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1. Aspect Ratio AV Test The DMR has the ability to test audio and video to connected output devices without the need for live input sources There are four audio test tones for confirming the audio outputs of the DMR There are three test images for confirming video output to a locally connected monitor Once a test tone or image has been selected use the Stop Test button to end the test Live Video Test The content and video1 inputs can be tested to a local monitor To test the input click on either the Composite or S video image and the video source connected to that input will display on the local monitor Note Video 2 option is enabled with Studio Package Notifications The DMR 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 DMH DIGITAL HEGLA RECORDER Sa Tia als iilha mairi r Prodi items MARE LL pmp i iow mari IE 1 F hir ldi m ra Logs The time and date of all recordings and live streams are captured in the event log Also included in this log are all actions related to the archived media files moving renaming deleting content etc Event Log SMTP Log All emails sent from DMR are logged and date stamped ETP Lo All recording uploade2. Folder Will allow the user to change the name of the selected folder Rename Folder This will permanently delete a folder Delete Folder including all content held within This icon will allow the user to password Folder protect the currently selected folder If the Password folder is already password protected it will allow the user to change the password Will show all folders on the DMR Open All Folders Will show only the highest tier folder of the folder tree Close All Folders Close Folder Will hide all folders on the DMR View ROOT Is the highest level directory folder that Directory content can be stored in Password A folder that has been password protected Protected will be displayed with the lock icon Folder Show Folders Will display the folder management tree Will allow content to be moved from one Move to folder to another Will allow a copy of a media file to be 7 Copy to M created in a different folder Will delete the selected content There is no Delete Selected recycle bin or recovery process for content that has been deleted Mail Attachement Will open the Mail Attachment Manager to Manager allow content to be emailed Download to Will open the Download Manager to allow my PC content to be moved to the local PC Will open the Disk Manager to allow content to be burned to a DVD R DVD R or CD R Eject DVD Will eject DVD from DVD drive Show DVD po DMR 13
3. On Screen Menu Front Control Panel The On Screen Menu is displayed on the Composite or S Video output of the DMR The DMR IR remote or Front Control Panel keypad will provide some of the configuration features of the Web Portal as well as provide the ability to navigate and playback non password protected content stored on the DMR Currently the on screen menus give the user the following capabilities Start Stop Recording Browse and Play non password protected content Browse and Play recent content Burn content to optical disk Copy content to USB Display test images and tones Set audio input recording level Adjust the Menu opacity position and timeout o gt gt gt Retrieve System Information External Control RS 232 DB 9 Female Function DB 9 Female On the back of the DMR there is a single control port configured as a DTE that supports the RS 232 protocol A Null Modem cable should be used between the DMR 14 DMR User Manual 4 0 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 amy me eem O Hem mowe eme There is no password protection on this interface and by default the RS 232 port is enabled However the administrator has the ability to disable the serial control port from the Web Portal See below for a list of the available c
4. basic software installed However the software was designed with the ability to receive multiple option upgrades The current option upgrades available are the Studio package and the Channels package The unit can be setup for one or both options simultaneously Please contact Advanced Media Design to purchase any of these packages Installing Upgrade Packages After your purchase of an upgrade option s Advanced Media Design s tech support team will walk you through the process of enabling your specific option s i e video 2 enabled with the Studio Package Studio Package The Studio upgrade package adds to the DMR functionalities Studio DMR Studio Package Functionalities Option 1 Composite 2 Composite 1 S Video 2 S Video Audio Video Source Inputs Custom Input P Yes Selection Custom Video Yes Templates Up 640 x 480 Up 640 x 480 Up to 1024 x 384 Up to 1024 x 384 Side by Side Side by Side Resolution Output DMR 23 Video Source Inputs The studio package adds to the DMR one more Composite and one more S Video input You can test these inputs from the AV TEST page DMR DIGITAL MEDIA RECORDER HEINE HUNG Zamba i FI PPE TAPETER I vi L i a r P eee Pad Ha Custom Video Templates To select one of the 20 different CUSTOM profile layouts navigate to the PROFILE page and select CUSTOM from the Main Source drop down menu Then Click on the CHANGE icon to bring
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6. The DMR has the ability to send email messages to a remote SMTP server Enter the address of the SMTP server in the appropriate text box use the IP address if DNS settings are not set The Email field will set the default From field to the entered email Leave this field blank to allow the user to enter their own From email address Confirm any changes to the SMTP mail configuration by clicking Save SMTP settings button LOW menn HONA ross Tira d ate bud Re ta Command Line The DMR 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 for the Telnet session can be activated by entering a password in the Password for TCP IP DMR 11 connection text box If a password is not desired on the Telnet session leave the text box blank RS 232 On the back of the DMR there is a serial control port configured as a DTE that supports the RS 232 protocol A Null Modem cable should be used between the DMR and the COM port on your PC Terminal session settings required for RS 232 control are 9600 8 None 1 with No Flow Control There is no password protection on this interface and by default the RS 232 port is enabled The
