VMS Video System Management

Table of Content
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Software Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 6
VMS (Video System Management) ............................................................................................................ 7
VLC (VLC Media Player) ........................................................................................................................ 11
View of VLC...................................................................................................................................... 16
MS Virtual C++ 2008 Redistributable ..................................................................................................... 19
K-Lite Codec ............................................................................................................................................ 21
View of VMS ................................................................................................................................................... 25
System Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Login ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Display ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 29
Login ID & Password ...................................................................................................................... 29
Record ID & PW .............................................................................................................................. 30
Auto Login ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Windows Function ................................................................................................................................... 31
Drag and Drop ................................................................................................................................. 31
Shortcut Function ............................................................................................................................. 32
+ZOOM IN ............................................................................................................................... 34
+ZOOM OUT ........................................................................................................................... 34
Original Size ............................................................................................................................ 34
Full Screen ............................................................................................................................... 35
Record ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Snapshot ................................................................................................................................... 35
Configure ................................................................................................................................. 35
Audio On/Off ............................................................................................................................ 36
Windows Control ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Shut down the VMS .................................................................................................................. 37
Minimize the VMS .................................................................................................................... 37
Help .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Screen Mode............................................................................................................................................. 39
Enlarge Screen ................................................................................................................................. 39
Channel Information ........................................................................................................................ 40
Tree Structure ................................................................................................................................... 41
Layout............................................................................................................................................... 41
Group ............................................................................................................................................... 43
AUX .................................................................................................................................................. 43
Virtual Keyboard .............................................................................................................................. 44
Page Switch ...................................................................................................................................... 45
Page Down ............................................................................................................................... 45
Page Up .................................................................................................................................... 45
PTZ........................................................................................................................................................... 46
PT Control ........................................................................................................................................ 46
Zoom Control ................................................................................................................................... 47
Focus Control ................................................................................................................................... 47
System Status ........................................................................................................................................... 48
Date Information .............................................................................................................................. 48
CPU Resources ................................................................................................................................ 48

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HDD Resources ................................................................................................................................ 49
Action Message ................................................................................................................................ 49
Basic Function .......................................................................................................................................... 50
Record .............................................................................................................................................. 50
Playback ........................................................................................................................................... 51
Playback by Event .................................................................................................................... 51
Playback by Media ................................................................................................................... 56
Snapshot ........................................................................................................................................... 58
Audio On/Off .................................................................................................................................... 58
Sequence Tour .......................................................................................................................................... 59
Second Switch................................................................................................................................... 60
Stop ................................................................................................................................................... 61
Application Config ................................................................................................................................... 63
Camera Finder ................................................................................................................................. 64
Rotate ............................................................................................................................................... 68
Lock .................................................................................................................................................. 68
eMap ................................................................................................................................................. 69
Web Browser..................................................................................................................................... 72
Config (Application Config)............................................................................................................. 74
Fundamental ............................................................................................................................ 76
Language .......................................................................................................................... 77
Viewer Matrix Layout ...................................................................................................... 77
Reserved Space ................................................................................................................ 77
Media Storage Path .......................................................................................................... 78
Overwrite the oldest archive if space is full ..................................................................... 79
Recycle free space for each channel right now ................................................................ 79
Render video frame .......................................................................................................... 79
Play key frames only to reduce CPU load: ...................................................................... 79
Joystick ............................................................................................................................. 80
Channel .................................................................................................................................... 81
IP ...................................................................................................................................... 81
RTSP Port ........................................................................................................................ 81
RTSP URL ....................................................................................................................... 82
HTTP Port ........................................................................................................................ 82
Login ID ........................................................................................................................... 82
Password .......................................................................................................................... 82
Media Type ...................................................................................................................... 82
Jitter Buffer ...................................................................................................................... 82
Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................... 83
Audio Upload Codec ........................................................................................................ 83
Media Batch Duration ...................................................................................................... 83
Display Text ..................................................................................................................... 84
Media File Path ................................................................................................................ 84
Snapshot File Path ............................................................................................................ 85
Event ......................................................................................................................................... 86
Name ................................................................................................................................ 86
Trigger Sources ................................................................................................................ 86
Motion Detection ............................................................................................................. 87
Camera Blind Detection ................................................................................................... 88
Recording Duration .......................................................................................................... 89

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Scheduling ................................................................................................................................ 90
Schedule Data/Time Setting............................................................................................. 90
Weekly ............................................................................................................................. 91
Schedule Channel Setting ................................................................................................ 91
User .......................................................................................................................................... 93
Account Level .................................................................................................................. 93
Change the Password ....................................................................................................... 93
Audio Upload ........................................................................................................................... 94
Audio Upload Group ........................................................................................................ 94
Select Channel .................................................................................................................. 95
Record ...................................................................................................................................... 97
Monitor............................................................................................................................. 97
Channels ........................................................................................................................... 97
Check All ......................................................................................................................... 97
Unlock All ........................................................................................................................ 97
Launch .............................................................................................................................. 98
Pause ........................................................................................................................................ 99
Monitor............................................................................................................................. 99
Channels ........................................................................................................................... 99
Check All ......................................................................................................................... 99
Unlock All ........................................................................................................................ 99
Launch .............................................................................................................................. 99
Log ......................................................................................................................................... 100
Select All ........................................................................................................................ 101
Myself ............................................................................................................................ 101
Event .............................................................................................................................. 101
Warm .............................................................................................................................. 101
Error ............................................................................................................................... 101
Auth ................................................................................................................................ 101
Record ............................................................................................................................ 101
Clear ............................................................................................................................... 101
Relay....................................................................................................................................... 102
Alarm Watch .......................................................................................................................... 103
Alarm View Group ......................................................................................................... 104
Idle Channel: .................................................................................................................. 104
Watch Channel: .............................................................................................................. 104
Group ..................................................................................................................................... 105
Group ............................................................................................................................. 105
Select Channel:............................................................................................................... 106
About ...................................................................................................................................... 107
Audio turn on / off .................................................................................................................. 107
VMS Relay Viewer ........................................................................................................................................ 109
VMS Relay Viewer Interface ................................................................................................................. 110
Login the VMS Relay Viewer ................................................................................................................ 111
Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................ 114
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 114
Minimum System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 114
Bandwidth Requirements................................................................................................................ 115
Recording Size Requirements ......................................................................................................... 115
Log Information ..................................................................................................................................... 116

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Change the Internet Explorer Settings ................................................................................................... 118
How to set the VMS Forward Application ............................................................................................. 120

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Introduction

Video Management System (VMS), which support 4 monitors in the same time to
control all cameras, is the free IP Surveillance Software for up to 144 cameras. It
provides multi-function to integrate the IP Camera/Video Server including remote
monitor, control, record and playback.
VMS also provide the application of Remote Control. No matter where you are, you can
remote view and control by I.E Browser. And VMS can use the forward application to
become the CMS solution to control many VMS in the same time. Please refer the
Appendix D: How to set the VMS Forward Application to see the detail setting.
This chapter only provides a brief description of VMS system, tools and menu options. For a
more detailed description of buttons and function, refer to the context-sensitive Help.

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Software Installation

You are now ready to install the VMS (Video System Management). The following pages
include details on how to install the IP Surveillance Software into your computer.
Insert the Installation CD of IP Surveillance Software from the package what you have.
Easy to set up the software by follow the following steps to complete the installation.

There are 3 kinds of program in the Installation CD as below:

Video Management System (VMS)

Video Streaming Compression (VSC)

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package

K-Lite Codec Pack

The main program of IP Surveillance Software.

A video player of 3Svision which decode the recording image

Package installs runtime components of MS Visual C++ Libraries required

to run applications (VMS) developed with Visual C++ on a computer

A collection of codec and related tools. It is required to encode and/or

decode (play) audio and video.

NOTE:
Before installing the IP Surveillance Software, make sure your PC and network environment is
in compliant with the system requirement.
Please refer to Appendix: System Requirements for further description.

