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ViewStation Administrator's Manual
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Issue Date: Aug 1, 2007
Revision record: ViewStation Administrator's Manual Rev. 1.1 5.0 6.0

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Preface
Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................... iii 1 Introduction ..................................................................................1-1 1.1 2 Vigilant ViewStation Highlights .................................................1-2
Getting Started..............................................................................2-1 2.1 Safety Information .....................................................................2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Electrical Safety ..............................................................2-1 Electro-Static Discharge Precautions (ESD) .......................2-1
Electricity Supply........................................................................2-2 Power Up of the Equipment ........................................................2-2 Entering the Vigilant ViewStation ................................................2-4 Exiting the Vigilant ViewStation...................................................2-6 ViewStation Name......................................................................2-7 Use of the Vigilant ViewStation ...................................................2-7 2.7.1 2.7.2 2.7.3 2.7.4 2.7.5 Other Applications ...........................................................2-7 CD-writers (Internal, supplied with system) ......................2-8 External CD-writers (USB 2.0) (not supplied) ....................2-8 DVD-writer (not supplied) ................................................2-8 Microsoft Word 2000 or Higher (not supplied)...................2-9
Setting Up the ViewStation ...........................................................3-1 3.1 Defining the Camera Properties...................................................3-1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 3.1.6 Defining the Recording Schedule......................................3-4 Defining the Detector Properties DVR Channel ............. 3-10 Defining the Detector Properties NetVR Channel .......... 3-13 Defining Camera Optimization........................................ 3-15 Defining the Audio Settings............................................ 3-19 Defining the Copy Settings............................................. 3-21
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PTZ Control ............................................................................. 3-23 3.2.1 3.2.2 Controlling a PTZ-enabled Camera ................................. 3-23 Advanced Options ......................................................... 3-25 Viewing and Editing User Properties ............................... 3-29 Assigning a User Access to a Camera ............................. 3-30 Removing a Users Access from a Camera ....................... 3-31 Adding a New User........................................................ 3-31 Adding a New User Based on an Existing User ................ 3-32 Deleting a User ............................................................. 3-33
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Defining User Properties ........................................................... 3-27 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 3.3.6
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Defining Advanced Properties ................................................... 3-34
Auditing the System ......................................................................4-1 4.1 4.2 4.3 Audit Viewer ..............................................................................4-1 Audit Viewer Menu and Toolbar Options ......................................4-3 Creating an Audit Report ............................................................4-4 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Selecting Columns for the Generated Report.....................4-4 Defining the Filters ..........................................................4-5 Selecting the Sorting Order............................................ 4-11
Generating the Audit Report ..................................................... 4-12 Saving the Audit Viewer Report................................................. 4-14 Exiting the Audit Report Window............................................... 4-16
Checking Server State ...................................................................5-1 5.1 Server State ..............................................................................5-1
Appendix A - Index ..................................................................................A-1
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About the Product
The Vigilant ViewStation is an intuitive, easy-to-operate event-analysis application for querying, investigating and extracting digital information. Enabling detailed, intelligent analysis of critical events, the Vigilant ViewStation allows both live and immediate playback video from any Vigilant server to any point in the network.
About this Manual

The Vigilant Administration Manual contains information about setting up and viewing the Vigilant ViewStation.
Purpose
This manual guides the system administrator of the Vigilant surveillance center through the process of the installation, configuration, and operation of the Vigilant ViewStation application.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the system administrator of the Vigilant's ViewStation.
Related Documents
ViewStation User's Manual.
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Organization of this guide

