User Guide
MOBOTIX MOVE Central Management Software© 2023 MOBOTIX AG

V 1.06 _11/22/2023, Order Code: N/A

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents

2

Before You Start

5

Support6

MOBOTIX Support

6

MOBOTIX eCampus

6

MOBOTIX Community

6

Safety Notes

6

Legal Notes

7

Overview

9

System Requirement

11

CMS Software Installation

12

CMS Start Up

12

Log In / Log Out

12

Client Side Access Restrictions

13

Live View

13

Playback / Export

14

Add Device

15

Record

16

Setup

16

Log

18

Live View

19

Live View Window

21

Display Mode23

View Layout Setup

24

E-Map Setup

27

Snapshot30

Audio (Talk/Listen) On/Off

31

Digital Zoom

31

Event Icons

32

Image Adjustment Icons

32

Camera PTZ Control

32

PTZ Control Icons

32

Set Preset Points

33

Call Preset Points

34

Set Dome Camera Tour Path34

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Run Dome Camera Tour Path

34

Sequence Settings

35

Cruise Settings

35

Auto Pan Settings

36

Home Settings

37

Angle Settings

37

PTZ Settings

37

Privacy Mask Settings

38

Camera Image Setup

39

Camera Video Format

39

Camera Motion Detection Setup

39

Camera Audio Detection Setup

41

Camera Schedule Setup

41

Camera Video Analysis Setup

42

Face Detection

43

Behaviour Settings

44

Camera Fisheye Dewarp Setup

44

Camera Mask Setup

49

Camera Text Overlay Setup

50

Camera Alarm Setup

50

Camera IR/Exposure Setup

51

Camera System Setup

52

Camera Information

52

General CMS Configuration

53

Language Setup

54

General Setup

54

System57

Joysticks

57

System Monitor

59

Event Setup60

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Network Setup

63

User Management Setup

64

PoE Management Setup

66

Add Device (IP Devices Connection)

69

Add Device Window

69

IP Devices Connection

72

Record Setup

75

Record Schedule Setup

75

Record Configuration Setup

78

Playback/Export

81

Playback Control Bar

82

Data Erase/Protect/Bookmark83

Search / Playback / Export Videos

86

Search and Playback Videos by Time / By Multiple HD

86

Export Videos by Time87

Search / Playback / Export Event Videos

89

Search and Playback Event Videos

89

Export Event Videos

90

Search / View / Export Event Snapshots

90

Search and View Event Snapshots

91

Export Snapshots

92

Log

93

Search Log Data

94

Export Log Data

94

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Before You Start
This section contains the following information:
Support6

MOBOTIX Support

6

MOBOTIX eCampus

6

MOBOTIX Community

6

Safety Notes

6

Legal Notes

7

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Before You Start
SupportSupportMOBOTIX Support
If you need technical support, please contact your MOBOTIX dealer. If your dealer cannot
help you, he will contact the support channel to get an answer for you as quickly as possible.
If you have internet access, you can open the MOBOTIX help desk to find additional
information and software updates.
Please visit www.mobotix.com > Support > Help Desk.

MOBOTIX eCampus
The MOBOTIX eCampus is a complete e-learning platform. It lets you decide when andwhere you want to view and process your training seminar content. Simply open the site
in your browser and select the desired training seminar.
Please visit www.mobotix.com/ecampus-mobotix.

MOBOTIX Community
The MOBOTIX community is another valuable source of information. MOBOTIX staff andother users are sharing their information, and so can you.
Please visit community.mobotix.com.

Safety NotesnThis camera must be installed by qualified personnel and the installation should conform to all local
codes.

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Legal NotesnThis product must not be used in locations exposed to the dangers of explosion.

n

Do not use this product in a dusty environment.

nProtect this product from moisture or water entering the housing.

nInstall this product as outlined in this document. A faulty installation can damage the product!

n

Do not replace batteries of the camera. If a battery is replaced by an incorrect type, the battery can
explode.

nThis equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

nExternal power supplies must comply with the Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements and share thesame power specifications with the camera.

n

When using a Class I adapter, the power cord shall be connected to a socket-outlet with proper groundconnection.

n

To comply with the requirements of EN 50130-4 regarding the power supply of alarm systems for 24/7
operation, it is highly recommended to use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for backing up thepower supply of this product.

Legal Notes
Legal Aspects of Video and Sound Recording
You must comply with all data protection regulations for video and sound monitoring when using MOBOTIX
AG products. Depending on national laws and the installation location of the cameras, the recording of video
and sound data may be subject to special documentation or it may be prohibited. All users of MOBOTIX
products are therefore required to familiarize themselves with all applicable regulations and to comply withthese laws. MOBOTIX AG is not liable for any illegal use of its products.

Declaration of Conformity
The products of MOBOTIX AG are certified according to the applicable regulations of the EC and other countries. You can find the declarations of conformity for the products of MOBOTIX AG on www.mobotix.com
under Support > Download Center > Marketing & Documentation > Certificates & Declarations of Conformity.

RoHS Declaration
The products of MOBOTIX AG are in full compliance with European Unions Restrictions of the Use of Certain
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC) as far as they are
subject to these regulations (for the RoHS Declaration of MOBOTIX, please see www.mobotix.com, Support >7 / 97

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Legal Notes

Download Center > Marketing & Documentation > Brochures & Guides > Certificates).

Disposal
Electrical and electronic products contain many valuable materials. For this reason, we recommend that you
dispose of MOBOTIX products at the end of their service life in accordance with all legal requirements and regulations (or deposit these products at a municipal collection center). MOBOTIX products must not be disposed of in household waste! If the product contains a battery, please dispose of the battery separately (thecorresponding product manuals contain specific directions if the product contains a battery).

Disclaimer
MOBOTIX AG does not assume any responsibility for damages, which are the result of improper use or failure
to comply to the manuals or the applicable rules and regulations. Our General Terms and Conditions apply.
You can download the current version of the General Terms and Conditions from our website at www.mobotix.com by clicking on the corresponding link at the bottom of every page.

FCC Disclaimer
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant topart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area islikely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

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Overview
Legal Notes

Overview
Centralized Management Software (CMS) is a professional centralized monitoring system designed for all
range of applications and projects. With CMS, accessing and monitoring multiple surveillance tools such as
NVRs, Encoders and IP Cameras are just a few clicks away. The feature-packed intelligent surveillance offers
the professional users with complete and enhanced surveillance experiences.

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System Requirement
The following lists the recommended computer system for installing CMS software.
Items

Description

CPU

Minimum: Intel CPU Core i3-4150 3.5 GHz
Recommended: Intel CPU Core i7-4770S 3.9 GHz

RAM Memory

Minimum: 2x4 GB
Recommended: 2x8 GB

Graphics

Minimum: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Recommended: Intel HD Graphics 530 or above(Support 4K Video Output)

HDD

Minimum: 1 TB or above
Recommended: 2 TB or above

Operating Systems Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (x64)
Microsoft® Windows® 10 (x64) (Recommended)
Ethernet

Gigabit LAN

IP Camera Input

Max recommended: 128 CH live view with 32 CH recording

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CMS Software Installation

NOTE! If the graphics is other than Intel graphics, an error may occur while running CMS. Thus, it is strongly
recommended to activate Software Decode function to ensure CMS can run smoothly. Go to Setup > General, and enable Software decode to activate the software decode function.

CMS Software Installation
Follow the steps below to install CMS to the local computer.
1. Check the PC system to see if the PC meets the CMS system requirements.
2. Double click on CMS_Setup.exe.
3. The CMS installation setup wizard window will appear. Follow the installation wizard to install the CMS.
4. Select the destination folder and CMS shortcuts.
5. Select the components to be installed. It is recommended to select Disable IIS Service (Recommended)
to ensure that CMS can run smoothly.
NOTE! If users wish to load the default settings of CMS, enable Default Setting. Otherwise, do notenable this item.
6. When CMS installation is completed, click Finish to exit. Refer to section System Requirement for more
about CMS system requirements.

CMS Start Up
To start up CMS, click Start > Programs > CMS. Alternatively, double-click on the shortcut icon on thedesktop or go to “\CMS\EXE\” and double-click on CMS icon.

Log In / Log Out
Once the CMS starts up, the CMS main window will show up, and the preset logged-in user account will be“Guest”.

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Client Side Access Restrictions

1. To log in the CMS system as the administrator, click the accountand selectat the top right of the window. A login window will pop up.

2. Select the administrator account “Admin” and enter the preset password “123456”.
3. Then click

to login CMS as the administrator.

4. To log out a user account, click on the username and select.

NOTE! It is strongly suggested to change the preset password to prevent unauthorized access.

Client Side Access Restrictions
There are three ways to access the MOVE NVR via software client:nDirect connection via monitor and keyboardnRemotely via web browser
NOTE! Recommended browsers are Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.

nRemotely via MOVE CMS

Depending on the access variant used, different menu items and functions are available:

Live View
Function

Direct connection Remotely via web browser

Remotely via MOVE CMS

View Management

✓

✓

✓

Camera Image Setup

✓

✓

✓

Camera Video Format

✓

✓

✓

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Function

Direct connection Remotely via web browser

Remotely via MOVE CMS

Camera IR/Exposure Setup

✓

✓

✓

Camera PTZ Control✓✓ (Camera Zoom/Focus Control) ✓Camera Motion Setup

✓

✓

✓

Camera Alarm Setup

✓

✓

✓

Camera Audio Detection Setup ✓✓✓Camera Video Analysis Setup

✓

✓

✓

Camera Schedule Setup

✓

✓

✓

Camera Text Overlay Setup

✓

✓

✓

Camera Mask Setup

✓

✓

✓

Camera Fisheye Setup

✓

✓

✓

Camera Thermal Setup

✓

✓

✓

Camera System Setup

✓

✓

✓

Camera Information

✓

✓

✓

Playback / Export
Function

Direct connection

Remotely via web browser

Remotely via MOVE CMS

Local Playback By Time

✓

✓

✓

Local Playback By Multiple HD

✓

X

X

Local Playback By Event

✓

✓

✓

Video Analysis By Event

✓

✓

✓

Edge Archiver By Channel

✓

X

X

Snapshot✓

X

X

Snapshot by Event

✓

✓

✓

Playback Information

✓

X

✓

Remote NVR Playback By Time

X

X

✓

Remote NVR Playback By Event

X

X

✓

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Add Device
Function

Direct connection

Remotely via web browser

Remotely via MOVE CMS

Camera Lock

✓

✓

✓

Show Picture

✓

X

✓

Site Name

✓

✓

✓

Type

✓

✓

✓

IP Address

✓

✓

✓

MAC Address✓ (under detail view)✓✓

Protocol✓✓✓Streaming Port

✓

✓

✓

Port

✓ (under detail view)✓✓

Username✓✓✓

Password

✓

✓

✓

Model

X

✓

✓

Main Streaming✓ (under detail view)✓✓

Sub Streaming✓ (under detail view)✓✓

Firmware Config

✓

✓

✓

Refresh✓✓✓Auto Add✓

X✓

Auto Detect

✓

X

✓

Re-scan Device

✓

✓

✓

Device Filter

✓

✓

✓

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RecordSubfunction

Direct con-

Remotely via

Remotely via

nectionweb browser

MOVE CMSShow Picture

✓

X

✓

Recording Site

✓

✓

✓

Type

✓

✓

✓

IP Address

✓

✓

✓

Schedule Template

✓

✓

✓

Retrieve Edge Recording

✓

✓

✓

Default✓✓

X

Record✓✓X

No Record (Special configuration for

✓

✓

✓

C:

