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1. SIBAIBS eJeule pue SIBAIBS eBeJois Buueisibey Edit and Remove Camera Servers Camera Summary Remove Camera Server The right hand portion of the Camera Summary window features the Remove Camera Server button for removing Camera Server s from your system regardless of which tab you have selected Storage Servers or Locations Zones Step 1 Select a Camera Server Camera server Storage Server In the Camera Server list click a E Information Desk server to highlight it Storage Server 1 Eb Checkout 1 Storage Server 1 cj Board Room amp Entrance Storage Server 2 amp Front Storage Server 2 amp Back Storage Server 2 amp Checkout 2 Storage Server 1 Eb Checkout 3 Storage Server 1 Step 2 Click the Remove Camera Server button Click the Remove Camera Cj Edit Camera Server 1X Remove Camera Server 1 Server button you can also press the Delete key on your Desearding Mars CFakrie keyboard Network ideo Recorder K 64 v1 1 xj 2 A confirmation dialog will appear Click Yes to continue or No to cancel the operation Are you sure you want to delete camera server VB101 You can add deleted Camera Servers so long as they are still connected to the network However previous VK 64 settings for Note those servers will be lost and default settings will apply Saving Configuration Changes Camera Summary When you have finished configuration
2. 0000 2 ee ee 68 S Schedules udo res une 62 About Special Day Recording 80 Add or modify a schedule 64 Add Schedule multiple cameras 64 Delete a Day 85 Delete a Schedule Type 83 Motion Detection Settings dialog 71 Recording Schedule dialog 64 Select multiple items and drag 63 Set backlight compensation 68 Set motion or sensor recording 67 Set night mode VB C50i VB C50IR VB CS0FSi 68 Set preset angle 68 Set recording frames per second 67 Set the recording period 66 Searching Events 134 Event Search button 134 View Event in Camera 136 Sensitivity motion detection 74 Setting disk drive 23 Setting recorded video 23 Setting the Master Storage Server 31 Setting up Event Notifications 25 Setting up the Camera Servers 18 Setting up Users 26 Setup camera position 56 Shade Correction 112 Special Day Recording 80 Starting VK 64 Viewer 30 96 Storage Server Add Storage Server dialog 46 Bandwidth and disk space 145 Changing the Storage Server 31 Configure the Storage Server 22 Disk drive settings 23 Disk space management 24 146 edit Camera Summary 46 Frame s
3. 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 Information about Camera Servers Locations and Zones and Viewer Layouts are stored on the Master Storage Server When using multiple Storage Servers If multiple Storage Servers are being used you should decide which one is the Master Storage Server A typical multiple Storage Server arrangement could be Storage Server 2 Master Storage Server Play Video to Viewer Load Camera Server information Load Zones and Locations Load Viewer Layouts Save Camera Server information Save Zones and Locations Save Viewer Layouts a It is recommended that all Viewers within a system use the same Storage Server as a Master Storage Server This ensures that all Viewers use the same Zones Locations and Viewer Layouts Note For correct operation the time setting of all PCs within a system including Storage Servers and Viewers must be correct Installation Procedures Note 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 Starting up the Install
4. r Camera Server Settings Backlight Off T Invert the state of the following external inputs Save video in Input 1 Storage Server Storage Server Drive Set the Storage Server for saved One or more inputs may Select a drive on the Storage video or select Do not record show The states for these Server to save video can be inverted The Viewer does not store its own names for camera servers or sensors It displays names which are configured and stored on the Camera Server Please refer to your VB User s Manual for more details on setting names Note These settings specify information about recording To initiate recording refer to Chapter 6 for configuring recording schedules Using the Add Camera Server Dialog Add a Camera Server Set connection details To add a Camera Server you must specify how VK 64 can connect to the camera server as follows Step 1 Enter Host Name User Name and Password 4 Enter the Host Name or IP address etree ay then enter the port number for the Host Name or IP 10 2 3 249 Port 80 Camera Server Camera ServerName Juba 2 Enter a User Name and Password User Name root for connecting to the Camera Server PRENOH Details will be kept on the Storage Server for use in recording Connect e This is the User Name and Password configured on the VB Camera Server side not your VK 64 password If you do not know your
5. x Detected Camera Servers Information Desk 10 2 3 7 VB C50FSi Cash Register 1 10 2 3 70 VB C50i Cash Register 2 10 2 3 65 VB C50i Level 1 Office 10 2 3 46 VB C50iR Front Entrance 10 2 3 45 VB CSOFi Store Rmi Store Rm2 10 2 3 5 VB CS iR Entr cami Entr cam2 E 10 2 3 75 VB150 Add Gamera Server Cancel e The camera names listed are those specified by the camera server Please refer to the camera and camera server User s Manual for Note details on how to specify camera names Camera Name includes VB C50i VB C50FSi VB C50Fi and VB C10 Device Name includes VB150 and VB101 SIBAJIBS eJeuje pue SIBAIBS speis Buueisibey Configure Camera Summaries Step 2 Select a new Camera Server Ell Search Results ad 1 In the Search Results dialog click a Camera Server in the Detected Camera Servers i k search results list to select it Information Desk 2 Click the Add Camera Registe Server button This will bring Cash Register 2 D VB C50i D T TEENY TEE up the Add Camera Server Front Entrance 10 2 3 45 VB CS0Fi dialog where you can Store Rmi Store Rm2 10 2 3 5 VB C50iR configure settings for the Entr cam1 Entr cam2 E 10 2 3 75 vB150 Camera Server Alternatively double click an item to bring up the Add Camera Server dialog QE RU Cancel Using the Add Camera Server dialog is discussed on the following pages You can also launch the Add Camera S
6. Canon Network Video Recorder VK Series v1 1 Instalitiie TrstaliStield Wizard Completed The inzat idd Wizard has successfully installed Canon Network Video Recorder WK Series v1 1 O wead 1 Cek Freh to eet the Lue a a S When you click Next installation will proceed and a progress bar will be displayed When the InstallShield Wizard Completed screen displays click the Finish button Installation is now finished In future if you need to check your product type refer to the About box of the Storage Server or Viewer e If the Storage Server is installed it will be automatically started after installation Note Upgrading from Version 1 0 When installing over an earlier version VK 64 will attempt to use settings from your previous installation It is important to verify your settings after installation E You cannot use v1 1 Viewer with a v1 0 Storage Server nor can you use a v1 0 Viewer with a v1 1 Storage Server When installing make Note sure you install components that have the same version number Chapter 2 Configuring the Storage Server This chapter shows Administrators how to start and stop the Storage Server if necessary It also explains how to configure the Camera Server proxy for the Storage Server set disk space used set event notifications and configure users Storage Server Configuration Launching Procedure B p TA Double click the
7. Viewer Settings set up event priorities and change the live video frame rate The current Master Storage Server is indicated This is discussed in Chapter 7 Selecting a Configuration and Preferences window When the Configuration and Preferences screen is launched three tabs are displayed The default selection is the first tab the Camera Summary window File Edit View Help Configuration and Preferences Camera Summary Recording Schet Click another tab to bring up the corresponding window Ei Locations Doren Rs A Perera Cet Rec ordine T Pront tere nedeg mm Caren CSIR Recent Motion Sensor Recording Jind for Caren COR Somer nawdeg 320x240 J St Fleer Storage and Camera Server Summary Storee Servers Lacabons Zones Stabu pf camara pervers conewctid to Storage Server 2 TT AM tmenpe Server I Eda E FedCame Servo Ci Add Comers Serer 00 SS D im er ot tor s Jee M hiomaton Dese Pet Street N Caren vecia Mot E storage Serwer 3 M doen Petire Wo Cronaca Record Iosa 10 High M edora Ut Greet No Crnac mation 20160 1 rife M Oeo Pitt ret Ws Caen MVHCSOR Reonnd Motion Tensor NDLM 25 Medium M Oeo sa Pwtihew W Caren VOCSOR Serso 3104280 Um e Md Roem M tance Wet Bree W Cae yeti Remi e Metone Sensor Me Nomo 2 Medum M front Petiees W Caen vCZ Mation Recording 3204240 n Mv M ee Amt Brest MA Caen vetta Nore Ide uo Mit Stret
8. ee aa G feb cem denm Ld bd Cem enm Ime tem ge Ite id coca Sem Mew lec i Cae 0E ie se a i ve mew iem io Gn t WebViev Network Video Recorder ep Canon Caeci s ta Pam apt Saree Ten ene Jemen tmp menm Dwag nm m re i Supported Camera Servers Canon Camera Servers The table below lists the Camera Servers that are supported by VK 64 This information is correct as at September 2005 For the latest information please refer to our WebView Product web page http www canon com webview Ver 1 1 Rev 33 or later VB C50FSi Ver 1 0 Rev 68 or later Ver 1 0 Rev 33 or later Ver 1 0 Rev 26 or later Ver 1 1 Rev 30 or later Ver 3 0 Rev 68 or later a If using a VB101 you can make use of a single camera connected with VK 64 at a time Note If using a VB150 with multiple cameras there are restrictions on frame rate Refer to your VB150 User s Manual for details Firmware Upgrade The latest information concerning firmware can be found on the following Canon Web site http www canon com webview Operating Environment This information is correct as at September 2005 For the latest information please refer to our WebView Product web page http www canon com webview Viewer in oOo Requirements Ne Pentium 4 2 2GHz or greater Operating Windows 2000 Server with SP4 Windows 2000 Professional with SP4 Wi
9. e Note It is recommended that you perform tests under actual conditions before starting operations 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 VK 64 When the 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 Also when available disk space is low the disk load may increase and the video recording may be interrupted due to deletion of the recorded video file gt P 24 Using anti virus and firewall software may affect Storage Server and Viewer operations When using a proxy server If you use a proxy server recording frame rate may not be achieved as specified or live video monitoring may be interrupted Also communication between the Storage Server and Viewer may occasionally be disconnected When using the Audio feature VB C50i VB C50iR and VB C50FSi The Admin Viewer supports audio transmission and reception Audio recording is not available The audio and video may be out of sync Depending on the performance of your PC and network environment the audio stream may be interrupted The audio feature is not available via a proxy server If you use a PC on which anti virus software is installed the audio stream may be delayed or the audio stream may be tempor
10. Canon Network Camera Recording and Monitoring System Network Video Recorder VK 64 VK 16 v1 1 Storage Server amp Viewer Introduction Thank you for purchasing Network Video Recorder VK 64 v1 1 hereafter referred to as VK 64 a network video recording and monitoring system This manual describes the configuration and operation procedures for 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 is also intended for Network Video Recorder VK 16 v1 1 hereinafter referred to as VK 16 Please refer to page 7 for differences between VK 64 and VK 16 When you have finished reading this manual please store it in a safe place VK 16 has the same functionality as VK 64 outlined in this manual ee unless explicitly indicated otherwise Request to Customers 1 The content of this manual may not be reproduced in its entirety or in part without prior permission 2 The content of this manual is subject to change without notice 3 All possible measures have been taken to ensure that the content of this manual is accurate If you happen to notice errors omissions or other faults please contact your vendor 4 Irrespective of items 2 and 3 above Canon cannot bear responsibility for any effects that result from operation Support Information For various types of information relating to support
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12. 0 cece eee eee 22 Launching Procedure 0 cee e 22 Adjusting the Storage Server Settings 0 0 cece eee eee 22 How the Storage Server manages disk space 0000 eee 24 Setting up Event Notifications 0 eee 25 Set up a user to receive Event Notification emails 25 Setting Up Users ec hace eee ee eee ee ee Se ee ee Ree RE RIS 26 Adding and Editing Users 0 0 0 ee 26 User Management tab Add Users 0 00 ee 27 User Management tab Edit Users 0 00 ee 28 User Management tab Remove Users 0 0 0 e ee eee eee 28 Chapter 3 Starting the Viewer Starting the Viewer 0 0 ccc eee hh nn 30 Launching Procedure erre phe RAPI DIEI ELE 30 Changing the Storage Server 0 eee eee eee 31 Setting the Master Storage Server 0 0 0 eee 31 Contents Chapter 4 System Configuration Before You Begin After the Viewer has launched 0 0 00 cece eee eee eee eee Accessing the Configuration and Preferences screen System Configuration Process leen Configuration and Preferences screen 22220 eee nann nunn About the Configuration and Preferences screen 2 Selecting a Configuration and Preferences window Chapter 5 Register Storage Servers and Camera Servers Camera Summary Window celles About the Sto
13. Administrator Capabilities Configure recording settings Configure event alerts Camera Server Settings Storage Server Settings View Live Video View Events View Recorded Video RECORD Record video to the Storage Server 2 Storage Server fr View live and recorded video Viewer Operator Capabilities View Live Video View Events View Recorded Video Overview of Setup Before you can start monitoring recording and playing back video you need to install and configure the Storage Server and Viewer The diagram below indicates the installation and configuration process Ell set up Network Cameras The first step is to set up your cameras and or Camera y Servers Refer to your camera and Camera Server manuals for connection details VC C50i Camera servers gt P 12 VB150 PA Install Storage Server and Viewer Install the Storage Server and Viewer on one computer or install the Viewer on other computers on the network that will access recorded video from the Storage Server Configure the Storage Server via the Storage Server Configuration utility to set server settings event notification and configure user privileges ES Storage Server Configuration x Settings Events Event Notification User Management Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Canon Storage Server Settings Network Yideo Recorder YK Series
14. N Pitt Strent N Pitt Street N Pitt Street N Pitt Gtrert N Pitt Street N Pitt Street NL Pitt Strest NN Pitt Stront N Pitt Street N Pitt Street NL Canon VB C5n Canon VB CSOI Canon VB CSOr Canon V8 C56io Canon VU CSUR Canon VC CS I Canon VOCS Canon VC CSOR Canon VC CSUR Canon VB CSU Canon VA CSM Canon VECTOR Canon VECS Canon VC C4R Canon VC C4 Canon VU CSUN Canon VB CSO Ri None Rewrd Mation Record Matinn Sensor Sensor Record Motion Sensor Motion None Sensor Motion Sereor Reenrd Matinn Record Sensor Motion Sensor None None senior Rewrd Sensor Idle Recording Recording Reconding Recording tdle Recording kle Idle tdle Recording Idle Recording idle Idle Idle Recording n 320 a 240 320 x 240 320 x 240 J20 x 240 320 x 240 320 x 240 J20 x 240 320 x 240 320 x 24 32U x 240 320 x 240 320 x 240 320 x 240 JZU x 240 320 240 Low Medium Lew Medium tighe Medium Lew Medium A configuration process diagram is given on the following pages Configuration is discussed thereafter When you have finished configuration select View gt Viewing Screen to return to the Viewer io lt o ct D 3 Q o 2 zh a c o m o 5 UJ D o A D o c UJ D System Configuration Process After configuring the Storage Server and launching the Viewer you are
15. This acts as a toggle control Invert the state of the following external inputs Input 1 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 VB150 Click a tab to display that camera s Cam 1 Cam 2 Cam 3 Cam 4 settings Step 2 Assign a location and zone In the Location field select a location ore Shopping Center x 1 for the camera from the drop down Zone ast Floor Add menu In the Zone field select a zone for the camera from the drop down menu If necessary click the Add button to add another Location or Zone The respective Add Location or Add Zone dialog will appear for you to enter details x Location Name Ses When you have entered details click the OK button to close the dialog and return to the previous dialog When you add a Zone in the Add Zone X dialog you must also add it to a Location in the same dialog Zone Name I Select a location from the drop down Add te Location Tower complex menu Cancel SIBAIOS BIBWED pue samas eDeijojs Hue sibey Adding zones and locations is discussed on previous pages Using the Add Camera Server Dialog Step 3 Update and setup camera thumbna
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17. the total bandwidth for 16 camera servers would be approximately 9 6Mbps 600Kbps X 16 cameras 9600Kbps The frame size figure shown above is an example Please note that the actual frame size varies depending on the video content a The recording throughput required by the Storage Server is not the total traffic on the network as this does not include viewing of live cameras and playback of recorded video by Viewers and any other network traffic Note The above figure can also be used to calculate the hard disk requirements used by the Storage Server For the above configuration if the 16 Camera Servers are being recorded continuously at 5 frames per second all day every day the disk requirements would be approximately 100GB per day 15KB x 5fps x 16 cameras x 60 seconds x 60 minutes x 24 hours 103680000KB per day However when determining hard disk sizes it is important to take into account that there needs to be some overhead For example if the Maximum file size duration gt P 23 is configured to 1024MB 1GB a video file of 1GB is created per every single camera server Therefore when the Storage Server deletes old recorded data the full 1GB will be deleted according to the disk space management description gt P 24 and disk space management operating examples gt P 146 with 16 Camera Servers totalling 16GB So for example the above mentioned hard disk requirements could be increased by 16GB to d
18. BUOM Other Video Window Functions Change the size of a Video Window 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 Video Display Size d mall Enable Backlight Compensation Click the Video Window menu icon or right click in the Video Window to bring up a context menu Select Video Display Size from the menu and then select Small Medium Large or Raw from the sub menu A Raw selection displays the video window in its original size Backlight compensation is a camera feature used to compensate for camera views with strong backlighting i e viewing a dark image against a strong backlight It can be enabled from the Video Window menu It is not to be confused with Shade Correction gt P 112 To enable backlight compensation While Camera Control is active select Backlight Compensation Preset Camera Angles e oft Night mode y On Control External Devices gt Preset Camera Angles gt e oF Wight mode y Low Control External Devices gt Medium High If the menu is not open click the Video Window menu icon or right click in the Video Window to bring up a context menu Select Backlight Compensation fr
19. CUUR Sensor Recording 320x240 Low CH Bde Room y ance Stursge Server 2 Caron VC CSOR Reuord Moton Idle 320x240 Medium M Fror Storage Server 2 Caen VOCS Motion Recamling 320x240 Highest M Bx Storage Server 2 Caron VELAR None elle gt P 47 A Side orage Server 2 Canon WCA None tdle 320x240 Low CJ outside Cameras EC Warehouse i Carpark LL Front Entrance C Short Tem Parking C Rear Entrance Locations Zones tab selected Tree Area gt 4 Summary Area Click and drag scrollbar s to view any portions of the Summary Area that are not visible wes Status of camera servers at locaton Shopping Centre Zone 1st Floor a Find Camera Servers Cj Add Camera Server C Recording Mode ccm RTT IK Qual S Checkout 1 Storage Server 1 Canon VB C5S0i Record E 10 High E checkout 2 Storage Server 1 Canon VB C5Di Motion Recording 320x240 12 High EP Checkout 3 Storage Server 1 Canon VB CSOIR Record Motion Sensor Recording 320x240 25 Medi amp b Front Office Storage Server 1 Canon VB C5DiR Sensor Recording 320x240 5 Low Click and drag divider line to the right to reveal full values Storage Server and Location Zone options The following options are available via the Storage Servers tab Add Storage Server Allows you to register a Corage Servers pocations zones Storage Server with the system up to three is C
20. Drive menu select a hard disk drive r Save video in on the Storage Server Storage Server Storage Server When you have finished configuration click Drive p 7 the OK button to close the dialog and return to the Camera Summary screen Edit and Remove Camera Servers Camera Summary Edit Camera Server The right hand portion of the Camera Summary window features the Edit Camera Server button for editing Camera Servers on your system regardless of which tab you have selected Storage Servers or Locations Zones The same dialog as the Add Camera Server appears detailing all the aspects of the Camera Server as discussed on previous pages Step 1 Select a Camera Server Camera Server Storage Server In the Camera Server list click a server to highlight it E Information Desk Storage Server 1 Eb checkout 1 Storage Server 1 cj Board Room E Entrance Storage Server 2 E Front Storage Server 2 amp Back Storage Server 2 E Checkout 2 Storage Server 1 Step 2 Click the Edit Camera Server button Click the Edit Camera Server Lj Edit Camera Server gt 2X Remove Camera Server 1 button to bring up the Edit eek ae Nee Camera Server dialog This ee dialog is identical to the Add Camera Server dialog you can also double click an entry to bring up the dialog Adjust settings as discussed on the previous pages then click the OK button to close the dialog
21. Locations and Zones are displayed in the Schedule Area Schedule Type selector Allows you to select a schedule type These are user defined schedules such as Public Holidays and Long Weekends Days selector Allows you to choose a day to use this schedule Schedule Area Covers a single day 24 hours Overrides a Normal day schedule E Network Video Recorder VK 64 ni xi File Edit View Help Configuration and Preferences Recording Schedules Storage Server S erve 9 Normal Schedule Special Day Schedule 1 Schedule Type 3 Schedule for Culture Day Sele jule type Constitution Day Culture Day Emperor s Birthday Shopping Center New Year s Day Q rd i Information Desk Register 1 Register 2 Register 3 Rear Entrance Front Office Monday November 03 2003 North Entrance Outside Entrance Inside Entrance ATM Area Chatswood Centre Storage Server selector Single day schedule area 24 hours Normal Schedule Qi Special Day Schedule 1 Schedule Type 3 Schedule for Culture Day select schedule type Emperor s Birthday New Year s Day Shopping Center ean pe 2 Days Days to use this st North Entrance Location Zone representing camera areas in the Location Schedule Type selector Day selector Note 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 cov
