Vicon KollectorPro XG Installation guide

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Software Quick Manual
Network Digital Video Recorder
Quick Manual
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Important Notice
This Manual is delivered subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
•This Quick Manual is intended as a reference guide for operators who have already undergone formal
training. It is not intended to provide comprehensive detail. For more detailed information on using the
Kollector Pro, refer to the Kollector Pro Software Manual.
•This Manual contains proprietary information belonging to Vicon. Such information is supplied solely for
the purpose of assisting explicitly and properly authorized users of the ViconNet system.
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only in accordance with the terms of that agreement.
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used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted.
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About This Manual
This ViconNet Software Quick Manual is a condensed version of the ViconNet Kollector Pro Software Manual.
It should be used by operators for concise instructions for working with the Kollector Pro.
The ViconNet Software Quick Manual is comprised of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, Introducing ViconNet, introduces the main concepts and system architecture of the
ViconNet system.
•Chapter 2, Getting Started with ViconNet, introduces the main ViconNet application windows and their
functionality.
•Chapter 3, Viewing Live Video, describes the mandatory and optional tasks involved in viewing live
video.
•Chapter 4, Playing Back Recorded Video, describes the process for playing back recorded video.
•Chapter 5, Printing/Exporting Frames and Creating Video Clips, describes the mandatory and
optional tasks involved in viewing live video.
This manual assumes that your system has been registered and configured and is now ready for operation.
For more detailed instructions on working with and configuring the Kollector Pro, refer to the complete
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING VICONNET ............................................................................1
What Is ViconNet?..........................................................................................................................................1
How Does ViconNet Work? ...........................................................................................................................1
System Components......................................................................................................................................1
System Architecture.......................................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED WITH VICONNET..........................................................3
Logging In .......................................................................................................................................................3
Main Window...................................................................................................................................................4
Navigator Window..........................................................................................................................................5
Logging Out, Exiting and Shutting Down....................................................................................................6
Logging Out ..................................................................................................................................................6
Exiting the Kollector Pro ...............................................................................................................................6
Shutting Down or Restarting.........................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO ....................................................................................7
Overview..........................................................................................................................................................7
Step 1: Selecting the Display Mode..............................................................................................................8
Step 2: Selecting Cameras ............................................................................................................................9
Step 3: Controlling the Picture....................................................................................................................12
Step 4: Zooming the Video Display............................................................................................................12
Step 5: Operating a PTZ Camera ................................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 4 PLAYING BACK RECORDED VIDEO..........................................................15
Overview........................................................................................................................................................15
Playback Workflow.......................................................................................................................................16
Step 1: Selecting Recorded Video..............................................................................................................17
Step 2: Selecting the Playback Time Interval............................................................................................18
Step 3: Selecting the Playback Start Time.................................................................................................19
Step 4: Displaying Recorded Video Content.............................................................................................20
Step 5: Playing Back from a Selected Camera..........................................................................................21
Quick Playback...........................................................................................................................................22
Museum Search............................................................................................................................................23
Creating Archives.........................................................................................................................................25
CHAPTER 5 PRINTING/EXPORTING FRAMES AND CREATING VIDEO CLIPS............28
Printing Frames............................................................................................................................................28
Exporting Frames.........................................................................................................................................29
Creating Video Clips ....................................................................................................................................30
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Chapter 1
Introducing ViconNet
This chapter introduces the ViconNet system and includes the following sections:
•What Is ViconNet?, page 1, provides a brief overview of the ViconNet system.
•How Does ViconNet Work?, page 1, describes overall functionality of the ViconNet system.
•System Components, page 2, provides a brief description of the main ViconNet components.
•System Architecture, page 3, illustrates the ViconNet system architecture.
What Is ViconNet?