X

X

✓

D:

X

X

✓

Circular Recording

✓

✓

✓

Data Life Time

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Pre-Alarm Recording

✓

✓

✓

Edge Archiver Interval

✓

✓

✓

Function

Recording Schedule
Selection

Recording Template
Configurationpassing ONVIF on NVR side)
Record Setup

Alarm Behavior Con- Post-Alarm Recording
figuration
Edge Configuration

Setup
Function

Direct connection

Remotely via web

Remotely via MOVE

browser

CMS

Language✓✓✓

General✓✓✓System

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

X

Date/Time

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Function

Direct connection

Remotely via web

Remotely via MOVE

browser

CMS

Joysticks✓

X✓

System Monitor

✓

✓

✓

Event Man-

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Ethernet

✓

✓

X

Email

✓

✓

✓

DDNS

✓

✓

X

HTTPS

✓

✓

X

STUN/TURN

✓

✓

X

✓

✓

✓

Local Storage

✓

✓

X

Cloud Storage

✓

X

X

NAS

✓

X

X

User Management

✓

✓

✓

Display✓

X

X

PoE/ IP Port Man-

✓

✓

X

PoE Management

✓

✓

X

Advanced✓

X

X

DHCP Server

✓

X

X

✓

✓

✓

Face Recognition

✓

✓

✓

License Plate

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

agement
Network

Storageagement

Video Analysis

Recognition
About

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Log
Function

Direct connection

Remotely via web browser

Remotely via MOVE CMSUser Operation Log

✓

✓

✓

IP Camera Event

✓

✓

✓

VA Detected Event

✓

✓

✓

NVR System Event

✓

✓

✓

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Live View
The CMS Live View Window shows up after starting up. The following section describes
each item in the Live View.
This section contains the following information:
Live View Window

21

Display Mode23

View Layout Setup

24

E-Map Setup

27

Snapshot30

Audio (Talk/Listen) On/Off

31

Digital Zoom

31

Event Icons

32

Image Adjustment Icons

32

Camera PTZ Control

32

PTZ Control Icons

32

Set Preset Points

33

Call Preset Points

34

Set Dome Camera Tour Path

34

Run Dome Camera Tour Path34

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Sequence Settings

35

Cruise Settings

35

Auto Pan Settings

36

Home Settings

37

Angle Settings

37

PTZ Settings

37

Privacy Mask Settings

38

Camera Image Setup

39

Camera Video Format

39

Camera Motion Detection Setup

39

Camera Audio Detection Setup

41

Camera Schedule Setup

41

Camera Video Analysis Setup

42

Face Detection

43

Behaviour Settings

44

Camera Fisheye Dewarp Setup

44

Camera Mask Setup

49

Camera Text Overlay Setup

50

Camera Alarm Setup

50

Camera IR/Exposure Setup

51

Camera System Setup

52

Camera Information

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Live View Window

Live View Window

Fig. 1: Live view window

No.

Item

Description1

Function Tabs Function tabs include Live View, Playback/Export, Add Device, Record Setup, Setup
and Log.

2

Login/Logout

Log into the CMS system with an authorized user account or log out with the currently
logged-in account.

3

System Info

Click

to display the CMS System Info Pane. Basic CMS information can be checked

here, e.g. CMS software version, CPU status, RAM (memory) usage, etc.
Click the icon again to hide the pane.
4

Instant Noti-

Click

to display notification center.

ficationnSystem: When either read/write speed is slow, or CPU temperature is high, warning messages will be displayed here.

nDevice: When an IP camera event is triggered, the alert messages will be listed
here.

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Live View Window

No.

Item

Description

5

Date/Time

This shows the current date/time information.

6

Window

To minimize, maximize and close the CMS software.

Basics7

Display Mode

Display modes include 4-window, 9-window, 16-window, 25-window, 36-window, 49window, 64-window, 100-window, 128-window, full-view and sequence display (No. 9).

8

Snapshot9

Sequence Dis- This function is used to sequence the live view videos from the connected IP cameras
play

Click to capture the current viewing in Live View or Playback/Export tab.

to avoid manual backtracking.
Select the sequence dwell time and check the box to enable sequence display.

10

View Layout

You can choose or design their desired display layout by selecting Hybrid View Auto

Setup

Layout or Hybrid View Custom Layout.
n

Hybrid View Auto Layout: The CMS automatically adjusts the layout to the suitable layout format when new IP devices are added to the CMS.

n

Hybrid View Custom Layout: You can self-define the display layout using thisfunction. The CMS provides users at most 4 display layouts to setup. The following section will further describe how to setup a display layout.

11

Hide Function Click
Panes

12

View Man-nagementor

to hide or show the View Management Pane and Camera Setup Pane.

Normal Mode: Here lists all camera sites that are currently connected. CMS categorizes IP devices into Three groups, IP Camera List, NVR List and Encoder
List.
Check either box to display its corresponding sites. Check all boxes to gather
and display all camera sites.

n: [R] suggests CMS is currently recording streamingfrom this site. A recording icon

will also be displayed at the bottom-left ofthe channel grid.
nE-Map Function Mode: You can import the layout of the monitoring areas andplace the location of the cameras on the map. Go to section E-Map Setup for further description.

n

Displayed List/Undisplayed List Mode (Custom Layout Only): In this mode, you
can decide which channels of the connected IP devices to show/hide for eachcustom layout. Displayed List shows the currently displayed IP devices, andUndisplayed List shows the hidden ones.

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Display Mode

No.

Item

Description

13

Camera Setup Several main settings of the IP cameras can be configured via CMS, and its basic
Panes

information can also be viewed. Each setup pane will be further described in later sections.

14

Camera Title

Camera title bar is above each channel grid. You can check the connection status ofBar

the IP camera by its color.
nGray: When the CMS is (1) started for the first time, or (2) currently not connecting any IP cameras, the title bar is in gray, indicating no IP camera is connected to the channel grid.

nGreen: The green title bar suggests the CMS is connecting the IP camera.

n

Blue: The blue title bar indicates the connection between the CMS and the IP
camera is in good condition.

n

Red: The red title bar indicates there is connection failure between the CMS andthe IP camera.

Display Mode
1. Click any display icon to view the connected camera images in multiple-window modes. The available display modes are:—(4-window)—(9-window)—(16-window)—(25-window)—(36-window)—(49-window)—(64-window)—(100-window)—(128-window)—(full-view)—(sequence display).

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View Layout Setup

2. Click on any icon to view the selected display mode.
n

Click

n

To view a certain channel in single channel mode, double-click on the channel grid.

nDouble-click again to exit single channel mode.

and select a page number to view previous or next cameras in the view group.

Sequence Display
Select the sequence dwell time from the drop-down menu and check the box to enable sequence display.
If Enable Event Full Screen View is enabled and an event is triggered when running sequence display, CMS
will resume sequence until event full screen ends.
Full-view Mode
1. Clickto view the display window in full-view.

In full-view mode, move the mouse cursor to the top-center of the monitor, and a float function bar willappear as below.

2. Clickto attach the function bar. You can capture the current viewing image by clicking on

3. To exit full-view mode, click.

.

View Layout Setup
You can setup their preferred CMS display layout. Select Hybrid View Custom Layout and its setting items
will be shown as below.

Fig. 2: Add / Rename / Delete a Display Layout

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View Layout Setup

1. Click Add. A new layout will be added to the layout list.
2. Right click the layout name and select Edit name from the drop-down menu. A setting window pops up.

3. Set the layout name and click OK to save and apply the setting.
4. Right click the layout name and select Remove from the drop-down menu. The layout will be removed
from the layout list.
Edit a Display Layout
Follow the steps below to setup a display layout.

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View Layout Setup
Fig. 3: Edit a Display Layout

1. Select a layout from the layout list.
2. Clickto enter its layout setup mode.

3. To resize a channel grid, first click on a channel grid. Click and drag any corner of the yellow frame todraw a grid layout. When finishing the drawing, release the mouse.
4. To add more channel grids, click Add Column or Add Row. Alternatively, click Remove Column or
Remove Row to remove the added columns or rows.
5. Two different channels can be swapped. Click and drag any channel from its original grid to the desired
grid and drop the channel.
6. Click Save to save and apply the setting.
Manage the Displayed/Undisplayed Channels of a Layout
Follow the steps below to set the displayed/undisplayed channels.

Fig. 4: Manage the Displayed/Undisplayed Channels of a Layout

1. Select a layout from the layout list.
2. Click Edit to enter its layout setup mode.
3. Choose the desired channels to display for the layout; then gather the channels at the upper-left corner ofthe layout.

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E-Map Setup

4. Move the unwanted channels away from the desired channels. If needed, click Add Column or Add Row
to make space for the unwanted channels.
5. Click Remove Column or Remove Row to take out the redundant channel grids. The unwanted channels
will automatically turn undisplayed.
6. Click Save to save and apply the setting.
7. See View Management pane. Make sure “Displayed List” includes the to-be-shown IP devices, and so doesthe “Undisplayed List”.

E-Map Setup
E-map allows users to illustrate the positions of cameras on a self-selected image.
1. In the View Management Pane, select E-Map to display the E-Map setting pane. Follow the instruction to
setup the E-map.

