INSTALLATION/OPERATION VMX200 Software C1534M (1/06)
Contents Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 VMX210 Workstation Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 The VMX200 Site Map Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Site Map Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Illustrations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 4 Log-In Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sample VMX210 Monitor Displays on a Single-Monitor System (left) and a Dual-Monitor System (right) . . .
60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 C1534M (1/06) Capture Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 VCR Icon on Site Map Tool Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables A B C D E F G H I J 6 User Permissions Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sequence Editor Dialog Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Macro Editor Dialog Box Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description Pelco’s Video Management System (VMX210) is an advanced, PC-based CCTV control system that offers the ability to integrate a variety of video surveillance equipment into a single, easy-to-use system. The VMX210 provides video and surveillance applications with a high level of functionality and user-friendly operation.
Getting Started To use the VMX210, you must complete the following steps: • Connect the hardware; refer to the VMX210 Video Management System Installation/Operation Manual. • Configure your system; instructions are provided in the following pages. The VMX210 workstation is shipped with the VMX200 software factory-installed. Refer to the Software Installation and Registration section in the Appendix for instructions on reinstalling the software. 1. Click the Windows Start button. 2.
System Configuration Complete the following tasks to configure your system: • Add devices: Use the Device Configuration window to add and track CCTV equipment connected to the system. You can add any of the following devices: – Cameras – Switchers and Genex® multiplexers – External Monitors VMX210 can support multiple external monitors connected to any of the output ports on an external switcher or connected to an available output port on the VMX210 workstation.
The VMX200 Device Configuration window contains the following components: • The menu bar • The tool bar • The device configuration diagram The device configuration diagram includes the following components: • • • • Port nodes on each device; these are represented by color-coded tabs Wires between each device; these are also color-coded Switch paths Device icon labels Port nodes and device wires are designated by color.
4. Click Finish. 5. The device icon appears in the center of the configuration diagram. Drag the icon to an appropriate position in the window, and draw connections to other pieces of equipment to reflect the physical system wiring. Refer to the Draw the Wire Connections section for instructions on drawing the device connections. NOTE: The Device Configuration window does not include a function for saving your work.
DRAW THE WIRE CONNECTIONS 1. Move the mouse to the appropriate tab on the first device. The mouse pointer changes to a crosshair icon. 2. Click the tab. This anchors the wire line to the device. 3. Move the mouse to the appropriate tab on the connecting device. The mouse pointer changes to a crosshair icon again. 4. Click the tab to complete the connection. 5. Repeat for each device. When every device has been added, save the diagram changes by exiting the Device Configuration window.
Daisy-Chaining Serial Communications VMX210 supports daisy-chain serial configuration of addressable devices by permitting two connections to each of the communication ports on cameras, switchers, multiplexers, recorders, and other serial equipment. Device addressing must be carefully observed when designing chained devices. Figure 6. Looping and Daisy-Chain Connections EDIT THE DEVICE CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM Select Elements on the Diagram Do one of the following: • Click the desired icon.
Change Icon Orientation 1. Click the device icon, and then select Edit > Mirror from the menu bar. Alternate Step 1 Right-click the device icon, and then select Mirror. Figure 7. Mirror Option 2. From the Mirror submenu, select the desired orientation: Horizontally: This option reverses the icon left-to-right. Vertically: This option flips the icon top-to-bottom.
Device Icon Labels Icon labels are provided for each device installed in the system. Figure 8. Device Configuration Diagram Icon Label Move a Label 1. Click the label. 2. Drag it to a new position. Change Label Orientation 1. Right-click a label to turn it 90 degrees counterclockwise. 2. Right-click again until the label is at the desired orientation. Edit a Label A device label reflects the name selected when the device is added to the system.
Adding Devices to the Device Inventory 1. In the Device Inventory window, click New. The Select Device dialog box appears. 2. Select the device type from the drop-down box. Note that you cannot add input/output devices to the Device Inventory. 3. Click OK. The applicable add device dialog box appears. 4. Add the device, as described in the Adding Devices to the Device Inventory section. 5. When you have finished, the device appears on the list of devices in the Device Inventory window.
