Vivotek VAST User Manual
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Rev.: 1.11
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Table of Contents
Revision History ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Getting Started .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Introducing VAST .................................................................................................................................................. 11
New Features ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Key Features ................................................................................................................................................. 11
VAST Server and Client Components .................................................................................................................. 12
Usage Scenario .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Technical Specications .......................................................................................................................................13
VAST Server Functionality .................................................................................................................................... 14
VAST LiveClient Functionality .............................................................................................................................. 15
VAST Playback Functionality ................................................................................................................................ 16
Minimum System Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 17
VAST Software License ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Reminders for VAST Software License ................................................................................................................ 20
VAST Installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Installing the VAST Software ................................................................................................................................ 22
VAST Server .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Activating the VAST Server .................................................................................................................................. 26
How to Congure the Server ................................................................................................................................ 26
How to Stop/Reboot the Server ............................................................................................................................ 26
VAST LiveClient Conguration .................................................................................................................................. 27
Activating the VAST LiveClient and Logging in to a VAST Server ........................................................................ 27
VAST LiveClient User Interface ............................................................................................................................ 28
Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
Status Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 29
Help Panel ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
Quick Access Bar .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Live Video Monitoring Window ...................................................................................................................... 31
Hierarchical Management Tree ..................................................................................................................... 32
Camera Control Panel ................................................................................................................................... 33
Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Control Panel ........................................................................................................ 33
Two Way Audio Control Panel ................................................................................................................ 35
Language Selection ............................................................................................................................... 35
Alarm Window ............................................................................................................................................... 36
Alarm Filter ............................................................................................................................................. 37
Alarm State ............................................................................................................................................ 38
Instant Playback ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Instant Replay ............................................................................................................................................... 40
Audio Control ................................................................................................................................................ 41
How to Manage Devices ...................................................................................................................................... 42
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Insert Cameras .............................................................................................................................................. 42
Seamless Recording ..................................................................................................................................... 46
Enable SVC .................................................................................................................................................. 48
Insert NVR (Network Video Recorder) .......................................................................................................... 51
Insert a Video Server ..................................................................................................................................... 53
Update Devices ............................................................................................................................................. 55
Delete Devices from the VAST Server .......................................................................................................... 56
Batch Insert Devices ..................................................................................................................................... 57
Camera Conguration ................................................................................................................................... 62
View Live Videos ........................................................................................................................................... 67
Dual / Multiple Streams .......................................................................................................................... 67
Fisheye Display Modes .......................................................................................................................... 67
Refresh ................................................................................................................................................... 72
Streaming Server ................................................................................................................................... 72
Output Camera List ............................................................................................................................... 72
Get Public IP .......................................................................................................................................... 72
Camera Settings .................................................................................................................................... 73
Open Recording Folder .......................................................................................................................... 73
Remove Live Video from the Video Monitoring Window ............................................................................... 74
How to Change the VAST LiveClient Layout ........................................................................................................ 75
Changing the Layout of the Live Video Monitoring Window .......................................................................... 75
Switch Video Channels .......................................................................................................................... 75
Congure Layout Mode .......................................................................................................................... 76
Congure Layout Mode .......................................................................................................................... 76
Rotating Video Pages ............................................................................................................................ 78
Edit Layout ............................................................................................................................................. 78
Maximize/Minimize the Live Video Monitoring Window ................................................................................. 80
View Live Video on Dual Monitors ................................................................................................................. 81
Simultaneously Viewing up to 64 Channels ........................................................................................... 82
Using different layouts on each monitor ................................................................................................. 82
View Live Video with Multiple Monitors ......................................................................................................... 83
How to Manage Stations ...................................................................................................................................... 84
Relay Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 84
Insert Sub-stations ........................................................................................................................................ 85
Delete Sub-stations ....................................................................................................................................... 88
Update Stations ............................................................................................................................................. 89
How to Manage User Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 90
The Default User Roles and Permissions of User Accounts ......................................................................... 90
Manage a User Account ................................................................................................................................ 92
Add a New User Account - Basic Account ............................................................................................. 92
Add a New User Account - Windows AD Account .................................................................................. 93
Permission of the User Account .................................................................................................................... 96
Delete the User Account ...............................................................................................................................97
How to Set up Association Management .............................................................................................................. 98
Association Management .............................................................................................................................. 98
How to Set up Alarm Management ..................................................................................................................... 100
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Alarm Management ..................................................................................................................................... 100
How to Manage the Virtual Matrix ...................................................................................................................... 108
The architecture of VAST Matrix ................................................................................................................. 108
Installing VAST Matrix Program .................................................................................................................. 109
Launching VAST Matrix ............................................................................................................................... 11 0
Conguration .........................................................................................................................................111
View Settings ........................................................................................................................................111
About .....................................................................................................................................................111
Exit ........................................................................................................................................................111
VAST Matrix Management .......................................................................................................................... 112
Matrix Management Settings ............................................................................................................... 112
Manage VAST Matrix through VAST LiveClient ................................................................................... 113
