Network Camera Recording and Monitoring System Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Setting Manual Ver. 1.4 1.3 In addition to Viewer Manual and Setting Manual, Administrator’s Manual is also available in CD-ROM.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing Network Video Recorder VK-64 v1.4 (hereafter referred to as “VK-64”), a network video recording and monitoring system. 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 to ensure you will be able to use the Viewer and Storage Server effectively. This manual also explains how to use the Network Video Recorder VK-16 v1.4 and Viewer-Only use. See P.
Contents Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Typical System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Overview of Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Supported Camera Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . .
Contents Chapter 4 Overview of Viewer Configuration After the Viewer has launched... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Accessing the Configuration and Preferences screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 System Configuration Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Configuration and Preferences screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 About the Configuration and Preferences screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Setting the Preset Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Recording Schedule - Preset Tour Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Saving Normal Recording Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 When you have finished Normal Recording configuration... . . . . . . . .100 Display the Recording Setting Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Configure Special Day Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview ● VK-64/VK-16 is a software to view and record video images distributed from the VB150 or a network camera VB-C300/VB-C50i/VB-C50iR/VB-C50FSi/VBC50Fi/VB-C10/VB-C10R (hereafter referred to as “camera server”). VK-64/VK-16 supports up to 64 camera servers via an IP network (e.g., LAN). Although VK-16 has the same basic functionalities as VK-64, it can support up to 16 camera servers.
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, installations of cameras can be performed easily. In addition, it is possible to flexibly install new cameras and change installation locations of cameras.
System Configuration ■ Application Types and Functions Application Storage Server Viewer Function Stores recorded information. Lets users view recorded information, monitor live video and acknowledge/search events. Lets Administrators configure recording and viewing settings. Record Playback Record video to the Storage Server #1 Receives and records video. Storage Server Plays back recorded video to Viewers.
Overview of Setup This section explains how to install and configure the Storage Server and Viewer. 1 Set up the Camera Servers VC-C50i The first step is to set up your cameras and/or Camera Servers. Refer to your camera and Camera Server manuals for connection details. Camera Servers (→ P. 12) VB-C50FSi VB150 2 Install the Storage Server and Viewer The Storage Server and Viewer can be installed on one computer.
Overview of Setup 4 Create and save Viewer Layouts Monitor live video and play back recorded events in the Viewer application. From the Viewer you can customize the Viewing Area and save Layouts. Recorded video from Storage Server Live video from Camera Servers 3 Configure Recording Settings Register Camera Servers and Storage Servers and set up recording schedules.
Supported Camera Servers The table below lists the Camera Servers that are supported by VK-64 / VK-16. This information is correct as of November 2007. For the latest information, please refer to Canon Web site. Camera Server VB-C300 VB-C50i Firmware Version Ver. 1.0 VB-C50iR Ver. 1.1 Rev. 33 or later or Ver. 1.2 Rev. 77 or later VB-C50FSi Ver. 1.0 Rev. 77 or later VB-C50Fi Ver. 1.0 Rev. 77 or later VB-C10 VB-C10R VB150 Note Ver. 1.0 Rev. 26 or later Ver. 1.1 Rev.
Operating Environment This information is correct as of November 2007. For the latest information, please refer to Canon Web site. Viewer Minimum CPU Pentium 4 2.
Before Starting Operations with VK-64/VK-16 It is recommended that you perform tests under actual conditions before starting operations. Note 14 ● Recording and display of live videos may not be provided as configured because many factors (such as network environment and PC performance) affect the actual performance of VK64 / VK-16.
Chapter 1 Installation This chapter outlines the installation of the Storage Server and Viewer.
Before you begin installation... System Configuration ● When Viewing and Recording with one PC Record video to the Storage Server Storage Server View live and recorded video Viewer VB-C300 Load on PC may increase depending on the number of Camera Servers and recording schedule.
Before you begin installation... ● When using multiple Storage Servers and Viewers 1 Installation One or more Storage Servers can be used on a network and Viewer applications can be configured to play video from more than one Storage Server. For each Viewer, a Master Storage Server (→ P. 18) needs to be defined for saving information such as zones and locations of cameras, as well as saving Viewer layouts created by the user.
Before you begin installation... 2 Check to ensure the Camera Server has been correctly installed and that the initial settings (network settings) have been made. Then connect to the network. For procedures on installing and setting up Camera Servers and cameras, please see the User’s Manual supplied with the Camera Servers and cameras. About the Master Storage Server A Master Storage Server is the Storage Server which a Viewer will connect to in the first place.
Installation Procedures Note 1 Installation Types and number of licenses you can install vary according to the product you have purchased. If additional Storage Server and Viewer installations are required, you will need to purchase the necessary software for each PC (➝ P.7). Starting up the Installer 1 Insert the Network Video Recorder installation disc into your CD drive. The Welcome screen appears. Click Next to continue.
