SmartPSS Lite Monitor Solution

User's Manual

V1.0.1
 Foreword
General

This manual introduces the functions and operations of the monitor solution of the SmartPSS Lite
(hereinafter referred to as "the Platform"). Read carefully before using the platform, and keep the
manual safe for future reference.

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Revision History

Version Revision Content Release Time

V1.0.1 Updated the live view and playback functions. January 2024
V1.0.0 First release. April 2022

Privacy Protection Notice

As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of others such as their
face, audio, fingerprints, and license plate number. You need to be in compliance with your local
privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other
people by implementing measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and visible
identification to inform people of the existence of the surveillance area and provide required
contact information.

About the Manual

● The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the manual and the
product.

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● We are not liable for losses incurred due to operating the product in ways that are not in
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 Table of Contents
Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................. I
1 Overview...........................................................................................................................................................1
2 Live View Page................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Preparation.............................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Live View.................................................................................................................................................3
2.2.1 Viewing Live Videos.................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Configuring Tours........................................................................................................................6
2.2.3 Configuring View Groups............................................................................................................9
2.3 PTZ Configuration................................................................................................................................10
2.3.1 Configuring Presets...................................................................................................................10
2.3.2 Configuring Tour....................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.3 Configuring Pan.........................................................................................................................13
2.3.4 Configuring Scan....................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.5 Configuring Pattern.................................................................................................................. 15
2.3.6 Configuring Wiper..................................................................................................................... 16
3 Playback Page................................................................................................................................................ 18
3.1 Playback Videos................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.1 Playback Videos on the Device................................................................................................ 18
3.1.2 Playback Videos on the Computer...........................................................................................19
3.2 Viewing Snapshots.............................................................................................................................. 19
3.2.1 Viewing Snapshots on the Device............................................................................................19
3.2.2 Viewing Snapshots on the Computer...................................................................................... 20
3.3 Other Operations................................................................................................................................. 21
3.3.1 Clipping and Downloading Videos.......................................................................................... 21
3.3.2 Smart Search..............................................................................................................................22
3.3.3 Synchronizing Playback Multiple Videos................................................................................23
Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations............................................................................................. 24

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 1 Overview
The monitor solution cooperates the camera with the platform. You can live view the real-time
monitoring screen through the platform. You can also play back the snapshots and the videos of
the camera.

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 2 Live View Page
2.1 Preparation
Make sure the cameras have been added to the platform.
Figure 2-1 Live view page

Table 2-1 Description of live view parameters

No. Parameter Description

● If you select > System > Monitoring Setting, and select

Organization Tree (By device) from default device tree,
Area/ Organization the devices will be displayed as nodes in the organizations.
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Tree ● If you select > System > Monitoring Setting, and select
Area Tree (By channel) from default device tree, the
channels will be displayed as nodes in the organizations.

Displays list view. It supports two-level directories, the first level

is group, the second level is the saved views.
2 View The view records real-time video window split and the
playback. You can save these parameters as live view plan. If
you need those parameters later, you can quickly adopt them.

3 PTZ Configure the PTZ function.

4 Save View Click the icon to save the current view plan.
5 Tour Live View Configure tour plan.
6 Window scale The scale of the live video window.
7 Window split mode Configure the split mode of the live view window.

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 No. Parameter Description
Switch the video window to full screen mode. If you want to
8 Full Screen exit full screen mode, press Esc or right-click the video
window, and then select Exit Full Screen.
9 Video window Displays the live view window.
10 Live view shortcuts Displays shortcut menu.

Figure 2-2 Device right-click menu functions

Table 2-2 Description of device right-click menu functions

Parameter Description
● Main Stream
● Sub Stream1 Configure the stream type of the live view.
● Sub Stream2

Go to the web page of the device, and then configure device

Device Configuration
parameters on the web page.

Open or close the alarm linkage action of an external alarm device

(such as a smoke alarm) connected to the device.

