Vivotek ND8401 User Manual
VIVOTEK
ND8401
Network Video Recorder
User’s Manual
VAST inside • HD Local Display •
Full Integration with VIVOTEK Cameras
Rev. 1.6.1.11
Rev. 1.0
Rev. 1.2
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Table of Contents
Revision History ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter One Hardware Installation and Initial Conguration ...................................................................................... 9
Introducing ND8401 Network Video Recorder ....................................................................................................... 9
Special Features ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Physical Description ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Network Deployment ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Initial Conguration ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Ready to Use ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
NVR Desktop Elements ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Control Center ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Alarm Sound ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Chapter Two NVR LiveClient Conguration .............................................................................................................. 23
VAST LiveClient Functionality .............................................................................................................................. 24
VAST Server .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Activating the VAST Server .................................................................................................................................. 25
How to Stop/Reboot the Server ............................................................................................................................ 25
LiveClient Conguration ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Opening the LiveClient Interface and Logging in ................................................................................................ 26
LiveClient User Interface ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Status Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Quick Access Bar ..........................................................................................................................................28
Live Video Monitoring Window ...................................................................................................................... 28
Hierarchical Management Tree .....................................................................................................................29
Camera Control Panel ................................................................................................................................... 30
Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Control Panel ........................................................................................................ 30
Two Way Audio Control Panel ................................................................................................................ 31
Event Window .............................................................................................................................................. 32
Instant Playback (on Remote LiveClient) ...................................................................................................... 33
Instant Replay (on Remote LiveClient) ......................................................................................................... 33
Audio Control ................................................................................................................................................ 35
How to Manage Devices (Cameras) .................................................................................................................... 36
Insert Cameras .............................................................................................................................................. 36
Enable SVC .................................................................................................................................................. 40
Update Devices ............................................................................................................................................. 43
Delete Devices from the Station .................................................................................................................... 44
Batch Insert Cameras ................................................................................................................................... 45
Camera Conguration ................................................................................................................................... 49
View Live Videos ........................................................................................................................................... 52
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Dual / Multiple Streams .......................................................................................................................... 52
Fisheye Display Modes .......................................................................................................................... 52
Refresh ................................................................................................................................................... 57
Streaming Server ................................................................................................................................... 57
Get Public IP ..........................................................................................................................................57
Camera Settings .................................................................................................................................... 58
Remove Live Video from the Video Monitoring Window ...............................................................................58
How to Change the VAST LiveClient Layout ........................................................................................................ 59
Changing the Layout of the Live Video Monitoring Window .......................................................................... 59
Switch Video Channels ..........................................................................................................................59
Congure Layout Mode .......................................................................................................................... 59
Rotating Video Pages ............................................................................................................................60
Edit Layout ............................................................................................................................................. 60
Maximize the Live Video Monitoring Window ................................................................................................ 62
How to Manage Stations ...................................................................................................................................... 64
Relay Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 64
How to Manage User Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 65
The Default User Roles and Permissions of User Accounts ......................................................................... 65
Manage a User Account ................................................................................................................................ 67
Add a New User Account .......................................................................................................................67
Permission of the User Account ....................................................................................................................68
Delete the User Account ...............................................................................................................................69
How to Set up Association Management .............................................................................................................. 70
Association Management .............................................................................................................................. 70
How to Set up Event Management ....................................................................................................................... 72
Event Management ....................................................................................................................................... 73
How to Congure the Station General Settings .................................................................................................... 80
Server Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 80
Log Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 80
Reboot Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 81
How to Congure Station Network Settings ......................................................................................................... 82
Port Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 82
UPnP Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 82
Proxy Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 82
Web Access Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 82
How to Edit Recording Stoage ............................................................................................................................. 83
Recording Storage Settings .......................................................................................................................... 83
Default Storage Group Settings ............................................................................................................. 84
Add New Storage Group(s) .................................................................................................................... 87
How to Edit Recording Schedules ........................................................................................................................ 88
Edit Schedule List ......................................................................................................................................... 89