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VMS (Video System Management)

Follow the instructions to install the VMS on your computer step by step.
1. Start the VMS Installation.
Double click the icon of the VMS to install the software.

2. Setup Language Selecting

Use this setting to select the language for VMS from English, SimpChinese and
TradChinese.
Select the language then click OK to enter the setup mode.

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3. License Agreement Accepting

4. Destination Location Selecting

5. Start Menu Folder Selecting

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6. Additional Tasks Selecting

7. Ready to Install

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8. VMS Setup Wizard Completed

Click Finish to complete the installation.

NOTE:
It is recommended to install Microsoft C Runtime if your OS is not Windows Vista.

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VLC (VLC Media Player)

After installed the VMS software, keep the checkbox selection to start the VLC Media Player
installation.
Follow the instructions to install the VLC Media Player on your computer step by step.
1. Start the VLC Media Player Installation.
Double click the icon of the VLS to install the software.

2. Setup Language Selecting

Use this setting to select the language for VLS from Català, Dansk, Deutsch, English,
Español, French, Italiano, Nederlands, Norwegian, Português, Português Brasileiro, Suomi
and Svenska.
Select the language then click OK to continue.

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3. License Agreement Accepting

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4. Components Choosing

5. Install Location Choosing

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6. Ready to Install

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7. VLC media player Completed

Click Finish to complete the installation.

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View of VLC
The basic function of VLS (VLC media player) is almost same as the other media player that you
have ever seen.
The following pictures illustrate the basic function of VLC media player.

1. Media

2. Playback

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3. Audio

4. Video

5. Tools

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6. View

7. Help

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MS Virtual C++ 2008 Redistributable

After installed the VMS software, keep the checkbox selection to start the MS Virtual C++
installation.
Follow the instructions to install the MS Virtual C++ on your computer step by step.
1. Start the MS Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Installation.

2. License Agreement Accepting

The MS Visual C++ is licensed under the Microsoft Software standard patent license
agreement. With respect to the use of the MS Visual C++, the following licensor’s patents
may apply.

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2. MS Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Setup Completed

Click Finish to complete the installation.

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K-Lite Codec

After installed the MS Visual C++, keep the checkbox selection to start the K-Lite Codec
installation.
Follow the instructions to install the MS Virtual C++ on your computer step by step.
1. Start the K-Lite Codec Installation.

2. Introduction to the K-Lite Codec

3. Destination Location Selecting

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4. Components Selecting

5. Start Menu Folder Selecting

6. Additional Tasks Selecting

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7. Ready to Install

8. K-Lite Codec Pack Setup Completed.

Click Finish to complete the installation.

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9. Launch the web site for Code Guide.
After the installation is finished, it will show the pop-up window of the Code Guide.

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View of VMS

The VMS (Video System Management) allows simultaneous with monitoring and video recording
for multiple Network Cameras.
Windows Control
3Svision Logo Channel List System Status

Screen Mode
Control

PTZ Control

Alert Message

Play Mode Sequence Tour Settings

Channel List Display the channel to control.

System Status Display the status of the system.
Windows Control Control the windows same as the basic MS Windows.
Settings Setting user preferences.
Sequence Tour According to the sequence setting, display the channel by
sequence and rebroadcast.
Play Mode Play the VMS with the mode of Recording, Playback, Snapshot
and Audio.
Alert Message It will show the messages while any alert had been triggered.
PTZ Control Adjust the lens and focus of IP Camera which is selected.
Screen Mode Control Control of the screen with Layout, Group and Channel.

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System Operation

Once the VMS has been executed, the pop-up window of the login will show on your screen.
Follow the instructions to login VMS.
1. Start the VMS.
Execute VMS by double click the icon of the VMS on the desktop or execute it from Start

Programs
VMS
VMS.

OR

2. Login in VMS.
Once the VMS has been executed, the pop-up window of the login will show on your
screen.
When the Login windows appear, enter the default Login ID & Password (admin/admin)
and click Login to enter the VMS.

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3. Welcome to VMS.
The VMS windows will show on the screen while login successfully.

Login

The following description shows the settings of Login.

Display
Configuration
Login ID
Password
Record ID & PW

Auto Login
Display Select the quantity of the monitor that you will display.
(It can support up to 4 monitors)
Configuration The setting parameters for the VMS.
Login ID Account name. (admin is the default ID.)
Password The password of account name. (admin is the default password.)
Record ID & PW Save the ID & Password into .ini file by click checkbox.
Auto Login After clicked Auto Login, it will login VMS by automatically next time
when you execute.

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Display

Display

VMS can display up to 4 monitors in the same time to control and monitoring the channels. It
will detect monitor from computer and then release the selection in Display column.
It will support the different of maximum layout to display from different monitor.

32 CH 32 CH
64 CH 64 CH
32 CH 32 CH

Quantity for Monitor Display Column Max. Layout of Per-monitor Total Channels
1 Use 1 monitor 64 64
2 Use 2 monitors 64 128
3 Use 3 monitors 36 108
4 Use 4 monitors 36 144

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Configuration

Configuration

The VMS will save all of the parameters into configuration file.
Save a different configuration setting with different name. Since you have created a new
configuration name, the parameter will reset to the default status.
The configuration file can copy to another PC.
1. Find the file from folder path as below:
C:\Documents and Settings\ [User Name] \VMS\etc.
2. Save as the file to the other PC in the same folder path.
Login ID & Password

Login ID
Password

“admin” is the default ID and Password for administrator. It is available for all of the setting
and modification.
“guest” is the default ID and Password for guest. It is restricted to setting and modify.
The following tables show the restrictions of the function on VMS between Administrator and
Guest.
Function Administrator Guest
Record ● ●
Playback ● ●
Snapshot ● ●
Audio Broadcast ● ●
Sequence Tour ● ●
Rotate ● ●
Lock ● ●
IP Finder ●
eMap ●
Log ● ●
Web Browser ●
Config ●
Audio turn on/off ● ●
PTZ Control ● ●
Layout ● ●
Group ●
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AUX ●
Virtual Keyboard & Page Switch ● ●
Window Control ● ●

NOTE:
Please refer to the chapter of Application Config\Config\User for further description.
Record ID & PW

Record ID & PW

Click the checkbox to enable the function.

After Record ID & PW had selected, the ID and Password will show on next time by
automatically.
Auto Login

Auto Login
Click the checkbox to enable the function.
After Auto Login had selected, the VMS will login in five second.

NOTE:
Auto Login should be enabled with Record ID & PW at the same time.

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Windows Function

The windows function is serviceable only if the IP Camera is connected successfully.

The detail function illustration as below:

Drag and Drop Switch the channel on display in the VMS.
Shortcut Function Provides the common selection for setting.

NOTE:
The layout of 01ch is not available.
Drag and Drop
Change the location of channel to display through the mouse.
1. Click Ctrl and drag a Channel A which you want to exchange at the same time.
2. Release the Ctrl and drop the Channel A into the Channel B that you want to be changed.
3. A pop-up message will show on your screen to warring you change it or not.
4. After you confirmed the message, the location of Channel A and B will exchange.

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Shortcut Function
Click the right-button of your mouse on the channel which you want to make change and it
will display the Shortcuts List.
Choose the option directly depend on different request.
The detail function illustration as below:

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NOTE:
The Shortcut function would be failed if the function of digital zoom is disabled.
Please refer to System Operation\Application Config\Config\Channel for further
description.

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+ZOOM IN
1. Click the right button of your mouse on the channel which you want to zoom In/Out.
2. Select +ZOOM IN to enlarge the image.

NOTE:
x8/x16 Levels of zoom in/out are supported.
+ZOOM OUT
1. Click the right button of your mouse on the channel which you want to zoom In/Out.
2. Select +ZOOM OUT to reduce the image.

