Panasonic Administration Console Wj Asc8501p Users Guide

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4. Click OK.
Because you may have multiple files saved in the same location, the
restore feature allows an administrator to choose which file to restore.
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 Select the desire d  file to  restore, and click the green
check m ark.
The left side of the Database Manager window represents the
configuration files already stored within the Admin Console.  The right
side of the window represents the files stored in the folder that you...

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Get Current Database
In order to retrieve a copy of the configuration currently running on the
SX850 system, and to bring it into the Admin Console, an administrator
must retrieve it using the Database Transfer section’s “GET from CPU”
option.  This option allows the administrator to view, modify, copy, or
create new versions of the current configuration once it is imported into
the Admin Console.
1. From  th e  pull-dow n menu in the D atabase T ransfer
section se lect eit h e r  M a in  A  o r  Main...

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The following instruction will guide you through loading a database from
the Admin Console to the CPU.  See the 
Get Current Database section to save
the database that is currently loaded in the CPUs.
1. Select the nam e of the database to  load.
2. From  th e  pull-dow n menu, se lect th e  proper CPU .
For a redundant CPU system, you must load the database onto both CPUs
to insure they are each using the same configuration.
For single CPU...

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System Configuration
The system (sys.ini) file resides on the main system CPU, and contains
information that is critical for proper operation.  On systems with a
redundant CPU, it may be necessary to modify the system file on both of
the SCS CPUs individually, in order to maintain proper operation.  DO
NOT modify this file unless instructed to do so by qualified personnel.
The Admin Console uses the System Configuration utility to allow an
administrator to work with this file.  When instructed, follow...

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RETRIEVE SYSTEM FILE FROM MAIN CPU
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 From  th e  CPU  System  Configuration window  (accessed from
the CPU icon fro m  th e  main m enu’s S e tu p  ro w ), clic k  on th e
SY S tab on th e  right side of the w indow .
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 The fo llow ing w indow  will appear.
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 C hoose fro m  th e  SY S T ransfer pull-dow n m enu “M a in A”.
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 Click the “G ET  from  C P U ” button – the left button under SY...

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 Modify the syste m  file as needed.
Modifications will not be saved on the Admin Console computer’s hard
drive until a “PUT to CPU” is performed, which replaces the system file
in the CPU selected.  See “Replace System File in Main CPU” below, in
order to send the updated file information to the system CPU.
REPLACE SYSTEM FILE IN MAIN CPU
1. From  the C P U  S ystem  C onfiguration w indow  (accessed from
the C P U  icon from  the m ain m enu’s  S e tu p  ro w ), click on the
SY S tab...

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SYSTEM ARCHIVE
After the Main A and Main B CPU system files have been retrieved for
the first time, it will be possible to view these files at a later date without
actually performing a transfer.  These files (Main A.ini and Main B.ini)
will be stored in the Program Files\Panasonic\SX850ac folder on the
Admin Console computer’s hard drive.
Select
In order to view the system file stored on the Admin Console computer’s
hard drive
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Backup
After the Main A and Main B CPU system files have been retrieved for
the first time, it will be possible to save these files to a different location,
such as to floppy diskette.  These files (Main A.ini and Main B.ini) are
stored in the Program Files\Panasonic\SX850ac folder on the Admin
Console computer’s hard drive.  Performing a backup from the SYS
Archive section will save a copy of the specified system file to an
alternate location of your choice.
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 C hoose fro m  th e  SY S A...

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Wizard
When you want to make changes to the system file’s [System] section -
which defines the values for Cameras, Monitors, and Keyboards - you can
use the wizard function in the SYS Archive section of the CPU
Configuration Window to do this automatically.
If the values for these components already exist in your system file, they
will be edited, if necessary, to reflect the recommended settings.  If the
values for these components do not...

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You will begin configuring the database with these Setup row buttons off
the main menu:
SCS CPU Configuration
This configuration has already been made at the end of CPU Setup on
page 17.  If this needs to be changed, return to CPU Setup starting on
page 15.
 Tip:   The title bar of each option window you enter will show
the name of the main menu option being displayed,
followed by the name of the current default database
(.adm) file being viewed or edited.  In the case below,...