DMR160 DIGITAL VIDEO CONFERENCE MEDIA RECORDER User’s Guide Version 2.
DMR160 User’s Guide V2.
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Table of Contents Copyright and Trademarks -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Disclaimer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Safety Precautions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Table of Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 About This Guide------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Re
Folder Management ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 On-Screen Menu / Front Control Panel --------------------------------------------------- 23 External Control --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 RS-232------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Telnet25 Infra-Red ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Relay Closur
SMTP Mail---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49 Command Line ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 Telnet (TCP/IP) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 RS-232------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 Chapter 7: Management & System Tools ---------------------------------------------------- 51 Notifications -------------
About This Guide Welcome to the user’s guide to the MediaPOINTE® DMR160 digital videoconference media recorder. This user’s guide describes how to set up and use the DMR160 to record and transport graphic video and audio content over IP networks. Reliability of Information The information in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable; however Advanced Media Design, Inc.
Document Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this user’s guide. The hand symbol indicates a note, containing special instructions, and in some cases, circumstances that require caution. The light bulb symbol highlights suggestions or hints. Warning! Do not attempt to service the apparatus yourself as opening equipment may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards and will void your warranty. Refer all servicing to your MediaPOINTE® representative.
Chapter 1: Introduction, Overview & Requirements This chapter provides a brief introduction and overview of the MediaPOINTE® DMR160.
Introduction Welcome to one of the easiest to use, reliable and cost-effective archiving and streaming products on the market today. The DMR160 can archive important graphical data and simultaneously transmit the same data to anywhere on your network. It is specifically designed to provide superb video and audio quality by simultaneously recording two discreet streams into a pre-determined template of the users’ preference.
LED Status The LED indicators are used to describe system states, actions and error conditions. When the system is idle and ready to record, the BLUE LED will be on and the YELLOW LED will be off. When the system is in RECORD, the BLUE LED will blink slowly. After each session is archived, the archive file must be fully indexed to the hard drive. The BLUE LED will fast blink during the indexing procedure indicating that the unit is busy and cannot record or stream until this process is complete.
Overview Uses and Features The DMR160 may be used in a variety of situations for live communication and collaboration. You can start an archiving / streaming session to: • Archive Video Conference near and far end camera views for record keeping or corporate intellectual property management for a complete and accurate record of each event. • Share visual information, designs, and concepts with dispersed groups of people to gather input during a video conference.
Chapter 2: Setup This chapter describes how to get started using the DMR160. Configuring and using the DMR160 is easy. You do not need to install an application or remote configuration software. If you know how to browse the internet, then you already know how to access and control the DMR160 using its Web portal via a web browser.
Connecting the DMR160 Use this procedure when you first purchase the DMR160 and when you are ready to install the hardware at your site. This section shows the back panel and explains how to connect the separate input connections to the unit. For clarity purposes, INPUTS are shown in RED, OUTPUTS are shown in GREEN and CONTROL ports are shown in BLUE. The Rear Panel AC Power Input – insert the included IEC cable to the AC power input plug.
Auxiliary Connections Video Output – This connection can be used to connect a local monitor to playback files directly from the DMR160 or to use the On Screen Menu to control the unit. Stereo Audio Output – use the two line level stereo audio outputs when playing back files audio portion of the recorded material on the display. These can be routed to local speakers or back into the main videoconferencing audio system. Remote Contact Closure – this connection uses a standard 3.5 mini mono connector.
6. In order to change to a Fixed or Static IP address, set the DHCP Client checkbox to Enabled Fill in the IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Default Gateway fields. 7. Once you have completed all of the above steps, select the Apply Changes button. You will receive a pop-up window warning you that you to use this option with caution as you are changing the default address and should remember the new settings. 8. Navigate to the Info section and click on the Reboot button to reboot the unit.
As an Administrator The Administrator maintains all rights to the DMR160. 1. If you are already logged into the DMR as a user or author, click on the LOGOUT selection at the top of the main menu. You will be prompted to enter a username and password. 2. Use the login id “admin”. The default password is “MediaPOINTE”. Note that the login id and the password are case sensitive. As an Author The Author maintains content creation rights on the DMR160.
Network Configuration Setting DHCP Client IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0 Description Enable/Disable DHCP settings for automatic address retrieval from the network. Assign a specific address to the DMR160. This will also display the current address assigned. The Netmask ID. A range of IP addresses defined so that only machines with IP addresses within the range are allowed access to an Internet service. Gateway address connecting disparate networks.
