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Rev. 1.6.1.11
Rev. 1.0
Rev. 1.1b
Rev. 1.6.1.11
User’s Manual
ND8301
Network Video Recorder
VAST inside • HD Local Display •
Full Integration with VIVOTEK Cameras
Rev. 1.1
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Table of Contents
Revision History ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter One Hardware Installation and Initial Conguration
.................................................................................... 10
Introducing ND8301 Network Video Recorder
..................................................................................................... 10
Special Features ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Physical Description ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Network Deployment ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Initial Conguration ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Ready to Use ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
NVR Desktop Elements ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Control Center ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Alarm Sound ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Chapter Two NVR LiveClient Conguration
.............................................................................................................. 24
VAST LiveClient Functionality
.............................................................................................................................. 25
VAST Server
.............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Activating the VAST Server
.................................................................................................................................. 26
How to Stop/Reboot the Server ............................................................................................................................ 26
LiveClient Conguration
............................................................................................................................................ 27
Opening the LiveClient Interface and Logging in
................................................................................................ 27
LiveClient User Interface ...................................................................................................................................... 28
Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
Status Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 28
Quick Access Bar .......................................................................................................................................... 29
Live Video Monitoring Window ...................................................................................................................... 29
Hierarchical Management Tree ..................................................................................................................... 30
Camera Control Panel ................................................................................................................................... 31
Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Control Panel ........................................................................................................ 31
Two Way Audio Control Panel ................................................................................................................ 32
Event Window ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Instant Playback ............................................................................................................................................ 34
Instant Replay ............................................................................................................................................... 34
Audio Control ................................................................................................................................................ 36
How to Manage Devices (Cameras) .................................................................................................................... 37
Insert Cameras .............................................................................................................................................. 37
Enable SVC .................................................................................................................................................. 41
Update Devices ............................................................................................................................................. 44
Delete Devices from the Station .................................................................................................................... 45
Batch Insert Cameras ................................................................................................................................... 46
Camera Conguration ................................................................................................................................... 50
View Live Videos ........................................................................................................................................... 53
Dual / Multiple Streams .......................................................................................................................... 53
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Fisheye Display Modes .......................................................................................................................... 53
Refresh ................................................................................................................................................... 58
Streaming Server ................................................................................................................................... 58
Get Public IP .......................................................................................................................................... 58
Camera Settings .................................................................................................................................... 59
Remove Live Video from the Video Monitoring Window ............................................................................... 59
How to Change the VAST LiveClient Layout ........................................................................................................ 60
Changing the Layout of the Live Video Monitoring Window .......................................................................... 60
Switch Video Channels ..........................................................................................................................60
Congure Layout Mode .......................................................................................................................... 60
Rotating Video Pages ............................................................................................................................61
Edit Layout ............................................................................................................................................. 61
Maximize the Live Video Monitoring Window ................................................................................................ 63
How to Manage Stations ...................................................................................................................................... 65
Relay Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 65
How to Manage User Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 66
The Default User Roles and Permissions of User Accounts ......................................................................... 66
Manage a User Account ................................................................................................................................ 68
Add a New User Account ....................................................................................................................... 68
Permission of the User Account .................................................................................................................... 69
Delete the User Account ............................................................................................................................... 70
How to Set up Association Management .............................................................................................................. 71
Association Management .............................................................................................................................. 71
How to Set up Event Management ....................................................................................................................... 73
Event Management ....................................................................................................................................... 74
How to Congure the Station General Settings .................................................................................................... 81
Server Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 81
Log Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 81
Reboot Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 82
How to Congure Station Network Settings ......................................................................................................... 83
Port Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 83
UPnP Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 83
Proxy Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 83
Web Access Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 83
How to Edit Recording Stoage ............................................................................................................................. 84
Recording Storage Settings .......................................................................................................................... 84
Default Storage Group Settings ............................................................................................................. 85
Add New Storage Group(s) .................................................................................................................... 88
How to Edit Recording Schedules ........................................................................................................................ 89
Edit Schedule List ......................................................................................................................................... 90
Add Schedules ....................................................................................................................................... 90
Rename Schedules ................................................................................................................................ 90
Delete Schedules ................................................................................................................................... 90