NOTE:
The range of the digital zoom in/out is follow the configure setting.
Please refer to System Operation\Application Config\Config\Channel for further
description.
Original Size
1. Click the right button of your mouse on the channel which you want to reset the image
size.
2. Select Original Size to reset the image size to original.

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Full Screen
Enlarge/Revert the channel size to Full/Normal screen.
1. Click the right button of your mouse on the channel which you want to change it.
2. Select Full Screen to enlarge the image size to full screen.
3. Repeat the operation or click “ESC” to return it to normal screen.

Record
The image will save to default path which are you selected to record.
1. Click the right button of your mouse on the channel which you want to record it.
2. Select Record to start the recording.
3. Stop the recording by the same operation.
The VMS supported to record few channels at the same time.
Please refer to System Operation\Application Config\Config\Record for further
description.
Snapshot
The image will save to default path which are you selected to snapshot.
1. Click the right button of your mouse on the channel which you want to snapshot it.
2. Select Snapshot to capture the image.

NOTE:
Please refer to System Operation\Application Config\Config\Fundamental for further
description about the file path.
Configure
You can set up the parameter for your IP Camera directly from the VMS.
The Setting Interface will different from different IP Camera.
1. Click the right button of your mouse on the channel which you want to view or change
the configuration.
2. Select Configure to view or change it.

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NOTE:
Please refer to your IP Camera/Video Server User’s Manual for more detail description.
Audio On/Off
After connected the audio device to IP Camera, Audio On/Off by following steps:
1. Click the right button of your mouse on the channel which you want Audio On/Off.
2. Select Audio On.
(Switch the Audio On and Off)

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Windows Control

The Windows Control of the VMS is almost same as MS Windows.

Shut
down
Minimize
Help

The detail function illustration as below:

Shut down Close the VMS.
Minimize Minimize the VMS.
Help Open the User’s Manual of the VMS.
Shut down the VMS
Close the VMS by click Shut Down, and back to MS Windows.

Minimize the VMS

The VMS will show on your screen with minimize while you click the button of Minimize.

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Help
The VMS provides the detail User’s Manual for your information.
Please click the button of Help to open the file via PDF Reader.

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Screen Mode

The VMS provides several different layouts for you to change the screen mode.

Enlarge Screen
Channel Information
Tree Structure

Victual Numeric Keyboard

Page Switch

AUX

The detail function illustration as below:

Enlarge Screen Change the view mode to Full Screen.
Channel Information Display the IPCAM information.
Tree Structure Display the file with tree structure.
Victual Numeric Keyboard Numeric buttons are for search channel.
Page Switch Channel Switched.
AUX
Enlarge Screen
Enlarge Screen for you to change the view mode to Full Screen, and any layouts in the
VMS are supported.
1. The objects and frames which are around the channels will disappear after you click the
Enlarge Screen button.
2. Press the ESC to return it and back to main screen.

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Channel Information
The information will show on the screen after click the Channel Information button.

The following examples illustrate some favorable information for user:

Record Light
Even Light
Channel No. Audio Light

Channel No. Display the channel Number.

Record Light Red light will display when the function of Record is enabled.
Event Light Yellow light will flash when any event is detected.
Audio Light Green light will display when the function of Audio is enabled.

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Tree Structure
1. Channel will display with tree structure after click the Tree Structure button.
2. Click the Tree Structure again to recall.

Layout
Use this setting to select the layout from 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 5x5, 6x6, 7x7 and 8x8.

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NOTE:
All of the layout are supported the function of Sequence Tour.
Please refer to System Operation\Sequence Tour for further description.

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Group
Use this setting to group some IP Cameras into one.
After the group is selected, it will display the IP Cameras only which are selected by
group.

NOTE:
Add a group before active this function.
Please refer to System Operation\Application Config\Config\Group for further
description.
AUX
Use this setting to control the external device through RS485 which is supports Pelco P/D
protocol.
1. Select the device from 1~8.
2. Click On/Off to enable or disable it.

NOTE:
VMS never show the message about the AUX On/Off, please check the status of your
device by yourself.

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Virtual Keyboard
VMS provides a virtual keyboard for entry the channel number.

Text Field

Clean

Numeric (0~9)

Enter

Text Field The channel number that entry by numeric will show on.
Clean Press Clean to erase the text field.
Numeric Numeric buttons are for entry into the various menus.
Enter Press Enter to confirm selection.
Search channel by Virtual Keyboard in any layout mode
1. Input a channel number by virtual keyboard in the text field.
2. Click Enter to enable this function.

All of the channel will change the sequence and the green frame will stay on the top and
left according to the channel is beyond the display channel which is searched by virtual
keyboard.

The green frame will switch to channel directly when the channel is within the display
channel.

NOTE:
The Virtual Keyboard is corresponding with Entity Keyboard.
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Page Switch
Click the Page Up/Down to switch for the channel pages in any layout mode.

Page Up Page Down

Page Up Move up the pages through available channels with the channel layout.
Page Down Move down the pages through available channels with the channel
layout.
Page Down
The following pictures illustrate how to switch the channel page using Page Down.

Page Up
The following pictures illustrate how to switch the channel page using Page Down.

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PTZ

Control the IP Camera by VMS as control the IP Camera directly.

Pan Control

Zoom Control

Focus Control

The detail function illustration as below:

PT Control Pan and Title the IP Camera.
Zoom Control Zoom In/Out the images.
Focus Control Adjust the lens focus of IP Camera

PT Control
1. Operate the PT IP Camera by click the button of PT Control to move Up, Down, Left and
Right
2. Rest the PT Control by click the center of PT Control. The PT lens will reset to the default
address after the PT IP Camera has been reset.

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Zoom Control
Use this function to adjust Zoom In/Out.
1. Click +/- to enlarge or reduce the image of speed dome.
2. The distance of the Zoom for VMS is dependent on the actual product specification of
speed dome.

Focus Control
Use this function to adjust the lens focus of IP Camera
1. Click +/- to enlarge or reduce the speed dome.
2. The distance of the focus for VMS is dependent on the actual product specification of speed
dome.

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System Status Date and Time

Action Message CPU Resource HDD Resource

The detail function illustration as below:

Date Information Date and Time displayed.

CPU Resource CPU Resources displayed.
HDD Resource Free for HDD Space displayed.
Action Message Camera action message displayed.
Date Information
View the system date and time of MS Windows here.
DD-MM-YYYY [HH]: [MM]: [SS] is the format for Date and Time.

CPU Resources
To avoid the overloading for the system by monitor CPU loading.
The CPU Resource of the system should not be utilized greater than 85%.

NOTE:
The VMS will reduce the CPU automatically while the CPU loading is reaching or more than
90%.
Please refer to System Operation\Application Config\Config\Fundamental for further
description.

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HDD Resources
Backup the recording image by monitor the HDD size.
The color of HDD Resource will change from green to yellow and red.
The detail function illustration as below:
Under 70% Green
70%~90% Yellow
Up to 90% Red

Action Message
The message will show on the box if any IP Camera action.

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Basic Function

Record Playback Audio On/Off Snapshot

The detail function illustration as below:

Record Start to record.
Playback Open the Playback windows.
Audio On/Off Switch audio between On and Off.
Snapshot Take a real time from IP Camera.
Record
Use this shortcut function to recording.
Click Record to open the windows of the Application Config for Record.

NOTE:
Please refer to System Operation\Application Config\Config\Record for further
description.

