Quadrox WebCCTV User Manual
WebCCTV
WebCCTV User Manual 2
Contents
CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
PREFACE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2 GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 WEBCCTV IIS SPLIT ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 ACCESS WEBCCTV VIA INTERNET EXPLORER ........................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 ACCESS WEBCCTV LOCALLY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.4 ADD WEBCCTV AS TRUSTED SITE ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.5 ADD WEBCCTV AS DEFAULT HOMEPAGE ................................................................................................................................................... 17
3 VIDEO MANAGER...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1 VIDEO MANAGER CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2 USERS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.2.1 General Information ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.2.1.1 The Operator/User Account ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.1.2 The Administrator Account ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.2 Users - Add New User .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.3 Change Your Password ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
3.2.4 User Actions Log................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.4.1 Log Search .................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.4.2 Event Logger Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
3.2.5 Connected Users ................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.3 SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
3.3.1 Cameras ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.3.1.1 Camera Search Wizard ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
3.3.1.1.1 IP Address ................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
3.3.1.1.2 Authentication .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.3.1.2 Camera Wizard ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
3.3.1.2.1 Name & Type ........................................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.1.2.2 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
3.3.1.2.3 Live View ................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
3.3.1.2.4 Recordings ................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
3.3.1.2.5 Activity...................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
3.3.1.2.6 PTZ ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
3.3.1.2.7 Virtual Patrol ............................................................................................................................................................................ 41
3.3.1.2.8 Users .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
3.3.1.2.9 Audio ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
3.3.1.3 Network Video Server Wizard .................................................................................................................................................... 44
3.3.1.3.1 Name & Type ........................................................................................................................................................................... 45
3.3.1.3.2 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................................ 45
3.3.1.3.3 Video Settings........................................................................................................................................................................... 46
3.3.1.3.4 Name ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
3.3.1.3.5 Recordings ................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
3.3.1.3.6 Activity...................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
3.3.1.3.7 PTZ ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
3.3.1.3.8 Virtual Patrol ............................................................................................................................................................................ 50
3.3.1.3.9 Users .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
3.3.2 Alarms .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.3.2.1 Picolo I/O Proxy ........................................................................................................................................................................... 53
3.3.2.1.1 Name ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
3.3.2.1.2 Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................ 54
3.3.2.1.3 Outputs ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
3.3.2.2 PMD I/O Device ........................................................................................................................................................................... 55
3.3.2.2.1 Name ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
3.3.2.2.2 Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................ 56
3.3.2.2.3 Outputs ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
3.3.2.2.4 Delete PMD I/O Device ........................................................................................................................................................... 58
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3.3.2.2.5 PMD I/O serial number ............................................................................................................................................................ 58
3.3.2.3 Generic Alarm Driver................................................................................................................................................................... 59
3.3.2.3.1 Name ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
3.3.2.3.2 Protocol ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
3.3.2.3.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................................ 60
3.3.2.4 RedLight Alarm Driver ................................................................................................................................................................ 60
3.3.2.4.1 Name ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
3.3.2.4.2 Protocol ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
3.3.2.4.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
3.3.2.5 Alarm Configuration Wizard ....................................................................................................................................................... 62
3.3.2.5.1 Name ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
3.3.2.5.2 PTZ ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
3.3.2.5.3 Recordings ................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
3.3.2.5.4 FTP ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
3.3.2.5.5 Outputs ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
3.3.2.5.6 Notification ............................................................................................................................................................................... 66
3.3.2.5.7 Mail ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
3.3.2.5.8 SMS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
3.3.3 POS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 69
3.3.3.1 Serial Port POS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 70
3.3.3.1.1 Device Name ............................................................................................................................................................................ 71
3.3.3.1.2 Device Protocol ........................................................................................................................................................................ 71
3.3.3.1.3 Device Connection ................................................................................................................................................................... 71
3.3.3.1.4 POS Name................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
3.3.3.1.5 POS Recordings........................................................................................................................................................................ 72
3.3.3.2 Generic POS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
3.3.3.2.1 Device Name ............................................................................................................................................................................ 74
3.3.3.2.2 Device Protocol ....................................................................................................................................................................... 74
3.3.3.2.3 Device Connection ................................................................................................................................................................... 74
