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    Display Qualitywindow are ONLY enabled when using a VN-NVR-WS or VN-NVR series preconfigured PC; they

    NOTE: Changing the display mode after you manually select a quality will override your selection.

    Configuring the ViconNet System - 11XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NVR

    Mode area is grayed out on the VN-WS-SW/VN-WS-PC.

    . The Recording and Display Qualitywindow is displayed. The Quality andClick3.

    . TheSelect the site name for which you want to configure manual recording and click

    System Settings window is displayed, as shown on page 56.

    2.

    showing a list of all currently connected transmitters and Workstations, as shown on page 55.

    . The Setup Site Selection window is displayed,From the ViconNet Main window, click1.

    To configure manual recording:

    you to manually override the display mode-determined Live picture quality for the currently selected

    camera. The qualities 1, 5, 6 and 7 are available for this purpose. (For more information, refer to the

    Function Controls section in Chapter 2, Getting to Know ViconNet.)

    buttons in the Main window Function Controls area can also be enabled, which allowThe

    g Manual Recording and Video Quality

    enables you to control the display quality that applies to manually initiated recording by configuring the pictu

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    ferent recording options are requested concurrently,

    ed picture quality that applies is determined according to prioritization settings. For details, refer to the Pictur

    uality and refresh mode in recording vs. playback, refer to the About Picture Quality and Refresh Mode sectio

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    Click OKto save the Quality and Mode settings for manual recording.6.

    Enable the quality control buttons on the main screen checkbox.

    buttons in the Main window Function Controls area, select theIn order to enable the5.

    -

    rmal: Records only changes within the frames, resulting in an economic

    rage location process. This option enables you to view the recorded video at a high frame per second rate, depending on tl: Records full video image frames. During the recording operation, this refresh mode causes the selected storage location

    -

    The refresh mode determines the rate that the frames will be refreshed during the

    recording. Select the required refresh mode, as follows:

    Mode

    1 = best picture quality, but slowest data transmission.

    8 = least clear picture quality, but fastest data transmission.

    -

    -

    The picture quality that you select determines the resolution at which the video

    images will be recorded. Select the required picture quality from the range of one to eight, wh

    Quality

    DescriptionOption

    Make the required Quality (picture quality) and Mode (refresh mode) selections, as follows:4.

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    Selection window. If you select the local Workstation, Setting Video and Audio Priority is disabled. In the Kollec

    Configuring the ViconNet System - 11XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NVR

    . TheAutoRecording Settings window is displayed.Click3.

    . TheSelect the site name for which you want to configure automatic recording and click

    System Settings window is displayed, as shown on page 56.

    2.

    showing a list of all currently connected transmitters and Workstations, as shown on page 55.

    . The Setup Site Selection window is displayed,From the ViconNet Main window, click1.

    To configure automatic recording:

    Configuring automatic recording consists of selecting the cameras and/or microphones that will perform

    automatic recording and selecting the recording settings (video quality, FPS and refresh mode).

    ecording

    omatic recording, which instructs the system to begin recording a selection of connected cameras and/or mic

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    XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NV116 - Configuring the ViconNet System

    After selecting all cameras with max FPS or selecting all microphones, you can deselect individual

    devices that are not required by clicking their checkboxes.

    Microphones will not record automatically when ViconNet application

    starts.

    All local cameras will begin recording automatically as soon as the

    ViconNet application starts, according to the selected recording settings.

    All local microphones will begin recording automatically as soon as the

    ViconNet application starts, according to the selected recording settings.

    Cameras will not record automatically when ViconNet application starts.

    DescriptionOption

    You can select or deselect all the cameras and/or microphones at once by clicking the respective

    option, as follows:

    Select the required cameras and/or microphones to be configured for auto recording by selecting the

    checkboxes.

    4.

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    ted concurrently, the recorded picture quality that applies is determined according to prioritization settings. F

    uested concurrently, the recorded FPS that applies is determined according to prioritization settings. For deta

    NOTE: For additional details about picture quality and refresh mode in recording vs. playback, refer to thAbout Picture Quality and Refresh Mode section in Chapter 2, Getting to Know ViconNet.

    Configuring the ViconNet System - 11XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NVR

    To set identical Mode, Quality and FPS for all cameras, select the correct values from the dropdow

    boxes at the top of theAuto Recording Setup window and click Apply to all cameras.

