3xLogic vigil Client User Manual

User interface feature with menu items like File, View, Search, Servers, and Help.

Quick listing of main toolbar buttons and their usage, with detailed explanations in later sections.

Contains two tabs: Sites and Views. The Sites tab is the default view.

Features a list of configured VIGIL Server Sites/Review Stations, with quick search and site status indicators.

Shows all configured and currently enabled cameras on the connected Server.

Allows quick export of an hour of footage from all cameras by double-clicking the button in the treeview.

Shows all configured and enabled audio channels on the connected Server for recording and volume control.

Shows all configured Relays on the connected Server and allows them to be toggled on or off.

Displays V-POS options like Exceptions, Events, Settings, Reports, and Quick Search when V-POS is installed.

Enables and configures user audit in VIGIL Server and utilizes the feature in VIGIL Client for tracking.

Configure user audit settings, including enabling the feature and defining performance criteria.

Access audit trails of user activity based on configured criteria, generating reports for analysis.

Allows VIGIL Clients to speak or write back and forth using voice or text chat.

Displays alarms received from connected VIGIL Servers and allows quick playback of alarm footage.

Opens the POS/ATM Data (Live) window for the selected Server to view transaction data.

Analyzes, searches, and monitors errors and general information concerning the VIGIL Client software.

Allows for quick retrieval and review of video footage that has been tagged for specific events.

Provides real-time progress updates on data currently being exported from the selected Server.

Allows viewing custom camera groups that include cameras from any connected server.

Displays last command, CPU usage, date, time, and chat status at the bottom of the main Client window.

Opens the Server Settings window to add or edit server details like IP/DNS Name and ports.

Access remote VIGIL Server settings with administrative privileges to configure cameras and server operations.

Configure cameras for recording, reboot or update the server, and view operating performance information.

Adjusts the recording quality of each camera using simple or advanced settings.

Allows changing the name of each camera by typing a new name and applying the changes.

Provides advanced configuration for camera parameters, recording modes, rates, and CODECs.

Configure camera settings like default options, recording mode, and CODEC.

Adjusts video image parameters like brightness, sharpness, contrast, saturation, and noise reduction.

Configures recording modes: Constant, Motion, and Alarm Only, with options for post-motion record and sensitivity.

Configures video encoding CODECs (AZTECH, MPEG4, Hardware) for storage, including compression and quality.

Configures AZTECH codec settings for advanced compression and sensitivity adjustments.

Configures MPEG4 settings like Key-frame Rates, Motion Search Scope, Quantization Method, and ME Accuracy.

Customization options for Hardware CODEC recording, depending on the VIGIL Server model.

Set capture resolution and recording speed (FPS) for each camera bank.

Controls basic behavior of the VIGIL Server, including Site Name, Auto Logon, and Data Drive Settings.

Displays VIGIL Server data drive information, including path, space, and status.

Configures Auto-Start Recorder, Network Logging, Resolve Client Name, and Watchdog.

Configures camera display sequences for analog output monitors, including monitor number and dwell time.

Allows configuration of users and groups on the VIGIL Server, defining permissions for each.

Registers software components for a remote VIGIL Server via VIGIL Client.

Controls for Live Viewer windows, including speed increase, timestamp toggle, OSD, and camera control.

Feeds are displayed in windows with an auto-adjusting layout; colored borders indicate recording mode.

Controls for live feeds available by hovering the mouse cursor over the window edge.

Context menu with options for zoom, camera control, copy, stop, and view modes for live viewer windows.

UI replaced with a toolbar at the bottom, dedicating the rest of the screen to displaying Live Viewer windows.

Configures OSD settings like Dwell Time, Number of Lines, Background/Font Color, and Column Selection.

Controls PTZ cameras for navigation, zoom, and focus from the Live Viewer window.

Settings for camera features like Color, Sensitivity, Backlight, White Balance, and Auto Focus, toggled on/off.

Accesses built-in camera menus for configuration and control.

Describes colored borders indicating recording modes: Constant (Green), Motion (Blue), Alarm (Red), Yellow (Motion not detected).

Automates scanning POS/ATM records for anomalies, triggering local or email reports.