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Playback
Use this shortcut function to playback the video that has been recorded.
1. Click Playback to open the windows of the Application Config for Playback.
2. There are 2 kinds of method of playback for you to search the recording image:
Event
Media
The detail function illustration as below:

Playback by Event

Event Data Time Range

Calendar End
Calendar Start

Time End
Time Start
Event Type
Select Channel
HW Trigger
SW Trigger
Open Event
Delete Event
Search

Recording Image List

Rebuild DB Path Information

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Event Data Time Range Search the event data by the range of time.
Calendar Start Search event by Start Date.
Calendar End Search event by End Date.
Time Start Search event by Time Start.
Time End Search event by Time End.
Select Channel Search event by channel.
Event Type Search event by event type.
SW Trigger Search event by SW trigger.
HW Trigger Search event by HW trigger.
Open Event Play the recording images via VSC.
Delete Event Delete the recording images.
Search Start to search the recording images.
Search Start to search the recording images.
Recording image list Display the result of the search.
Rebuild DB Rebuild the recording database.
Path Information Show the path of the recording image.

NOTE:
The SW/HW Trigger would be displayed the setting selection after you select the schedule
type.

Event Data Time Range

Click the single box to enable the search conditions.
The VMS will refer the calendar and time setting to search the recording image.
Calendar Start
Select the start date of search through the calendar.
Calendar End
Select the end date of search through the calendar.
Time Start
Select the start time of search through the format of [HH]: [MM]: [SS].
Time End
Select the end time of search through the format of [HH]: [MM]: [SS].
Select Channel
Select the channel to search the recording image.
When the signal box is unclick, the VMS will search the recording image of all channels into
the list.

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Event Type
There are two kinds of event type including: Triggered and Scheduled.
The Triggered type would be following the Event setting.

The Schedule type would be following the Schedule setting.

NOTE:
The SW/HW Trigger would be displayed the setting selection after you select the event type.

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SW Trigger
There are 5 kinds of trigger type for the application as below:
Device Boot, Video Signal, Motion Detection, Manual Recording and Camera Blind.
According to the device type and VMS setting, select the search conditions through Trigger
Type and Trigger Status.
HW Trigger
Different IP device provide the different amount of alarm input.
According to the device type and VMS setting, select the correct conditions of alarm input.

Open Event
Select the recording image from search result then click the button to play the recording image
through VSC Media Player.

NOTE:
Double click the result of the searched from the recording image list to play it.

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Delete Event
Select the recording image from search result then click the button to delete the recording
image.
Search
Click the button to enable the search function.
The searching results will follow all of the settings for condition.
Recording image list
After click Search, the recording image list will display the search result.
Arrange the search result by Index, Event Type, SW Trigger Type, HW Trigger Status, HW
Trigger Status, Event Start Data Time, Event Duration, Channel and Event ID.

Rebuild DB
Use this function to fix the database or import all of the recording images to database will the
result of searched is not correct.
Click the Rebuild DB to rebuild the recording database.

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NOTE:
The recording image paths follow the Media Storage Path setting of Fundamental.
Please refer to System Operation\Application Config\Config\Fundamental for further
description.
The database will save with the .ini setting when the VMS login.
Path Information
The Path Information will display the path of recording image after click the Rebuild DB.

Playback by Media

Calendar Start Calendar End

Recording Image List Select Channel

Play Search
Delete

Calendar Start Search event by Start Date.

Calendar End Search event by End Date.
Recording Image List Display the result of the search.
Select Channel Search event by channel.
Search Start to search the recording images.
Play Event Play the recording images via VSC.
Delete Event Delete the recording images.
Calendar Start
Select the start date of search through the calendar
Calendar End
Select the end date of search through the calendar

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Recording image list
After click Search, the recording image list will display the search result.
Arrange the search result by filename, creation time and duration.

Select Channel
Select the channel to search the recording image.
1 is the default channel.
Play
Select the recording image from search result then click the button to play the recording image
through VSC Media Player.

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NOTE:
Double click the result of the searched from the recording image list to play it.
Delete
Select the recording image from search result then click the button to delete the recording
image.
Search
Click the button to enable the search function.
The searching results will follow the settings of Video / Snapshot selection to display the
different one.
Snapshot
Click Snapshot to capture real-time image of the IP camera and the image file will save to the
default path.
This function is same as the shortcut of snapshot.

NOTE:
Please refer to System Operation\Windows Function\Shortcut Function\Snapshot for
further description.
Audio On/Off
Click Audio On/Off to switch audio between On and Off.

NOTE:
Please refer to System Operation\Application Config\Config\Audio for further description.
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Sequence Tour

Second Selection

Stop

The detail function illustration as below:

Second Switch The Second selection for active SEQ.
Stop Stop the function of SEQ.

NOTE:
The Sequence is same as the SEQ.

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Second Switch
Use this function to automatize switch the channel pages sequentially. It is available for any
layout mode.
The following pictures illustrate how to switching 16 Channels in the Layout Mode-04CH by
active the SEQ:

Active the SEQ with 5 seconds

5 seconds

5 seconds
5 seconds

5 seconds

According to the sequence setting, display the channel by sequence and rebroadcast.
You can select the second to adjust the speed of page switch from 5, 10, 15 20, 30 and 60
Seconds.

NOTE:
The main channel would not change the IP Camera by sequentially in the PIP mode.
The function of layout is useless after the SEQ is active.

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Stop
This function can stop auto page/channel switch sequentially. Please see the example of
16CH as below:
Use this function to stop switching the channel pages sequentially.
The following pictures illustrate how to stop switching 16 Channels in the Layout
Mode-04CH :

Active the SEQ with 5 seconds

5 seconds

5 seconds
5 seconds

Back to Default Status Stop to active the SEQ with 5 seconds

5 seconds

NOTE:
1. The layout mode is unchangeable till the SEQ function is stop.

Active
The
SEQ SEQ SEQ

Select the Layout Mode

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2. The SEQ will keep in active when use the function of Enlarge Screen on the Screen Mode
to enlarge the screen to full screen.

SEQ SEQ

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Application Config

Camera Finder Web Browser

Rotate Config
Lock Audio Upload
eMap Log

The detail function illustration as below:

Camera Finder Search the IP Camera.
Rotate To rotate images.
Lock Lock the VMS Software.
eMap Open the eMap function.
Web Browser Open the Web Browser of IP Camera.
Config Enter the Software Setting.
Audio Broadcast Open the Audio Upload function.
Log Open the Log Information.

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Camera Finder
Use this setting to setup all of the IP Cameras quickly and easily via LAN environment. It is
almost same as the Cam Finder, but there are some different between them.

IP Camera
IP Camera List Information

Submit

Search Apply to
channel
Auto fix

The detail function illustration as below:

IP Camera List Display all the IP Cameras from the LAN environment.
Search Search all the IP Cameras from the LAN environment.
Auto fit Fix the IP Cameras to the channels by automatically.
IP Camera Info. Display all the parameters of the IP Camera.
Submit Save the parameter of the IP Camera.
Apply to channel Apply the ID and Password for the IP Camera.

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Click the right-button of mouse to display the shortcut then operate the function.

The detail function illustration as below:

Channel List Select the channel.
Protocol Type Select the transmission package protocol.

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The following illustrate how to set up the IP Camera via Camera Finder:
1. Click Camera Finder to start the program.

2. After the pop-up windows of the Camera Finder is shown, Click Search.

3. Click the IP camera to display the information that has been searched.

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4. Click Submit to save the data after modified Name and IP address if necessary.

5. Click right button of mouse to choose the CH and Streaming protocol if you want to set up.

6. The software will show the real time image of the channel on the screen.

NOTE:
The VMS can also setup the remote camera.
Please refer to System Operation\Application Config\Config\Channel for further
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Rotate
Use this setting to rotate the image by 180 degree.
This function would be used according to the camera setting environment.

Lock
Use this setting to lock the VMS in order to avoiding operated or changed by someone else.
It will appear the pop-up window for you to unlock the screen after click Lock. The screen will
remains lock mode till release it by enter the password to unlock.

NOTE:
1. “admin” is the default password.
2. VMS provides a virtual keyboard for you to entry the password. The virtual keyboard will
show on your screen after press the Keyboard in the Lock mode.

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eMap
Use this setting to integrate and edit the address setting of the IP Camera on the eMap.

