Network Camera Recording and Monitoring System Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Y P O C Administrator's Manual Ver. 2.0 1.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing Network Video Recorder VK-64 v2.0 (hereafter referred to as “VK-64”). VK-64 is a network video recording and monitoring system and consists of the Storage Server and Viewer. Please read this manual prior to operation. This manual also explains how to use the Network Video Recorder VK-16 v2.0 (hereafter referred to as “VK-16”), VK-Lite v2.0 (hereafter referred to as “VK-Lite”), and Viewer-Only use. See P. 18 for the difference between the VK-64 and VK-16. See P.
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Purpose of This Manual This manual is written for the System Administrator installng and operating the VK-64/VK16 system. It explains the functions of VK-64/VK-16 and introduces more appropriate system deployment methods. Use this manual as a reference when making a backup of data or troubleshooting a problem.
Contents Introduction Purpose of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 About Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Before Starting Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Chapter 1 System Overview Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Preparation Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Storage Server Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 How to Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Set the Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 How to Display the Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Add Storage Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Display Storage and Camera Server Summary Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Add Storage Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Edit Storage Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Delete Storage Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Viewer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 Viewer Settings window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 Set the Tab for Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Set whether to select the Master Storage Server when the Viewer starts up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Set layout of the Viewer Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Use Timeline and View Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 Timeline Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 Monitor Live Video in relation to the Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Use the Timeline to play and extract video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206 One-minute a manual recording (Record Now) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 Shoot a Snapshot . . . . . . . .
Contents Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240 Configuration 1: Backup for Data Protection 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240 Configuration 2: Backup for Data Protection 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240 Configuration 3: Backup for Data Archiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Configuration 4: Backup from Multiple Storage Servers (Backup for Data Protection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Manuals VK-64/VK-16 comes with three manuals including this document. Setup Guide A manual that introduces this software. Be sure to read this manual when using the software for the first time. Viewer Operation Guide A simplified manual for the VK Viewer. Be sure to read the Administrator’s Manual for details. Administrator’s Manual (this manual - pdf file) This manual is intended for the System Administrator to install and operating this software.
Before Starting Operations It is recommended that you perform tests under actual conditions before starting operations. This recording software may not operate as your settings in recording or displaying live video, depending on the capabilities of your PC and the network environment. When load on your computer CPU and hard disk is high, the specified frame rate may not be available, or the video recording may be interrupted or the Viewer operation may take longer.
Chapter 1 Y P O C System Overview
Chapter Overview This chapter provides preliminary information you should know before using the VK-64/VK16 and explains the operating environment and basic concept you need to understand to design your system. ● Preparation Flow ● System Operation Overview ● Communication Mechanism of VK-64/VK-16 ● Operating Environment ● Notes on Operating Environment ● System Design Concept ● VK-Lite Explains the flow from setting up the VK-64/VK-16 to starting the operation.
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Preparation Flow The following explains the flow from setting up the VK-64/VK-16 to starting the operation. 1 Set up Camera Servers The first step is to set up your Camera Servers. Refer to your Camera Server manuals for connection in detail. VB-C60 Camera Servers (➝ P. 22) Y P O C VB-C300 2 Install Storage Server and Viewer The Storage Server and Viewer can be installed on one PC.
Preparation Flow 4 1 Create and save Viewer Layout Recorded video from Storage Server Y P O C 3 Live video from Camera Servers System Overview Monitoring live video and playing back recorded events can be done by the Viewer application. And also you can customize the Viewing Area and save Layouts. Configure Recording Settings Register Camera Servers and Storage Servers and set up recording schedules.
System Operation Overview VK-64/VK-16 Overview ● Network Video Recorder ● Composition of Network Video Recorder ● Product Type Network Video Recorder is software for viewing video, recording video and audio, and playing back video from multiple network cameras (hereafter referred to as “Camera Servers”). This supports viewing and recording JPEG and MPEG-4 video, bidirectional audio communication, and recording audio.
System Operation Overview ● VK-64 Viewer (Using the Viewer Only) ● Upgrading from a Previous Version ● Network Video Recorder VK-Lite 1 System Overview If you want to use additional Viewers, purchase the required number of viewer license. If you do not need to record video, the Viewer can be used in a standalone configuration.
Communication Mechanism of VK-64/VK-16 The following explains the communication mechanism of the VK-64/VK-16, with using a typical system configuration. Typical System Configuration VK-64/VK-16 provides video viewing and recording from Camera Servers via an IP network such as a LAN. Since VK-64/VK-16 makes use of IP networks, cameras can be installed easily. And also addition of new camera or change of camera location can be done flexibly.
Communication Mechanism of VK-64/VK-16 1 ■ Application Types and Functions Function Storage Server Save logs information of such as video, audio, and events. Viewer Record Playback Receive and record video. Play back recorded video by Viewer. System Overview Application User can view recorded information, monitor live-video and check and search events from recording server. Administrator can configure the strage server setting.
Operating Environment Supported Camera Servers The table below shows the Camera Servers supported by VK-64/VK-16. This information is as of September 2008. For the latest information, please access to Canon Web site. Camera Server VB-C60 VB-C300 VB-C50i Ver. 1.0 0 Y P O C Ver. 1.0 Rev. 02 or later Ver. 1.1 Rev. 0 or later VB-C50iR VB-C50FSi VB-C50FSi VB-C10 Note Ver. 1.2 Rev. 77 or later Ver. 1.0 Rev. 77 or later Ver. 1.0 Rev. 77 or later VB-C10R VB150 Firmware Versions Ver. 1.0 Rev.
Operating Environment System Environment 1 System Overview This information is as of September 2008. For the latest information, please access to Canon Web site. Viewer Minimum Configuration CPU Pentium 4 2.2GHz or faster (Pentium4 3.
Notes on Operating Environment Windows XP If your Storage Server is installed to the PC on Windows XP SP2 or SP3 and your viewer is installed to another PC, it is necessary to change your Windows firewall settings for Windows XP SP2 or SP3. * The following setting is not required if you install the Storage Server and Viewer on the same PC. After installation of the Storage Server: 1. Click Control Panel from the Windows Start menu to launch the Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, select Windows Firewall.
Notes on Operating Environment Windows Server 2003 1 System Overview The default setting of security level of Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP2) and Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (SP2) for the Internet or intranet sites in Internet Explorer is “High”. Therefore, windows such as the settings window do not function normally unless you first register the site in the contents block dialog box that appears when you access the camera’s top page. Register the site to ensure normal functioning.
Notes on Operating Environment Windows Vista When using VK-64/VK-16 on Windows Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate, pay attention to the following restrictions: ● Upgrade your PC Please note that before upgrading your PC to Windows Vista, you need to upgrade this software to v2.0, if the version is older than v2.0. If you upgrade your PC to Windows Vista before upgrading the software to v2.0, you will not able to complete upgrade installation to v2.0. In this case, follow the procedure below.
Notes on Operating Environment ● Storage location of recorded video ● Shadow backup 1 System Overview On Windows Vista, snap shots and video files cannot be saved into the Windows folder or the Program Files folder on the system drive. You cannot use shadow backup of Windows Vista. So, if once you delete a configuration file of VK-64/VK-16, you cannot restore the file with shadow backup.(➝ P.
System Design Concept System Configuration Example ● When Viewing and Recording with one PC Record video to the Storage Server Storage Server Display live and recorded video Viewer VB-C300 Load on PC may increase depending on the number of camera servers and recording schedule. Consider your system configuration referring to “Server Sizing Concept” (➝ P. 31).
System Design Concept ● When using multiple Storage Servers and Viewers 1 Receiving and Recording Video Storage Server System Overview One or more Storage Servers can be used on the same network and Viewer applications can be configured to play video from more than one Storage Server. For each Viewer, Master Storage Server (➝ P. 30) needs to be specified for saving information such as zones and locations of cameras, as well as saving Viewer layouts created by the user.
System Design Concept When using multiple Storage Servers If multiple Storage Servers are being used, you should specify the Master Storage Server. A typical multiple Storage Server arrangement is shown below.
System Design Concept Server Sizing Concept 1 1) Required hard disk capacity: System Overview Determine your server configuration (components and the number of units) depending on 1) required hard disk capacity and 2) video data volume per second. Consider the required hard disk capacity based on continuous recording with fixed frame rate, resolution, and quantity.
System Design Concept ● Determining Required Hard Disk Capacity Determine the required hard disk capacity as follows. 1 2 3 4 5 Determine the required number of Camera Servers and required video data size. Select the Image Quality of each Camera Server. The video quality improves in proportion to the set value, but the data volume also becomes larger. Determine the frame rate for recording video (i.e., the number of frames per second). For general security purposes, 1 to 2 fps is common.
System Design Concept When audio is recorded by 2 camera server, the required hard disk space is approximately 1.3 GB per day (=8 KB x 2 units x 60 seconds x 60 minutes x 24 hours = 1382400 KB). 1 System Overview Example 2: MPEG-4 recording - Using 8 Camera Servers (VB-C60) for recording, - With each camera set to Medium Size (320 x 240) and Video Quality is set to 3, - Recording frame rate is set at 30 fps, and - Data size per second is approximately 30 KB.
System Design Concept Example of bit rate with VB-C60 *(MPEG-4) Resolution and Frame Rate 10fps Quality 1 2 15fps 30fps MPEG-4 Medium MPEG-4 Large MPEG-4 Medium MPEG-4 Large MPEG-4 Medium MPEG-4 Large (320x240) (640x480) (320x240) (640x480) (320x240) (640x480) 0.28 0.76 0.35 0.94 0.54 1.43 0.39 1.08 0.50 1.30 0.78 2.02 3 4 5 0.60 0.69 0.81 1.67 1.93 2.31 0.75 0.91 1.05 2.02 2.43 2.87 1.20 1.38 1.68 3.31 3.98 4.
System Design Concept * All of the data in the previous page sizes are only rough guide, and may increase or decrease depending on the object being shot. Please be sure to confirm under the actual installation conditions before starting operations. Select Video Information from the View menu of the Viewer (bundled with the Camera Server) to check the data quantity per frame.
System Design Concept Storage Server Performance Camera Servers: 24 units of VB-C60 Resolution: High (640 x 480) Quality: 3 Frame Rate: 10 fps Camera Servers: 48 units of VB-C60 Resolution: Medium (320 x 240) Quality: 3 Frame Rate: 1 fps [Recording] Example of Storage Server PC specifications CPU: Pentium 4 3GHz Memory: 1GB HDD: Please refer to “Disk Space Management ” (➝ P. 64) (Sample specifications for 3-day storage: about 1.
System Design Concept ● Notes on Storage Server Operation 1 It is recommended to use the Storage Server exclusively for the VK-64/VK-16. System Overview Be sure to avoid the following forms of operation. Using the Storage Server with a Web Server As Storage Server, you cannot use a PC where Web server software such as Windows standard IIS (Internet Information Server) or Apache has been already installed.
System Design Concept 2) CPU: Pentium4 3.6GHz, memory: 1GB, graphics board: Quadro FX1700 When using the VB-C60 with Resolution=340 x 240 and Quality=3: Total frame rate: JPEG image---Max. 260 fps MPEG-4 video---Max. 210 fps 3) CPU: Pentium4 3.8GHz, memory: 1GB, graphics board: Quadro FX1700 When using the VB-C60 with Resolution=340 x 240 and Quality=3: Total frame rate: JPEG image---Max. 280 fps MPEG-4 video---Max.
VK-Lite VK-Lite is bundled with the VB-C60. This is a simplified version of the Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16. The differences in functionality between the VK-64/VK-16 and VKLite product versions are summarized below. System Overview ● 1 Functional Limitations in VK-Lite • The maximum number of cameras that can be registered is 4 units. • It is recommended that 8 or less video windows are displayed in the Viewer Window (a warning is displayed if 9 or more video windows are displayed).
VK-Lite ● Functions that cannot be used in VK-Lite Storage Server • Recording to NAS • MPEG-4 recording • Motion detection recording • Sensor recording • A Special day recording Y P O C • Send mail on event function • Customization of event priority • Connection via HTTP proxy VK Viewer • Auto switching function • Simultaneous monitoring of multiple storage servers • Designated schedules • Connection via HTTP proxy Tip Functions that cannot be used with the VK-Lite Viewer or VK-Lite Server ar
Specifications Comparison of VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite This section explains what you need to know before using the VK-64/VK-16, and the required operating environment and considerations when designing a system. Type Camera server connection Main functional limitaions Max. number of camera servers Available camera servers Automatic camera server search Recording format Max. recording frame rate Max. file size setting Max.
