User manual

1. OVERVIEW
Video Viewer, the free Central Management System (CMS) software, offers a powerful and integrated
solution for centrally managing and monitoring. Compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and
Windows XP, each CMS server can manage up to 16 devices simultaneously.
The friendly graphical interface with full functions for the advanced management, intelligent motion
detection, flexible scheduled recording and quick event search makes Video Viewer excellent for every
security demand. Furthermore, EMAP is also supported for quick and convenient multi-site surveillance.
1.1 Product Features
Multi-site surveillance and full central management software running on Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista
and Windows XP
Allows multiplex operations (live view, record, playback, backup and network) equipped with intelligent motion
detection function
Google map connection for EMAP application
Pre- and post-event recording to capture full evidence
Full record log and graphical design for quick event search
PTZ camera control
1.2 Prerequisites
Before using Video Viewer, make sure:
1) You have installed the software from the supplied CD, or it could be downloaded from here.
Note: If you’re unable to install this software, please log into Windows with an
administrator account, and try again.
2) The computer on which Video Viewer is installed is connected to Internet.
3) The device (DVR, NVR and / or IP camera) you’re intended to connect is configured well to connect to
Internet, and you know the IP address, port number, user name and password to access it.
To know how to configure your DVR and NVR to the Internet, please see here; to know how to configure your IP
camera to the Internet, please see here
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To know how to use this software, please refer to “
2. CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW” at page 2.
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