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GV-Video Server

User's Manual

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VS2420-2400-A

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GeoVision, Inc.

9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,

Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-8797-8377

Fax: +886-2-8797-8335 http://www.geovision.com.tw

Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows is the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

March, 2016

Preface

Welcome GV-Video Server User’s Manual.

The GV-Video Server has a series of models designed to meet different needs. Each model has its own firmware that can only be used on the specific model. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware version:

Model Firmware Version

GV-VS04H 1.08

GV-VS11 1.05

GV-VS12 1.09

GV-VS14 1.03

GV-VS2400 1.00

GV-VS2420 1.00

IMPORTANT: For better recording efficiency and stability of GV-Video Server, after upgrading the firmware to the above version, it is required to format the storage device for better recording efficiency and stability. To format the storage device, be sure to back up the data first and see 4.8.3 Storage Settings for how to format the storage device. i

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................1

1.2 Packing List ........................................................................................................... 3

1.2.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14 ............................................................................... 3

1.2.2 GV-VS11.................................................................................................... 3

1.2.3 GV-VS12.................................................................................................... 4

1.2.4 GV-VS2420 / 2400..................................................................................... 4

1.3 Compatible Products and System Requirements ................................................... 5

1.3.1 Compatible GeoVision Software................................................................. 5

1.3.2 System Requirements................................................................................ 5

1.4 PoE Support .......................................................................................................... 6

1.5 GPS Support.......................................................................................................... 6

1.6 Options .................................................................................................................. 7

1.7 Physical Description............................................................................................... 9

1.7.1 Front View.................................................................................................. 9

1.7.2 Rear View .................................................................................................13

Chapter 2 Getting Started ...................................................16

2.1 Installing on a Network..........................................................................................16

2.2 Checking the IP Address ......................................................................................18

2.3 Changing the IP Address ......................................................................................19

2.4 Configuring the Basic............................................................................................20

Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server .......................21

3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ....................................................................21

3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page ..................................................................23

3.2.1 The Live View Window..............................................................................24

3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window .............................................25

3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video ..........................................................................27

3.2.4 Video Recording .......................................................................................27

3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View........................................27

3.2.6 Alarm Notification......................................................................................30

3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration .................................................................31 ii

3.2.8 Remote Configuration...............................................................................31

3.2.9 Camera Name Display..............................................................................32

3.2.10 Image Enhancement...............................................................................32

3.2.11 PTZ Control ............................................................................................33

3.2.12 Visual PTZ ..............................................................................................34

3.2.13 I/O Control ..............................................................................................35

3.2.14 Visual Automation...................................................................................36

3.2.15 Network Status .......................................................................................36

Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........................................37

4.1 Video and Motion..................................................................................................40

4.1.1 Multicast ...................................................................................................40

4.1.2 Video Settings ...........................................................................................41

4.1.3 Motion Detection.......................................................................................47

4.1.4 Privacy Mask ............................................................................................49

4.1.5 Text Overlay .............................................................................................50

4.1.6 Tampering Alarm ......................................................................................51

4.1.7 Visual Automation.....................................................................................53

4.1.8 Video Channel Source Settings ................................................................54

4.2 Digital I/O & PTZ...................................................................................................55

4.2.1 PTZ Settings.............................................................................................55

4.2.2 Input/Output Settings.................................................................................56

4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand ...........................................................................................59

4.2.4 Buzzer ......................................................................................................62

4.3 Events & Alerts .....................................................................................................63

4.3.1 E-mail .......................................................................................................63

4.3.2 FTP...........................................................................................................65

4.3.3 Center V2 .................................................................................................67

4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor......................................................................................69

4.3.5 GV-GIS .....................................................................................................71

4.3.6 Backup Center..........................................................................................73

4.3.7 Video Gateway/Recording Server.............................................................75

4.3.8 ViewLog Server ........................................................................................77

4.3.9 3GPP/RTSP .............................................................................................78

4.4 Monitoring.............................................................................................................79

4.5 Recording Schedule..............................................................................................81

4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings....................................................................81

4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings .............................................................................82 iii

4.6 Remote ViewLog ..................................................................................................82

4.7 Network ................................................................................................................83

4.7.1 LAN ..........................................................................................................83

4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode................................................................................85

4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP .....................................................................................87

4.7.4 UMTS .......................................................................................................91

4.7.5 Multicast ...................................................................................................93

4.7.6 IP Filter .....................................................................................................94

4.7.7 SNMP Setting ...........................................................................................95

4.8 Management.........................................................................................................96

4.8.1 Date and Time Settings ............................................................................96

4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings ..................................................................................98

4.8.3 Storage Settings .......................................................................................99

4.8.4 User Account ..........................................................................................102

4.8.5 Log Information.......................................................................................103

4.8.6 System Log.............................................................................................104

4.8.7 Tools.......................................................................................................105

4.8.8 Language................................................................................................107

Chapter 5 Recording and Playback .................................108

5.1 Recording ...........................................................................................................108

5.2 Playback .............................................................................................................108

5.2.1 Playback Using USB Mass Storage Device ............................................109

5.2.2 Playback over Network ...........................................................................111

5.2.3 Playback of GPS Tracks .........................................................................113

Chapter 6 Advanced Applications ...................................115

6.1 Upgrading System Firmware...............................................................................115

6.1.1 Using the Web Interface .........................................................................116

6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility.......................................................................117

6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings.....................................................................118

6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings..........................................................................118

6.2.2 Restoring the Settings.............................................................................119

6.3 GPS Tracking .....................................................................................................120 iv

6.5.1 Accessing AVI Files ................................................................................123

6.5.2 Running Watermark Proof ......................................................................123

6.5.3 The Watermark Proof Window ................................................................124

Chapter 7 DVR Configurations .........................................125

7.1 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-System .......................................................127

7.1.1 Customizing GV-Video Server Settings ..................................................130

7.2 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-VMS ...........................................................132

7.3 Receiving Cardholder Data from Video Server....................................................135

7.4 Remote Monitoring with Multi View .....................................................................137

7.5 Remote Monitoring with E-Map...........................................................................139

Chapter 8 CMS Configurations.........................................141

8.1 Center V2 ...........................................................................................................141

8.2 Vital Sign Monitor................................................................................................143

8.3 Dispatch Server ..................................................................................................144

Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors ..........................145

9.1 GV-VS04H, GV-VS14, and GV-VS2420 / 2400...................................................145

9.1.1 Pin Assignment.......................................................................................146

9.1.2 Relay Output...........................................................................................147

9.2 GV-VS11 ............................................................................................................148

9.3 GV-VS12 ............................................................................................................149

9.3.1 Pin Assignment.......................................................................................149

9.3.2 RS-232 Terminal Block ...........................................................................150

Chapter 10 Mobile Phone Connection .............................151

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Appendix………………………………………………………152

A. Settings for Internet Explore 8 or later...............................................................152

B. Supported Wireless LAN USB Adaptor .............................................................152

C. Supported Mobile Broadband Device................................................................153

D. The RTSP Command........................................................................................153

E. The Supported PTZ Cameras ...........................................................................154

F. The CGI Command...........................................................................................156

G. Default Port Value.............................................................................................156

Chapter 1 Introduction

The GV-Video Server allows the conversion of any analog camera into a fully functional IP camera. It streams the real-time digital video over the Internet in the same way that current

IP cameras do. With the analog cameras attached to the GV-Video Server, you can see camera images through a Web browser anytime and anywhere. And with the GV-Video

Server connected to the GV-System (GV-DVR/NVR) / GV-VMS, your existing surveillance system can be upgraded and networked into a new IP surveillance system.

1.1 Models and Features

The GV-Video Server has the following models:

GV-VS04H

GV-VS11

GV-VS12

GV-VS14

- 4-channel video inputs

- Records up to120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL) fps at the D1 resolution

- H.264 video compression

- Two-way audio

- GPS tracking / Wiegand access control support

- 1-channel video input

- Records up to 30 (NTSC) / 25 (PAL) fps at the D1 resolution

- H.264, MEPG4 and MJPEG video compression

- One-way audio

- Dual streams


- Records up to 60 (NTSC) / 50 (PAL) fps at the D1 resolution

- MEPG4, MJPEG and H.264 video compression

- Two-way audio

- GPS tracking support


- Records up to120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL) fps at the D1 resolution

- H.264 and MJPEG video compression

- Two-way audio

- GPS tracking / Wiegand access control support

- Dual streams

GV-VS2420

(AHD)

GV-VS2400

(TVI)


- Records up to120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL) fps at AHD 1080p resolution

- H.264

- Two-way audio

- Dual streams


- Records up to120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL) fps at HD-TVI 1080p resolution

- H.264

- Two-way audio

- Dual streams

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Introduction

1.2 Packing List

1.2.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

1. GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

2. AC Power Cord x 1DC Male-to-Male

Cable (for powering on the camera through GV-Video Server) x 1

3. Power Adaptor x 1

4. Wall Hook x 1

5. Conical Anchor x 4

6. Screw x 4

7. 3.5 mm Stereo to RCA Cable x 2

8. GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD x 1

9. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD x 1

Note:

The DC Male-to-Male Cable is used to power on the camera through the GV-Video Server. You can also optionally purchase three more DC Male-To-Mare

Cables and one DC 1-Male to 4-Female Cable to power on four cameras through the GV-Video Server.

1.2.2 GV-VS11

1. GV-VS11




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1.2.3 GV-VS12

1.2.4 GV-VS2420 / 2400

1. GV-VS2420 / 2400

1. GV-VS12

2. AC Power Cord x 1


4. I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector x 1

5. Wall Hook x 1

6. Conical Anchor x 4

7. Screw x 4

8. Sticker (for positioning conical anchors) x 1



2. AC Power Cord x 1




6. Warranty Card

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Introduction

1.3 Compatible Products and System Requirements

1.3.1 Compatible GeoVision Software

This section introduces the compatible applications for GV-VS2420 /2400. y y y y

Surveillance System & Network Storage

GV-System (GV-DVR/NVR): V8.6.2 with patch files or later

GV-VMS: V15.10 or later

GV-Recording Server: V1.3.0.0 or later (Upcoming)

GV-Control Center: V3.4.0.0 or later (Upcoming)

Mobile App

y

GV-Eye for iOS and Android: V2.0 or later

Edge Recording

y

GV-Edge Recording Manager for Windows: V1.2.0.0 or later (Upcoming)

1.3.2 System Requirements

To access the Web interface of the GV-Video Server, ensure your PC is in good network connection and use one of the following Web browsers:

For GV-VS04H and GV-VS11 / 12 / 14

y

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x or later y y y y y

For GV-VS2420 / 2400

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.x or later

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Safari

Microsoft Edge

Note:

1. For the users of Internet Explorer 8 or later, additional settings are required. For details, see Appendix A.

2. Internet Explorer 10 is only supported by GV-VS11 version 1.05, GV-VS12 version

1.09, GV-VS14 version 1.03.

3. For users of non-IE browsers using GV-VS2420 / 2400, download GV-Web Viewer to access full functioning user interface. For details, see 3.1 Accessing Your

Surveillance Images

.

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1.4 PoE Support

The models supporting PoE (Power over Ethernet) include:

•

GV-VS04H and GV-VS12

When the PoE (Power over Ethernet) function is used, please note:

•

The I/O terminal functions cannot work. Don’t connect any devices to the I/O terminal block on the rear panel of the unit.

•

External power supply is required for USB storage device when used for recording.

See “Power over Ethernet” in Specifications later in this manual before purchasing a PoE adaptor.

1.5 GPS Support

Attached with the GV-GPS Receiver, the GV-Video Server allows you to perform vehicle tracking on Google Maps. The models supporting GPS function include:

•

GV-VS04H, GV-VS12 and GV-VS14.

Different models of the GV-Video Server support different interfaces:

•

UART:

GV-VS04H and GV-VS14

•

RS-232:

GV-VS12

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Introduction

1.6 Options

Optional devices can expand your GV-Video Server’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer for more information.

GV-GPS Receiver

GV-Relay V2

The GV-GPS Receiver is a Global Position System receiver. With the GV-GPS Receiver, you can perform

GPS tracking and location verification of the GV-Video

Server. Two types of interfaces are available: UART

(for GV-VS04H/GV-VS14) and RS-232 (for GV-VS12).

Note: The GV-GPS Receiver is not supported by GV-

VS11 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

Working with the GV-Relay V2, the GV-Video Server is capable of driving the loads of relay outputs over 5 volts.

GV-WiFi USB Adaptor

The WiFi USB Adaptor is designed to connect the GV

IP devices, such as GV-Video Server or GV-Compact

DVR, to the wireless network.

GV-PA191 PoE Adaptor

GV-VR605A DC Voltage

Regulator

DC Male-to-Male Cable

DC 1-Male to 4-Female Cable

The GV-PA191 is designed to provide power to the IP device through a single Ethernet cable. The GV-

PA191 is only supported by GV-VS04H and GV-VS12.

With the GV-VR605A, you can install GV-Video Server in the car. The GV-VR605A will supply and maintain a

12V voltage to the GV-Video Server and its connected cameras.

Note: The GV-VR605A is not supported by GV-

VS2420 / 2400.

Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400, the DC Maleto-Male Cable is used to power on the camera through the GV-Video Server.

For instance, you can purchase four DC Male-to-Male

Cables and one DC 1-Male to 4-Female Cable to power on four cameras through the GV-Video Server.

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3.5 mm Stereo to

RCA Cable

Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400, the 3.5 mm

Stereo to RCA Cable is served as an audio adapter for microphones with RCA connectors.

Wall Hook

Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400, the Wall Hook is used to mount the device to the wall.

Din-rail Hook

Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400, the Din-rail

Hook is used to mount the device to a cabinet.

Access Control Series

The GV-Video Server can work with the Wiegand-interface card reader to send cardholder data to the central monitoring stations Center V2 and Vital Sign Monitor, as well as GV-

System(GV-DVR/ NVR). The following devices are only supported by GV-VS04H and GV-

VS14.

GV-Reader

GV-Reader includes transmit-receive antenna and electronics. Featured with the Wiegand output, the unit is compatible with any standard access control panel.

GV-R1352 Card Reader

The GV-R1352 is a card reader designed to recognize identification cards. Featured with the Wiegand output, the unit can be connected to any standard access control panel. The GV-R1352 comes with a weather sealed and IP66 compliant housing for outdoor use.

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1.7 Physical Description

This section identifies the various components of the GV-Video Server.

1.7.1 Front View

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Introduction

1.7.1.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

Figure 1-1

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No. Name Function

1 Video Input

4 plugs for video inputs.

2 Speaker Output A plug for the speaker device.

3 Audio Input

4 Reset

5 Default Button

Each plug is for 2 audio inputs.

It reboots the GV-Video Server, and keeps all current configurations.

It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4

Restoring to Factory Default Settings

.

6

Disk Full/Fault

LED

This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full or faulty.

7 Ready LED

8 Power LED

This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for connection.

This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.

1.7.1.3 GV-VS11

5

4

No. Name

1 Video Input

2 Default Button

3 Audio Input

4 Ready LED

5 Power LED

1

1

2 3

Figure 1-2

Function

1 plug for video input.

It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4


.

1 plug for audio input.



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1.7.1.4 GV-VS12

1

Introduction

Figure 1-3

No. Name Function

1 USB Port

1 USB port for installing the portable storage device.

2 Speaker Output A plug for the speaker device.

3 Audio Input

4 Video Input

2 plugs for audio inputs.


