Canon recording software RM25 V10 User Manual

							System Design
1-9
Introduction
1
„Storage Server Operation Considerations
We recommended that you dedicate the Storage Server computer exclusively to running this software.
Be sure to avoid the following on the Storage Server computer:
 Running Web server software on the computer
You cannot operate the Storage Server on a computer where Web server software such as Windows standard IIS 
(Internet Information Server) or Apache is already installed.
The Storage Server uses HTTP protocol to communicate with cameras. Therefore, the Storage Server may not work 
normally if other Web service applications exist on the same computer.
The HTTP port used by this software is 80 and cannot be changed.
 Running database server software (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) on the computer
Database processing can place a load on the hard disk that may affect recording performance. Conversely, this 
software may affect database server performance when it performs tasks that place a load on the hard disk.
 Using the computer as a file server
The hard disk is frequently accessed when the computer is used as a file server, and this may affect recording 
performance. In addition, the Storage Server is more likely to run out of disk capacity if the computer is operated as a file 
server.
 Running other applications on the computer
The additional processing load from running applications other than this software may affect recording performance.
This software uses the TCP port number 80, 443,10080 and 2380. These ports should not be used by other applications.
Network Bandwidth Considerations
You need to consider the network bandwidth if you want to use a network camera for both recording and live view.
You must calculate the network bandwidth both for the Storage Server and the Viewer.
For example, if you use one Storage Server (QVGA 1 fps) and one Viewer (QVGA 5 fps), calculate the bandwidth as follows:
 Bandwidth for recording
15 (KB/frame) x 1 (frames/sec) x 8 (bits) = 120 Kbps
 Bandwidth for live view (per Viewer)
15 (KB/frame) x 5 (frames/sec) x 8 (bits) = 600 Kbps
Therefore, the required network bandwidth is calculated as follows:
120 Kbps x 1 + 600 Kbps x 1 = 720 Kbps 
						

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							Chapter 2
Setup
❏How to install the software
❏Settings after installation 
						

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Before Installation
Use an NTFS Formatted Drive
The drive you install the software on and the drive for 
saving recorded images must be NTFS format.
Set Up the Cameras
You must set up any cameras that you will use with this 
software before starting operation. For details, refer to the 
camera manual.
Stop Other Applications
Stop other applications that are running on the computer, 
such as anti-virus software, before installing the software.
Install .NET Framework SP1
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or later must be installed on the 
computer.
You can download it from the Microsoft Download Center, 
or use the installer on the setup CD-ROM (Applications 
folder > DotNetFramewrk folder > dotnetfx35.exe).
How to Install the Software
Note
When the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Yes] 
(or [Continue]).
Select [Complete] to install both applications. If you 
selected this option, proceed to step 7.
Select [Custom] to separately install either the Storage 
Server or the Viewer. If you selected this option, 
proceed to step 6.
Installation
Important
You must log on to the computer as a computer administrator to 
install this software.
1Double-click RMLite_v10.exe in the [Applications] 
folder on the setup CD-ROM bundled with the camera.
2Click [Next].
3Read the license agreement carefully. Click [I accept 
the terms in the license agreement], if you accept 
them, and then click [Next] to continue.
4Enter your user name and organization, and click 
[Next].
5Specify whether to install both the Storage Server and 
Viewer, and click [Next]. 
						

							Installation
2-3
Setup
2Click the application that you do not want to install and 
select [This feature will not be available].
Note
 When installing on a PC that has multiple network interfaces, 
select the network interface to use in the [Network adapter] list 
and the assigned IP address in the [IP address] list.
 If you clear the [Add storage server programs to the Windows 
Firewall exception list.] check box, you need to configure 
Windows Firewall after the installation is complete. For details, 
see “Windows Firewall Settings” (P. 2-4).
The following icon appears in your desktop when the 
installation is complete.
6Select the application to install, and then click [Next].
7Click [Next].
8Click [Install].
9Click [Finish].
Important
 You must restart the computer to enable the settings that 
were made during the installation.
 You must configure the operating system after installation. 
For details, see “Settings After Installation” (P. 2-4).
 If you reinstall this software after uninstalling it, the setting 
configurations from before uninstallation will not be retained. If 
you want to reinstall this software, we recommend that you 
back up the settings as a configuration file before 
uninstallation. For details on backup, see “Chapter 8 Backup”. 
						