3.3.3.2.4 POS Name................................................................................................................................................................................. 75
3.3.3.2.5 POS Recordings........................................................................................................................................................................ 75
3.3.3.3 TP.Net ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
3.3.3.3.1 Device Name ............................................................................................................................................................................ 77
3.3.3.3.2 Device Protocol ........................................................................................................................................................................ 77
3.3.3.3.3 Device Connection ................................................................................................................................................................... 78
3.3.3.3.4 POS Name................................................................................................................................................................................. 78
3.3.3.3.5 POS Recordings........................................................................................................................................................................ 79
3.3.3.4 NAMOS ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 80
3.3.3.4.1 Device Name ............................................................................................................................................................................ 80
3.3.3.4.2 Device Protocol ........................................................................................................................................................................ 80
3.3.3.4.3 Device Connection ................................................................................................................................................................... 81
3.3.3.4.4 POS Name................................................................................................................................................................................ 81
3.3.3.4.5 POS Recordings........................................................................................................................................................................ 82
3.3.3.5 Quadrox POS Printer .................................................................................................................................................................... 83
3.3.3.5.1 Device Name ............................................................................................................................................................................ 84
3.3.3.5.2 Device Protocol ........................................................................................................................................................................ 84
3.3.3.5.3 Device Connection ................................................................................................................................................................... 84
3.3.3.5.4 POS Name................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
3.3.3.5.5 POS Recordings........................................................................................................................................................................ 85
3.3.4 Storage Manager .................................................................................................................................................................................. 87
3.3.4.1 Adding, configuring & deleting a Volume ................................................................................................................................. 87
3.3.4.1.1 Location .................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
3.3.4.1.2 Cameras..................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
3.3.4.1.3 Storage Parameters ................................................................................................................................................................... 89
3.3.4.2 Advanced Storage Settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 91
3.3.4.2.1 Movie Lifetime ......................................................................................................................................................................... 91
3.3.4.2.2 Alarms ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
3.3.4.2.3 POS............................................................................................................................................................................................ 92
3.3.4.3 Detailed Storage Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 93
3.3.5 Single View ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 95
3.3.5.1 Frame rate ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
3.3.5.2 Sequence ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
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3.3.6 Mosaics .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 97
3.3.7 Web Publishing ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 99
3.3.8 Network Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................. 100
3.3.9 Network Video Recorders ................................................................................................................................................................... 101
3.3.9.1 Network Video Recorder Wizard .............................................................................................................................................. 101
3.3.10 Certificate Management ..................................................................................................................................................................... 103
3.3.10.1 Self-signed certificates ............................................................................................................................................................... 103
3.3.10.2 CA signed certificates ................................................................................................................................................................ 104
3.4 INFO .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 105
3.4.1 System Info .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 105
3.4.1.1 System Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................. 106
3.4.1.1.1 Saving Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................. 106
3.4.1.1.2 Restoring Configuration......................................................................................................................................................... 106
3.4.1.2 System Information .................................................................................................................................................................... 107
3.4.2 Network Diagnostics........................................................................................................................................................................... 108
3.4.2.1 Port Scanning .............................................................................................................................................................................. 109
3.4.2.2 Camera Scanning ........................................................................................................................................................................ 109
3.4.3 Load ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 110
3.4.4 Server Messages Log .......................................................................................................................................................................... 111
3.4.4.1 Log Search .................................................................................................................................................................................. 111
3.4.4.2 Event Logger Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................... 113
3.4.5 System Downloads .............................................................................................................................................................................. 114
4 VIDEO BROWSER .................................................................................................................................................................................... 115
4.1 VIDEO BROWSER CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................................................................................ 115
4.2 LIVE .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 116