Matrix View Settings .................................................................................................................................... 11 4
Search VIVOCam Switches ............................................................................................................................... 115
How to Congure the Station General Settings .................................................................................................. 116
Server Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 116
Log Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 116
How to Congure Station Network Settings ....................................................................................................... 117
Port Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 117
UPnP Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 11 7
Proxy Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 117
Web Access Settings ................................................................................................................................... 117
How to Edit Recording Groups ........................................................................................................................... 118
Recording Storage Settings ........................................................................................................................ 118
Default Storage Group Settings ........................................................................................................... 119
Add New Recording Group(s) .............................................................................................................. 121
How to Edit Recording Schedules ...................................................................................................................... 122
Edit Schedule List ....................................................................................................................................... 123
Add Schedules ..................................................................................................................................... 123
Rename Schedules .............................................................................................................................. 123
Delete Schedules ................................................................................................................................. 123
Load/Save Schedule Templates ........................................................................................................... 124
Edit Camera List .......................................................................................................................................... 125
Edit Time Frame List ...................................................................................................................................126
Add New Time Frames .........................................................................................................................127
Recording Settings ............................................................................................................................... 128
The Concept of Repeat Frequency ............................................................................................................. 130
Repeat Frequency: Daily Setting ......................................................................................................... 131
Repeat Frequency: Weekly Setting (Day-based) ................................................................................. 134
Repeat Frequency: Monthly Setting (Day-based) ................................................................................ 137
Repeat Frequency: Yearly Setting (Day-based) ................................................................................... 139
How to Manually Begin /Stop Recording ............................................................................................................ 141
How to Edit Scheduled Backup Settings ............................................................................................................ 142
Select Backup Source ................................................................................................................................. 142
Setup Backup Schedule .............................................................................................................................. 143
Select Backup Target .................................................................................................................................. 143
Other Options .............................................................................................................................................. 143
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How to Congure Station Server Settings ..........................................................................................................144
DDNS Settings ............................................................................................................................................144
Network Storage Server Settings ................................................................................................................145
SMTP Settings ............................................................................................................................................146
How to Use the Talk Panel .................................................................................................................................147
Add a Camera to the Talk Panel ..................................................................................................................147
Remove a Camera from the Talk Panel ......................................................................................................149
How to Congure E-map Settings ......................................................................................................................150
Upload an E-map ........................................................................................................................................150
User Interface of E-map Settings Page (View Mode) ..................................................................................151
Quick Access Bar ................................................................................................................................. 152
Status Panel .........................................................................................................................................152
User Interface of E-map Settings Page (Edit Mode) ...................................................................................153
Device Management ...................................................................................................................................154
Live View Dialog Settings ............................................................................................................................155
Open Live View Dialog .........................................................................................................................155
Send to Single View .............................................................................................................................155
E-map Link ..................................................................................................................................................156
How to Congure Client Settings .......................................................................................................................159
Snapshot Settings .......................................................................................................................................159
Take a Snapshot ..................................................................................................................................160
Recording Settings ......................................................................................................................................161
Type 1: Record to EXE ........................................................................................................................161
Type 2: Record to 3GP .........................................................................................................................161
Type 3: Record to AVI ..........................................................................................................................162
Built-in Media Player--EXE ...................................................................................................................165
View Settings ...............................................................................................................................................167
Display Location ...................................................................................................................................167
Date and Time Format .........................................................................................................................168
Video Display Mode .............................................................................................................................168
Font Settings ........................................................................................................................................169
General Settings .........................................................................................................................................170
System Settings ...................................................................................................................................170
Alarm Settings ......................................................................................................................................171
Rotation Settings ..................................................................................................................................171
Display Settings ...................................................................................................................................172
Joystick Settings .........................................................................................................................................174
Enable Joystick ....................................................................................................................................174
Proxy Settings .............................................................................................................................................180
How to Use PiP (Picture-in-Picture) ...................................................................................................................181
Enable PiP ...................................................................................................................................................181
Global View ..........................................................................................................................................181
ROI (Region of Interest) .......................................................................................................................182
Digital Zoom In .....................................................................................................................................182
Snapshot & Print Zoomed In Image .....................................................................................................182
PiP Settings ..........................................................................................................................................182
Multi-touch Mode ..................................................................................................................................183
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How to Congure Video Enhancement ..............................................................................................................184
Basic Image Adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 184
Defog ...........................................................................................................................................................186
Apply a Preset Defog Prole ................................................................................................................186
Create a New Defog Prole .................................................................................................................187
How to Search for a Device on the Hierarchical Management Tree ..................................................................189
How to Print a Video Image ................................................................................................................................190
How to Lock LiveClient for Security Concerns ...................................................................................................190
How to Log out from the VAST Server ...............................................................................................................191
How to Exit VAST LiveClient ..............................................................................................................................191
How to Congure a Logical Tree ........................................................................................................................192
VAST Playback Conguration .................................................................................................................................199
Activating VAST Playback and Logging in to a Server .......................................................................................199
