Synology RS3621xs Surveillance Station Users Guide - Based on version 9.0 - Page 3

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Surveillance Station is a professional Video Management System (VMS) package bundled with DiskStation Manager (DSM). With its advanced features and comprehensive device compatibility, your surveillance system can be extended far beyond watching camera feeds. The highlights include: Camera management: Add multiple cameras and devices and customize the settings. The recording mechanism, audio and video format, stream profile, camera view, and other advanced settings can all be tailored to your needs. Video monitoring: Customize layouts to view live feeds and playback recordings simultaneously. You can directly control cameras, trigger I/O devices, and oversee detected events through a single monitoring portal. Recording management: Playback, download, and back up camera recordings. Various searching functions are available to quickly find recordings of specific times and actions. Advanced recording operations allow you to condense videos or customize the recording storage. Maps: Use interactive maps to guard your premises. Map groups and maps services make it possible to monitor multiple locations at one glance. Detailed alert cards, FOV viewing, and seamless playback features further streamline the operations. System management: Extend your management with Action Rules that automate surveillance functions, privacy masking and recording encryption that enhance security, and notifications that provide instant alerts to suspicious events. Centralized Management System (CMS): Host a multi-site surveillance system to manage remote servers, cameras, and recordings from a centralized portal. Automatic failover and backup services are available to ensure uninterrupted surveillance. 01