    -

    ormal: Records only changes within the frames, resulting in an economic

    orage location process. This option enables you to view the recorded video at a high frame-per-second rate, depending on

    ll: Records full video image frames. During the recording operation, this refresh mode causes the selected storage locatio

    -

    The Mode (refresh mode) determines the rate at which the frames arerefreshed during the recording. Select the required refresh mode, as follows:

    Mode

    NTSC: 1-30

    PAL: 1-25

    Max: Sets the frames per second rate to the maximum available from the system. (When live video is on, Max = 5

    480 fps, and the number of active cameras and number of DSPs.)

    -

    -

    -

    Select the required frames per second (the rate at which the live videosegments are recorded/displayed) from the following ranges:

    FPS

    1 = best picture quality but slowest data transmission.

    8 = least clear picture quality but fastest data transmission.

    -

    -

    The picture quality that you select determines the resolution at which the video

    images will be recorded. Select the required picture quality from the range of one to eight, w

    Quality

    DescriptionOption

    Select the required Video settings for each selected device. (Dropdown lists are enabled when a dev

    line is selected.)

    5.

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    if you select a Kollector from the Setup Site Selection window. If you select the local Workstation, Configuring

    form.

    NOTE: Digital Signal Processing is a method of digitally processing signals that are converted from ana

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    Camera 1 and camera 5 are assigned to a specific DSP. If camera 1 has 20 FPS configured, camera 5 ha

    20 FPS configured and Auto FPS is selected, then the FPS for camera 5 will be cut to 10.

    Example (NTSC format)

    d to any specific DSP is 30 for NTSC format (25 for PAL format). If

    to the same DSP is above this maximum and Auto FPS is selected, the FPS on one or more cameras will be r

    Auto/Manual FPS feature is to enable the user to determine the FPS for each camera.

    elect whether the FPS distribution to the DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) is automatic or manual. The default

    Configuring Auto/Manual FPS (Frames Per Second)

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    is set toAuto FPS, the FPS obtained for a camera may be different to that which was specified in a specific w

    dow, the camera assignment to DSPs is cyclic, meaning camera 1 goes to DSP 1, camera 2 to DSP 2, camera 3

    Configuring the ViconNet System - 11XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NVR

    . TheAuto/Manual FPS window is displayed.Click3.

    . TheSelect the Kollector for which you want to configure automatic recording and click

    System Settings window is displayed, as shown on page 56.

    2.

    showing a list of all currently connected transmitters and Workstations, as shown on page 55.

    . The Setup Site Selection window is displayed,From the ViconNet Main window, click1.

    To select automatic FPS configuration:

    If the selected site is 120 FPS, there will be 4 DSPs and each one will have 30 FPS. The cameras will be

    distributed evenly between the DSPs.

    Example

    ows (meaning, all windows that configure cameras for recording), the cameras are distributed to the DSPs and

    If selected, the system will automatically use all the remaining FPS for the specified

    DSP (default = selected).

    Use Remainder

    In manual FPS configuration, a camera can also be disabled by selecting disable

    from the drop down list in this column. If a user tries to record with the disabled camera, or open it live, the following

    FPS

    FPS. Each DSP has a maximum of 30 frames; if, for example, the site is a 120 FPS, it offers DSPs 1-4. Select the required D

    Camera Name

    DSP

    DescriptionColumn

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    video are performed with the new settings.

    l not be higher (as it would with low bandwidth and Auto FPS). The FPS will remain the same as with normal ba

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    Click OK. The manual settings are saved and the manual FPS set here, in the Auto/Manual FPS

    window, overrides all FPS settings in other windows.

    5.

    Click OK. The following message is displayed, warning that the changes will take effect once the

    application is restarted.

    4.

    One by one, select the required DSP and FPS for each camera.3.

    Select the Manual FPS checkbox. The list of cameras is enabled.2.

    Follow steps 1-3 in the procedure To select automatic FPS configuration, above.1.

    To select manual FPS configuration:

    ected, if DSPs 1 and 2 do not have enough FPS available, the user can change cameras assignment. In this wa

    Example

    anually set the FPS configuration. In manual FPS configuration, the cameras are assigned FPS per compressio

    5. Click OK.

    4. Select the Auto FPS checkbox.

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    Note: The VN-WS-SW does not record, but it can monitor other devices on the system.

    NOTE: The RVS mechanism operates only on sites using version 2.18 or higher.

