Canon C50FSi Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual
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- Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 1
Network Camera Recording and Monitoring System Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual Ver. 12.30 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 2
of such problems. Support Information For various types of information relating to support, including updated product software (patch installer), User's Manual, operating environment, etc., please refer to Canon Web site. Copyright Information Videos, images or sounds recorded with your camera may - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 3
under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard." Third Party's Software This product contains third party's software modules. For the license conditions, please refer to the LICENSE folder on the supplied CD-ROM - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 4
This Manual This manual is written for the System Administrator installng and operating the VK-64/VK16 system. It explains the functions of VK-64/VK-16 and introduces more appropriate system deployment methods. Use this manual as a reference when making a backup of data or troubleshooting a problem - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 5
This Manual 4 About Manuals 11 System Configuration 20 Operating Environment 22 Supported Camera Servers 22 Firmware Upgrade 22 System Environment 23 Viewer .35 Storage Server Performance 36 Notes on Viewer Sizing 37 Network Bandwidth Concept 38 VK-Lite 39 Specification Comparison of VK- - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 6
56 Message 62 Logon As Service Privilege 63 Disk Space Management User Management Tab 72 Administrator and Operator Status User 72 How to Set the User Management Tab 73 Change User to Administrator 73 Delete a User 74 Request User Authentication at Tool Startup 74 Chapter 4 Register Camera - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 7
Server 90 Register Camera Server 91 Register Camera Server (by Search 91 Edit Camera Server 100 Delete Camera Server 102 Overview by Connecting to the localhost 159 Launch Storage Server by Specifying the IP address 160 Launch without Storage Server (Viewer Only Mode 161 Functions not - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 8
Set the Tab for Guest User 169 Set the Frame Rate during live viewing 169 Audio Transmission Functions 186 Select Cameras for Viewing 186 Camera Selection Area 186 Camera Thumbnails 186 Locations the Received Video size (VB-C60, VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi, VB-C50Fi only 199 Enable Exposure - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 9
Overview 204 Monitor Live Video in relation to the Timeline 205 Use the Timeline to play and extract video 206 One-minute a manual recording (Record Chapter Overview 228 Purpose 229 Preparation 230 Backup Device 230 Backup Tool 230 Restore Server for Archiving 230 Files to Make a Backup - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 10
for Updating Camera Firmware 249 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Chapter Overview 252 Troubleshooting for Recording 253 VK Troubleshooting 254 Viewing Screen and Video Windows 254 Timeline 257 Extract Video 257 Scheduling and Recording 257 Connection Problems 258 Configuration Problems 259 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 11
Guide A manual that introduces this software. Be sure to read this manual when using the software for the first time. Viewer Operation Guide A simplified manual for the VK Viewer. Be sure to read the Administrator's Manual for details. Administrator's Manual (this manual - pdf file) This manual - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 12
networks for the camera and NAS. Use recommended NAS servers with Windows Storage Server 2003 or Windows Storage Server 2003 R2. Although the audio function of the VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50i, VB-C50iR, and VB-C50FSi can also be used, take note of the following warnings. • The VK Viewer supports - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 13
Chapter 1 System Overview - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 14
from setting up the VK-64/VK-16 to starting the operation. ● System Operation Overview Explains the system operating environment such as the number of Camera Servers available for the Storage Server, product types, and the number of licenses for each product. ● Communication Mechanism of VK-64/VK-16 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 15
1 15 System Overview - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 16
set up your Camera Servers. Refer to your Camera Server manuals for connection in detail. VB-C60 Camera Servers (➝ P. 22) VB-C300 2 Install Storage Server and Viewer The Storage Server and Viewer can be installed on one PC. The Viewer can be installed on other computers on the network, and it will - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 17
Viewer application. And also you can customize the Viewing Area and save Layouts. Preparation Flow 1 System Overview Recorded video from Storage Server Live video from Camera Servers 3 Configure Recording Settings Register Camera Servers and Storage Servers and set up recording schedules. 17 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 18
Overview VK-64/VK-16 Overview ● Network Video Recorder Network Video Recorder is software for viewing video, recording video and audio, and playing back video from multiple network cameras (hereafter referred to as "Camera Servers"). This supports viewing and recording JPEG and MPEG-4 video - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 19
You can perform live viewing and camera control of download the free patch install from our website. License keys from older versions can also be valid in v2.0. ● Network Video Recorder VK-Lite The Network Video Recorder VK-Lite (hereafter referred to as "VK-Lite") which is bundled with the VB-C60 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 20
use of IP networks, cameras can be installed easily. And also addition of new camera or change of camera location can be done flexibly. VC-C50i VC-C50iR Live VB150 Live Playback VB-C50FSi 20 VB-C60 VB-C300 VB-C50i Playback Live Monitor Live Playback VB-C50iR Monitor View live and recorded - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 21
Server Configuring Event Notification Configuring Users Display live and recorded video Viewer Administrator Capabilities: Configure recording settings Configure event alerts Viewing Live Video Viewing Events Viewing recorded video Configuring Camera Servers Configuring Storage Server Record - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 22
Refer to your VB150 User's Manual for details (➝ P. 36). This version of the Storage Server and Viewer do not support IPv6. Operate VB-C60 using IPv4. The VB-C10, VB-C10R, and VB150 are not supported by VKLite. Firmware Upgrade The latest firmware information can be found on Canon Web site. 22 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 23
vary due to the operating environment (number of Camera Servers, setting of recording frame rate etc.). It is also dependent on pre-event recording settings. Please contact dealers that handle Canon products for further information. * VK-Lite also supports Windows Vista Home Premium. * Only 32-bit - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 24
Server is now listed. Make sure the check box is marked. Click OK to close the dialog. Setting is now complete. If more than ten Camera Servers out of all registered ones cannot be connected to Storage Servers, recording operations may take longer. 24 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 25
Notes on Operating Environment Windows Server 2003 The default setting of security level of Windows Server 2003 Trusted sites appears. 3. Ensure the IP address of your camera server displayed in the Add this Web site to the zone box and then click Add to register the camera as a trusted site. For - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 26
before upgrading your PC to Windows Vista, you need to upgrade this software to v2.0, if the version is older than v2.0. If you upgrade your PC If User Account Control is enabled on Windows Vista, the User Account Control dialog will appear when you launch the Storage Server Configuration tool. - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 27
Notes on Operating Environment ● Storage location of recorded video 1 On Windows Vista, snap shots and video files cannot be saved into the Windows folder or the Program Files folder on the system drive. ● Shadow backup You cannot use shadow backup of Windows Vista. So, if once you delete a - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 28
When Viewing and Recording with one PC Record video to the Storage Server Storage Server VB-C300 Display live and recorded video Viewer Load on PC may increase depending on the number of camera servers and recording schedule. Consider your system configuration referring to "Server Sizing Concept - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 29
user. System Overview Receiving and Recording Video Storage Server Recording video to the Storage Server #1 Master Storage Server Receiving video and controlling camera server Play back recorded video Viewer Displying live Server can be added to one network. Viewers can receive video for - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 30
the first place. Master storage servers store information about camera servers, locations, zones and viewer layouts, which range over . Adjusting the time of Storage Server during recording may cause problems to the recording video. When multiple Storage Servers are operated, live videos. 30 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 31
second by server exceeds values shown below, you should consider multiple servers or review the recording conditions. Every operation environment of VK-64/VK-16 is depending on the configuration of the Camera Server (the settings for Quality and Resolution) and the complexity of the actual image. - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 32
to take into account that there needs to be considered about 10 to 20% additional room. Example 1: JPEG recording - Using 16 Camera Servers (VB-C60) for recording, - With each camera set to Medium Size for video data size and Image Quality set to 50 (data size per 1 frame: 15KB), - Recording frame - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 33
is approximately 1.3 GB per day (=8 KB x 2 units x 60 seconds x 60 minutes x 24 hours = 1382400 KB). Example 2: MPEG-4 recording - Using 8 Camera Servers (VB-C60) for recording, - With each camera set to Medium Size (320 x 240) and Video Quality is set to 3, - Recording frame rate is set at 30 fps - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 34
System Design Concept Example of bit rate with VB-C60 *(MPEG-4) Resolution and Frame Rate 10fps 15fps 30fps Quality MPEG-4 Medium MPEG-4 Large MPEG-4 Medium MPEG-4 Large MPEG-4 Medium MPEG-4 Large (320x240) (640x480) (320x240) (640x480) ( - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 35
previous page sizes are only rough guide, and may increase or decrease when video quality is set to 100 with the VB-C50i, VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi, VBNote C50Fi. The size of audio data , e.g., where many people pass through. Motion detection shoud be set on the Camera Server. If motion detection is - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 36
(one master Server, two slave Servers) [Live View, Recorded Video Playback] Example of Viewer PC specifications CPU: Pentium 4 3.8GHz Memory: 1GB Video graphics board: NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 Camera Servers: 48 units of VB-C60 Resolution: Medium (320 x 240) Quality: 3 Frame - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 37
use a PC where Web server software such as Windows standard IIS ( protocol to communicate with the Camera Server, therefore it may not the PC for viewer (installed). Live-video viewing and recorded vidoe board: Quadro FX570 When using the VB-C60 with Resolution=340 x 240 and Quality=3: Total frame - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 38