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Chapter 2 Y P O C Installation
Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to install VK-64/VK-16. 1 Setting up the Camera Servers Firstly set up Camera Server. For connection in detail, refer to the manual for Camera Server . 2 Install the Storage Server and Viewer Note Before the installation, read Chapter 1 and “Preparation and Precaution” (➝ P. 48) carefully. Y P O C When you install VK-64/VK-16, icons for two applications composing VK-64/VK-16 is created on the desktop.
Installation Procedures Note Types and number of license has been determined for VK-64 and VK-16. If you want to add the Storage Server or Viewer, you need to purchase necessary software (➝ P. 18). The hard disk where the software will be installed should be formatted in the NTFS (➝ P. 48). 2 Start up the Installer Installation 1 To start installing VK-64/VK-16, insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD drive, and then the Welcome screen appears. Click Next to continue.
Installation Procedures 4 Depending on your entered License Key for VK-64/VK-16, one or both of the following applications shown below: Viewer Storage Server Tip You cannot change the application to be installed in this window. To change the application, you need to go back to the registration window and enter the license key again. Y P O C For VK-Lite, both of the following applications are installed.
Installation Procedures 6 When the InstallShield Wizard Completed screen is displayed, click Finish. Installation is now completed. 2 Installation Y P O C Upgrade from Version 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 If you upgrade the Viewer from an older version, all the settings are taken over to the new version and video data recorded with older version can be played back with Version 2.0. It is recommended to confirm your settings after the upgrading. For the details, see “Upgrading VK-64/VK-16” (➝ P. 245).
Installation Procedures Preparation and Precaution ● Use NTFS-formatted hard disk The hard disk where the software will be installed and video data will be stored should be formatted in the NTFS. You can convert the current hard disk into the NTFS format using the following command at the command prompt.
Chapter 3 Y P O C Storage Server Configuration Reference
Chapter Overview The Storage Server can record videos and events (sensor input and motion detection) data from multiple camera servers. This chapter explains how to set the installed Storage Server to use the storage server. Use the Storage Server Configuration dialog to set the Storage Server. In the Storage Server Configuration dialog, you can configure settings for disk management, event management, event notification, and user management.
Storage Server Configuration Dialog How to Start-Up Double-click the Storage Server Configuration desktop icon. Alternatively, from the Windows Start menu select: All Programs > WebView Livescope > Network Video Recorder VK Series v2.0 > Storage Server Configuration. If the Authentication is required when starting this tool is checked (➝ P. 74), the Login dialog appears. 3 Storage Server Configuration Reference Y P O C In this case, enter your user name and password, and click Login.
Storage Server Configuration Dialog Screen Configuration The Storage Server Configuration dialog has the following four tabs. Settings Tab Events Tab Event Notification Tab User Management Tab ● Settings Tab Y P O C In the Storage Server Configuration dialog, Settings tab allows you to configure these items below.
Storage Server Configuration Dialog ● Events Tab You can set the Storage Server to send an e-mail to the user when an event has occurred. In the Storage Server Configuration dialog, Events tab allows you to configure the priority for types of the event. E-mails are sent according to the priorities set in the Events tab. 3 Storage Server Configuration Reference Y P O C Select a suitable event priority from the drop-down menu for each event type listed.
Storage Server Configuration Dialog ● Event Notification Tab In the Storage Server Configuration dialog, Event Notification tab allows you to configure the setting of the e-mail sent to the user when the event occurs. E-mails are sent according to the priorities set in the Events tab. Example event notification e-mail An event of priority 3 occurred on 12/05/2006 at 15:15:17 +1000. Parking Lot 1: Sensor on Y P O C Enable e-mail notification and select a priority.
Storage Server Configuration Dialog ● User Management Tab In the Storage Server Configuration dialog, User Management tab allows you to set up users and their privileges. User Management tab allows you to configure the following privileges: Administrator Not Administrator (Operator) Administrator has access to the Viewer including Camera Server setup, recording schedules and Viewer setup.
Set the Settings Tab In the Storage Server Configuration dialog, Settings tab allows you to configure the items below. Storage Server name Proxy Server Settings for storing recorded video Start and stop of Storage Server Logon Account for Storage Server How to Display the Settings Tab Double-click the Storage Server Configuration desktop icon. Y P O C The Storage Server Configuration dialog appears and the Settings tab is displayed.
Setting the Settings Tab ● Enter the Storage Server Proxy Address VK-64/16 If the Storage Server needs to access Camera Servers via proxy server, you may need to configure proxy settings. * See “When using a proxy server” (➝ P. 12). 1 2 In the Storage Server Proxy field, tick the Enable the following proxy server box. 3 Enter the Proxy server address and Port. Storage Server Configuration Reference Y P O C For more information on proxy server usage, contact your Camera Server administrator.
Setting the Settings Tab Tip Note ● If Reduce recording frame rate when disk is under high load is checked, you will receive an event notification such as Effective “Recording rate ( ➝ %)” when the recording frame rate drops. Ex. “Effective Recording rate (100.0 ➝ 90.0 %)” When the free disk space has fallen below the value specified in the Low Disk Space Warning Level field, an event occurs and an event notification mail is sent.
Setting the Settings Tab To add a network drive 1 Click Add Network Drive. 3 Storage Server Configuration Reference Y P O C 2 The Add Network Drive dialog appears. Select a drive to add as a network drive and enter a path assigned to the drive. You can also enter a path automatically by selecting a folder. When selecting a folder with Browse Click Browse, select a folder where you want to save recorded video data in the Browse for Folder dialog.
Setting the Settings Tab To remove a network drive Select a network drive and click OK to delete the selected drive from the Storage Server. Note 60 About Network Drive VK-64/VK-16 can record videos on a drive on the network. The drive type is shown at the head of the Drive drop-down menu as “Internal disk: local, Network drive: network”.
Setting the Settings Tab ● Start or Stop the Storage Server Program Click Stop Storage Server to stop the Storage Server. Click Start Storage Server to start the Storage Server. Note Y P O C Change the Logon Settings 1 2 3 4 Storage Server Configuration Reference ● 3 If you need to stop the Storage Server Program, you should inform all users connected to the storage server before you stop the storage server.
Setting the Settings Tab Message ● When you have changed items affecting recording settings: When you click Apply or End, the following message will appear. “Item affecting recording setting has been changed. To see how setting is affected, use Recording Setting Summary Display in the Recording Schedules window of the Viewer.” ● When you have changed the Maximum retained history setting: Y P O C When you click Apply or End, the following message will appear.
Setting the Settings Tab Logon As Service Privilege When you want to add the Logon As Service privilege to an existing Windows account so that you may be able to configure network drive settings, perform the following steps before configuring the logon settings. 1 Click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Administration Tool, and Local Security Policy from the Windows’ Start menu. The Local Security Policy dialog appears.
Disk Space Management Disk Space Management Level The Storage Server monitors the remaining disk space to check the current disk space manegement level and takes a measure according to the current level. 1) Low Disk Space Warning Level 2) Threshold Level 3) Limit Level Administrator can set the Low disk space warning level 1) using the Low Disk Space Warning Level field in the Settings tab.
Disk Space Management ● In case of Threshold Level The Storage Server continues recording video; however, it starts deleting the video files from the oldest one, and generates an event. Low disc deletion : start [Maximum disk space used] Delete from the oldest file 3 Event Notification Storage Server Configuration Reference Y P O C Threshold Level Tip ● Old video files may be deleted even if these are within the “Maximum retained history” period.
Disk Space Management Low Disk Space Warning Level Calculation Method The Low Disk Space Warning Level occurs when the Storage Server fulfills the condition 1) or 2) below.
Disk Space Management Limit Level Calculation Method The Limit Level occurs when the Storage Server fulfills the condition 1) or 2) below. 1) When the Storage Server disk space used exceeds the following value: Maximum disk space used 2) A When free disk space falls below the following value: (Number of Camera Servers + 1) x 32MB 3 Calculation Example for Each Level Disk Capacity C Drive 100GB 200GB D Drive Free Disk Space Max. Disk Space Used Camera Server No.
Set Events Tab VK-64/16 Events tab in the Storage Server Configuration dialog allows you to specify event priorities. If you have configured the event notification e-mail settings, e-mails are sent based on the priorities set in the Events tab. How to Display the Events Tab Double-click the Storage Server Configuration desktop icon. The Storage Server Configuration dialog appears and the Settings tab is displayed. Click the Events tab to open it.
Setting the Events Tab How to Set the Events Tab ● Set the Priority for the Event Select the priority for the event from drop-down menu for each setting item. Item Recording engine started Setting 1. Highest, 2. High, 3. Medium, 4. Low, 5. Lowest Remote trigger 1. Highest, 2. High, 3. Medium, 4. Low, 5. Lowest Recording 1. Highest, 2. High, 3. Medium, 4. Low, 5. Lowest Data file set Y P O C Storage Server Configuration Reference User log in 3 1. Highest, 2. High, 3. Medium, 4. Low, 5.
Set the Event Notification Tab VK-64/16 Event Notification tab in the Storage Server Configuration dialog allows you to configure. Configure the e-mail notification settings based on the priorities set in the Events tab. How to Display the Event Notification Tab Double-click the Storage Server Configuration desktop icon. The Storage Server Configuration dialog appears and the Settings tab is displayed. Click the Event Notification tab to open it.
Setting the Event Notification Tab Note Tip You can enter each of the subject, recipient’s address, and sender’s address in up to 100 characters. You can only register one e-mail address in the To Address field. If you want to send the e-mail to multiple addresses, use a group address. 3 3 Enter the host name or IP address of the SMTP server in SMTP Server and port number in Port. Storage Server Configuration Reference Y P O C Enter the host name in up to 255 characters.
Set User Management Tab User Management tab in the Storage Server Configuration dialog allows you to set up users and their privileges. How to Display the User Management Tab Double-click the Storage Server Configuration desktop icon. The Storage Server Configuration dialog appears and the Settings tab is displayed. Click the User Management tab to open it.
Set the User Management Tab How to Set the User Management Tab ● Add a User 1 Click Add on the User Management tab. The Add User dialog appears. 2 Enter the user’s User Name (up to 20 characters, including alphanumeric letters and underscore “_”). 3 3 Y P O C Storage Server Configuration Reference 4 Enter the user’s Password (up to 20 characters, including alphanumeric letters and underscore “_”). Re-enter the password you have entered in the Confirm Password field to confirm it. Click OK.
Setting the User Management Tab Delete a User 1 2 Click to select a user in the User List to delete it. Click Remove. The user is deleted. Request User Authentication at Tool Startup Check the Authentication is required when starting this tool if user authentication is required when launching the tool. If this option is checked, the Login dialog appears before the Storage Server Configuration dialog appears.
Chapter 4 Y P O C Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule
Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to store Camera Servers registration necessary for creating recording schedules on the Storage Server, as well as the procedure to create recoding schedules. To store the Camera Servers registration and create recording schedules, launch the VK Viewer and use the Camera Summary window and Recording Schedules window under the Configuration and Preferences screen.
Launch VK Viewer and Display the Configuration and Preferences Screen How to Launch VK-64/VK-16 Double-click the VK Viewer desktop icon. Alternatively, from the Windows Start menu select: All Programs > WebView Livescope > Network Video Recorder VK Series v2.0 > VK Viewer. The connect option menu (Start-up Screen) for Storage Server is displayed. Select Master Storage Server option and click Connect. Start-up Screen localhost Connects to Storage Server and starts the Viewer.
Launch VK Viewer and Display the Configuration and Preferences Screen How to Start VK-Lite Double-click on the icon VK-Lite Viewer v2.0 on the desktop. Alternatively, from the Windows Start menu > All Programs > WebView Livescope > Network Video Recorder VK Series v2.0 > VK Viewer 2.0. The following procedure is the same as VK-64/VK-16.