ViconNet is a complete video surveillance solution that may include a variety of workstations, recording and
storage devices, cameras, monitors, encoders and decoders. All these are connected over an Ethernet
network and communicate with each other via ViconNet management software. ViconNet is a fully scalable
solution, appropriate for large or small installations and can make use of a variety of transmission methods,
including IP. All devices in a ViconNet network can communicate with each other, which enables tremendous
control and flexibility regarding how and from where surveillance video is monitored and managed.
ViconNet version 5 provides an open platform that allows integration with IP cameras, encoders and IP edge
devices, including megapixel cameras, from numerous industry-leading manufacturers. Additionally, the
ViconNet interface has integrated ViconNet VI video intelligence. It also allows integration with leading access
control systems; these integrations may require additional 3rd party software. With version 5, there is support
for the ViconNet GUI on a widescreen monitor (16:9 and 16:10). In addition, ViconNet 5 can be executed as a
service enabling to use all ViconNet abilities in server-like environments.
How Does ViconNet Work?
The idea behind the ViconNet system architecture is relatively simple - enable full flexibility and minimize
system complexity for the users. The ViconNet system configured on a network can deal with numerous
Workstations. This means that users can use their individual Workstations to view different cameras and
microphones from all ViconNet devices that transmit video/audio (i.e., Kollector Elite, Kollector Pro, Kollector
Lite, IP camera) within the system simultaneously. The data that can be viewed includes all live data as well
as recorded data.
In addition, users can perform recording operations on their individual Workstations within the ViconNet
system according to their requirements. Connection to transmitters is not limited only to local area networks
(LANs), but is also possible for wide area networks (WANs) and the Internet.
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System Components
This section provides a brief description of the main components in the ViconNet system, as follows:
•Recorder: The Kollector Elite, Kollector Pro and Kollector Lite, which have up to 16 camera and
microphone inputs (the Kollector Elite supports audio input by default; it is optional on the Kollector Pro).
•Workstation: The VN-WS Workstation or the ViconNet software loaded onto a computer meeting the
minimum hardware and software requirements.
•Network Video Recorder (NVR): The ViconNet NVR is a powerful PC running Windows XP, preloaded
with the ViconNet application, ready to record video and audio over the LAN and WAN (Internet).
•ViconNet Application: The ViconNet application is installed on all Recorders, Workstations and Servers,
providing users with full control of the ViconNet system.
•IP Camera/Encoder: A family of video cameras that transmit digital video and encoders/ decoders that
convert analog video into digital or digital into analog for use with the ViconNet system.
•Virtual Matrix Controller (VMC): The Virtual Matrix Controller (VMC) is software loaded onto a
preconfigured computer. The VMC can remote-view live and playback video networked Recorders,
Servers and Workstations. Unlike the VN-NVR, all video output is sent via the network to decoders
(KRX-3), which adjust and transfer the video to remote display monitors.
•VN-VIEWER-64 Camera Viewer Application: Viewer application that increases the number of cameras
that can be viewed on a single workstation PC up to 64 cameras. Additionally, up to 4 monitors can be
connected to view up to 64 cameras in a variety of configurations.
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System Architecture
The diagram shown below illustrates a ViconNet system structure that incorporates various ViconNet
components.
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Chapter 2
Getting Started with ViconNet
This chapter familiarizes you with the ViconNet application's components and functionality. This chapter
contains the following sections:
•Logging In, page 4, describes how to log in to the ViconNet application.
•Main Window, page 5, introduces the basic elements in the ViconNet Main window.
•Navigator Window, page 6, introduces the playback elements in the ViconNet Navigator window.
•Logging Out, Exiting or Shutting Down, page 7, describes how to log out with or without closing the
ViconNet application, and how exit to the operating system, or to shut down or restart the ViconNet unit.
Logging In
Logging in to the ViconNet application is performed using your assigned user name and password. The
allowed system operations are dependent on your assigned authorization rights.
To log in to the ViconNet application:
1. At your Kollector Pro, double-click the ViconNet icon on your Windows desktop,
-OR-
Select StartJViconNet. The ViconNet Login window appears, displaying the name of the last logged in
user.
