Panasonic PC Software Package Wv Asm200 Series Operating Instructions

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Application log
Indicates logs filed each time when this software 
obtains information about an alarm or a device error 
occurrence from the recorder, or when an operation 
of this software is made, etc.
The application logs are filed as distinct logs; alarm 
log, device error log, network error log, system log 
and operation log.
Recorder log
Indicates logs filed each time when a recorder error 
or a network error occurred in the recorder.
The recorder logs are generated in the recorder.
The recorder logs are filed as distinct logs; error log, 
access log, event log and network log.
M-JPEG
Indicates a video codec that compresses video fields 
from the camera into independent JPEG images 
sequentially.
Network load will be reduced comparing with the 
method that obtains JPEG images independently 
from the camera. However, the transmission rate will 
fluctuate depending on the state of the camera.
Some cameras phrase this video codec as just 
"JPEG".
REC event
Indicates the reason (an event or an operation) why 
the recording started.
The recording event will be described as follows.
Manual, schedule, emergency, site alarm, terminal 
alarm, command alarm, VMD, video loss, SD memory 
backup
SD memory recording (SD memory data)
Indicates the function featured in some Panasonic’s 
cameras that transfers images saved on the SD mem-
ory card on the camera to the recorder.
Recorded images transferred to the recorder are 
described as "SD memory data" in these operating 
instructions.
The recording time of SD memory data will be dis-
played based on the clock of the camera.
Setup software
Indicates the application used to configure the set-
tings required to run the operation software.
Operation software
Indicates the application used for displaying live 
images of the recorders, encoders and cameras, 
playback, downloading, searching for images stored 
on the recorder, and controlling the camera.
Operation window
Indicates the window used to operate all functions 
except for configurations of this software.
Live window
Indicates the window used only for the group or 
sequence display of live images.
Map window
Indicates the window that displays a map with the 
registered camera icons.
It is possible to display live images from the desired 
camera by clicking the respective camera icon on the 
map.
SD memory download
Indicates the function featured in some Panasonic’s 
cameras that transfers H.264 video files (mp4 files) 
saved on the SD memory card equipped with the 
camera to a PC using the FTP function.
Smooth & fast playback mode
Indicates the mode that can play back all the frames 
without skipping when playing back Step 2 and 
Step 3.
License
Registration is surely required before using this soft-
ware. Refer to the provided "Activation Key Card" to 
obtain and register the "Registration Key". The 
obtained "Registration Key" can be used only on the 
PC in which the software is installed.
Demo edition
It is possible to use all the functions of the designated 
software for 90 days by registering the license for the 
demo edition. 
Face search monitor
This window is used to perform operation relating to 
the face search. The real time alarm display, face/
alarm search and age/gender report will be executed 
on this window. 
						

