Canon VK-16 Bedienungsanleitung

509-0162 CANONsama NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER VK-64/VK-16 USER’S MANUAL hyo1-4Network Video RecorderVK-64/VK-16 v1.1 User’s ManualUser’s ManualVer. 1.1N

Overview of Setup10Before you can start monitoring, recording and playing back video, you need to install andconfigure the Storage Server and Viewer.

About the Camera Selection AreaThe Camera Selection Area is used to display all the cameras currently available for monitoring from the network. You c

9Working with Video Windows101Selecting Locations and their ZonesSelection is performed in the following order:Step 1: Select a Location from the dro

Creating, scaling and moving Video WindowsOnce you have chosen a location and chosen a zone, you are ready to view one or morecameras in that zone. Ca

Re-size a Video WindowClick a video window to highlight it. Anarrow icon will appear in the lower rightcorner. Click the arrow icon and drag outwards

104Basic Video Window FunctionsStep 3: Add more Video WindowsClick and drag other camera thumbnails onto the Viewing Area to create Video Windowsfor

105Selecting Multiple Video WindowsYou can select multiple video windows easily.To select more than one Video Window:There are three ways to select m

106About Video Window statesVideo Windows can be displayed in the ViewingArea according to their conditions: Live - when viewing live video from a Ca

107If the option for OperatorNotification has been set(t P. 89), a color bar willflash on top of a live VideoWindow when an eventoccurs. The color in

Adjust Pan, Tilt and Zoom108Directly from within the Video WindowFirst enable the controls by double-clicking on a live Video Window. Alternatively,

Selecting a Preset Camera AngleIf preset camera angles have been set up by yourAdministrator, they will be available from a sub-menu. Double-click a

11Register Camera Servers and Storage Servers and setup recording schedules.Monitor live video andplay back pre-recordedevents in the Viewerapplicatio

Other Video Window Functions110Change the size of a Video WindowApart from manually clicking on the corner and dragging out the Video Window to a news

111User-initiated RecordingA manual recording with a duration of one minute can be initiated at the maximum framerate. The manual recording is display

Other Video Window Functions112Click Shade Correction to correct shadedareas in the Video Window. This affects theindividual Video Window on display,

Chapter 10Arranging and Saving Video Window LayoutsThis chapter details how to create and save Video Window Layouts and Layout Sequences.

Managing Video Layouts114About the Layout menuThe Layout menu allows you to save particular Video Window layouts for easy monitoringand access of came

Organizing Layouts and Layout SequencesThe Organize Layouts & Layout Sequences dialog allows you to create folders and sub-folders in which to sa

Managing Video Layouts116Move or Copy a layout or layout Sequence to another folder...In the Organize Layouts & Layout Sequences dialog, click an

Managing Video Layouts117Saving a Layout or Layout SequenceAdministrators and Operators can save layouts and layout sequences to an existing folderor

Managing Video LayoutsArranging Layout SequencesYou can set up an automated sequence of shared and personal layouts to display in theViewing Area at s

Working with Layout Grids119Working with the Alignment GridSelect the Alignment Grid from the Layout Grids sub-menu. The Viewing Area displays a grid

Supported Camera Servers12Canon Camera ServersThe table below lists the Camera Servers that are supported by VK-64.This information is correct as at S

Working with Layout Grids120Working with Small, Medium and Large GridsWhen you select Small Grid, Medium Grid or Large Grid from the Layout Gridssub

Working with Layout Grids121The Viewing Area with a Medium Grid could look like this:The Viewing Area with a Small Grid could look like this:A maximum

Working with Layout Grids122The Viewing Area with a Large Grid could look like this:In this example, the Camera Selection Area and Timeline are hidden

Working with Layout Grids123Removing a Layout GridYou can easily remove a layout grid:Open the Layout menu and select Layout Grids > NoneIn the Vi

Hiding and Showing Task AreasUsing the View menu to hide and show Task AreasThe View menu allows you to show/hide task areas and other display eleme

