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Contents
1 2 Preface ...................................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 1: Introduction to Digital Video ................................................................ 4
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4 About the Symmetry Software ...................................................................................................... 5 Benefits of Digital Video................................................................................................................ 6 About MPEG-4 Compression ....................................................................................................... 6 Features and Benefits ENVS......................................................................................................... 7 ENVS Key Features................................................................................................................... 7 About the Network (IP) Camera Interface ....................................................................................... 9 Key Features ................................................................................................................................ 9 About the DVR Interface ................................................................................................................. 10 Feature Comparison Matrix............................................................................................................ 11 Features and Benefits Symmetry Software ............................................................................... 12 Symmetry Key Features .......................................................................................................... 14 Features and Benefits Video Storage Management Module ................................................... 15 Video Storage Management Module Key Features................................................................. 15
Contents
Viewing the Actual Frame and Bit Rates for an ENVS Camera ...................................................35 Specifying ENVS Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................36 Specifying the ENVS Overlay Information.....................................................................................37 Synchronizing the ENVS Date and Time .......................................................................................38 Setting Up Motion Detection...........................................................................................................39 Specifying the PTZ Controls and Presets for an ENVS Camera .................................................40
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1 Preface
This document is written for anyone who is responsible for marketing or specifying systems that use the Symmetry digital video software. It explains the components of Symmetry digital video systems, the benefits, features, and the factors that need to be considered during the design of such a system. It is essential to follow the guidance given in this book to achieve a satisfactory system design and to obtain the full potential from the system. An inadequate design may lead to poor performance, or in the worst cases, a system that does not function correctly. Viewing video can place significant additional requirements on the PC and network, and careful consideration needs to be given to system design. Factors such as PC requirements, camera resolution, frame rate, disk space and network usage need to be considered properly prior to installation. Symmetry uses a network for the transfer of video data, such as for viewing live video. Before starting any system design, it is important to gain detailed knowledge about the network. In particular, details of the network speed, spare capacity, type of data that is currently transferred, periods of greatest use and whether network response is critical to business operation must be known. Symmetry has been designed to minimize network usage, but it is still essential to consider the impact of the system on the network. This guide explains how to estimate the impact, and methods to reduce or limit network usage. The guide contains four chapters: Chapter 1 provides an introduction to digital video systems. Sales personnel who require an overview of the technology and the key selling benefits should refer to this chapter. It has been written in a "random-access" style, enabling the information to be read in any sequence. Chapter 2 provides the Symmetry minimum PC requirements. Viewing video can place significant demands on the PC hardware, and it is therefore important to consider the requirements carefully. It is recommended that the PC specifications exceed the minimum requirements whenever possible, since this may enhance overall system performance and allow the PCs to be used with future software developments. Chapter 3 describes the factors that need to be considered during system design. It starts with an overview of the configuration screens, then covers each of the main design topics. This chapter should be read in sequence. Chapter 4 explains the factors that need to be considered when using the Video Storage Management module to store video recordings on a network device.
Note: This guide is not an installation manual; this information is provided in other manuals. Details of installing an Edge Network Video Server (ENVS) are given in the ENVS Installation Instructions. For details of installing Digital Video Recorders or IP cameras, please refer to the appropriate manufacturer's information.
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Introduction
Video surveillance and monitoring are increasingly moving to digital solutions. The advantages of digital technology and the wide range of systems available make a digital solution an attractive choice for any organization needing to upgrade or implement a new CCTV system. Early CCTV systems were entirely analog, using cameras with a co-axial output, separate CCTV monitors, a traditional Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) for recording, and possibly a CCTV switcher to switch the video pictures to selected monitors. In these systems, control and surveillance software running on a PC is not used. Many legacy systems in use today are based on a similar architecture, but in most cases the VCR has been replaced by a Digital Video Recorder (DVR), which stores the recorded video in a digital format on a hard disk inside the unit (Figure 2-1).
Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
Analog cameras
Monitor
Figure 2-1: DVR Video Surveillance System Entirely digital solutions use cameras connected directly to the network (Figure 2-2). These are known as network, or Internet Protocol (IP), cameras. The cameras are managed, controlled and viewed from PCs, and all recordings are stored digitally on network storage devices. IP cameras do not normally have a facility for local storage of recordings.
Network (IP) cameras PC with Video Management Software
WAN/LAN Network
Figure 2-2: Digital-Only Video Surveillance System using Network (IP) Cameras Symmetry has an open approach to video hardware (Figure 2-3), which supports IP cameras, a wide range of DVRs and the latest development in digital video technology the Edge Network Video Server (ENVS). The ENVS is a network device for viewing and recording live video from up to four connected cameras.
Since it is a network device, any PC on the network running the Symmetry software can view live video from the cameras. A key benefit of the ENVS is its "store-and-forward" function, which enables recorded video to be stored locally, then forwarded to a network storage location during out-of-hours times. The ENVS compresses video from standard analog cameras into MPEG-4 digital format, which is the latest standard in digital video compression technologies designed to minimize network usage and storage requirements.
Client/server PCs running: The "Symmetry Video Essentials" or "Symmetry Video Management" software. The "Video Storage Management" Software.
WAN/LAN Network
Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Network Attached Storage (NAS) for Video Storage Management Module
Figure 2-3: Symmetry Combined Digital and Hybrid Analog/Digital Video System
ability to display up to 36 live video images at a single PC, camera sequencing, additional commands and the display of web pages. The user interface for both packages is similar and has been designed for simplicity and ease of use. An full comparison of features is provided on page 14. The "Video Storage Management Module" (page 15) enables recordings from ENVS or IP cameras to be stored in any network storage location, such as on a PC or Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. This software facilitates the "store-and-forward" function of the ENVS.
The ENVS is a device for recording and streaming video from up to four connected cameras. An optional 80GB hard disk enables recordings to be stored locally to minimize network traffic. The ENVS is designed for use with the "Symmetry Video Management" or "Symmetry Video Essentials" software, which enable the pictures to be controlled, viewed, recorded and replayed from any PC on the network.
When used with the "Video Storage Management Module", a store-and-forward function allows any stored recordings to be forwarded to a network storage location during out-of-hours times. The ENVS accepts standard analog cameras. The signal is digitized and compressed into an MPEG-4 digital format before recording and transmission.
Two auxiliary relay outputs to switch devices such as wipers on or off Bi-directional audio channel per camera (enabled by future Symmetry software development) Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) controller port, using RS232/422/485 connection Motion detection zones can be defined for automatic motion detection Serial port for integration with other systems, e.g. to switch on recording at predefined times of the day or in response to an alarm condition Compact flash port (for future use) Maximum power consumption 1.1A @ 12Vdc Network transmission is Unicast
The Symmetry software includes an interface for Axis MPEG-4 network (IP) cameras, such as the 211 or 211A. This interface is provided "as standard" and enables live or recorded video from IP cameras to be displayed in the same screens as those used for ENVS or DVR cameras.
The interface also enables the Video Storage Management Module to record, store and manage video from IP cameras.
Key Features
A summary of key features of Axis IP cameras when used with the Digital Video Management software is given below. Refer to the Feature Comparison Matrix on page 11 for a comparison of ENVS units, IP cameras and DVRs. Built-in 10\100Mbit Ethernet port for connection directly to network Live Video can be displayed in the Symmetry Virtual Matrix screen Maximum of 30 frames per second (Axis 211 and 211A) Maximum 640x480 resolution (Axis 211 and 211A) MPEG-4 compression Web browser configuration tool Pan/tilt/zoom, camera motion alarms and input/output functions supported Axis cameras tested: 207W, 210, 210A, 211, 211A, 213, 214, 221, 225FD, 232D. Other cameras may function correctly. The following are not currently supported for use with Symmetry: 207, 216FD.
Please refer to the Axis Web site for further information. A license is required in the Symmetry software for each IP camera used. Note: Axis IP cameras can be set to MPEG-4 or M-JPEG mode. It is recommended that MPEG-4 mode is used, since recording of pictures from IP cameras is supported only when MPEG-4 mode is selected, and MPEG-4 requires much less network bandwidth at higher frame rates.