4.2.1 Single View .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 117
4.2.1.1 Sequences .................................................................................................................................................................................... 118
4.2.1.2 Mosaics ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 118
4.2.1.3 Low/High Bandwidth Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 119
4.2.1.4 Snapshots .................................................................................................................................................................................... 119
4.2.1.5 PTZ .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 119
4.2.1.6 Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................................... 120
4.2.1.7 Audio ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 121
4.2.1.8 Quick Playback ........................................................................................................................................................................... 122
4.2.1.9 Full Screen Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 122
4.2.2 Mosaic View ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 123
4.2.2.1 Sequences .................................................................................................................................................................................... 123
4.2.2.2 Mosaics ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 124
4.3 RECORDINGS ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 125
4.3.1 Select Time Period .............................................................................................................................................................................. 126
4.3.2 Single Playback ................................................................................................................................................................................... 127
4.3.2.1 Single Playback Controls ........................................................................................................................................................... 128
4.3.2.2 Switching sources ....................................................................................................................................................................... 128
4.3.2.3 Activity Level ............................................................................................................................................................................. 128
4.3.2.4 Slider ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 128
4.3.2.5 Full Screen Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 128
4.3.2.6 Low/High Bandwidth Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 129
4.3.2.7 Snapshots .................................................................................................................................................................................... 129
4.3.2.8 Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................................... 130
4.3.3 Synchronized Playback ....................................................................................................................................................................... 130
4.3.3.1 Synchronized Playback Controls ............................................................................................................................................... 131
4.3.3.2 Switching sources ....................................................................................................................................................................... 132
4.3.3.3 Slider ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 132
4.3.3.4 Full Screen Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 132
4.3.4 Smart Search ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 133
4.3.4.1 Smart Search Interface ............................................................................................................................................................... 133
4.3.4.2 Smart Search Playback Controls ............................................................................................................................................... 136
4.3.4.3 Full Screen Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 137
4.3.4.4 Low/High Bandwidth Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 137
4.3.4.5 Snapshots .................................................................................................................................................................................... 138
4.3.4.6 Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................................... 138
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4.3.5 Movie Export ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 138
4.3.5.1 Creating Export........................................................................................................................................................................... 139
4.3.5.2 Saving Export Files to Hard Disk .............................................................................................................................................. 139
4.3.5.3 Saving Export Files to CD ......................................................................................................................................................... 140
4.3.5.4 Checking Digital Signature ........................................................................................................................................................ 142
4.3.6 Alarms .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 148
4.3.7 POS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 149
4.4 ALARMS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 150
4.4.1 View Alarm Movie .............................................................................................................................................................................. 151
4.4.2 Export Alarm Movie ........................................................................................................................................................................... 151
4.4.3 Slider .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 151
4.4.4 Alarm Playback Controls ................................................................................................................................................................... 152
4.4.5 Low/High Bandwidth Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 152
4.4.6 Snapshots ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 152
4.4.7 Digital Zoom ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 153
4.5 POS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 154
APPENDIX A ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 155
APPENDIX B ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 160
GLOSSARY .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 165
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Preface
This document
This manual is intended for administrators and operators of a WebCCTV Video Recorder and
is applicable for WebCCTV software version 4.5 and higher.
Safety Notices
Please observe all safety notes and instructions carefully when using this product.
Liability
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate in all respects. Quadrox assumes
no responsibility for incidental or consequential damages incurred directly or indirectly from
errors, omissions or discrepancies in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of
this manual. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions
or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes. All rights
reserved. Under the copyright laws, no part of this manual can be reproduced in any form
without written permission of Quadrox.
Legal considerations
Please check your local regional laws and regulations before using WebCCTV for
surveillance purposes. Camera surveillance maybe prohibited by laws, which may vary from
country to country.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Quadrox, WebCCTV, Internet Explorer, Windows are registered trademarks of the respective
holders.
Support Services
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your installer. If your questions
cannot be answered immediately, your installer will forward your queries through the
appropriate channels to ensure a fast response.
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1 Introduction
WebCCTV is a unique digital video surveillance solution, which combines three major
functions in one Network Video Recorder (NVR) or Digital Video Recorder (DVR): local
digital recording, multiplexing and simultaneous transmission of the video via existing
networks (TCP/IP). To a standard WebCCTV, up to 16 cameras can be permanently recorded
while multiple operators at different locations on the network are accessing the WebCCTV
device.