Installation Procedures 4 Depending on your License Key, you will be presented with one or both of the following applications shown below: ● Viewer ● Storage Server It is recommended to keep the Install to: path as is. Click Change... to choose another installation path if necessary. Click Next to continue. See “Tip” below for the Help and Space buttons. Tip ● Click Help to obtain details on the type of installation. The type is indicated by the icon next to the application to be installed.
Installation Procedures Upgrading from Version 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 1 Note Installation When installing over an earlier version, VK-64 / VK-16 will attempt to use settings from your previous installation. It is important to verify your settings after installation. ● 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 to v1.4. ● The Viewer v1.4 can connect to the Storage Server v1.2 and v1.3.
Chapter 2 Configuring the Storage Server This chapter shows Administrators how to start and stop the Storage Server as required. It also explains how to configure the Camera Server proxy for the Storage Server, set disk space used, set event notifications and configure users. If you are using the Viewer only, you can skip this chapter.
Configuring the Storage Server Double-click the Storage Server Configuration desktop icon. Alternatively, from the Windows Start menu select: Programs > WebView Livescope > Network Video Recorder VK Series v1.4 > Storage Server Configuration. If User Account Control is enabled on Windows Vista, the User Account Control screen will be displayed. In this case, click the Allow button. To configure the Storage Server, you must log into Windows with the Windows Administrator privilege.
Configuring the Storage Server Configuring the Storage Server The Storage Server Configuration dialog, Settings tab allows you to configure: ● Storage Server name ● Proxy Servers ● Recording options 2 Click the icon of the toolbar or right-click the title bar to display the About box. Configuring the Storage Server Enter a name for your Storage Server. Enter a proxy address for connecting to Camera Servers. Set Maximum retained history, Maximum file size / duration and Low disk space warning level.
Configuring the Storage Server ● Enter the Storage Server Proxy Address If the Storage Server needs to access Camera Servers outside the LAN, you may need to configure proxy settings. * See “When using a proxy server” (→ P. 14). 1 2 In the Storage Server Proxy field, tick the Enable the following proxy server box. Enter the Proxy server address and Port. For more information on proxy server usage, ask your System administrator.
Configuring the Storage Server ● Select Disk Drive Settings 1 2 4 ● 2 Configuring the Storage Server 3 In the Disk drive settings field, set: Drive - Select the disk drive to configure, from the drop-down menu. Maximum disk space used Tick the box and enter a value in Megabytes (MB) or Gigabytes (GB), for example, “50 GB”. This establishes the maximum disk space used for all video files on the specified drive. Add Network Drive - Add a disk drive on the network used as the network drive.
Configuring the Storage Server 2 The Add Network Drive appears. Select a drive to add as a network drive and enter a path assigned to the drive. When selecting a folder with Browse... Click Browse..., select a folder where you want to save recorded video data in the dialog that appears, and click OK to enter the path of the selected folder in the path field. 3 Enter the user name and password to access the network drive in the respective fields, and click OK.
Configuring the Storage Server Note 2 Configuring the Storage Server ● About Video Recording If disk space is not enough to cover the specified value configured with Maximum disk space used, the retained duration of recorded video may be shorter than the specified period or the recording may be temporarily stopped. Please be sure to perform sufficient tests before starting operations. For details about disk space on the Storage Server, refer to “Administrator’s Manual”.
Configuring the Storage Server ● Change the Logon Settings 1 2 3 4 If you need to log onto the Storage Server with another account when using a network drive, click Stop Storage Server. After the Storage Server stops, click Logon Settings. The Log on as dialog appears. If you are logging onto the Storage Server with a local system account, select Local System account. If you are logging onto the Storage Server with another account, enter the account in This account and password in Password. Click OK.
Configuring the Storage Server 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 3 4 5 6 8 Configuring the Storage Server 2 7 2 Select Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Administration Tool, and Local Security Policy from the Windows’ Start menu. The Local Security Settings dialog appears.
Setting up Event Notifications Set up a user to receive Event Notification emails The Storage Server Configuration dialog, Events and Event Notification tabs allow you to set up event priorities and email notification to a particular user. ● Adjust settings for the “Events” tab and “Event Notification” tab. Select a suitable event priority from the drop-down menu for each event type listed. The priority of an event created by a manual recording using Record Now will always be Priority 1.
Setting up Event Notifications Example event notification email An event of priority 3 occurred on 12/05/2006 at 15:15:17 PM +1000.
Setting up Users Adding and Editing Users The Storage Server Configuration dialog, User Management tab allows you to set up users and their privileges. Administrators have access to the Viewer including Camera Server setup, recording schedules and Viewer setup. Operators only have access to live video and recorded video on Storage Servers they have permission to access. The User Management tab is laid out in the following manner: ● Users list - Lists all users who can access the Storage Server.