Chapter 11Using the Timeline and Viewing EventsThis chapter shows you how to use the Timeline for live and pre-recorded viewing as well as view and se

126Timeline OverviewOn the Viewing Screen, a timeline of past events associated with displayed cameras isshown in the Timeline Area at the bottom of t

127Monitoring Live Video in relation to the TimelineWhen a Video Window is created from a camera thumbnail, video is seen live. ThePlayhead (shown bel

128Using the TimelineUsing the Timeline to examine, play and extract videoYou can view pre-recorded video by moving the Playhead control in the Timeli

Move your mouse pointer over the time bar and itbecomes a hand. Click and drag to the left or rightto move back or forward in time. You can only scrol

Operating Environment13This information is correct as at September 2005.For the latest information, please refer to our WebView Product webpage: http:

130Using the TimelineDaylight Savings IndicatorWhen normal time has changed to Daylight Savings time, time that is skipped is displayedin the Timeline

131Using the TimelineWhen you have finished, click ‘Return to Live t’When you have finished viewing pre-recorded video, click Return toLive tto retur

Viewing and Searching Events132About Live EventsThe Live Events Log displays events that have occurred with one or more cameras afterthe Viewer has be

133Display the Live Events Log (if not displayed)To display the Live Events Log if it is not displayed:Select View > Live EventsFrom the VK-64 Men

134Viewing and Searching EventsSearching EventsIf you have multiple events, you can initiate a search for a particular event via the EventSearch dialo

135Viewing and Searching EventsSelecting Criteria for SearchingWhen you initiate a search, certain criteria can be specified such as Priority, Locatio

136Step 7: Click the Search buttonWhen you have entered the day and time range, click the Search button to initiate the eventsearch. Events that are

Appendix ATroubleshooting VK-64This appendix outlines possible solutions to VK-64 operating issues.

Troubleshooting VK-64138Viewing Screen and Video WindowsThe following issues may arise during normal operation of the Viewer:Some of the thumbnails a

139AAppendix A -Troubleshooting VK-64Live and recorded video is not good quality (this does not relate to Resolution).Situation In a Video Window, th

Operating Environment14Before starting operations with VK-64 It is recommended that you perform tests under actual conditions before starting operati

Troubleshooting140After running a Layout Sequence for some time, it is no longer possible toconnect to some of the cameras.Situation Immediately afte

Troubleshooting141Cannot configure camera not to record.Situation You have attempted to modify a camera and set ‘Do not record’ in the Edit Camera Se

Troubleshooting VK-64142The Configuration and Preferences screen takes a long time to open.Situation When you switch from the Viewing Screen to the C

Appendix BExample Operating ConditionsThis appendix outlines example Storage Server and Camera Server situations.

Example Operating Conditions144This section provides information that may help you in specifying and configuring a computer to use as a Storage Server

145BAppendix B - Example Storage Server ConditionsBandwidth and Disk SpaceThe bandwidth and disk space requirements for using VK-64 can be determined

146Example Operating ConditionsThe figures in the above table are an indication only. The frame sizes willvary according to the scene captured by the

147Example Operating ConditionsBAppendix B - Example Storage Server ConditionsThreshold LevelWhen case 1 or 2 below is satisfied, the Storage Server b

148Example Operating ConditionsStorage Server PerformanceThe requirements of ‘Threshold Level’ may be achieved before the requirements of ‘Low Disk Wa

149Example Operating ConditionsUsIf ychaSPAft1.2.3.4. 5.6.Se These are samples from a specific configuration. As many factors can influence the actua

Chapter 1InstallationThis chapter outlines the installation of the Storage Server and Viewer.PART 1: INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION

 [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 o

Index

Index152AActive region, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Add Camera Server, . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Add Storage Server, . . . . . . .

153IIndexSearch Criteria, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Searching Events, . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Viewing found events, . . . . . . . . . .