Being a networked device, WebCCTV utilizes two basic principles of the
Internet/Intranet technology:
WebCCTV works over the TCP/IP network protocol, which provides maximum
connectivity. This means that the existing computer network infrastructure can be
used eliminating extra installation expenses.
WebCCTV uses a web-based user interface to view live images, recordings, etc.
More specific it uses Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Remote and Local Monitoring
To remotely monitor the connected cameras, the
WebCCTV uses Web Browser technology. To
locally monitor video, the WebCCTV also
provides a local interface via a PC monitor
directly connected to the WebCCTV. This local
interface allows an operator to see live video
from the connected cameras without the need
for additional client computers on a network.
Continuous Activity-Based Recording
By default, a WebCCTV continuously records all images from all the connected cameras
based on activity detection. In this case, only movement is recorded. If there is no movement,
no recording takes place. If necessary, the WebCCTV can be set to record continuously.
Intelligent Storage Option
WebCCTV uses a first-in/first-out (FIFO) overwrite principle. Once the disk is full, the oldest
images are overwritten.
Semi-Continuous recording (recording based on activity detection) allows a WebCCTV to
store pre- and post-alarm video. Pre- and Post-alarm images are often more important than the
images at the time of the alarm event itself. Up to 5 minutes of pre- and post-alarm video can
be stored.
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WebCCTV makes a distinction between common activity recordings and pre/post alarm
recordings. In the way that, alarm recordings have a higher storage priority and will not be
overwritten by non-alarm recordings.
The WebCCTV is operational even when no live monitoring occurs. While the
WebCCTV continuously records images from all the cameras, video is
transmitted from the server to the client only when an Internet browser is
connected to WebCCTV and someone is live-viewing images from one or more
cameras.
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2 Getting Started
This chapter provides information to get you started using your WebCCTV. It covers the
following topics:
Accessing WebCCTV via Internet Explorer.
Accessing WebCCTV locally.
Setting up WebCCTV application as default homepage.
Add WebCCTV as a trusted site.
2.1 WebCCTV IIS Split
As stated before, the WebCCTV application is a real web application which increases the
flexibility and connectivity considerably. This web application is managed by IIS (Internet
Information Services) which is installed on a computer of choice which can run IIS.
Versions prior to version 4.0.8.0 only have the ability to install IIS on the Video
Server itself.
By having the option to install the web application (by using IIS) onto a computer of choice, it
is possible to simplify the connection and scalability of the global security installation as the
server itself and the web application don’t have to be installed on the same unit.
In the beginning of the installation, you will be able to choose whether to use the split
functionality or not. You must choose one of the options: typical or custom. The Typical
(single server) option will install the web application and the video server on the same
machine.
Setup Type Selection Screen
If Custom (multiple servers) is selected, there will be three possible options:
Video Server with User Interface Server (default) – Both the video server and the
web application will be installed on the unit. Option Typical (single server) or first
option in the Custom menu.
This is default installation and recommended if you have only one WebCCTV
system.
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Video Server without User Interface Server – Only the Video Server is installed.
This means you have installed the Web Application (User Interface) on another
system. Option Custom (multiple severs).
User Interface Server without Video Server – Only the Web Application is
installed. Ideally this web application will be used as the central web application for
all the WebCCTV systems in your network. Option Custom (multiple severs).
You can choose one of the three options during the installation of your system by
selecting Custom. Ask your installer for more information if you didn’t install the
system yourself.
Setup Type Selection Screen
The following pictures give you an idea how it works:
Centralized IIS Server on separate unit
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Centralized IIS Server on a Video Server
Let us explain how this works in reality!
If you have multiple Video Servers installed and have installed a centralized IIS server (On
one of the Video Server or even on a separate PC), then you can connect to each Video Server
by connecting first to the centralized Web Application by typing the IP of that unit. At that
time you can choose which server you want to connect to in the network from the extended
logon screen. In this case you only need to remember one IP address to connect to all your
WebCCTV servers.
This means that when you connect to a Video Server that also has the Web Application
installed you will need the basic logon screen shown below:
Basic Logon Screen
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If you want to connect through the centralized Web Server, you have to use the extend logon
screen by clicking Options. There you select or type the video server IP or DNS name:
For more information about the configuration of this setup, see chapter 3.3.7.