Setting up Users User Management tab - Add Users The Add User dialog is used to add new users to the system. To add a user: ● Step 1: Click Add ● Step 2: Enter user details Configuring the Storage Server In the Add User dialog, enter the following details: 1 2 3 ● 2 In the User Management tab, click Add to bring up the Add User dialog. Enter the user’s User Name (up to 20 characters, including alphanumeric letters and underscore “_”). Enter the password in Password.
Setting up Users User Management tab - Edit Users Use the Edit Users dialog to edit the password for an existing user. To edit a user: ● ● Step 1: Click Edit 1 Click a user entry in the user list to select it. 2 Click Edit below the user list to bring up the Edit User dialog. Step 2: Enter user details In the Edit User dialog, enter the new password for the user (up to 20 characters, including alphanumeric letters and underscore “_”). The Confirm Password field will become active.
Chapter 3 Starting the Viewer This chapter describes how to start and login to the Viewer and connect to the Storage Server.
Starting the Viewer Launching Procedure Double-click the VK Viewer desktop icon. Alternatively, from the Windows Start menu select: Programs > WebView Livescope > Network Video Recorder VK Series v1.4 > VK Viewer. The connect option menu (Start-up Screen) is displayed. Select Master Storage Server option and click Connect. Start-up Screen localhost Connects to Storage Server and starts the Viewer. Select this option to use the local PC where Viewer is installed as the Master Storage Server.
Starting the Viewer Connect to the localhost If you want to use the local PC where Viewer is installed as the Master Storage Server, select localhost to start the Viewer. 1 Select localhost from the drop-down menu. 2 Click Connect. 3 Enter your User Name and Password, and click Login. 3 Starting the Viewer Tip ● The default user name and password are as follows: User name: admin Password: NVR It is strongly recommended to change the user name and password after installation.
Starting the Viewer Specify the IP address of Storage Server to connect Viewer If you installed the Viewer and Storage Server on separate PCs, specify an IP address of Storage Server and connect Viewer to the Storage Server. If you are unsure of the address to use, ask your System Administrator. Note 40 1 Select Use IP address from the drop-down menu. 2 Click Connect. 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.
Starting the Viewer Tip The dialog for entering the IP address will also be shown even when connection to the Storage Server failed. Use Viewer only without connecting to 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 such as video recording, sensor events, motion detection, and event search are not available. 2 Click Connect.
Starting the Viewer Functions not Available during Viewer Only Mode (Not Use Storage Server) When you launch the Viewer with Viewer Only Mode, the following functions are not available. ● Viewing Screen ● Timeline is not displayed. Timeline under the View menu cannot be used. ● Capture Still Frame feature cannot be used. ● Search Events under the Edit menu cannot be used. ● Live Events under the View menu cannot be used. ● Shared Layouts are not displayed.
Chapter 4 Overview of Viewer Configuration This chapter gives a brief overview of the Viewer Configuration process (which is outlined in Chapters 5 to 7).
After the Viewer has launched... When the Viewer accesses a Master Storage Server which has not been set up with camera information, the entire Viewing Screen is initially blank. You will need to configure the Viewer using the Configuration and Preferences screen. Note 44 It is recommended that only one Administrator perform configuration on a network at a time.
After the Viewer has launched... Accessing the Configuration and Preferences screen To open the Configuration and Preferences screen: ● 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. The Configuration and Preferences screen opens with the Storage and Camera Server Summary window displayed. 4 An example configuration is shown below.
System Configuration Process After configuring the Storage Server and launching the Viewer, you are now ready to configure the Viewer for monitoring, recording and playing back video. The flow diagram below shows the Viewer configuration process via the Configuration and Preferences Screen. 1 Register Storage and Camera Servers The first step is to register Storage Servers and Camera Servers with the Viewer. You will also need to create Locations and Zones.
System Configuration Process 4 Create and Save Viewer Layouts Monitor live video and play back recorded events in the Viewer. From here you can customize the Viewing Area and save Layouts. 4 Recorded video from Storage Server 3 Overview of Viewer Configuration Live video from Camera Servers Set up Viewer Settings (optional) In the Viewer Settings window, you can adjust live viewing frame rate, identify an individual Viewer’s Master Storage Server, and set priorities for event.
Configuration and Preferences screen About the Configuration and Preferences screen The Configuration and Preferences screen is used for configuring one or more Storage Servers and for setting up preferences on a Viewer computer. Storage Servers may include the local computer being used or another computer on the network.
Configuration and Preferences screen Storage and Camera Summary windows 4 Overview of Viewer Configuration Recording Schedules window Viewer Settings window 49
Chapter 5 Register Storage Servers and Camera Servers This chapter outlines how to register Storage Servers and Camera Servers and to manage Locations and Zones.