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1.7.1.5 GV-VS2420 / 2400

4

7

8

6

5

1

Figure 1-4

2

3

No. Name

1 Video Input

2 Line Out

3 Line In

4 Reset

5 Default Button

Function


A plug for Video 1 speaker device.

A plug for Video 1 audio input.

It reboots the GV-Video Server, and keeps all current configurations.

It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4


.

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Disk Full/Fault

LED

This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full or faulty.

7 Ready LED


This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied. 8 Power LED

Note:

When transmitting video signals over a long distance, it is highly recommended to use 5C-FB coaxial cables or above to minimize the degradation of image quality. The transmission distance should be within 300 m (984 ft).

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1.7.2 Rear View

1.7.2.2 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

1

Introduction

1 2

Figure 1-5

3

4 5

No. Name

1 USB Port

2 Terminal Block

3 Ethernet Port

4 Power Out

5 Power In

Function

2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices.

The connectors for digital input, relay output, PTZ camera,

Wiegand device and GPS module control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary

Device Connectors

.

A plug for a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.

Note:

GV-VS14 does not support PoE function.

A plug to power on the camera, by using a DC Male-to-Male Cable, directly through the GV-Video Server.

Note:

When PoE is applied, you cannot power on the camera through the GV-Video Server.

A plug for power input.

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1.7.2.3 GV-VS11

No. Name

1 USB Port

2 Ethernet Port

3 Terminal Block

4 Power In

1.7.2.4 GV-VS12

Figure 1-6

Function

1 USB port for installing portable storage device.

A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network connection.

The connectors for digital input, digital output and PTZ camera control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.


No. Name

1 Power In

2 Ethernet Port

3 USB Port

4 I/O / PTZ Port

5

RS-232

Terminal Block

6 Default Button

7 Ready LED

8 Power LED

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7

1 2 3 4 5 6

Figure 1-7

Function


A plug for a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.

1 USB port for installing the portable storage device.

A port for digital input, relay output and PTZ camera control. Insert the I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector to this port. See Chapter 9

Auxiliary Device Connectors

.

The connectors for GPS module control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary

Device Connectors

.

It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4


.



1.7.2.5 GV-VS2420 / 2400

1

Introduction

1 2

3

4 5

Figure 1-8

No. Name

1 USB Port

2 Terminal Block

4 Power Out

5 Power In

Function

2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices.

The connectors for digital input, relay output, and PTZ camera. See

Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors

.

A plug for a 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet

A plug to power on the camera, by using the optional DC Male-to-

Male Cable, directly through the GV-Video Server


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Chapter 2 Getting Started

This section provides basic information to get the GV-Video Server working on the network.

2.1 Installing on a Network

These instructions describe the basic connections to install the GV-Video Server on the network. Here we use GV-VS04H as the example to demonstrate the steps.

1 2

4

3

5

Figure 2-1

1. Connect your camera’s video output to the BNC video input.

2. Connect the microphone to the RCA audio input using the 3.5 mm Stereo to RCA

Cable.

3. Connect the hub or switch on the LAN to the unit’s 10/100 Mbps port.

4. Connect the power using one of the following methods: z

Use the supplied power adapter, connect to power. z

Use the Power over Ethernet (PoE) function. The power is provided over the network cable.

5. Optionally connect the DC Male-to-Male Cable to power on the camera through the

GV-Video Server.

6. Wait until both Power and Ready LEDs are on.

7. By default, the GV-Video Server is assigned with an unused IP address by the DHCP server when the unit is connected to the network. The IP address remains unchanged unless you unplug or disconnect it from the network. z

To see how to look up the IP address assigned by the DHCP server, see 2.2

Checking the IP Address

. z

If the GV-Video Server is installed in a LAN without the DHCP server, the default IP address 192.168.0.10 will be applied. To change the IP address, see 2.3 Changing

the IP Address

.

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Getting Started

Note:

1. The GV-VS11 / 14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400 do not support PoE function.

2. The DC Male-to-Male Cable and 3.5 mm Stereo to RCA Cable are only supplied for

GV-VS04H and GV-VS14. Optionally purchase these accessories for GV-VS2420 /

2400.

3. The GV-Video Server cannot work with the microphone requiring power from the unit.

Use the microphone that has external power supply.

4. When PoE is applied, you cannot power on the camera through the GV-Video Server.

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2.2 Checking the IP Address

By default, an unused IP address is automatically assigned by the DHCP server to the

GV-Video Server when connecting to the network. Follow the steps below to look up the IP address and access the Web interface.

1. Install the GV-IP Device Utility program included on the Software CD/DVD.

Note:

The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN with the

GV-Video Server you wish to configure

2. On the GV-IP Utility window, click the button to search for the IP devices connected in the same LAN. Click the Name or Mac Address column to sort.

Figure 2-2

3. Find the GV-Video Server with its Mac Address to see the IP address.

4. To login, type the IP address in your web browser. A dialog box appears.

5. Type the default username and password admin.

6. Click OK to access the Web interface.

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Getting Started

2.3 Changing the IP Address

To assign a static IP address or establish a connection to your ISP, log in the Web interface to access the network setting page.

Note:

If your router does not support DHCP, the default IP address will be 192.168.0.10.

In this case, it is strongly suggested to modify the IP address to avoid the IP address conflict with other GV-IP device on the same LAN.

1. Open your Web browser, and type the IP address of the GV-Video Server or the default IP address http://192.168.0.10

2. In both Login and Password fields, type the default value admin. Click Apply.

3. In the left menu, select Network and then LAN to begin the network settings.

Figure 2-3

4. To assign a static IP address, select Static IP address. Type IP Address, Subnet

Mask, Router/Gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS in the Configure

connection parameters

section.

5. To establish a connection to your ISP, select Use PPPoE, and type the username and password.

6. Click Apply. The GV-Video Server is accessible by entering the assigned IP address on the Web browser.

For details, see 4.7.1 LAN.

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IMPORTANT:

• PPPoE should only be enabled if you know which IP address the GV-Video

Server will get from the ISP. Otherwise, you must use the Dynamic DNS service to obtain a domain name linked to the GV-Video Server’s changing IP address first.

For details on Dynamic DNS Server settings, see 4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP.

• If PPPoE is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset it to the factory default settings and then perform the network settings again.

To restore the factory settings, see the Default button in 1.7.1 Front View.

2.4 Configuring the Basic

Once the GV-Video Server is properly installed, the following important features can be configured using the browser-based configuration page and are discussed in the following sections in this manual:

• Date and time adjustment: see 4.8.1 Date and Time Settings.

• Login and privileged passwords: see

4.8.4 User Account

.

• Network gateway: see 4.7 Network.

• Camera image adjustment: see 3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window.

• Video format, resolution and frame rate: see 4.1.2 Video Settings.

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Accessing the GV-Video Server

Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server

Two types of users are allowed to log in the GV-Video Server: Administrator and Guest.

The Administrator has unrestricted access to all system configurations, while the Guest has the access to live images and network status only.

3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images

Once installed, your GV-Video Server is accessible on a network. Follow these steps to access your surveillance images:

1. Open a Web browser.

2. Enter the IP address or domain name of the GV-Video Server in the

Location/Address

field of your browser.

Figure 3-1

3. Enter the login name and password.

• The default login name and password for Administrator are admin.

• The default login name and password for Guest are guest.

4. The live view web page is now displayed on your browser.

• For Internet Explore, a video image, similar to the example in Figure 3-2, is now displayed in your browser.

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• Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400. For Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge. Click GV-Web Viewer, type in the IP address of your camera, and click Connect to access the full functioning user interface.

Note:

1. GV-VS04H and GV-VS11 /12 / 14 are only supported by Microsoft Internet

Explorer 7.x or later.

2. To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a one-time installation of

GeoVision’s ActiveX component onto your computer.

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3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page

This section introduces the features of the Live View window and Network Status on the main page. The two features are accessible by both Administrator and Guest.

Main Page of Guest Mode

▼ Video and Motion

▼ Live View

► Camera 1

► Camera 2

► Camera 3

► Camera 4

► 4 Cameras

▼ Network

► Status

Figure 3-2

Main page of GV-VS04H in Guest Mode

For GV-VS11 / 14

and GV-VS2420 / 2400 users, you can process one video stream in two different image settings. In the Administrator mode, both streams are available. Click

Streaming 1

or Streaming 2 in the left menu to access the live view. In the Guest mode, only one stream is available.

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3.2.1 The Live View Window

In the left menu, click Live View, and then select the desired Camera to see live video. .

11

10

9

8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 3-3

No. Name

1 Play

2 Stop

3 Microphone

4 Speaker

5 Snapshot

6

7

8

9

File Save

Full Screen

I/O Control

PTZ Control

Function

Plays live video.

Stops playing video.

Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer.

Listens to the audio around the camera.

Takes a snapshot of live video. --- See

3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live

Video

.

Records live video to the local computer. --- See 3.2.4 Video

Recording

.

Switches to full screen view. Right-click the image to have these options: Snapshot, PIP, PAP, Zoom In and Zoom Out.

--- See 3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View.

Starts the I/O Control Panel or the Visual Automation.

--- See 3.2.13 I/O Control.

Starts the PTZ Control Panel and the Visual PTZ.

--- See 3.2.11 PTZ Control and 3.2.12 Visual PTZ.

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10 Change Camera Sets the desired camera for display.

Brings up these functions: Alarm Notify, Video and Audio

Configuration, Remote Config

, Show Camera Name and

Image Enhance

. --- See 3.2.6 Alarm Notification, 3.2.7 Video

and Audio Configuration

, 3.2.8 Remote Configuration, 3.2.9

Camera Name Display

and 3.2.10 Image Enhancement respectively.

Note:

For GV-VS2420 / 2400, only Camera 1 supports audio function.

3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window

To open the control panel of the Live View window, click the arrow button or on top of the viewer. You can access the following functions by using the right and left arrow buttons on the control panel.

Click the arrow button to display the control panel.

Click the right and left arrow buttons to change the page of the control panel.

Figure 3-4

[Information]

Displays the version of the Video Server, local time of the local computer, host time of the Video Server, the number of users logging in to the Video Server and the

OCX registration path.

[Video]

Displays the current video codec, resolution and data rate.

[Audio]

Displays the audio data rates when the microphone and speaker devices are enabled. For GV-VS2420 / 2400, only Camera 1 supports audio function.

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[I/O Control]

Provides a real-time graphic display of the input and output status. You can force the output to be triggered by double-clicking its icon.

[Alarm Notify]

Displays the captured images by sensor triggers and/or motion detection.

For this function to work, you must configure the Alarm Notify settings first. See 3.2.6

Alarm Notification

.

[Camera Adjustment]

Allows you to adjust the image quality.

[GPS]

For details see 6.3 GPS Tracking. This function is not supported by GV-VS11 and

GV-VS2420 / 2400.

[Download]

Allows you to install the programs from the hard drive. This function is not supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400.

[Internal Temperature]

Displays the current chipset temperature inside the camera. This function is only available for GV-VS2420 / 2400.

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3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video

To take a snapshot of live video, follow these steps:

1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-3). The Save As dialog box appears.

2. Specify Save in, type the File name, and select JPEG or BMP as Save as Type. You may also choose whether to display the name and date stamps on the image.

3. Click the Save button to save the image in the local computer.

3.2.4 Video Recording

You can record live video for a certain period of time to your local computer.

1. Click the File Save button (No. 6, Figure 3-3). The Save As dialog box appears.

2. Specify Save in, type the File name, and move the Time Period scroll bar to specify the time length of the video clip from 1 to 5 minutes.

3. Click the Save button to start recording.

4. To stop recording, click the Stop button (No. 2, Figure 3-3).

3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View

The full screen mode provides two types of close-up views: Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and

Picture-and Picture (PAP)

. The two views are useful to provide clear and detailed images of the surveillance area.

To access this feature: the button (No. 7, Figure 3-3). Right-click the full screen to have the options of PIP and PAP.

• Right-click the live view to have the options of PIP and PAP.

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Picture-in-Picture View

With the Picture in Picture (PIP) view, you can crop the video to get a close-up view or zoom in on the video.

Navigation box

Inset window

Figure 3-5

1. Select PIP. An inset window appears.

2. Click the insert window. A navigation box appears.

3. Move the navigation box around in the inset window to have a close-up view of the selected area.

4. To adjust the navigation box size, move the cursor to any of the box corners, and enlarge or diminish the box.

5. To exit the PIP view, right-click the image and click PIP again.

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Picture-and-Picture View

With the Picture and Picture (PAP) view, you can create a split video effect with multiple close-up views on the image. A total of 7 close-up views can be defined.

Figure 3-6

1. Select . A row of three inset windows appears at the bottom.

2. Draw a navigation box on the image, and this selected area is immediately reflected in one inset window. Up to seven navigation boxes can be drawn on the image.

3. To adjust a navigation box size, move the cursor to any of the box corners, and enlarge or diminish the box.

4. To move a navigation box to another area on the image, drag it to that area.

5. To change the frame color of the navigation box or hide the box, right-click the image, select Mega Pixel Setting and click one of these options:

Display Focus Area of PAP Mode:

Displays or hides the navigation boxes on the image

Set Color of Focus Area:

Changes the color of the box frames.

6. To delete a navigation box, right-click the desired box, select Focus Area of PAP

Mode

and click Delete.

7. To exit the PAP view, right-click the image and click PAP again.

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3.2.6 Alarm Notification

After input triggers and motion detection, you can be alerted by a pop-up live video and view up to four captured images.

Pop-up live video

Captured images

Figure 3-7

To configure this function, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Alarm Notify. This dialog box appears.

Figure 3-8

Motion Notify:

Once motion is detected, the captured images are displayed on the control panel of the Live View window.

I/O Alarm Notify:

Once the input device is triggered, the captured images are displayed on the control panel of the Live View window. For this function to work, the

Administrator needs to install the input device properly. See 4.2.2 Input/Output

Settings

.

Alert Sound:

Activates the computer alarm on motion and input-triggered detection.

Auto Snapshot:

The snapshot of live video is taken every 5 seconds on motion and input-triggered detection.

File Path:

Assigns a file path to save the snapshots.

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3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration

You can enable the microphone and speaker for two-way audio communication and adjust the audio volume. To change audio configuration, click the Show System Menu button

(No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Video and Audio Configuration.

Note:

1. The GV-VS11 only supports one-way audio communication.

2. For GV-VS2420 / 2400, only Camera 1 supports audio function .

Audio Configure:

You can enable the microphone and speaker, and adjust the audio volume.

Camera:

Sets the number of frames to keep in live view buffer. Keeping more frames for live view buffer can ensure a smooth live view, but the live view will be delayed for the number of frames specified.

Figure 3-9

3.2.8 Remote Configuration

You can upgrade firmware over the Internet. Click the Show System Menu button (No. 11,

Figure 3-3), and select Remote Config. The Remote Config dialog box will appear.

[Firmware Upgrade]

In this tab, you can upgrade the firmware over the network. For details, see Chapter 6 Advanced Applications.

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3.2.9 Camera Name Display

To display the camera name on the image, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11,

Figure 3-3), and select Show Camera Name.

3.2.10 Image Enhancement

To enhance the image quality of live video, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11,

Figure 3-3), and select Image Enhance. This dialog box appears.