Network Video Recorders where you can define all servers which are reachable
through a centralized Web Server.
You can choose which server you want to use as the default server to connect to. For
more information, see chapter 3.3.7. Network Video Recorders.
Extended Logon Screen
2.2 Access WebCCTV via Internet Explorer
WebCCTV automatically starts recording the moment it is turned on and booted. The
booting process takes about two minutes.
The WebCCTV can be accessed via Internet Explorer. This Internet Explorer
browser can reside on three places:
1. A capable client LAN PC: This is a PC in the same network as the WebCCTV
2. A capable client WAN PC: This is a PC on the wide area network. Your
router/firewall has to be configured properly in order to connect to
Only ‘ActiveX’ supporting Internet Browsers are designed to be used with the
WebCCTV. Internet browsers like Netscape, Opera and other browsers that do not
support ‘ActiveX’, are not suitable for use with WebCCTV.
WebCCTV.
3. The WebCCTV: On the desktop of the WebCCTV, you can click the video
browser icon which will open the Internet Explorer browser on the WebCCTV
itself automatically redirecting you to the WebCCTV server.
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‘http://192.168.100.1/’
Start
Internet Explorer
http
To access the WebCCTV server via Internet Explorer, follow the steps below:
1. Obtain the exact IP address for the WebCCTV from your System Administrator and
make note of it for future reference.
is the factory default IP-address for a WebCCTV. Please note
that your installer could have changed it to fit the specifications of your own network.
2. Open Internet Explorer.
Click the
button on your PC or WebCCTV and find
in the
All Programs tab. An Internet Explorer link can often be found on the desktop.
3. Once Internet Explorer is opened, click on the address field and enter the IP-address as
shown in the example below (without the quotes):
‘http://192.168.100.1/’
Make sure to include the
prefix into the IP-address. This is a protocol used for
communication with a World Wide Web server. Since WebCCTV uses the same
technology, the http prefix should be included.
WebCCTV IP-address
When you changed the TCP/IP communication port, you need to add the port in the
IP-address. For example, is you changed the TCP/IP port to 81 (80 is default port),
the IP-address becomes ‘http://192.168.100.1:81/’.
If you want to connect to a WebCCTV or GuardDVR, your IP-address becomes
‘http://192.168.100.1/WebCCTV’ or ‘http://192.168.100.1/guarddvr’
If the WebCCTV is accessed for the first time with a client PC, you will need to install the
ActiveX component. Follow the instructions on your screen.
Installation of the component is done (semi) automatically on the first connection to a
WebCCTV. The installation only has to be done once.
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2.3 Access WebCCTV locally
The WebCCTV Local User Interface allows you to view video footage in real time by
connecting a monitor directly to WebCCTV while recording at the same time.
Compared to Internet Explorer access, accessing WebCCTV via the Local Interface
has limited user functionality. The Local Interface access does not consume much
CPU and memory. Accessing WebCCTV via Local Interface slightly increases image
quality.
To access WebCCTV locally, please follow the steps below:
1. Connect a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse directly to the WebCCTV.
2. By default, a standard Windows Login window will appear on the screen. Login with
administrative credentials.
Please contact your installer for the correct details.
3. Depending on how you accessed the WebCCTV last time, you will see either a
WebCCTV Local Interface directly on the screen or a WebCCTV Local Interface icon
on the system tray in the right bottom corner.
4. Double click the Local Interface icon to restore the Local Interface.
It’s possible to configure the WebCCTV not to show the Windows logon screen after
a restart and go directly to the Local Interface. To achieve this double-click the icon
“Operator Mode” on the WebCCTV desktop.
WebCCTV Local Interface Single View Screen
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WebCCTV Local Interface Mosaic View Screen
WebCCTV Local Interface Control Panel
WebCCTV Local Interface provides basic Live view functionality (in Single or
Mosaic View). For complete WebCCTV functionality including settings, recordings,
exporting, and accessing the WebCCTV server via Internet Explorer.
WebCCTV Local Interface Buttons
Single View
Click on this button to access live view from a single camera.
Mosaic View
Click on this button to live view multiple cameras.
