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... use of recorded videos and still images for any loss or damage resulting from operation. To Customers (Disclaimer) Software defect may cause an error in a safe location for future reference. Support Information For updated product software (patch installer), user's manuals, operating environment, and other support information, please refer to as "VK-64/VK-16"), or VK-Lite v2.0 (hereafter referred to Canon Web site. Copyright Please note that the contents of this guide in recording...
... use of recorded videos and still images for any loss or damage resulting from operation. To Customers (Disclaimer) Software defect may cause an error in a safe location for future reference. Support Information For updated product software (patch installer), user's manuals, operating environment, and other support information, please refer to as "VK-64/VK-16"), or VK-Lite v2.0 (hereafter referred to Canon Web site. Copyright Please note that the contents of this guide in recording...
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Contents Introduction About This Guide 5 System Operation Overview 6 Specification Comparison of VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite 8 System Configuration Examples 9 Before Starting Operation
Contents Introduction About This Guide 5 System Operation Overview 6 Specification Comparison of VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite 8 System Configuration Examples 9 Before Starting Operation
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... this guide The following users. • System administrators who install and manage VK-64/VK-16 • System administrators who install and manage VK-Lite This guide first explains what you use. "VK-Lite Installation" describes the basic steps for preparation for installation to system administration, and also provides references to "Specification Comparison of simple configuration with 4 camera servers. 5 First, read "VK-64/VK-16 Installation" or "VK-Lite Installation" depending on the software you should read "VK-Lite Installation" even when installing VK-64/VK-16...
... this guide The following users. • System administrators who install and manage VK-64/VK-16 • System administrators who install and manage VK-Lite This guide first explains what you use. "VK-Lite Installation" describes the basic steps for preparation for installation to system administration, and also provides references to "Specification Comparison of simple configuration with 4 camera servers. 5 First, read "VK-64/VK-16 Installation" or "VK-Lite Installation" depending on the software you should read "VK-Lite Installation" even when installing VK-64/VK-16...
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.../VK-16 Network Video Recorder Network Video Recorder is 16. Viewer 1 license 1 license 1 license 5 licenses Network Video Recorder VK-64 Up to 64 camera servers can view live videos from multiple camera servers, and play recorded videos saved on storage servers, using the storage server software. Network Video Recorder VK-16 Network Video Recorder VK-16 (hereafter referred to as VK-64, but the maximum of number of camera servers, which can log event information of motion detection and external device input, using the viewer software. Also you can be registered. Type VK-64 VK-16...
.../VK-16 Network Video Recorder Network Video Recorder is 16. Viewer 1 license 1 license 1 license 5 licenses Network Video Recorder VK-64 Up to 64 camera servers can view live videos from multiple camera servers, and play recorded videos saved on storage servers, using the storage server software. Network Video Recorder VK-16 Network Video Recorder VK-16 (hereafter referred to as VK-64, but the maximum of number of camera servers, which can log event information of motion detection and external device input, using the viewer software. Also you can be registered. Type VK-64 VK-16...
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... v2.0, download the free patch installer from an older version (v1.1, v1.2, v1.3, or v1.4) to buy additional licenses ("VK-Lite Additional Viewer License") for v2.0. License keys used for each camera. 7 A VK-Lite Viewer license is a simplified version software of VK-64/VK-16. VK-Lite allows displaying video, recording video and audio, and playing audio, of up to 64 camera severs. (Some functions are not available, such as recording and playing video, displaying event logs of...
... v2.0, download the free patch installer from an older version (v1.1, v1.2, v1.3, or v1.4) to buy additional licenses ("VK-Lite Additional Viewer License") for v2.0. License keys used for each camera. 7 A VK-Lite Viewer license is a simplified version software of VK-64/VK-16. VK-Lite allows displaying video, recording video and audio, and playing audio, of up to 64 camera severs. (Some functions are not available, such as recording and playing video, displaying event logs of...
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... storage server. Type Camera server connection Storage Server Viewer Main functional limitations VK-64/VK-16 v2.0 VK-Lite v2.0 Max. number of video windows on the number of camera servers, the PC performance and hard disk capacity, and the amount of network traffic. *2 In case of using VK-Lite viewer, you set intervals. 8 Specification Comparison of VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite VK-Lite is Network Video Recorder which is supplied with multiple storage servers, you can unify management...
... storage server. Type Camera server connection Storage Server Viewer Main functional limitations VK-64/VK-16 v2.0 VK-Lite v2.0 Max. number of video windows on the number of camera servers, the PC performance and hard disk capacity, and the amount of network traffic. *2 In case of using VK-Lite viewer, you set intervals. 8 Specification Comparison of VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite VK-Lite is Network Video Recorder which is supplied with multiple storage servers, you can unify management...
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... a storage server and a viewer. Viewing and Recording on One Viewer You can configure a system with one camera server, or a system using multiple PCs and camera servers. Network Storage Server Records video Viewer Displays live video and recorded video 9 This configuration is recommended for a system with one PC and one PC as a storage server and another PC as a viewer. System Configuration Examples A combination of storage servers and viewers enables various types of system configurations, such...
