Sanyo VA-VP300, VA-VP200, VA-VP100 User Manual
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Manual
TABLE OF CONTENT
Overview................................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 1................................................................................................................................. 7
Network (IP) Cameras ............................................................................................ 7
Digital Video Recorder........................................................................................... 7
PTZ Cameras .......................................................................................................... 8
USB and Web Cameras .......................................................................................... 8
Frame Grabbers....................................................................................................... 9
Video Pilot Terminology ...................................................................................... 10
Toolbar.................................................................................................................. 10
Structure Pane....................................................................................................... 11
Server.................................................................................................................... 12
Client..................................................................................................................... 13
Web Based Remote............................................................................................... 14
ENTEPRISE SCALABILITY AND MONITORING.......................................... 15
Chapter 2............................................................................................................................... 16
Server Installation................................................................................................. 16
Software Activation.............................................................................................. 17
Install Server Configuration.................................................................................. 17
Server Network Settings and Port settings............................................................ 17
Application Mode. ................................................................................................ 18
Service Mode........................................................................................................ 19
How to stop and start DVR services..................................................................... 20
Client Server Connections .................................................................................... 20
Control Server or Servers from your client application........................................ 21
Chapter 3............................................................................................................................... 22
Server Recording Properties-................................................................................ 22
Server Communication Properties-....................................................................... 23
Server Watchdog Properties ................................................................................. 24
Start Watchdog with Server-................................................................................. 24
Enable Watchdog-................................................................................................. 24
Watchdog Operation............................................................................................. 24
Maintenance-......................................................................................................... 24
Enable Periodic Restart- ....................................................................................... 24
Server User Management- .................................................................................... 25
Create Users or modify existing user rights.......................................................... 25
System/User Permissions- .................................................................................... 26
Submitting A Problem Report-............................................................................. 27
Chapter 4............................................................................................................................... 28
Setting up an IP camera… .................................................................................... 28
IP Servers.............................................................................................................. 28
Configure your IP cameras automatically............................................................. 28
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Configure your IP cameras manually. .................................................................. 28
Access Tab............................................................................................................ 29
Frame Tab............................................................................................................. 29
Setup Arecont Network IP Cameras..................................................................... 30
Setup SANYO standalone DVR........................................................................... 31
Setup SANYO Pan Focus IP camera.................................................................... 32
CCTV Camera Configuration............................................................................... 32
Device Title........................................................................................................... 32
Format Tab- .......................................................................................................... 33
Frame Tab –.......................................................................................................... 33
HiCap & XECAP Tab........................................................................................... 34
PTZ Camera Properties......................................................................................... 34
PTZ Protocols-Communication Settings .............................................................. 35
PTZ Control Pane ................................................................................................. 36
Save Presets, and Tours for PTZ Cameras............................................................ 36
Digital PAN-Tilt-Zoom on live view.................................................................... 37
Digital PAN-Tilt-Zoom on Playback.................................................................... 37
Video Compression............................................................................................... 37
Enable Video Transfer Properties:........................................................................ 38
Image Quality........................................................................................................ 38
Motion Analysis- .................................................................................................. 39
Sensitivity Tab-..................................................................................................... 39
Exclusion Tab-...................................................................................................... 39
Data Recording ..................................................................................................... 40
Time Lapse Recording:......................................................................................... 41
Motion Control Recording:................................................................................... 41
Video Adjustments: .............................................................................................. 42
Toggle Video Amplification Pane........................................................................ 42
Exclusivity Mode (Windows lock out feature):.................................................... 43