VAST Playback User Interface ...........................................................................................................................200
Menu Bar .....................................................................................................................................................200
Status Panel ................................................................................................................................................200
Quick Access Bar ........................................................................................................................................201
Recorded Video Playback Window .............................................................................................................201
Language Selection ....................................................................................................................................202
Query Panel-- Browsing Page .....................................................................................................................202
Query Panel--Time Search Page ................................................................................................................204
Query Panel--Event Search Page ...............................................................................................................205
Query Panel--Bookmark Search Page ........................................................................................................206
Query Panel--Alarm Search Page ...............................................................................................................207
Query Panel--Log Viewer Page ...................................................................................................................208
Video Clips List Window ..............................................................................................................................209
Playback Control Panel ...............................................................................................................................210
Rewind ........................................................................................................................................................211
How to Playback Recorded Video ......................................................................................................................212
Select a Recorded Video Clip .....................................................................................................................212
Remove Recorded Video Clips from Video Cells ........................................................................................214
Timeline Slider Bar and Histogram ..............................................................................................................214
Zoom in / out of the Histogram ....................................................................................................................215
Synchronous Playback ................................................................................................................................216
Audio Control ..............................................................................................................................................218
How to Change the Playback Layout .................................................................................................................219
Changing the Layout of the Recorded Video Playback Window .................................................................219
Switch Video Channels ........................................................................................................................219
Congure Layout Mode ........................................................................................................................219
Maximize/Minimize the Recorded Video Playback Window ........................................................................220
View Recorded Video with Multiple Monitors ..............................................................................................221
How to Backup Recorded Video ........................................................................................................................222
How to Search for a Video Clip in a Specic Period of time ...............................................................................228
How to Add a Bookmark .....................................................................................................................................229
How to Search for Events ...................................................................................................................................230
Select Event Category ................................................................................................................................231
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Event Category- All Events ..................................................................................................................231
Event Category- All Motion Events.......................................................................................................231
Event Category- All IVA events ............................................................................................................232
Event Category- All DI Events ..............................................................................................................232
Event Category- Named DI Events ......................................................................................................233
Start Event Search ......................................................................................................................................234
Backup the Event Videos ............................................................................................................................235
How to Search for a Bookmark ..........................................................................................................................236
How to Search Logs ...........................................................................................................................................237
Select Log Category/Log Type/Log Level ...................................................................................................238
Search All Local Logs...........................................................................................................................239
Search Login History ............................................................................................................................239
Search Login Activities ......................................................................................................................... 240
How to Congure Client Settings .......................................................................................................................242
Snapshot Settings .......................................................................................................................................242
Export Settings ............................................................................................................................................242
View Settings ...............................................................................................................................................244
Proxy Settings .............................................................................................................................................244
General Settings .........................................................................................................................................244
System Settings ...................................................................................................................................244
Display Settings ...................................................................................................................................244
How to Congure Video Enhancement ..............................................................................................................244
How to Search for a Device on the Hierarchical Management Tree ..................................................................244
How to Print a Video Image ................................................................................................................................244
How to Lock VAST Playback for Security Concerns ..........................................................................................245
How to Log out from the VAST Server ...............................................................................................................245
How to Exit VAST Playback ................................................................................................................................245
Import and Export Utility ..........................................................................................................................................246
Export Utility .......................................................................................................................................................246
Import Utility .......................................................................................................................................................246
VAST Service Control Tool ......................................................................................................................................248
Appendix A Panoramic PTZ (P-PTZ) Conguration ................................................................................................249
Enable Panoramic PTZ on VAST ......................................................................................................................249
Panoramic PTZ - Event Trigger .........................................................................................................................252
Enable or Disable the Panoramic PTZ Functions .............................................................................................254
Appendix B ONVIF Support.....................................................................................................................................255
Appendix C Support for Digital I/O Modbus TCP Modules ......................................................................................257
Appendix D Other Parameters ................................................................................................................................262
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Revision History
Rev. 1.5.2:
* VAST now supports Video Servers VS8801 & VS8401, and NVR servers NR8201 &
NR8301.
* Automatically saves the last layout when the management session is closed (for both
LiveClient and Playback).
* Added Playback as one of user's previlege options.
* A web session with an individual camera can be launched by a double-click on a camera's
icon.
Rev. 1.6.1:
* Added description for Adaptive Frame Rate Adjustment with the new SVC codec cameras.
* Added description for Auto Stream Size functionality.
* Added functionalities related to FE8171V fisheye camera.
* Added description for fisheye-specific screen control and playback functions.
* Replaced some description for the changes/improvements made on the user interface.
* Modified the graphic size limitation of E-map upload from 5MB to 2MB.
Rev. 1.6.18:
* Corrected editorial errors and added a conceptual drawing for the SVC-T (Temporal) func-
tion.
Rev. 1.6.1.11:
* Changed the maximum number of channel number in trial mode to 256.
Rev. 1.7.7:
* Added description for the Bookmark function.
* Added functional description related to the Panoramic PTZ feature in Appendix A.
* Added description for the Instant Replay function.
* Reflected changes on the new display and layout design.
* Added Hot key combinations.
* Removed the 1P3R fisheye display mode, which was removed from specifications later.
Rev. 1.8:
* Added individual Motion detection window options in the Event Management conguration
(see page 101).
* Added description for new Export video clips function.
* Added support for user accounts from Windows AD (Active Directory) service. (see page
93).
* Added G.726 audio codec support.
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* Added digital input options in the Recording Schedule settings. (see page 129)
* Added contents for the support of ONVIF rev. 2.2 in Appendix C (see page 255).
* Added new PTZ control options (speed and continuous move) for speed dome cameras. (see
page 34).
* Added description for the Seamless Recording function. (see page 46).
* User management: increased the number of configurable users to 1,024.
* Added the Device Pack update option (see page 30).
Rev. 1.9:
* Renamed and re-organized the Event Management window into the Alarm Management
windows. The Filter function is added. (see page 101).
* Added description for the vertical layouts. (see page 76).
* Added description for the Video mode option (see page 62).
* Added description for the common user name and password for multiple cameras (see page
61.
* Added the Sort devices by name option (see page 171).
* Added Storage lost as a system log type.
* Added description for the Alarm search function (see page 207).
* Added Appendix C for the I/O box support (Digital I/O Modbus TCP Modules). (see page
257).
* Added the Auto tracking button (see page 33).
* Added description of the new implementation for multiple event screens on video alarms (see
page 105).
Rev. 1.10:
* Added the ONVIF Batch Insert feature (see page 57).
* Added the show VCA rules setting in View settings (see page 168). Note that VCA rules are
not displayed on the Matrix view.