A DVR is a device that digitally records video from connected analog cameras. Recording is normally set up to be continuous, and all recordings are stored locally on the DVR's hard disk. Symmetry interfaces with a wide range of DVRs, as shown in Table 1. Table 1: DVRs Supported Make/Model Verint (Previously Loronix) Integral: DVX, Digital Sentry Dedicated Micros, Digital Sprite 2 NICE (All models supporting the version 8 SDK) Cieffe/ JCI Spectiva / DVN 5000 Proxima / DVN 3000 DVR Software 1 Version Tested 4.3 4.1.2.43 SR2 1.2 8 2.02b 4.0.1 2 1.1.00.1121 1.3.5 DVR SDK Version Supported 4.5 3.5 1.2.15.1 8 2.2 2.2 2.10 1.1 2.5.4
The features in the SDK can be dependent on the version of software installed on the DVR.
Note: The above information was correct at the time of publishing this guide. If necessary, please refer to your local support representative for the latest information. Live video from any DVR camera can be displayed in the Symmetry Virtual Matrix screen in the same way as for any other digital video camera. Video archiving should be carried out using software supplied with the DVR. The availability of certain functions is dependent on the make or model of DVR being used. Please refer to the Feature Comparison Matrix on page 11 for further details.
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AXIS MPEG4
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Verint Wavelet
Pelco DX8000
Bosch Divar 2
View live video in Virtual Matrix Sequence live video Click map icon to view live video Viewing/Control PTZ camera control Snap camera to preset position MPEG-4 compression Change video settings such as frame rate and quality using commands from Symmetry Receive and display device alarms such as video loss and motion detection Local control from serial interface Max. simultaneous client connections per unit Max. live camera connections per unit Start/stop recording from Symmetry software Recording Automatic "tagging" on alarm/event, with 2 programmable pre/post-alarm record times Tag video on intercom or DMP events Local storage of recordings Store-and-forward function Pre-alarm buffer (avoids continuous recording) Video playback from Symmetry clients Playback Pause, print and skip/change playback speed Play back recording associated with an alarm from Alarms or Reports screens Bookmark and export video (for MP4 codec)
U = Unspecified
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Proxima (DVN 3000) only; unspecified for Spectiva (DVN 5000). Pre-event recording requires continuous recording for DVR and IP cameras. Used only for recordings triggered by DVR itself. 4 Skip forward/back not supported. 5 Pause not supported.
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The Symmetry software enables video images to be viewed, recorded and replayed from an interface that has been designed for simplicity and ease of use. Two versions of the software are available: "Symmetry Video Essentials" and the full "Symmetry Video Management" software. Table 3 on page 14 summarizes the features of the software, and the differences between product types. The software provides an open platform that supports the ENVS, a wide range of Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) and IP cameras. The module also supports interfaces to legacy analog CCTV switchers, which facilitates an
easy upgrade from an analog to digital solution at a later date. There are two main screens: the Virtual Matrix screen, which is used to view live video (Figure 2-8), and the Video Playback screen, which is used to replay recorded video (Figure 2-9). A key feature of the software is its ability to "tag" an area of a recording. This prevents the recording from being overwritten and enables easy playback. Tagging can be carried out by a trigger command (e.g. generated by an ENVS monitor point), user recording or a user-applied "bookmark". Note: Please refer to the User's Guide for an overview of how to use the software.
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The Video Storage Management Module is a comprehensive video data management system, which can automatically store video from an ENVS or Axis IP camera to network storage locations, such as a hard disk on a PC, or a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. The software facilitates the "store-and-forward" function of the ENVS, which transfers recordings from the hard disk of an ENVS at configurable intervals to free disk space and enable archiving. The software provides easy-to-use tools for setting up the times and days that data will be forwarded, and the storage locations. If
required, multiple storage locations can be specified to increase available disk space. Policies for purging video from the storage locations can also be set up, which automatically delete recordings that are older than a specified number of days. The Video Storage Management Module is available "as standard" with the Symmetry software to provide a Video Storage server on the same PC as the database server. If required, additional licenses can be purchased to install the software on other PCs if multiple Video Storage servers are needed to handle a large number of cameras (see page 18).
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3 Chapter 2:
Computer Requirements
Please see the Software Installation Manual. This configuration is supported only when Symmetry is integrated with access-control.
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Computer Requirements
Note: The Video Storage Management Module (if used) requires enhanced machine specifications; see page 18. On a Video Storage server, the number of cameras viewed (live or recorded) should not exceed 4. The quoted specifications are applicable only when using ENVS or IP cameras. System requirements vary considerably when using DVR cameras, depending on DVR make and system architecture. If the installation uses DVR cameras, trials must take place before system roll-out to determine machine and network requirements. All processors must be Pentium 4 with hyper-threading. Maximum performance is achieved using 2GB or more of RAM. It is recommended that PCs used to display live or recorded video are not used to communicate with other devices, such as access-control nodes.
Client Requirements
Table 5: Requirements for any Machine Displaying Live or Recorded Video Machine Type Max. number of viewed cameras (live or recorded) ENVS Client-only machine displaying live or recorded video 4 12 36 The notes given above also apply. IP N/A N/A 16 2GHz 2.8GHz 3.2GHz 512MB 1GB 1GB 20GB 20GB 20GB Min. processor speed Min. RAM Min. Disk Space
Graphics Card
A graphics card with at least 64MB of RAM is required if the PC displays live or recorded video. An integrated graphics card using system RAM is not recommended for this purpose. The following graphics cards have been tested for compatibility with the Digital Video Management module. If another card is fitted, it must be tested thoroughly before use. NVIDIA GeForce MX4000 NVIDIA GeForce FX5200 NVIDIA GeForce 6200 ATI Radeon 7000 ATI Radeon 9200 ATI Radeon X600 SE
Network Capacity
It is important to determine the network bandwidth used by other applications and to check that there is sufficient capacity to stream live video from the cameras. Please refer to page 31 for guidance.
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Computer Requirements
When used on a full SQL Server 2000/2005 database server: Processor: Min RAM: Pentium 4, 3.8GHz Dual-XEON 3GB
Note: The Video Storage server software is always installed on the database server. If the database server is not used to manage video recordings, the higher machine specifications to be a Video Storage server are not required.
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3 Chapter 3:
This chapter describes the factors to consider when designing a digital video system. Factors relating specifically to the Video Storage Management Module are described in Chapter 4. While you are working through this chapter, note the settings selected on the System Design Worksheets (page 47).
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Figure 3-4: Video Server Screen The screen contains a Discover button, which when selected for a new record, displays a list of all unconfigured ENVS devices located on the network (Figure 3-5). Once the ENVS has been selected in the list (identified from its MAC or IP address), configuration of the ENVS can begin.
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Figure 3-5: Selecting the ENVS to Configure The IP address of the ENVS displayed at the top of the Video Server screen should have been defined already during system installation using the ENVS Viewer Control (as described in the ENVS Installation Instructions). The address should be static, since Symmetry will not able to locate an ENVS whose IP address is "floating". For this reason, Obtain IP Address Automatically (DHCP) should not be selected in the Communications tab. The ENVS configuration options are located in seven tabs, as shown in Table 6. This table provides crossreferences for further information, but if you are reading this chapter for the first time, it is recommended that you read it in sequence. Table 6: Tabs in the Video Server Screen Tab Name Communications Purpose Contains communication options, such as the network speed (Video Network Connection) and network type (Video Server Network Type). Selecting the correct values for these two options is important, since they affect default camera settings that influence the amount of network bandwidth used. The lower part of the tab contains options for communicating with an optional Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) controller connected to the ENVS. Archive Disk Specifies the schedules for forwarding video from the hard disk of the ENVS to a network storage device. Specifies settings used to delete recordings from the ENVS hard disk, warn of recordings that are overwritten, and for streaming video directly to a Video Storage server. Enables the inputs and outputs of the ENVS to be specified. Defines the text to superimpose on the video images, such as camera name or date and time. Contains date and time options, such as for time synchronization. Specifies whether messages from the ENVS are reported as alarms or events. Further Information This chapter page 33
Online Help
This chapter page 36 This chapter page 37 This chapter page 38 Online Help
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D1 2CIF
CIF
QCIF
Several new resolutions have been derived from the computer and DVD industry. Most common are: D1 (DVD-Video): VGA: QVGA: 720x480 (NTSC); 720x576 (PAL) 640x480 320x240 This is sometimes known as SIF (Standard Interchange Format); not to be confused with CIF
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Figure 3-9: Frame Rates Supported for ENVS Cameras Recommendations: Frame rates of 1 to 3fps are normal for general observation of lobby areas, office areas or where the purpose of the CCTV recording is to provide a general level of observation. Frame rates of 4 to 7fps are common for areas of high throughput of people, moving vehicles, where the intent of the subjects being recorded need to be determined, or where it is necessary to capture the facial images of moving people. Frame rates in excess of 10fps are used in applications where it is necessary to view or record high degrees of motion, such as in casinos and traffic applications, or when audio needs to synchronize with lip movement.