Chapter 5 – Sanyo DSR Settings.......................................................................................... 44
Recording Status................................................................................................... 44
Clock Set............................................................................................................... 44
Daylight Saving/Ext Clock set.............................................................................. 44
Holiday Set............................................................................................................ 45
Recording Area Set............................................................................................... 45
Recording Conditions Set..................................................................................... 45
Normal REC Mode Set......................................................................................... 46
Program REC Set.................................................................................................. 46
Timer Set............................................................................................................... 47
Alarm REC Mode Set........................................................................................... 47
Display Set............................................................................................................ 48
Buzzer Set............................................................................................................. 48
HDD Set ................................................................................................................ 48
Network Set .......................................................................................................... 49
RS-485 Set............................................................................................................ 49
Mask Set................................................................................................................ 49
Power Loss/Used Time......................................................................................... 50
Initialization Log................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 6 - Sanyo Network Camera Settings....................................................................... 51
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Camera Settings.................................................................................................... 51
Recording Settings................................................................................................ 51
Clock Settings....................................................................................................... 52
E-Mail Settings ..................................................................................................... 53
Network Settings................................................................................................... 53
Chapter 7............................................................................................................................... 54
How to Playback Video-....................................................................................... 54
Playback Window Structure- ................................................................................ 54
To Navigate through the Video -........................................................................... 54
Fast forward & Rewind......................................................................................... 54
Smart Search-........................................................................................................ 55
Define motion of interest –................................................................................... 55
Export Video-........................................................................................................ 56
Export Snapshots. ................................................................................................. 57
Layouts.................................................................................................................. 58
Layout Sequences ................................................................................................. 59
Chapter 8............................................................................................................................... 60
Upgrading Video Pilot software to a newer Version............................................ 60
Specifications........................................................................................................................ 61
Table of Recording rate and size .......................................................................... 61
Minimum System Requirements........................................................................... 62
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Overview
Video Pilot is a digital video recording and remote surveillance software package for Windo ws.
Video Pilot accepts video streams from all major Network (IP) cameras and servers, Frame
Grabbers and any Direct Show compatible devices including Webcams and US B cameras. This
along with the Video Pilot client-server architecture allows you to build fully scalable solution
sizing from a single camera up to thousands of cameras.
Video Pilot was designed to primarily be used to:
1.View live video streams from multiple sources locally and remotely, over the Internet.
2.Record video from multiple sources and play them back later locally or remotely
3.Export previously recorded video to preserve it and to present it as evidence.
Video Pilot offers a principally new concept for DVR solutions – “One Software/Choice of
Hardware”. Video Pilot DVR software can be either integrated with supported hardware or
acquired from a Video Pilot reseller as a part of a complete digital video recording and remote
surveillance solution.
Video Pilot consists of two major components: DVRServer and DVRClient. The DVR Server is a
behind-the-scene application that captures, processes and records video and then serves it to a
local or remote DVR Client software. The DVR Client is the application that shows live and
recorded video streams from a single DVR Server or multiple DVR Servers; it also allows users to
configure and control DVR Server(s).
In order to better suit our customers' needs and budget, Video Pilot has 2 editions. These editions
vary in the number of allowed cameras, the number of simultaneous remote DVR Client
connections as well as other limitations, or lack thereof. However, all of the Video Pilot editions
have the same user-friendly interface and functionality.
Maximum Number of Video Streams 16 Unlimited
Maximum number of concurrent remote
DVR Client connections
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Advanced Enterprise
5 Unlimited
Chapter 1
Network (IP) Cameras
installation.
Network cameras have built-in motion detectors and compression engines, which enable the
DVR Server to use a minimum of its computer resources; therefore, the same computer can also
be used for other tasks.
There are no requirements on CPU or chipset manufacturers, since Network Cameras do not
require any additional hardware to be installed in to the computer.
There are Network (IP) cameras with very high resolution (1.3 Mega pixels and more). Analog
cameras are incapable of achieving such resolution.
Network (IP) camera installations are highly scaleable and upgradeable. There is no ne ed to buy
and install additional video capture boards for the DVR system in the event you want to add a
camera or increase performance of the system.
Any analog camera can be converted to a network camera by using a Network (IP) server.
There is no geographical limitation for the installation.
Effective offsite recording (either by itself or in addition to onsite recording) eliminates the
possibility of destruction of the video medium due to deliberate actions or an accident (fire,
flooding, etc.).
Some of the network cameras also can be used as a webcam to serve as an advertising engine
for a business.
