Canon RM-9 V1.0, RM-25 V1.0 User Manual
Network Video Recording Software
RM Series
Ver. 1.0
Administrator’s Manual
Make sure you read this “Administrator’s Manual” before using the software.
ENGLISH
This manual explains how to use RM-Lite v1.0 Network Video Recording Software (hereafter referred to as “RM-Lite”).
Please read this manual before using the software. After reading the manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
In addition, please read the license agreement before using the software. The license agreement can be found in the
LICENSE folder on the setup CD-ROM.
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1. Canon owns the copyright of this manual. The unauthorized transfer of all or any part of the contents of this Manual is
forbidden.
2. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
3. This document has been prepared with the utmost attention to accuracy. However, if you have any comments, please
contact the Customer Service Center indicated on the back cover.
4. Irrespective of items (2) and (3) above, Canon cannot bear responsibility for any effects resulting from operation.
5. When procedures that involve using the Control Panel are described in this manual, the operations are described as
shown in a standard Windows 7 environment.
Disclaimer
Malfunction and failure of this software, or other factors may cause problems, such as recording failure, recorded data
corruption or data loss. Canon shall have no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred by the user as a result of
such problems. Please use this software with this understanding.
Support Information
For various types of information relating to support, including software updates (patch installer), User’s Manuals, operating
environment, etc., please see the Canon Web site.
Copyright Information
Videos, images or sounds recorded with your camera may not be utilized or published, without the consent of the copyright
holders, if any, except in such a way as permitted for personal use under the relevant copyright law.
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THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A
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HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.
This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant
video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or
(2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or
implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
About Third Party Software
This product contains third party software modules.
Each module’s license conditions are also available in the OpenSourceSoftware folder in the LICENSE folder on the
accompanying set-up CD-ROM.
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About the Manuals
This product has the following manuals:
• Administrator’s Manual (this guide)
This manual is intended for the system administrator and provides information on how to operate this software product.
• Viewer Operation Guide
This simplified manual is intended for general users and explains how to operate the Viewer.
Please also read the manuals provided with each camera, as required.
About Sample Screens Unique to This Software
In this manual, some screens that are unique to this software are used as examples to illustrate operations. Please note that
they may differ from the actual screens.
The VB-M40 is mainly used as the example camera in this manual. In addition, screens from Windows 7 are used as
samples to describe operations.
How to Display and Read This Manual
This manual assumes that you display and read it on your computer’s screen.
Icons in This Manual
The following icons are used to indicate descriptions on which you should focus your attention.
Icon Meaning
Important
Note
Hint
Cautions and restrictions during operation. Make sure to read these carefully.
Supplementary descriptions and reference information.
Information useful for operation.
Icons Indicating Camera Models
The following icons indicate information that is unique to a supported camera model. The icons correspond to the following
models:
Icon Camera Model
VB-M700F
VB-M600D and VB-M600VE
VB-M40
VB-C500VD and VB-C500D
VB-C60
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Features
The RM series of network video recording software is a
software product family used to monitor multiple locations
using network cameras and to record and play back
images from the cameras.
You can display live images from up to four cameras, and
record the images according to schedules that you set
up.
Flexible screen layout
You can arrange multiple video windows in the Viewer, so
you can compare images from different locations at the
same time.
Support for JPEG/MPEG-4 and H.264 *
The JPEG, MPEG-4 and H.264 video formats are
supported for live view. Using MPEG-4 or H.264 formats
decreases the load on the network bandwidth, while
maintaining a high quality image.
* Only available for cameras that support the feature.
Direct camera operation
You can change the camera angle and use the zoom
feature while watching the live view.
Shade control
Shade control automatically compensates for the dark
regions in the image and can be used for both live and
recorded images.
Two-way audio
Send and receive live audio. You can also use this feature
to communicate with a location that has a camera.
Record Now
Use this feature to immediately start recording when you
do not have a recording schedule set up.
Saving a segment of a recording
You can extract part of a recording and save it as a video
file that can be played on a computer.
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Setup Flow
The flow from preparation before introducing the system, to operation management and maintenance is shown below.
