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Network Camera Recording and Monitoring System
Network Video Recorder
VK K K-64 4 4/VK K K-16
Administrator's Manual
Ver. 1.3 Ver. 1.3
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing Network Video Recorder VK-64 v1.3 (hereafter referred to as “VK-64”), a network video recording and monitoring system. VK-64 is a network video recording and monitoring system and consists of the Storage Server and Viewer. Please read this manual prior to operation to ensure you will be able to use the Viewer and Storage Server effectively. This manual also explains how to use the Network Video Recorder VK-16 v1.3 and Viewer-Only use. See P. 18 for the diffe
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Purpose of This Manual This manual is written for the System Administrator deploying the VK-64/VK-16 system. It explains the functions of VK-64/VK-16 and introduces more appropriate system deployment methods. Use this manual as a reference when making a backup of data or troubleshooting a problem. 3
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Contents Introduction Purpose of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 About Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Before Starting Operations with VK-64/VK-16 . .11 Chapter 1 System Overview Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Preparation Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 System Operation Overview . . .
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Contents Setting the Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Displaying Setting Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 How to configure the Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Logon As Service Privilege . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Deleting the Storage Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Registering Camera Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Storing the Camera Server (by Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Editing the Camera Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Deleting the Camera Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Viewer Settings window - Audio Transmission Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Viewer Settings window - Configure Focus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Viewer Settings window - Edit Event Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Saving Viewer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Arranging and Saving Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 Managing Video Layouts . . . . . .
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Contents Displaying the Live Events Log List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Overview of Alert Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Searching Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Selecting Criteria for Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202 Viewing found events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents When You Have the Released Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232 When You Do Not Have the Released Version 1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232 Procedure for Restoring Previous Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Required Media and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Updating Camera Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 Procedure for Updating Camera Firmware (VB-C50 serie
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About Documents VK-64/VK-16 comes with three manuals including this document. Setting Manual Read this manual when setting the Storage Server. Viewer Manual Read this manual when using the VK Viewer functions. Administrator’s Manual (this document - pdf file) This manual is intended for the System Administrator for deploying and operating this software. Be sure to read this manual to ensure proper system deployment. 10
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Before Starting Operations with VK-64/VK-16 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 Note environment and PC performance) affect the actual performance of VK-64, VK-16. 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 V
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Chapter 1 System Overview
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Chapter Overview This chapter provides preliminary information you should know before using the VK-64/VK- 16 and explains the operating environment and basic concept you need to understand to design your system. Preparation Flow ● The following explains the flow from setting up the VK-64/VK-16 to starting the operation. System Operation Overview ● Explains the system operating environment including the number of Camera Servers available for the Storage Server, product types, and the number of li
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System Overview Chapter Overview 1 15
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Preparation Flow The following explains the flow from setting up the VK-64/VK-16 to starting the operation. Set up the Camera Servers 1 VC-C50i The first step is to set up your Camera Servers. Refer to your Camera Server manuals for connection details. Camera Servers (➝ P. 22) VB-C50FSi VB150 Install the Storage Server and Viewer 2 The Storage Server and Viewer can be installed on one PC. Alternatively, the Viewer can be installed on other computers on the network that will access recorded video
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System Overview Preparation Flow Create and save Viewer Layouts 4 1 Monitor live video and play back recorded events in the Viewer application. From the Viewer you can customize the Viewing Area and save Layouts. Recorded video from Storage Server Configure Recording Settings 3 Live video from Register Camera Servers and Storage Camera Servers Servers and set up recording schedules. 17
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System Operation Overview VK-64/VK-16 is a software to view and record video images distributed from the ● VB150/VB101 or a network camera VB-C300/VB-C300/VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi/VB- C10/VB-C10R (hereafter referred to as “camera server”). VK-64/VK-16 supports up to 64 camera servers via an IP network (e.g., LAN). Although VK-16 has the same basic functionalities as VK-64, it can support up to 16 camera servers. Storage Server Viewer VK-64 Up to 64 cameras can be registered Up to 16 cameras can be reg
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Communication Mechanism of VK-64/VK-16 The following explains the communication mechanism of the VK-64/VK-16, using a typical system configuration. Typical System Configuration VK-64/VK-16 provides video viewing and recording from Camera Servers via an IP network such as a LAN. Since VK-64/VK-16 makes use of IP networks, installations of cameras can be performed easily. In addition, it is possible to flexibly install new cameras and change installation locations of cameras. Live VC-C50i VC-C50iR