Load/Save Schedule Templates ............................................................................................................. 91
Edit Camera List ............................................................................................................................................ 92
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Edit Time Frame List ..................................................................................................................................... 93
Add New Time Frames ........................................................................................................................... 94
Recording Settings ................................................................................................................................. 95
The Concept of Repeat Frequency ............................................................................................................... 96
Repeat Frequency: Daily Setting ........................................................................................................... 97
Repeat Frequency: Weekly Setting (Day-based) ................................................................................. 100
Repeat Frequency: Monthly Setting (Day-based) ................................................................................ 103
Repeat Frequency: Yearly Setting (Day-based) ................................................................................... 105
How to Manually Begin /Stop Recording ............................................................................................................ 107
How to Edit Scheduled Backup Settings ............................................................................................................ 108
Select Backup Source ................................................................................................................................. 108
Setup Backup Schedule .............................................................................................................................. 109
Select Backup Target .................................................................................................................................. 109
Other Options .............................................................................................................................................. 109
How to Congure Station Server Settings ...........................................................................................................110
DDNS Settings .............................................................................................................................................110
Network Storage Server Settings .................................................................................................................111
SMTP Settings .............................................................................................................................................112
How to Use the Talk Panel ..................................................................................................................................113
Add a Camera to the Talk Panel ...................................................................................................................113
Remove a Camera from the Talk Panel .......................................................................................................115
How to Congure E-map Settings .......................................................................................................................116
Upload an E-map .........................................................................................................................................116
E-map Settings Page (View Mode) ..............................................................................................................117
Quick Access Bar ..................................................................................................................................118
Status Panel ..........................................................................................................................................118
E-map Settings Page (Edit Mode) ................................................................................................................119
Device Management ................................................................................................................................... 120
Live View Dialog Settings ............................................................................................................................ 121
Open Live View Dialog ......................................................................................................................... 121
Send to Single View ............................................................................................................................. 121
E-map Link .................................................................................................................................................. 122
How to Congure Client Settings ....................................................................................................................... 125
Snapshot Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 125
Taking a Snapshot................................................................................................................................ 126
Recording Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 127
Type 1: Record to EXE ........................................................................................................................ 127
Type 2: Record to 3GP ......................................................................................................................... 127
Type 3: Record to AVI .......................................................................................................................... 128
Built-in Media Player--EXE ................................................................................................................... 131
View Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 133
Display Location ................................................................................................................................... 133
Date and Time Format ......................................................................................................................... 134
Video Display Mode ............................................................................................................................. 134
Font Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 134
General Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 135
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System Settings ................................................................................................................................... 135
Event Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 136
Rotation Settings .................................................................................................................................. 136
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................... 137
Joystick Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 139
Enable Joystick .................................................................................................................................... 139
Proxy Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 143
How to Use PiP (Picture-in-Picture) ................................................................................................................... 144
Enable PiP ................................................................................................................................................... 144
Global View .......................................................................................................................................... 144
ROI (Region of Interest) ....................................................................................................................... 145
Digital Zoom In ..................................................................................................................................... 145
Snapshot Zoomed In Image ................................................................................................................. 145
PiP Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 145
How to Congure Video Enhancement .............................................................................................................. 146
Basic Image Adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 146
Defog ........................................................................................................................................................... 148
Apply a Preset Defog Prole ................................................................................................................ 148
Create a New Defog Prole ................................................................................................................. 149
How to Search for a Device on the Hierarchical Device Tree ............................................................................ 151
How to Lock LiveClient for Security Concerns ................................................................................................... 152
How to Log out from the VAST Server ............................................................................................................... 152
How to Exit VAST LiveClient .............................................................................................................................. 152
Lauch Playback & Return to System Manager ................................................................................................... 153
Second View ...................................................................................................................................................... 153
Chapter Three NVR Playback Conguration
........................................................................................................... 154
Activating VAST Playback and Logging in to a Server
....................................................................................... 154
VAST Playback User Interface ........................................................................................................................... 156
Menu Bar ..................................................................................................................................................... 156
Status Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 156
Quick Access Bar ........................................................................................................................................ 157