Step 1
Prepare for introducing the system
Step 2
Set up your cameras
Step 3
Install
Step 4
Set up the Storage Servers
Step 5
Add cameras
Consider the video storage period and recording conditions, determine
the hard disk capacity required for recording and prepare the
equipment.
See “System Design” in “Chapter 1 Introduction”.
Set up your cameras for live image display or recording.
See your camera manuals.
Install this software product on your computer.
See “Chapter 2 Setup”.
Set up the Storage Server Group and Storage Servers.
See “Chapter 3 Storage Server Settings”.
Add cameras to the Storage Server Groups.
See “Chapter 3 Storage Server Settings”.
Step 6
Configure the Viewer
Step 7
Set a recording schedule
Step 8
Day-to-day operation
Step 9
Operation management and
maintenance
Configure the Viewer to match your environment and use.
See “Chapter 4 Viewer Settings”.
Set the recording conditions for using the cameras.
See “Chapter 5 Setting a Recording Schedule”.
View live images and check events by playing back recorded images.
You can set up your own layouts for the video windows.
See “Chapter 6 Day-to-Day Operations”.
We recommended that you set up a management and maintenance
process, such as taking regular backups of recording files, to reduce
the impact of network failures on system operation.
See “Chapter 7 Operation and Management” and
“Chapter 8 Backup”.
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Contents
About the Manuals ......................................................................................................iv
About Sample Screens Unique to This Software................................................................. iv
How to Display and Read This Manual................................................................................ iv
Features .......................................................................................................................v
Setup Flow ..................................................................................................................vi
Chapter 1 Introduction
Operating Environment ............................................................................................ 1-2
System requirements .........................................................................................................1-2
Additional Considerations..................................................................................................1-4
Supported Cameras ................................................................................................. 1-4
About Licenses......................................................................................................... 1-4
Notes.................................................................................................................................. 1-5
System Configuration Example................................................................................ 1-6
Configuration Example 1....................................................................................................1-6
Configuration Example 2....................................................................................................1-6
System Design ......................................................................................................... 1-7
Determining the Capacity of the Storage Server ...............................................................1-7
Network Bandwidth Considerations...................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2 Setup
Installation ................................................................................................................ 2-2
Before Installation ..............................................................................................................2-2
How to Install the Software.................................................................................................2-2
Settings After Installation.......................................................................................... 2-4
Windows Firewall Settings .................................................................................................2-4
Security Level Setting ........................................................................................................2-5
Sound Settings for Using the Audio Feature......................................................................2-5
Warning When Viewer Starts..............................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3 Storage Server Settings
Flow of Storage Server Settings............................................................................... 3-2
Start the Viewer........................................................................................................ 3-3
Configure a Storage Server Group........................................................................... 3-5
Display the [Storage Server Group Settings] Dialog Box ..................................................3-5
Change the Storage Server Group Name..........................................................................3-5
Configure the Low Disk Space Warning Level ..................................................................3-5
Configure a Storage Server...................................................................................... 3-6
Display the [Servers] Tab ..................................................................................................3-6
Change the Destination of the Recording File and the Maximum Disk Usage..................3-6
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Add a Camera .......................................................................................................... 3-8
Display the [Cameras] Tab................................................................................................3-8
Add Cameras One at a Time.............................................................................................3-8
Search For and Add Cameras...........................................................................................3-9
Edit Camera Information ..................................................................................................3-10
Remove a Camera ...........................................................................................................3-11
Add a User ............................................................................................................. 3-12
About User Groups..........................................................................................................3-12
Display the [Users] Tab ...................................................................................................3-12
Add a User.......................................................................................................................3-13
Change the User Information...........................................................................................3-13
Remove a User ................................................................................................................3-14
Chapter 4 Viewer Settings
Flow for Viewer Settings........................................................................................... 4-2
Configure the Viewer................................................................................................ 4-3
Display the [Viewer Settings] dialog box...........................................................................4-3
Configure the Viewer Display and Operation Settings ......................................................4-3
Configure Event Notification and Priorities ........................................................................4-4
Configure the Camera .............................................................................................. 4-5
Display the [Camera Selector] dialog box.........................................................................4-5
Select a Camera ................................................................................................................4-5
Configure the Video Window .............................................................................................4-6
Configure the [Advanced Camera Settings]......................................................................4-7
Configure the Video Window Layout ...................................................................... 4-11
Create a Layout................................................................................................................4-11