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23. Note Camera Server user name and password see your System Administrator Step 2 Click the Connect button Click the Connect button when you have added the above information Once the Viewer has connected with the Camera Server Fora VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi VB C50Fi VB C10 VB C10R and VB101 or VB150 in Single mode one tab is shown Fora VB150 in Multiple mode 1 to 3 additional tabs are added if more cameras are enabled on the server a You must click the Connect button before clicking OK to close the dialog the OK button is disabled until you do so The number of tabs shown for a VB150 does not indicate the physical number of cameras connected It indicates the number of cameras which have been enabled using the VB150 Camera and Video Settings Page Please refer to Chapter 3 page 40 of the VB150 User s Manual for more details Note For VB101 or VB150 in single mode the camera name displayed is the first camera name in the server s camera name list This allows an Administrator to set the first camera name to be a general name applicable to the entire camera server If you are using a VB101 or VB150 with the Settings Web page URL other than the default setting admin a connection error occurs when you click the Connect button Restore the default setting and try again SIBAIBS eJeule pue SIBAIBS eBeJois Buueisibey Using the Add Camera Server Dialog E If you have a Mu
24. Storage Server Configuration desktop icon rr Alternatively from the Windows Start menu select storage Programs gt WebView Livescope gt Network Video Recorder VK Series v1 1 Server gt Storage Server Configuration Configuration Adjusting the Storage Server Settings The Storage Server Configuration dialog Settings tab allows you to configure Storage Server name Proxy for Camera Servers Recording and Drive settings Et Storage Server Configuration Click the camera icon or right click the title bar to display Settings Events Event Notification User Management the About box r Storage Server Settings Storage Server Name storage Server Enter a name for your Storage i Server Storage Server Proxy The following proxy is used by the Storage Server to access Enter a proxy address for Camera Servers i connecting to Camera Servers Enable the following proxy server Proxy server Port ao r Recorded Video Settings Set Maximum Retained History I Maximum retained history a pss z Maximum file size duration and Low disk space threshold v Maximum file size duration 1 Hours j Low disk space notification threshold 10 Yo r Disk drive settings p are Db zl Set maximum disk space used for each device v Maximum disk space used 32 GB M r Storage server status The storage server is running Storage Server status indicator Storage Server start an
25. The bottom right hand corner of the Camera Summary window Save Changes Discard Changes 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 wish to return to the Viewer select View gt Viewing Screen from the menu bar Note Saving changes to the Camera Summary window will save changes to your Master Storage Server and other affected Storage Servers Other Viewers which use the same Storage Server as a Master Storage Server will receive your changes the next time data is read from the Master Storage Server that is when the Viewer is restarted If there is an error saving the changes to a Storage Server no changes will be saved to that Storage Server SIBAIBS eJeule pue SIBAIBS eBeJois Buueisibey Configuring Recording Schedules This chapter details how to configure recording schedules for cameras on the network This is intended for Administrators 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 m ary Recording Schedules Viewer Setting Storage Server Storage Server ie Qi Normal Schedule Special Day Schedule In the Configuration and Preferences Screen click the Recording Schedules tab and ensure the Norma
26. Valeo Recorder 1K 64 E Configuration settings made by Administrators are not protected from other Administrators making changes to these settings from another Viewer The last settings made to a Storage Server are the ones that are used It is recommended that only one Administrator perform configuration on a network at a time Note Accessing the Configuration and Preferences screen To open the Configuration and Preferences screen In the Menu Bar select View gt Configuration Ven Configuration Viewing Screen Erlleeveaen An example configuration is shown below Camera Summary Al LEnke gt The menu bar is located at the top left of the Viewing screen Select the menu bar item View gt Configuration The Configuration and Preferences screen opens with the Storage and Camera Server Summary window displayed Storage and Camera Server Summary Storage Servers Locations zones Status ol camera servers connected to Storage Server 2 LY Add storage Server G Find Camera Servers Lj Add Camera Sarver a 3 Storage Server Storer or Storage Server iad Mj information Desk Pitt Street N Pitt Strest NL Pitt Stet N Pitt Street N pitt Street N M Checkout 1 M Checkout 42 M checkout 3 M chedout ea E Board Room Aj tntrsnce C Meeting Room E Entrance M fron M Ook M Se M store Room a Canteen cajon Pitt Street N Pitt Street
27. Viewer 97 Viewing Screen 94 Removing users ss 28 Camera Selection Area 100 Camera thumbnail 102 Create scale move Video Windows 102 VB firmware 12 Customize layouts into grids 119 Video Windows 102 Launch the Viewer 96 Admin Viewer 112 Location and Zone menus 100 Capture Still Frame 111 Menu Bar 2 000 98 Close Window menu item 112 Using the Layout menu 114 Control External Devices 111 Using the Timeline 126 Creating scaling and moving 102 Enable Backlight Compensation 110 Z Event Indicator 107 Zones and Locations 44 Night mode TIT Zoom assidue e htt m Rura dst 108 Other Menu Options 111 Pre recorded Video Indicator 107 Re size when placed 119 3 Select Preset 109 D Selecting Multiple Video Windows 105 Shade Correction 112 Video Display Size 110 Video Window States 106 Viewer cue xg a ald aed e Rte 34 Alert duration 88 Camera Thumbnails 100 Change Storage Server 64 Configure Viewer Settings 88 Example Viewer Screen 94 Launching Procedure 30 Canon CANON INC
28. Zone ed state of event Motion Cash 1 8 23 03 12 50 04 Pitt Street Mall 1st Floor Door Bell Entrance af 4 Pit i a Select a type of event ist Floor Pitt Street Mall Checkout Area Double click an event to view it in the Video Window or click an event to highlight it and then click the View Event in Camera button to view it Viewing and Searching Events Selecting 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 Although you can select earlier periods you can only view the earliest recorded event and you cannot go past today s date Alternatively click the down arrow next to each date panel Bis e004 to bring up the calendar Click off the calendar to close it August 2004 again Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri CUT IE EC WEST EST ES In the Event Search dialog you can 35 4 5 6 7 00 00 00 also scroll through time using the a up down arrows Click an hours minutes or seconds segment to highlight it and then click the up or down arrow Step 2 Select an event keyword In the Description field enter a Description keyword such as deleting recording frames etc Fou
29. button at the bottom of the s screen A dialog will appear for you to enter a different Storage Server Refer to Chapter 3 page 31 for more details Canon 2o Copyright 2003 2004 Canon Inc Connecting to the Master Storage Server localhost To cancel or change Master Storage Server press Cancel Cancel 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 To set the event notifications Set priority alerts from Highest to Lowest Event Notification Settings 1 Highest Priority IA Operator Notification for 10 seconds Id Requires operator acknowledgement BB Audio Alert Tick the Operator Notification for box to enable a notification period when an event 1 occurs In the seconds menu select a period of event notification in seconds or manually enter a duration from 0 99 sec When an event occurs it will flash in the Live Events window and a color bar reflecting priority level will be shown at the top of the Video Window for the period selected If you select 0 the color bar will light up without flashing Tick the Requires operator acknowledgement box for the event When an event 2 occurs it will flash in the Live Events Log and the audio al
30. holidays such schedules will override normal schedule times Nai for the whole day Times are given in 24 hours for example 18 00 is 6 00 pm A schedule item cannot be more than 24 hours If a Camera Server has been configured with Restrict Service Time VK 64 will not be able to record from the Camera Server during restricted times The time zone used for the recording schedule will be the time zone configured on the Storage Server The Storage Server will adjust for Daylight Savings if configured in the operating system Configure Normal Recording Add Edit Schedule Item dialog Recording Settings field This section of the dialog allows you to set flexible parameters for recording You can record a Camera Server continuously at 1 frame per second and for example set recording to increase to 30 frames per second when motion occurs This allows efficient use of disk space while allowing higher frame rates when events occur To set the camera s recording parameters Step 1 Set the recording frames per second Click the Continuously at Record V Continuously at Max s fps 1 max box if you want to set continuous recording for the duration of the time period Select the number of frames per second from the drop down menu from 0 1 to 30 5 frames per second is the default Alternatively enter a custom setting by selecting and typing over the current setting e When the load
31. i Hammer House Move Down j Personal Layouts BH Default Personal Layout Delete Tower Complex Edit Copy To Folder Close Create a new folder The Folder Name dialog appears Create Folder xl 7 Name Create a new folder Move an item to another folder Move an item up or down within a folder Delete an item or folder containing items Edit an item name Copy an item to another folder In the Organize Layouts amp Layout Sequences dialog click on a shared or personal folder and then click the Create Folder button Enter a name up to 20 characters and click OK The new folder will appear in the Organize Layouts amp Layout Sequences dialog sjno e MopulM OoplA Buineg pue Bulbueuy Managing Video Layouts Move or Copy a layout or layout Sequence to another folder In the Organize Layouts amp Layout Sequences dialog click an item to highlight it 1 then click the Move to Folder button The Select destination folder dialog opens showing a list of created folders Select destination folder X 9 Click a folder in the list to highlight it and then click the OK button to close the dialog The item will be moved into that folder Move to B Layouts B Shared Layouts BH Default Shared Layout BH Tower Antenna Array Z Sami N C L E H Hammer House If you selected the Copy to Folder button a
32. 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 the Settings button 4 4 The Motion Detection Settings dialog v On motion detection Settings opens VB C50i dialog shown below Click to activate motion detection on the camera server for VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi gt P 75 Motion Detection Settings xj Motion Detection Options Priorky for this Evert Detect Motion Using EEE ee Priory hw eg Seta priority for S Analysis FromeRate J z Frames see events triggered elect Record Video At by motion sensitivity Sich Senoiiiky C Low Med Med High Max Frame Rate 5 frames vec options Sea 240 Med w Recodfor fo sw Select frame rate AveaRatio 5 0 J1 100 Record for sec after evert and pre post Duration 30sx O 1 5 External Outputs event duration for owe memes fuk wets recording triggered Opa sene Inet sectes by motion Click and drag a E us Activate external the active outputs region Motion detection level indicator will increase during cancel activity a The Motion Detection function is not suited to applications where high levels of reliability are demanded Therefore we recommend that you do not use this function for monitoring or other purposes if consistently high levels of reliability are required Canon ac
33. list under Administrator tick the box to give the new user full access to Network Video Recorder configuration functions otherwise leave unchanged Click Apply to save changes E The VK 64 Administrator status is independent of the Windows Administrator status Note JeAieS eBeJojs y BulNnByuoD zl Setting up Users User Management tab Edit Users The Edit User dialog is used to edit the password for an existing user To edit a user Step 1 Click to select user then click the Edit button 1 Click an entry in the user list to mus C m D PROT select it Caan Click the Edit button below the 2 user list to bring up the Edit User dialog Step 2 Change user details CL xi In the Edit User dialog enter the new password for the user up to 20 characters The Confirm Password field will become active Re enter the User Name new password Password fi Changes are kept when you click OK Confirm Password pee r User Details denley245 Cep cm User Management tab Remove Users Click to select user then click the Remove button Click a user entry in the user list Shane 1 Joshua o to select it fad Carme m 2 Click the Remove button w tx E Starting the Viewer This chapter describes how to start and login to the Viewer and connect to the Storage Server Starting the Viewer Launching Proce
34. now ready to configure the Viewer application for monitoring recording and playing back video The flow diagram below shows the Viewer configuration process via the Configuration and Preferences Screen El Register Storage and Camera Servers The first step is to register s tscuunsszoes Statue of camera servers atlocaticn Shepping Centre Zone Ist Fleer Storage Servers and Camera Ss zimmer cm im ions Zones Camara goror Sorog Server_ Tye __ Recording Mode status Reschstion f sec Quay _ 20 9 daue Servers with the Viewer You will ore nin CM Record Reconting Sor wc Mtin also need to create Locations and QN semi eines d Bor ecu s zT Zones Chen Pe tenni on O prt Th t k Tu M tne 2 2 Gene Moreen ese as S a re Storage Servers Locations Zones Status of camera servers connected to Storage Server 2 done In the Camera OY Add Storage Server Edit po Find Camera Servers i Add Camera Server Summary window B Storage Server 1 Carrara Server Location Zone Type Recarding Mode Status Reselution ft sec Quality Storage Server 2 Mj information Desk Pitt Street N Coenen VE C906 None We GJ Storage Server 3 M hecout 41 Pitt Street N Canon VOCS Record Recording 320x240 10 High M hedow 2 Pitt Street N Canon vec Motion Recording 320x260 12 Highest M edan r3 Pitt Street N Canon VE CSOR Recon Motion Sen
35. of the Video Window Pan tilt and zoom controls when the Video Window is double clicked or the Video Window menu item Get camera control is selected controls appear to enable pan tilt and zoom About Video Window states Video Windows can be displayed in the Viewing Area according to their conditions Live when viewing live video from a Camera Server Pre recorded when viewing recorded video from a Storage Server Live Events Log When configured it displays when you launch the Viewer Double click an event to view it in the corresponding Video Window Pre recorded Click to view recorded footage in the corresponding Video Window E The full camera name event may not display if you reduce the size of the window Note 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 Recorded video Live video Normal status Playback The lightning symbol 45 36 23 08 0 in the lower right hand corner indicates live video Pre recorded Video Indicator For recorded video the time date indicator may not fuly display if the Video Window size has been reduced When recorded video is shown the title bar on a Video Window will change from black to gray 23 08 03 gt Event Indicator If the option for Operator No
36. on your computer CPU and hard disk is high recording at the specified frame rate may not be available or pic the video recording may be interrupted When selecting a higher frame rate make sure you have enough hard disk space for your recorded video Higher frame rates result in larger file sizes see Appendix B The frame rate specified is the frame rate that the Storage Server will attempt to record Factors such as the number of Viewers network traffic and load on the Camera Server and the Storage Server may reduce the actual frame rate recorded Also the maximum frame rate for a VB C10 configured with a resolution of 640 x 480 is 10 frames per second and for a VB150 with 4 cameras is 2 3 frames per second Step 2 Optional Select recording based on a motion or sensor event se npeuogs Buipuooes BuunBijuo5 1 Click the On motion V On motion detection Settings detection box if you want CUm eA RUE recording activated when IV On sensor event settings motion is detected during this time period 2 Click the On sensor event box if you want recording activated from a sensor during this time period Click the Settings button to modify the settings for each of these functions other wise the previous or default settings will apply ES N Configure Normal Recording Step 3 Choose a preset angle and adjust backlight compensation 1 In the Preview field a li
37. or Location The respective Edit Zone or Edit Location dialog 1 opens 2 Make any changes and click OK to close the dialog Edit Zone xl Zone Name m foe O x Add to Location Shopping mall D r _o Location Name Cancel To delete a Location or Zone 1 Click a Zone or Location to select it and select Delete from the Edit menu Alternatively click a Zone or Location in the list to select it then press the Delete key on your keyboard 2 You will be prompted to confirm deletion Click Yes to continue or No to cancel the operation Configure Camera Summaries Camera Summary Find Camera Servers The VK 64 Network Video Recorder System can be expanded to include more Camera Servers You can easily locate Camera Servers via the Find Camera Servers button e 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 for example nor find Camera Servers on the Internet Note Step 1 Click the Find Camera Servers button In the Camera Summary window click the C Add Camera Server Find Camera Servers button which is located above the right hand panel in both the Storage Servers and Location Zones window The Search Results dialog opens and a list of detected Camera Servers will appear
38. record video from multiple Locations and cameras from a single Location can be recorded to multiple Storage Servers Note A D m o vr D 2 Q Q g o o Q D Co D lt D p o o 2 a QO o 3 D A o Co D 5 lt D o Configure Camera Summaries Camera Summary Add Edit and Delete a Storage Server When using multiple Storage Servers you will need to configure the Storage Servers via the Add Storage Server dialog shown below A Storage Server must first be connected and running on the network as follows Click the Add Storage Server button on the Storage Servers tab In the Camera Summary window select Storage Servers Locations Zones 1 the Storage Servers tab Ef Add Storage Server EJ Edit 2 Click the Add Storage Server button J The Add Storage Server dialog opens Xl 3 Enter connection settings and click OK Connection Settings Host Name or IP 10 2 3 8l Port ao NI E It is not recommended to add the same Storage Server more than once for example by using Host Name one time and using us a corresponding IP address another time 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 lost To edit a Storage Server 4 Double click a server in the list or click to highlight it and click the Edit button T
39. resolution is set to a minimum of 1024 x 768 pixels Step 1 Launch from the Viewer icon on your desktop Double click the Viewer desktop icon 2 Viewer Alternatively from the Windows Start menu select Programs gt WebView Livescope gt Network Video Recorder VK Series v1 1 gt Viewer The application window appears Wait until it clears itself before Network Video Recorder D T VK Series v1 1 continuing Canon Copyright 2003 2004 Canon In Connecting to the Master Storage Server localhost To cancel or change Master Storage Server press Cancel eme wa Ifa connection error occurs you may not have a Master Storage 2 Server connected See your System Administrator Tip Step 2 Enter User Name and Password xj After launching the Login dialog will appear Enter your User Name and Password gt P 30 and then Please enter your user name and password fi M click the Login button to continue User Login E The Viewing Screen will appear Password imei Your VK 64 User Name and Password will have been set up in the Storage Server Configuration utility and may be different from your Note Windows User Name and Password If 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 d
40. similar dialog will appear only this time the item is duplicated 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 BB Default Shared Layout BB Tower Antenna Array seq uence GD U N C L E H E Hammer House DGU xl BB Tower Complex Personal Layouts Name Transmission Building TN Tower Antenna Array Save in El Layouts E L Shared Layouts Administrator dialogs shown New Folder OK Cancel Move an entry up or down Click an item or folder to highlight it then click the Move Up or Move Down button The item will move up or down within a folder Edit or delete a layout or folder Click an item or folder to highlight it then click the Edit button The respective Layout Name or Folder Name dialog will appear for you to overwrite a new name Click an item or folder to highlight it then click the Delete button A confirmation dialog will appear Click Yes to continue or No to retain the item or folder If you have Operator status you will not be able to delete a shared layout or layout sequence Si You cannot change the parent folder names Shared Layouts or Personal Layouts Note Only Administrators can see and organize shared folders and shared layouts Managing Video Layouts Saving a Layout or Layout Sequence Administrators and Operators can save layouts and layout sequences to an existing folder
41. the Area Ratio marker but the required amount of motion has not met the specified duration in order to trigger an event Red color bar The amount of change that meets the defined detection conditions and motion is detected triggering an event i e the required amount of motion has been detected for the specified duration seinpeuos Buipjooes BulunByuo5 Configure Motion and Sensor Settings Set the Sensitivity The available sensitivity settings range from 1 to Switch Sensitivity C Low Med Med High 256 You can select either Low Med or Med High sensitivity ranges for finer control Sensitivity 240 Med r High Click the Low radio button to set the sensitivity range from 1 to 128 or Click the High radio button to set the sensitivity range from 129 to 256 1 2 Adjust Sensitivity by clicking and dragging the slide bar to a suitable level between Low and Med or Med and High depending on the range setting Set the Area Ratio Click and drag the Area Ratio slide bar to any Area Ratio 5 0 0 DLL 100 position from 096 to 10096 This establishes the proportion of image inside the Active Region dotted frame allowed before motion is detected TES When you drag the slide bar the black vertical line in the Detection pru Indicator will move to reflect the change in specified Area Ratio Set the Duration Click and drag the Duration slide bar to any pL
