Camera Management

🔒 Security Note: All camera access is governed by user permissions. Users can only view cameras they have been granted access to, ensuring security and privacy compliance.

Required Permissions: Camera viewing requires specific permissions in your user role. If you see "No camera access permissions", contact your system administrator for the appropriate camera viewing permissions.

Grid Layout Options

Choose from 14 different grid configurations to optimize your monitoring setup:

Many layouts include spanning cameras (larger camera views) for priority monitoring areas.

Live Feed Controls

• Grid Selector: Dropdown menu to choose camera layout (1-36 cameras)
• Auto-Rotate: Automatic cycling through camera groups for continuous monitoring
• Sidebar Toggle: Show/hide camera list sidebar for selection
• Fullscreen Mode: Double-click any camera for fullscreen viewing
• Camera Selection: Click cameras from sidebar list to populate grid slots

💡 Pro Tip: Use auto-rotate mode for unmanned monitoring stations. Set up a 4×4 or 6×6 grid with auto-rotate to cycle through all facility cameras automatically.

Recording Features

• Camera Selection: Choose individual cameras from dropdown for focused review
• Timeline Navigation: Scrub through recordings with visual timeline interface
• Playback Controls: Play, pause, fast forward, rewind, and frame-by-frame stepping
• Date/Time Selection: Quick navigation to specific dates and times
• Fullscreen Viewing: Maximize video player for detailed inspection
• Export Functionality: Download segments for evidence or reporting

Recording Access

DVR access requires specific permissions:

• NVR Viewing Permission: Required to access the DVR tab
• Camera-Specific Access: Users can only view recordings from authorized cameras
• Time Range Restrictions: Some users may have limited historical access

📅 Storage Note: Recording retention periods vary by system configuration. Contact your administrator for specific retention policies and storage capacity information.

Event Information

Event Features

• Thumbnail Preview: Visual preview of event with play button overlay
• Event Classification: Automatic categorization (Person, Vehicle, Motion, etc.)
• Confidence Scoring: AI-generated confidence level for event accuracy
• Timestamp Information: Precise date and time of event occurrence
• Camera Identification: Source camera for event tracking
• Download Options: Export event footage for evidence or analysis
• Fullscreen Playback: Click events to view in expanded player

Event Filtering

• Camera Selection: Filter events by specific cameras using dropdown selection
• Date Range: Search events within specific time periods
• Event Type: Filter by classification (Person, Vehicle, etc.)
• Confidence Level: Show only high-confidence events for reduced false positives

Layout Controls (Live Tab)

• Grid Selection: Dropdown with visual grid previews (1-36 cameras)
• Auto-Rotate Toggle: Enable/disable automatic camera cycling
• Sidebar Control: Show/hide camera selection list
• Camera Assignment: Drag cameras from list to grid positions

Mobile Interface Adaptations

The mobile interface reorganizes controls for touch optimization:

• Compact Tabs: Tab navigation optimized for mobile screens
• Touch-Friendly Controls: Larger buttons for camera layout selection
• Responsive Grids: Camera grids adapt to screen width automatically
• Swipe Navigation: Touch gestures for timeline scrubbing in DVR mode

⚡ Performance Tip: For optimal performance, limit simultaneous camera feeds based on your network bandwidth. Use smaller grids (4-9 cameras) for remote access or slower connections.

Required Permissions by Tab

Camera-Specific Access

Individual cameras can be restricted based on:

• Zone Access: Users see only cameras in their authorized zones
• Camera Groups: Access to specific camera collections
• Time Restrictions: Some cameras may have time-based access limits
• Privacy Zones: Certain areas may be restricted for privacy compliance

🚫 Access Denied: If you see "No camera access permissions" or missing tabs, contact your system administrator to request the appropriate camera viewing permissions for your role.

Camera Not Loading

• Check Network Connection: Verify camera IP addresses and network connectivity
• Browser Refresh: Reload the page or clear browser cache
• Permission Verification: Confirm you have access to the specific camera
• Device Status: Check camera status in Device Management

Poor Video Quality

• Bandwidth Limitations: Reduce number of simultaneous camera feeds
• Network Congestion: Check for high network usage during viewing times
• Camera Settings: Verify camera resolution and compression settings
• Browser Performance: Use modern browsers with hardware acceleration enabled

Recording Playback Issues

• Storage Verification: Confirm recordings exist for the selected time period
• Permission Check: Ensure you have DVR access permissions
• Time Zone Settings: Verify correct time zone configuration
• Browser Compatibility: Use browsers with modern video codec support

Live Monitoring

• Optimal Grid Sizes: Use 4×4 or 6×6 grids for comprehensive monitoring without overwhelming detail
• Priority Cameras: Place critical area cameras in spanning positions (larger views)
• Auto-Rotation Setup: Configure auto-rotate for unmanned monitoring stations
• Monitor Bandwidth: Limit simultaneous feeds based on network capacity

Recording Management

• Regular Review: Schedule periodic review of recorded footage for security assessment
• Event Investigation: Use Events tab first to locate incidents before reviewing full recordings
• Evidence Export: Download and archive important recordings promptly
• Storage Monitoring: Track storage usage and configure retention policies appropriately

Security Compliance

• Access Control: Regularly audit user permissions and camera access rights
• Privacy Zones: Ensure privacy-sensitive areas have appropriate access restrictions
• Audit Trails: Monitor camera access logs and user activity
• Data Protection: Follow local regulations for video surveillance and data retention

✅ Monitoring Success: Effective camera management combines real-time monitoring through the Live tab with proactive event review using the Events tab and thorough investigation capabilities in the DVR tab.