Camera Summary Window About Storage and Camera Server Summary Window Clicking the Camera Summary tab opens the Storage and Camera Server Summary window. The window consists of two sub-windows which are opened by their respective tabs, Storage Servers and Locations / Zones. When the Storage Servers tab is selected → P.56 → P.58 When the Locations / Zones tab is selected Tree area Summary Area Click and drag scrollbar(s) to view any portions of the Summary Area that are not visible.
Camera Summary Window Click and drag divider line to the right to reveal full values. Storage Servers and Locations / Zones options The following options are available via the Storage Servers tab: Add Storage Server - Allows you to register a Storage Server with the system (up to ten Servers are recommended). Edit - Allows you to change the address of the selected Storage Server. Select a Storage Server from the tree in the left panel.
Location and Zone About Locations and Zones Cameras are grouped into Locations and Zones. Locations could include 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. The diagram below illustrates an example of physical Locations and Zones on a VK64 / VK-16 network. Viewer access is via the Location and Zone drop-down menus.
Location and Zone 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. 5 Register Storage Servers and Camera Servers This tab containing six thumbnail images indicates that there are six cameras in the Zone.
Configure Camera Summaries Camera Summary - Add, Edit and Delete a Storage Server 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 the Storage Server from the Viewer screen.
Configure Camera Summaries ● Edit the Storage Server 1 2 Modify the entry and click OK to close and save changes. Note ● Double-click the Storage Server in the list. Alternatively, select the Storage Server and click Edit. This will bring up the Edit Storage Server dialog. ● This function lets you change the network address used to access a particular Storage Server in case the IP address has changed. ● The Master Storage Server cannot be edited.
Configure Camera Summaries Camera Summary - Add, Edit or Delete a Location/Zone You can easily add a new location to your system, then add zones to the new location folder. For example, a location could be a supermarket and zones inside that location can include cash register areas, supermarket aisles and entrances. ● Step 1: Click Add Location on the Locations / Zones tab 1 In the Camera Summary window, select the Locations / Zones tab if it is not already selected. 2 Click Add Location.
Configure Camera Summaries Note ● ● If you want to add a Zone to another location not listed, you must first create the Location before you add the Zone. ● Each Location name must be unique and each Zone name within a Location must be unique. ● There is no fixed limit on the number of Zones and Locations that can be added. To edit a Location or Zone: 1 Double-click a Zone or Location. 2 Enter connection settings and click OK. The Edit Zone or Edit Location dialog opens.
Configure Camera Summaries Camera Summary - Find Camera Servers You can easily locate and register Camera Servers via Find Camera Servers. Note ● When you initiate the Find Camera Servers function, your computer searches the Viewer’s local subnet for all Camera Servers connected to it. It will not find Camera Servers on a different subnet where a Storage Server may be connected. These Camera Servers must be added using Add Camera Servers (→ P. 61).
Configure Camera Summaries ● Step 2: Select a new Camera Server 1 In the Search Results dialog, click a Camera Server in the search results list to select it. 2 Click Add Camera Server.... This will bring up the Add Camera Server dialog where you can configure settings for the Camera Server. Alternatively, double-click an item to bring up the Add Camera Server dialog. Using the Add Camera Server dialog is discussed on the following pages.
Using the Add Camera Server Dialog About the Add Camera Server Dialog The Add Camera Server dialog’s appearance will depend on the type of Camera Server connected. Set up camera position and saved video The Add Camera Server dialog allows you to set a camera thumbnail image for the Viewer and to choose a Storage Server for recorded video. The dialog shown below illustrates an example VB-C300 setup. Connection Settings Select a Storage Server to save video from the camera.
Using the Add Camera Server Dialog Add a Camera Server - Set connection details To add a Camera Server, you must specify how VK-64/VK-16 can connect to the camera server as follows: ● Step 1: Enter Host Name, User Name and Password Note Enter the Host Name or IP address in Host Name or IP, then enter the port number for the Camera Server in Port. 2 Enter the user name in User Name and password in Password to connect the Camera Server. The settings are then saved to the Storage Server.
Using the Add Camera Server Dialog Tip ● Step 3: Select the Storage Server for recording Note ● 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.
Using the Add Camera Server Dialog Camera Summary - Edit Camera Server Settings The right-hand side of the Add Camera Server dialog may show one or more enabled cameras (depending on the type of Camera Server you are using). To edit settings: ● Step 1: Select a camera tab if available ● Step 2: Assign a location and zone Click a tab to display that camera’s settings. You can change the name of camera in the Camera Name field, if necessary. The camera name of Camera Server will not be changed.