Launch VK Viewer and Display the Configuration and Preferences Screen Launch Storage Server by Specifying the IP address If you installed the Viewer and Storage Server on separate PC, specify an IP address of Storage Server and connect Viewer to the Storage Server. 1 2 3 Enter the IP address or host name of the Master Storage Server in Host Name or IP, and the port number in Port. 4 Click Connect. Enter your User Name and Password, and then click Login.
Launch VK Viewer and Display the Configuration and Preferences Screen When the Viewer accesses to a Master Storage Server which has not been set up with camera server information, the entire Viewing Screen is initially blank as shown below. You should configure the Viewer using the Configuration and Preferences screen. Note 80 Y P O C It is strongly recommended that only one Administrator perform configuration on each network.
Launch VK Viewer and Display the Configuration and Preferences Screen Access to the Configuration and Preferences screen To open the Configuration and Preferences screen, the following operation should be performed. ● In the Menu Bar, select View ➝ Configuration The menu bar is located at the top left of the Viewing Screen. In the Menu Bar, select View ➝ Configuration. Y P O C The Configuration and Preferences screen appears.
Storage and Camera Server Summary windows Use the Storage and Camera Server Summary screen to create a location and zone, to add the Storage Server, and to add the Camera Server. Display the Storage and Camera Server Summary Windows 1 Launch the VK Viewer and display the Configuration and Preferences screen. 2 Click the Camera Summary tab. The Storage and Camera Server Summary windows appear.
Storage and Camera Server Summary windows Note If you are using the Viewer only, the Camera Server, Location/Zone, and Camera Type are only displayed in the Camera Server List. Click and drag divider line to the right to show full items. Y P O C Storage Servers and Locations/Zones options 4 The following options are available via the Storage Servers tab.
Location and Zone Create a location and zone for the preparation of registering the Camera Server. Cameras are grouped into Locations and Zones. Locations are for example, an office building, shop or school. Zones are a part of Locations, that is, a zone could be assigned to each floor in the office building and specific areas in a shop such as a cash register area. The diagram below illustrates an example of physical Locations and Zones on a VK64/VK-16 network.
Location and Zone Y P O C 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule When a Location is selected from the drop-down menu at left, all of the Zones associated with the Location will appear to the right as camera thumbnail images. This tab containing four thumbnail images indicates that there are four cameras in the Zone. This tab containing six thumbnail images indicates that there are six cameras in the Zone.
Location and Zone Add a Location and Zone ● Step 1: Click Add Location on the Locations/Zones tab 1 2 In the Camera Summary window, select the Locations/Zones tab if it is not selected yet. Click Add Location to bring up the Add Location dialog. Y P O C 3 ● Enter the new location name (up to 20 characters), then click OK. Step 2: Click Add Location on the Locations/Zones tab 1 2 In the Camera Summary window, select the Locations/Zones tab if it is not selected yet.
Location and Zone Edit a Location and Zone 1 2 Double-click a location or zone. The Edit Location or Edit Zone dialog appears. Change the settings and click OK. Y P O C 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Delete a Location and Zone 1 2 Click a location or zone in the list to highlight it and select Delete from the Edit menu. Alternatively, click a location or zone to select it, then press the Delete key on your keyboard. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click Yes.
Add Storage Server VK-64/16 If you are using multiple Storage Servers, add each Storage Server as directed below. You need not perform these steps if you are using only one Storage Server and that Storage Server has already been added. By adding the Storage Server, you can select the Camera Servers managed by each Storage Server from the Viewer screen. Note Tip If you are using the Viewer only, the Storage Servers tab is not shown and you cannot add the Storage Server.
Add Storage Server Note Do not add the same Storage Server more than once. If you add a Storage Server with a different configuration (such as one managed by another Master Storage Server), your original Locations and Zones will be invalid. You need to change Windows settings of a storage server to be added before if you are using Windows XP SP2 or Windows Server 2003. Refer to “Notes on Operating Environment” (➝ P. 24~27). Do not change the port number.
Add Storage Server Delete Storage Server 1 In the Storage and Camera Server Summary, select the Storage Servers tab. A list of Storage Servers which have already been added is displayed. 2 Click a Storage Server in the list to highlight it and select Delete from the Edit menu. Alternatively, click a Storage Server to select it, then press the Delete key on your keyboard. 3 A confirmation dialog will appear. Click Yes. Click No to cancel deletion.
Register Camera Server After preparing for Camera Server registration (i.e., creating a location and zone, and adding the Storage Server), you should register the Camera Server. You should register the desired Camera Server on the Storage Server if it has not been registered yet. Register the Camera Server (by Search) After registering the Camera Server, you can select the Camera Server from the Viewer screen. Tip Y P O C Up to 192 Camera Servers can be operated.
Register Camera Server The Search Results dialog appears and a list of detected Camera Servers will be displayed. Note Tip 92 Y P O C When you initiate the Find Camera Servers function, PC searches the Viewer’s local subnet for all Camera Servers connected to it. Camera Servers on another subnet cannot be searched and should be added using Add Camera Servers (➝P. 93). The camera names in the list are those specified by the Camera Server.
Register Camera Server ● Add the Camera Server 1 2 In the Search Results dialog, click a Camera Server in the search results list to select it. Click Add Camera Server. The Add Camera Server dialog appears. Y P O C Alternatively, double-click an item to bring up the Add Camera Server dialog. 4 Continue settings on the Add Camera Server dialog. Tip Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Note Recording schedules should be set in order to record video.
Register Camera Server ● Connect to Camera 1 2 Enter the Host Name or IP address in Host Name or IP, then enter the port number for the Camera Server in Port. The Host Name or IP should be 255 characters or less (each label, separated by a period, must be 63 characters or less), the IP address must be 15 characters or less (each label, separated by a period, must be 3 characters or less), and the Port must be a figure within the range from 1 to 65535.
Register Camera Server Tip ● If you have a Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 unit plugged into a VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi, VB-C50Fi and have configured the “Use External Video Input”, video seen in the Viewer may be taken from cameras connected to the Multi-Terminal Module. Switch the video at the Admin Viewer as required.
Register Camera Server Note ● The recording streams can only be used for JPEG recording at 10 fps or less. They cannot be used for JPEG recording at rates higher than 10 fps or for MPEG-4 recording. The recording streams cannot accept requests from multiple Storage Server. If recording stream requests are made to one VB-C60 from multiple clients, the second and subsequent requests return errors and connect in normal mode.
Register Camera Server 3 4 In the Location field, select a location for the Camera Server from the drop-down menu. In the Zone field, select a zone for the Camera Server from the drop-down menu. If necessary, click Add to add another Location or Zone. The Add Location or Add Zone dialog opens. Enter the Location Name or Zone Name and click OK. Y P O C 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule When you add a Zone in the Add Zone dialog, you should also add it to a Location in the same dialog.
Register Camera Server Move the mouse cursor around the image. Arrows will appear and you can click and drag the cursor in that direction. The preview will change accordingly. When you move the mouse cursor to the center of the image, a zoom in or zoom out control will appear. Hold down the mouse on “+” to zoom in. Hold down the mouse on “-” to zoom out. Note Tip 3 Presets should be configured in advance. Please refer to the Camera Server User’s Manual for details on setting camera presets.
Register Camera Server ● Close the Add Camera Server Dialog Click OK to close the Add Camera Server dialog. If you open the Add Camera Server dialog from the Search Results screen, you will return to the Search Results screen. In this case, click Cancel to return to the Camera Summary window. If you clicked Add Camera Server to open the Add Camera Server dialog, you will return to the Camera Summary window.
Register Camera Server Edit Camera Server The right-hand portion of the Camera Summary window features Edit Camera Server for Editing the Camera Server(s) on your system, regardless of which tab you have selected (Storage Servers or Locations/Zones). The same dialog as Add Camera Server (➝ P. 93) appears. ● Start Editing Camera Server 1 In the Camera Server list, click a Camera Server to highlight it. Y P O C 2 Click Edit Camera Server. The Edit Camera Server dialog appears.
Register Camera Server ● Finish Editing Click OK when finished. The Camera Summary window reappears. ● Save Edit Contents To save edited Camera Server settings, click Save Changes at the bottom right-hand corner of the Camera Summary window. Y P O C 4 Click Discard Changes to cancel any modifications you have made.
Register Camera Server Delete Camera Server The right-hand portion of the Camera Summary window features Remove Camera Server for removing the Camera Server(s) from your system, regardless of which tab you have selected (Storage Servers or Locations/Zones). ● Delete a Camera Server 1 In the Camera Server list, click a Camera Server to highlight it. Y P O C 2 3 Click Remove Camera Server (you can also press the Delete key on your keyboard). A confirmation dialog will appear. Click Yes.
Register Camera Server ● Reflect Deletion To reflect Camera Server deletion, click Save Changes at the bottom right-hand corner of the Camera Summary window. Click Discard Changes to cancel any modifications you have made.
Overview of Recording Schedule Setting After you have registered the Camera Server, you can set recording schedules. Note If you are using the Viewer only, you cannot set recording schedules. Be sure to perform operational tests after setting schedules. You can record videos by specifying “when” and “what” to record with recording schedule function.
Recording Schedule Two types of recording schedules are available: Normal Schedule and Special Day Schedule. For both types of schedules, you must set the recording schedule for each Camera Server in the Recording Schedules screen. ● 1 Display the Recording Schedules screen Launch the VK Viewer and in the Menu Bar, select View ➝ Configuration. The Configuration and Preferences screen appears. 2 3 Click the Recording Schedules tab to display the Recording Schedules screen.
Recording Schedule Day of the week Zone Location Y P O C Zone representing camera areas in the Location Click and drag the horizontal scroll-bar to the right to view other schedule days. 106 Camera schedule time bars Click and drag the vertical scroll-bar downward to view any other zones.
Recording Schedule 4 VK-64/16 Click the Special Day Schedule tab to display the Special Day Schedule screen.
Recording Schedule Storage Server selector Single day schedule area (24 hours) Y P O C Location Zone representing camera areas in the Location Schedule Type selector Day selector Click and drag the scroll-bar(s) to view more schedules if necessary. Note 108 The scheduling area functions the same as the Normal Recording Schedule but only covers a single day (from 00:00 hrs. to 24:00 hrs).
Set Normal Schedule The Normal Schedule consists of: Storage Server list - Select the Storage Server to edit the recording schedule. When the Recording Schedules window first appears, the first Storage Server in the list is shown with its associated schedule to the right. Schedule Area - Set up standard day-to-day recording schedules settings.
Set Normal Schedule Create Normal Schedule ● 1 Display the Recording Schedule screen In the Menu Bar, select View ➝ Configuration. The Configuration and Preferences screen appears. 2 3 ● Click the Recording Schedules tab to display the Recording Schedules screen. Click the Normal Schedule tab to display the Normal Schedule screen. Y P O C Change the Storage Server If you wish to display another Storage Server’s schedule, click the Storage Server menu, otherwise proceed to the next step.
Set Normal Schedule You can click and drag the schedule area of several cameras to bring up the Add Schedule Item - multiple cameras dialog. This allows you to easily set schedules for multiple cameras. Once created, settings for each camera can be customized later. Note The shortest recording time for a schedule is 15 minutes. You cannot create overlapped schedule items within a single Camera Sever. Y P O C 4 Set start and end times and the day of the week (➝ P. 112).
Set Normal Schedule ● Set the recording period Click the hours or minutes fields to select, then click the up/down arrows or directly enter a value to change time. Tip ● Y P O C Select a day of the week to record video In the Repeat on area, check the days you wish to repeat the recording period you have set in the Times area above. Note 112 Time period could be set for overnight recording such as ‘Start 22:00 to End 08:00’. Click All Day if you want 24 hour recording.
Set Normal Schedule ● Set Continuous Recording 1 2 Click the Continuously at Max. box if you want to set continuous recording for the duration of the time period. Select a frame rate for recorded video from the drop-down menu, or input a value from the keyboard. You can set the frame rate from 0.1 frames per second to 30 frames per second. The default is 5 frames par seconds. The upper limit is 5 frames per second with VK-Lite. Y P O C Refer to P. 123 for details of Continuous Recording.