* Added information for the Logical Tree conguration (see page 192).
* Added the video clip information - resolution/codec/fps/model name/IP/throughput.
* Added the feature for enabling/disabling Server GUID while importing VAST conguration.
(see page 246).
* Moved Appendix C ONVIF support to page 255. Moved Appendix D Digital I/O Modbus TCP
Modules to page 257.
* Added Line Crossing and Field Detection as the triggering conditions in Recording Schedule
setting.
* Added the Output Camera List function on a right-click menu (see page 72).
* Removed the Video settings from the Batch Insert function window.
* Modied the Activity Adaptive streaming (Recording Settings) on page 44.
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Rev. 1.11:
1. Described the application rules for the new software license. The new software license
replaces the use of hardware dongle. The same software licenses apply to both VIVOTEK
cameras and ONVIF cameras. See page 19 for details.
2. Added enhancement details for the Alarm state function group. See page 38.
3. Added H.265 codec support for the latest H.265 models.
4. Added description for the new device pack, similar to that for the Linux-based NVR. The
older Windows-based NVR (NR8201, 8301, and 8401) are not supported.
5. Added joystick related conguration options, such as keypad quick switch, channel
mapping, and zoom control direction. See page 179.
6. Added description for the improved Instant Replay. See page 40.
7. Added information about the support for VIVOTEK’s managed switches. See page 115.
8. Added the options for Disable Background Decode (see Appendix D on page 262), DI/DO
status detection, and storage directory reserved space (10%).
9. Added Email with snapshot in the Alarm Management window. See page 103.
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Getting Started
Introducing VAST
VIVOTEK VAST is the professional video / central management software designed for managing
all VIVOTEK IP surveillance products with intuitive functions and numerous features. It supports
hundreds of cameras and stations in a hierarchical structure of system for monitoring, recording,
playback and event trigger management with ease-of-use and efficient control. Moreover, VAST
also offers the video wall solution, VAST Matrix, for hundreds of cameras live view monitoring.
VAST integrates VIVOTEK network cameras to provide diverse solutions and applications, such
as seamless recording with the cameras for uninterrupted video recording and Panoramic PTZ
for 360° seamless surveillance solution. VAST performs remote management with full range of
the server & client structure and constitutes a robust system for various applications, such as
stores, banking and the public space.
New Features
● H.265 compression support
● Software license support
● Instant Replay enhancement
● Alarm acknowledgement
● Unied Device Pack
● Joystick Hot Key Link support
● VivoCam PoE switch discovery integration
Key Features
● Video Wall Solution "VAST Matrix" for unlimited live views
● 64-channel Live Video Monitoring with dual monitors
● 16-channel Synchronous Playback
● PTZ/ePTZ/PiP (Digital Zoom)/Dewarp function control
● Logical Tree management
● Intelligent Alarm management
● Overall Device management through intuitive E-map feature
● Two-way Audio, multi-channel audio broadcast
● Post-Video enhancement and Defog
● Instant Replay & Playback on LiveClient
● Auto Stream Size for reducing display loading
● Web access via Internet Explorer
● Multiple Fisheye Dewarp Support
● Windows Active Directory integration
● Device packs for extending new VIVOTEK cameras
● ONVIF profile S compatible (by project)
● VIVOTEK exclusive features: Panoramic PTZ, Seamless Recording.
* The number of linked devices will depend on the license on the key dongle.
* The ability to extend devices is also subject to the network bandwidth and computer performance.
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Unlimited No. of Network Cameras , Video Servers...
Remote Server Structure
Router
Login
Login
VAST LiveClient
VAST Playback
Client
(Root station)
VAST CMS Server
VAST / ST7501 Server
(Sub-stations)
Software NVR
Web Console
VAST Server and Client Components
There are four components in VAST: one server component--VAST Server, three client
components--VAST LiveClient, VAST Playback, and VAST Matrix.
VAST Server provides a centralized management site for video recording. VAST LiveClient
is a client program for the user to login and modify the server's conguration, edit the server's
recording storage, schedules and many other functions on the server; VAST Playback is
another client program for the user to log in and browse the recorded video database and video
clips related to specic events on the server.
Usage Scenario
The powerful management scalability of VAST makes it suitable for managing small- to largescale structures.
For users that manage only a few cameras, we recommend installing the client and server
components on the same computer. A host with all of the three components installed is recognized
as a stand-alone site. All the functions can be simultaneously performed on one single site.
Local Server Structure
Router
For users who manage large-scale surveillance deployments, please plan the hierarchical
structure rst. Then you can start to add cameras to each station and connect these sub-stations
to the root station. The whole hierarchical management system is thus constructed.
Remote Server Structure
VAST LiveClient
Login
Network Cameras
Client
VAST Playback
Login
VAST CMS Server
(Root station)
Stand-alone site
VAST Server
VAST LiveClient
VAST Playback
Web Console
Please refer to page 192 for
Logical Tree conguration, which
allows for a flexible and useoriented privilege control.
