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Vivotek VAST User Manual

Vivotek VAST
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Rev. 1.6.1.11

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Vivotek VAST Specifications

General IconGeneral
Software TypeVideo Management Software
Operating SystemWindows
Remote AccessYes
CompatibilityVIVOTEK cameras, ONVIF compliant cameras
FeaturesLive View, Playback, Event Management
Mobile App SupportiViewer (iOS & Android)

Summary

Getting Started

Introducing VAST

Overview of VIVOTEK's central management software VAST V1.6.

Special Features

Highlights the key functionalities and capabilities of the VAST software.

VAST Server and Client Components

Usage Scenario

Explains how VAST scales for different surveillance needs.

Technical Specifications

General

Covers basic system specifications like max channels and OS support.

Architecture

Details the client/server and hierarchical system design.

Recording

Specifies recording types, triggers, and storage options.

VAST Server Functionality

VAST LiveClient Functionality

VAST Playback Functionality

Minimum System Requirements

Server

Lists the hardware and software requirements for the VAST server.

LiveClient and Playback

Details system requirements for client and playback components.

VAST Installation

Installing the VAST Software

Step-by-step guide for installing the VAST software package.

VAST Server

Activating the VAST Server

Procedures to start and activate the VAST Server service.

How to Configure the Server

Steps for configuring the VAST Server settings.

How to Stop/Reboot the Server

Instructions for managing the server's running state.

VAST LiveClient Configuration

Activating the VAST LiveClient and Logging in to a VAST Server

Guide to launching and logging into the LiveClient.

VAST LiveClient User Interface

Menu Bar

Details the functions available in the main menu bar.

Status Panel

Explains the information displayed in the status panel.

Hierarchical Management Tree

Camera Control Panel

Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Control Panel

Instructions for controlling camera PTZ functions.

Two Way Audio Control Panel

Event Window

Instant Playback

How to Manage Devices

Insert Cameras

Step-by-step guide to add cameras to the VAST system.

Enable SVC

Insert NVR (Network Video Recorder)

Insert a Video Server

Update Devices

Delete Devices from the VAST Server

Batch Insert Devices

View Live Videos

Fisheye Display Modes

Explains different viewing modes for fisheye cameras.

PTZ Mouse Control

How to Change the VAST LiveClient Layout

Configure Layout Mode

Details how to select and apply different window layouts.

Maximize/Minimize the Live Video Monitoring Window

View Live Video on Dual Monitors

How to Manage Stations

Relay Settings

Configuration for enabling relay connections between stations.

Insert Sub-stations

Delete Sub-stations

Update Stations

How to Manage User Accounts

The Default User Roles and Permissions of User Accounts

Outlines user roles and their associated permissions.

Manage a User Account

Add a New User Account

Step-by-step process for creating new user accounts.

Permission of the User Account

How to Set up Association Management

Association Management

Setup for linking events and device statuses.

How to Set up Event Management

Event Management

Detailed steps for configuring event triggers and actions.

Installing VAST Matrix Program

VAST Matrix Management

Matrix Management Settings

Configuration steps for managing VAST Matrix recipients.

How to Configure the Station General Settings

Log Settings

Configuration for system logging parameters.

How to Configure Station Network Settings

Port Settings

Configuration of server and RTSP ports.

Proxy Settings

Settings for network proxy configuration.

How to Edit Recording Groups

Recording Storage Settings

Steps to set up storage groups and paths.

How to Edit Recording Schedules

Edit Schedule List

Managing recording schedules including adding/deleting.

Repeat Frequency: Daily Setting

Repeat Frequency: Weekly Setting (Day-based)

Repeat Frequency: Weekly Setting (Periods in a week)

Repeat Frequency: Monthly Setting (Day-based)

Repeat Frequency: Yearly Setting (Day-based)

How to Manually Begin /Stop Recording

How to Edit Scheduled Backup Settings

Select Backup Source

Choosing the data source for scheduled backups.

Select Backup Target

How to Configure Station Server Settings

DDNS Settings

Configuration for dynamic DNS service.

Network Storage Server Settings

SMTP Settings

How to Use the Talk Panel

Add a Camera to the Talk Panel

Steps to add cameras for two-way audio communication.

How to Configure E-map Settings

Upload an E-map

Guide to uploading map images for device visualization.

Device Management

Live View Dialog Settings

Open Live View Dialog

Settings for displaying live view pop-up windows.

Send to Single View

Sending view to single monitor.

E-map Link

How to Configure Client Settings

Snapshot Settings

Configuration options for taking snapshots of video feeds.

Recording Settings

Type 1: Record to EXE

Settings for recording video in EXE format with built-in player.

Type 2: Record to 3GP

Settings for recording video in 3GP format.

Type 3: Record to AVI

Settings for recording video in AVI format.

How to Configure Video Enhancement

Basic Image Adjustment

Adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue of video.

Defog

Apply a Preset Defog Profile

Applying pre-defined defog profiles to video.

How to Search for a Device on the Hierarchical Management Tree

How to Lock LiveClient for Security Concerns

VAST Playback Configuration

Activating VAST Playback and Logging in to a Server

Steps to launch and log into VAST Playback.

VAST Playback User Interface

Menu Bar

Overview of the menu bar options in VAST Playback.

Quick Access Bar

Query Panel-- Browsing Page

Query Panel--Time Search Page

Query Panel--Event Search Page

Query Panel--Log Viewer Page

How to Playback Recorded Video

Select a Recorded Video Clip

Procedures for selecting video clips for playback.

Synchronous Playback

Audio Control

How to Change the Playback Layout

Configure Layout Mode

Options for changing the recorded video playback window layout.

How to Backup Recorded Video

How to View Backup Files

Model-specific Functions (FE8171V Fisheye)

How to Search for a Video Clip in a Specific Period of time

How to Search for Events

Select Event Category

Options for selecting event types for search criteria.

How to Search Logs

Select Log Category/Log Type/Log Level

Search Login Activities

Export an EXE/3GP/AVI File

How to Lock VAST Playback for Security Concerns

Import and Export Utility

Export Utility

Steps to export server settings for backup or transfer.

Import Utility

Steps to import previously exported server settings.

VAST Service Control Tool

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