Video Pilot supports Network Cameras from all major manufacturers. Please visit the
www.sanyocctv.com for the perpetually growing list of supported Network cameras.
Digital Video Recorder
What is Network (IP) Camera? Network camera, IP
addressable camera, IP Camera, all referring to the same type of
cameras, is a digital camera that can be directly connected to the
Internet through a CAT5 or WiFi connection. Network cameras send
already digitized and compressed video streams. Network Cameras are
the fastest growing trend in the Surveillance industry. Here are some of
the benefits of IP cameras:
Existing local network infrastructure could be used for the installation.
Comparably less cabling required compared with an analog CCTV
What is Digital Video Recorder? A DVR (digital video recorder) is a device that allows
you to record video from analog cameras in digital format.
Digital recorders store the digitally encoded video on Hard Drives. The usually include additional
features such as multiplexed analog display outputs, alarm recording, redundant recording o nsite, video search functions for playback, and telemetry control of PTZ cameras.
The Sanyo Digital Recorders that Video Pilot connects to provide the same function as a video
encoder; in that they bridge the gap between Analog cameras and the digital world allowing video
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images to be transmitted over a network. Additional benefits include remote access to the
telemetry controls, and redundant on-site recording
PTZ Cameras
What are PTZ Cameras? PTZ camera is the camera with
the mechanical assembly for Panning, Tilting and Zooming the
camera. There are many types of PTZ cameras available and their
cost varies based on Speed, Zoom capacity, Manufacturer, etc.
Analog CCTV PTZ cameras require additional set of wires compliant
with RS422/485 protocol standard to control
PTZ movements. Therefore, usually it is
necessary to put a RS232 to RS422/485
converter to a DVR system. RS232 to
RS422/485 converter is a small unit that plugs to the serial port on
the back of your computer.
Video Pilot currently supports the most popular Analog CCTV PTZ command protocols, including
Sanyo, Pelco-D, Bosch, Philips and Merit-Lilin. Network PTZ cameras do not require any
additional wiring or devices, since PTZ commands are being sent over a TCP/IP network;
therefore, making the installation process much simpler and eliminating a lot of compatibility and
configuration issues.
In the case of Sanyo PTZ cameras, they can be connected directly to the Sanyo DVR without the
requirement of a converter.
USB and Web Cameras
Can I use my USB or Web Cameras? Yes, Video Pilot is the world’s leader in the best
most economic, versatile and powerful DVR. We want everyone to be able to use our software
and if you have a USB cam or a Web Cam, feel free to try our software for free and purchase as
many licenses as you wish. Of course don’t forget that you are limited to USB ports with this
option but for small users, Video Pilot is for you.
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Frame Grabbers
What is Frame Grabber? Frame Grabber is a PCI board that is installed into the PC and
CCTV cameras (Cameras with BNC or RCA connectors) are attached thereto. These boards
come in various configurations 4 camera inputs, 8 inputs, 16 inputs, etc. and boards are made by
various manufacturers. Also, depending on the Frame Grabber certain criteria is expected from
the PC. Some frame grabbers require a minimum amount of PC power as where others require
more. Frame Grabbers have the following terminology:
Inputs = The amount of cameras the board can handle (4, 8, 16, 24, 32)
Frame Rate = Frame Grabbers supported by Video Pilot come in 60Frames, 120Frames and
240Frames per second. These frames however, are the entire frame rate numbers divided by the
amount of inputs; therefore if you have a 60FPS (Frame Per Second) board with 4 inputs, that
means 4 divided by 60FPS = 15FPS per camera.
The other important factor in Frame rates is FPS viewing and FPS recording. What this means, is
that you may view at 15FPS but choose to record any of your cameras at a lower FPS to save
storage space. Remember, the higher the FPS the more storage space it needs since the data is
larger. The same principle applies to image quality. The higher the image quality you choose, the
more space is required. More on image quality on page 38
You can purchase these boards from any Video Pilot authorized reseller, or if you currently
purchase or own any of the above cards, you only need to purchase the appropriate Video Pilot
Edition.