Fig. 5: Add Maps

1. Select Global Map > Add > Add Map. Alternatively, right-click Global Map > Add Map.
2. Click and select a file folder.
3. Select a map file and click OK.

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E-Map Setup

4. Set the map a name and click Apply. The map will be added to the map list.
5. Click and drag the Google Map location icon

to the desired location and then drop it.

Update Maps
1. Select any Map from the E-map menu, and click Edit. The map edit window will appear.
2. Modify the name of the map, or update maps by uploading new maps.
3. Click Apply to save the settings.
Implement Google Map Function
You can add maps with geographic location in Google Map.
1. Click and drag the Google Map to the desired location. Useorto zoom in or out the Google Map tosearch the location.
2. Click and drag the pegman
3. Drop the pegman

to the desired location.

on the map and the screen will zoom down to Street View.

4. Add a new map to the desired location/area. Once the map is added, the Google Map location icon

will

be shown on the map.
5. Move the mouse cursor to
6. Double click

and you can preview the map.

to display the map.

7. To re-locate the map, click and dragto the desired location and drop it.

Add Cameras
Follow the steps to add cameras to the map.
1. Select a map from the map menu.
2. Step 2. Click Add > Add Camera. Alternatively, right click the map name and select Add Camera.
3. Select a camera from the Camera drop-down list.
4. Enter the name of the camera.
5. Select the camera type, IP Cam or Fisheye.
6. Click Apply. The camera will be added to the map.
Edit Cameras
You can revise the names of the added cameras or replace cameras.
1. Select any camera on the E-map menu, and click Edit. Alternatively, right-click any camera in the map list
and select Edit. The Camera Setup window will appear.

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E-Map Setup

2. Reset the camera name or change the camera.
3. Click Apply to save the settings.
NOTE!
Changing cameras will not influence the original position of the camera icons on the map.
Change the Camera Location on the Map
After cameras are added to the map, use the following instruction to assign the camera a location on the map
as the exact location of the camera.

Fig. 6: Change the Camera Location on the Map

Icon

Description

Icon

IP Camera / PTZ Camera

Description

Fisheye Camera

Item

ActionDescription

A

Display Camera Live Double click the camera icon to display the live view of the camera. Double
Viewclick again to hide the preview.

Re-locate the Cam-

Click and drag the icon to the desired location.

era IconB

Adjust Camera Field Click, hold and drag either point to adjust the camera’s field of view.
of ViewC

Adjust the Camera

At the camera fields of view (triangle), click, hold and drag to rotate the dir-Directionection of the camera icon.

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Snapshot

NOTE!
When users resize the CMS window, the position of the camera icons on the map will change.
Delete Cameras
1. Select any camera on the E-map menu, and click Delete to remove the camera from the map.
Delete Maps
1. Select any map on the E-map menu, and click Delete. Alternatively, right click on any map from the map
list and select Delete. The selected map will be removed from the list.

Snapshot
CMS allows users to capture the current viewing image in Normal Viewing Mode or in Playback/Export tab.
The snapshot resolution fixed at 1080p.
1. Clickat the top-right of the monitor, and the current viewing will be captured. The pop-up Snapshot

Preview is displayed.

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Audio (Talk/Listen) On/Off

Fig. 7: Snapshot Preview

2. Click Save and select a destination folder from the pop-up Save File dialog.
3. Click Save to save the captured image, click Discard to cancel the operation.

Audio (Talk/Listen) On/Off
Audio (Talk/Listen) function is used to switch on/off the audio of the selected IP camera channel.
1. Move the mouse cursor to any channel grid and click the Audio icon

to display the drop-down menu

as below.

2. Select Listen On/Off to enable CMS to receive audio from the camera. A speaker icon

is displayed beat the bottom-left of the channel grid as a reminder.
3. Select again to disable the “Listen” function.
4. Select Talk On/Off to enable CMS audio transmission to the camera.
5. Select again to disable the “Talk” function.
NOTE! The Audio function can only be enabled a channel at a time.

Digital Zoom
You can view the camera zoom-in images via digital zoom function.
1. Move the mouse cursor to any channel grid and scroll up/down the mouse wheel to zoom in/out. The
zoom-in magnification will be displayed on the top-left corner of the grid. The maximum magnification is
10x.
2. Click and drag the mouse to view the desired viewing.

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Event Icons
When an alarm or event occurs, the icon corresponding to the event type will show up at the bottom-left ofthe channel grid.
Icon

Description

Motion Detection
Alarm Input Triggered
VA Event Detection

Image Adjustment Icons
Move the mouse cursor to any channel grid to display and use image adjustment icon located at the bottomright of channel grid.
Icon

Description

Rotate the View 90°

Fill up the Channel Grid
Return to Original Aspect Ratio

Camera PTZ Control
CMS supports PTZ control function. In Live View, select a camera channel that equips pan/tilt/zoom functionand expand the Camera PTZ Control Pane on the left of the monitor.

PTZ Control Icons
Preset points and camera tour can be set here.

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Icon

Description

Icon

Description

Icon

Description

Focus Far

Focus Near

Iris Close

Click on it to focus the

Click on it to focus the

Click on it to shrink the Irislens of selected camera

lens of selected camera aton the selected camera.

at a farther point.

a nearer point

Iris Open

Zoom Out

Zoom In

Click on it to open the

Click on it to zoom out the

Click on it to zoom in theIris on the selected cam-lens of selected camera.

lens of selected camera.

eraThis function is to shrink

This function is to enlarge a

the current image and acertain area.

larger viewing area can be

To implement continuous

displayed.

focus/iris/zoom adjustment, hold the icon.

Set Tour

Go Tour

Set Preset

This function is to setup

Execute the tour path forThis function is to setup cer-at most 8 tour paths ofviewing.

tain position as a presetthe camera.

point.

Go Preset

Auto Focus

Go to the pre-determ-

The focus of the selected

ined preset positions forcamera will be auto-

viewing.

matically adjusted.

Delete Preset

1. Click on PTZ control icons to zoom out/in, focus, iris open/close, and pant/tilt control the PTZ.
Direction Control Panel
The pan/tilt speed depends on the distance between the control button and the Direction Control Panel. The
farther the control button is dragged from the center of the panel, the faster the pan/tilt speed is, and viceversa.
1. Click and drag the control button (in the center of the panel) to pan/tilt the lens of the selected camera.

Set Preset Points
CMS allows users to set preset positions. The amount of preset points depends on the camera manufacturer.
Follow the steps to set preset points.
1. Click on a camera channel that provides a preset point function.
2. Select a preset number from the preset list.

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3. Use the Direction Control Panel to pan/tilt the camera to the desired position.
4. Clickto save the position. When the indicator of the selected position turns green this preset point

has been set.
5. To delete a preset point, select the point from the list and click, the setting of the preset point will becleared.

Call Preset Points
Follow the steps to call preset points.
1. Click on a camera channel that equips pan/tilt/zoom function.
2. Select a preset point number from the Preset Point List.
3. Clickto call the preset point. The selected camera will automatically move to the preset position.

Set Dome Camera Tour Path
CMS allows users to set Tour Path. Follow the steps to set tour paths.
1. Click on a camera channel that equips pan/tilt/zoom function.
2. Select a tour path number from the Tour Path list.
3. Clickto start recording the tour path.

4. Set a tour path using the Direction Control Panel to pan/tilt the camera.
5. Clickto save the position. When the indicator of the selected position turns green this tour path pos-ition has been set..

Run Dome Camera Tour Path
Follow the steps to run the camera tour path.
1. Click on a camera channel that a camera tour path is already set.
2. Select a Tour Path number from the Tour Path List.
3. Clickto start touring as recorded.

4. To end the camera tour, click on Direction Control Panel.

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Sequence Settings
The camera supports a total of 8 Sequence Lines; each Sequence Line consists of up to 64 Preset Points.
Please refer to the instructions below to program a Sequence Line.
NOTE! Before setting this function, users must pre-define at least two Preset Points.
Sequence LineClickand select the number of Sequence Line to be set from the drop-down list in the top of theSequence setting menu.
Sequential Preset Points Setting
Setup each Preset Point of the programmed Sequence Line in order. Select a Preset Point from the Name list
for the specified number of Preset Point and enter both Dwell Time (0 to 127) and Speed (0 to 14) into the corresponding fields.
When finishing the sequential Preset Points setting, click Apply to save the setting.
Sequence Run
Select the specified Sequence Line from the drop-down list, click, and then the camera will start moving

forward each scene sequentially as programmed.
To view the camera executing a Sequence Line in full screen mode, please move the cursor onto the live viewpane, right-click and left-click to select “Full screen”. Then you can view the camera navigation in full screen.
To stop running the Sequence Line, simply move the cursor to the live view pane and move the camera in any
direction.

Cruise Settings
The camera supports up to 8 Cruise Paths. Refer to the steps below to setup a Cruise Path.
1. Select a path number from the drop-down list.
2. Move the cursor to the live view pane, and move the camera to a desired view (PTZ controls) as the startpoint of a Cruise Path.
3. Clickto start recording the Cruise Path.

4. Set a Cruise Path using the Direction Control Panel to pan/tilt the camera.
5. Clickto save the position.

turns green, suggesting this path has been set.

6. Click Apply to save the setting.

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Cruise Run
Select the specified Cruise Path from the drop-down list, click, and then the camera will start touring

around as recorded.
To view the camera touring in full screen mode, please move the cursor onto the live view pane, right-click
and left-click to select “Full screen”. Then you can view the camera navigation in full screen.
To stop running a Cruise Path, simply move the cursor to the live view pane and move the camera in any direction.

Auto Pan Settings
The camera supports 4 Auto Pan Paths. Follow the steps to setup an Auto Pan Path.
1. Select a path number from the drop-down list.
2. Clickand select the speed ratio from the Speed drop-down list; the speed ratio ranges from 0 (low) to

3 (fast).
3. Choose to run the Auto Pan Path in right / left direction from the Direction drop-down list.
4. Move the cursor to the live view pane, and move the camera to a desired view as the Start Point of an
Auto Pan Path.
5. Move the camera to another desired position as the end point of the Auto Pan Path.
6. Clickto save the position.

turns green, suggesting this path has been set.