Using the Add Camera Server Dialog ● Step 3: Update and setup camera thumbnail for Viewer 1 In the Preview area, a camera view is given. Click Update to grab a current frame from the camera. Captured image is shown in the thumbnail area, and is used as the thumbnail image of the Viewer screen. 2 If you are not happy with the frame, click Start Control. You can then use your mouse to redirect the viewing angle and zoom in or out. Move the mouse cursor around the image.
Using the Add Camera Server Dialog ● Step 4: Select a hard drive for saving video In the Drive menu, select a hard disk drive on the Storage Server. Click OK when finished. The Camera Summary screen reappears. Note Network drives registered via Storage Server Configuration are also shown on the Drive drop-down menu. Refer to “Select Disk Drive Settings” (→ P. 27) for the details.
Edit and Remove Camera Servers Camera Summary - 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. 62) opens. 68 ● Step 1: Select a Camera Server ● Step 2: Click Edit Camera Server In the Camera Server list, click a server to highlight it.
Edit and Remove Camera Servers Camera Summary - Remove 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). ● Step 1: Select a Camera Server In the Camera Server list, click a server to highlight it.
Saving Configuration Changes Camera Summary - When you have finished configuration The bottom right-hand corner of the Camera Summary window consists of two buttons, Save Changes and Discard Changes. ● Click Save Changes to keep all your settings. ● Click Discard Changes to cancel any modifications you have made. If you want to return to the Viewer dialog, select View > Viewing Screen from the menu bar.
Chapter 6 Configuring Recording Schedules This chapter details how to configure recording schedules for cameras on the network. Recording schedules are configured for recording videos by motion detection and by sensors. If you are using the Viewer only, you can skip this chapter. Note After setting the recording schedule, make sure to perform tests under actual conditions.
Recording Setting Flow Basic Recording Setting First you must specify “when” the camera should shoot “what” video. Just by configuring these two settings, you can start recording video with other default settings.
Recording Setting Flow Basic Recording Setting Flow Select “When” Screen The setting window depends on how to set “when” recording video. If you want to record video on a day of the week, specify the day of the week and time on the Add/Edit Schedule Item dialog under the Normal Schedule dialog. If you want to record video on a specific day, specify the day on the Special Day Schedule dialog and specify the time on the Add/Edit Schedule Item dialog under the Special Day Schedule dialog.
Recording Setting Flow Select “What” Screen Select an option in the Recording Mode area on the Add/Edit Schedule Item dialog under the Normal Schedule or Special Day Schedule dialog, depending on what to record. For Normal schedule 2 For Special Day schedule What Continuous recording Motion detection recording Sensor Event recording Select the recording mode and configure settings.
Configure Normal Recording About the Recording Schedules window - Normal Recording The Recording Schedules window is used for configuring recording settings for each known Camera Server on the network. In the Configuration and Preferences screen, click the Recording Schedules tab and ensure the Normal Schedule is selected. The Normal Schedule consists of: ● Storage Server selector - Select the Storage Server to edit the recording schedule.
Configure Normal Recording Time Scale for schedules Zone representing camera areas in the Location Zone Camera schedule time bars Location Click and drag the horizontal scroll-bar to the right to view other schedule days. ● Click and drag the vertical scroll-bar downward to view any other zones. Selecting multiple items and dragging or moving While holding down the Ctrl key, click on individual schedule items to select them.
Configure Normal Recording Create, Edit and Delete Recording Schedule Items To add or edit a schedule for a camera in a zone, you need to launch the Add Schedule Item or Edit Schedule Item dialog respectively. ● Step 1: Change Storage Server if necessary If you wish to display another Storage Server’s schedule, click the Storage Server menu, otherwise proceed to Step 2. The menu may list more assigned Storage Servers.
Configure Normal Recording Note Tip ● The minimum duration for a schedule item is 15 minutes. ● You cannot create overlapping schedule items. To edit the time only, simply click an existing schedule item and drag the right or left boundary to lengthen or shorten the time respectively. You can modify the time with the mouse by an increment of 5 minutes. To modify less than five minutes, doubleclick an item and edit the time in the Edit Schedule Item dialog (→ P. 77).
Configure Normal Recording Add / Edit Schedule Item dialog - Schedule field To set the schedule for a camera’s recording period: ● Tip ● Step 1: Set the recording period Click the time segments and overwrite with desired time, or use the up/down arrows. ● An example time period could be for overnight recording such as ‘Start: 22:00 to End 08:00’. ● Click All Day if you want 24 hour recording. The Start and End times will be set at 00:00 respectively.
Configure Normal Recording Add / Edit Schedule Item dialog - Recording Settings field To configure the Camera Server for recording: ● Step 1: Set the recording mode 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. 1 2 You can set the frame rate from 0.1 to 30 frames per second. The default is 5 frames per second.
