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Configure the Grid

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Configure a Dynamic Layout

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Configure a Layout Sequence

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Organize Layouts

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Configure the [Advanced Camera Settings]

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Adjust the Video Quality

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Adjust the Focus and Speed

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Configure External Outputs

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Chapter 8

Backup

Backup

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Destinations of the Backup Files

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Notes on Backup

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How to Restore a Backup

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Restoring from Backup Data

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Chapter 9

Troubleshooting

Actions Required When Recording Errors Occur

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Solutions When Viewer Problems Occur

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Viewer and Video Windows

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Timeline

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[Extract Video]

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Video Recording

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Connection Problems

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Error Messages

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Messages Displayed in the Viewer

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Messages Recorded in the Log Files

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Event Information

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Camera Errors

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Events Indicating Errors or Warning Levels and Corresponding Actions

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Appendix

Create a Shortcut Icon for Launching the Viewer

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Check Event Notification E-mail

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Content and Format of Event E-mail Notifications

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Changing the Storage Server IP Address

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Changing the Storage Server IP Address with RM Manager

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Change the Storage Server IP Address with the Command Line

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Checking the Software Versions

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Checking the Version of RM Manager

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Checking the Version of the Viewer

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Checking the Version of the Storage Server

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How to Upgrade the License

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Uninstall

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Functional Limitations for MPEG-4 and H.264 Formats