board: Quadro FX1700 When using the VB-C60 with Resolution=340 x 240 and Quality Network Bandwidth Concept You should consider the network bandwidth when recording video or viewing live video from the network camera. The network bandwidths should be calculated separately for recording and live - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 39
5 fps • The reduce frame rate under high load is fixed on. • The maximum file size can not be changed. • The supported cameras are as follows. VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50i, VB-C50iR, VB-C50Fi, and VB-C50FSi • The VK-Lite Viewer cannot connect to VK-64/VK-16 Storage Server. • The VK-64/VK-16 Viewer - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 40
the VK-Lite Viewer or VK-Lite Server are indicated by the following marking in the text. Tip 7, ● Other • Windows Vista Home Premium is also supported in addition to the VK-64/VK-16 system environments (➝ P.23). • It is possible to upgrade VK-Lite to VK-64/VK-16. 40 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 41
Storage Server Viewer Main functional limitaions VK-64/VK-16 v2.0 Max. number of camera servers 64 / 16 Available camera servers VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50 series, VB-C10/R, VB-150 Automatic camera server search Recording format JPEG, MPEG-4 Max. recording frame rate 30 fps*1 Video - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 42
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Chapter 2 Installation - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 44
Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to install VK-64/VK-16. 1 Setting up the Camera Servers Firstly set up Camera Server. For connection in detail, refer to the manual for Camera Server. 2 Install the Storage Server and Viewer Before the installation, read Chapter 1 and "Preparation and - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 45
. Then, installation process starts. To start installing VK-Lite, double-click VKLiteInstall.exe in the "VBTools" folder on the VB-C60 Setup CD-ROM. 2 The Software License Agreement screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. Click the radio button, I accept the terms in the license agreement - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 46
not to change the designated installation directory. Click Change to choose another installation path if necessary, and then select the directory to install the software. Click Next to continue. See "Tip" below for the Help and Space buttons. Click "disk" and then a list of drives is shown. And - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 47
Server. However, the following functions are specific to version 2.0, and cannot be used on previous versions of the Storage Server. • VB-C60 registration • Audio-related settings • Retrieving summary information from a Storage Server Viewer v2.0 cannot connect to the Storage Server v1.0 or - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 48
Installation Procedures Preparation and Precaution ● Use NTFS-formatted hard disk The hard disk where the software will be installed and video data will be stored should be formatted in the NTFS. You can convert the current hard disk into the NTFS - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 49
Chapter 3 Storage Server Configuration Reference - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 50
and events (sensor input and motion detection) data from multiple camera servers. This chapter explains how to set the installed Storage Server . ● Event Tab You can set the Storage Server to send an e-mail to the user when an event has occurred. In the Event tab, specify the priority for each event - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 51
> WebView Livescope > Network Video Recorder VK Series v2.0 > Storage Server Configuration. If the Authentication is required when starting this tool is checked (➝ P. 74), the Login dialog appears. 3 In this case, enter your user name and password, and click Login. If User Account Control is enabled - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 52
Events Tab Event Notification Tab User Management Tab ● Settings Tab Storage Server. Enter proxy address for connecting to Camera Servers. Set Maximum retained history, Maximum file size used for each device. Also, add or remove network drives. Storage Server status indicator. Start Storage Server - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 53
Server to send an e-mail to the user when an event has occurred. In the Storage User log in", and "Network drive assignment error" do not Note appear in a Viewer's Timeline (➝ P. 204), Live Events Log (➝ P. 212), or Event Search Dialog (➝ P. 214). The priority of an event created by a manual - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 54
address of the recipient and enter your from address. Enter a Host Name or IP address and Port Number of mail server for outgoing mail. Enable authentication (POP-beforeSMTP) for connection and enter User Name, Password and POP Server details. If this is enabled, the Storage Server will attempt to - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 55
is required when starting this tool box should be checked. Click Apply to save changes. Users who have Operator Status cannot configure, register and change Camera Servers, or configure and change recording schedules. By default, a user called "admin" is created. The password is "NVR". It is - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 56
Set the Settings Tab In the Storage Server Configuration dialog, Settings tab allows you to configure the items below. Storage Server name Proxy Server Settings for storing recorded video Start and stop of Storage Server Logon Account for Storage Server How to Display the Settings Tab Double-click - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 57
the Proxy server address and Port. 3 For more information on proxy server usage, contact your Camera Server administrator. ● Enter Recorded Video Settings 1 Maximum retained history - Check the Maximum retained for JPEG video recording. It cannot be used for MPEG-4 video recording (VB-C60). 57 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 58
Attached Storage) in addition to the internal HDD. If you add a network drive in the Storage Server Configuration window, the drive will be added to the list of the pull-down menu of the Add/Edit Camera Server dialog (➝ P. 93, 100). Use recommended NAS servers with Windows Storage Server 2003 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 59
path field. Storage Server Configuration Reference 3 Enter the user name and password to access the network drive in the respective fields, and click OK. Be sure to use different user name and password from the logon user name and password for the local system account. If addition is successful - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 60
Server, refer to "Disk Space Management" (➝ P. 64). Windows does not allow a user who has logged in with a local system account (used for normal service management) to add a network drive. The Add network drive and Delete network drive items are disabled while you are logging into Windows with - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 61
Server Program, you should inform all users connected to the storage server before you Storage Server with another account when using a network drive, click Stop Storage Server. After the the account name in Account and password in Password and confirm password. 4 Click Start Storage Server - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 62
will appear. "Changing the maximum retained history may delete recorded video. Are you sure to continue?" ● When you have added or deleted a network drive: When you click Apply or End before restarting the storage server, the following message appears. "Drive configuration has been changed and - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 63
to add the Logon As Service privilege to an existing Windows account so that you may be able to configure network drive settings, perform the following steps before configuring the logon settings. 1 Click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Administration Tool, and Local Security Policy - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 64
. Refer to P. 68 and P. 70 for how to set the Events and Event Notification tabs. Event notification allows early control by an administrator to avoid problems due to running out of disk space (for example, Tip removing unnecessary recording schedules). 64 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 65
Disk Space Management ● In case of Threshold Level The Storage Server continues recording video; however, it starts deleting the video files from the oldest one, and generates an event. [Maximum disk space used] Low disc deletion : start Delete from the oldest file Event - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 66
becomes 8 GB or less. If other applications are also using the same hard disk, you need to review the condition 2). Even if the Storage Server uses a Tip small quantity of disk space, it may reach 2) When free disk space falls below the following value: (Number of Camera Servers + 1) x 32MB + 96MB 66 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 67
Calculation Example for Each Level Disk Drive C Drive D Drive Disk Capacity 100GB 200GB Free Disk Space 50GB 200GB Max. Disk Space Used 40GB 200GB Camera Server No. 19 units 19 units The following is a table of values for each level calculated based on the examples above. Disk Drive Low - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 68
Set Events Tab 7, Events tab in the Storage Server Configuration dialog allows you to specify event priorities. If you have configured the event notification e-mail settings, e-mails are sent based on the priorities set in the Events tab. How to Display the Events Tab Double-click the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 69
Low disk space warning Low disk space deletion Low disk space rec. suspended Camera Server Connection error Change recording frame rate 1. Highest, 2. High, 3. Recording", "User log in", and "Failed to map a network drive" do not appear in a Viewer's Note Timeline (➝ P. 204), Live Events Log - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 70
Set the Event Notification Tab 7, Event Notification tab in the Storage Server Configuration dialog allows you to configure. Configure the e-mail notification settings based on the priorities set in the Events tab. How to Display the Event Notification Tab Double-click the Storage Server - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 71
characters. Note 4 If you wan to use "POP-beforeSMTP" for user authentication, check the Use POP-before-SMTP option, and enter the user name used for authentication in User Name and password in Password. Also, enter the host name or IP address of the POP server in POP Server and port number - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 72
access to live video and recorded video on Storage Servers they have permission to access. Users who have Operator Status cannot configure, register and change Camera Servers, or configure and change Note recording schedules. By default, a user called "admin" is created. Its password is "NVR - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 73
to the Windows Administrator status. Note ● Change User Password 1 Click to select a user in the User List to change the password. 2 Click Edit button below in the user list to bring up the Edit User dialog. 3 Enter the user's New Password (up to 20 characters, including alphanumeric letters - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 74
Tab Delete a User 1 Click to select a user in the User List to delete it. 2 Click Remove. The user is deleted. Request User Authentication at Tool Startup Check the Authentication is required when starting this tool if user authentication is required when launching the tool. If this option - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 75
Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 76
schedules on the Storage Server, as well as the procedure to create recoding schedules. To store the Camera Servers registration and create recording schedules, launch the VK Viewer and use the Camera Summary window and Recording Schedules window under the Configuration and Preferences screen. 76 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 77