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Restrictions when operating MPEG-4 or H.264 images
There are following restrictions for each function when MPEG-4 or H.264 \
images are used with this software. 
Read the following before operating this software.
1. When displaying live images
Black screen may be displayed for the first few seconds (*) when the\
 following operations are performed 
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while displaying live images in MPEG-4 or H. 264 format. When trying to display live images in MPEG-4 or H. 264 format. (By swit\
ching camera channel, etc.)
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When MPEG-4 or H.264 image is enlarged
•	
  Example: When "3 seconds" is selected for the refresh interval on the ca\
mera, MPEG-4 or H.264 images will 
be refreshed in 3 seconds intervals.
When displaying SXVGA images
•	 , live images will be displayed with the following interval.
When images are obtained from a recorder, encoder or camera 
•	 other than ASR500, images on 16-/25-/ 
36-/49-/64-screen will be displayed with the refresh interval (*). (A\
ll images will be kept displayed for sev-
eral seconds from the moment when the images are displayed.)
When images are obtained from ASR500
•	 , images on 1-screen will be refreshed with the live rate speci-
fied on the recorder. Images being displayed on 4-/9-/16-/25-/36-/49-/\
64-screen will be refreshed at 1 
second interval. When displaying images on a multi-screen, image refresh\
 delay of 5 seconds or less 
may sometimes occur.
When displaying FULL HD images, live images will be displayed with the f\
ollowing interval.
•	
When images are obtained from a recorder, encoder or camera other than A\
SR500, images on 
•	
4-/9-/16-/25-/36-/49-/64-screen will be displayed with the refresh inter\
val (*). (All images will be kept dis-
played for several seconds from the moment when the images are displayed\
.)
When images are obtained from ASR500, images on 
•	 1-screen will be refreshed with the live rate specified 
on the recorder.
  Images on 4-/9-/16-/25-/36-/49-/64-screen will be refreshed at 1 second interval. When displaying images 
on a multi-screen, image refresh delay of 5 seconds or less may sometime\
s occur .
2. When playing recorded images
Displayed playback time may be fast for several seconds (*) when the f\
ollowing operations are performed 
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while playing recorded MPEG-4 or H. 264 images. When trying to display playback images in MPEG-4 or H. 264 format. (By \
switching camera channel, 
•	
etc.)
When MPEG-4 or H.264 image is enlarged  
•	
(When operating to enlarge a paused recorded MPEG-4 image, image of sev\
eral seconds later than the 
paused image may be enlarged.)
When the [PLAY] button is clicked again while playing MPEG-4 or H.264 im\
ages
•	
Playback may be performed in several seconds intervals (*) when the fo\
llowing operations are performed 
•	
while playing MPEG-4 or H.264 images.
	 •	Reverse	playback
	 •	Fast	playback/Fast	reverse	playback
	 •	Reverse	frame	playback
  Example: When "3 seconds" is selected for the refresh interval on the ca\
mera, MPEG-4 or H.264 images will 
be played in 3 seconds intervals.
When two records are played sequentially, the last few frames of the for\
mer record and the first few frames 
•	
of the next record may be displayed overlapped.
When the [SKIP] button or the [REV SKIP] button is clicked, a skipped po\
int may be a few seconds later (†) 
•	
from a point to be skipped with the selected amount of time or from the \
first frame of the next record. 
Sometimes, playback may start from the beginning of the next record.
When a black screen is being displayed, the following operations are ino\
perable.
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	 •	Playback/Reverse	playback 
						

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	 •	Fast	playback/Fast	reverse	playback
	 •	Frame	playback/Reverse	frame	playback
	 •	Skipping	to	the	next/previous	recorded	image
	 •	Skipping	to	the	point	of	the	set	amount	of	time	forward/backward
	 •	PauseWhen playing images by designating time & date, playback may start from \
a point several seconds (†) after 
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the designated time & date. Sometimes, playback may start from the begin\
ning of the next record.
When displaying SXVGA images
•	 , recorded images will be displayed with the following interval .
When images are obtained from a recorder, encoder or camera 
•	 other than ASR500, images on 
16-/25-/36-/49-/64-screen will be displayed with the refresh interval (\
*). (All images will be kept displayed 
for several seconds from the moment when the images are displayed.)
When images are obtained from ASR500
•	 , images on 1-screen will be refreshed with the live rate speci-
fied on the recorder. Images being displayed on 4-/9-/16-/25-/36-/49-/\
64-screen will be refreshed at 1 
second interval. When displaying images on a multi-screen, image refresh\
 delay of 5 seconds or less 
may sometimes occur.
When displaying FULL HD images, recorded images will be displayed with t\
he following interval.
•	
When images are obtained from a recorder, encoder or camera other than A\
SR500, images on 
•	
4-/9-/16-/25-/36-/49-/64-screen will be displayed with the refresh inter\
val (*). (All images will be kept dis-
played for several seconds from the moment when the images are displayed\
.)
When images are obtained from ASR500, images on 
•	 1-screen will be refreshed with the recording rate 
specified on the recorder. 
    Images on 4-/9-/16-/25-/36-/49-/64-screen will be refreshed at 1 second interval. When displaying 
images on a multi-screen, image refresh delay of 5 seconds or less may s\
ometimes occur .
3. When downloading recorded images
Download of recorded images may start from a point several seconds (†\
) after the designated start time.
Set the time range for download longer than the refresh interval set on \
the camera.
Important: Time (seconds) and intervals with an asterisk (†) differ dependin\
g on the refresh interval set on the camera. 
•	
(Valid entry range: Differs depending on the model number of the camera\
.)
To shorten time lag, set the refresh interval on the camera shorter.  
•	
Refer to the operating instructions of the camera for how to configure\
 the refresh interval. 
						

