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9.From the matrix_rec window, right-click on the firmware package file and select the

Extract Here option.

NOTE:	The firmware files are extracted to a subdirectory that is automatically
named according to the package file, e.g. VNRecorder_verx.xx.x (where x
represents the version number). The directory path can be changed by renaming
the folder after extraction has been completed (optional).

Gathering Firmware Installation Information

It is important to gather the current manufacturing and license details before installing new firmware onto the VNM Recorder. Theconfig.xml and the admin.xml files are used for reference when installing firmware. To access these files, use the following procedure.

1.From the VNM Recorder desktop, double-click on Computer > Filesystem > home > matrix_rec.

2.Double-click on the folder that contains that latest release of the recorder software

(at the time this guide was released, the latest software would be stored in the 3.10.9 folder or in a folder with a similar name).

3.Right-click on the config.xml file and select the Open with "Emacs Text Editor" option. A text window appears containing information needed to complete the firmware installation. This text window should be kept open or printed out for reference.

4.Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the admin.xml file.

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Contents User Guide Safety Instructions Specifications Availability FCC Class a NoticeConventions Used in this Guide Contents Reference Information About this Guide About the VNM RecorderOverview of Recorded Streams Overview of Stream PlaybackAbout RAID5 Storage Transport Protocols Used for StreamingDecoder device Multicast RTP An Overview Multicast RTP StreamingUnicast RTP An Overview Unicast RTP StreamingUnicast TCP An Overview Unicast TCP StreamingFeatures DefinitionsFront Panel Features Installation OverviewPanels Cabling Status LED Icons Rear Panel Features Parallel/Printer connector not usedPin connector not active/used Configuration Hardware Setup Setup OverviewVNM Recorder Power Up Procedure VNM Recorder Login ScreenTo change the administrator password Login InformationTo add or change usernames and passwords If the VNM Recorder is not logged into VNM Recorder Power Down ProcedureUsing the Front Panel If the VNM Recorder is logged intoChoosing the Controller Device Using the Keyboard and MouseFrom the login screen From the Linux desktopDefault Network Settings Configuring the VNM RecorderConfiguring the Network and IP Address Settings Ethernet Device Window Confirm Settings Window Stage 2 Setting the controller IP address Config.xml Text Window Configuring the VN-Matrix Encoders and Decoders Stage 3 Restart the VNM RecorderAbout Web-based Overview of the Web-based User InterfaceAccessing the Web-based User Interface Controller LoginWeb-based User Interface Control Options Device ListDevice List Five channel VNM RecorderThat the current and persistent databases remain up-to-date Recorder Device Recorder DeviceVNM Recorder RecorderChannel contains the following parameters Navigate NavigateTo be deleted Make Directory Use this field to add a new directory Player PlayerSelecting a recording for replay Stop Pause Play BookmarkConfig Advanced Configuration ConfigZz Playback Finish This is automatically filled in when FEC Forward Error Correction panel Currently not supported Accounts AccountsClock Management VN-Matrix Encoder and Decoder ConfigurationController Licensing About the Content Directory OverviewContent Directory Basics Navigate Page Content DirectoryCreating a Directory Setting a Stream Storage LocationFolder Icon Loading Icon Alert Icon Understanding Saved Recordings With Multiple Elements Navigate Page Multiple Element RecordingRenaming a Stream or Directory Deleting a Stream or DirectorySetting up a VN-Matrix Codec as a Decoder Initial Setup and ConfigurationRecording Playing Streams Setting up a VN-Matrix Codec as an Encoder Recording a Stream Switching a Codec between Encoder and DecoderRecording Preparation Initialize Recording Stop RecordingPlaying a Recorded Stream Playback PreparationStop Playback Initialize PlaybackPause Playback Start and Finish TimesPlayback of Bookmarked Streams Using BookmarksFile Structure Deleting BookmarksAbout Alarms Alarms Filter SettingsApplying Alarm Filter Settings Alarm TypeAlarm Severity Alarm Severity DescriptionAlarm List Alarms Page Alarm List SortingAlarm Logs Alarm LogsAlarm Type Description Encoder Alarm Reference TablesAlarm Type Description Action Default Settings Alarm Type Description Decoder Alarm Type Description System ControllerIncluded Parts InformationPart Number Guest username matrixrec Guest password matrix Firmware UpdatesPreparing the Firmware Gathering Firmware Installation Information Installing the Firmware Config.xml and Admin.xml Text FilesFirmware Installation Table below Terminal window. Manually close the terminal window Browser Configuration Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7 or abovePer Site Internet Options Custom Level Security Options Mozilla Firefox version 1.3 or above Cookie PreferencesMounting Tower InstallationRack Installation UL Guidelines for Rack MountingRack Mounting Identifying the Sections of the Rack RailsPreparing to Install the Rails Installing the VNM Recorder into a Rack Europe and Africa China USA, Canada, South America Central America JapanAsia Middle East