NOTE! The zoom ratio of an Auto Pan’s Start Point remains the same throughout the path.
7. When finishing the auto pan setting, click Apply to save the setting.
Auto Pan Run
Select the specified Auto Pan Path from the drop-down list, click the < > button, and then the camera will
start moving horizontally as recorded.
To view the camera panning in full screen mode, please move the cursor onto the live view pane, right-click
and left-click to select “Full screen”. Then you can view the camera navigation in full screen.
To stop running an Auto Pan Path, simply move the cursor to the live view pane and move the camera in any
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Home Settings
Users are able to set an operation mode to ensure constant monitoring. If the camera idles for a period oftime, the selected function will be activated automatically. The Home function allows constant and accuratemonitoring to avoid the camera idling or missing events.
SwitchSelect On or Off to activate or disable the Home function.
Time
The time here represents the duration of camera idle time previous to running a Preset Point / Cruise Line /Auto Pan Path / Sequence Line. When the Home function is activated, the camera will start to count downwhen it idles, and then execute the predefined action as time expires. The time period ranges from 1 min. to
128 min.; specify it in the field.
Type & Line
Select a Home action type (Preset Point / Cruise Line / Auto Pan Path / Sequence Line) and specify the number of Preset Point / Cruise Line / Auto Pan Path / Sequence Line from the drop-down Type and Line lists.
Click Apply to save the Home setting.

Angle Settings
The camera’s tilt angle is adjustable from minimum −10° to maximum +100°.
Enter the desired minimum and maximum tilt angle into the corresponding fields respectively.
Click Apply to save the angle setting.

PTZ Settings
Flip
You can track an object continuously when it passes under the camera with setting Flip to Mechanical (M.E.)
mode.
NOTE! The Flip setting is manual-controlled only. If a Preset Position or a point for other function (e.g.
Sequence) is set in the position that can only be reached through FLIP motion, when the Flip function isturned off, the position cannot be reached anymore.
NOTE! To make the camera tilt between a specific range, such as -10° to +100°, please go to the Angle Setting to set the tilt angle range. Otherwise, the camera will tilt 90° as the default setting.

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M.E. Mode
M.E. is a standard mechanical operation. As the camera tilts to the maximum angle, it will pan 180°, and thencontinue tilting to keep tracking objects.
Speed by Zoom
This function allows the camera to adjust the pan/tilt speed automatically by the internal algorithm when thezoom ratio is changed. The rotating speed will become slower as the zoom ratio gets larger.
Click Apply to save the setting.
Auto Calibration (Servo Feedback)Integrating Servo Feedback technology, the camera would calibrate and precisely return to the previous position without stalling when the deviation of dome pivot is detected.
Select On and click Apply to save the setting.

Privacy Mask Settings
The Privacy Mask function aims to avoid any intrusive monitoring. When setting a mask, it is suggested to set
it at least twice bigger (height and width) than the masked object. The camera will assume the center of theselected view as the starting point. Therefore, keep the target object / region nearly positioned in the centerof the scene.
Color
Select a color from the Color drop-down list for the specified Privacy Mask. Click Set to apply the setting.
Mask Number (1~20): Specify the number of the programmed Privacy Mask in the entry field.
Zoom Factor
Normally, a privacy mask goes repositioned and resized to cover the masked area whenever the camera ispanned/tilted/zoomed. Zoom Factor allows users to hide the mask when zoom ratio is set lower than the original ratio.
For example, when the privacy mask is set at a certain zoom ratio (e.g. 5x), the privacy mask will be resizedwhen the camera is zoomed in (e.g. from 5x to 20x); however, when the camera zooms out (e.g. from 5x to2x), the privacy mask will be hidden.
Select On or Off to activate or disable the Zoom Factor function.

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Camera Image Setup

Camera Image Setup
You can configure the image settings of the selected IP camera. The image settings include image adjustment,noise reduction, white balance, etc.
1. Click the desired IP camera channel to start the setting. When adjusting image configuration, check thechannel grid for the change of image setting.
2. After setting, click Apply to save the setting.
3. If necessary, click Refresh to renew the setting.
NOTE! Some setting items may be unavailable for certain IP camera models. Those setting items will begrayed out and cannot be accessed.

Camera Video Format
You can configure the settings of video format. The setting items vary according to the types of IP cameras,"MOBOTIX MOVE-H.265”, “MOBOTIX MOVE-H.264” and ONVIF.
The video format settings include video resolution, video rotation, bit rate setup, etc. However, if the live
streaming comes from the connected NVR or Encoder, this setup pane will be unavailable.
1. After setting, click Apply. Otherwise, the setting will not be saved.
2. If necessary, click Refresh to renew the setting.
NOTE! Some setting items may not be available for certain IP camera models. Those setting items will begrayed out and cannot be accessed.

Camera Motion Detection Setup
You can set up the configuration of motion detection. Motion detection settings include sampling, detectionlevel, sensitivity, time interval and motion detection areas.
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Click on any IP camera channel and select Camera Motion Setup to enter the motion setup mode. The
following describes each item.
NOTE! Note that this function is not available for IP cameras connected via NVRs or Encoders.

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NOTE! Users must ensure the motion detection function of CMS is enabled under the Event setting menu.
Refer to section Event Setup under System Setup for further instruction.
Motion Intensity
Motion intensity shows the status of motion activity.
Motion Index
CMS supports each IP camera 4 sets of motion detection settings. Select from the drop-down menu next toMotion. In each motion index, you can set at most 10 sets of motion detection windows.
Sampling
This item is used to examine the differences between two frames. You can configure the interval of sampling
pixel. For instance, if users set the interval as 5. IP camera system will take one sampling pixel from every 5
pixels of each row and each column in detection area. The alarm will be triggered when differences are detected.
Detection Level
You can configure detection level for each sampling pixel. Detection level is how much the camera can accept
the differences between two sampling pixels. The smaller the value is, the lower the detection level.
Sensitivity
This item is used to set the detection sensitivity. A greater value indicates higher sensitive motion detection.
Time IntervalThis item is used to adjust the time interval between each detection motion.
Set up Detection Region
Under motion setup mode, a red frame (detection window) will be displayed on the channel grid. Note thatthe amount of motion detection regions may vary from different IP camera models. Refer to the following tosetup motion detection windows.
1. Click Edit to resize the detection window.
2. Check the box Enable Brush, left click and drag the mouse cursor to draw the preferred detection region.
3. Click Apply to save the setting to the selected IP camera channel.
4. To remove an added motion detection window un-check the box Enable Brush to erase the drawn detection region, left click and drag the mouse cursor on the colored grids.
5. Click Apply to save the setting to the selected IP camera channel.
6. If necessary, click Refresh to renew the setting.
Set up Motion Detection Windows
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1. To change the location of the motion detection window, click on the center of the detection window andmove it to the desired location.
2. To resize the detection window, click and drag the edge of the red frame.
3. To add a new detection window, right click on the channel grid and select Add New Window from thedrop-down list.
4. Click Apply to save the setting to the selected IP camera channel.
Remove a Motion Detection Window
1. Select a desired detection window, and right-click on the channel grid.
2. Select Remove Selected Window from the drop-down list. The selected detection window will be
removed. Alternatively, select Remove All Window to remove all detection windows.
3. Click Apply to save the setting to the selected IP camera channel.
4. If necessary, click Refresh to renew the setting.

Camera Audio Detection Setup
Audio Detection function allows the camera to detect audio when audio volume in the detected area reaches/ exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value.
NOTE! Audio Detection function is only available for models equipped with Audio I/O function.
In Audio Detection Setting, the default setting for the Audio Detection function is Off. Enable the function by
selecting On.
Users could adjust various parameters of Audio Detection in this section.
Detection level [1-100]: The item is to set detection level for each sampling volume; the smaller the value,
the more sensitive it is. The default level is 10.
Time interval (sec) [0-7200]: The value is the interval between each detected audio. The default interval is10.
After settings click < >. Otherwise, the setting will not be saved. If necessary, click < > to renew the setting.

Camera Schedule Setup
This function allows users to setup schedules for features including: Alarm Switch, Motion Detection and
Network Failure Detection. The function supports up to 10 sets of time frames in the time frame list.

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1. Select a time frame from the time frame list.
2. Check the weekday boxes below to choose the specific weekdays.
3. Select a time mode, Day, Night or Time. Under Time mode, specify the start time (hour:minute) and thetime duration (hour:minute) to activate the schedule triggered features. The setting range for the time
duration is from 00:00 to 168:59.
4. Click on Save to save the setup. Alternatively, click on Delete to delete a chosen time frame.
Time Mode
Day: The camera profile will be loaded when IR cut filter is on.
Night: The camera profile will be loaded when IR cut filter is off.
Time: This indicates the start time and the time duration for the schedule.
NOTE! You MUST select By schedule under each feature setting page to enable the schedule function.

Camera Video Analysis Setup
The CMS allows users to connect and setup IP cameras implemented with Video Analytics function.
The following describes how to set video analytics function. For further information, refer to Video Analytics
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Fig. 8: Camera video analysis setup

User Guide
You can setup and implement two sets of video analytics simultaneously. Select <1> or <2> from the Video
Analytics drop-down menu.
1. Select On from the Enable drop-down menu for activation.
2. Select a video analytics from the Selected Behavior drop-down menu. The options are Abandoned
Object, Intrusion Detection, Camera Sabotage, Wrong Direction, Loitering Detection, Object Counting, Object Removal and Stopped Vehicle.
3. Complete the behavior settings. The setting items vary based on the analytics behavior being configured.
Zone Setting
Certain video analytics behaviors require zone settings. Zone settings allow users to monitor and check if
there is intrusion, object misplaces/removed from certain areas.
1. On the channel grid, right click to display the setting menu. Setting menu will lists all zone setting items.
2. Complete all setting items and click Apply.
3. Name the detection zone.
4. Set the direction of motion the camera should track. Alarms will only be triggered when the camera
detects motion in the specified direction.
5. Set the number of objects to trigger the alarm. When the number of the counted objects reaches to thesetting number, the alarm will be triggered.
6. Dwell time: Set the amount of time that an alarm continues when the alarm is triggered. Dwell time
ranges from 1 to 1000 seconds.
7. Delay before alarm: Define the amount of time that the defined behavior lasts before an alarm istriggered. The time range is 20 to 1800 seconds.
8. Reset counter on alarm: Check or un-check to reset or keep object counting.
9. When finished, click Apply to save and apply the setting.
10. Go to Setup > System > Event Management to complete the VA event notification setting. Refer to section Event Management under System Setup for details.