Set Normal Schedule Note ● Audio recording is available on camera servers that support audio transmission function (VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50i, VBC50iR, VB-C50FSi). On camera servers that do not support the function, the Audio recording checkbox is disabled. Audio recording is enabled when video recording mode is on. It is not possible to setup schedules that only record audio without recording video. When the resolution (➝P.117) is set to JPEG, recorded video and the audio are synchronized.
Set Normal Schedule Select Not Specified accepts the current exposure settings configured by the Camera Server. Note Camera angle can be changed by moving your mouse pointer in the Preview area to display controls. By clicking, pan, tilt and zoom function can be controlled (➝ P. 98). After the camera server control finishes, the Preset is set to Custom, and the current setting values of exposure compensation and the camera server position are used for recording.
Set Normal Schedule ● Set the Night Mode and Resolution (VB-C60, VB-C300, VBC50i/VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi, VB-C50Fi and VB150) 1 Note Tip 2 Select the Night Mode from the drop-down menu. You can select from Not specified, Disabled, Enable, and Auto. If you select Enabled, the Night Mode status will be back to Disabled after the configured recording schedule finishes. A higher resolution results in larger disk usage. Make sure you have enough disk space.
Set Normal Schedule Tip The actual image size in relation to the specified resolution size is as follows.
Set Normal Schedule 3 Tip ● If Setup is clicked, click the drop-down menu for the target external device and set External Outputs to On or Not specified on the External Outputs Setting dialog. For VB-C300, only one target external device can be configured on the External Outputs Settings dialog. Y P O C Finish Setting Click OK to save the new settings and close the dialog. Click Cancel to discard the new settings.
Change Camera Server Settings Click Set-up in the Add/Edit Schedule Item dialog, and then Camera Server's top page appears after Internet Explorer launches (VB-C60). Y P O C 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Click Setting Page to display the Setting Page to change Camera Server settings.
Change Camera Server Settings Items related to recording schedule setting are as follows. Refer to the Camera Server's manual for details. ● User Name and Password ● Motion detection recording Set the user name and password for the Camera Server. You cannot set them with VK-64/VK-16. Y P O C If the Camera Server is VB-C60, VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi, VB-C50Fi, or VB150, you can configure the Motion Detection settings on the Camera Server.
Change Camera Server Settings ● Preset Presets should be set on the Camera Server in advance. You cannot set them with VK-64/VK-16. If the recording settings using a preset are used on the Camera Server, the preset position will override camera positions set by VK-64/VK-16, including those in recording schedules and Camera Server position. The camera control will be lost when starting to control the camera at the Camera Server.
Batch-Setting Schedules When you set schedule, you can set multiple schedules at one time. ● Create Multiple Camera Schedules You can click and drag schedule area covering several cameras to bring up the Add Schedule Item - multiple cameras dialog. This allows you to easily set recording schedules for multiple cameras. Once created, settings for each camera can be customized.
Set Continuous Recording You can set Continuous Recording with the frame rate of 0.1 to 30 frames per second when creating a Normal Schedule or Special Day Schedule (The upper limit is 5 fps with VK-Lite). Specify the number of still images to record every second from the fps drop-down menu. Higher fps value generates smooth video, however, the load on the Storage Server or network goes higher. Video data quantity also increases to consume hard disk space.
Set Motion Detection Recording VK-64/16 Set Motion Detection Recording Settings The Motion Detection recording starts when a motion has been detected. Configure the Motion Detection recording settings in the Motion Detection Settings window which appears when you click Settings. Some items in the Motion Detection Settings window overlap with the items in the Add/Edit Schedule Item dialog. In Motion Detection recording, the settings in the Motion Detection Settings window take precedence.
Set Motion Detection Recording ● Step 1: Click Settings next to On Motion Detection The Motion Detection Settings dialog appears (The dialog for VBC60 is shown below). Click to activate Motion Detection on the Camera Server for VB-C60, VB-C50i/VBC50iR, VB-C50FSi and VB-C50Fi. Select sensitivity options. Click and drag a control point to re-size the active region. Motion detection level indicator will increase during activity. Note Set a priority for events triggered by motion.
Set Motion Detection Recording ● Step 2: Set Motion Detection Options Set the following options on the Motion Detection Settings dialog. 1 In the Detect Motion Using menu, select one of the following: Storage Server Obtains video from the Camera Server and detects motion with the Storage Server.
Set Motion Detection Recording ● Step 3: Set the active region for recording In the Active Region field, adjust the region where motion detection is triggered. By default, the Active Region is the full area. In addition you cannot use pan, tilt, and zoom operations in this window. 1 Click one of the corner or edge handles and hold down the mouse button. Y P O C 2 Drag the handle to change the motiontrigger boundary (dotted frame).
Set Motion Detection Recording Area Ratio marker. Yellow color bar - Changed area is equal to or greater than the specified Area Ratio (activity peaks on or to the right of the Area Ratio Marker) but the required cotinuance of motion has not met the specified duration in order to trigger an event. Area Ratio marker. Red color bar - The amount of change that meets the defined detection conditions and motion is detected, triggering an event, i.e.
Set Motion Detection Recording ● Step 4: Set the Detection Regions (VB-C60) 1 2 Tip Y P O C This operation is not necessary if you want configure the recording settings over the entire region without partitioning the detection regions. 4 Step 5: Set the event priority status In the Priority field, select the priority for the event to be generated for this motion from a menu of five options, ranging from 1. Highest to 5. Lowest.
Set Motion Detection Recording 2 Record before event - enter a number of seconds for the amount of recording time before the event occurs (up to 30 seconds). Note 3 ● If Continuous is also set, Record for before event is not available. If Record for before event is set, it will take approximately 10 seconds after event occurrence until its display in the viewer. If the resolution is set to MPEG-4, the frame rate set in the VBC60 becomes enabled.
Set Sensor Event Recording VK-64/16 Set Sensor Event Recording Settings The Sensor Event recording starts when a sensor input has occurred. Configure the Sensor Event recording settings in the Sensor Event Settings window which appears when you click Settings. Some items in the Sensor Event Settings window overlap with the items in the Add/Edit Schedule Item dialog. When the Sensor Event recording is executed, the settings in the Sensor Event Settings window take precedence.
Set Sensor Event Recording Edit Sensor Event Recording Settings You can specify recording settings based on the occurrence of a sensor event. A number of tabs in the Sensor Event Settings dialog are shown to reflect the number of sensors on each camera. You can modify the recording settings for each sensor. ● Step 1: Next to On sensor event, click Settings The Sensor Event Settings dialog appears. Click a tab to modify that sensor’s settings.
Set Sensor Event Recording ● Step 2: Enable recording and set an event priority 1 2 ● Check Record on this sensor to enable recording when a sensor is triggered. In the Priority field, select the priority for the event to be generated for this motion from 5 options, ranging from 1. Highest to 5. Lowest. Priorities are colorcoded as events in the Timeline in the Viewing Screen.
Set Sensor Event Recording Tip ● If you set the Preset option in the Sensor Event Settings window, the pre-event recording position may be different from the specified position because the Camera Server moves when a sensor input occurs. Also, if you specify the post-event recording time to “0”, and the sensor input occurs for a short period of time, recording may terminate before the Camera Server reaches the preset position.
Set Sensor Event Recording Note 2 Record for before event - enter a number of seconds for the amount of recording time before the event occurs (up to a maximum of 30 seconds). Note Y P O C 4 If Continuous Recording is also set, Record for before event is not available. If Record for before event is set, it will take approximately 10 seconds after event occurrence until its display in the viewer.
Set Sensor Event Recording ● Step 7: Set the External Outputs 1 2 Click External Outputs Setting to control any external devices that may be connected to your Camera Server. Click Setup to change the details of external outputs. Otherwise the default settings will be applied. Y P O C 3 If Setup is clicked, click the dropdown menu for the target external device and set External Outputs to On or Not specified on the Control External Devices dialog.
Set Sensor Event Recording ● Priorities of Motion Detection and Sensor Event Recordings You can specify events priorities for the Motion Detection and Sensor Event recordings, and if the events occur simultaneously, the recording with the higher priority is performed first. When using the Motion Detection and Sensor Event recordings together and motion detection and sensor input occur simultaneously, the Sensor Event recording takes precedence.
Set Preset Tour Use the Preset Tour function to move among multiple preset positions sequentially. In the Add/Edit Schedule Item dialog, there are two options available for setting the Preset Tour function. Procedure to set the Preset Tour function in as follows. Note When Preset Tour and MPEG-4 are used together, the video data size becomes very large. The durability of camera Pan/Tilt mechanism may be affected depending on the Preset Tour setting (➝ P. 141).
Set Preset Tour 5 Check the settings and click OK. This returns to the Preset Tour Settings dialog. ● 1 Test the Preset Tour Check the Preset Tour box and click Settings. The Preset Tour Settings dialog appears. 2 Click Start Test. Y P O C After clicking Start Test, the Preset Tour is executed once and you can confirm the operation. 1 4 Change the Preset Settings Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule ● Check the Preset Tour box and click Settings.
Set Preset Tour ● 1 Change the Preset Order Check the Preset Tour box and click Settings. The Preset Tour Settings dialog appears. 2 ● Select a preset to change the order from the list, and click Move Up or Move Down. Delete a Preset 1 Check the Preset Tour box and click Settings. Y P O C The Preset Tour Settings dialog appears. 2 3 Select a preset to delete from the list and click Remove. Click OK. This returns to the Preset Tour Settings dialog.
Set Preset Tour Note If the following warning appears, change the settings according to the tables below. Warning example Y P O C * The tour time depends on the settings. 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Click Cancel to return to the setting screen. Click OK to save the current settings. (If you are using the Preset Setting Tool, click Save on the setting page of the tool) Endurance of VB-C50i and VB-C300's pan/tilt mechanisms are approximately 100,000 round trips at the full range.
Set a Special Day Schedule VK-64/16 Special Day Recording Special Day Schedule window is used for configuring particular days such as public holidays. When Special Day Schedules are set, Normal Schedules that conflict with Special Day Schedules are disabled. Y P O C In Configuration and Preferences Screen, click Recording Schedules tab and ensure Special Day Schedule is selected.
Set a Special Day Schedule Add, Edit and Delete a Schedule Type Add Schedule Type dialog allows you to create a name for a new schedule type, for example, a public holiday. You should create a schedule type first before you can associate days with it. There is no limit to the number of schedule type that can be added. To launch the dialog and add a Special Day Schedule. ● Add Schedule Type 1 Click Add. The Add Schedule Type dialog appears.
Set a Special Day Schedule ● Edit a Schedule Type 1 2 In the Special Day Schedule window, click a schedule type in the Schedule Type list to select it. Click Edit. This will bring up the Edit Schedule Type dialog. Y P O C Enter a new name. For example, you may wish to change the name “Company Holidays” to “Company Special Days”. 3 Click OK. The new settings are saved and the dialog closes.
Set a Special Day Schedule Add and Delete a Day Select Date calendar allows you to select a day that can be used for the schedule type. To add a day, operate as follows: ● Add a Day 1 In the Special Day Schedule window, click a schedule type in the Schedule Type list, for example, “Company Holidays” (created on P. 142) and then in the Days list click Add. Y P O C This will bring up the Select Date calendar (see below). 2 4 Click to select a day in the calendar, then click OK.
Set a Special Day Schedule Alternatively, click the current month and a month list will appear. To select another year, click the current year and scroll down or back up, using the up/down arrows. ● Y P O C Delete a Day 1 2 Note 146 In the Special Day Schedule window, click a schedule type in the Schedule Type list, for example, “Company Holidays” and then in the Days list click one of the days associated with the schedule type. Click Delete below the Days list.
Set a Special Day Schedule ● Save Changes Y P O C 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule The bottom right-hand corner of the Recording Schedule window consists of two buttons, Save Schedule and Discard Changes. 1 Click Save Schedule to keep all your settings. The settings are then saved to the Storage Server. Click Discard Changes to cancel any changes you have made. 2 If you wish to return to the Viewer, select View > Viewing Screen from the menu bar.
Display Recording Setting Summary Check Summary Information of a Recording Schedule Display the summary information of the set recording schedule. Y P O C Display Record Setup Summary is located at the centerbottom of the Special Day Schedule window. Click Display Record Setup Summary to display the Record Setup Summary dialog. The Record Setup Summary dialog shows the following information for the time period where the highest load is expected when the schedule is performed.