Note: As for resolution, the initial choice of frame rate may need to be revised once you have considered other factors described in this chapter and in Chapter 4.
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The capacity check can be carried out automatically using the "ENVS Hard Disk Drive and Network Bandwidth Estimator" (Figure 3-10), which is located in the Documentation folder on the Symmetry installation CD. The Estimator is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. There are two versions: one for PAL cameras, and one for NTSC cameras.
Specify the resolution, frame rate and motion factor for each ENVS camera.
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DVR cameras are normally set up to record continuously. If IP or ENVS cameras are used, consider whether to use the Record Video trigger command to start recording on motion detection or after an alarm/event, rather than continuously or at scheduled times. When using an ENVS camera, the Record Video trigger command can make use of the ENVS "pre-event buffer", which is set up in the Advanced tab of the ENVS Camera screen (Figure 3-11). If you enable the buffer and, for example, set its capacity to 60 seconds, the ENVS will always store the last 60 seconds of video footage. Since a recording started by a Record Video trigger command can include the video in the pre-event buffer, the feature may reduce the need for continuous or scheduled recordings. IP cameras do not normally have a pre-event buffer and therefore it is more likely that there is a need to record continuously or at scheduled times. However, the Record Video trigger command can still be useful in these cases. A Record Video trigger command "tags" the recording at the alarm/event time, and the period tagged can include time before the alarm/event if the camera records continuously. The benefit of doing this is that the system can be set up to purge the much larger untagged areas of a recording more frequently than the tagged recordings, which reduces demand for disk space.
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Depending on the results from the Estimator, you may need to adapt the recording policy, or even reexamine the resolution and frame rates used.
Gives the estimated number of days of storage for the ENVS hard disk.
Figure 3-12: Estimating the Number of Days of Recording If video from an ENVS is being archived, ENVS disk space is generally not an issue, as space is freed when recordings are forwarded. Since the hard disk can record more than a day of continuous video (assuming the capacity check is not exceeded; page 27) and forwarding can occur every day, the results of
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running the Estimator may be relevant only to determine how long the ENVS can store video in the event of a network failure. An exception is when only tagged recordings are forwarded, which leaves any other standard recordings on the ENVS hard disk.
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Network usage is generally not an issue if all of the following are true: Live video is rarely viewed. Live video is not streamed to a network storage device (using the Video Storage Management Module). Small amounts of recorded video are replayed after being forwarded to a network storage device.
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An estimate is also displayed in the Camera Network Usage field of the ENVS Camera screen, as shown in Figure 3-15. The actual frame and bit rates can be displayed using the Live Picture option (page 35).
Figure 3-15: Estimated Network Usage from the ENVS Camera Screen
Bandwidth usage can be reduced or limited using a number of methods, all of which control the bit rate: The resolution and/or frame rate can be reduced. The camera position can be changed to reduce the amount of motion in the image.
