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Media Pointe DMR300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ’ ’...
  • Page 2 DMR200 User’s Guide V1.1...

  • Page 3: Copyright And Trademarks

    Advanced Media Design, Inc. Documentation may include technical or other inaccuracies or typographical errors. The technical documentation is being delivered to you AS IS and Advanced Media Design, Inc. makes no warranty as to its accuracy or use.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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. • Always place the unit on a stable cart, stand or table. • Do not use the unit near water or sources of heat. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Requirements --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Video/Monitor Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------16 Network Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------------16 Optional Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------------16 Chapter 2: Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Connecting the DMR300 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 The Rear Panel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 Auxiliary Connections------------------------------------------------------------------------19 Network Setup-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 How to Assign an IP Address ----------------------------------------------------------------20 Logging In -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------21...
  • Page 6 Shutdown ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31 Reboot--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31 Chapter 4: - Archiving and Streaming --------------------------------------------------------- 33 Recordings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34 Recording Start / Stop-----------------------------------------------------------------------35 Playback on DMR300 ------------------------------------------------------------------------35 Refresh / Delete / Delete all -----------------------------------------------------------------36 Recording Information and Playback Window -----------------------------------------------37 Settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Recording Mode------------------------------------------------------------------------------41 Live Playback While Recording --------------------------------------------------------------41...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    About This Guide Welcome ® to the user’s guide to the MediaPOINTE DMR300 digital videoconference media recorder. This user’s guide describes how to set up and use the DMR300 to record and transport graphic video and audio content over IP networks.

  • Page 8: Reliability Of Information

    Reliability of Information 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.

  • Page 9: Document Conventions

    The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated, dangerous voltages. Contents of This Package ® • MediaPOINTE DMR300 Digital Video Conference Media Recorder • 2 – RCA Video Cables • 2 – S-Video Cables •...
  • Page 10 DMR200 User’s Guide V1.1...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction, Overview And Requirements

    Chapter 1: Introduction, Overview and Requirements ® This chapter provides a brief introduction and overview of the MediaPOINTE DMR300 and describes the hardware components. A brief list of requirements is also shown. Topics in This Chapter Chapter 1: Introduction, Overview and Requirements -------------------------------------- 11...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    The DMR300 can archive important graphical data and simultaneously transmit the same data to anywhere on your network. It is specifically designed to provide superb video and audio quality by simultaneously recording three distinct streams into one pre-determined layout of the users’...

  • Page 13: Power Switch

    This is done to avoid inadvertent resetting of the system. Pressing the reset button will reset ALL the settings on the DMR300 back to the factory settings. This includes all IP settings and Passwords. For a complete list of the factory settings, see Appendix B.

  • Page 14: Usb Port

    USB Port The USB port in the front of the unit is for future use. Uses & Features DMR300 may be used in a variety of situations for live communication and collaboration. You can start an archiving / streaming session to: •...

  • Page 15: Overview

    Overview How It Works DMR300 captures up to three separate input streams from your videoconferencing system. These include two video streams, usually associated with near and far-end camera video and a third high-resolution stream from the videoconferencing system or any laptop, PC, or document camera, etc.

  • Page 16: Requirements

    Requirements Video/Monitor Requirements • VGA/XGA or higher resolution monitor. Network Requirements • 10/100 Mb Ethernet Connection • 100 Kbps to 5 Mbps network bandwidth • Web browser for administration and Internet functions Optional Requirements • Graphics input device (laptop/desktop computer, document camera) •...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Setup

    You do not need to install an application or remote configuration software. If you know how to browse the internet, then you already know how to access and control the DMR300, simply via a web browser. Topics in This Chapter...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Dmr300

    OUTPUTS INPUT To connect to the DMR300, insert the following cables to the unit: AC Power Cable – insert the IEC cable to the AC power input plug. Make sure the on/off switch is in the off position before plugging in the power cable.

  • Page 19: Auxiliary Connections

    Remote Contact Closure – this connection uses a standard 3.5 mini mono connector. This connector allows a remote switch (contact closure) to control the start / stop function of the DMR300. This is the same as pushing the blue button on the front of the unit.

  • Page 20: Network Setup

    Fixed (Static) IP Address 1. Connect the Ethernet cable and power up the DMR300. 2. On your Internet browser, enter the IP address of the DMR300. 3. Login to the DMR300 using the procedure shown below in the “Logging In”...

  • Page 21: Logging In

    DMR300 you will not need administrator rights. The Guest User can start and stop the DMR300, select a template to record and playback with and change the video and audio settings for recording. No password is required for the standard ‘Guest User’ login as a default. However, the administrator has the ability to modify this feature to require a password for viewers to login.

  • Page 22: Administrator Setup

    Administrator Setup The Administrator maintains all rights to the DMR300. 1. From the main menu of the DMR300, go to ‘Config IP’ under the ‘Manage’ section. 2. Use the login id “admin”. The default password is “MediaPOINTE”. Note that the login id and the password are case sensitive.

  • Page 23: Ip Settings

    IP Settings This section describes how to establish network settings on the DMR300. See Figure 1 – Network Configuration. 1. Login as Administrator. 2. Click on the “Config IP” under the “Manage” section of the menu. 3. Verify that the IP Address, subnet mask and Gateway are correct.

  • Page 24: Network Configuration

    Enable/Disable DHCP settings for automatic address DHCP Client retrieval from the network. Assign a specific address to the DMR300. IP Address This will also display the current address assigned. The Netmask ID. A range of IP addresses defined so that...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Internal Settings

    Chapter 3: Internal Settings This section describes how to set up all options on the DMR300. Topics in This Chapter Security Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Enable User Security ------------------------------------------------------------------------26 User Password / Confirm User Password ----------------------------------------------------27 Changing the Administrator Password-------------------------------------------------------27 Update Section ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28...

