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- Page 2 DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0...
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Page 3: Copyright And Trademarks
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 normally when you follow the operating instructions, or it exhibits a distinct change in performance, this may be an indication of a problem needing repair. DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Overview----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Uses and Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 How It Works ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 Chapter 2: Setup----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Connecting the DMR160 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 14 The Rear Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Auxiliary Connections --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Network Setup----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 How to Assign an IP Address ------------------------------------------------------------------- 15... - Page 5 Relay Closure------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25 Chapter 4: Recording, Archiving & Streaming----------------------------------------------- 26 Recording ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Recording Start / Stop -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Recorded Content Detail ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 28 Playback on DMR160---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Archiving----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Mail Attachment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Download Manager------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 31 CD Burning -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32...
- Page 6 Upgrade System Software ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 Reset Configuration ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 Delete All Content ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 System Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56 Shutdown---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57 Reboot ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57 Appendix A - Front Panel LED Status -------------------------------------------------------- 58 Appendix B - Factory Default Settings ------------------------------------------------------- 59 DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0...
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Page 7: About This Guide
About This Guide Welcome ® to the user’s guide to the MediaPOINTE DMR160 digital videoconference media recorder. This user’s guide describes how to set up and use the DMR160 to record and transport graphic video and audio content over IP networks. -
Page 8: Document Conventions
Main menu selections are shown as highlighted in Orange. Button References to Web Portal buttons are shown as a Gray button. Package Contents ® MediaPOINTE DMR160 Digital Video Conference Media Recorder • 2 – RCA Video Cables • 2 – S-Video Cables •... -
Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction, Overview & Requirements
Chapter 1: Introduction, Overview & Requirements ® This chapter provides a brief introduction and overview of the MediaPOINTE DMR160. Topics in This Chapter Chapter 1: Introduction, Overview & Requirements ---------------------------------------- 9 Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Front Panel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Keypad------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10... -
Page 10: Introduction
The DMR160 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 two discreet streams into a pre-determined template of the users’... -
Page 11: Led Status
It is intentionally made small as the DMR160 is expected to remain ON most of the time. USB Port The USB port in the front of the unit can be used for upload or offload of video content and for network configuration of the DMR160. -
Page 12: Overview
Overview Uses and Features DMR160 may be used in a variety of situations for live communication and collaboration. You can start an archiving / streaming session to: Archive Video Conference near and far end camera views for record keeping or corporate •... -
Page 13: Chapter 2: Setup
Chapter 2: Setup This chapter describes how to get started using the DMR160. Configuring and using the DMR160 is easy. 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... -
Page 14: Connecting The Dmr160
LAN Cable Input – insert the included standard 10/100Mb CAT-5e LAN cable into the connector labeled LAN1 on the DMR160. The connector labeled LAN2 is reserved for future use. The above listed cables are all that are necessary to archive and stream video. The remaining cables and... -
Page 15: 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 DMR160. This is the same as pushing the record (REC) button on the front keypad. -
Page 16: Logging In
The default IP address is: To log into the DMR160, browse to its IP address using your Internet browser. There are three levels of access rights. There is a ‘Guest’ user, a content author as well as a system admin. -
Page 17: As An Administrator
2. Use the login id “admin”. The default password is “MediaPOINTE”. Note that the login id and the password are case sensitive. As an Author The Author maintains content creation rights on the DMR160. The Author can set recording Options but does not have access to the Configure Manage sections of the menu. - Page 18 Enable/Disable DHCP settings for automatic address retrieval from the DHCP Client network. Assign a specific address to the DMR160. IP Address This will also display the current address assigned. The Netmask ID. A range of IP addresses defined so that only machines...
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Page 19: Chapter 3 - Control & Operation
Chapter 3 – Control & Operation DMR160 can be controlled by several different methods. These include, a web portal interface, remote control, contact closure, RS-232 serial port, Telnet, or by the convenient button panel on the front of the unit. This section will cover each of these control interfaces in detail. -
Page 20: Web Portal
Web Portal that can be accessed via a web browser. Enter the unit’s IP address in the web browser’s Address bar. From this screen you can start and stop a recording session, play or download previously archived material, set recording preferences and move content off or within the DMR160. Selecting the Browse Content selection from the main menu will show a list of all current recordings in the Root directory. - Page 21 Will open the USB Manager to allow content to be moved to and USB Manager from a USB stick. Will open the CD Manager to allow content to be burned to a CD- CD Manager R disk. DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0...