42. with one PC Storage Server recommend separate hard drive for recorded video Storage Server Viewing Recorded Events and Monitoring Viewer When you Install VK 64 you can select to install both the Storage Server and Viewer software on the same computer When Viewing and Recording with Several Viewers Receives video and records footage Record video to the Storage Server Receives video and Storage Server controls camera View live and recorded video Viewer Install Storage Server and Viewer on one PC and Viewer on several other PCs BG Having many Viewers accessing the same Camera Servers and Storage Servers will affect system performance Note Installation of both Storage Server and Viewer on a single PC causes a heavy load on your PC If you use VK 64 with many camera servers or the frame rate for live video is high install each application on separate PCs If the maximum frame rate for live viewing is 10 fps or more viewing with a low capacity PC may take longer the specified frame rate may not be achieved recording frame rate may be lower or recording may be interrupted Please reduce the live viewing frame rate or use a separate PC When using multiple Storage Servers and Viewers Receives video and records it uone eisu Record video to the Storage Server 1 Master Storage Server Plays back recorded video Receives video and controls camera View live an
43. 1 200GB 2 200GB 10 100 20GB 2 19 1 32MB 96MB 736MB 2 1941 32MB 640MB Calculations referenced by 1 refer to disk space used by the Storage Server Calculations referenced by 2 refer to disk space remaining a Threshold Level can be used as a protective level so that the Limit Level is not achieved It is recommended that you take measures when Low disk warning level event notification is generated such as deleting unnecessary video files Note You will receive email notifications when events are generated at respective levels if configured to do so gt P 25 suonipuo JeAJes eBeiojs ejduiex3 g xipueddy A ET Example Operating Conditions Note The requirements of Threshold Level may be achieved before the requirements of Low Disk Warning Level are satisfied depending on circumstances For example large numbers of cameras with limited disk capacity may bring a larger value for Numbers of camera 1 32MB 96MB compared with the value of Disk capacity Low disk space notification threshold 100 Storage Server Performance lt lt Example 1 gt gt Camera Server 24 VB C50i Resolution High 640x480 Quality 50 Frame Rate 10 fps Storage Example of Storage Server PC specifications CPU Pentium 4 3GHz Memory 1GB HDD Please refer to Example of Hard Disk Capacity P 146 Sample specifications for 3 day stora
44. 150 only Set recording resolution r External Outputs Output 1 nallway sensor3 On Output 2 nallway sensora On Set External Outputs to On or Not Specified This applies to the duration of the schedule item ced Configuration is discussed on the following pages seinpeuogs Bulpsooey Buunfiuuo 5 Configure Normal Recording Add Edit Schedule Item dialog Schedule field To set the schedule for a camera s recording period Step 1 Set the recording period in the Start and End boxes Schedule Click the hours or minutes fields to Start End select then click the up down Times jos i to 06 20 allpay arrows to change time Alternatively type over highlighted time with new time or use the up down arrows on your keyboard to change the selected time Use the left or right arrows on your keyboard to move between minutes and hours and the tab button to jump to the next field An example time period could be for overnight recording such as Start 22 00 to End 08 00 Alternatively click the All Day button if you want 24 hour recording The Start and End times will be set at 00 00 and 00 00 respectively Step 2 Select the days for recording In the Repeat on area tick the days Beale ir AD Ne ou wish to repeat the recordin Repeaton IV T T WT fw fT yon p g period you set in the Times area above E If you have defined any special day schedules such as public
45. 5 position between 0 0 and 5 0 seconds This establishes the duration of motion allowed before an event is triggered It also establishes the period where there is no motion in order for the event to be completed Duration 3 0sec 0 Step 4 Set the event priority status In the Priority for this Event field select the Priority For this Event priority for the event to be generated for this Priority ng e motion from a menu of five options ranging from 1 Highest to 5 Lowest Priorities are color coded as events in the Timeline 3e If continuous and motion detection recording are both set and the frame rate is the same motion will be recorded as events in the Tip usual way This can be handy for follow up browsing using the Timeline in the Viewing Screen even though the motion does not change the recording settings Configure Motion and Sensor Settings Step 5 Set frame rate and pre and post event recording duration In the Record Video At field m Record Video At PUPPES Han 5 s fans ie 4 Max Frame Rate select a maximum frame rate for recorded video from the eee ail o secs before event drop down menu Choose from 0 1 Record for 0 sec after event frames per second to 30 frames per second 5 is the default Alternatively select the current rate and overwrite with a custom rate 2 Record for before event enter a number of seconds for the amount of recordi
46. Add Storage Server Edit recommended E Edit Allows you to change the address of the selected Storage Server Select a Storage Server from the tree in the left panel The right panel will update with a list of Camera Servers recorded by the Storage Server you selected The following options are available via the Locations Zones tab Add Location Allows you to add a new location to SEL SPE oneal the system Ge Add Location EX Add Zone Add Zone Allows you to add zones to locations A E E p When you select a zone within a location in the left panel a list of cameras in that zone is displayed in the right panel Other functions in both sub windows m Find Camera Servers Add Camera Server Edit Camera Server 29 Remove Camera Server Camera server functions are located on the right hand panel regardless of which tab is selected Find Camera Servers Allows you to initiate a network search for unlisted camera servers on the LAN Add Camera Server Allows you to add a new Camera Server to the system Edit Camera Server Allows you to edit an existing Camera Server s settings Remove Camera Server Allows you to remove a Camera Server from the system SIBAIOS eJeule pue samas pesos Buuejsibes Locations and Zones About Locations and Zones Cameras are grouped into Locations and Zones Locations could include an office building shop or school Zones are sub categories of Locations tha
47. Configuration and Preferences screen and an error message appears You have Operator status Only Administrators can access the Configuration and Preferences screen Cannot see cameras on the Camera Summary window Situation Solution You are viewing a list of cameras on the Camera Summary window and some cameras are not visible Only cameras associated with the item selected on the Storage Server tab or the Locations Zones tab will be shown Also if you have the Storage Server tab displayed cameras configured as Do not record will not be shown Appendix B Example Operating Conditions This appendix outlines example Storage Server and Camera Server situations Example Operating Conditions This section provides information that may help you in specifying and configuring a computer to use as a Storage Server E Every installation of VK 64 is different due to different usage requirements and different hardware specifications and the figures provided in this section are an indication only These figures are not intended to apply to every installation of VK 64 Note Frame Sizes VK 64 receives each image from a Camera Server as a JPEG image The size of the images varies depending on the configuration of the Camera Server the settings for Quality and Resolution and the complexity of the actual image The following tables give some typical frame sizes in kilobytes for various quality and resolution value
48. D Personal Layouts Add Layout gt ss Default Personal Layou LL Tower Complex Default Personal Layout BH Tower Complex 1 Click on a Phantom Agents H LESSONS Select or enter layout to WA Assigned 007 Trair PIGET a duration from select it 1 9999 n Click OK to bring up the Select destination folder dialog a You cannot add an existing layout sequence to another sequence Note Opening and running a layout sequence To start the layout sequence select it from the Layout menu Layout Grids When a layout sequence is running further options are available in the Layout menu New Layout 3 Non i EAT Click Edit Layout Sequence to change settings in the Lagen asp e currently running layout sequence The current Edit Layout Sequence sequence will be indicated as Paused Resume Layout Sequence Save Click Resume Layout Sequence to play the current we layout sequence Working with Layout Grids You can customize your layouts by applying one of the following grids Layout Grids None ET v Alignment Grid Small Grid Resume Layout Sequence ae Custom Grid Save Alignment Grid creates a grid of dots where you can re size Video Windows of higher priority while reducing others of lower priority Small Grid Medium Grid and Large Grid creates a small medium or large grid where you can place Video Windows in a tile like manner Use smaller gr
49. E Mj informabon Desk Pitt Street N Canon VEHCSR None GJ stokage Server 3 M Chedout 1 Pitt Street N Canon V8 C50 Record Recording 320x240 M Awckout 2 Pitt Stret N Camon VE CSO Motion Recording 320 240 gt P 46 Mj Checkout 3 Pitt Street N Canon VECSOR Recon Motion Sensor Recording 320 x 240 P M checkout 4 Pitt Street N Came VO CSOR Sensor Recomling 320 x 240 Storage mu arid Ne Servers tab Mj Entrance Pitt Stre amp N Canon VE CS Record Motion Sensor Idle 320 x 240 Pitt Sereet N Can VECS Mation Recomding 320x 240 selected 2 Pitt Sereet N Canon VC CSaR None Idle Pitt Street N Canon VOCON Sensor tdle 320 x 240 Haway Pitt Street N Cawn VBCSO Motion Sensor idle 320 x 240 dj Front Office Pitt Street iN Canon VB CS Racord Motion Recording 320x240 C Meeting Room Storage and Camera Server Summary Storage Ser Taio zones D Status of camera servers at location Shopping Centre Zone 1st Floor CU Add Locabon CU Add Zone fa lind Camera Servers LXj Add Camera Server d La os 29 Ei Locations Zones Carrera Server Storage Server Type Recording Mode Status Resolubon 34 Shopping Centre M edout 2 Storage Server Canon VE CSO Record Recording 320 x 240 CJ Front Entrance E Qqedou 2 Storage Server 1 Caron vVE CS0 Motion Recording 320 x 240 Checkout 3 Storage Server 1 Caren amp CSOR Record Motion Sensor Recording 320 x 240 M Nroot Office Storage Server 1 Canon VO
50. In the Special Day Schedule window click 1 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 Monday AA 10 S003 2 Click the Delete button below the Days list to Friday January 02 2004 remove the day from the schedule type January ve cvv Saturday January 03 2004 LJ a If you attempt to associate the same day with different special day schedules you will be given a warning and asked to delete the other entry before creating a new one seinpeuog Buipjooes BulunByuo5 Note Expired days are listed in italics Saving Special Day Changes When you have finished Special Day configuration The bottom right hand corner of the Recording Schedules window 3 consists of two buttons Save Save Schedule Discard Changes 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 Viewing Screen select View gt Viewing Screen from the menu bar Configuring Viewer Settings This chapter outlines how to configure settings that are specific to the Viewer This is intended for Administrators Configure Viewer Settings About the Viewer Settings window The Viewer Settings window is used for configuring indiv
51. Locations and Zones 47 Search events by 135 Viewer select Locations and Zones 101 Login dialog 20005 30 Low disk space threshold 23 M Manual recording 111 Master Storage Server 18 Maximum Disk Space Used 23 Maximum Retained History 23 Motion and Sensor settings 70 Motion Detection 71 Detection Indicator Colors 73 Motion Detection Options 73 Motion Detection on camera servers 75 Multiple Storage Servers and Viewers 17 N Night Mode 2 76 O Operating Environment 13 Overview 00 0 ee ee 7 Overview of Setup 10 Pan Tilt Zoom Schedule Item dialog 68 xepu Index Pan Tilt Zoom Sensor Event dialog AT Pan Tilt Zoom from Video Window 108 Preset camera position 68 Proxy address setting the 23 proxy server about settings 32 R Record Now 000055 111 Recording Schedules 62 Add Delete a Day 84 85 Add Delete a Schedule Type 82 Add Edit Schedule Item dialog 66 area for detection 71 Edit and Delete 64 Edit Motion and Sensor settings 70 78 Normal Schedule 62 pre and post event settings 75 Remove Camera Server 43 Resolution
52. MB for example 100 MB or 24 Hours This will JeAJes eBeJjojs eui BuunBiuo2 3 Low disk space notification threshold Enter a percent value establish the maximum size used for each When remaining space reaches i g Sp file of recorded video for example 10 a notification will be emailed Select Disk Drive Settings In the Disk drive settings field set Disk drive settings Drive p 4 Drive Select the disk drive to configure JV Maximum disk space used 32 E from the drop down menu 2 Maximum disk space used Tick the box and enter a value in Megabytes MB or Gigabytes GB for example D 50 GB This establishes the maximum disk space used for all video files on the specified drive e If disk space is not enough to cover the specified value configured with Maximum disk space used the retained duration of video may be shorter Note than the specified period or the recording may be temporarily stopped Please be sure to perform sufficient tests before starting operations Start or Stop the Storage Server You can start or stop the Storage Server using the Start Storage Server Stop Storage Server buttons via the Settings tab Start Storage Server Stop Storage Server Storage Server Configuration pa If you need to stop the Storage Server for any reason such as maintenance first inform all users connected to the server Tip How
53. The Apache Software Foundation All rights reserved For the license terms associated with this software please refer to the file APACHE_LICENSE in the folder LICENSE within the installation directory Document No 3743 Version 1 0 030904 Contents Introduction i299 eL eee Ei a ae beeen Ie eee DRE 2 lam Tr PUPPI 7 System Configuration eee nh 8 Typical System Configuration lee 8 Overview of Set p sh nei RR ee e eR le md mid 10 Supported Camera Servers lleeeeeeeeee ee 12 Canon Camera Servers 0 0 leen 12 Firmware Upgrade cs ler rt 9 se ERE I E 12 Operating Environment esee nh 13 Viewer System Requirements 0 0000 e ee ee 13 Storage Server System Requirements 00 00 eee eee 13 Using the Storage Server with Windows XP SP2 0050 14 PART 1 INSTALLATION amp CONFIGURATION Chapter 1 Installation Before you begin installation ee 16 Suggested Network Configurations auaa aaau 16 Setting up the Camera Servers 000 eee eee 18 About the Master Storage Server llis 18 When using multiple Storage Servers lll lessen 18 Installation Procedures eeeeee e III 19 Starting up the Installer lll 19 Upgrading from Version 1 0 lllsssseeeee ee 20 Chapter 2 Configuring the Storage Server Storage Server Configuration
54. The following is a list of places where various VK 64 data is saved Recorded data and event data The recorded and event data are saved in the following folders according to your settings for Save video in and Drive when you register camera servers Recorded data Drive WebView NVR videofiles Event data Drive WebView NVR eventfiles The following files are saved in their respective folders that reside on the PC on which the Storage Server or Viewer is installed Log files Path PC location Log Storage Server System Drive Documents and Settings All Users Storage Server Application Data Canon WebView NVR logs Storage Server Installed Folder websrvr logs Storage Server Viewer System Drive Documents and Settings All Viewer Users Application Data Canon WebView NVR logs Setting files Settings files Path PC location Storage Server System Drive Documents and Settings All Storage Server Users Application Data Canon WebView NVR conf Apache Storage Server Installed Folder websrvr conf Storage Server Master Storage System Drive Documents and Settings All Users Storage Server Server Application Data Canon WebView NVR conf Viewer System Drive Documents and Settings All Users Viewer Application Data Canon WebView NVR G System Drive is a drive that contains a folder in which the Operating System files are stored For example if the Operating System is installed on Drive C your sys
55. ab In the Camera Summary window select the Locations Zones tab if it is not already selected Click the Add Location button The Add Location dialog opens xi 3 Enter the name of the new location up to 20 characters Storage Servers Locations Zones 1 Location Name then click the OK button ced Step 2 Click the Add Zone button on the Locations Zones tab In the Camera Summary window select SIBAIBS eJeule pue SIBAIBS eBeJois Buueisibey Storage Servers Locations Zones 1 the Locations Zones tab if it is not ch add Location CE add Zone gt already selected FE e 5 E 2 Click the Add Zone button The Add Zone dialog opens A N Configure Camera Summaries xj 3 Enter the name of the new zone up to 20 characters Zone Name I A Select a location from the drop down menu in the Add to Add to Location Tower complex z Location field then click the OK button ca The selected zone will now appear in the specified Location folder a If you want to add a Zone to another location not listed you must first create the Location before you add the Zone Note 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 Double click a Zone
56. anaging Video Layouts leellseeeeellleeee else About the Layout menu 0 00000 es Organizing Layouts and Layout Sequences 2 20 055 Saving a Layout or Layout Sequence lille sss Arranging Layout Sequences illlllllllll lille Working with Layout Grids asasan annann Working with the Alignment Grid 2 00000 eee eee Working with Small Medium and Large Grids lille Working with the Custom Grid 00 00 eee Removing a Layout Grid 1 ee Hiding and Showing Task Areas 000 eee eee eee Using the View menu to hide and show Task Areas Chapter 11 Using the Timeline and Viewing Events Using the Timeline llllleleeeee Rt III Timeline Overvlew sues eR ERR remet por dep eor reus Monitoring Live Video in relation to the Timeline Using the Timeline to examine play and extract video Daylight Savings Indicator lees Extracting video to save to another location Viewing and Searching Events 0 000 e ee eee eee About Live Events ersi asad lp Uer ARR RES oe DUI Er Display the Live Events Log if not displayed lues Overview of Alert Parameters 0 0 0 ee eee Searching Events oreda owes See ee LET CERO ee ee ae Selecting Criteria for Searching 2 02 000 c eee ee e
57. and VB C50Fi the motion detection settings are configured by pressing the Settings button This launches the camera server s Motion Detection Settings Tool This changes the current settings on the camera server and does not associate these settings with the schedule item For a VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi it is possible to schedule different motion detection settings at different times using the Schedule Setting Tool It is also possible to set up to four motion detection areas using the Motion Detection Settings Tool ES oa 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 the Settings button The Sensor Event Settings dialog v pnsesrewn _settnas _ opens x Comi Dn Click a tab to modify that Sensor Name itri sensorz sensor s settings The Sensor Name is indicated below v Record on this sensor Priority For this Event Priority fs Medium d Camera Angle Night Mode is available for Preset Hallway zi VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi camera servers or VC C50i VC C50iR cameras Preview connected to camera server VB150 allowing you to see v
58. are License Agreement screen appears Read the agreement carefully Click the radio button accept the terms in the license agreement and then click the Next button to continue Enter your License Key s and click the Next button Your License Key is indicated on the About License Key included in the package uone eisu Installation procedures 1O l anon Network Vaden Recorder VK Series v1 1 lt Instalishiekl Custom Setup T o Select the program Fastures you wank dt aliad Click on an kon in the lst bakar to change how a Fesbure ic installed aa E Storage Server Thy feature requires 64 9808 on your hyed drive Insta to Cog on Flesi anon Wet NI Que a Sox fiet wx 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 the Change button to choose another installation path if necessary Click Next to continue or view Tip below pa o Click the Help button to obtain details on the type of E installation The type is indicated by the icon next to the Tip application to be installed You can set a custom install here e Click the Space button to view the amount of hard disk space required in order to install VK 64 A list of drives is shown In either dialog click OK to return to the installation steps
59. arge Grid from the Layout Grids sub menu 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 Drag a camera thumbnail image into a blank tile 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 The selection boundary will become a Video Window and snap into alignment along the grid closest to it To re size the Video Window click any corner and drag the image outwards to snap to a larger grid area The Layout menu is also available by right clicking anywhere in ite the Viewing Area Tip A Video Window can be increased in size to take up a number of tiles for example 4 tiles 9 tiles etc so that Video Windows of different sizes priorities can be viewed Working with Layout Grids The Viewing Area with a Small Grid could look like this General sjno e MopulM Capi Buineg pue Buibueuyv a A maximum of 16 cameras is recommended in the Layout Area 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 configured with Viewer setting the video size and video quality coming from the Camera Server and the size of each Video Window
60. arily interrupted Using the Storage Server with Windows XP SP2 If your Storage Server is not installed on the same PC as your Viewer you will need to change your Windows firewall settings for the Storage Server on the PC with Windows XP SP2 After installation of the Storage Server on a PC with Windows XP with SP2 1 From the Windows Start menu launch the Control Panel 2 In Control Panel select Windows Firewall If Windows Firewall is not shown select Security Center and then select Windows Firewall In the Windows Firewall dialog select the Exception tab and then click Add Port In the Add a Port dialog enter a name for the Storage Server e g VK 64 Storage Server Enter the Port number as 80 Make sure the TCP protocol is selected and click OK 5 In the Windows Firewall dialog your Storage Server is now listed Make sure it is enabled checked Click OK to close the dialog Settings are now complete If more than ten camera servers out of all registered ones cannot be connected to Storage Servers the CPU load will be heavy and Storage Server and recording operations may take longer AEE INSTALLATION amp CONFIGURATION Installation This chapter outlines the installation of the Storage Server and Viewer Before you begin installation Suggested Network Configurations It is highly recommended that Storage Servers and Viewers be used on private networks When Viewing and Recording
61. below 19 camera servers are used for recording per drive It is assumed that Low disk space notification threshold P 23 is specified as 1096 Disk Capacity Free Disk Space Max Disk Space Used The Storage Server manages its disk space according to the following rules Low Disk Warning Level When case 1 or 2 below is satisfied the Storage Server generates event notification 1 When the Storage Server disk space used exceeds the following value Setting value of Maximum disk space used 100 Low disk space notification threshold 100 For example if the Low disk space notification threshold is set to 1096 event notification is generated at the time when the free disk space is reduced to 1096 or below of the setting value of Maximum disk space used 2 When free disk space falls below the following value Disk capacity Low disk space notification threshold 100 If the Storage Server is the only application running on the disk observe case 1 f other applications may write to the same Storage Server disk observe case 2 Even if the Storage Server uses only a small amount of disk space event notification may be generated according to case 2 when other applications use the free disk space Example Operating Conditions Threshold Level When case 1 or 2 below is satisfied the Storage Server begins deleting video files starting with the earliest ones The Storage Server keeps recording video At
