User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1
1.1 Upgrading to CMS GOLD Version ............................................................................................ 2
1.2 Dual Monitors setting ................................................................................................................ 3
1.2.1 Graphic card with ATi chipset .......................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Graphic card with NVIDIA chipset ................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................ 6
2.1 Minimum System Requirements ............................................................................................... 6
2.2 Installing the CM3000 Software in Windows XP/2000 .............................................................. 7
CHAPTER 3 USING THE CMS ........................................................................... 8
3.1 Running the CMS Software ...................................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Using the Virtual Keyboard .............................................................................................. 9
3.2 Using the CMS Application ..................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Using the Monitor .................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.1 Using the Monitor Controller .......................................................................................... 14
3.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Control Panel ............................................... 17
3.3.3 Live Playback the Recorded Video ............................................................................... 18
3.3.4 Viewing the GPS Data on the Monitor ........................................................................... 20
3.4 Using the MiniCenter Viewer .................................................................................................. 25
3.4.1 Remote Bakup ............................................................................................................... 27
3.4.2 Remote Setup ............................................................................................................... 29
3.4.2.1 System Setting .................................................................................................... 29
3.4.2.2 Camera Setting ................................................................................................... 33
3.4.2.3 Record Setting .................................................................................................... 34
3.4.2.4 Network Setting ................................................................................................... 36
3.4.2.5 Schedule Setting ................................................................................................. 38
3.4.2.6 Alarm Setting ....................................................................................................... 40
3.5 Using the Alarm Center ........................................................................................................... 45
3.5.1 To Manage Live Alarm Event......................................................................................... 45
3.5.2 To Search the Alarm Event ............................................................................................ 48
3.5.3 To Navigate the Alarm Information ................................................................................ 52
CHAPTER 4 CUSTOMIZING THE CMS SYSTEM ........................................... 54
4.1 System Setting ........................................................................................................................ 55
4.1.1 Using the System Controller.......................................................................................... 59
4.1.1.1 General ............................................................................................................... 59