  • Page 26: Security Settings

    Security Settings This section describes how to set the security settings for the DMR300. This section of the menu requires admin rights and allows the administrator to enable logins for “Guest Users’ and allows changes to the admin password. Figure 3 - Security Settings From the Security menu, an administrator can enable user security, set the user password as well as change the administrator’s password.

  • Page 27: User Password / Confirm User Password

    Enter a user password in the “user password” field and confirm it in the “confirm user password” field. The next time the DMR300 is accessed, anyone logging in will be presented with a login box asking for the User ID (“User”) and a password.

  • Page 28: Update Section

    MediaPOINTE support number and ask for directions on how to download the latest firmware version. The downloaded file must be placed on the same network as the PC that will be used to connect to the DMR300. DMR200...

  • Page 29: Reset Configuration

    4. You can select the cancel button if you do not wish to modify your current firmware version. 5. Reboot your DMR300 by selecting the “Reboot” button in the “Sys Info” section. This will reboot the unit and the new firmware will be in place.

  • Page 30: System Information

    • Installed version of software and firmware • Manufacturer • Available disk space • Copyright information Also on this page are two options to allow the user to shutdown or reboot the DMR300. See Figure 3 for an explanation of these items. DMR200 User’s Guide V1.1...

  • Page 31: Shutdown

    Shutdown Select this button to remotely power-down (shut off) the DMR300. 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 turn on the switch on the rear of the unit as well as the small power switch on the front of the unit.
  • Page 32 DMR200 User’s Guide V1.1...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4: - Archiving And Streaming

    Also discussed are layout templates. Topics in This Chapter Recordings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34 Recording Start / Stop-----------------------------------------------------------------------35 Playback on DMR300 ------------------------------------------------------------------------35 Refresh / Delete / Delete all -----------------------------------------------------------------36 Recording Information and Playback Window -----------------------------------------------37 Settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Recording Mode------------------------------------------------------------------------------41...

  • Page 34: Recordings

    Recordings Selecting the Recordings Menu from the main screen takes you to the following menu. From this screen you can start and stop a recording session, play or download previously archived material or delete selected recordings or all recordings on the hard drive. This screen also shows a list of all current recordings and information about them.

  • Page 35: Recording Start / Stop

    Selecting the Playback on DMR300 button requires an external monitor attached to the DMR300. Press the Playback on the DMR300 button to view the selected recording on the monitor and press the Stop playback on DMR300 button to stop viewing the recorded material.

  • Page 36: Refresh / Delete / Delete All

    Refresh / Delete / Delete all The three buttons on the bottom of the menu perform several functions. The Refresh button will refresh the current screen and ensure the current list of recordings is up to date and all status buttons show the correct unit status. The Delete button will delete the currently selected file.

  • Page 37: Recording Information And Playback Window

    Recording Information and Playback Window This area of the Recordings Menu screen show information on each recording currently residing on the hard drive. By selecting a recording from the list, information about that recording is displayed in the information area above the preview window. This information includes: the name of the selected recording, the directory path of each stream recorded and the duration of the recordings.
  • Page 38 Video1 template that captures the input of the Video1 input on the rear of the DMR300. If you have a full videoconference with both near and far-end video camera views as well as high-resolution content, then you would probably want to select the Content Video1 and Video2 Overlay template.
  • Page 39 We recommend you experiment with each template to see the layout of each and how it is recorded for playback. Once you become familiar with the different layouts, you can easily decide which one will work best for each of your different archiving and playback requirements.

  • Page 40: Settings

    Settings The Settings Menu enables you to: • set the DMR300 for automatic start and stop of recording during a videoconferencing call when used with a Tandberg Videoconferencing system • enable simultaneous streaming while archival recording • set the input connection settings •...

  • Page 41: Recording Mode

    Recording Mode The Recording Mode pull-down menu has two options: Standard and Tandberg. In Standard mode, all commands for starting and stopping the DMR300 are “manual” referring to starting and stopping the unit via the BLUE button on the front of the unit or by any of the other methods described in this user guide that require user intervention to occur.

  • Page 42: Video1 Video Connection

    Video1 Video Connection The Video1 Video Connection pull-down menu selects which input is used on the DMR300 for the Video1 connection. There are two choices, S-Video or Composite video as there are two connectors on the rear of the unit. Select which input your video source is connected to and press Save Settings.

  • Page 43: Set Recording Gain

    Set Recording Gain The Set Recording Gain button and bar control allows you to view the current audio gain setting and change that setting if you desire. The red bar shows the current gain setting and the blue bar is used to set a new gain setting. To change the audio gain for a new recording session, click on the blue bar where you would like to set the audio gain.

  • Page 44: Appendix A - Front Panel Led Status

    Appendix A - Front Panel LED Status LED 1 (BLUE) LED 2 (YELLOW) Power ON Ready Recording Slow Blink Not Ready (Indexing, Playback, etc.) Error Blink (Fast/Slow) DMR200 User’s Guide V1.1...

  • Page 45: Appendix B - Factory Default Settings

    Enable user security Disabled User password Blank Admin password MediaPOINTE Sys Info Product Name Digital Media Recorder VC Series Installed Version Installed Time Last Updated MxT Version Manufacturer Advanced Media Design Inc. Copyright © 2005 MediaPOINTE DMR200 User’s Guide V1.1...

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