Place a Video Window .....................................................................................................4-11
Save the Layout ...............................................................................................................4-12
Switch Between Layouts..................................................................................................4-12
Organize Layouts.............................................................................................................4-12
Contents
Chapter 5 Setting a Recording Schedule
Flow of Recording Schedule Settings ...................................................................... 5-2
Record on a Regular Basis (Repeating Weekly Schedules) .................................... 5-3
Display the [Recording Schedules] window......................................................................5-3
Set a Weekly Schedule......................................................................................................5-3
Specify the Recording Period and Day of the Week .........................................................5-4
Configure the Recording Mode .........................................................................................5-4
Save the Recording Schedule ...........................................................................................5-5
Edit a Recording Schedule....................................................................................... 5-6
Editing a Recording Schedule ...........................................................................................5-6
Delete a Recording Schedule............................................................................................5-6
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Chapter 6 Day-to-Day Operations
Flow of Operations ................................................................................................... 6-2
Viewer Features ....................................................................................................... 6-3
View Recorded Images ............................................................................................ 6-4
Record Now .......................................................................................................................6-4
Save a Snapshot of the Displayed Image..........................................................................6-4
Search for a Recording......................................................................................................6-5
Play a Recording................................................................................................................6-6
Zoom the Viewing Area In and Out....................................................................................6-7
Save Part of a Recording...................................................................................................6-7
Operate the Camera................................................................................................. 6-8
Get Control of a Camera.................................................................................................... 6-8
Use the Pan/Tilt/Zoom Feature...........................................................................................6-8
Change the Camera Angle to a Preset Position ................................................................6-9
Change the Camera Angle Using a Panorama Image ....................................................6-10
Play Back Audio...............................................................................................................6-10
Compensate for Dark Regions in the Image....................................................................6-11
Check Events ......................................................................................................... 6-12
View a Live Event.............................................................................................................6-12
Search for Events.............................................................................................................6-12
Chapter 7 Operation and Management
Storage Server Health Check................................................................................... 7-2
Events Indicating Errors or Warning Levels and Corresponding Actions .........................7-2
Status Bar...........................................................................................................................7-3
System Information ............................................................................................................7-3
Disk Space Management (Important)....................................................................... 7-4
Chapter 8 Backup
Backing up data........................................................................................................ 8-2
Destinations of the Backup Files........................................................................................8-2
Notes on Backup ...............................................................................................................8-2
How to Restore a Backup......................................................................................... 8-3
Restoring from Backup Data..............................................................................................8-3
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Actions Required When Recording Errors Occur..................................................... 9-2
Solutions When Viewer Problems Occur ................................................................. 9-2
Viewer and Video windows................................................................................................ 9-2
Timeline..............................................................................................................................9-3
[Extract Video] ...................................................................................................................9-3
Recording ..........................................................................................................................9-3
Connection Problems.........................................................................................................9-4
Error Messages ........................................................................................................ 9-4
Messages Displayed in the Viewer....................................................................................9-4
Messages Recorded in the Log Files ................................................................................ 9-7
Event Information ..................................................................................................... 9-9
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Appendix
Create a Shortcut Icon for Starting the Viewer....................................................... 10-2
Camera Maintenance ............................................................................................. 10-2
About the Latest Camera Firmware .................................................................................10-2
Update the Firmware .......................................................................................................10-2
How to Check the Version...................................................................................... 10-3
Checking the version of the Viewer .................................................................................10-3
Checking the version of the Storage Server ....................................................................10-3
Functional Limitations for MPEG-4 and H.264 formats.......................................... 10-3
Index....................................................................................................................... 10-4
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Chapter 1
Introduction
❏
System requirements (operating environment, supported cameras, license conditions)
❏ System configuration and design guidelines
Operating Environment
System requirements
CPU Intel Pentium G6950 2.80 GHz or higher, or an Intel CPU of equivalent class that meets the following
Memory 2 GB or greater
Hard disk Interface: SAS / SATA
Network controller 100 BASE-TX or similar, 100 Mbps transfer speed
Display 1280 x 1024 resolution or higher
Others Audio support is required for audio playback (for details, see P. 6-10).