The ViewStation Administrators Manual consists of the following sections:
Introduction Getting Started Safty information and starting the ViewStation application. Setting up ViewStation Setting up server/camera channels, Camera groups and User access rights. Auditing the system Monitoring and reporting the user activities. Appendix A: Index
Conventions
Bold is used for the names of buttons, windows and tabs.
Italic and Bold is used for menu selections and referenced links.
Note: Provides important information for the user.
WARNING: Provides important warning information for the use
Technical Support
For services and support for Vigilant Technology products, contact your regional Vigilant representative, or Vigilants Technical Support Center at: E-mail: support@vglnt.com
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Introduction
The Vigilant ViewStation is an intuitive, easy-to-operate event-analysis application for querying, investigating and extracting digital information. Enabling detailed, intelligent analysis of critical events, the Vigilant ViewStation allows both live and immediate playback video from any Vigilant server to any point in the network. Vigilant ViewStation is fully compatible with Vigilants NetView IP control center, NetStream/NetVR IP video servers, SmartGuard intelligent video content analysis as well as Vigilants DVR solutions.
Figure 1-1: Vigilant Solution
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Vigilant ViewStation Highlights
High resolution 4CIF real-time video incorporated with FM quality audio. Immediate video access to any point on the stream without delay. Fine-tune event-searches based on date and time. Synchronized playback of four different audio and video channels. Sherlock object tracking provides simultaneous scanning of multiple objects. Forward/backward video playback. PTZ support allows users to pan, tilt and zoom camera while watching live video. Camera grouping increases video balancing and storage distribution between servers. Adjustable frame rates from 1fps to 30fps. Flexible administration and configuration enables intuitive channel definition, detectors and video attributes settings. Video authentication capabilities.
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Manual Overview
The Vigilant Administration Manual contains information about setting up and viewing the Vigilant ViewStation. The ViewStation Administrators Manual consists of the following sections:
Introduction Getting Started Safty information and starting the ViewStation application. Setting up ViewStation Setting up server/camera channels, Camera groups and User access rights. Auditing the system Monitoring and reporting the user activities.
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2.1 Safety Information
Be careful when attempting to lift the equipment. This equipment is designed for installation in a suitable environment with free airflow. Do not block any rear air vents.
2.1.1 Electrical Safety
It is highly recommended that this equipment be connected to a suitable un-interruptible power supply unit (UPS). Before connecting main leads to the units, check that the power cords(s), plug(s) and distribution sockets are in good condition. Take all necessary precautions when working with disassembled units while they are still connected.
2.1.2 Electro-Static Discharge Precautions (ESD)
Take all necessary precautions when handling printed circuit boards, as all parts in the server are prone to ESD damage. Use wrist straps that are suitably earthed when removing any parts from the ViewStation or the storage units.
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Electricity Supply
Before connecting this apparatus to the electricity supply, check the information given on the apparatus rating plate and ensure that:
Your supply is single phase A.C. (alternating current) of the stated frequency with neutral nominally at earth potential. Your supply voltage is within the stated range. The current rating is within the capacity of your UPS outlet. Your plug or electricity supply circuit is fitted with a suitable fuse.
The equipment is shipped with the molded cables. However, if the included cables do not match your local connector requirements, you should use an appropriate substitute cable.
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Power Up of the Equipment
Power up the ViewStation. The current platform being used is Windows XP.
Note: It is assumed at this stage that all the server(s) are running and are on the Vigilant network.
1. Once the ViewStation has powered up, it will automatically start the necessary applications. 2. The first screen that will appear is the Server State Utility screen. This program checks the status of the server(s) and their components, and sends alerts in case of any problems. For more information, see Server State on page 5-1. Note: The Server State appears when Windows is launched only if it was activated in the Client Configuration Utility. For more information on the Client Configuration Utility, refer to the Vigilant Technical Manual.
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Figure 2-1: Server State
3. The figure above shows that server DSP2 is operating without any problems, as indicated by the , and that server NetVR has problems, as indicated by the in the tree. The selected server is displayed in the right pane. Note: If this screen is closed, the Server State continues working as a taskbar application as long as you do not close the Server State from the taskbar. 4. The system is designed so that on boot-up, the ViewStation is ready for log in to access the servers. However, before you can gain access to servers, the ViewStation will require configuring. If the system has been shipped complete, it will already have been configured in the factory. Note: For more information on configuring the ViewStation, refer to the Vigilant Technical Manual.
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Figure 2-2: ViewStation Login
5. Check that the time synch program is running. This can be seen in the Task bar.
Figure 2-3: Task Bar
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Entering the Vigilant ViewStation
To enter the Vigilant ViewStation: 1. Switch on the computer. The system automatically powers up and logs on to the network. Note: If the computer is on, but the Vigilant application has been closed, double-click the Vigilant ViewStation icon desktop to open it. on the
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2. After a few seconds, the Vigilant ViewStation login window is automatically displayed, as shown below:
Figure 2-4: ViewStation Login screen
3. In the User name field, enter the administrator user name (default value is Admin). 4. In the Password field, enter the administrator password (default value is Admin).
Note: You must be logged on with the administrator User name and Password in order to configure the system settings.
If an incorrect name or password is entered, the following error message is displayed:
Figure 2-5: Incorrect Login Message
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If three unsuccessful attempts to log in are made, the following message is displayed, and the Login window closes:
Figure 2-6: Unsuccessful Login Message
5. Press Login to enter, or Cancel to exit the login process. 6. While the Vigilant ViewStation is loading, the Vigilant Splash screen is displayed:
Figure 2-7: Vigilant Splash Screen
7. After a few seconds, the Vigilant ViewStation Main screen is displayed.
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Exiting the Vigilant ViewStation
To exit the Vigilant ViewStation: 1. From the main toolbar, click the Exit icon. The following dialog box is displayed:
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Figure 2-8: Exit Dialog Box
2. Click OK to exit the Vigilant ViewStation application or Cancel to remain within the Vigilant ViewStation application.
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ViewStation Name
The ViewStation name is preset during manufacturing, according to predetermined specifications from your enterprise. If you change the name you will not see the ViewStation on the network and may have to re-configure the system. Please note the following:
In the case of complete ViewStation reinstallation, the ViewStation name must be re-entered in the time chain. You must restart the ViewStation.
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Use of the Vigilant ViewStation
It is recommended that when there are multiple ViewStations, one ViewStation should be kept running at all times. This ViewStation will be nominated the administrator unit on which the Server State program runs continuously.
2.7.1 Other Applications

It is strongly recommended that no applications, other than the Vigilant software, be loaded on the ViewStation.
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2.7.2 CD-writers (Internal, supplied with system)

A CD-writer is usually supplied with the Administrator ViewStation, or according to the clients requirements. Use the Windows XP Burning Wizard to burn CDs. Alternatively, click CD from the ViewStations Video Options dialog box to burn frames to CD. The amount of data that can be stored on a 700Mb disc depends on the following points:
Frame rate of the system. Resolution of the system. Context of the downloaded image. Properties of the cameras, meaning monochrome, PTZ, color, fixed, internal dome, and so on.
After running the system for a few weeks, it is recommended to experiment with the exported data from various cameras to establish the size of the files. (This can be done directly to the desktop.) In this way, a rough guide as to how much data can be placed on a CD-R after it has been formatted can be ascertained. Note that the size of the file will vary tremendously between one system and another.
2.7.3 External CD-writers (USB 2.0) (not supplied)

External CD-writers can be used using the USB 2.0 port. The on-board ports provide the standard USB 2.0 operations.
2.7.4 DVD-writer (not supplied)

The currently available drives offer you various storage capabilities. A typical DVD-RAM will provide up to 9.4GB of storage on a double-sided disk. Please note that the write speed is still very slow and exporting data onto this media can be painfully slow and time consuming. However, it does offer you almost 10-12 times more storage than the standard CD-R disk.
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2.7.5 Microsoft Word 2000 or Higher (not supplied)

Vigilant ViewStation allows direct access to Microsoft Word, if loaded. This enables the user to export an image directly into a Microsoft Word document, which can later be printed as a report.
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Setting Up the ViewStation
You can perform three main functions with the Vigilant System feature:
Set up server/camera channels and their properties. Define user names and passwords. Define camera groups.
Note: All changes made using the System feature take effect immediately.
3.1
Defining the Camera Properties
In the Vigilant Properties option, you can define the following parameters: Recording: The days and times in which to allow video recording, the recording modes, as well as the events that trigger the recording. Detectors: The areas on the video that are to be scanned digitally for movement by the digital VMD, camera tampering or audio detection. Video: The settings for camera optimization. Audio: The settings for audio optimization. Copy: The settings to copy the properties of the selected channel to other cameras.
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S e t t i n g U p t h e V i ew S t a t i o n
To define the camera properties: 1. From the Main toolbar, click the button.
2. From the System menu, select Properties.
Note: You can also right-click a camera and select Properties from the popup menu.
3. Click Select channel to display a list of servers.
Figure 3-1: List of Servers
4. Click the server name to display the channels defined in the server and select a channel from the displayed channels. The selected channel is displayed at the top of the window.
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Figure 3-2: Camera Properties Recording Tab
5. By default, the Preview check box is checked. This means that when the channel from the previous step is selected, a live video from that channel is displayed. Uncheck the Preview check box to disable this option. Un-checking Preview will improve performance, saving the time it takes to load the video.
Note: During Motion Detection (VMD - Video Motion Detection), the Preview window displays a still picture, meaning a frozen image of the camera view.
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3.1.1 Defining the Recording Schedule