7. a new file in your media library The new file will have the transcoded video type appended to the beginning of the original file name for easy recognition To see waiting jobs reference the Job Management page 18 DMR User Manual 4 0 Management amp System Tools This section describes how to set up all configurable recording options on the DMR only author and admin users have access to these settings Edit Profiles A Profile is a collection of settings that defines the operating characteristics for a streaming or recording session Parameters include graphics and audio multicast or unicast addresses port numbers bit and frame rates and modes of operation The DMR comes with pre configured profiles that cannot be modified These profiles can be copied and re configured to create custom recording profiles DM R DIGITAL MEDLA RECDREHOR wryrce fa ari i p F ASAP IN Hi T we Function Deme Start Record Will start a recording streaming session using the settings specified in Profile Stop Record Will stop both the recording and the live stream e Stream and will begin the indexing process Indicates that Streaming is enabled on this Streaming profile When the STOP Button is pressed the file will be Archive saved on the DMR Will provide a quick view of all configured Info settings in profile T Will create a copy of a profile that can be Copy customized Will allow a user defined profile to
8. administrator has the ability to disable the port by un checking the COM port enable checkbox 12 DMR User Manual 4 0 The DMR can be controlled by several different methods These include a Web Portal interface IR remote control con tact closure RS 232 serial port Telnet or by the convenient button panel Keypad on the front of the unit This section will cover each of these control interfaces in detail Web Portal Overview The DMR 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 and complete a log on From this screen you can start and stop a recording session play or download previously archived material set recording preferences and move content off on or within the DMR Selecting the Watch Videos selection from the main menu will show a list of all current recordings in the Root directory la 5 la I 1o ap a ay 53 aa a li I 3 H E E E H E k k ja amp ja ji j a eee OR BOX S X n i 33 O O O O 0 El El E LE LE LE LE 5PeEEEREESSE zi Toolbar When logged in as either author or admin selecting the Archives selection from the main menu will provide the main system Toolbar Control amp Operation PLATTE CORTE Di i irh liae Giren E cesi dicc Or SEE Ak STEM ATED nn Ad i Tiha A fruit Will create a new folder without password Create New protection
9. and decode the media streams for playback Manual FTP Upload Under the actions menu for any video there is a manual FTP icon Clicking this icon will allow you to manually transfer a video file and associated XML file to a remote Media gente DMR 17 server SCP FTP and FTPS are all available options for transferring files To transfer your desired file choose the Manual FTP icon in the actions menu Enter the server destination Port number optional for non Standard ports Destination path and credentials You can choose to delete the content after a successful upload Metadata Metadata tagging allows you to tag a video file with information such as Author Title Keywords and more This information is stored in the header of the Video file A second copy of this information is stored within an XML file that is downloaded or transferred alongside the file To add metadata to the file select the video you wish to edit and click on the metadata icon in the Actions Menu associated with that file Then enter your desired information into the available fields Transcoding The DMR and DMR Studio support file transcoding This is a manual post process procedure To transcode a video select the transcode icon under the actions menu for the desired video Select the desired formats you wish to transcode from the pop up menu You can choose WMV H 264 and iPod formats The transcoding will happen in the background and appear as
10. by the Development Department of Advanced Media Design Inc We are fully committed to and take pride in maintaining high quality documentation We welcome and appreciate any comments or suggestions you may have regarding content presentation structure and distribution of this document Please use the contact information below for all correspondence Development Department Advanced Media Design Inc 667 Rancho Conejo Blvd Newbury Park CA 91320 USA Support MediaPOINTE com Version 4 0 ii DMR User Manual 4 0 Safety Precautions For your protection please read all related safety instructions observe all warnings and precautions and exercise common sense while operating this electronic equipment e Always place the unit on a stable cart stand or table Do not use the unit near water or sources of heat e Do not drop or shake the unit Do not place or install the unit in environments where it can be dropped or shaken Make sure the unit is powered off while being moved even for short distances e Observe the power requirements of the unit if you are not sure of the power available consult your local dealer or power company e When plugging into a power outlet insert the plug firmly into the outlet Route the power cord so as to avoid any activity that may result in fraying or other damage to the cord or the plug e Under no circumstances should you attempt to override the polarization or grounding protection on the plug
11. e Access a centralized data bank of expertise from a field location How It Works Method of Operation The DMR can archive and stream video and audio media The DMR accepts S Video composite video and unbalanced line level stereo audio inputs The selected input source along with the associated audio is captured into a file which can be simultaneously streamed live over your network during the archival process Users can select from several configurable parameters profiles for capturing and subsequent playback of the recorded material These profiles are fully configurable allowing the user to specify the input source capture resolution bit and frame rates The archived recordings are stored on the DMR s hard drive The recorded file can then be viewed on your PC or replayed directly from the DMR on a local monitor The content can also be copied to a USB memory stick burned to DVD R DVD R or CD R disk downloaded to a PC attached to an e mail or automatically transferred FTP to a server after the file has been indexed The DMR records content in standard MPEG 4 ASP which can be played on a variety of desktop client players including QuickTime It can record content in Windows Media Format that can be played in Windows Media Player 2 DMR User Manual 4 0 Optical Drive D Front Panel View The front panel consists of an Optical Drive the main operation Keypad two status LEDs a small RESET button IR r