Add Schedules ....................................................................................................................................... 89
Rename Schedules ................................................................................................................................ 89
Delete Schedules ................................................................................................................................... 89
Load/Save Schedule Templates .............................................................................................................90
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Edit Camera List ............................................................................................................................................ 91
Edit Time Frame List ..................................................................................................................................... 92
Add New Time Frames ........................................................................................................................... 93
Recording Settings ................................................................................................................................. 94
The Concept of Repeat Frequency ............................................................................................................... 95
Repeat Frequency: Daily Setting ........................................................................................................... 96
Repeat Frequency: Weekly Setting (Day-based) ................................................................................... 99
Repeat Frequency: Monthly Setting (Day-based) ................................................................................ 102
Repeat Frequency: Yearly Setting (Day-based) ................................................................................... 104
How to Manually Begin /Stop Recording ............................................................................................................ 106
How to Edit Scheduled Backup Settings ............................................................................................................ 107
Select Backup Source ................................................................................................................................. 107
Setup Backup Schedule .............................................................................................................................. 108
Select Backup Target .................................................................................................................................. 108
Other Options .............................................................................................................................................. 108
How to Congure Station Server Settings .......................................................................................................... 109
DDNS Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 109
Network Storage Server Settings .................................................................................................................110
SMTP Settings .............................................................................................................................................111
How to Use the Talk Panel ..................................................................................................................................112
Add a Camera to the Talk Panel ...................................................................................................................112
Remove a Camera from the Talk Panel .......................................................................................................114
How to Congure E-map Settings .......................................................................................................................115
Upload an E-map .........................................................................................................................................115
E-map Settings Page (View Mode) ..............................................................................................................116
Quick Access Bar ..................................................................................................................................117
Status Panel ..........................................................................................................................................117
E-map Settings Page (Edit Mode) ................................................................................................................118
Device Management ....................................................................................................................................119
Live View Dialog Settings ............................................................................................................................ 120
Open Live View Dialog ......................................................................................................................... 120
Send to Single View ............................................................................................................................. 120
E-map Link .................................................................................................................................................. 121
How to Congure Client Settings ....................................................................................................................... 124
Snapshot Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 124
Taking a Snapshot................................................................................................................................ 125
Recording Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 126
Type 1: Record to EXE ........................................................................................................................ 126
Type 2: Record to 3GP ......................................................................................................................... 126
Type 3: Record to AVI .......................................................................................................................... 127
Built-in Media Player--EXE ................................................................................................................... 130
View Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 132
Display Location ................................................................................................................................... 132
Date and Time Format ......................................................................................................................... 133
Video Display Mode ............................................................................................................................. 133
Font Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 133
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General Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 134
System Settings ................................................................................................................................... 134
Event Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 135
Rotation Settings .................................................................................................................................. 135
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................... 136
Joystick Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 138
Enable Joystick .................................................................................................................................... 138
Proxy Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 142
How to Use PiP (Picture-in-Picture) ................................................................................................................... 143
Enable PiP ................................................................................................................................................... 143
Global View .......................................................................................................................................... 143
ROI (Region of Interest) ....................................................................................................................... 144
Digital Zoom In ..................................................................................................................................... 144
Snapshot Zoomed In Image ................................................................................................................. 144
PiP Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 144
How to Congure Video Enhancement .............................................................................................................. 145
Basic Image Adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 145
Defog ........................................................................................................................................................... 147
Apply a Preset Defog Prole ................................................................................................................ 147
Create a New Defog Prole ................................................................................................................. 148
How to Search for a Device on the Hierarchical Device Tree ............................................................................ 150
How to Lock LiveClient for Security Concerns ................................................................................................... 151
How to Log out from the VAST Server ............................................................................................................... 151
How to Exit VAST LiveClient .............................................................................................................................. 151
Lauch Playback ................................................................................................................................................. 152
Second View ...................................................................................................................................................... 152