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Page 22: Folder Management
This icon will allow the user to password protect the currently Set / Change selected folder. If the folder is already password protected, it Password will allow the user to change the password. Expand all Will show all folders on the DMR160. Folders DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0... -
Page 23: On-Screen Menu / Front Control Panel
BLUE Default Folder On-Screen Menu / Front Control Panel The On-Screen Menu is displayed on the video output of the DMR160. The DMR160 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 DMR160. -
Page 24: External Control
External Control RS-232 On the back of the DMR160 there is a single control port configured as a DTE supporting the RS-232 protocol. A Null-Modem cable should be used between the DMR160 and the COM port on your PC – the pin-out is shown here. -
Page 25: Telnet25
Once logged in, type ‘help’ or ‘?’ for a list of commands. Infra-Red The Infra-Red receiver for the remote control is located on the front of the DMR160. It can also be used for IR control via control systems such as AMX and Crestron. -
Page 26: Chapter 4: Recording, Archiving & Streaming
Topics in This Chapter Chapter 4: Recording, Archiving & Streaming----------------------------------------------- 26 Recording ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Recording Start / Stop -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Recorded Content Detail ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 28 Playback on DMR160---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Archiving----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Mail Attachment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Download Manager------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 31 CD Burning -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32... -
Page 27: Recording
Recording Start / Stop The BLUE LED will blink slowly when the DMR160 is recording / streaming and the Web Portal will Display a “Recording” action message at the top of the page. The recording will use the inputs and audio levels... -
Page 28: Recorded Content Detail
Description Rename Will allow the user to change the name of the selected file. Will play the media on the local PC that is browsing the DMR160. ® Play on PC The content will play with the locally installed a Windows... - Page 29 During playback, pause, stop, skip forward and skip backward will be provided. To play content on the local PC that is browsing the DMR160 click on the Play on PC button. In order to ® ® play the file, a Windows...
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Page 30: Archiving
Will remove the selected folder from the email attachment. Add Media Will add the selected media to the email attachment. Remove Media Will remove the selected media from the email attachment. Close Mail Attachment Will close the Mail Attachment Pane Pane DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0... -
Page 31: Download Manager
Will remove the selected folder from the download list. Add Media Will add the selected media to the download list. Remove Media Will remove the selected media from the download list. Close Download Will close the download manager Pane. Manager Pane DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0... -
Page 32: Cd Burning
CD Burning Content can be moved from the DMR160 to a CD-R. Insert a blank CD-R disk into the DMR160 select the CD icon from the main menu. This will display the CD Drive Toolbar that will provide icons for burning media files and folders to CD-R drive. -
Page 33: Usb Offload / Upload
USB Offload / Upload Both the front or back USB port can be used to move media from or to the DMR160. Connect a USB memory stick and select the USB icon from the main menu. This will display the USB toolbar that will provide icons for moving media files to and from the USB drive. -
Page 34: Streaming
This option turns on and off simultaneous live streaming of the content during a recording session. This option allows remote users to login to the DMR160 and view the session as it occurs. This feature can be disabled from the Recording Options section of the menu. -
Page 35: Chapter 5: Options
Chapter 5: Options This section describes how to set up all configurable recording options on the DMR160. Only author and admin users have access to these settings. Topics in This Chapter Chapter 5: Options --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 Recording Options ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36 Naming ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37 Titles &... -
Page 36: Recording Options
The Recording Mode pull-down menu has two options: Standard and Tandberg. In Standard mode, all commands for starting and stopping the DMR160 are “manual” referring to starting and stopping the unit via the Web portal or via the REC 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 37: Naming
A default folder can be set to house all recordings that are started from outside the Web portal (ie. Using the REC button, remote control or Command Line Interface). Select the Set Default Folder button to save the default folder. In the Folder tree, the Default Folder will be identified in BLUE. DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0... -
Page 38: Titles & Credits