Figure 3-10

De-Interlace:

Coverts the interlaced video into non-interlaced video.

De-Block:

Removes the block-like artifacts from low-quality and highly compressed video.

Enable DirectDraw:

Activates the DirectDraw function.

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3.2.11 PTZ Control

To open the PTZ control panel, click the PTZ Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-3) and select

PTZ Control Panel

. Different PTZ devices have different functions, so the features included in the Option button may vary.

This feature is only available when the PTZ is set ahead by the Administrator. For details, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings.

Exit

Pan / Tilt Control

Zoom

Focus

Option (Settings for Auto Mode,

Preset, Port, Speed and etc.)

Preset Switch Panel

Figure 3-11

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3.2.12 Visual PTZ

In additional to the PTZ control panel, you can display a visual PTZ control panel on the image. This feature is only available when the PTZ is set ahead by the Administrator. For details, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings.

Figure 3-12

¾ To access this feature, click the PTZ Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-3) and select

Visual PTZ

.

¾ To change the panel settings, click the green PTZ button on the top left corner. You will have these options:

[PTZ Control Type]

Type 1:

In this mode when you place the mouse arrow on the four directions, i.e. north, south, east, west, the speed indicator of five levels will appear. Click and hold on the required level of movement and the camera will move as per the specific speed.

Type 2:

In this mode with the mouse click, the PTZ control panel will appear. The movement of the camera will depend on the speed of the mouse movement.

[Configure]

Set Color:

Changes the color of the panel. Three kinds of colors are available:

Red

, Green and Blue.

Transparent Degree:

Adjusts the transparency level of the panel. Ten levels range from 10% (fully transparent) to 100% (fully opaque).

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3.2.13 I/O Control

The I/O Control window provides real-time graphic displays of camera and I/O status, and alarm events. Additionally, you can force output to be triggered.

Figure 3-13

¾ To display the I/O control window, click the I/O Control button (No. 8, Figure 3-3).

¾ The Alarm List is displayed in three levels. The first level indicates date, the second indicates time, and the third indicates alarm ID. Clicking the Reset button will clear the list.

¾

To trigger an output device, highlight an output and then click the Output button.

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3.2.14 Visual Automation

The Visual Automation allows you to change the current state of the electronic device by simply clicking on its image, e.g. turning the light ON. This feature is only available when the Visual Automation is set ahead by the Administrator. For details, see

4.1.7 Visual

Automation.

Figure 3-14

¾ To access this feature, click the I/O Control button (No. 8, Figure 3-3) and select

Visual Automation

.

¾ To change the style of the set areas, click the green I/O button on the top left corner.

You will have these options:

Show All:

Displays all set areas.

Rect Float:

Embosses all set areas.

Set Color:

Changes the frame color of all set areas

3.2.15 Network Status

To view the network status, in the left menu, click Network and select Status.

Figure 3-15

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Administrator Mode

Chapter 4 Administrator Mode

The Administrator can access the system configuration via the Internet. E ight categories of configurations are involved in the system configuration:

Video and Motion

, Digital I/O

and PTZ

, Events and Alerts, Monitoring, Recording Schedule, Remote ViewLog,

Network

, and Management.

Figure 4-1

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List of Menu Options

Find the topic of interest by referring to the section number prefixed to each option. The available options vary among v ideo server models.

4.1 Video and Motion

4.2 Digital I/O and PTZ

4.3 Events and Alerts

4.4 Monitoring

4.5 Recording Schedule

4.6 Remote ViewLog

4.7 Network

4.8 Management

4.1.1 Multicas

4.1.2 Video

4.1.3 Moti

4.1.4 Privacy t

Settings on Detection

Mask

4.1.5 Text Ove rlay

4.1.6 Tampering Alarm

4.1.7 Visual Auto

4.1.8 Video C han mation nel Source Settings

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.

PTZ Settings

Input/Output Settings

3 GPS / Wiegand

4.2.4 Bu zzer

4.3.1 Email

4.3.2 FTP

4.3.3 Center V2

4.3.4 Vital Si

4.3.5 GV-G gn Monitor

IS

4.3.6 Backup Center

4.3.7 Video Gateway / R ecording Server

4.3.8 ViewLog Ser ver

4.3.9 3GPP / RTSP

4.5.1 Recordin

4.5.2

g Schedule Settings

I/O Monitoring Settings

4.7.1 LAN

4.7.2 Wireless-Clien

4.7.3 Advanced

4.7.4 UMTS

4.7.5 Multicast

4.7.6 IP F

4.7.

7 SNM ilte r

P Setting t Mode

TCP/IP

4.8.1 Da te and Time Settings

4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings

4.8.3 Storage Settings

4.8.4 User Account

4.8.5 Log Information

4.8.6 System Log

4.8.7 Tools

4.8.8 Language

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Comparison Table for Major Functions

The options or functions on the left menu of the Web interface (Figure 4-1 ) may vary depended on mo dels. The table below provides the information of major differences in supported functions.

Model

Function

GV-VS04H GV-VS11 GV -VS1 2

(FW V1.03 or later)

(FW V1.0 or later)

(FW V1.02 (FW V1.0 or or later) later)

GV-VS2420

/ 2400

Dual Streams

No Yes No Yes Yes

Wiegand

Yes

Buzzer

Yes

Yes

Multicast

Tampering

Alarm

Watermark

Yes

Yes

Text Overlay

Yes

Video Channe l

Source S

ettings Yes

System Log

Yes

GV-B ackup

Center

Connecti on

GV-Video

Gateway

Connection

GV-GIS

Connection

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

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4.1 Video and Motion

This section includes the video image settings and introduces how the ima ges can be managed by using Multicast, Motion Dete ction, Privacy Mask, Tampering Alarm, Visual

Automation and Video Channel Source Settings.

4.1.1 Multicast

Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-

VS11

, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later) and GV-VS14.

The Multicast view allows the GV-Video Server receiving video and audio streams from a multicast group. It also enables the GV-Video Server to receive audio broa dcast from the hosts in the multicast group .

To join a multicast group and listen to audio broadcasting, it is required to activate the related settings in 4.7.5 Multicast.

Host List

Figure 4-2

Configure Button

1. The host(s), in the multicast group, is displayed automatically on the host list. If you cannot see any host displayed, click the Configure button, select General Setup, select

Multicast

and ensure the relevant IP address, port number and network card are correctly configured.

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2. Expand the Host folder and drag the desired cameras to the screen for display. If the host has already set a password, you will be promoted to enter it at this step.

3. To receive audio broadcasting, first ensure a speaker is properly insta lled on the local computer. Then click the Configure button, select General Setup, selec t Receive

broadcast audio

, and ensure the broadcast IP address and port number are correctly configured.

4. To save the current settings of screen div ision and camera display for future use, click the Configure button, select Video List Setup, and select Export. You can also select

Import

to apply the pre-defined settings.

4.1.2 Video Settings

For GV-VS11 / 14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400, it can simultaneously process one video stream in two different codec and resolutions. The dual-stream design benefits for lo wer bandwidth environment, allowing Streaming 2 set with lower resolution and codec for live streaming, and Streaming 1 set with highest resolution and codec H.264 for best recording quality. Two setting pages Streaming 1 and Streaming 2 are provided for separate setup.

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Figure 4-3

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[Name]

Rename the camera. The camera name will appear on the Live View. To display the camera name, see 3.2.9 Camera Name Display.

[Connection Template]

Note this function is not supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400. S elect the type of your network connection. Unless you select Customized, this option will automatically bring up the recommended video resolution, frame rate, bandwidth and GOP size.

Due to the bandwidth limitation for mobile phone connections, only the video resolutions

352 x 240 (352 x 288) are su pported. The higher resolution you select, the higher frame rate or better video quality you will get. But no te that your mobile phone must support the video resolution you wish to select.

Connection t emplates for mobile phone connect ions:

3GPPv7, Msview V2 / V3, Ssview V3 and GView V2 Supported

Resolution

NTSC 352 x 240

PAL 352 x 288

Frame Rate

5

5

[Video Signal Type]

Video Format: Note this function is only available for GV-VS11 and GV-VS12. Select a codec for the video stream.

A

uto detect signal t ype on booting:

Automatically detects the type of video input is

NTS C or PAL. Fo r GV-V

S04H

and GV-VS 11 / 12 /14, select to enable this function.

For GV-VS2420 /

2400

, this function is enabled by default.

The sup ported codecs vary from model to model.

Model Codec

GV-VS04H

GV-VS11

GV-VS12

GV-VS14

GV-VS2420 / 2400

H.264

H.264, MPEG4 , MJPEG (Streaming 1 and 2)

H.264, MPEG4 , MJPEG

H.264 (Streaming 1), MJPEG (Streaming 2)

H.264 (Streaming 1 and 2)

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The image resolution v aries f rom model to model.

NTSC

Models

GV-VS04H,

GV-VS11 / 12 / 14

704 x 480

704 x 480 de-interla

352 x 240 ce

GV-VS2420

176 x11 2

NTSC

HD, AHD

NTSC

SD

1920 x 1080 960 x 480

1280 x 720

640 x 3 60 480 x 240

PAL

704 x 576

704 x 576 de-interlace

352 x 288

176 x 14 4

PAL

HD, AHD

PAL

SD

1920 x 1080 960 x 576

128 0 x 720 720 x 576

GV-VS2400

NTSC

HD, TVI

NTSC

SD

1920 x 1080 960 x 480

1280 x 720

640 x 360

720 x 480

480 x 240

640 x 360

PAL

HD, TVI

480 x 288

360 x 288

PAL

SD

1920 x 1080 960 x 576

1280 x 720

640 x 360

720 x 576

480 x 288

448 x 252 360 x 240 448 x 252 360 x 288

The frame rate va ries fr om m odel t o model.

Models

Format Frame Rate

GV-VS04H,

GV-VS11 / 12 / 14

GV-VS2420 / 2400

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

1, 2, 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 30

1, 2.5, 5, 8, 12.5, 25

1 ~ 30

1 ~ 25

Note:

1. The GV-VS11 / 14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400 support dual streams. By default, the dual streams are not enabled on GV-VS11 / 14, but enabled on GV-VS2420 / 2400.

2. For GV-VS11, four resolution options and three codec types are available for both streaming 1 and 2.

3. The frame rate and the performance may vary depending on the number of connections and data bitrates (different scenes).

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[Bandwidth Management]

When using MPEG-4 or H.264, it is possible to control the bitrate, which in turn allows the amount of bandwidth usage to be controlled.

VBR (Variable Bitrate):

The quality of the video stream is kept as cons tant as possible at the cost o f a varying bitrate. The bandwidth is much more efficiently used than a comparable CBR. y

Set the image quality to one of the 5 s tandards: Poor, Fair, Good, Great and

Excellent

.

Set the Maximal Bitrate to 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 Mbit.

y

CBR (C onstant Bitrate):

CBR is used to achieve a specific bitrate by varying the tes available for selection depend on the image

Model

GV-VS04H

GV-VS14

GV-VS11

GV-VS12

GV-VS2420 /

2400

Bitrates for selection

3072 kbps, 2048 kbps, 1536 kbps, 1024 kbps, 768 kbps,

512 kbps, 384 kbps, 256 kbps (3GPPV7), 128 kbps (3GPPV7), 64 kbps

(3GPPV6), 52 kbps (3GPPV6)

2048 kbps, 1536 kbps, 1024 kbps, 768 kbps,

512 kbps, 384 kbps, 256 kbps (3GPPV7), 128 kbps (3GPPV7), 64 kbps

(3GPPV 6), 52 kbps (3GPPV6)

8192 kbps, 6144 kbps, 4096 kbps, 2048 kbps, 1024 kbps, 512 kbps.

[GOP Structure and Length]

Set the maximum number of seconds between every key frame. For, GV-VS04H and GV-

VS11 / 12 / 14, selec t Customized in the Connection Template section before setting the length of GOP structure. For GV-VS2420 / 2400, you can directly config ure the settings here.

[Record Settings]

The record settings allow you to capture images before and/or after the m otion or I/O event happens.

Pre-alarm record ing time:

Activates video recording before an event occurs. Set the recording time to 1 or 2 seconds.

Post-alarm recording time:

Activates video recording onto the attached USB mass storage device after an event occurs. Set the recording time from 1 to 30 seconds.

Split Interval (Max. Video Clip):

Sets the maximum time length of each recorded file from 1 to 5 minutes.

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Record Audio:

Activates audio recording when an event occurs.

Immediately close file:

Note this function is not supported by GV-VS242 0 / 2400.

Ends a recorded file once a motion or an I/O trigger stops. When the opt ion is enabled, the time length of a recorded file is based on the duration of a motion or an I/O trigger instead of the time you set for Max. Video Clip above. Select this option to have short recorded files and have an easier access through mobile phones.

[Test Overlay Settings]

The text overlay settings allow you to overlay camera names, date, time, G PS speed or names of selected inputs on live and recorded videos.

Overlaid with camera name:

Includes camera names on live and recorded videos.

Overlaid with date stamps:

Includes date stamps on live and recorded v ideos.

Overlaid with time stamps:

Includes time s tamps on live and recorded videos.

Overlaid with the GPS speed:

Includes the vehicle speed in live and rec orded videos.

Note this function is on ly available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), GV-

VS12

(Firmware Version 1.05 or later) and GV-VS14.

Overlaid with digital input description name:

Includes the names of s elected inputs on live and recorded videos.

[Watermark]

En able this option to watermark all recordings. The watermark allows you to verify whether the video has been tampered while it was recorded and saved . See 6.5

Verifying Watermark

.

[Apply All Settings]

Apply the settings to all cameras:

Applies the same settings to other cameras. Note this function is not supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400.

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4.1.3 Motion Detection

Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement o ccurs in the video image. Y ou can configure up to 8 areas with different sensitivity values for motion detection.

Figure 4-4

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1. The default sensitivity value for the whole area is 2 for GV-VS04H and GV-VS11 / 12

/ 14, and the value is 9 for GV-VS2420 / 2400. To define a different sensitivity value, click Reset.

2. Select the desired sensitivity by moving t he slider to set the value. The higher the value, the more sensitive the camera is to motion.

3. Drag an area on the image. Click Add when you are prompted to confirm the setting.

4. To create several areas with different sensitivity values, repeat Steps 2 and 3.

5. Click Save to save the above settings.

6. To trigger the alarm outputs when motion is detected, s elect the outputs (Output 1 to

Output 4). To activate the output settings, you must also start Camera monitoring manually or by schedule. For related settings, see

4.4 Monitoring

.

7. Note this function is not supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400. To send mo tion detection notifications to Center V2 and Vital Sign Monitor during a particular time period, enable the schedule mode and click Apply.

A. Set each time frame during the day. Each day can be divided into 3 time frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3.

B. Enable the Weekend option to have a whole-day monitoring on the weekend.

Define whether your weekend includes

Saturday and Sunday

or

Only Sunday

.

C. Click Apply to save the above settings.

Note:

For GV-VS11 and GV-VS12 users, this function does not wo codec is selected in the Video Signal Type field (Figure 4-1). For detai

Video Settings

. rk when MJPEG ls, see 4.1.2

8. If you want to ignore environmental changes such as rain or snow, select Ignore

environmental changes.

Note this function is only available for GV-VS2420 / 2400.