Chapter Three NVR Playback Conguration ........................................................................................................... 153
Activating VAST Playback and Logging in to a Server ....................................................................................... 153
VAST Playback User Interface ........................................................................................................................... 155
Menu Bar ..................................................................................................................................................... 155
Status Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 155
Quick Access Bar ........................................................................................................................................ 156
Recorded Video Playback Window ............................................................................................................. 156
Query Panel-- Browsing Page ..................................................................................................................... 157
Query Panel--Time Search Page ................................................................................................................ 158
Audio Control .............................................................................................................................................. 159
How to Change the Playback Layout ................................................................................................................. 160
Changing the Layout of the Recorded Video Playback Window ................................................................. 160
Switch Video Channels ........................................................................................................................ 160
Layout Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 160
Maximize the Recorded Video Playback Window ....................................................................................... 161
How to Backup Recorded Video ........................................................................................................................ 163
How to Search for a Video Clip Taken at a Specic Time .................................................................................. 169
How to Add a Bookmark ..................................................................................................................................... 170
How to Search for Events ................................................................................................................................... 171
Select Event Category ................................................................................................................................ 172
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Event Category- All Events .................................................................................................................. 172
Event Category- All Motion Events....................................................................................................... 172
Event Category- All IVA events ............................................................................................................ 173
Event Category- All DI Events .............................................................................................................. 173
Event Category- Named DI Events ...................................................................................................... 174
Start Event Search ...................................................................................................................................... 175
Backup the Event Videos ............................................................................................................................ 176
How to Search for a Bookmark .......................................................................................................................... 177
How to Search Logs ........................................................................................................................................... 178
Select Log Category/Log Type/Log Level ................................................................................................... 179
Search All Local Logs........................................................................................................................... 180
Search Login History ............................................................................................................................ 180
Search Login Activities ......................................................................................................................... 181
How to Congure Client Settings ....................................................................................................................... 183
Snapshot Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 183
Export Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 183
View Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 185
Proxy Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 185
General Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 185
System Settings ................................................................................................................................... 185
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................... 185
How to Congure Video Enhancement .............................................................................................................. 185
How to Search for a Device on the Hierarchical Management Tree .................................................................. 185
How to Lock VAST Playback for Security Concerns .......................................................................................... 186
How to Log out from the VAST Server ............................................................................................................... 186
How to Exit VAST Playback ................................................................................................................................ 186
Chapter Four Auxiliary Utilities ................................................................................................................................ 187
Service ............................................................................................................................................................... 188
Import and Export Utility ..................................................................................................................................... 188
Installation Wizard 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 190
Shepherd ............................................................................................................................................................ 191
Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................................. 193
File Manager ...................................................................................................................................................... 194
Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................................ 194
Disk Status ......................................................................................................................................................... 195
Network Status ................................................................................................................................................... 196
System Status .................................................................................................................................................... 197
Appendix A Rebuilding a RAID Volume ................................................................................................................... 198
Appendix B ONVIF Support..................................................................................................................................... 200
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Revision History
Rev. 1.0: Initial release.
Rev. 1.1a: Corrected description of the functions on e-map's right-click menu.
Rev. 1.1b:
• Added short description for the Auto stream size feature.
• Added the Bookmark function.
• Added description for the Instant Replay function (on a remote client).
Rev. 1.2:
• Added Appendix B ONVIF Support.
• Added the description for CPU and memory usage indicators.
Read Before Use
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The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera
is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible surveillance
system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before
installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package
Contents listed below. Take note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the
Network Camera is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation
chapter to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is
used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who
have basic networking knowledge. It is designed for various applications including video sharing,
general security/surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the
Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For creative and professional developers, the
URL Commands of the Network Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing
existing homepages or integrating with the current web server.
Package Contents
■ ND8401
■ Power cord
■ Software CD
■ Warranty Card
■ Quick Installation Guide
■ Screws and bezel keys
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NOTE:
The operating system and VAST server are installed on an IDE ash mounted on the main board. There
is no need to install software.
Symbols and Statements in this Document
INFORMATION: provides important messages or advices that might help prevent inconvenient
or problem situations.
NOTE: Notices provide guidance or advices that are related to the functional integrity of the
machine.
Tips: Tips are useful information that helps enhance or facilitae an installation, function, or
process.
WARNING! or IMPORTANT: These statements indicate situations that can be dangerous or
hazardous to the machine or you.
Electrical Hazard: This statement appears when high voltage electrical hazards might occur
to an operator.
