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... product names used in this guide 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 ensure that the copyright laws prohibit any use of recorded videos and still images for any purpose other countries. ● Windows is legally recognized as "VK-Lite"). VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite are accurate. Trademark Notice ● Canon and the Canon...
... product names used in this guide 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 ensure that the copyright laws prohibit any use of recorded videos and still images for any purpose other countries. ● Windows is legally recognized as "VK-Lite"). VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite are accurate. Trademark Notice ● Canon and the Canon...
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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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... used in 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 should read in the Administrator's Manual. And then, read "VK-64/VK-16 Installation" or "VK-Lite Installation" depending on the software you should know before operating a network camera monitoring system, and differences between VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite. Read these as an Note example of VK-64/VK-16 and VK...
... used in 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 should read in the Administrator's Manual. And then, read "VK-64/VK-16 Installation" or "VK-Lite Installation" depending on the software you should know before operating a network camera monitoring system, and differences between VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite. Read these as an Note example of VK-64/VK-16 and VK...
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...can record videos from multiple camera servers, and play recorded videos saved on storage servers, using the storage server software. Product Type Product Name Network Video Recorder VK-64 v2.0 Network Video Recorder VK-16 v2.0 Network Video Recorder VK-64 v2.0 Viewer Network Video Recorder VK-64 v2.0 5 Viewers Storage Server 1 license 1 license - Type VK-64 VK-16 Storage Server Up to 16 camera servers can view live videos from multiple camera servers and can be registered. VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite enable viewing and recording of motion detection and external device input, using...
...can record videos from multiple camera servers, and play recorded videos saved on storage servers, using the storage server software. Product Type Product Name Network Video Recorder VK-64 v2.0 Network Video Recorder VK-16 v2.0 Network Video Recorder VK-64 v2.0 Viewer Network Video Recorder VK-64 v2.0 5 Viewers Storage Server 1 license 1 license - Type VK-64 VK-16 Storage Server Up to 16 camera servers can view live videos from multiple camera servers and can be registered. VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite enable viewing and recording of motion detection and external device input, using...
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.... 7 Network Video Recorder VK-Lite Network Video Recorder VK-Lite supplied with VB-C60 is given per camera server. When using multiple camera servers, you need to buy additional licenses ("VK-Lite Additional Viewer License") for a monitoring system, in which you need to purchase the required number of VK-64/VK-16. You can also be used for v2.0. License keys used for the older versions can view live videos from our website. VK-Lite allows displaying video, recording video and audio...
.... 7 Network Video Recorder VK-Lite Network Video Recorder VK-Lite supplied with VB-C60 is given per camera server. When using multiple camera servers, you need to buy additional licenses ("VK-Lite Additional Viewer License") for a monitoring system, in which you need to purchase the required number of VK-64/VK-16. You can also be used for v2.0. License keys used for the older versions can view live videos from our website. VK-Lite allows displaying video, recording video and audio...
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... - file size setting Available 32~1024MB, 1~24 hours Fixed 1GB/day (1024MB) Max. event occurs • Customizing priorities of events • Connection via HTTP proxy *1 Operational limits apply depending on the viewer Two-way audio Registration of multiple storage servers*2 Layout Sequences*3 Unlimited*1 ✓ ✓ ✓ 8 or less is recommended. ✓ - - Specification Comparison of VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite VK-Lite is Network Video Recorder...
... - file size setting Available 32~1024MB, 1~24 hours Fixed 1GB/day (1024MB) Max. event occurs • Customizing priorities of events • Connection via HTTP proxy *1 Operational limits apply depending on the viewer Two-way audio Registration of multiple storage servers*2 Layout Sequences*3 Unlimited*1 ✓ ✓ ✓ 8 or less is recommended. ✓ - - Specification Comparison of VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite VK-Lite is Network Video Recorder...
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Network Storage Server Records video Viewer Displays live video and recorded video Recording with One Storage Server and Viewing on a Single PC You can configure a system with one PC as both a storage server and a viewer. Network Storage Server Records video Viewer Displays live video and recorded video 9 Viewing and Recording on One Viewer You can configure a system with one camera server, or a system using multiple PCs and camera servers. System Configuration Examples A combination of storage servers and viewers enables various types of system configurations, such...
Network Storage Server Records video Viewer Displays live video and recorded video Recording with One Storage Server and Viewing on a Single PC You can configure a system with one PC as both a storage server and a viewer. Network Storage Server Records video Viewer Displays live video and recorded video 9 Viewing and Recording on One Viewer You can configure a system with one camera server, or a system using multiple PCs and camera servers. System Configuration Examples A combination of storage servers and viewers enables various types of system configurations, such...