12. k 2 2 19 Capture Settings oss sr sis ss sss s s s k s sa 19 Stream Settings iss sisa hr 19 Archive amp Custom Settings 1 222 222 212 u u k a k k k k k k 19 Titles amp Credits e 2 6 unen GR GES b l 39 eee RO r a ELEC 20 acp c ceed eee hee he a eee Rees 20 Display Settings eR RR 20 AVI e a oe ae GR dede a A 20 Live Video Test 4 6 6 5 85 2s oe enana Aaa 20 Notifications PP 21 Storage Limits iss s sss ss bs rs s b RII 21 DON ae sss Hw Aw Oh OG ae a s ek 21 nn e Sees eee awe eae be we 21 Upgrade System Software 2 u u k k k k k k k k k k k q 21 Reset Configuration 2 iis ii k u k k k k k k k 22 SMMC s oso sksts k oe d 4 EN 9 9750879 9 VEM R 22 SUN ooo aoe 644286 rara e442 RM U R B HU 22 FORE a woos bea eo eee eo hoe Ske Pee eee ss 22 Options Installing Package Upgrades soo oo 22 u k k k k k k k k c q 23 Studio Package a ow ee RE CeO k TT 23 Video Source Inputs soo sr rr u u uk k k k k k k k k k k a 23 Custom Video Templates so ooo oe 2 u u u k k k k k s 23 Video On Demand Option ers u u u uk k k k k k s a 24 Viewing aVideo On Demand Channel 24 AESOP External Storage Option o k k 2 24 Blu Ray Hardware Upgrade Option 24 vii DMR Introduction Welcome to the user s guide for the MediaPOINTE DMR The DMR is one of the easiest to use cost
13. network of Authorized MediaPOINTE Dealers For help with your products contact your local dealer for assistance first If for any reason you would like to contact MediaPOINTE directly for information regarding service programs and extended warranty information training installation or usage we are glad to be of assistance You can contact us at the phone number listed below or visit our website MediaPOINTE Technical Support Hours 8 30 a m 5 30 p m Pacific Standard Time 866 709 0444 TOLL FREE 805 214 7911 INTERNATIONAL supportaMediaPOINTE com DMR Package Contents 1 MediaPOINTE DMR 1 Male Composite Cable 1 CAT 5e LAN Cable 1 RCA Stereo Audio Cable 1 AC Power Cable 1 Male S Video D Cable 1 IR Remote Control plus 2 AAA batteries 1 Rack Mount Kit Documentation CD ROM Warranty Document Registration Sheet Media vent DMR iv DMR User Manual 4 0 Warranty MediaPOINTE warrants that the DMR excluding spare parts if applicable external peripheral devices and consumables will be free from any defect in materials or workmanship and shall perform in accordance with its specification for a period of 30 days for MediaPOINTE software and 1 year for hardware starting on shipment date of the initial purchase of the equipment MediaPOINTE disclaims any and all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose MediaPOINTE s sole liability for brea
14. you are already logged into the DMR as a user or i author click on the LOG out selection at the top right Logging In of the web UI You will be able to enter a username and This section describes the procedure for a first time password login and the DMR access rights 2 Use the login id admin The default password is MediaPOINTE Note that the login id and the The default IP address is password are case sensitive 192 168 1 253 3 From the User Security selection of the main menu the Administrator can enable or disable logins for users and authors and can change the admin password DMI Brevad MEDIA RECORDER Web Portal Access To log into the DMR browse to its IP address using your Internet browser There are three levels of access manh rights There is a user login an author login and a teint system admin login yere sp oes Ia 5 Tria DIME oro MEDIA RECORDER yr a pera CELOR T mod rs Li oe I SET TT I Changing the Administrator Password Administrator rights are required to access or change any of the settings under the Configure and Manage sections in the main menu By default the Administrator ID and password are set to admin and MediaPOINTE respectively It is not possible to change the Administrator ID It will always be admin To change the Administrator password enter a new Administrator password in the New admin Password field 10 charact
15. Dioital Media Recorder User Manual Tv EFF Tene ek be a mw m a mmis BE E mm B MW NN B B WI T E WIN E N WR a LERELan Lae COR E NR m W om W Rm m bes Nx s t m T 5 x o A AAA AAA eS 18 E k E a Sr WU amp w 49994399 B4 9 EES SB Y Pent tafe 2 Medio RA E An Advanced Media Design Technology Media pen E DMR i Digital Media Recorder O2009 Advanced Media Design Inc All rights reserved This document contains information that is proprietary to Advanced Media Design the manufac turer of all MediaPOINTE products No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopying or otherwise without the prior written permission of Advanced Media Design Inc Nationally and internationally recognized trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged MediaPOINTE is a registered trademark of Advanced Media Design Inc Disclaimer The information in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable however Advanced Media Design Inc assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use No license is granted under any patents or patent rights of Advanced Media Design Inc This document was written
16. be edited Edit Profile To create a custom profile copy one of the 8 Originals Will permanently delete a custom profile ral Delete Profile X lea Used when a recording is started without a S profile specified Identified by a Gold Star Set Default Click on this icon to change the Default profile iy Profile Media RA E DMR 19 Creating Modifying a profile Profiles Stream Setting To create a customizable profile you must copy one of the profiles provided with the DMR The frame rate in frames per second fps defines the maximum bit rate that the DMR encoder may utilize in Frame Rate DMR stains senta arenans creating the media stream The maximum allowable frame zT rate is 30 fps C The bitrate in kilobits per second kbps defines the maximum bit rate that the DMR encoder may utilize Bitrate in creating the media stream For low motion or static images the bitrate may decrease from this peak level The maximum allowable bitrate is 5120 kbps Select the bandwidth and encoding properties of the audio media stream associated with the graphics stream All audio is encoded in the Advanced Audio Coding AAC format Audio Format Multicast Audio For streaming a valid multicast address must be specified amp Video Address for both audio and video streams Profile Name Enter the name for this particular Profile Templates Archives Settings Set the DMRS recording mode here Archive Fold All recor