Full Screen Button
Click on this button to extend the application window to full screen view.
Close Child Windows Button
Click on this button to close all the windows on the screen
Change Mosaic View Button
This button is applicable only if more than 4 cameras are connected; it allows you
to jump from one mosaic view to another.
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2.4 Add WebCCTV as trusted site
The trusted sites zone contains sites you trust; sites that you believe you can download or run
files from without worrying about damage to your computer or data. The default security
level for the trusted sites zone is Low, therefore, Internet Explorer will allow all cookies and
ActiveX controls from Web sites in this zone to be saved on your computer and read by the
Web site that created them. We recommend adding WebCCTV to the trusted sites zone.
To add the WebCCTV application as a trusted site, follow the steps below:
1. Select Tools on the Internet Explorer menu bar.
2. Select Internet Options.
3. Go to the Security tab. Select Trusted Sites there.
Internet Options Screen
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4. Click the Sites button. In the window that appears deselect Require server
verification (https:) for all sites in this zone check box.
Trusted Sites Screen
5. Specify correct WebCCTV server address in the corresponding field and click Add
button.
6. Address you specified appears in the Web sites filed.
7. Click OK.
2.5 Add WebCCTV as default homepage
To make WebCCTV a default start page on a client PC, follow the steps below:
1. Select Tools on the Internet Explorer menu bar.
2. Select Internet Options.
3. Select General.
4. Click Use Current button or enter http://192.168.100.1 IP-address (or the correct
WebCCTV IP-address) as your new default homepage.
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3 Video Manager
To log on to the Video Manager application, you need administrative rights.
This chapter provides an overview of the WebCCTV Video Manager Control Panel and the
following WebCCTV functions:
Users
Server Settings
General Server Information
3.1 Video Manager Control Panel
Users
Click this button to access the Users screens where you can add or delete users,
give different user rights, check Connected Users and User Actions logs.
Settings
Click this button to change the WebCCTV settings to your requirements.
Info
Click this button to see general server information. This section also provides
access to Network Diagnostics, System Downloads and the Server logs.
Hide Control Panel
Click this button to hide or retrieve the control panel.
Restart
Click this button to restart the video server. Usually there’s no need to restart the
server unless the Restart button becomes red.
Video
Click this button to open the Video Browser application.
Help
Click this button to access WebCCTV Online help.
Log Off
Click this button to change user.
Exit
Click this button to exit the WebCCTV application.
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3.2 Users
This chapter provides an overview of the Users section of WebCCTV.
3.2.1 General Information
WebCCTV is a multi user system capable of supporting an unlimited number of users. Every
registered user can have the following properties and user rights:
Property Description Limitation
Name Is used for the identification of the user Must be unique
Password Password related to the user for login No limitation
Language Preferable language for the user
User Rights Description
Live Access to live view
PTZ* Access to PTZ controls
Recordings Access to view the recorded video footage
Export Access to the export menu
Alarms Access to view alarms and related video footage
POS Access to view POS transactions and related video footage
User management** Access to change user privileges, view user actions log, view
connected users
System configuration** Access to modify system options
* setting presets are only available to users with administrator rights
** only available to users with administrator rights
Users with administrator rights can allow or block the viewing of certain cameras for
non-administrative users.
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By default WebCCTV has two user accounts:
Operator Account
Administrator Account
The default operator and administrator account can’t be deleted.
WebCCTV Users management is fully integrated into the Windows Operating
System users system, which results in very strong and safe access procedures.
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3.2.1.1 The Operator/User Account
A non-administrative user can have different privileges and rights. He doesn’t have access to
the video manager application.
The default operator account can’t be deleted.
3.2.1.2 The Administrator Account
A user with Administrator Rights can:
Add new users
Change passwords
Delete users
Set user privileges
View User Actions Logs
View Connected Users
The default administrator account can’t be deleted.
A User name cannot be changed once it has been added. It can only be deleted. The
only parameters that can be changed are User Type, User Password, User Language
and User privileges.
Only an Administrator can grant, limit and edit user rights.