Find Device Utility The Find Device utility assists with the management of large and complicated system diagrams. This feature locates a specific device and centers the configuration diagram on that device. 1. Select Edit > Find Device from the Device Configuration window menu bar. The Find Device dialog box appears. Alternate Step 1 Right-click the configuration diagram, and then select Find Device from the pop-up menu. Figure 10. Find Device Dialog Box 2. Select a device type from the drop-down box. 3.
CLOSE THE DEVICE CONFIGURATION WINDOW 1. Select File > Close to exit the Device Configuration window. If you have made any changes to the device configuration, the Save Configuration message box appears. Figure 11. Save Configuration Message Box • • • Click Yes to save the changes and rebuild routing information, and then exit to the site map window. Click No to cancel the changes and exit to the site map window. Click Cancel to remain in the Device Configuration window.
2. Click New. The User Properties dialog box appears . Figure 13. User Properties Dialog Box 3. Complete the following fields as appropriate for the specific user: Username: The username is case sensitive and can be a maximum of 64 characters. Full Name: Enter the user’s proper name. Password: The password is case sensitive and can be a maximum of 64 characters. The user can change the password at any time. Confirm Password: Re-type the password entered in the password field.
DELETE A USER 1. In the Users dialog box select the desired user name from the list of users. 2. Click Delete. 3. Click OK. EDIT A USER 1. In the Users dialog box select the desired user name from the list of users. 2. Click Edit. The Edit User Properties dialog box appears. 3. Change the user’s properties as necessary. 4. Click OK. COPY A USER The copy utility allows an administrator to create standard user accounts quickly. 1.
Change Start-Up Options 1. Select Edit > Options from the site map menu bar. The Options dialog box appears. 2. Click on the Startup tab. The start-up options appear. Figure 15. Startup Options Tab 3. Select the following options as appropriate: Startup Map: Select the map to be loaded when the user logs in. If you have not yet imported site map images, the only option available is the Default Map. Refer to Import a Site Map Image in the Configure Site Maps section.
CONFIGURE SITE MAPS Site maps are at the heart of the VMX200 user environment. Maps provide the system operator with a graphical representation of the camera installations, eliminating the need to remember camera and monitor selection codes. VMX200 provides tools to place, move, and delete installed equipment, and to create links to other site maps.
Open the Site Maps Dialog Box Select Configure > Maps. The Maps dialog box appears, displaying a list of all maps imported into VMX200 and a thumbnail preview of the selected map. Or, right-click the map image, and then select Maps from the pop-up menu. Figure 18.
3. Click the desired map image file, and then click Open. The map image appears in the list of VMX200 maps and can be loaded by • clicking Open from the Maps dialog box, OR • creating a link from another map; refer to Create a Link to Another Site Map Image. 4. Click Cancel to close the Maps dialog box. Delete a Map Image 1. In the Maps dialog box, click the desired map file. 2. Click Delete. The Confirm Map Delete dialog box appears. 3. Click OK. NOTE: This delete operation cannot be reversed.
3. Click Edit. The color selection palette appears, showing both the default color for the selected icon along with the new setting. Figure 21. Color Selection Palette 4. Select a new color for the device icon. 5. Click OK. The new default color will be applied each time a new icon of that device-type is added to the selected map. 6. Repeat for each map that requires a change in default icon colors.
2. Click the map in the desired icon location. The appropriate Place Icon dialog box appears, displaying a list of the cameras, alarms, or macros available. Figure 23. Place Camera Dialog Box 3. Click the desired camera, alarm, or macro from the list, and then click OK. The icon appears on the map. Figure 24. Camera Icon on Site Map Change a Map Icon Color 1. Right-click the camera, alarm, or macro icon that you wish to change, and then select Edit Icon Color from the pop-up menu. 2.
Resize a Map Icon Use the + and - buttons on the editing tool bar to increase and decrease the size of the icons placed on the currently active map image. The size of the map icons remains constant relative to the map image when using the map zoom functions. It is recommended that icons be sized for the map at the zoom level used most often. Figure 26. Resize Buttons on Editing Tool Bar Create a Link to Another Site Map Image You can link related maps, allowing for cameras to be easily located and managed.