9. The Noise Tolerance function is enabled by default. It ignores video noise when the light intensity changes. Note this function is only available for GV-VS2420 / 2400.

Figure 4-4-1

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4.1.4 Privacy Mask

The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive areas from view, covering the area s with dark boxes in both live view and recorded clips. This feature is ideal for locatio ns with displays, keyboard seque nces (e.g. passwords), and for anywhere else you don’t want sensitive information visible.

Figure 4-5

1. Select the Enable option.

2. Drag the area(s) where you want to block out on the image. Click Add when you are prompted to confirm the setting.

3. Click the Save button to save all the settings.

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4.1.5 Text Overlay

Note this option is available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11,

GV-VS12

(Firmware Version 1.02 or later), GV-VS14, and GV-VS2420 / 2400. .

The T ext Overlay function allows you to type any text in any place on the camera view. Up to 16 text messages can be created. The overlaid text will also be saved in the recorded images.

Figure 4-6


2. Click any place on the image. This dialog box appears.

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Figure 4-7

3. Type the desired text, and click OK. The text is overlaid on the image.

4. Click on the text and drag it to any place on the image.

5. Click Set Font to modify the font style of the text.

6. Click Save to apply the settings, click Preview to preview the camera view with overlaid text or click Load (Undo) to revert to a previous setting.

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4.1.6 Tampering Alarm

Note this option is available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03

or later), GV-VS11,

GV-VS12

(Firmware Version 1.02 or later), GV-VS14, and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

The Tampering Alarm is used to detect when a camera is being physically tam pered. An alarm can be generated when the camera is moved, covered up, or out of focus. The alarm approaches include the triggered output device, e-mail alerts and system buzzer. To have the tampering alarm, first set up these alarm approaches properly:

•

•

•

To trigger the output dev ice when a tamper event occurs, enable the output setting and select Tampering Alarm for the related camera. See Output Setting in

4.2.2

Input/Output Settings

.

To trigger the e-mail alert when a tamper event occurs, enable the e-ma il setting and select Tampering Alarm for the related camera. See 4.3.1 E-Mail.

To trigger the system buzzer when a tamper event occurs, enable the buzzer setting.

See 4.2.4 Buzzer.

Figure 4-8

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To configure the tampering alarm:


2. If you want GV-Video Server to ignore any moveme nt or scene change in certain areas, click the button to drag areas on the camera view.

3. Select the desired detection sensitivity by moving the slider. The higher the value, the more sensitive the camera is to scene changes.

4. In the Tolerance Time of Alarm field, specify the time length allow ed for scene changes before an alarm is generated.

5. In the Duration of Alarm field, specify the duration of the alarm afte r which the triggered output device or system buz zer will be turned off.

6. To trigger an alarm when the scene turns dark, e.g. the lens of camera has been covered, select Alarm for Dark Images.

7. Click Apply to save all the settings.

8. Start monitoring to enable the function. To have buzzer alarm, it is required to start the Camera monitoring. To have output alarm, it is required to start Input monitoring.

For these two types of monitoring, see 4.4 Monitoring.

When the camera has been tampered, the output device and system buzzer can be activated. To turn off the output device and system buzzer immediately, r eturn to this setting page, and click Restart Detection.

Note:

The system buzzer is only supported by GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later). .

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4.1.7 Visual Automation

This intuitive feature helps you automate any electronic device by trigge ring the connected output device. When you click o n the image of the electronic device, you can simply change its current state, e.g. light ON.

Figure 4-9

1. Select the Enable option.

2. Drag an area on the image of the electronic device. This dialog box appears.

Figure 4-10

3. Assign the connected module and output device. In the Note filed, type a note to help you manage the device. Click OK to save the settings.

4. To change the frame color of the set area, click the Set Color button.

5. To emboss the set area, select Float Up; or keep it flat by selecting Normal.

6. Click the Save Set button to apply the settings.

To perform the function, see 3.2.14 Visual Automation.

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4.1.8 Video Channel Source Settings

Note this option is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or l ater).

The function allows you to assign the video input to the desired video channel for display.

Figure 4-11

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4.2 Digital I/O & PTZ

For auxiliary device control, you can find one I/O / PTZ port along with on e RS-232 terminal block for GPS control on the rear panel of GV-VS12 (see Figure 1-12). On the rear panels of GV-VS04H, GV-VS11 /14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400, all t he functions for auxiliary device control are included in a terminal block. For details, see Chapter 9

Auxiliary Device Connectors

.

The connectors for all terminal blocks on all models and the I/O / PTZ port on the GV-

VS12 can be divided in to four categories based on the interface being used:

1. Digital Input / Output

2. RS-485 interface for PTZ control

3. Wiegand interface for access control

(only available on V-VS04H and GV-VS14)

4. GPS interface for vehicle tracking:

• UART: available on GV-VS04H and GV-VS14

• RS-232: available on GV-VS12

4.2.1 PTZ Settings

Through the RS-485 interface on the I/O terminal block, you can connect up to 4 PTZ cameras depended on models. Before adding a PTZ camera to the GV-Video Server, you must install the PTZ components from the Software CD/DVD by selecting Install PTZ on the installation menu. Then open this PTZ Settings page to configure the baud rate and address. For these settings, please consult your PTZ documentation.

Figure 4-12

Note:

Currently the GV-Video Server doesn’t support the PTZ camera with RS-232 interface. For compatible PTZ models, see Appendix E.

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4.2.2 Input/Output Settings

The number of input and output devices the GV-Video Server can connect to vary from model to model. The GV-VS04H, GV-VS14, and GV-VS2420 / 2400 can c onnect up to 4 input and 4 output devices, GV-VS11 can con nect 1 input and 1 output device, and GV-

VS12 can connect up to 2 input and 2 output devices.

Input Setting

Figure 4-13

Normal State: Set up the input state to trigger actions by selecting Open Circuit (N/O) or Grounded Circuit (N/C).

Latch Mode: Enable the mode to have a momentary output alarm.

Trigger Digital Outpu

t Relay:

Select the output(s) to be triggered once the input is activated.

Record: Select the camera(s) to start recording once the input is activa ted.

Send Video to Center V2

:

Select the camera(s) to send their images to Center V2 when the input is triggered.

You can direct a PTZ camera to a preset point upon input trigger:

Set PTZ camera to preset point: Enable the preset function and select the camera that represents the PTZ camera.

Input on: Direct the PTZ camera to a preset point when the input is triggered.

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Input off: Direct the PTZ camera to another preset point when the triggered input is off.

Duration to set preset after input off x seconds: Specify the amount of time the

PTZ camera stays in “Input on” preset point before moving to “Input off” preset point.

For related PTZ settings, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings.

Output Setting

Figure 4-14

Select Enable to enable the output device. Choose the output signal that mostly suits the device you are using: N/O (Open Circuit), N/C (Grounded Circuit), N/O Toggle, N/C Toggle,

N/O Pulse or N/C Pulse. For Toggle output type, the output will keep going on once it is triggered until the next trigger. For Pulse output type, the output is trigger ed for the amount of time you specify in the Trigger Pulse Mode for x Seconds field.

Alarm Settings:

You can choose to automatically activate the configured output device for alarm under these conditions: video lost, tampering alarm, video recording start (Start Record), video recording stop (Stop Record), disk write error (Rec Error) and hard disk full (HD Full).

Note the video recording start / stop function is not supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400.

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Important:

The input/output settings only function after you start I/O Monitor manually or by schedule. To configure the I/O monitoring, see 4.4 Monitoring.

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4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand

You can select either G PS or Wiegand function for use. The two functions cannot be enabled at the same time.

Figure 4-15

GPS Function

Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H , GV-VS12 and GV-VS14.

The GV-Video Server supports the Global Position System (GPS) for active v ehicle tracking and location ve rification. You can track the vehicle location on Google maps and display the average speed of a vehicle in live view.

To enable the GPS function, a GV-GPS Receiver or any GPS module s upporting UART or

RS-232 interface is requi red to connect to the GV-Video Server first. See Chapter 9

Auxiliary Device Connectors.

To enable the GPS function:

Select GPS Baud rate: Two baud rate options are available: 4800 and 9600. By default the value is 9600.

Set GPS Update Frequency: Set the update frequency in seconds for GPS data.

Maximum length of the data to be saved after network connection is broken:

Specify the duration of GPS data to be saved in the storage device of GV-Video Server

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in case that the connection between GV-Video Server and GV-GIS is inte rrupted.

When the connection is resumed, the saved GPS data will be automat ically sent to the

GV-GIS and removed from the storage device. For the setup of GV-GIS c onnection, see 4.3.5 GV-GIS. Note this function is only available fo r GV-VS04H (Firmware V1.03 or later), GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.04 or later) and GV-VS14.

Sync GPS Time: Synchronizes the time of GV-Video Server with the GPS time once

GV-Video Server receives GPS signals.

To display the vehicle speed:

Select Overlaid with the GPS speed on the Video Settings page, and click Apply.

Video Settings page Vehicle speed in live view

Figure 4-16

To track the vehicle l ocation:

See 6.3 GPS Tracking.

To play back GPS tracks:

If the monitoring is also activated, the GPS tracks will be recorded along with video. This makes it possible to play back video with GPS tracks on maps using the Remote ViewLog player. See 5.2.3 Playback of GPS Tracks.

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Wiegand Function

Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H and GV-VS14.

The GV-Video Server can work in conjunction with the Wiegand-interface car d reader to send video and cardholder data to the central monitoring stations Center V2 and Vital Sign

Monitor, as well as GV-System (GV-DVR / N VR). Moreover, the Wiegand port on the GV-

Video Server can be used as an input to activate recording once the card reader is triggered or a valid card is present to the card reader.

The output format of Wiegand supported by the GV-Video Server is HID standard 26 bits and 37 bits.

TCP

/

IP

Text Data

Wiegand In

GV-Vital Sign Monitor

Card Reader

GV-Video Server

Video Data

Text Data

Recording

GV-Center V2

USB Mass Storage Device

Video Data

Text Data

GV-Syste

(GV-DVR m

/ NVR)

Figure 4-17

Transfer Card Number to Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor and GV-Syst

em (GV-DVR

/ NVR):

Sends the cardholder da ta to Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor and GV-System

(GV-DVR / NVR) once the card reader is triggered.

Send video to Center V2 and GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR) when th

e Wiegand device is triggered:

The selected camera(s) will start recording into the GV-Video

Server and the related video will also be sent to Center V2 and GV-System (GV-DVR /

NVR) once the card reader is triggered.

Note:

To receive cardholder data from the GV-Video Server, the GV-System(GV-DVR /

NVR ) must be version 8.2 or later.

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For the related settings, see 4.3.3 Center V2, 4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor and 7.2 Receiving

Cardholder Dat a from Video Server.

4.2.4 Buzzer

Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later).

The system buzzer can be activated automatically under these condition s: video lost, input device triggered, motion detected, disk full, disk write error and ta mpering alarm. You can set the duration of buzzing sounds to be 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 20 Seconds or 30

Seconds

. To turn on the buzzer, select On; to turn off the buzzer, sele ct Off.

It is required to start monitoring for the buzzer to work. To start monitoring, see 4.4

Monitoring

.

Figure 4-18

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4.3 Events & Alerts

For the eve nts of motion detection or I/O trigger, the Administrator can set up the two trigger actions:

1. Send a captured still image by e-mail or FTP.

2. Notify Center Monitoring Station, Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor or GV-GIS, by video or text alerts.

To have above trigger actions, you must also set the following features:

•

Motion Detection (See 4.1.3 Motion Detection)---optional

•

Input Setting (See 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings)

•

For e-mail and FTP alerts, it is required to start monitoring (See 4.4 Monitoring).

Note:

The Motion Detection function is an optional setting since it is activated by default.

4.3.1 E-mail

After a trigger event, the GV-Video Server can send the e-mail to a remote user containing a captured still image.

Figure 4-19

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[Enable]

Select to enable the e-mail function.

Sever URL/IP Address:

Type the SMTP Server’s URL address or IP address.

Server Port:

Type the SMTP Server’s port num ber. Or keep the default value 25.

From email address:

Type the sender’s e-mail address.

Send to:

Type the e-mail address(s) you want to send alerts to.

Alerts Interval Time:

Specify the interval between email alerts. The interval can be between 0 and 60 minutes. Any event trigger during the interval perio d will be ignored.

This option is useful for the events with high occurrence.

[Need authentication to login]

If the SMTP Server needs authentica tion, select this option and type the valid usernam e and password.

[This server requires a secure connection]

If the SMTP Servers ne eds a secure connection (SSL), select this o ption.

[Alarm Settings]

You can choose to automatically send e-mail alerts under these conditions: video lost, tampering alarm, disk w rite error (Rec Error), hard disk full (HD full), motion detection and triggered input.

For the alarm condition Motion Detection and Digital Input triggered, a still image from the specified camera will be sent with the e-mail alert.

Note:

1. For GV-VS12, the This server requires a secure connection option is only available on Firmware Version 1.02 or later.

2. The motion detection and triggered input options (under the Alar m Settings section) are available for GVVS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11,

GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.04 or later), GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

For the related settings to send e-mail alerts, see 4.1.3 Motion Detection, 4.2.2

Input/Output Settings

and 4.4 Monitoring.

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4.3.2 FTP

You can also send the captured still image to a remote FTP server for alerts.

Figure 4-20

[Upload to a FTP Server]

Enable:

Select to enable the FTP function.

Server URL/IP Address:

Type the URL address or IP address of the FTP Server.

Port Number:

Type the port number of the FTP Server. Or keep the de fault value 21.

User Name:

Type a valid user name to log into the FT P Server.

Password:

Type a valid password to log into the FTP Server.

Remote Directory:

Type the name of the storage folder on the FTP Server.

Alerts Interval time in minute:

Specify the interval between FTP alerts. The interval can be between 0 and 60 minutes. Any event trigger during the interval period will be ignored. The option is useful for the events with high occurrence.

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[Alarm Settings]

Motion Detection:

Once the motion is detected on the selected camera, a still image will be sent to the FTP Server as a notification.

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Continuously send images upon trigger events (motion):

A sequence o f snapshot imag es are uploaded to the FTP Server when motion is detected on the selected camera.

Digital Input:

Once the selected input is triggered, a still image fr om the specified camera will be sent to the FTP Server as a notification.

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Continuously send imag es upon trigger events (input):

A sequence of snapshot images from the specified cameras are uploaded to the FTP Server when the select ed input is triggered.

[Act as FTP Server]

Enable FTP access to the video server:

The GV-Video Server acts as a FTP server, enabling users to download AVI files.

Use alternative port:

The default port is set to 2 1.

To access the internal FTP server through a web browser, enter t he IP address or the domain name of the GV-Video Server in your browser like this: ftp://192.168.0.10

When you are prompted for Username and Password, enter the default v alue videoserver in both fields. Then you s hould find the AVI files recorded after trigger events.

To change the login information of the internal FTP server, see 4.8.4 User Account. For the related settings to send FTP alerts, see 4.1.3 Motion Detection, 4.2.2 Input/Output

Settings

and 4.4 Monitoring.

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4.3.3 Center V2

After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station C enter V2 can get notified by live videos and text alerts. Up to two Center V2 servers c an be connected simultaneously. For live monitoring thr ough Center V2, you must already have a subscriber account on each Center V2 server.

