Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/ VK-Lite C Y P O Setup Guide Ver. 2.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing Network Video Recorder VK-64 v2.0/VK-16 v2.0 (hereafter referred to as “VK-64/VK-16”), or VK-Lite v2.0 (hereafter referred to as “VK-Lite”). VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite are software for recording and monitoring video via a network, and includes storage server software and viewer software. Read this guide thoroughly before using the software to build a network camera recording and monitoring system. Keep this guide in a safe location for future reference.
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Contents Introduction About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 System Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Specification Comparison of VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite . . . . . . .8 System Configuration Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Before Starting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Chapter 1 VK-64/VK-16 Installation Y P O Setup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide This guide is intended for the following users. • System administrators who install and manage VK-64/VK-16 • System administrators who install and manage VK-Lite This guide first explains what you should know before operating a network camera monitoring system, and differences between VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite.
System Operation Overview Overview of VK-64/VK-16 Network Video Recorder Network Video Recorder is software for viewing video, recording video and audio, and playing video from multiple network cameras (hereafter referred to as camera servers). VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite enable viewing and recording of JPEG and MPEG-4 video, two-way audio communication, and audio recording. Network Video Recorder Configuration Y P O The Network Video Recorder consists of storage server software and viewer software.
System Operation Overview VK-64 Viewer (Viewer Only) You need to purchase the required number of viewer licenses to use additional viewers. Also, VK-64 Viewer is suitable for a monitoring system, in which you need just monitoring, not recording. You can view live videos from and control up to 64 camera severs. (Some functions are not available, such as recording and playing video, displaying event logs of motion detection and external device input, and still frames.
Specification Comparison of VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite VK-Lite is Network Video Recorder which is supplied with VB-C60. Although VK-Lite basically provides the same functionalities as VK-64/VK-16, there are some functional limitations as follows, since VK-Lite is a simplified version of VK-64/VK-16. Type Main functional limitations Max. number of camera servers Camera Available camera server servers connection Automatic camera server search Recording format Max.
System Configuration Examples A combination of storage servers and viewers enables various types of system configurations, such as a simple system with one PC and one camera server, or a system using multiple PCs and camera servers. Viewing and Recording on a Single PC You can configure a system with one PC as both a storage server and a viewer.
System Configuration Examples Using Multiple Storage Servers and Multiple Viewers Up to 10 storage servers can be used on a single network. When multiple camera servers are used in a system, you can use one of them as a master storage server, and use the others as slave storage servers. Master storage servers are storage servers, which viewers first connect to, and are used to store information of camera servers registered to each storage server and to store event logs.
Before Starting Operation Please be sure to perform operational tests in the actual environment before starting operation. Be aware of the following points prior to operation. ● Video recording and live viewing may not be done as your settings, depending on the network environment and the PC’s performance.
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1 Chapter Y P O VK-64/VK-16 Installation C Setup Procedure
Setup Procedure This chapter describes the installation process from preparation to maintenance. Refer to Administrator's Manual for detailed explanations of each step. Step 1 “System Design Concept” Preparation Before installation, check the free space of the hard drive required for a storage server, considering the video retention period and recording conditions, and then prepare necessary equipments. Step 2 Y P O Camera’s user’s manual Camera Installation and Setup Set up a camera.
Setup Procedure Step 5 Camera Server Registration Location 6 1 Tokyo branch Zones Sales floor Cash desk VK-64/VK-16 Installation When registering a camera, first set the camera’s the location and zone to make it easier to categorize registered cameras. If we look at an example of a retailer with multiple branches and stores, the branches and stores correspond to locations. The sub-classification, such as entrances, cash desks, parking lots, of each store correspond to zones.
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Chapter 2 Y P O VK-Lite Installation C System Installation Example
VK-Lite System Installation Example This chapter explains the process from installation to the operational management with an example of a VK-Lite surveillance system based on the following recording conditions. Recording Conditions Number of camera servers 4 Video size VGA (640 x 480) Video quality Standard (Video data size approx. 50KB*1) Recording frame rate 1 fps Video retention period 14 days *1 May vary depending on the camera.