154IndexPan, Tilt, Zoom; Sensor Event dialog, . .77Pan, Tilt, Zoom from Video Window, . .108Preset camera position, . . . . . . . . . . . .68Proxy

155IndexIIndexOverview, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Playback Controls, . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Playhead, . . . . . . . . . . . .

509-0162 CANONsama NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER VK-64/VK-16 USER’S MANUAL hyo1-4Network Video RecorderVK-64/VK-16 v1.1 User’s ManualUser’s ManualVer. 1.1N

Before you begin installation...16Suggested Network ConfigurationsIt is highly recommended that Storage Servers and Viewers be used on private network

17When using multiple Storage Servers and ViewersReceives video andrecords it.Receives video and records footage.Plays backrecorded videoPlays backre

Before you begin Installation...18Setting up the Camera ServersFirst make sure the firmware is the required version or later (as specified in the tabl

19Installation ProceduresStarting up the InstallerInsert the Network Video Recorder installation disc into your CD drive. After amoment, the Welcome

Introduction2Thank you for purchasing Network Video Recorder VK-64 v1.1 (hereafter referred to as‘VK-64’), a network video recording and monitoring sy

20Depending on your License Key, you will be presented with one or both of the following applications shown below: Viewer Storage ServerIt is reco

Chapter 2Configuring the Storage ServerThis chapter shows Administrators how to start and stop the Storage Serverif necessary. It also explains how to

Storage Server Configuration22Enter a proxy address for connecting to Camera Servers.Enter a name for your StorageServer.Click the camera icon or righ

232Configuring the Storage ServerIf the Storage Server needs to access CameraServers outside the LAN, you may need to configure proxy settings (see us

24Storage Server ConfigurationIf you need to stop the Storage Server for any reason (such asmaintenance) first inform all users connected to the serve

25Setting up Event NotificationsSet up a user to receive Event Notification emailsThe Storage Server Configuration dialog, Events and Event Notificati

26Setting up UsersTick to enable user to haveAdministrator privileges (fullaccess to configuration functions).Adding and Editing UsersThe Storage Serv

27User Management tab - Add UsersThe Add User dialog is used to add new users to the system. Step 1: Click the Add buttonIn the User Management tab,

28Setting up UsersUser Management tab - Edit UsersThe Edit User dialog is used to edit the password for an existing user. To edit a user:Step 1: Clic

Chapter 3Starting the ViewerThis chapter describes how to start and login to the Viewer and connect to the Storage Server.

3Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Overview . . . . . . . . .

Starting the Viewer30Click Cancel tosetup a differentMaster StorageServer (discussedon the next page)or wait until theLogin dialogappears.Enter your U

313Starting the Viewer In order to retrieve information, you must be connected to a Master Storage Server, even if it is on the same computer as the

32 If you need to use a proxy server, set it in the Internet Properties, LAN Settings dialog. To open, select Start > Settings > Control Panel

Chapter 4System Configuration, Before You BeginThis chapter gives a brief overview of the Viewer Configuration process (whichis outlined in Chapters 5

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 w

A configuration process diagram is given on the following pages. Configuration is discussedthereafter. When you have finished configuration, select Vi

36System Configuration ProcessAfter configuring the Storage Server and launching the Viewer, you are now ready toconfigure the Viewer application for

37Adjust live viewing frame rate, identify an individual Viewer’sMaster Storage Server and set priorities for event notifications in the Viewer Setti

Configuration and Preferences screen38About the Configuration and Preferences screenThe Configuration and Preferences screen is used for configuring o

394System Configuration, Before You BeginStorage andCameraSummarywindowsRecordingScheduleViewerSettings

4Chapter 4 System Configuration, Before You BeginAfter the Viewer has launched... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5Register Storage Servers and Camera ServersThis chapter outlines how to register Storage Servers and Camera Serversand to manage Locations an

Camera Summary Window42About the Storage and Camera Server Summary WindowClick the Camera Summary tab to open the Storageand Camera Server Summary win

435Registering Storage Servers and Camera ServersThe following options are available via the Storage Servers tab:Add Storage Server - Allows you to re