Face Detection“Face Detection” applies to target marketing efforts on demographic segmentation. This function identifies
the gender of the visitors, their temperature and approximate age range by detecting and analyzing theirfaces. The information shown by this function can be used for targeted merchandising and campaign evaluation.

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Behaviour Settings
Certain video analytics behaviors require zone settings. Zone settings allow users to monitor and check if
there is intrusion, object misplaces/removed from certain areas. Note that Behavior setting items vary basedon the analytics behavior being configured.

Zone Setting
On the channel grid, right click to display the setting menu. Setting menu will lists all zone setting items.
Name: Name the detection zone.
Directions: Set the direction of motion the camera should track. Alarms will only be triggered when the camera detects motion in the specified direction.
Alarm at: Set the amount of objects to trigger the alarm. When the number of the counted objects reaches tothe setting number, the alarm will be triggered.
Dwell Time: Set the amount of time that an alarm continues when the alarm is triggered. Dwell time ranges
from 1 to 1000 seconds.
Delay before alarm: Define the amount of time that the defined behavior lasts before an alarm is triggered.
The time range is 20 to 1800 seconds.
Sensitivity: This item is used to set the detection sensitivity. A greater value indicates higher sensitive motion
detection.
Reset counter on alarm: Check or un-check to reset or keep object counting.
1. When finished, click < > to save and apply the setting.
2. Go to Setup/System/Event Management to complete the VA event notification setting. Refer to section
Event Management under System Setup for further details.

Camera Fisheye Dewarp Setup
CMS is equipped with fisheye camera dewarping function, providing users to view the monitoring locations infine details. Two dewarping types are provided (Front and Back) according to whether the fisheye camera
equips dewarping function or not. Double click on the fisheye camera channel grid to display it in single channel mode and then click Camera Fisheye Setup to display the setting items.

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Fisheye Dewarping TypenFront: This dewarping type is especially for fisheye camera already equipped with dewarping function.

nBack: The second dewarping type <back> is designed for fisheye camera that is not equipped withdewarping function and CMS will dewarp the fisheye source images and provides several dewarping
modes for users to choose.

1. Select Front or Back and choose the installation method under Installation according to the camera
mounting method.
2. Click Apply. The fisheye camera will correct its source images.
3. Move the mouse cursor to the bottom-right corner of the channel grid and click

to display the Fisheye

Image Adjustment list. The dewarping modes include Normal View, PTZ View, <360 View>, Quad View,
OPR View and <1O3R View>.
4. Select a preferred mode and CMS will automatically dewarp the fisheye source images. The following
describes each dewarping mode listed in the Fisheye Image Adjustment list.
NOTE! <back> dewarping type can be applied to both fisheye models equipped with or without dewarping function.
5. If necessary, click Refresh to renew the setting.
Normal View

Fig. 9: Camera fisheye dewarp setup normal view

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1. Select

to view the live videos without dewarping.

2. Virtually pan or tilt the camera by clicking and dragging the mouse to any direction in PTZ View, <360
Panoramic> and Quad View,.
PTZ View

Fig. 10: Camera fisheye dewarp setup PTZ view

1. Select

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360 View

Fig. 11: Camera fisheye dewarp setup 360 view

1. Select

to view the dewarped live images as two 180° views.

Quad View

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Fig. 12: Camera fisheye dewarp quad view

1. Select

to view the dewarped live images as four PTZ views.

OPR (One Original View, One Panoramic View & One Regional View)

Fig. 13: Camera fisheye dewarp setup OPR view

OPR

display mode allows users to check the dewarped live view in 180° display with a regional view. In

the meantime, you can check the corresponding location of either viewing with the original view.
You can implement ePTZ function in both panoramic and regional view.
1. Click any viewing grid.
2. Click and drag the mouse cursor to change the location of the view. Alternatively, click on either viewinggrid.
3. Click and drag the transparent blue frame on the original viewing grid.

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1O3R (One Original View & Three Regional Views)

Fig. 14: 1O3R (One Original View & Three Regional Views

1O3R

display mode allows users to access multiple areas of the camera.

You can implement ePTZ function in any regional view to check the monitoring areas.
1. Click any viewing grid.
2. Click and drag the mouse cursor to change the location of the regional view. Alternatively, click and dragthe preview window on the original viewing grid.

Camera Mask Setup
Add a Mask
Check a Video Mask checkbox, and a red frame will come out in the Live Video pane. Use the mouse to dragand drop to adjust the mask’s size and place it on the target zone. At most 5 video masks can be set.
NOTE! It is suggested to set the Video Mask slightly bigger than the object.
Cancel a Mask
Un-check the Video Mask checkbox meant to be deleted; the mask will disappear from the Live Video pane
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Mask Color Setting
The selections of Mask color include black, white, yellow, red, green, blue, cyan, and magenta. Click on Saveto confirm the setting.
After setting, users must click < >. Otherwise, the setting will not be saved. If necessary, click < > to renew thesetting.

Camera Text Overlay Setup
You can select the items to display data including date & time / text string / subtitle on the live video pane.
Overlay Type: You can select at most three items out of four options including date & time / text string / subtitle to display on the live video pane.
Include Date & Time: Check the box to enable date & time display on the Live Video Pane and a Video Text
Overlay Window will show up. Move the mouse cursor to the center of the window then click and drag thewindow to preferred display position. You can choose to display date, time, or date & time from the dropdown menu, and decide the string align position (left / right).
Include Text String: Check the box to enable text string display on the Live Video Pane and a Video Text
Overlay Window will show up. Move the mouse cursor to the center of the window then click and drag thewindow to preferred display position. Type the text to display in the entry field and decide the string alignposition (left / right). The maximum length of the text string is 15 alphanumeric characters.
Include Subtitle: Check the box to enable subtitle display on the Live Video Pane and a Video Text Overlay
Window will show up. Move the mouse cursor to the center of the window then click and drag the window to
preferred display position. Type the text to display in the entry field and decide the string align position (left /right). You can set at most 5 subtitles, and the maximum length of each subtitle is 16 alphanumeric characters.
Text Overlay Setting: You can choose the Text Overlay Color (black, white, yellow, red, green, blue, cyan, ormagenta) and Text Overlay Size (small, medium, or large) of the display date & time / text string / subtitle.
After setting, users must click < >. Otherwise, the setting will not be saved. If necessary, click < > to renew thesetting.

Camera Alarm Setup
The camera supports one alarm input and one relay output for cooperation with alarm system to catch event
images. Refer to alarm pin definition below to connect alarm devices to the camera if needed.
Alarm Switch: The default setting for the Alarm Switch function is Off. Enable the function by selecting On.

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Alarm Type: Select an alarm type, Normal close or Normal open, that corresponds with the alarm application.
After setting, users must click < >. Otherwise, the setting will not be saved. If necessary, click < > to renew thesetting.

Camera IR/Exposure Setup
Configure the IR function and exposure settings of the IP cameras here. However, if the live streaming comesfrom the connected Encoder, this setup pane will be unavailable.
Exposure Settings
Exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor. It is determined by the width of lens diaphragm
opening, shutter speed and other exposure parameters.
1. Select a suitable exposure mode for the selected camera from the Exposure Mode drop-down list. Notethat options of exposure modes are provided variously according to different IP camera models.
2. Setup its relevant parameters, such as shutter speed and max gain. Please refer to the IP camera manuals
for further information about setting the exposure parameters.
3. Click Apply to save the setting to the selected IP camera channel.
4. If necessary, click Refresh to renew the setting.
IR Function Setup
IR Function allows/prevents infrared (IR) light reaching the image sensor.
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IR Mode: Define. the action of the IR cut filter. Refer to the descriptions of each option below to select asuitable mode.

nAuto: Select this mode; the camera will decide when to remove the IR cut filter.

nManual On: Use this mode when the environment light level is low. The IR cut filter will be removed todeliver clear images in black and white.

nManual Off: Select this mode to use the IR cut filter. The IR cut filter can filter out the IR light and allows
the camera to deliver high quality images in color.

nSmart: With Smart mode, the camera will decide when to remove the IR cut filter. The Smart modemechanism can judge whether the main light source is from IR illumination. If the main light source isfrom IR illumination, the IR cut filter will be kept open (i.e. monochrome/night mode).

For cameras with built-in IR LED module, there are three additional IR function modes available Light Sensor /Light On / Light Off.

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Camera System SetupnLight Sensor: The Light Sensor detects if there is ambient light for day/night switching function. IR LED
lights will be turned on/off by light sensor.

nLight On: In this mode, IR LED lights will always be on.

nLight Off: In this mode, IR LED lights will always be off.

IR Day / Night Threshold
IR Day/Night Threshold is used to set when the camera should switch from day mode to night mode or viceversa. The camera will sense the surrounding brightness, and the threshold value stands for the level of thelight. Once the camera detects the light level reaches the set threshold, the camera will automatically switch
to Day/Night Mode. The range of the level is from 0 to 10, (darker = 0; brighter = 10).
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IR Day Threshold: The higher the value, the earlier the camera switches to Day mode. The default value
is 7.

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IR Night Threshold: The higher the value, the earlier the camera switches to Night mode. The default
value is 3.

1. Click Apply to save the setting to the selected IP camera channel.

Camera System Setup
You can follow the instructions on this page to reset the camera to factory default settings if needed.
Reboot: Click < > and the camera system will restart without changing the current settings. Refresh thebrowser page after the camera system is restarted.
Partial Restore: Click < > to recall the factory default settings (excluding network settings). The camera system will restart in 30 seconds. Refresh the browser page after the camera system is restarted.
NOTE! The IP address will not be restored to default.

Camera Information
You can check the brief information of the connected IP cameras. Click on any IP camera channel from the display window or from View Management pane; the basic information of the IP camera, such as site name, IP
address, device type, video format, will be listed in Camera Information pane.

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General CMS Configuration
In the Setup function tab, you can setup the basic CMS settings, such as language, date/time setup, network setup, user account management, etc.
This section contains the following information:
Language Setup

54

General Setup

54

System57

Joysticks

57

System Monitor

59

Event Setup

60

Network Setup

63

User Management Setup

64

PoE Management Setup

66

1. Click Setup to enter the general CMS configuration menus.

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Language Setup

Language Setup

Fig. 15: Language setup

1. In the Setup function tab, select Language to enter the language setting menu.
2. Select the preferred language from the language drop-down list and CMS will automatically change thesetting.

General Setup
Select General to enter the basic CMS setting menu.