Alarm out
● : The alarm linkage action of an external alarm device is
disabled.
● : The alarm linkage action of an external alarm device is
enabled.

Refresh Refresh channel information.

Logout Log out the device.

2.2 Live View

You can live view the monitoring screen through three methods.
● Live view through video channels. Drag the video channel to the corresponding window to view
the monitoring screen.
● Configure tour plans, and then live view through tour plans.
● Save the current live view screen as views, and then live view through views.

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2.2.1 Viewing Live Videos
Procedure
Step 1 Select Live View on the home page.
Step 2 Live view the real-time monitoring screen.
You can live view the monitoring screen through two methods.
● Select the channel in the organization tree, and then double-click the channel or drag
the channel to the corresponding window.
● Double-click the device in the organization tree to open all the channels of the device.

If the device is on a tour, please close the tour before live viewing.
Step 3 Hover over a live video, and then the video player control bar is displayed.
Figure 2-3 Window shortcut keys

Table 2-3 Parameters description

Parameters Description
Click the icon, and then the platform starts recording the video. Click
again to stop recording and save the recording file to your computer.
If you want to change the storage path, go to System > File Path.
Takes a snapshot of the current video and save it to your computer. If
you want to change the storage path, go to System > File Path.

Enable or disable the audio of the video.

If this function is enabled, you can talk to people through the camera.

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Parameters Description
Play back the video for a define time. If you want to change the
playback time, go to System > Monitor Settings.

Scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in and out the live video.

Close the live video.

Step 4 Right-click the live view window to view the right-click menu functions.

Different devices support different video window right-click menu functions.

Figure 2-4 Video window right-click menu functions

Table 2-4 Description of shortcut menu functions

Parameter Description
Close Window Close the current live view window.
Close All Windows Close all live view windows.
Play Audio Enable or disable the audio of the video.
Start Voice Talk If this function is turned on, you can talk to people through the camera.
The platform starts recording the video. Click the recording icon again
to stop recording and save the recording file to your computer. The
Start Record
default storage path is ".../Data/User/Record". If you want to change the
storage path, go to System > File Path.

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 Parameter Description
Takes a snapshot of the current video and save it to your computer. If
Snapshot
you want to change the storage path, go to System > File Path.
Takes snapshots of the current video continuously and save it to your
Continuous Snapshot computer. If you want to change the storage path, go to System
Settings > Local Path.
Play back the video for a define time. If you want to change the playback
Start Instant Playback
time, go to System > Monitor Setting.
Playback Click Playback to turn to the playback page.
The current video will be divided into multiple preview panes. One pane
Split Track is used to play the whole live video, and the others plays parts of the
video. You can zoom in or zoom out on the video.
Set the scale of the live video. Only when the split track is in normal
Window Scale
mode, window scale function is available.
Stream Type Select a stream type for the current video.
Image Adjustment Adjust brightness, contrast, hue and more
The AI rule and the Analytic bounding boxes will be displayed over the
Smart OSD
video being viewed.
Goes to the full screen mode. If you want to exit the full screen mode,
Full Screen press Esc or right-click the video window, and then select Exit Full
Screen.

2.2.2 Configuring Tours

Tours allow the platform automatically monitor live videos between different video channels at a
set order.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Live View.
Step 2 Add a tour plan.

1. Click at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 2-5 Add tour plan (1)

2. Click Add, and then enter the name of the tour plan.

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 Figure 2-6 Add tour plan (2)

Step 3 Click to configure the schedule of the task plan.

1. Select Day Plan or Week Plan to configure a daily schedules or a weekly schedule.
2. Select a task plan, and then set the start time and the end time.
You can schedule multiple day plans , but the time cannot overlap.
3. Click Add.
4. Click Save.
Figure 2-7 Schedule of the task plan

Step 4 Select a task plan, and then click .

Step 5 Drag video channels to preview windows.
Step 6 Configure tour parameters.