Add a Device to the Drag and Drop Areas 1. Select Configure > External Monitors Window (or any other device type that appears on the Configure menu). Alternate Step 1 Right-click the desired device on the tool bar, and then select Configure from the pop-up menu. The specified device window appears. add device icon Figure 29. Sample Device Window 2. Click the add device icon in the device window tool bar. The cursor changes to represent the device-type. 3.
3. Select Save > Edit Preset to view the list of presets available for that camera. If the Save/Edit Preset menu item is not available, then the camera does not have any preset capability. Figure 30. Preset Save/Edit Dialog Box 4. Select one of the presets named Unassigned, and then click Save. Alternate Step 4 Double-click one of the presets named Unassigned. 5. Type a preset name, and then click OK to return to the Preset Save/Edit dialog box. Edit a Preset 1.
2. The Sequences dialog box appears, with a list of sequences. From this dialog box, you can create, delete, edit, and rename any sequences. Figure 31. Sequences Dialog Box Create a Sequence 1. From the Sequences dialog box click New. 2. Type a name in the Sequence name dialog box. 3. Click OK. The Sequence Editor window appears. Figure 32. Blank Sequence Editor Window 4. Each line in the editor is a separate event to be executed sequentially.
5. Complete the necessary fields in each dialog box, and then click Next. Refer to Table B for instructions on completing each dialog box. Table B. Sequence Editor Dialog Boxes Camera Action Specify the required camera actions. Note that the camera must be viewed in order to capture an image. Total Event Time Specify the total time allocated for the event before the system processes the next event. Allow enough time to include any Move to Preset and Capture options.
Cut and Paste a Sequence Event To cut and paste an event line to a new position, select the event, and then select Copy or Cut. Click the event line that is to follow the copied event, and then select Paste Insert. Delete a Sequence Event If you copy an event, you must delete the original event to avoid duplication. Click the original event, and then select Delete. Edit Sequence Properties a. Select an event, and then click Properties. The Event Details dialog box appears. OR Double-click the event. b.
2. The Macros dialog box appears with a list of macros. From this dialog box, you can create, delete, edit, rename, and run any macro. Figure 35. Macros Dialog Box Create a Macro 1. From the Macros dialog box, click New. 2. Type a macro name in the Macro Name dialog box. 3. Click OK. The Macro Editor dialog box appears. Figure 36. Macro Editor Dialog Box Edit a Macro 1. From the Macros dialog box, select a macro, and then click Edit. The Macro Editor dialog box appears. 2.
Table C. Macro Editor Dialog Box Icons Icon Icon Name Function Cut Copy Use these functions to cut, copy, and paste macro actions into a different order. Paste Delete Delete a specific macro command. Properties You can edit an individual command line in the macro with this function. Select a macro command line, and then click Properties. View Camera Insert a macro command to switch the output of a specific camera to a specific monitor.
Delete a Macro 1. From the Macros dialog box, select a macro from the list, and then click Delete. 2. Click OK to confirm the deletion. Note that the delete action cannot be reversed. Duplicate a Macro Click Duplicate to save a copy of the macro with another name. This is useful for saving multiple copies of the same basic macro, each of which can be edited later for its specific purpose. Create a Snapshot Macro The macros snapshot feature provides a means of recording current settings as a new macro.
Create a New Scheduled Event 1. From the Scheduled Events dialog box, click New. The Name dialog box appears. 2. Type the event name, and then click OK. The Edit Schedule dialog box appears. Figure 39.
3. Specify the event interval in the Run section and the Start At setting in the Start At section. Table D describes the schedule options: Table D. Scheduled Events Schedule Options Run schedule Start At options Monthly Specify the time of day and day of the month. Hourly Specify how many minutes past the hour. Weekly Specify the time of day and day of the week. By Minutes Specify the interval in minutes. Daily 1.