Recorded Video Playback Window ............................................................................................................. 157
Query Panel-- Browsing Page ..................................................................................................................... 158
Query Panel--Time Search Page ................................................................................................................ 159
Query Panel--Event Search Page ............................................................................................................... 160
Query Panel--Bookmark Search Page ........................................................................................................ 161
Query Panel--Log Viewer Page ................................................................................................................... 162
Video Clips List Window .............................................................................................................................. 163
Playback Control Panel ............................................................................................................................... 164
How to Playback Recorded Video ...................................................................................................................... 165
Select a Recorded Video Clip ..................................................................................................................... 165
Remove Recorded Video Clips from Video Cells ........................................................................................ 167
Timeline Slider Bar and Histogram .............................................................................................................. 167
Zoom in / out of the Histogram .................................................................................................................... 168
Synchronous Playback ................................................................................................................................ 169
Audio Control .............................................................................................................................................. 171
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How to Change the Playback Layout ................................................................................................................. 172
Changing the Layout of the Recorded Video Playback Window ................................................................. 172
Switch Video Channels ........................................................................................................................ 172
Congure Layout Mode ........................................................................................................................ 172
Maximize the Recorded Video Playback Window ....................................................................................... 173
How to Backup Recorded Video ........................................................................................................................ 175
How to Search for a Video Clip Taken at a Specic Time .................................................................................. 181
How to Add a Bookmark ..................................................................................................................................... 182
How to Search for Events ................................................................................................................................... 183
Select Event Category ................................................................................................................................ 184
Event Category- All Events .................................................................................................................. 184
Event Category- All Motion Events....................................................................................................... 184
Event Category- All IVA events ............................................................................................................ 185
Event Category- All DI Events .............................................................................................................. 185
Event Category- Named DI Events ...................................................................................................... 186
Start Event Search ...................................................................................................................................... 187
Backup the Event Videos ............................................................................................................................ 188
How to Search for a Bookmark .......................................................................................................................... 189
How to Search Logs ........................................................................................................................................... 190
Select Log Category/Log Type/Log Level ................................................................................................... 191
Search All Local Logs........................................................................................................................... 192
Search Login History ............................................................................................................................ 192
Search Login Activities ......................................................................................................................... 193
How to Congure Client Settings ....................................................................................................................... 195
Snapshot Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 195
Export Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 195
View Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 197
Proxy Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 197
General Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 197
System Settings ................................................................................................................................... 197
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................... 197
How to Congure Video Enhancement .............................................................................................................. 197
How to Search for a Device on the Hierarchical Management Tree .................................................................. 197
How to Lock VAST Playback for Security Concerns .......................................................................................... 198
How to Log out from the VAST Server ............................................................................................................... 198
How to Exit VAST Playback ................................................................................................................................ 198
Chapter Four Auxiliary Utilities
................................................................................................................................ 199
Service
............................................................................................................................................................... 200
Import and Export Utility ..................................................................................................................................... 200
Installation Wizard 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 202
Shepherd ............................................................................................................................................................ 203
Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................................. 205
File Manager ...................................................................................................................................................... 206
Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................................ 206
Disk Status ......................................................................................................................................................... 207
Network Status ................................................................................................................................................... 208
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System Status .................................................................................................................................................... 209
Appendix Rebuilding a RAID Volume
...................................................................................................................... 210
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Revision History
Rev. 1.0: Initial release.
Rev. 1.1:
• Corrected description of the functions on e-map's right-click menu.
• Added short description for the Auto stream size feature.
• Added the Bookmark function.
• Added description for the Instant Replay function (on a remote client).
Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera
is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible surveillance
system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before
installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package
Contents listed below. Take note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the
Network Camera is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation
chapter to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is
used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who
have basic networking knowledge. It is designed for various applications including video sharing,
general security/surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the
Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For creative and professional developers, the
URL Commands of the Network Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing
existing homepages or integrating with the current web server.
Package Contents
■ ND8301
■ Power cord and power adapter
■ Software CD
■ Warranty Card
■ Quick Installation Guide
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Symbols and Statements in this Document
i
INFORMATION: provides important messages or advices that might help prevent inconvenient
or problem situations.
NOTE: Notices provide guidance or advices that are related to the functional integrity of the
machine.
Tips: Tips are useful information that helps enhance or facilitae an installation, function, or
process.
WARNING! or IMPORTANT: These statements indicate situations that can be dangerous or
hazardous to the machine or you.
Electrical Hazard: This statement appears when high voltage electrical hazards might occur
to an operator.
The operating system and VAST server are installed on an IDE ash mounted on the main board. There
is no need to install software.