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Configure the following setting after installing this software 
according to the operating system you are using:
(3: Required, 
—: Not required)
Windows Firewall Settings
The changes to the settings are already complete if you 
selected the [Add storage server programs to the 
Windows Firewall exception list] check box during 
installation. If you did not select the above check box 
during installation, perform the following procedure to 
change the Windows Firewall settings.
The following settings are not required if you install the 
Storage Server and Viewer onto the same computer.
„When using Windows 7 or Windows Server 
2008 R2„When using Windows Vista or Windows Server 
2008
In the Control Panel Classic View, double click 
[Windows Firewall].
If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, 
click [Continue].
Settings After Installation
Windows 7, 
Windows VistaWindows Server 
2008, Windows 
Server 2008 R2
Windows Firewall 
Setting
33
Security Level 
Setting—3
Warning when 
Viewer Starts33
Sound Settings for 
Using the Audio 
Feature—
3
1Click [Start] > [Control Panel] to open the [Control 
Panel].
2Click [System and Security] > [Windows Firewall].
3Click [Advanced Settings] to display the [Windows 
Firewall with Advanced Security] window.
4Click [Inbound Rules] and select [New Rule] from the 
[Action] menu to start the [New Inbound Rule Wizard].
5Click [Port], and then click [Next].
6Click [TCP] and [Specific local ports], and then enter 
80 as the port number. Then click [Next].
7Click [Allow the connection], and then click [Next].
8Click [Next].
9Enter a name (such as the Storage Server or Storage 
Server Group name) in [Name] and click [Finish].
10The added inbound rule should be displayed in the 
[Windows Firewall with Advanced Security] window, 
with a checkmark icon displayed next to the rule.
1Click [Start] > [Control Panel] to open the [Control 
Panel].
2Click [System and Security] > [Windows Firewall].
3Click [Change settings].
4Click the [Exceptions] tab and click [Add Port].
5In the [Add a Port] dialog box, enter the name of the 
Storage Server and 80 as the port number. Make sure 
that [TCP] is selected and click [OK].
6Confirm that the added Storage Server is now 
displayed in the [Windows Firewall] dialog box and that 
the check box is selected. Then, click [OK]. 
						

							Settings After Installation
2-5
Setup
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Security Level Setting
In Internet Explorer, the default security level setting for 
Internet or intranet sites in Windows Server 2008 and 2008 
R2 is “High”. Therefore, you are not able to configure 
settings in the configuration or top page of the camera. 
Follow these steps to register the site as a trusted site.
Note
 For details on registration with trusted sites, click [Learn more 
about Internet Explorer’s Enhanced Security Configuration] in 
the [Internet Options] dialog box and refer to the displayed 
summary.
 JavaScript may be disabled in the standard security setting, 
even if a content block dialog box is not displayed. This may 
limit the operation of the setting page or the camera’s Viewer. 
The JavaScript setting is enabled automatically once trusted 
site registration is complete.
Sound Settings for Using the Audio Feature
The sound feature is disabled by default in Windows 
Server 2008 and 2008 R2. To receive audio with the 
camera’s Viewer, follow these steps to enable the sound 
feature.
If the [Control Panel] is set to [Classic View], double-
click [Sound] and proceed to Step 3.
If no audio device is installed, refer to the manual for 
your computer on how to install an audio device.
Warning When Viewer Starts
If [User Account Control] is enabled, the [User Account 
Control] screen will be displayed when you start the 
Viewer. Click [Yes] (or [Continue]) to start the Viewer.
1Start Internet Explorer and click [Tools] > [Internet 
Options] to display the [Internet Options] dialog box.
2Click the [Security] tab.
3Click [Trusted Sites] and click [Sites].
4Clear the [Require server verification (https:) for all 
sites in this zone] check box.
5Enter the IP address of your camera in [Add this 
website to the zone] and click [Add].
1Click [Start] > [Control Panel] to open the [Control 
Panel].
2Click [Hardware and Sound] and click [Sound].
3If the [Audio Service Not Running] dialog box is 
displayed, click [Yes].
4The [Sound] dialog box is displayed. Select the 
[Playback] tab and confirm that an appropriate audio 
device is installed. 
						

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							Chapter 3
Storage Server Settings
❏Adding cameras
❏Configuring the Storage Server Group
❏Adding users 
						

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Flow of Storage Server Settings
Start the Viewer (P. 3-3)
Configure a Storage Server Group
Display the [Storage Server Group Settings] dialog box (P. 3-5)
Change the Storage Server Group name (P. 3-5)
Configure a Storage Server
Display the [Servers] tab (P. 3-6)
Specify the storage period for recorded images (P. 3-6)
Change the destination of the recording file and the maximum disk usage (P. 3-6)
Add a camera
Display the [Cameras] tab (P. 3-8)
Add cameras one at a time (P. 3-8)Search for and add cameras (P. 3-9)
Add a user
Display the [Users] tab (P. 3-12)
Add a user (P. 3-13)
Important
We strongly recommend that only one administrator manage the setup of the Storage Servers on each network.