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Chapter One Hardware Installation and
Initial Configuration
Introducing ND8401 Network Video Recorder
VIVOTEK ND8401 is a 16-CH Network Video Recorder designed for sophisticated recording applications. The unit is equipped with an Intel Dual-core Atom Processor with maximum recording
throughput at a robust 96 Mbps. RAID 0/1/5/10 is supported with four HDDs, with an external
eSATA port for additional expansion. Like VIVOTEK NVR ND8301, a local display output port
is available with full HD resolution (1920x1080), eliminating the need for a separate PC to view
video from the unit. Setup of parameters such as IP address, HDD to logical volumes, and basic
camera configuration can easily be performed with the setup wizard, making the ND8401 the
easiest NVR to use yet. When connecting ND8401 to more than one of the same model of VIVOTEK camera, the “Shepherd” program can be used to duplicate the configuration to multiple
cameras.
VIVOTEK’s professional software VAST is installed in ND8401 with performance tuning, allowing for simple and effective management of a surveillance system using the LiveClient and
Playback programs. As VIVOTEK’s camera features are fully integrated into VAST, cutting-edge
technologies such as Activity Adaptive Recording can be utilized to conserve bandwidth and
optimize recording. A CMS server running VAST software can also directly control the ND8401,
and compatibility with the iViewer application allows for remote access to the ND8401 on handheld devices. By integrating all of the components together using VIVOTEK’s ND8401, network
cameras, VAST and iViewer software, users can realize a fully-featured and robust next-generation surveillance system.
Special Features
Intelligent PiP Function -- Digital Zoom In Mode
Convenient Remote Access via Client/Server Architecture
Effective & Reliable Event Trigger Management
Real-time 16-channel Live Viewing and single channel (VGA) Playback
Multiple Simultaneous Streams for Different Media Platforms
Activity Adaptive Streaming for Dramatically Reducing Bandwidth and Storage Space
Extremely Versatile Settings for Recording Storage and Recording Schedule Management
Role-based User Management to Enhance Security Operations
Efficient Data Backup, Search, and Export
Intelligent PTZ/ E-PTZ Remote Camera Control
Overall Device Management through Intuitive E-map Feature
Supports Two Way Audio
Supports Auto Stream Size
Supports SVC adaptive frame rate setting
* The number of linked devices will depend on the license purchased along with the system.
* The ability to extend devices is also subject to the network bandwidth and computer performance.
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Physical Description
Front View
Disk 1
Disk 2
Disk 3
Disk 4
HDD LED
Power
button & LED
Reset button
Rear View
Power Switch
Power Socket
(reserved)
IMPORTANT:
RS-232
VGA
0
1
USB ports
USB combo
Fan exhaust
outlet
LAN - WAN
Line In
Line Out
MIC-In
eSATA
It is important to leave a clearance of 15cm
to the rear side of the chassis. The clearance
is required to ensure an adequate airow
through the chassis to ventilate heat. A 5cm
clearance is also required on both sides of
the chassis.
To ensure normal operation, maintain ambient airow. Do not block the airow around
chassis such as placing the system in a
closed cabinet.
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15cm
5cm
5cm
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IMPORTANT:
For a RAID volume conguration, it is recommended you use hard drives of the same model
featuring the same capacity and rotation speed, even running the same version of rmware.
Hardware Installation
SATA hard disk(s) are user-supplied. The network video recorder can readily accommodate
most of the off-the-shelf SATA hard drives.
1. Open the front panel.
2. Use the included bezel key to unlock the bezel lock.
3. Open the drive tray bezel by ipping the bezel latch to the side. The bezel lever will spring
open, and you can then remove the drive tray.
2
1
2
1
Bezel Lever
Bezel Latch
Bezel Lock
4. Install your hard disk to the drive tray. Gently put the hard disk into drive tray with its label side
facing up and the connector side facing the inside of the chassis. Flip the hard drive and drive
tray over, and then secure the hard drive by fastening 3 screws.
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IMPORTANT:
Avoid touching the hard drive's circuit board or connector pins.
Doing so can damage the hard drive by electro-static discharge.
5. Install drive tray by pushing it into drive bay. when it is almost fully inserted, close the bezel.
The bezel will secure the back-end connection to the backplane.