Edit a Scheduled Event 1. From the Scheduled Events dialog box, select the desired event, and then click Edit. The Edit Schedule dialog box appears. 2. Change the schedule options as necessary, and then click OK. Rename an Event 1. From the Scheduled Events dialog box, select the desired event, and then click Rename. 2. Type a new event name, and then click OK. Delete an Event 1. From the Scheduled Events dialog box, select the desired event, and then click Delete. 2. Click OK to confirm the deletion.
Point Logic: The point logic tells the system if the auxiliary point is normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). This is used as the basis for sending appropriate control signals to the camera. Momentary: Check this box to set the auxiliary point for momentary control. 5. Click OK to close the Edit Point Properties dialog box. 6. Click OK to close the Auxiliaries dialog box. Refer to Operate Camera Auxiliaries in the Operation section for more information on controlling camera auxiliaries.
3. In the list of specific input or output points, double-click one of the points listed. The Point Properties dialog box appears. The specific fields contained in the dialog box depend on whether you are editing points for an alarm interface unit (CM9760-ALM) or a relay interface unit (CM9760-REL). Figure 45. CM9760-ALM (left) and CM9760-REL (right) Point Properties Dialog Boxes 4.
CONFIGURE FTP SETTINGS If you configure a sequence to send an image capture file to an Internet file server, you must configure the FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server and network proxy server information. Configure Network Proxies 1. Select Configure > FTP Sites from the site map window. The FTP Sites dialog box appears. Figure 46. FTP Sites Dialog Box 2. Click Edit Proxies, and then click New. The Proxy Details dialog box appears. Figure 47. Proxy Details Dialog Box 3.
Configure the FTP Server 1. From the FTP Sites dialog box, click New. The FTP Host Details dialog box appears. Figure 48. FTP Host Details Dialog Box 2. Complete the following fields according to your network design. Consult your network administrator for information on specific settings. Name: Enter the name given to the destination server. Host: Enter the IP address or FTP address of the destination server. Port: Enter the appropriate port. Logon Name: Enter the destination server’s logon name.
CONFIGURE THE CAPTURE CARD The capture card in the VMX210 workstation is configured to capture JPEG images. If you need to change the capture card settings, complete the following steps: 1. Select Configure > Capture Card from the site map window. The Image Capture Configuration dialog box appears. Figure 49. Image Capture Configuration Dialog Box 2. Select an appropriate file format (BMP or JPEG) according to the capability of the capture card. If you select JPEG, set the Image Quality level.
Operation VMX200 uses a simple drag and drop technique, taking advantage of the simplicity of a computer mouse. System functions are represented graphically by buttons or icons, or are featured in the menu system. GETTING STARTED START VMX210 1. Click the Windows Start button. 2. Choose Programs > VMX200 > VMX200. If you installed the program in a folder other than VMX200, choose that folder from the Start > Programs menu. 3. The VMX200 splash screen appears.
NAVIGATE BETWEEN SITE MAPS 1. Move the mouse cursor over the site map. When you reach an area defined as a link, the cursor pointer changes to a hand. The destination map image file name is displayed in the status bar. Figure 52. Sample Map Site Link Area 2. Double-click the mouse inside the link area. The new image map appears. 3. To return to the previously viewed map, click the Back icon that appears on the site map tool bar after you have used a link. Figure 53.
Camera Following The Camera Following feature provides an easy way to follow an object across an area covered by multiple cameras, such as a person moving through a building, or a vehicle traveling along a roadway. NOTE: An operator can also track objects through macros and/or using “Next” and “Previous” to “step” cameras along a route. However, the Camera Following functionality switches a group of cameras in one step, and does not require operators to remember macro numbers or camera numbers. 1.
Mouse wheel rolls are queued to allow a camera to be zoomed (or focused) in or out without having to continuously roll the wheel. If the wheel is rolled forward several times in quick succession, the user must roll the wheel backward one step in order to stop the zoom (or focus). You can also control zoom and focus functions with the numeric keypad on the VMX200 keyboard. Refer to Table E for a description of keyboard control functions.