The Recording tab is used to schedule the days and times to record video. It also enables you to select the events that trigger the recording when using the Event Recording mode. To define a schedule for the selected camera: 1. From the Camera Properties window, click the Recording tab.
Figure 3-3: Recording Schedules
2. Select the recording category from the Category dropdown list. There are two recording categories:
Schedule Recording: According to the schedule that you will define, as

described below.
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Dynamic Recording: According to selected events, as described on
page 3-8. You can select whether to improve the quality and frame rate.
Schedule Recording
If you select Schedule Recording, the following recording options are available:
Continuous Recording: Specifies that recording will take place continuously. It will record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without any schedule definition. When this option is selected, the entire daily recording and weekly recording schedules are marked in yellow, and any previous definitions on the schedules are removed. When this radio button is selected, no more selections need be made. Click Apply to start recording.
Note: Continuous Recording is the default recording setting.
Daily Recording: Enables you to define a daily schedule. This schedule will then be applied to every day of the week. Weekly Recording: Defines a weekly schedule. A different schedule can be defined for each day of the week. The daily recording schedule can then be transferred over to the Weekly Recording Schedule for each day of the week. The Weekly Recording Schedule can be changed as necessary.
Daily Recording/Weekly Recording

There are three recording modes that can be assigned to the daily and weekly period in scheduled recording: Continuous, Event Record and No Record mode. All these are described in the subsequent sections.
Continuous Mode
Continuous mode is used to record video on the selected channel at the specified times, regardless of what is being recorded. Continuous time periods are marked in blue in the daily or weekly schedule, as shown below:
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Figure 3-4: Recording Schedules Continuous Mode
To define a time period for continuous recording: 1. Select either Daily Recording Schedule or Weekly Recording Schedule depending on which scheduling method you want to use. 2. Press the Continuous button .
3. Click at the desired starting time for recording. 4. Drag the right or left edge of the bar to the end of the desired time period. 5. To change the time interval shown, select a new time interval in the Fine Tune fields. 6. In the Frame rate area, select the desired frame rate used when recording this time interval. Select the frame rate value from the dropdown list. The PAL rate is displayed in parentheses after the NTSC level
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Note: The possible frame rate values for NTSC are 1, 4, 7.5, 15 and 30 fps, and the possible values for PAL are: 1, 4, 6.25, 12.5 and 25 fps. However, each server supports a different maximum frame rate, so the values displayed will include only the frame rates that are supported by the specific server.
7. Check Constant to use the same frame rate for all time intervals. 8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 to define additional continuous time periods. 9. Click Apply.
Event Record Mode

Event Record mode is used to record video on this channel at the specified times, only when an event occurs. You can select which events trigger the recording. The events are recorded according to pre and post alarms set up on the server. Event record time periods are marked in yellow. To define a time period for event recording: 1. Select either Daily Recording Schedule or Weekly Recording Schedule depending on which scheduling method you want to use. 2. Press the Event Record button .
3. Select the events that trigger the recording from the Trigger Events dropdown list. 4. Click at the desired starting time for recording. 5. Drag the right or left edge of the bar to the end of the desired time period. 6. To change the time interval shown, select a new time interval in the Fine Tune fields. 7. In the Frame rate area, select the desired frame rate used when recording this time interval. Select the frame rate value from the dropdown list.
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Note: The possible frame rate values for NTSC are 1, 4, 7.5, 15 and 30 fps, and the possible values for PAL are 1, 4, 6.25, 12.5 and 25 fps. However, each server supports a different maximum frame rate, so the values displayed will include only the frame rates that are supported by the specific server. 8. Check Constant to use the same frame rate for all time intervals. 9. Repeat steps 4 to 8 to define additional event record time periods. 10. Click Apply.
No Record Mode
No Record mode is used to specify when no recording should take place on this channel. You can also use this mode to delete previous settings. To define a time period for no recording: 1. Select the radio button corresponding to the desired scheduling method: Daily Recording Schedule or Weekly Recording Schedule. 2. Click over a time period that has already been marked as Continuous/Event Record. The time period (yellow or blue area) is cleared and no recording will take place. 3. Press the No Record button 4. Click Apply. .
Dynamic Recording
Dynamic recording enables you to record selected events in premium quality and using the maximum frame rate that is available on the server. Note: Increasing the frame rate and quality will increase the bit rate and decrease the storage time.
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To record dynamically: 1. From the Camera Properties window, click the Recording tab and from the Category dropdown list, select Dynamic Recording.
Figure 3-5: Dynamic Recording
2. Click the Enable premium quality and maximum frame rate on event checkbox to increase the quality of the video when an event is detected. 3. Select the event that triggers the recording from the Trigger Events dropdown list. 4. In the Effect Length area, drag the triangle to the desired value to define the length of premium-quality time to be recorded. The current value is shown in the field above the time line. 5. Click the Apply button to save the changes. Click the Factory Default button and then Apply to restore the default value, or click the Discard changes button and then Apply to cancel changes.
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3.1.2 Defining the Detector Properties DVR Channel

The Detectors tab is used to define the areas on the video that are to be scanned digitally for movement by the digital VMD. It can be used to define whether the camera has been tampered with, and to define audio sounds that are louder than the surrounding sounds. You can also define the interval between the events. When you select the preview checkbox, you view a live picture in the preview window. (By clicking Motion Detection (VMD - Video Motion Detection), a frozen image is displayed.) To enable digital detection: 1. Click the Detectors tab.
Figure 3-6: Camera Properties Detectors Tab
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2. Select one of the following detection options from the Category dropdown list:
Motion Detection: To detect movement in the selected areas. Camera Tamper Detection: To detect if the camera has been tampered
with, for example, if the angle or the focus has been significantly changed, or the camera has been covered. surrounding sounds.
Audio Activity Detection: To detect any sounds that are louder than the
3. Select the Detector on radio button. By default, all detectors are off. 4. Select the Preview check box to view the recorded image. 5. In the Minimal Time between Events area, drag the triangle to the desired value (30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min and 30 minutes). The current value is shown in the field above the time line. 6. In the Sensitivity area, drag the triangle to the desired value (Very Low, Low, Medium, High and Very High). The current value is shown in the field above the line, according to the category selected:
Motion Detection: Displays the percentage of change in the picture. Camera Tamper Detection: Displays the percentage of screen that is
hidden, and the duration.
Audio Activity Detection: Displays the percentage of increase in the
volume level compared to the background noise. It also displays the suddenness of the noise, for example, if it is loud and quick like thunder, or continuous, like a train.
7. If you have selected Motion Detection, left-click on the areas in which to focus the digital VMD. If a previously marked area is selected, it will be unmarked. The selected areas are marked by blue squares.
Note: You can mark areas quickly by holding the mouse button down and dragging the mouse over the areas. The areas covered by the mouse are marked accordingly.
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Figure 3-7: Motion Detection - DVR
To mark all areas on the screen, click the Mark All button. To clear all marked areas on the screen, click the Clear All button. To clear the current changes made and return to the previous settings, click
the Discard Changes button. 8. If you have selected Camera Tamper Detection or Audio Activity Detection:
To clear the current changes made and return to the previous settings, click
the Discard changes button.
To clear the current changes and return to the default settings, click the
Factory default button and then the Apply button.
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9. To apply the changes to the current channel, click the Apply button. 10. To exit the window, click the Close button.
3.1.3 Defining the Detector Properties NetVR Channel