Location #3Locations and Zones44About Locations and ZonesCameras are grouped into Locations and Zones. Locations could include an office building,shop

45When a Location is selected from the drop-down menu at left, all of the Zones associatedwith the Location will appear to the right as camera thumbna

Camera Summary - Add, Edit and Delete a Storage ServerWhen using multiple Storage Servers, you will need to configure the Storage Servers viathe Add S

475Registering Storage Servers and Camera ServersCamera Summary - Add, Edit or Delete a Location/ZoneYou can easily add a new location to your system,

48Configure Camera SummariesTo edit a Location or Zone:Double-click a Zone or Location. The respective Edit Zone or Edit Location dialogopens. Make a

The camera names listed are those specified by the camera server.Please refer to the camera and camera server User's Manual fordetails on how to

5About Special Day Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Add and Edit a Schedule Type . . . . . . . . . .

50Configure Camera SummariesStep 2: Select a new Camera ServerIn the Search Results dialog,click a Camera Server in thesearch results list to select

515Registering Storage Servers and Camera ServersFor more information on VB150 Video Input settings, please refer toChapter 3, Detail Settings, in you

52Set up camera position and saved videoThe Add Camera Server dialog allows you to set a camera thumbnail image for the Viewerand to choose a Storage

 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

54Using the Add Camera Server DialogStep 3: Select the Storage Server for recordingSelect a Storage Server from thedrop-down menu which lists pre-con

55Using the Add Camera Server DialogCamera Summary - Edit Camera Server SettingsThe right-hand side of the Add Camera Server dialog may show one or mo

56Using the Add Camera Server DialogStep 3: Update and setup camera thumbnail for ViewerIn the Preview area, a camera view isgiven. Click the Update

57Edit and Remove Camera Servers5Registering Storage Servers and Camera ServersCamera Summary - Edit Camera ServerThe right-hand portion of the Camera

Edit and Remove Camera Servers58Camera Summary - Remove Camera Server The right-hand portion of the Camera Summary window features the Remove CameraSe

Saving Configuration Changes595Registering Storage Servers and Camera ServersCamera Summary - When you have finished configurationThe bottom right-han

Chapter 10 Arranging and Saving Video Window LayoutsManaging Video Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 6Configuring Recording SchedulesThis chapter details how to configure recording schedules for cameras on the network. This is intended for Adm

Configure Normal Recording62About the Recording Schedules window - Normal RecordingThe Recording Schedules window is used for configuring recording se

636Configuring Recording SchedulesTime Scale for schedulesClick and drag thevertical scroll-bardownward to viewany other zones.Click and drag thehoriz

Configure Normal Recording64Create, Edit and Delete Recording Schedule ItemsTo add or edit a schedule for a camera in a zone, you need to launch the A

 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 ov

66Configure Normal RecordingAdd/Edit Schedule Item dialog - Schedule fieldTo set the schedule for a camera’s recording period:Step 1: Set the recordi

67Configure Normal Recording Add/Edit Schedule Item dialog - Recording Settings fieldThis section of the dialog allows you to set flexible parameters

Configure Normal Recording68Step 4: Set the resolution and night mode (VB-C50i/VB-C50iR,VB-C50FSi and VB-C50Fi)Select the Night Mode(t P. 76) from th

When you have finished, click OK to keep new settings or click Cancel to delete modifications. The dialog will close.When you click OK, the Preset an

7OverviewVK-64 is software that allows you to view and record images transmitted from theNetwork Camera Server VB150/VB101 and Network Camera VB-C50i/

Configure Motion and Sensor Settings70Recording Schedule dialog - Motion and Sensor SettingsIn the Add/Edit Recording Schedule dialog, there are two o

716Configuring Recording SchedulesRecording Schedule - Edit Motion Detection SettingsYou can specify recording based on motion detection and the amoun

Configure Motion and Sensor Settings72In the Detect Motion Using menu, select thedetection method, Camera Server or StorageServer. This menu is only a