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Operation flow
Startup of the operation softwarez Refer to the "Start/exit the operation software" 
section (☞  page 15) for how to start the operation 
software.
x  Log in to the software.
➜ ➜
Login
† For frequent users, it is unnecessary to log in at 
startup of the software when using the auto login 
function.
  Only an administrator can configure the settings 
for the auto login function.
Note: When a message window is displayed by clicking 
•	
the button on the window, refer to the "Displayed 
messages and solutions" section (☞  page 130) 
and follow the instructions.
 
z
x
Monitoring of live images
Searching for recorded images
Playback of recorded images
Saving of recorded images
Printing of images
Alarm/error notification
➜ ➜
Live window
Map window
Face search monitor
Logout
Exit the operation software
c  The operation window will be displayed. 
Searching, playback and saving of the displayed 
image are available using the menu panel and the 
tool bar.
  Refer to the "Operation window" section (☞  page 
21) for further information. 
v  Log out of the software when finishing operation.
  It is possible to log in to the software again using 
another user name (user switch).
  Refer to the "User switch" section (☞  page 20) for 
further information. 
b  Exit from the operation software.
Operation windowWhen using the multi-monitor function
c
v
b
User switchv 
						

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Start/exit the operation software
Start the operation software
Important:Registration of the license is required before using 
•	
this software. This software will not work if the li-
cense is not registered.
Register the license for the software after confirm-
•	
ing that the network adapter of the PC is enabled.
If the license has not been registered using the 
•	
setup software, register it by following from step 2 
to 5. 
Step 1
Select "Operation Software" from "start" menu 
("Start" - "All Programs" - "Panasonic" - 
"WV-ASM200 Series" - "Operation Software") or dou-
ble-click the "Operation Software" icon on the desk-
top to launch the operation software.
The explanation window for registration will be 
 
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displayed.
Step 2
After reading the message on the explanation win-
dow, click the [Proceed to the registration screen.] 
button.Step 3
Enter the "Registration Key" obtained from the Key 
Management System.
Important: The "Registration Key" can be used only on a PC 
•	
that displays "MPR ID" (used to obtain the key) on 
its screen. It cannot be used on other PCs.
Step 4
Click the [Registration] button. The confirmation window for registration will be 
 
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displayed.
Important: It is impossible to register the "Registration Key" 
•	
of the extension software (option).
Be sure to perform the registration procedure on 
•	
the PC in use. 
						

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Step 5
Click the [OK] button.
Step 6
Enter the registered user name and password.
Only an administrator is registered when operating 
the software just after the installation.
Enter "ADMIN" for "User name" and "12345" for 
"Password" respectively.
Important: It is necessary to close the setup software to start 
•	
the operation software.  
The operation software will not start unless the 
setup software is closed.
To enhance the security, change the password for 
•	
an administrator before running the software.
It is recommended to change the password for 
•	
the administrator periodically. Refer to the de-
scriptions for how to change the password  
(+ page 19).
Note: It is possible to register a user as the auto login 
•	
user when the same user name is used each time 
to log in to the software. The default setting of 
"User authentication" for each registered user is 
"ON" (required the user name and password en-
tries). Only an administrator can configure the set-
ting of "User authentication" on the setup soft-
ware. Refer to the WV-ASM200 Setup Instructions 
(PDF) for further information.Step 7
Click the [OK] button. The operation window will be displayed.
 