    Configuring the ViconNet System - 12XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NVR

    Communication Problem - Could not

    connect to site

    Could not connect to site

    The verified site doesn't respond to

    RVS requests

    Cannot get scheduler settings

    Cannot get RVS settings

    verified site's IP.

    retrieved.

    ot be retrieved.

    hanism's requests - the verified site is disconnected or is running with another version. [This may happen if the Nucleus IP

    but the verification is done on the local site.

    Verified site does not existConnection

    ExplanationMessage DisplayedError Type

    The RVS mechanism handles the following types of recording errors:

    After a reboot has occurred, 24 hours must pass before another RVS-induced reboot can occur.

    Auto Record is enabled-

    The RVS messages indicate problems on the local site, and-

    Two identical RVS messages occur, within 12 hours, and-

    The RVS includes a feature in which the RVS causes the system to reboot under specific conditions. The

    conditions for this to happen are:

    nt features. The RVS mechanism ensures continuous recording by notifying users of any recording errors. It m

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    NOTE: This message does not appear locally. It is only displayed on a re

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    Internal errorRVS Mechanism

    Storage

    Miscellaneous

    No cameras are assigned in the

    transmitter's Auto Recording settings

    Unable to open database

    The version on the verified site does not support RVS requests

    Nucleus does not support RVS

    requests

    Invalid response from the verified site

    No video/audio signal

    Recording problem

    Macro contains obsolete site

    Scheduler failed to run macro

    The frames are corrupted. The video

    cannot be played back and is permanently damaged.

    The macro or the user that created the macro no longer exists.

    The scheduler is trying to run a macro containing a source or a destination that does not exi

    No recording was made. This may be a problem with either the hardware or the software.

    No signal from the recording camera/microphone. It may be disconnected.

    No recording, as the auto record device list is empty.

    Failed to open the video storage database.

    The ViconNet version on the verified site is lower than 2.18.

    The ViconNet version on the Nucleus is lower than 2.18.

    The verified site's response to the RVS mechanism's request was not according to RVS proto

    RVS algorithm malfunction.

    Recording failure - Data may be

    corrupted

    No devices are assigned in the site

    for recording

    Recording failure - data not foundRecord

    Although the specific camera appears in

    the auto record or scheduled macro device list, it is not connected t

    No frame was found at the location where the RVS was looking in th

    No automatic recording or scheduled macros are configured in the v

    Audio Video loss - check device

    signal

    ExplanationMessage DisplayedError Type

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    Configuring the ViconNet System - 12XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NVR

    Ensure the Activate Recording Verification checkbox is checked.4.

    determine which sites should be monitored and notified about recording failures, as well as to set the

    time between verifications.

    . The Recording Verification System window is displayed, enabling you toClick3.

    . The System SettingsSelect the site name for which you want to enable RVS and clickwindow is displayed, as shown on page 56.2.

    showing a list of all currently connected transmitters and Workstations, as shown on page 55.

    . The Setup Site Selection window is displayed,From the ViconNet Main window, click1.

    To activate the RVS mechanism (default=activated):

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    ng the same Nucleus; the Notification Sites list contains all sites (including Workstations) that enable dialog

    the Nucleus was changed and site is not set up on newhe following message is displayed:

    e original Nucleus, restores the original RVS configuration. Selecting OKand then reconnecting to the origina

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    fter the completion of one cycle, the RVS mechanism remains idle for the time selected in the Verification Ti

    When you have finished, click OK.9.

    The RVS can activate a macro by clicking the checkbox and selecting the macro from the dropdown

    list. Refer the Macro Editor for more information on configuring macros

    8.

    In the Notification Sites list area, select which site(s) to notify from the Available list and then click

    . The selected site(s) is displayed in the Selected list.

    7.

    In the Verified Sites list area, select which transmitter(s) to verify from the Available list and then c

    . The selected transmitter(s) is displayed in the Selected list.

    6.

    Specify how frequently the transmitters are checked for recording by selecting the required interval fr

    the Verification Time Interval, Time interval between verification cycles dropdown list (defaul

    Minutes).

    5.