, from the Windows Start menu select: All Programs > WebView Livescope > Network Video Recorder VK Series v2.0 > VK Viewer. The connect option menu Server by specifying its IP address and Note click Add Storage Server in the Viewer Settings window (➝ P. 167). 4 Register Camera Server and Set - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 78
Start menu > All Programs > WebView Livescope > Network Video Recorder VK Series v2.0 > VK Viewer 2.0. User Name and Password, and click Login. The default user name and password are as follows: Tip User name: admin Password: NVR It is strongly recommended to change the user name and password - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 79
or host name of the Master Storage Server in Host Name or IP, and the port number in Port. 4 Click Connect. 4 5 Enter your User Name and Password, and then click Login. Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule If you use a proxy server, you should change the Internet option - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 80
and Display the Configuration and Preferences Screen When the Viewer accesses to a Master Storage Server which has not been set up with camera server information, the entire Viewing Screen is initially blank as shown below. You should configure the Viewer using the Configuration and Preferences - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 81
Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Launch VK Viewer and Display the Configuration and Preferences Screen Access to the Configuration and Preferences screen To open the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 82
Summary Windows 1 Launch the VK Viewer and display the Configuration and Preferences screen. 2 Click the Camera Summary tab. The Storage and Camera Server Summary windows appear. The window consists of two sub-windows which are opened by their respective tabs, Storage Servers and Locations - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 83
left panel. The right panel will update with a list of Camera Servers recorded by the Storage Server you Camera Servers - Allows you to initiate a network search for unlisted Camera Servers on the LAN and register it. Add Camera Server - Allows you to add a Camera Server to the system. Edit Camera - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 84
location and zone for the preparation of registering the Camera Server. Cameras are grouped into Locations and Zones. Locations are below illustrates an example of physical Locations and Zones on a VK64/VK-16 network. Viewer access is performed via the Location and Zone drop-down menus. Zone - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 85
Server which already has registered Camera Servers is changed to the Master Storage Server, thumbnails of registered Camera Servers may not be displayed. In this case, update the thumbnails by clicking Connect on the Edit Camera Server dialog for each Camera Server on the Master Storage Server - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 86
dialog. 3 Enter the new location name (up to 20 characters), then click OK. ● Step 2: Click Add Location on the Locations/Zones tab 1 In the Camera Summary window, select the Locations/Zones tab if it is not selected yet. 2 Click Add Zone to bring up the Add Zone dialog. 3 Enter the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 87
or zone to select it, then press the Delete key on your keyboard. 2 A confirmation dialog will appear. Click Yes. Click No to cancel deletion. Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule 87 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 88
if you are using only one Storage Server and that Storage Server has already been added. By adding the Storage Server, you can select the Camera Servers managed by each Storage Server from the Viewer screen. If you are using the Viewer only, the Storage Servers tab is not shown and - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 89
will bring up the Edit Storage Server dialog. 3 Change the settings and click OK. Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule You should change the setting of Storage Server in case of the IP address of Storage Server has been changed. Note The Master Storage Server cannot be edited. 4 To - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 90
dialog will appear. Click Yes. Click No to cancel deletion. 4 To save changes, click Save Changes at the bottom right-hand corner of the Camera Summary window. Click Discard Changes to cancel any changes you have made. If a Storage Server is deleted, all Location, Zone, thumbnail and Layout - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 91
the Storage Server if it has not been registered yet. Register the Camera Server (by Search) After registering the Camera Server, you can select the Camera Server from the Viewer screen. Up to 192 Camera Servers can be operated. Up to 4 camera servers can be operated with VK-Lite. Tip To connect to - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 92
are those specified by the Camera Server. Refer to the Camera Server's User's Manual for more information on setting the name ("Camera Name" for VB-C60, VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi, VB-C50Fi and VBC10/VB-C10R, "Device Name" for VB150, "VB-C300NA" or "VB-C300PA" for VB-C300). If you cannot find - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 93
Server dialog appears. Alternatively, double-click an item to bring up the Add Camera Server dialog. Continue settings on the Add 4 Camera Server dialog. Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Recording schedules should be set in order to record video. Even though you click OK - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 94
are then saved to the Storage Server. Use the user name and password configured on the Camera Server. If the user name and password are not sure, ask for Note the System Administrator of the Camera Server. Storage servers and VK viewers do not support IPv6. 3 Click Connect. Once the Viewer has - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 95
and Storage Server Settings dialogs. ● Configure Recording Stream Usage (VB-C60) VB-C60 has a video recording stream function that temporarily saves images in the camera memory as a function to handle packets dropped due to network interruptions, etc. To use the recording streams, select the Use - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 96
requests from multiple Storage Server. If recording stream requests are made to one VB-C60 from multiple clients, the second and subsequent requests return errors and connect in normal mode. The recording stream supports network interruption due to the video-size, image quality, and frame rate - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 97
menu. Refer to P. 86 for how to add locations and zones. ● Update or Set the Viewer Thumbnails 1 In the Preview area, click Update to recapture an image used for the thumbnail of the Viewer screen. 2 To change the camera angle or zoom magnification by using the mouse, click Start Control - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 98
User's Manual for details on setting camera Tip presets. ● Select the drive to save video data In the Drive drop-down menu, select a hard disk drive on the Storage Server. Network drives registered via Storage Server Configuration are also shown on the Drive drop-down menu. Refer to "Select - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 99
Results screen. In this case, click Cancel to return to the Camera Summary window. If you clicked Add Camera Server to open the Add Camera Server dialog, you will return to the Camera Summary window. ● Save Settings To save Camera Server settings, click Save Changes at the bottom right-hand corner - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 100
(Storage Servers or Locations/Zones). The same dialog as Add Camera Server (➝ P. 93) appears. ● Start Editing Camera Server 1 In the Camera Server list, click a Camera Server to highlight it. 2 Click Edit Camera Server. The Edit Camera Server dialog appears. This dialog is identical to the Add - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 101
● Finish Editing Click OK when finished. The Camera Summary window reappears. ● Save Edit Contents To save edited Camera Server settings, click Save Changes at the bottom right-hand corner of the Camera Summary window. Click Discard Changes to cancel any modifications you have made. 4 Register - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 102
, regardless of which tab you have selected (Storage Servers or Locations/Zones). ● Delete a Camera Server 1 In the Camera Server list, click a Camera Server to highlight it. 2 Click Remove Camera Server (you can also press the Delete key on your keyboard). 3 A confirmation dialog will - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 103
Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Register Camera Server ● Reflect Deletion To reflect Camera Server deletion, click Save Changes at the bottom right-hand corner of the Camera Summary window. Click Discard Changes to cancel any modifications you have made. 4 103 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 104
of Recording Schedule Setting After you have registered the Camera Server, you can set recording schedules. If can have Continuous, Motion Detection, and Sensor Event recording settings. You can record a Camera Tip Server continuously at 1 frame per second and, for example, set recording to - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 105
of recording schedules are available: Normal Schedule and Special Day Schedule. For both types of schedules, you must set the recording schedule for each Camera Server in the Recording Schedules screen. ● Display the Recording Schedules screen 1 Launch the VK Viewer and in the Menu Bar, select View - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 106
Recording Schedule Day of the week Zone Location Zone representing camera areas in the Location Click and drag the horizontal scroll-bar to the right to view other schedule days. Camera schedule time bars Click and drag the vertical scroll-bar downward to view any other zones. 106 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 107
Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Recording Schedule 4 7, Click the Special Day Schedule tab to display the Special Day Schedule screen. 4 107 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 108
Recording Schedule Storage Server selector Single day schedule area (24 hours) Location Schedule Type selector Day selector Zone representing camera areas in the Location Click and drag the scroll-bar(s) to view more schedules if necessary. The scheduling area functions the same as the Normal - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 109
Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Set Normal Schedule The Normal Schedule consists of: Storage Server list - Select the Storage Server to edit the recording schedule. - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 110
be shown. ● Create a Normal Schedule Click and drag a time period for a camera name and release the mouse button. The Add Schedule Item Camera dialog is displayed. Alternatively, right-click anywhere in the Schedule Area alongside a camera name and click Add Schedule from the context menu. 110 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 111
exposure compensation (➝ P. 114). Move the mouse cursor in the Preview area to change the camera angle (➝ P. 98). Control the camera via the Camera Control Panel (➝ P. 195). The Top page of the Camera Server is displayed after Internet Explorer launches. Set the Night Mode, Resolution and Options - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 112
override normal schedule times for the whole Note day. Times are given in 24 hours If Camera Server has been configured with Restrict Service Time, VK-64/VK-16 will not be able to record from the Camera Server during restricted times. The time zone used for the recording schedule will be the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 113