Display Recording Setting Summary After confirming information, check the details and click OK to close the Record Setup Summary dialog. If the load is too high, adjust the recording schedule. Note Tip Click Copy to copy the contents of the Recording Setting Summary dialog to the Clipboard.
Display Recording Setting Summary Check Summary Information of Storage Server You can check summary information of a specified Storage Server. Y P O C The Display Camera List Summary button is in the bottom center of the Camera Summary screen. Tip The Display Camera List Summary button is gray out in Storage Servers in older version. When the Locations/Zones tab is selected, the Display Camera List Summary button is gray out.
Display Recording Setting Summary Check the details and click OK to close the Camera List Summary dialog box. Note Y P O C 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Tip The Camera List Summary dialog box displays information about the Storage Server selected in the Storage Server List. It does not display the totals for all Storage Servers. The number of frames queued for writing displayed here is the number of frames queued for recording.
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Chapter Overview This chapter explaines how to use and configure the Viewer. ● Set Viewer ● Arrange and Save Layouts ● Video Window Operation ● Use Timeline and View Events Explains how to configure settings that are specific to the Viewer. Explains how to arrange layouts and set layout sequences. Y P O C Explains how to create a video window and display it in the Viewing Area and control the Camera Server.
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Viewer Operation Flow Location list (➝ P. 187) Drop-down menu indicating locations available in the system. Menu bar Access common menus from here. Zone list (➝ P. 187) Drop-down menu indicating zones within a location. Camera Control Panel (➝ P. 195) Camera Control Panel enables you to control a camera and quickly determine a camera position. Y P O C Event indicator (➝ P. 193) Color bar is displayed at the top of live Video Windows when an event occurs (if enabled). Viewing Area for Video Windows (➝ P.
Viewer Operation Flow Camera Selection Area (➝ P. 186) Thumbnails of Camera Servers added to each zone are displayed here. Thumbnail can be dragged onto the Viewing Area for viewing. Video window menu icon (➝ P. 199) Select preset camera angles, custom pan, tilt and zoom, and select a Video Window size. Live Events Log list (➝ P. 212) Indicates events that have been recorded on Storage Servers after the Viewer was launched. Y P O C Zoom In/Zoom Out buttons (➝ P.
Start the Viewer Note To start the Viewer, you need the user name and password set for the VK-64/VK-16 Storage Server. How toLaunch Before launching the Viewer, make sure your monitor resolution is set to 1024 x 768 pixels or more. ● Start the Viewer Y P O C To start the VK-Lite viewer, double-click VK-Lite Viewer v2.0 on the desktop. Or, from the Windows Start menu, click Programs > WebView Livescope > Network Video Recorder VK-Lite v2.0 > VK-Lite Viewer.
Start the Viewer Tip If a connection error occurs, Master Storage Server may not work correctly. Launch by Connecting to the localhost If you want to use the local PC where Viewer is installed as Master Storage Server, select localhost to start Viewer. 1 Y P O C 2 3 Click Connect. Enter your User Name and Password, and click Login. 5 Viewer Reference Note Select localhost from the drop-down menu.
Start the Viewer Launch Storage Server by Specifying the IP address If you installed Viewer and Storage Server on separate PCs, specify IP address of Storage Server and connect Viewer to the Storage Server. 1 2 3 5 160 Click Connect. Enter IP address or host name of Master Storage Server in Host Name or IP, and the port number in Port. Y P O C 4 Note Select Use IP address from the drop-down menu. Click Connect. Enter your User Name and Password, and click Login.
Start the Viewer Launch without Storage Server (Viewer Only Mode) You can use the Viewer only without connecting to a Storage Server. When Storage Server is not used, some functions are not available. ● Use Viewer only 1 2 Select Not use Storage Server from the drop-down menu. Click Connect. Y P O C Functions not Available in Viewer Only Mode When you launch the Viewer with Viewer Only Mode, the following functions are not available.
Start the Viewer Viewer Start-up Window When you start VK-64/VK-16 for the first time when no Layouts have been configured, you will notice that the Viewing Area is blank as shown below. Previously-configured cameras on the network will appear as thumbnail images in the Camera Selection Area on the top of the screen. These can be dragged onto the Viewing Area for monitoring.
Start the Viewer Viewer Start-up Option You can set the start-up option of the Viewer to omit the display of Start-up screen (➝P. 77) and login screen to enter a user name and password (➝P. 79, P. 160). You can place a shortcut icon on the Desktop for your convenience by following the method described below. For this setting, you cannot use the shortcut icon that was automatically created on the Desktop after installing this software, which is used for starting the Viewer.
Menu Bar of Viewer Screen Functions of Menu Bar The following functions are available from the menu bar. Menu Submenu Function File Change Master Storage Server Switches master storage servers. The connection menu for storage servers is displayed. Exit Closes the application. Edit Cut Copy Paste Delete Y P O C A selected video window is deleted and transferred to the clipboard, so that the window can be pasted into the same layout or another layout.
Menu Bar of Viewer Screen View Help Audio Panel Displays the Camera Control panel, allowing the display positon settings or zoom. Status Bar Switches display and hide the status bar. Several information is displayed in the status bar, such as the total frame rate, CPU %, the number of displayed events, and the number of video windows. About The version information dialog appears, showing the version information.
Viewer Setting ■ Viewer Settings window The Viewer Settings window is used for settings such as notification priorities and the live viewing frame rate. Settings are stored on the Viewer PC, not on the Master Storage Server. Click Viewer Settings (Admin) or Viewer Settings (Operators). The Viewer Settings screen is divided into tabs for administrators and guestl users depending on the settings. The Viewer Settings (Admin) tab is displayed only when the user logs in as an Administrator.
Viewer Setting ■ Set the Tab for Administrator Set whether to select the Master Storage Server when the Viewer starts up A Master Storage Server maintains settings for Camera Servers and Layouts. The current Master Storage Server is indicated. Y P O C The following settings are available. Select the When starting, Master Storage Server is selected checkbox to enable you to select the Master Storage Server when the Viewer starts.
Viewer Setting Set Event Notifications When an event occurs, it is indicated in the Live Events Log in the Viewer. In Event Notification Settings in the Viewer Settings window, Event Notification Settings area, you can set up actions based on events according to the priority of the event. ● Set alert of event in each priority level Y P O C In the Priority area, you configure the following settings: 1 Tick the Operator Notification for box to enable a notification period when an event occurs.
Viewer Setting ● Set duration of alert. About Priorities Set up notifications by priority from 1 (highest) to 5 (lowest). Priorities are colorcoded as follows. Color Priority Red Highest Orange High Yellow Medium Light Green Low Dark Green Lowest Y P O C 5 Lower priority items can have less notification settings associated with them.
Viewer Setting Audio Transmission Setting The camera which is sending or receiving audio to a Viewer cannot interact with other Admin or NC Viewers. Audio transmission and reception can be terminated automatically even if you forget to disconnect the audio connection. When using this option, tick The voice transmission will be ended for fixed time automatically check box, and specify the period within the range from 1 to 60 minutes (default is 10 minutes).
Viewer Setting Superimpose the Date and Time on Still Frames Select the Superimpose the date and time on the still frame captured checkbox to additionally display the date and time of capture on still frames. Save Viewer Settings Y P O C 5 Viewer Reference The bottom right-hand corner of the Viewer Settings window consists of two buttons, Save Changes and Discard Changes. Click Save Changes to keep all your settings. The Viewer settings are then saved to the local disk.
Arrange and Save Layouts This chapter details how to create and save Video Window Layouts and Layout Sequences. ■ Manage Video Layouts Layout menu The Layout menu allows you to save particular Video Window layouts for easy monitoring. The name of the currently-displayed layout can be found in the top-left corner of the Viewing Area, next to the Layout button. You can create a new layout, save a layout or open and rename a previously-saved layout. Y P O C Click the Layout button to open the Layout menu.
Arrange and Save Layouts ● To create a new layout (a previously-saved layout is displayed): Click the Layout button to open the menu, and then select New Layout. The Viewing Area will become blank and the default layout name “Untitled” will be displayed.
Arrange and Save Layouts Organize Layouts and Layout Sequences The Organize Layouts & Layout Sequences dialog allows you to create folders and subfolders in which to save item (layouts and layout sequences). To display the dialog: ● Open the Layout menu and select Organize The Organize Layouts & Layout Sequences dialog opens (Administrator version shown). The Shared Layouts folder will not display if you have logged in as an Operator. Y P O C Create a new folder. Move an item to another folder.
Arrange and Save Layouts ● 1 Move or Copy a layout or layout Sequence to another folder In the Organize Layouts & Layout Sequences dialog, click an item to highlight it, then click Move to Folder. The Select destination folder dialog opens showing a list of created folders. 2 Click to select the target folder in the list and click OK. The item will be moved into that folder. If you selected Copy to Folder, you can copy items in the same manner.
Arrange and Save Layouts Save a Layout or Layout Sequence Administrators and Operators can save layouts and layout sequences to an existing folder or a new folder via the Save Layout dialog. ● Step 1: Open the Layout menu and select Save or Save As The Save Layout dialog opens. A New Folder button and Name field is also available for you to create a new name and location for the copied layout or layout sequence.
Arrange and Save Layouts ● Opening a previously-saved layout Click the Layout button to open the menu and then click a layout or layout sequence in the list. The item will be loaded onto the Viewing Area. If you select another item without saving the current item, a dialog will appear prompting you to save the current layout or layout sequence (if the Layout setting (➝ P. 167) in the Viewer Settings window is ticked).
Arrange and Save Layouts Enter a new name. Select a layout sequence type. Click Add Layout to add a selected layout from the left-hand column. Select or enter the time. You can set the time within the range from 1 to 9999. Click on a layout to select it. Y P O C Click OK to bring up the Select destination folder dialog. Layout Sequence: All the users can share these layouts. You need Administrator privilege to create a layout sequence. Normal users cannot modify these layouts.
Arrange and Save Layouts ■ Layout Grids You can customize your layouts by applying one of the following grids: None - You can arrange Video Windows freely. Alignment Grid - diplay a grid of dots in the Viewing Area. You can re-size Video Windows using the grid. Y P O C Small Grid, Medium Grid and Large Grid - diplay a small (160x120), medium (320x240) or large (640x480) grid where you can place Video Windows using the grid. Custom Grid - You can set the grid size (➝ P. 184).
Arrange and Save Layouts Alignment Grid Select the Alignment Grid from the Layout Grids sub-menu. The Viewing Area displays a grid of dots. When you place a Video Window, it “snaps” to the grid boundaries. ● Drag, drop and re-size a Video Window 1 In the Camera Selection Area, click a thumbnail image and drag its selection boundary onto the Viewing Area grid. Y P O C 2 Move it to the position you want to display. When you release the mouse, the size and position are adjusted to match the layout frame.
Arrange and Save Layouts ● Small, Medium and Large Grids ● Drag a camera thumbnail image into a blank tile When you select Small Grid, Medium Grid or Large Grid from the Layout Grids submenu, the Viewing Area displays “cells” for Video Windows. These are boundaries indicating a uniform size which is used to display Video Windows in a tile-like manner. 1 Y P O C 2 Move it to the position you want to display. When you release the mouse, the size and position are adjusted to match the layout frame.
Arrange and Save Layouts The Viewing Area with a Small Grid Y P O C The Viewing Area with a Medium Grid Note 182 Although you can add more, the number of Video Windows you can display simultaneously will depend on your video card, the speed of your computer, the maximum frame rate (➝P. 169) configured with Viewer setting, the video size and video quality coming from the Camera Server and the size of each Video Window displayed. A maximum of 16 cameras is recommended in the Layout Area.
Arrange and Save Layouts The Viewing Area with a Large Grid Y P O C 5 Viewer Reference In this example, the Camera Selection Area and Timeline are hidden (➝ P. 185).
Arrange and Save Layouts Custom Grid The Custom Grid fallows you to set customize a grid for displaying Video Windows. ● 1 Set a custom grid Select Custom Grid from the Layout Grids sub-menu. The Custom Grid dialog appears. Values are given in pixels. 2 3 In the Horizontal or Vertical field, overwrite the existing value with a custom value, or use the up/down arrows to select a value. When you adjust the value in one field, you’ll notice the value change in the other field.
