Planet CV7-LP User manual

2-/4-Channel Cam Viewer
E-series for Automatic
License Plate Recognition
►CV7-LP

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Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET,
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any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further,
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All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance, for example, use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.

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Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity
when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer
manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
WEEE Regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of
the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end
users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of
the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted
municipal waste; they should be collected separately.
Revision
User’s Manual of PLANET 2/4-Channel Cam Viewer E-series for Automatic License Plate
Recognition
Model: CV7-LP
Rev: 1.0 (July, 2015)
Part No. EM-CV7-LP

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Product Introduction.................................................................... 5
1.1 Overview............................................................................................ 5
1.2 Features............................................................................................. 6
1.3 Product Specifications........................................................................ 6
1.4 System Requirements........................................................................ 7
Chapter 2. Camera Installation ..................................................................... 8
Chapter 3. Software Installation.................................................................... 9
3.1 Software Installation........................................................................... 9
3.2 License and Activation......................................................................13
3.2.1 Online Activation.....................................................................13
3.2.2 Offline Activation.....................................................................14
3.2.3 Verify Your License.................................................................15
Chapter 4. Software Setup...........................................................................16
4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................16
4.2 Add Video Source.............................................................................16
4.3 Add Channels ...................................................................................20
4.4 Create an Analysis Rule....................................................................22
4.4.1 Live View Analysis..................................................................23
4.4.2 Display Detection Indicators ...................................................28
4.4.3 Display Latest Recognition Results ........................................28
4.4.4 Analysis Results......................................................................29
4.4.5 Watch Analysis Playback........................................................31
4.4.6 Storage...................................................................................33
4.4.7 Notice List...............................................................................33

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Chapter 1. Product Introduction
1.1 Overview
PLANET CV7-LP series (CV7-LP2 / CV7-LP4) is a video analytics software designed to detect
and recognize vehicle license plates. This software is able to automatically locate and read
license plates appearing in a certain area, and match this data against the database. It
provides efficiency in parking and traffic control, as well as law enforcement.
With the CV7-LP, you can easily cross-check if a vehicle that is passing through the parking
gate or parked in the designated space matches its parking permit. Moreover, law enforcement
officiers can effortlessly identify suspicious vehicles by matching the license plate with its
database.
Video Analysis
The CV7-LP provides analysis for live and pre-recorded videos. It is able to analyze live videos
from cameras and the CV7L NVR directly or recorded raw files. In addition, it can also analyze
playback videos from the CV7L NVR. Owing to this, the CV7-LP software provides more
flexibility and efficiency for surveillance applications.

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Advanced Search and Filter
After running the ALPR algorithm, the next logical step would be to look at what license plates
have been recognized. To browse the results, users can use the Search Analysis Result
function of the CV7-LP. Users are also able to use the options presented in the Analysis Result
Filter area to filter by time period and plate number.
1.2 Features
Concurrent analysis of up to 2 / 4 channels
One region of interest per channel
Searching and filtering based on time and plate number
Convenient plate numbering searching
Analysis for live and pre-recorded videos
1.3 Product Specifications
Product CV7-LP2 CV7-LP4
Video
Max. Channels 2 4
Compression H.264 / MPEG-4 / M-JPEG
Camera Resolution Up to 10 mega-pixels
Analyzed Stream Live view and pre-recorded video from PLANET ICA-E IP
camera series and CV7L NVR
Algorithm License plate recognition
Max. Number of Algorithms 1 algorithm per channel
Recognition Rate Recognition rate will be affected by environment factors such as camera placement, vehicle speed and parameter
setting.
Recording
Event Recording Record video with user defined rule from live view or
recording from NVR server (Cam Viewer 7 Lite /
Professional)
Pre-event Recording 1~300 seconds
Post-event Recording 1~300 seconds
Search & Playback
Recording Search Search video recordings by time, analytic rule and channel,