The detail function illustration as below:

New Create a new map information file.
Open Open a new map information file.
Save Save a new map information file.
Save As… Save as a map information file
Select Map Image Load a JPG file.
NOTE:
1. Although the eMap save as the setting with *.ini, but the VMS also supports the format of
JPEG.
2. The eMap can be an interior ground plan or an actual installation picture.

After loading the map, click the right-button of mouse to display the shortcut then operate the
function.

Edit the IP Camera Create/Remove the IP Camera.

Channel List Select the IP Camera.

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The following pictures illustrate how to add the mark for the IP Camera:
1. Click eMap to start the eMap program.

2. Click File to list the sub-function.

3. Select a JPEG file by click Select Map Image.

4. The JPEG of the eMap will displayed on the main windows

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5. Add a new camera by click the right-button of mouse on the map.

6. The image which is on the channel will show on the screen directly after double click the
mouse.

7. Click Save to save this map file (JPG) into xxx.ini after the setting is completed.

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Web Browser
Use this setting to link the web page of the IP Camera in order to modify detail setting directly.

Live View Setting

Live View Display the streaming image.

Setting Set up the IP Camera.
NOTE:
Please refer to the User’s Manual of the IP Camera for further description.

The following pictures illustrate how to login the web page of the IP Camera.
1. Click Web Browser to connect to the webpage of IP Camera.

2. After fill in "root" in the User Name and Password fields, Click OK.

User Name: root

Password: root

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3. Installation of Internet Explorer ad-hoc components
After the Username and Password are confirmed, a control setup screen pops up under the
IE address bar. Click “Install ActiveX Control” to continue.

The security warning screen appears. Click "Install". The ActiveX Control is named
“ActiveX Control". This software is owned by our company and well certified. You can use
it without any doubts about its validity.

When ActiveX Control is installed successfully, you can see the camera image and
interface on your screen.

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Config (Application Config)

The detail function illustration as below:

Fundamental Set up the parameter of System.
Channel Set up the parameter of IP camera.
Event Set up the parameter of Event.
Scheduling Set up the parameter of Schedule.
User Set up the parameter of User.
Audio Upload Set up the parameter of Audio.
Record Set up the parameter of Record.
Pause Stop the image display.
Log View the Log information.
Relay Set up the port management of VMS.
Alarm Watch Set up alarm watch function.
Group Set up the IP Camera Group.
About Display the VMS information.
NOTE:
The Application Config will enable after the setting is completed by click Apply and Save.

There are 2 kinds of setting methods in the Config as below:

With Channel
Without Channel.

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With Channel:
Before to modify the parameter, you have to select channel at first where is on the
bookmark of Channel, Event and Schedule at first.
1. Select a camera.

2. Modify the setting of the camera that you had selected.

NOTE:
Channel 1 is the default channel.

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Without Channel:
Modify the parameter on the bookmark of Fundamental, User, Audio Upload, Record,
Log, Relay, Alarm Watch, Group and About.
1. Select a camera.

NOTE:
The channel selection is unchangeable in these bookmarks.
Fundamental
The fundamental means the basic record setting which supports pre-setting for recording
the video.

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Language
It supports 4 kinds of different languages and the default language will follows the OS
language.
Click the pull-down menu to select the language from Default, English, 简体中文 and
Suomi.

Fixed text

Dynamic text

NOTE:
The OS language affect some dynamic text only, but the fix text follows the VMS setting.
Viewer Matrix Layout
It supports 8 kinds of layout mode as below: 01, 04, 06, 09, 13, 16, 36 and 64.
Select one to set up the default layout
04CH is the default for layout.
NOTE:
Please refer to System Operation\Screen Mode\Layout for further description.
Reserved Space
Use this setting to avoid recording occupies space of the hard disk.
There are 2 kinds of reserved space setting for you to set up as you need: MB and %.
The HDD Resource: Display the HDD space of system.
The Reserved Space: Limited recording size, but not affect the HDD resource.
Normal Mode:
The recording function of manual and schedule is useless while the recording image size
is exceeded the storage limitation. And the recording mark will not display on the channel.

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Schedule Mode:
The VMS will record the full information of the HDD to log information when the VMS stop
the recording function if the recording image size is exceeded the storage limitation.

NOTE:
The new setting would be enabling after restart the VMS.
100MB is the default space for reserved space.
Media Storage Path
Input the folder path directly or click Browse to select it easily. Five path groups can be set
up in here.
Every Media Storage Path provides the HDD resource information for customers.

According to the different OS, the different path exist the default path.
OS System Absolute Path
Windows XP C:\Documents and Settings\ [User name] \VMS\media\
Windows Vista C:\Users\ [User name] \VMS\media\
NOTE:
The HDD resource is the same with the HDD resource of System status.
Please refer to System Operation\Screen Status\HDD Resources for further
description.

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Overwrite the oldest archive if space is full
The system will overwrite the oldest space automatically if space is full.
Disable the Overwrite the oldest archive if space is full function, the system will only
save the recording image into the fixed path.

Enable the Overwrite the oldest archive if space is full function, the system will
overwrite the sequence of recording image.

Recycle free space for each channel right now

When the HDD space is full, click execute to recycle free space. The VMS would be
removed the fixed MB / % recording image according to the Reserved Space setting.
NOTE:
The function will remove the recording image directly, please note to use the function
carefully.
Render video frame
When CPU resources reach 100%, use this function to avoid system crash. The default
FPS is according to the video setting of IP camera.
The following tables show the FPS result:
Render video frame FPS (NTSC) FPS (PAL)
Full 30 25
1/2 15 12.5
1/3 10 8.3
1/4 7.5 6.25
1/5 6 5
NOTE:
The function will change the live image FPS only.
Play key frames only to reduce CPU load:
The key frame is the “I Frame”. Use the function to avoid the system crash, because the
de-compression image is very depletion of resources. The function will be executed
automatically to avoid system crash when CPU resources reach 100%.
NOTE:
The function will change the live image FPS only.

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Joystick
The functions can support to controls the direction including: Up, Down, Right, Left, Home
and Zoom In/Out. Please see the protocol list as below:

Protocol
Series Port
Pelco P Pelco D
2400 2400
COM1 4800 4800
9600 9600
2400 2400
COM2 4800 4800
9600 9600
2400 2400
COM3 4800 4800
9600 9600
2400 2400
COM4 4800 4800
9600 9600
2400 2400
COM5 4800 4800
9600 9600
2400 2400
COM6 4800 4800
9600 9600

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Channel
The channel bookmark means the setting which to modify the parameter settings for each
camera.

NOTE:
Set up the IP camera easily through IP Finder to avoid the too much detail setting.
Please make reference to the chapter of 4-9-3 IP Finder for further detailed description.
Please refer to System Operation\Application Configs\Camera Finder for further
description.
IP
Input the IP address follow the IPv4 setting.
When all settings have been completed, click Connect to connect the camera.

RTSP Port
The default RTSP (TCP) port is 554. The port setting follows the IANA standard. Change
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RTSP URL
There are many path selections for customer which provide different stream to the VMS.
The IP camera can provide the MJPEG/MPEG4/H.264 stream. Change the RTSP URL to
receive the different image type.
The detail function illustration as below:
RTSP URL IP Camera Mode Stream Type
/cam1/MJPEG Main Stream M-JPEG JPEG
/cam1/MPEG4 Main Stream Mpeg4 Mpeg4 (Main)
/cam1/MPEG4-2 Sub Stream Mpeg4 Mpeg4 (Sub)
/cam1/H.264 Main Stream H.264 H.264
The different type would show different RTSP URL in the pull-down menu.
NOTE:
The IP camera also has the 3GPP streaming, but it is only for mobile phone solution
HTTP Port
The default HTTP port is 80.
The port setting follows the IANA standard. Change the port setting according to the
requirement and environment.
Login ID
The default login ID is “root” from IP camera.
The login ID is the same as IP camera.
Password
The default Password is “root” from IP camera.
The password is the same with IP camera.
Media Type
The default setting is UDP.
Select UDP, TCP, HTTP, multicast for video streaming transmission.
Differences
Protocol
Tunneling Pocket Loss Speed
HTTP Easy Fair Fair
TCP Fair Lower Fast
UDP Hard Lowest Fastest
NOTE:
HTTP is recommended if your network is protected with firewalls.
Jitter Buffer
This function can handle packet loss and packet re-ordering.
Set up the buffer time which helps the video smoother according to your bandwidth to
adjust the buffer time.
There are 7 kinds of parameters for customer: N/A, 150ms, 300ms, 500ms, 1s, 3s and 5s.
The default parameter is the 300ms.
NOTE:
The Jitter Buffer is not the same as the web page of IP camera.
Set up the range of Jitter Buffer according to the environment.