Note:

To receive video alerts on input triggers, the software version of Center V2 must be 8.2 or later. Otherwise, the Center V2 will only have text alerts on input triggers.

Figure 4-21

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To enable the Center V2 connection:

1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through Center V2.

2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of Center V2.

3. Port Number: Match the port to Port 2 on Center V2. Or keep the default value 5551.

For details, see 8.1 Center V2.

4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into Center V2.

5. Password: Type a valid password to log into Center V2.

6. Click Apply. The Connection S tatus should display “Connected” and connected time.

7. To establish the connection to the second Center V2 server, click the Connection 2 tab and repeat above steps for setup.

These options you can also find on this Center V2 setting page:

Cease motion detection messages from:

Stops notifying Center V2 of motion detection from the selected camera.

Cease input trigger messages from:

Stops notifying Center V2 of input trigger from the selected input.

Cease video lost messages from:

St ops notifying Center V2 of video lost from the selected camera.

Enable schedule mode:

Starts the monitoring through Center V2 based on the schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer to 4.5 Recording

Schedule

for the same settings.

For related settings to activate the monitoring through Center V2, see 4.1.3 Motion

Detection

, 4.2.2 Input/Output Setting, and 8.1 Center V2.

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4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor

After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station V ital Sign Monitor can get notified by text alerts. Up to two Vital Sign Monitor servers can be connected simultaneously. For live monitoring through V ital Sign Monitor, you must already have a subscriber account on each Vital Sign Monitor server.

Figure 4-22

To enable the Vital Sign Monitor connection:

1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor.

2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of Vital S ign Monitor.

3. Port Number: Match the port to Port 2 on Vital Sign Monitor. Or keep the default value 5609. For details, see 8.1 Center V2.

4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into Vital Sign Monitor.

5. Password: Type a valid password to log into Vital Sign Monitor.

6. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and connected time.

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7. To establish the connection to the second Vital Sign Monitor server, click the

Connection 2

tab and repeat above steps for setup.

These options you can also find on this Vital Sign Monitor setting page:

Cease motion detection messages from:

Stops notifying Vital Sign Monitor of motion detection from the selected camera.

Cease input trigger messages from:

Stops notifying Vital Sign Mon itor of input trigger from the selecte d input.

Cease video lost messages from:

Stops notifying Vital Sign Monitor o f video lost from the selected camera.

Enable schedule mode:

Starts the monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor based on the schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer to 4.5 Recording

Schedule


For related settings to activate the monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor, see 4.1.3 Motion

Detection

,

4.2.2 Input/Output Settings,

and 8.2 Vital Sign Monitor.

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4.3.5 GV-GIS

Note the GV-GIS with two connections is only available on G

V-VS04H

(Firmware Version

1.03 or later), GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14.

Through the Internet connection, the GV-Video Server with enabled-GPS fun ction can send GPS data and live video to the GV-GIS ge ographic information system for the services of vehicle tracking, location verification and live monitoring. The GV-Video Server can connect up to two GV-GIS systems simultaneously.

Before you configure the GV-GIS connection on this setting page, the follo wing conditions must be met:

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A subscriber account created on the GV-GIS (For details on the GV-GIS geographic information system, see GV-GIS User’s Manual)

•

UMTS mobile connection activated on the GV-Video Server (See 4.7.4 UMTS)

•

GPS function activated on the GV-Video Server (See 4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand)

Figure 4-23

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To enable the GV-GIS connection:

1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through GV-GIS.

2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of GV-G IS.

3. Po

rt Number:

Match the communication port on GV-GIS. Or keep the default value

3356.

4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log int o GV-GIS.

5. Password: Type a valid password to log into GV-GIS.

6. Enable Schedule Mode: Enable the monitoring through GV-GIS based on the schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer to 4.5 Re

cording

Schedule



8. To establish the connection to the second GV-GIS system, click the Connection 2 tab and repeat above steps for settings.

For related settings to activate the monitoring through GV-GIS, see 4.1.3 Motion Detection, and 4.2.2 Input/Output Setting.

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4.3.6 Backup Center

Note the function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03

or later), GV-

VS11

, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

The connection to GV-Backup Center allows you to back up another copy of recordings and system log to a PC-based GV-Backup Center while t he GV-Video Server is saving these data to the attached storage device. If a disaster strikes where the GV-Video Server is located, the recording data remain safe in a different location.

Figure 4-24

To enable the GV-Backup Center connection:

1. Activate Link: Enable the connection to GV-Backup Center.

2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of GV-Backup Center.

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3. Port Number: Match the communication port on GV-Backup Center. Or keep the default value 30000.

4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into GV-Backup Center.

5. Backup Video: Select the cameras that you want to back up their recordings to GV-

Backup Center.

6. Compact

Video:

Select the cameras that you only want to back up their Key Frames instead of full recordings, to GV-Backup Center. This option is usef ul to save the backup time.

7. Resend all files: Select this option in case of the netw ork interruption. After the network is recovered, all the missing data will be resent to GV-Backup C enter again.

8. Password: Type a valid password to log into GV-Backup Center.

9. Enable Schedule Mode: Enable the GV-Backup Center connection on t he schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer to 4.5 Recording Schedule for the same settings.

10. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and connected time.

If the GV-Backup Center has a failover server providing the uninterrupted b ackup service in case of the GV-Bac kup Center failure, you can also configure the connection to the failover server.

1. Automatic Failover Support: Enable the automatic connection to t he failover server once the connec tion between GV-Video Server and GV-Backup Center is interrupted for the specified time.

2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of the failover center.

3. Port Numbe

r:

Match the communication port on the failover server. Or keep the default value 30000.

4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into the failover server.

5. Password: Type a valid password to lo g into the failover server.

6. Click Apply.

Note:

The Backup Video, Compact Video and Resend all files functions are available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version

1.02 or later), GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

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4.3.7 Video Gateway/Recording Server

Note the function is only available on GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.0

3 or later), GV-

VS11

, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later), GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

The GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server is a video streaming server designed for large-scale video surveillance deployments. The GV-Video Gateway / GV-R ecording

Server (with recording capability) can receive up to 128 channels from v arious IP video devices, and distribute up to 300 channels to its clients. With the GV-Video Gateway / GV-

Recording Server, the desired frame rate can be ensured while the CPU loading and bandwidth usage of the IP video devices are significantly reduced.

Figure 4-25

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The GV-Video Server can connect up to two GV-Video Gateway / GV-Rec ording Server.

To send the v ideo images to the GV-Video Gateway or GV-Recording Server, follow the steps below.

1. Activate Link: Enable the connection to GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Ser ver.

2. Host Name or IP

Address:

Type the host name or IP address of GV-Video Gateway /

GV-Recording Server.

3. Port Number: Match the communication port on GV-Video Gateway / G V-Recording

Serv er. Or keep the default value 50000.

4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording

Serv er.

5. Password: Type a valid password to log into GV-Video Gateway / G V-Recording

Server.

6. Enable schedule mode: Enable the GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recordin g Server connection on the schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time sectio n. Refer to 4.5

Recording Schedule



8. To establish the connection to the second GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server, click the Connection 2 tab and repeat above steps for setup.

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4.3.8 ViewLog Server

The ViewLog Server is designed for remote playback function. This server al lows you to remotely access the recorded files saved at the GV-Video Server and play back video with the player ViewLog.

Select Enable to activate the built-in server. Keep the default port 5552 or modify it if necessary. For details on the remote playback, see

5.2.2 Playback over Network

.

Figure 4-26

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4.3.9 3GPP/RTSP

The 3 GPP / RTSP Server enables video and audio streaming to your 3G-enabled mobile phone.

Figure 4-27

Activate Link:

Enable the 3GPP / RTSP service.

RTSP/TCP Port:

Keep the default value 8554, or modify it if necessary.

RTP/UDP Port:

Keep the default range from 17300 to 17319, or modify it if necessary.

The number of ports for use is limited to 20.

Max Connection:

Set the maximum number of connections to the GV-Video Server.

The maximum value is 20.

Enable A udio:

Enable audio streaming.

Disable Authentication:

By default, when accessing live view t hrough RTSP command, the ID and password of the GV-Video Server are required. Select this option to disable the authentication prompt. For details on the RTSP command, see

Appendix D

.

For details on remote monitoring with mobile phones, see 10.4 3G Mobile Phone.

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4.4 Monitoring

You can start recording manually, by schedule or by input trigger.

Figure 4-28

[Manual]

Manually activates motion detection and input monitoring. Select one of the following options and then click the Start button.

Select all: Manually start recording and input monitoring as well.

Camera x: Manually start recording. Select the desired camera and the recording mode for recording.

I/O Monitor: Manually start input monit oring. When the input is triggered, its associated camera and output will also be activated for recording and alerting. For input and output settings, see 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings.

[Schedule]

The system starts recording or input monitoring based on the schedule you set.

For schedule settings, see 4.5 Recording Schedule.

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[Start monitoring by Input X]

This function is not supported by GV-VS2 420 / 2400. Start monitoring by the assigned input. When the assigned input is triggered, t he system will respond based on your recording or input monitoring settings in above Manual or

Schedule

options.

[Stop monit oring by Input X]

This function is not supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400. Stop monitoring by the assigned input. When the assigned input is triggered, the sy stem will stop monitoring.

Remove HDD: When the monitoring is stopped by the input trigger, the s torage device will also be removed from the system.

ACC Signal: The option is designed for the use of GV-VR605A DC V oltage Regulator.

With the GV-VR605A, the GV-Video Server can be installed in the car. When the car ignition is turned off, the GV-Video Server will remove the storage device from the system and turn off automatically. For details, see GV-VR605A Installation Guide.

Note:

The ACC Signal option is not functional in version 1.05.

[Camera Status Icon]

:

Manual recording

:

Schedule recording

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:

On standby

:

Enabled for motion detection and input trigger

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4.5 Recording Schedule

Th e schedule is provided to activate recording and I/O monitoring on a specific time each day.

4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings

You can set up different monitoring schedules for each camera.

Figure 4-29

Span 1- Span 3:

Set a different recording mode for each time frame dur ing the day.

Each day can be divided into 3 time frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3. The time frame settings will work from Monday throu gh Sunday.

Weekend:

Enable this option to have a whole-day monitoring on the weekend and select a recording mode to be used. Define whether your weekend in cludes Saturday

and Sunday

or Only Sunday.

Special Day:

Set the recording mode on a specified day.

Note:

In Recording Schedule and I/O Monitoring Schedule, if the settings for Special

Day conflict with those for Span 1-3 or Weekend, the Special Day settings will get priority.

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4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings

You can set the schedule for I/O monitoring to start.

Figure 4-30

Span 1-3:

Set different time frames during the day to enable I/O mon itoring. Each day can be divided into 3 time frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3 . The time frame settings will work from Monday through Sunday .

Weekend:

Enable this option to have a whole-day monitoring on the weekend and select whether your w eekend includes Saturday and Sunday or Only Sunday.

Special Day:

Enable I/O monitoring on a specified day.

4.6 Remote ViewLog

With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video

Server over TCP/IP network.

For the first-time user, you need to install the Remote ViewLog program from the Software

CD/DVD. For remote access to the GV-Video Server, the ViewLog Server built in the unit must be enabled. See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server.

For details on connecting to the GV-Video Server for playback, see 5.2.2 Playback over

Network

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4.7 Network

The Network section includes some basic but imp ortant network configurations that enable the GV-Video Server to be connected to a TCP/IP network.

4.7.1 LAN

According to your network environment, select among Static IP, DHCP and PPPoE.

Figure 4-31

[OptionalNetwork type]

According to the network environment, select Wired or Wireless.

Before enabling Wireless, set up a wireless module first. For details, see 4.7.2 Wireless-

Client Mode.

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[LAN Configuration]

Dynamic IP address:

The network environment has a DHCP server. B y default the

GV-Video Server will be automatically assigned a dynamic I P address by the DHCP server. To check the current IP address, click the Test DHCP button.

Static IP address:

Assign a static IP or fixed IP to the GV-Video Ser ver. Type the GV-

Video Server’s IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS Server para meters.

If no DHCP se rver exists in y our net work environment, the following default IP address will be assig ned to the GVVideo Server .

Parameters

IP address

Subnet Mask

Router/Gateway

Primary DNS server

Secondary DNS server

Default

192.168.0.10

255.255.255.0

192.168.0.1

192.168.0.1

192.168.0.2

PPPoE:

Establish the connection to your ISP. Type the Username and Password provided by the ISP to establish the connection. How ever, if the IP address provided by your ISP is dynamic, use the DDNS function to obtain a domain name linking to the unit’s changing IP address before enabling the PPPoE function. Fo r details on

Dynamic DNS Server Settings, see 4.

7.3 Advanced TCP/IP.

Note:

To establ ish connection through a broadband modem, you may refer to this article: ftp://geo-demo-japan.dipmap.com/Technotice/GV_IP_Devices/How to access

GV-IP Camera through broadband modem.pdf

[W ireless Set tings]

B efore enab ling Wireless, set up a wireless m odule first. For details, see 4.7.2 Wireless-

C lient Mode.

T hen you can se lect the Dynam

ic IP Address

or Static IP Address in this s ection for the wi reless LAN. B y default, the following static IP address will be applied for w ireless connection.

Parameters

IP address

Subnet Mask

Router/Gateway

Primary DNS server

Secondary DNS server

Default

192.168.100.10

255.255.255.0

192.168.0.1

192.168.0.1

192.168.0.2

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4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode

To use the wireless function, a wir eless LAN USB adaptor is required. For supported wireless LAN adaptors, see Appendix B.

Figure 4-32

Network type:

Select the network mode Ad Hoc or Infrastructure.

~

Infrastructure:

Via the Access Point to connect to the Interne t. This mode further gives wireless access to the Internet or data sharing under a p reviously wired environment.

~

Ad-Hoc:

A Peer-to-Peer mode.

This mode connects to other computer with the

WLAN card, and does not need the Access Point to connect to each other.

Network nam e (SSID):

The SSID (Service Set Identify) is a unique name that identifies a particular wireless network. Type SSID of the Wireless LAN group or

Access Point you are going to connect to.

~

Access P oint Survey:

Click this button to search all the available Access Points

(Infrastructure mode) and wireless stations (AD-Hoc mo de) within the range of your

WLAN card.

Authentication Type:

Select one of these network authentications and data encryptions: Disable, WEP, WPAPSK-TKIP, WPAPSK-AES, WPA2PSK-TKIP or

WPA2PSK-AES

.

~

Disabled:

No authentication is needed within the wireless network.

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~

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy):

A type of data encryption. Type u p to four WEP

Keys in HEX or AS CII format. Note that if you use HEX format, only digits 0-9 and letters A-F, a-f are valid.

~

WPAPS K-TKIP

and WPA2PSK-TKIP: Type WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) for data encryption.

~

WPAPSK-AES

and WPA2PSK-AES: Type WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) for data encryption.

Note:

1. Your encryption settings must match those used by the Access Points o stations with which you want to associate. r wireless

2. When both WiFi and 3G are available, the device will automatically choose WiFi for network connection. This function is only supported in GV-VS12 / 14 and GV-VS2420

/ 2400.

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4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP

This section introduces the adva nced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port,

HTTPS port, streaming port and UPnP.