Operating system Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition (Service Pack 2) 32-bit or 64-bit version
requirements:
Clock: 2.4 GHz or higher
L2 cache: 512 KB or higher
L3 cache: 3 MB or higher (only required if the L2 cache is less than 3 MB)
Number of cores: 2 or more
Intel Core i5 750 2.67GHz or higher is required when displaying multiple MPEG-4 or H.264 images
Cache:16 MB or greater
Spindle speed: 7200 rpm or faster
200 MB is required for installation (an additional 500 MB is required if .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is not
installed).
Additional space for recording files and other files (the actual space required depends on the number
of cameras and the recording settings).
Additional space for saving extracted video files, as required.
16-bit colors or greater
NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 or higher graphics card is required, or a graphics card of equivalent class
that meets the following requirements, when displaying multiple MPEG-4 or H.264 images:
Video memory size: 1 GB or greater
Memory interface width: 128 bits
Memory clock: 790 MHz or higher
Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition 64-bit version
Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 2) 32-bit or 64-bit version
Windows Vista Enterprise (Service Pack 2) 32-bit or 64-bit version
Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 2) 32-bit or 64-bit version
Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 2) 32-bit or 64-bit version
Windows 7 Professional 32-bit or 64-bit version
Windows 7 Enterprise 32-bit or 64-bit version
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit or 64-bit version
Windows 7 Home Premium (Service Pack 2) 32-bit or 64-bit version
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Operating Environment
Important
• The system requirments described above are the minimum configuration, assuming the following operating enviroment:
Storage Server Maximum storage/playback data rate 17 Mbps
Viewer Estimated display frame rate *
Maximum events processed 10,000 events per day
*1 Assumes a standard resolution ([Image Quality] setting is [3]) and that the receive size and display size are the same. If the receive
size and display size are different, performance may decrease due to an increase in processing load.
*2 If multiple image sizes are combined, the equivalent sizes are four 320 x 240 images for 640 x 480, and eight 320 x 240 images for
1280 x 960. For example:
1280 x 960 (1 fps) equivalent to 8 fps (1 fps x 8)
640 x 480 (2 fps) equivalent to 8 fps (2 fps x 4)
320 x 240 (10 fps) 10 fps (same as original)
Total of 26 fps (8 + 8 + 10)
• If you need to operate a high reliability system (such as for 24-hour operation) we recommend that you use a server operating system
on the computer that is used for the Storage Server.
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1280 x 960: 2 fps *
640 x 480: 10 fps *
320 x 240: 30 fps *
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Introduction
• To record for extended periods (8 hours or more per day) in continuous recording mode, or when high-reliability operation is required
(such as for 24 hour operation, and high frequency disk access) we strongly recommend that you use a high-reliability SAS hard disk.
Using a low-reliability SATA hard disk may result in a disk error in a one to two year period. Therefore, you may need to check the disk
for errors on a regular basis, using features such as scan disk. In such a case, recording performance may suffer during checking, due
to the increased load on the disk.
• To help ensure stable operation, we recommend that you use a separate computer for the Storage Server and for the Viewer.
• This software does not support external storage, such as USB hard disks and NAS.
• Operation may slow down if the amount of stored data (number of recording files) becomes large.
• We recommend that you operate this software in its own dedicated LAN environment.
• The software may not be able to record images if you use an environment where the IP addresses of the Storage Servers or cameras
are occasionally changed. Use fixed IP addresses to ensure proper operation.
• Using IPsec may degrade the performance for recording and displaying images.
• Using anti-virus software or a firewall may affect the performance of the Storage Server and Viewer.
• Running software other than this product or compatible camera management software may cause system operation to become
unstable.
• Running Windows Update may cause system operation to become unstable and cause the system to restart.
• Depending on the performance of the computer and the network environment, changes in the photographing environment (such as the
time of day and the weather) may result in it not being possible to display recorded or live images according to the specified settings.
• When there is a high load on the CPU or hard disk, images may not be recorded or displayed at the specified frame rate, recording
may be interrupted, or the Viewer operation speed may decrease. In addition, recording may be interrupted when the available hard
disk space is low.