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Live View

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Section	Page
Introduction	2
Precautions for Use (Disclaimer)	2
Trademarks	2
Third Party Software	2
User Manuals	4
Types of User Manuals	4
How to Use This Manual	4
Symbols Used in This Manual	4
Chapter 1 Before Use	11
Features	12
Operating Environment	14
For High-reliability/H.264 Video Format Systems	14
For Small-scale Systems (Storage Server, Viewer, and RM Manager Installed)	16
For Large-scale Systems (with Multiple Storage Servers)	18
Important Notes Concerning System Requirements	20
Additional Considerations	21
Supported Cameras	22
About the Latest Camera Firmware	23
Camera Video Sizes	23
Product Type and Number of Licenses	24
About Licenses	24
Compatibility with Network Video Recorder VK-64/16/Lite	25
System Configuration Example	26
Configuration Example 1: Install All on a Single Computer	26
Configuration Example 2: Storage Server and Viewers Installed Separately on Multiple Networked Computers	27
Configuration Example 3: Multiple Storage Servers and Viewers Installed	27
System Design	28
Maximum System Configuration	28
Determining the Capacity of the Storage Server	28
Calculating Network Bandwidth	28
Notes on Storage Server Operation	29
About RM-Lite	30
Functional Limitations for RM-Lite	30
Features that Cannot Be Used in RM-Lite	30
Specification Comparison for RM-64/25/9 and RM-Lite	31
Setup Flow	32
Day-to-Day Operation	33
Chapter 2 Installation	35
How to Install the Software	36
Installation Procedures	36
Upgrade from an Earlier Version	39
Upgrade from RM-Lite to RM-64/25/9	40
Settings After Installation	41
Windows Firewall Settings	41
Security Level Setting	42
Sound Settings for Using the Audio Feature	42
Chapter 3 Storage Server Setup	43
Connect RM Manager to the Storage Server	44
Start Recording Immediately After Registering a Camera	46
Add a Camera	47
Display the [Cameras] Tab	47
Add Cameras One at a Time	47
Search For and Add Cameras	49
Change Camera Information	49
Remove a Camera	50
Chapter 4 System Management With RM Manager	51
RM Manager Functions	52
[Tree View] Tab	53
[Cameras] Tab	53
[Storage Server] Tab	54
[Users] Tab	54
[Storage Server Search Results] Tab	55
[Activity Logs] Tab	55
[Live Events Log] Tab	56
Menus	56
Add a User	58
About User Groups	58
Display the [Users] Tab	58
Add a User	58
Change the User Information	59
Remove a User	59
Add a User Group and Specify Its Access Permissions	60
Notification of Events by E-mail	62
Display the [Event] Tab	62
Configure Event Priorities and E-mail Notifications	62
Manage Disk Space	65
Change the Destination of the Recording File and the Maximum Disk Usage	65
Specify the Storage Period for Recorded Video	66
Low Remaining Disk Space Level and Solutions	67
Chapter 5 Setting a Recording Schedule	71
Record on a Regular Basis (Repeating Weekly Schedules)	72
Display the [Recording Schedules] window	72
Display the [Edit Schedule Item] dialog box	73
Specify the Recording Period and Day of the Week	73
Specify the Recording Mode	74
Specify Advanced Settings	75
Check the Recording Schedule	75
Configure the Recording Mode	75
Configure the Advanced Recording Settings	84
Copy a Weekly Schedule to Another Camera	92
Record at Specific Times (Special Day Schedule Settings)	94
Display the [Special Day Schedules] Tab	94
Name the Special Day Recording Schedule	95
Specify the Day	95
Specify the Schedule for Each Camera	96
Chapter 6 Monitor Video with the Viewer	97
Launch the Viewer	98
Viewer Features	99
Toolbar	99
View Live Video	101
Select a Camera to View Live Video	101
Select a Layout to View Live Video	102
Operate the Camera	103
Set the Camera Angle	103
Play Back Audio	106
Compensate for Dark Regions in the Video	107
Record Now	108
View Recorded Video	109
Search for a Recording	109
Play a Recording	110
Zoom a Region of the Video (Viewer PTZ)	111
Save Part of a Recording	112
Save a Snapshot of the Displayed Video	113
Check Events	115
View a Live Event	115
Search for Events	116
Chapter 7 Viewer Settings	119
Configure the Viewer	120
Display the [Viewer Settings] Dialog Box	120
Configure the Viewer Display and Operation Settings	120
Configure Event Notification and Priorities	121
Configure the Display/Hide Mode for Each Event	122
Configure the Video Window	123
Change the Video Window Size	123
Change the Video Window Format	123
Change the Video Window Resolution	124
Configure the Callout Window Mode	124
Configure the Video Window Layout	126
Apply the Layout	126
Save the Layout	127
Configure the Grid	127
Configure a Dynamic Layout	128
Configure a Layout Sequence	129
Organize Layouts	131
Configure the [Advanced Camera Settings]	133
Adjust the Video Quality	134
Adjust the Focus and Speed	137
Configure External Outputs	138
Chapter 8 Backup	139
Backup	140
Destinations of the Backup Files	140
Notes on Backup	141
How to Restore a Backup	142
Restoring from Backup Data	142
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting	145
Actions Required When Recording Errors Occur	146
Solutions When Viewer Problems Occur	147
Viewer and Video Windows	147
Timeline	148
[Extract Video]	148
Video Recording	148
Connection Problems	149
Error Messages	150
Messages Displayed in the Viewer	150
Messages Recorded in the Log Files	153
Event Information	157
Camera Errors	157
Events Indicating Errors or Warning Levels and Corresponding Actions	158
Appendix	159
Create a Shortcut Icon for Launching the Viewer	160
Check Event Notification E-mail	161
Content and Format of Event E-mail Notifications	161
Changing the Storage Server IP Address	163
Changing the Storage Server IP Address with RM Manager	163
Change the Storage Server IP Address with the Command Line	163
Checking the Software Versions	164
Checking the Version of RM Manager	164
Checking the Version of the Viewer	164
Checking the Version of the Storage Server	164
How to Upgrade the License	165
Uninstall	166
Functional Limitations for MPEG-4 and H.264 Formats	167
Live View	167
Video Recording	167
Playback	167
Using the AXIS Q7404/Q7401	168
Supported Firmware	168
Usage Precautions	168
Functional Limitations	168

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