Detection Indicator ColorsMotion is displayed in the Detection Indicator as a green color bar and will remain green ifthe level of motion is below the

74Configure Motion and Sensor SettingsIf continuous and motion detection recording are both set and theframe rate is the same, motion will be recorded

75Configure Motion and Sensor SettingsStep 5: Set frame rate and pre and post event recording durationIn the Record Video At field:Max. Frame Rate -

Configure Motion and Sensor Settings76Recording Schedule - Edit Sensor Events SettingsYou can specify recording settings based on the occurrence of a

Configure Motion and Sensor Settings77Step 2: Enable recording and set an event priorityTick Record on this sensor toenable recording when a sensor

Step 4: Set frame rate and pre and post event recording durationIn the Record Video At field:Max. Frame Rate - select a maximum frame rate for record

79Saving Normal Recording ChangesWhen you have finished Normal Recording configuration...The bottom right-hand corner of the Recording Schedules windo

System Configuration8Typical System ConfigurationVK-64 provides video viewing and recording from Camera Servers via an IP network suchas a LAN. Since

Configure Special Day Recording80About Special Day RecordingThe Special Day Schedule window is used for configuring particular days such as publicholi

81Storage Server selector Single day schedule area (24 hours)Zone representing cameraareas in the LocationLocationSchedule Type selector Day select

Configure Special Day Recording82Add and Edit a Schedule TypeThe Add Schedule Type dialog allows you to create a name for a new schedule type, forexam

Configure Special Day Recording83Delete a Schedule TypeTo delete a schedule type:Select a Schedule Type and click the Delete buttonln the Special Day

Configure Special Day Recording84Add a DayThe Select Date calendar allows you to select a day that can be used for the schedule type.To add a day:Cli

Configure Special Day Recording 85Delete a DayTo delete a day from a schedule type:Select a Schedule Type and a day and click the Delete buttonln the

Saving Special Day ChangesWhen you have finished Special Day configuration...The bottom right-hand corner of the Recording Schedules window consists o

Chapter 7Configuring Viewer SettingsThis chapter outlines how to configure settings that are specific tothe Viewer. This is intended for Administrator

Configure Viewer Settings88About the Viewer Settings windowThe Viewer Settings window is used for configuring individual Viewer settings such as noti

897Configuring Viewer settingsSet up notifications by priority from 1 (highest) to 5 (lowest). Priorities arecolor-coded.Lower priority items canhave

9RECORDRECORDRMONITORRecord video to the Storage Server # 1Storage ServerAdministrator Capabilities: Configure Users  Configure Storage Server Conf

Tick Use large captions for Video Windows toenable easier-to-read Video Window captions inthe Viewer. Configure Viewer Settings90Viewer Settings windo

Configure Viewer Settings91Viewer Settings window - Edit Event NotificationsWhen an event occurs, it is indicated in the Live Events Log in the Viewer

Saving Viewer Settings92When you have finished configuring Viewer settings...The bottom right-hand corner of the Viewer Settings window consists of tw

Chapter 8Using the Viewer - Operator LoginThis chapter outlines how to start the Viewer and gives a brief overview of theViewing Screen.PART 2: USING

Viewing Screen ExampleLocation selectorDrop-down menu indicatinglocations available in thesystem.Menu barAccess commonmenus from here.Zone selectorDro

eoLive Events LogIndicates events that havebeen logged on StorageServers after the Viewerwas launched.Video Window menuSelect preset cameraangles as w

Launching Procedure Before you launch the Viewer, make sure your monitor resolution is set to a minimum of1024 x 768 pixels. Step 1: Launch from the

Step 2: Enter User Name and PasswordAfter launching, the Login dialog will appear. Enteryour User Name and Password (tP. 30), and thenclick the Lo

Viewing Screen Menu bar98Menu Bar Functions The following table lists the Viewing Screen menus.Menu Menu sub-item FunctionFile Exit Closes the applica

Chapter 9Working with Video WindowsThis chapter shows you how to create Video Windows for viewing in the Viewing Area and how to adjust camera angles.