Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide
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- Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 1
NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide Ver. 2.2 - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 2
software for recording and monitoring video via a network, and include storage server software and viewer software. Read this guide thoroughly before using the software to build a network camera recording and monitoring system. Keep this guide in a safe location for future reference. To Customers - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 3
Introduction MPEG-4 NOTICE ABOUT THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD: THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD ("MPEG-4 VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 4
Introduction ...ii About This Guide ...v System Operation Overview ...vi Overview of VK-64/VK-16 ...vi Specification Comparison of VK-64/VK-16 Lite System Installation Example 2-2 Step 1: Preparation ...2-3 Step 2: Camera Server Installation and Setup 2-3 Step 3: Installation ...2-4 Step 4: - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 5
install and manage VK-Lite This guide first explains what you should know before operating a network camera monitoring system, and differences between Manual. "VK-Lite Installation" describes the basic steps for preparation for installation and operation. First, read this guide up to "Specification - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 6
System Operation Overview Overview of VK-64/VK-16 Network Video Recorder Network Video Recorder is software for viewing video, recording video and audio, and playing video from multiple network cameras (hereafter referred to as camera servers). VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite enable viewing and recording - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 7
be used for v2.2. Network Video Recorder VK-Lite Network Video Recorder VK-Lite supplied with VB-C500VD, VB-C500D and VB-C60 is a simplified version software of VK-64/VK-16. VK-Lite allows displaying video, recording video and audio, and playing audio, of up to 4 camera servers. A VK-Lite Viewer - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 8
Specification Comparison of VK-64/VK-16 and VK-Lite VK-Lite is Network Video Recorder which is supplied with VB-C500VD, VB-C500D and VB Lite v2.2 4 VB-C500VD, VB-C500D, VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50 series ✔ JPEG only 5 fps *1 Normal Schedule recording (Continuous recording) Manual recording Fixed 1GB/day - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 9
Displays live video and recorded video Case2 Using One PC as a Storage Server and Another as a Viewer This configuration is recommended for a system with multiple camera servers. Network Storage Server Records video Viewer Displays live video and recorded video ix - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 10
system. You can operate a system with a combination of storage servers and VK-64, VK-16 or VK-Lite. Slave Storage Server Network Stores information of camera servers registered to each storage server and event logs Master Storage Server Slave Storage Server Viewer Viewer Note The master storage - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 11
that the network for communicating with a camera server be separated from the network for communication with the NAS server. z When using audio functions, take note of the following points. Audio functions are available on VB-C500VD, VB-C500D, VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50i, VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi. • Audio - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 12
Important: Before Starting Operation xii - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 13
VK-64/VK-16 Installation Setup Procedure - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 14
conditions, and then prepare necessary equipments. See "System Design Concept" in Chapter1 Step2 Camera Installation and Setup Set up a camera. See Camera's User's manual for details on how to connect the camera. Step3 Installation Install the VK-64/VK-16 storage server software and viewer software - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 15
so you can configure detailed settings. See "Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule" Step7 Viewer Settings You can Automatic adjustment settings Step8 Management and Maintenance Network failure caused by unforeseen problems may negatively affect on the surveillance system - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 16
Setup Procedure 1-4 - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 17
VK-Lite Installation System Installation Example - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 18
server and a viewer share a single PC connecting with 4 camera servers. Network Note This installation example is explained on the assumption that all the preparation have already been completed, including settings for network cameras, and installation, setup and wiring of related equipments. 2-2 - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 19
may be corrupted. Reference "System Design Concept" in Administrator's Manual Step 2: Camera Server Installation and Setup Configure initial camera server settings, such as the IP address setting. See Start Guide for details of initial camera server settings. Tip When you use presets and preset - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 20
software on the PC for viewer, using the Setup CD-ROM supplied with the network camera. In the following example, VK-Lite storage server and VK-Lite Viewer are in the APPLICATIONS folder on the Setup CD-ROM supplied with VB-C500VD, VB-C500D or VB-C60 to start the installation. 2. Click [Next]. The [ - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 21
running a system with multiple PCs, you need to install the software on each of the PCs. Reference "Chapter 2 Installation" in Administrator's Manual Step 4: Storage Server Configuration Start up [VK-Lite Storage Server Configuration v2.2] for storage server settings. In the following example we - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 22
VK-Lite System Installation Example 3. Configure the basic storage server settings. In this example, we use the hard disk space calculated based on the content of "Recording Conditions" ( P. 2-2) and "Step 1: Preparation" ( P. 2-3). In practice, configure this value based on use. • Set the [ - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 23
created after installation. Tip The following operations are available by the administrator only. • Configuring, registering, and changing camera servers • Configuring and changing recording schedules 5. Click [Apply]. The changes are saved. Reference "Chapter 3 Storage Server Configuration - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 24
in the viewer screen. To display video in the viewer screen, register a camera server and then arrange the video window on the viewing area. 1. Double-click video but view live video Selection localhost Specify the IP address Storage Server not used 3. Enter the [User Name] and [Password - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 25
used for a small retail (Only one Location is set, on the assumption that there is one branch only). Location VB Store Zone 1 Inside Store Zone 2 Stock Room Zone 3 Parking Lot 6. Click [Find Camera Servers]. Camera servers that can be registered are displayed in the [Search Results] dialog box. 2-9 - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 26
Name], and select the [Location] and [Zone] of the camera. • Click [Start Control], and adjust the viewing angle of the camera. 9. Click [OK]. Now, the camera server has been registered. The registered camera server information is displayed in the right list of the screen. 10. Repeat step 6 to - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 27
Lite Installation 12. Click [Save Changes]. The registered camera information is saved. VK-Lite System Installation Example Reference "Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule" in Administrator's Manual Step 6: Recording Schedule Configuration Configure the recording schedule - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 28
[Save Schedule]. The schedule is saved. Tip You can only select [Normal Schedule] in VK-Lite. [Special Day Schedule] cannot be selected. Reference "Chapter 4 Register Camera Server and Set Recording Schedule" in Administrator's Manual 2-12 - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 29
video windows 1. Select [View] [Viewing Screen] from the menu. The Viewer is displayed. Video thumbnails of cameras registered in "Step 5: Camera Server Registration" are displayed in the camera selection area at the top of the viewer. 2. Right-click on Viewing Area and select [Layout Grids - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 30
VK-Lite System Installation Example 3. In the Camera Selection Area, drag a thumbnail onto the grid in the Viewing Area. 4. Drag the video window to the position you want to display. When you release - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 31
explained the basic operations of some VK-Lite functionalities and configuration examples for a network camera recording and monitoring system. For more detailed information, see Administrator's Manual provided on the supplied CD-ROM. Reference "Chapter 6 Operation and Management", "Chapter - Canon VB-C50i/VB-C50iR | Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite Setup Guide - Page 32
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NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER
VK-64/VK-16/VK-Lite
Setup Guide
Ver.
2.2