• You can use the camera audio feature. Review the following items before using the feature.
– Confirm that the Viewer supports transmission and reception of audio data.
– The audio stream may be interrupted, depending on the performance of your computer and network environment.
– Audio may be interrupted when using anti-virus software.
• Before applying a service pack or updating the operating system, please refer to Canon’s compatibility information before performing
the update.
• The following languages are supported: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Note that Windows Multi-language
version is not supported.
• For details on the operating system see “Additional Considerations” in “Operating Environment” (P. 1-4).
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• Be sure to test the system under your operating environment before starting regular operation.
Note
• The system environment of the Storage Server will depend on your operating environment (number of cameras, recording frame rate
settings, etc.). For details, contact your local supplier.
• The following runtime modules are installed automatically with this software. Please do not uninstall any of these modules.
– Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable
• The information in this guide is current as of January 2011. For the latest information on this product, visit the Canon Web site.
Additional Considerations
• Do not specify the Windows folder or the Program Files folder on the system drive as the destination for snapshots or
image files. You cannot save images or image files to those folders.
• You cannot use the shadow backup feature with this software. For example, once you delete the configuration file for this
software, the file cannot be restored with the shadow backup feature.
Supported Cameras
Camera Firmware Version
VB-M700F Ver. 1.0.0 or later
VB-M600D Ver. 1.0.0 or later
VB-M600VE Ver. 1.0.0 or later
VB-M40 Ver. 1.0.0 or later
VB-C500VD/VB-C500D Ver. 1.1.0 or later
VB-C60 Ver. 1.1.0 or later
Note
The information in this guide is current as of January 2011. For the latest information on this product, visit the Canon Web site.
About Licenses
This software application includes one license for the Storage Server and one license for the Viewer. The number of
computers that a product with one license can be installed on is described below.
Storage Servers
With one Storage Server license, you can install a Storage Server on one computer.
Viewers
With one Viewer license, you can install the Viewer on one computer.
Only 1 Viewer can connect to a Storage Server at a time. You can also purchase individual Viewer licenses, therefore you
must purchase the same number of licenses as you have Viewer installations.
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About Licenses
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Notes
Compatibility with the Network Video Recorder VK-64/16
Notes on Installation
This software cannot exist with VK-64/16 on the same computer. Do not install this software onto a computer where
VK-64/16 is installed. You can install this software after uninstalling VK-64/16. However, please be aware of the following:
• You cannot use the cameras and recording schedule settings you added with VK-64/16. You must add and configure the
cameras and schedules again.
• You cannot use the recording files and event information associated with VK-64/16.
• You cannot play back recordings made with VK-64/16.
• This software requires a computer with specifications that are higher than those required for VK-64/16. Therefore, the
computer used for VK-64/16 may not meet the operation requirements for this software.
Notes on Protocol Compatibility
This software is not compatible with VK-64/16 protocols, because the protocol used between the Viewer and the Storage
Server has been significantly changed. Therefore, you cannot connect to a VK-64/16 Storage Server from the Viewer in this
software. Similarly, you cannot connect to this software’s Storage Server from the Viewer in VK-64/16.
Notes on Recording Data and Event Data Compatibility
This software uses event data and recording file formats that are different from VK-64/16. VK-64/16 recordings can be
played back using QuickTime Player. However, the recordings for this software are not supported by QuickTime Player.
Note, however, that you can use QuickTime Player to play back a .mov file created using the [Extract Video] feature in this
software.
Introduction
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System Configuration Example
This software records images from cameras using an IP network, such as a LAN.
Important
• The load on the Storage Server may increase depending on the number of cameras connected and the recording settings. See
“Determining the Capacity of the Storage Server” (P. 1-7) to consider your configuration.
• Regularly check that the time setting is correct on the computers that are running the Storage Server and the Viewer. Also, before
changing the time setting on the computers, be sure to first stop the Storage Server and Viewer.
Configuration Example 1
This example shows the simplest system configuration, where the Storage Server and Viewer are installed on one computer.
Up to four cameras are connected and images from the cameras are displayed or recorded using the same computer.
Storage Server/Viewer
Image from camera
Configuration Example 2
You can install a Storage Server and a Viewer separately in two computers on the network.
