Note: in 2018, Aimetis Symphony became Senstar Symphony

Aimetis Symphony is the program used to view MSLCC's security video live feeds and recording. Due to the sensitive nature of the data contained in this system open access is not permitted.

You will first need to request access to the application and will need credentials. Persistent credentials will not be issued. All accounts will expire in 14 days from time they are issued to a user. You can request an account by completing an IT ticket @ http://tickets.mslcc.com

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Initial Setup

If you have been given access to Symphony you will need to complete setup after the first time the program has been launched.

1. Launch the application name "Symphony Client" via the Desktop Icon or Start Menu

2. The application will begin. You will be asked for a few details to connect to the camera server.

3. Enter the details into the fields:

Address = security.mslcc.com
Name = will populate when Address is entered, this is fine to leave alone
Windows Authentication = unchecked
User = Username you were sent
Password = Password you were sent


Press OK when you have finished

4. Press OK when you have finished

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Using the Application

There are some critical components to understand when using Symphony. While the application is considerably more complex and powerful then what is listed here, an understanding of the components listed below are what you need to view live or archived footage.

Select a Camera

To view Live or Historical footage you will first need to select the camera you need to view from the “Device Tree”. (Your account will be granted access to the specific camera(s) you need. You will only see cameras you have access to.

Using the Timeline

To view historical video you must enable the Timeline. This is done from the top menu bar. Select the option that says “Timeline”



The timeline will expand on top of the video. This is how you navigate thru 24 hours time of video.



By hovering over any “Activity” or “Recording” period on the timeline you can see what exact time you will be selecting.

You can select any “Activity” or “Recording” portion of the time line to view the video. It is important to note that most cameras record only when activity is detected in the stream. Along with the activity recording the system also records 15 seconds before the activity began and 15 seconds after the activity ended. This is helpful to filter out stale video in lower activity areas. However in high traffic areas you may see a mostly constant stream where periods of activity flow together

Select a Date

To select another day you must Right Click anywhere in the camera view and select the “Date” option




Then use the datepicker to select the date you wish to view.
(Note: Days in bold contain footage. NonBolded days do not contain any footage)




Once you have selected the date you wish to view press the “Select” button on the datepicker




The timeline will update to reflect activity and recordings made on the date you just selected. Using the Datepicker and Timeline options together enable you to view any date in the recording history via the datepicker and any specific time on that date via the timeline.

Video Controls

Since you can manipulate time in Symphony there are a number of controls you must also understand to be effective in playing video and pinpointing events. Here are some of the most important functions to do this:





PlayspeedAllows you to manipulate the speed at which the video moves when played. Video can be play forward or in reverse.

Reverse = -16x, -8x, -4x, -2x
Slowed = 1/16x, 1/8x, 1/4x, 1/2x
Normal = 1x
Faster = 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x



Play Controls

Go to Live VideoIf you are watching historic video this button instantly takes you to the live video stream being recorded on the camera you have selected. To return to the historical video you would need to navigate back to the point in time via the datepicker and timeline.