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Technical Specications
Technical Specifications
Version 1.11
General
Maximum Numb er of Camera s Unlimited (Ple ase Refer to System Requirements Bel ow)
Maximum Numb er of Server s Unlimited (Ple ase Refer to System Requirements Bel ow)
Maximum Numb er of Clients Unlimited
Support OS Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP
Support Web Br owser Internet Ex plorer 11/10/9
Mobile Support iViewer (iO S/Android)
Virtual Ma trix Support VAST Matrix (Ple ase Refer to System Requirements Bel ow)
Devices Pack .vdp File Update
LiveView (Loc al Display)
Max. Channel 64-Chann el (with Dual Monitors)
Layout Multi Layout Di splay: 1x1, 2x2, 1+5, 3x3, 1+12, 4x4, 5x5, 1+31,
Stream Application Stream Sele ction & Auto Stream Size
View Application Drag & Drop
Fisheye Dewa rp Mode Fishe ye Display Mode:
Playback
Max. Channel 16 Channels
Layout Multi Layout Di splay: 1x1, 2x2, 1+5, 3x3, 1+12, 4x4, 2V, 3V, 4V,
Playback Mo de As ynchronous & Synchronou s
Playback Control Play, Rewind, Pause, Sto p, Next / Previo us Video Start, Next /
Search Mode Browsing, Dat e & Time (Fast), Event, Boo kmark, Alarm, Log,
Video
Video Form at MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264 AVC, H.264 SVC, H.265
Video Resolution Up to 9 Megapixels
Video Enhancement Basic Mode: Bri ghtness, Contrast, Satur ation, Hue
Audio
Audio Format G.711, G.726, AMR, AAC
Audio Capability Two Way
Audio Control Mute, Broadcasting & Soun d Play
Record
Recording Tim e (sec.) Pre -Record: 3-15, Post-Record: 10-60
Recording Stre am Type Unicast
Recording Stre am Single
Recording Mod e C ontinuous, Schedule, Manu al, Event, Activity Adap tive
Recording Setting Recycle (Uni t: Size or Day)
Recording File For mat 3 GP
Externa l Storage Reco rding NAS (SMB & CIFS)
Alarm Management
Alarm Perio d (sec.) Max. 30
Alarm Filter Name, Time, Sour ce, Event Type
Alarm Setting LiveVi ew Alarm Notificatio n: Fixed & Popup
Windows Ser ver 2012, 2008, 2003, 2000
1P+2, 1P+ 6, 1P+8 , 2V, 3V, 4V, 2V+3
Single Layou t Display, Full Screen Dis play, Sequential Display
Remote I/O Control
PiP (Digital Zo om)
Instant Replay
De-interlace
Video Displa y Mode
(Aspect Ra tio, Hide Borders, Keep Top/Down Borde rs)
Regular: 1O, 1P, 1R, 1O3R, 4R
Wall Mount: 1P2R, 1P3R
Ceiling/Fl oor Mount: 2P, 4R Pro, 1O8R
2V+3
Single Layou t Display, Full Screen Dis play, Sequential Display
Previous Fra me, 1/8X ~ 64X Speed Con trol, Bookmark
Timeline, Timeline Scale
Intelligen t Mode: Defog , Rain, Snow, Fire / Smoke
Streaming
Alert So und
System Requirements
VAST Server
Server (Re cording Channels) 4Mbps for Each Channel* Up to 64 Channels (256Mbps Recor ding Throughput) Up to 128 Channels (512Mbps Recording Thro ughput)
CPU 3rd Generatio n Intel® Core™ i5 Processo rs or above 3rd Generatio n Intel® Core™ i7 Processo rs or above
RAM 4 GB or above 4 GB or above
Hard Drive (Ent erprise Model Only) 1 Volume Group 2 Volume Group
Networ k Interfa ce Card 100 0/100/10 Eth erne t
* Maximum number bit rate of cameras will be not over total re cording throughput.
Schedule Type Continuous , Schedule, Ma nual
Camera Event Motion, DI/O, Video Los t/Restore, PIR, Tampering, Temperatur e,
Camera Status Connection Statu s, Recording Status, Recording Er ror
Substation Substation Connection Status
Storage Status St orage Connection Statu s, Storage Cap acity Status
Station Status Licen se Status, Net work Status, Virtual Mem ory Status
Externa l Devices Eve nt DI/O (With I/O Box)
Action Ema il, Start Recording, Set DO, GSM Shor t Message, HT TP &
eMap
Source Import Picture
Marked Add, Remove, Dir ection Control, PTZ Cont rol & Indicator
Event Notification Event Ic on Light Flash
PTZ
PTZ/ePT Z Control Panel Contro l & Mouse Click Contro l
PTZ/ePT Z Operation Directio n Control, Home, Zoom, Focus, Iris, Pre set, Patrol
PTZ Opera tion Mode Click to Move & Continuou s Move
Export
Print Selecti on Windows & All Windows
Snapshot BMP & JPEG
Export f ile AVI , 3GP & EXE
Backup
Schedule NAS (SMB & CIFS)
System
User Management Authentication: Bas ic Account / Windows AD Account
User Level Administrat or, Power User, User, Operator & Guest
User Control Permission, Accessib le Cameras & Accessible Substati on
Date & Time S ync PC
Network DDNS, SMTP, UPnP & Proxy
Language Czech, English, Fren ch, German, Italian, Japan ese, Persian,
Device Integration
Joystick VIVOTEK USB Jo ystick
I/O Box Adv antech ADAM-6000
Switch V IVOTEK VivoCam PoE Switc h (AW-GE V Series)
Camera Integration
Camera Insert Manual & Searc h
Basic Setting User Nam e, Passwor d & Camera Mode l Detecti on
Connection Setting Configurat ion Protocol: HTTP, HTTPS
Video Setting V ideo Stream, Compression, Res olution, FPS, Video Qualit y
Audio Setting Compres sion & Bitrate
Remote Focus Manual Focus Adju stment & Full Range Scan
NTP Setting IP Address (N TP Server or VAST Server) & Upda ting Interval
ONVIF Core Spe c Version 2.2 or above (By Project)
ONVIF Stream Video (H.264, MPEG 4 & MJPEG) & Audio (G.711, One Way)
ONVIF Record ing Continuous, Schedule, Manu al
ONVIF Control PT Z Control (Up, Dow n, Left, Right & Zoom In/Out)
ONVIF Discov er Discover the other brand came ra through "Insert Camer a &
Advanced Feature
VIVOTEK Exclu sive Feature Panoramic PTZ
IR, PPTZ, Lin e Crossing Detection, Loiter ing Detection, Field
Detection
Client Notification
LiveV iew
(Group), Pan, Stop, Speed
Portugu ese, Russian, Spanish, Simplifi ed Chinese, Traditional
Chinese
All Windows® Comp atible USB Joystick
Streaming Pr otocol: TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS
Batch Inser t"
Seamless Reco rding
VAST LiveView & Play back
Client (Display Cha nnels)
CPU
RAM 2GB or above 4GB or above 4GB or abov e
Graphics Pro cessing Unit (GPU) Support Dir ect3D acceleration with 1GB Video R AM
Networ k Interfa ce Card 100 0/100/10 Eth erne t
* Display require ments of the 3MP fisheye camera is equal to a 720P camer a.