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For ENVS cameras, the target bit rate and quality can be reduced manually in the ENVS Camera screen (Figure 3-16 and Figure 3-17). The exact effect of changing the bit rate and quality settings depend on the Bit Rate Mode (Figure 3-17), which can have any one of the following three settings: Constant: Causes the ENVS to change the quality of the picture between Min Quality and Max Quality to prevent the bit rate exceeding the value specified by the Bit Rate option. The system attempts to use the highest quality, which often means that the bit rate is reasonably constant around the specified bit rate. If the minimum quality is reached, the frame rate is reduced to maintain the bit rate budget. Instantaneous changes to the bit rate are limited by the Bit Rate Cap setting, which should be at least 30% greater than Bit Rate. The Constant bit rate mode should be used if a strict bandwidth budget needs to be imposed. This setting is the default when the network type is a WAN (as specified in the Video Server screen), since bandwidth on a WAN may be very limited at certain times. Average: This is similar to Constant, except that Bit Rate Cap is not used, and if the minimum quality is reached, the frame rate will not be reduced. The bit rate may therefore exceed the budget. The Average bit rate mode is the default when the network type is a LAN, as specified in the Video Server screen. Variable: This should not be used to control bandwidth, since the bit rate is allowed to fluctuate as required depending on the current resolution, frame rate and motion. The quality of the picture is fixed using the Quality setting. The bit rate is capped using the Bit Rate Cap setting, which if reached causes the frame rate to be reduced.
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Figure 3-17: Advanced Camera Settings (Quality and Bit Rate Mode) Note: Reducing the bit rate will reduce the amount of disk space used, as well as reducing network usage.
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Viewing the Actual Frame and Bit Rates for an ENVS Camera
The current frame rate (Picture Refresh) and bit rate (Current Data Rate) achieved using the selected settings, camera position and motion can be tested by selecting Live Picture in the Video tab of the ENVS Camera screen (Figure 3-18).
Figure 3-18: Viewing the Actual Frame and Bit Rates Similar information is available from the View/Status screen (Figure 3-19).
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Figure 3-20: Setting up the ENVS Inputs and Outputs The description should be left blank for any input or output not used.
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Figure 3-22: Setting up the Time Synchronization Options The Enable Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) option should be selected if an SNTP server is used. The names or IP addresses of up to two SNTP servers can be specified (Preferred Server and Alternate Server). Alternative Server is used only if Preferred Server is not available. By default, the time is obtained every hour from an SNTP server and is updated only if the time difference is greater than 2 seconds. Please refer to the Software Installation Manual for details of setting up a Windows Time Server SNTP server. Selection of the correct Time Zone ensures that the ENVS automatically updates its time when there is a daylight-saving time change.
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When the controls and presets are defined, consideration should be given to the effects of the various fields of view on camera bit rate. A view that contains more motion will result in a higher bit rate and greater use of disk space, as described earlier in this chapter.
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This chapter describes design considerations when using the Video Storage Management Module. The Video Storage Management Module is a comprehensive video data management system, which can automatically store video from an ENVS or Axis IP camera to a network storage location. The software facilitates the "store-and-forward" function of the ENVS, which transfers recordings from the hard disk of an ENVS at configurable intervals to free disk space and enable archiving.
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Video Storage
Select a time for forwarding when few users or other applications need the network. Large amounts of video data from many ENVS units can generate a lot of network traffic, and selecting an appropriate time will reduce any impact. The setting for Include Standard Recordings should be considered carefully: When the option is selected, all tagged and untagged (standard) recordings are forwarded to the storage location, which can consume large amounts of disk space. The next section in this chapter describes how to estimate the disk space required. When the option is not selected, only tagged recordings are forwarded, which should significantly reduce the amount of disk space needed. In this case, all untagged (standard) recordings will remain on the hard disk of the ENVS for a period of time that can be estimated using the "ENVS Hard Disk and Network Bandwidth Estimator" (page 29), which is available in the Documentation folder of the Symmetry Installation CD. The Estimator should be used to confirm that the time period is sufficient.
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This gives the estimated total disk space required. However, sufficient additional capacity should be provided to allow for increased demand or changes to picture detail, motion or camera settings. Note: The amount of disk space used should be monitored carefully, and if necessary, additional disk space added.
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Specify the resolution, frame rate and motion factor for each ENVS camera.
Figure 4-2: Estimating Network Disk Space Requirements for ENVS Cameras
Figure 4-3: Schedules for Purging Video Recordings Note: (1) Video recordings stored on the database server can be backed up and archived using the Tools/Backup and Tools/Archive screens. (2) The time periods for purging may be influenced by legal restrictions concerning the length of time recordings can be stored. (3) The purge schedules can be different for each Video Storage server.
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Video Storage
Figure 4-4: Assigning ENVS Devices and IP Cameras to a Video Storage Server
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Storage Folders
The locations where video recording are stored on the network are specified in the Storage Folders tab of the Configure/Digital Video/Storage Server Settings screen (Figure 4-5). There can be more than one storage folder, and each can be located anywhere on the network. When you add a storage folder, you specify the maximum amount of disk space for that folder. The folder listed at the top of the Storage Folders tab is used first. When the available space at this location is full, the next folder in the list is used.
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ENVS Setup:
Setting IP Address (Static) Estimated Storage Period of Recordings on ENVS Hard Disk (Hours) Automatically Delete Video Recordings Older Than (Days) Number of Monitor Points Used (0-4) Number of Auxiliary Outputs Used (0-2) Overlay Details SNTP Server Names or IP Addresses (if used) Name of Video Storage Server (if used)
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IP Camera Setup:
Camera 1 Camera Name IP Address (Static) Resolution Frame Rate (fps) Compression Video Storage Server (if used) 2 3 4 5
Estimated Bit Rate (kbps / Mbps) Total Estimated Bit Rate (kbps / Mbps)
Sum of above; this should not be more than total permitted.
Total Estimated Network Disk Space (GB) Purge Standard Recordings Older Than (Days) Purge Tagged Recordings Older Than (Days)
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2 2CIF .................................................................................................................................................................... 25 4 4CIF .................................................................................................................................................................... 25 A Analog video ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Archive.......................................................................................................................................................... 41, 44 Automatically delete video recordings older than ............................................................................................... 30 Auxiliary outputs ................................................................................................................................................. 36 Average bit rate mode ........................................................................................................................................ 33 B Backup................................................................................................................................................................ 44 Bit rate .......................................................................................................................................................... 31, 33 Actual/Tested.................................................................................................................................................. 35 Estimated for ENVS camera........................................................................................................................... 31 Estimated for IP or DVR camera .................................................................................................................... 32 Bit rate cap.......................................................................................................................................................... 33 Bit rate mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 33 C Camera support.................................................................................................................................................. 14 CCTV switcher.......................................................................................................................................... 4, 12, 14 CIF ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Constant bit rate mode ....................................................................................................................................... 33 D D1 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Data rate ...............................................................................................................................................See Bit rate Date and time ..................................................................................................................................................... 38 DHCP.................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Digital Video Benefits............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Digital Video Management Module Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Machine requirements .................................................................................................................................... 16 Digital Video software Introduction to ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Discover.............................................................................................................................................................. 21 Disk space ENVS .............................................................................................................................................................. 29 Network........................................................................................................................................................... 43 DVR Features supported ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Introduction to ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Makes and models supported ........................................................................................................................ 10 Network usage................................................................................................................................................ 32
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Setup ...............................................................................................................................................................20 E ENVS Auxiliary outputs ..............................................................................................................................................36 Capacity check ................................................................................................................................................27 Date and time ..................................................................................................................................................38 Disk settings ..............................................................................................................................................30, 31 Disk space.......................................................................................................................................................29 Features ............................................................................................................................................................7 Forwarding.................................................................................................................................................15, 41 Hard Disk and Network Bandwidth Estimator .................................................................................................29 Introduction to....................................................................................................................................................7 IP address .......................................................................................................................................................22 Monitor points ..................................................................................................................................................36 Motion detection ..............................................................................................................................................39 Network usage.................................................................................................................................................31 Overlay ..............................................................................................................................................................8 Overlay tab ......................................................................................................................................................37 Overview of........................................................................................................................................................4 PTZ settings ....................................................................................................................................................40 Purging disk space ..........................................................................................................................................30 Recording capacity ..........................................................................................................................................29 SNTP server ....................................................................................................................................................38 Warning messages .........................................................................................................................................30 ENVS Camera screen .........................................................................................................................................23 F Forwarding.....................................................................................................................................................15, 41 Frame rate Actual/Tested...................................................................................................................................................35 Recommendations ..........................................................................................................................................26 G Graphics ..............................................................................................................................................................14 Graphics card ......................................................................................................................................................17 I I-Frame..................................................................................................................................................................6 I-Frame Interval ...................................................................................................................................................34 Include Standard Recordings ..............................................................................................................................42 IP address ENVS...............................................................................................................................................................22 IP camera ........................................................................................................................................................19 SNTP servers ..................................................................................................................................................38 IP camera Features ............................................................................................................................................................9 Features supported .........................................................................................................................................11 Introduction to................................................................................................................................................4, 9 IP address .......................................................................................................................................................19 Network usage.................................................................................................................................................32 Setup ...............................................................................................................................................................19 Streaming ........................................................................................................................................................43 L LAN......................................................................................................................................................................33 Limit Live Video Frame Rate to ...........................................................................................................................34 M MAC address.......................................................................................................................................................21 Machine requirements .........................................................................................................................................16
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Monitor points ..................................................................................................................................................... 36 Motion detection ....................................................................................................................................... 8, 28, 39 Motion factor ....................................................................................................................................................... 29 MPEG-4 ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 MSDE ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 N Network Attached Storage (NAS) ....................................................................................................................... 43 Network camera ..............................................................................................................................See IP camera Network failure.................................................................................................................................................... 29 Network storage ................................................................................................................................................. 41 Network usage.................................................................................................................................................... 31 NTSC .................................................................................................................................................................. 24 O Overlay ........................................................................................................................................................... 8, 37 P PAL ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Pan, tilt, zoom controls ....................................................................................................................................... 40 P-Frame................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Picture refresh ............................................................................................................................... See Frame rate Picture size ..................................................................................................................................... See Resolution Pre-event buffer .................................................................................................................................................. 28 Processor ........................................................................................................................................................... 18 PTZ controller ..................................................................................................................................................... 22 Purge From ENVS .................................................................................................................................................... 30 From network storage..................................................................................................................................... 44 Q QCIF ................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Quality................................................................................................................................................................. 33 R Record Video trigger command.......................................................................................................................... 28 Recording policies .............................................................................................................................................. 28 Resolution Recommendations.......................................................................................................................................... 24 Standards ....................................................................................................................................................... 25 S SMS software ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 SNTP .................................................................................................................................................................. 38 SQL Server ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Standard recording ............................................................................................................................................. 42 Status screen...................................................................................................................................................... 35 Storage folders ................................................................................................................................................... 46 Storage server settings....................................................................................................................................... 46 Store and forward ............................................................................................................................................... 15 Symmetry Overview of....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Video Essentials ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Video Management........................................................................................................................................... 5 System design worksheets ................................................................................................................................. 47 T Tagged recording ......................................................................................................................................... 12, 29 V Variable bit rate mode......................................................................................................................................... 33 Video Cassette Recorder ..................................................................................................................................... 4
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Video Essentials ............................................................................................................................................12, 14 Video Network Connection ..................................................................................................................................22 Video Playback screen ..................................................................................................................................13, 14 Video Server Network Type.................................................................................................................................22 Video Server screen Overview..........................................................................................................................................................21 Video Storage Management Module Features ..........................................................................................................................................................15 Forwarding schedules .....................................................................................................................................41 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................15 Machine requirements .....................................................................................................................................18 Setting up ........................................................................................................................................................41 Virtual Matrix screen......................................................................................................................................13, 14 W WAN ....................................................................................................................................................................33 Windows........................................................................................................................................................16, 18
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