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Video Server Configuration
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A
video server is connected to EntraPass through a specific IP address.
The video server captures, stores and distributes video data to the EntraPass
desktops for monitoring and surveillance purposes. Video data can then
be accessed by any EntraPass workstation (with appropriate permission)
through the network. In order to use the video feature in EntraPass, the
video server must be identified to EntraPass. To do this, you have to:
•
Define
the video server communication settings
•
Specify
video parameters including the number of cameras connected to the server
•
Set communication
delays
•
Define
parameters for use with EntraPass Video Vault, etc.
Note:
Panasonic
and American Dynamics video integrations are not compatible with Windows
Server 2003 and 2008 operating systems.
Defining
the Video Server Communication Settings
1 -
From the
EntraPass main window, click the
tab,
then click the
button
in the Video window toolbar. The Video server window appears with the
tab
enabled.
2 -
From the
drop-down
list, select the Video server you want to configure (or click the
button
to create a new one), then assign it a descriptive name in the language
section. It is recommended to supply a name in the two languages if you
are running the application in two languages.
3 -
From the
drop-down
list, select the DVR type for the Video server you are configuring.
Note:
The
current version of the software integrates with American Dynamics Intellex
and HDVR
.
EntraPass supports HDVR-2U, HDVR-4U, all versions of Intellex: DVMS8000
(Up to 8 cameras) and DVMS16000 (Up to 16 cameras), Intellex IP (up to
16 network video streams), Intellex Ultra (16 channels) and Intellex LT.
This later version limits the number of cameras to 4, 8 or 16 depending
on the selected Intellex LT (LT-4, LT-8 or LT-16).
EntraPass also
supports the following models:
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AD-TVR-04
:
AD TVR 04 video channels (models ADTVR04050 and ADTVR04100).
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AD-TVR-08
:
AD TVR 08 video channels (models ADTVR08100 and ADTVR08200).
•
AD-TVR-16
:
AD TVR 16 video channels (models ADTVR16050, ADTVR16100, ADTVR16200 and
ADTVR16400).
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AD-TVR-VS
:
AD TVR-VS 4 video inputs.
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AD-NVR:
Allows
users viewing, managing and controlling the video being recorded on the
AD-NVR through the EntraPass software:
•
Can support
up to 128 IP cameras
•
Up to 400
Mb/sec image streaming
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Base model
includes minimal video analytic and can be upgraded to a full analytic
package
•
One pre-configured
video playback button
•
Connect to
EntraPass through an IP connection. No other interface needed.
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Video with
live and playback views on the same screen:
4 -
Check
the
option
to tell EntraPass that the video server is on-line.
Note:
The
On-line
option
must be unchecked when the server is off-line for long periods such as
maintenance reasons, for example. Otherwise, EntraPass will continue polling
the video server; this may cause the system to hang.
5 -
In the
field,
specify the static IP address of the Video server. Make sure that the
Video server is set to a static IP address. For specific information about
the video server IP address, contact your network administrator.
6 -
Domain name
:
Video server domain address.
7 -
Specify
the port information for
,
and
.
Make sure that these are the same used by the DVR (Digital Video Recorder).
Note:
The
TCP
port (Transmission Control Protocol) is used by the Video application
to communicate with EntraPass. Options displayed in the TCP port section
depend on the device you are configuring. For details about ports and
their settings, contact your network administrator or the documentation
provided with the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) vendor.
8 -
Check
the
option
if you want to save on bandwidth utilization. In fact if this option is
not checked, the workstation will continually poll for server identification.
9 -
Check
the
option
if you want users to enter their credentials before accessing the Video
server. If this option is checked the
tab
appears in the Video Server window.
10 -
Check
the
option if you want to cancel all the messages coming from Intellex.
11 -
In the
section:
•
Enter
the
The
number of cameras connected to the video server (or use the up/down arrows)
or click the
button
to get this information from the video server. Using the
button
offers a fast way to define cameras connected to the video server. In
fact, when you click this button, EntraPass will connect to the Video
server and get the number and default names for cameras connected to the
DVR.
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Specify
the
.
The polling frequency refers to the delay between two polls from the Kantech
Server to the Video Server. This operation is processed by the Kantech
Video Server Interface.
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Specify
.
This refers to the number of unsuccessful polls before the EntraPass Server
declares the video server offline. For example, if you enter 4 in this
field, EntraPass will attempt to connect four times to the video server
before it declares that the server is down.
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Indicate
the
Using
the up/down arrows, specify the
if
the EntraPass server and the DVR server are not in the same time zone.
The time zone adjustment refers to the time zone difference between the
DVR server and the EntraPass server. Adjusting the time zone enables workstations
to retrieve events generated by the DVR server at the EntraPass Server’s
time.
•
Check
the
box.
The Time synchronization refers to the time of the day when the video
server will synchronize with the Kantech server for date and time. This
operation is processed by the Kantech Video Server Interface.
