Canon recording software RM9 V10 User Manual

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Network Video Recording Software
RM Series
Administrator’s Manual
Make sure you read this manual before using the software. 

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Thank you for purchasing RM-64/RM-25/RM-9 Network Video Recording Software (hereafter referred to as “RM-64/25/9” or 
“this software”).
This manual also explains how to use RM-Lite v1.1 Network Video Recording Software (hereafter referred to as “RM-Lite”). 
For the difference between RM-64/25/9 and RM-Lite, see “About RM-Lite” (p. 28).
Please read this manual before using the software. After reading this manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
In addition, please read the license...

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NOTICE ABOUT THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED FROM MPEGLA, LLC. UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR 
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE 
MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A 
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE 
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO...

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This product has the following manuals:
 Administrator’s Manual (this guide)
This manual is intended for the system administrator and provides information on how to operate this software product.
 Viewer Operation Guide
This simplified manual is intended for general users and explains how to operate the Viewer.
Please also read the manuals provided with each camera, as required.
About Sample Screens Unique to This Software
In this manual, some screens that are unique to this software are used as...

About the Manuals
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„Icons Indicating Products
The following icons indicate information that is unique to the full product and the Lite version.
IconMeaning
Features unique to the RM-64/25/9. They cannot be used with RM-Lite. 
Information unique to RM-Lite.  

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The RM series of network video recording software is a 
software product family used to monitor multiple locations 
using network cameras and to record and play back 
images from the cameras. It is possible to set up a 
monitoring system with a maximum of 64 cameras (when 
using RM-64).
Flexible screen layout
You can arrange multiple video windows in the Viewer, so 
you can compare images from different locations at the 
same time. The Viewer lets you create multiple layouts 
and organize them in tabs...

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The flow from preparation before introducing the system, to operation management and maintenance is shown below.
Setup Flow
Step 1Consider the video storage period and recording conditions, determine 
the hard disk capacity required for recording and prepare the 
equipment.
See “System Design” in Chapter 1: Introduction. Prepare for introducing the system
Step 2Set up your cameras for live image display or recording.
See your camera manuals.
Set up your cameras
Step 3Install this software product on...

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Contents
About the Manuals ...................................................................................................... 4
About Sample Screens Unique to This Software .................................................................. 4
How to Display and Read This Manual ................................................................................. 4
Features ...................................................................................................................... 6
Setup Flow...

Contents
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Chapter 3Storage Server Settings
Flow of Storage Server Settings................................................................................ 38
Start the Viewer ......................................................................................................... 39
Configure a Storage Server Group............................................................................ 41
Display the [Storage Server Group Settings] Dialog Box ................................................... 41...

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Chapter 5Setting a Recording Schedule
Flow of Recording Schedule Settings ....................................................................... 72
Record on a Regular Basis (Repeating Weekly Schedules) ..................................... 73
Display the [Recording Schedules] window ....................................................................... 73
Select a Camera .................................................................................................................73
Set a Weekly...