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and display the result with click-to-play snapshots
Playback Control Pause; Stop
Time Filter Yes
Plate Numbering Searching Yes
Video Export Export video clips in raw format
System
Language English, Traditional Chinese
Display Resolution Minimum 1024 x 768
1.4 System Requirements
Hardware requirements
CPU Intel Core i7-920 (2.67GHz) or above
RAM Minimum 4GB or above is recommended
HDD SATA 2000GB or above is recommended
Display card
Independent display card suggested
Note: Make sure your display DPI setting is set to default at
96DP.
To set DPI value, right-click on desktop, choose “settings”
tab >> “advanced”
Ethernet interface Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T is recommended
Software requirements
OS 32/64-bit: Windows 7, Windows 8 64-bit:Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Web Server
2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2

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Chapter 2. Camera Installation
The precision of the CV7-LP’s recognition depends on many factors, including: the image
quality in the video, the pixels counts shown, user applications, camera installation, etc.
Below are a few guidelines to take into consideration when installing your camera device:
1) Shooting Angle of the Camera: the shooting angle of the camera to the license place
should range from 10° to 45°, as shown in the illustration below:
2) Frame Rate in the Video Stream:
Your camera device’s frame rate should be set to 25fps or 30fps or higher.
3) Shutter Speed:
The shutter speed on your camera device should be faster than or equal to 1/100 or
1/120 seconds.
4) Shape of the License Plate:
The shape of the license plate captured in your video should be as similar to a
rectangle as possible.
5) Height of Characters and Distance between Characters on License Plate:
When captured by your camera device, the height of the characters should be taller
than 40 pixels, and the distance between characters should be wider than 4 pixels.
6) Image Quality:
Image quality is critical for the CV7-LP’s recognition function to work properly. Please
make sure the exposure, sharpness, and color presentation of the image captured by
your camera device is adequate.

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Chapter 3. Software Installation
3.1 SoftwareInstallation
The program installation can be simple and intuitive by following the installation wizard’s
instructions. The program can be used right after the installation is completed, without the
need to restart the computer.
To install the software, follow the steps below:
1. Find the CV7-LP compressed file that you downloaded and extract it.
2. Execute the install shield application .
3. If prompted by the InstallShield Wizard to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable
Package, follow the on-screen instructions to do so, as it is crucial for the proper
functioning of the program.

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4. Proceed by following the on-screen instructions of the InstallShield Wizard.
5. Proceed by reading and agreeing to the license agreement and click “Next”.

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6. You can change the installation path in this step, and then click “Next”.
7. Double-check your installation settings, and click “Install"

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8. The installation process is done. Click “Finish”.
9. Open the file by clicking on the CV7-LP shortcut on your desktop. If you can’t find a
shortcut on your desktop, create your own shortcut by finding the CV7-LP file under
C:\Program Files\ CV7-LP, right click, select “Send To”, and select “Desktop (create
shortcut)”.

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3.2 License and Activation
In the CV7-LP, your required number of channels should be licensed and activated before
connecting. License activation is the process of unlocking the channels on CV7-LP with the
received License Key. After the license activation, the channels on CV7-LP will automatically
become available.
During license activation, your License Key is matched against the MAC address of the
Network Interface Card (NIC) on CV7-LP computer. Once this license key is used by the
computer with given MAC, it cannot be activated with another MAC. This matching record will
be stored on the PLANET license data server. If your computer has more than one network
cards, the CV7-LP will detect them and provide you with a dropdown list to select from.
Please note:
• The license is cumulative and perpetual.
• The license is not version-specific; upgrading software version will not influence the
existing license(s) you have.
• The maximum number of channels that can be managed by the CV7-LP is 4.
There are two ways to activate the licenses depending on your CV7-LP network condition:
Online Activation and Offline Activation.
3.2.1 Online Activation
If your CV7-LP computer has available Internet access, choose online activation.

