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User-initiated Recording

A manual recording with a duration of one minute can be initiated at the maximum frame
rate. The manual recording is displayed on the Timeline and Live Events Log as ‘Manual
Rec. (username)’. This is handy for capturing random events not associated with sensor
recording or outside preset recording times. You must ensure a Storage Server is
associated with the Video Window, otherwise recording will not be possible. This can be
configured by an Administrator in the Configuration and Preferences screen.
To initiate manual recording:
Open the Video Window menu and select ‘Record Now (1 minute)’...
Click the Video Window menu icon, or right-click in
the Video Window to bring up a context menu.
Select Record Now (1 minute) from the menu. You
will notice an indicator showing manual recording.
When recording is in progress, click ‘Record Now’
again to extend recording (the counter is reset).
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The Record Now function records at the maximum frame rate.
Extended recording time will use additional disk space on the
Storage Server. Excessive use of this function should not be
performed without first checking with an administrator.
The Record Now function is only enabled if a Storage Server is
configured for the camera.
Recording will be for approximately one minute. The actual
duration of recorded video may vary depending on settings and
network delays.
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Working with Video Windows
Click Night mode and select Disabled, Enabled, IR light
off or Enabled, IR light on from the sub-menu. Selecting
Enabled, IR light onwill remove the IR cut filter and turn the
built-in IR light on. The IR light cannot be used with
VB-C50FSi or VB-C50Fi.
Click Control External Devices to control any external
devices that may be connected to your Camera Server. This
is only enabled when you have camera control. For more
information on external devices, see your Camera Server
administrator.
Click Capture Still Frame to keep the current image on a
Video Window for archiving or emailing to other users.

Other Menu Options

Other functions available from the Video Window menu include: