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Version 2.3.0 © 2018 –Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................................. 4

1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 6

ABOUT VIDEO INSIGHT .................................................................................................................................... 6 SYSTEM PLATFORM OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................... 6 VI MONITOR FOR MAC ..................................................................................................................................... 7

PLANNING AND CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................... 8

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 8 ADDITIONAL HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 8 OPERATING SYSTEM VERSIONS ....................................................................................................................... 8 NETWORK CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................................ 8

Local and Wide Area Network ..................................................................................................................... 9 PREFERENCES ................................................................................................................................................. 10

General ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Clipping ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Dewarp ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

SERVER CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 12

ADD SERVER .................................................................................................................................................... 12 SERVER DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................. 12 SERVER INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 13 SYSTEM LOG ................................................................................................................................................... 13 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 13

USER INTERFACE ................................................................................................................................... 14

TOOLBAR ......................................................................................................................................................... 15 LAYERED USER INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................. 15

CAMERAS .............................................................................................................................................. 16

LIVE VIDEO ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 Quick Rewind Controller ............................................................................................................................. 17 Instant Replay ............................................................................................................................................. 18

RECORDED VIDEO ........................................................................................................................................... 19 View Recorded Video by selecting from a list of Video Files .................................................................... 19 View Recorded Video by selecting a specific Date and Time ................................................................... 19 View Recorded Video by selecting a specific Motion Event ..................................................................... 20 Recorded Video Controls ............................................................................................................................ 20

TIMELINE ......................................................................................................................................................... 21 SNAPSHOTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 21 BOOKMARKS ................................................................................................................................................... 22

Add a Bookmark ......................................................................................................................................... 22 View, Edit, Play or Delete a Bookmark ...................................................................................................... 22

INFO ................................................................................................................................................................ 23 VIDEO CLIPPING .............................................................................................................................................. 24

Clip Recording from Clip Wizard ................................................................................................................ 24 Clip Recording from Screen ........................................................................................................................ 24 Clip Recording from Timeline ..................................................................................................................... 25


Multiplex Clip Recording from Timeline .................................................................................................... 26 Multi-Camera Progressive Recording ........................................................................................................ 27

PTZ (PAN-TILT-ZOOM) CAMERAS .................................................................................................................. 28 PTZ Control Buttons ................................................................................................................................... 28 Advanced PTZ Controls .............................................................................................................................. 28

DEWARP FOR 360° CAMERAS ....................................................................................................................... 29

Dewarp Modes and Functions ................................................................................................................... 29 Enabling Dewarp on a Camera .................................................................................................................. 31

VIEWS ................................................................................................................................................... 32

DESKTOP VIEWS ............................................................................................................................................. 32

DOORS (ACCESS CONTROL) ................................................................................................................... 33

STATUS ............................................................................................................................................................ 33 Door Control ............................................................................................................................................... 34

LAST ENTRY ..................................................................................................................................................... 35 USER ENTRY HISTORY ..................................................................................................................................... 35 ALARM HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................. 36 FACILITY MAPS ................................................................................................................................................ 36 ACCESS CONTROL INTEGRATION................................................................................................................... 37

MAPS (FACILITY MAPS) ......................................................................................................................... 38

FACILITY MAPS RESOURCES ........................................................................................................................... 38 FACILITY MAPS FEATURES .............................................................................................................................. 38

APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................................................... 39

INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................... 40


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1 INTRODUCTION

ABOUT VIDEO INSIGHT Video Insight is a leading developer of enterprise-class Video Management Software (VMS). Our vision is to provide

powerful, user-friendly software that will run on "off-the-shelf" hardware based on IP technology.

We have developed our solution from the ground-up, making us one of the few pure-play IP video management

software providers. Video Insight can intelligently and efficiently monitor security throughout your organization.

Our software boasts the largest number of camera integrations available on the market. Users can access their

Video Insight surveillance systems on mobile devices, through the web and on Microsoft Windows clients over

internal networks or the Internet.

Key advantages of this version are:

• Updated User Interface

• Support for over 4,100 cameras models

• Alarm Monitoring

• Facility Maps

• Synchronized Playback

SYSTEM PLATFORM OVERVIEW The Video Insight Application Suite provides a Video Security solution for a wide variety of scenarios and needs. It

can be used for basic unattended monitoring or mobile remote viewing by patrolling security personnel. At its core

is Video Insight IP Server, which powers the software platform.

Video Insight runs over an Ethernet network. This means Cameras, Security resources and Servers do not have to be

co-located, with no limits to the number of IP Servers that can be utilized to manage the Client’s growing IP camera

video surveillance needs.


VI MONITOR FOR MAC The demand for a useful client that works with the IP Server on the MacOS operating system has continued to grow.

As a result of the increasing demand, VI Monitor for Mac was produced with the intention of allowing the user to

view live video, make clips and download recorded video from the Windows-based Operating System. These core

components, combined with the ease of access to retrieve recorded video, are now available for use on the MacOS

platform.

VI Monitor for Mac is that Client. While the initial feature-set was limited, time and growing demand has helped

guide it into a much more feature-packed product than it was at first release.

VI Monitor for Mac now supports Multiplex Video Clipping and basic Access Control Door views,


PLANNING AND CONFIGURATION Getting the most out of the hardware using the VI Monitor for Mac client requires Planning. Understanding the

needs of the installation environment needs will help shape the final installation solution and make the ease of use

of the Mac OS client as simple as it is designed to be. Evaluate and plan the integrations necessary for the most

effective installation.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before installing VI Monitor for Mac, check some of the basic System Requirements:

• MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)

• MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)

• MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)

• Mac Mini (Mid 2010 or newer)

• iMac (Late 2009 or newer)

• Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)

ADDITIONAL HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ● 8 GB or more of RAM memory

● 8 GB or more of available disk space

OPERATING SYSTEM VERSIONS It is recommended to have a MacOS version equal or older than 10.12 (Sierra) with all its security and system updates installed. Our Quality Assurance department has tested VI Monitor with MacOS 10.14 (Mojave) to verify its compliance with the latest software release.

NOTE: Audio Playback is currently not available on VI Monitor for Mac for both Live or Recorded video.

NETWORK CONFIGURATION

Network configuration is extremely important when implementing an IP video solution. IP cameras use considerable

bandwidth to deliver video data between the camera and the server. Different cameras will require different

amounts of bandwidth based on factors such as (but not limited to) Image Resolution and Frame Rate.

Accessing video from VI Monitor for Mac, Web Client and Mobile Devices increases the amount of required

bandwidth.

NOTE: The use of a wired LAN is highly recommended for optimal Live and Recorded video playback.


Local and Wide Area Network Video travels over a network, meaning infrastructure plays a big part in the overall performance of the Video Insight

solution. An over-burdened platform or multiple WIFI connections can create bottlenecks that result in a slow frame

rate, jittery video, and packet loss. Avoid using devices on the local network with a port speed of less than 100 Mb/s.

The following network issues can cause cameras to drop a connection or go offline:

• Camera is using a dynamic IP address instead of static IP address.

• Another service or network device is running at the same time with the same IP address, causing a conflict.

• Another service or network device is broadcasting substantial amounts of data.

• Multiple applications pulling a stream from one camera (some cameras limit the number of streams).

• Power output of a switch is less than required by the total number of cameras. The power output of a switch must be greater than the sum of the power requirements of the attached cameras. Refer to the corresponding manufacturer’s documentation or specification sheets for hardware power requirements.

• The Password has been changed on the camera, but not within the IP Server.

NOTE: Due to potential dead zones, transmission speed variations, outside interference and weather conditions,

Video Insight does not recommend using wireless networking to connect to the IP Server.

If an organization using IP Server has more than one site location or multiple installations, an Internet Service

Provider (ISP) is highly recommended for connectivity between the two site locations. The performance expectation

from the ISP will depend on their network infrastructure, customer utilization and affordability.

For best results, consider creating a link with a margin of at least 50Mbps of tolerance

for connections between two-site locations with occasional video browsing. Streaming

video remotely to a desktop client requires basic broadband. Streaming to a mobile

device requires 4G/LTE service or WIFI.


PREFERENCES

Customizable Preferences are available for VI Monitor for Mac. Modifying any of the Preferences within this section will affect the Client only, and the changes might affect all camera playback, timelines, views and servers.

Preferences changes made on one client will not affect another client with the same login credentials on a different workstation.

General

Configure and manage the following General settings:

• Fade Camera Name in Views.

• Allow Multiple Windows for a Server.

• Display Red Header when motion is detected.

• Fade Video Controls.

• Slider control bounces back to center.

• Decode All.

• Camera Tour Time Interval (in seconds): from 1 to 20, in 5-seconds intervals.

Clipping

Configure and manage settings for Video Clipping:

• Include Timestamp in Video Clip.

• Clip Size and Video Quality: Small / Medium / Large file size.


Dewarp

Configure and manage settings for Dewarp Video:

• Show Dewarp Panel when selecting camera.

• Dewarp Performance: from High Frame Rate (less resolution) to High Resolution.

The Reset Settings button located at the bottom will reset all values to default.


SERVER CONNECTIONS The Server Connection window appears immediately after opening VI Monitor for Mac.

It displays a list of known IP Servers, their current connection and the server version, as well as several options to manage them.

To access a Server, double-click it from the list, or select ”View Server” to launch it in its own window

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ADD SERVER

Select ”Add Server’ to open the Server Data form and enter the requested information. If security is enabled on the IP Server, the use of a username and password is mandatory.

SERVER DETAILS

Select ”Details” to open the window showing the connection parameters for the selected server.

Click on ”Edit” to modify the server’s details through a form.


SERVER INFORMATION

Select ”Information” to view real-time data about connectivity and usage of the server’s resources.

SYSTEM LOG

Select ”System Log” to view the list of events captured by the server.

Click on ”Date Filter” (bottom right) to open the filter option interface and customize the System Log’s output.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Connects to the Demo Server.

Reloads all servers currently on the list, updating their connection status.

Opens the User Interface for the selected Server.

Deletes the selected Server from the List.

Reconnects to the currently selected Server.

NOTE for Active Directory: If the IP Server uses Active Directory for user login and credentials,

it is necessary to use DOMAIN/USERNAME to successfully log in to the IP Server.


USER INTERFACE VI Monitor for Mac provides a compact and intuitive interface, designed to facilitate the overall user experience with

a complete set of tools and quick access to video resources.

➊ Server Name Name of the currently selected server.

➋ Toolbar Options for Video playback and management available throughout the application.

➌ Left Panel

Provides access to:

• Cameras: Live and Recorded video from all the server’s cameras.

• Views: Manage multiple camera feeds from different sources simultaneously.

• Doors: Access Control features.

• Maps: Facility Maps.

➍ Video Playback area Main Video output display area, including embedded Camera Info, Timestamp and controls.

➎ Playback Controls Live and Recorded Video options to play, pause, browse and reposition streaming output.

➏ Timeline Visual tool for quick video event search and review.

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➌ ➍

➎

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TOOLBAR The Toolbar, at the top of the workspace area, provides a quick access to features and options utilized throughout the application. Depending on the module currently in use, some of these options might be active or not.

Back button

Returns to the previous view after opening an Info window during a camera view session (see Info button).

Zoom In / Out

Active during a video streaming session, allows changing the size of the image dynamically.

Snapshot

Saves static images of the current video output frame, with the option to choose the folder and file name.

Live View

Switches back to Live Video streaming from a Recorded Video session.

PTZ Buttons

Enables Pan-Tilt-Zoom buttons during a video view session, where available.

PTZ Presets selection

Shows a drop-down box with pre-defined PTZ configurations for the active camera.

Recordings / Timed Recordings /

Motion Events Accesses Video Recordings through specific parameters.

View / Add Bookmarks Manages and Reviews recorded video Bookmarks.

Info button

Shows information about the camera currently selected, on top of the video stream. Click the Back button to close it.

LAYERED USER INTERFACE

VI Monitor for Mac layers Views on top of others to

convey a sense of hierarchy, allowing you keep track of

your original position without losing focus on your

current content.

Click on the Toolbar’s Back button to close the current

View and return to the previous layer.


CAMERAS The Cameras option allows the access to both Live and Recorded video, from all the cameras connected to the Server.

Click on ”▶Cameras” on the Left panel to expand

the list of thumbnails for all the cameras available on the server; click on any of those thumbnails to access the corresponding Video streaming.

LIVE VIDEO

Once a camera has been selected, its Live Video streaming will be displayed on the Video View area.

The camera’s name will be shown at the top of the view (Title), and when a motion event occurs, its background color will change to red on specifically configured cameras.

At the bottom of the view is the Timestamp (embedded in the video output) and the onscreen Quick Rewind controller, with essential playback functions.

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Quick Rewind Controller

The Quick Rewind Controller allows to Pause, Rewind and Forward the Live Video.

NOTE - The camera must have Recorded-Video to activate Quick Rewind.

(1) ENABLING QUICK REWIND (SLIDER BOUNCE ON/OFF)

After selecting the Camera, right-click on the video area and select ”Slider Bounce On” (Command-B) from the Pop-up Menu.

This option can also be accessed from the Main Menu (Top), under “Camera/Slider Bounce On”.

The Pause button will appear pressed down or embossed (instead of flat); this means the Slide Bounce option is On, and the Controller can be manually dragged to the desired position.

Click and Drag the Controller to the far left, and the video will automatically start playing from its current position at 4x speed (see onscreen indicator).

Drag the Controller towards the middle and the playback speed will progressively decrease to 3x and 2x.

Toggle ”Slider Bounce Off” (Command-B) using the Main Menu or the Right-click option, and the Playback controls will switch back to normal state, repositioning itself to the current time interval.


Instant Replay

Instant Replay allows to quickly review a section of recorded video that may have happened while observing live video within VI Monitor for Mac. This feature also works on previously recorded video, during a typical security review process.

To use this feature, select a camera that is set to Record Always on the IP server.

After selecting the camera, click on ”Camera” in the Main Menu (Top); select ”Instant Replay” and the desired video playback duration:

• Last 30 seconds

• Last minute

• Last 5 minutes

Optionally, right-click on a visible video feed, and select ”Instant Replay” from the Pop-Up Menu.

Once the desired time duration has been selected, the video playback will begin as soon as the video is queued across the network.


RECORDED VIDEO Recorded Video Files and Motion Events are presented in time interval groups. Expand a time interval group (+) and

select a thumbnail to access its contents.

By default, the contents for the present day will be available, with the “Day” option preselected at the bottom of the

screen. To select a File or Motion Event from a different date, select the “Years” or “Months” options instead and

browse the resulting list. Click “Cancel” to return to the previous session.

There are 3 ways to access recorded-video for a camera through specific Toolbar buttons.

View Recorded Video by selecting from a list of Video Files

Click the “Recordings” button on the Toolbar, then select the file to open or change the time interval to search for more contents.

(example: select “Month” to view specific Recorded Video files.)

View Recorded Video by selecting a specific Date and Time

Click “Timed Recordings” on the Toolbar, then select the specific Time and Date to view the resulting video. Ensure the correct selection of the interval to avoid receiving an error message:

(example: select “11/01/2018” to view specific Timed Recording.)


View Recorded Video by selecting a specific Motion Event

Click the “Motion Events” button on the Toolbar, then select the file to open or change the time interval to search for more contents.

Recorded Video Controls

The Recorded Video controls manage the portion or section of the video file to view and its playback speed.

Frame by frame rewind playback.

Clicking this allows you to play/pause the video but dragging it left/right allows fast rewind or fast forward.

Frame by frame forward playback.

Switches playback to file saved

before the selected file.

Repositions the pointer for the

recorded- video file.

Switches playback to file saved after the

selected file.

Slider Control and the automatic “Bounce-Back” feature can be modified within Preferences.


TIMELINE The Timeline displays Motion Events for a specific camera. Motion events tick marks are automatically updated every 5 minutes.

To open it, click the Timeline Access button from your Playback Controls area (Up Arrow), and close it with the same button (Down Arrow) when you’re finished.

Open Close

To view the video from a specific time interval, click and drag the Timeline to the left until reaching the desired position (Recorded Video); click and drag back to the right to advance or return to the current time.

To zoom in and out of the Timeline, in order to increase or decrease the time interval, use the mouse wheel (roll up to zoom in, roll down to zoom out) to reach the desired detail level. You can also pinch in and out of the trackpad, after positioning the cursor on the Timeline.

SNAPSHOTS VI Monitor for Mac comes with an option to take still images of video sessions and save them in JPG format.

While viewing a video, click the “Snapshot” button on the Toolbar to open the option window containing the snapshot preview.

Select “Save” to create a JPG file on your disk, specifying a valid name for it and the tags requested in the pop-up dialog:

Select “Email” to send the JPG file to an email recipient using the services available on the client machine:


BOOKMARKS Bookmarks are useful for quick reference on specific Video sessions, and they can easily be created or accessed from the Toolbar menu.

Add a Bookmark

Click the “Add Bookmark” button on the Toolbar. Enter the Description and Display characters for the new Bookmark, then click OK to confirm or Cancel to exit.

View, Edit, Play or Delete a Bookmark

Click the “View Bookmarks” button on the Toolbar. Select the desired Bookmark (it will show an orange frame) from the list, then choose your operation using the options in the lower right side of the screen:

• View

• Clear

• Edit

• Delete Bookmarks can be filtered using the Day, Month and Years buttons in the upper panel. When you are done, click ”OK” to confirm the operation or ”Cancel” to exit.


INFO

The “Info” button on the Toolbar displays real-time information about the currently selected camera and its video stream.

Available information:

• Model

• Current Codec

• Frame Size

• Frame Rate

• Last Read

• Last Write

• Network Bandwidth

• 360 Camera (checkbox)


VIDEO CLIPPING

Clip Recording from Clip Wizard

You can create a Video Clip by right-clicking on any camera’s Video Playback area, and then selecting “Clip Wizard” from the Pop-up Menu.

In the Clip Wizard, enter a Start and End Date and Time, then press the “Create” button. The clip will start downloading.

You can stop the process any time while the clip is downloading by pressing “Cancel”.

Once the clip has finished downloading, the Save Clip form will appear.

You can change the default name for the clip and the default directory where it will be saved.

Press “Save” when you are done.

Clip Recording from Screen

Video Clips can be created while viewing a Camera by right-clicking on the camera’s Video Playback area and selecting “Start Recording” from the Pop-up Menu.

A ‘Recording’ message will appear at the bottom of the window:

To stop recording, right-click on the camera’s video playback area again. Select “Stop Recording” from the Pop-up Menu.

In the Save Clip dialog box, save the video sequence with a valid File name and extension.


Clip Recording from Timeline

You can create Video Clips from a camera’s Timeline, by right-clicking on a specific time segment on the Timeline to open the Pop-up Menu.

This will initiate a video clip with a range starting from the time selected with the right-click.

The default time length of the clip is 10 minutes. The video clip range can be modified by moving it or resizing it directly on the Timeline.

To start downloading the clip, right-click again on the Timeline and select “Create Video Clip”.

The download process can be cancelled at any time.

Once the clip has finished downloading, the Save Clip dialog box will appear.

Save the clip with a valid File name and location.

Clips can be created from:

• Standalone Cameras

• Cameras inside a Multi-camera view

• Embedded Cameras inside a map

• The background Camera inside a Door view.

Clips can also be created from Quick Rewind videos or any other form of recorded video.

NOTE: Clips are saved as QuickTime videos.


Multiplex Clip Recording from Timeline

You can create Multiplex Video Clips from a camera’s Timeline, by right-clicking on a specific time segment in the Timeline to open the Pop-up Menu, and then selecting “Set Multiplex Clip Range”. This will create a multiplex video clip with a range starting from the time selected with the right-click.

The default time length of the clip is 10 minutes. This can be changed by moving it or resizing it directly from the Timeline.

To start downloading the clip, right-click again on the Timeline and select “Create Multiplex Clip”, and it will immediately start downloading. The download process can be cancelled at any time.

Once the clip has finished downloading, the Save Clip dialog box will appear. Save the clip with a valid File name and location.



Multi-Camera Progressive Recording

With VI Monitor for Mac, it is possible to create a single file composed of Multiple Cameras video recordings, joining various clips from different cameras to build an event-tracking storyboard.

This process is similar to Clip Recording from Screen, except that it includes more than one Camera.

Select the camera you wish to start recording from by selecting it on the Left panel. The video streaming will appear in the playback area in full-screen mode.

Right-click on the camera’s video playback area and select ‘Start Recording’. A ‘Recording’ message will appear at the bottom of the window.

When you’re done, select the next camera in your sequence from the Left panel, without stopping the recording session.

Repeat this step with all the cameras and video sequences required for the clip.

The ‘Recording’ message will still appear at the bottom of the camera window, indicating that you are still recording.

Once finished, right-click again on the video playback area, and select “Stop Recording“ from the Pop-up Menu.

Once the clip has finished downloading, the Save Clip dialog box will appear. Save the clip with a valid File name and location.



PTZ (PAN-TILT-ZOOM) CAMERAS PTZ options will be automatically available on the Toolbar when the selected camera has PTZ functionality.

Click the “PTZ Buttons” option on the Toolbar to activate it:

Once selected, all the PTZ control functions and options will be displayed on top of the video view. “PTZ Presets” will show a drop-down list of camera view presets stored on the server.

PTZ Control Buttons

Pan / Tilt

Move the camera’s view toward the desired position.

Zoom

Zoom in/out.

Focus

Focus specific objects and/or areas of the video.

Brightness

Increase/decrease the image’s brightness.

Advanced PTZ Controls

• Clicking any PTZ button without pressing any key will perform the corresponding function in Normal Mode.

• Clicking a PTZ button while pressing the Shift key will perform the function at a fraction of its normal capability.

• Clicking a PTZ button while pressing the Command key will perform the function at a 2x multiple.


DEWARP FOR 360° CAMERAS The Dewarp feature lets you convert a 360° Fisheye image from a Panasonic camera into a more natural one.

You can dewarp a camera through the Dewarp Panel:

You can also use the right-click Pop-up Menu or the VI Monitor for Mac’s Main Menu:

Dewarp Modes and Functions

(1) SINGLE PANORAMA

NOTE – Single Panorama mode does not support panning.


(2) DOUBLE PANORAMA

(3) QUAD AND SINGLE QUADRANT

Quad Mode dewarps a fisheye camera into 4 quadrants. Double-click on a quadrant to view it full-size.

(4) CYCLING THROUGH QUADRANTS

In Quad Mode, it can be possible to cycle all quadrants by clicking on the Quad Mode button (Dewarp Panel) repeatedly, and back to the original view.

(5) ZOOM AND PAN

Dewarped views can be zoomed and panned. In Quad Mode, you can pan individual quadrants.

When panning or zooming a quadrant in Single Mode, and then switching back to Quad Mode, the quadrant will retain its zooming factor and panned position.


(6) 360° FISHEYE

Enables the camera’s default view mode.

Enabling Dewarp on a Camera

If a Panasonic 360 camera does not show the Dewarp Panel, or if the Dewarp Panel is disabled, the Dewarp feature can be enabled in the Camera Info option by clicking on the 360 Camera checkbox (bottom right):


VIEWS

Views are organized representations of all cameras connected to the IP Server in customizable layouts, allowing to visualize multiple live video streams simultaneously.

Click on “▶Views” on the Left panel to expand the

list of thumbnails for the available views; to access any View, select the corresponding thumbnail.

DESKTOP VIEWS A new feature in VI Monitor for Mac is the ability to launch the program with a default Desktop View. A Desktop

View is similar to the Views feature, but it differs in that it can span multiple servers and also be used as the default

screen at application launch.

To create a Desktop View, follow the steps below:

• Open VI Monitor for Mac and drag the cameras into a desired position for viewing on the screen.

• Next, select “Desktop Views” from the Main Menu.

• Select “Save Desktop View As…” and specify a valid name for the view.

• To have the Desktop View start at application launch, select “Manage Default Desktop View” from the Main Menu, and check the box on the left of the previously saved Desktop View.

Relaunch VI Monitor for Mac, and the Desktop View will launch a window with all the preselected Camera views.


DOORS (ACCESS CONTROL)

The Doors module allows the management of the facility’s Access Control points connected to the server, change their status and operate the locks when available.

Click on “▶Doors” on the Left panel to expand the

list of thumbnails for the available Access Controls; to open the Door view, select the corresponding thumbnail.

Creation of doors must be configured on IP

Server before use on VI Monitor for Mac.

STATUS Click on the “Status” button (at the Top of the view) to display the current status for the door.

Doors can be:

• Locked

• Unlocked

• Closed

• Open

The current status of the door is displayed at the bottom of the view

The buttons at the bottom of the view allow changing the status of the door (see: Door Control).

NOTE – Not all Access Control providers expose the current status of a door.


Door Control

Door Control permits a user to view the status of specific Doors and to control several of their functions.

Commonly, an Administrator can grant access to the facility, set a door’s Locked/Unlocked state, and whether the door is in a Scheduled mode or not.

Status Description

Unlock: Changes the door’s status permanently to Unlocked, until it is relocked or the door locks back on its automatic schedule.

Scheduled: Changes the door status to Scheduled, resetting it to the appropriate time schedule.

Admit:

Unlocks the door for a specified amount of time, as set up on the Access Control server, typically between five and ten seconds. This feature is used to temporarily allow immediate access to visitors or cardholders.

Lock: Changes the door’s status to Lock, leaving it permanently locked unless a card reader or keypad is used, or the door unlocks on its automatic schedule.


LAST ENTRY

Last Entry is the first part of the Event Logging feature available on VI Monitor for Mac. It shows the most recent person to enter through the Door.

This view displays the Name of the person, the Date and the Time of the event, and their Access Card’s Picture, when available.

USER ENTRY HISTORY

User Entry History is the second part of the Event Logging feature; it displays door events occurred within a time range, triggered by a specific user.

Specify the time range, and a list of Door Events with its User name and Timestamp will be shown, as well as the range specified at the bottom of the view.

Click on the Portrait icon on the right side of each event row to display the User’s image associated with the account that triggered the event.


ALARM HISTORY

Alarm History is the third part of the Event Logging feature; it is similar to User Entry History (see above), except that it displays only Alarm Events, providing the name of the person whose card or PIN was attempted on a door, or a warning such as: ‘Door was forced open’.

Click on the Portrait icon on the right side of each event row to display the image associated with the account that triggered said door event.

FACILITY MAPS

Facility Maps displays the map where the Door and its Camera are physically located.

Click on any thumbnail to view Live video of the door or any other camera on the map.


ACCESS CONTROL INTEGRATION VI Monitor for Mac supports several Access Control Integration providers functionalities:

MonitorCast AMAG Badge Pass Isonas

Event Logging Yes Yes Yes Yes

Door Control Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recorded Video associated with Events & Alarms

Yes No Yes Yes

Facility Map Yes Yes Yes Yes

NOTE – Not all Access Control providers expose the current status of a door.


MAPS (FACILITY MAPS)

Facility Maps are location-based views of the facilities being monitored and their resources.

Click on “▶Maps” on the Left panel to expand the

list of the available Facility Maps; to open a Map view, select the corresponding thumbnail.

They consist on a background image of the facility (Map, Architectural Plan, Satellite view, etc.) and its Cameras, Views and/or Doors positioned on top of said background image, replicating their actual location within the facility for a quick and easy access to the corresponding video and data resources.

FACILITY MAPS RESOURCES In the Maps, resources (Cameras, Doors, Views) are represented by Thumbnails, and their names on the server can

be viewed by positioning the cursor on top of them.

Cameras appear as a snapshot of the most recent image in the frame. Click on any of these to open a full-sized view of their current video streaming.

Doors appear as a door icon. Clicking on the Door will launch the Door View to lock, unlock, admit and set the door back to the original schedule.

Click on the “Back” button (Toolbar) to return to the Map.

FACILITY MAPS FEATURES • Double-clicking on a Map will toggle between actual size and 10x the actual size.

• Double-clicking on a Map while holding down the Shift key will toggle the map between its actual size and

half its actual size.

• Zooming and Panning capabilities are available within the Facility Map view, using the Zoom In – Zoom Out

buttons on the Toolbar, or rolling the mouse wheel.

NOTE - Creation of Facility Maps is NOT supported in VI Monitor for Mac.


APPENDIX Key Combination Shortcuts

Key Combination Function/Command

⌘ , Preferences

⌘ H Hide VI Monitor

⌥⌘ H Hide Others

⌘ Q Quit VI Monitor

⌘ N Add Server

⌘ O View Server

Shift-⌘ I Information (Server)

⌘ R Reload All (Servers)

⌘ G System Log

Shift-⌘ T Show PTZ Buttons

⌘ E Motion Events

⌘ K Create Bookmark

⌘ S Start Recording (Clip)

⌘ W Clip Wizard

⌘ B Slider Bounce Off/On (Camera)

⌘ T Show Timeline

⌘ I Info (Camera)

Shift -B Slider Bounce Off/On (Views)

⌘ M Minimize (Window)


INDEX

360 Cameras Dewarp ....................29

About Video Insight ......................... 6

Access Control ................................33

Access Control Integration ............37

Add Bookmark ................................22

Add Server ......................................12

Additional Hardware Requirements

...................................................... 8

Alarm History .................................36

Appendix ........................................39

Key Combination Shortcuts ......39

Back button ....................................15

Bookmarks ......................................22

Add .............................................22

Delete .........................................22

Edit .............................................22

Play .............................................22

View ...........................................22

Cameras ..........................................16

Clipping

Recording from Clip Wizard ......24

Recording from Screen .............24

Recording from Timeline ..........25

Configuration ................................... 8

Delete Bookmark ...........................22

Desktop Views ................................32

Dewarp

360 Fisheye ................................31

Cycling through Quadrants .......30

Double Panorama ......................30

Enabling .....................................31

Functions ...................................29

Modes ........................................29

Pan .............................................30

Panel ..........................................29

Quad...........................................30

Single Panorama ........................29

Single Quadrant .........................30

Zoom ..........................................30

Dewarp for 360 Cameras ...............29

Dewarp for Fisheye Cameras ........29

Door Control ..................................34

Door Status

Admit .........................................34

Lock ............................................34

Scheduled ..................................34

Unlock ........................................34

Doors ............................................. 33

Alarm History ............................ 36

Control ...................................... 34

Event Logging............................ 35

Facility Maps ............................. 36

Last Entry .................................. 35

Status ........................................ 33

User Entry History .................... 35

Edit Bookmark ............................... 22

Enabling Dewarp ........................... 31

Enabling Quick Rewind ................. 17

Event Logging ................................ 35

Alarm History ............................ 36

Last Entry .................................. 35

User Entry History .................... 35

Facility Maps .................................. 38

Features .................................... 38

Resources .................................. 38

Fisheye Cameras Dewarp ............. 29

Info button .................................... 23

Instant Replay ................................ 18

Integration

Access Control .......................... 37

Introduction..................................... 6

Key Combination Shortcuts .......... 39

LAN ................................................... 9

Last Entry ....................................... 35

Layered User Interface ................. 15

Live Video ...................................... 16

Local and Wide Area Network ........ 9

Multi-Camera Progressive Recording

................................................... 27

Multiplex Clip Recording ............... 26

Network ........................................... 8

Network Configuration ................... 8

Network Issues ................................ 9

Network Performance

Recommendations ..................... 9

Operating System Versions ............ 8

OS Versions ...................................... 8

Overview of Platform ...................... 6

Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras ................ 28

Planning ........................................... 8

Platform Overview .......................... 6

Play Bookmark ............................... 22

Preferences ................................... 10

Clipping ..................................... 10

Dewarp ...................................... 11

General ...................................... 10

PTZ

Control Buttons......................... 28

Controls (Advanced) ................. 28

PTZ Cameras .................................. 28

Quick Rewind ................................. 17

Quick Rewind Controller ............... 17

Recommendations for Network

Performance ............................... 9

Recorded Video ............................. 19

Controls ..................................... 20

View by Date and Time ............. 19

View from Motion Event .......... 20

View from Video Files List ........ 19

Server Connections ....................... 12

Add Server ................................. 12

Additional Options .................... 13

Details ........................................ 12

Information ............................... 13

System Log ................................ 13

Server Details ................................. 12

Server information ........................ 13

Slider Bounce Off ........................... 17

Slider Bounce On ........................... 17

Snapshot button ............................ 21

Software License Agreement .......... 4

System Log ..................................... 13

System Platform

Overview ..................................... 6

System Requirements ..................... 8

Table of Contents ............................ 2

Taking Snapshots ........................... 21

Timeline ......................................... 21

Toolbar ........................................... 15

Add Bookmark .......................... 15

Back Button ............................... 15

Info button ................................ 15

Live View ................................... 15

Motion Events ........................... 15

PTZ Buttons ............................... 15

PTZ Presets ................................ 15

Recordings................................. 15

Snapshot.................................... 15

Timed Recordings ..................... 15

View Bookmark ......................... 15

Zoom In ..................................... 15


Zoom Out ...................................15

User Entry History ..........................35

User Interface ................................14

Left Panel ...................................14

Playback Controls ......................14

Server Name ..............................14

Timeline .....................................14

Toolbar ...................................... 14

Video Playback Area ................. 14

VI Monitor for Mac ......................... 7

Video

Live ............................................ 16

Recorded ................................... 19

Video Clipping ............................... 24

Video Playback Area ...................... 14

View Bookmark.............................. 22

View Camera Info .......................... 23

Views .............................................. 32

WAN ................................................. 9

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