1
HDD
Bezel Lever
2
6. Use the bezel key to lock the drive tray. Repeat the process to install more disk drives.
Bezel Lock
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Interface Connections
1 & 2. Connect CAT5 or better-quality Ethernet cables to cameras via a local, switched net-
work, or clients through the Internet. Refer to next page for more information.
3. Connect the DB15 VGA port to a monitor (with resolutions up to 1920x1080).
4. Connect USB devices such as keyboard and mouse.
5. If an external eSATA storage enclosure is available, connect it to the eSATA port.
6. Connect speakers or microphone to the phone-jack connectors.
7. Connect the power cord to the power socket 100-240V AC. (50~60Hz, 3~1.5A)
LAN WAN
Router
Power cord
3
7
LAN
1 2
0
1
4
6
Internet
VGA
5
Audio devices
USB devices
External enclosure
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Network Deployment
1.
Connect network cameras to the NVR’s LAN ports.
2. If you want to access NVR over the Internet, connect the NVR to the Internet via the WAN
port. A web console can be established from a remote PC by keying http://<public IP>:3454 in
a browser’s URL address eld. However, port forwarding on the router for the TCP port will be
necessary.
3. Flip the power switch (at the rear of chassis) to the ON position, and push the power button
to run the NVR.
Switch
Default Fixed IP:
192.168.1.10
0
1
Router
Clients
Internet
Router
LAN WAN
Router / Wireless AP
Default: DHCP
NOTE:
The LAN and WAN ports can be congured into the same or different subnets.
If you have cameras connected via the WAN port, make sure the WAN port acquires an IP
address from a DHCP server on router or AP. If not, the cameras detected through the WAN port
will use the default IPs, e.g., 169.254.xx.xx, and the LiveClient software will not be able to detect
their presence.
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Initial Conguration
1. The system power on self test and OS initialization takes about 2 minutes to complete. Once
your NVR is started, you will be prompted by the Setup Wizard. You should then begin the
initial setup. The system is booted from an embedded IDE ash. No software installation is
required.
IMPORTANT:
1. NVR System
1. During boot-up, a Startup Menu will prompt allowing you to restore system to factory defaults.
This function is only required in circumstances that you need to renew all system settings,
such as moving the NVR to a different installation site or network environment.
2. You must install at least one hard drive for the initial conguration. Otherwise, the LiveClient
console will not start.
2. Enter the default User name and Password as admin & admin. It is recommended you
change the password later to prevent unauthorized access.
3. Click Next to proceed with conguration and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the
conguration process.
4. Note the following when you move to the Network page:
4-1. If your local network has a DHCP server, you can select the "Get IP address automatically
(DHCP)."
4-2. If your LAN port connects to an isolated switch with cameras attached to it, you can
manually assign IP addresses to cameras, and the address for the LAN port itself.
The default static IP for the LAN port is 192.168.1.10.
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4-3. Connect your WAN port to a router or AP with the routing capability and then to a DSL or
Cable modem.
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5. On the Disk page, Select disk drives by clicking the checkboxes in front of disk drives.Select
Build single disk, Build RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10 or other option from the Disk
conguration pull-down menu. Click Apply and wait for a few minutes for the conguration
to take effect.
Refer to the description available with every disk volume type on the screen, such as those
for RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, or RAID10.
6. On the Camera page, all cameras connected through the local network should appear on
a Camera list after a brief search. You can manually assign IP addresses by clicking on
the cameras' address eld. You can also select the "Assign IP addresses to all cameras"
checkbox and let NVR assign IPs to cameras.
Click Next to end the initial setup. Make sure you have the cameras' access credentials in order
to make individual changes. It is also highly recommended to synchronize cameras' time
with that of the NVR system. Click the checkbox below for an automated synchronization.
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Ready to Use
1. You will then be at the Control Center screen. Double-click on the LiveClient or Playback
buttons to congure live viewing and recording settings.
2. Open the LiveClient utility to change live view layout, camera streaming frame rate, and other
options.
3. 3-1. By default, the Batch Insert Cameras window will prompt for you to recruit cameras into
your conguration.
You may also access the same conguration page in the Conguration menu. Select
Camera Management > Batch Insert Cameras.