Storage Server GroupViewer
Note
RM-Lite operates with one Storage Server Group that contains one Storage Server.
Network
Images from the cameras
Recorded images
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System Design
Determining the Capacity of the Storage Server
You must determine the size and configuration of your Storage Server based on the recording and playback data volume
per second and the required hard disk capacity.
Important
The operating performance of this software varies depending on factors such as the usage conditions and the hardware specifications of
the Storage Server. Use the figures below only for reference.
Recording / playback data volume per second and the audio data volume
If the volume of recording or playback data handled by one server is 80 Mbps or greater, to ensure system stability you
should review your recording requirements.
Audio data requires 64 Kbps of disk space, regardless of the type of camera.
Important
Depending on the hard disk and/or RAID card on your server, the disk write performance may be lower than the above estimates.
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Introduction
Hint
See “System Information” (P. 7-3) for details on the recording/playback data volume during operation.
Hard disk capacity requirements
The size of the recording file varies depending on how the camera is configured (the settings for image quality and size)
and the complexity of actual image.
Follow these steps to determine the required hard disk capacity.
Decide on the required number of cameras and the image size for recording.
1
Decide on the image quality for each camera.
2
The higher the image quality setting the higher the image quality, resulting in a correspondingly higher data volume.
Decide on the frame rate required for recording.
3
For general security purposes, you can use 1 to 2 fps. Higher frame rates require more hard disk space.
Decide on the number of hours per day to record and the number of days to store the recorded data.
4
After deciding on the above parameters calculate the required hard disk capacity based on the recording file size (in KB).
5
If you will also record audio, be sure to calculate the additional amount of hard disk space required for the audio.
6
We recommend that you add 10 to 20% more space to the calculated hard disk capacity.
Sample calculations for each video format are shown below, assuming 1000 Kbps = 1 Mbps for the network bandwidth,
and 1024 KB = 1 MB for the disk capacity.
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• Image recording from 4 cameras (VB-M40).
• Image size is 320 x 240 and image quality is 3 (data size per frame: 15.3 KB).
• Recording frame rate is 2 fps.
• Data size per second is approximately 30.6 KB (= 15.3 KB x 2 fps).
Although the actual recording file size depends on the objects recorded by each camera, this calculation assumes the
typical sizes given above.
If JPEG images from 4 cameras are recorded at 2 frames per second in continuous recording mode, the required hard disk
space is approximately 10 GB per day (= 30.6 KB x 4 cameras x 60 seconds x 60 minutes x 24 hours = 10,575,360 KB).
Example of the Data Size for the VB-M700F/VB-M600D/VB-M600VE/VB-M40 (JPEG)
Image
Quality
1 2.0 5.2 16.0 51.6
2 3.0 8.3 25.8 83.3
3 3.7 10.4 32.5 110.0
4 4.7 13.6 43.2 152.6
5 7.4 22.9 78.1 280.9
160 × 120 320 × 240 640 × 480 1280 × 960
Image Size
(Units: KB)
Example of the Data Size for the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D/VB-C60 (JPEG)
Image
Quality
1 3.5 9.6 27.5
2 4.0 11.0 31.7
3 4.4 12.5 35.8
4 5.6 16.4 47.8
5 15.8 52.7 171.4
160 × 120 320 × 240 640 × 480
Image Size
(Units: KB)
Important
The actual data size may increase or decrease depending on the objects being recorded. Make sure to confirm the data size for the
actual system environment before starting operation.
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System Design
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Storage Server Operation Considerations
We recommended that you dedicate the Storage Server computer exclusively to running this software.
Be sure to avoid the following on the Storage Server computer:
• Running Web server software on the computer
You cannot operate the Storage Server on a computer where Web server software such as Windows standard IIS
(Internet Information Server) or Apache is already installed.
The Storage Server uses HTTP protocol to communicate with cameras. Therefore, the Storage Server may not work
normally if other Web service applications exist on the same computer.
The HTTP port used by this software is 80 and cannot be changed.
• Running database server software (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) on the computer
Database processing can place a load on the hard disk that may affect recording performance. Conversely, this
software may affect database server performance when it performs tasks that place a load on the hard disk.