17. ch of this warranty will be at its option to provide access to software for download or to repair or replace the defective unit or component after customer has shipped the product to MediaPOINTE for return to factory repair Customer must obtain an RMA return material authorization number from MediaPOINTE prior to returning equipment Replacement parts may be new or equivalent to new Part s replaced will be covered for the remaining term of the warranty MediaPOINTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or incidental or consequential loss for whatever reason This warranty will be void if the equipment has been subject to any unauthorized modifications improper operation user negligence service by an unauthorized person accident neglect misuse tampering acts of God or any event other than ordinary use Document Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this user s guide L 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 f The high voltage symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltages Table of contents V Table Of Contents About this guide Diselaililel rose Coes pow Bee ee wee eee ee S s i Safety Precautions ooo sr o o k k k k k k k c q i Services amp Support 2s i Package Contents sosse sr
18. d to a server via FTP are logged and date 3 stamped Failed Logins All failed logins are logged and date stamped Error Lo The error log will provide a description of the problem that put the DMR into an error state the Yellow LED will be on Storage Limits The Administrator can determine the action to take when the DMR hard drive is full Make the selection and press the Submit button TE DMR 21 Job Management The job management page will show you the progress of all manual FTP uploads as well as transcoding Jobs DMR brarral MEDIA RECORDER ns ae ada JOB MANAGEMENT TABS Jove Job queue wil show you what jobs are waiting to be completed To cancel a job press the Cancel button on the left hand side The job history tab will show you previously transcoded jobs The upload queue tab will show you the FTP uploads waiting to be transferred To cancel a transfer press the cancel button on the right hand side The upload history tab shows you previously uploaded files Logging The DMR 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 Current logs will hold 14 days of data Logs listed as old will include the previous 14 days of data Update Upgrades The Software Management section of the DMR menu enables the system administrator to perform se
19. di de with this profile will b dto this OFF recording will be initiated in the normal manner M denen ue folder ON recording will be initiated in the normal matter but will Archive prefix A prefix of up to 10 alpha numeric characters may be also begin when specified Codec enters a call entered All recordings will include this prefix Format Set the DMRS recording mode here Enable FIP upload When recording is ended the file can be automatically PC for recording to be played on standard PC directed to the ftp server Selecting this checkbox will allow the FTP server detail to be entered iPod for recordings that are played back on iPod MPEG 4 ASP FTP Server The FTP server IP address or URL FTP Username Username of FTP server to upload to WMV Windows Media Format Divx Divx Format FTP User The FTP server password d Archive and or To enable or disable the ability to archive and stream for Seca l Stream your custom profile click on the check box next to the FTP upload Enter the directory path to the folder you wish to upload appropriate icons directory to Delete local To keep a copy of the recorded media on the DMR ensure media after that the Delete Local Media after successful FTP upload upload checkbox is un checked 20 DMR User Manual 4 0 Titles amp Credits JPEG images can be uploaded to the DMR in the Titles amp Credits selection of the main menu Images uploaded here can be specified in the profile parameter
20. e Do not overload wall outlets integral convenience receptacles or extension cords e Unplug the unit from the wall before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners e For proper ventilation do not block the slots and openings Do not install the unit in a location where the ventilation slots and openings can be plugged during everyday use e Do not place or install the unit under on top of or near any heat producing equipment i e radiators stoves or amplifiers or in a heated place e Unplug the unit during lightning storms when it will not be used for extended periods of time or before you have a scheduled power outage If the unit is visibly damaged either by not observing the precautions above or for any other reason contact your local dealer immediately If the unit does not operate to the specifications set forth in this user guide or exhibits a distinct change in per formance this may be an indication of a problem needing repair Environmental Operating Limits of DMR Operating Temperature 0 C to 32 C 32 F to 90 F Relative Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Storage amp Transport Temperature 20 C to 80 C 4 F to 140 F Electrical requirements Input 100 240V 50 60Hz Service Support and Training MediaPOINTE Inc is committed to providing the service support and training needed to install manage and maintain your MediaPOINTE equipment All MediaPOINTE products are sold through a wide
21. e Reset Configuration button on the Software Management page will reset all DMR passwords and network settings to factory default This will not delete any of your recorded files This is the same as using the reset button within the hole on the front on the DMR System Info The System Info section gives the user important information about the DMR The system can be shutdown or rebooted from this page of the DMR See the table for more details Series Product Series Number Copyright Copyright date of DMR The amount of disk space still available for content Available disk space recording This is a unique indentifier specific to your DMR SDI Provide MediaPOINTE technical support with this number should you call to start a ticket Future Optional features will be listed here Option Keys This key will be required to activate an option Shutdown Select the Shutdown button on the Software Management page to remotely power down shut off the DMR Any access to the unit will be lost as the unit is powered down In order to power up the unit the user must physically push the power switch on the front of the unit No communication is possible with the DMR when it is powered down Reboot Select the Reboot button on the System Info page to power off the DMR and then turn the unit back on This is a useful option after changing passwords or IP Addresses Options All DMR units are shipped out to the field with the
22. eceiver a power switch and a USB port The following is a brief description of each of these components 1 Optical Drive The DMR features an optical drive capable of recording to DVD R DVD R and CD R media 2 Front Keypad The DMR has a front keypad that allows the user to start and stop recording as well as navigate the on screen menus without using the remote control When the REC button is pressed a menu will appear on the display so you can determine which recording profile to use A monitor is required to use this feature Ono rere aceite GCOOG Gonn ODODUOOUL TU Jays 2e its 20 sh he Lele dris Dc TE Tir II HIM ata minini dI 202 ser I io i T L zi 2U LIS Ari hel i Cre I P OGOOGO T ayers ee apn DOD iat AI ot mi fa fa te 2t Is L n1 DEN rm Al Ter III T h Status Reset IR Po Wer USB LED s Button Receiver Switch 4 D 3 LED Status The LED indicators are used to describe system states actions and error conditions The valid LED states are described in the table below LED 1 top LED 2 bottom RED YELLOW ORANGE BLUE fay oi ES xD m nding RDR CS RED Slow Blink Mute Fast CONS a record 4 oM e To avoid inadvertent resetting of the system the RESET button is hidden behind a tiny hole in the front panel and requires activation using a small device such as a pin or paperclip Pressing the RESET button will reset the Administrator Password and retur
23. ed content to an email Attach to Mail Will add the selected folder to the email Add Folder attachment Will remove the selected folder from the Remove Folder email attachment Will add the selected media to the email Add Media attachment Will remove the selected media from the Remove Media email attachment Will close the Mail Attachment Window Close Mail A recording initiated from IR the remote relay closure or the REC button will be saved to the BLUE Default Folder Default Folder 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 Disk Burning The disks are burned as Data Disk Content can be moved from the DMR to an optical disk Insert a blank disk into the DMR and select the Disk icon from the main menu This will display the Toolbar that will provide icons for burning media files and folders to the optical drive Formats supported include DVD R DVD R and CD R USB Offload Upload The front USB port can be used to move media to or from the DMR Connect the USB memory stick and a folder named USB will appear in the Folder tree in the left pane While the USB is connected media can be copied to and from this folder Streaming The Watch Live Stream page allows users at their personal computers to launch client media players which will receive
24. effective and reliable archiving and streaming products on the market today It can archive important audio video and graphical data while simultaneously transmitting it anywhere on your network This user s guide describes how to set up and use the DMR to record and transport graphics video and audio content over IP networks As with all MediaPOINTE AV over IP products you can control the DMR by different methods These methods include Web Portal interface remote control contact closure RS 232 serial port Telnet or from the convenient front keypad This guide is written for units running 4 0 software If your DMR is operating on a different version of software some capabilities and screenshots may be different Key Features The DMR may be used in a variety of situations for live communication and collaboration including e Archive media content from multiple independent sources e Share visual information designs and concepts with dispersed groups of people to gather input during a video conference e Stream important videoconferences to other locations such as overflow rooms or remote conference locations over your corporate network e Conduct customer or employee training across vast geographical areas e Discuss research engineering architecture product Media pen E DMR 1 Introduction amp Overview design or process analysis when the participants are not able to meet in one central location
25. er Security Settings button The next time the DMR is accessed anyone logging in will be presented with a login box asking for the ID user and a password Un checking the Enable user security checkbox will restore the default settings As an Author The Author maintains content creation rights on the DMR The Author can set recording options but does not have access to the Configure and Manage sections of the menu 1 If you are already logged into the DMR as a user or admin click on the LOGOUT selection at the top of the main menu You will be prompted to enter a username and password Media RA DMR 9 2 Use the login id author The password will be user defined in the User Security section of the main menu Note that the login id and the password are case sensitive Author Login Security Author rights are required to access or change any of the settings under the Options section in the main menu By default the author login password is disabled Checking the Enable author checkbox will enable the author login security Enter an author password in the author password field and confirm it by clicking save author Security Settings button Un checking the Enable author LOGIN checkbox will deactivate the need for an author login password Date amp Time When content is recorded using the DMR it is given a time and date stamp The time and date stamp can be set in the Date amp Time section of