Configure Normal Recording ● Step 2: Choose a preset angle and adjust backlight compensation 1 In the Preview field a live preview is given of the selected camera view when connected. Select a Preset camera position from the drop-down menu of available camera angles, to retain a live preview from that angle. Alternatively, move your mouse pointer in the Preview area to display controls and clicking to pan, tilt and zoom (→ P. 66).
Configure Normal Recording Note ● ● The On motion detection, Backlight compensation, and additional options are not available, if you use the preset tour function. ● Preset used for the preset tour are created on the Camera Server. Please refer to the Camera Server User’s Manual for details on making camera presets. ● Although the VB-C300 does not allow preset tour on the Camera Server, the preset tour is available via this setting.
Configure Normal Recording Note ● ● The additional option is only allows to use with VB-C300. Other models cannot use these options. ● If the Exposure box is ticked, the Backlight compensation option will be disabled. Add/Edit Schedule Item dialog - External Outputs Setting 1 2 Click the 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 used.
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings Recording Schedule dialog - Motion and Sensor Settings The Motion Detection recording starts recording video when a motion has been detected, while the Sensor Event recording starts recording video when a sensor input has occurred. In the Add / Edit Schedule Item dialog, there are two options available for setting recording parameters.
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings Recording Schedule - Edit Motion Detection Settings You can specify the detection area and the amount of sensitivity for Motion Detection Recording. The area for detection can also be modified which is ideal, for example, if the field of view has two entrances and you wish to monitor motion for one entrance. ● Step 1: Next to “On motion detection”, click Settings... The Motion Detection Settings dialog opens (The dialog for VB-C300 is shown below).
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings ● ● Step 2: 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. 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.
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings The Motion Detection Options field also allows you to set the sensitivity for motion detection within the Active Region. There are three controls, Sensitivity, Area Ratio and Duration. Motion detection status can be checked by the Detection Indicator. Area Ratio slide bar. Area Ratio marker. Detection Indicator Colors 6 Area Ratio marker. Area Ratio marker. Area Ratio marker.
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings ● Set the Sensitivity Sensitivity is the degree of change detected as motion. 1 Select Low-Med or Med-High. The available sensitivity settings range from 1 to 256. You can specify 1 through 128 as Sensitivity by clicking Low-Med and 129 through 256 by clicking Med-High. 2 Drag the slide bar to adjust Sensitivity to the desired value (depending on the Switch Sensitivity setting).
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings ● Step 4: Set the event priority status ● Step 5: Set frame rate and pre and post event recording duration 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. Priorities are color-coded as events in the Timeline in the Viewing Screen.
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings Note ● Available external outputs depend on the Camera Server. ● Certain Camera Servers have features to allow image capture operations based on sensor input or schedule. If settings are enabled on such a Camera Server, they take precedence over any settings made in VK-64/VK-16. This may cause some confusion if your VK-64/VK-16 recording schedules fail to record with the correct camera preset.
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings Recording Schedule - Edit Sensor Events 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 opens. Click a tab to change the sensor’s settings.
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings ● Step 2: Set the recording and an event priority 1 Tick Record on this sensor to enable recording when a sensor is triggered. In the Priority field: 2 ● Priority - 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. Priorities are color-coded as events in the Timeline in the Viewing Screen.
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings ● Step 4: Set the Night Mode (VB-C300, VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, VBC50FSi, and VB-C50Fi) Select the Night Mode (→ P. 91) from the drop-down menu. You can select from Disabled, Enabled, or Not specified. ● Step 5: Set Additional Options (VB-C300) To use the exposure, white balance, and/or focus settings on the Camera Control Panel, tick the corresponding check box. Note ● ● VB-C300 only allows these options to be used.
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings 2 Record for 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 Recording is also set, Record for before event is not available. ● If Record for before event is set to one second or longer, it may take approximately 10 seconds after event occurrence until its display.
Configure Motion and Sensor Settings ● 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 Settings ... to change the details of external outputs. Otherwise the default settings will be used. 3 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.
Setting the Preset Tour Recording Schedule - Preset Tour Settings 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. To set the preset tour function: Note ● ● The durability of camera Pan/Tilt mechanism may be affected depending on the Preset Tour setting (➝ P. 99). ● In the preset tour, the camera position returns to the first preset after the last preset.
Setting the Preset Tour ● 1 Add a Preset Click Add on the Preset Tour Settings dialog. The Preset Tour (Add) dialog appears. 2 Select a preset to add from the Preset drop-down menu. 3 For the selected preset, configure the Speed (PT), Speed (Z), and Pause (sec) settings. Drag the slide bar for each item to set the value. 4 Check the settings and click OK. This returns to the Preset Tour Settings dialog. ● 1 Test the Preset Tour Click Start Test.