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Digital Zoom
Enable the function to use the Digital Zoom IN and OUT.
When the function enable, the shortcut function will be appear through the right-button of
mouse.
There are 3 kinds of setting for customers: N/A, 8X and 16X.
The different parameter will affect the ZOOM IN/OUT of shortcut function.
The default parameter is the 8X.

NOTE:
Select the N/A parameter to disable the shortcut function.
Please refer to System Operation\Windows Function\Shortcut Function for further
description.
Audio Upload Codec
There are 3 kinds of audio code from IP camera including G.711, G.722 andG.724.
The audio code selections follow the IP camera type.
Click talk button then transmit the sound to IP camera.
NOTE:
You need to install microphone to computer first and remote camera must be installed the
speakers.
Media Batch Duration
It means the Manual / Schedule recording duration. (Unit: sec).
And the software only provides the post-record function.
The default setting is 3600 (60 minutes).
Recommend the valve is 600 (10 minutes).

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Display Text
Remark the string at the top of the channel.
The software provides the 20 byte word into this text, and clicks the RGB checkbox to
change the color.

Red Green Blue Result

Black


Red


Green


 Blue
 
Yellow

  Cyan

 Magenta
   White
Media File Path
The Media File Path is for storing the recorded video files.
The following tables show the relative path for use:
OS System Absolute Path Relative path
W indows XP C:\Documents and Settings\ [User name] \VMS\media\ [Channel] \video
Windows Vista C:\Users\ [User name] \VMS\media\ [Channel] \video

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Snapshot File Path
The Snapshot File Path is for saving your snapshot file.
The following tables show the relative path for use:
OS System Absolute Path Relative path
W indows XP C:\Documents and Settings\ [User name] \VMS\media\ [Channel] \snapshot
Windows Vista C:\Users\ [User name] \VMS\media\ [Channel] \snapshot

NOTE:
The absolute path can be modify then save the image.
Please refer to System Operation\Application Configs\Config\Fundamental\ for
further description.
Attention:
It will keep the status with Connecting… on the channel while the VMS is input the error
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Event
The Event bookmark means the setting which to record the video by event for each
camera.
When the event is triggered, the camera will record the message to log information and
record the image to HDD.

Name
The default name is the ch[Number] event.
The [Number] is follow up the channel number.
Trigger Sources
There are 2 trigger sources for customer: On Boot and Alarm Input.
The detail function illustration as below:
On Boot:
When the system is rebooted due to power shortage, sabotage, or other reasons, the
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Alarm Input:
When the alarm input could be detected due to the security equipment connected from the
DI terminals behind the machine: such as door/window detectors or infrared sensors, the
function will enable.

Motion Detection
When motion is detected from any objects appeared in the set detection area, the function
will be enabled.
Our IP camera always provides the three areas for customer’s application and there are
three kinds of setting of motion detection for every area: Start, Stop and Start/Stop.

Start:
When the objects enter or move in the motion area, the system will detect the motion to
record the image according to the setting of recording duration.

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Start/Stop
The system will detect the status of Start and Stop to record the image then add the two
recording duration.

NOTE:
The next trigger will occur in the recording is completed.
Camera Blind Detection
"Blind Detection" is typically used in high traffic area. For example, to detect whether the
exhibit has been destroyed or removed from the office lobby.
Our IP camera always provides the three areas for customer’s application: Start, Stop and
Start/Stop.

NOTE:
Set up the area from IP camera through Web page.
Please refer to the IP camera User’s Manual for further detailed description.

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Recording Duration
It means the Event recording duration. (Unit: sec)
The VMS will record the image when enable the Trigger Sources: On Boot, Alarm Input,
Motion Detection or Camera Blind Detection.

The software only provides the post-record function.

The default setting is 10 sec.
NOTE:
Event triggered recording requires remote devices to send notifications.

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Scheduling
The Schedule bookmark means the setting which to Record the video by scheduling for
each camera.
The detail function illustration as below:

Schedule Data/Time Setting

Select the recording method through the type of Daily, Weekly and Data.
Daily
Record the image by 1~24 hour.
Set up the recording time by yourself.

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Weekly
Select the day to record the image from Weekly.
There are 7 days selections in the pull-down menu including Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Date
Select the date to record the image from Calendar. The Calendar is like the Windows
calendar.
Time Setting
No matter which method you choose, you need to enable the recording time first.
Click the left-button / right-button of mouse to enable / disable the recording time (Red /
Gray). You can also drag the mouse to select many areas easily.

Red (Enable)

Gray (Disable)

Schedule Channel Setting

Combine with the multiple schedules setting into each channel.
Select the channel and schedule type then set up it.
NOTE:
One data only set up one time setting into the list.

Add:
Add the schedule into the list.
Please remember to set up the Schedule Setting first then click Add to add it.
Remove:
Remove the schedule from the list. Select the schedule then click Remove to remove it.
Modify:
Modify the time then click Modify to complete the change.
NOTE:
The function only can modify the time setting.

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Overwrite:
Copy the schedule setting to other channel.
The function can save the schedule setting time.
1. The default channel is the channel 1.

2. Select the overwrite channel then click Overwrite to save the setting.

3. After finish the setting, the IP camera channel will own the same parameter with the
channel 1.

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User
The User bookmark means the settings for access permission.
The detail function illustration as below:

Account Level
There are two fixed account levels Admin and Guest.
NOTE:
Please refer to System Operation\Login\Login ID & Password\ for further description.
Change the Password
The default password is the same as the User name.
Content
Level User Name Password
Administrator admin admin
Guest guest guest
Input the information to change the password.
Click the button to finish the setting

NOTE:
The new password would enable after next opening the software next.

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Audio Upload
The Audio Upload bookmark means the setting which to make a group audio broadcast.
The detail function illustration as below:

NOTE:
Click Audio Broadcast to open the setting.
Please refer to System Operation\Basic Function\Audio Broadcast\ for further
description.
Audio Upload Group
This function can achieve the application of audio broadcast.
Add Group:
Text the group name. And click Add Group to add the group into the pull-down menu.
Every Audio Group can select different channel to “Enable List” to use.
The text can support the 20 byte words.

Group List:
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Speak Off:
Click the button to enable the audio broadcast function which speaks through the
microphone.
When the button was clicked, the button would be change the display information “Speak
Off -> Speak On” and go back the live view mode.

Remove Group:
Remove the Audio Group from group list.

Select Channel
Select the channel to use the audio broadcast function.
Disable List:
Create the Audio Group first then display all channel into “Disable List”.
The Disable List channels mean the “Unused Channel”.
Enable List:
The Enable List channels mean the “Used Channel”.
Select the channel then click the function button to move the channel between the
Disable/Enable List.

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Signal Move:
Select the channel from Display List then click the function button to move the channel
between the Disable/Enable List.

Select All:
Click the function button to move all channel between the Disable/Enable List.

Please remember to click Apply to write the parameter into software.