NOTE:
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Chapter One Hardware Installation and
Initial Configuration
Introducing ND8301 Network Video Recorder
VIVOTEK ND8301 is an 8 CH Network Video Recorder designed for sophisticated recording ap-
plications. The unit is equipped with an Intel Dual-core Atom Processor with maximum recording
throughput at a robust 96 Mbps. RAID 0/1 is supported with two removable HDDs for backup
efficiency, with an external eSATA port for additional expansion. A first for the VIVOTEK NVR se-
ries, a local display output port is now available with full HD resolution (1920X1080), eliminating
the need for a separate PC to view video from the unit. Setup of parameters such as IP, HDD,
and basic camera configuration can easily be performed with the setup wizard, making the
ND8301 the easiest NVR to use yet. When using more than one of the same model of VIVOT-
EK camera, the “Shepherd” program can be used to duplicate configuration settings to multiple
cameras.
The ND8301 operating system is the VIVOTEK professional central management software
VAST, allowing for simple and effective management of a surveillance system using the Live-
client and Playback functions. As VIVOTEK camera features are fully integrated into VAST,
cutting-edge edge technologies such as SVC and Activity Adaptive Recording can be utilized to
conserve bandwidth and optimize recording. A server running VAST software can also directly
control ND8301, and compatibility with the iViewer application allows for access to the ND8301
on mobile devices. By integrating all of the components together using the VIVOTEK ND8301/
Cameras/VAST/iViewer, users can realize a fully featured and robust next-generation surveil-
lance system.
Special Features
Intelligent PiP Function -- Digital Zoom In Mode
Convenient Remote Access via Client/Server Architecture
Effective & Reliable Event Trigger Management
Real-time 16-channel Live Viewing and single channel (VGA) Playback
Multiple Simultaneous Streams for Different Media Platforms
Activity Adaptive Streaming for Dramatically Reducing Bandwidth and Storage Space
Extremely Versatile Settings for Recording Storage and Recording Schedule Management
Role-based User Management to Enhance Security Operations
Efficient Data Backup, Search, and Export
Intelligent PTZ/ E-PTZ Remote Camera Control
Overall Device Management through Intuitive E-map Feature
Supports Two Way Audio
Supports Auto Stream Size
Supports SVC adaptive frame rate setting
* The number of linked devices will depend on the license purchased along with the system.
* The ability to extend devices is also subject to the network bandwidth and computer performance.
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Physical Description
Front View
Disk 1
Disk 2
HDD LED
Power
button & LED
Reset button
Rear View
RS-232 (reserved) LAN
WAN
VGA
USB2
combo
USB1
combo
eSATA
MIC-In
Line Out
Line In
DC Power
Fan exhaust
outlet
IMPORTANT:
It is important to leave a clearance of 15cm
to the rear side of the chassis. The clearance
is required to ensure an adequate airow
through the chassis to ventilate heat. A 5cm
clearance is also required on both sides of
the chassis.
To ensure normal operation, maintain ambi-
ent airow. Do not block the airow around
chassis such as placing the system in a
closed cabinet.
15cm
5cm
5cm
5cm
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For a RAID volume conguration, it is recommended you use hard drives of the same model
featuring the same capacity and rotation speed, even running the same version of rmware.
IMPORTANT:
Hardware Installation
SATA hard disk(s) are user-supplied. The network video recorder can readily accommodate
most of the off-the-shelf SATA hard drives.
1. Use a at-blade screwdriver to unlock the rotary bezel lock. Open the drive bay bezel by pull-
ing the lever on it.
Bezel Lever
2. Install your hard disk to the drive bay. Gently put the hard disk into drive bay with its label
side facing up and the connector side towards the inside of the chassis. Push the hard disk
in. Stop pushing it when you feel the contact resistance.
Bezel Lock
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Interface Connections
LAN
Internet
Router
1 2
3 4 5
6
7
LAN WAN
VGA
USB devices
External enclosure
Audio devices
DC power adaptor
1 & 2. Connect CAT5 or better-quality Ethernet cables to cameras via a local, switched network,
or clients through the Internet. Refer to next page for more information.
3. Connect the DB15 VGA port to a monitor (with resolutions up to 1920x1080).
4. Connect USB devices such as keyboard and mouse.
5. If an external eSATA storage enclosure is available, connect it to the eSATA port.
6. Connect speakers or microphone to the phone-jack connectors.
7. Connect the supplied 100-240V DC power adaptor. (50~60Hz, 5A)
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5. On the Disk page, Select disk drives by clicking the checkboxes in front of disk drives.Select
Build single disk, Build RAID0, RAID1, or other option from the Disk conguration pull-
down menu. Click Apply and wait for a few minutes for the conguration to take effect.