2. Click . The ViconNet Main window is displayed, as shown in the following section.
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Main Window
After logging in to the ViconNet application, the Main window is displayed, as shown below, enabling you to:
•View live video.
•Play back recorded video.
•Print or export image frames.
A variety of other functions that can be performed, such as: configuring the ViconNet system, recording live
video and generating reports are described in the Kollector Pro Software Manual.
The following example illustrates the elements and options in the ViconNet Main window:
The window shown above provides access to all the basic functionality required to operate the system.
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Navigator Window
The Navigator window, which is accessed by clicking the Playback button in the ViconNet Main window,
displays a visual mapping of the storage location, enabling you to:
•Select and playback (in the Main window) recorded video segments.
•Select the playback start time and time interval.
•Create or remove archives of recorded video segments.
•Link related audio and video and synchronize multiple playback segments.
•Search for unique recorded segments.
•Create video files.
The following example illustrates the elements and options in the Navigator window, which provide access to
all playback functionality:
For more details about the features available for playing back recorded video, refer to Chapter 4, Playing
Back Recorded Video.
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Logging Out, Exiting and Shutting Down
Logging Out
Logging out is performed when you want to exit from the ViconNet application, but need the application to
remain open, for example, to log in as a different user.
To log out of the ViconNet application:
1. Click in the Main window toolbar. The following message is displayed:
2. Click Yes. The ViconNet Login window is redisplayed, as described in Logging In, page 4.
NOTE: If the user is not authorized to logout, a Change User button replaces the Logout button. Once
Change User has been pressed, the Login window appears, with the Cancel button enabled (in
case the user regrets trying to log out).
Exiting the Kollector Pro
Exiting is performed when you want to exit the ViconNet application.
To close the ViconNet Kollector Pro and exit to the operating system:
•Click the to display the Setup Site Selection window and click the Exit to O.S. button. (For
details about this window, refer to the Kollector Pro Software Manual.)
Shutting Down or Restarting
Shutting down is performed when you want to exit the ViconNet application and shutdown the computer.
1. Click in the Main window toolbar. A confirmation window is displayed.
2. In the confirmation window, click Shutdown to shut down the unit.
-OR-
Click Restart to restart the unit.
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Chapter 3
Viewing Live Video
This chapter includes the following sections:
•Overview, page 8, provides an overview of the viewing process, and illustrates the main steps for viewing
live video.
•Step 1: Selecting the Display Mode, page 9, describes how to select the required number of video
display locations.
•Step 2: Selecting Cameras, page 10, describes how to select and control devices in order to view their
live video.
•Step 3: Controlling the Picture, page 14, describes how to control the contrast and brightness of the live
video display.
•Step 4: Zooming the Video Display, page 14, describes how to zoom in or out of a live video display.
•Step 5: Operating a PTZ Camera, page 15, describes how to view a video from a PTZ camera.
Overview
The ViconNet system enables you to monitor live video
using the cameras configured in the ViconNet system.
The devices send the live video pictures to the Kollector
Pro via the network.
In order to view live video and audio, you must select the
display mode (the number of display locations in the
ViconNet application that is sufficient for the number of
cameras that you want to monitor. Then you can select
the devices using the Site List, the Site Map or Groups
List, and additional picture settings that determine how
the live video and audio is displayed on the Kollector
Pro.
The ViconNet system also provides some optional
functions that can be used when viewing live video.
These include the ability to zoom in on a specific video
display to view it in more detail and to use a PTZ
camera.
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Step 1: Selecting the Display Mode
Selecting the display mode enables you to determine the maximum number of video display locations for
viewing live video at one time in the Video Display area of the Main window.
Various display modes are provided to accommodate your viewing requirements, and you can change the
display mode after beginning to view the live video, without affecting the video to which you are currently
viewing.
You can choose the display mode from either the Main window or the Navigator window.