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Note: Unless otherwise mentioned, the screenshots of 
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the operation window is in the status before the li-
cense for the Extension Software WV-ASE202 is 
added. After the license is added, the icon display 
on the tool bar will be changed as shown in 
page 22. 
						

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Exit the operation software
Step 1
Select "Exit(X)..." from "File(F)" on the menu bar or 
click the [×] button at the top right of the operation 
window.
The confirmation window will be displayed.
 
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Step 2
Click the [OK] button.
The operation software will be closed.
 
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User management
Two types of users, the administrator and the registered users, can be m\
anaged with this software.
Only an administrator can configure the settings of this software. When \
a registered user logged in to the soft-
ware, only the available menus will be displayed according to the user l\
evel setting of this registered user. Only 
an administrator can configure the user level setting of the registered \
users. Refer to the WV-ASM200 Setup 
Instructions (PDF) for how to configure the user level setting.Important: When using this software, apply the user authentication function of this\
 software to manage users even 
•	
though the recorders also have the function.
About the user level setting
It is possible to assign the user level to each user to restrict their o\
perable functions. This software can assign 
one of five user levels (LV1 – LV5) to every user. When "LV1" is as\
signed to a user, this user can operate all 
functions of the software except configurations. An administrator can de\
termine the operable functions for each 
user by assigning the user level "LV2" – "LV5".
The following functions can be restricted according to the user levels.
Default:
Function LV1 LV2 LV3 LV4 LV5
Display the current settings b
Alarm reset/error reset b
Print/Save as JPEG file b b
File conversion b b
Download b b
Manual recording b
Recorder control b b b
Preset position registration b b b b
Operation of SD memory card b b
Camera control b b b b
Audio (Transmission) b b b b
Display the alarm log b b b b
Display the device error log b b b b
Display the network error log b b b b
Face registration b
Display alarm/Display face search result b b b 
						

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Password’s validation period
The password’s validation period can be determined (31 days/92 days/\
184 days) by an administrator.
When trying to log in after the set period passed, the message window sa\
ying "Please change the password." 
will be displayed.
Note:Even when the validation period has passed, the 
•	
password will be authorized. However, this mes-
sage window will be displayed each time the user 
tries to log in.
Change the password
To enhance the security, change the password when this message window is\
 displayed.
Step 1
Click the [OK] button on the message window.
The "Change password" window will be displayed.
n  Current password
Enter the current password.
The entered password will be displayed as "*".
n New password
Enter the new password. The entered password will 
be displayed as "*".
Enter up to 4 - 8 alphanumeric characters.
When this software is being operated without chang-
ing the password, the following message window say-
ing "Please change the ADMIN password." will be dis-
played.
n Enter the new password again to confirm.
Enter the new password again. Enter the same pass-
word.
The entered password will be displayed as "*".
n [OK] button
Click this button to apply and save the new pass-
word. (The window will close.) The [OK] button cannot 
be clicked unless all entries are completed.
n [Cancel] button
Click this button to cancel the entries. (The window 
will close.)
Step 2
Complete all of the entry fields on the "Change pass-
word" window, and then click the [OK] button.
The new password will be applied and saved.
Important: Refer to the WV-ASM200 Setup Instructions (PDF) 
•	
for how to change the password of the adminis-
trator. 
						

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Step 1
Select "Logout(L)..." under "File(F)" on the menu bar 
or double-click the [Logout] icon on the tool bar.
The confirmation window will be displayed.
 
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Step 2
Click the [OK] button.
The "Login" window will be displayed.
 
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Step 3
Enter the registered user name and password.
User switch
It is possible to switch users.
Step 4
Click the [OK] button. The operation window will be displayed.
 
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