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    Configuring the ViconNet System - 12XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NVR

    The most recent message is displayed at the top of the list. To see more details about the error, double-

    click it to open a window like the one shown below.

    the checkbox in the Recording Site field is selected for a particular RVS notification, that notification isncelled for one hour. After one hour, this checkbox is automatically unchecked and the error message appear

    Alarm window). Selecting the Mute checkbox

    time the window appears, the alarm will sound. Checking the Disable sound checkbox disables the sound op

    mpling failure, or malfunction occurs, all sites selected for notification receive a

    r Notification, containing information about the time the failure occurred, the site name, the site IP address, an

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    Note: The VN-WS-SW and VN-WS-PC cannot use the Record and Display or Record functions of a mac

    NOTE: Matrix macros have limited configuration options, see section To create a matrix macro, page 1

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    Sending text messages.-

    Sending emails.-

    Activating remote macros.-

    Sending alarms.-

    Related devices.-

    Frames per second rate.-

    Refresh (display) mode.-

    Picture quality (resolution).-

    Recording location.-

    Duration of each command in the macro.-

    Cameras and microphones to record/display.-

    Creating Regular Macros

    Creating macros consists of configuring various settings for each command in a macro, such as:

    For information about the scheduling of macros, refer to the Creating Schedules section, page 177.

    Matrix macros: which are comprised of a series of instructions for defining which cameras are to be

    displayed on each of the four analog outputs. More details are provided in the section Creating Matri

    Macros, page 135.

    -

    Regular macros: which are comprised of a series of instructions as described in the section Creatin

    Regular Macros, below.

    -

    There are two types of macros:

    he specific defined order. The commands in each macro give instructions to the system about which devices

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    he top portion of the Macro Editor window is blank. If macros have been defined previously, they will appear i

    Configuring the ViconNet System - 12XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NVR

    . The Macro Editorwindow is displayed.Click3.

    . The SystemSelect the site name for which you want to configure a macro and click

    Settings window is displayed, as shown on page 56.

    2.

    showing a list of all currently connected transmitters and Workstations, as shown on page 55.

    . The Setup Site Selection window is displayed,From the ViconNet Main window, click1.

    To create a macro:

    You can also modify or delete an existing macro, if required. (For more details, refer to step 16 in the To

    create a macro procedure, below.)

    Manual selection, as described in Chapter 7, Managing Macros and Schedules.-

    A user-defined time schedule, as described in Creating Schedules, page 177 (automatic).-

    The alarm setup links, as described in Defining Alarm Setup Links, page 146 (automatic).-

    After you create a macro, you can configure the system to activate the macro in the defined order by:

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    NOTE: The User Name is displayed automatically according to your log in information.

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    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -rds and displays live video/audio from the selectedbled when using a VN-WS-SW/VN-WS-PC.

    om the selected camera/microphone. This function is disabled when using a VN-WS-SW/VN-WS-PC.

    rom the selected camera/microphone. Pause: Pauses all recording and displaying actions between operationrm events to the destination site you specify. This causes an alarm notification message to be displayed on th

    the selected macro on the destination site you specify.

    ail to the Email address you specify.

    ds a text message to the telephone number you specify.

    audio file.

    an .exe/batch file; a second file cannot run until the first is finished.

    -

    Add the first command by selecting the required command type, as follows:7.

    (Optional) In the Description field, enter a brief textual description of the macro.6.

    In the Macro Name field, enter a logical name for the macro, for example, Front Entrance External

    Cameras or Emergency - All Cameras Recording.

    5.

    middle of the window. This section of the window is where you define the sequence of commands fo

    each macro.

    . The Macro Editorwindow changes and displays the Macro area in theClick4.

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    ted device records and displays live video/audio simultaneously. If you select the other command types, then

    but display operations are always local. If a macro is running display operations (manual, scheduler, or ala

    Macro, Schedule/Macro, exit and

    ons in the ViconNet Main window remain operational.

    nly enabled if these options are checked in the

    NOTE: All displayed settings for each command type are mandatory.

    Configuring the ViconNet System - 12XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NVR

    Select the required transmitter in the list to view its available devices (yellow icon = active;

    gray icon = disabled).

    -OR-

    the device during alarm setup (refer to Defining Alarm Setup Links, page 146, for additional details),

    to include the related devices that you defined forSelect

    EITHER:8.

    The steps that follow provide an example for the Record & Display settings. For details about all th

    settings for all the macro commands available, see the Macro Commands section on page 133:

    As you select a command type, the bottom portion of the Macro Editorwindow changes and displays

    the settings relevant for the type of command that you selected.