Setting the Preset Tour ● Change the Preset Order Select a preset to change the order from the list, and click Move Up or Move Down. ● Delete a Preset 1 Select a preset to delete from the list and click Remove. 2 Click OK. This returns to the Preset Tour Settings dialog.
Setting the Preset Tour Note If the following warning appears, please consider changing the settings according to the tables below. Warning example * The tour time shown depends on the settings. 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 the pan/tilt mechanism is approximately 100,000 round trips at the full range.
Saving Normal Recording Changes When you have finished Normal Recording configuration... The bottom right-hand corner of the Recording Schedule window consists of two buttons, Save Schedule and Discard Changes. ● Click Save Schedule to keep all your settings. The settings are then saved to the Storage Server. ● Click Discard Changes to cancel any modifications you have made. If you wish to return to the Viewer, select View > Viewing Screen from the menu bar.
Saving Normal Recording Changes Display the Recording Setting Summary Display the summary information of the set recording schedule. Display Record Setup Summary is located at the centerbottom of the Normal Schedule window. Click Display Record Setup Summary to display the Record Setup Summary dialog. 6 Configuring Recording Schedules The Recording Setup Summary dialog shows the following information for the time period where the highest load is expected when the schedule is performed.
Saving Normal Recording Changes If the load is too high, adjust the recording schedule again. Note Tip 102 Click Copy to copy the contents of the Recording Setting Summary dialog to the Clipboard.
Configure Special Day Recording About Special Day Recording The 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 the Special Day Schedules are disabled. In the Configuration and Preferences Screen, click the Recording Schedules tab and ensure the Special Day Schedule is selected.
Configure Special Day Recording Storage Server selector Location Single day schedule area (24 hours) Zone representing camera areas in the Location Schedule Type selector Day selector Note 104 Click and drag the scroll-bar(s) to view more schedules if necessary. ● 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).
Configure Special Day Recording Add, Edit and Delete a Schedule Type The Add Schedule Type dialog allows you to create a name for a new schedule type, for example, a public holiday. You must 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 schedule type: ● Step 1: Click Add... below the Schedule Type list Click Add.... The Add Schedule Type dialog is displayed.
Configure Special Day Recording ● Edit a Schedule Type 1 In the Special Day Schedule window, click a schedule type in the Schedule Type list to select it. 2 Click Edit.... This will bring up the Edit Schedule Type dialog. Overwrite the existing name. For example, you may wish to change the name “Company Holidays” to “Company Special Days”. Click OK. The new settings are saved and the dialog closes.
Configure Special Day Recording Add and Delete a Day The Select Date calendar allows you to select a day that can be used for the schedule type. To add a day: ● 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. 105) and then in the Days list click Add…. This will bring up the Select Date calendar (see below). 2 Click to select a day in the calendar, then click OK. Click Add...
Configure Special Day Recording 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. ● Delete a Day Note 108 1 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. 2 Click Delete in the Days list.
Saving Special Day Changes When you have finished Special Day configuration... The bottom right-hand corner of the Recording Schedule window consists of two buttons, Save Schedule and Discard Changes. 6 Configuring Recording Schedules ● Click Save Schedule to keep all your settings. The settings are then saved to the Storage Server. ● Click Discard Changes to cancel any modifications you have made. If you wish to return to the Viewer, select View > Viewing Screen from the menu bar.
Saving Special Day Changes Display the Recording Setting Summary Display the summary information of the set recording schedule. 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.
Saving Special Day Changes If the load is too high, adjust the recording schedule again. Note Tip Click Copy to copy the contents of the Recording Setting Summary dialog to the Clipboard.
Checking Recording Status Check the Recording Status If you save the Normal or Special Day schedule settings, the Camera Server starts or prepares for recording. The recording status can be checked on the Edit Camera Server dialog in the Storage and Camera Server Summary screen. ● 1 Check the Storage and Camera Summary windows Start the Viewer. Refer to Chapter 3 for how to start the Viewer. 2 In the Menu Bar, select View - Configuration. The Configuration and Preferences screen appears.
Checking Recording Status ● 1 Check the Edit Camera Server Dialog Select the desired Camera Server from the Camera Server list, and click Edit. The Edit Camera Server dialog appears. 2 Click Connect. This establishes connection with the Camera Server. 3 Select the desired camera from the Camera Settings tab in the right-hand area of the screen. The Camera Settings tab opens. 4 Check the Preset Angle and Backlight compensation settings.
Chapter 7 Configure Viewer Settings This chapter outlines how to configure settings that are specific to the Viewer. Note After configuring the Viewer, make sure to perform tests under actual conditions.