Chapter 3 – Control & Operation The DMR160 can be controlled by several different methods. These include, a web portal interface, remote control, contact closure, RS-232 serial port, Telnet, or by the convenient button panel on the front of the unit. This section will cover each of these control interfaces in detail.
Web Portal Overview The DMR160 has a fully featured Web Portal that can be accessed via a web browser. Enter the unit’s IP address in the web browser’s Address bar. From this screen you can start and stop a recording session, play or download previously archived material, set recording preferences and move content off or within the DMR160. Selecting the Browse Content selection from the main menu will show a list of all current recordings in the Root directory.
Icon Function Description Record This button will start a recording session into the currently selected folder. If “Live Streaming while Recording” is enabled it will start the live stream. Stop Record To stop recording and live streaming. This begins the indexing process. Move to Will allow content to be moved from one folder to another. Copy to Will allow a copy of a piece of content to be created in a different folder.
Folder Management Icon Function New Folder Description Will create a new folder without password protection. Rename Will allow the user to change the name of the selected folder. Delete Folder This will permanently delete a folder including all content held within. Set / Change Password This icon will allow the user to password protect the currently selected folder. If the folder is already password protected, it will allow the user to change the password.
Contract all Folders Close Folder Management Will show only the highest tier folders of the folder tree. Will hide all folders on the DMR160 ROOT directory Is the highest level directory/folder that content can be stored in. Password Protected Folder A folder that has been password protected will be displayed with a Lock icon.
External Control RS-232 On the back of the DMR160 there is a single control port configured as a DTE supporting the RS-232 protocol. A Null-Modem cable should be used between the DMR160 and the COM port on your PC – the pin-out is shown here. Terminal session settings required for RS-232 control are: 9600, 8, None, 1 with No Flow Control.
Telnet The telnet client within the DMR160 provides access to the Command Line Interface through the TCP/IP protocol. By default, telnet is disabled but can be activated from the Web portal with an optional password. The available commands are the same as listed in the RS-232 section. To access the telnet client, start an MS_DOS session on your computer and enter: telnet Once connected to the DMR160, a connect message will be displayed.
Chapter 4: Recording, Archiving & Streaming This section describes how to start and stop a recording session, move the content and watch the stream live.
Recording A recording can be started and stopped from the main toolbar of the Web Portal. Recording Start / Stop The BLUE LED will blink slowly when the DMR160 is recording / streaming and the Web Portal will Display a “Recording” action message at the top of the page. The recording will use the inputs and audio levels selected in the AV Controls section along with the currently selected layout template selected from the Templates section.
Recorded Content Detail Icon Function Rename Play on PC Email Media Download Media Play Locally Description Will allow the user to change the name of the selected file. Will play the media on the local PC that is browsing the DMR160. The content will play with the locally installed a Windows® Media file viewer application Will allow the selected file(s) to be moved to be emailed. Will allow the selected file to be moved to the local PC.
During playback, pause, stop, skip forward and skip backward will be provided. To play content on the local PC that is browsing the DMR160 click on the Play on PC button. In order to play the file, a Windows® Media file viewer application (such as Windows® Media Player) is required on the viewing PC. DMR160 User’s Guide V2.
Archiving Mail Attachment Icon Function Attach to Mail Add Folder Remove Folder Add Media Remove Media Close Mail Attachment Pane DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0 Description Will attach the selected content to the email. Will add the selected folder to the email attachment. Will remove the selected folder from the email attachment. Will add the selected media to the email attachment. Will remove the selected media from the email attachment.
Download Manager Files and Folders can be downloaded to the browsing computer using the Download Manager. Select the Download Manager icon from the main menu to bring up the Download Manager Toolbar. Icon Function Download Will download the selected content to the browsing PC. Add Folder Will add the selected folder to the download list. Remove Folder Add Media Remove Media Close Download Manager Pane DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0 Description Will remove the selected folder from the download list.
CD Burning Content can be moved from the DMR160 to a CD-R. Insert a blank CD-R disk into the DMR160 and select the CD icon from the main menu. This will display the CD Drive Toolbar that will provide icons for burning media files and folders to CD-R drive. Icon Function Burn CD Add Folder Remove Folder Add Media Description Will begin the CD burning process. Will add the selected folder to the burn list. Will remove the selected folder from the burn list. Will add the selected media to the burn list.