the keyboard. You can set the frame rate from 0.1 frames per second to 30 frames per second. The default is 5 frames par seconds. The upper limit is 5 frames per second with VK-Lite. Refer to P. 123 be set as an addition to video recording. Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule 113 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 114
camera servers that support audio transmission function (VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50i, VB- Note C50iR, VB-C50FSi). On camera servers that do not support and the audio are synchronized. However, the synchronization is not guaranteed. Live video and audio are not synchronized. Audio is recorded at 8 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 115
to Custom. Preset used for the Preset Tour are created on the Camera Server. Please refer to the Camera Server User's Manual for details on making camera presets. Although the VB-C300 does not allow Preset Tour on the Camera Server, the Preset Tour is available via this setting. If Continuous is - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 116
(for VB-C300 and VB-C60 only) for VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50i series, and VB150. Video turns to monochrome in the Night Mode. If you specify Auto, you cannot control the Night Mode using the Camera Control Panel. You cannot use the built-in infrared lamp if you are using the optional dome housing. In - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 117
), and/or Focus on the Camera Control Panel, check the each check box. The additonal option is available with VB-C60/VB-C300. Other models cannot use these options. S Shade Ctl. only available Note with the VB-C60. If the Exposure - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 118
to On or Not specified on the External Outputs Setting dialog. For VB-C300, only one target external device can be configured on the External Outputs are effective on Video Windows in the Viewer. Control the camera as required by clicking Camera Control. ● Save Schedules 1 To save the Normal Schedule - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 119
Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Change Camera Server Settings Click Set-up in the Add/Edit Schedule Item dialog, and then Camera Server's top page appears after Internet Explorer launches (VB-C60). 4 Click Setting Page to display the Setting Page to change Camera Server settings. - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 120
are as follows. Refer to the Camera Server's manual for details. ● User Name and Password Set the user name and password for the Camera Server. You cannot set them with VK-64/VK-16. ● Motion detection recording If the Camera Server is VB-C60, VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi, VB-C50Fi, or VB150, you can - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 121
even though they have been defined on the Camera Server, click Camera Control to display the Camera Control Panel, obtain camera control, then configure the settings again. ● Restrict Service Time If a Camera Server has been configured with Restrict Service Time enabled, 4 VK-64/VK-16 will be - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 122
Schedules You can click and drag schedule area covering several cameras to bring up the Add Schedule Item - multiple cameras dialog. This allows you to easily set recording schedules for multiple cameras. Once created, settings for each camera can be customized. Example : Drag over the Schedule area - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 123
The default setting is 5 seconds. Register Camera Server Camera Server and the Storage Server, and network cameras is 2 to 3 frames per second. While the resolution is set to MEPG-4, the frame rate dropdown menu is gray out. However, the video is recorded at the frame rate specified in the VB-C60 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 124
reliability is required, such as for monitoring purposes. Canon accepts no liability whatsoever for faults, etc. resulting Camera Server (whichever selected in the Motion Detection Settings window). If the Camera Server executes motion detection, motion detection is not available while the Camera - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 125
next to On Motion Detection The Motion Detection Settings dialog appears (The dialog for VBC60 is shown below). Click to activate Motion Detection on the Camera Server for VB-C60, VB-C50i/VBC50iR, VB-C50FSi and VB-C50Fi. Allow to divide the detection area into 4 and to set for recording for - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 126
. Settings is now enabled. Click to launch your VB Admin Motion Detection Setting Tool. Install the VB Admin Tools that is bundled with the VB-C60, VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi, and VBC50Fi in advance. Refer to the Camera Server's User's Manual for how to configure the motion detection settings. To - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 127
the Active Region field, adjust the region where motion detection is triggered. By default, the Active Region is the full area. In addition you cannot use pan, can be confirmed by the Detection Indicator during operation. Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Area Ratio slide bar. Area - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 128
Set Motion Detection Recording Area Ratio marker. Area Ratio marker. Yellow color bar - Changed area is equal to or greater than the specified Area Ratio (activity peaks on or to the right of the Area Ratio Marker) but the required cotinuance of motion has not met the specified duration in order - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 129
Set Motion Detection Recording ● Step 4: Set the Detection Regions (VB-C60) 1 If you want to partition the detection region for notifications, check area menu. Choose from 0.1 frames per second to 30 frames per second (5 is the default). Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule 129 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 130
. If the resolution is set to MPEG-4, the frame rate set in the VBC60 becomes enabled. 3 Record after event - enter a number of seconds for the device and set On or Not specified. Available external outputs depend on the Camera Server. Note Click OK to save the new settings and close the dialog - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 131
Settings window take precedence. If the recording schedule expires during Sensor Event recording, the Sensor Event recording also terminates. Note If using a VB150 with multiple cameras and "Video Input" is also specified, you can configure different Sensor Event recording Tip settings for each - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 132
's settings. The sensor name displayed is the name set by the Camera Server. Night Mode is available for VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi and VBC50Fi Camera Servers or VC-C50i/VC-C50iR cameras connected to Camera Server VB150s. Click Night mode and select Disabled, Enabled, IR light - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 133
Compensation drop-down menu and select On to compensate for camera views with strong backlighting. The Tip setting will be used when the sensor is triggered. This is useful, for example, if a camera angle would change from an indoor view to an outdoor view when the sensor is triggered. 133 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 134
presets with the Camera Server recording screen. Refer to "Configure External Device Input" (➝ P. 96) for the details. ● Step 4: Set the Night Mode (VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi, and VB-C50Fi) Select the the keyboard. Choose from 0.1 to 30 frames per second (5 is the default). 134 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 135
of Camera Servers used, network traffic and load on the Camera Server and the Storage Server may reduce the actual frame rate recorded. While the resolution is set to MEPG-4, the frame rate dropdown menu is gray out. However, the video is recorded at the frame rate specified in the VB-C60 setting - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 136
Outputs 1 Click External Outputs Setting to control any external devices that may be connected to your Camera Server. 2 Click Setup to change the details of external outputs. Otherwise the default settings will be applied. 3 If Setup is clicked, click the dropdown menu for the target - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 137
Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Set Sensor Event Recording ● Priorities of Motion Detection and Sensor Event Recordings You can specify events priorities for the Motion - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 138
not available. Presets used for Preset Tour are created on the Camera Server. Please refer to the Camera Server's User's Manual for details on creating camera presets. Preset Tour can be used with VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50i, and VB-C50iR only. Set Preset Tour ● Add a Preset 1 Check the Preset Tour - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 139
4 Check the settings and click OK. This returns to the Preset Tour Settings dialog. For VB-C300 and VB-C60, you can return the focus to the default setting by checking the Focus is returned to default when the Tip camera is operated. option. Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule 139 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 140
dialog appears. 2 Select a preset to delete from the list and click Remove. 3 Click OK. This returns to the Preset Tour Settings dialog. When you delete camera server's presets, please be sure to check presets of VK-64/VK-16 Note . 140 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 141
Preset Setting Tool, click Save on the setting page of the tool) Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Endurance of VB-C50i and VB-C300's pan hours for 100,000 round trips in the pan direction. Endurance of VB-C60's pan/tilt mechanism is approximately 300,000 round trips at the full - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 142
for that server. Associated Locations and Zones are displayed in the Schedule Area. Schedule Type - Allows you to select a schedule type. These are user-defined schedules such as Public Holidays and Long Weekends. Days list - Allows you to choose a day to use this schedule. Schedule Area - Covers - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 143
be added. To launch the dialog and add a Special Day Schedule. ● Add Schedule Type 1 Click Add. The Add Schedule Type dialog appears. 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule 2 Enter name in the Schedule Name area, for example "Company Holidays". 3 Click OK. The schedule type is added - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 144
Set a Special Day Schedule ● Edit a Schedule Type 1 In the Special Day Schedule window, click a schedule type in the Schedule Type list to select it. 2 Click Edit. This will bring up the Edit Schedule Type dialog. Enter a new name. For example, you may wish to change the name "Company Holidays - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 145
). Other calendar selection methods are shown on the next page. Click to scroll back Click to scroll forward through the months. through the months. Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Click a day to highlight it, then click OK to bring up that day in the Days list. 145 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 146
Set a Special Day Schedule Alternatively, click the current month and a month list will appear. To select another year, click the current year and scroll down or back up, using the up/down arrows. ● Delete a Day 1 In the Special Day Schedule window, click a schedule type in the Schedule Type - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 147
Changes to cancel any changes you have made. 2 If you wish to return to the Viewer, select View > Viewing Screen from the menu bar. Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule 147 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 148
the following information for the time period where the highest load is expected when the schedule is performed. Number of Camera Servers Number of Camera Servers with Motion Detection Total Recording Frame Rate Total Recording Frame Rate (Continuous Recording) Total Recording Frame Rate (Sensor - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 149
Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule Display Recording Setting Summary After confirming information, check the details and click OK to close the Record Setup Summary dialog. - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 150
Information of Storage Server You can check summary information of a specified Storage Server. The Display Camera List Summary button is in the bottom center of the Camera Summary screen. The Display Camera List Summary button is gray out in Storage Servers in older version. Tip When the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 151
10,000, dropped frames occur. Click the Copy button to copy the contents of the Camera List Summary dialog box to the clipboard. Click the Update button to update display the latest data and update the camera list display. You can check the number of frames queued for processing for the entire - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 152
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layouts and set layout sequences. ● Video Window Operation Explains how to create a video window and display it in the Viewing Area and control the Camera Server. ● Use Timeline and View Events Explains how to use the Timeline for live and recorded viewing as well as view and search events. 154 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 155
5 155 Viewer Reference - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 156
(➝ P. 188) Recorded videos and live videos are displayed in these windows. Camera Server (➝ P. 204) Name of the Camera Server currently selected. Playback control (➝ time. Record Now button (➝ P. 208) A instant manual recording for one minute. Capture Still Frame button (➝ P. 209) Click to keep - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 157
. Thumbnail can be dragged onto the Viewing Area for viewing. Video window menu icon (➝ P. 199) Select preset camera angles, custom pan, tilt and zoom, and select a Video Window size. Live Events Log list (➝ P. 212) Indicates events that have been recorded on Storage Servers after the Viewer was - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 158
you need the user name and password set for the Or, from the Windows Start menu, click Programs > WebView Livescope > Network Video Recorder VK-Lite v2.0 > VK-Lite Viewer. To start the Server. Use IP address Connects to Storage Server and launches the Viewer by specifying its IP address. Select - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 159
Server, select localhost to start Viewer. 1 Select localhost from the drop-down menu. 2 Click Connect. 3 Enter your User Name and Password, and click Login. 5 The user name and password for VK-64/VK-16 entered in this step are configured by Storage Server Configuration dialog. They Note are - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 160
address or host name of Master Storage Server in Host Name or IP, and the port number in Port. 4 Click Connect. 5 Enter your User Name and Password, and click Login. If you need to use proxy server, you need to change the Internet option settings in the following procedure: Note 1. Select - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 161
Viewer Reference ● Search Events under the Edit menu cannot be used. ● Live Events under the View menu cannot be used. ● Shared Layouts are not Camera Server Summary, the Camera Server list shows only Camera Server, Locations / Zones and Type (→ P. 82). ● In the Add Camera Server and Edit Camera - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 162
when no Layouts have been configured, you will notice that the Viewing Area is blank as shown below. Previously-configured cameras on the network will appear as thumbnail images in the Camera Selection Area on the top of the screen. These can be dragged onto the Viewing Area for monitoring. If your - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 163
, the login screen for entering a username and password is displayed. When you use the Viewer alone, you also need to specify "nohost" for -h. Viewer Reference 5 Example "C:\Program Files\Canon\WebView\NVR\NVR_Viewer.exe" -h=192.168.100.1 -p=80 u=admin -pw=NVR Make sure to enter a space after - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 164
Master Storage Server Exit Cut Copy Paste Delete Select All Search Events Configuration Viewing Screen Fullscreen Captions Camera Selector Timeline Live Events Camera Control Function Switches master storage servers. The connection menu for storage servers is displayed. Closes the application - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 165
Menu Bar of Viewer Screen View Audio Panel Status Bar Help About Displays the Camera Control panel, allowing the display positon settings or zoom. Switches display and hide the status bar. Several information is displayed in the status bar, such - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 166
users depending on the settings. The Viewer Settings (Admin) tab is displayed only when the user Settings - Select the maximum viewing frame rate for live videos. Proxy Setting - Use this option to make to return to the default setting of the camera when operating the camera. Still frame setting - - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 167
Server when the Viewer starts up A Master Storage Server maintains settings for Camera Servers and Layouts. The current Master Storage Server is indicated. The following occur checkbox to display the live video in the foreground and begin live viewing when an event such as a sensor on occurs. 167 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 168
a color bar will light for one minute. 2 Tick the Requires operator acknowledgement box for the event. When an event occurs it will flash in the Live Events Log and the audio alert will sound (if specified) until the operator double-clicks on the event (that is, the notification time will not - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 169
■ Set the Tab for Guest User Setting the Frame Rate during live viewing The maximum frame rate when displaying live video can be configured. Select the the Max. Live Frame Rate and AutoAdjust Frame Rate settings are ignored. In this case, the frame rate setting of the VB-C60 is active. 169 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 170
the range from 1 to 60 minutes (default is 10 minutes). When the specified period of time passes during audio transmission, it will be camera to return its focus mode to the default setting when the camera orientation is changed. The focus mode returns to default if it has been changed to Manual - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 171
Viewer Setting Superimpose the Date and Time on Still Frames Select the Superimpose the date and time on the still frame captured checkbox to additionally display the date and time of capture on still frames. Save Viewer Settings 5 The bottom right-hand corner of the Viewer Settings window consists - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 172
modify these layouts. Personal Layout List Personal Layouts: Lists layouts created by the current user. These are shown under the Shared Layouts list to distinguish the different types of layouts. Other users cannot use them. The layout displayed when launching the Viewer is the first layout - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 173
menu, and then select New Layout. The Viewing Area will become blank and the default layout name "Untitled" will be displayed. The process of creating folders and saving a 3 Save Layout to a folder Drag the Camera Server's thumbnails onto the Viewing Area to create the layout. 5 Viewer Reference - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 174
Arrange and Save Layouts Organize Layouts and Layout Sequences The Organize Layouts & Layout Sequences dialog allows you to create folders and subfolders in which to save item (layouts and layout sequences). To display the dialog: ● Open the Layout menu and select Organize The Organize Layouts & - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 175
Arrange and Save Layouts ● Move or Copy a layout or layout Sequence to another folder 1 In the Organize Layouts & Layout Sequences dialog, click an item to highlight it, then click Move to Folder. The Select destination folder dialog opens showing a list of created folders. 2 Click to select - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 176
Arrange and Save Layouts Save a Layout or Layout Sequence Administrators and Operators can save layouts and layout sequences to an existing folder or a new folder via the Save Layout dialog. ● Step 1: Open the Layout menu and select Save or Save As The Save Layout dialog opens. A New Folder button - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 177
Arrange and Save Layouts ● Opening a previously-saved layout Click the Layout button to open the menu and then click a layout or layout sequence in the list. The item will be loaded onto the Viewing Area. If you select another item without saving the current item, a dialog will appear prompting you - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 178
can share these layouts. You need Administrator privilege to create a layout sequence. Normal users cannot modify these layouts. User Layout Sequence: Lists layouts created by the current user. Other users cannot use them. You can only save layouts as a layout sequence. Note ● Opening and running - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 179
Arrange and Save Layouts ■ Layout Grids You can customize your layouts by applying one of the following grids: None - You can arrange Video Windows freely. Alignment Grid - diplay a grid of dots in the Viewing Area. You can re-size Video Windows using the grid. Small Grid, Medium Grid and Large Grid - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 180
displays a grid of dots. When you place a Video Window, it "snaps" to the grid boundaries. ● Drag, drop and re-size a Video Window 1 In the Camera Selection Area, click a thumbnail image and drag its selection boundary onto the Viewing Area grid. 2 Move it to the position you want to display - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 181
. These are boundaries indicating a uniform size which is used to display Video Windows in a tile-like manner. ● Drag a camera thumbnail image into a blank tile 1 In the Camera Selection Area, click a thumbnail image and drag its selection boundary onto the Viewing Area grid. 2 Move it to the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 182
with Viewer setting, the video size and video quality coming from the Camera Server and the size of each Video Window displayed. A maximum of 16 cameras is recommended in the Layout Area. If the number of video windows displaying MPEG-4 live video exceeds 20, a warning message will appear. 182 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 183
The Viewing Area with a Large Grid Arrange and Save Layouts 5 In this example, the Camera Selection Area and Timeline are hidden (➝ P. 185). Viewer Reference 183 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 184
Arrange and Save Layouts Custom Grid The Custom Grid fallows you to set customize a grid for displaying Video Windows. ● Set a custom grid 1 Select Custom Grid from the Layout Grids sub-menu. The Custom Grid dialog appears. Values are given in pixels. 2 In the Horizontal or Vertical field, - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 185
below in the Large Grid example. Pressing the Esc key returns the menu bar. You can also select to hide Video Window Captions, the Camera Control and Live Events. The number of Video Windows in the display achieved is dependent on the display resolution. A higher resolution will result in more Video - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 186
Zone drop-down menus and then place them into the Viewing Area as Video Windows. The Location drop-down menu lists the physical locations of cameras on the system. The Zone drop-down menu lists the groups of areas within each location. When you select a location, its associated zones will be - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 187
