Avigilon HD-RMWS3-4MN User manual

User Guide
Avigilon™ Remote Monitoring Workstation
HD-RMWS3-4MN and HD-RMWS3-2MN

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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Overview 1
Front View 1
Back View 2
Installation 4
Package Contents 4
Connecting Cables 4
Logging into Windows for the First Time 5
Networking 6
Using the Avigilon Control Center Client Software 7
Starting Up and Shutting Down the Avigilon Control Center Client Software 7
Starting Up the Client Software 7
Shutting Down the Client Software 7
Logging Into and Out of a Site 7
Logging In 8
Logging Out 8
Navigating the Client 8
Application Window Features 9
System Explorer Icons 10
Monitoring Video 10
Adding and Removing Cameras in a View 10
Adding a Camera to a View 10
Removing a Camera from a View 10
Viewing Live and Recorded Video 11
Maximizing and Restoring an Image Panel 11
Maximizing an Image Panel 11
Restoring an Image Panel 11
Zooming and Panning in a Video 11
Using the Zoom Tools 11
Using the Pan Tools 11
Playing Back Recorded Video 12
Adding Bookmarks to Recorded Video 13
Advanced Features 13
LED Indicators 15
Power Status Indicator 15
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Hard Drive Activity Indicator 15
Specifications 16
Limited Warranty and Technical Support 17
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Introduction
The Avigilon Remote Monitoring Workstation is preloaded with Avigilon Control Center™ (ACC) Client software
and is configured for exceptional performance and reliability. The Remote Monitoring Workstation can be easily
integrated into any existing NVR products or Avigilon surveillance systems to add an additional monitoring
station.
Overview
Front View
Figure 1: (Left) 4 monitor remote monitoring workstation; (right) 2 monitor remote monitoring workstation.
1. Power button
Controls the power supply to the workstation. For more information, see Power Status Indicator on
page15.
2. Optical drive
Accepts a CD or DVD.
3. Headphone connector
Accepts a line-out audio connector.
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4. Microphone connector
Accepts a line-in audio connector.
5. USB connectors
Accepts USB connections to external devices.
6. Hard drive activity indicator
Provides information about hard-drive activity. For more information, see Hard Drive Activity Indicator on
page15.
Back View
Figure 2: (Left) 4 monitor remote monitoring workstation; (right) 2 monitor remote monitoring workstation.
1. Power supply connector
Accepts power supply connection.
2. USB connectors
Accepts USB connections to external devices.
3. Headphone connector
Accepts a line-out audio connector.
4. Microphone connector
Accepts a line-in audio connector.
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5. DVI connector
Accepts a DVI-D connection to a display monitor.
6. 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Accepts an Ethernet connection to the network.
7. Security cable connector
Accepts a security cable to prevent theft.
8. Padlock ring
Allows a padlock to secure the computer cover to the chasis.
9. DisplayPort connector
Accepts a DisplayPort (DP) connection to a display monitor.
Back View 3

Installation
Package Contents
Ensure the package contains the following:
lAvigilon 4 Monitor Remote Monitoring Workstation
oPower cable
oKeyboard and mouse
o2 DP toDVI adapter
o4 DVI to HDMI adapters
oRecovery USB — contains a copy of the Avigilon Control Center Client software and the Windows
recovery software.
lAvigilon 2 Monitor Remote Monitoring Workstation
oPower cable
oKeyboard and mouse
o1 DP to DVI adapter
o2 DVI to HDMI adapters
oRecovery USB — contains a copy of the Avigilon Control Center Client software and the Windows
recovery software.
Connecting Cables
Refer to the diagrams in the Overview section for the location of the different connectors. Make any of the
following connections as required:
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1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the workstation.
2. Connect the monitors to the dedicated graphics processor on the workstation using one of the following
configurations:
Monitor
ports Connections for 2 Monitor Workstation Connections for 4 Monitor Workstation
DP
lConnect monitor 1 directly to DP
lConnect monitor 2 to monitor 1 in a
daisy-chain configuration
lConnect monitor 1 & 2 directly to DP
lConnect monitor 3 & 4 to the first two
monitors in a daisy-chain configuration
DVI
lConnect monitor 1 directly to DVI port
lConnect monitor 2 to DP using DPto
DVIadapter
lConnect monitor 1 & 2 directly to DVI
port
lConnect monitor 3 & 4 to DP using DPto
DVIadapter
HDMI
lConnect monitor 1 to DVI port using
DVI to HDMI adapter
lConnect monitor 2 to DP using both
DP to DVI and DVI to HDMI adapters
lConnect monitor 1 & 2 to DVI port using
DVI to HDMI adapter
lConnect monitor 3 & 4 to DP using both
DP to DVI and DVI to HDMI adapters
3. Connect the workstation to your network using an Ethernet network cable.
4. Connect the power cable to the power supply at the back of the workstation.
5. It is recommended to connect a security cable and use a padlock to prevent theft of the workstation.
6. Press the power button on the front of the workstation.
The workstation turns on and loads the Windows operating system.
Logging into Windows for the First Time
When you start the Remote Monitoring Workstation for the first time, you will need to configure the Windows
operating system.
1. On the first screen, select your preferred system language then click Next.
2. Enter a username and computer name then click Next.
3. Set a password for the local administrator account then click Next.
4. Review the license terms for the Windows operating system then select the I accept the license terms
check box.
5. Click Next.
6. Set the workstation time zone, date, and time then click Next.
7. Select Work network as your computer's current network location.
Windows will apply all your settings then restart automatically.
Logging into Windows for the First Time 5

Networking
By default, the Remote Monitoring Workstation acquires an IP address on the network through DHCP. If you
need to set up the workstation to use a static IP address or any specific network configuration, see the Windows
Help and Support files for more information.
Networking 6