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... can operate a system with a VK-Lite viewer, you can be used to store information of camera servers registered to each storage server and event logs Master Storage Server Slave Storage Server Viewer Note Viewer The master storage server function is no limit on the number of viewers to be connected, up to a single server. System Configuration Examples Using Multiple Storage Servers and Multiple Viewers Up to switch...
... can operate a system with a VK-Lite viewer, you can be used to store information of camera servers registered to each storage server and event logs Master Storage Server Slave Storage Server Viewer Note Viewer The master storage server function is no limit on the number of viewers to be connected, up to a single server. System Configuration Examples Using Multiple Storage Servers and Multiple Viewers Up to switch...
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... load on PCs, where anti-virus software or firewall software is running . ● When using VK Viewer. • Audio recording is not possible to record audio without video. Be aware of Windows OS. Also, communication between a storage server and viewer may receive slow responses to perform operational tests in Administrator's Manual (P.57, P.79) ● Please be sure to read the following points prior to deleting process of recorded video files...
... load on PCs, where anti-virus software or firewall software is running . ● When using VK Viewer. • Audio recording is not possible to record audio without video. Be aware of Windows OS. Also, communication between a storage server and viewer may receive slow responses to perform operational tests in Administrator's Manual (P.57, P.79) ● Please be sure to read the following points prior to deleting process of recorded video files...
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.... Camera's user's manual Step 3 Installation Install the VK-64/VK-16 storage server software and viewer software onto the PC for storage server and the PC for user privileges, etc. "Chapter 2 Installation" Step 4 Storage Server Configuration Configure the storage server settings. Step 1 Preparation Before installation, check the free space of each step. Setup Procedure This chapter describes the installation process from preparation to connect the camera. You can configure settings for recording such as the maximum retained history and maximum file size, settings for...
.... Camera's user's manual Step 3 Installation Install the VK-64/VK-16 storage server software and viewer software onto the PC for storage server and the PC for user privileges, etc. "Chapter 2 Installation" Step 4 Storage Server Configuration Configure the storage server settings. Step 1 Preparation Before installation, check the free space of each step. Setup Procedure This chapter describes the installation process from preparation to connect the camera. You can configure settings for recording such as the maximum retained history and maximum file size, settings for...
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... detection recording, sensor event recording. Step 8 Management and Maintenance Network failure caused by designing and registering layouts of recorded data and settings data. The sub-classification, such as entrances, cash desks, parking lots, of a retailer with multiple branches and stores, the Zones branches and stores correspond to locations. In order to avoid, it easier to categorize registered cameras. Setup Procedure VK-64/VK-16 Installation Step 5 Camera Server...
... detection recording, sensor event recording. Step 8 Management and Maintenance Network failure caused by designing and registering layouts of recorded data and settings data. The sub-classification, such as entrances, cash desks, parking lots, of a retailer with multiple branches and stores, the Zones branches and stores correspond to locations. In order to avoid, it easier to categorize registered cameras. Setup Procedure VK-64/VK-16 Installation Step 5 Camera Server...
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... details of free hard disk space required is recommended to store recorded video data. Initial camera settings / Start Guide Reference Preset settings / "Preset Setting Tool" 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 Operation Guide (P.2-18) 19 Refer to Start Guide for the storage server from the recording conditions to ensure that you can operate stably. When you use an external...
... details of free hard disk space required is recommended to store recorded video data. Initial camera settings / Start Guide Reference Preset settings / "Preset Setting Tool" 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 Operation Guide (P.2-18) 19 Refer to Start Guide for the storage server from the recording conditions to ensure that you can operate stably. When you use an external...
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.... Tip ● You can change the installation directory. Before Installation The installation drive and the drive for viewer, using the CD-ROM supplied with the network camera. Tip The License Key entry screen does not appear in the VBTools folder on the VB-C60 Setup CD-ROM to install either one of the following example, VK-Lite storage server and VK-Lite viewer are displayed. • Viewer •...
.... Tip ● You can change the installation directory. Before Installation The installation drive and the drive for viewer, using the CD-ROM supplied with the network camera. Tip The License Key entry screen does not appear in the VBTools folder on the VB-C60 Setup CD-ROM to install either one of the following example, VK-Lite storage server and VK-Lite viewer are displayed. • Viewer •...