Configure Viewer Settings About the Viewer Settings window The Viewer Settings window is used for configuring settings such as notification priorities and the live video viewing frame rate. Settings are stored on the Viewer PC, not on the Master Storage Server. Click the Viewer Settings tab to display the Viewer Settings window. This window consists of: ● Video Viewing Settings - Select the maximum viewing frame rate for live videos. ● Master Storage Server - The current Storage Server is indicated.
Configure Viewer Settings Select a frame rate from the drop-down list. Adjust frame rates automatically. Refer to “Administrator’s Manual” for details. Enable larger Video Window captions in the Viewer. The current Master Storage Server is indicated here. You can select the Master Storage Server when launching the Viewer (→ P. 38). Add the current Storage Server into connect menu. Delete the current Storage Server from connect menu.
Configure Viewer Settings Viewer Settings window - Use large captions for Video Windows Tick Use large captions for Video Windows to enable easier-to-read Video Window captions in the Viewer. Standard caption in Video Window. Large caption in Video Window. Viewer Settings window - Identify the Master Storage Server A Master Storage Server maintains settings for Camera Servers and Layouts. The selected Master Storage Server is indicated in the Viewer Settings window.
Configure Viewer Settings Viewer Settings window - Configure Audio Transmission Settings The camera which is sending or receiving audio to a Viewer cannot interact with other Admin or NC Viewers. You can automatically terminate audio transmission after a specified period of time even if you forget to terminate it.
Configure Viewer Settings Viewer Settings window - Edit Event Notifications When an event occurs, it is indicated in the Live Events Log in the Viewer. In the Viewer Settings window, Event Notification Settings area, you can set up actions based on events according to the priority of the event.
Saving Viewer Settings When you have finished configuring Viewer settings... 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. 7 ● Click Discard Changes to cancel any modifications you have made. Configure Viewer Settings If you wish to return to the Viewer, select View > Viewing Screen from the menu bar.
Chapter 8 Arranging and Saving Layout This chapter details how to create and save Video Window Layouts and Layout Sequences.
Managing Video Layouts About the 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. Click the Layout button to open the Layout menu. You can also right-click anywhere in the Viewing Area to display the Layout menu.
Managing Video Layouts ● To create a new layout (a previously-saved layout is displayed): 8 Click the Layout button to open the menu, and then select New Layout. Arranging and Saving Layout The Viewing Area will become blank and the default layout name “Untitled” will be displayed.
Managing Video Layouts Organizing 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) (➝ P. 128). 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. Create a new folder. Move an item to another folder.
Managing Video Layouts ● 8 In the Organize Layouts & Layout Sequences dialog, click an item to highlight it, then click Move to Folder.... Arranging and Saving Layout 1 Move or Copy a layout or layout Sequence to another 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.
Managing Video Layouts Saving 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.
Managing Video Layouts ● Opening a previously-saved layout... 8 Arranging and Saving 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. 118) in the Viewer Settings window is ticked).
Managing Video 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. 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.
Working with Layout Grids You can customize your layouts by applying one of the following grids: 8 Arranging and Saving Layout None - You can arrange Video Windows freely. Alignment Grid - creates a grid of dots in the Viewing Area. You can re-size Video Windows using the grid. Small Grid, Medium Grid and Large Grid - creates a small (160x120), medium (320x240) or large (640x480) grid where you can place Video Windows in a tile-like manner. Custom Grid - You can set the grid size.
Working with Layout Grids Working with the 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 2 In the Camera Selection Area, click a thumbnail image and drag its selection boundary onto the Viewing Area grid. The boundary will re-size. Release the mouse button.
Working with Layout Grids ● Working with Small, Medium and Large Grids ● Drag a camera thumbnail image into a blank tile 8 1 2 Arranging and Saving Layout 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.
Working with Layout Grids The Viewing Area with a Small Grid could look like this: The Viewing Area with a Medium Grid could look like this: Note 134 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. 117) configured with Viewer setting, the video size and video quality coming from the Camera Server and the size of each Video Window displayed.
Working with Layout Grids The Viewing Area with a Large Grid could look like this: 8 Arranging and Saving Layout In this example, the Camera Selection Area and Timeline are hidden.
Working with Layout Grids Working with the Custom Grid The Custom Grid feature allows you to set a custom-size 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.
Hiding and Showing 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.
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Index A F Add Camera Server...............................61 Add Camera Server dialog ........................62 Find Camera Servers ............................60 Firmware ...............................................12 Add Camera Server Dialog ...................62 Upgrade.....................................................12 Edit Camera Server Settings.....................65 Set connection details ...............................63 Add Users..............................................
Index P Preset Tour............................................96 Test ...........................................................97 R Recording Schedule ..............................71 S Setting up Event Notifications ...............32 Setting up the Camera Servers .............17 Setting up Users....................................34 Special Day Recording........................103 Configure Audio Transmission Settings ..119 Configure Focus Settings ........................
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