Arrange and Save Layouts ■ Hide and Show Task Areas The View menu allows you to show/hide task areas and other display elements in the Viewer. When you unselect Camera Selector and Timeline and then select Fullscreen, the result is a large area in the Viewer for displaying more Video Windows as shown below in the Large Grid example. Pressing the Esc key returns the menu bar. You can also select to hide Video Window Captions, the Camera Control and Live Events.
Basic Video Window Functions This section shows you how to create Video Windows for viewing in the Viewing Area and how to adjust camera angles. ■ Select Cameras for Viewing Camera Selection Area The Camera Selection Area is used to display thumbnails of all the cameras. You can select another set of thumbnails of currently-available cameras via the Location and Zone drop-down menus and then place them into the Viewing Area as Video Windows.
Basic Video Window Functions Locations and the Zones Selection is performed in the following order: ● 1 2 3 Select a Location Select a Zone in that Location Click and drag thumbnails to view live video Step 1: Select a Location from the drop-down menu Y P O C Click the Location drop-down menu or on the down arrow. A list of pre-configured locations appears. Click a location in the list. Zones for that list will appear in the thumbnail section to the right.
Basic Video Window Functions ■ Basic Video Window Functions Create, scale and move Video Windows Once you have chosen a location and chosen a zone, you are ready to view one or more cameras in that zone. Camera thumbnail images are used to create Video Windows in the Viewing Area. The Viewing Area can support multiple Video Windows for live monitoring and viewing recorded video simultaneously.
Basic Video Window Functions ● Re-size a Video Window 1 Click a Video Window to highlight it. An arrow icon will appear in the lower right corner. Click the arrow icon and drag outwards. You can also click on the other corners and drag to re-size the window. Release the mouse button when you have reached the desired size. Alternatively, click the Video Window menu button and select Video Display Size. Select Small, Medium, Large, or Default from the submenu.
Basic Video Window Functions Note ● When Video Windows that are other than a standard resolution (160x120, 320x240, 640x480) are displayed, the load on the computer CPU will be high and Viewer operations may take longer. Add more Video Windows Click and drag other camera thumbnails onto the Viewing Area to create Video Windows for monitoring if necessary. Your Viewing Screen could look like this.
Arrange Video Windows There are various ways you can manage the layout of Video Windows in the Viewing Area (➝ P. 180). Note In the Viewer, the number of Video Windows you can display simultaneously will depend on your video card, the resolution and quality settings of the camera and the Live Video Viewing Settings (frame rate) set in the Viewer Settings window of the Configuration and Preferences screen. If the load on the computer CPU is high, Viewer operations may take longer.
Arrange Video Windows ■ Video Window Status Video Window Properties: Title bar - indicates name of camera, live or recorded video viewing. Video display - displays live or recorded video. Recorded video indicator - displays a time/date stamp in the title bar for recorded footage. Event indicator - displays a colored bar across the top of the Video Window.
Arrange Video Windows Each Video Window displays video from an individual camera. Video Windows can be re-sized, repositioned or closed. Title bar The title bar consists of menu, camera name and live or recorded status. Y P O C Video display conditions Live video Recorded video, Playback 5 Viewer Reference The lightning symbol in the lower right-hand corner indicates live video.
Arrange Video Windows ■ Pan, Tilt, Zoom Operation This is done in one of three ways: Directly from within the Video Window Using the Camera Control Panel Selecting a Preset Note ● For VB-C50FSi and VB-C50Fi, Pan and Tilt are not available. If a fixed camera or an external camera such as VC-C50i is connected to VB-C50i, you cannot use pan, tilt, and zoom operations. Y P O C Using the Camera Directly from within the Video Window Enable the controls by double-clicking on a live Video Window.
Arrange Video Windows Tip ● If you have camera control, you can only drag the window by clicking and holding the title bar. If you did not make any control for 30 seconds, the message of ÅgControl will be lost in 10 secondsÅh appears, and a 10second countdown will start. You can still manipulate a camera that is currently recording. If the recording position has been set, the Camera Server will return to that position after the Viewer release camera control.
Arrange Video Windows ● Exposure Control Items (when the Exposure Mode is Auto) Selects the Metering Mode (VB-C60 only). Refer to the Users Manual of the camera for details. Note ● Set the Exposure Mode to Auto (VBC60, VB-C300). Auto: Automatically adjusts the exposure. Auto (Flicker less): This mode is only for the VB-C60. Refer to the Users Manual of the camera for details. Auto (shutter priority): Allows the value of the shutter speed to be specified.
Arrange Video Windows ● White Balance Control Items Drag each slide bar to adjust each gain value. Select the White Balance mode from the drop-down menu. The following modes are available (VB-C300, VB-C60). Auto: Automatically adjusts the white balance. fluorescent H (VB-C300) or fluorescent daylight (VB-C60): Select this option when using the camera under a day-light fluorescent lamp.
Arrange Video Windows ● Other items Select from Fast, Normal, and Slow for Pan and Tilt. Select from Fast and Slow for Zoom. Y P O C Switch between Auto Focus and Manual Focus. Auto: Adjust the focus automatically. Auto (for dome housing): When the optional dome housing is used, select this option to automatically adjust the focus without focusing on the wall surface. Infinity: Focus is fixed at a point of infinity. Manual: Press and hold Far or Near button to adjust the focus.
Arrange Video Windows ■ Other Video Window Functions Change the Video Window size Apart from manually clicking on the corner and dragging out the Video Window to a new size, you can also select a set size from the Video Window menu. To change the display size of a Video Window via the menu: ● Open the Video Window menu and select Video Display Size. Y P O C 1 2 Click the Video window menu icon, or right-click in the Video Window to bring up a context menu.
Arrange Video Windows If you are using the VB-C60, the menu items are as follows. Note Note The MPEG-4 setting can only be made on the VB-C60. If you specify MPEG-4 and perform live viewing on the VBC60, the video and audio are not synchronized. When multiple Video Windows from a single Camera Server are displayed and the Video Receive Size is changed from one of them, the change will apply to all Video Windows. Selected video receive sizes are saved when the layout is saved.
Arrange Video Windows You can set the exposure compensation to Off, Low, Medium or High for VB-C300, VBC50i / VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi and VB-C50Fi. If you are using a VB-C60, the options are -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, and +3. Note A checkmark (black circle) is attached to the selected item. However, it is not displayed in front of the control. Set this to “0” to set the exposure compensation to Off.
Arrange Video Windows Click Viewer Shade Control to correct shaded areas in the video window. It is available to one specified vide window only. Details are explained in the next page. Admin Viewer starts up by clicking Admin Viewer if the Admin Viewer or NC Viewer is already installed. For VB-C300, the NC Viewer starts up. For VBC60, Internet Explorer starts up and the VB-C60 top page is diaplayed. Refer to your camera server's user's manual for more information on the Admin Viewer or NC Viewer.
Arrange Video Windows Audio Panel Clicking this button after selecting a Video Window, or selecting a Video Window after clicking this button starts audio playback. When ticked, audio is played back even when a microphone is used. Click this button to display silent detection control. Clicking this button after selecting a Video Window, or selecting a Video Window after clicking this button starts audio transmission. Y P O C When ticked, silent interval is detected while transmitting audio.
Use Timeline and View Events This chapter shows you how to use the Timeline for live and recorded viewing as well as view and search events. Timeline Overview On the Viewing Screen, a timeline of past events associated with displayed cameras is shown in the Timeline Area at the bottom of the Viewer as colored bars. Selecting a colored bar moves the playhead to the event and the associated Video Window is switched to playback mode. Playback controls. Buttons for playback, rewind, etc.
Use Timeline and View Events Monitor Live Video in relation to the Timeline When a Video Window is created from a camera thumbnail, video is seen live. The Playhead (shown below) will be in a “live” position. The “live” position represents the present time. The playhead remain fixed as time scrolls to the left underneath, representing the passage of real time. Search for past events. Click to jump to a specified date/time. Extract recorded video to save as another file.
Use Timeline and View Events Use the Timeline to play and extract video You can view recorded video by moving the playhead control in the Timeline or entering a timecode and jumping to it. Methods include: ● Use the Playback Controls You can control to play, rewind, fast forward or jump to previous and next events. The fast forward and rewind speeds change by 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x each time you click the buttons.
Use Timeline and View Events ● Click in the Event Display Area of the Timeline Click in the Event Display Area of the Timeline. The Playhead will move to that location and playback of recorded video commences from that time. Note When you choose to play back video, the video is played. The response and smoothness of the play back may depend on network traffic and other properties of the network. The time displayed on the Timeline is the time of PC where the Viewer is running.
Use Timeline and View Events Click to scroll back to the previous month. Click to scroll forward to the next month. Click a day to highlight it, then click OK to bring up that day in the Timeline. Click up/down arrows to select a time or click each time segment and overwrite existing value. Y P O C Alternatively, click the current month and a month selector will appear. To select another year, click the current year and scroll down or back up, using the up/down arrows.
Use Timeline and View Events Note Recording will be for approximately one minute. The actual duration of recorded video may vary depending on settings and network delays. The priority of an event created by a manual recording using Record Now will always be Priority 1. The Record Now function allows recording video in JPEG format. MPEG-4 recording is not available (VB-C60). If audio transmission is enabled on the camera, audio recording is also performed..
Use Timeline and View Events ● Click event to select it A time segment with darker color indicates that recorded video exists for that period. Click event to select it. Move mouse over event to get details. Camera Name Type of event User Name When you click an event to select it, the associated Video Window will display the event(s).
Use Timeline and View Events ● Select a Video Window and time period then click Extract Video. 1 2 Click a Video Window to highlight it, then click and drag a time period for it in the Timeline. Click Extract Video. The Extract Video dialog opens. 3 Y P O C 4 5 ● Click up/down arrows to select a time or click each time segment and overwrite existing value. Click OK to display the Save As dialog. The Save As dialog opens.
Use Timeline and View Events ■ View and Search Events Live Events Log list The Live Events Log displays events that have occurred with one or more cameras after the Viewer has been launched. Events are color coded according to priority. Y P O C Click and drag scroll bar to view events. The bell icon is displayed when the event is acknowledged by double-clicking. Double-clicking the event to acknowledge it changes the icon to a dot.
Use Timeline and View Events Display the Live Event Log List To display the Live Events Log List: ● Select Live Events from View Menu From the VK-64/VK-16 menu bar, select View and Live Events. Live Events Log list opens.
Use Timeline and View Events Search Events If you have multiple events, you can initiate a search for a particular event via the Event Search dialog. To launch the Event Search Dialog: ● Click Event Search On the Timeline, click Event Search. The Event Search dialog opens. Enter a search start date and time. Y P O C Enter a keyword for particular events. Enter a search end date and time. Select a camera. Select a Location and Zone. Select a Priority. Select a state of event. Select a type of event.
Use Timeline and View Events Select Criteria for Searching When you initiate a search, certain criteria can be specified such as Priority, Location and Zone on the network, a date range when the event may have occurred and a time period. To initiate a search: ● Step 1: Select a date and time range to search Click in the From and To date panels and overwrite the existing entries for month/day/year and time. Y P O C Alternatively, click the down arrow next to each date panel to bring up the calendar.
Use Timeline and View Events ● Step 5: Select a State ● Step 6: Select a Priority ● Step 7: Click Search Select a State for the event, whether it was On or Off during the period. Alternatively, select All States. Select a Priority from the drop-down list. Y P O C When you have entered the day and time range, click Search to initiate the event search. Events that are found will be listed in the window below. If necessary, stop a search at any time by clicking Stop Search.
Use Timeline and View Events ■ Popup Video upon Event Occuring Select the Pop up the video window automatically when event occur checkbox under the Event popup setting administrator tab in the Viewer Settings screen to display the corresponding video window in the foreground and begin live viewing when a sensor input or motion detection occurs. Y P O C When motion detection is on, the corresponding video is displayed automatically.
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Chapter 6 Y P O C Operation and Management
Chapter Overview This chapter explains points to notice concerning the Storage Server when you operating and maintaining the network camera system, as well as guidelines for operating the system.