Video Pilot works with any and all CCTV cameras. CCTV cameras are analog cameras, even
though some of them might have written the word Digital written on them, which only means that
a DSP chip is used, but the Frame Grabber is what makes the signal truly digital. Therefore, if
you decided to retrofit existing installation or make a new one based on analog CCTV cameras,
make sure that you choose a Video Pilot supported frame grabber card or acquire a complete
system from a Video Pilot reseller. You can check the perpetually growing list of supported
Frame Grabber cards on the Video Pilot website.
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Video Pilot Terminology
Pane - Panel, window.
Toggle- To alternate between two or more electronic, mechanical, or computer-related options,
usually by the operation of a single switch or keystroke.
Video Pilot Icons-
Toolbar
Toolbar- The toolbar that you see at the top of your screen gives you various options such as
open, save and various screen manipulations, at the click of a button.
Open Configuration-
This button on the toolbar allows you to open previous Video Pilot
configurations. It is most useful if you are exporting configurations from one machine to another.
Save Configuration- This button on the toolbar allows you to save any changes that you have
just made to your DVR, it will continue to save to the same file unless you click on File and Save
As then you can save to a different file or even to a floppy.
Structure Pane- This button toggles whether you see or don’t see the structure pane on the left
side of your Video Pilot window. The structure pane is most useful when you are looking at
cameras from multiple locations and multiple Video Pilot servers. We will discuss the structure
pane later on in this chapter.
Events - This button toggles the events window. The events window gives you important
notifications such as, when you are connecting to a server successfully. It lets you know if you
have input improper user names and passwords and gives you error codes when needed.
PTZ Control- This button toggles the PTZ control pane. If you do not have a pan-tilt-zoom
camera connected to your system then this button does no need to be pressed.
Video amplification- This button toggles the video amplification pane. When this button is
pressed a pane will come up from which you will be able to adjust the brightness, contrast,
saturation, sharpness, and hue for any camera.
Full Screen- This button toggles full screen mode. In full screen, none of the panes will be seen
and the cameras will be expanded to their maximum size to fill the full screen of your monitor.
Wizards- The wizard’s icon on the toolbar gives you a shortcut to various serve r, and camera
options and configurations. You can also access these features through the right click menus in
the software.
Views- These buttons on the toolbar allow you to manipulate your views and camera layouts to
your own preference.
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Screen Footer- The screen footer button on the toolbar allows you to display various information
underneath each camera window. It can display frame rate, time, picture quality, recording,
motion detection, and image size. The screen footer is the text below each camera
Stream Selection- The stream selection button allows you to pick which camera you would like
to view in the selected camera window. This can also be done through the right click menus and
by dragging the desired camera from the structure pane to the desired display window, or right
click on any camera window and select stream.
Show Motion- The show motion toolbar button toggles whether or not you want the motion
outlined on the selected camera screen. Note: Motion detection must be setup before this feature
can be activated.
Maximize- When pressed the maximize button puts the selected camera into a single view, if
pressed again it will return to the previous view. This can also be accomplished by double clicking
on the camera of choice.
Structure Pane
The structure pane is the control center of your DVR. In the
structure pane is where you will setup all of your cameras,
and DVR’s. The structure pane makes it possible for you to
manage many DVR servers from one window by right click
on the DVR of your choice.
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Server
What is Video Pilot Server? Video Pilot server is the Windows application, which can
run as Windows service or Windows tray-application. Video Pilot Server grabs video streams
from the configured sources, analyzes it for motion, broadcasts it to local (running on the same
computer) and remote clients and records it to a local hard drives. Video Pilot server is the only
application in the Video Pilot suite, which requires licensing, which can be activated via software
key.
Through Console Root
an unlimited number of
cameras and servers
can be manage,
configured, and
adjusted, without the
need to be at the
server site.
Right mouse click on
any camera or server
to drop down a list of
various options like
camera setup,
recording settings,
user management,
…etc
Right Mouse Click on
any camera screen to
bring up the archive
(playback recorded
Wizards for easy
navigation and stepby-step setup to
perform configurations
and other setup tasks.