The Detectors tab is used to define the areas on the video that are to be scanned digitally for movement by the digital VMD. When you select the preview checkbox, a frozen image is displayed in the preview window. To enable digital detection: 1. Click the Detectors tab.
Figure 3-8: Camera Properties Detectors Tab - NetVR
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2. Select the Detector on radio button. By default, all detectors are off. 3. Select the Preview check box to view the recorded image. 4. In the Sensitivity area displays the percentage of change in the picture, drag the triangle to the desired value (Very Low, Low, Medium, High and Very High). The current value is shown in the field above the line, according to the category selected: 5. Create a detection zone by holding the mouse button down and dragging the mouse over an area. The area covered by the mouse is marked by in Red as shown in the picture below.
Figure 3-9: Detection Zone - NetVR
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Note: Different detectors are available according to the device type you are connecting for more information contact Vigilants Technical Support Center. You can define one or more then one motion detection zones depending on the device type.
To mark the entire screen as a detection zone, click the Mark All button. To clear all marked areas on the screen, click the Clear All button. To clear the current changes made and return to the previous settings, click
the Discard Changes button.
To remove the selected detection zone, click Remove Selected button.

6. To apply the changes to the current channel, click the Apply button. 7. To exit the window, click the Close button.
3.1.4 Defining Camera Optimization

The Video tab is used to define the parameters for camera optimization. It is important to change the parameters for each camera channel, as every camera channel is different. For example, the make of camera, change in light conditions and camera position vary from channel to channel. The changes in the camera settings only affect the bit rate of the selected channel. It is recommended to set parameters that will reduce the amount of storage space on the hard drive while ensuring the highest quality of recorded video. A higher bit rate requires a larger storage space.
Stages of Adjustment
Adjustment of camera properties is done in stages in order to obtain the best results from the recorded image. Once the image has been recorded, the quality cannot be changed.
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Figure 3-10: Stages of Camera Adjustments
It is recommended that you follow the following stages when adjusting camera properties:
Table 3-1: Camera Adjustment Stages
Stage
One Two Three Four
Action
Make necessary adjustments in the morning. If PTZ is used, then move the camera to view a different area. Make any further adjustments in the afternoon. Make any further adjustments in the evening. Revise the settings once they have been in operation for one week. Make any final adjustments.
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To set the camera properties: 1. Observe the image that is being shown on the actual CCTV monitor. 2. From the Camera Properties window, click the Video tab.
Figure 3-11: Camera Properties Video Tab
3. In the Channel name box, enter a Channel name. 4. Select the quality of the recording, Standard or Premium, from the Quality dropdown list. 5. Select the Preview check box to view the recorded image. 6. Adjust one setting at a time. The bit rate is affected by each change. The changes are seen almost immediately in the Preview window.
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Note: The bit rate, located under the Select Channel button, displays the amount of activity in the specified channel. A higher bit rate requires more storage space. Therefore, it is important to take note of the bit rate when adjusting camera settings in order to achieve the highest quality picture with the lowest bit rate.
Note: When the camera channel is a NetVR channel, some of the Video adjustment parameters settings may be disabled (depending on the device capabilities). The following parameters may be adjusted:
Table 3-2: Parameter Adjustments
Parameter
Brightness
Description
In NTSC and PAL video signals, the corresponding instantaneous DC level of active video conveys the brightness information at any particular instant in a picture. Drag the triangle on the Brightness bar to change the brightness value. The higher the value, the higher the bit rate. The previous value is displayed to the right of the Brightness bar.
Contrast
This is the difference between the lightest and darkest area of a picture. Drag the triangle on the Contrast bar to change the contrast value. The higher the value, the higher the bit rate. The previous value is displayed to the right of the Contrast bar.
Hue
The attribute of color that determines their classification as either the dominant color such as Red or Blue, or a secondary color such as purple or pink. Drag the triangle on the Hue bar to change the hue value. The previous value is displayed to the right of the Hue bar.
Color
Drag the triangle on the Color bar to the left to reduce color saturation, and to the right to increase color saturation. The previous value is displayed to the right of the Color bar. This parameter smoothes the picture in order to decrease the bit rate. The value selected effects the resolution of the picture.
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Select a value for the filters by clicking the arrow in the Filter box. White Crush Select the White Crush checkbox to decrease the level of light in the background. Use this option if the picture contains a large amount of light, for example if there is a flashing light in front of the camera.
7. Check the channel settings again in the afternoon and make any further adjustments. 8. Check the channel settings again in the evening and make any necessary adjustments. Check that the image quality is good at night when light conditions are poor. 9. Revise the channel settings one week later. Make any final adjustments. 10. Click the Apply button to save the changes. Click the Factory Default button and then Apply to restore the default value, or click the Discard changes button and then Apply to cancel changes.
3.1.5 Defining the Audio Settings

The Audio tab is used to activate the audio recording on each of the channels. You can increase or decrease the level of the recording, as well as select the audio quality. To define the audio settings: 1. From the Camera Properties window, click the Audio tab.
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Figure 3-12: Camera Properties Audio Tab
Note: When the camera channel is a NetVR channel, some of the Audio adjustment parameters settings may be disabled (depending on the device capabilities). 2. Select the Enable Audio checkbox to record video with sound. 3. Select the Preview check box to view the recorded image. 4. In the Volume area, drag the triangle to the desired volume to be recorded. The current value is shown in the field above the line. 5. Select the quality for the recording, Standard or Premium from the Quality dropdown list. 6. Click the Apply button to save the changes. Click the Factory Default button and then Apply to restore the default value, or click the Discard changes button and then Apply to cancel changes.
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3.1.6 Defining the Copy Settings