Note:
The
EntraPass
server serves as the reference time source. The video server will process
the time according to the EntraPass Server’s time. For example, if the
EntraPass Server’s time is 3:00 and that of the video server is 2:00,
the Timezone adjustment data will be -1 so that the video server can display
the correct information about an event that occurred at a specific time.
Enhancing
the Security of Video Servers
1 -
If your
Intellex video server is secured by Policy Manager, EntraPass operators
must use a domain name, a specific login and password to access the video
server. In that case, you will check the
box
in the
tab.
Note:
Login name
and password are mandatory if a HDVR or a TVR II video server type is
used
Note:
For
details
about the video server security parameters, contact the network administrator.
2 -
If the
option
is checked, the
tab is displayed.
3 -
Enter
the login data in the displayed fields:
•
:
enter the domain name used by the Intellex Video server
.
•
:
enter the login name used for accessing the video server.
•
:
enter the password specific to the domain controller.
•
:
the password for confirmation must be identical to the password entered
in the previous field. If you get an error message, make sure that the
Caps Lock key is not activated. For a HDVR or a TVR II, it corresponds
to the DVR server password.
Remote
Video Connection
This
function allows controlling server video from many occurrences of the
RemoteVideoProcess.exe application, on the server computer or any computer
connected on the same network.
Once
the Remote video connection option
is registered, new parameters can be configured in the Video
server window.
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IP
address
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Domain
name (from which the RemoteVideoProcess.exe will be executed)
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Communication
port (port opened by the RemoteVideoProcess.exe application to monitor
incoming requests from the EntraPass server)
Note:
The
RemoteVideoProcess.exe
is not accessible from the redundant server
Note:
The
Video
Viewer
option,
accessible from the EntraPass installation process, must be used for the
RemoteVideoProcess function to work.
Note:
Installation
of the
Remote
Video Connection
will add 128 new video servers.
Defining
the EntraPass Video Vault
The
EntraPass tab
allows you to specify settings such as archiving schedule or transfer
frequency for EntraPass Video Vault if this application has been activated
in EntraPass and has been configured for use within the EntraPass applications.
• For
details about installing EntraPass Video Vault, see
Adding System
Components.
• For
details about configuring the EntraPass Video Vault application, see Configuring
the EntraPass Video Vault Application.
• For
details about using EntraPass Video Vault, see
EntraPass
Video Vault.
1 -
From the
window,
select the
tab.
2 -
Enter information
for the EntraPass Video Vault application:
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:
the name of the EntraPass Video Vault application associated with the
selected video server.
•
:
the selected schedule indicates the period during which video segments
will be saved. When this schedule is valid, all video segments from user-defined
triggers, video server triggers or manual triggers will be saved for archiving
purposes.
3 -
Define the
:
•
:
the interval specified in this field indicates the period during which
videos segments are retrieved from the video server. This feature restricts
data retrieval and the availability of the video server during a specified
period of time.
Note:
The
server allows one video retrieval at a time. If, for instance, the specified
period is 02:00 --> 04:00, video segments will be retrieved for two
hours per day. If the specified period is 18:00 --> 06:00, this indicates
an interval of twelve hours starting from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
•
:
this number indicates the number of days allocated for the video retrieval.
If a video segment was not retrieved after the number of days specified
in this field, the video segment will be considered unrecoverable for
archiving and EntraPass Video Vault will notify the operator of the failure.
•
:
This option is applicable to KVI and KVA formats only. Users can choose
between English and French as the language that will be used to describe
the archived data.
•
:
select the format for the video file that will be retrieved:
•
:
this is the format defined for the selected EntraPass Video Vault (
>
>
(Select
)
>
tab).
•
:
The KVI file contains thumbnail and video context information and places
a watermark on embedded .img. It must be viewed with the Intellex
Video Player that uses the American Dynamics API. You must make sure that
the API has been installed on the client’s computer.
•
: The KVA file contains thumbnail
and video context information with no watermark on the embedded .AVI.
Video files can
be viewed using Windows Media Player or any other AVI player on the market.
• : This is the standard AVI format, with no watermark.
Video files can be viewed using, Windows Media Player or any other AVI
player on the market.
•
:
This format places a watermark on the video.
It must be viewed with the Intellex
Video Player using the American Dynamics API. You must make sure that
the API has been installed on the client‘s computer.
•
PS
Format
: HDVR native
compressed video format. Use eplayer to play.
4 - For increased security, check the option if you want
to protect the KVI and KVA archived video segments by a password. Make
sure to enter identical information in the and
fields. Before
viewing video segments archived on the EntraPass Video Vault being defined,
operators will have to enter this password. Archived video files can be
viewed from theBrowse Video Vault
window.
Comment
Note: For more details about the Comment
entry box, please refer to Comment
Field.