Health Check for Storage Server VK Events (Timeline for VK Viewer) If any of the events listed in the table below occurs, you may have to take the specified counteraction. The text within { } in each message depends on the situation. Event type Indicates the free space on the disk Starts and stops deletion due to space shortage. (*) Pauses and resumes recording due to space shortage.
Health Check for Storage Server Number of Frames Queued for Processing The Camera Summary screen displays the number of frames queued for processing for each camera, allowing you to check the load conditions of the PC. This information is updated at every 5 seconds. Note 222 Y P O C If the number of frames queued for processing exceeds 500, either reduce the video recording frame rate, or reduce the image size or quality, etc. in order to reduce the number of frames queued for processing.
Operation Guideline for Recording and Viewing The following explains the automatic frame rate adjustment function for viewing and recording. This function checks the load of the PC on which the Storage Server and the Viewer are running and adjusts the frame rate for video recording and live viewing. Note Using this function is recommended; however, make sure you perform tests under actual conditions before starting operations.
Operation Guideline for Recording and Viewing Recording Frame Rate Adjustment ● Reduce recording frame rate when disk is under high load in the Storage Server Configuration dialog (➝ P. 57) * This option is enabled by default (recommended). When the network recording software writes images received from cameras into the hard disk, if the load (mainly the load of writing into the hard disk) of the PC on which the Storage Server is running is too high, the software cannot write the images immediately.
Operational Guideline for Sensor Event Recording Proper Operation of Sensor Event Recording (Optimization of Sensor Arrangement and Sensitivity) Frequent sensor events result in high CPU load on your PC, and the recording frame rate may be reduced or recording may be interrupted. If you have 10 or more sensor events per minute continuously, we recommend continuous recording. For each Storage Server, it is recommended to lower the sensor sensitivity or use continuous recording.
Optimization of Motion Detection Recording (Index) The Motion Detection recording is not suited to applications where high levels of reliability are required. Therefore, it is recommended to use continuous recording for monitoring or other purposes if consistently high levels of reliability are required. Canon accepts no liability whatsoever for faults, etc. resulting from the use of the Motion Detection recording.
Chapter 7 Y P O C Backup Scheme
Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to make backups for each purpose. Since the volume of video data the largest among various data types requiring backup, you must carefully choose backup equipment and learn the backup techniques.
Purpose Purposes of backup include. Backup for Data Protection Prevents data from system crush or hard disk failure. This type of back up targets video data, event data, and configuration files. Backup for Archive Stores recorded video data and event data on other media for a long period of time.
Preparation Backup Device Prepare necessary equipment for backup depending on the data quantity of the VK-64/VK16. Basically, you should use the DDS-4 type device if a single backup copies several Gigabytes through 40 GB of data, and DAT72 or AIT if it copies around 70 GB of data. Further, if backup data quantity reaches 100 through 400 GB, you should use the LTO device. If you need more capacity or want to omit media replacement, you can consider auto loaders for the LTO device.
Files to Make a Backup Storage Location of Video Data, Audio Data, and Event Data Video data being recorded is saved in a temporary file (refer to “About Temporary File” below), and the file is settled and saved as video data when its size reaches 1 GB (by default) to the storage drive. Audio data is recorded using the G71 µ Law format, and saved in the QuickTime file format. The audio recording bitrate is 64 Kbps.
Files to Make a Backup Recorded Data Concept Video data being recorded is saved in a temporary file, and the file is settled and saved as video data when its size reaches 1 GB (by default) to the storage drive. This recording unit can be changed in the Maximum file size/duration field, in the Storage Server Configuration window’s Settings tab (➝ P. 57). Temporary files cannot be backed up in the normal procedure.
Files to Make a Backup ● Configuration files The configuration files for the Storage Server and Viewer are saved in the following folders of the PC where each program is installed. Configuration file path for OS other than Windows Vista :\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Canon \WebView\NVR\ Configuration file path for Windows Vista Y P O C :\ProgramData\Canon\WebView\NVR\ Back up the entire contents of this folder.
Backup for Data Protection About Backup When making a backup of data for protection, you must back up the following data: Recorded video data ---- It is recommended to make an incremental backup of this data. Refer to P. 231 for the file names and storage location. Event data ----------------- It is recommended to make an incremental backup of this data. Refer to P. 232 for the file names and storage location.
Backup for Archiving (Long-Term Storage of Data) When making a backup of data for long-term archive, you must back up the following data: Recorded video data ---- It is recommended to make an incremental backup of this data. Refer to P. 231 for the file names and storage location. Event data ----------------- It is recommended to make an incremental backup of this data. Refer to P. 232 for the file names and storage location.
Backup Procedure for Video Data and Event Data Back Up Recorded Video Data and Event Data. 1 Estimate the total quantity of recorded video data for backup. The video data quantity per day can be calculated as: Image file size per frame x Frame rate x Number of Camera Servers x Recording time (seconds) per day. Refer to “Server Sizing Concept” (➝ P. 31) for details. 2 3 Prepare the backup device and backup tool for Windows according to the estimated quantity. Set up the backup tool as directed on P. 230.
Restoration Procedure Restore Data from Backup for Data Protection The following explains how to reconstruct the Storage Server for the VK-64/VK-16 for maintenance or recovery from a failure. 1 2 Check that the PC hardware environment has been restored to the former state. Be sure to use the same folder organization as before. Install the VK-64/VK-16. 3 After installation completes, stop the Storage Server from the Storage Server Configuration window.
Restoration Procedure Restore Data from Backup for Data Archiving The following explains how to restore only necessary files from the data backup for archive. 1 Check that the drive configuration of the PC to which the files are restored is the same as the PC from which the files were backed up. Be sure that the hard disk has a capacity larger than the total size of the video data files to restore. 2 3 Install the VK-64/VK-16.
Restoration Procedure ● Notes on Restoring Data from Backup for Data Archiving When restoring the configuration file, also the old recording setting information is restored as well. After restoration, the PC may start recording video according to the old recording schedule. If you do not want to record video, delete the recording schedules after restoration. If the Maximum retained history setting is used on the Storage Server, uncheck this option.
Examples Configuration 1: Backup for Data Protection 1 Premise 5 units of VB-C50i Recording condition Frame rate is 1 fps (one frame per second), Camera Server video quality is 50, resolution is 320x240, the size for one image data is 15 KB. The Maximum file size/duration option in the Storage Server Configuration window is set to six hours. Y P O C Under this condition, the video file size per Camera Server per day is 310 MB x 4 files. Therefore, the video data quantity per Camera Server per day is 1.
Examples Hardware requirement 12.5 GB per day x 30 days = 375 GB Hard disk capacity of around 450 GB is required. If the storage period of video data on the Storage Server is 30 days, and the required archive period is 180 days, an archive backup for 1-week data can be saved on 100-GB tape with an LTO drive (Ultrium). If you use a 400-GB LTO drive, you can save 30-day data on a single cassette of tape.
Examples Configuration 4: Backup from Multiple Storage Servers (Backup for Data Protection) Premise 100 units of VB-C50i Recording condition Frame rate is 1 fps (one frame per second), Camera Server video quality is 50, resolution is 320x240, and the size for one image data is 15 KB. Twenty Camera Servers are registered in five Storage Servers to record video. Y P O C The Maximum file size/duration option in the Storage Server Configuration window is set to six hours.
Chapter 8 Y P O C System Maintenance
Chapter Overview This chapter describes about the version upgrade, reinstallation and restoration of the older version for VK-64/VK-16, and about the version upgrade of cameraÅfs firmware.
Upgrade VK-64/VK-16 This section describes how to upgrade previous versions of VK-64/VK-16. 1 2 System Maintenance ● 8 Upgrade from Version1.0 Obtain the released version of v2.0 (you cannot use the upgrade program). Back up the following folders that are in the Storage Server of v1.0. \NVR\1.0\conf Y P O C <> C:\Program Files\Canon\Webview\NVR\1.0\conf :\WebView-NVR” Please note that the capacity of this folder is large.
Upgrade VK-64/VK-16 Note ● 1 2 When upgrading your PC to Windows Vista, first upgrade the software to v2.0 before upgrading to Windows Vista. If you are using VK-64/VK-16 with NAS server, you need to set up log-on settings again after upgrading VK from v1.3 and v1.4 to v2.0. Version upgrade from VK-Lite First, you need to buy VK-64/VK-16 v2.0 (there are no upgrade program available). Y P O C Back up following folders of the VK-Lite storage server.
Reinstall VK-64/VK-16 You cannot reinstall the software if you use the upgrade program. 8 When You Have the Released Version 2 System Maintenance 1 Uninstall v2.0. Back up the following folders that are in the Storage Servers of v1.1, v1.2, v1.3 and v1.4.
Procedure for Restoring Previous Version Required Media and Data Make sure that you have the installation CD, patch installer and backed-up data for the previous version. 1 2 Delete Canon Network Video Recorder VK Series v2.0 from Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. Delete the following folders.
Camera Server Maintenance The information about the latest firmware and backup/restore tools can be obtained on Canon Web site. 8 System Maintenance Procedure for Updating Camera Firmware When updating firmware, use proper tools for each model. 1 Obtain the latest firmware including the firmware update tool as well as backup and restore tools for configured values. 2 Save the values configured in the Camera Server by using the backup tool for configured values.
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Chapter 9 Y P O C Troubleshooting
Chapter Overview This chapter explains the chart of countermeasures against failures, measures to be taken when a trouble occurs (troubleshooting), error messages, and log files.
Troubleshooting for Recording When a recording trouble occurs when playing back recorded vide data (e.g., data is not found), you can guess the cause by checking the Event Logs of the VK-64/VK-16 and Storage Server Log (re_log) . Event Log Storage Server Cause Error No.
VK Troubleshooting Viewing Screen and Video Windows This section describes how to solve problems that may occur when you are using VK64/VK-16. Some of the thumbnails are not showing in the Camera Selection Area. Situation You do not have enough thumbnails on display to make the scrollbar appear, but some of the thumbnails that were displayed before are no longer shown.
VK Troubleshooting Live and recorded video is not good quality (this does not relate to Resolution). In a Video Window, the live video quality is lower than that of another Video Window and recorded video (when you play back video) is also not good quality. Solution The quality of live and recorded video cannot be changed in VK-64/VK-16. The video quality may vary from one Video Window to another because of Camera Server settings.
VK Troubleshooting Cannot log into a Storage Server from a Viewer. Situation You cannot log into a Storage Server from a Viewer. Solution Check the following: • The login user name and password are correct. • The network between the server and the Viewer has no problem. • The IP address of the server to which you want to login is correct. • The ping command succeeds for the server from the Viewer. • When the proxy is configured in Internet Explorer, change the settings to exclude the VK server.
VK Troubleshooting Viewer operation seems to slow down. Viewer operation slows down. Solution The performance of a Viewer depends largely on CPU specifications and graphics specifications of the PC on which the Viewer is installed. When Viewer operation slows down, try to reduce the number of Camera Servers to be displayed or decrease a live frame rate.
VK Troubleshooting Cannot configure the Camera Server not to record. Situation You have attempted to modify the Camera Server and set Do not Record in the Edit Camera Server dialog. A message appears stating that the Camera Server is already set up without recording settings. Solution In the Camera Server list displayed on the Locations/Zones tab of the Storage and Camera Server Summary screen, the selected Camera Server probably has more than one listing.
VK Troubleshooting Fails to connect to Storage Servers when switching to the Configuration and Preferences screen. You have attempted to switch to the Configuration and Preferences screen and an error message appears stating a failure to connect to a particular Storage Server (name), although it can still connect to the Master Storage Server. Solution Check whether the specified Storage Server works properly. A network error may have caused this situation.
Messages List Operation Messages and Error Messages Error messages and operation messages displayed during normal recording and operation of VK-64/VK-16 are shown below. Video Windows Error Messages Video window Messages Cause Connecting to camera. The viewer is in the process of connecting to the camera. Could not connect to camera. The viewer cannot connect to the camera server and the live video cannot be displayed. Y P O C 260 Getting camera control.
Messages List Storage Server Configuration Error Messages Login settings Cause This account does not have the right to logon as services.\nPlease check the rights by the “Local Security Policy Editor” of “Windows”.\nThe service’s account is changed to “Local system account”. You logged in using an account that does not have administrator privileges. The address of the recipient contains an invalid character.