... a storage server and a viewer. Viewing and Recording on One Viewer You can configure a system with one camera server, or a system using multiple PCs and camera servers. Network Storage Server Records video Viewer Displays live video and recorded video 9 This configuration is recommended for a system with one PC and one PC as a storage server and another PC as a viewer. System Configuration Examples A combination of storage servers and viewers enables various types of system configurations, such...
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... servers can be used in one system. Network Displays live video Viewer 10 Although there is not available with VK-Lite. When multiple camera servers are used to store information of camera servers registered to each storage server and to store event logs. When operating multiple storage servers with a combination of viewers to be connected, up to , and are used on the number of storage servers and VK-64, VK-16...
... servers can be used in one system. Network Displays live video Viewer 10 Although there is not available with VK-Lite. When multiple camera servers are used to store information of camera servers registered to each storage server and to store event logs. When operating multiple storage servers with a combination of viewers to be connected, up to , and are used on the number of storage servers and VK-64, VK-16...
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Also, when the amount of free disk space becomes low, recording may be suspended temporarily, because the disk load increases due to deleting process of recorded video files. ● Operation and performance of storage servers and viewers may be done at the specified frame rate, or live viewing may not be done as your settings, depending on the network environment and the PC's performance. ●...
Also, when the amount of free disk space becomes low, recording may be suspended temporarily, because the disk load increases due to deleting process of recorded video files. ● Operation and performance of storage servers and viewers may be done at the specified frame rate, or live viewing may not be done as your settings, depending on the network environment and the PC's performance. ●...
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... settings for a storage server, considering the video retention period and recording conditions, and then prepare necessary equipments. Setup Procedure This chapter describes the installation process from preparation to Administrator's Manual for detailed explanations of the hard drive required for user privileges, etc. "Chapter 3 Storage Server Configuration Reference" Maximum retained history Event notification User privileges 14 Refer to maintenance. Step 1 Preparation Before installation, check the free space of...
... settings for a storage server, considering the video retention period and recording conditions, and then prepare necessary equipments. Setup Procedure This chapter describes the installation process from preparation to Administrator's Manual for detailed explanations of the hard drive required for user privileges, etc. "Chapter 3 Storage Server Configuration Reference" Maximum retained history Event notification User privileges 14 Refer to maintenance. Step 1 Preparation Before installation, check the free space of...
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... you can register multiple layouts and switch them at an example of recorded data and settings data. "Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule" Step 7 Viewer Settings You can customize your monitoring screen by unforeseen problems may negatively affect on the priority level. You can configure detailed settings. The sub-classification, such as entrances, cash desks, parking lots, of the viewing area. Step 8 Management and Maintenance Network failure caused...
... you can register multiple layouts and switch them at an example of recorded data and settings data. "Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule" Step 7 Viewer Settings You can customize your monitoring screen by unforeseen problems may negatively affect on the priority level. You can configure detailed settings. The sub-classification, such as entrances, cash desks, parking lots, of the viewing area. Step 8 Management and Maintenance Network failure caused...
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... space required in Administrator's Manual (P.28) Step 2: Camera Server Installation and Setup Configure initial camera server settings, such as the IP address setting. Reference / "System Design Concept" in the system area. Note Do not use presets and preset tours, it is therefore over 300 GB. Initial camera settings / Start Guide Reference Preset settings / "Preset Setting Tool" in advance, so that the system can operate stably. of cameras x Video data size x Recording frame rate x Video...
... space required in Administrator's Manual (P.28) Step 2: Camera Server Installation and Setup Configure initial camera server settings, such as the IP address setting. Reference / "System Design Concept" in the system area. Note Do not use presets and preset tours, it is therefore over 300 GB. Initial camera settings / Start Guide Reference Preset settings / "Preset Setting Tool" in advance, so that the system can operate stably. of cameras x Video data size x Recording frame rate x Video...
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... I accept the terms in NTFS. The Software License Agreement screen appears. Tip The License Key entry screen does not appear in the VBTools folder on a single PC. Tip ● You can change the installation directory. System Installation Example Step 3: Installation Install the VK-Lite storage server software on the PC for storage server and the VK-Lite viewer software on the application icon, which you will not install, and choose "This feature will...
... I accept the terms in NTFS. The Software License Agreement screen appears. Tip The License Key entry screen does not appear in the VBTools folder on a single PC. Tip ● You can change the installation directory. System Installation Example Step 3: Installation Install the VK-Lite storage server software on the PC for storage server and the VK-Lite viewer software on the application icon, which you will not install, and choose "This feature will...
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... Administrator's Manual Step 4: Storage Server Configuration Start up "VK-Lite Storage Server Configuration" for storage server settings. In this case, click Allow. 21 The Storage Server Configuration dialog box is displayed. ● You need to set recording schedule is created. The Login dialog box is displayed. 6 Click Finish. Once the installation has finished, the InstallShield Wizard Completed screen is displayed. 2 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. How to install the software on Windows Vista, the User...