** Display requir ements of the 5MP fisheye camera is equal to a 1080P camera .
If installing Ser ver & Client in the same PC, overall loa ding of the PC is to be evaluate d.
Trial for 60 days.
H.264, 720P, 4Mbps for Each Channel* 8CH 16CH 32CH
H.264, 1080P, 4Mbps for Each Channel** 4CH 10CH 18C H
H.265, 1080P, 4Mbps for Each Chann el 2CH 5CH 9CH
3rd Generatio n Intel® Core™ i3
Processor s or above
3rd Generatio n Intel® Core™ i5
Processor s or above
All specif ications are subj ect to change with out notice. Copyright © VIV OTEK INC. All righ ts reserved .
VIVOTEK INC.
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New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan, R.O.C.
T: +886-2-82455282 F: +886-2-82455532
E: sales@vivotek.com
VIVOTEK USA
2050 Ringwood Aven ue,
San Jose, CA 95131
T: 408-773-8686 F: 408-773-8298
E: salesusa@vivotek.com
VIVOTEK Europe
Randsta d 22-133, 1316 BW Almere,
The Netherlands
T: +31(0) 36-529 8-434
E: saleseurope@vivotek.com
VIVOTEK India
602, Best sky Tower, Plot No. F-5,
Netaji Subh ash Place, Pitam Pu ra, Delhi-110 034
T: +91-11-45137465
E: salesindia @vivotek.com
3rd Generatio n Intel® Core™ i7
Processor s or above
Ver. 25
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VAST Server Functionality
Centralized management site for all the logged in clients
Maintain the configuration of the hierarchical management list
Hundreds of video recording channels
Store recorded data onto multiple networked or local hard disks
Live video for the local/remote LiveClient users
Retrieval of recorded video for the local/remote Playback users
Zero latency database recovery
LiveClient is the management interface to your VAST server. The server-related settings are
made via the VAST LiveClient utility. The convenient and intuitive user interface on VAST
LiveClient provides access to camera, live monitoring, and recording congurations.
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VAST LiveClient Functionality
Server function control
Hierarchical station management
User account management
Recording storage management
Recording schedule management
Recorded data backup
Event trigger management
Flexible video live view layout
Dual screens for a maximum of 64 or more channels for simultaneous monitoring
1x1, 2V, 1P+2, 3V, 2x2, 4V, 2V+3, 1+5, 1P+6, 3x3, 1P+8, 1+12, 4x4, 5x5, 1+31 monitoring
layouts (V stands for vertical layout)
1P+2, 1P+6, and 1P+8 Panoramic PTZ layouts
Multiple video viewing pages
Virtual Matrix for video wall display
Intelligent PiP function
E-map for overall management
Network storage for recorded video
Convenient switching among multiple monitors
PTZ / E-PTZ operation panel for camera control
Supports two way audio
Instant playback for event recording
Instant replay for immediate playback
Supports joystick control
Remote configuration for network cameras
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VAST Playback Functionality
Browse the database of recorded video from the server
Flexible video playback layout
Maximum 16 channels with simultaneous playback
1x1, 2V, 3V, 2x2, 4V, 2V+3, 1+5, 3x3, 1+12, 4x4 video playback layouts
Supports powerful playback functions
1/8x, 1/4x, 1/2x slow-down playback
2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x video playback speed
Intelligent PiP function
Supports convenient evidence and data exporting
Export media files of recorded video
Supports snapshot and print out
Supports convenient switch among multiple monitors
Search engine:
Time search
Event search
Bookmark search
Alarm and Log search
Playback while recording
Support synchronous/ asynchronous playback
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Minimum System Requirements
Before installing the VAST software, please make sure your system meets the following
recommended minimum system requirements.
If you would like to install ST7501 Server only, please follow the requirements as below:
Server
Operating System
Recording Channels
(4Mbps per CH)
CPU
RAM 4GB or above - 64CH; 8GB or above - 128CH
Network Interface Card Ethernet, 1 Gbit recommended
Graphics Adapter
Hard Disk Type
* Each recording group can receive recordings for 60 channels.
Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012 / Windows XP Professional, Windows
7, Windows 8
up to 64 CH (256Mbps throughput) Up to 128CH (512Mbps throughput)
®
3rd Generation Intel
Processors or above
Core™ i5
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7
Processors or above
DirectX 9 compatible 1GB graphics card
Single recording group w/ one HDD Two recording group w/ two HDDs*
SATA, SCSI, SAS (7200 rpm or faster) in NTFS format
If you would like to install both the server and client programs, please follow the requirements as
below:
LiveClient and Playback
Operating System
720P,4Mbps,
Clients
(Display
Channels)
CPU
RAM 2 GB or above 4GB or above 4GB or above
H.264*
1080P,4Mbps,
H.264**
1080P,4Mbps,
H.265
Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012 / Windows XP Professional, Windows
Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
8CH 16CH 32CH
4CH 10CH 18 CH
2CH 5CH 9CH
®
3rd Generation Intel
Core™ i3 Processors
3rd Generation Intel®
Core™ i5 Processors
3rd Generation Intel® Core™
i7 Processors
Network Interface Card Ethernet, 1Gbit recommended
Graphics Adapter
* Display requirements of the 3MP sheye camera is equal to a 720P camera.
** Display requirements of the 5MP sheye camera is equal to a 1080P camera.
DirectX 9 compatible 1GB graphics card
If installing Server and Client on the same PC, the overall loading on the PC is to be evaluated.
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Only users with Administrator privileges can install or use VAST on a Windows Vista system.
The required hard disk space will depend on the video settings, the number of network cameras and recording
group settings. Please add more hard disks if you want to extend the system.
Below are approximate numbers for a week-long recording. The actual storage space required also depends on
imaging parameters, e.g., a complex retail environment that involves many moving objects requires more pixel
data to be transmitted over network than a simple environment such as a parking lot.
32-CH, VGA, about 1 week recording: 750 GB
64-CH, VGA, about 1 week recording: 1TB x 2
32-CH, 2-megapixel, about 1 week recording: 2TB x 2
64-CH, 2-megapixel, about 1 week recording: 2TB x 4
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VAST Software License
To activate the software, refer to the ow chart below:
Scenario Need Action
Dongle license users
New users preferring
more than 32 CHs
New users fine with
32 CHs
Need more CHs 1. Help > License > export license.
2. Send license file to VIVOTEK to
purchase more dongle license.
Need more than
32 CHs.
Fine with less than
32 CHs.
1. Install the 256 CH trial VAST.
2. Help > License > Generate license
update request.
3. Send request file to VIVOTEK to
purchase software license.
1. Install the 32 CH free VAST.
The VAST software provides 32 free channels. Since revision 1.11, the VAST software is
activated using a software license instead of the original hardware dongle.
For users running the previous dongle version, there is no need to upgrade their original license.
If they need the license for more channels, They can export their license le, and purchase more
dongle licenses.
For users who require more than 32 channels, they can install the 256 channel trial version rst,
and go to Help > License page, and click on Generate License Update Request. Send the
request back to VIVOTEK to purchase more channel licenses.
When you purchased and received the
official software license, use the Import
License function to activate the official
license.
When importing purchased licenses, you
can manally select which station/license
le to update, or click the Auto Dispatch
button and let system decide the
distribution of license updates especially
when there are substations under a
managing VAST server.
Before the Auto Dispatch function is
available, license has to be individually
updated on every substations.
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Reminders for VAST Software License
Limitations:
1. The Batch import/export function applies when a managing VAST server needs to collect and
update the licensing information from subordinate VAST substations and itself. An enterprise
may have a central management server and several VAST instances running in branch offices. In that case, the substations will be listed on the device list, and may not be displayed on a
hierarchical structure.
The Batch import/export function is accessed through the Help > License menu on LiveCli-
ent.
2. The batch download/import function only takes effect on a VAST instance running on server,
not on the Linux-based NVR.
3. The trial channels on VAST substations will not be available for use on a managing VAST
server (one that manages multiple substations).
4. If you access a VAST deployment via a web console, the license related information will not
be available.
5. In this revision, an identical software license applies to both VIVOTEK and other-brand cameras (ONVIF). You do not need to activate two different kinds of software licenses.
6. The Batch export update of the current license profile is supported.
7. The licensing mechanism does not apply to machines running Virtualized OSes (VMWare,
VirtualBox, Hyper-V, Parallels), either through an upgrade or generating software license on
a new installation.
8. If VAST is removed and then re-installed, the number of licensed channels remains intact.
9. If users plan to integrate the software licenses from previous dongle licenses, problems may
occur if users changed the exported license file name.
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10. The VAST rev. 1.11 supports 32 free channels, and trial licenses for up to 256 channels.
Note that the unused trial licenses in a VAST substation will not be available for a managing
VAST server. The 32 free licenses will be available for a stand-alone VAST server only.
11. The software license verifies its availability on a machine by checking the computer’s main
components, e.g., GPU or memory. If a VAST server has several of its main components replaced, the software license may become invalid. Note that users can only change 2 components on a substation (server components - CPU/Memory/Graphics card/Network card/Main
board).
12. For an older VAST installation containing a VAST substation licensed through the dongle, the
32 free channels will be automatically added to the total number of licensed channels. One
substation comes with 32 free channels. The added number of licensed channels will become available for the managing VAST server.
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VAST Installation
Installing the VAST Software
1. Run VAST_Setup.exe on your computer. Select the displayed language. Click I ACCEPT the License
Agreement and specify a location to install the program.
2. Select the items you want to install, then click Next to continue.
If you want to install both VAST Server component and Client components, please follow the steps
below to install the database.
Server component
Client components
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3. You can install the free 32 CH version, or, select the Trial 256 CH version, then click Next to continue.
The trial version will expire after 60 days. You can then contact VIVOTEK's sales representatives to
purchase the ofcial software license to continue using the software.