The Copy tab is used to copy the properties of the selected channel to other cameras on the network. To Copy Channel Properties to Other Cameras 1. From the Camera Properties window, click the Copy tab.
Figure 3-13: Camera Properties Copy Tab
2. In the Camera Properties area, check the properties you want to have copied.
Note: When the camera channel is a NetVR channel, only the video recording properties are copied.
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3. In the Available cameras area, select the cameras to receive these properties:
To select specific cameras, double click a camera name or select the camera
button. The camera name is listed in the Copy to list and click the along with its server name.
To select all the cameras in a server, double click the server name at the
top of the camera tree. All the cameras that belong to the selected server are listed in the Copy to list. You can also select the server and click .
To select all the cameras in all of the servers, click the
button.
To deselect a camera in the Copy to list, double click the camera name or
select the camera and click the button. button.
To deselect all the cameras in the Copy to list, click the
Note: You can only copy video recording properties from a DVR channel camera to a NetVR channel (and vice versa).
. The properties of the selected channel are 4. Click the Apply button copied to the cameras in the Copy to list.
Note: If an error occurs during copying, copying stops at that point. For example, if the source channel supports a maximum frame rate of 30 fps and the target channel supports a maximum frame rate of 7.5 fps, this causes an error. At this point, copying stops and the next channels in the list do not receive the source channel properties.
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PTZ Control
A PTZ-enabled camera enables you to pan, tilt and zoom the camera while watching live video. Only one user at a time may control the PTZ camera. By default, after three seconds of not using the camera, the control of the camera can be passed to another user, if required.
3.2.1 Controlling a PTZ-enabled Camera

Once you have selected the video to watch, you can move the camera to the left, right, up or down, and as well as zoom in or out. According to the camera selected, you can also control advanced viewing options. To control a PTZ-enabled camera: 1. From the Main toolbar, click the PTZ button . The following is displayed:
Figure 3-14: PTZ Control Screen
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Note: On a PTZ screen, the cursor changes to a viewfinder icon . According to the camera type selected, the following PTZ controls are available in the PTZ Palette in the Secondary Palette area:
Figure 3-15: PTZ Palette
2. You can adjust the Iris, Focus and Zoom by selecting the option to be adjusted. camera.
or
next to
Iris Changing this parameter affects the size of a beam of light in the Focus Changing this parameter affects the sharpness and degree of
resolution of the video.
Zoom Changing this parameter can rapidly zoom in and out of the videos,
while keeping the image in focus.
Note: You can also use the mouse scroll wheel for changing the zoom.
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3.2.2 Advanced Options

The following advanced viewing options enable you to adjust and set various parameters for viewing video recorded on PTZ-enabled cameras:
Preset A predefined position and camera control for the camera on a site.
To program the preset position, set the camera in the required position, and
click Set.
To call the preset value, select the preset number from the Preset
dropdown list, and click Call.
Pattern Number of preset locations, which repeat, in a pattern.
To program the pattern: 1. Fix the camera on the first location and click Set. The button changes to End.
Figure 3-16: Pattern Programming First Location
2. Fix the camera on the second position.
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Figure 3-17: Pattern Programming Second Location
3. Repeat the previous step until the camera has been set to all the required positions, and then click End. 4. To call the pattern, select the pattern number and click Run.
Auxiliary - Auxiliary are special camera features such as windshield wiper, lights and so on, depending on the camera housing.
To activate the auxiliary features, click On. To stop the auxiliary features, click Off.
To change the window in which the video is displayed, click in the desired window or select the desired window from the dropdown list. Use the mouse to change the position of the camera by clicking the left mouse button in the video window to the place you would like it to point. The pan, tilt and zoom are adjusted accordingly. You can trace a path for the PTZ camera to follow by holding down the left mouse button and tracing the path with you mouse. When you release the left mouse button, the PTZ camera follows this path.
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Note: The farther the mouse is positioned from the center of the image, the faster the image changes.
3.3
Defining User Properties
The Users option is used to add, delete and change the properties of users in the Vigilant system. There are seven predefined user access levels ranging from Administrator to Operator level 6. Each user is assigned different access rights to the Vigilant network and videos.
Table 3-3: User Access Rights
Access Rights Live: - Live video - Live events PTZ: - PTZ Control Event Alarms: - Configuration Short term Info: - Video Playback - Query - Sherlock Long Term Info: - Locked video playback High level: - Lock video Export: - Image/video 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Operator Level 6 3 Operator Level 5 3 Operator Level 4 3 Operator Level 3 3 Operator Level 2 3 Operator Level 1 3 Adminis trator 3
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Access Rights Changes: - Unlock video - Camera settings - PTZ settings - Logical group settings Administration tools: - Users management - Audit Trail
Operator Level 6
Operator Level 5
Operator Level 4
Operator Level 3
Operator Level 2
Operator Level 1 3
Adminis trator 3
To define the user properties:
1. From the Main toolbar, click the
button.
2. From the System menu, select the Users option. The User Manager screen is displayed:
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Figure 3-18: User Manager Screen
3.3.1 Viewing and Editing User Properties

To view and edit properties of existing users: 1. From the Users list, select a user. The users properties are displayed in the Properties panel.
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Figure 3-19: User Properties in the User Manager Screen
2. In the Authorization level box, select the users access rights by selecting a new Operator level (see Table 3-3: User Access Rights on page 3-27). 3. In the Camera access panel, the cameras that are available to the current user, as well as a list of all the accessible cameras are shown. Each user can be connected to different cameras with different Authorization rights.
3.3.2 Assigning a User Access to a Camera

To assign the user access to a camera: 1. From the Available Cameras list, click the camera name.
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2. Click the
button. The camera name is moved to the Accessible to move all the available cameras to the
Cameras list. Click Accessible Cameras list.
3. Click OK to save the changes and exit this window.
3.3.3 Removing a Users Access from a Camera

To remove a users access to a camera: 1. From the Accessible Cameras list, click the camera name. 2. Click the button. The camera name is removed from the Accessible to
Cameras list and is returned to the Available Cameras list. Click remove all the cameras from the Accessible Cameras list. 3. Click OK to save the changes and exit this window.
3.3.4 Adding a New User

Each user in the Vigilant system has its own user access rights. To add a new user: 1. From the User Manager window, click the New button. The fields in the Properties panel are cleared.
Figure 3-20: New User Properties
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2. In the User Name field, type the user name. The user will use this name to login to the Vigilant system. 3. In the Full Name field, type the users full name. 4. In the Password field, type the users password. The user will use this password to login to the Vigilant system. 5. In the Confirm Password field, reenter the same password. 6. In the Authorization level box, select Administrator or Operator level to assign the user Administrator or Operator access rights.
3.3.5 Adding a New User Based on an Existing User

