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Vivotek IViewer User Manual
Vivotek IViewer User Manual

Vivotek IViewer User Manual

Monitoring application for ipad, ipod and iphone rev. 2.0

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Monitoring Application for iPad , iPod ,and iPhone
Rev. 2.0

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Summary of Contents for Vivotek IViewer

  • Page 1 Monitoring Application for iPad , iPod ,and iPhone Rev. 2.0...
  • Page 2 I. Requirements 1-1. iViewer rev. 2.0 supports iOS 6.0. You should upgrade your operating system on the following devices: iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2, and iPod touch (4th generation). 1-2. An established VAST, ST7501, or VIVOTEK's NVR deployment consisting of multiple network cameras, where the VAST or ST7501 servers can be accessed via a public IP or DNS service.
  • Page 3: Wi-Fi Access Point

    IPs are known to the user. However, video playback can only take place if the past videos were recorded on the VAST/ST server or NVR station. The iViewer currently does not support video playback from the cameras' SD card.
  • Page 4 To establish a connection with the NR8401, you need to enable the connection on a web console via Network > Service. Select the "Allow CMS and iViewer connection" checkbox, and enter the same password as that you use for login...
  • Page 5 Knowing Buttons in iViewer Icon Name Function Location Live 1. Displays the software revision. Configuration 2. Provides a link to technical support. Live Opens the Layout page Layout Live Opens the Media Source page for adding cameras to Media Source the current configuration.
  • Page 6 Enlarged view cell Configuration Enters the camera configuration screen IMPORTANT: Since wireless connection and video streaming consume considerable power, you should leave the iViewer when you are not watching the live view. Press the Home button to leave the iViewer.
  • Page 7: Getting Started And Basic Operation

    II. Getting Started and Basic Operation Starting Up 2-1. iViewer is aquired through the App Store, and is started by a double tap on its icon. 2-2. You will enter the Live view window. On initial setup, you should tap the Media...
  • Page 8 Due to the screen size, on a iPhone or iPod, the configuration options are listed on a succeeding page.
  • Page 9 The iViewer will try the initial connection, and when successful, a message will prompt as shown. Cameras thus configured will be auto matically added to the view cells on the Layout screen. 2-3-2. If you are adding a VAST/ST server or NVR station: Tap on the Server tab.
  • Page 10 There are 12 screens available, and each can contain 6 camera view cells. iViewer provides view cells to contain video feeds from up to 72 cameras. You may mistakenly move to a different screen by swiping your finger tip across the...
  • Page 11 2-4. Enter the Layout page by a single tap. 2-4-1. When in the Layout page, tap on the Device list button. 2-4-2. All individual cameras or cameras under a VAST or NVR server will be listed. You can place your finger tip on one camera for 0.5 second until it becomes afloat, and then drag it to a view cell you prefer.
  • Page 12 You can also select the entire server by placing your finger on the Server 0.5 sec entry. All cameras under the server will be placed into view cells. You can also use the Select all button to automatically place all cameras into view cells.
  • Page 13 NOTE: • You can not register cameras of duplicate names onto the layout page. • You can not modify the connection parameters of connected cameras. If parameters have been changed, e.g., IP address, you need to remove, and then insert the camera again.
  • Page 14 When in a fisheye Panoramic view, swipe to the left or to the right to change the field of view. When in a fisheye Regional view, zoom in, place your finger tip on the screen, and then drag your finger across the screen in any direction to change the field of view.
  • Page 15 2-5-2. Playback: searches and plays recorded video footages on a VAST, ST7501 server, or an NVR station. Use the time roller to select the time when the recording took place. Click on the Playback button to retrieve past videos. IMPORTANT: The presumption is that you already know a recorded video does exist for a specific point in time, and by a specific camera.
  • Page 16 The Playback window provides control over the selected video footage. You can tap on the forward and backward buttons several times to increase or decrease the playback speed. Tap on the Playback time button to return to the Time Selection roller. Tap on the Live button to return to the Live View window.
  • Page 17 2-5-3. Snapshot: saves the current view as a jpeg. 2-5-4. Camera Configuration: Click this button to change the video stream for the current view cell. If using a fisheye camera, you can change the display mode into the 1R (Regional) or 1P (Panoramic) mode. Note that the rest of fisheye's display modes are currently not supported.
  • Page 18: Other Functions

    III. Other Functions 3-1. Editing an Existing Server or Cameras Enter the Media Source page by tapping on the Media Source button. Tap on the Server tab, the Configuration page for existing servers will display. Tap the Edit button to change the existing information or use the Delete button to remove a server.
  • Page 19 The software will then retry the connection and refresh all information. If problems still remain unsolved, you may remove the device and insert it again. This may occur if you upgraded your software from ealier iViewer.
  • Page 20 1. The Two Way Audio communication with cameras is currently not supported. 2. I/O triggers and notification from the cameras is not supported. 3. The iViewer does not run in the background when users leave the current session. 4. iViewer does not support login with a preset account and password.