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Client
What is Video Pilot Client? Video Pilot Client Application is the component to monitor live and
recorded video from several Video Pilot servers. Also Video Pilot Client is the main tool to
manage and configure local and remote Video Pilot servers.
The Client component is the control interface of your Video Pilot Software is the Interface to
control your Video Pilot surveillance system. The client is the piece of software that controls every
aspect of your server. This software can be installed on the main machine running the server or
on any machine that can access the server via TCP/IP. The client application can be used to
control and fully administer your server or an unlimited number of servers from any computer
connected on the Internet. You never need to go on-site again to make changes to your DVR.
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Connect to
Multiple
servers,
manage
servers and
cameras
through the
client software
Benefits – By not having to ever be on-site to administer your DVR is a tremendous advantage
and one that VIDEO PILOT offers. We have revolutionized the DVR world with this application
feature enabling full flexibility to the DVR operator. Another advantage to not installing the Client
on the Server Site is your DVR is now Tamper Proof. Since Video Pilot server can run as a
Windows service. The server/Computer running the software can be logged out of Windows and
have login password protected.
Web Based Remote
The Client Application is of course your main remote viewing option giving you full control of your
DVR, all of its recorded video, etc., however; we wanted to give you a web based option as well
incase you are ever in need to check on your location and the client software is not an option. For
these instances, you can log onto your site using our web application located at
http://www.sanyocctv.com
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ENTEPRISE SCALABILITY AND MONITORING.
Enterprise Scalability:
Control and fully administer your server or an unlimited
number of servers from any computer connected on the
Internet with Video Pilot client. Engineer not to use any
network resources for the open server connections and
only use network resources for the cameras you monitor
at the given time . Can be connected to unlimited server
and control unlimited cameras within those servers.
Layouts: Create custom
layouts by grouping cameras
from different DVR
Servers/Location into groups
for more efficient monitoring,
and better management.
Sanyo DVR in Los
Angeles
VP Server in
Texas
Sanyo DVR in
New York
VP Server in
Colorado
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
Lets Begin Installing- Insert your Video Pilot CD into your CD drive, or if you have downloaded
Video Pilot begin the installation process by double clicking the Video Pilot file.
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Screen- “Welcome to the Video Pilot Digital Video Recorder Setup Wizard”
1
Click next
nd
Screen- “Software License Agreement” Please read and choose accept
2
Click next
rd
Screen- “Release Notes”
3
Click next
th
Screen- “Select installation Destination” changing the location is optional
4
but not recommended.
Click next
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Screen- “Select Components” Here you will need to check the top
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Unchecked option “VIDEO PILOT SERVER APPLICATION”
This option needs to be checked now, since we are now
Installing The Server portion of the Video Pilot package. If you would
also like to install the GUI (Graphic User Interface) or the CLIENT put
a checkmark next to Video Pilot client application.
Then leave the rest of the boxes unchecked. If you would like to
Have the server run without the client, please uncheck the remaining
Boxes.
If you want to be
able to view and
manage the
server from the
same machine
check both
Video Pilot
Client & Server
Application.
Click next
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Screen- “Select Start Menu Folder” changing the location is optional
6
But not recommended.
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Screen- “Additional Icons” These are shortcuts and are recommende d
7
but optional.
Click next
th
Screen- “Ready to Install” Video Pilot Server and options will now be
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Installed.
Click Install
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Screen- “Completing the Video Pilot Recorded Setup Wizard” Here there
9
Is an option for “run server setup wizard” Leave it checked
And lets continue. Click Finish
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Software Activation
1st Screen- “Wizard explanation”
Click Next
nd
Screen- IF YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED VIDEO PILOT THE SHAREWARE
2
VERSION, click cancel and skip down to page eight of your
manual “Install Server Configuration. For those who have
purchased Video Pilot or wish to purchase Video Pilot at this time
Click Next
rd
Screen- “Product Activation Options” If you have purchased a License
3
or would like to make a purchase now, choose option one
Click Next
th
Screen- “Enter your Activation Key” carefully enter your product
4
License key here. (If you are now making the purchase
Choose “buy online” now. Once you have made your purchase
you can come back to this screen at any time)
Click Next
th
Screen- “Product has been successfully activated” you will also see
5
the description of your edition and your access limitations.