Location 2 Select a Zone in that Location 3 Click and drag thumbnails to view live video ● Step 1: Select a Location from the drop-down menu Click the Location from the drop-down menu, the Camera Selection Area for the selected Zone moves to the left. Alternatively, click the scrollbar - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 188
images are used to create Video Windows in the Viewing Area. The Viewing Area can support multiple Video Windows for live monitoring and viewing recorded video simultaneously. ● Click and drag a camera thumbnail onto the Viewing Area 1 Click the thumbnail image and, while holding down the mouse - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 189
you have reached the desired size. 2 Alternatively, click the Video Window menu button and select Video Display Size. Select Small, Medium, Large, or Default from the sub- menu. The same menu is available by right-clicking the view window. A right-click action on the Video Window will also - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 190
displayed, the load on the Note computer CPU will be high and Viewer operations may take longer. ● Add more Video Windows Click and drag other camera thumbnails onto the Viewing Area to create Video Windows for monitoring if necessary. Your Viewing Screen could look like this. 190 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 191
, the number of Video Windows you can display simultaneously will depend on your video card, the resolution Note and quality settings of the camera and the Live Video Viewing Settings (frame rate) set in the Viewer Settings window of the Configuration and Preferences screen. If the load on the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 192
Arrange Video Windows ■ Video Window Status Video Window Properties: Title bar - indicates name of camera, live or recorded video viewing. Video display - displays live or recorded video. Recorded video indicator - displays a time/date stamp in the title bar for recorded footage. Event indicator - - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 193
bar The title bar consists of menu, camera name and live or recorded status. Video display conditions Live video Recorded Video Indicator When recorded video Notification has been set, a color bar will flash on top of a live Video Window when an event occurs. The color indicates the event priority. - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 194
by double-clicking on a live Video Window. Alternatively, click the down-arrow at the base of the Video Window (or right-click on the window). A drop-down menu will appear. Select Get Camera Control. If the camera is being used by the Viewers or another VB Administration Tools associated with the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 195
the optical and digital zoom is displayed. Click and drag the Zoom slider to perform the zoom operation. Click this button to display extended camera control panel (➝ P. 198). When using the VB-C60/VB-C300, you cannot use Night Mode in the following cases: Note When Day/Night is set to Auto on the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 196
Windows ● Exposure Control Items (when the Exposure Mode is Auto) Selects the Metering Mode (VB-C60 only). Refer to the Users Manual of the camera for details. Set the Exposure Mode to Auto (VBC60, VB-C300). Auto: Automatically adjusts the exposure. Auto (Flicker less): This mode is only for - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 197
-vapor lamp. Halogen lamp: Select this option when using the camera under a halogen or incandescent lamp. Manual:Drag each slide bar to adjust the parameter (R or B gain). 5 Viewer Reference White balance can be adjusted for VB-C60 and VB-C300 only. Note ● Smart Shade Control Select the Smart - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 198
at a point of infinity. Manual: Press and hold Far or Near button to adjust the focus. Clicking One Shot AF adjusts the focus just once automatically (VB-C300, VB-C60). Auto (for domes) is not available for VB-C60. Note ● Selecting a Preset Camera Angle If preset camera angles have been set up - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 199
Video Window size Apart from manually clicking on the corner and Viewer Reference Change the Received Video size (VB-C60, VB-C50i/VBC50iR, VB-C50FSi, VB-C50Fi only) You can select a video size Default from the sub-menu. Selecting Default displays the Video Window in the size received from the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 200
VB-C60. Note If you specify MPEG-4 and perform live viewing on the VBC60, the video and audio are not synchronized. When multiple Video Windows from a single Camera Default is determined when first displaying video from the Camera Server starts. Even if you change the size from the Camera Server - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 201
on will remove the IR cut filter and turn the built-in IR light on. The IR light cannot be used with the VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50FSi, or VBC50Fi. 5 Click Control External Devices to control any external devices that may be connected to your Camera Server. This is only enabled when you have - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 202
starts up. For VBC60, Internet Explorer starts up and the VB-C60 top page is diaplayed. Refer to your camera server's user's manual for more information on the Admin Viewer or NC Viewer. When using audio function of VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50i/iR, or VB-C50FSi user's manuals for more information on - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 203
silent interval is detected while transmitting audio. For a silent interval, network load can be mitigated by reducing data to transmit. 5 Viewer to detect silent intervals with predefined sensitivity. Tick this option to manually specify the detection sensitivity. Drag the slide bar to adjust the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 204
live and recorded viewing as well as view and search events. Timeline Overview On the Viewing Screen, a timeline of past events associated with displayed cameras for playback, rewind, etc. Camera Server name The name of the camera currently selected. A manual recording with duration of one minute - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 205
Video in relation to the Timeline When a Video Window is created from a camera thumbnail, video is seen live. The Playhead (shown below) will be in a "live" position. The "live" position represents the present time. The playhead remain fixed as time scrolls to the left underneath, representing the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 206
and an error stating "No Recorded Video." is displayed. You can simultaneously play videos from multiple camera servers at the same time. Tip You can simultaneously play multiple videos from one camera server, which were captured at different times. ● Drag the Playhead to a new time Click and drag - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 207
smoothness of the play back may depend on Note network traffic and other properties of the network. The time displayed on the Timeline is the time or forward in time. You can only scroll right to the current time, or "live" time. ● Jump to time entered 1 Select a Video Window and click Jump to - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 208
one minute can be initiated at the maximum frame rate. The manual recording is displayed on the Timeline and Live Events Log as Manual Rec. username). This is handy for capturing random events not associated Record Now function is only enabled if a Storage Server is configured for the camera. 208 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 209
Note and network delays. The priority of an event created by a manual recording using Record Now will always be Priority 1. The Record Now function allows recording video in JPEG format. MPEG-4 recording is not available (VB-C60). If audio transmission is enabled on the camera, audio recording - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 210
, the associated Video Window will display the event(s). Camera Name Type of event User Name Time of event Daylight Savings Indicator The Storage Server format and can be viewed in a QuickTime player or any other player that supports .mov files. A maximum of one hour of video can be extracted at - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 211
/oldest footage will be saved. If you specify JPEG and MPEG-4 recorded footages together for writing, only the older footage will be saved. ● Returning to Live Video To return to the live video, click Return to Live ➞. The Playhead returns to the live position in the Timeline. 211 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 212
Use Timeline and View Events ■ View and Search Events Live Events Log list The Live Events Log displays events that have occurred with one or more cameras after the Viewer has been launched. Events are color coded according to priority. Click and drag scroll bar to view events. The bell icon is - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 213
the VK-64/VK-16 menu bar, select View and Live Events. Live Events Log list opens. Overview of Alert Parameters Acknowledgement status Priority of the event (1:Highest, 2:High, 3:Medium, 4:Low, 5:Lowest) Event type that has occurred Camera name where event occurred Date and time of event 5 Location - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 214
Event Search dialog opens. Enter a search start date and time. Enter a keyword for Enter a search end particular events. date and time. Select a camera. Select a Location and Zone. Select a Priority. Select a state of event. Select a type of event. Search Result Display Area Double-click an - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 215
certain criteria can be specified such as Priority, Location and Zone on the network, a date range when the event may have occurred and a time period Step 2: Select a camera Select the camera you want to search by from the drop-down menu. Once you have selected a specific camera, the Location and - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 216
video of when an event occurs, click the event to highlight it and click View Event in Camera to view it in a Video Window. You can also view recorded video by double-clicking the an event in a Video Window, click Return to Live ➝ in the Timeline to return the Video Window Note to live viewing. 216 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 217
the Event popup setting administrator tab in the Viewer Settings screen to display the corresponding video window in the foreground and begin live viewing when a sensor input or motion detection occurs. When motion detection is on, the corresponding video is displayed automatically. 5 Viewer - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 218
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Chapter 6 Operation and Management - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 220
Server when you operating and maintaining the network camera system, as well as guidelines for live viewing via the Viewer. ● Operation Guideline for Sensor Event Recording Explains operation tips concerning the sensor event recording, including points to notice and counteractions against troubles - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 221
has occurred while connecting to the Camera Server. However, it does not necessarily occur for every connection failure. When this event occurs, the recording engine tries for reconnection and a COMM error occurs if the retry fails. Review the network connection (➝ P. 100). Recording frame rate - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 222
Check for Storage Server Number of Frames Queued for Processing The Camera Summary screen displays the number of frames queued for processing for each camera, allowing you to check the load conditions of the PC. This information is updated at every 5 seconds. If the number of frames queued for - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 223
Adjust Frame Rate in the Viewer Settings (➝ P. 169) * This option is enabled by default (recommended). When displaying live video, the Viewer requests the camera to send the video at the specified frame rate (➝ Max. Live Frame Rate on P. 169). If you use this function, you can maintain a stable - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 224