Figure 4-33

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[Dynamic DNS Server Settings]

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of acc essing the GV-

Video Server when using a dynamic IP. DDNS assigns a domain name to the GV-Video

Server, so that the Administrator does not need to go through the tro uble of checking if the

IP address assigned by DHCP Server or ISP (in xDSL connection) has c hanged.

Before enabling the DDNS function, the Adminis trator should have applied for a Host

Name from the DDNS service provider’s website. There are 2 providers listed in the GV-

Video Server: GeoVision DDNS Ser ver and DynDNS.org.

To enable the DDNS function:

1. Enable: Enable the DDNS function.

2. Service Provider: Select the DDNS service provider you have registered with.

3. Host Name: Type the host name used to link to the GV-Video Se rver. For the users of

GeoVision DDNS Server, it is unnecessary to fill the field becau se the system will detect the host name automatically.

4. User Name: Type the user name used to enable the service from the DDNS.

5. Password: Ty pe the password used to enable the service from the DDNS.

6. Click Apply.

[HTTP Port Settings]

The HTTP port enables connecting the GV-Video Server to the web. For security integration, the Administrator can hide the server from the general HTTP por t by changing the default HTTP port of 80 to a different port number within the range of 102 4 thru 65535.

[HTTPS Settings]

By enabling the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) settings, you can access the camera through a secure protocol. You can use self-generated Certificate an d Private Key or the ones verified by the SSL authority. Click Browse to loca te the Certificate and

Private Key files and type the password if the .pem files are protected by password. Click

Apply . The Web interface will be restarted and you will need to log in again.

Note this function is available for GV-VS04H (Firmware V1.03 or later), GV-VS11 and GV-

VS12

(Firmware Version 1.04 or later), GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

Note:

The .pem file format is supported by Certificate and Private Key.

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[Video Server Streaming Port Settings]

The VSS port enables connecting the GV-Video Server to the GV-System (GV-DVR /

NVR)/ GV-VMS. The default setting is 10000.

[UPnP Settings]

UPNP:

UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) is a networking architecture tha t provides compatibility among networking equipment, software and peripherals of the 400+ vendors that are part of the Universal Plug and Play Forum. It means t hat they are listed in the network devices table for the operating system (such as Wind ows XP) supported by this function. Enabling this function, you can connect to the GV-Video

Server directly by clicking on the GV-Video Server listed in the network devices table.

DLNA:

allows the DLNA certified devices to automatically communicate with each other once connected to the same network. The function is currently supported with

W indows Media Player for recording playback.

Note:

1. The DLNA function is not supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400.

2. The DLNA function is only supported with Windo ws Media Player version 1.1 or later. You must have installed GeoVision codec from the Software CD/DVD or have accessed

Media Player. the GV-Video Server Web interface on the computer with Windows

3. The DLNA function does not support the connection to TV.

[QoS Settings]

The Quality of Service (QoS) is a bandwidth control mechanism that guara ntees delaysensitive data flows such as voice and video streams, obtain a certain amou nt of bandwidth to keep the streaming smooth.

To apply QoS to the GV-Video Server, a ll network routers must support QoS and QoS must be enabled on these devices. To enable the QoS on the GV-Video Server, enter a

Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) value. This value is a field in an IP packet that enables different levels of services for the network traffic. When the video stream from the

GV-Video Server reaches a router, the DSCP value will tell the router what service level to be applied, e.g. the bandwidth amount. This value ranges from 0 to 63 in decimal format.

The default value is 0, meaning QoS is disabled.

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Note this function is available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), GV-VS11,

GV-VS12

(Firmware Version 1.05 or later), and GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

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4.7.4 UMTS

UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telephone System. UMTS is a third-ge neration (3G) broadband, packet-based transmission of text, digitized voice, video, and mult imedia at data rates up to 2 megabits per second. UMTS offers a consiste nt set of services to mobile computer and phone users, no matter where they are located in the world.

After a mobile broadband device (supporting UMTS, HSDPA, etc.) is attach ed to the USB port on the rear panel and the UMTS function is enabled, the GV-Video Server can have wireless broadband access. For supported mobile broadband devices, se e Appendix C.

The Virtual Private Network (VPN) over a UMTS connection is also configurable in the setting page.

Figure 4-34

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PIN number:

Type the PIN number that is provided by your netwo rk operator.

Access Poin t Name (APN):

Type Access Point Name that is provided by your network operator.

Usern ame:

Type a valid username to enable the UMTS service from your network operator.

Password:

Type a valid password to enable the UMTS service from your network operator.

Maximum Transmission Unit:

Type the Maximum Transfer Unit (MTU ). The default value is 1500.

Retain UMTS Connection:

Select this option to check the UM TS connection status and use the drop-down list to specify the desired time length for ch eck frequency. The

GV-Video Server will rebuild the connection if disconnection is detected.

Enable VPN Connection:

Select this option to e nable the VPN (Virtual Private

Network) connection. Type the target IP address in the Check Targe

t IP Address

field.

UMTS Authentication Protocol:

Use the drop-down list to select the UMTS

Authentication Protocol prov ided by your network operator.

Enable Schedule Mode:

Starts the UMTS connection automatic ally based on the schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer t o 4.5 Recording

Schedule


Enable DNS:

Optional type up to two DNS servers of your network op erator.

3G Connection Status:

Indicates the connection status of UMTS or VPN.

Note:

When both WiFi and 3G are available, the device will automatically choose WiFi for network connection. This function is only supported by GV-VS12 / 14 and GV-VS2420 /

2400.

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4.7.5 Multicast

Note this function is available for GV-VS04H (Fir mware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11,

GV-VS12

(Firmware Version 1.05 or later) and GV-VS14.

The multicast provides a mechanism for sending a single video and au dio stream to a group of hosts. Only the hosts that have joined a multicast group can send and receive the multicast streams. The multicast streams are only sent to hosts on a local ne twork.

This configuration page provide s two settings. One is to allow the GV-Video Server to join a multicast group. The other is to allow the GV-Video Server to receive audio broadcasting from other hosts in a multicast group.

Figure 4-35

Multicast Host Name:

Name the GV-Video Server in a multicast grou p.

Multicast Info Update Period:

Set the time length between ea ch update of multicast streams.

Multicast Data IP:

Type the IP address used for multicasting. The default IP address is 224.1.1.2.

Multicast Data Port:

Type the port used for multicasting. The default value is 8300.

Multicast Video:

Select the camera to send its video through multicasting.

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Multicast Audio:

Select the audio to send its audio through multicast ing.

Enable Encryption:

Enable this option and type the Encryption Ke y to secure multicast streams. The hosts i n the multicast group will need to enter the Key to access the video and audio streams.

Enable Audio callback:

Enable this option to receive audio broadcast ing from hosts in the multicast group. Specify the IP address and port number to receive the audio broadcast. The default IP address is 224.1.1.3 and port number is 8400.

To perform the multicast and listen to audio broadcasting, see 4.1.1 Multicast.

4.7.6 IP Filter

The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the GV-Video Server.

Figure 4-36

To enable the IP Filter function:

1. Enable IP

Filtering:

Enable the IP Filtering function.

2. Filtered IP: Type the IP address you want to restrict the access.

3. Action to take: Select the action of Allow or Deny to be taken for the IP address(es) you have specified.

4. Click Apply.

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4.7.7 SNMP Setting

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows you to monitor t he status of the camera through SNMP network management software. Note this function is available for

GV-VS04H

(Firmware Version 1.05

or later), GV-VS11, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later) GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 /2400.

Figure 4-37

1. Select Enable SNMPv1 SNMPv2c to enable the function.

2. To enable access to Read/Write Name, type a name strin g. This will serve as a password to allow read and write access to the c

amera from the SNMP software

.

3. To enable Read only Name, type a name string to allow read-only acc ess to the camera from the SNMP software.

4. For a more secured connection, select Enable SNMPv3 to enable SNMP version 3.

5. To enable access to SNMP v3 Read/write Name, type a name string.

6. Select an Authentication Type to use for SNMP requests.

7. Type the Authentication Password and Current password (Encrypted). You will need to type these passwords in the SNMP software to be able to access the camera.

8. To enable access to SNMPv3 Read only name, follow steps 5 to 7.

9. Click Apply to save the settings.

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4.8 Management

The Management section includes the settings of data and time, USB ma ss storage device and user account. Also you can view the firmware version and execute certain system operations.

4.8.1 Date and Time Settings

The date and time settings are used for date and time stamps on the image.

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Figure 4-38

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[Date & Time on Video server]

Displays the current date and time on the GV-Video

Server.

[Time Zone]

Sets the time zone for local settings. Select Enable Daylight Sa

ving Time

to automatically adjust the GV-Video Server for daylight saving time. Type the St art Time and

End Time to enable the daylight saving function. To play back, see 5.2.

4 Playback of

Daylight Saving Time Events

. To automatically synchronize the Daylight Saving Time with the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR), see 7.1.1 Customizing GV-Video Server Sett

ings

.

[Synchronized with a Time Server]

By default, the GV-Video Server uses t he timeserver of time.windows.com

to automatically update its internal clock every 24 hours. You can define the update time. The host name or IP setting can also be changed to the timeserver of interest.

[Synchronized with your computer or manually]

Manually changes the GV-Video

Server’s date and time. Or, synchronize the GV-Video Server’s date and time with those of the local computer.

[Date and time overlay setting]

Select the display format of date and time stamps on the image. For this function to work, you must also enable the Overlaid with date stamps and Overlaid with time stamps options in Figure 4-3.

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4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings

Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H, GV-VS12 and GV-VS14.

The GV-Video Server supports the Global Position System (GPS) for acti ve vehicle tracking and location verification. The vehicle location will be tracked by Google Maps.

Before using the Google Maps, y ou must sign up for a Google Maps API key. Then, enter the registered Maps API Key, the longitude and latitude of the GV-Video Server, and location name to enable this function.

If your GV-Video Server is installed on an active vehicle, it is not necessary to enter

Longitude

and

Latitude

, since the vehicle location will be traced by GPS. How ever, if your GV-Video Server has a fixed position without GPS function, then it is required to enter its Longitude and Latitude so its correct location can be displayed on the Google Maps.

Figure 4-39

For details on the GPS application, see 6.3 GPS Tracking.

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4.8.3 Storage Settings

Based on Linux file system, the GV-Video Server supports external USB ma ss storage devices for video and audio recording. Normally USB mass storage device s are ready for

Windows OS. Therefore, you need to format the devices by using the followin g Storage

Settings. After being formatted, the storage devices will be ready to use by Linux OS of the

GV-V ideo Server.

Note:

1. The GV-Video Server does not support the USB2.0 to SATA / IDE ca ble for external

USB storage connection.

2. GV-VS04H and GV-VS11 / 12 / 14 support up to 2 TB hard disk, and GV-VS2420 /

2400 supports up to 4 TB hard disk.

3. It is not recommended to use the flash USB drive with the GV-Video Server because of its slow read and write speed.

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Figure 4-40

[Storage Settings]

If the Enable recycling option is checked, when the space of the USB ma ss storage device is lower than the specified space, the system will either write the dat a to another device or overwrite the oldest recorded files.

If the Enable recycling option is not checked, the system will stop recor ding when the specified space is reached.

Keep days (1-255):

Specify the number of days to keep the files from 1 day to 255 days. When both Keep days and Enable recycling are selected, the system applies whichever condition comes first. For example, if the specified smallest amount of storage space is reached earlier than the designated keep days, then recycle is applied first.

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[Disk Information]

This section shows the details of the attached storage devices.

[Partition Information]

This section shows the partition details of the attached storage devices.

To add a USB mass storage device:

1. Attach the device to the GV-Video Server.

2. Click the Format button.

After the format is complete, the pa rtition information will display.

To remove a USB mass storage device:

1. Click the Remove button.

2. When you are prompted to ensure the action, click Yes. The page will be refreshed and t he partition information will be cleaned.

3. Remove the device from the GV-Video Server.

Note:

1. If Enab

le Recycle

is selected, the available space of the USB mass storage device must be higher than the space you specified at the Stop recording o

r recycle disk when free space of disk is smaller than x

option. Otherwise no video will be recoded.

2. The recording data may be lost if you remove the USB mass storag e device during recording.

3. The storage device will be divided into three partitions after being formatted. Each partition has a maximum capacity of 200 GB.

4. If you do not remove the USB storage device properly, the data cannot be read in another computer. In this case, re-plug the storage device back to the GV-Video

Server. The system will repair the data automatically. When the system is repairing the data, the Remove field will display “Repairing”.

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4.8.4 User Account

You can change the login name and password of Administrator, Guest and FTP Server

User.

• The default Administrator login name and pass word are admin.

• The default Guest login name and password are guest.

• To allow a Guest user log in without entering name and passwor d, select Disable

authentication for guest account

. To prevent auto matic logout of an Administrator /

Guest account user after reboot, select Disable auto logout when reboot.

• The default FTP Server login name and password are ftpuser.

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Figure 4-41

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4.8.5 Log Information

The Startup time log section contains every start time of the GV-Video Se rver. The start time is recorded on the local storage device, so the information is only available when a storage device is connected to the GV-Video Server.

The Debug Messages section contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems.

Figure 4-42

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4.8.6 System Log

Note the function is only available on GV-VS04H (Firm ware Version 1.03 or later), GV-

VS11,

GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14.

The System Log records the events in the four types of logs: System Eve

nt

, Monitoring

Event

, I/O Event and Login/Logout Ev

ent

. With the System Log, you can search and obtain the detailed information of an event. To use the System Log, a storage device is required to connect to the GV-Video Server.

1. For the first-time user of the System Log, first click Create to create a system log database (access file) on the attached storage device.

Figure 4-43

Note:

If you have created the S again will clean your System Lo ystem Log on the storage device, clicking Create g.

2. Select the log type System Event, Monitoring Event, I/O Event or Login/Logout from the left menu of the Web interface.

3. Specify the filtering criteria. For example, we want to know the login and logout information during a specific period of time.

4. Click Query. The filtering results may look like the figure below.

Figure 4-44

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4.8.7 Tools

This sect ion allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware version.

Figure 4-45

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[Host Settings]

Enter a descriptive name for the GV-Video Server.

[Auto Reboot Setu p]

Select Enable to activate automatic reboot and specify the time for reboot in the sub fields.

Day Interval: Type the day interval between each reboot.

Reboot Time: Use the drop-down lists to specify the time for automati c reboot.

Note this function is available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11,

GV-VS12

(Firmware V1.04 or later), GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

[Repair Record Database]

Click Apply to repair the database when errors occur while playing back the recordings with the Remote ViewLog player. Problems ca n occur when there are errors in firmware or damages to the storage device.

Note this function is available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.

03 or later), GV-VS11,

GV-VS12

(Firmware Version 1.04 or later), GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

[Repair Database Status]

This field displays the repairing status of database.

[Firmware Update]

This field displays the firmware version of the GV-Video Ser ver.

[System Settings]

Clicking the Load Default button will make the GV-Video Server restore factory default settings. The Ready LED on the front panel will turn o ff. Wait until the Ready LED turns on and re-log in the server. After applying the default sett ings, you will need to configure the GV-Video Server’s network setting again.

[Internal Temperature]

This field displays the current chipset temperature in side the GV-

Video Se rver. Note this function is only available for GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

[Reboot]

Clicking the Reboot button will make the GV-Video Server perform the software reset. The

Ready LED on the front panel will turn off. Wait until the Ready LED turns on and re-log in the server.