• Using the computer as a file server
The hard disk is frequently accessed when the computer is used as a file server, and this may affect recording
performance. In addition, the Storage Server is more likely to run out of disk capacity if the computer is operated as a file
server.
• Running other applications on the computer
The additional processing load from running applications other than this software may affect recording performance.
This software uses the TCP port number 80, 443,10080 and 2380. These ports should not be used by other applications.
Introduction
Network Bandwidth Considerations
You need to consider the network bandwidth if you want to use a network camera for both recording and live view.
You must calculate the network bandwidth both for the Storage Server and the Viewer.
For example, if you use one Storage Server (QVGA 1 fps) and one Viewer (QVGA 5 fps), calculate the bandwidth as follows:
• Bandwidth for recording
15 (KB/frame) x 1 (frames/sec) x 8 (bits) = 120 Kbps
• Bandwidth for live view (per Viewer)
15 (KB/frame) x 5 (frames/sec) x 8 (bits) = 600 Kbps
Therefore, the required network bandwidth is calculated as follows:
120 Kbps x 1 + 600 Kbps x 1 = 720 Kbps
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Chapter 2
Setup
❏ How to install the software
❏ Settings after installation
Installation
Before Installation
Use an NTFS Formatted Drive
The drive you install the software on and the drive for
saving recorded images must be NTFS format.
Set Up the Cameras
You must set up any cameras that you will use with this
software before starting operation. For details, refer to the
camera manual.
Stop Other Applications
Stop other applications that are running on the computer,
such as anti-virus software, before installing the software.
Install .NET Framework SP1
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or later must be installed on the
computer.
You can download it from the Microsoft Download Center,
or use the installer on the setup CD-ROM (Applications
folder > DotNetFramewrk folder > dotnetfx35.exe).
Read the license agreement carefully. Click [I accept
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the terms in the license agreement], if you accept
them, and then click [Next] to continue.
Enter your user name and organization, and click
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[Next].
How to Install the Software
Important
You must log on to the computer as a computer administrator to
install this software.
Double-click RMLite_v10.exe in the [Applications]
1
folder on the setup CD-ROM bundled with the camera.
Note
When the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Yes]
(or [Continue]).
Click [Next].
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Specify whether to install both the Storage Server and
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Viewer, and click [Next].
Select [Complete] to install both applications. If you
selected this option, proceed to step 7.
Select [Custom] to separately install either the Storage
Server or the Viewer. If you selected this option,
proceed to step 6.
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Installation
Select the application to install, and then click [Next].
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Click the application that you do not want to install and
select [This feature will not be available].
Click [Next].
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Note
• When installing on a PC that has multiple network interfaces,
select the network interface to use in the [Network adapter] list
and the assigned IP address in the [IP address] list.
• If you clear the [Add storage server programs to the Windows
Firewall exception list.] check box, you need to configure
Windows Firewall after the installation is complete. For details,
see “Windows Firewall Settings” (P. 2-4).
Click [Finish].
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The following icon appears in your desktop when the
installation is complete.
Important
• You must restart the computer to enable the settings that
were made during the installation.
• You must configure the operating system after installation.
For details, see “Settings After Installation” (P. 2-4).
• If you reinstall this software after uninstalling it, the setting
configurations from before uninstallation will not be retained. If
you want to reinstall this software, we recommend that you
back up the settings as a configuration file before
uninstallation. For details on backup, see “Chapter 8 Backup”.
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Setup
Click [Install].
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2-3
Settings After Installation
Configure the following setting after installing this software
according to the operating system you are using:
Windows Server
2008, Windows
Server 2008 R2
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3
Windows Firewall
Setting
Security Level
Setting
Warning when
Viewer Starts
Sound Settings for
Using the Audio
Feature
Windows 7,
Windows Vista
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—
33
—
(3: Required, —: Not required)
Windows Firewall Settings
The changes to the settings are already complete if you
selected the [Add storage server programs to the
Windows Firewall exception list] check box during
installation. If you did not select the above check box
during installation, perform the following procedure to
change the Windows Firewall settings.
The following settings are not required if you install the
Storage Server and Viewer onto the same computer.
Click [Allow the connection], and then click [Next].
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Click [Next].