Route Video to an External Monitor 1. Drag a camera icon to the monitor icon on the site map tool bar. Figure 55. Monitor Icon on Site Map Tool Bar 2. The External Monitors window appears. 3. Position the camera icon on the desired monitor and release the mouse button. The monitor will switch to video from the specified camera, and the External Monitors window closes. Alternate Method 1. Double-click the monitor icon on the site map menu bar. The External Monitors window appears. Figure 56.
OPERATE SEQUENCES Run a Sequence 1. Right-click inside one of the PC video windows, and then select Run Sequence from the pop-up menu. The Select Sequence dialog box appears. Figure 57. Select Sequence Dialog Box 2. Select the desired sequence, and then click OK. Stop a Sequence Click inside one of the PC video windows to stop a sequence. OR Select Automation > Sequences > Stop All from the site map menu bar to stop all running sequences. Run a Sequence on an External Monitor 1.
The Macros dialog box appears. Figure 58. Macros Dialog Box 2. Select the desired macro from the macro list, and then click Run. 3. Click Close to return to the site map window. ALARM POINT EVENTS VMX200 can respond to alarm input devices by logging events and executing specified macro automation events. For information on integrating alarm devices into VMX200, refer to Configure Input/Output Points in the Additional Configuration section.
Alarm-Based Image Captures To capture an image with an alarm, you must first configure a sequence to include the necessary image capture, and then configure a macro to run the sequence. Refer to Configure Sequences and Configure Macros in the Additional Configuration section for more information. A camera icon next to an alarm event indicates that the system captured images associated with the alarm event. To view these image captures: 1. Select the event. 2. Click the View Images icon on the tool bar.
OPERATE A VCR Route Video to a VCR 1. Drag a camera icon to the VCR icon on the site map menu bar. Figure 61. VCR Icon on Site Map Tool Bar 2. The VCRs window appears. Alternate Steps 1 and 2 1. Double-click the VCR icon on the site map menu bar. The VCRs window appears. 2. Drag a camera icon from the site map image to the VCRs window. 3. Position the camera icon on the desired VCR and release the mouse button. The Route Image pop-up menu appears. 4.
Alternate Method 1. In the VCRs window, select the desired VCR icon. The icon turns bright blue. 2. Use the VCR control icons to control the selected VCR. This option is used mainly for controlling a VCR when it is not being viewed. Tape-To-Tape VCR Recording Each VCR can be treated as a video source as well as a destination. To record the contents of one VCR onto another, you must route the source VCR to the destination VCR. 1.
IMAGE CAPTURE The format of the image file created depends on the settings selected when the system administrator configured the capture card. Refer to Configure the Capture Card in the System Configuration section.
Open the Capture Viewer All captured images can be viewed, sorted, printed, and deleted through the Capture Viewer. 1. Select View > Captures from the site map window. 2. The Capture Viewer appears. Figure 66. Capture Viewer 3. The Capture Viewer displays images captured from all system cameras. To view images from a specific camera, click the appropriate folder in the folder list. Figure 67. Capture Viewer Folder List The Capture Viewer tool bar contains the following icons: Table F.
Filter Images 1. Click the Filter icon on the Capture Viewer tool bar. The Filter dialog box appears. Alternate Step 1 Select View > Filter from the Capture Viewer menu bar. Figure 68. Filter Dialog Box 2. Select the filter settings from the following options: Previous This option displays the images captured during the specified previous time period; specify the number of minutes, hours, or days. Between This option displays the images captured during the specified time interval.
Select Images In the Capture Viewer, you can select one or more capture images for printing or deleting by using any of the following methods: • To select an individual image click the image • To select all images shown in the Capture Viewer, use Ctrl-A, or select Edit > Select All from the Capture Viewer menu bar. • To select a group of images press and hold the Ctrl key, and then click the desired images.
You can also delete images with a macro. Create a macro containing a Maintenance event set to remove images according to the specified time frame, as shown in Figure 72. Figure 71. Maintenance Macro Set to Delete Captures NOTE: To optimize hard disk space, delete images regularly. A maximum of 32,000 images is allowed. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it to the system. Open an Image Select an image and then click the Open icon on the Capture Viewer tool bar.