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3-2. Click on the Search button.
3-3. Select cameras by clicking their checkboxes.
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3-4. Click OK, return to the previous window, and click the Insert button.
4. It is important to ensure that the live viewing and recording conguration does not
exceed the system's limits:
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In terms of local display, the default stream 1 for live view can be congured with a
resolution up to Full HD 30fps. Stream 1 is also a source for continuous recording.
Make
sure your cameras' stream 1 resolution does not exceed 1080P at 30fps.
Compression MJPEG H.264
Resolution 1080P 720P VGA CIF 1080P 720P VGA CIF
Frame rate 15fps 30fps
by bit rate /
video quality
No. of streams - - 9 16 1 1 3 7
Compression MPEG-4
Resolution 1080P 720P VGA CIF
Frame rate 30fps
by bit rate /
video quality
No. of streams 2 2 5 16
6Mbps 6Mbps 1Mbps 512kbps
The NVR supports Auto Stream Size, which automatically adjusts streaming display for
efcient leverage of system resources. If you disable the Auto Stream Size function and
manually congure your stream settings, you must comply with the limitations listed above.
Good 6Mbps 6Mbps 1Mbps 512kbps
IMPORTANT:
You may need to congure a recording stream of a particular resolution and bit rate. When doing
this, you should make sure the Recording load does not exceed the maximum 96Mbps as the
sum of bit rates per second allocated for all recording streams. If you have multiple cameras and
the upper bound is exceeded, proceed with the following:
If you congure a RAID5 volume as the recording storage, the maximum system throughput will
be reduced to half of the 96Mbps limitation.
Congure the Recording setting in Conguration > Camera Management > Update Camera.
When the Update window prompts, select a camera. Click on the Recording Settings tabbed
menu, and select a smaller stream (in higher or lower bit rate or resolution) as the source of
recording. Click Update to save your conguration and repeat the setting until the recording
load is back within the 96Mbps limitation.
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NVR Desktop Elements
Control Center
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Menu Bar
Desktop Shortcuts
Normally the desktop defaults to the Control Center view, which provides direct access to
various functional utilities such as LiveClient and Playback. The functions of these utilities are
summarized as follows:
Utility Description
Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides your through important steps on initial setup. Most of
the storage-related settings are managed through this wizard, such as creating
disk volumes, formatting, and breaking down existing disk volumes.
LiveClient LiveClient and Playback are the most important interfaces to the NVR's
various functionalities. LiveClient provides a centralized management interface
to the NVR system, provides live viewing, PTZ / E-PTZ operation, PiP, E-Map,
etc. Refer to Chapter Two on page 23 for the operation details.
Playback Playback enables access to recorded videos, snapshot, bookmark, backup,
and retrieval of recorded video, and more. Refer to Chapter Three on page
153 for the operation details.
Service Services enables you to restart or stop the embedded NVR server (VAST
server).
Import/ Export The Import/ Export utility helps preserve current system conguration or reload
a previously-saved conguration.
Installation
Wizard 2
The IW2 utility offers a glimpse of VIVOTEK cameras and the access to them
in a local area network.
Shepherd You can use Shepherd to quickly duplicate individual camera conguration
(system, video streams, network, security, etc.) to multiple cameras. Please
refer to page 191 for more about this utility.
Except for LiveClient and Playback, detailed description of the auxiliary functions can be found
in Chapter Four on page 187.
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Upgrade The Upgrade provides access to NVR system updates.
File Manager The File Manager helps locate particular system or video data when the need
arises, say, for retrieving forensic evidences.
Keyboard If a keyboard is not available, use this virtual keyboard for entering data.
Power down
button
Use it to power down or restart the system.
NOTE:
The system should always be powered off using the Power Down button on the desktop. If the
system should hang for some reasons, you can press the power button on the front panel for 4
seconds to power off the system.
Menu Bar
The menu bar contains the following menus:
Menu Description
Control Center As previously described, the Control Center is the main access point to major
functionalities.
Disk Status Disk Status provides a glimpse of Logical Volumes, Physical disk statuses, HDD status
reported through S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology), and
a test tool to check the integrity of individual disk drives.