Refer to the description available with every disk volume type on the screen, such as those
for RAID0 and RAID1.
6. On the Camera page, all cameras connected through the local network should appear on
a Camera list after a brief search. You can manually assign IP addresses by clicking on
the cameras' address eld. You can also select the "Assign IP addresses to all cameras"
checkbox and let NVR assign IPs to cameras.
Click Next to end the initial setup. Make sure you have the cameras' access credentials in
order to make individual changes. It is also highly recommended to synchronize cameras'
time with that of the NVR system. Click the checkbox below for an automated synchronization.
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VAST LiveClient Functionality
Server function control
User account management
Recording storage management
Recording schedule management
Recorded data backup and automated schedule
Event trigger management
Flexible video live view layout
A screen for a maximum of 8 channels for simultaneous monitoring
1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 1+5, and 1+12 monitoring layouts
Multiple video viewing pages
Intelligent PiP (Picture in Picture) function
E-map for overall management
Networked storage for recorded video
PTZ / E-PTZ operation panel for camera control
Supports two way audio
Supports joystick control
Remote configuration for network cameras
Instant Replay of video taken seconds earlier (on a remote LiveClient console due to limita-
tions on system sources)
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VAST Server
Activating the VAST Server
VAST Server is a service program that will run automatically when your NVR system starts.
The VAST server manages video recording, live view monitoring, and other related surveillance
functions.
How to Stop/Reboot the Server
Please follow the steps below to stop/reboot the server:
1. Click on the VAST Service shortcut on the Control Center desktop.
2. There are 3 options: Start Service, Stop Service, and Restart Service. It’s selectable using the buttons
below. Stop Service can be used to promptly stop a recording task or access from a remote computer.
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LiveClient Configuration
Opening the LiveClient Interface and Logging in
VAST LiveClient allows you to monitor live video from cameras managed by the NVR; it is also
the main access to the server's functional control.
Double-click on the LiveClient shortcut on the desktop to open the LiveClient utility:
1. The login box will prompt. Provide the default User Name and password as admin and admin.
2. Click on the Login button to continue.
3. The VAST LiveClient monitoring window will prompt.
Available functions of the LiveClient program will be enabled according to the privileges granted for your
login account. For more details about user account, please refer to How to Manage User Accounts on
page 57.
NOTE:
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LiveClient User Interface
Menu Bar
Status Panel
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
User Name
Station Name (IP Address)
Login Time (yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss)
Current Time (yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss)
Menu Item Drop-down Options
System
Lock / Enable Click On Image (Disable Click On Image) / E-map / Launch Playback / Logout /
Exit
Edit
Manually Begin Recording (Stop Manual Recording) / Snapshot / Record to EXE / Snapshot
Zoomed Image / Find
View PTZ Panel / Two Way Audio Panel / Event Window / Full Screen / Minimize
Conguration
Camera Management (Insert Camera / Update Camera / Delete Cameras / Batch Insert
Cameras / Camera Configuration) / User Management / Association Management / Event
Management / Station Settings (General Settings / Network Settings / Recording Storage
Settings / Recording Schedule Settings / Scheduled Backup Settings / Server Settings / Relay
Settings) / Client Settings (Snapshot Settings / Recording Settings / View Settings / General
Settings / Joystick Settings / PiP Settings) / Video Enhancement (Basic Image Adjustment /
Defog)
Layout Start Rotating (Stop Rotating) / Save to / Delete / Choose / Patrol
Help About
A. Menu bar B. Quick access bar C. Hierarchical management tree
D. Camera control panel (PTZ / Two way audio / Instant Playback control panel)
E. Live view window F. Status panel G. Event window
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Quick Access Bar
Some buttons will be disabled if the selected devices do not support the related functions.
Live Video Monitoring Window
The "VIVOTEK" logo is displayed where no camera has been assigned to a video cell.
Icon Function Description
Exit Exit the system
Logout Log out from the current station
Lock Click to Lock the system for security concerns (
Unlock the system)
Volume Adjust the audio volume of the current video ( Mute)
Snapshot Capture pictures from the focus live video cell
Record to Media Record media in EXE/3GP/AVI format (
Recording Media)
Alert Sound Silence a triggered alarm when an event occurs, e.g., a DI is triggered.