Instead having to define a new users properties from scratch, you can create a new user based on the properties of an existing user. To create a new user with the same properties as an existing user: 1. From the User Manager window, select an existing user. 2. Click the Copy button the existing user. . A new user is created with the properties of
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Figure 3-21: Copying a User
3. Define the User name, Full name, Password, and Confirm password fields for the new user.
3.3.6 Deleting a User

To delete a user: 1. From the Users list, select the User Name of the user you wish to delete. 2. Click the button. You are asked to confirm your selection.
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Figure 3-22: Delete User Confirmation
3. Click OK. The user is removed.
3.4
Defining Advanced Properties
The Advanced properties option enables you to create logical camera groups, and to assign any camera, regardless of its associated server, to one or more of the groups. Cameras that have not been assigned to a group are saved in the Unassigned group. To define the advanced camera properties: 1. From the Main toolbar, click the button.
2. From the System menu, select Advanced. The Advanced Properties window is displayed, showing the Camera Grouping tab.
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Figure 3-23: Advanced Camera Properties Screen
Note: By default, the logical tree is defined as the physical tree.
3. Select a server in the Server Layout list, and click cameras in the servers.
to expand the list of
4. In the Server Layout list, mark the main root of the server and in the Camera Grouping list area, click the button to create a new group. The group is displayed in the Camera Grouping list. 5. Enter a name for the new group.
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6. To create a new group under this group, select the group and then click the button. 7. To select the cameras for the group, select a group, and then select a camera in the Server Layout area and click the button. The selected camera is displayed in its new group in the Camera Grouping list. The camera icon changes from blue to gray in the Server Layout list, signifying that the camera has been allocated.
Note: You can view video from the camera by selecting the Preview checkbox.
8. Click group.
to copy all the cameras (from all the servers) to the selected
to remove the selected camera from a group, or click 9. Click remove all the cameras from the selected group.
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Figure 3-24: Camera Grouping
10. Click Apply. The cameras can now be displayed according to groups in the Cameras panel. Any cameras that are not assigned to groups are saved in the Unassigned group.
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Figure 3-25: Cameras Panel
11. To delete an existing group, select the group and click
Note: You can add the same channel to more than one logical group.
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Auditing the System
4.1 Audit Viewer
Audit Viewer is an external application for users with administrator rights. It is supplied with the Vigilant System. This application audits every movement by the user in the system regardless of user access rights. The Audit Viewer records are displayed in a report format, which can be printed, saved to CD or e-mailed. All records include Category type, time and date of operation, Computer/ViewStation and User logon ID. You must first create a filter and define its properties before you can generate an Audit trail report. You can create different filters for different types of reports and save the report results for future reference.
Note: In order to launch the Audit Viewer tool, you must first close the ViewStation application. Audit Viewer will not run while the ViewStation is running.
To access the Audit Viewer application: 1. From the Start menu, select Programs > Vigilant Technology> Vigilant ViewStation > Utilities> Audit Viewer. The Audit Viewer Login dialog box is displayed.
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Figure 4-1: Audit Viewer Login
2. Enter your User name and Password. 3. Click OK. The Audit Viewer window is displayed.
Figure 4-2: Audit Viewer
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Audit Viewer Menu and Toolbar Options
The Audit Viewer toolbar features some of the most commonly used functions in the Audit Viewer window:
Table 4-1: Audit Viewer Functions
Icon
Menu Equivalent
File > Create Report
Explanation
Opens the Create Reports dialog box, which enables you to define the report parameters. Once you have created your report, you can save the report results. Refreshes the data in the report.
File > Save As (shortcut: Ctrl + S)
File > Print (shortcut: Ctrl + P) Help > About Audit Viewer File > Exit View > Toolbar View > Status Bar
Opens the Print dialog box, enabling you to set the Printer settings and print your report. About button. Offers details about the Audit Viewer version, copyright information, and more. Exits the Audit Viewer. Shows/hides the Audit Viewer toolbar. Shows/hides the Audit Viewer Status Bar. Navigation buttons. These buttons enable you to navigate through the pages of the Audit Report. The total number of pages, and your current focus appear in the middle (for example, page 1 of 89). Use the arrows on the left to return to the first or previous page. Use the arrows on the right to navigate to the next or last page of the report. Zoom button. Click on the magnifying glass to zoom in, or click on the down arrow to select a different magnification setting. Opens the Print dialog box, enabling you to set the Printer settings and print your report.
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Creating an Audit Report
To create a report: 1. Click the icon, or select File > Create Report from the main menu.
2. Specify which columns you wish to appear in your report (see Selecting Columns for the Generated Report, on page 4-4). 3. Select and define the Filters you would like to apply (see Defining the Filters, on page 4-5). 4. Set the sort order for generated report (see Selecting the Sorting Order, on page 4-11). 5. Click Create to generate your report, or Cancel to close the Create Report window without generating any report.
4.3.1 Selecting Columns for the Generated Report

You can select which columns are displayed and which are hidden for each audit report you generate. By default, all columns are displayed. To display or hide columns: icon or select File > Create Report from the main menu to 1. Click the open the Create Report dialog box.
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Figure 4-3: Create Report Screen
2. Select a column name from the Hidden columns list and click Add, or double click on the column to move it to the Displayed columns list. 3. Select a column name from the Displayed columns and click Remove, or double click on the column name to move it to the Hidden columns. 4. On the right side, use the Up and Down arrow icons to change the order of the appearance of the columns in the generated report.
4.3.2 Defining the Filters