Network Status Displays the network statuses of the NVR's two GbE Ethernet ports, including network
type, IP address, subnet, and gateway information.
System Status Reports system overall working status.
Most of the NVR's major functionalities are managed through the LiveClient and Playback
interfaces, refer to Chapter 4 for descirption of auxiliary functions.
The operating system and VAST server are installed on an IDE ash mounted on the main
board. There is no need to install software.
Except for LiveClient and Playback, detailed description of the auxiliary functions can be found
in Chapter Four started from page 187.
Alarm Sound
The onboard buzzer will sound if the following occurs: A hard drive is
removed or if the LAN or WAN port is disconnected. Mute the alarm by
closing the event prompt.
The hard disk reported as "failed" via S.M.A.R.T. will also trigger the
alarm sound and a warning message.
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Chapter Two NVR LiveClient Configuration
Centralized management site for all the logged in clients
An NVR can also be managed using a separately-installed LiveClient on a remote PC (rev.
1.7.x or later).
Local 1080P HD display
Up to 16 video recording channels
Store recorded data onto a total of four hard disks (single disks, RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, or
RAID10 configurations)
Live video for the local/remote LiveClient users
Retrieval of recorded video for the local/remote Playback users
LiveClient is the management interface to your NVR server. The server-related settings
are made via the VAST LiveClient utility. The convenient and intuitive user interface on the
LiveClient helps managing cameras, live monitoring, and recording congurations.
Information:
• Only users with the Administrator's privileges can manage the LiveClient/s various function
groups.
• The maximum length of recording will depend on the video recording settings, the number of
cameras, and Storage Group settings.
Below are the approximate numbers for a recording task. A Constant Bit Rate method (xed
bit rate per second) is recommended to control the bandwidth and total le size consumed
with continuous recording.
If the max. bit rate for each camera is set to 6Mbps at the 1080P resolution (in H.264), each
recording channel requires 6Mb x 86400 / 8 = 63.3GB each day as storage space. With 16
recording channels, a 1,518GB of storage space is required for continuous recording for one
day.
A RAID0 volume consisting of 4x 2TB disk drives can hold the 16 HD streaming recording for
5 days.
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VAST LiveClient Functionality
Server function control
User account management
Recording storage management
Recording schedule management
Recorded data backup and automated schedule
Event trigger management
Flexible video live view layout
A screen for a maximum of 8 channels for simultaneous monitoring
1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 1+5, and 1+12 monitoring layouts
Multiple video viewing pages
Intelligent PiP (Picture in Picture) function
E-map for overall management
Networked storage for recorded video
PTZ / E-PTZ operation panel for camera control
Supports two way audio
Supports joystick control
Remote configuration for network cameras
Instant Replay of video taken seconds earlier (on a remote LiveClient console due to limita-
tions on system sources)
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VAST Server
Activating the VAST Server
VAST Server is a service program that will run automatically when your NVR system starts.
The VAST server manages video recording, live view monitoring, and other related surveillance
functions.
How to Stop/Reboot the Server
Please follow the steps below to stop/reboot the server:
1. Click on the VAST Service shortcut on the Control Center desktop.
2. There are 3 options: Start Service, Stop Service, and Restart Service. It’s selectable using the buttons
below. Stop Service can be used to promptly stop a recording task or access from a remote computer.
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LiveClient Configuration
Opening the LiveClient Interface and Logging in
VAST LiveClient allows you to monitor live video from cameras managed by the NVR; it is also
the main access to the server's functional control.
Double-click on the LiveClient shortcut on the desktop to open the LiveClient utility:
1. The login box will prompt. Provide the default User Name and password as admin and admin.
2. Click on the Login button to continue.
3. The VAST LiveClient monitoring window will prompt.
NOTE:
Available functions of the LiveClient program will be enabled according to the privileges granted for your
login account. For more details about user account, please refer to How to Manage User Accounts on
page 56.