... Administrator's Manual Step 4: Storage Server Configuration Start up "VK-Lite Storage Server Configuration" for storage server settings. In this case, click Allow. 21 The Storage Server Configuration dialog box is displayed. ● You need to set recording schedule is created. The Login dialog box is displayed. 6 Click Finish. Once the installation has finished, the InstallShield Wizard Completed screen is displayed. 2 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. How to install the software on Windows Vista, the User...
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... of 10% or more is recommended). • Set the Maximum disk space used to 300 GB. 4 If the system is strongly recommended that before operation, you need to add users using the User Management tab. • To add a user, click Add and set the user name and password. • To assign administrative privileges to be used by multiple users, you change the user name "admin" and password created after installation. 22 SeytsutepmPrIoncsetadlularteion Example 3 Configure the basic storage server settings.
... of 10% or more is recommended). • Set the Maximum disk space used to 300 GB. 4 If the system is strongly recommended that before operation, you need to add users using the User Management tab. • To add a user, click Add and set the user name and password. • To assign administrative privileges to be used by multiple users, you change the user name "admin" and password created after installation. 22 SeytsutepmPrIoncsetadlularteion Example 3 Configure the basic storage server settings.
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... the first time, no video is selected because a storage server and viewer are saved. 2 / "Chapter 3 Storage Server Configuration Reference" in Administrator's Reference Manual Step 5: Camera Server Registration Start up VK-Lite Viewer to register camera servers. To display video in the viewer screen. The Login dialog box is displayed. 2 Select localhost from the following operations are running on different PCs Specify the IP address Not record video but view live video Storage Server not used 23 Operating...
... the first time, no video is selected because a storage server and viewer are saved. 2 / "Chapter 3 Storage Server Configuration Reference" in Administrator's Reference Manual Step 5: Camera Server Registration Start up VK-Lite Viewer to register camera servers. To display video in the viewer screen. The Login dialog box is displayed. 2 Select localhost from the following operations are running on different PCs Specify the IP address Not record video but view live video Storage Server not used 23 Operating...
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... select the "Location" and "Zone" of the camera. • Click Start Control, and adjust the viewing angle of the screen. 12 Click Save Changes. The registered camera server information is displayed in the right list of the screen. 10 Repeat step 6 to 9 to register, and then click Add Camera Server. The registered camera information is displayed. 2 8 Configure the following settings in Reference Administrator's Manual 25 The Add Camera Server dialog...
... select the "Location" and "Zone" of the camera. • Click Start Control, and adjust the viewing angle of the screen. 12 Click Save Changes. The registered camera server information is displayed in the right list of the screen. 10 Repeat step 6 to 9 to register, and then click Add Camera Server. The registered camera information is displayed. 2 8 Configure the following settings in Reference Administrator's Manual 25 The Add Camera Server dialog...
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... setting for viewer, create a layout, and display video. You can select from the following example shows how to configure the basic settings for live video, but not change the value. 1 Click the Viewer Settings tab in VK-Lite. VK-Lite Installation System Installation Example 5 Check that the settings are correct and click Save Schedule. "Special Day Schedule" Tip cannot be selected. / "Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule" in Reference Administrator's Manual Step 7: Viewer Settings...
... setting for viewer, create a layout, and display video. You can select from the following example shows how to configure the basic settings for live video, but not change the value. 1 Click the Viewer Settings tab in VK-Lite. VK-Lite Installation System Installation Example 5 Check that the settings are correct and click Save Schedule. "Special Day Schedule" Tip cannot be selected. / "Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule" in Reference Administrator's Manual Step 7: Viewer Settings...
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... cameras registered in "Step 5: Camera Server Registration" are displayed in the camera selection area at the top of the window. A layout example is displayed. System Installation Example Creating Layouts and Displaying Video The final step in the Viewing Area. 4 Drag the video window to the position you want to the right. 28 When you release the mouse, the size and position are automatically adjusted to create layouts. The...
... cameras registered in "Step 5: Camera Server Registration" are displayed in the camera selection area at the top of the window. A layout example is displayed. System Installation Example Creating Layouts and Displaying Video The final step in the Viewing Area. 4 Drag the video window to the position you want to the right. 28 When you release the mouse, the size and position are automatically adjusted to create layouts. The...
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... be improved by default. Reference / "Chapter 5 Viewer Reference" in Administrator's Manual 29 System Installation Example 6 Right-click on the Viewing Area and select Save from the menu. 2 VK-Lite Installation Now, the configuration process has been completed. ● The aforementioned example shows a layout example using "Default Shared Tip Layout" displayed by changing the video size for transmission on the camera server or changing the video receiving size using the right-click menu of video windows.
... be improved by default. Reference / "Chapter 5 Viewer Reference" in Administrator's Manual 29 System Installation Example 6 Right-click on the Viewing Area and select Save from the menu. 2 VK-Lite Installation Now, the configuration process has been completed. ● The aforementioned example shows a layout example using "Default Shared Tip Layout" displayed by changing the video size for transmission on the camera server or changing the video receiving size using the right-click menu of video windows.