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 Figure 2-8 Add tour tasks

Table 2-5 Parameters description

Parameters/icon Description
Add the duration of each occurrence of the task. Tasks repeat
Task Time
until they are manually stopped.
If the camera supports PTZ function, you can select a preset
Preset point, and then the PTZ camera will go to the defined preset.
For how to configure presets. see "2.3.1 Configuring Presets".
Enter the amount of time you want to the preview window
stays at this video channel for video monitoring.
Stay Time You can drag and drop multiple video channels to the same
preview window, and the accumulated stay time of all
channel must not exceed the task time.

Stream Type Select a stream time for the video channel.

● Click to preview the video on the left side of the page.

● Click to move up the channel.

Operation
● Click to move down the channel.
● Click to delete the channel.

Customize window layouts.

Step 7 Select a tour task plan, and then click .

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 The tour runs immediately, and tours will repeat until manually be stopped by clicking
again. You can also enable Schedule Tour, the tour task will perform at the scheduled
time.
Figure 2-9 Start a plan

2.2.3 Configuring View Groups

If you have a lot of views, it can be difficult to find the view you're looking for. You can customize a
view for your preference, and then it can be opened for quick access in the View drop-down list.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Live View.
Step 2 Create a new group.
1. Click View.
2. Click New Group, and then enter the name of the group.
3. Click Save.
Step 3 Create a preview window.

1. Drag and drop video channels to the video windows, and then click at the bottom
of page.
2. Enter the name of the view, and then select a group.
3. (Optional) Select Save to Monitor Plan.
After saving to monitor group, the video channel corresponding to the view will
automatically add to the task plan.
4. Click OK.
A new view is added to the group.
Figure 2-10 Create a view

Results
Double click a pre-defined view, all video channels associated with the view will be opened.

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 Figure 2-11 View group

2.3 PTZ Configuration

If the added camera has PTZ function, you can control the camera through the PTZ control panel of
the platform.

2.3.1 Configuring Presets

You can control PTZ camera movement by directing the camera to move to preset positions. You
can also manage your presets by creating and deleting them.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Live View.
Step 2 Select a device with PTZ function.
Step 3 Click PTZ tab, and then add preset points.
1. On the PTZ control panel, select Preset.
2. Click PTZ direction buttons to move the camera's field of view into a desired position.
3. Select a preset point, click , and then enter the name of the preset point.

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 Figure 2-12 Add presets

4. Click .
Step 4 Call presets. Select a preset point from the drop-down list. Click , and then the camera
goes to the preset.

2.3.2 Configuring Tour

A tour is a series of presets that can be called to set up an endless loop to monitor different areas.
Prerequisites
At least 2 preset points were added. For details, see "2.3.1 Configuring Presets".

Procedure
Step 1 Select Live View.
Step 2 Select the device with PTZ function.
Step 3 Add tour.
1. select Tour, and then click .

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 Figure 2-13 Add a tour

2. Select the Tour ID , and then enter the Tour Name.

3. Select a preset point, and set the stay time.
The camera will pause at each preset for a specific amount of time for video
monitoring.
4. Click to add more presets.
5. Click OK.

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 Figure 2-14 Configure the tour

Step 4 Start the tour.

1. Select Tour on the PTZ control panel, and then select a tour.
2. Click , and then the camera starts tour between the configured preset points.

2.3.3 Configuring Pan

A pan moves the PTZ 360° at a set speed.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Live View.
Step 2 Select the device with PTZ function.
Step 3 On the PTZ control panel, select Pan.
Step 4 Click .

The camera starts rotating. Click again, the camera stops rotating.

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 Figure 2-15 Configure pan

2.3.4 Configuring Scan

The PTZ moves left and right between set boundaries at a set speed.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Live View.
Step 2 Select the device with PTZ function.
Step 3 On the PTZ control panel, select Scan.

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 Figure 2-16 Configure scan

Step 4 Use the PTZ controls to set the camera to where you want the left limit to be, and then
click to set the left boundary.
Step 5 Use the PTZ controls to set the camera to where you want the right limit to be, and then
click to set the right boundary.
Step 6 Click to start scanning, and then the camera moves between the two boundaries.

