Canon VK-16 v2.0 Owner's Manual

Ver. 1.3Ver. 1.4Network Video RecorderVK-64/VK-16Network Camera Recording and Monitoring System Viewer ManualIn addition to Viewer Manual and S

10Starting the Viewing ScreenLaunching ProcedureBefore you launch the Viewer, make sure your monitor resolution is set to a minimum of1024 x 768 pixel

Starting the Viewing Screen111Using the Viewer - Operator LoginThe user name and password for the VK-64/VK-16 entered in thisstep are defined by your

12Starting the Viewing ScreenThe dialog will also be shown when the Storage Server isstopped.Tip● If you need to use a proxy server, you need to chang

131Using the Viewer - Operator LoginStarting the Viewing ScreenThe dialog for entering the IP address will also be shown evenwhen connection to the St

14Starting the Viewing ScreenViewer Start-up WindowWhen you start the VK-64/VK-16 for the first time and/or no Layouts have beenconfigured, you will n

15Viewing Screen Menu barMenu Bar FunctionsThe following table lists the ViewingScreen menus.Menu Menu sub-item FunctionFileSwitch Master Storage Serv

16Viewing Screen Menu barView Audio panel Displays the Audio panel to transmit or receive audio.Status bar Shows or hides the captions of the status b

Chapter 2Working with Video WindowsThis chapter shows you how to create Video Windows for viewing in the ViewingArea and how to adjust camera angles.

18About the Camera Selection AreaThe Camera Selection Area is used to display thumbnails of all the camera servers. Youcan select another set of thumb

Selecting Cameras for Viewing192Working with Video Windows●Step 2: Select a Zone from the menu or thumbnail folder regionClick the Zone drop-down menu

2Thank you for purchasing Network Video Recorder VK-64 v1.4 (hereafter referred to as “VK-64”). VK-64 is a network video recording and monitoring syst

20Creating, scaling and moving Video WindowsOnce you have chosen a location and a zone, you are ready to view one or more camerasin that zone. Camera

Basic Video Window Functions212Working with Video Windows●Re-size a Video WindowClick a Video Window to highlight it.An arrow icon will appear in thel

22●Add more Video WindowsClick and drag other camera thumbnails onto the Viewing Area to create Video Windowsfor monitoring. Your Viewing Screen could

232Working with Video WindowsSelecting Multiple Video WindowsYou can select multiple video windows easily. You can also move, cut, or copy multiplewin

24Video Window StatesLive Events Log listDouble-click an event to view it in thecorresponding Video Window. TheLive Events Log opens automaticallywhen

Video Window States252Working with Video WindowsEach Video Window displays video from anindividual camera. Video Windows can bere-sized, repositioned

26Viewing Live Video - Adjusting Pan, Tilt and ZoomThis is done in one of three ways: Directly from within the Video Window Using the Camera Control

Adjust Pan, Tilt and Zoom272Working with Video Windows●Using the Camera Control PanelTo display, select View > Camera Controlfrom the menu bar, or

Adjust Pan, Tilt and Zoom28Set the Exposure Mode to Auto (VB-C300 only).Auto: Automatically adjusts theexposure.Set the Exposure Mode to Manual (VB-C3

292Working with Video WindowsAdjust Pan, Tilt and ZoomSelect the White Balance mode from thedrop-down menu. The following modesare available (VB-C300

3ContentsIntroductionOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Chapter 1 Using the Viewer - O

Adjust Pan, Tilt and Zoom30●Selecting a Preset Camera AngleIf preset camera angles have been set up, they will beavailable from the Preset drop-down m

31Changing the size of a Video WindowApart from manually clicking on the corner and dragging out the Video Window to a newsize, you can also select a

32Other Video Window FunctionsEnabling Backlight CompensationBacklight compensation is a camera feature used to compensate for camera views withstrong

332Working with Video WindowsOther Video Window FunctionsClick Shade Correction to correct shadedareas in the Video Window. This affects theindividual

34Other Video Window Functions It is recommended to install the Admin Viewer and/or NCViewer in advance. The camera server which is sending or recei

352Working with Video WindowsOther Video Window FunctionsWhen ticked, silent intervals aredetected while transmitting audio. For asilent interval, net

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Chapter 3Using the Timeline and Viewing EventsThis chapter shows you how to use the Timeline for live and pre-recorded viewing as well as view and sea

38Click to Zoom inor out of theTimeline to orless.Events for non-selected cameras(Video Windows) in the Viewing Areaare in weaker colors indicated ass

393Using the Timeline and Viewing EventsUsing the TimelineClick to search forpast events.Click to jump to aspecified date/time.Click to extract asegme

4Viewing and Searching Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Displaying the Live Events Log List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40Using the TimelineUsing the Timeline to check, play and extract videoYou can view pre-recorded video by moving the Playhead control in the Timeline

413Using the Timeline and Viewing EventsUsing the Timeline●Click and drag the time bar to move through the TimelineMove your mouse pointer over the ti

42Using the TimelineInitiating a manual recording with duration of one minuteA manual recording with duration of one minute can be initiated at the ma

●Click event to select itWhen you click an eventto select it, the associatedVideo Window will displaythe event(s).Move mouse over event to get details

44Using the TimelineExtracting video to save to another locationA portion of video can be saved to another location if required. Files are automatical

45Viewing and Searching Events●About Live Events Log listThe Live Events Log displays events that have occurred with one or more cameras afterthe View

46Viewing and Searching EventsDisplaying the Live Events Log ListTo display the Live Events Log List, if it is not displayed:●Selecting Live Events fr

473Using the Timeline and Viewing EventsViewing and Searching EventsSearching EventsIf you have multiple events, you can initiate a search for a parti

48Viewing and Searching EventsSelecting Criteria for SearchingWhen you initiate a search, certain criteria can be specified such as Priority, Location

493Using the Timeline and Viewing EventsViewing and Searching Events●Step 7: Click SearchWhen you have entered the day and time range, click Search to

5Overview●VK-64/VK-16 is a network video recording and monitoring software and consists ofthe Storage Server and Viewer. The Storage Server can record

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Chapter 1Using the Viewer - Operator LoginThis chapter outlines how to start the Viewer and gives a brief overview of the Viewing Screen.

8Record Now button(➝ P. 42)Click to initiate amanual recording with aduration of one minute.Capture Still Framebutton (➝ P. 42)Click to save the curre

Viewing Screen Example91Using the Viewer - Operator LoginTimeline playhead (➝ P. 40)Click and drag to positions on the Timeline to showvideo from that