In the finally, please click Save before exiting.
NOTE:
Please check the related setting.
Software: The audio setting must be active.
Hardware: Check the PC’s microphone and IP camera’s speak must be in good condition.

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Record
The Record bookmark means the setting has multi recording image.
The detail function illustration as below:

NOTE:
Click Record to open the setting
Please refer to System Operation\Basic Function\Record\ for further description.
Monitor
Switch the monitor to set up other channel recording.
When you switch the monitor selection, the channel would be point to the related channel.
NOTE:
Enable the many display monitor when the Login window appear.
Please refer to System Operation\Login\Display\ for further description.
Channels
Select the channels which you want to start recording.
Check All
Click the button to select all channels to start recording.
Unlock All
Click the button to cancel all channels to start recording.

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Launch
Click the button to close the enable record function and go back to live view mode.

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Pause
The function will pause the Live View image decompression to combine with the VMS
forward application or reduce the CPU load.
The detail function illustration as below:

NOTE:
The pause channel will keep the last image of IP Camera.
Monitor
Switch the monitor to set up other channel recording.
When you switch the monitor selection, the channel would be point to the related channel
NOTE:
Enable the many display monitor when the Login window appear.
Please refer to System Operation\Login\Display\ for further description.
Channels
Select the channels which start to pause the decompression.
Check All
Click the button to select all channels.
Unlock All
Click the button to cancel all channels.
Launch
Click the button to enable function and go back to live view mode.

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Log
The Log bookmark means the log will display the information about program boot up, user
log in and channel event…etc.
The detail function illustration as below:

The following tables show the definition of log information:

Index User Event Channel Log contents
000 admin Info N/A [HH:MM:SS MM/DD/YY] The system illustration
001 guest Auth 01 …..
002 other Reocrd 02
..... ….. Event 03
Warm …..
Error
The log file will follow the event type to display the different color, and you can follow the
color to search the log information easily.
NOTE:
You can find the color type from the Event field.
The different OS would be provides the different default path to save the log file.
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\ [User name] \VMS\var\ [Configuration]
Windows Vista: C:\Users\ [User name] \VMS\var\ [Configuration]

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Select All
Click the Select All to display all account log file into the list.
The all account is from User setting of Application Config.
Myself
Click the Myself to display one account log file into the list.
One account is the login account.
Event
Click the Event to display the green event information into the list.
NOTE:
The event type will follow the Event setting of Application Config.
Warm
Click the Warm to display the bottom yellow warm information into the list.
Error
The function not release for application
Auth
Click the Auth to display the bule system information into the list.
Record
Click the Record to display the red record information into the list.
Clear
Click the Clear to delete the log information from database, but the function is only used
from the account of admin.
NOTE:
Please refer to Appendix: Log Information for further description.

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Relay
The Relay bookmark means the remote control function.
The detail function illustration as below:

The VMS software is built in the ActiveX Control.

When the function is enabled, you can remotely connect to VMS to see the image of IP
camera through I.E Browser. The default function is enable status.

There are two kinds of port management from VMS: Web Server Port and Relay Server
Port.
The Web Server Port is the HTTP port which the default port is 80; The Relay Server Port
is the command port which the default port is 1977.
NOTE:
VMS also need to use the RTSP port to use for streaming, but the port setting is fixed on
VMS.

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Alarm Watch
The Alarm Watch bookmark means the setting which sees an event channel displayed on
another monitor.
The detail function illustration as below:

NOTE:
The “Alarm Watch function” need to combine with the event functions.
When the software detects the events: Alarm, Motion and Camera Blind.
The “Alarm Watch” would be displayed the event channel to another channel or monitor.

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Alarm View Group
Set up the event channel.
Alarm View 1~4:
Every selection can assign one channel to receive the image from watch channel.
NOTE:
The “Alarm Watch function” need to combine with the event functions.
Enable the many display monitor when the Login window appear.
And the channel amounts follow the monitor amount.
Please refer to System Operation\Login\Display\ for further description.

Transfer Channel Source Channel

Idle Channel:
Select the Alarm Watch first then display all channel into Idle Channel.
The Idle Channel channels mean the “Unused Channel”.
Watch Channel:
The Watch Channel channels mean the “Used Channel”.
Select the channel then click the function button to move the channel between the
Disable/Enable List
Signal Move:
Select the channel then click the function button to move one channel between the
Idle/Watch Channel.
All move:
Click the function button to move all channel between the Idle/Watch Channel.
Please remember to click Save to save the setting then exit the setting mode.

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Group
The Group bookmark means the setting which points some IP Camera into the Group.
The detail function illustration as below:

NOTE:
When the live view change to the group mode, the live view only display the group IP
Cameras.
The other IP Cameras will not decompression the image, but keep the streaming
connection. And this status is like the “Pause” function.

Group
Add/Remove the Group.
Add Group:
Text the group name.
Click Add Group to add the group into the pull-down menu.
Every Audio Group can select different channel to “Enable List” to use.
The text can support the 20 byte words.

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Group List:
When the group is added, find the new selection in the pull-down menu
Remove Group:
Remove the Group from group list.

Select Channel:
Select the channel to add into the Group.
Disable List:
Create the Group first then display all channel into “Disable List”.
The Disable List channels mean the “Unused Channel”.
Enable List:
The Enable List channels mean the “Used Channel”.
Select the channel then click the function button to move the channel between the
Disable/Enable List.
Signal Move:
Select the channel from Display List then click the function button to move the channel
between the Disable/Enable List.

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Select All:
Click the function button to move all channel between the Disable/Enable List.

Please remember to click Apply to write the parameter into software.

In the finally, please click Save before exiting.
About
Show the information about software version and release date for customer
The information includes the Version and Release Date.

Audio turn on / off

Check the IP camera to connect the audio device first.
When the Audio function is ON, the VMS will enable the two-way audio function.
The function can be remote send and receive the audio through VMS.

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NOTE:
The function will affect the Audio ON/OFF of shortcut function, because the function of
Audio turn on / off can control all IP cameras to enable/disable the audio function.

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VMS Relay Viewer

VMS Relay Viewer is the ActiveX Control of VMS which allows you to monitor
the video remotely through Web Browser.
When you finish the software installation, the PC would enable the VMS Relay
function automatically.
The VMS Relay Viewer can connect different VMS system to assign the channel
image. The max monitoring IP cameras are 16 channels from different 5 VMS.

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VMS Relay Viewer Interface

Channel List

IP Camera List

Focus

Pan and Title

Zoom

Configure

Screen Mode

The detail function illustration as below:

Channel List Display the channel to control.
IP Camera List List all of the IP Cameras.
Focus Adjust the focus of IP Camera.
Pan and Title Adjust the Pan and Title.
Zoom Enlarge (Zoom In)/Decrease (Zoom Out) the image of the IP
Camera.
Configure Setting user preferences via VMS and IPCAM.
Screen Mode Change the screen mode..

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Login the VMS Relay Viewer

Follow the instructions to login the VMS Relay Viewer step by step.
1. Open the IE browser and key in the IP address/Domain Name of the PC installed VMS

2. When the login window appears, key in the ID and Password to login the VMS Relay
Viewer.
The ID and Password are the same as the Administrator of VMS.

3. After the ID and password are confirmed, the control setup screen pops-up under the IE
address bar.

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4. Click Install ActiveX Control to install the controls.

5. The security warning screen will appear; please check the ActiveX Control is named
PocketNet Media ActiveX Control. This VMS is owned by Pocketnet Technology Inc. and
well certified.
You can use it without any doubts about its validity.

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6. When ActiveX Control is installed successfully, you can see the interface of VMS.

7. Select the video layout at first and double click the camera channel, a video will be
displayed. The same effect if you use camera connect or camera disconnect.
NOTE:
If you cannot download the ActiveX Control, please refer to the Appendix: Change the
Internet Explorer Settings for further description.