In the LiveClient window, you can go to Help
> License, and click on Generate License
Update Request. You can send the request le to
VIVOTEK's sales representatives to facilitate the
purchase process.
4. Assign a username and password for the VAST Server and click Next to continue. A strong password
is recommended using a minimum of 8 characters, in upper/lower case, and special characters.
Resetting passwords regularly is also recommended.
Please record the user name and password for login later.
Once you have created a user account for a VAST station, you can login to VAST Server from any computer over
the network through the LiveClient and Playback utilities.
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5. An SQL Lite database is automatically installed on your server. In order to avoid conflicts among
different databases, we suggest you remove the original database from your computer.
Usually, you do not need to change the Station Listen Port and RTSP port for streaming video. If
necessary, e.g., when the port has been occupied by other applications, change the port number.
Specify a le recording path on your server. Multiple recording groups can be created, and if you have
more than 32 channels, it is recommended to assign a recording path on a different hard drive or RAID
volume disk other than your system drive. Click Install to continue the process.
The installation process should be completed within several minutes. Shortcuts will be created on your
desktop. Double-click on the shortcut to start using the software.
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If you installed the trial version, you will be prompted to activate the trial license. Click Yes to start
using the trial version.
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VAST Server
Activating the VAST Server
VAST Server is a service program that will run automatically when your VAST station starts.
Users can also deselect the Auto launch option at windows startup on the VAST Service Control
program tray. The program tray icon can be located on Windows tool bar.
How to Congure the Server
Please follow the steps below to congure the VAST Server:
1. Find a local/remote computer that has installed VAST LiveClient.
2. Activate VAST LiveClient and login to the target VAST Server.
3. Congure the server using the VAST LiveClient user interface.
How to Stop/Reboot the Server
Please follow the steps below to stop/reboot the server:
1. Click on the VAST Service Control program tray icon in the toolbar.
2. There are 3 options: Start Service, Stop Service, and Restart Service. It’s selectable by a right-click on
the Service Control program tray icon.
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VAST LiveClient Configuration
Activating the VAST LiveClient and Logging in to a VAST Server
VAST LiveClient allows you to monitor live video from cameras managed by the VAST Server; it
is also the main user interface for server function control.
After installing the VAST LiveClient program, please follow the steps below to activate VAST
LiveClient:
1. Run the VAST LiveClient program.
2. A Login window will pop up. Enter the information as shown below:
If you want to login to a remote VAST Server, enter the IP Address, User Name, Password and the
Communication Port of the target server correctly. Click Login to log in to the target server.
If you want to login to a local host that is running VAST Server, check the Login local station checkbox, then the local IP Address will be displayed automatically. Enter the User Name, Password,
and Communication Port of the local server for login. Click Login to login to the target server.
Please refer to page 93 for
how to enable and configure
Windows AD accounts.
3. The VAST LiveClient monitoring window will prompt.
If your network environment need to set up proxy, click More >> to extend the login window, then click Proxy
Settings to open the dialog. Then enter related information to link to your proxy server.
Available functions of the VAST LiveClient program will be enabled according to the role of your login account.
For more details about the privileges of the user account, please refer to How to Manage User Accounts on
page 90.
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VAST LiveClient User Interface
B
E
F
G
A
C
D
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. Matrix view window G. Status panel H. Alarm window
H
Menu Bar
Menu Item Drop-down Options
System
Edit
View
Conguration
Layout Start Rotating (Stop Rotating) / Save to / Delete / Choose
Help About / License
Lock / Enable Click On Image (Disable Click On Image) / Language / Second View / E-map /
Launch Playback / Logout / Exit
Manually Begin Recording (Stop Manual Recording) / Snapshot / Print / Record to EXE (3GP,
AVI) / Snapshot Zoomed Image / Print Zoomed Image / Find
Logical Tree view/ Device Tree view/ PTZ Panel / Two Way Audio Panel / Instant Playback
Panel / Alarm Window / Full Screen / Minimize / Matrix View
Camera Management (Insert Camera / Update Camera / Delete Cameras / Batch Insert
Cameras / Camera Configuration) / Station Management / Logical Tree View management
/ IO Box Management / User Management / Association Management / Alarm Management
/ Virtual Matrix Management (Matrix Management / Matrix View Settings) / 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 /
Proxy Settings / PiP Settings) / Video Enhancement (Basic Image Adjustment / Defog)
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User Name
Station Name (IP Address)
Login Time (yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss)
Current Time (yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss)
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Help Panel
The Help panel provides software revision information and the access to the associated iViewer
software in either the iOS or Android version. You can also click on the License button to review
the number of cameras and manageable substations.
If necessary, you may also use the Import License button to activate the functionality you
separately purchased or generate a license request.
Device Pack Update
A Device Pack consists of information of new VIVOTEK cameras or the updated information
for previous models, such as various congurations including resolutions, FPS, DI/DO, etc. For
example, some panels, such as the PTZ panel, may not be available for a new PTZ camera.
Your VAST server might not recognize the features of the latest VIVOTEK cameras. With the
Device Pack, you can congure and implement the latest VIVOTEK models without the need
to upgrade the entire VAST software to acquire the associated information. Please visit: http://
www.vivotek.com/web/product/productdetail.aspx?Model=VAST. For congurations not specied
in the device pack, you can still open a web console with individual cameras to change their
conguration.
You can consult VIVOTEK's technical support for the latest Device Pack [CSV files (*.csv)],
and use the Update... button in the Help window to replenish camera information. The update
information will be displayed, and the update process is completed almost immediately.
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