The screen shown below is displayed when you click on the Users button (TEST09 here is the
name of the PC; in new system it will be WEBCCTV):
Users Screen
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The screen shown below is displayed with available Windows Users:
Users Screen with Windows Users
The subsections of the users menu are:
Users
Change Your Password
User Actions Log
Connected Users
3.2.2 Users - Add New User
By clicking the Users button, you are automatically taken to the Users menu. Adding a user
can be done in two ways:
Add an existing Windows user or domain user:
1. Click the Show Windows Users button
2. Select the existing Windows or domain user in the right panel and click the
left arrow. Your user is added as an Operator/User account. Click Edit. Go
now to Step 3.
Add a totally new user:
1. Click the Add New User button
2. Enter a Name. Go now to step 3.
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3. Enter a Password.
If you added an existing user, the assigned default password is videouser. We
strongly advise you to change the password.
4. Confirm the Password.
5. Select the interface language for the new user.
6. Define the ability for a user to change his password by (de)selecting the
User cannot change password check box.
7. Select the Password never expires check box if you don’t want the
password to expire. Otherwise a user will be forced to change the password
every 6 weeks.
8. Select the privileges for the new user.
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9. Define which cameras the user should be able to view on the Camera
Access tab.
Cameras Access Screen
By default, a newly-added user has access to all the cameras. You cannot limit access
to any functionalities and cameras for the user with Administrator rights.
10. Define the session parameters in the Sessions tab:
Session expires – Time after which the user will be disconnected from the
application. The user can login again afterwards. Time is measured in minutes.
Limit concurrent number of sessions – Number of sessions the user can open
simultaneously.
Sessions Screen
11. Click Finish to apply the changes.
3.2.3 Change Your Password
Changing your password from time to time helps to protect your system from
unauthorized access.
To change the password, follow the steps below:
1. Enter the old password.
2. Enter the new password.
3. Enter the password confirmation.
4. Click Apply. The new password should be set now.
WebCCTV has no specific minimum password length limitation. When choosing a
password, try to take a password of at least 8 characters and use both capital and
small letters, both letters and figures or other characters (at least one of each).
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Change Your Password Screen
Click on Cancel if you want to reset your form.
3.2.4 User Actions Log
WebCCTV stores all user actions in its User Actions Log. Example of user actions are live
views, recording views, user management changes, etc. This log is kept inside the Windows
operating system itself. Technically, it is kept inside a specific WebCCTV event log container
in the Windows event logging subsystem.
The amount of logged user actions (number of days contained in the log) depends on
the defined size of the event viewer. In normal circumstances, the log is large enough
to keep WebCCTV user logs for approximately 60 days.
3.2.4.1 Log Search
The search option allows you to retrieve all or specific actions that a certain user has
performed.
Log Search Screen
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All possible actions are described in the following table and can be found in the picture
above.
Category Description
Security Activity of the user’s actions related to users management.
Streaming Activity of the cameras that have been watched in live view.
Recording View Activity of viewing video footage.
Export Activity of video footage files that were made for exporting.
To do a search, follow the steps below:
1. Specify the user for which you want to search (Optional).
2. Define the time frame in which you want to search.
3. Check the required categories checkboxes.
4. Click the Search button.
The figure below provides a sample overview of a User Actions Log (Security, Streaming,
Playback, Export):
User Actions Logbook Screen
User Actions Log allows you to check all user actions at all times.
In order to conduct a new log search, click on the New search button. The reset filter
button will clear all the checked boxes so that you can make a new selection.
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3.2.4.2 Event Logger Configuration
The Event Logger Configuration defines the priority levels for the recorded events.
Depending on the selected option, WebCCTV will or will not store certain events.
Event Logger Configuration Screen
There are three Recorded Events levels:
Only Critical Events – WebCCTV stores the most important system events that occur
when proper WebCCTV performance is impossible, e.g. recording break, failure to
detect a system component, etc.
Important Events – WebCCTV stores system events labelled as “Only Critical
Events” and system events that play a significant role in the WebCCTV operating, e.g.
playback stream creating, system logging on, etc.
All Events – WebCCTV stores all system events.
To apply new settings, click Apply.
To cancel your changes, click Cancel.