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    NOTE: The duration is set for the entire operation and not per device.

    currently, the recorded picture quality that applies is determined according to prioritization settings in the Pic

    oncurrently, the recorded FPS that applies is determined according to prioritization, as configured in the Pictur

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    -

    Max: Sets the frames per second (FPS) rate to the maximum available from

    the system.

    Custom: Enables you to set a custom FPS rate (1-30 for NTSC or 1-25 for

    PAL).

    -

    The FPS determines the rate at which the video segments are recorded. Select

    the required frames per second, as follows:

    FPS

    Normal: Records/displays only changes within the frames.

    Full: Records/displays full frames of the live video images.

    -

    -

    Mode

    ecting low bandwidth raises compression. When the compression is higher,

    quantity of data (kB) is lower and in this case, smaller frames are transmitted, allowing more frames per second (FPS) ar

    e refresh mode determines the rate that the frames are refreshed when the macro is activated. Select the required refresh

    Low

    Bandwidth

    1 = best picture quality, but slowest data transmission.

    8 = least clear picture quality, but fastest data transmission.

    -

    -

    The picture quality that you select determines the resolution at which the video

    images are recorded when the macro is activated. Select the required picture quality from the range of one to eig

    Quality

    DescriptionOption

    10. Configure the Quality (picture quality), Mode (refresh mode) and FPS (frames per second) settings fo

    the selected device, as follows:

    9. In the Duration field, use the up/down arrows to select the duration of the command (in HH:MM:SS

    format),

    -OR-

    Select the required time segment and type in the required value using the keyboard.

    .appear highlighted

    Then select one or more required devices from the list. After selection, the device names and icons

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    uality and refresh mode in recording vs. playback, refer to the About Picture Quality and Refresh Mode sectio

    NOTE: The Expanded Display Mode checkbox is set for the entire operation and not per device

    NOTE: TheAdd device, Edit, and Delete options also become enabled at this point.

    Configuring the ViconNet System - 13XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NVR

    Select an additional device from the list and configure its settings, as described in steps 8 to 12.-

    . The relevant settings are(Optional) To add another device to the same command, click

    displayed in the bottom of the window, as shown on page 129.

    13.

    in the macro script area of the window.

    . The Macro Editorwindow displays the settings of the first command that you definClick12.

    -

    -

    described in Operating a PTZ Camera in Chapter 4, Viewing and Listening to Live Video/Audio. Then, when a p

    ncluding the Site List).

    e live video/audio when the macro is activated.

    -

    Configure the PTZ, Preset, Expanded Display Mode and Destination settings for the selected dev

    as follows:

    11.

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    d & Displaycommands, if the command line is selected, only the Duration and Expanded Display Mode fi

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    new macro name and description are displayed in the list at the top of the Macro Editorwindow.

    . The macro is saved and theWhen you have defined all the commands for the macro, click

    The following example shows a single command (Record & Display operations) that has been define

    for the macro, with five cameras selected.

    14. (Optional) To add a new command to the macro script area, select the required command type and

    configure the command settings, as described in steps 7 to 12.

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    lect it and clickEdit Macro. Then edit the macro settings, as described in the previous steps in this procedur

    st, select it and clickDelete Macro.

    me during editing, you are asked if wish to create another macro in addition to the first one. (This is similar to t

    macro is running or due to run, on startup the macro is resumed from the place it stopped (if it is still within i

    Selects the transmitter (storage location) to which to record the live video/audio when the mDestination Storage

    Expands the current video display to fit the entire screen.Expanded Display

    Mode

    e via a macro. The Preset number represents a fixed location and zoom point in the video display, meaning a specific locaPTZ

    Frames Per Second: The rate at which the video is recorded.FPS

    The refresh mode (Normal/Full).Mode

    Low/regular bandwidth: The compression level and number of FPS are affected by tLow bandwidth

    The picture quality (1-8).Quality

    Select the duration for which recording and displaying should be performed.

    Duration

    The devices to record and display. For more details, see step 8 aboveSelect devices -OR- Click Push to insert

    & Display

    details about the Record

    ay command settings, see the preceding procedure.

    DescriptionSettingCommand

    Configuring the ViconNet System - 13XX113-06-00 Rev 1010 Workstation and NVR

    Related Devices

    s

    e commands (actions) available to be triggered by a macro, including a description of the settings to be config

    Defining Alarm Setup Links, page 146.

    Creating Schedules, page 174 (via the Scheduler Settings window).Manual macro selection, as described in Chapter 7, Managing Macros and Schedules.