rate when disk is under high load in the Storage Server Configuration dialog (➝ P. 57) * This option is enabled by default (recommended). When the network recording software writes images received from cameras into the hard disk, if the load (mainly the load of writing into the hard disk) of the PC - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 225
Operational Guideline for Sensor Event Recording Proper Operation of Sensor Event Recording (Optimization of Sensor Arrangement and Sensitivity) Frequent sensor events result in high CPU load on your PC, and the recording frame rate may be reduced or recording may be interrupted. If you have 10 or - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 226
of reliability are required. Canon accepts no liability whatsoever for network delays. ● Motion Detection Setting for Each Camera Model VB-C60, VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi, VB-C50Fi, VB150 Configure the Motion Detection settings on the Camera Server. Please refer to the Camera Server User's Manual - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 227
Chapter 7 Backup Scheme - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 228
Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to make backups for each purpose. Since the volume of video data the largest among various data types requiring backup, you must carefully choose backup equipment and learn the backup techniques. 228 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 229
Purpose Purposes of backup include. Backup for Data Protection Prevents data from system crush or hard disk failure. This type of back up targets video data, event data, and configuration files. Backup for Archive Stores recorded video data and event data on other media for a long period of time. 7 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 230
or want to omit media replacement, you can consider auto loaders for the LTO device. Backup Example for VK-64/VK-16 If 10 Camera Servers record video for 30 Tip necessary. Backup Tool It is recommended to use a third-party backup tool for Windows. Read the manual of the tool for deployment. Restore - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 231
the file is settled and saved as video data when its size reaches 1 GB (by default) to the storage drive. Audio data is recorded using the G71 µ Law format, and to your settings for Save video in and Drive when you register Camera Servers (➝ P. 98). ● Recorded Video data Save video in: \WebView-NVR - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 232
is settled and saved as video data when its size reaches 1 GB (by default) to the storage drive. This recording unit can be changed in the Maximum file types are backed up: File name = NVR_EVENT_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx_yyyymmdd_hhmmss.evt Camera ID Recording start date_time The recorded event data file name - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 233
file path for OS other than Windows Vista :\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Canon \WebView\NVR\ Configuration file path for Windows Vista :\ProgramData\Canon\WebView\NVR\ Back up the entire contents of this folder. The configuration file names - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 234
Backup for Data Protection About Backup When making a backup of data for protection, you must back up the following data: Recorded video data ---- It is recommended to make an incremental backup of this data. Refer to P. 231 for the file names and storage location. Event data It is recommended to - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 235
Video data being recorded is saved in a temporary file, and the file is settled and saved as video data when its size reaches 1 GB (by default) to the storage drive. The temporary file cannot be backed up in the normal procedure. Therefore, backup only the settled files. Refer to "Backup for - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 236
as: Image file size per frame x Frame rate x Number of Camera Servers x Recording time (seconds) per day. Refer to "Server Sizing Concept . 2 Prepare the backup device and backup tool for Windows according to the estimated quantity. 3 Set up the backup tool as directed on P. 230. Be sure - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 237
the VK-64/VK-16's configuration file to the former location. The default location is as follows: Configuration file path for OS other than Windows Vista : \Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Canon\ WebView\NVR\ Configuration file path for Windows Vista - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 238
the VK-64/VK-16's configuration file to the former location. The default location is as follows: Configuration file path for OS other than Windows Vista : \Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data \Canon\ WebView\NVR\ Configuration file path for Windows Vista - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 239
Restoration Procedure ● Notes on Restoring Data from Backup for Data Archiving When restoring the configuration file, also the old recording setting information is restored as well. After restoration, the PC may start recording video according to the old recording schedule. If you do not want to - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 240
single cassette of tape, a 200-GB LTO drive is necessary. Configuration 2: Backup for Data Protection 2 Premise 10 units of VB-C50i Recording condition Frame rate is 1 fps (one frame per second), Camera Server video quality is 50, resolution is 320x240, and the size for one image data is 15 KB. The - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 241
, you can save 30-day data on a single cassette of tape. Configuration 3: Backup for Data Archiving Premise 5 units of VB-C50i Recording condition Frame rate is 1 fps (one frame per second), Camera Server video quality is 50, resolution is 320x240, and the size for one image data is 15 KB. The - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 242
Servers (Backup for Data Protection) Premise 100 units of VB-C50i Recording condition Frame rate is 1 fps (one frame per second), Camera Server video quality is 50, resolution is 320x240, and can prepare two or three servers dedicated for backup, and use network backup for central management. 242 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 243
Chapter 8 System Maintenance - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 244
Chapter Overview This chapter describes about the version upgrade, reinstallation and restoration of the older version for VK-64/VK-16, and about the version upgrade of cameraÅfs firmware. 244 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 245
Servers of v1.1, v1.2, v1.3 and v1.4. Configuration file path for OS other than Windows Vista :\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ Canon\Webview\NVR :\WebView-NVR" Configuration file path for Windows Vista :\ProgramData - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 246
Vista, first upgrade the software to v2.0 before ● Version upgrade from VK-Lite 1 First, you need to buy VK-64/VK-16 v2.0 (there are no upgrade program available Users\Application Data\ Canon\WebView\NVR :\WebView-NVR" For Windows Vista :\ProgramData\Canon - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 247
Reinstall VK-64/VK-16 You cannot reinstall the software if you use the upgrade program. When You Have the OS other than Windows Vista : \Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ Canon\Webview\NVR :\WebView-NVR Configuration file path for Windows Vista < - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 248
version. 1 Delete Canon Network Video Recorder VK Series Replace the existing folders with the following backed-up data. In case of Version 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 Configuration file path for OS other than Windows Vista : \Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Canon - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 249
about the latest firmware and backup/restore tools can be obtained on Canon Web site. 8 System Maintenance Procedure for Updating Camera Firmware When updating firmware, use proper tools for each model. 1 Obtain the latest firmware including the firmware update tool as well as backup - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 250
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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 252
Chapter Overview This chapter explains the chart of countermeasures against failures, measures to be taken when a trouble occurs (troubleshooting), error messages, and log files. 252 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 253
due to busy drive thread in last 1 minutes. Cause Error No. Description 10050 Network may be out of service. 10054 A Camera Server's network problem or 10060 session 10061 disconnection due to Camera Server's 10064 reboot has occurred. The effective recording rate is too low (below - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 254
VK Troubleshooting Viewing Screen and Video Windows This section describes how to solve problems that may occur when you are using VK64/VK-16. Some of the thumbnails are not showing in the Camera Selection Area. Situation You do not have enough thumbnails on display to make the scrollbar appear, - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 255
for the network camera. • You can view live video of the Camera Server using VB-C60 Viewer, NC Viewer, PC Viewer or other viewers. • Do not Record is specified in the Special Day Schedule settings and others. • Sensor recording or motion detection recording is set or not. Troubleshooting 9 255 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 256
VK Troubleshooting Cannot log into a Storage Server from a Viewer. Situation You cannot log into a Storage Server from a Viewer. Solution Check the following: • The login user name and password are correct. • The network between the server and the Viewer has no problem. • The IP address of the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 257
decrease a live frame rate. If the video quality of Camera Servers is set high or the resolution is set to VGA, processing may take a long time because the size of image data is large. In this case, review the video quality or video size in the Camera Server settings. 9 Troubleshooting Timeline - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 258
recorded and that file may be several gigabytes in size. Please alter the anti-virus software settings to eliminate Storage Servers from virus scanning targets. Connection Problems Cannot connect to a Camera Server. Situation In the Viewer the screen has gone black and a message appears stating - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 259
network error may have caused this situation. 9 Troubleshooting Configuration Problems Camera Servers configured as Do not Record will not be shown. Upgrade Problems Software cannot be upgraded to v2.0. Situation When you try to upgrade the software Storage Server Configuration tool. 4. Click the - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 260
connect to camera. The viewer cannot connect to the camera server and the live video cannot be displayed. Getting camera control. The message is displayed before starting camera control after sending a camera control request. Can't get camera control. Another user with higher user authority has - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 261
was used. Specify the user name using 1 - 100 characters. The user name was out of the valid number of characters range (This includes when the user name was not entered). The user name contains an invalid character. An invalid character was entered in the user name. Troubleshooting 9 261 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 262
) does not match. An attempt was made to add a user by entering a password in the Confirm Password field, which does not match the entered password. Are you sure you want to delete this An attempt was made to delete the user? user. Specify the Storage Server name using 1 - 20 characters. The - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 263