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General Setup

Fig. 16: General setup

Factory Default
1. Click Set to load the default settings of CMS. CMS will close after the default setting is loaded.
Import/Export Configuration
Import Configuration
This item is used to load a CMS configuration file that was previously stored in an external drive.

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General Setup

1. Click Import and select the file to be imported.

2. Click Confirm to start importing configuration. A warning dialog pops up, notifying users CMS system will
be immediately closed.
Export Configuration
This item allows users to save and export the current CMS configuration. The exported file format will be*.zip.
NOTE!
It is recommended to export the configuration settings before upgrading the CMS system. In addition, it issuggested to backup the configuration routinely, in case for unexpected issues.

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1. Click Export and a Save File dialog will pop up.
2. Designate a file destination and click Choose. An information dialog will be displayed as below.

3. Click Confirm to start exporting. When it is done, a message window will pop up.
4. Click OK to exit.
5. Click Close to close the information window.
Software decode
If the GPU of the PC is other than Intel graphics card, an error may occur while running CMS. Thus, it isstrongly recommended to activate Software Decode to ensure CMS can run smoothly. Note that activating
Software Decode function may increase the load on CPU when multiple IP devices are connected to CMS.
1. Enable Software Decode.

SystemUnder System menu, users are able to configure the NVR system settings, such as date/time, network, user
account management, PoE management, etc. Refer to the following for further description of each function.

Joysticks
NOTE!
Use Xinput compatible joysticks to set the function.

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SystemThe CMS allows users to control PTZ cameras or speed dome cameras using USB joystick. Follow the steps
below to set the joystick setting. Joystick must be connected to the computer BEFORE the CMS starts up.

Fig. 17: Joystick setup

1. Select <1> from the Joysticks Select drop-down menu.
2. Click Change from any PTZ function.
3. Press any push-button of the joystick to assign the function.
4. Click Apply to save and activate the setting.
5. Return to Live View and select any PTZ/speed dome camera channel. Press any set push-button of thejoystick to control the PTZ function. You can also right/left swing the joystick to pan the camera; up/downswing to tilt the camera.
Disable Joysticks
1. To disable joystick function, select Unused from the Joysticks.
2. Select drop-down menu and click Apply to save the setting.

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SystemSystem Monitor

Fig. 18: Event Setup

You can set whether to display full-screen of the event-triggered channel. Check/Un-check the box and click
Apply to enable or disable this function.
System Event Action
This function allows users to setup the threshold for system examination, e.g. CPU temperature, fan speed,etc. If the system value is higher than the set threshold, the NVR will send out e-mail or alarms to give warning notice.
n

CPU Temperature Warning
If the CPU temperature is too high, it may cause system defects. Fill in the threshold value of the CPU
temperature in the blank; the default value is 80°C. Check the “Send E-mail” box to receive warning
messages when CPU temperature exceeds the threshold temperature.

n

Fan Speed Warning
If the fan speed is too high, it may cause system defects. Fill in the threshold value of the fan speed in
the blank; the default value is 200RPM. Check the “Send E-mail” box to receive warning messages when
fan speed exceeds the threshold speed.

nHard Disk Warning
The item allow users to receive warning notice if the hard disk has unexpected errors or the read/write
speed is too slow. Check the “Send E-mail” box to receive warning messages when the hard disk meets
unexpected errors.

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SystemEvent Setup
You can set the event settings of each connected IP camera. Access the Event setting menu via Setup > System > Event Management.

Fig. 19: Event setup

Default Configure
Default Configure allows users to setup the default event actions and apply to any camera site.
1. Check the Event Trigger box to enable event trigger.
2. Set the event actions.
3. Click Apply to save and apply the setting.
4. Select any site from Local Host and click Default. The site will apply the previously configured settingsfrom Default Configure.

Event Action
Event Trigger
1. Check the box to turn on Event Trigger function.
Snapshot Options
This function is to snapshot the live event image once an event is triggered.

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1. Check the box and select the snapshot resolution from the drop-down menu and click Apply to save thesettings.
2. Go to Playback/Export > Snapshot By Event to view the captured event images.
Send EmailWhen enabled, CMS sends event notification to the email address previously configured under Network.
1. Check the box and click Apply to save the settings.
Local Host
You can set event setting of each IP camera.

1. Select a camera site from Local Host list.
2. Check the Event Trigger box to enable event trigger.
3. Select the event type, “Motion”, “Video Loss”, “Video Analysis”, from the drop-down list.
4. Set the event actions.
5. Click Apply to save and apply the setting.
Alternatively, you can copy and apply the setting of a site to other sites.
1. Select any configured camera site from Local Host.
2. Click Copy.
3. Enable any camera sites from the pop-up window and then click OK.

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NVR Event Setup
NVR Event Setup is to enables or disables the NVR event notification in CMS.

Follow the steps to setup event trigger for a NVR.
1. Select the IP of the NVR and check the Event Trigger box.
2. Step 2. Click Apply to save and apply the setting.
When a NVR event is triggered, the event icon will show up at the bottom-left of the corresponding channel
grid, and the alert message will be displayed in the notification center

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Network Setup

Network Setup
The Network menu is to specify the e-mail for receiving event/alarm notices.

Fig. 20: Network setup

SMTP Server
1. Select which SMTP server to use. The provided options are Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Custom.
n

SMTP Server Site
When Gmail or Yahoo Mail is selected as SMTP server, CMS will automatically retrieve the server site ofeither SMTP server.
When Custom is selected, users must manually input the SMTP server site to the entry field.

nPortThis item is used to change SMTP port to another port.

nAccount
Setup the SMTP user name by entering the e-mail account.

n

Password
Enter the corresponding password of the e-mail account.

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User Management Setup

Email Recipient
1. Enter the email address where event or alarm notifications will be sent.
2. Click Apply to apply and save the settings.

User Management Setup
User Management is used to add, edit, and delete the CMS user accounts. The default administrator username and password are Admin and 123456. Access the User Management setting menu via Setup > User Management.

Fig. 21: User management setup

Create a New User Account
1. Click Add and a setting window will show up.
2. Enter the desired user name and password to set a user account.
3. Click Appy to complete and save the setting.

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Setup a User Account
1. Click on a user account and click Edit.
2. Edit the user name and password in the User Information window.
3. To change the password, click Change.
4. Click OK to save and apply the modified settings.
NOTE!
The preset “Admin” account and “Guest” account both cannot be removed. In addition, it is strongly recommended to modify the preset password of “Admin”.
Delete a User Account1. To delete a user account, select the desired user account and click Delete.
Setup User Permissions (Authorities)
Set permissions to access the functions listed in the User Management setting menu. Click on the function
item to allow or not allow the access from the selected user.
Icon

Definition

Allow access

Icon

Definition

Forbid accessn

Device: To allow/forbid the selected user to access the Add Device function tab.

n

PTZ: To allow/forbid the selected user to control the PTZ functions in Camera PTZ Control pane in Live
View.

n

Playback: To allow/forbid the selected user to access the Playback / Export function tab to playback/export the videos.

n

Setup: To allow/forbid the selected user to enter Setup function tab and setup CMS-related configurations.
NOTE! The preset account “Guest” can only view the live viewing.

n

Covert IP Camera: To set which channels to be seen or hidden when certain user accounts log in.

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PoE Management Setup

1. Click(Covert Setting) corresponding to the desired user account to open the setting menu.

2. Enble or disable the channels to hide/allow the camera viewing.
3. Click OK to apply the setting. You can search camera channel using the search bar above.

PoE Management Setup
PoE Management allows users to check each PoE port’s status and manage PoE ports of the connected PoE
switch.

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PoE Management Setup

1. Select PoE Management under Setup function tab to enter its setting menu.

2. Click Show PoE Data. The “PoE Switch Management” window is as below.

Fig. 22: PoE switch management setup

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PoE Management Setup

No.

Item

Description

1

Re-scanSelect an interface from the drop-down list and click, CMS will search and con-nect a PoE switch and its connected IP cameras. A warning message will pop out;
click OK to proceed.
2

PoE Switch

The number of the connected PoE switches displays here. The first icon (from left

Topology

to right) represents the CMS and the second represents the connected PoE switch
and so forth.
Select the switch icon to display its related information under Device Info.

3

Device Info

Here lists the basic information of the switch, including model name, model IP,
MAC, ID, and total power output of the switch. You can also input brief info of theswitch’s location to the “Position” column.

4

PoE Port Man-n

RJ45 Port: This item lists the number of PoE port.

agementnName: This item lists the name of the IP camera.

nModel: Here shows the model name of the IP camera.

n

IP: Here lists the IP address of the IP camera, which is assigned by the connected PoE switch according to which PoE port the IP camera is connectedto.

n

MAC: Here lists the MAC address of the IP camera.

nLink Status: Check the network connection status of the connected IP camera here.

nLink Quality: Check the network connection status of the connected IP camera here.

n

PoE Budget: Select AF to set PoE standard as IEEE 802.3af, or select AT to
set PoE standard as IEEE 802.3at.

nPower(Watt): Check the power consumption of the PoE port.

n

PoE Power: Select ON to enable PoE function of the selected port. Otherwise, select OFF to disable the PoE function of the selected port.

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Add Device (IP Devices Connection)
CMS can search and connect the IP devices via network. Refer to the following for further
description of connecting an IP device to CMS.
This section contains the following information:
Add Device Window

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IP Devices Connection72

Add Device Window
The following introduces each function item in the Add Device setup menu.

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Add Device Window

Fig. 23: Add device window

No.

Item

Description

1

Default

When an IP device is connected to CMS, CMS will automatically apply the preset user

Account

name/password to the IP device according to its model type. You can modify thePanedefault user name and password for each model type of IP devices.
The following table lists the preset account names/passwords of each type of IP
devices.

2

Auto Add

IP device

Account Name

Password

IP Camera

Admin

1234

NVR

Admin

123456

ONVIF

Admin

1234

CMS will automatically re-search and add the newly found IP cameras using this function. Enable the function; “Auto Refresh” will also be enabled.
Check the “Auto Add” box to enable this function. Then, set the Auto Refresh timeinterval.

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Auto

Check this box and the CMS system will automatically refresh the Device List by every

RefreshN seconds. The time duration “N” ranges from 30 to 120 seconds.

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Add Device Window

No.

Item

Description

4

Re-scanClick

Device.

CMS will begin re-searching the IP cameras installed in the same LAN as CMS thatmeet the searching criteria in the Device List.