You must define filters in order to create a new report. You can have several different filters with different report criteria. You can select one or more of the following filters:
Categories Users
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Servers Date and Time ViewStations
To define the filter: icon or select File > Create Report from the main menu to 1. Click the open the Create Report dialog box. 2. Select Filter to view the Filter tab.
Figure 4-4: Create Report Filter Tab
3. Click on the icon beside each of the filters you wish to define, or leave the value as All to include all results for a parameter. 4. Click Create to generate the report. The following sections detail how to define each of the possible filters.
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Selecting a Category
To select a Category to be included in the Audit Report: icon beside the Category field. The Select 1. From the Filter tab, click the Categories dialog box is displayed. By default, all categories are selected.
Figure 4-5: Select Categories Dialog Box
2. From the Available categories list, select a category and click the Add button to add the category to the Selected categories list. The selected category now appears on the right side of the dialog box. You can also double click on an entry in the Available categories list to move it to the Selected categories list. You can add all of the categories by clicking Add All. 3. You can remove one category from the Selected categories side of the dialog box by highlighting the category and clicking Remove. If you wish to remove all categories from the Selected categories side, click Remove All. You can also double click on an entry in the Selected categories list to remove it. 4. Click OK to apply your selection and close the window, or click Close to return to the Create Report window without applying this filter.
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Note: By default, all categories are selected.
Selecting Users
To select a user to be included in the Audit Report: 1. From the Filter tab, click the Users dialog box is displayed. icon beside the User Name area. The Select
Figure 4-6: Select Users Dialog Box
2. Enter the user name in the field and click the Add button to add the user to the list. 3. Select a user from the list and click the Remove button to delete the user from the list. 4. Select Add all to include the full list of users currently defined in the system. 5. Click OK to apply your selection and close the window, or click Close to return to the Create Report window without applying this filter.
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Selecting Servers
To select a server to be included in the Audit Report: icon beside the Servers field. The Select 1. From the Filter tab, click the servers dialog box is displayed.
Figure 4-7: Select Servers Dialog Box
2. From the Available servers list, select a server and click the Add button to add the server to the Selected servers list. The selected server now appears on the right side of the dialog box. You can also double click on an entry in the Available servers list to move it to the Selected servers list. You can add all of the servers by clicking Add All. 3. You can remove one server from the Selected servers side of the dialog box by highlighting the server and clicking Remove. If you wish to remove all servers from the Selected servers side, click Remove All. You can also double click on an entry in the Selected servers list to remove it. 4. Click OK to apply your selection and close the window, or click Close to return to the Create Report window without applying this filter.
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Defining the Time and Date Scope

To set the Time and Date: icon beside the Date & Time area. The Select 1. From the Filter tab, click the Date & Time dialog box is displayed.
Figure 4-8: Select Date & Time Dialog Box
2. In the From and To fields, click in the box and enter the desired date and time or use the arrows to set these values. The format for the date is DD/MM/YY, and the format for the time is HH:MM:SS. 3. Click OK to apply your selection and close the window, or click Close to return to the Create Report window without applying this filter.
Selecting ViewStations
To select a ViewStation to be included in the Audit Report: icon beside the ViewStation field. The Select 1. From the Filter tab, click the ViewStations dialog box is displayed.
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Figure 4-9: Select ViewStations Dialog Box
2. Enter the ViewStation name in the field and click the Add button to add the user to the list. 3. Select a ViewStation from the list and click the Remove button to delete the ViewStation from the list. 4. Select Add all to include the full list of ViewStations currently defined in the system. 5. Click OK to apply your selection and close the window, or click Close to return to the Create Report window without applying this filter.
4.3.3 Selecting the Sorting Order

The third tab of the Create Report window enables you to define the order of the rows within the columns that you have selected. To define the sorting order: 1. In the Create Report dialog box, click the Order tab. The sorted and unsorted columns are displayed. Any columns that appear in the Unsorted columns list are not sorted.
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Figure 4-10: Create Report Dialog Box - Order Tab
2. You can add or delete columns to be sorted by clicking the Add and Remove icons. 3. You can arrange the order in which the sorted rows appear by selecting a column and clicking the Up or Down icon to change the relative location of the column. 4. You can also select the order according to Ascending or Descending by clicking the Asc (ascending) or Desc (descending) icon. An arrow appears next to each column name indicating whether the ascending/descending direction.
4.4
Generating the Audit Report
To generate the Audit Report:
Once you have selected which columns appear, the filters to be applied, and
the order in which the columns will appear, you can generate the Audit
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Report by clicking the Create button, or Cancel to close the Create Report dialog box without generating the Audit Report.
The report is generated and the Audit Report is displayed in the Audit
Viewer window.
Note: For any report generated by the Audit Viewer, there is a maximum upper limit of 2000 records per server. In order to narrow your results, you may need to add filters or change the dates and or times of the generated report. The time of the report, as shown in the Event Time column, is based on the local time of the workstation on which the report was produced. However, the information in the Description column of the report itself will reflect UTC time.
Figure 4-11: Audit Viewer
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Saving the Audit Viewer Report
To save the Audit Viewer Report:
icon, or select Save Report from 1. To save the report results, click the the File menu. The Save As dialog box is displayed.
Figure 4-12: Save As Dialog Box
2. Browse to locate the folder in which to save the file. 3. Enter a name for the new file. 4. In the Save as type field, select a format for the report. You can save the report in the following formats: .pdf, .html, .txt. 5. Click the Save button. The report will be saved to the specified location.
Opening a Saved Report