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Appendix

System Requirements

Before installing VMS software, make sure your system has the following recommended
minimum hardware requirements.

Minimum System Requirements

Video Setting
VGA / 20 FPS / 512K 1~12 Ch 12~20 Ch 20~32 Ch 32~60 Ch 60~128 Ch
VGA / 30 FPS / 1M 1~9 Ch 9~16 Ch 16~24 Ch 24~40 Ch 40~128 Ch

Level Atom Core Duel Intel Pentium Pro Intel Core 2 Dual Intel Core 2 Quad Intel Core I7

I7-920
Atom 330 1.6G E5200 2.5G E7200 2.53G Q9550 2.83G
2.66G
CPU
Refer Cache 512K Cache 2M Cache 3M Cache 12M Cache 8M

FSB 4.8
FSB 533 MHz FSB 800 MHz FSB 1066 MHz FSB 1333 MHz
GHz

DRAM 1G 2G 2G 2G 3G

On Board 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB

VGA
Intel 945GC Video Ram Video Ram Video Ram Video Ram

10/100 10/100 10/100 10/100/1000 10/100/1000

Network Interface Card
Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet

Windows XP
Windows Vista
OS Support Windows 7
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008

NOTE:
The table is applicable to general computer.

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Bandwidth Requirements
Bandwidth Table Bandwidth Statistics
Resolution Bit Rate 1 Ch 4 Ch 16 Ch 32 Ch 64 Ch 128 Ch
D1 / VGA / CIF 2 MPS 2M 8M 32 M 64 M 128 M 256 M
Frame Rate 1.5 MPS 1.5 M 6M 24 M 48 M 96 M 192 M
(PAL 25 FPS / NTSC 30 FPS) 1 MPS 1M 4M 16 M 32 M 64 M 128 M
768 KPS 768 K 3M 12 M 24 M 48 M 96 M
512 KPS 512 K 2M 8M 16 M 32 M 64 M
384 KPS 384 K 1.5 M 6M 12 M 24 M 48 M
256 KPS 256 K 1M 4M 8M 16 M 32 M

Through LAN: Not limit

Through WAN: Suggest the bandwidth: 768K or about
Note
Recommend using Giga switch in bandwidth of red data, and the bandwidth
setting is related to the Resolution, FPS and Quality.

Recording Size Requirements

Recording Size Table Time Frame (1Channel)
Resolution Bit Rate 1 (sec/K) 1 Day 15 Days 30 Days 60 Days 120 Days
D1 / VGA / CIF 2M 256 K 22.1G 331.8 G 663.6 G 1327.1 G 2654.2 G
Frame Rate 1.5M 192 K 16.6 G 248.8 G 497.7 G 995.3 G 1990.6 G
(PAL 25 FPS / NTSC 30 FPS) 1M 128 K 11.1 G 165.9 G 331.8 G 663.6 G 1327.1 G
768 Kps 96 K 8.3G 124.4 G 248.9 G 497.7 G 995.4 G
512 Kps 64 K 5.5 G 82.9 G 165.8 G 331.8 G 663.6 G
384 Kps 48 K 4.4 G 62.2 G 124.4 G 248.8 G 497.7 G
256 Kps 32 K 2.8 G 41.5 G 82.9 G 165.9 G 331.8 G

Note The Table not include the OS space

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Log Information

See the log file type and illustration as below:

NOTE:
%s = The String; VMS will display some information with the log illustration.
%d = The Digital; Most of parameter is follow the channel.
N.O. illustration
MSG_LOG_001 "%s save fundamental settings"
MSG_LOG_002 "%s save channel settings"
MSG_LOG_003 "%s save event settings"
MSG_LOG_004 "%s save schedule settings"
MSG_LOG_005 "%s without privilege fail to change password"
MSG_LOG_006 "%s input incorrect password"
MSG_LOG_007 "%s changed password"
MSG_LOG_008 "%s login"
MSG_LOG_009 "%s login failed"
MSG_LOG_010 "channel[%d] fail to stop recording"
MSG_LOG_011 "channel[%d] fail to start recording due to space full or no connection"
MSG_LOG_012 "viewer(%d) render info %s"
MSG_LOG_013 "channel[%d] %s"
MSG_LOG_014 "channel[%d] status change due to recording stopped"
MSG_LOG_015 "channel[%d] status change due to recording started"
MSG_LOG_016 "channel[%d] fire event: %s"
MSG_LOG_017 "channel[%d] has recycled media path but is still full aftterwards"
MSG_LOG_018 "fail to open %s to parse event"
MSG_LOG_019 "parse event in %s"
MSG_LOG_020 "media with duration %ds is recorded in %s"
MSG_LOG_021 "change viewer group idx to %d"
MSG_LOG_022 "%s play media file(s)"
MSG_LOG_023 "%s open %s"
MSG_LOG_024 "administrator delete %s"
MSG_LOG_025 "all system spaces are full, switch media path to %s and wait for recycling"
MSG_LOG_026 "overwrite old archives to recycle system free spaces"
MSG_LOG_027 "system free spaces are still full, require manual recycle"
MSG_LOG_028 "system free spaces are full, require manual recycle"
MSG_LOG_029 "space full in %s, switch media path to %s"
MSG_LOG_030 "fail get screen device context for the current display settings"
MSG_LOG_031 "fail to start up due to color depth less than 24 bits per pixel"
MSG_LOG_032 "fail to start up due to resolution less than 1024x768"
MSG_LOG_033 "system start up"
MSG_LOG_034 "system shutdown"
MSG_LOG_035 "fail to take a snapshot due to space full"
MSG_LOG_036 "guest delete %s"
MSG_LOG_037 "Device Boot"
MSG_LOG_038 "Video Alive"
MSG_LOG_039 "Video Loss"
MSG_LOG_040 "Motion Start"
MSG_LOG_041 "Motion Stop"
MSG_LOG_042 "Camera Blind"
MSG_LOG_043 "Manual Recording Start"

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MSG_LOG_044 "Manual Recording Stop"
MSG_LOG_045 "Scheduled Recording Start"
MSG_LOG_046 "Alarm Input"
MSG_LOG_047 "CPU loading over %d %%, turn on play keyframe only %d seconds."
MSG_LOG_048 "Daily"
MSG_LOG_049 “No more user could be added.
MSG_LOG_050 ”Can't remove this user.
MSG_LOG_051 “User %s was added.
MSG_LOG_052 ”User %s was removed.
MSG_LOG_053 ”Camera Blind Stop

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Change the Internet Explorer Settings

Change the security setting of IE browser to allow the ActiveX Control be plug-in to the IE
browser.
1. Open the IE browser from Desktop or State Menu.

2. Select the Tools  Internet Options  Security  Custom Level

3. Select the Security bookmark then click the Customer Level to check the Security Level.

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4. Make sure the security setting is Medium, and the commonly used default security level.

5. Click OK to save the parameter then quit the window.

Please remember re-open the IE browser.

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How to set the VMS Forward Application

The VMS can receive other VMS image through LAN or WAN, so the VMS can achieve the
CMS application.
The detail function illustration as below:

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1. Check the original VMS can receive the IP Cameras image first.

2. Open the other VMS on other PC / Laptop.

3. Click the Config to enter the setting.

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4. Select the Channel bookmark to input the original VMS IP

5. Modify the RTSP URL to the “/cam (Number)”, the Number is from original VMS channel.
If the RTSP URL was inputted the “/cam1”, the other VMS will receive the channel 1 image
from original VMS.

NOTE:
The RTSP URL setting can select different channel to receive the image.

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6. Click Save to save the parameter.

NOTE:
If the other VMS need to set the other channel to receive the image, please click Apply to
write the parameter first. According to your requirement, select other channel to add the
setting
7. The live view will display the original VMS image in here.
NOTE:
Suggest combining with the Pause function to achieve the VMS Forward application.
Please refer to System Operation\Application Config\Config\Pause for further description.

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