Aimetis A10D User manual

Aimetis A10D Thin Client
2.0

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Document History
November 18, 2015
Release 2.0.1

Contents
Get Started ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Access the Web Interface........................................................................................................ 1
Manage Cameras and Views Remotely...................................................................................... 2
Connect to a Physical Security Appliance (PSA) and Mobile Bridge........................................ 2
Log Out of the Web Interface..................................................................................................... 2
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 2
No Compatible Streams Detected........................................................................................... 2
Knowledge Base Articles........................................................................................................ 2
Perform a Factory Restore.......................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Reset....................................................................................................................... 3
Access the Thin Client Unit Interface......................................................................................... 3
Connect to the Thin Client Unit Interface............................................................................... 3
Activate Buttons...................................................................................................................... 4
Touch Screen Controls............................................................................................................ 4
Configure the Device.................................................................................................................. 5
Manage Device Settings Manually......................................................................................... 5
Run Setup Wizard....................................................................................................................... 6
Setup Video Source..................................................................................................................... 6
Connect via Mobile Bridge..................................................................................................... 7
Connect Directly to Cameras.................................................................................................. 7
Connect to AEM......................................................................................................................... 8

Manage Cameras and Views using a Browser............................................................................ 9
Create Camera View............................................................................................................... 9
View Different Camera Layouts............................................................................................. 9
Rename Camera Views........................................................................................................... 9
Delete Camera Views ............................................................................................................. 9
Change Cameras ..................................................................................................................... 9
View Camera Full Screen....................................................................................................... 9
View Stream Profile.............................................................................................................. 10
Clear Cameras....................................................................................................................... 10
Select Carousels.................................................................................................................... 10

1
Aimetis A10D Thin Client
The Aimetis A10D Thin Client™is a secure, reliable, and cost-effective PC alternative designed to
display 1080p video from network video quickly and easily. View a single camera on demand as
well as set up camera views, which are collections of camera layouts, for quick retrieval.
Get Started
Access the Web Interface
To install the Thin Client, see the Quick Start Guide supplied with the product.
Note: Make sure that overscan is turned off on the TVs or monitors being used. By default most
TVs and monitors are set to use overscan, which crops the edges of the displayed video images.
For details, see Aimetis Knowledge Base Article 10340.
The Thin Client web interface can be used with most standard operating systems and browsers.
1. Start a web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the Thin Client device in a supported browser. Recommended
browsers include: Microsoft®Internet Explorer®, Mozilla®Firefox®, and Google Chrome™.
3. The first time the device is powered on, you are prompted to configure the device by
running the Setup Wizard.
4. When initial setup is complete, create a camera view on the Remote Control page.
Note: After initial setup, the device password configured during setup is required to access the
device through a web browser or a mobile device.

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Manage Cameras and Views Remotely
To manage the Thin Client remotely via a smartphone or tablet, install Aimetis Remote for
Android or iOS. See the Aimetis Remote App Help for more information.
Connect to a Physical Security Appliance (PSA) and Mobile
Bridge
When connecting Thin Client to a PSA via the embedded Mobile Bridge, ensure you have the
latest version of a licensed Aimetis Symphony Server and Aimetis Symphony Mobile Bridge.
Log Out of the Web Interface
Click Log Out in the top right corner to exit the web interface. You are redirected to the Log In
page.
Troubleshooting
No Compatible Streams Detected
Thin Client can decode up to 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps in H.264, MJPEG, or MPEG4. Please ensure
you have at least 1 camera stream configured at this resolution or lower. Camera streams
above 1920 x 1080 resolution cannot be decoded to the camera. It is recommended to have 1
stream at 1920 x 1080 and another stream at 800 x 450 as the A10D will select the best stream
automatically based on the camera view layouts.
Knowledge Base Articles
When troubleshooting your device, check the Xnet for Knowledge Base articles: All Thin Client
Articles.

3
Perform a Factory Restore
To restore the device to its factory settings via the web interface, select Settings, and from the
Maintenance section click Restore.
Hardware Reset
If the web interface is not accessible, the device can be restored to its factory settings by
performing a hardware reset.
1. Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold the RST button located at the
back of the device.
2. Continue holding the RST button and:
a. Remove power from the device by disconnecting the PoE network cable.
b. Reconnect the PoE network cable to the device.
c. Wait 10 seconds and observe the device LED light flashing.
d. When the LED light changes from a flashing orange light to a solid orange light, release
the RST button. The restore process is now complete and the device has been restored
to its factory settings.
When the device reboots and initializes, access the web interface using a browser and run the
Setup Wizard to configure the device.
Access the Thin Client Unit Interface
You can connect directly to the Thin Client unit without using a web browser to view and
manage cameras.
Use the interface to view and export historical footage for each camera.
Connect to the Thin Client Unit Interface
1. You will be initially connected to Thin Client via a web browser based on instructions in
Access the Web Interface.
2. Ensure that you have run Setup Wizard.
3. You may exit the browser. The Thin Client interface appears on your monitor. Move the
mouse across the screen and all navigation buttons appear.

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Activate Buttons
Move the mouse across the screen and all navigation buttons appear.
Button
Usage
Multi-
view
View 1, 4, 6, 9, 12, or 16 panels. You must save custom views in the web browser
interface first (Create Camera View) and then the view appears as an option in the
list of views in the interface.
Camera
Select cameras from the displayed list.
Expand
Expand panel to a full-screen 1-view.
Calendar
Select a date for historical video in a 1-view panel.
Blank
screen
Remove camera from the panel.
Basic
controls
Navigate forward and backward 10 seconds, 1 second.
Control video playback speed as well as reverse playback speed.
Switch back to Live mode from playback mode
Export
Video
Insert a USB stick. Files are saved to a USB stick in .mkv format. You can play the
saved video in a VLC media player or Windows 8 or Windows 10.
Touch Screen Controls
You can calibrate your monitor for touch screen controls. See Manage Device Settings
Manually.