Print a Full-Size Single Image 1. Open an image in the Capture Viewer. 2. From the Frame Capture Viewer menu, select File > Print. The image is printed with the filename and date stamp as displayed in the viewer window. ALTERNATE Step 2 Select File > Print Setup to modify the printer settings, and then click Print. NOTE: To use the print function, you must have a printer connected to the VMX210 workstation parallel port. Refer to the Windows 2000 documentation for printer installation instructions.
Table G. Output Control Icons Icon Icon Name Function Momentary True/False Click this icon to momentarily change the output point’s state to “true.” When you release the icon, the output point’s state returns to “false.” True Click this icon to set the selected point to “true.” This icon appears pressed down when the output point is in a “true” logic state. False Click this icon to set the selected point to “false.” This icon appears pressed down when the output point is in a “false” logic state.
Advanced CCTV Device Properties VMX200 provides access to the advanced properties of other CCTV devices through a dialog box specifically designed for each device. Advanced Control for an External Monitor or VCR 1. Open the external device window. 2. Right-click the device icon, and then select Advanced Controls from the pop-up menu. The appropriate Advanced Control dialog box appears. Figure 75. External Device Advanced Properties Advanced Control for a Switcher or Multiplexer 1.
Appendix THE VMX200 SITE MAP WINDOW The VMX200 site map window contains the following sections: • Menu bar • Tool bar • Site map image • Status bar SITE MAP MENU BAR Mouse Operation 1. Click the desired menu; the drop-down menu appears. 2. Click the desired command in the drop-down menu. Keyboard Operation 1. Press Alt + underlined letter (for example, Alt+F for File); the drop-down menu appears. 2. Use the up or down arrow key to navigate to the desired option. 3. Press Enter. Figure 77.
Table H describes the commands available through the site map menu bar. Table H. Site Map Menu Bar Commands Menu Command Function File Log in as a New User Open the Log-In dialog box for the next user. Exit Exit the VMX200. Site Map Select the Site Map image editing mode. Options Open the user-specific settings dialog box. Advanced Properties Open Advanced Properties for any switchers or multiplexers that offer advanced controls. Alarms Open the Alarm Viewer, which displays the alarm log.
SITE MAP ZOOM ICONS The site map zoom icons increase and decrease the size of the currently displayed map image. To use the Zoom In icon, click Zoom In, and then click the site map. Release the mouse button or drag a box around the specific section of the map. that you want to enlarge. Figure 78.
THE VMX210 DEVICE CONFIGURATION WINDOW DEVICE CONFIGURATION WINDOW MENU BAR Figure 80. Device Configuration Window Menu Bar Table I describes the commands available through the Device Configuration window Menu Bar. Table I. Device Configuration Window Menu Bar Commands Menu Command Function File Revert Revert to the last saved configuration settings. PageSetup Open the page setting dialog box. Print Preview Previews print job with current page settings. Print Open print job dialog box.
DEVICE CONFIGURATION WINDOW TOOL BAR Figure 81. Device Configuration Window Tool Bar Table J describes the icons available on the Device Configuration window tool bar. Table J. Device Configuration Window Tool Bar Icons Icon Icon Name Menu Bar Command Function Print Print Open print job dialog box. Copy Edit > Copy Copy the selected object. Paste Edit > Paste Insert the copied object. Properties Edit > Properties Open the Device Details dialog box for the selected object.
REFERENCE INFORMATION FOR ADDING DEVICES The dialog boxes for adding devices contain instructions for completing the entry fields. If you need further assistance, refer to the field definitions provided below. ADD A CAMERA General Information Name: Enter a camera name (up to 64 characters). This name can contain letters, numbers, and symbols. Location: Enter a description of the camera location, such as “Parking Lot B” (up to 255 characters).