5

Device Fil- Device Filter is to select the type of the IP devices to be searched during device search.
ter

6

7

8

Device TypeDefinition

MOBOTIX MOVE-H.265

H.265 IP cameras

MOBOTIX MOVE-H.264

H.264 IP cameras

NVR

NVR

Onvif

Onvif IP cameras

Clear All

Click Clear All Device at the bottom-right corner of the monitor, and CMS will dis-

Deviceconnect all connected IP devices.

Manually

You can manually add an IP device to CMS. The following further describes this func-

Add

tion.

DeviceCMS will list the searched IP devices installed in the same LAN in the Device List. The

List

following will further describe this function.

Manually Add IP Devices to CMS
Follow the steps to manually add a known IP device to CMS.
1. Click Manually add. A blank new device column will be added to the Device List.
2. Enter the essential information of the IP device to the corresponding fields, including Site Name, Type,IP Address, Protocol, Streaming Port, User Name and Password.
3. Check the “Device add to view” box. CMS will start connecting the IP device.
4. To delete the manually-added IP devices, just click on the delete icon

corresponding to the IP device.

NOTE! An IP camera’s performance may be affected and degraded when it is repeatedly connected andadded to CMS.
Device List
After device search, CMS will list the IP devices installed in the same LAN that meet the searching criteria in
the Device List. You can view the brief settings of the found IP devices in Device List, such as MAC address, IP
address, model type, username/password, etc.
1. To check the firmware version of the IP devices, click

and the firmware version will be shown.

Switch views
Under Device List,andare provided for users to switch views.

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IP Devices ConnectionnDetails: Select this view, and the information of the IP cameras will be listed in columns and you cancheck the preview of the IP camera.

nLarge Icons: Select this view, and you can browse and check the brief information of IP cameras and its
preview. Note that when the preview grid of an IP camera shows “Not Supported” or “No Snapshot”,
this suggests the IP camera does not support this function.

IP Devices Connection
You can connect an IP device and retrieve its live streaming to CMS. IP devices include IP cameras, NVRs andEncoders. The following shows how to connect an IP device to CMS.
Add IP Cameras to CMS
Follow the steps below to search and add IP cameras to CMS.
1. Select <MOBOTIX MOVE-H.265>, <MOBOTIX MOVE-H.264>, <ONVIF> from the Device Filter drop-down.
2. Clickand CMS will start looking for the supported IP cameras installed in the same LAN and list themin the Device List.
3. Find a target IP camera from the Device List and check the “Device add to view” box to add the IP camera
to CMS. CMS will automatically connect and retrieve the information of the IP camera.
Add NVR/Encoder to CMS
You can connect an NVR/Encoder and retrieve the live viewing.
1. Select NVR or Encoder from the Device Filter drop-down list. CMS will start to look for the supported
NVRs/Encoders installed in the same LAN and list them in the Device List.
2. When selecting Encoder, manually reset the user name and password of Encoder(s) in Device List.

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IP Devices Connection

3. Click the Setup icon

and a Select Channel menu will appear as below. All IP cameras from the NVR/En-

coder are on the left list; the IP cameras added to CMS will be on the right list.

4. Select any IP camera from the left list, click

and then OK. The IP camera will be added to CMS.

CMS will retrieve the live viewing from the connected NVR/Encoder.
5. To cancel IP camera connection, select the IP camera from the right list, click

and then OK.

CMS will stop retrieving streaming from the IP camera connected from the NVR/Encoder.
Disconnect an IP Device from CMS
1. Disable the “Device add to view” box of any device in the IP device list, the IP device will be disconnected.
Alternatively, click Clear All Device, and CMS will disconnect all the connected IP devices in the Device
List.
Upgrade Firmware for the Connected IP Devices
You can upgrade firmware for the connected IP devices via CMS. Follow the steps below.
1. Click the firmware upgrade iconof the device in the Device List. A “Select File” window will pop up.

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2. Appoint a firmware file and click Open; then an upgrade status bar will be displayed on the page to show
the upgrade process.
3. Click OK from the pop-up message window to return to the Add Device function tab.
Record Videos from the Connected IP Devices
After the IP devices are connected to CMS, you can decide to record videos from certain connected IP devices
in Record Setup tab.
1. Go to Record > Record Schedule.
2. Under Recording Scheduling Selection, check the “R” box of the desired IP devices to activate CMS recording.
3. Assign a schedule template for the IP devices. CMS will begin recording the videos from the selected IP
devices. For further details, refer to the next chapter, Record Setup.
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Record Setup
Record Setup allows users to decide to record streaming from which connected IP devices,
set recording schedules for each IP camera, etc. The following describes how to setup therecording schedule and event-related settings of each connected IP camera.
This section contains the following information:
Record Schedule Setup

75

Record Configuration Setup

78

NOTE!
Refer to the previous section for Event Setup.

Record Schedule Setup
You can setup recording templates and assign recording type for days in a week by hours
for each recording templates here.

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Record Schedule Setup

Fig. 24: Record schedule setup

Add / Remove / Rename a Recording Template
1. Clickin Recording Template Configuration pane. CMS will add a new template to the template list.

2. Select the added template and click.

3. Enter the desired name in the name field to rename the name of the template.
4. Press Enter on the keyboard to apply the setting.
5. To delete a recording template, select a recording template and clickplate will be removed from the template list.
Recording Template Setup and Assignment
Follow the steps below to setup and assign a recording template.

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Record Schedule Setup

Fig. 25: Recording Template Setup and Assignment

1. Select a recording template from the template list.
2. Click on a desired recording type. Three recording types are provided,

,

, and

.
n

Continuous: To keep recording in the specified time segment.

n

No Record: Not record and save any video data in the specified time segment.

nEvent Only: Only record when there is an event occurring in the specified time segment, including
the Post-Alarm videos.

3. Click at any grid of time to assign the selected recording type.
4. Click on any hour on the top to fill up the column.
5. Click on any day on the left to fill up the roll.
6. Click on the top-left empty grid to always record with the selected recording type.
7. Click and drag the mouse to fill up and assign the selected recording type.
8. Assign the template to an IP camera. Select a preferred template from the Schedule Template drop-down
list.
9. Check the “R” box of the corresponding IP camera. CMS will start recording streaming received from theselected IP camera according to the applied template.
NOTE!
If the applied recording template is removed from the template list, CMS will automatically apply thedefault template to the site.

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Record Configuration Setup

Record Configuration Setup
In Record Folder, you can assign the file destination of the recorded video, and setup whether to enable thecircular recording and data life time functions of CMS and whether to record the pre-alarm/post-alarm video
as a part of event videos when an alarm or event occurs.

Fig. 26: Record configuration setup

Recording Folder
The number of the selectable folders equals to the number of HDDs the PC installed, excluding the HDDs withcapacity less than 100GB.
1. Check the box and click on the file path column to select and set more destination folders.
2. Click Apply to complete the setting.
NOTE!
To change the file destination, make sure the designated folder is empty.
Circular Recording
Circular Recording allows CMS continuous recording. CMS will erase previous recorded data and replace itwith new video data.
Data Life Time
Data Life Time function indicates the duration that the data is saved and recallable in the HDD. Only thosedata recorded within Data Life Time can be searched for playback. The video exceeds Data Life Time will behidden and cannot be retrieved for playback.
1. To enable this function, check the “Data Life Time” box.
2. Select the preferred time from the drop-down menu. Otherwise, disable x or choose <0 day> from thedrop-down menu to disable Data Life Time function.

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NOTE!
To playback a video exceeding Data Life Time, please extend the duration until the recording data/time ofthe video is included.
Alarm Behavior Configuration
You can setup the pre-alarm/post-alarm video duration to be included to event videos.
1. Enter the desired seconds to the entry field. The time duration range of “Post-alarm Recording” is from 15
to 120 seconds, whereas “Pre-Alarm Recording” ranges from 0 to 120 seconds (0 second is to disable thisfunction).
NOTE! Normal video recording MUST be enabled to provide video data to the matching event video.
NOTE!
When the recording schedule is set to record event only and an event occurs, CMS only records the eventand the post-alarm videos, PRE-ALARM VIDEOS WILL NOT BE RECORDED.

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Playback/Export
You can select and playback/export the recorded videos in the Playback/Export function
tab. Besides, you can view the snapshots and export the desired videos/snapshots in thisfunction tab. On the top left side, you can select the preferred record group from the dropdown list for video playback/export functions.
This section contains the following information:
Playback Control Bar

82

Data Erase/Protect/Bookmark83

Search / Playback / Export Videos

86

Search and Playback Videos by Time / By Multiple HD

86

Export Videos by Time87

Search / Playback / Export Event Videos

89

Search and Playback Event Videos

89

Export Event Videos

90

Search / View / Export Event Snapshots

90

Search and View Event Snapshots

91

Export Snapshots

92

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Playback Control Bar

Fig. 27: Playback / export

Playback Control Bar
Playback control bar is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Fig. 28: Playback control bar

Item

Description

Playback Speed Click and drag the slider control bar to select the speed of backward / forward, x1/4, x1/2,
x1, x2 and x4.
RewindClickto reverse playing back the recorded videos.

Pause

Click

to pause the playback.

Play

Click

to start playing back the recorded videos.

Clear Time Tag

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Data Erase/Protect/Bookmark

Item

Description

Start Export

Click

to start the video exportation process.

Data Erase/Pro- You can remove, protect, and bookmark certain parts of the recorded videos via this functect

tion.

Help

Click to quick check how to use the time bar.

Data Erase/Protect/Bookmark
You can assign which data to be protected from deletion or overwriting, and set specific sections of the recorded data as bookmarks for necessary use. Alternatively, you can also delete certain recording data here.
Set Data Protection
Follow the steps to set data protection.

Fig. 29: Set Data Protection

1. Select any underlined date from the calendar, which indicates the recording data are available. The yellow stripe in the time bar shows there are available recorded videos.
2. Click and drag the Time Interval icon

and drop it to the time bar to select the desired time interval ofrecorded video.

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Data Erase/Protect/Bookmark

3. Use the Time Range Adjustment icon

to adjust the preferred time segment. Scroll up/down the mousewheel to zoom in/out to adjust and select the exact desired time.
and select

4. Click. A confirmation window pops up.

5. Click OK to continue the procedure. The Data Erase/Protect icon will turn light blue, indicating the dataprotection is being made. Once it is done, the icon returns to grey. The time segment of the protected
data will show in green in the time bar as the following figure.

