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VRM Video Recording Manager
Version 2.0
en Quick Installation Guide
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VRM Video Recording Manager Contents | de i Contents 0 Kapitel 1 Introduction VRM Video Recording Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Kapitel 2 Installing VRM System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Switching to Unlimited Licenses . . . . . . . . . . .
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VRM Video Recording Manager Introduction | de 1 Introduction 1 VRM Video Recording Manager The VRM Video Recording Manager application is a recording management system for video data. It exclusively manages the video encoder and IP cameras from the BVIP series (Bosch Video over IP), as well as iSCSI storage systems supported by Bosch. Recordings from the various BVIP devices are stored in iSCSI storage systems and managed from a central location. Access can be controlled via user administra
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VRM Video Recording Manager Introduction | de 2 Documentation Each program comes with its own detailed documentation in pdf format. You can access this documentation directly from the installation CD. You will need to ensure you have installed Adobe Acrobat Reader beforehand; this is also on the installation CD. The following programs have an online Help function: –VRM Configurator – Configuration Manager –Archive Player Bosch Security Systems F.01U.073.996 | A2 | 2009.06
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VRM Video Recording Manager Installing VRM | de 3 Installing VRM 2 System Requirements Each individual program has its own system requirements. VRM Server The VRM Server service is installed on a Windows platform. No additional Web servers or any of the following applications from VIDOS Pro Suite may be installed on the platform: –VIDOS Server –VIDOS-NVR – VIDOS Monitor Wall It is advisable to install VRM Server on a dedicated platform. Operating system Windows 2000 Server Windows 2003 Server
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VRM Video Recording Manager Installing VRM | de 4 VRM Monitor VRM Monitor is an HTML-based interface for monitoring the VRM system. The module is automatically installed together with VRM Server. The following are required to use the module properly: Browser Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher Network adapter 1 Gbps Software DirectX 9.0c / MPEG ActiveX VRM Configurator VRM Configurator can be installed on one or more client workstations with network access to the computer on w
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VRM Video Recording Manager Installing VRM | de 5 Archive Player and Configuration Manager These programs must always be installed together, as Archive Player can only be integrated into the VRM system using Configuration Manager. Configuration Manager is also needed for Archive Player setup and license management. Operating system Windows XP Home Windows XP Professional CPU Pentium IV, 2.0 GHz to max. Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 Processor, 3.0 GHz or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83 GHz CPU RAM 1 G
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VRM Video Recording Manager Installing VRM | de 6 Installation 1. Close all other applications before beginning the installation. 2. Insert the installation CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. The CD runs automatically. If the CD does not run automatically, open the index.html page from the root: 3. Select the required language for the user interface. 4. Under Installation, click VRM Video Recording Manager. The installation assistant opens and takes you through the installation. 5. When ins
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VRM Video Recording Manager Installing VRM | de 7 Other Documentation Here you will find all available documentation in all available languages in pdf format, along with the VRM Release Letter. You can also download Acrobat Reader. This program is required to be able to read and print documents that are only available in pdf format. If required, Acrobat Reader can easily be installed from the installation CD. Follow the on-screen instructions during installation. The program can also be downl
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VRM Video Recording Manager Installing VRM | de 8 Switching to Unlimited Licenses VRM Video Recording Manager is installed as a temporary demo version. The program can be used without restriction for 30 days. The following programs can also be used without a license beyond that time: – Configuration Manager – Archive Player (except the export function) An unlimited license is required to use VRM Video Recording Manager on a permanent basis. Licensing is based on the number of cameras to be i
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VRM Video Recording Manager Notes on Individual Programs | de 9 Notes on Individual Programs 3 VRM Server and VRM Monitor These programs are typically installed on a platform on which no other programs are installed. VRM Server runs automatically as a service under Windows. VRM Monitor is an HTML-based program that displays VRM system information. VRM Configurator This program is used to set up the VRM system. You can use it to: – Integrate senders and cameras into the system – Configure send
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VRM Video Recording Manager Notes on Individual Programs | de 10 Activate the Update file association option if you wish to open .mpg, .mp2 and .mp4 automatically with Bosch Player. The assignment is also applied to files already on the PC. Trade Marks Contour is a registered trade mark of Contour Design, Inc. ShuttlePRO2 is a trade mark of Contour Design, Inc. Configuration Manager This program must be installed on every PC using Archive Player. Configuration Manager provides the following f
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VRM Video Recording Manager Tips and Information | de 11 Tips and Information 4 Supported Color Depth MPEG ActiveX supports a color depth of 32 bit. However, if your graphics card does not support YUV processing, you should set the color mode to a color depth of 16 bit. Antivirus Programs and Firewalls There are no known operational issues for VRM programs in connection with virus scanners. Firewalls must be configured appropriately by the network administrator. If required, use data tunneli
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VRM Video Recording Manager Tips and Information | de 12 In order to change the language settings after installation, carry out the following steps: 1. In the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel > Regional and Language Options. 2. On the Languages tab, select the language you require from the dropdown list under Language used in menus and dialogs. 3. Click OK to apply all settings. 4. Log off from your operating system and then log back on. The new language setting is active. Note: The
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