Click Finish
Install Server Configuration
st
Screen- “Server Properties” Here is where you will enter your Click Next
1
Machines unique Identifying name and server title. Underneath
You will see an option that is by default UNCHECKED
“Compact the configuration database” it is a good choice to check
This option for it will help optimize your configuration database in
The future.
Default Install Directory
of Database
nd
Screen- “Server Administrator Settings” Here you are setting up
2
The settings for the Administrator. Leave the default
User name to “admin” and enter a unique password in
Both lines. You will have the chance to add additional users
At a later time. Click Next
rd
Screen-
3
Server Network Settings and Port settings
The default firewall port that Video Pilot uses is 60554 but you can
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change that to any port that you would like as long as it is open
on your firewall. Please check with your network administrator
or internet service provider about your firewall settings Click Next
To enable TCP to
accept remote
connections can be
disabled or enable at
any time from the
Video Pilot server
settings.
This is the default Port
and it can be changed
to your preferences.
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Screen- “Server Execution Mode” Here you have two options
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Application Mode.
This means that the program
(Video Pilot) will need to somehow be manually started.
It then gives you a drop down list with options on how
that can happen. “Manually” is one option. That means
you will physically have to double click the program to get
it started. “Automatically with any user logon” is
another option. This option will turn the software on
when any user logs into Windows on that machine.
“Automatically with current user logon” is the last
option. This means that the user currently logged into
Windows, will be the user that activates Video Pilot upon
Windows login.
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Service Mode.
This option is RECOMMENDED. This
Option is an amazing feature offered exclusively through
Video Pilot. With Service Mode checked, the software will always
be running in the background even though nobody has yet
logged into Widows. This means you can lock everyone out
of windows and never have to worry about any of your data.
Also, if your power ever goes out, upon power recovery your
system will turn on and nobody needs to physically log into
windows or turn your Video Pilot program on, in order to
keep your data flowing both locally and remotely.
DVR SERVICE
Watchdog Service
Click Next
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Screen - “Server Execution Control” Here depending on which option you
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Chose in the previous screen, will show you your options.
Again your options will be limited to your previous selection.
Choose to either “Start Server Application” or “Start Server Service”
Click Next
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Screen- “Stop Server Application” or “Stop Server Service” Just showing
6
you how you can now stop the Server if desired.
Click Next
th
Screen- “Wizard Complete”
7
Click Finish
Your Server Application is now complete.
End of Server Installation
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How to stop and start DVR services
The Video Pilot Software if it is setup on service Mode can be stopped by browsing the windows
services (see Page 17). Or by using the DVR SERVER WIZARD
Client Server Connections
Lets Begin Installing- Insert your Video Pilot CD into your CD drive, or if you have downloaded
Video Pilot begin the installation process by double clicking the Video Pilot file.
st
Screen- “Welcome to the Video Pilot Digital Video Recorder Setup Wizard”
1
Click next
nd
Screen- “Software License Agreement” Please read and choose accept
2
Click next
rd
Screen- “Release Notes”
3
Click next
th
Screen- “Select installation Destination” changing the location is optional
4
but not recommended.
Click next
th
Screen- “Select Components” Leave the
5
“VIDEO PILOT SERVER APPLICATION” unchecked, since we
are now installing only the Client or the GUI (Graphic User Interface)
portion of the Video Pilot package. The remaining options are for
the Video Pilot “Quick Guide” a quick guide to getting started (optional)
and the Video Pilot Demo connection, which will install a connection to
our live Demo (optional). You can always remove our connection at
a later time if you so choose. Click next
th
6
But not recommended. Click next
th
7
but optional. Click next
th
8
installed. Click Install
Screen- “Select Start Menu Folder” changing the location is optional
Screen- “Additional Icons” These are shortcuts and are recommende d
Screen- “Ready to Install” Video Pilot Video Recorder and options will now be
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