Panasonic Administration Console Wj Asc8501p Users Guide

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SWITCHING LOG  
DATE:  YYYY MMM DD format
DAY:  Day of the week
TIME:  HH:MM:SS AM or PM (12 hour format)
DEVID:  Specifies the device or operator type and ID.  The ID number is
prefixed with four letters, each representing a device or operator type.  K
= user / operator; S = super user; SEQ = sequence; and ALM = alarm.
MON:  Indicates logical monitor number comprised of area (max 3
digits) and local (right-most 4 digits)
SOURCE:  Indicates...

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VIDEO LOSS LOG
DATE:  YYYY MMM DD format
DAY:  Day of the week
TIME:  AM or PM (12 hour format)
LCAM:  Logical camera number that is connected to the video input port
STATE:  Video loss state:
OK: above threshold and in sync
LS: video signal below its threshold and in sync
VL: video signal below its threshold and no sync
HL: above threshold and no sync
TYPE:  Indicates where a camera connects:
S: MXSW input
C: MXCONT input
3. Select from  the drop-dow n box Main A o r  M a in  B  in th e  CPU...

Admin Console    CONFIGURATION
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 Tip:      Double click on a highlighted log file to open and view
the log file contents.
7. Use the drop-dow n boxes in  t h e  filt e r  se ction to custom ize
the view .
If more than one filter is applied, an “AND” and “OR” option button
appear to allow you to focus your search.
¤ Note:  Filters are case sensitive and “LIKE” filters allow use of
wildcard characters such as ? and *.
8. Click th e  Q uery button.
The system log report...

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AC Log
The AC Log captures information for actions performed within the
Admin Console.  Only administrators with access levels 1 and 2 may
view this log.
An administrator may view the information presented, or use the filters
provided to customize a report.
1. Click on the A C  Log button fro m  the main menu.
An administrator may view the report as shown and print it, or use the
filter drop-down boxes to customize the report.
The AC Log report consists of the following:
Date:  YYYY MMM DD format...

Admin Console    CONFIGURATION
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Action:  Specific task that was performed.  (ADM configuration file: get,
put, new, copy, rename, delete, backup, restore.  Record: add/edit, delete.
PERMission: edit.  ACCT (account): add/edit, delete.  SYStem file: get,
pull, backup, restore.  Login.  Logout.)
2. Use the drop-dow n boxes in  t h e  filt e r  se ction to custom ize
the view .
If more than one filter is applied, an “AND” and “OR” option button
appear to allow you to focus...

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Account Manager
The Account Manager categorizes Admin Console users into four specific
user levels.  This section configures users (administrators) for Admin
Console, not to be confused with system operators (system controller
operators).
Initially only the default user account (admin) and password (sx850) will
be configured with the no restrictions.  This account cannot be deleted
(for safety purposes) nor can the level be changed, but it is recommended
that the user name and password be changed...

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Level 3:  Can view databases, log manager, and get the current
configuration from the MCPU.  No access to the AC Log or Account
Manager, and unable to change configurations.
Level 4:  Can only view the Log Manager.  No access to any other area of
the Admin Console.
 
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 Click th e  green check mark to save .
You will remain in the “Add” mode, allowing you to enter information
about another Admin Console user.
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 Click th e  green check mark to save  and exit th e  edit m ode, or
click the re d  X to cancel.
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 To delete a user, highlight a user nam e and clic k  th e  “D elete
R ecord” button.
A confirmation message will appear.  Click No to cancel or click Yes to
delete the selected account. 

Admin Console    CONFIGURATION
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Help
Opens the on-line help file, which introduces the Admin Console
software and allows for a keyword search of topics.  Help is also available
from any of the Admin Console windows by pressing the F1 key on the
computer’s keyboard.  This will display information about the window
from which F1 was pressed.
On-line help is available to guide an administrator through software
installation, creating and configuring the configuration files, as...

Admin Console    GLOSSARY
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ACRO N YM S
CPort – camera control port
CPreset – camera preset (preset position)
CPU – central processing unit, part of an SCS
CPUMS – CPU management switch
CSG – camera surveillance group
DVD-R – digital videodisc, recordable
GUI – graphical user interface
IP – Internet protocol
IPA – Internet protocol address
LCPU – local CPU
MCPU – main central processing unit, part of the SCS specified as A
or B
MDU – main distribution unit for use with the RMS...