Adjust SVC Level Dynamically adjust the SVC control over frame rates
Remove All Connections Remove all live videos from the live view window
Layout Change the layout of the live view window
Full Screen Maximize the live video cell
Page Up Switch to the previous live view page
Page Down Switch to the next live view page
Start / Stop Rotating Start or stop live view layout rotating
The red frame ( ) represents the current selection.
Video Cell
NOTE:
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Hierarchical Management Tree
Station Name (IP address)
Connected devices listed under the station
Camera name (IP Address)
Connected devices that have been assigned
to the default recording storage
Layout list
Icon Description
A station (The NVR running the VAST Server)
/
VIVOTEK xed network camera
Red dot signies that the camera is recording.
/
VIVOTEK PTZ network camera
Red dot signies that the camera is recording.
/
VIVOTEK dome network camera
Red dot signies that the camera is recording.
/
VIVOTEK sheye network camera
Red dot indicates that the camera is recording.
/
VIVOTEK video server
Red dot signies that the video server is recording.
/
Digital input on / off
/
Digital output on / off
A layout of the live monitoring window
A station that’s not able to be connected currently.
A device that’s not able to be connected currently.
NOTE:
A Logical Tree will be available with the LiveClient console separately installed on a remote PC. The Live Client
instance will be available in the Software CD that comes with the NVR system (rev. 1.7.x). That particular edition
allows the NVR and cameras under it to be listed with other VAST server congurations.
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Camera Control Panel
Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Control Panel
There are two types of PTZ control: Digital (E-PTZ for megapixel cameras) and Mechanical (PTZ cameras or
fixed cameras with camera control via RS-485). If the connected cameras support PTZ/E-PTZ function, the
PTZ option(s) will appear on the drop-down list. For detailed camera control settings, please refer to the user's
manual of VIVOTEK network camera .
Click System > Enable Click On Image to use the mouse for the control of the PTZ and e-PTZ functions in the
video cells for linked cameras. An icon
will appear in the video cell as shown below.
You can control the PTZ function through a joystick as well. For more information regarding to the joystick
conguration, please refer to instructions on page 139.
T
op left
Left
Bottom left
Focus near
Close
Start to auto pan
Zoom out
Up
Return to home position
Bottom right
Right
Top right
Down
Focus far
Zoom in
Open
Start to auto patrol
Stop auto panning/patrolling
Drop-down list of preset positions
Auto focus
Auto iris
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Two Way Audio Control Panel
The two way audio function allows the user to remotely communicate with people nearby the
network camera.
For detailed information about How to Use the Talk Panel, please refer to page 113.
Only cameras that come with the two way audio function can be added to the Talk Panel.
The Language selection menu has been moved to the Setup Wizard.
Remove all cameras
from the Talk Panel
Click to play sound from the camera
Click to talk
Click to adjust volume
Selected device that
can use the two way
audio function
Click to play the selected
sound on the client's side
Select sound from the
le list
NOTE:
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Event Window
Click View > Event Window to insert a window showing the real-time information for event
triggers. If you want to hide this window, deselect this option on the menu bar.
The Type eld in the event window shows the event category and another eld Description displays
the percentage of motion in the detection window. You can open an individual web console with the
camera (left-click to select, right-click to oepn Camera Setting) to congure Motion Detection and set
the percentage.
For more information about DI/DO settings, please refer to Association Management on page 71.
Video(TCP-AV)
The default event window is xed on the bottom of the
LiveClient. If you want to change the event window as
a popup page, please click Configuration > Client
Settings > General Settings to switch the modes.
Event Window
NOTE:
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f. The device will automatically be assigned to the default Storage Group. Deselect the item if you want
to cancel this setting.
g. When all settings are completed, click Insert to add the device to the station. The device will be
displayed under the Camera List on the left.
h. To insert more devices to the station, repeat the above steps.
i. When completed, click Close to exit the camera management window.
j. Return to the main window, you will nd the newly-inserted devices listed under the VAST station and
then you can click and drag cameras into the live cells.
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Enable SVC
If the camera to-be-added supports the latest SVC (Scalable Video Coding) feature, select the
SVC checkbox to enable the related control. The SVC feature enables streaming of videos for
multiple clients from one single set of layered IP packets. Designed for saving bandwidth and
CPU load on client stations, the frame rate of a video stream appearing through a view cell
can be individually adjusted. This feature applies when an administrator experiences unstable
video streaming due to the lack of network bandwidth, less-than-ideal hardware, or during an
occurence of network problems.
