Can the exacqVision Client run with Windows Aero (Vista)?

Yes. However, video display operations will not be accelerated. Changing the color scheme to Windows Vista Basic can restore overlay and offscreen functionality. Switching to the Vista Basic theme: Right-click on the Desktop and click ‘Personalize.’Click ‘Window Color and Appearance.’Click the ‘Open classic appearance properties for more color options’ link.Select ‘Windows Vista Basic,’ then click… Continue reading Can the exacqVision Client run with Windows Aero (Vista)?

Determining Network Connection Speed

Depending on the model of Exacq NVR, or optional upgrades selected, your system may offer network interfaces with varying maximum data speeds. If you build your own system, or if you connect to a network with slower infrastructure, you might not achieve the maximum stated performance. Commonly listed network interface speeds on Exacq NVRs NameMaximum… Continue reading Determining Network Connection Speed

Moving an eDVR Board in a Linux System

The following steps should be followed when moving the eDVR boards: In the exacqVision Client, save the system settings and note the serial number associated with the eDVR boards in the tree order by clicking on the board icons in the Configuration tree.Shut down the system.Unscrew the boards from the existing mounting. Do not disconnect… Continue reading Moving an eDVR Board in a Linux System

AVI/Quicktime Codecs

The following table contains information about the recommended codecs when exporting video from the exacqVision Client or ePlayer to *.avi format for playback in Windows Media Player or *.mov format for playback in Quicktime on Windows or Mac platforms. In Windows and Linux, video exported in either *.avi or *.mov format can also be played… Continue reading AVI/Quicktime Codecs

Giving Domain Users Administrative Rights on Local Machine

Taken from: http://tinyapps.org/blog/windows/200910170715_give_domain_users_local_admin_rights.html <br> Giving domain users administrative rights on local machine On the local machine: Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management (be sure to run as an existing admin) > Local Users and Groups > Groups > Administrators > Add > Advanced > Find Now > double click the Active Directory user(s)… Continue reading Giving Domain Users Administrative Rights on Local Machine

Viewing and Exporting ExacqVision System Log Files

IMPORTANT: If you are already working with Support, or intend to open a Support case you will probably want to export and/or submit your Diagnostics, which include the System Logs and much more information about your system. The steps for this can be found in a separate article. See How to Submit Support Diagnostics<br><br> To… Continue reading Viewing and Exporting ExacqVision System Log Files

Opening exacqVision Client on Separate Monitors Using Short Cuts with Client 9.2 and Earlier

If you are using exacqVision Client 9.2 or earlier and want to create a shortcut that allows your users to open the client to a predesignated camera view, event monitoring profile, or to specific monitors on a multi-monitor viewing station, you will need to create an XML file based on the client CLI documentation: If… Continue reading Opening exacqVision Client on Separate Monitors Using Short Cuts with Client 9.2 and Earlier

Default Windows User Accounts on Exacq Systems

When setting up a new Exacq system, the out-of-box experience will prompt you to create a default operating system account. This account will be given administrative privileges. Additional user accounts may be created using the Kiosk scripts available on the Desktop. Kiosk user accounts have restricted privileges. The Kiosk account is blocked from all operating… Continue reading Default Windows User Accounts on Exacq Systems