26. ers maximum and confirm it by clicking Change Admin Password button The next time the DMR is accessed the new admin password will take effect Be sure to write down the new administrator password and keep it in a safe place If you forget the admin password the DMR will have to be reset back to the factory defaults to enable an administrator to access the Configure and Manage sections of the unit As a User Once you have navigated to the site you will be presented with the login page Administrative login is required to make changes to the system settings under the Configure and Manage sections of the menu If content playback is all you require from the DMR you will not need administrator rights No password is required for the standard Guest user login as a default The administrator has the ability to modify this feature to require a password for viewers to login To change the default IP settings of the DMR or any of the other configuration settings you must log in with administrator rights User Login Security By default user security is turned off Anyone can LOGIN to the DMR without being asked for a login ID or password Check the Enable user security checkbox to 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 a user password in the user password field and confirm it by clicking the Save us
27. h as a footswitch Semi conductor closures are found on AMX or Crestron controllers in the form of a D I O port If using a semi conductor closure polarity is important The phone plug tip must be wired to the or individual input of the D I O port and the sleeve connected to the ground or connector Note that unlike relay connections these connections are not isolated and can form grounding or hum loops Media esi E DMR 15 Recording Archiving amp Streaming Recording and Streaming A streaming recording session can be started and stopped from the Start Stop section of the main toolbar and from the profile listing The default profile will be used unless another profile is selected To select an alternate profile use the Change button to bring up a profile listing BIS IEEE IE MOI NT esie DIN CDI e ream i WLEFLE Cyn ee oe LPE MEF Hur r a c es p a em The RED LED will illuminate when the DMR is recording streaming and the Web Portal will display a Recording message at the top of the page The record stream parameters will be as specified in the profile that was chosen PLAYER CONTROL Watch Videos k Watch Liv Stari MILI ij RECORD STREAM system SEAallLig 6 TE REANILIRSE b erly Stop DAR Local p Titles 4 Credis To stop the recording and create an archived file press the Stop button to begin the indexing process The RED LED on the front of the unit will blink fast during t
28. he indexing procedure indicating that the unit is busy and cannot record or stream until the process is complete Depending on the length of the archived material this could take a few seconds up to several minutes to complete Disabling enabling multicast By default the DMR will multicast anytime a profile is intiated with streaming enabled Multicast can be disabled so only unicast streams will be supplied To disable multicast access the CLI and enter the multicast off command Changing Profiles On the Start Stop page you can click on the Change icon and you will get a list pop up with all available profiles Select on the profile of your choice and the Start Stop page will automatically be updated DIME Hora HEDTA AECOADER CEA EZ 16 DMR User Manual 4 0 Recorded Content Detail wm vmm ome Will allow the user to change the name of the Rename selected folder Will allow the selected file s to be emailed This feature will not be available if SMTP settings are not enabled Email Media Will play media on local PC that is browsing DMR ean The media will playback within the web portal using an MPEG 4 capable playback plug in such as Quicktime Will allow the selected file to be downloaded to Downoad to the local PC A pop up dialog box will ask for a my PC A pop up g file location and name for saved file Play on DMR Will SM the media Diaybacs on the Composite and S Video output sim
29. n the IP settings back to the default network settings 5 IR Receiver The IR Receiver is used with the included remote control Status Reset IR Optical Drive Keypad LED s Button Receiver Switch D D 3 4 0 6 Power Switch This POWER button on the front of the unit will turn the unit on and off It is used in conjunction with the main power switch on the rear of the unit 1 Ensure power supply switch is in the ON position on back panel 2 Start the unit by pressing the POWER button o 7 USB Port The USB port can be used to offload media from and to the DMR It can also be used to set or capture an IP address See the Network Configuration section for USB IP address configuration RESET 4 DMR User Manual 4 0 Back Panel View AUDIO VIDEO INPUTS wm JO tn Unbalanced Line level stereo audio inputs that use standard RCA connectors Composite Video input 1 on the DMR can be selected from the Web Portal S Video input 1 on the DMR can be selected from the Web Portal AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUTS mm Jn ehm Unbalanced Line level stereo audio outputs that use standard RCA connectors Stereo Audio Pair pow 7 Medie A DMR 5 ALL OTHER CONNECTIONS ams nan Wm The RJ45 connector allows the included standard 10 100Mb CAT 5e LAN cable to connect the DMR to a network The standard 3 5 mini mono connector allows a remote switch contact closure to start
30. ommands For more information on external control please refer to the MediaPOINTE Command Line Interface document Telnet The telnet client within the DMR 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 open a command prompt on your computer and enter telnet ipaddress Once connected to the DMR a connect message will be displayed DMR Welcome to MediaPOINTE Password Once logged in type help or for a list of commands Infra Red The Infra Red IR receiver for the remote control is located on the front of the DMR It can also be used for IR control via control systems such as AMX or Crestron Remote Contact Closure Relay A relay contact closure connection is mounted on the back as a 1 8th 3 5mm phone plug Either a mono or stereo plug can be used but in the case of the stereo phone plug short the sleeve to the ring as the negative connection This connection can be wired to a simple switch closure and will start or stop a recording Note There is a 5V on the tip This closure can be in the form of a relay manual switch or semi conductor switch This allows for relay control via external control systems such as AMX Crestron or by a plain momentary trigger suc