To go back to the Users Actions Log screen, click Return.
Event Logger Settings functionality is unique for both User Actions Log and
Server Actions Log.
3.2.5 Connected Users
This screen enables you to observe specific information about connected users such as:
User Name – Name of the connected user.
Client IP Address – In the Client IP address column you can observe two parameters,
which are separated by a colon. IP address is the IP address of the client computer
from which a user is connected to the WebCCTV server. Port number is the TCP port
of the client computer through which a user is connected to the WebCCTV server.
Action – Click the Disconnect button to disconnect a user.
You can’t disconnect your own administrator session.
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Connected Users Screen
In the Client IP address column you can observe two parameters, which are separated by a
colon:
IP address is the IP address of the client computer from which a user is connected to the
WebCCTV server.
Port number is the TCP port of the client computer from which a user is connected to the
WebCCTV server.
Click the Refresh button to update the Connected Users list.
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3.3 Settings
Settings Control Panel
The System Settings enable the user to change the WebCCTV behavior and adapt it to the
specific requirements. This chapter covers the following sections:
Cameras
Alarms
POS
Storage Manager
Single View
Mosaics
Network Settings
Certificate Management
Time Synchronization
Use System Settings with extreme caution, some of them can seriously affect the
WebCCTV performance and even stop proper functioning of the system.
Some of the System Settings require the WebCCTV to be rebooted for the settings to
take effect. You will be informed to reboot the WebCCTV server by a red message on
the screen. To restart the WebCCTV, click the Restart button which will turn red or
click the Restart now link that appears at the end of the message. While restarting the
server, you will get a message that the server is restarting. Once restarted, a successful
reboot message will be displayed.
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3.3.1 Cameras
The Cameras overview screen is automatically displayed, when entering Settings menu.
The WebCCTV supports both Analogue and Network cameras.
Analogue cameras can also be added and edited through a Network Video Server.
To add a Network camera click the Add IP Camera and follow the on-screen instructions
in the Camera Wizard (See 3.3.1.1 Camera Wizard).
To add a Network Video Server click the Add Network Video Server and follow the onscreen instructions in the NVS Wizard (See 3.3.1.2 Network Video Server Wizard).
To change Camera or Network Video Server settings, click the Edit button to enter the
Camera or Network Video Server Wizard which will guide you through the setting process
for that camera or network video server.
To directly access a Network camera or a Network Video Server, click the Go to button.
This function is available for IP-cameras only.
To delete a Network camera, click the Delete button.
To delete a Network Video Server, click the Delete button.
To delete all IP devices, click the Delete All IP Devices button.
Cameras Screen
To disable or enable a camera click its number. The button will become red when the
camera is disabled in the system.
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3.3.1.1 Camera Search Wizard
To enter the Auto-configuration wizard, click the Add IP Camera Automatically button.
The Camera Search screen will be opened and will start searching automatically for cameras
in the Local Area Network (LAN).
Following vendors are supported by Camera Search:
Approtech:
o All models supported. (See supported camera list for all models)
Arecont:
o All models supported. (See supported camera list for all models)
Axis:
o AXIS 2XX video products with firmware versions 4.03/4.10 or higher
o Exceptions: AXIS 205 / 230 / 250S / 262 / 292.
o AXIS 1XXX, 3XXX, PXXXX and QXXXX series
IQEye:
o IQEye Sentinel Series
Panasonic:
Zavio:
o IQEye Alliance Series
o IQEye 700/750 Series
o IQEye 500 Series
o IQEye HD1080p Series
o BL-C1 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 101 / 111 / 121 / 131 / 140 / 160 / 210 / 230
o BB-HCM311 / 331 / 371 / 381 / 403 / 511 / 515 / 527 / 531 / 547 / 580 / 581 / 701 /
705 / 715 / 735
o BB-HCE481
All models supported. (See supported camera list for all models)
Cameras Search Screen
To add a camera, specify the name you want to give to the camera (Optional), select the
check box next to the camera and click the Add selected cameras button.
You don’t have to wait till the search has stopped to start adding cameras.
The Camera Auto Configuration Wizard will open and has the following tabs:
IP Address
Authentication
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