The VAST server automatically negotiates with a camera and determines whether a network
camera comes with the SVC feature. The SVC checkbox appears if the network camera
supports the feature. The same checkbox also appears in the Batch Insert Cameras window.
To congure the SVC-related feature:
1. When inserting a new camera into your conguration, click on the Detect Model button.
2. select the Enable SVC checkbox.
VAST Server
Notebook
3G Cell Phone
Client PC
5fps
25fps
30fps
LAN
NVR Storage
60fps
LAN/WAN
SVC Packet
Stream
on Demand
Stream
on Demand
Stream
on Demand
Stream
on Demand
Network Camera
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2.
Right-click on the view cell of an SVC-enabled camera. Select SVC fps adjust bar.
3. A slide bar will appear above the view cell. Click and drag the slide bar. A numeric indicator
will display the current selection. See below for the frame rates represented by the numeric
indicator.
Indicator Frames per second (fps)
Maximum 30
7 26
6 22
5 18
4 12
3 8
2 4
1 1
Minimum 1/4
NOTE:
The SVC feature only applies to video streams using VIVOTEK's proprietary SVC compression format.
It is not applicable to MPEG-4 streams. Please refer to Conguration -> Media -> Video for individaul
stream settings.
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IP with prex: Key in in the prex of the IP address to narrow down the list.
Model with prex: The user can type in the prex of the model name or the complete model name of
the cameras to narrow down the list.
MAC with prex: You can type in the prex of the MAC address of the cameras to narrow down the
list.
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e. When the list is ltered, you can select the cameras one by one or check Select All to add them to the
batch insert list. Then click OK to nish searching.
f. The selected cameras will be shown on the batch insert camera list with the camera information and
the connection status. When you click on a camera, a snapshot will appear up on the right side for you
to identify the cameras on the list. If you want to remove a camera from the list, click the trash can icon
to delete it.
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g. At the bottom of the window, there is a eld for you to alter the camera settings including Connection
Settings and Recording Settings. You can apply the new settings to each camera on the list, or
click Apply to All to apply the same congurations to all the cameras. For more information about
Connection Settings and Recording Settings, please refer to Insert Device on page 37 for detailed
information.
When you modify the camera settings, and when the connection information (Conguration Protocol and
Conguration Port) does not match the current network environment, the camera will be disconnected and the
status of the camera will become “Camera cannot be found” as shown below.
h. Specify host: If you want to add a camera to the list, click Specify
Address to directly add a wanted camera. Click Add after lling in
the correct information. The camera will be added to the list of the
Batch Insert Camera window.
i. By default, all inserted devices will be applied to the default
recording storage. Deselect the Add checkbox if you do not want
to assign the selected devices to the default recording storage.
j. Click Insert when all the settings are done. Cameras will be added.
NOTE:
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Remote Focus
For cameras supporting the remote focus feature, such as the FD8362E that comes with a motorized
lens, this window provides finetune buttons and full-range scan fucntion to help reach the best image fo-
cus.
Always remember to Save your configuration before leaving this window. You can also use the “Copy
settings to” button below to duplicate your current settings to adjacent cameras.
NTP Settings
If cameras’ real time clocks are set to be synchronized with a time server, enter the NTP server’s ad-
dress or domain name and specify an Updating interval. If you select the “Synchronize camera time with
system automatically” checkbox during the initial setup, the NTP server IP
will be the NVR’s IP.
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View Live Videos
You should double-click on the target device or drag-and-drop the target device from the
hierarchical management tree window to a video cell.
Dual / Multiple Streams
For multiple-stream devices, you can right-click on the focused view cell to select a stream. The NVR
system automatically selects a video stream depending on the size of the current layout and view
window. Normally it is not necessary to change the video stream.
Mega-Pixel Network Camera
Mega-Pixel Network Camera
Fisheye Display Modes
By default, a round view is displayed when a fisheye camera is successfully connected. To
display Regional, Panoramic, or the combination of different views, right-click on a fisheye
camera's live view to display the associated commands. The display modes available are: 1O
(Original), 1P (Panoramic), 1R (Regional), 2P (2 Panoramic), 1O3R (1 Original & 3 Regional),
1P3R (1 Panoramic & 3 Regional), 4R (Quad Regional), 1O8R (1 Original & 8 Regional), and
4R Pro (4 Proactive) modes.