USB Offload / Upload Both the front or back USB port can be used to move media from or to the DMR160. Connect a USB memory stick and select the USB icon from the main menu. This will display the USB toolbar that will provide icons for moving media files to and from the USB drive. Icon Function Description Export Media Move the selected files to the attached USB device. Import Media Move the selected files on the USB device to the DMR160. Delete Media Will delete the selected Media.
Streaming Live Streaming While Recording (Unicast) This option turns on and off simultaneous live streaming of the content during a recording session. This option allows remote users to login to the DMR160 and view the session as it occurs. This feature can be disabled from the Recording Options section of the menu. To watch a live broadcast, enter the IP address of the DMR160 on your internet browser. The main DMR160 screen appears with the top recording showing a LIVE session as highlighted below.
Chapter 5: Options This section describes how to set up all configurable recording options on the DMR160. Only author and admin users have access to these settings.
Recording Options The Recording Mode pull-down menu has two options: Standard and Tandberg. In Standard mode, all commands for starting and stopping the DMR160 are “manual” referring to starting and stopping the unit via the Web portal or via the REC button on the front of the unit or by any of the other methods described in this user guide that require user intervention to occur.
Naming The Naming selection in the main menu allows the content naming conventions to be set. If the Include date & time in the media name is checked, all subsequent recordings will have the date and time appended to the content name. A prefix of up to 10 alpha-numeric characters may also be entered. All newly recorded content will adhere to these naming conventions Select the Save Name Settings button to save your new content naming convention.
A recording started from the Web portal will always be stored in the active folder at the time of recording irrespective of the default folder selected. Titles & Credits In the Titles & Credits selection of the main menu, a title and credit image/slide can be added to the beginning and end of content created using the DMR160. Checking the Enable titles & credits box will activate all start and end slide settings. Un-checking this box will over-ride the start and end slide settings that follow.
A slide that is larger than the native content captured will be scaled to fill the content window. A slide that is smaller than the native content captured will be centered in front of the recorded content. Templates The DMR160 has 2 discreet inputs that can be recorded into different template layouts. These inputs include two video inputs (either S-Video or Composite) labeled “V1” and “V2”. These recording templates can be adjusted by author and admin users from the Template selection in the main menu.
We recommend you experiment with each template to see the layout of each and how it is recorded for playback. Once you become familiar with the different layouts, you can easily decide which one will work best for each of your different archiving and playback requirements. FTP Upload The DMR160 has the ability to upload content to a network connected server via ftp. configured to automatically happen after the recording session is over.
AV Controls Set Recording Gain The Set Recording Gain button and bar control allows you to view the current audio gain setting and change that setting if you desire. The red bar shows the current gain setting and the blue bar is used to set a new gain setting. To change the audio gain for a new recording session, click on the blue bar where you would like to set the audio gain. Select the Set Recording Gain button to save your new gain settings. Video Connections The DMR160 has two video inputs.
Note: your menu may not show a Video1 or Video2 Connection on this menu. These choices vary depending on the selected Template. If you select a template that does not include any input from Video1 or Video2, then you will not see any reference to that connection on this menu page. AV Test The DMR160 has the ability to test connected output devices without having to connect live input sources. There are four audio test tones for confirming the audio outputs of the DMR160.
Chapter 6: Configuration This section describes how to configure the DMR160. Changes in the Configure section of the Main Menu require Administrator privileges and cannot be accessed by users logged in with author or user profiles.
Date & Time When content is recorded using the DMR160, it is given a time and date stamp. These can be set in the Date & Time section of the main menu. The Date can be manually entered in the format shown or can be selected from a pop-up calendar. Confirm any changes by clicking on the Set Date & Time button DMR160 User’s Guide V2.
User Security From the User Security selection of the main menu, Administrator can enable or disable logins for users and authors and can change the admin password. User Login Security By default, user security is turned off. Anyone can log in to the DMR160 without being asked for a login ID or password. Checking the Enable user security checkbox will enable security for the user. This will require all users to have an ID of “user” and the password created in the “user password” field.