62. cepts no liability whatsoever for faults etc resulting from the use of the Motion Detection function Note If continuous and motion detection recording are both set and pre event recording is configured pre event recording will be at the continuous frame rate setting instead of the motion event frame rate setting se npeuog Bulpsooey Bunbiyu0D If the Picture Recording feature of a Camera Server is used and its configuration includes a preset position then this preset position will override camera positions set by VK 64 including those in recording schedules and the Viewing Screen If VK 64 has camera control this will be lost when the Camera Server is setting a new preset position Configure Motion and Sensor Settings Step 2 Set the active region for recording career In the Active Region field adjust the region where motion detection is triggered By default the Active i 1 Region is the full area Click one of the corner or edge handles and hold down the mouse button 1 2 Drag the handle to change the motion trigger boundary dotted frame click the corners to adjust the area or click the edge handles to bring each side in or out respectively E You cannot control camera Pan Tilt or Zoom from this window Note Step 3 Set Motion Detection Options In the Detect Motion Using menu select the Ion ae 1 detection method Camera Server or Storage De
63. configuration functions Use the Add button to add users to this field There is no limit to the number of users you can add Click Apply to save changes a Users who have Operator status cannot configure register and change Camera Servers or configure and change recording Note schedules By default a user admin is created with the password NVR It is strongly recommended that this is changed after installation t is necessary to set up users on all Storage Servers A particular user should be set up to have the same password on each Storage Server User Management tab Add Users The Add User dialog is used to add new users to the system Step 1 Click the Add button Remove Step 2 Enter user details In the User Management tab click the Add button to bring up the Add User dialog In the Add User dialog enter the BE fcliowing detaits User Details 1 User Name Password 2 Confirm Password OK Cancel 3 Enter the user s User Name up to 20 characters Create a password for the user up to 20 characters The Confirm Password field will become active Re enter the password When you have finished click OK The dialog will close and the user will appear in the user list Step 3 Assign user status to Administrator if necessary Users Administrator 1 In the user
64. d Backlight On the camera will be changed to this position Preview If you select Not Specified the camera will not be moved __ The camera angle can also be changed by moving your mouse pointer in the Preview area to display controls and clicking to pan tilt and zoom gt P 56 After the camera has been controlled the preset will be set to Custom Click the Backlight drop down menu and select On to compensate for camera views with strong backlighting The TP setting will be used when the sensor is triggered This is useful for example if a camera angle would change from an indoor view to an outdoor view when the sensor is triggered If you are using a VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi the backlight menu options are High Medium Low and Off sainpeyos Bulpsooey BulunByuoD al Configure Motion and Sensor Settings Step 4 Set frame rate and pre and post event recording duration In the Record Video At field Record Video At Max Frame Rate select a Max Frame Rate 5 z frames sec 1 i 3 maximum frame rate for recorded SEE o ies eene video from the drop down menu dh p Choose from 0 1 frames per Record Tor s sila ost second to 30 frames per second 5 is the default a The frame rate specified is the frame rate that the Storage Server will attempt to record Factors such as the number of Note Viewer
65. d a Storage Server it should be one which does not perform response buffering Proxies which are configured to perform response buffering may lead to delays in sending small amounts of data such as events from the Storage Server to the Viewer Squid is an example of a proxy which does not perform response buffering so it is recommended for use between the Viewer and Storage Server The Apache proxy server does perform response buffering so is not recommended The dialog will also be shown when the Storage Server is stopped If you want to use the same machine the Viewer is running on as the Master Storage Server set the Host Name or IP to localhost in this dialog System Configuration Before You Begin This chapter gives a brief overview of the Viewer Configuration process which is outlined in Chapters 5 to 7 This is intended for Administrators After the Viewer has launched a This chapter is for users with Administrator privileges Only Administrators can alter Viewer configuration and preferences Note Ifyou are a user with Operator privileges proceed to Chapter 8 Chapter 8 and following chapters explain the various controls and functions in the Viewing Screen When the Viewer accesses a Master Storage Server which has not been set up with camera information the entire Viewer window is initially blank You will need to configure the Viewer using the Configuration and Preferences window Gi Network
66. d instead Deletion will continue until the free space rises above this threshold again Limit level This is the minimum free space that can be available in order for recording to Low disk rec be continued If the free space is ever reduced to this level recording will stop stopped and resume again when the free space rises above this limit again The Limit level and the Threshold level are determined by the Storage Server depending on various conditions and settings However an administrator can alter the Low disk level warning value in order to control at what point a Low disk warning is generated The warning is triggered when the disk space available for writing goes below the given percentage of the total disk space on the drive For example for a 100GB disk and a setting of 1096 the warning would be generated when available space reduces below 10GB If Maximum Disk Space Used is set the warning can also be triggered when the disk space available for writing goes below the given percentage of the Maximum Disk Space Used on the drive if the warning has not already been triggered as above For example if the Maximum Disk Space Used is set to 80GB and a setting of 1096 the warning would be generated when the available space reduces to 8GB For disk space management operating examples please refer to page 146 Setting up Event Notifications Set up a user to receive Event Notification emails The Storage Server Co
67. d recorded events TA i J Viewer View playback video from Storage Server 1 View playback video from Storage Server 2 View playback video from Storage Server 1 Plays back recorded video andia Receives video and Record video to the More than one Storage Server can be added to records Storage Server 2 a network Viewers can receive playback video footage Storage Server from more than one Storage Server 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 gt P 18 is defined for saving information such as zones and locations of cameras as well as saving Viewer layouts created by the user a You can operate VK 64 with up to three Storage Servers using any combination of VK 64 Storage Server and VK 16 Storage Server Up Nae to five Viewers can connect to the Storage Servers at the same time f you wish to install Storage Servers and Viewers on multiple PCs you ll need to purchase the necessary licenses separately B5 Before you begin Installation Setting up the Camera Servers 4 First make sure the firmware is the required version or later as specified in the table gt P 12 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
68. d stop Stop Storage Server buttons Click Apply to save changes when you modify settings from each tab E VK 64 can record to any drive that Windows treats as a fixed drive Removable drives and network drives are not supported Note unless the drives are explicitly allowed to be treated by Windows as fixed drives To check the type of drive right click on the drive within Windows Explorer select Properties and note the Type displayed Enter the Storage Server Proxy Address If the Storage Server needs to access Camera Storage Server Proxy Servers outside the LAN you may need to The following proxy is used by the Storage Server to access config ure proxy settings see user note gt P 14 Camera Servers EEEE AOA saree 4 In the Storage Server Proxy field tick the aT rend Enable the following proxy server box 2 Enter the Proxy server address and Port Enter Recorded Video Settings In the Recorded Video Settings field set Recorded Video Settings I Maximum retained history 24 4 Maximum retained history Enter a value from 1 to 999 and then select Days M Maximum file size duration 1 Hours v Mie alos vaio T a or Weeks from the drop down menu Low disk space notification threshold 10 3h Maximum file size duration Select MB or Hours and enter a value from 1 24 for Hours or 32 1024 for
69. d without first checking with an administrator The Record Now function is only enabled if a Storage Server is configured for the camera Recording will be for approximately one minute The actual duration of recorded video may vary depending on settings and network delays Other Menu Options Other functions available from the Video Window menu include Click Night mode and select Disabled Enabled IR light off or Enabled IR light on from the sub menu Selecting 4 i Enabled IR light on will remove the IR cut filter and turn the Night mode P built in IR light on The IR light cannot be used with Control External Devices gt VB C50FSi or VB C50Fi Record Now 1 minute Click Control External Devices to control any external Capture Still Frame devices that may be connected to your Camera Server This is only enabled when you have camera control For more information on external devices see your Camera Server administrator Click Capture Still Frame to keep the current image on a Video Window for archiving or emailing to other users Other Video Window Functions Click Shade Correction to correct shaded areas in the Video Window This affects the Shade Correction d Off ent EMEN aie individual Video Window on display i e Close Window ke any duplicate unselected windows are not ig affected Shade Correction is discussed below Very high Click Admin Viewer to activate
70. displayed Note Working with Layout Grids The Viewing Area with a Large Grid could look like this In this example the Camera Selection Area and Timeline are hidden gt P 124 and the screen resolution is set to 1600 x 1200 If your screen resolution is set to 1280 x 1024 the four Video Windows fully shown here will fill the screen area The Small Grid Medium Grid and Large Grid are set to 160x120 MS 320x240 and 640x480 respectively The PAL versions of the Tip VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi provide images at 192x144 384x288 and 768x576 If you want to display the images at these full resolutions use the Custom Grid size to set the grid sizes accordingly This is recommended when viewing a large number of cameras as it improves the performance of the Viewer Working with Layout Grids Working with the Custom Grid The Custom Grid feature allows you to set a custom size for displaying Video Windows Set a custom grid Select Custom Grid from the Layout Grids sub menu The Custom Grid dialog 1 appears Values are given in pixels x 2 In the Horizontal or Vertical field overwrite the existing value with a custom value or Horizontal 540 z use the up down arrows to select a value a j he val in one fiel veli 9 a When you adjust the value one field you ll notice the value change in the other field This is because the proportions of the NL re sized Video Window are cons
71. dure er E Double click the Viewer desktop icon Viewer Alternatively from the Windows Start menu select Programs gt WebView Livescope gt Network Video Recorder VK Series v1 1 gt Viewer After launching the Network Video Recorder VK 64 v1 1 start up screen appears ebView Network Video Recorder VK Series v1 1 mm Click Cancel to i setup a different Master Storage Server discussed on the next page or wait until the i Login dialog appears Canon o Copyright 2003 2004 Canon Inc Connecting to the Master Storage Server localhost To cancel or change Master Storage Server press Cancel C anes After a moment the Login dialog appears X 4 Enter your User Name and Password and then click the Please enter your user name and password Login button User Login Proceed to Chapter 4 User Name Password ES The default User Name is admin The default Password is NVR Changing the Storage Server e In order to retrieve information you must be connected to a Master Storage Server even if it is on the same computer as the Note Viewer After installation the Master Storage Server is set to localhost This indicates that the Viewer will attempt to use the local computer as its Master Storage Server 3e After installation the default user admin with the password NVR is setup It is strongly recommended that
72. e L The bell icon is replaced by a dot icon when Click and drag scroll bar to view events To maximize the event is acknowledged by double clicking double click title bar or click the maximize icon Re size the window to a custom size Click the corners or edges and drag Oj x 2 8 x the window out to a new size PRELLEN ANE Release the mouse button When you launch the Viewer again the Live Events Log will retain the size you selected Shopping Ctr Loading Zone Shopping Ctr Loading Zone E Only the most recent 200 events are shown in the Live Events Log Note Display the Live Events Log if not displayed To display the Live Events Log if it is not displayed Select View gt Live Events From the VK 64 Menu Bar select View gt Live Events The Live Events Log opens Once selected the menu item will be ticked next time you display it Overview of Alert Parameters _ Acknowledgement status Priority of the event Event type that has occurred Camera name where event occurred Date and time of event Location and Zone Pf Event Camera Date amp Time Location amp Zone 4 3 Motion Rear Entrance 11 17 2003 09 53 21 Shopping Ctr Loading a Event priorities and notification settings are configured in the Configuration and Preferences Screen You must have Note Administrator privileges in order to modify priorities To acknowledge and
73. e Add Camera Server dialog for VB150 with a the Video Input set to Multiple will show one or o Camera Name Cash Register 1 more cameras as tabs see Note below Q Location Shopping Center Add Click a tab to view that camera 3 Zone Carmet s Cafe Add a ep D lt D o a For more information on VB150 Video Input settings please refer to Chapter 3 Detail Settings in your VB150 User s Manual Note Using the Add Camera Server Dialog 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 C10 setup It could also represent a VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi VB C50Fi VB101 and VB150 with only one camera setup or in a single mode Connection Settings Adjust camera angle Set backlight compensation Add Camera Server r Connection Settings Camera Settings Host Name or IP 10 2 3 68 Port go Camera Name Reception Area Camera ServerName Reception Area Location Shopping Center Add User Name Zone ast Floor Add Password pe e s d PEDI Preview Ai IZonnect E Thumbnail r Save Recorded Video on yer Zu i Storage Server Storage Server bd Update Storage Server access to Camera Server Update Host Name or IP 10 2 3 69 Port feo SO Serie Preset Angle Hallway 7
74. e Camera Server to a higher setting See your System Administrator Live Video Windows in the Viewing Area are jerky Situation Solution In the Viewer Area of the Viewing Screen live video appears jerky The Live Video Viewing Settings have a low frame rate set The frame rate can be modified by opening the Configuration and Preferences screen and selecting the Viewer Settings tab Select a suitable frame rate that does not affect the performance of the Viewer i e lower frame rates are ideal if you have many Video Windows open in the Viewing Area No presets sensors or external devices appear for the camera Situation Solution You have opened the Video Window menu for a particular camera and no presets are available and or the menu items are disabled You must enable the menu items if they are disabled by selecting Get Camera Control from the Video Window menu Menu items should then be enabled If no preset camera angles sensors or external devices are available it means that they have not been set in the admin screens of the particular Camera Server Cannot access cameras from another Storage Server Situation Solution In the Configuration and Preferences Screen Camera Summary window you have attempted to add another Storage Server You do not have an account set up on that Storage Server See your System Administrator Free disk space gets low after the Viewer has been in use for a long period Situatio
75. e Type 1 example Company Holidays created on the Select schedule type previous page and then click the Add button below the Days field Company Holidays E Constitution Day This will bring up the Select Date calendar Culture Day Emperor s Birthday Click a day in the calendar to select it and then New Year s Day 2 click OK to close the calendar shown below Click the Add button again to add another day to the same schedule type if you wish Added days are shown in the Days list see Add Edit example on next page Other calendar selection methods are shown on the next page 2 Days Click to scroll back Click to scroll forward Days to use this schedule through the months through the months Select Date x August 2004 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 26 27 28 29 30 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Eh 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Da dza as Today 07 07 2004 Cancel Click a day to highlight it then click OK to bring up that day in the Days list Configure Special Day Recording Alternatively click the current month and a month selector will appear f January February parh To select another year click the current year and scroll EX eA 2004 2 gt up or down using the up down arrows Delete a Day To delete a day from a schedule type Select a Schedule Type and a day and click the Delete button
76. e changed to Disabled after the configured recording schedule finishes Select a Resolution from the drop down menu Low Medium High or Not 2 specified If you select Not specified the Storage Server does not attempt to change the setting rather it accepts whatever resolution mode the camera server offers Configure Normal Recording You can also configure the Night Mode setting if you use a MSS VC C50i VC C50iR connected to a VB150 Tip Step 5 Set the External Outputs External Outputs If outputs are available click the drop down menu to set them On or Output 1 hallway sensor3 On z Not Specified Output 2 hallway sensor4 On b e When selecting a higher resolution make sure you have enough hard disk space for your recorded video A higher Neue setting results in larger file sizes Camera servers have certain features to allow image capture operations based on sensor input or schedule If settings are enabled on the Camera Server they take precedence over any settings made in VK 64 This may cause some confusion if your VK 64 recording schedules fail to record with the correct camera preset You should disable such Camera Server features if you wish VK 64 settings to take precedence Refer to your camera server manual for more information on their settings When you have finished click OK to keep new settings or click Cancel to delete modifications The dialog will close Wh
77. e loaded onto the Viewing Area Network ideo Recorder YK 64 v1 1 xj If you had selected another item without saving the current item a dialog will appear IN Do you want to save changes to this layout prompting you to save the current layout or e layout sequence zi No Cancel Managing Video Layouts Arranging Layout Sequences You can set up an automated sequence of shared and personal layouts to display in the Viewing Area at set intervals From the Layout menu select New Layout Sequence The Layout Sequence 1 dialog displays Enter a sequence name for the new layout sequence and choose a Type of layout sequence from the menu Personal Layout Sequence or Shared Layout Sequence you can switch between the two as you add layouts 2 Use the Add Layout gt button to add layouts to the new sequence Use the Move Up or Move Down buttons to change the order of appearance of layouts or use the Delete button to remove layouts 4 In the Duration menu select a set duration of display time for each layout or enter a custom time overwriting the existing time xi Enter a new name Sequence Name Training Camp Select a layout type Type Personal Layout Sequence d Click Add Layout to add a selected layout from the left hand column Available Layouts Sequence Layouts Default Shared Layout Tower Antenna Arra D Layouts A Shared Layouts
78. eal with this situation As the above figures are for continual recording the hard disk usage can be substantially reduced by using sensor based or motion based recording and or by limiting recording to certain times of the day or days of the week The disk usage that would result from applying these settings would depend greatly on the frequency of occurrence of such sensor and motion events and the number of defined days and times therein For the above figures please note that the bandwidth is calculated as 1000Kbps 1Mbps and the disk size as 1024KB 1MB suonipuo JeAJes eBeiojs jdwex g xipueddy Example Operating Conditions Example of Hard Disk Capacity 6 units of VB C50i 1fps retention period of 30 days Quality Frame Size KB Required HDD Capacity GB 30 11 1 164 6 320x240 50 15 1 224 0 80 25 4 376 7 30 36 4 640x480 50 49 2 80 85 5 Captured with NTSC model e The figures in the above table are an indication only The frame sizes will vary according to the scene captured by the camera and thus the required hard disk capacity will vary Please be sure to confirm under the actual installation conditions before starting operations Note Disk Space Management The following are specific and operative examples describing how the Storage Server manages its disk space Example Storage Server has two disk drives C and D Specify Maximum disk space used gt P 23 as tabled
79. edule field 04 Add Edit Schedule Item dialog Recording Settings field Configure Motion and Sensor Settings 0 0000 cece eee eee Recording Schedule dialog Motion and Sensor Settings Recording Schedule Edit Motion Detection Settings About motion detection on different camera servers 0 Recording Schedule Edit Sensor Events Settings Saving Normal Recording Changes eene When you have finished Normal Recording configuration Configure Special Day Recording leeene Contents About Special Day Recording 0 es 80 Add and Edit a Schedule Type 0 ee ee 82 Delete a Schedule Type 2 00 0 ee eb reri l9 pH 83 Add a Daye i533 tu ERA SAG Be sur ees 84 Delete Day zou ue Pate ee a ak Va eta E Ee E 85 Saving Special Day Changes sseeeeeeeee e 86 When you have finished Special Day configuration suus 86 Chapter 7 Configuring Viewer Settings Configure Viewer Settings eee I 88 About the Viewer Settings window lesse 88 Viewer Settings window Use large captions for Video Windows 90 Viewer Settings window Identify the Master Storage Server 90 Viewer Settings window Edit Event Notifications 91 Saving Viewer Settings l lleleleeeeeeee nh 92 When you have