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Step 1: Start the CV7-LP by going to License tab -> Online Registration tab.
Step 2: Select the MAC Address, enter your License Key, Account and Password, and then
click “Apply”. The CV7-LP will connect to the license data server via Internet to register the
license key, and unlock the channels.
3.2.2 Offline Activation
Offline activation does not require Internet access for the CV7-LP. It is used when the CV7-LP
is located in a network not connected to public Internet (e.g., in a military base). You will need
to get an activation file from another computer and transfer it to the CV7-LP computer.
Step 1: Please contact PLANET ([email protected]) and send the MAC address of
the CV7-LP computer. We will provide you with an activation code file (AUL.lic).
Step 2: Start the CV7-LP by going to License tab -> Offline Registration tab -> click “Import”
and upload the license file (AUL.lic). Click “Apply” to activate this license.

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3.2.3 Verify Your License
Once your license is successfully activated, the license information will be shown on the
License page.
Be sure to retain your license key information in a safe place because you may
need to reinstall the software. After the software is uninstalled, you should contact
PLANET ([email protected]) to clear the original registration data in our
data server, and then you may activate the license again.

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Chapter 4. Software Setup
This chapter provides setup details of the Internet Camera’s Web-based Interface. In order to
be able to apply the CV7-LP technology to a video stream, two basic components are needed:
Video Sources and Analysis Rules. This chapter will guide you through everything you need to
know in order to have a video source, set up analysis rules, and apply them to your video.
4.1 Introduction
When you open your CV7-LP, you will see the following display:
1. Source List Window:
All of your video sources are shown here, and can be managed from here.
2. Video Analysis Window:
This area can display your camera views. It can be composed of 1 or more channels.
3. Channel:
Each channel displays a camera view.
4. Language Selector:
Select the display language.
5. Layout Selection Bar:
By license, choose 1, 2 or 4 layout styles, or expand to full screen.
4.2 Add Video Source
Now you are ready to add some video sources so that they can be analyzed!
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confirm its following properties: 1. IP Address, 2. HTTP Port, 3. Account Name and 4.
Password.
•To add an NVR server as a video source, follow these steps:
1. Right-click on the Source List Window, and select “Add New NVR”.
2. After selecting “Add New NVR”, a popup window will appear as shown below.
Fill in the 4 marked fields that are required to communicate with the NVR server: IP Address,
HTTP Port,Account Name, and Password.
The default account/password of CV7L is admin/123456.

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3. After filling out all fields, click “Add”.
4. You will see the NVR server at the Source List Window.
5. To Remove an NVR server from the Video Source List, right-click on the server’s IP
and select “Remove”.
Once an NVR server is added to the Video Source List, all devices that are on the
NVR server will be added to the Video Source List. Please make sure the camera
view you want to analyze has already been added to the NVR server.

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•To add camera as a video source, follow these steps:
1. Right-click on the Source List Window, and select “Add New Camera”.
2. After selecting “Add New Camera”, a popup window will appear as shown below.
Fill in the 5 marked fields that are required to communicate with the camera: IP
Address, HTTP Port, Streaming Port, Account Name, and Password.
You can keep the default “6002” that has been filled in for the Streaming Port field, or
select any port that is not being used.
3. After filling out all fields, click “Add”.

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4. You will see the camera at the Source List Window.
5. To “Remove” a camera from the Video Source List, right-click on the camera’s IP and
select “Remove”.
4.3 Add Channels
In order to see the camera views from the video sources you have added, you need to add
them to one of the channels in the Video Analysis Window.
To add channels, follow these steps:
1. On the Source List Window, find the device for which you would like to see the camera
view.
If you have devices added in your NVR server but cannot see them in your CV7-LP
Source List Window, click on the collapse icon shown next to your NVR server in the
Source List Window to expand the device list, or right-click on Source List Window and
select “Refresh”.
2. After finding your device, you can see the camera views from the device by dragging it
to the channel area in the Video Analysis Window. If a new device is dragged to a
channel with an existing camera view, the existing camera view will be replaced.