    -

    -

    -

    All macros that you define(d) are available during alarm setup, as described in the following sections:

    to close the Macro Editorwindow. The System Setting window is16. Click

    redisplayed.

    15. To define additional macros, repeat steps 4 to 15, as required.

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    A .wav audio file that will play. Sound will be overridden if another sound command wasBrowse for filePlay Sound

    The telephone number of the cellular phone to which the text message is to bPhone Number

    The name of the user to whom a text message is to be sent.Name

    The content of the text message.MessageSend Text

    Message

    The e-mail address of the user to whom an email is to be sent.E-mail address

    The name of the user to whom an email is to be sent.Name

    The content of the e-mail message.Message

    The subject of the e-mail to be sent.Subject

    Send e-mail

    Select a remote site (that will open) and then a macro to run on it.Site/MacroRemote Macro

    The ViconNet site to which an alarm is to be sent.DestinationSend Alarm

    Select whether to turn the relay on, off or on for a specific duration

    (milliseconds).

    Action

    Select a site and a relay on this site.Select DevicesRelay

    The duration for which to pause.DurationPause

    Expands the current video display to fit the entire screen.Expanded Display

    Mode

    Select presets and auxiliary for a PTZ camera.

    (For more details, see the PTZ description above.)

    PTZ

    Frames Per Second: The rate at which the video is recorded.FPS

    The refresh mode (Normal/Full).Mode

    Low/regular bandwidth: The compression level and number of FPS areLow bandwidth

    The picture quality (1-8).Quality

    Select the duration for which recording and displaying should be performed.Duration

    The devices to record and display. For more details, see step 8 aboveSelect devices

    bout the Display command settings, see the above procedure

    Select the storage location to which to record the live video/audio when the macro Destination Storage

    Select presets and auxiliary for a PTZ camera.

    (For more details, see the PTZ description on page 133 above.)

    PTZ

    Frames Per Second: The rate at which the video is recorded.FPS

    The refresh mode (Normal/Full).Mode

    Low/regular bandwidth: The compression level and number of FPS are affected by tLow bandwidth

    The picture quality (1-8).Quality

    Select the duration for which recording and displaying should be performed.Duration

    The devices to record and display. For more details, see step 8 aboveSelect devices -OR- Click Push to insert

    bout the Record command settings, see the above procedure.

    DescriptionSettingCommand

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    affected by this setting.

    related devices

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    exe/bat file while one is already running, will fail!

    An .exe or batch (.bat) file that will launch. Attempting to run a secondApplication PathRun Application

    DescriptionSettingCommand

    the recipient in the list and clicking Remove.

    aycommands, the duration and Expanded Display Modeper device.

    e commands, multiple recipients can be added by entering each name and e-mail address/phone number and

    NOTES:

    devices, not via that of the Workstation.

    This feature is only available for all Kollector Forces that have the optional matrix rear panel.

    Matrix macros can only be created by directly accessing the System Settings window of the Kollecto

    NOTES:

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    ble configuration of a specific camera to a specific output (of these four outputs), so that the camera output d

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    NOTE: The User Name is displayed automatically according to your log in information.

    on the analog monitors until the macro is stopped manually.

    pause command because once the matrix macro is running, the cameras will be display

    NOTE: In a macro with only one matrix command (up to four cameras), there is no need for

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    s, you can configure the matrix macro so that every X minutes another four cameras are displayed. To do this

    -

    Enter the macro commands. The commands available for matrix macros are Pause and Matrix.7.

    (Optional) In the Description field, enter a brief textual description of the macro.6.

    In the Macro Name field, enter a logical name for the macro, for example, Front Entrance External

    Cameras or Emergency - All Cameras Recording.

    5.

    . The Macro Editorwindow changes and displays the Macro area in theClick

    middle of the window.

    4.

    . The Macro Editorwindow is displayed.Click3.

    . The SystemSelect the Kollector for which you want to configure a macro and clickSettings window is displayed, as shown on page 56.2.

    showing a list of all currently connected transmitters and Workstations, as shown on page 55.

    . The Setup Site Selection window is displayed,From the ViconNet Main window, click1.

    To create a matrix macro:

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    NOTE: The Matrix macro is also referred to as the Switcher macro.

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    Select a macro from the list at the top of the Macro Editorwindow and click Edit Macro.