ADD A SWITCHER Use Add a Switcher to add matrix switchers and Genex multiplexers to the system configuration. General Information Name: Enter a switcher name (up to 64 characters). This name can contain letters, numbers, and symbols. Location: Enter a short description of the switcher’s physical location (up to 255 characters). Description: Enter any other relevant information, such as the serial number (up to 255 characters). Make and Model Manufacturer: Select Pelco.
ADD A VCR General Information Name: Enter a VCR name (up to 64 characters). This name can contain letters, numbers, and symbols. Location: Enter a short description of the VCR’s physical location (up to 255 characters). Description: Enter any other relevant information, such as the serial number (up to 255 characters). Make and Model Manufacturer: Select Pelco. Model: Select the appropriate VCR model.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION Please call Pelco’s 24-hour Technical Support at 1-800-289-9100 or 1-559-292-1981 before installing an upgrade or reinstalling the VMX200 software from CD. VMX210 SOFTWARE REINSTALL The following instructions are necessary only in the event that you need to reinstall the software. Do not complete these instructions unless advised to do so by a Pelco Technical Support representative. 1. Uninstall the previously installed VMX200 software. a.
SOFTWARE REGISTRATION The first time you start the VMX200 software, a message box prompts you to enter a Base License. Click Yes to open the Add License dialog box. 1. Enter your License ID in the Add License dialog box. The License ID (a two-part number) is printed on a sticker located on the VMX210 CD case. The Hardware ID is entered by Pelco at the factory. LICENSE ID NOTE: Once you have entered your License ID, you must obtain your Activation Code (Step 2) and then enter it (Step 3) within 30 days.
3. Enter your Activation Code in the Add License dialog box. 4. Click Apply. 5. Click Close. NOTES: To refer to the Installation ID or Activation Code at a later time, complete the following steps: 1. Select Help > About VMX200 from the menu bar, and then click Registration. The My Licenses dialog box appears. 2. Click your license, and then click Properties. The License Properties dialog box appears.
FEATURE UPGRADE REGISTRATION - FOR FUTURE USE When you purchase a feature upgrade, Pelco will send you a software License ID number. Complete the following steps to upgrade the software: 1. Select Help > About VMX200 from the menu bar. The About VMX200 dialog box appears. 2. Click Registration. The My Licenses dialog box appears. 3. Click Add. The Add License dialog box appears. 4. Follow the instructions provided in the Software Registration section.
The Software Requires a Backup Database During a Restart If the VMX210 suffers a serious system error resulting in a corruption of the system configuration information, the software will prompt the user to specify an alternative database during system restart. Refer to the Restore the VMX210 Database section for instructions. The Video Window Turns Black or Blue After Dropping a Camera This problem indicates that the selected camera’s video link is broken.
A special “.ccm” file editor program program, called “Window Placement Editor,” was installed with the control system and may be found under the Start menu. This utility program allows users to manage their system’s window configuration through a simple interface. Contact Pelco for assistance. View the Diagnostic Log Before contacting Pelco, refer to the Diagnostic Log to see if it detected errors.
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Index A Add devices 9 Adjust video 47 Advanced camera controls 60 Advanced CCTV device properties 61 Alarm view alarm events 50 Alarms Acknowledge an alarm 51 add icon to site map 25 alarm interface unit 69 alarm viewer 50 alarm-based image captures 51 configure alarm input points 39 view alarm events 21 Automation 63 Auxiliary points, configure 38 B Backup 75 C Camera add 67 add icon to site map 25 advance controls 60 operation 45 PTZ control 46 Camera auxiliary points configure 38 operation 59 Capture c
site map image 27 Log in 44 Log In as a New User 44 Log viewer 63 M Macro add icon to site map 25 configure 32 operation 49 snapshot 35 startup 21 Map icon, resize 27 Map, start-up 24 Maps. See Site map Mirror 14 Monitor.
PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. • Three years on Genex® Series products (multiplexers, server, and keyboard). If a warranty repair is required, the Dealer must contact Pelco at (800)þ289-9100 or (559) 292-1981 to obtain a Repair Authorization number (RA), and provide the following information: 1. Model and serial number 2.
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