8
Enter a name (such as the Storage Server or Storage
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Server Group name) in [Name] and click [Finish].
The added inbound rule should be displayed in the
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[Windows Firewall with Advanced Security] window,
with a checkmark icon displayed next to the rule.
When using Windows Vista or Windows Server
2008
Click [Start] > [Control Panel] to open the [Control
1
Panel].
Click [System and Security] > [Windows Firewall].
2
In the Control Panel Classic View, double click
[Windows Firewall].
Click [Change settings].
3
If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed,
click [Continue].
When using Windows 7 or Windows Server
2008 R2
Click [Start] > [Control Panel] to open the [Control
1
Panel].
Click [System and Security] > [Windows Firewall].
2
Click [Advanced Settings] to display the [Windows
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Firewall with Advanced Security] window.
Click [Inbound Rules] and select [New Rule] from the
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[Action] menu to start the [New Inbound Rule Wizard].
Click [Port], and then click [Next].
5
Click [TCP] and [Specific local ports], and then enter
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80 as the port number. Then click [Next].
Click the [Exceptions] tab and click [Add Port].
4
In the [Add a Port] dialog box, enter the name of the
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Storage Server and 80 as the port number. Make sure
that [TCP] is selected and click [OK].
Confirm that the added Storage Server is now
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displayed in the [Windows Firewall] dialog box and that
the check box is selected. Then, click [OK].
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Settings After Installation
Security Level Setting
In Internet Explorer, the default security level setting for
Internet or intranet sites in Windows Server 2008 and 2008
R2 is “High”. Therefore, you are not able to configure
settings in the configuration or top page of the camera.
Follow these steps to register the site as a trusted site.
Start Internet Explorer and click [Tools] > [Internet
1
Options] to display the [Internet Options] dialog box.
Click the [Security] tab.
2
Click [Trusted Sites] and click [Sites].
3
Clear the [Require server verification (https:) for all
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sites in this zone] check box.
Enter the IP address of your camera in [Add this
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website to the zone] and click [Add].
Note
• For details on registration with trusted sites, click [Learn more
about Internet Explorer’s Enhanced Security Configuration] in
the [Internet Options] dialog box and refer to the displayed
summary.
• JavaScript may be disabled in the standard security setting,
even if a content block dialog box is not displayed. This may
limit the operation of the setting page or the camera’s Viewer.
The JavaScript setting is enabled automatically once trusted
site registration is complete.
Sound Settings for Using the Audio Feature
The sound feature is disabled by default in Windows
Server 2008 and 2008 R2. To receive audio with the
camera’s Viewer, follow these steps to enable the sound
feature.
Click [Start] > [Control Panel] to open the [Control
1
Panel].
If the [Control Panel] is set to [Classic View], doubleclick [Sound] and proceed to Step 3.
Click [Hardware and Sound] and click [Sound].
2
If the [Audio Service Not Running] dialog box is
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displayed, click [Yes].
The [Sound] dialog box is displayed. Select the
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[Playback] tab and confirm that an appropriate audio
device is installed.
If no audio device is installed, refer to the manual for
your computer on how to install an audio device.
Warning When Viewer Starts
If [User Account Control] is enabled, the [User Account
Control] screen will be displayed when you start the
Viewer. Click [Yes] (or [Continue]) to start the Viewer.
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Setup
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Chapter 3
Storage Server Settings
❏ Adding cameras
❏ Configuring the Storage Server Group
❏ Adding users
Flow of Storage Server Settings
Configure a Storage Server Group
Display the [Storage Server Group Settings] dialog box (P. 3-5)
Change the Storage Server Group name (P. 3-5)
Configure a Storage Server
Display the [Servers] tab (P. 3-6)
Start the Viewer (P. 3-3)
Change the destination of the recording file and the maximum disk usage (P. 3-6)
Specify the storage period for recorded images (P. 3-6)
Add a camera
Display the [Cameras] tab (P. 3-8)
Add cameras one at a time (P. 3-8) Search for and add cameras (P. 3-9)
Add a user
Display the [Users] tab (P. 3-12)
Add a user (P. 3-13)
Important
We strongly recommend that only one administrator manage the setup of the Storage Servers on each network.
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