Once an Audit report has been saved, you can open the file for future reference, as follows:
If you saved the file as .pdf, you can open the report using the Acrobat
Reader (a free download from www.adobe.com).
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If you saved the file as .txt, you can use any word processing program to
open the file (such as Microsoft Word, Notepad, etc.). open the file.
If you saved the file as .html, you should use Microsoft Internet Explorer to
Printing a Report
To print a report:
or select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box is displayed 1. Click with the General tab selected.
Figure 4-13: Print Dialog Box
2. From the Select Printer window, select the desired printer. 3. Define the Page Range and Number of copies. 4. Click the Print button.
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Exiting the Audit Report Window
To exit the Audit Report window: From the File menu, select Exit. The Audit Report window closes.
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Checking Server State
5.1 Server State
Server State is an external application that is supplied with the Vigilant System. Server State is located in the Vigilant ViewStation. This application provides the following details, according to the server type:
The current status of all the servers connected to the network. For example, whether the servers are recording, if there is a problem with the channels, etc. The current status of all the system drives. The current status of all the system power supplies. The current status of the external storage units. For example, if there is a problem with the power supply or the drives unit, and so on.
Different reports are generated depending on the servers status. For example, a flashing warning notice alerts you to server problems. To access the Server State application: 1. From the Start menu, select Programs > Vigilant Technology >Monitoring > Server State. or Double click the Server State bar). The Server State window is displayed. Note: The Server State application will start automatically on the Administrators ViewStation. icon on the quick launch tool
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Figure 5-1: Server State Window
2. Click File > Options to open the Options window.
Figure 5-2: Options Window
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3. In the Configuration area, select the number of seconds after which the Server State should rescan the server status from the Refresh Interval dropdown list. The default value is 60 seconds. 4. Alternatively, select Auto Refresh checkbox to run the server status test every 60 seconds. 5. In the Alerts area, select Alert on errors or warnings (default settings) to see a message on your screen and hear an alarm to alert you to a server problem. Note: When the check box is deselected there are no alerts for errors and warnings, and the Server State tray icon appears as follows: .
6. If the server status has been changed since the previous test, select Enable recurring notifications to alert you to notifications that occur more than once. If this checkbox is selected, the Server State will alert you only if the errors were changed since the last check. 7. Click the Configure button to configure the Server State to alert you to server problems using external devices or programs. For more information, refer to the Vigilant Technical Manual. 8. Click OK. The possible status results are displayed in the following table.
Table 5-1: Server State Status Results
Symbol
The server is working.
Status
The server(s) not yet been tested, status is not known.
The server is not working or connected to the network. There is a server problem even though the server is still recording. The ViewStation and the server are not synchronized.
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To close the Server State application:
From the Server State window, click the Close button. The application continues running in the task bar.
To exit the Server State application:
From the task bar, right-click the Server State icon and click Exit.
Figure 5-3: Server State
Note: If you close the Server State application, no alerts will be sent for serious problems.
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Appendix A - Index
A
Accessible Cameras List, 3-30 Adding a New User, 3-31 Based on Existing User, 3-32 Adjustment of Camera Properties, 3-15 Advanced Properties, 3-34 Assigning User Access to Camera, 3-30 Audio, 3-1 Audio Settings, 3-19 Audit Report, 4-4 Category, 4-7 Defining Filters, 4-5 Defining Time and Date, 4-10 Generating, 4-12 Printing, 4-15 Saving, 4-14 Selecting Columns, 4-4 Selecting Servers, 4-9 Selecting Users, 4-8 Selecting Viewstations, 4-10 Sorting Order, 4-11 Audit Viewer, 4-1 Exiting, 4-16 Audit Viewer Menu, 4-3 Audit Viewer Toolbar, 4-3 Auditing the System, 4-1 Authorization, 3-30
C
Camera Assigning, 3-30 Removing Access, 3-31 Camera Access, 3-30 Camera Optimization, 3-15 Camera Properties, 3-1 CD Writers, 2-8 Checking Server State, 5-1 Color, 3-18 Continuous Mode, 3-5 Contrast, 3-18 Controlling PTZ Camera, 3-23 Copy Settings, 3-21 Create Report, 4-3 Creating an Audit Report, 4-4
D
Daily Recording, 3-5 Defining Advanced Properties, 3-34 Defining Recording Schedule, 3-4 Defining the Camera Properties, 3-1 Defining User Properties, 3-27 Deleting a User, 3-33 Detection zone, 3-14 Detector Properties, 3-10, 3-13 Detectors, 3-1 DVD-writer, 2-8 Dynamic Recording, 3-8
B
Brightness, 3-18
E
Editing User Properties, 3-29
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Electrical Safety, 2-1 Electricity Supply, 2-2 Electro-Static Discharge Precautions, 2-1 Entering the Vigilant Viewstation, 2-4 Event Record Mode, 3-7 Exiting the Vigilant ViewStation, 2-6 External CD Writer, 2-8
P
Power Up, 2-2 PTZ Control, 3-23
R
Recording, 3-1 Recording Schedule, 3-4 Removing User Access from Camera, 3-31
F
Filter, 3-18
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Generating the Audit Report, 4-12 Getting Started, 2-1
S
Safety Information, 2-1 Schedule Recording, 3-5 Sensitivity, 3-11, 3-14 Server State, 5-1 Setting Up the ViewStation, 3-1 Stages of Adjustment, 3-15
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Hue, 3-18
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Internal CD Writer, 2-8
U
USB 2.0, 2-8 User Access Rights, 3-27 User Properties, 3-27, 3-29 Using Vigilant ViewStation, 2-7
M
Microsoft Word, 2-9 Minimal Time between Events, 3-11
V
Video, 3-1 Viewing User Properties, 3-29 ViewStation Name, 2-7 Vigilant Overview, 1-2
N
Name of ViewStation, 2-7 New User, 3-31 Based on Existing User, 3-32 No Record Mode, 3-8
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Weekly Recording, 3-5 White Crush, 3-19
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Overview, 1-2
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ViewStation Administrator's Manual

Issue Date: Aug 1, 2007

Revision record: ViewStation Administrator's Manual Rev. 1.1 5.0 6.0

Date Apr-05 Feb-06 Sep-07

Updates, New Template

Defining Advanced Properties ................................................... 3-34

Checking Server State ...................................................................5-1 5.1 Server State ..............................................................................5-1

Appendix A - Index ..................................................................................A-1

About this Manual

Organization of this guide

Note: Provides important information for the user.

WARNING: Provides important warning information for the use

Figure 1-1: Vigilant Solution

Vigilant ViewStation Highlights

2.1.1 Electrical Safety

2.1.2 Electro-Static Discharge Precautions (ESD)

Power Up of the Equipment

Figure 2-1: Server State

Figure 2-2: ViewStation Login

Figure 2-3: Task Bar

Entering the Vigilant ViewStation

Figure 2-4: ViewStation Login screen

If an incorrect name or password is entered, the following error message is displayed:

Figure 2-5: Incorrect Login Message

Figure 2-6: Unsuccessful Login Message

Figure 2-7: Vigilant Splash Screen

7. After a few seconds, the Vigilant ViewStation Main screen is displayed.

Exiting the Vigilant ViewStation

Figure 2-8: Exit Dialog Box

Use of the Vigilant ViewStation

2.7.1 Other Applications

2.7.2 CD-writers (Internal, supplied with system)

2.7.3 External CD-writers (USB 2.0) (not supplied)

2.7.4 DVD-writer (not supplied)

2.7.5 Microsoft Word 2000 or Higher (not supplied)

Defining the Camera Properties

2. From the System menu, select Properties.

3. Click Select channel to display a list of servers.

Figure 3-1: List of Servers

Figure 3-2: Camera Properties Recording Tab

3.1.1 Defining the Recording Schedule

Figure 3-3: Recording Schedules

Schedule Recording: According to the schedule that you will define, as

Dynamic Recording: According to selected events, as described on

Note: Continuous Recording is the default recording setting.

Daily Recording/Weekly Recording

Figure 3-4: Recording Schedules Continuous Mode

Event Record Mode

Figure 3-5: Dynamic Recording

3.1.2 Defining the Detector Properties DVR Channel

Figure 3-6: Camera Properties Detectors Tab

Audio Activity Detection: Displays the percentage of increase in the

Figure 3-7: Motion Detection - DVR

3.1.3 Defining the Detector Properties NetVR Channel

Figure 3-8: Camera Properties Detectors Tab - NetVR

Figure 3-9: Detection Zone - NetVR

To remove the selected detection zone, click Remove Selected button.

3.1.4 Defining Camera Optimization

Figure 3-10: Stages of Camera Adjustments

Figure 3-11: Camera Properties Video Tab

3.1.5 Defining the Audio Settings

Figure 3-12: Camera Properties Audio Tab

3.1.6 Defining the Copy Settings