DMR160. Checking the Enable titles & credits box will activate all start and end slide settings. Un-checking this box will over-ride the start and end slide settings that follow. -
Page 39: Templates
Templates DMR160 has 2 discreet inputs that can be recorded into different template layouts. These inputs include two video inputs (either S-Video or Composite) labeled “V1” and “V2”. These recording templates... -
Page 40: Ftp Upload
Enter the FTP server location (IP address) and the login information. To keep a copy of the recorded media on the DMR160, ensure that the Delete local media after successful FTP upload checkbox is un-checked. -
Page 41: Av Controls
Video Connections DMR160 has two video inputs. Each input has connectors for either S-Video or Composite video. Use the checkboxes in the Video source selection to select which signal type is used for the Video1 and Video2 connections. -
Page 42: Av Test
There are four audio test tones for confirming the audio outputs of the DMR160. There are three test images for confirming output on the video output of the DMR160. Once a test tone or image has been selected, use the Stop Test button to stop the tone or clear the image. -
Page 43: Chapter 6: Configuration
Chapter 6: Configuration This section describes how to configure the DMR160. 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. Topics in This Chapter Chapter 6: Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 Date &... -
Page 44: Date & Time
Date & Time When content is recorded using the DMR160, it is given a time and date stamp. These can be set in the Date & Time section of the main menu. The Date can be manually entered in the format shown or can be selected from a pop-up calendar. -
Page 45: User Security
User Login Security By default, user security is turned off. Anyone can log in to the DMR160 without being asked for a login ID or password. Checking the Enable user security checkbox will enable security for the user. -
Page 46: Author Login Security
Save author Security Settings button. The next time the DMR160 is accessed, anyone logging in will be presented with a login box asking for the ID (“user”) and a password. Un-checking the Enable author checkbox will deactivate the “author” login. -
Page 47: Ip Settings
15 characters long and consist of alpha-numeric characters. No special characters or symbols will be accepted except for a hyphen. Network Settings Network Configuration Setting Description Enable/Disable DHCP settings for automatic address retrieval from the DHCP Client network. DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0... - Page 48 Assign a specific address to the DMR160. IP Address This will also display the current address assigned. The Netmask ID. A range of IP addresses defined so that only machines IP Subnet Mask with IP addresses within the range are allowed access to an Internet service.
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Page 49: Smtp Mail
SMTP Mail DMR160 has the ability to send email messages either from a locally configured SMTP server or a remote SMTP server. Enter the IP Address of the SMTP server in the appropriate text box. The Email field will set the default “From” field to the entered email. Leave this blank to allow the user to enter their own “From”... -
Page 50: Command Line
Command Line DMR160 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. -
Page 51: Chapter 7: Management & System Tools
Chapter 7: Management & System Tools This section describes the usage of the DMR160’s system tools for event notifications and logging as well as the procedure for upgrading the unit. Topics in This Chapter Chapter 7: Management & System Tools ---------------------------------------------------- 51... -
Page 52: Notifications
Notifications DMR160 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. -
Page 53: Logging
Logging DMR160 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. DMR160... -
Page 54: Update (Upgrades)
Note: if none is available, 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 DMR160. DMR160... -
Page 55: Reset Configuration
This will not delete any of your recorded files, only the system configuration settings. You can find a list of the factory settings in Appendix B in this user guide. This is the same as using the reset button within the hold on the front on the DMR160. Delete All Content... -
Page 56: System Info
System Info The System Information section gives the user important information about the DMR160. The system can be shutdown or rebooted from this page the DMR160. See the table below for more details. Sys Info Setting Description Product Name Name of the DMR160. -
Page 57: Shutdown
Select the Shutdown button to remotely power-down (shut off) the DMR160. 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. No... -
Page 58: Appendix A - Front Panel Led Status
Appendix A - Front Panel LED Status LED 1 (BLUE) LED 2 ( Power ON Ready Record Slow Blink Index Fast Blink Play or Copying Error or Fail to Copy Fast Blink Burn Mute Slow Blink Slow Blink DMR160 User’s Guide V2.0... -
Page 59: Appendix B - Factory Default Settings
Appendix B - Factory Default Settings Configure IP Settings System Name DMR160 DHCP Client Disable IP Address 192.168.1.253 IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 192.168.1.1 Enable user security Disabled User password Blank Admin password MediaPOINTE Author password Disabled Options Settings...
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