FreedomVMS The Australian VMS Multi-Platform CCTV

Using Local Player V3.3 or less     (included in Freedom Backups)

Starting the Player

If the player doesn't start automatically, double click on the Start_Freedom_Player application located on the root of the backup media. A list of all the video and any pictures contained in the currently selected source folder is displayed in the file footage window ( Fig 1A )

Contents of backup media

The Freedom backup media contains two root folders, CCTV and Player .

  • CCTV → contains 2 sub folders.
    • Video → where the actual video footage is stored.
    • Pictures → where any snapshot images are stored.
  • Player → files needed to playback footage (this whole folder can be copied to desktop

Freedom VMS Local Player



Table 1 provides an overview of the button and controls for the Freedom Local Player.

A list of all the footage files contained in the currently selected source folder is displayed in the file footage window ( Fig 1B )

Playing Footage

To start playing the footage, double click the file you wish to play from the file footage window ( Fig 1B .) This will cause the footage to start playing in the main window
(Fig 1C). You can also drag Freedom compatible footage from other locations onto the video panel of the Player (Fig 1C)

Playing back HD footage from CD/DVD

When playing back HD footage from slower CD/DVD drives, you may find playback un-responsiveness, if so, copy the contents of the CD/DVD to your desktop (or a folder on your local ‘C’ drive) to improve performance.


Using Digital Zoom

To use digital zoom, draw a box around the area you wish to zoom in on.
Starting from the top left of the area you wish to zoom in on, drag diagonally down with the mouse (or finger if on a touch device.)
You can also zoom in by using the wheel on your mouse, making sure you select the correct video tile first.

Using Digital Zoom

 

Note: When taking a snapshot in a zoom state, the zoomed portion of the image is what is captured.

Return video to original size

To return the video to its original size right click over the zoom video and select either Original size
to restore just this video tile to its original size, or select All original size to restore all zoomed
video to their original size. You can also use your mouse wheel to exit zoom by rolling the wheel until you no longer see the zoom navigator in the bottom right of the video tile.

Taking a Snapshot

To take a snapshot of the current frame click on the Snapshot  icon, then click Save button to save to your default save folder. Usually located under your Documents/ CCTV/Pictures folder or you can click the Browse button to select another location.

Full Screen

To enter full screen simply double click on the video image. To exit full screen mode press the ESC key on the keyboard or right click over the video image and select Exit full screen