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4.8.8 Language

You can select the language for the Web interface.

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Figure 4-46

Use the Language drop-down list to select a language for the Web interface. By default, the language on the Web interface will be the same with the one used for the operating system.

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Chapter 5 Recording and Playback

The GV-Video Server can record down video/audio directly to the attached USB mass storage device. And you can play back the recorded files on the GV-System (GV-DVR/

NVR) and GV-VMS or over the TCP/IP network.

5.1 Recording

To enable the recording function:

1. Attach the USB mass storage device to the GV-Video Server. See

4.8.3 Storage

Settings

.

2. If you like to set up the pre-recording, post-recording or audio recording, see 4.1.2

Video Settings

.

3. If you like to set up the schedule for video recording or I/O monitoring, see 4.5

Recording Schedule

.

4. If you like to configure the areas and sensitivity values for motion detection, see 4.1.3

Motion Detection

.

5. If you want the recording to be triggered by input device, configure the operation of I/O devices. See 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings.

6. To start recording and I/O monitoring, see 4.4 Monitoring.

The GV-Video Server will start recording in case of motion detection, I/O trigger, or during the scheduled time.

5.2 Playback

Two methods are available to play back the video files recorded at the GV-Video Server:

• Playback using the USB mass storage device by attaching it directly to the GV-

System (GV-DVR/NVR) and GV-VMS

• Playback using the Remote ViewLog function over the TCP/IP network

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Recording and Playback

5.2.1 Playback Using USB Mass Storage Device

You can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video Server by attaching the USB mass storage device to the GV-System (GV-DVR/NVR) and GV-VMS. However, the GV-System

(GV-DVR/NVR) and GV-VMS are run on Windows system while the files recorded at GV-

Video Server are of Linux file system. To enable Windows to recognize Linux files, you need to install the ExtFS program from the Software CD/DVD.

1. Insert the Software CD/DVD, select ExtFS for Windows and follow the onscreen instructions for installation.

2. The ExtFS for Windows automatically mounts the USB mass storage device onto your Windows system.

Figure 5-1

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3. Access the recording files from the specified disk drive of your computer.

4. Run ViewLog.

5. Click the Advanced button , select Reload Database and click Video

Server/Compact DVR

. This dialog box appears.

Figure 5-2

6. Click Add to assign the disk drive.

7. Click OK to load the data to the ViewLog for playback.

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5.2.2 Playback over Network

With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video

Server over TCP/IP network.

Installing Remote ViewLog

For first-time users, install Remote ViewLog from the software DVD or GeoVision Website.

Once installed, you can access this option from GV-Video Server’s Web interface. z

Downloading from Software DVD

1. Insert Software DVD to the computer. It runs automatically and a window appears.

2. Select Remote ViewLog and follow the on-screen instructions. z

Downloading from GeoVision Website

1. Go to the Software Download and Upgrading page of GeoVision Website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_8_VMS.asp

.

2. Select GV-DVR / NVR or GV-VMS from the drop-down list, and click the Download icon of GV-Remote ViewLog.

Playing Back from Remote ViewLog

1. You must enable ViewLog Server on the GV-Video Server’s Web interface to allow remote access. See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server.

2. Run the Remote ViewLog program and select Remote ViewLog Service. A dialog box appears.

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3. Type the GV-Video Server’s IP address, login ID and password. Keep the default port

5552

or modify it if necessary.

Figure 5-3

4. In the Host Type field, select Video Server.

5. Click Connect to access the files of the GV-Video Server for playback.

For DST events, a separate DST subfolder will be displayed as illustrated below.

Figure 5-3-1

Note:

T he AVI file recorded during the DST period is named with the prefix “GvDST”, e.g.

GvDST20081022xxxxxxxxx.avi, to differentiate from the regular AVI file named with the prefix “Event”, e.g. Event20081022xxxxxxxxx.avi.

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5.2.3 Playback of GPS Tracks

On GV-System (GV-DVR/NVR), you can retrieve the GPS tracks from GV-Video Server for playback. You can also attach the USB mass storage device with the GPS data to GV-

System (GV-DVR/NVR) for playback.

The following instructions describe how to retrieve the GPS tracks from GV-Video Server over Internet. If you like to use the USB mass storage device for playback, first follow the instructions in 5.2.1 Playback Using USB Mass Storage Device to load the data to ViewLog, and then follow Steps 4-7 below to play back GPS tracks.

1. The GV-Video Server must allow the remote access with ViewLog Server activated.

See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server.

2. To remotely connect to GV-Video Server from GV-System (GV-DVR/NVR) click the

Tools

button and select Remote ViewLog Service. The Connect to Remote ViewLog

Service dialog box appears.

3. Enter the connection information of the GV-Video Server, and click Connect. Once the connection is established, the video events will be displayed on the Video Events list.

4. To select a map API (Application Program Interface), click the Tools button and click

Select Map API

. This dialog box appears.

Figure 5-4

5. In Please Select a Map API, select a Map API. For Google Maps, you need to sign up for an API key from Google website ( http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html

), and enter the API key in the Please enter the map authorization key or license key field.

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6. To play back GPS tracks, click the Tools button and select Display GIS Window. The first-time user will be prompted for a License Agreement. Read through the license terms before you click I understand and agree to continue.

7. Select the events with GPS tracks from the Video Event list, select the desired video mode, and click the Play button to start.

Figure 5-5

Note:

1. The GV-VS11 and GV-VS2420 / 2400 do not support GPS function.

2. The compatible version for the playback function when connecting GV-Video Server to

GV-System (GV-DVR/NVR), see CH7 DVR Configurations for details.

3. If you like to use the maps created yourself, overwrite the files at

:\GV folder\GIShtm-User, and select User Defined from the “Please Select a Map API” drop-down list (Figure 5-4).

4. If you are the paid-client of Google Maps, select Client from the “Please enter the map authorization key or license key” drop-down list; otherwise select Key.

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Advanced Applications

Chapter 6 Advanced Applications

This chapter introduces more advanced applications.

6.1 Upgrading System Firmware

GeoVision will periodically release the updated firmware on the website. The new firmware can be simply loaded into the GV-Video Server by using the Web interface or the GV-IP

Device Utility

included on the Software CD/DVD.

Important Notes before You Start

Before you start updating the firmware, please read these important notes:

1. While the firmware is being updated, make sure the following:

A. The power supply must not be interrupted.

B. The Ethernet cable must not be unplugged if the cable is the source of power supply (Power over Ethernet or PoE supported).

2. Do not turn the power off in 10 minutes after the firmware is updated.

WARNING:

The interruption of power supply during updating causes not only update failures but also damages to your GV-Video Server. In this case, please contact your sales representative and send your device back to GeoVision for repair.

IMPORTANT:

After upgrading the firmware of GV-Video Server to the latest version, it is required to format the storage device for better recording efficiency and stability. To format the storage device, be sure to back up the data first and see 4.8.3 Storage

Settings

for how to format the storage device.

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6.1.1 Using the Web Interface

1. In the Live View window, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), select Remote Config. This dialog box appears.

Figure 6-1

2. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer.

3. Click the Upgrade button to start upgrading.

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6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility

The IP Device Utility provides a direct way to upgrade the firmware to multiple GV-Video

Servers.

1. Insert the Software CD/DVD, select IP Device Utility, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the program.

2. Double-click the GV IP Device Utility icon created on your desktop. This dialog box appears.

Figure 6-2

3. Click the Search button to locate the available GV-Video Servers on the same

LAN. Or click the New button and assign the IP address to locate a GV-Video

Server over the Internet. Or highlight one GV-Video Server in the list and click the

Delete

button to remove it.

4. Double-click one GV-Video Server in the list. This dialog box appears.

Figure 6-3

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5. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears.

Figure 6-4

6. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer.

7. If you like to upgrade all the GV-Video Servers in the list, check Upgrade all devices.

8. Type the Password, and click Upgrade to process the upgrade.

6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings

With the IP Device Utility included on the Software CD/DVD, you can back up the configurations in the GV-Video Server, and restore the backup data to the current unit or import it to another unit.

6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings

1. Run IP Device Utility and locate the desired GV-Video Server. See Steps 1-3 in 6.1.2

Using the IP Device Utility.

2. Double-click the GV-Video Server in the list. Figure 6-3 appears.

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3. Click the Export Settings button. This dialog box appears.


Figure 6-5

4. Click the Browse button to assign a file path.

5. Type Password, and click Export Settings to save the backup file.

6.2.2 Restoring the Settings

1. In Figure 6-3, click the Import Settings tab. This dialog box appears.

Figure 6-6

2. Click the Browse button to locate the backup file (.dat).

3. Click Update Settings to start restoring.

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6.3 GPS Tracking

Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H, GV-VS12 and GV-VS14.

The GV-Video Server supports the Global Position System (GPS) for active vehicle tracking and location verification. The vehicle location will be tracked by Google Maps.

To track the location of your GV-Video Server:

1. Connect the GV-GPS module or any GPS module to the terminal block on the rear panel of the unit. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.

2. Enable the GPS function. See 4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand.

3. Sign up for a Google Maps API key and enable the GPS Maps settings. See 4.8.2

GPS Maps Settings

.

4. Open the control panel of the Live View window.

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Figure 6-7

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Click Start to activate GPS tracking. The longitude, latitude and host time of the

GV-Video Server will be displayed.

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To save the location information to your local computer, select Save message and click […] to assign the storage path.

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5. To track the GV-Video Server on Google Maps, click Open. A warning message appears.

Figure 6-8

6. Right-click the warning message and select Allow Blocked Content. The map will be displayed. The icon indicates the location of your GV-Video Server. At the upper right corner you have options for viewing different map formats, such as Satellite and

Hybrid.

Figure 6-9

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6.4 Restoring to Factory Default Settings

Among different models of GV-Video Server, the operation of restoring the GV-Video

Server to original default values can vary and the way the LEDs flash can also be different.

To restore to default settings, use the Reset and Load Default buttons on the front panel.

For the location of the two buttons see 1.7 Physical Description.

GV-VS04H and GV-VS14

1. Press and then release the Reset button immediately.

2. Press and hold the Load Default button until all 3 LEDs (Power, Ready and Disk

Full/Fault) are on. This may take up to 30 seconds.

3. Release the Load Default button. The process of loading default values is complete, and the GV-Video Server starts rebooting itself with all 3 LEDs turning off.

4. Wait until the Power and Ready LEDs turn on again. After this all the settings are returned to default values.

GV-VS11 and GV-VS12

1. Unplug and plug the power cable to start.

2. Press and hold the Default button until the Ready LED blinks. This may take up to 30 seconds. The Ready LED will blink twice.

3. Release the Default button. The process of loading default values is complete, and the

GV-Video Server starts rebooting itself with the 2 LEDs turning off.

4. Wait until the Power and Ready LEDs turn on again. After this all the settings are returned to default values.

GV-VS2420 /2400

1. Press and then release the Reset button immediately.

2. Press and hold the Default button until the Ready LED blinks. This may take up to 30 seconds. The Ready LED will blink twice.

3. Release the Default button. The process of loading default values is complete, and the GV-Video Server starts rebooting itself with the Ready LED turning off.

4. Wait until the Ready LED turns on again. After this all the settings are returned to default values

Note:

Before the Ready LED is on again, do not unplug the power cable; otherwise the loading of default values will fail.

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6.5 Verifying Watermark

Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version V1.03 or later), GV-

VS11

, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version V1.02 or later), GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

The watermark is an encrypted and digital signature embedded in the video stream during the compression stage, protecting the video from the moment of creation. Watermarking ensures that an image is not edited or damaged after it is recorded. To enable the watermark function, see [Watermark], 4.1.2 Video Settings.

The Watermark Proof is a watermark-checking program. It can verify the authenticity of the recording before you present it in court.

6.5.1 Accessing AVI Files

To verify watermark, first you have to access the recorded AVI files by one of these methods:

1. Use the File Save function on the Live View window (Figure 3-3) to start recording on the local computer.

2. Use the Act as FTP Server function to download AVI files from the GV-Video Server.

See 4.3.2 FTP.

3. Use the files recorded on the USB storage device. Since the files saved on the USB storage device are of Linux file system, remember to run ExtFS program to convert the

Linux-based files to Windows-based files. For the instructions, see 5.2.1 Playback

Using USB Mass Storage Device.

6.5.2 Running Watermark Proof

1. Install Watermark Proof from the Software CD/DVD. After installment, a WMProof icon is created on your desktop.

2. Double-click the created icon. The Water Mark Proof window appears.

3. Click File from the menu bar, select Open and locate the recorded file (.avi). The selected file is then listed on the window. Alternatively, you can drag the file directly from the storage folder to the window.

4. If the recording is unmodified, a check will appear on the Pass column; otherwise a check will appear on the Failed column. To play back the recording, double-click the listed file on the window.

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6.5.3 The Watermark Proof Window

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Figure 6-10

The controls in the window:

No. Name Description

1 Open File

2 First Frame

3 Play

4 Previous Frame

5 Next Frame

Opens the recorded file.

Goes to the first frame of the file.

Plays the file.

Goes to the previous frame of the file.

Goes to the next frame of the file.

6

Previous Watermarked

Frame

Goes to the previous frame that contains watermark.

7 Next Watermarked Frame Goes to the next frame that contains watermark.

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9

Original vs. Extracted

File List

The Extracted icon should be identical with the

Original icon. If not, it indicates the recording has been tampered.

Displays the proof results.

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DVR Configurations

Chapter 7 DVR Configurations

The GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR) / GV-VMS can integrate digital videos from GV-Video

Server and provides the complete video management, such as video viewing, recording, playback, alert settings and almost every feature of the system. Following is the integration specifications:

X 4

TCP/ IP

X 4

GV-Video Server

X 4

GV-System

(GV-DVR / NVR) with

32-channel Display

X 4

GV-Video Server

Figure 7-1 GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR)

•

The compatible version of GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR) / GV-VMS for each model:

GV-VMS version

Model

Compatible version of GV-System

(GV-DVR / NVR)

GV-VS04H

GV-VS11

GV-VS12

GV-VS14

8.4.3 or later

8.5.3 or later

8.3.2 or later

8.5.5 or later

GV-VS2420 / 2400

8.6.2 with patch files or later

14.10

15.10 or later

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The maximum number of streams that a GV-Video Server allows is 8 (GV-VS04H) / 16

(GV-VS14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400 ) / 4 (GV-VS11 / 12 ). For GV-VS04H and GV-VS12, when a channel is connected to GV-System / GV-VMS, IE browser, or any other application, it takes up 1 stream. For GV-VS11 / 14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400 with dualstream function, when a channel is connected to IE browser or any other application, it takes up 1 stream; when a channel is connected to GV-System / GV-VMS, it takes up

2 streams.

Note:

When you connect over the maximum number of streams specified above, a warning message “Too many users” will pop up, and no image can be accessed after the threshold.

•

The codec and recording resolution of digital videos are set up on the GV-Video Server instead of on the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR) / GV-VMS.

•

The hardware compression and the “Pre-Recording Using RAM” feature cannot work on the videos from GV-Video Server. For details about the “Pre-Recording Using RAM” feature, see “System Configuration”, Chapter 1, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the

Surveillance System Software CD/DVD.