80. ee Viewing found events 0 0 cee ees Appendix A Troubleshooting VK 64 Troubleshooting VK 64 0c cee ee Appendix B Example Operating Conditions Example Operating Conditions 0000 0c ee Frame siZes uos nb basalts eae ben eho eld a cia peace el aie ea ee Bandwidth and Disk Space 0000s Disk Space Management l l Storage Server Performance sssusa anaana VK 64 File Eocatioris a REIR DEM ae KR ER ng Index Overview VK 64 is software that allows you to view and record images transmitted from the Network Camera Server VB150 VB101 and Network Camera VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50F Si VB C50Fi VB C10 VB C10R hereafter referred to as Camera Servers The software can support up to 64 cameras via an IP network such as a LAN or up to 16 cameras for Network Video Recorder VK 16 v1 1 Up to 64 cameras can be registered Up to 16 cameras can be registered Common VK 16 Functionality is the same as for VK 64 except for the above camera limitation VK 64 consists of two applications Storage Server that lets you record video from multiple camera servers and save event information sensor and motion detection inputs and Viewer that lets you view live video from multiple Camera Servers and playback recorded video stored on Storage Servers Video resolution can be as high as 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps for NTSC and 768 x 576 pixels 25fps for PAL depending on Camera Serv
81. en you click OK the Preset and Backlight settings are effective on Video Windows in the Viewer If you are not satisfied with the settings adjust them from the Viewer If you have not finished proceed to the following pages which outline the dialogs used for Sensor Event and Motion Detection recording To delete a schedule item se npeuog Buipuooes BuunBijuo5 Right click an item and choose Delete from the context menu Sensor Alternatively click an item to select it and choose Delete from Edit the Edit menu Alternatively click an item to select it and then press the Delete key on your keyboard Configure Motion and Sensor Settings Recording Schedule dialog Motion and Sensor Settings In the Add Edit Recording Schedule dialog there are two options available for setting recording parameters To enable recording options and adjust settings Tick one or both boxes and click the Settings button Tick each box to enable the functions Settings Default settings are then enabled Click Settings to change the default settings for each option v On motion detection v ion sensor event Aere nete eterne peer eee eso senses oso plas Settings Motion Detection Settings Sensor Event Settings Motion Detection Options 7 Priority For this Event Detect Motion Using Storage Server Priority fs Medium Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor Name itri senso
82. ent times Drag the Playhead to a new time See eee Click and drag the Playhead shaft to another location When you move the Playhead you are effectively controlling all Video Windows that have been selected 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 E When you choose to play back video the video is played over a network therefore the response and smoothness of the play pe back will depend on network traffic and other properties of the network The time displayed on the Timeline and in the Live Events window is the local time at the Viewer Using the Timeline Click and drag the time bar to move through the Timeline Move your mouse pointer over the time bar and it becomes a hand Click and drag to the left or right to move back or forward in time You can only scroll right to the current time or live time Jump to time 1 Select a Video Window and click the Jump to Time button X 2 The Jump to Time dialog opens Select a Yo Log dol te eed day and or time You cannot select dates beyond today s date d Th 6 27 28 29 30 1 2 Click OK when done 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 eee ieee brune The Playhead and Timeline will move to the ca aio ea time selected If no Video Windows are Today 17 05 2004 selected only the t
83. er Lemp Agreeeneci Please read the following kense agreement carefully 19 anon Network Video Recorder VE Series v1 1 Installseekd d xj Welcome to the InstaGhield Wizard for Canon Network Video Recorder VK Series v1 1 The inst alis wei R Wizard wil retal Canon Network video Recorder WK Series v1 1 on your computer To continue dick Nest WARNING Thes prox n prote ted by coprynght aw and Pteraster tastes CANON SOFTVAPE LICENSE AGREEMENT INEPORTANT READ THIS SOFTWARE AGREEMENT BEFORE INSTALLING THE This license agreement the Agreemenz is a legal agreement between you and Canon Imc Canon governing your ume of Canon s software program s and online or electric documentation which you are installing if any collectively the SOFTUARE DY C 1 gecept the terms in the kense agreement G Peek accept the terns in the kernse agreement IOI anon Network Vadeu Recorder VK Series v1 1 Instalishieks Wizard Customer Information Piata arter your ir ermahon Borage Server cene Key xk Cun J C Wewer License Key UL JD Lm we 0 o oe Insert the Network Video Recorder installation disc into your CD drive After a moment the Welcome screen appears Click Next to continue If the installer does not automatically load open the CD directory in Explorer and browse to locate Setup exe Double click to begin installation The Softw
84. ers a single day On a special day this schedule will override the Normal Recording Schedule from 00 00 hrs to 24 00 hrs To have a special day schedule run over a long weekend Fri Sat amp Sun all three days must be added to the list of days to use the schedule Q o 2 zh Q c Ea 2 Q Eu D Q o E 2 Q CD Q 2 D Q c D o ES E Configure Special Day Recording Add and Edit 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 types that can be added To launch the dialog and add a schedule type Step 1 Click the Add button below the Schedule Type list Click the Add button This will bring up the Add 1 Schedule Type Schedule Type dialog Select schedule type Constitution Day Culture Day Emperor s Birthday New Year s Day EM ET Step 2 Enter a name Add Schedule Type X 1 Enter a name in the Schedule Name area for example Company Holidays Schedule Name Click the Add button to add the schedule type The dialog will close ce The new name will appear in the Schedule Type list in the Special Day Recording Schedule window Configure Special Day Recording To edit a schedule type click the Edit button 1 In the Special Day Schedule window c
85. ers installed The following table shows each product and license number Network Recorder eri Ve uane mee Neti de Resor VISA ViA Viewer teens __ Stores The VK 16 Viewer is identical to the VK 64 Viewer View Network Video Recorder scope VK Series v1 1 D Canon o Copyright 2003 2004 Canon Inc System Configuration Typical System Configuration VK 64 provides video viewing and recording from Camera Servers via an IP network such as a LAN Since VK 64 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 VC C50i VC C50iR VB150 VB101 VB C50iR MONITOR A os live and recorded video Viewer Operator Capabilities View Live Video View Events View Recorded Video MONITOR E Application Types and Functions Storage Server Stores recorded information for later retrieval and viewing in the Viewer Viewer Lets users view recorded information monitor live video and acknowledge search events Lets Administrators configure recording and viewing settings Record video to the Storage Server 1 Storage Server Receives and Administrator Capabilities records video Plays back Configure Users Configure Storage Server recorded video to Viewers Configure Event Notification View live and recorded video Viewer
86. ert will sound if specified until the operator double clicks on the event that is the notification time will not apply to the event in the event log m Tick the Audio Alert box to have an audio alert play during the event notification 3 period The Windows system sound Exclamation is used for audio alerts This sound repeats for the duration of the Event Notification setting If Operator Notification is not set the audio alert is played once e Setting up event priorities and email notification is discussed on page 25 The Live Events Log is discussed on page 132 Note sbBumes Jamal BunbByuod PE _ Saving Viewer Settings When you have finished configuring Viewer settings The bottom right hand corner of the Viewer Settings window Save Changes Discard Changes 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 the computer the Viewer resides on Click Discard Changes to cancel any modifications you have made If you wish to return to the Viewer select View gt Viewing Screen from the menu bar IV ise USING THE VIEWER APPLICATION Using the Viewer Operator Login This chapter outlines how to start the Viewer and gives a brief overview of the Viewing Screen Location selector Drop down menu indicating locations available in the system Zo
87. erver dialog in the following manner Click the Add Camera Server button in the Camera Summary window ES p res add C This will bring up the Add Camera Server a a eee E ee dialog 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 and the number of cameras that have been set up Differences are in the way camera selection is presented The Add Camera Server dialog for a VB C50i Camera Settings VB C50iR VB C50FSi VB C50Fi VB C10 Camera Name Reception Area VB C10R VB101 or VB150 with the Video Input set to Single will display a single camera in a T single tab x Connmctn Sete S sesta a 1 Host Name ce IP fioz3es Pot 20 1 q Camere Name F I s Camera Serves Name Fr d oe CO Dea Fororoms comer ta Panon m Zone 12 Floce z Add we has eee x i Comi cum 2 Cam Com Save Recorded Video on I egister s 4 Storage 5 sux e Server 7 ae un Shopping Center Storage Server access to Camera Server Cannes Cate v Add Hoot Name cx IP 10 2369 Pat foo Camera Serves Settings AJ Invert the state of the following extemal inputs d F hoai o o 2 J ces p Inves the state ol the folowing gfiennal reu o T Input 4 d e 4 F ina2 7 Q o 2 CD ok Cancel S a r D 4 s T o 4 i i je Ser 2n om i Th
88. finished configuring Viewer settings 92 PART 2 USING THE VIEWER APPLICATION Chapter 8 Using the Viewer Operator Login Viewing Screen Example sseeeeeeeeee RR RII 94 Starting the Viewing Screen 2 ccc 96 Launching Procedure osie iiias daa tad i ae e e 96 Viewing Screen Menu bar 0 0 cece eee eee eens 98 Menu Bar Functions 0 0 0 a A a a eee 98 Chapter 9 Working with Video Windows Selecting Cameras for Viewing 0 00 cece eee eee eee eee 100 About the Camera Selection Area 2 0 0 ee 100 About Camera Thumbnails 0 0 0 ee 100 Selecting Locations and their Zones 0000 eee eaee 101 Basic Video Window Functions leen 102 Creating scaling and moving Video Windows Ls 102 Selecting Multiple Video Windows llle 105 Video Window States eeee n nh 106 About Video Window states llle 106 Adjust Pan Tilt and Zoom eeeeeeee n 108 Viewing Live Video Adjusting Pan Tilt and Zoom 108 Other Video Window Functions lee III 110 Change the size of a Video Window llle ess 110 Enable Backlight Compensation seee ese 110 User initiated Recording llis 111 Other Menu Options iseeee rh 111 About Shade Correction llle 112 Contents Chapter 10 Arranging and Saving Video Window Layouts M
89. g On the Storage Server computer open the Storage Server Configuration utility If the Storage Server is not running click the Start Storage Server button gt P 22 Troubleshooting VK 64 The Configuration and Preferences screen takes a long time to open Situation Solution When you switch from the Viewing Screen to the Configuration and Preferences screen a Please wait message appears and remains on screen for a long time You may have a lot of cameras to disconnect from as waiting time is dependent on disconnecting from each camera Camera Server on the network Remove non essential or low priority cameras from your Viewing Screen Fails to connect to Storage Servers when you switch to the Configuration and Preferences screen Situation Solution You have switched to the Configuration and Preferences screen and an error message appears stating a failure to connect to a particular Storage Server name even though it can still connect to the Master Storage Server Access to the Storage Server may be denied for a number of system reasons or the Storage Server computer may not be powered A network error could also be responsible See your System Administrator Configuration Issues The following configuration issues may arise during operation of the Viewer Cannot switch to the Configuration and Preferences screen Situation Solution You have attempted to switch from the Viewing Screen to the
90. g Screen this action selects all Video Windows in the current Layout Search Events Launches the Event Search dialog Configuration Selects the Configuration and Preferences Screen if the Viewing Screen is open Viewing Screen Selects the Viewing Screen if the Configuration and Preferences Screen is open Fullscreen Hides the Menu Bar and Title Bar to allow more display room for Video Windows Clicking the Esc key restores the Viewer to its previous state i e before selecting the Full Screen mode Captions Hides Video Window captions to allow full Video Window display Camera Selector Hides the Camera Selection Area Timeline Hides the Timeline Area Live Events In the Viewing Screen this action opens the Live Events Log at the position and size that it was last open A tick beside the menu item indicates that the screen is open Selecting the menu item again will close the window and the menu item will be unticked Brings up the Camera Control Panel where you can set the viewing Camera Control position and zoom This action opens the About box featuring the startup splash screen with version number Working with Video Windows This chapter shows you how to create Video Windows for viewing in the Viewing Area and how to adjust camera angles Selecting Cameras for Viewing About the Camera Selection Area The Camera Selection Area is used to display all the cameras currently available for monitor
91. ge about 1 1 TB for each Storage Server 3 Storage Servers with the above PC specifications one master device two slave devices Live display recorded video playback Example of Viewer PC specifications CPU Pentium 4 3 8GHz Memory 1GB Video graphics board NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 Example 2 gt gt Camera Server 48 VB C50i Resolution Medium 320x240 Quality 50 Frame Rate 1 fps Storage Example of Storage Server specifications CPU Pentium 4 3GHz Memory 1GB HDD Please refer to Example of Hard Disk Capacity P 146 Sample specifications for 14 day storage about 900 GB One Storage Server with the above PC specifications Live display recorded video playback Example of Viewer PC specifications CPU Pentium 4 3 0GHz Memory 1GB Video graphics board on board chip Example Operating Conditions E These are samples from a specific configuration As many factors can influence the actual performance possible Nai including networking equipment disk write speed complexity of camera image etc the actual performance of VK 64 recording in a specific installation will vary Please be sure to confirm under the actual installation conditions before starting operations If there are many camera servers registered it is recommended that you use two or more PCs or configure to use the Layout Sequences feature Example Operating Conditions VK 64 File Locations
92. gs associated with them When an event occurs it is indicated in the Live Events Log in the Viewing Screen Event Notificatio 1 Highest Priority 2 High Priority B 23 Medium Priority 4 Low Priority 5 Lowest Prionty computer CPU will be high and Viewer operations may take longer Set duration of alert Sd Operator Notification tor 12 E seconds jv Requires operator ackr s Td Operator Notification for 10 seconds Requires operator ac seconds perator Notilication lot _ E seconds Jl Requires operator acknowledgement E E Operator Notification for seconds operator acknowledgement T sBumes m l Bun yuop Configure Viewer Settings Viewer Settings window Use large captions for Video Windows Tick Use large captions for Video Windows to Id Use large captions for Video Windows enable easier to read Video Window captions in the Viewer Standard caption in Video Window Viewer Settings window Identify the Master Storage Server A Master Storage Server maintains settings for Camera Servers and Layouts created in the Viewer Only one Master Storage Server can be assigned to a Viewer at any one time The selected Master Storage Server is indicated in If you wish to change the Master Storage Server 5 Close the Viewer and then WebView Network Video Recorder re launch it When the start up CERE EE splash screen opens click the e pen Cancel
93. he Edit Storage Server dialog appears with the selected server entry displayed 2 Modify the entry and click OK to close and save changes E This function lets you change the network address used to access a particular Storage Server in case the address has Note changed The entry for the Master Storage Server cannot be edited or deleted To delete a Storage Server Click a Storage Server in the list to highlight it and select Delete from the Edit menu Alternatively press the Delete key on your keyboard A confirmation dialog will open Click Yes to continue or No to cancel the operation E A deleted Storage Server is removed from the list and the Master Storage Server no longer recognizes it If it was running when Note removed from the list it will continue to run It can be re added to the system with all associations to Camera Servers intact and can also be added to a different Master Storage Server If this is done all Location Zone thumbnail and Layout information for cameras associated with this Storage Server will be lost 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 the Add Location button on the Locations Zones t
94. he title bar will be gray not black The Record Now feature is gray in one Video Window menu however it is enabled in other Video Window menus Situation Solution You click to bring up the Video Window menu and Record Now is gray disabled but other Video Windows have the function enabled When the camera was configured it was most likely set to Do not Record If you need the camera set up for recording see your System Administrator or refer to the configuration chapters in this manual Layouts set up by another user cannot be seen Situation Solution In the Organize Layouts amp Layout Sequences dialog you click in the Personal Layouts folder in order to open a Layout created by another user Layouts saved in the Personal Layouts folder cannot be seen by other users If the Layout created by a user with Operator status is required for all users to view it should be saved to the Shared folder See your System Administrator Live and recorded video is not good quality this does not relate to Resolution Situation Solution In a Video Window the live quality may be different from another Video Window and the recorded video when you play back video is also not good quality The quality of recorded and live video cannot be changed in VK 64 The reason why the quality may be better in one Video Window and not another is due to the Camera Server settings and quality can be changed in the admin screens of th
95. ideo in dark conditions You can choose to have it Enabled Disabled or Not specified Backlight On S Night Mode wot specified im r Record Video At Max Frame Rate 5 zi Frames j sec Record for fo sec before event Record For p sec after event r External Outputs Output 1 itri sensor3 Not specifie External Outputs such as Output 2 Jitri sensor4 Not specifie z light switches can be set to On or Not specified ce E Setting Night Mode to Enabled will activate the IR cut filter on camera servers that support it It will not turn on the built in IR light Note Configure Motion and Sensor Settings Step 2 Enable recording and set an event priority 1 Tick Record on this sensor to v Record on this sensor enable recording when a sensor is E for this Event triggered Priority s Medium 2 Select the event s priority from a drop down list from 1 Highest to 5 Lowest a You cannot modify the sensor name identified as the External Device Input Name in the VB Camera Server configuration which Note is obtained from the Camera Server and therefore outside the scope of VK 64 configuration Step 3 Select a camera angle for the sensor In the Camera Angle field select a p camera Ange Preset camera position from the Preset Hallway drop down menu of available camera angles When the sensor is triggere
96. ids to place more Video Windows or larger grids to view footage at a glance or from a distance Video Window sizes in grids can be increased to cover multiple grids Custom Grid allows you to set uniform pixel dimensions for Video Windows Proportions are fixed i e the shape is constrained to a 4 x 3 ratio For example if you selected a horizontal of 615 the vertical setting will become 461 and the grid is scaled down 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 To re size the Video Window click any corner and drag the image outwards to snap to a larger grid area 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 The selection will become a Video Window and snap into alignment along the grid closest to it Front Entrance and Carpark sjno e MopulM Capi Bulaes pue Buibueuyv Working with Layout Grids Create and align more Video Windows Drag more thumbnail images onto the Viewing Area grid and re size them to suit your viewing requirements as shown in this example Working with Small Medium and Large Grids When you select Small Grid Medium Grid or L
97. idual Viewer 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 the Viewer Settings tab to display the window This window consists of Live Video Viewing Settings Select from a list of frame rates for live viewing Master Storage Server The current Storage Server is indicated Event Notification Settings Set operator notification and adjust duration in seconds set operator acknowledgement recognition of an event and set an audio alert Maximum frame rate for live viewing Event Notification Settings area Event Notification Settings ve Frame Rate 2 frames sec 1 Highest Priority P4 Operator Notification for jv Use large captio NS 2 High Priority 3 Medium Priority 5 Lowest Priority cation for 9 seconds Select a frame rate from the drop down menu Lower frame rates ensure less load on the network and Viewer This may lead to higher frame rates for recording and may allow a larger number of Video Windows to be viewed Enable larger Video Window captions in the Viewer The current Master Storage Server is indicated here t If a high maximum frame rate is specified the load on the Note Set up notifications by priority from 1 highest to 5 lowest Priorities are color coded Highest Medium Low Lowest Lower priority items can have less notification settin
98. il for Viewer Previ 4 In the Preview area a camera view is iix given Click the Update button to grab a current frame from the camera It will Thumbnail Update be re sized in the preview window and saved for reference as a Viewing Screen camera thumbnail If you are not happy with the frame 2 click the Start Control button You can S Start Control then use your mouse to redirect the PR hawr viewing angle and zoom in or out 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 For a VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi only zoom is available Hold down the mouse on to zoom in Hold down the mouse on to zoom out P If you want to change the thumbnail and the preview area is blank E and the Update and Start Control buttons are disabled click the TP Connect button located in the Connection Settings field If you do not wish to manually control the camera choose a pre defined camera 3 position if already configured from the Preset Angle drop down menu Presets need to be configured in advance Please refer to the KO 5 H 9 camera server User s Manual for details on making camera presets Tip Step 4 Select a hard drive for saving video e In the