Cancel Data Protection
There are two ways to cancel data protection if needed.
Using Time Bar
1. Select and adjust the time segment of the protected data in the time bar using Time Interval icon
Time Range Adjustment icon
and select

2. Clickand.
.

3. A confirmation window pops up, click OK to proceed. The selected time segment will return to yellow,
indicating this part of recording data is not protected and can be deleted/overwritten.
Using Protection List
1. Clickand select. All protected information will be listed in the Pro-

tection List.
2. Clickof the desired data item, and select OK from the pop-up confirmation window. The selected

data will be removed.
Data Erasion
Follow the steps to remove the desired recording data from the NVR database.
1. Follow Steps 1 to 3 from Set Data Protection to set which part of the recorded videos to be deleted fromthe database.

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Data Erase/Protect/Bookmark

2. Clickand select. A confirmation window pops up, click OK to proceed thedata erasion. The selected data will be removed from the time bar as shown below.

Set Data Bookmarked
Follow the steps to bookmark a section of the recoded data.
1. Follow Steps 1 to 3 from Set Data Protection to set which part of the recorded videos to be bookmarked.
2. Clickand select. The Bookmark list pops up as below.

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Search / Playback / Export Videos

3. Name the bookmark in “Describe”.
4. Click Add. A confirmation dialog pops up, click OK to proceed. Then, another confirmation dialog showsup, asking to protect the video or not.
5. Click OK to set it protected, or click Cancel to create a bookmark.
Play/Delete Bookmarks
1. Clickand select2. To play the bookmarked video, click
3. To delete a bookmark, click

to display the Bookmark list.
. The CMS will begin playing.

.

4. Click OK to delete the bookmark.

Search / Playback / Export Videos
You can search and playback the recorded videos by date/time. Refer to the following for further instruction.

Search and Playback Videos by Time / By Multiple HD
This section describes how to search and playback the recorded video. In Local Playback By Multiple HD,
CMS also allows users to playback videos in 1080p, 4-window mode.
NOTE! Make sure the video resolution of the recorded data is 1080p or above.

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Search / Playback / Export Videos

Fig. 30: Search and Playback Videos by Time / By Multiple HD

1. Select Local Playback By Time, Remote NVR Playback, or Local Playback By Multiple HD, and follow
the steps to search and playback the desired videos.
2. Select any underlined date from the calendar, which indicates the recording data are available. The yellow stripe in the time bar shows there are recorded videos for users to playback.
3. Click and drag the time bar to select a preferred time from the time bar. The selected time will be displayed above the blue indicator.
4. Move the mouse cursor to the time bar; scroll up/down the mouse wheel to adjust the time scale to selectthe exact desired time.
5. When selecting Local Playback By Multiple HD, check any four channel boxes with the recorded datafrom <Select channels to:.
6. Clickto start playing back the selected video.

Export Videos by Time
Follow the steps below to export the normal videos.
NOTE!
This function is not available for videos recorded on the remote NVR site.

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Search / Playback / Export Videos

Fig. 31: Export videos by time

1. Select a preferred shadow date from the calendar. The time bar will display the available recording dataof each channel.
2. Click and drag the Time Interval icon

and drop it to the time bar to select the desired time interval of

the recorded video.
3. Click and drag the Time Range Adjustment icon

to adjust the preferred time segment. Scroll up/down

the mouse wheel to zoom in/out to adjust and select the exact time.
4. Click. A “Select File Path” window will pop up. Appoint a file path and click Select Folder.

The Export window will be displayed.
5. Check the to-be-exported channel boxes.
6. Choose the video format for the to-be-exported video. The provided video formats include *.avi, *.raw,*.mp4, *.mkv and *.mov.
7. Check or un-check the “Audio Export” box to export videos with or without audio if the video is recordedwith audio.
8. Click Confirm to start exporting the video.
9. Click OK from the pop-up message window after video exportation to return to the Playback / Export function tab.

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Search / Playback / Export Event Videos

Search / Playback / Export Event Videos
Aside from searching recorded videos through time, you can also search, playback and export event videos.

Search and Playback Event Videos
Users are able to search events by time, channel, or type. Follow these steps to search event video.

Fig. 32: Search and playback event videos

1. Click on the “Local Playback By Event” bar, “Video Analysis by Event” bar or “Remote NVR Playback By
Event” bar to display the Event Search Filter.
2. In the Event Search Filter, check the “Search by Date / Time” box and specify the Start / End time for thetime range of the event search.
3. Check the “Search by Channel” box to select the desired channels to the event search.
4. Check the “Search by Type” box and designate which event type to be included in the event search.
5. For users who select “Local Playback By Event” bar or “Remote NVR Playback By Event” bar, check the“Search By Index” box and select which motion index to be searched.
6. Click Search to list event videos that meet the searching criteria above. The Event List displays events bydate/time, event type and triggered camera and is listed in chronological order.

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Search / View / Export Event Snapshots

7. Select any event from the Event List, and the viewing window on the right will start playing back the selected event.

Export Event Videos
Follow the steps below to export the event videos. This function is not available for videos recorded on the
remote NVR site.
1. Select a desired event from the Event List.
2. Click. A“Select File Path” window pops up.

3. Appoint a file path and click Select Folder. The Export window is displayed.
4. Choose the video format for the to-be-exported video. The provided video formats include *.avi, *.raw,*.mp4, *.mkv and *.mov.
5. Check or un-check the “Audio Export” box to export videos with or without audio if the video is recordedwith audio.
6. Click Confirm to start exporting the video.
7. After video exportation, click OK from the pop-up message window to return to the Playback / Exportfunction tab.

Search / View / Export Event Snapshots
The captured event snapshots are stored in CMS. You can search, check and export the captured snapshots in
the Playback/Export function tab. The following introduces each item in Snapshot By Event and shows how
to search event snapshots.

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Fig. 33: Search, view, and export event snapshots

No.

Item

Icon

Description

1

Preview-

Here displays the preview of the snapshot from the Snapshot List below.

2

Select All

Click

to select all snapshots in the Snapshot List. Click the Export orDelete icons to export or delete all files.
3

ExportSelect a snapshot file(s) and click

4

DeleteSelect a snapshot file(s) in the Snapshot List and click

to export the selected snapshot file(s).
to delete the selec-

ted file(s) without notice.
5

Snapshot-

List

Here lists all the captured images.
Click any thumbnail image to preview the selected and its related information in the Snapshot Information Pane.

6

Snapshot
Information-

Select any captured image from the Snapshot List, and its related information, including the captured date/time, image resolution and image size, islisted in this pane.

Search and View Event Snapshots
Users are able to search event snapshots by time, channel or type. Follow the steps to search event snapshots.

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1. Click the Snapshots By Event bar to display the Event Search Filter.
2. In the Event Search Filter, check the “Search By Time” box and specify the Start / End time for the time
range of the event search.
3. Check the “Search By Channel” box to select the desired channels to the event search.
4. Check the “Search By Type” box and designate which event type (Motion, Video Loss, or Alarm) to be
included in the event search.
5. Check the “Search By Index” box and select which motion index to be searched.
6. Click Search to list event snapshots that meet the searching criteria above. The filtered event snapshots
are displayed in the snapshot list.

Export Snapshots
Follow the steps to export event snapshots.
1. Select a snapshot file(s) and click.

2. Appoint a file path from the “Select File Path” window and click Select Folder. The Export window will be
displayed.
3. Confirm the information on the Export window; click Confirm to start exporting.
4. Click OK from the pop-up message window to return to the Playback/Export function tab.

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Log
Click Log to enter the Log menu. In Log function tab, you can check, view, search andexport the log data. Refer to the followings for further description.

Fig. 34: Log

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Search Log Data

Search Log Data
CMS divides log data into these categories:n

User Operation Log

nIP Camera Event Logn

VA Detected Event LognRemote NVR System Event Logn

PoE Switch Event Log

Select the desired log category item on the left of the Log tab to enter its corresponding log menu. Refer tothe following steps below to search and view the log data.
1. Set the time range of the log data search by assigning the Start Date and End Date on the top-left of thefunction tab.
2. When selecting “IP Camera Event” Log or “VA Detected Event” Log, enable the desired event types under
Option Pane.
3. Click Search. CMS will start searching and then list all the recorded log data within the set time.
4. Click on each log category item on the left of the Log menu to view its corresponding log data foundwithin the set time.

Export Log Data
Log data can be exported if necessary. The log data will be exported in *.txt file format.
1. In the desired log type menu, click the Backup Log icon

at the top-right corner of the Log tab.

2. Appoint a file path from the “Select File Path” window and click Select Folder. The Export window will be
displayed.
3. Check the information on the Export window; click Confirm to start exporting.
4. Click OK from the pop-up message window to return to the Log function tab.

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Export Log Data

List of figures
Fig. 1: Live view window

21

Fig. 2: Add / Rename / Delete a Display Layout

24

Fig. 3: Edit a Display Layout

26

Fig. 4: Manage the Displayed/Undisplayed Channels of a Layout

26

Fig. 5: Add Maps

27

Fig. 6: Change the Camera Location on the Map

29

Fig. 7: Snapshot Preview

31

Fig. 8: Camera video analysis setup

43

Fig. 9: Camera fisheye dewarp setup normal view45

Fig. 10: Camera fisheye dewarp setup PTZ view46

Fig. 11: Camera fisheye dewarp setup 360 view47

Fig. 12: Camera fisheye dewarp quad view48

Fig. 13: Camera fisheye dewarp setup OPR view48

Fig. 14: 1O3R (One Original View & Three Regional Views

49

Fig. 15: Language setup

54

Fig. 16: General setup

55

Fig. 17: Joystick setup

58

Fig. 18: Event Setup

59

Fig. 19: Event setup

60

Fig. 20: Network setup

63

Fig. 21: User management setup

64

Fig. 22: PoE switch management setup

67

Fig. 23: Add device window

70

Fig. 24: Record schedule setup

76

Fig. 25: Recording Template Setup and Assignment

77

Fig. 26: Record configuration setup

78

Fig. 27: Playback / export

82

Fig. 28: Playback control bar

82

Fig. 29: Set Data Protection

83

Fig. 30: Search and Playback Videos by Time / By Multiple HD

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Export Log Data

Fig. 31: Export videos by time

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Fig. 32: Search and playback event videos

89

Fig. 33: Search, view, and export event snapshots

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Fig. 34: Log

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