You can click again to stop scanning.

2.3.5 Configuring Pattern

Use the PTZ controls to move the camera and create a pattern. Click to stop recording the pattern.
The camera can automatically move following the preset movement pattern.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Live View.
Step 2 Select the device with PTZ function.
Step 3 Add a pattern.
1. On the PTZ control panel, select Pattern.
2. Select a pattern number and click .
3. Use the PTZ controls to move the camera and create the pattern.
4. Click to stop recording the pattern.

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 Figure 2-17 Add a pattern

Step 4 Select a pattern, and then click .

The camera automatically moves following the pattern.

2.3.6 Configuring Wiper

The PTZ equipped with a wiper can clear moisture from the lens.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Live View.
Step 2 Select the device with the PTZ function.
Step 3 Select Wiper on the PTZ control panel.

Step 4 Click to enable wiper function.

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Figure 2-18 Wiper function

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 3 Playback Page
Search and play back the videos saved on the computer and device.

3.1 Playback Videos

3.1.1 Playback Videos on the Device
Procedure
Step 1 On the home page, select Playback.
Step 2 Select a video channel.
Step 3 Select Video, and then configure the video type and the stream type.
Step 4 Set a time range.
Step 5 Click Search.
Figure 3-1 Search for recorded videos

Step 6 Click to play back the video.

Table 3-1 Description of playback

Icon Parameter Description

Export Progress View the video export progress.

Time Clip Clip and download a video of a certain period.

Dynamic detection analysis of a certain region of the
Smart Search monitoring scree. Only videos with dynamic images in the
detection region can be played back.

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 Icon Parameter Description

Sync Synchronize video playback in different windows.

/ Backward/Playback Backward/Playback the video.

/ Stop/Pause Stop/pause the video.

Play Play the video.

Frame by Frame
Play the video frame.
Forward
Normal Playback
Accelerate/decelerate video playback speed.
Speed
Voice Adjust the voice of the video.
Display the time period of the video. During video
Timeline playback, you can drag the timeline to playback the video
at the corresponding time point.
Split window Split into multiple windows.

Custom Split Custom window split.

Full Screen Goes to the full screen mode.

3.1.2 Playback Videos on the Computer

Procedure
Step 1 On the home page, select Playback.
Step 2 select Playback > Local > Video.
Step 3 You can play back videos on the computer through 2 methods.
● Method 1: Double-click the video in the record list.
● Method 2: Select the video in the record list, and then click .

3.2 Viewing Snapshots

View snapshots on the device and computer.

3.2.1 Viewing Snapshots on the Device

Procedure
Step 1 On the home page, select Playback > Device.
Step 2 Select device channels.
Step 3 Set the time range, select Image , and then click Search.
The snapshots are displayed.

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 Figure 3-2 View snapshots on the device

3.2.2 Viewing Snapshots on the Computer

Procedure
Step 1 On the home page, select Playback.
Step 2 Click Local , and then click Image.
Step 3 Select a snapshot in the list, and then the snapshot will be displayed in the window.
Figure 3-3 View snapshots on the computer

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3.3 Other Operations
3.3.1 Clipping and Downloading Videos
Procedure
Step 1 Select Playback > Device.
Step 2 Play back the videos on the device.
Step 3 Click the window that you need to clip and download the video, and then click on the
lower-left of the page.
Step 4 Click and drag the left red square on the timeline to set the start time, click and drag the
right red square to set the end time.
Figure 3-4 Clip video

Step 5 Click again, and then set the export path and export format in the pop-up dialog box.
Step 6 Click OK.
Step 7 Click to view the file download list.

● Click to select all the files.

● Click to download the selected file.
Related Operations
You can view the export progress in the pop-up dialog box or click at the bottom of the window.

