Canon recording software RM64 V10 User Manual

							Network Video Recording Software
 /  /  / Viewer Operation Guide
This guide describes the basic operation of RM Viewer. For a more detailed description of 
the operation, see the “Administrator’s Manual” on the supplied CD-ROM.
Toolbar
The toolbar has buttons for accessing 
commonly used functions.
Audio Panel
Lets you send/receive live audio for a camera 
or play back recorded audio.
Camera Control
Controls the settings on the camera. See 
“Controlling a Camera” on the other side of this 
guide.
Timeline
Displays recording information and past events. 
Playhead
Points to the time code being played. Drag the 
playhead to change the time code of the image 
in the video window.Video Window
Displays a live or a recorded image from a 
camera.
Viewing Area
Place and arrange video windows in this 
area.
Live Events Log
Displays events that occurred within the last hour when 
the log is first opened after starting the Viewer.
Camera Selector
Displays a list of cameras. Select the camera 
you want to view from the list.
[Search for:] searches for cameras in the list 
that meet the search criteria, such as the 
camera name or tag.
Starting/Exiting the Viewer
1Double-click the [RM Viewer v1.0] icon on the desktop.
 The RM-Lite icon has a different appearance.
2Enter the [Host Name], [User Name] and 
[Password] and click [Connect].
The Viewer starts.
Record the user name and password here:
User name
Password
Viewer Features
Toolbar buttons
If you record your user name and password here, be sure to handle this 
document carefully, so as not to reveal them to an unauthorized person.
Note
[Back]
Click  to return to the previously displayed layout. Click  to display the 
next layout.
[Layouts]
Selects and switches to a different video window layout.
[Grids]
Displays a grid in the background of the viewing area.
[Zoom]
Zooms in and out of the viewing area.
[Control]
Displays the Camera Control dialog box, used for controlling a camera.
[Record Now]
Starts recording images. 
[Capture]
Captures a still frame of the displayed image. The still frame can be saved.
[Search]
Searches for events. Images can be played back from an event in the search 
results. 
Tabs
Tabs allow different layouts to be open at the 
same time for quick access.
(RM-Lite does not support the tabs function.)
3Select [File] > [Exit].
The Viewer exits.
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Searching
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Searching for a Camera and Viewing ImagesSearching for a Camera and Viewing Images
Search for a camera to view using various search criteria.
Click the search button () on the 
Camera Selector and select the type of 
search criteria.
Type the search criteria to search for 
the camera.
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Selecting an Event and Viewing the ImageSelecting an Event and Viewing the Image
You can search for events and play back images from an event in the search results. 
Double-click a camera in the search 
results list to open a video window for 
the camera.
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1Click [Search] on the Toolbar to display the 
[Event Search] dialog box. 
Specify the search criteria and click [Search] 
to start searching.
Select the event you want to view and click 
[Play Back Video]. 
						

							Playing Back Recordings
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For Rewind and Fast Forward, the speed changes in steps: 2x 
 5x 
 10x.
Switch from the recorded image to the live image. 
Saves a specific recorded image in Quicktime format (*.mov) to a 
desired location.
The length of the saved image can be up to one hour. Zoom in on the timeline to display more detail and zoom out to display 
the entire timeline.
Controlling /Saving the Playback Image
Rewind Play/PauseFast Forward
Next Event Previous Event Next FramePrevious Frame
Click the video window of the 
camera you want to use for 
playback.
2Click [Jump] to display the [Jump to Time] 
dialog box.
3Select a date and time, and click 
[OK]. 
Playback starts in the video window.
Playback from a Specified TimePlayback from a Specified Time
Controlling the Playback ImageControlling the Playback ImageReturning to the Live ImageReturning to the Live Image
Zooming In/Out on the TimelineZooming In /Out on the Timeline
Saving a Specific Image (to External Media)Saving a Specific Image (to External Media)
1Click the video window of the 
camera you want to use for 
playback.
3Click the time or event that you want to play back.
Playback starts in the video window.
2Drag to move the time display on the timeline.
Playback Using the TimelinePlayback Using the Timeline
Rewind and Previous Frame cannot be used with MPEG-4 and H.264 playback.  RM-Lite does not support MPEG-4 or H.264 recording.
Note
  Use Playback Using the Timeline to start playback at any 
point, such as at events. Use Playback from a Specified 
Time to start playback at a specific time.
  You can play back images from multiple cameras 
simultaneously, or play back images recorded at different 
times with the same camera.
Hint
Controlling a Camera
2Click [Control] on the toolbar to display the [Camera 
Control] dialog box. 
1Click the video window of the camera you 
want to control.
  The [Cannot get camera control] message is displayed when another 
Viewer with higher camera control privileges is controlling the camera. 
Please contact your administrator.
  Depending on the type of camera, some functions might not be available. 
For details, see the “Administrator’s Manual”. 
  Ask your administrator in advance about how to operate a camera while it 
is recording.
Note
Pan (Right/Left) / Tilt (Up/Down)
Use the arrow buttons to pan or tilt a camera that has 
the pan/tilt feature. 
Zoom
Drag the slider to change the zoom. 
Select Preset
Select from a list of camera angles that you preset on 
the camera.
Advanced
Adjust the camera image quality using the exposure or 
smart shade control. 
Control/Release
All buttons on the [Camera Control] dialog box become 
active.
Click  to display a menu.

To make dark areas of the image lighter, adjust the level of [Viewer 
Shade Control].Move back one week
Events for non-selected camerasMove forward one week
Drag this area to the left or right to change the time display Move back one day
Recorded imageMove forward one day Move back 10%
Events for the selected cameraMove forward 10%
Center the image at a point by 
clicking the [+] cursor thereZoom the image in/out 
with the slider
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Control the Camera Directly Using the Live ImageControl the Camera Directly Using the Live Image
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