System Installation Example Step 1: Preparation Calculate how much free hard disk space will be required for the storage server from the recording conditions to ensure that the system can operate stably. The amount of hard disk space required can be calculated using the following formula. 2 Required free hard disk space = 4 x 50 x 1 x (60 x 60 x 24 x 14) ~ ~ 291000000 B ~ 300 GB VK-Lite Installation = No. of cameras x Video data size x Recording frame rate x Video retention period (sec.
System Installation Example Step 3: Installation Install the VK-Lite storage server software on the PC for storage server and the VK-Lite viewer software on the PC for viewer, using the CD-ROM supplied with the network camera. In the following example, VK-Lite storage server and VK-Lite viewer are installed on a single PC. Before Installation The installation drive and the drive for storing recorded video should be formatted in NTFS. Installation Y P O 1 Double-click VKLiteInstall.
System Installation Example 5 Click Install. The installation process begins and the progress bar is displayed. Once the installation has finished, the InstallShield Wizard Completed screen is displayed. 6 Click Finish. Now the installation has completed. Reference VK-Lite Installation Tip 2 If you are running a system with multiple PCs, you need to install the software on each of the PCs.
Setup Procedure System Installation Example 3 Configure the basic storage server settings. In this example, we use the conditions shown in “VK-Lite System Installation Example” and the hard disk space calculated in “Step 1: Preparation”. You should use values calculated for your actual operating conditions. • Set the Maximum retained history to 14 days. • Use the default value of 10% for the Low disk space warning level (A value of 10% or more is recommended).
System Installation Example The following operations are available by the administrator only. • Configuring, registering, and changing camera servers • Configuring and changing recording schedules Tip 5 Click Apply. 2 The changes are saved. VK-Lite Installation / Reference “Chapter 3 Storage Server Configuration Reference” in Administrator's Manual Y P O Step 5: Camera Server Registration Start up VK-Lite Viewer to register camera servers.
System Installation Example 3 Enter the “User Name” and “Password”, and click Login. The Viewer Screen is displayed. 4 Select View / Configuration from the menu. The Configuration and Preferences screen is displayed. Y P O 5 Tip C ● You can set location names to identify each monitoring site, for example “Office Building”, “Store”, etc. ● You can set zone names for particular places in each Location, such as “Entrance”, “Elevator Lobby”, “Inside Store”, “Stock Room”, “Parking Lot”, etc.
System Installation Example 7 Select a camera server to register, and then click Add Camera Server. The Add Camera Server dialog box is displayed. 2 VK-Lite Installation Configure the following settings in the Add Camera Server dialog box. Y P O 8 • Enter the “User Name” and “Password”, and then click Connect. Make sure that the live view is displayed in the Preview window. • Enter the “Camera Name”, and select the “Location” and “Zone” of the camera.
System Installation Example Step 6: Recording Schedule Configuration Configure the recording schedule settings after camera server registration. You can configurate recording schedule settings using the Recording Schedules tab in the Configuration and Preferences screen. The following example shows a normal schedule for continuous recording at 1 fps all day through Monday to Sunday. 1 Click the Recording Schedules tab in the Configuration and Preferences screen.
System Installation Example 5 Check that the settings are correct and click Save Schedule. The schedule is saved. Tip VK-Lite Installation Reference 2 You can only select “Normal Schedule” in VK-Lite. “Special Day Schedule” cannot be selected. Y P O / “Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule” in Administrator's Manual Step 7: Viewer Settings The following example shows how to configure the basic settings for viewer, create a layout, and display video.
System Installation Example Creating Layouts and Displaying Video The final step in the system configuration process is to create layouts. In the following example, ● Use grids to arrange video windows 1 Select View / Viewing Screen from the menu. The Viewer is displayed. Video thumbnails of cameras registered in “Step 5: Camera Server Registration” are displayed in the camera selection area at the top of the viewer. Right-click on Viewing Area and select Layout 2 Grids / Alignment Grid.
System Installation Example 6 Right-click on the Viewing Area and select Save from the menu. 2 VK-Lite Installation Y P O Now, the configuration process has been completed. Tip Reference ● The aforementioned example shows a layout example using “Default Shared Layout” displayed by default. You can create and save new layouts under any name. ● Live video quality may be degraded or be difficult to view depending on the video size for transmission set on the camera server.
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