    OR

    1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the To create a macro procedure.

    To activate a relay in a macro:

    s and alarm enunciators and to enable or disable devices. Within

    ated between as many states as desired. The relay can be directly connected to a switching load with maximu

    that can be toggled between the states Open (Off) and Closed (On), or Momentarily enabled for a set durat

    The matrix macro can be run manually from here, or scheduled from the scheduler (see section Creating

    Schedules, page 174.

    9. To save the changes, click Save.

    8. To apply the changes, click Apply.

    7.4 To set other cameras to connect to the four analog outputs after the pause, repeat steps 7.1 to 7

    7.3 To define the duration of the recording click Pause.

    7.2 Select the camera to be displayed on each analog output from the dropdown boxes in the bottom

    panel and click Apply.

    7.1 To define which camera display connects to which output, click Matrix.

    Matrix: Displays the site list (bottom left) and four output dropdown boxes (monitors). From

    output boxes, select which camera goes to which output.

    -

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    Click Apply.4.

    Select On (Closed), Off(Open) or Momentarily (configurable between 500 and 2500ms).3.

    To configure a relay function in the macro, click the Relay button. The relay configuration options ar

    displayed at the bottom of the window.

    2.

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    SMTP Server Address: Enter your SMTP server address.

    Port: Enter the SMTP server port number.

    -

    -

    Set the SMTP Server Information, as follows (your system administrator can provide you with

    information):

    -

    Use Email: Select/deselect to activate/deactivate the Email option in the Macro Editorwindow.-

    Set your Email Settings:4.

    to display the Email And Texting Settings window.Click3.

    . The System Settings window is displayed, asSelect your local Workstation and click

    shown on page 56.

    2.

    showing a list of all currently connected transmitters and Workstations, as shown on page 55.

    . The Setup Site Selection window is displayed,From the ViconNet Main window, click1.

    To configure email and texting settings:

    r the sending of emails and text messages via a macro. The email and text message recipients and content ar

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    Click OK.7.

    COM: Select your modem COM port.-

    Set the Modem Settings (your system administrator can provide you with this information):-

    Use Texting: Select/deselect to activate/deactivate the texting option in the Macro Editor windo-

    Set the Texting Settings:6.

    Sender Email: Enter your email address.-

    User Name: Enter your email account user name.

    Password: Enter your email account password.

    -

    -

    Set your User Credentials:-

    Select/deselect My SMTP server requires authentication, as required.-

    Set the Sender Information (your system administrator can provide you with this information):5.

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    f you select a Kollector from the Setup Site Selection window. If you select the local Workstation, Setting Video

    User/Macro priority.

    determined by a combination of the setup in the Quality and FPS Priority window and the

    NOTE: If the Highest Requested Quality/FPS is not selected, the recording FPS and quality ar

    NOTE: The Priority is set up between different functions of the system, NOT between users or macr

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    (The Highest priority rankcriteria selection actually includes three priority levels, enabling you to

    prioritize between all the recording functions - see step 4 in the procedure below.)

    ording option having the highest priority rank is

    n set Pre/Post alarms with priority 1, and Auto Record with priority 2. Then, if both functions are executed conc

    -

    -OR-

    e setting values used by the applicable recording options is

    ture quality purposes - if Pre/Post alarms uses quality 8, Auto Record uses quality 1 and both functions are ex

    -

    arises when two or more recording options are executed concurrently on the same cameras -

    ion's settings should be used for the recording? In this case, the setting that should be utilized can be determ

    er (Manual Recording,Auto Record, Macro Creation and Pre/Post-Alarm Configuration), each include picture q

    erent recording functions are requested concurrently for the same camera. The procedure for changing the ra

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    -

    To always use the highest setting value, select the Highest Requested Quality checkbox

    (selected by default) and continue to step 6.

    To use a priority ranking as the selection criteria, leave the Highest Requested Quality

    checkbox unselected.

    -

    Select the method for determining Picture Quality setting precedence:-

    In the Picture Quality area:4.

    . The Quality and FPS Prioritywindow is displayed.Click3.

    .Select the site name (not a Workstation) for which you want to define priorities and clickThe System Settings window is displayed, as shown on page 56.

    2.

    showing a list of all currently connected transmitters and Workstations, as shown on page 55.

    . The Setup Site Selection window is displayed,From the ViconNet Main window, click1.

    To define picture quality and FPS priorities: