Vivotek manual Introducing ST7501, Special Features

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Getting Started

Introducing ST7501

VIVOTEK ST7501 is new generation central management software, featuring reliable recording and easy system management for diverse IP surveillance applications. ST7501 has three major components including: ST7501 Server for recording, ST7501 LiveClient for viewing live media data and managing the system, and ST7501 Playback for browsing the database and retrieving the recorded media data. You can install and run the three components on a single computer, or install all of them in three separate computers.

ST7501 Server is able to record network video streams up to 32 channels; while ST7501 LiveClient allows you to have real-time remote monitoring. For the video playback, you can use ST7501 Playback to retrieve the database with multiple advanced functions such as searching, browsing, and exporting. With ST7501 LiveClient and ST7501 Playback installed on other computers in different locations, you can have live viewing and database access for more efficient video management. Working seamlessly with VIVOTEK network cameras and video servers, ST7501 central management software privodes you with reliable video surveillance unit.

Special Features

Client/Server for Remote Video Management

Real-time 32-channel Live Video Monitoring

Simultaneous 16-channel Playback

Efficient Recording System

Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera Control Interface

Powerful Playback Control Functions

Role-based User Account Management

Lightweight Remote Login to Access All Functions

Easy-to-use Snapshot Function

Exports AVI Files to Local Host

Seamlessly Integrates with All VIVOTEK Network Cameras

Supports Dual-stream Live Viewing and Recording

Cameras Accessible through NAT

Event-triggered or Scheduled Recording Mode

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Contents IP Surveillance Table of Contents Page ST7501 Playback Configuration Page Special Features Introducing ST7501ST7501 Server and Client Components ST7501 Use ScenarioFunctionality of ST7501 Server Functionality of ST7501 LiveClient Functionality of ST7501 Playback Minimum System Requirements RAMST7501 Installation Installing the ST7501 SoftwarePostgreSQL SQL Server How to Configure the Server How to Stop/Reboot the ServerActivating ST7501 Server Page ST7501 LiveClient Configuration Activating ST7501 LiveClient and Login to a ST7501 ServerUser Interface of ST7501 LiveClient Menu BarStatus Panel Quick Access Bar Live Video Monitoring WindowDevice tree Layout listCamera Control Panel PTZ Control PanelTwo Way Audio Control Panel Language SelectionHow to Manage Devices Insert DevicesInsert Devices with Known IP Address UDP Insert Devices in LAN Page Dual Streams Camera SettingsView Live Videos RefreshRemove Live Video from the Video Monitoring Window Delete Devices from the Server Update Devices Configure Layout Mode How to Change Video Viewing ModeSwitch Video Channels Change the Layout of Live Video Monitoring WindowRotating Video Pages Edit LayoutPage Maximize/Minimize the Live Video Monitoring Window View Live Video with Dual Monitors MonitorView the maximum 32 channels simultaneously Use different layout on each monitorView Live Video with Multiple Monitors How to Manage User Accounts Default User Roles and Privileges of User AccountsAdd User Account Modify User Account Delete User AccountHow to Configure Station General Settings This section, you can set up Log Settings for the stationHow to Edit Recording Groups Recording Groups SettingsPage Manually Start to Record/Stop Recording How to Edit Recording Schedules Please follow the steps below to set up the schedule lists Edit Schedule ListDelete Schedules Add SchedulesRename Schedules Load/Save Schedule TemplatesEdit Camera List Edit Time Frame List Add New Time Frames Page Concept of Repeat Frequency Set up time segments within a day Set up applying days within a week Set up applying time range Set up time segments within a week Please refer to page 50 for detailed illustration How to Use Talking Panel Add Camera to the Talking Panel An icon with camera name will show up in the talking panel Remove Camera from the Talking Panel  Remove a cameraHow to Manage Event Trigger DI/DO SettingsPage How to Configure Client Settings Snapshot SettingsTake a Snapshot AVI Settings Record an AVI File View Settings Display LocationVideo Display Mode Font SettingsDate and time Format General Settings System SettingsRotation Settings How to Search for a Device on the Device Tree Searching resultHow to Print Out a Video Picture How to Lock LiveClient for Security ConcernsHow to Logout from the Server How to Exit the ApplicationST7501 Playback Configuration Activating ST7501 Playback and Login to a ServerUser Interface of ST7501 Playback Recorded Video Playback Window Language Selection Query Panel-- BrowsingQuery Panel--Event Search Query Panel--Log Viewer Video Clips List Window Playback Control Panel HistogramHow to View Recorded Video Select a Recorded Video ClipPage Remove Recorded Video Clips from Video Cells Use Playback Control PanelTimeline Slider Bar and Histogram Zoom in and zoom out the Histogram Control the Audio How to Change Recorded Video Viewing Mode Change the Layout of Recorded Video Playback WindowMaximize/Minimize the Recorded Video Playback Window View Recorded Video with Multiple Monitors How to Search Events Select Event Category Event Category-All EventsEvent Category-All Motion Events Event Category-All IVA Events Event Category-All DI EventsSpecify the Search Time Range Start Event Search and Display the Search ResultsPage View the Retrieved Video Clips How to Search Logs Select Log Category/Log Type/Log Level Search for All Local LogsRight-click to Trace Login Activities How to Configure Client Settings Take a Snapshot AVI Settings Convert an AVI File Display Location Display AreaDate and time Format How to Search for a Device on the Device Tree How to Lock Playback for Security Concerns How to Logout from the Server