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Operate the recorder using a PC
It is possible to configure the settings and operate the recorder on a network using the monitoring software when it is installed
on the PC from the provided CD-ROM.
The following are some functions and their features of the monitoring software, and the system requirements for a PC on which
the software can be installed.
Refer to the operating instructions (PDF) of the monitoring software on the provided CD-ROM for further information about each
function and for how to operate the software.
Functions and their descriptions
The operable functions using the monitoring software are as follows.
Monitoring images from the cameras
Images from the cameras can be monitored on the PC.
Playback of recorded images
Recorded images on the recorder can be played and moni-
tored on the PC.
Configuration of the settings of the recorder
The settings of the recorder such as the system setup and
the recording setup can be configured on the PC.
Notification of an event occurrence and its information
Notification of an event/error occurrence (time and date,
event/error type) can be provided to the PC.
Download of recorded images
Recorded images monitored on the PC can be downloaded
(saved) onto the PC.
When an event occurs, it is possible to transmit images
from the camera to which an event occurred.
Audio communication
Audio can be transmitted/received between the recorder
and the PC.
System requirements for a PC
It is recommended to operate the monitoring software on a PC that meets the following system requirements. If using a PC that
does not meet the following system requirements, it may cause problems such as slow imaging or the software becomes inop-
erable.
OS Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional SP2*
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Edition SP2*
*: Tested and confirmed full compatibility with the English edition. Full compatibility with other language
editions cannot be guaranteed.
Computer IBM PC/AT Compatible
CPU Pentium
®
4 3.0 GHz or faster
Memory 512 MB or more
Graphic memory 256 MB or more (independent)
Display driver Overlay compatible
Monitor 1 024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better
Network Interface 10/100 Mbps Network interface card must be installed
Plug-in Microsoft
®
Windows Media
TM
Player 9 Series or later
Others DirectX 8.0a or later
CD-ROM Drive: It is necessary to read the operating instructions and use the software on the provided
CD-ROM.
Adobe
®
Reader: It is necessary to read the operating instructions on the provided CD-ROM.
Notes:
• When the graphic memory is less than 32 MB, the monitoring software can access only four camera channels concurrently.
(When the graphic memory is less than 64 MB, the monitoring software can access only six camera channels concurrent-
ly.)
• When the overlay control is not enabled for the display driver, the monitoring software may not start.
• The monitoring software may not start depending on the version of the display driver. In this case, upgrade the display dri-
ver to the latest version.