To select the display mode from the Navigator window:
•In the Navigator window, select the required Display Mode icon (located below the Navigator window
Recorded Device Contents area).
Thereafter, when the Play button is selected, the devices in the Main window Display Location area are
displayed in their respective locations in the Main window, ready for viewing and playing back.
The following example shows the Video Display area after the 3x3 (nine) display mode has been
selected.
TIP: You can maximize an individual video display location in the Video Display area by double-clicking the
required location. Double-clicking again reverts back to the previous view.
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Step 2: Selecting Cameras
After launching the ViconNet system, in order to view live video in the Video Display area, you must first
select the device (camera) that transmits the required data.
Use the Site List, Site Map or Groups List to select devices for viewing live video by navigating through the list
and selecting the required devices.
Selecting a device from the list automatically begins the device operation (video transmission) in the selected
video display location in the Main window.
As transmission begins, the appropriate controls for the specific type of device that you selected become
active in the Control Dialog Display area, which enables you to modify the live video.
To select a device using the Site List:
1. In the Main window, select the appropriate display mode, as described in the previous section.
2. Expand the required transmitter to display a list of the currently connected cameras.
NOTES:
The cameras that appear in the Site List are automatically detected by the system during startup. If a
camera is disconnected while it is active (meaning being displayed or recorded), a red Xicon ( ) is
displayed next to the relevant camera in the Site List.
3. Select the required device from the Site List in one of the following ways:
•Select a video display location and then the required camera. The live video transmission is displayed
automatically in the selected location, and the camera icon appears highlighted.
•Select ALL devices from a single transmitter by dragging and dropping the transmitter anywhere in the
Video Display area.
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The following example shows nine live video transmissions displayed in the Video Display area. The
name of each camera is located in the top of each video display location.
NOTE: You can manually stop the transmission at any time by clicking STOP.
Use the Site Map to select cameras from a drawing, map or set of maps without having to know to which
transmitter it is connected. The Site Map can be navigated in a similar way to Site List list. However, the
devices in the Site Map list are organized by maps, meaning by physical location of devices as opposed to by
device name.
Site Map Tab
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To select a device using the Site Map:
1. In the Main window, select the Site Map tab.
2. Select a camera by clicking it in the Site Map tab. The lower-left panel changes according to the object
selected in the site map. The picture can be dragged to the middle of the editing space, and then
expanded or navigated. The video is displayed in the display location indicated by the pink border.
-OR-
Drag and drop a camera in the required display location.
The following options are available for working with the selected map in the map set:
Option Description
Enables you to navigate to the parent map.
Enables you to navigate to other maps in the map set.
Enables you to remove text labels from the map.
Enables you to expand the map.
Enables you to return the map to its previous state (expansion).
Enables you to maximize the map to fit the entire screen.
Enables you to close the map image and redisplays the Site List tab.
Devices (cameras, encoders, and so on) can be added to a site map by dragging them directly to where they
are located on the map of the physical location.
Groups
The ViconNet Groups list is a hierarchical tree like the Site List, which displays the transmitters and devices
connected to your ViconNet system. The devices in the Groups list are organized by logical groups and
group sets, where each group can consist of cameras and microphones from multiple distinct transmitters.
Group Set
Group
Device
Secondary ID
Devices
Select Display
Device Name
Group Set
Group
Device
Secondary ID
Devices
Select Display
Device Name
You can define your groups and group sets by selecting Devices Group Sets from the System Settings
window. Groups are loaded in to the system using the Add New Group utility.
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In the Groups list, you can select to list the devices by name, secondary ID (as configured in the Groups Sets
Management window) or both.
To select whether to display device name, secondary ID or both:
•In the Groups list select the required option from the dropdown list and click Go.
To view a camera or hear a microphone from the Groups list:
•Select a camera/microphone in the Group list or drag and drop it from the list to the Video Display area
or enter the device’s secondary ID in the Go box and click Go.