31. s DMIR DIGITAL MEDIA RECORDER Euri A Tikes maj ra ASA re Ba haa FLR Til ul Images must be in JPEG format To upload an image browse to the JPEG you wish to use and click on the Upload button Individual images can be viewed or deleted using the controls provided on each graphic An image that is larger than the native content captured will be scaled to best fit the content window An image that is smaller than the native content captured will be centered in front of the recorded content Note The Studio Package allows for selecting templates AV Controls Audio input and output levels can be adjusted either by sliding the pointer along the bar or by entering a value from 0 to 100 in the text field You can also mute the output by clicking on the icons Event tones can be turned on to alert you when an event occurs For example you will hear a tone when you stop recording DMR DIGITAL MEDIA RECORDER T siden Won RR ED BTT IH e oar Display Settings The aspect ratio of the output can be specified to be either 4x3 or 16x9 Media Satbir When enabled overlays the elapsed and duration time of the media file during playback on the DMR VTC Settings Uses the LAN to have the DMR receive the command Connection and record when a call is placed with the codec IP Address The IP Address of the codec that you want to record The Telnet password of the codec that you want to Password v
32. s Assign a static IP address to DMR This field will also display the currently assigned IP address IP Subnet Assign subnet mask to DMR This field will also display the Mask currently assigned subnet mask Default Assign a default gateway to the DMR This field will also display gateway the currenty assigned default gateway DNS server Ifthe network supports DNS enter the DNS Server Address es here IP addresses may be assigned to the DMR by two ways DHCP and Fixed Static IP If your network is configured for DHCP the IP address will be provided automatically and will be visible on the S Video or Composite output of the DMR To set a Fixed Static IP address follow the procedure below Configuring Static IP Address 1 Connect the Ethernet LAN cable and power up the DMR 2 On your Internet browser enter the current IP address of the DMR Note If the unit has factory settings the default static IP address is 192 168 1 253 3 Login to the DMR using the procedure shown in the Logging In section 4 Navigate to the network settings page by selecting IP Settings 5 To change to a Fixed or Static IP address set the DHCP Client checkbox to Disable Fill in the IP Address IP Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields 6 Once you have completed all of the above steps select the Apply Changes button You will receive a pop up window warning you to use this option with caution as you are changing the defa
33. sr rr rs rr k k s k k k a a ii nini crios arado aaa iv Document Conventions iss ss ks k k s k iV 1 Introduction Overview amp Requirements INUGOUCHON m 1 Key Features ss ssk sans sss s sa s a s s r a 1 Howltworks 1 ui s s k s s k s k k k k k k k k k c a 1 ica cs os rss ae Oe sa BSE T VD RT 2 Optical Drive so u u u k k k k IR 2 FROM Keypad e 2 H oe oa rro Bag ee bee E 2 du lt a dae Bunce oe rea ee oe ae bag 2 Mc MEC MCCC 2 ds ECCL 2 Power Switch sica rr k ka s k k k k k ES 3 UB l ee ee SE 3 ODlacg ace cm mc amp s craneo V R See 4 Inputs Qutputs rr rr rr s s k kk k s k k Oeo 4 Setup amp Application Diagrams soo se ses 2 u 2 rs k k k k k k k 5 2 Setting Up the DMR 8 LOGGING IN eo ee Soe See eee EE EDD Ewa RR RRR SS 8 Web Portal Access rr a k k k k k k IRR 8 As an Administrator oso so os ss sr rr u k k k k k k k k k k c 8 Changing Administrator Password 8 vi TABLE OF CONTENTS A PA II TI 9 User Login Security o o k k k k k k k k k s 9 Asan AURON S oe ih 9 Des Mis sky ea Ae 84 X ee Se eo Se ee 9 Network Configuration 2 2 u 2 u k k k k k k k k k c q 10 System Name eee rh 10 PSCUINGS PPP T 10 Configuring Static IP Address so oo ses rs rr rr o 10 Configuring DHCP IP Address oe ee ee 10 USB Network Configuration se rr rr rr u k k k k k k k k c q 10 SMTP Mall nao pads Bir
34. stop a session of the DMR Remote Relay Closure i The USB port on the back of the unit can be used for upload or offload of video content and for network configuration of the DMR For more information on USB network configuration see Appendix B This standard serial DB9 connector allows connection for serial control note a RS 232 null modem serial cable is required The IEC connector allows the included IEC cable to connect the DMR to AC power AC Power Make sure the power on off switch is in the off position before plugging in the power cable Simple Set Up Hvraph v CD J 7 a f Output Dinniy Pire AA C 6 DMR User Manual 4 0 DMR Video Connections DMR Audio Connections 30 Camera laptop y PC Lime Level Iran Speakers Network Services optional DMR Co ntrol C hart Mall Server FTP Server Zireamieeg Server DNE Sever Remote Remote Contact Chart to mar op Patindi button closure Tandberg Vic Device I Medie esi E DMR 7 Basic Videoconferencing Application Lise Law Did pul in Monitor Control System AMX Crestron or Similar 8 DMR User Manual 4 0 setting Up the DMR Use this information when you are ready to install the DMR As an Administrator hardware at your site To turnon the unit ensure the power supply switch is in the ON position then start the unit by The Administrator maintains all rights to the DMR pressing the POWER button 1 If
35. the main menu The date can be selected from the pop up calendar Confirm any changes by clicking on the Set Date amp Time button If desired the NTP Network Time Protocol feature can be enabled to synchronize the clock of the DMR to an NTP server click on the Enable NTP box and enter the server information then click on Save NTP settings DMR orarral MEDIA RECORDER ue e D i A Soe 10 DMR User Manual 4 0 Network Configuration System Name The factory set system name is the unit build number You can change the name in the IP setting menu page 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 DM nura MEDIA RECORDER APA IP Settings The System Name and all network settings can be set in the IP Settings section of the main menu Network settings may also be configured via USB memory stick configuration To quickly find the system s IP Address connect a Composite or S Video monitor to the output Use the keypad to navigate to the System Info page of the on screen menu Network Configuration DHCP Client Enable DHCP settings for automatic address retrieval from DHCP Server Disabling the DHCP client will require a static IP address with subnet mask and default gateway to be entered IP Addres
