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Using the V59 Video Camera Kit ................12 Using the F44 Video Camera Kit................13 Using the Video Encoder Kit ..................14 Setting Up the SoniClear System .................. 15 Hardware Requirements.................... 15 Network Address Configuration ................15 Network Device Power Settings ................18 Disable WiFi ......................
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Ethernet. SoniClear Video Kits SoniClear Video Camera Kits are available for use with Gov Video Recorder 9, Court Video Recorder 9, and Interview Video Recorder 9. The kits include either an Axis camera, or an Axis video encoder for connection to an existing video camera or video switcher.
Netgear GS105PE Network Switch (or similar) http://www.netgear.com/business/products/switches/unmanaged- plus/GS105PE.aspx Axis T8120 POE Power Injector http://www.axis.com/us/en/products/midspans/axis-t8120-midspan-15-w-1-port Flexible 25’ Ethernet cable for connecting camera to the Power Injector. Standard 6’ Ethernet cable for connecting the Power Injector to the computer. SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide Pg 6...
Axis POE Power Injector for remotely powering the camera. Flexible 25’ Ethernet cable for connecting camera to the Power Injector. Standard 6’ Ethernet cable for connecting the Power Injector to the computer. SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide Pg 7...
Axis POE Power Injector for remotely powering the encoder. Flexible 25’ Ethernet cable for connecting camera to the Power Injector. Standard 6’ Ethernet cable for connecting the Power Injector to the computer. SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide Pg 8...
The follow equipment can be used with the Axis Camera Kit and the Axis Encoder Kit to optimize the configuration for various requirements: SoniClear Tablet Recorder System. This is a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 business- class laptop with an i5 processor.
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Using the M1065Video Camera Kit The Video Recording Kit with the Axis M1065 Camera is supplied ready to use. Once the SoniClear software has been installed and the computer has been configured for video, you can start recording using these setup steps: 1.
Note: For systems using the Netgear switch (or equivalent). 6. Run SoniClear and record as directed in the SoniClear Users Guide. 7. Loosen the focus and zoom adjustments on the camera. View the SoniClear Liveview video preview window while adjusting the focus and zoom to the appropriate coverage of the room.
Using the F44 Video Camera Kit The Video Recording Kit with the Axis F44 Camera is supplied ready to use. Once the SoniClear software has been installed and the computer has been configured for video, you can start recording using these setup steps: 1.
Using the Video Encoder Kit The Video Recording Kit with the Axis Q7401 Encoder is supplied ready to use. Once the SoniClear software has been installed and the computer has been configured for video, you can start recording using these setup steps: 1.
Setting Up the SoniClear System The SoniClear Tablet Recorder system is ready to use for video recording without the need for additional configuration steps. If you are using SoniClear software with your own computer, you will need to perform the configuration and installation steps listed in this section.
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13. Disconnect any Ethernet cable if it is not connected to the Axis camera. 14. Reboot the computer. 15. The computer will reset the Ethernet port to the new static address set in the Alternate Configuration dialog when you connect to the camera. SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide Pg 16...
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The release and renew steps should force the IP address to the new setting, which will be confirmed by the last ipconfig command. 19. If the IP address does not set correctly, contact SoniClear Support for assistance. IMPORTANT NOTE: after making these setting changes, the Ethernet port can only be used for connection to the camera.
WiFi from a button. However, this requires that the system user be properly training on this detail and that they exercise care to make sure the WiFi is turned off before starting SoniClear. SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide...
NOD32 Antivirus Setup SoniClear has been tested for compatibility with the Eset NOD32 antivirus product. SoniClear video recording has not been tested with any other antivirus product and only NOD32 is recommended and supported. By default the NOD32 antivirus scanning product tries to monitor the recording files being written by SoniClear.
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7. Click the Add button and enter the IP address of the camera (such as 192.168.0.90). 8. Click OK to save the new IP address exclusion. Click Yes to accept security warning, if you get one. SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide Pg 20...
Configure Windows Firewall After the SoniClear software has been installed the Windows Firewall must be modified to allow access from the SoniClear software to the Axis camera or encoder. Follow these steps: 1. Click Start button and select Control Panel.
Axis Camera Software Installer on each playback computer to install the H.264 and AAC decoders required for playing these types of recordings. The SoniClear video software and solution kits provide a license package that allows for installation of the H.264 and AAC decoders included in the Axis Camera Software Installer.
Install SoniClear 9 Software Install the SoniClear software following the directions in the SoniClear Installation Guide for Gov Video Recorder 9 or Interview Video Recorder 9. For Court Video Recorder 9 consult the Court Recorder Installation Guide. Configure SoniClear 9 Software Preferences The SoniClear software preferences must be modified for video recording.
WVM format. After setting this information in the preferences, exit and restart the program. The Video Preview window should be displayed on the screen. If not, contact SoniClear Support for assistance. Transcriber Live Configuration Transcriber Live supports video monitor and video playback functionality.
SoniClear Player Configuration SoniClear Player (in Export CD Image and Manage LAN Archive) supports video monitor and video playback functionality. This feature is enabled by default. To disable video, uncheck the Enable check box in the Video section of the Edit/Preferences/Recording Options dialog.
Custom Video Configuration The Axis camera or encoder can be purchased from an Axis dealer or distributor instead of using the SoniClear Video Recording Kit. The following section describes how to set up the recording system using stock Axis components.
Configure the Axis Device The stock settings for Axis devices are not compatible with SoniClear. The settings described below are applicable for the M1054 camera and Q7401 encoder. Each type of device will have various different settings. Contact SoniClear Support for additional instructions for other types of Axis devices.
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8. TCP/IP: The default setting is for a fixed IP address at 192.168.0.90, as follows: SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide Pg 28...
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Alternatively, you could set the time option to sync with an NTP server, if the camera is connected to a network that has an NTP server behind the firewall, or Internet access to a public NTP server. SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide Pg 29...
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Set Video Stream to Limited, with a value of 30. Set the Overlay Settings fields, “Include date” and “Include time”, if you want the image to be timestamped in the video feed. SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide Pg 30...
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11. In the Audio tab, select the “Enable audio” option if you want to record audio from the camera or the encoder: The settings in the H.264 and MJPEG tabs can be left as their default values. SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide Pg 31...
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(microphone or line). Set the input gain to provide the desired signal level in the recording. This will require experimentation to determine the optimum value. Set the Encoding option to AAC, 64 kbits/s. SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide Pg 32...
Hardware Warranty and Repair Any hardware included in a SoniClear video recording kit is covered by the Limited Warranty provided by the manufacturer. SoniClear does not provide hardware repair services. SoniClear will coordinate repair services and ensure proper installation of the SoniClear software installed on the computer, on customer request.
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