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Swipe to scroll horizontally
2P (2 Panoramic) Display mode:
Two dewarped rectangular views are placed one on top of another each showing 180 degree of
panoramic view. The 2P view looks like the upper view shows the front of hemisphere, and the
lower view the rear half of the hemisphere.
Zoom in/out
&
all-direction
navigation control
* Only two regional views are shown for simplicity reason
Fisheye cameras also support the display of multiple regional views taken from within the same
hemisphere, and they can be displayed with or without an Original view in its view cell.
3R View (Regional View)
1O3R (One Original & 3 Regional) Display mode:
2P (Panoramic) Mode Screen Control
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Regional View #1
Panoramic View
Regional View #3Regional View #2
Regional View #1
Regional View #3
Regional View #2
Regional View #4
Regional View #1Regional View #2
Original View
Regional View #3
Regional View #6Regional View #5 Regional View #7
Regional View #4 Regional View #8
Regional View #1
Regional View #3
Regional View #2
Regional View #4
Below are the conceptual drawings for other display modes:
1P3R (One Panoramic & 3 Regional) Display mode:
4R (Quad Regional) Display mode:
1O8R (One Original & 8 Regional) Display mode:
4RPro (4 Regional Proactive) Display mode:
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Refresh
Right-click the device, then click Refresh, the camera information will be refreshed from the server.
Streaming Server
Right-click the station or the device and click Output Streaming URL. A .txt le with streaming URL will
pop up. Then you can use this URL to link to the live streaming through QuickTime Player.
Get Public IP
If your access to Internet is via PPPoE, this function will display the public IP provided by your service
provider. If your access to Internet is via a router, please consult your network administrator or consult
your ISP for a valid public IP.
NOTE:
For Fisheye video playback and recording concerns, refer to page 132 and page 179.
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Camera Settings
Right-click the device, then click Camera Settings to open a brower's session to the camera.
Remove Live Video from the Video Monitoring Window
There are two ways to remove a live video from the video cell:
Method 1. Right-click the video cell and select Remove.
Method 2. Drag-and-drop the live view from the video cell to the hierarchical management tree window.
If you want to remove all live videos from the video cells, please click on the menu bar.
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NOTE:
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Maximize the Live Video Monitoring Window
Single View: to maxmize a video cell to the entire live video window
Double-click the video cell, or right-click the video cell and select Single View. The focused video will
occupy the entire playback window as shown below.
To restore to the original layout, double-click the video cell or right-click the video cell and uncheck
Single View.
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How to Manage Stations
A standard VAST Server allows you to construct a hierarchical management system by adding
more sub-stations to the root station. The NVR system can be included into a hierarchy
managed by a dominating VAST server. The NVR system itself can not manage other sub-
stations.
Relay Settings
Before adding a sub-station, please follow the instruction below to enable the sub-station's
Relay Settings rst.
a. Login to the sub-station.
b. Select the station from the hierarchical management tree.
c. Click Conguration > Station Settings > Relay Settings on the menu bar (or right-click the station
on the hierarchical management tree and select Station Settings > Relay Settings).
d. The Relay Settings window will pop up. Check Allow Relay Connection and enter a Password.
Then click OK to enable the settings.
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How to Manage User Accounts
VAST on NVR allows users to apply multiple user accounts to a station with five levels of
user roles: Administrator > Power User > User > Operator > Guest. Each role has different
permissions listed as shown below. Moreover, Administrators have the highest privileges, while
Power Users can only add/edit users as Power Users, Users, Operators, and Guests.
The Default User Roles and Permissions of User Accounts
Functions \ User Roles Administrator Power User User Operator Guest Description
User Management
Manage user accounts
Camera Management
Insert and congure the
camera settings
Association
Management
Access and modify the
association settings
Access Event
Management
Access event management
Modify Event
Management
Modify event management
General Station
Settings
Modify general station
settings
Station Network
Settings
Modify network settings
Access Recording
Storage/
Recording Schedule
Settings
Access the Storage Group
and recording schedule
Modify Recording
Storage/
Recording Schedule
Settings
Congure the Storage
Group and recording
schedule
Manually Record
Enable the recording
function manually
Scheduled Backup
Settings
Congure backup schedule
Access Server Settings
Access server settings
Modify Server Settings
Modify server settings
Relay Management
Allow user to manage
station relaying settings
Client Settings
Congure the client
settings: snapshot, AVI,
etc.
Video Enhancement
Settings
Allow user to edit prole for
video enhancement and
assign prole to camera in
LiveClient
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