99. ils to view live video Select a Zone in that Location Step 1 Select a Location from the drop down menu Location Head Office Y Shopping Center Mailing House Warehouse Car Park Cinema Complex 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 Step 2 Select a Zone from the menu or thumbnail folder region Location Shopping Center m Zone Checkout Area Front Entrance Car Park Entrance Cash Register 1 Cash Register 2 Rear Entrance Alternatively click the scrollbar located under the Camera Selection Area Drag it to the right until the desired Zone is displayed Click the Zone drop down menu or on the down arrow A list of pre configured zones appears Click a zone in the list Once a Zone is selected from the drop down menu the Camera Selection Area for the selected Zone moves to the left Checkout Area Front Entrance SMOPUI O9pIA yM BUOM Basic Video Window Functions Creating scaling and moving 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 s
100. imeline is moved Tine rors z Using the calendar is shown below Cancel Click to scroll back a May 2004 I a Click to scroll forward through the months n through the months Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Alternatively click the EPIS 19 U 1 7 23 current month and a month 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 selector will appear 31 1 3 4 5 6 Today 17 05 2004 Time 1 01 32 PM Click up down arrows to select a time or click each time segment and overwrite existing value Click a day to highlight it then click OK to bring up that day in the Timeline s u 4 BuiwelA pue suljauly ou Bursf ue January February March To select another year click T8 2004 gt the current year and scroll down or back up using the up down arrows Using the Timeline Zoom in and out of the Timeline Click Zoom In to zoom into a time period in the Event Display Area The Timeline will expand and you can examine time in more detail A zoom In Zoom Out Click Zoom Out to zoom outwards from the Timeline Click an event to select it When you click an event to select it the associated Click A time segment with darker Video Window will display event color indicates that recorded the event s Jump to Time Extract Video Reti select it video exists for that period To get informati
101. imultaneously Click and drag a camera thumbnail onto the Viewing Area Location MN nmp 3 RE 4E W up 3 f Info Zone Move your mouse pointer over a thumbnail A tooltip will indicate the Location Zone and camera name Click the thumbnail image and while 2 holding down the mouse button drag its boundary anywhere onto the Viewing Area the thumbnail becomes an outline which is re sized when you drag it over the Viewing Area Release the mouse button The 3 re sized outline becomes a live Video Window Front Entrance When placed the Video Window n is re sized and re positioned according to the selected layout grid discussed on page 119 A selected Video Window is highlighted e Could not connect to camera D Front Entrance Area An error message will appear in the Video Window if there is a connection problem Refer to the Troubleshooting Appendix at the back of the manual or see your System Administrator for configuring cameras and Camera Servers Re size a Video Window Move a Video Window Click a video window to highlight it An arrow icon will appear in the lower right corner Click the arrow icon and drag outwards the mouse pointer becomes a double arrow 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 E Alternatively click
102. including updated product software patch installer User s Manual operating environment etc please refer to our WebView Product web page V http Awww canon com webview Copyright Information Please note that copyright laws prohibit the customer from using recorded videos and still pictures for any C purpose other than personal requirements without permission from the copyright holder Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries QuickTime is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Apache is a trademark of the Apache Software Foundation Windows is legally recognized as Microsoft Windows Operating System Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation All other company or product names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of a their respective holders Icons Used in this Manual E Indicates important information that must be observed or actions that are prohibited during an operation These notes must be read to prevent possible Note faults or errors during operation m Indicates supplementary information or a reference to an operation Users are ux advised to read these memos Trademarks Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc C Tip Storage Server includes software developed by the Apache Software Foundation www apache org The Apache software is Copyright c 2000 2003
103. ing from the network You can select currently available cameras via the Location and Zone drop down menus and then place them into the Viewing Area as Video Windows The Location drop down menu lists the physical locations of cameras on the system The Zone drop down menu lists the groups of areas within each location Location Checkout Area Front Entrance w Le ee DII v m m aT We ru cz ie at 2 a r Zone EXCITENEG When you select a location its associated zones will be listed below About Camera Thumbnails When a Location is selected zones within that location appear as thumbnail folders to the right of the Location and Zone menus A scrollbar at the base of the Camera Selection Area can be used to scroll the display of thumbnails Front Entrance Each Zone is grouped into camera thumbnail images and these can be dragged onto the Viewing Area to create Video Windows E Locations zones and thumbnails are configured and managed by users with Administrator privileges You must have Administrator privileges in order to modify settings p You can hide the Camera Selection Area to allow more display B space for Video Windows From the View menu select Camera Tip Selector to hide show the Camera Selection Area Selecting Locations and their Zones Selection is performed in the following order Select a Location I 2 3 Click and drag thumbna
104. izes Ls 144 Launching Procedure 22 Low disk space threshold 23 Managing disk space 24 146 Multiple use of 0 4 18 Proxy server enable 23 Setting Events Event Notifications 25 Setting maximum disk space 23 Setting maximum file size duration 23 Setting maximum history 23 Start or Stop the Storage Server 23 Storage Server Performance 148 Storage Server system requirements 13 Supported Camera Servers 12 System Configuration 8 System Requirements 13 T Timeline 9 2 13 wa wn adie E 126 Daylight Savings Indicator 130 Event Display Area 128 Jump to Time 129 Index Overview 000 eee 126 LOGIN water raters aes Ad Bai asa 97 Playback Controls 128 Operator acknowledgement 91 Playhead 126 128 Select Location and Zone 101 Recorded video 128 Selecting Cameras for Viewing 100 View and search events 132 Show hide task areas 124 Troubleshooting 138 Starting the Viewing Screen 96 Viewer Settings window 88 U Viewer Settings Edit Events 91 User Management 26 Viewer Settings Event Priority 88 Users adding and editing Users 26 Viewer Login 005 97 Login to
105. l Schedule radio button is set The Normal Recording Schedule consists of Storage Server drop down menu Used to select which Storage Server schedule to edit When the Recording Schedules window is first opened the first Storage Server in the list is shown with its associated schedule to the right Schedule Area Used to set up standard day to day recording settings of the system Storage Server selector Schedule Area amp Network Video Recorder YK 64 File Edi view Help Configuration and Preferences Storage Server Storage Server 9 Normal Schedule Special Day Schedule Monday Tuesday Shopping Centre Checkout Area North Entrance Warehouse Administration Offices KI Em ET Time Scale for schedules File Edit View Help Storage Server iz Qi Normal Schedule Spscial Day Monday Shopping Centre Checkout Area Nnform ation Desk pes CE cum Location Zones representing Camera schedule camera areas time bars 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 You can adjust or move multiple schedule items to new positions Sensor Drag either end to adjust duration an arrow displays as shown above or place mouse over schedule ite
106. lick a 1 Schedule Type schedule type in the Schedule Type list to Select schedule type select it wem Company Holidays 2 Click the Edit button This will bring up the Constitution Day Edit Schedule Type dialog Edit Schedule Type X Schedule Name Company Special Days cma Culture Day Emperor s Birthday New Year s Day Overwrite the existing name For example you may wish to change the name Company Holidays to Company Special Days Click the OK button to save your changes The dialog will close Delete a Schedule Type To delete a schedule type Select a Schedule Type and click the Delete button In the Special Day Schedule window click a Company Holidays j 1 schedule type in the Schedule Type list to Constitution Day highlight it Culture Day Emperor s Birthday Click the Delete button below the list to New Year s Day 2 remove the schedule type seinpeuogs Buipjooes BulunByuo5 a If you delete a schedule type where there are dates associated with that schedule a warning will appear You will be asked to first Note delete those dates before deleting the schedule type Configure Special Day Recording Add a Day The Select Date calendar allows you to select a day that can be used for the schedule type To add a day Click a Schedule Type and click Add below the Days field Click on a day in the Schedule Type list for 1 Schedul
107. lti 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 will be taken from cameras connected to the Multi Terminal unit Please refer to the camera server User s Manual Note Step 3 Select the Storage Server for recording Select a Storage Server from the drop down menu which lists Storage Server Storage Sewer v pre configured Storage Servers and enter the Host Name or IP address and Port number Save Recorded Video on 1 Storage Server access to Camera Server Host Name or IP 10 2 3 69 Port 80 If you do not wish the camera server to be recorded select the Do Not Record option from the drop down menu a Setting a value for the Storage Server does not mean that video will be automatically recorded Please refer to the next chapter Dio for information on setting recording schedules There is a maximum number of 64 camera servers that can be registered on one Storage Server with VK 64 or 16 cameras with Network Video Recorder VK 16 v1 1 Step 4 Select the input state for the camera server In the Camera Server Settings field one Camera Server Settings z or more Input boxes may display depending on the camera server setup If a sensor input is received you can swap its value from on to off with respect to the operation of schedules by ticking the Input box
108. m a hand icon appears and drag items to a new location You can also create multiple camera schedules This is discussed on the following page Q o 3 zh a c z 5 a EU D Q o pa 2 5 a CD Q 5 D D o 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 If you select another Storage Server the Schedule Area will refresh and associated schedule zones will be shown Step 2 Click in the schedule area and drag out a time period Click and drag a time period for a camera name and release the mouse button Front Office Alternatively right click anywhere in the Schedule Area alongside a camera name and click Add Schedule from the context menu ear Entrance dd Schedule Mot L The Add Schedule Item dialog appears as shown on the following page You can also click and drag an area covering 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 Cash Register 1 Cash Regis
109. m the Live position Playback controls will then be active A Video Window needs to be selected for playback Also the nudge buttons and the Extract Video button are only enabled when only one Video Window is selected Extracting Video The following may arise during video extraction Cannot save video as no data could be found Situation An error message appears if you have attempted to extract video when no video can be found in the selected segment Solution Ensure the segment of video has recorded footage Scheduling and Recording The following schedule and recording related issues may arise during normal operation of VK 64 Cannot initiate a Record Now on a camera Situation You have selected a Video Window in which to initiate Record Now but the menu option is not available Solution In the Configuration and Preferences screen Edit Camera Server dialog Do not Record is probably set up for the camera Change the option to record to the Storage Server Troubleshooting Cannot configure camera not to record Situation You have attempted to modify a camera and set Do not record in the Edit Camera Server dialog A message appears stating the camera is already set up without recording Solution n the Camera Server list of the Storage and Camera Server Summary screen Locations Zones tab the selected camera will have more than one listing Click the listing which has an associated Storage Ser
110. n Solution After launching the Viewer you have displayed live and recorded video for a long period and free disk space gets low If you are using anti virus software communication between Viewer and camera servers is being recorded and that file may be several gigabytes in size Please alter the anti virus software settings to eliminate the Viewer from virus scanning targets gt V9 MA Bunoouse qnoj v xipueddy Troubleshooting After running a Layout Sequence for some time it is no longer possible to connect to some of the cameras Situation Immediately after launching the Layout Sequence live images from all the cameras can be displayed but after several minutes or hours the video from a number of cameras is no longer displayed Solution When a large amount of Video Windows is displayed in a single layout and layouts are configured to switch at short intervals the resources needed for communication become insufficient and the problem described above occurs For example this can happen where a layout showing Video Windows from 20 cameras is switched at 10 second intervals Reduce the number of cameras displayed in the layout or set a longer switching interval Timeline The following issues may arise during normal operation of the Timeline in the Viewer The Playback controls are inactive Situation You attempt to click any of the Playback controls and nothing happens Solution Move the Playhead away fro
111. nd events will be based on your text entry Step 3 Select a Location and Zone to search s u 4 BuiwelA pue suljauly y Bursf From the Where fields select a Where all Locations y faizones gt Location and Zone from the drop down lists Only events within the location will be selected Viewing and Searching Events Step 4 Select a type of Event Select a type of Event from the drop down list Event All Events h Step 5 Select a State Select a State for the event whether it was On or Off during the state alstates m period Alternatively select All States Step 6 Select a Priority Select a Priority from the drop down list Priority All Priorities m Step 7 Click the Search button When you have entered the day and time range click the Search button 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 the Stop Search button Viewing found events To view an event in a Video Window click the event to highlight it and click View Event in Camera to view it in a Video Window You can also double click an event to view itin a Video Window Pitt Street Mall G F Lift Area Food Court Clicking Cancel stops any searching and closes the dialog View Event in Camera 5 Cancel a When you have finished viewing an event in a Video Window click the Return to Live gt button in the Timeline to
112. ndows XP Professional with SP2 Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition with SP1 1GB RAM or greater For more than 16 Camera Servers 1GB or greater required Hard Disk 2GB HDD or greater Display 1024 x 768 with 16 bit color A high performance video card is desirable With PCI video cards display performance may be reduced Sound Audio playback support is necessary for event notification alert sounds If using Windows XP Professional SP2 follow the procedures as described on the following page for configuring your Windows firewall settings Storage Server System Requirements Pentium 4 2 2GHz or greater Operating Windows 2000 Server with SP4 System Windows 2000 Professional with SP4 Windows XP Professional with SP2 Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition with SP1 Memory 1GB RAM or greater For more than 48 Camera Servers 1 5GB or greater required Hard Disk 20GB HDD or greater SCSI or IDE NTFS formatted The requirements for Storage Server will vary according to the environment you will use number of Camera Servers setting of recording frame rate etc It is also dependent on pre event recording settings Please contact dealers that handle Canon products for further information If using Windows XP Professional SP2 follow the procedures as described on the following page for configuring your Windows firewall settings Operating Environment Si Before starting operations with VK 64
113. ne selector Drop down menu indicating zones within a location Camera Control Panel A range finder enables you to control a camera and quickly determine a camera position Event indicator A color bar is displayed at the top of live Video Windows when an event occurs if enabled Viewing Area for Video Windows Video Windows can be re sized They can also be arranged into a uniform grid Playback controls Click the VCR like controls to play rewind fast forward or jump to previous and next events Incremental Time controls Scroll back through the current day or jump back incrementally by day or week Viewing Screen Example Menu bar Access common menus from here f NetworkAfideo Recorder K 64 File Edit View Help Checkout Area WEDC 3 E T e g v Front Entrance and Carpark Location Shopping Mall Y Zone Checkout Area Camera Control Cash Register 1 Darker area indicates available recorded video Zoom In Date indicator rca Timeline Camera Name Name of camera currently selected Colored bars indicate events that can be selected and viewed Click and drag the Time bar to go back or forwards in time Camera Selection Area Thumbnail representations of cameras can be dragged onto the Viewing Area for viewing Timeline playhead Click and drag to positions on the Timeline to show video from that time Q Zoom Out amp E
114. nfiguration 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 Es Storage Server Configuration x seg Events JEn Notification User Management m Event priorities Use these controls to customize priorities for different event Select a suitable event priority from the SIUS drop down menu for each event type listed Recording engine started s Lowest e The priority of an event created by a manual acta E oes NE recording using Record Now gt P 111 will Recording 5 Lowest gt always be Priority 1 It cannot be changed from Data file set s Lowest x this dialog bem 5 Lowest m The events associated with Recording engine started Data file set and User log in do not Low disk para worming B medum appear in a Viewer s Timeline Live Events Log Low disk space deletion E H or Event Search Dialog Low disk space rec suspended fi Highest Camera Server connection error fi Highest x Enable email notification and select a priority Events of that priority and above will lead to notification emails Enter the email subject line for example Immediate Action Required Enter the address of the recipient and enter your from address r Event Notification V Send email when events are recorded Min Priorit
115. ng Settings frame rate set in the Viewer Settings window of the Configuration and Preferences screen Note Ifthe load on the computer CPU is high Viewer operations may take longer Basic Video Window Functions Selecting Multiple Video Windows You can select multiple video windows easily To select more than one Video Window There are three ways to select multiple windows On your keyboard hold down the Ctrl key and click each Video Window to select them or Click outside the Video Windows and drag a selection box around the Video Windows you want selected as shown below Only windows contained within the area of selection are selected i e dragging around part of an image will not select it SMOPUI O9pIA YIM BUOM f you wish to select all Video Windows click Select All from the Edit menu or on your keyboard press Ctrl A P Video Windows from different zones and locations can be gt displayed in the same Layout Tip You can copy and paste a multiple selection of Video Windows at one time which can be pasted into and saved as a new Layout Video Window States Video Window Properties include Title bar indicates name of camera live or recorded viewing Video display displays live or recorded information Pre recorded video indicator displays a time date stamp in the title bar for recorded footage Event indicator displays a colored bar across the top
116. ng Video Window Layouts 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 and access of cameras The name of the currently displayed layout can be found in Untitled 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 Layout menu options Shared Layouts Personal Layouts Layout Grids gt Below the Layout menu options existing Layouts are displayed and divided into two New Layout sections Shared Layouts and Personal New Layout Sequence Layouts as shown in this example Save Save As Shared Layouts lists layouts created by o Administrators that cannot be modified by rganize Operators however Operators can save agl Default Shared Layout layouts under a new name in the Personal Layouts list below BB Tower Complex Y Id BE Spy Center BE Rocket Base Complex mu Headquarters BB Default Personal Layout iul Tower Complex Personal Layouts lists layouts created by the current user They are separated below the Shared Layouts list To create a new lay
117. ng time before the event occurs up to a maximum of 30 seconds 3 Record for after event enter a number of seconds for the amount of recording time after the event has transpired up to a maximum of 999 seconds When settings have been modified click OK to keep new settings or Cancel to delete modifications When either button is selected the dialog will close e If the before event and after event fields are set to 0 seconds video will still be recorded while motion is detected Note Shorter pre event recording will reduce memory usage Longer pre event recording with insufficient memory may lead to the use of disk based virtual memory which will greatly reduce performance The full requested duration of post event recording may not be available Frame rate frame size and network delays may have an effect on when the last frame is recorded and thus affect the actual duration of the recording About motion detection on different camera servers When using motion detection on the camera server the situation differs depending on the type of camera server For a VB150 in single mode motion detection settings are configured using the normal VK 64 Motion Detection Settings dialog Here changes to the settings on the camera server are made at the time of the schedule item These changes continue to take effect after the schedule item is completed se npeuog Buipuooes BuunBijuo5 For a VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi
118. nsitivity Area Ratio and Duration Settings for these determine how great the variation of motion detection will be how large the changed area will be a proportion of the detection area set and how long the variation will continue before it is recognized as motion and the event is triggered The adjustment for the Area Ratio is indicated in the Detection Indicator as shown below Sensitivity 256 Med High Area Ratio 33 7 0 100 Duration 2 5sec 0 2 ee 5 Area Ratio slide bar Detection Indicator EE Area Ratio marker You can set the amount of motion required before the red color bar is displayed while monitoring the image here Detection Indicator Colors Motion is displayed in the Detection Indicator as a green color bar and will remain green if the level of motion is below the set Sensitivity and within a defined Area Ratio If motion reaches the set Sensitivity and Area Ratio the color bar changes to yellow and if the detected motion remains at the yellow level for the defined duration a red color bar is displayed and an event is triggered The behaviour of the Detection Indicator is described as follows EN Green color bar The area of change that is less than the specified Area Ratio i e activity remains at the left of the Area Ratio marker IEEE Yellow color bar The area of change that is equal to or greater than the specified Area Ratio activity peaks on or to the right of
119. o is the same sensor events will be recorded as events in the usual Tip way This can be handy for follow up browsing using the Timeline in the Viewing Screen even though the sensor does not change the recording settings Saving Normal Recording Changes When you have finished Normal Recording configuration The bottom right hand corner of the Recording Schedules cun Credis Disc Chances window consists of two buttons i g 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 Viewing Screen select View gt Viewing Screen from the menu bar sainpeyos Bulpsooey BulunByuo5 N E Configure Special Day Recording About Special Day Recording The Special Day Schedule window is used for configuring particular days such as public holidays Special Day schedules override any periods set in the Normal Schedule a Recording Schedules Storage Server Storage Server El Normal Schedule Qi Special Day Schedule In the Configuration and Preferences Screen click the Recording Schedules tab and ensure the Special Day Schedule radio button is set The Special Day Recording Schedule consists of Storage Server Select a Storage Server from the list to edit add schedules for that server Associated
120. om the menu and then select On or Off from the sub menu If you are using a VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi or VB C50Fi the Backlight Compensation options are High Medium Low or Off User initiated Recording A manual recording with a duration of one minute can be initiated at the maximum frame rate The manual recording is displayed on the Timeline and Live Events Log as Manual Rec username This is handy for capturing random events not associated with sensor recording or outside preset recording times You must ensure a Storage Server is associated with the Video Window otherwise recording will not be possible This can be configured by an Administrator in the Configuration and Preferences screen Capture Still Frame When recording is in progress click Record Now again to extend recording the counter is reset To initiate manual recording O x Open the Video Window menu and select Record Now 1 minute a 4 Click the Video Window menu icon or right click in gt the Video Window to bring up a context menu lt o Record Now 4 minute 2 Select Record Now 1 minute from the menu You D will notice an indicator showing manual recording zZ es e Oo G The Record Now function records at the maximum frame rate Extended recording time will use additional disk space on the Na Storage Server Excessive use of this function should not be performe
121. on about events move your mouse pointer over the event Move mouse over event to get details Entry1 Disk space on drive D warning 9 32 24 AM Time of event Type of event Camera Name Daylight Savings Indicator When normal time has changed to Daylight Savings time time that is skipped is displayed in the Timeline as missing When gaining time rewinding the clock back from 02 00 to 01 00 the extra time is duplicated E Where Daylight Saving changes have occurred the Timeline display is still continuous Only the labels are affected Note Using the Timeline Extracting video to save to another location Aportion of video can be saved to another location if required Files are automatically saved as QuickTime mov format and can be viewed in a QuickTime player or any other player that supports mov files A maximum of one hour of video can be extracted at a time If you do not have a QuickTime player installed visit http Awww quicktime com for a free download Select a Video Window and time period then click Extract Video Click a Video Window to highlight it then click and drag a time period for it in the Timeline Click the Extract Video button The Extract Video dialog Extract Video 1 2 opens gi 4 n the Date field click each segment and overwrite with Extract video from camera blah desired date Alternatively Date 25705 2004 click the down arr
122. oom in or zoom out control will appear Hold down the mouse on to zoom in Hold down the mouse on to zoom out When you have finished select Release Camera Control from the Video Window menu p If Pan Tilt and Zoom are active in a Video Window you can only te drag the window by clicking and holding the title bar Tip When you have control the camera can be controlled either by clicking or moving the mouse while holding the left button down The latter method provides finer control If a control warning Control will be lost in 10 seconds appears it means you have stopped making changes for 30 seconds and a 10 second countdown commences To continue control click in the Video Window i e use the controls You can still manipulate a camera that is currently recording If a camera position is defined for recording the camera will return to that position when you release control Using the Camera Control Panel Pan Tilt controls Click to nudge or click and hold for continuous movement Camera Control Cash Register 1 ay ee IE When the Video range finder or Window is selected click away from click Get Control it to reposition Click Release Control when finished Click and drag In the Focus field select Auto if constant camera manipulation is required Otherwise select another option to suit particular views Click and drag Zoom slider To display selec
123. or a new folder via the Save Layout dialog Step 1 Open the Layout menu and select Save or Save As 2ix The Save Layout dialog opens further Save commands oe WS u on the same layout will not bring up the dialog Save S Layouts z KE D C Shared Layouts CO Pitt Street Mall wave TEENS LO Shopping Centre C Personal Layouts Dive in C Persona Layouts z SL Andrews Layouts Andrews Layouts 3 LO Shopping Centre LO Shooping Centre C Most Populer Cameras LO Most Populer Cameras L After Offen Hours zl L After Otio Hours were Lx c z n Operator s Administrator s Save Layout dialog E ls p e Save Layout dialog Step 2 Create a name for the layout or layout sequence In the Name field overwrite Untitled or any existing layout name to save that item under a new name Click a folder in the list to highlight it and click OK The item is saved to that folder Alternatively click the New Folder button to create a new folder to save the item to for example if you wish to save an Administrator shared layout to a personal folder Once you have saved an item the name will appear next to the Layout button in the Viewing Area v Front Entrance and Carpark sjno e MopulM O9plA Bulaes pue Bulbueuy 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 b
124. out if a previously saved layout is displayed Click the Layout button to open the menu and then select New Layout You may be prompted to save the current layout if it is not saved The Viewing Area will become blank and the default layout name Untitled will be displayed The process of creating folders and saving a layout could be done in the following order 1 2 3 Organize and Select a grid Save Layout to create Layout style for a new folders Layout aulpides Organizing Layouts and Layout Sequences The Organize Layouts amp Layout Sequences dialog allows you to create folders and sub folders in which to save layouts and layout sequences gt P 118 To display the dialog Open the Layout menu and select Organize The Organize Layouts amp Layout Sequences dialog opens Administrator version shown The Shared Layouts folder will not display if you have logged in as an Operator In this example several folders have been created with previously saved layouts When you select a Shared or Personal layout folder the Create Folder button is available It allows you to create a sub folder for that item When you select a sub entry further buttons are activated Organize Layouts amp Layout Sequences 1L Layouts Shared Layouts BB Default Shared Layout Move to Folder BH Tower Complex Headquarters siat
125. ow to use From 10 21 26 m to 10 21 26 m the calendar In the From and To field Cancel 4 click the time segments and overwrite with desired time or use the up down arrows E a 5 Click OK The Save As dialog opens Browse to a Dc E suitable folder in which to save the extracted video Enter a File name and click Save The Saving video file dialog momentarily opens It indicates the save in progress before closing s J 3 Ce EM Saving video He x 00 00 08 516 Cancel s u 4 BuiwelA pue suljauly y BuisN You must select only one Video Window to extract video Note 9 QuickTime player version 6 5 1 or later is recommended When you have finished click Return to Live gt When you have finished viewing pre recorded video click Return to Live gt to return the Playhead to the live position in the Timeline Return to Live gt HE Viewing and Searching Events About Live Events 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 The Live Events Log opens automatically when you launch the Viewer if left open in a previous session Live Events Log P Event Camera Date amp Time Location amp Zone 3 Motion Rear Entrance 11 17 2003 09 53 21 Shopping Ctr Loading Zone 3 Motion Rear Entrance 11 17 2003 09 53 21 Shopping Ctr Loading Zon
126. r2 Analysis Frame Rate g v frames f sec j p Record Video At v Record on this sensor Switch Sensitivity C Low Med Med High Max Frame Rate 5 x frar Priority For this Event Priority fa medium T Sensitivity 240 Med High Record for o sec befor r Camera Angle Area Ratio 5 0 t 100 Record for fo sec after ig l Preset Hallway Duration 3 0sec 0 5 External Outputs p Backlight On S Output 1 itri sensor3 Ir Output 2 itri sensor4 Ir Active Region Preview Night Mode Not specified m Record Video At Max Frame Rate 5 zl frames sec Record for Io sec before event Record for o sec after event r External Outputs o Output 1 itri sensor3 Not specifie Detection Indicator OK Output 2 itri sensor4 Not specifie E The motion detection settings are dependent on the quality settings of the Camera Server When setting motion detection parameters it should be ensured that the quality setting of the Camera Server is the same as the quality setting that will be in place at the time that the schedule item applies Refer to your VB manual Note Recording Schedule Edit Motion Detection Settings You can specify recording based on motion detection and the amount of sensitivity can be adjusted The area for detection can also be modified which
127. rage and Camera Server Summary Window Storage Server and Location Zone options 0005 Other functions in both sub windows llle Locations and Zories ree rese E a Rota Cs Vacate ae Ck tea Y dca a NUTS aoc About Locations and Zones 1 0 0 ccc ee ee ee Configure Camera Summaries eee Camera Summary Add Edit and Delete a Storage Server Camera Summary Add Edit or Delete a Location Zone Camera Summary Find Camera Servers llle Using the Add Camera Server Dialog 0 00 c cece ee eee eee About the Add Camera Server Dialog 20 0000 e eee ees Set up camera position and saved video 0000020e0 ee Add a Camera Server Set connection details 004 Camera Summary Edit Camera Server Settings Edit and Remove Camera Servers ccce Camera Summary Edit Camera Server 00000200055 Camera Summary Remove Camera Server 000000 00s Saving Configuration Changes eeeee n Camera Summary When you have finished configuration Chapter 6 Configuring Recording Schedules Configure Normal Recording 0 00 eee eee eee II About the Recording Schedules window Normal Recording Create Edit and Delete Recording Schedule Items Add Edit Schedule Item dialog Sch
128. ragged onto the Viewing Area for monitoring If your Administrator has already created a Layout for you then the Viewing Area will display the first Personal Layout or first Shared Layout if there are no Personal Layouts as shown in the example on the previous pages EXER Click m to maximize the Viewing Screen You can hide these panels via the NE View Viewing Area menu gt P 98 1 ee ROO ui amp 01 soyesedo Jamel au Bursf Viewing Screen Menu bar Menu Bar Functions File Edit View Help The following table lists the Viewing Screen menus Menusubstem fraton 00000000 i Closes the application Cut In the Viewing Screen this action removes the selected Video Window and places it on the clipboard to be pasted into the same or another Layout Copy In the Viewing Screen this action copies the selected Video Window and places it on the clipboard to be pasted into the same or another Layout Paste In the Viewing Screen this action pastes the cut or copied Video Window into the current Layout Delete In the Viewing Screen this deletes selected Video Windows from the current layout In the Storage and Camera Server Summary screen this deletes selected Storage Servers Camera Servers Locations or Zones In the Recording Schedule screen this deletes selected Normal or Special Day schedules Select All In the Viewin
129. return the Video Note Window to live viewing Appendix A Troubleshooting VK 64 This appendix outlines possible solutions to VK 64 operating issues Troubleshooting VK 64 You may encounter the following situations while using VK 64 If you encounter difficulties that are not discussed in this section please consult your System Administrator Viewing Screen and Video Windows The following issues may arise during normal operation of the Viewer Some of the thumbnails are not showing in the Camera Selection Area Situation Solution You currently do not have enough camera thumbnails on display to make the scrollbar appear however some of the thumbnails that were displayed earlier are no longer visible Most likely you have selected another Zone or Location from the drop down menu that is further down the list and the thumbnails have scrolled to the left to show the selected Zone Click the Zone drop down menu and select the zone at the top of the list Thumbnails associated with that zone will be displayed i e groups of thumbnails will shift to the right Cannot Pan Tilt or Zoom the camera in a Video Window Situation Solution You clicked a Video Window to get camera control but the controls do not appear You need to double click in the Video Window to bring up the controls or select Get Camera Control from the Video Window menu Alternatively check if you are actually looking at recorded video t
130. rs 49 Preset Angle 56 109 Remove Camera Server 58 Set connection details 53 Start Control pan tilt zoom 56 Update camera position 56 Camera Control Panel 109 Camera Servers lus 12 Add camera server 43 Edit camera server 43 Find camera server 43 Remove camera server s 43 Setting up Camera Servers 18 Camera Summaries configure 46 Configuration 33 About Locations and Zones 44 Add a Location and Zone 47 Camera Summary configure 46 Configuration amp Preferences Screen 38 Configuration Process 36 Configure Viewer Settings 88 Edit Camera Server Settings 55 Edit Sensor Event Record Settings 76 Find Camera Servers 49 Motion and Sensor Settings 70 Operator acknowledgement box 91 Overview of configuration process 36 Pan Tiltand Zoom 56 Recording Schedules 62 Remove Camera Server 58 Resolution setting 68 Configuration and Preferences Screen 38 Accessing 2 22 055 35 Custom Grid 123 D Drag drop and re size Video Windows 119 Disk space management 24 146 E Edit Camera Server 43 57 Edit Storage Server 43 Edit USerS o ero
131. s the number of Camera Servers used network traffic and load on the Camera Server and the Storage Server may reduce the actual frame rate recorded 2 Record for sec before event enter a number of seconds for the amount of recording time before the event occurs up to a maximum of 30 seconds 3 Record for sec after event enter a number of seconds for the amount of recording time after the event has transpired up to a maximum of 999 seconds When settings have been modified click OK to keep new settings or Cancel to delete modifications When either button is selected the dialog will close a If the before and after event fields are set to 0 seconds video q will still be recorded while the sensor is activated ote Shorter pre event recording will reduce memory usage Longer pre event recording with insufficient memory may lead to the use of disk based virtual memory which will greatly reduce performance If continuous and sensor recording are both set and pre event recording is configured pre event recording will be at the continuous frame rate setting instead of the sensor event frame rate setting The full requested duration of post event recording may not be available Frame rate frame size and network delays may have an effect on when the last frame is recorded and thus affect the actual duration of the recording pa If continuous and sensor recording are both set and the frame rate K
132. s from a VB C50i and VB150 However it is important to note that depending on the complexity of the image the frame sizes may vary substantially from those listed in the tables For example images of an empty corridor would typically be smaller than these values and images of a very intricate pattern such as a crowded shopping mall would typically be larger than these Example of frame sizes with VB C50i Resolution captured with NTSC mode x 30 40 50 70 80 90 Example of frame sizes with VB150 Resolution x 30 40 50 70 80 90 The data size mentioned above is an indication only which will vary in accordance with the subject being captured Please be sure to confirm under the actual installation conditions before starting operations Values are in kilobytes Please note that data size may increase enormously when video quality is set to 100 Bandwidth and Disk Space The bandwidth and disk space requirements for using VK 64 can be determined by calculating the recording frame rate number of camera servers and frame size For example a system using 16 camera servers VB C50i each recording continuously at 5 fps With each camera set to Medium Size for video capture and Quality set to 50 and Frame size per single frame is approximately 15 KB requires a bandwidth for a single camera server of approximately 600Kbps 15KB x 8bit x 5fps In this case
133. s peus 28 EVENS Ju set tex ies ew 25 Event Indicator 107 Event pre and post recording 75 Live Events Log 132 Search Criteria 1 Searching Events 1 Viewing found events 1 Extracting video to save 1 F Find Camera Server Firmware Versions Firmware Upgrade Fram ratew xe he exu recording example 1 Set for record video Frame sizes osse bahia ARA 1 G Get Camera Control 1 GridS ia tere ser ce e Ped 1 Alignment Grid 119 1 Custom Grid 1 Showing and Hiding 1 Small Medium and Large Grids 1 H Hide and show Viewer Task Areas 1 l Installation Procedures Serial Number Upgrading from an earlier version Introduction 0 200 J Jump to time 000 1 K keyword event search 1 L Launching the Viewer 24 Layout Sequences 118 Layouts sg oen dw ES 114 About the Layout menu 114 Layout Grids 119 Layout Sequences 118 Organizing Layouts Layout Sequence 115 Saving a Layout Layout Sequence 117 Shared and Personal Layouts 114 Live Events Log 132 Locations and Zones 44 Add
134. sor Recording 320x240 2 Medium M edon ra Pitt Street N Canon CSR Semcor Recording 320x240 Low E Board Room Mj Entrance Ptt Sect N Canon V Record Motion Sensor Idie 320x240 25 Medium M frone Pt Brot N Caron Mion Recording 320x240 12 Highest M Ook Pitt Street N Canon None Me M 32e Pitt Street N Caren CC Sensor Wie 320x240 S Low alway fitt Seret N Canon VOCS Motion Sensor Idle 320x240 2 Madium Mj front Office Pitt Street N Canon VCS Record Motion Recording 320x240 S Low E Meeting Room M entro Pit Street N Canon VO CSOR Record Sensor idle 320x240 25 Medium M rect Pitt Street N Canon VC CS Motion Sensor Recording 320 12 Highest M Bock pitt Street N None idle 25 Medium M Pitt Street N Nene Idie 5 Low 7 M Store Room Pitt Street N v Sensor Idie 2 25 Medium Mj Canteen pitt Street N Canon VE CSOK Record Sensor Recording 320x240 Low Add Schedule Item Hallway Level 3 xj rSchedule Start End i 30 30 zx 4 j Times 08 30 to 17 30 All Day M T W Th n wem PR ya Set up Recording Schedules m Recording Settings 1 r Record V Continuously at Max 5 v fes For recording video set up Normal and Special Day V on motion detection Settings Recording Schedules in the Recording Schedules window Settings onfigurat Preset Hallway z Backlight On Preview Night Mode z Resolution Medium 7 External Outputs Output 1 hall
135. t View gt Camera Control from the VK 64 menu bar If a Video Window is not selected the preview window will be blank Click on a Video Window to display a range finder in the Camera Control Panel A full area panorama is given which acts as a map for quickly locating suitable viewing angles Actions are reflected in the selected Video Window Click the arrow to open settings for finer control Speed Settings Pan Tilt Slow Auto For domes e Normal Fixed at infinity Fast e Manual Zoom e Slow Far Near e Fast In the Speed Settings field you can set the movement rate for Pan Tilt and Zoom When you have finished select Release Camera Control from the active Video Window menu Selecting a Preset Camera Angle Video Display Size If preset camera angles have been set up by your VEA ET Administrator they will be available from a sub menu Release Camera Control Double click a Video Window or Preset Camera Angles id Preset 1 Checkout Area 1 select Get Camera Control from Backlight Compensation Preset 2 Corridor West the Video Window menu Night mode y Preset 3 Corridor East f 4 From the Vi Window menu Control External Devices P eset 4 Entrance 2 M e Video click Preset Camera Angles n IRI Select a preset position from the sub menu If there are no preset positions listed see your Camera Server Administrator SMOPUI O9pIA yM
136. t is a zone could be assigned to each floor in the office building and specific areas in a shop such as a cash register A number of cameras can be grouped into one Zone and a number of Zones can be grouped into a Location The diagram below illustrates an example of physical Locations and Zones on a VK 64 network which could be the Internet Local Area Network or both Viewer access is via the Location and Zone drop down menus Location 1 Shopping Mall arer Zones are different areas of the one Location amp Network Video Recorder VK 64 File Edit View Help Location Checkout Area Zone 4 Zone 5 1 I v E Ad shopping Mall A b FRA F a 2 e i Location 2 Zone J ti N Checkout Area Location 3 Once configured Locations and Zones are selected from the Viewing Screen Camera Selection area When you select other locations their Zones become accessible 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 Front Entrance Carpark reum e This tab containing six thumbnail images indicates that there are six cameras in the Zone e The Location Zone hierarchy is independent of the grouping of cameras into Storage Servers For example a single Storage Server may