Author Login Security By default, the author login is disabled. Checking the Enable author checkbox will enable security for the user. This will require all users to have an ID of “user” and the password created in the “user password” field. Enter an author password in the “user password” field and confirm it by clicking Save author Security Settings button. The next time the DMR160 is accessed, anyone logging in will be presented with a login box asking for the ID (“user”) and a password.
IP Settings System Name By default, the system name will be the unit serial number. You can change default name by entering a new name in the text field. A reboot is required for the new name to take effect. The name can be up to 15 characters long and consist of alpha-numeric characters. No special characters or symbols will be accepted except for a hyphen. Network Settings Network Configuration Setting DHCP Client DMR160 User’s Guide V2.
IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Assign a specific address to the DMR160. This will also display the current address assigned. The Netmask ID. A range of IP addresses defined so that only machines with IP addresses within the range are allowed access to an Internet service. Gateway address connecting disparate networks. If you have made any changes to the network settings, select the Apply Changes button.
SMTP Mail The DMR160 has the ability to send email messages either from a locally configured SMTP server or a remote SMTP server. Enter the IP Address of the SMTP server in the appropriate text box. The Email field will set the default “From” field to the entered email. Leave this blank to allow the user to enter their own “From” field. DMR160 User’s Guide V2.
Command Line The DMR160 has a Command Line interface that can be accessed from Telnet or RS-232. A list of commands can be found in the External Control section of this manual. Telnet (TCP/IP) The Telnet port by default is not enabled. To turn on Telnet control, set the Telnet port number (typically Port 23) and check the TCP/IP port enable checkbox. A password challenge to the Telnet session can be enabled by entering a password in the Password for TCP/IP connection text box.
Chapter 7: Management & System Tools This section describes the usage of the DMR160’s system tools for event notifications and logging as well as the procedure for upgrading the unit.
Notifications The DMR160 can be configured by the Administrator to send email event notifications from the Notifications section of the main menu. Enter the email address to which the notifications will be sent and select the events to track. Confirm these settings with the Save Notification Settings button. Storage Limits The Administrator can determine the action to take when the DMR160 hard drive is full. Make the selection and press the Submit button. DMR160 User’s Guide V2.
Logging The DMR160 can be configured by the Administrator to log events from the Logging section of the main menu. Select the events you wish to save to a log and confirm these settings with the Save Logging Options button. DMR160 User’s Guide V2.
Update (Upgrades) The Update section of the DMR160 menu enables the system administrator to perform several key functions. These are: Upgrade the system software to a new version, reset the DMR160 configuration to factory default settings and delete all recorded content on the hard drive. Upgrade System Software MediaPOINTE’s Development Team is constantly striving to refine and upgrade the features on the DMR160 to lead technological advances in the archiving and streaming marketplace.
2. Go to the Update section of the main menu and click on the browse button to search for the downloaded *.mpup file. Locate the file and make the path to the file is shown in the window for the file path. 3. You can select the Cancel button if you do not wish to modify your current software version. 4. Select the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade. Be sure to wait until the upgrade is complete before proceeding. 5.
System Info The System Information section gives the user important information about the DMR160. The system can be shutdown or rebooted from this page the DMR160. See the table below for more details. Sys Info Setting Description Product Name Name of the DMR160. Series Product series number. Version DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0 The installed Version number of currently software.
MxT Version Version number of current encoding engine. For Engineering diagnosis purposes only. Manufacturer Name of Company that Manufactured the DMR160. Copyright Available Disk Space SDI Options Option Keys Copyright date of the DMR160 product. This is the amount of space available for content recording. This is a unique identifier, specific to your DMR160. Provide MediaPOINTE technical support with this number should you call in to start a ticket. Future optional features will be listed here.
Appendix A - Front Panel LED Status LED 1 (BLUE) LED 2 (Y YELLOW) Power ON ON ON Ready ON OFF Record Slow Blink OFF Index Fast Blink OFF Play or Copying OFF OFF Error or Fail to Copy OFF Fast Blink Burn OFF OFF Mute Slow Blink Slow Blink DMR160 User’s Guide V2.
Appendix B - Factory Default Settings Configure IP Settings System Name DHCP Client IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Enable user security User password Admin password Author password Options Settings Recording Mode Live Streaming while Recording Default Folder Titles & Credits Select Video Template: FTP Upload Configure User login Enable user security User password Author Login Author password Admin password Manage System Enable Event Notifications Storage Limit Action Logging Product Name Series