•The icon appears highlighted in yellow. The live video transmission/audio transmission begins; video
is displayed in the selected location in the Video Display area. The pink border in the Video Display
area automatically moves to the next available display location.
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Step 3: Controlling the Picture
The ViconNet system enables you to control and change the settings of the current live pictures displayed in
the Main window, such as the brightness and contrast. Any changes that you make to the picture settings
affect the data that is currently being viewed or recorded on all connected Workstations and recorders
displays.
To control the picture brightness, contrast and color:
1. Click . The picture controls are displayed in the Control Dialog Display area.
Option Description
Brightness Adjusts the light level on the display screen.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the lightest
and darkest areas on the display screen.
Color
Adjusts the color intensity (amount of white
contained in the basic colors) on the display
screen.
2. Move the sliders to adjust the picture.
To control the live picture quality:
In order to improve transmission speed, the maximum quality of live images is set automatically according to
the selected display mode. The Single mode is assigned the highest available resolution, while other modes
are assigned lesser resolutions, in proportion to their number of views. When the buttons in
the Main window Function Controls area are enabled, you can manually override the display
mode-determined live picture quality for the currently selected camera.
For more information about controlling picture quality, refer to the Kollector Pro Software Manual.
Step 4: Zooming the Video Display
Zooming in or out of a specific video display location in the Main window consists of selecting the required
video display location with the left mouse button and then using the mouse roller to increase or decrease the
degree of zoom. When the video display is zoomed, one click on the mouse roller returns the display to its
original size.
The zoom function can be used on all types of video (live, recorded, and playback).
Option Description
Zooms in on the selected segment in order to fine-tune the selection capability and simultaneously
updates the Time Interval Map accordingly.
Zooms out of the selected segment. The Time Interval Map area returns to its previous display
status.
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Step 5: Operating a PTZ Camera
From the ViconNet Main window you can easily operate and control any PTZ camera configured in your
system. All PTZ functions are performed and are available only for one selected PTZ camera at a time.
To operate a PTZ camera:
1. Ensure that the PTZ camera has been configured in the system.
2. Select the required PTZ camera from the Site List or Video Display area.
Select a PTZ cameraSelect a PTZ camera
3. Click the button. The live video from the selected camera is displayed in the Video Display area
with a red zoom control box and yellow direction arrows.
4. Use the PTZ controls in the video display location, as follows:
Option Description
Yellow
Direction
Arrows
These arrows serve only as direction markers.
Clicking anywhere in the video display will cause the camera to move in that direction. If you
move the mouse (while still holding down the mouse button), the camera will follow the mouse.
When using the mouse, the closer the mouse is to the center, the slower the camera
movement. The farther away the mouse is from the center, the faster the camera movement.
Optical
Zoom To zoom in or out from the center of the displayed video, click the plus (+) or minus (-) symbols
of the icon.
5. Click the icon. The following PTZ controls are displayed in the Control Dialog Display area:
7
15
2 8
3
4
6
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Option Description
1 The Preset options in the scroll list represent fixed points in the video display. When a preset is
clicked, the view automatically focuses on the associated view area.
You can define (or reassign) a preset, as follows:
Select the required preset from the scroll list.
Move to the required specific area/zoom using the window navigation functions.
Click to lock the selected preset to the current location/zoom.
NOTE: Up to 99 presets (depending on the camera's model) may be defined. ViconNet
recommend that users define a maximum of 80 presets in order to prevent conflict
with some cameras advanced functions.
2 Locks the selected preset to the current location/zoom.
3 Sets the PTZ camera to automatically rotate around 360° while displaying the video.
4 Determines the speed of the auto pan.
5 Stops uncontrolled directional movement of the video display.
6 Configures Vicon PTZ settings.
7 Adjusts the focus.
8 Controls the amount of light entering behind the PTZ lens. This affects your ability to observe
the proximity of objects to one another in the video display location, as follows:
Automatically adjusts the light to the displayed video.
Adds more light to the displayed video.
Reduces the light in the displayed video.
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