AVer iMatrix User Manual

Remote iMatrix

User Manual

Oct.2008

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MANUAL CONVENTIONS

The following conventions are used throughout this manual.

The caution symbol is intended to alert the user of the importance of the particular
installation and operating instructions. Failure to comply may damage the system.

The information symbol is intended to provide additional information for the purpose of

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clarification.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................1

1.1 Dual Monitors Setting ............................................................................................................... 1

1.1.1 Graphic card with ATi chipset.......................................................................................... 1

1.1.2 Graphic card with NVIDIA chipset................................................................................... 4

CHAPTER 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................5

2.1 Minimum System Requirements............................................................................................... 5

2.2 Installing the iMatrix Software in Windows 2000/XP/Vista........................................................ 5

CHAPTER 3 USING THE IMATRIX ....................................................................6

3.1 Running the iMatrix Software....................................................................................................6

3.2 Using the iMatrix Application..................................................................................................... 6

3.2.1 Using Monitor Controller.................................................................................................. 8

3.2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller..................................................... 10

CHAPTER 4 CUSTOMIZING THE IMATRIX SYSTEM.....................................11

4.1 System Setting.........................................................................................................................11

4.2 DVR Setup.............................................................................................................................. 12

4.2.1 To Add and Remove DVR Server.................................................................................. 12

4.3 Camera Setup......................................................................................................................... 13

4.4 User Setting............................................................................................................................ 16

CHAPTER 5 USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION..........................................17

Chapter 1 Introduction

The AVerMedia® iMatrix is a monitoring system that enables user to monitor DVR servers through an
internet connection. iMatrix can monitor and playback the video of remote DVR servers.

iMatrix playback deosn’t support on EB series.

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The iMatrix program supports Single, Dual, Triple and Four monitor displays. Please refer to the
following chapter to setup multiple monitors.

1.1 Dual Monitors Setting

Video configuration is different for each different VGA chipsets. Please follow the steps below to setup
the dual monitors display.

1.1.1 Graphic card with ATi chipset

1. Enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center, user can click the short-cut or right click on the screen.

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2. There are two modes to select ─ Basic and Advanced.

3. If user selected Basic mode, press the Quick Settings tab. Then select the Select a different
desktop mode and click Go.

4. Select the Extended Desktop and then click Finish.

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5. If user selected the Advanced mode, click the View button.

6. In Display Manager, right click on the second Display on the right side and select Extend Main
onto monitor.

7. Adjust each monitor resolution to 1024x768 、1280x1024 ,1920x1200, 1440x900, or 1680x1050.

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1.1.2 Graphic card with NVIDIA chipset

1. Click the NVIDIA nView, and select the Dualview mode.

2. Adjust each monitor resolution to 1024x768 、1280x1024 ,1920x1200, 1440x900, or 1680x1050.

3. To review if the display mode is correct, you can check the task bar. The task bar will show on the
first monitor only.

Monitor 1 Monitor 2

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