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Cisco Video Surveillance Review Player User Guide
Creating Tamper-Proof MPX Files
Cisco Video Surveillance Review Player User Guide
This guide describes how to open and view video clips created by Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Release 7 using the Cisco Review Player desktop application.
Overview
The Cisco Review Player is a stand-alone Windows utility that plays video archive clips without a browser. The Cisco Review Player can also convert MP4 files into a tamper-proof MPX format.
Supported File Formats
The Cisco Review Player supports playback of the following format types:
- CVA—Cisco video archives (CVA) can include multiple video panes that synchronize to the same time. CVA files can only be opened in applications that support the CVA format (such as the Cisco Review Player).
Note Only CVA files created in Cisco VSM 7.0 or higher can be played using the Cisco Review Player 7. CVA clips created using Cisco VSM 6.x are not supported.
- CVB—An encrypted tamper proof CVA file. CVB files require a password that is entered when the file is created. You must enter the password to open and view the video file. CVB video playback shuts down if the file is tampered with. To reset a forgotten password for a CVB clip, use the Operations Manager (you must belong to a User Group with Reset Clip Password permission).
Note CVB are supported in Cisco VSM Release 7.12 and higher. Previous releases supported the CVX format.
- MP4—A standard video file format that is playable on most computers and useful for sending to 3rd parties. MP4 clips support a single video pane. Audio playback is supported only with the Cisco VSM Review Player or VLC media player.
- MPX—A tamper proof MP4 file. MPX file include a password that is entered when the file is created. You must enter the password to open and view the video file. Audio playback is supported only with the Cisco VSM Review Player or VLC media player.
Note The Cisco Review Player also supports the ability to save snapshots of video in BMP, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF formats.
Requirements
You can use the Cisco Cisco Review Player on any PC that meets the following requirements:
A PC or laptop running Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, or 10 (32-bit or 64-bit).
Cisco Multi-Pane client software, an Active X client that enables video playback and other features.
- You will be prompted to install this utility the first time you log in to the Cisco VSM Operations Manager. Follow the on-screen instructions if prompted. You must have administrative privileges on the PC workstation to install the software.
- You will also be prompted to install the required Microsoft .Net 4.5 component, if necessary. If your workstation does not have Internet access, download the .Net 4.5 installer .
The Cisco Cisco Review Player installed on a PC workstation. See Installing the Player
Note Install a 32-bit version to play back CVA/CVB files with 4 or less panes. Install the 64-bit version to playback files with more than 4 panes.
Installing the Player
The Cisco Review Player is installed automatically when you access the Cisco VSM Operations Manager web page and install the Cisco Multi-Pane client software.
Double-click the Cisco Multipane Review Player icon on your desktop, or navigate to the program file on your Windows computer.
To manually install the player:
Step 1 Log in to the Cisco VSM Operation Manager.
Step 2 Click System Settings > Operations.
Step 3 Click Review Player EX .
Step 4 Select your Windows platform and follow the onscreen instructions to download the Review Player EX zip file. Select a 32-bit version to play back CVA/CVB files with 4 or less panes. Select a 64-bit version to playback files with more than 4 panes.
Step 5 Uncompress the .zip file.
Step 6 Double-click the ReviewPlayer.exe file. No installation is required.
Step 7 (Optional) Right-click an MP4 clip to associate the MP4 format with the Cisco Review Player.
If MP4 clips were previously associated with a different player, they will not automatically open in the Cisco Review Player.
See the Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager User Guide for more information.
Opening Video Clips
To open an existing video clip, launch the application and choose File > Open, or drag and drop a CVA/CVB file into the viewing pane.
- The 32-bit Review Player can open CVA/CVB files 4GB or less.
- The 64-bit Review Player can open CVA/CVB files greater than 4GB.
Step 1 Double-click the Cisco Multipane Review Player shortcut on your desktop.
Tip You can also select Start > Programs > Cisco Multipane Client > Cisco Multipane Review Player.
Step 3 Select a file format from the drop-down menu.
Step 4 Browse to choose the clip, and choose Open.
Step 5 ( Tamper Proof file formats only) Enter the file password.
Tip CVA and CVB files can display multiple video panes. To create clips with multiple panes, or to reset a forgotten CVB password, see the Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager User Guide.
Creating Tamper-Proof MPX Files
To convert an MP4 file to a tamper proof MPX format, open the file and choose Tools > Create Tamper-Proof File . Enter a password between 6 and 64 characters and click OK. The password is required to access the file.
Note Tamper-proof CVB files are created when the clip is saved using the Cisco Video Surveillance Safety and Security Desktop application or browser-based Operations Manager.
Viewing Clips
Figure 1 describes the viewing features and controls.
Tip See the Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager User Guide for instructions to create and save single pane or multi-pane video clips.
Figure 1 Viewing Recorded Video
Creating a Snapshot Image
Right click the video image and select one of the following options from the menu:
Using the Pop-Up Menu
Select a video pane and right-click on the image to open a menu with the following options.
Table 2 Camera Actions Available by Right-Clicking the Video Image
(Disabled) PTZ controls are not available when viewing recorded video.
Digitally enlarges the image to zoom in on a specific area.
Double click the enlarged image to use a window-in window view. Adjust the viewing area in the small window to define the portion of enlarged video to display.
See the “Creating a Snapshot Image” section.
See the “Creating a Snapshot Image” section.
(Disabled) Recording is available for live video streams only.
(Clips with audio only). Opens a window used to adjust video playback volume and balance.
(Live video only) Creates a smooth video playback if the playback is choppy or delayed due to network or other performance issues.
See the Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager User Guide for more information.
Provides the settings that apply to all video panes, allowing you to zoom the video to fit the pane.
Related Documentation
See the Cisco Video Surveillance 7 Documentation Roadmap for descriptions and links to Cisco Video Surveillance documentation, server and storage platform documentation, and other related documentation.
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