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... click Login. Once the installation has finished, the InstallShield Wizard Completed screen is explained in Administrator's Manual Step 4: Storage Server Configuration Start up "VK-Lite Storage Server Configuration" for storage server settings. Now the installation has completed. 2 If you are running a system with administrator privileges is enabled on the Desktop. In the following example we will be displayed. System Installation Example VK-Lite Installation 5 Click Install. User Name admin Password NVR ● If User Account Control is created. How to log...
... click Login. Once the installation has finished, the InstallShield Wizard Completed screen is explained in Administrator's Manual Step 4: Storage Server Configuration Start up "VK-Lite Storage Server Configuration" for storage server settings. Now the installation has completed. 2 If you are running a system with administrator privileges is enabled on the Desktop. In the following example we will be displayed. System Installation Example VK-Lite Installation 5 Click Install. User Name admin Password NVR ● If User Account Control is created. How to log...
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... assign administrative privileges to the user, check the Administrator checkbox. In this example, we use values calculated for your actual operating conditions. • Set the Maximum retained history to 14 days. • Use the default value of 10% for the Low disk space warning level (A value of 10% or more is recommended). • Set the Maximum disk space used by multiple users, you change the user name "admin" and password created after installation...
... assign administrative privileges to the user, check the Administrator checkbox. In this example, we use values calculated for your actual operating conditions. • Set the Maximum retained history to 14 days. • Use the default value of 10% for the Low disk space warning level (A value of 10% or more is recommended). • Set the Maximum disk space used by multiple users, you change the user name "admin" and password created after installation...
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The Login dialog box is displayed in the viewer screen. When VK-Lite Viewer is run for the first time, no video is displayed. The storage server connection menu (startup screen) is selected because a storage server and viewer are running on the same PC localhost The storage server and viewer are Tip installed and operate on different PCs Specify the IP address Not record video but view live video Storage Server not used 23...
The Login dialog box is displayed in the viewer screen. When VK-Lite Viewer is run for the first time, no video is displayed. The storage server connection menu (startup screen) is selected because a storage server and viewer are running on the same PC localhost The storage server and viewer are Tip installed and operate on different PCs Specify the IP address Not record video but view live video Storage Server not used 23...
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.... / "Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule" in the Add Camera Server dialog box. • Enter the "User Name" and "Password", and then click Connect. VK-Lite Installation System Installation Example 7 Select a camera server to register other camera servers, if necessary. 11 Check that all of the camera servers that the live view is displayed in the Preview window. • Enter the "Camera Name", and select the "Location" and "Zone" of...
.... / "Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule" in the Add Camera Server dialog box. • Enter the "User Name" and "Password", and then click Connect. VK-Lite Installation System Installation Example 7 Select a camera server to register other camera servers, if necessary. 11 Check that all of the camera servers that the live view is displayed in the Preview window. • Enter the "Camera Name", and select the "Location" and "Zone" of...
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..." Tip cannot be selected. / "Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule" in Reference Administrator's Manual Step 7: Viewer Settings The following example, just check the maximum frame rate setting for viewer, create a layout, and display video. The schedule is "5 fps". VK-Lite Installation System Installation Example 5 Check that the settings are correct and click Save Schedule. Basic Viewer Settings You can configure basic viewer settings, such as the maximum frame rate, audio, still images, etc.
..." Tip cannot be selected. / "Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule" in Reference Administrator's Manual Step 7: Viewer Settings The following example, just check the maximum frame rate setting for viewer, create a layout, and display video. The schedule is "5 fps". VK-Lite Installation System Installation Example 5 Check that the settings are correct and click Save Schedule. Basic Viewer Settings You can configure basic viewer settings, such as the maximum frame rate, audio, still images, etc.
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... "Step 5: Camera Server Registration" are displayed in the Viewing Area. 4 Drag the video window to the position you want to display. A layout example is to match the layout frame. When you release the mouse, the size and position are automatically adjusted to arrange video windows 1 Select View / Viewing Screen from the menu. When you release the mouse, the size and position are automatically adjusted to create layouts...
... "Step 5: Camera Server Registration" are displayed in the Viewing Area. 4 Drag the video window to the position you want to display. A layout example is to match the layout frame. When you release the mouse, the size and position are automatically adjusted to arrange video windows 1 Select View / Viewing Screen from the menu. When you release the mouse, the size and position are automatically adjusted to create layouts...
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... 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 recording and setting data, and system maintenance, while you are operating the system. Reference / "Chapter 5 Viewer Reference" in Administrator's Manual 29 You can create and save new...
... 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 recording and setting data, and system maintenance, while you are operating the system. Reference / "Chapter 5 Viewer Reference" in Administrator's Manual 29 You can create and save new...