Allows creating or modifying exception criteria, defining descriptions that appear in event windows and reports.

Lists POS/ATM Exception Events, highlighting new events in Red and acknowledged in Yellow.

Enables playback of exception events, offering features like Smart Search, Zoom, and Image Adjustment.

Configures V-POS settings, including General, Database, Email, Event, and Site Information tabs.

Sets limits for HTML reports, enables Exception Auto-Sync, and configures pre/post event buffer.

Configures POS/ATM Data Replication Interval and options for loading distinct items on startup.

Configures email settings for sending V-POS exception reports, including SMTP server details and authentication.

Allows creation and management of custom event flags with colors for easy identification in VPOS Exceptions windows.

Specifies contact information for the VIGIL Server site, included in HTML and Text-based reports.

Generates reports based on POS/ATM data, which can be printed, emailed, or exported.

Defines criteria for Manual Queries, Pre-Defined Exception Events, and Specific Transaction searches.

Presents report results in an HTML table, navigable by page, with options to view video and export data.

Enables quick searching of POS/ATM data by Event ID, Receipt #, or IDX to retrieve related playback.

Keypad interface for adding/removing cameras, changing layout, and controlling PTZ cameras in a virtual switch.

Displays camera feeds on secondary monitors, controlled via mouse or keyboard.

Searches for video footage based on criteria like date/time, servers, cameras, presets, and mode.

Specifies search parameters including date/time range, servers, cameras, and recording modes for video search.

Displays search results in Visual or Tabular format, allowing playback and detailed analysis.

Searches POS/ATM data if configured on the server, including line items and transactions.

Finds specific POS/ATM data by Item, Code, Register, Quantity, Value, Cashier, or OR/AND logic.

Searches for unique line items or receipt numbers, disregarding other specified criteria.

Allows creation and saving of custom search criteria for recurring searches.

Searches for all footage viewed on a specific virtual switch monitor within a defined timeframe.

Plays recorded video footage, allowing synchronization of multiple streams and playback controls.

Controls available on playback window edges, including resizing, disk caching status, and stream type changes.

Controls cameras during playback using digital PTZ features like zoom and pan.

Context menu options for playback window actions like closing, saving, copying, and auto-hiding controls.

Saves single frame shots in Bitmap (BMP) or JPEG (JPG) format, with options for quality and destination.

Exports video clips in AVI or Authentic Video format, with options for embedding POS/ATM data and audio.

Exports audio in WAV format, allowing selection of date/time range and audio channel.

Provides a thumbnail file browser for exported video footage and still shots, similar to Windows Explorer.

Shows thumbnail snapshots of alarm events, indicating connection status and if the thumbnail has been viewed.

Configures alarm suppression criteria to prevent notifications for specific alarm types.

Searches for alarm events using criteria such as date/time, site, alarm type, and camera number.

Configures VIGIL Client's behavior when it first opens, including logon, server connection, and display settings.

Allows VIGIL Client to pull its server list from a VCM Server for up-to-date information.

Enables user authentication, supporting administrative users and standard users with limited access.

Controls how Live Viewer windows function, including stream type, speed, and display options.

Manages options for retrieving and viewing playback footage, including buffering, caching, and synchronization.

Controls the functionality of searching Video Footage and POS/ATM data, including search result display and auto-search.

Manages notification settings for alarms received from connected servers, including display and audio alerts.

Contains settings specific to the video rendering hardware installed on the client system.

Configures destinations for storing exported video footage and still images.

Sets default settings for the VIGIL Client Quick Export feature, including destination and date/time range.

Configures the default file name for exported files, allowing inclusion of site, camera, and timestamp.

Controls the buffering of audio streams for live audio playback.

Controls the audio buffering for the chat utility.

Instructs VIGIL Client where to locate sitemap files for visual site representation.

Allows configuration of up to eight digital (PC) or analog monitor outputs for virtual switch functionality.

Maps cameras to virtual switch inputs and monitors, allowing custom configurations and auto-mapping.

Allows configuration of customizable help icons for display on the icon bar.

Describes icons and buttons for defining hot spots, placing cameras, and linking maps in the designer.

Configures properties for site maps and hot spots, including descriptions, types, and remote host details.