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 Figure 3-5 Export progress

3.3.2 Smart Search

Smart search is the dynamic detection analysis of a certain area on the monitoring screen. Only the
video with dynamic images in the detection area can be played back. You need to add a device that
supports smart search function in advance. Otherwise, the result will be empty.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Playback > Device.
Step 2 Play back the videos on the device.
Step 3 Click .
Step 4 Click the small square to select the detection area. You can select multiple squares at one
time. You can also drag the mouse button on the screen to draw the detection area.

Click the square again to cancel the selection.

Step 5 Click again to start smart search analysis.
● If there are search results, dynamic frames are displayed in purple on the timeline.
● If there is no search result or the selected area does not support smart search, the
platform will indicate that the smart search result is empty.

Step 6 Click to play back the dynamic frames.

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 Step 7 Click to exit smart search.

3.3.3 Synchronizing Playback Multiple Videos

You can set multiple videos to play at the same time.
Prerequisites
Please make sure that each device has a video at the time point of synchronous playback.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Playback > Device > Device.
Step 2 Search the video.
1. Select the device you need to play back in the Device list, and then click Record. Set
the video filter conditions, and then click Search.

The video window with searched video is displayed with .

2. Click the video window displaying with , and then click at the bottom. The
platform starts to play the video of the device channel selected in the organization
tree.
Step 3 Click .
The system automatically plays videos from other channels at the same time point.

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Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations
The necessary measures to ensure the basic cyber security of the platform:
1. Use Strong Passwords
Please refer to the following suggestions to set passwords:
● The length should not be less than 8 characters.
● Include at least two types of characters; character types include upper and lower case letters,
numbers and symbols.
● Do not contain the account name or the account name in reverse order.
● Do not use continuous characters, such as 123, abc, etc.
● Do not use overlapped characters, such as 111, aaa, etc.

2. Customize the Answer to the Security Question

The security question setting should ensure the difference of answers, choose different
questions and customize different answers (all questions are prohibited from being set to the
same answer) to reduce the risk of security question being guessed or cracked.
Recommendation measures to enhance platform cyber security:
1. Enable Account Binding IP/MAC
It is recommended to enable the account binding IP/MAC mechanism, and configure the
IP/MAC of the terminal where the commonly used client is located as an allowlist to further
improve access security.
2. Change Passwords Regularly
We suggest that you change passwords regularly to reduce the risk of being guessed or cracked.
3. Turn On Account Lock Mechanism
The account lock function is enabled by default at the factory, and it is recommended to keep it
on to protect the security of your account. After the attacker has failed multiple password
attempts, the corresponding account and source IP will be locked.
4. Reasonable Allocation of Accounts and Permissions
According to business and management needs, reasonably add new users, and reasonably
allocate a minimum set of permissions for them.
5. Close Non-essential Services and Restrict the Open Form of Essential Services
If not needed, it is recommended to turn off NetBIOS (port 137, 138, 139), SMB (port 445),
remote desktop (port 3389) and other services under Windows, and Telnet (port 23) and SSH
(port 22) under Linux. At the same time, close the database port to the outside or only open to a
specific IP address, such as MySQL (port 3306), to reduce the risks faced by the platform.
6. Patch the Operating System/Third Party Components
It is recommended to regularly detect security vulnerabilities in the operating system and third-
party components, and apply official patches in time.
7. Security Audit
● Check online users: It is recommended to check online users irregularly to identify whether
there are illegal users logging in.
● View the platform log: By viewing the log, you can get the IP information of the attempt to
log in to the platform and the key operation information of the logged-in user.
8. The Establishment of a Secure Network Environment
In order to better protect the security of the platform and reduce cyber security risks, it is
recommended that:
● Follow the principle of minimization, restrict the ports that the platform maps externally by
firewalls or routers, and only map ports that are necessary for services.

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● Based on actual network requirements, separate networks: if there is no communication
requirement between the two subnets, it is recommended to use VLAN, gatekeeper, etc. to
divide the network to achieve the effect of network isolation.

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