Messages List Event notification User management Configuration 262 Messages Cause Specify the password using 1 - 20 characters. The password was out of the valid number of characters range (This includes when the password was not entered). The password contains an invalid character. An invalid character was entered in the password. Only alphanumeric characters and underscore (_) can be used. The host name of the POP server contains an invalid character.
Messages List Configuration Cause The host name of the proxy server contains an invalid character. The host name of an invalid proxy server was used. Specify the port of the proxy server using a number in the range of 1 to 65535. The port number of an invalid proxy server was used. The proxy settings have changed. Do you wish to restart the recording server? The proxy server settings have changed.
Messages List When exiting the application or approving the change in all tabs All tabs Messages Cause An error occurred while writing the user file An error occurred while saving the user management information (the users.txt file). When you change the retention period, the recorded video may be deleted. Are you sure you want to continue? The maximum retention period was changed to a shorter period.
Messages List Viewer Warning Messages Add Recording Schedule Preset Tour Settings Cause The audio transmission function of the camera is not effective. Please confirm the setting of the camera. The audio transmission function of the camera is disabled. A setup of the stream for recording is applied only to the JPEG recording not more than maximum frame rate 10fps. it is applied to neither JPEG recording of 10 or more fps nor MPEG-4 recording.
Messages List Error Messages of Viewer The ‘ ’ part of the message differs depending on the situation. Starting the Viewer Messages Cause Connection to the Master Storage Server failed. Check the settings and try again. An attempt was made to start the Viewer, however a connection to the specified Master Storage Server could not be established. Failed to connect to Master Storage Server ‘IP address of Storage Server’ because of version mismatch. You attempted to connect to an older version (V1.
Messages List Configuration and Preferences screen Adding/Editing a Location and Zone Cause The changes to the thumbnail, location and zone were not saved because the Master Storage Server settings have been changed by another administrator. Restart the Viewer. An attempt was made to save the changes in the Camera Server list, however another administrator has conducted changes. The Master Storage Server settings have been changed by another administrator. Restart the Viewer.
Messages List Adding/Editing a Location and Zone Adding a Camera Server 268 Messages Cause Delete the added zone before deleting the location. An attempt was made to delete the location for which a zone has been added. Select a location. An attempt was made to add a zone while the location has not been registered. This zone name cannot be used because it already exists. An attempt was made to add a zone with a name that has been already registered. Y P O C The zone name is not specified.
Messages List Adding a Camera Server 原因 Cause The host name specified in “Storage Server Configuration” is invalid. Check the host name or IP address. An attempt was made to connect to the Storage Server with an invalid host name/IP address. The port number specified in “Storage Server Configuration” is invalid. Specify a number within the range of 1 and 65535. An attempt was made to connect to the Storage Server with an invalid port number.
Messages List Recording Schedule Special Day Schedule Viewing Screen 270 Messages Cause The schedule for the following camera is not created because the specified time frame has already been configured for another schedule. The Recording Schedules window was dragged in order to add multiple recording schedules, however the camera server for which a schedule has already been configured exists. The multiple schedules could not be added.
Messages List Viewing Screen 原因 Cause The following layout has been deleted from the layout sequence.: ‘Layout name’ Press OK to continue the layout sequence. There is a layout that can only be seen while the layout sequence is being executed, and the user has the right to edit the layout sequence. The following layout cannot be found. Contact your administrator when deleting the layout from the layout sequence. ‘Layout name’ Press OK to continue the layout sequence.
Messages List Viewing Screen Saving/Managing Video Layouts Menu Buttons Extracting Video Adding/Editing a Camera Server 272 Messages Cause The layout sequence settings will be overwritten. Are you sure you want to continue? An attempt was made to save the layout sequence with a name that is already being used for a layout or layout sequence in the destination folder. A layout with the same name is already registered.
Messages List 原因 Cause Add/Edit Camera Server dialog, Add/Edit Recording Schedule dialog, Motion Detection Settings dialog, Sensor Event Settings dialog The connection to the camera server has been disconnected. An error relating to the camera server connection occurred. An error relating to the camera server connection occurred. An unknown error relating to the camera server connection occurred. Add/Edit Recording Schedule dialog Specify the weekday. OK was pressed without specifying the weekday.
Messages List Messages Cause Camera Summary window An error occurred while saving the settings in the Master Storage Server. An attempt was made to save the settings, however, saving the Master Storage Server settings failed. Connect to Master Storage Server dialog, Connection Error dialog The host name of the Master Storage Server is invalid. Check the host name or IP address. An attempt was made to connect with an invalid host name/IP address.
Messages List 原因 Cause Normal or Special Day Schedule window and Add/Edit Camera Server dialog The recording settings of the camera server cannot be configured for this Storage Server ‘Storage Server name’. ‘Communication Error Messages Details’ An error occurred while connecting to the Storage Server, when the Normal or Special Day Schedule window is opened or the Storage Server in the Recording Schedules window is changed.
Messages List Organize Layouts & Layout Sequences dialog Sensor Event Settings dialog Sensor Settings dialog Viewer Settings window 276 Messages Cause The folder name of the layout cannot be changed. ‘Folder name’ already exists. An attempt was made to change the name of a folder to a name that is already being used. A layout with the same name is already registered.
Messages List VK-64/VK-16 Recording Engine Logs A list of messages shown in the Storage Server log file “nvr_re_log_.txt” ( is either 0 or 1) is shown below. These messages are generated by the recording engine (Win32 service) that runs as part of a Storage Server. Messages Cause 9 Action x frames out of y frames are discarded because there were a large number of frames that have been requested to be written in the disk.
Messages List Messages Cause Action POP password error: 0 POP response: When sending E-mail, the password entered for the POP server could not be verified. Check the Storage Server configuration to see if the entered password is correct. Error resolving name for SMTP server host: port Error: : When sending E-mail, the recording engine could not resolve the host name of the SMTP server.
Messages List Messages Cause Error writing frame for camera : Cannot write data in the hard disk. Action Check to ensure that the specified drive is not configured as read-only. In addition, ensure that all directories in this path are writable. When the drive cannot be used due to the above reason, configure it in a way so that there are no camera servers records on this drive. * This is also recorded when the date & time of the PC is reset to past.
Messages List Messages Cause Action Failed to write camera configuration file Cannot overwrite the camera server configuration file. The setting changes conducted after the recording engine started cannot be saved. Check to ensure that you have the write privilege for the LocalSystem account in the VK64/VK-16 configuration directory.
Messages List Access Engine Log A list of messages shown in the Storage Server log file “nvr_ae_log_.txt” ( is either 0 or 1) is shown below. These messages are generated by the access engine (Win32 service) that runs as part of a Storage Server. Messages Cause It indicates that startup of the access engine has been completed. No action is required. Troubleshooting NVR Access Engine startup complete. Log level = 9 Action Y P O C NVR Access Engine has finished shutting down.
Messages List Log Storage Destination The Storage Server logs are stored in the following folder in the PC where the Storage Server is installed. :\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Canon \WebView\NVR\logs\ The Apache logs used by the Storage Server are stored in the following Storage Server installed folder. : \websrvr\logs\ The Viewer logs are stored in the following folder in the PC where the Viewer is installed.
Messages List Codes 10054 Error Messages An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host. Description The connection is disconnected by the camera server due to camera server restart or other cause. This may occur when the camera server is restarted using the restart button on the configuration page on the software-side. However, this rarely occurs.
Messages List ● A List of SMTP Error Codes Codes 284 Error Messages Description 421 Service not available, closing transmission channel The communication is terminated because the mail server stopped. 450 Requested mail action not taken: mailbox unavailable The requested mail process was not executed because the mailbox is not available. 451 Requested action aborted: local error in processing The requested execution was canceled because an error occurred in the mail server.
Messages List ● A List of HTTP Error Codes Codes 400 Error Messages Bad Request Description When more than 4 Storage Servers are connected when a Sony camera is used. This is recorded when the operation mode of the camera server is mpeg4. 9 Troubleshooting The user authentication or password for connecting to the camera server is incorrect.
Messages List ● A List of wininet Error Codes Codes Error Messages 12002 The request has timed out. A request timeout occurred. It indicates that connection or request transmission failed. 12005 The URL is invalid. The URL is incorrect (Normally, this does not occur, however, it may occur when an attempt is made to connect to an unsupported camera server). 12007 The server name could not be resolved.
Messages List VK Event Information Displayed Messages Starting or stopping the recording engine Start (on)/Stop (off) Recording engine {status} User logon on User {user name} logon Sensor on/off The sensor {sensor name} is {status}. Motion detection 9 Troubleshooting Event type Y P O C on/off The motion detection is {status}. Starting or stopping recording Start (on)/Stop (off) Stop recording or Start recording. Pre-event Recording (configured duration) (sec.
Messages List Event type Displayed Messages Changing the recording frame rate Valid recording rate ({recording rate before change} ➝ {recording rate after change} %) “Recording rate” is the ratio of received images that are actually being recorded. If the rate is 100%, then all received images are recorded. If 50%, 1 frame per 2 frames is recorded. Error Number: Error Description Cause Y P O C 10048: The socket cannot be used.
Messages List Cause HT401: Account restriction The user authentication or password for connecting to the camera server is incorrect. Check to ensure that it is not an on/off event. HT403: IP address restriction Cannot connect due to the IP address restriction on the camera server side. HT502: Bad Gateway 502 The proxy server returns an HTTP 502 error (which occurs when the proxy server receives an error from the upper proxy).
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Camera Server Control The following figure shows the order of priority for Camera Server control.
Hard Disk Lifetime of Hard Disk A hard disk is a storage device that works physically, and has a limited lifetime. It is a kind of consumables. It is said that the average lifetime of a RAID system composed of SCSI hard disks is three years. However, this lifetime is considered to be true for standard file servers or business servers. The disk failure rate of VK-64/VK-16 systems is higher than that of general file servers.
Hard Disk ● Configuration for Reducing Rebuilding Time As described in the preceding section, it is important to shorten rebuilding time as far as possible. You can reduce rebuilding time by configuring hard disks as follows: For example, when you create two configurations including three 146GB hard disks and a hot- spare, instead of creating one configuration (900GB) including three 300GB hard disks and a hot-spare, rebuilding requires less time and risks are reduced.
How To Check Software Version Follow the procedure below to check the version of the software. Storage Server Configuration tool 1. Open the Storage Server Configuration dialog. 2. Right-click the title bar of the dialog and select About Storage Server Configuration. 3. Check the software version in the dialog displayed. Y P O C Appendix VK Viewer 10 1. Launch the VK Viewer. 2. Select About VK Viewer from the Help menu. 3. Check the software version in the dialog displayed.
Functional Limitations on MPEG-4 VB-C60 supports MPEG-4 format video in addition to JPEG format video. However, this are several functional limitations as follows. ● Live Viewing The following video window settings become disabled, and the frame rate setting of the camera takes effect. • Max. Live Frame Rate • AutoAdjust Frame Rate Synchronization of audio and video is not guaranteed. Y P O C A message is displayed if you attempt to display 21 or more MPEG-4 video windows.
Index A Add Camera Server...............................93 Add Camera Server dialog ....................93 Add Schedule Item dialog ...................111 Additional Options ...................................117 Continuous recording ..............................123 Exposure Compensation. ................114, 200 External Outputs Setting .........................117 Motion Detection Recording ..............35, 124 Night Mode ..............................................116 Preset Camera Angle ............
Index I Installation .............................................43 Preparation and Precaution.......................48 Reinstalling..............................................247 Restore Previous Version........................248 Upgrade from Previous Version ................47 L Layouts................................................172 Optional Layout Menu .............................172 Personal Layouts.....................................172 Shared Layouts .......................................
Index Storage Server ................................49, 88 Add ............................................................88 Delete ........................................................90 Edit ............................................................89 Health Check...........................................221 How to Start-Up.........................................51 Performance..............................................36 Storage Server Configuration tool ...........295 U Upgrade.............
Index Viewer Shade Comtrol ........................202 VK Event Information ..........................287 VK Events............................................221 VK Viewer..............................................77 VK-Lite...................................................
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