137. tect Wow ord Server This menu is only active for VB150 Analysis Frame Rate J z frames sec servers with the Video Input set to Single or VB Switch Sensitivity C Low Med Med High C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi In the Analysis Frame Rate menu select from 0 1 to 30 frames per second The Settings option is available for VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi cameras Select Camera Server from the drop down menu and a message box about motion detection is displayed Click OK to continue The Settings button is now enabled Click to launch your VBAdmin Motion Detection Setting Tool You must have VBAdmin Tools version 2 0 or later See page 75 for important information on camera server based motion detection 2 To use the motion detection function of the VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi it is necessary to configure oe schedules from the VBAdmin Schedule Setting Tool If motion detection is performed on a VB150 detection can only be achieved on one of its cameras within a schedule item pa The Analysis Frame Rate refers to how many frames per second are w used for detecting motion A lower value will decrease the processing load on the server and allow more Camera Servers to have motion detection Tip 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 Se
138. tem drive is C Drive Note You will need to change settings to show the following folder System Drive Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Select Folder Options from the Tools menu in Windows Explorer Click the Show hidden files and folders radio button in the View tab Storage Server Installed Folder is if you installed Storage Server on your C Drive as follows C Program Files Canon WebView NVR Index A Active region 2 72 Add Camera Server 43 Add Storage Server 43 Add Usets eee uter va DG 27 Admin Viewer enn 112 Area Ratio motion detection 74 Audio feature VB C50i VB C50iR and VB C50FSi 14 B Backlight anaana 68 In Video Window menu 110 C Calendar ees s RR 129 Jump to Time 129 Searching Events 135 Camera ela EE aid VUE VS 42 Add Camera Server dialog 52 Add Camera Server Dialog types 51 Add Storage Server 46 Backlight amp lis m ERES 68 Camera Angle TT Camera Control Advanced Settings 109 Camera Control Panel 109 Camera Control Panel Focus 109 Camera Control Panel Speed 109 Camera controls in Video Window 108 Camera Selection in the Viewer 100 Configure Camera Summaries 46 Edit Camera Server Settings 55 Find Camera Serve
139. ter 2 Cash Register 3 To edit a recording schedule item Right click an item and choose Edit from the context menu ETIA Alternatively double click an item The Edit Schedule Item Seed sehen Delete Both the Add and Edit dialogs are identical as shown on the following page To edit the time only simply click an existing schedule item and drag the right or left boundary to lengthen or shorten the time TP respectively Note Configure Normal Recording The minimum duration for a schedule item is 15 minutes If you try to create a shorter schedule an error message will appear You cannot create overlapping schedule items Set start and end times for one or more days Add Schedule Item Hallway Level 3 Schedule Start End Times 08 30 to 17 30 z All Day abe in Pe SS Repeaton IV lv Mr r Recording Settings Record v Continuously at Max s fps Set frame rate enable motion detection and sensor event recording Select a camera angle for recording Set backlight compensation v On motion detection Settings i Settings Preset Hallway v Backlight On Preview Preview area Camera angle Night Mode TENTE can be changed by moving your mouse pointer in the Preview area to display controls and clicking to pan tilt and zoom gt P 56 Set Night Mode VB C50i Resolution Medium M VB C50iR VB C50FSi VB C50Fi and VB
140. the Storage Server manages disk space This section describes the way in which the Storage Server manages its disk space and determines when old video files should be deleted It also describes the events and notifications associated with disk usage The Storage Server tracks the unused disk space that is currently available for recording video and events for each drive and sets some disk warning and error levels based on this These levels are used to generate events and alter the behaviour of the Storage Server For each of the levels the system can be configured to provide email notifications when one of these levels is reached The levels it uses are shown in the following table Low disk This is the level of free space at which an early warning will be generated This Low disk warning allows early intervention by an administrator to avoid problems due to running warning level out of disk space for example removing unwanted recording schedules Threshold This is the minimum free space that can be available in order that old video Low disk dele level files will be retained If the free space is ever reduced to this level the Storage tion Server starts to delete video files starting at the earliest ones even if these are within the Maximum Retained History value However if the oldest file is currently used in the Viewer for example for playback of recorded video it would not be deleted and the next oldest file will be delete
141. the Video Window menu button and select Video Display Size Choose from one of the size options in the sub menu Small Medium Large or Raw A right click action on the Video Window will also bring up the same menu Click anywhere on a Video Window and drag it to any position in the Viewing Area G For best performance on the Viewer such as to view as many Video Windows as possible re size the Video Windows so they Note are a standard resolution for example selecting Medium from the Video Window menu When Video Windows that are other than a standard resolution are displayed the load on the computer CPU will be high and Viewer operations may take longer SMOPUI OAPI uj BUOM Basic Video Window Functions Step 3 Add more Video Windows Click and drag other camera thumbnails onto the Viewing Area to create Video Windows for monitoring Your Viewing Screen could look like this Network video Recorder K O 4 2181 xl Fie Edt View Help Location Checkout Aree I ront Entrance zone a Front Entrance an ee ite ee I EET T1 ME ice fee Arranging Video Windows There are various ways you can manage the layout of Video Windows in the Viewing Area and this is discussed in the next chapter a 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 Viewi
142. the WebView Livescope Admin Viewer if itis installed and you are running VK 64 in Administrator mode Using the Admin Viewer you can send receive audio to from the VB C50i VB C50iR or VB C50FSi if it is configured to enable audio functions Refer to your VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi User s Manual for more information on the settings Click Close Window to close the Video Window that is currently selected You can also close a selected Video Window by pressing the Delete key It is recommended you install the Admin Viewer in advance Note 9 Shade Correction cannot be applied to multiple Video Windows If you enable it on a Video Window it will be removed from any other Video Window Shade correction is performed by using image processing within the Viewer and not on the Camera Server It can be used on live or recorded video see below About Shade Correction Shade Correction compensates for images consisting of lighter regions and darker regions A balance is achieved by increasing the brightness of shaded regions without adversely affecting the existing lighter regions unlike Backlight Compensation Unlike Backlight Compensation a feature installed on cameras Shade Correction does not affect the camera itself Correction only applies to the displayed Video Window in the Viewer Shade Correction Off Shade Correction High Darker regions are most affected by Shade Correction Chapter 10 Arranging and Savi
143. the same time the Storage Server generates event notification 1 When the Storage Server disk space used exceeds the following value a If Setting value of Maximum disk space used is 384MB or more Setting value of Maximum disk space used 96MB b If Setting value of Maximum disk space used is 384MB or less Setting value of Maximum disk space used 3 4 2 When free disk space falls below the following value Number of camera 1 32MB 96MB Limit Level When case 1 or 2 below is satisfied the Storage Server stops recording video At the same time it generates event notification Even though the Storage Server has started deleting video files when the Threshold Level is reached recording will stop at the time when the Limit Level is achieved Storage Server resumes recording when the free disk space rises above the Limit Level 1 When the Storage Server disk space used exceeds the following value a Setting value of Maximum disk space used 2 When free disk space falls below the following value b Number of camera 1 32MB The following is a table of values for each level calculated based on the above examples Disk Drive Low Disk Warning Level Threshold Level Limit Level C Drive 1 40GB 100 10 100 36GB 1 40GB 96MB 39 904GB 1 40GB 2 100GB 10 100 10GB 2 19 1 32MB 96MB 736MB 2 19 1 32MB 640MB D Drive 1 200GB 100 10 100 180GB 1 200GB 96MB 199 904GB
144. this is changed after TP installation 09 a Setting the Master Storage Server a If you installed the Viewer and Storage Server on separate PCs be sure to configure a ex Master Storage Server in the first place By default the Master Storage Server is set to D localhost lt D x If you clicked the Cancel button during launch the Connect to Please enter the Master Storage Server settings below Master Storage Server dialog will appear Master Storage Server A different Master Storage Server Host Name or IP 10 2 3 5 Port 80 can be selected by overwriting the existing Host Name or IP address H Cancel and Port number with another If you are unsure of the address to use see your System Administrator Enter a Storage Server address and Port number Enter a Host Name or IP Host Name or IP 102 3 5 Port 80 1 address for a new Master Storage Server then enter the Port number Click Connect to continue Changing the Storage Server Note Tip If you need to use a proxy server set it in the Internet Properties LAN Settings dialog To open select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Internet Options When the Internet Options dialog opens select the Connections tab From here click the LAN Settings button to open the LAN Settings dialog You can adjust your proxy settings from here If using a proxy server between a Viewer an
145. tification has been set gt P 89 a color bar will ines flash on top of a live Video I i i Window when an event occurs The color indicates l the event priority The bar om will flash for a pre defined time and then remain steady for one minute until disappearing An audio alert may also sound if pre defined SMOPUI O9pIA uj BUOM Adjust Pan Tilt and Zoom Viewing Live Video Adjusting Pan Tilt and Zoom This is done in one of three ways VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi have Zoom only Directly from within the Video Window Using the Camera Control Panel or Selecting a Preset Camera Angle Directly from within the Video Window First enable the controls by double clicking on a live Video Window Alternatively click the down arrow at the base of the Video Window or right click on the window A drop down menu will appear Select Get Camera Control ae If the camera is being used by the Admin Viewer or another VB c am PON d A mm Administration Tools associated with the camera server a Can t get camera control message will appear You may have to wait a few moments and attempt to get control later Move the mouse cursor around the Video Window Arrows will appear in the cursor position when you have gained control of the camera Click and drag the cursor in the direction of the arrow for pan and tilt When you move the mouse cursor to the center of the image a z
146. to Time i Extract Video Return to Live bd Click the time bar and drag to Click to scroll forward hours scroll through the Timeline by days or by weeks Event display area Day indicator Events associated with eel ate selected cameras Video Windows in the Viewing Area are indicated in stronger colors as primary events Priorities are color coded a If no cameras are selected all events Red Highest are shown as primary events pa You can hide the timeline by 7 2 de selecting Timeline from the View SIGUE eene Pow c o 2 a rem rd F D z 3 2 D o J a lt D m a E lt e 2 ede o Using the Timeline Using the Timeline to examine play and extract video You can view pre recorded video by moving the Playhead control in the Timeline or entering a timecode and jumping to it Methods include Use the Playback Controls Click the VCR like controls to play rewind fast Mjaa nm gt gt forward nudge or move to previous and next events as detailed on page 126 The fast forward and rewind speeds change by 1x 2x 5x and 10x each time you click the buttons pa Playheads of different cameras can be controlled separately that Ko Hd H is you can rewind video in one window to a defined time and then TP select a different Video Window and rewind it to another time This is ideal for comparing the same or different cameras at differ
147. trained and the dimensions are scaled accordingly Click OK to close the dialog The grid will re size to your new settings Removing a Layout Grid You can easily remove a layout grid Open the Layout menu and select Layout Grids gt None In the Viewing Area click the Layout button to bring up the menu and select Layout Grids gt None Alternatively right click anywhere in the Viewing Area to bring up the same menu sjno e MopulM Capi Buineg pue Bulbueuy Layout grid applied Layout Grids None Hiding and Showing Task Areas Using the View menu to 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 The number of Video Windows in the display size achieved is dependent on the screen resolution A higher resolution will result in more Video Windows displayed File Edit View Help SO A AS N m z me View gt Camera Selector K View gt Timeline Chapter 11 Using the Timeline and Viewing Events This chapter shows you how to use the Timeline for live and pre recorded viewing as well as vie
148. v1 1 Storage Server Name Storage Server r Storage Server Proxy The InstallShield R Wizard will install Canon Network Video Recorder VK Series v1 1 on your computer To continue click The Following proxy is used by the Storage Server to access Next Camera Servers Enable the following proxy server Proxy server Port 80 Customer Information L Please enter your information r Recorded Video Settings Maximum retained history 24 Days v Storage Server License Key IV Maximum file size duration 1 Hours C H Oo Low disk space notification threshold 10 Yo Mower sree Key r Disk drive settings C H EE IV Maximum disk space used 32 Storage server status The storage server is running Stop Storage Server Start Storage 5d Installshield Ef create and save Viewer Layouts Monitor live video and play back pre recorded events in the Viewer application From here you can customize the Viewing Area and save Layouts Pre recorded video from Storage Server EJ Configure Recording Settings Live video from Register Camera Servers and Storage Servers and set Camera Servers 3 up recording schedules Configuration and Preference Recerdng Schedles Storage Server E E O Noma Schedule f Special Day Schedule Shopping Centre aeien cats Dues Malo of Camera census at ocasion Shopping Contre Torw tet Neer
149. ve Preset Hallway x preview is given of the selected Backlight on 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 gt P 56 Preview Click the Backlight compensation drop down menu to set the backlight 2 compensation to On or Off or High Medium Low or Off for VB C50i VB C50IR VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi Selecting Not Specified accepts whatever backlighting the camera server offers a You can also adjust the camera angle by moving your mouse pointer in the Preview area to display controls Click to pan tilt ote and zoom P 56 After the camera has been controlled the preset will be set to Custom The value this is set to will be the value used for recording and the position set will be the position recorded If you select Not Specified the Storage Server does not attempt to change the setting rather it accepts whatever resolution mode the camera server offers Step 4 Set the resolution and night mode VB C50i VB C50iR VB C50FSi and VB C50Fi Select the Night Mode Night Mode EE 1 P 76 from the drop down menu Options include Enabled Resolution Medium Disabled or Not specified If you select Enabled the Night Mode status will b
150. ventSearch Jumpto Time Extract Video Return to Live gt Y Incremental Time controls Scroll forwards through the current day or jump forward incrementally by day or week Video Window menu Select preset camera angles as well as custom pan tilt and zoom Initiate a manual recording capture a still frame and select a Video Window size Live Events Log Indicates events that have been logged on Storage Servers after the Viewer was launched Zoom controls Click to zoom in or out of the Timeline Event search Click to bring up a dialog and enter search details based on time range Location Zone and priority Jump to Time button Click to enter a specific date and time to jump to to start playing recorded video The Timeline moves to the time selected Extract Video Click to extract a segment of video to save as another file Return to Live gt Click to return the Timeline playhead to the current time If you click this button while playing recorded video the selected Video Window will return to live video uiBo7 J0 e18dO 1 M 1A eui HUISN Starting the Viewing Screen E Before you can use the Viewing Screen make sure you have a password Access is setup by your System Administrator If you Note have Administrator privileges you can also configure Network Video Recorder settings Launching Procedure Before you launch the Viewer make sure your monitor
151. ver listed beside it and then click Remove Camera Server Make sure you save your changes to permanently remove the deleted camera Storage Server free disk space is extremely low Situation Storage server disk usage is far in excess of the calculated level gt P 145 and there is little free space Solution When the camera server video quality is set high there is a large amount of data per frame Also if you are using anti virus software communication between Storage Server and camera servers is being recorded and that file may be several gigabytes in size Please alter the anti virus software settings to eliminate the Storage Server from virus scanning targets gt Connection Issues The following connection related issues may arise during operation of the Viewer Cannot connect to camera Situation In the Viewer the screen has gone black and a message appears stating Could not connect to camera Solution A number of solutions could apply The network could be down the physical connection to the Camera Server could be broken or the camera may not be powered Cannot connect to Master Storage Server Situation You have launched the Viewer and a connection to the Master Storage Server error message appears V9 MA Bunoouse qnoj v xipueddy Solution The specified Storage Server is probably not on the network If it is make sure the computer it resides on is powered and the Storage Server is runnin
152. view an event A new event entry will appear at the top of the Live Events Log list and will flash for a defined period if configured If Operator Acknowledgement is required the event will flash indefinitely if not acknowledged In the Live Events Log double click on the event to acknowledge it and view it in its associated Video Window 1 In the bottom right corner of the Viewer click Return to Live gt when you have 2 finished viewing the event The Video Window will return to live viewing s u 4 BuiwelA pue euijaeuui y Bursf Viewing and Searching Events Searching Events If you have multiple events you can initiate a search for a particular event via the Event Search dialog Note that you cannot acknowledge an event from this dialog To launch the Event Search Dialog Click the Event Search button On the Timeline click the Event Search button amp Event Search The Event Search dialog opens Enter a search start Enter a search end Enter a keyword for date and time date and time particular events To search For events enter search criteria below and click Search From 00 00 00 to 09 24 25 Select a Description Location and Zone Where Jalllocatins falzones H Event All Events w state all states v Priority Al Priorities Select a Priority h Stop Search Search Results Select a P Even camera Date Gr Timo Location amp
153. w and search events Using the Timeline 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 Zoom in or out of the Timeline to see events Video Window Playback controls Camera name in more or less detail NEN NTN DNDN REESE zoom Click to scroll back hours Darker areas indicate recorded by days or by weeks video for this period Events for non selected cameras Video Windows are indicated in weaker colors as secondary events Playback controls Playhead region Previous Event Rewind Nudge Back Play Pause Click in this area of the Playhead shaft and drag Fast Forward to positions on the Timeline Nudge Forward Next Event Monitoring 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 right will be in a live position and remain fixed as time scrolls to the left underneath representing the passage of real time Click to Click to jump Extract recorded Click to return the Playhead search for to a specified video to saveas to the Live position if it has past events date time another file been moved Q Zoom Out amp Event Search Jump
154. way sensora On m Output2 hallway sensor4 On n Ef create and Save Viewer Layouts Monitor live camera images events in the Viewer application From here you can customize the Viewing Area and save Layouts _ Pre recorded video from Storage Server Live video from Camera Servers El Set up Viewer Settings optional Adjust live viewing frame rate identify an individual Viewer s Master Storage Server and set priorities for event notifications in the Viewer Settings window dp lt o et oO 3 O o 2 zh Q c Ie o 2 UJ D O c S c UJ D 2 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 There are three windows in the Configuration and Preferences screen used for connecting and configuring VK 64 settings Camera Summary add a new Camera Server to a zone and search for existing Camera Servers on the network This is discussed in Chapter 5 Recording Schedule set up recording schedules for each known camera and specify events for triggering recording You can also set special day schedules such as public holidays This is discussed in Chapter 6
155. y Level 3 Medium E mail subject Enter a Host Name or IP address and Port Number of mail server for outgoing mail To Address From Address ideas Enable authentication POP before SMTP for connection and enter User Name Password and POP Server details If this is enabled the Storage Server will attempt to perform a POP login before sending email that may be required for some SMTP servers IV Enable authentication POP beFore SMTP User Name Password POP Server Port 0 Example event notification email An event of priority 3 occurred on 8 16 2004 at 16 24 08 PM 1000 Parking Lot 1 Sensor on JeAies eBeJojs y BulinByuoD 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 pre 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 Add Edit Remove Allows you to add users edit passwords and remove users EE Server Configuration X Settings Events Event Notification User Management Users Administrator Tick to enable user to have Administrator privileges full access to

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