the application or approving the change in all tabs An error occurred in the configuration file An error occurred while saving the Storage Server settings. Troubleshooting 9 263 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 264
information (the users.txt file). The maximum retention period was changed to a shorter period. Are you sure you want to save the changes? An attempt was made to exit the application without saving the setting change. All tabs Initialization of network communication failed. Communication - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 265
Motion Detection The motion detection setting tool Dialog cannot be started because the user of the camera is not a manager. A non-Administrator user attempted to start up the Motion 100,000 pans and tilts (300,000 for the VB-C60) within one year on the VB-C50i or VBC300. Troubleshooting 9 265 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 266
Server could not be established. Failed to connect to Master Storage Server 'IP address of Storage Server' because of version mismatch. You attempted to made by a user without the administrator privilege to switch to the Configuration window. The recording settings of the camera server cannot be - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 267
the Master Storage Server settings while the Camera Server list was displayed. Adding/Editing/ Deleting the Storage Server This host name or IP address cannot be specified. An attempt was specified. An attempt was made to register a location without entering the name. Troubleshooting 9 267 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 268
in the selected Storage Server. Check the settings and try again. Even though video of a camera server is configured to be recorded in the Storage Server, the IP address and port used are the same as the camera server that has been configured in the Storage Server. Select a location and zone. An - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 269
Camera Server Recording Schedule ϝMeοssηaʔgeδs The host name specified in "Storage Server Configuration" is invalid. Check the host name or IP address. ݪCaҼuse An attempt was made to connect to the Storage Server with an invalid host name/IP without saving the change. Troubleshooting 9 269 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 270
to operate the digital zoom region of the VB-C60 while Custom was selected. This special day An attempt was made to register a schedule that passes 24:00. This special day schedule name cannot camera servers registered in this Storage Server can no longer be referred. Restart the Viewer manually - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 271
attempt was made by a user other than an administrator to Manual recording could not be started. *The following message is added when the number of camera servers exceeds the licensing restrictions. The number of camera servers exceeds the number allowed in the licensing agreement. Troubleshooting - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 272
. Could not connect to the camera server. Check the entered information. 'Communication Error Messages Details' Could not connect to the camera server. The storage server of this version does not support the specified camera. You attempted to register a VB-C300 or VB-C60 with an older version of - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 273
zone. Are you sure you want to delete this camera server 'camera server name'? An attempt was made to delete the camera server. Do you want to save the changes in the server registration? An attempt was made to close the Camera Summary window without saving the changes. Troubleshooting 9 273 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 274
IP address. The port number of the Master Storage Server is invalid. Specify a number in the range of 1 and 65535. An attempt was made to connect with an invalid port number. Edit Camera Server dialog All schedules configured for the 'camera Layout Sequence dialog A user layout cannot be - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 275
Messages List Normal or Special Day Schedule window and Add/Edit Camera Server dialog ϝMeοssηaʔgeδs The recording settings of the camera server cannot be configured for this Storage Server 'Storage Server of a layout or layout sequence to a name that is already being used. Troubleshooting 9 275 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 276
Messages List Organize Layouts & Layout Sequences dialog Messages The folder name of the layout cannot be changed. 'Folder name' already exists. A layout with the same name is already registered. Are you sure you want to overwrite? Cause An attempt was made to change the name of a folder to a - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 277
.txt" ( is either 0 or 1) is shown below. These messages are generated by the recording engine (Win32 service) that runs as part of a Storage Server. Messages Camera : / frames discarded due to busy drive thread in last 1 minutes. Cause Action x frames out of y frames - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 278
. Action Check the Storage Server configuration to see if the entered password is correct. Error resolving name for SMTP server host: port Error default is 1). No action is required. Unable to register a drive for camera :. The storage destination drive configured for this camera - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 279
server operation/configuration change command process Check to ensure that the camera server is on and connected to the network. If a proxy server is configured using the Storage Server Configuration tool, check to ensure that the proxy server is running. ERROR(connect): socket type=(IMAGE/EVENT - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 280
in "A List of Error Codes in Log File" (➝ P. 282). Failed to start the recording-mode stream for Camera {IP address of camera}. Recording video stream requests were made to the VB-C60 from multiple Storage Servers. Change the settings such that the recording video stream request is only made by - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 281
the access engine (Win32 service) that runs as part action is required. 9 Troubleshooting VK-64/VK-16 camera server (This is recorded when a problem occurs in configuration protocol communications). A network error occurred while communicating with the camera server (This is recorded when a problem - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 282
where the Viewer is installed. :\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Canon \WebView\NVR\logs\ A List of Error Codes in Log File problem occurs in Viewer layout sequences. A socket operation encountered a dead network. This occurs when the PC recognizes that the network - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 283
camera server due to camera server restart or other cause. This may occur when the camera server is restarted using the restart button on the configuration page on the software it uses to provide network services is currently unavailable. There is a failure on the PC network board. No such host - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 284
SMTP Error Codes Codes 421 Error Messages Description Service not available, closing The communication is terminated transmission channel mail server. 502 Command not implemented The mail server does not support the command that was sent. 550 Requested action not taken: mailbox - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 285
is recorded when the operation mode of the camera server is mpeg4. The user authentication or password for connecting to the camera server is incorrect. This is recorded when the connection cannot be established due to the IP address restriction on the camera server side (It may also be returned by - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 286
host name that is not registered in DNS is specified or that a problem occurred in communication with DNS). 12017 The operation was canceled, usually camera server has been disconnected forcibly. ● A List of POP Error Codes Error Messages ERR never heard of mailbox name ERR invalid password ERR - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 287
status} Manual recording and custom trigger Start (on)/Stop (off) For manual recording: The user {user name} set the manual recording camera server Error (on)/recovered (off) Connect to the host ({camera server address}:{port}): {status} Continuing recording Continuing recording Troubleshooting - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 288
cannot be reached. There are no routes to connect to the camera server (This may also occur when there is a failure in the network cable connected to the PC or HUB). 10091: Failure on the network board There is a failure on the PC network board. 11001: The host name is unknown. The host name - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 289
HT401: Account restriction Cause The user authentication or password for connecting to the camera server is incorrect. Check to ensure that it is not an on/off event. HT403: IP address restriction Cannot connect due to the IP address restriction on the camera server side. HT502: Bad Gateway - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 290
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the order of priority for Camera Server control. Strong Weak Application Panorama Creation Tool WebView Admin Viewer/NC Viewer (Administrator)/VB-C60 Admin Viewer Motion Detection Settings Tool (VB-C60/VB-C50i Series VB Administration Tool) VB-C60 Admin Viewer (Registered User) VK-64/VK-16 Storage - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 293
a failure occurs in a hard disk in a RAID system and you want to replace it with a hot-spare or new one, the rebuilding time is to be perform rebuilding without stopping recording, it takes about 40 hours. There is no problem if rebuilding only takes a long time. However, the other hard disks may - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 294
Hard Disk ● Configuration for Reducing Rebuilding Time As described in the preceding section, it is important to shorten rebuilding time as far as possible. You can reduce rebuilding time by configuring hard disks as follows: For example, when you create two configurations including three 146GB hard - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 295
procedure below to check the version of the software. Storage Server Configuration tool 1. Open the Storage Server Configuration dialog. 2. Right-click the title bar of the dialog and select About Storage Server Configuration. 3. Check the software version in the dialog displayed. 10 Appendix VK - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 296
on MPEG-4 VB-C60 supports MPEG-4 format video in addition to JPEG format video. However, this are several functional limitations as follows. ● Live Viewing The following video window settings become disabled, and the frame rate setting of the camera takes effect. • Max. Live Frame Rate • AutoAdjust - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 297
116 Preset Camera Angle 240 Backup Tool 230 Configuration Camera Control Panel 195 Exposure Control 196 Camera Server 91 Change Settings 119 Delete 102 Edit 100 Register 91 Search 91 Cameras for Viewing 186 Camera Camera Servers 91 Firmware 22 Upgrade 22 Frame Size 33, 34 G Get Camera - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 298
87 Logs 277 A List of Error Codes 282 Storage Destination 282 M Manual Recording 208 Master Storage Server 30 Message List 260 Motion Detection Recording 124 Storage Server 23 Supported Camera Servers 22 System Environment 23 Operational Guideline 223 Event Recording 225 Live-View Frame - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 299
206 Playhead 204, 206 Record Now 208 Return to Live 211 Shoot a Snapshot 209 Zoom In / Out 209 Troubleshooting 251 U Upgrade 47, 245 Camera Firmware 249 from Previous Versions 47, 245 User Management 72 Administrator 72 User Authentication 74 V Video Data 231, 234 Video Window 180 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 300
Index Viewer Shade Comtrol 202 VK Event Information 287 VK Events 221 VK Viewer 77 VK-Lite 39 300 - Canon C50FSi | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 Administrator's Manual - Page 301
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