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LiveClient User Interface
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A. Menu bar B. Quick access bar C. Hierarchical management tree
D. Camera control panel (PTZ / Two way audio / Instant Playback control panel)
E. Live view window F. Status panel G. Event window
Menu Bar
Menu Item Drop-down Options
System
Edit
View PTZ Panel / Two Way Audio Panel / Event Window / Full Screen / Minimize
Conguration
Layout Start Rotating (Stop Rotating) / Save to / Delete / Choose / Patrol
Help About
Lock / Enable Click On Image (Disable Click On Image) / E-map / Launch Playback / Logout /
Exit
Manually Begin Recording (Stop Manual Recording) / Snapshot / Record to EXE / Snapshot
Zoomed Image / Find
Camera Management (Insert Camera / Update Camera / Delete Cameras / Batch Insert
Cameras / Camera Configuration) / User Management / Association Management / Event
Management / Station Settings (General Settings / Network Settings / Recording Storage
Settings / Recording Schedule Settings / Scheduled Backup Settings / Server Settings / Relay
Settings) / Client Settings (Snapshot Settings / Recording Settings / View Settings / General
Settings / Joystick Settings / PiP Settings) / Video Enhancement (Basic Image Adjustment /
Defog)
Status Panel
User Name CPU
Station Name (IP Address) usage
Login Time (yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss) RAM
Current Time (yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss) usage
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Quick Access Bar
Icon Function Description
Exit Exit the system
Logout Log out from the current station
Lock Click to Lock the system for security concerns (
Volume Adjust the audio volume of the current video ( Mute)
Snapshot Capture pictures from the focus live video cell
Record to Media Record media in EXE/3GP/AVI format (
Alert Sound Silence a triggered alarm when an event occurs, e.g., a DI is triggered.
Adjust SVC Level Dynamically adjust the SVC control over frame rates
Remove All Connections Remove all live videos from the live view window
Layout Change the layout of the live view window
Full Screen Maximize the live video cell
Page Up Switch to the previous live view page
Page Down Switch to the next live view page
Start / Stop Rotating Start or stop live view layout rotating
Recording Media)
Unlock the system)
NOTE:
Some buttons will be disabled if the selected devices do not support the related functions.
Live Video Monitoring Window
The "VIVOTEK" logo is displayed where no camera has been assigned to a video cell.
The red frame ( ) represents the current selection.
Video Cell
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Station Name (IP address)
Connected devices listed under the station
Camera name (IP Address)
Connected devices that have been assigned
to the default recording storage
Layout list
Icon Description
A station (The NVR running the VAST Server)
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VIVOTEK xed network camera
Red dot signies that the camera is recording.
VIVOTEK PTZ network camera
Red dot signies that the camera is recording.
VIVOTEK dome network camera
Red dot signies that the camera is recording.
VIVOTEK sheye network camera
Red dot indicates that the camera is recording.
VIVOTEK video server
Red dot signies that the video server is recording.
Digital input on / off
Digital output on / off
A layout of the live monitoring window
A station that’s not able to be connected currently.
A device that’s not able to be connected currently.
NOTE:
A Logical Tree will be available with the LiveClient console separately installed on a remote PC. The Live Client
instance will be available in the Software CD that comes with the NVR system (rev. 1.7.x). That particular edition
allows the NVR and cameras under it to be listed with other VAST server congurations.
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Camera Control Panel
Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Control Panel
Up
op left
T
Top right
Return to home position
Left
Bottom left
Right
Bottom right
Down
Auto focus
Zoom out
Focus near
Close
Zoom in
Focus far
Open
Auto iris
Start to auto pan
Start to auto patrol
Stop auto panning/patrolling
Drop-down list of preset positions
NOTE:
There are two types of PTZ control: Digital (E-PTZ for megapixel cameras) and Mechanical (PTZ cameras or
fixed cameras with camera control via RS-485). If the connected cameras support PTZ/E-PTZ function, the
PTZ option(s) will appear on the drop-down list. For detailed camera control settings, please refer to the user's
manual of VIVOTEK network camera .
Click System > Enable Click On Image to use the mouse for the control of the PTZ and e-PTZ functions in the
video cells for linked cameras. An icon
will appear in the video cell as shown below.
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You can control the PTZ function through a joystick as well. For more information regarding to the joystick
conguration, please refer to instructions on page 138.
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