36. tive Appendix A The studio package key will require several user defined settings to be reset to their default configuration Before updating your unit please take note of these settings so they can be re configured when the update is complete NTP settings will be disabled User and Author passwords will be reset to blank Comm port will be disabled SMTP settings will be removed Notification settings are lost Logging is re enabled Display resolution will be set to 1280x1024 ON QO wo A Ut N VTC settings are blank Appendix a 25 Medie RA E An Advanced Media Design Technology Technical Support 805 214 7911 support mediapointe com Main Office 667 Rancho Conejo Blvd Newbury Park CA 91320 805 480 3700 www mediapointe com
37. ult address and should remember the new settings Configuring DHCP IP Address 1 Follow the steps above 1 through 4 2 To enable the DMR to pick up an IP address set the DHCP Client checkbox to Enable 3 If you have made any changes to the network settings 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 USB Network Configuration This section describes how to configure the DMR 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 The network parameters of the DMR can be set via a special configuration text file on a USB memory stick Insert the memory stick into one of the DMR USB ports at any time The unit will look for the presence of this configuration file and will implement the settings from the file Use a simple ASCII text editor to create the file dhcp bool 0 dns_1 string 192 168 0 2 dns_2 string 192 168 0 3 ethernet string auto gateway string 192 168 1 1 ipaddress string 192 168 1 253 netmask string 255 255 255 0 If the dmx_ip_conf txt file is intentionally left blank with no text of any type within the body of the file the DMR will write its network settings to this file This is an easy way to obtain the unit s network settings SMTP Mail
38. ultaneously ROOT Is the highest level directory folder that content Directory can be stored in Password A folder that has been password protected will be Protected displayed with the lock icon Folder PLAY OM DMA Transfer a file to a remote server Upload to Server Convert the MPEG 4 File to WMV H 264 and iPod Transcode formats Tag a video file with information such as Author Metadata Title Keywords and more 4 A R S PB SEI HE al fm an L jo me eft T EEF uh o Playback on DMR Content stored on the DMR can be viewed on the Com posite or S Video output Selecting the Play Locally button will start the content playback During playback the pause stop skip forward and skip backward controls will be provided To play content on the local PC that is browsing the DMR click on the Play button In order to play the file an MPEG 4 capable playback application such as Quicktime Player is required on the viewing PC DVD Playback To watch a DVD on the DMR insert the DVD into the DVD drive The movie will begin to play Use the remote control to control the playback of the DVD Archiving Mail Attachment Once you have enabled the SMTP Mail settings you will have the ability to attach the file to an email DIME b r MEDIA RECORDER ye hjg far PRM arai hunky pe P La SARK IK Hi poet ive eer es E i i vei me A s imti Will attach the select
39. up the screen or video templates Select the desired template and you will be navigated back to the PROFILE page to set up the corresponding input source to the selected template On this page you can select your content to be either Composite or S Video The rest of the template selection is either Video 1 and or Video 2 Once you click on save profile your custom profile will be created 24 DMR User Manual 4 0 Video On Demand VOD Option A Video on Demand channel is a way to link up to a like optioned DMR DMR HD DVP VIDi HD d and VIDi HD units simultaneously Video On Demand Channel Settings By clicking on Add New Channel a window will open allowing you to enter the IP address of the device you want to connect to Viewing a Video On Demand Channel If you go to the Live Streams page you will see current live streams from all your VOD channels To view the stream click on the play icon under Actions and a window will open and display the stream The following tables describe AMD devices play stream VOD capabilities Video On Demand Channel Product Matrix Capabilities Description E NE AN NEN VIDi HD VIDi HD d all recorded content from with Video On Demand Option enabled AESOP External Storage Option An additional external 1Terabyte of storage is available for the DMR AESOP is the only external device that can extend the storage space For more information please contact your sales representa
40. veral key functions These include upgrading the system software to a new version and resetting the DMR configuration to factory default network settings Upgrade System Software MediaPOINTE s Development Team is constantly striving to refine and upgrade features on the DMR to lead technological advances in the archiving and streaming marketplace In order to keep the DMR up to date with all of the latest features you may want to update the system software from time to time Follow the following steps 22 DMR User Manual 4 0 to upgrade the DMR software 1 Contact your MediaPOINTE dealer for the latest software version This file will have an mpup extension The downloaded file must be placed on the same network as the PC that will be used to browse the web portal 2 Go to the Software Management section of the main menu and click on the browse button to search for the downloaded mpup file Locate the file and specify the path to the file as shown in the window 3 Select the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade Be sure to wait until the upgrade is complete before proceeding 4 If your DMR doesn t automatically reboot manually do this by selecting the Reboot button in the nfo section This will reboot the unit and the new software will be in place DIME DIGITAL MEDIA RECORDER TENTE chat e Peas ELI a La mLAN e S Fr jie Eer LE m EN Lis Iu rt EPI nr ILE A Reset Configuration Selecting th
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