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7.1 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-System (GV-DVR /

NVR)

To set up the cameras from the GV-Video Server on the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR), follow these steps:

1. On the main screen, click the Configure button, select System Configure, select

Camera Install

and click IP Camera Install. This dialog box appears.

Figure 7-2

• To add an IP camera from a list of the IP cameras on the LAN, click Scan

Camera

.

• To manually set up an IP camera, follow steps 2 to 7.

2. Click Add Camera. This dialog box appears.

Figure 7-3

3. Type the IP address, username and password of the GV-Video Server. Modify the default HTTP port if necessary. Select GeoVision from the Brand drop-down list and

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select the GV-Video Server model from the Device drop-down list. The following dialog box appears.

For GV-VS04H / GV-VS12:

Figure 7-4

A. Click Query to detect the GV-Video Server. When it is detected, its available camera options will be displayed in the Camera List section.

B. Select the camera for live view from the Preview drop-down list, and the camera for recording from the Record drop-down list.

C. Click Apply, and then Close to exit the dialog box.

For GV-VS11 / 14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400:

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Figure 7-5

A. The GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR) will automatically query for the GV-Video

Server, and the status will be indicated as “Standby”.

• Take GV-VS11 for example, if it is in a single stream, you can see one resolution and codec for Preview and Record in Code Type field.

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• Take GV-VS14 for example, if you want to enable dual streams, click the Dual

Stream

button to set up the H.264 codec and 704 x 480 resolution for recording and the MPEG4/MJEPG codec and 352 x 240 for live viewing.

B. Click Apply. The camera from the GV-Video Server is added to the list.

Note:

If the GV-Video Server is not being detected, modify the HTTP port (Figure 7-3) and streaming port (Figure 7-4 or Figure 7-5) to match those of the IP camera, and click the

Query

button to detect the IP camera again.

4. Click the listed IP camera, and select Display position to map the IP camera to a channel on the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR).

Figure 7-6

5. The Status column now should display “Connected”. Click OK.

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7.1.1 Customizing GV-Video Server Settings

After the GV-Video Server is connected and assigned with a display position, you can configure the GV-Video Server’s settings such as frame rate or resolution. Right-click the desired GV-Video Server to see the following list of options:

Figure 7-7

Change Resolution:

Note this function is only available for GV-VS11. Changes the live view and record resolutions based on the display ratio of NTSC (3:2).

Network Time Out:

When network disconnection exceeds the specified time period, the video server status will be displayed as Connection Lost.

On Demand Display:

Note this function is only available for GV-VS11. Enables automatic adjustment of live view resolution. For details, see “On Demand Display”,

Chapter 1, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD/DVD.

Change Live View Codec:

Note this function is only available for GV-VS11.

Changes the live view codec.

Change Record Codec:

Note this function is only available for GV-VS11.

Changes the recording codec.

Live-view frame rate control (Sub stream):

Note this function is only available for

GV-VS11 / 14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400

. Sets the live view frame rate of the sub stream to help reduce the CPU usage. If you have set the live view codec to be

JPEG, select the number of frames to allow in a second. If the live view codec selected is MPEG4 or H.264, select one of the following options:

☉ Maximum Live-view Frame Rate:

View the video at the maximum frame rate possible.

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☉ Live-view Key Frame only:

You can choose to view the key frames of the videos only instead of all frames on the live view. This option is related to the

GOP setting of the IP camera. For example, if the GOP value is set to 30, there is only one key frame among 30 frames.

Live-view frame rate control (Main stream):

Sets the live view frame rate of the main stream with higher resolution when On Demand function is enabled. Refer to

Live-view frame rate control above to see the options available.

Frames to keep in live view buffer:

Specifies the number of frames to keep in the live view buffer.

Recording Codec Format:

Specifies whether to record in standard or GeoVision type of MJPEG, MPEG4 or H.264 codec.

GIS Setting:

Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H, GV-VS12 and GV-

VS14

. Records the video with the GPS data. To record the GPS data, remember to also enable the GIS function of the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR) (Configure button

< Accessories < Enable Local GIS).

Automatically Adjust DST:

If enabled, the time on the GV-IP device Web interface will be synchronized with the time of the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR) when DST period starts or ends on the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR).

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7.2 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-VMS

To set up the cameras from the GV-Video Server on the GV-VMS, follow these steps:

Note:

The following instructions are based on GV-VMS V14.10 software and user interfaces.

1. To access the IP Device Setup page, click Home , select Toolbar , click

Configure

and select Camera Install.

Figure 7-8

2. Click Add Camera . This dialog box appears.

Figure 7-9

3. Type the IP address, username and password of the GV-Video Server. Modify the

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default HTTP port 80 if necessary. Select GeoVision and model name from the Brand drop-down list and select the GV-Video Server model from the Device drop-down lists.

The following dialog appears.

For GV-VS04H / GV-VS12:

A.

B.

Figure 7-10

Click Query to detect the GV-Video Server. When it is detected, its available camera options will be displayed in the Camera List section.

Select the camera for live view from the Preview drop-down list, and the camera for recording from the Record drop-down list.

Click Apply, and then Close to exit the dialog box. C.

For GV-VS11 / 14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400:

Figure 7-11

A. The GV-VMS will automatically query for the GV-Video Server, and the status will be indicated as “Standby”.

• Take GV-VS11 for example, if it is in a single stream, you can see one resolution and codec for Preview and Record in Code Type field.

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• Take GV-VS14 for example, if you want to enable dual streams, click the Dual

Stream

button to set up the H.264 codec and 704 x 480 resolution for recording and the MPEG4/MJEPG codec and 352 x 240 for live viewing.

B. Configure the other options in the dialog box.

• Query: Detect and apply the current codec and resolution setting on the camera. This function may not be available for some third-party cameras.

• Camera list: Select a camera number.

• Port: Modify the video streaming port number if necessary.

• Stream Type: You may have the option of Single Stream or Dual Streams depending on camera models.

• Codec Type: You may have different codec options depending on camera models. If the selected camera supports dual streaming, the live view codec and recording codec can be set differently.

• Resolution: You may select the different resolutions for live view and recording.

C. Click Apply to add the camera from the GV-Video Server is added to the IP

Device list.

Note:

If the GV-Video Server is not being detected, modify the HTTP port (Figure 7-9) and streaming port (Figure 7-10 or Figure 7-11) to match those of the IP camera, and click the

Query

button to detect the IP camera again.

4. To connect the added camera, click the box besides the ID column. Upon successful connection, the Status icon shows green, with the video resolution and bit rate being displayed in the correspondent columns.

Figure 7-12

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7.3 Receiving Cardholder Data from Video Server

This function is only available for GV-VS04H and GV-VS14. Over the network, GV-System

(GV-DVR / NVR) can receive cardholder data from the Wiegand-interface card reader. This transmission is made possible through GV-Video Server.

TCP

/

IP

Wiegand In

Card Reader

Video Data

Text Data

GV-Video Server

GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR)

Figure 7-13

Note

: The function is not supported by GV-VMS.

To receive cardholder data from Video Server, follow these steps:

1. Add the GV-Video Server to the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR). See 7.1 Setting Up

GV-Video Server

.

2. Click the Configure button, point to Accessories and select GV Wiegand Capture

Device Setting

. The GV-Wiegand Capture Setup dialog box appears.

3. Click the New button. This dialog box appears.

Figure 7-14

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4. Select GV-Video Server from the Type drop-down list, enter a descriptive name for the Video Server, select the IP address of the video server from the Address dropdown list, and then select the camera to be mapped with.

5. Click Add to add the Wiegand card reader to the system.

6. Note the cardholder data will not be overlaid on the mapped camera. To view cardholder data, click the ViewLog button, select System Log to display the Live Log

Browser, and then click the Device tab.

Figure 7-15

For the related settings on the GV-Video Server, see Wiegand Function in 4.2.3

GPS/Wiegand

.

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7.4 Remote Monitoring with Multi View

You can use the Multi View to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server. This function is not available for GV-VS2420 / 2400.

Note

: Multi View is not supported by GV-VMS.

Connecting to GV-Video Server

The Multi View program is available in the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR) applications, and also included on the Software CD/DVD as an independent program. The following is an example of running the Multi View through WebCam Server on the GV-System (GV-DVR /

NVR).

1. To enable the remote access to the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR), click the Network button, select WebCam Server to display the Server Setup dialog box, and click OK to start the WebCam server.

2. At the local computer, open the Web browser and type the address of the GV-System

(GV-DVR / NVR). The Single View page appears.

3. Select Multi View and the desired viewing resolution. The valid user name and password are required for login. For the first-time user, you will be directed to the

Download page. Install the Multi View program before you can run it.

4. On the Multi View window, click the Edit Host button. The Edit Host window appears.

5. To create a host, click the New button. You need to create a group before creating a host.

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6. Select GV-Video Server from the Device drop-down list. Type the host name, IP address, user name and password of the GV-Video Server. Modify the default VSS port 10000 if necessary.

Figure 7-16

7.

Click Save to establish connection.

For details on the Multi View functions, see “Multi View Viewer”, Chapter 8, GV-DVR

User’s Manual

on the Surveillance System Software CD/DVD.

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7.5 Remote Monitoring with E-Map

You can use the Remote E-Map to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server.

Creating an E-Map for the GV-Video Sever

With the E-Map Editor, you can create an E-Map for the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server. The E-Map Editor is available in the two applications:

Main System and E-Map Server. The following is an example of running the E-Map Editor included in the Main System.

1. Go to Windows Start menu, point to Programs, select GV folder and click E-Map

Editor

.

2. To create an E-Map, click the Add Map button on the toolbar. A New Map file appears.

3. Double-click the New Map file, and click the Load Map button on the toolbar to import a graphic file.

4. To create a host, click the Add Host button on the toolbar and select Add Video

Server

.

5. Right-click the created New Host in the Host View, and select Host Settings. This dialog box appears.

Figure 7-17

6. Give the GV-Video Server a location name, and type its IP address (or domain name).

Keep the default VSS port 10000, or modify it to match that of GV-Video Server.

7. Click OK to save the settings.

8. Expand the created host folder. Drag and drop the icons of cameras and I/O devices onto the imported E-Map.

9. Close the E-Map Editor. Click Yes when you are promoted to save the file.

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For details on creating an E-Map file on the E-Map Server, see “E-Map Application”, GV-

DVR User’s Manual or GV-VMS User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software

CD/DVD.

Connecting to GV-Video Server

Depending on where you save the created E-Map file (GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, E-Map

Server or Control Center), the steps to open the Remote E-Map window for monitoring may vary slightly. The following is the connection example when you store the E-Map file in the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR).

1. To enable the remote access to the GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR) / GV-VMS, click the

Network

button, select WebCam Server to display the Server Setup dialog box, and click OK to start the WebCam server.

2. At the local computer, open the web browser and type the address of the GV-System

(GV-DVR / NVR) / GV-VMS. The Single View page appears.

3. Select Emap. The valid user name and password are required for login. For the firsttime user, you will be directed to the Download page. Install the E-Map program before you can run it.

4. On the Remote E-Map window, click the Login button and select the GV-Video Server host to access its videos and I/O devices. The valid user name and password are required to log in the GV-Video Server.

For details on the Remote E-Map functions, see “E-Map Applications”, GV-DVR User’s

Manual

or GV-VMS User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD/DVD.

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CMS Configurations

Chapter 8 CMS Configurations

This section introduces the related settings to enable connecting to the GV-Video Server in the central monitoring stations Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor and Dispatch Server.

8.1 Center V2

The Center V2 can monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the

GV-Video Server.

X 4

X 4

TCP/ IP

GV-Video Server

Video Data

Text Data

Center V2

X 4

X 4

GV-Video Server

Figure 8-1

¾

To set the appropriate port connecting to the GV-Video Server, click the Preference

Settings

button, select System Configure, click the Network tab, and check Accept

connections from GV-Compact DVR, Video Server & IP Cam

. Keep the default port 5551 for the Port 2 option, or modify it to match the Center V2 port on the GV-

Video Server.

Figure 8-2

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To define how to display the received video on motion detection and input trigger from the

GV-Video Server, click the Preference Setting button and select System Configure. This dialog box appears.

Figure 8-3

Manual close channel:

Closes the triggered camera view manually.

Close the camera view when motion stopped:

Closes the triggered camera view automatically when motion stops.

Post Motion:

Specify the duration of the camera view remaining on the monitoring window after motion stops.

Camera send by I/O trigger will monitor:

Specify the duration of the camera view remaining on the monitoring window when an I/O device is triggered.

To keep the camera view remaining on the monitoring window even after the alarm is finished, click the right-arrow button, and uncheck Latch Trigger.

Then the camera view will remain on the monitoring window for the specified time. For example, if the alarm is triggered for 5 minutes and you set 10 minutes, the camera view will be displayed for 15 minutes.

Monitor the camera sent by GV-Wiegand Capture:

Specify the duration of the camera view remaining on the monitoring window when the card reader, connected to GV-Video Server, is triggered. For the related Wiegand settings on the GV-Video Server, see 4.2.3 GPS / Wiegand.

For further information on how to mange the received video from the GV-Video Server, see GV-CMS Series User’s manual.

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8.2 Vital Sign Monitor

The Vital Sign Monitor is designed to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server under low bandwidth network.

X 4

TCP/ IP

X 4

GV-Video Server

Text Data

X 4

Vital Sign

Monitor

X 4

GV-Video Server

Figure 8-4

¾

To set the appropriate port connecting to the GV-Video Server, click Configure on the window menu, and select System Configure to display this dialog box. In the

Connective Port field, keep the default value 5609 for the Port 2 option, or modify it to match the Vital Sign Monitor port on the GV-Video Server.

Figure 8-5

For further information on how to mange the video received from the GV-Video Server, see GV-CMS Series User’s manual.

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8.3 Dispatch Server

The Dispatch Server minimizes overloading of Center V2 Servers by re-distributing GV-

Video Server subscribers to the least busy Center V2 server.

X 4

TCP/ IP

X 4

GV-Video Server

Center V2

Video Data

Text Data

Dispatch Server

X 4

X 4

GV-Video Server

Center V2

Figure 8-6

¾

To set the appropriate port connecting to the GV-Video Server, click the Server

Setting

button on the toolbar, and enable Allow GV IP devices to login as

subscriber from port

. Keep the default port 5551, or modify it to match the Center

V2 port on the GV-Video Server.

Figure 8-7

For further information on how to mange the received video from the GV-Video Server, see

GV-CMS Series User’s manual.

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Auxiliary Device Connectors

Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors

9.1 GV-VS04H, GV-VS14, and GV-VS2420 / 2400


The 16-pin terminal block, located on the rear panel, provides interfaces for four digital inputs, four relay outputs, an RS-485 interface, a Wiegand interface, a GPS interface and auxiliary power. The terminal block can be used to develop applications for motion detection, event alerts via E-mail and FTP, center monitoring by Center V2 and Vital Sign

Monitor, PTZ control, Wiegand-interface card reader and a variety of other functions.

GV-VS2420 / 2400

The 16-pin terminal block, located on the rear panel, provides interfaces for four digital inputs, four relay outputs, an RS-485 interface and auxiliary power. The terminal block can be used to develop applications for motion detection, event alerts via E-mail and FTP, center monitoring by Center V2 and Vital Sign Monitor, PTZ control and a variety of other functions.

Figure 9-1

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9.1.1 Pin Assignment

The table below lists the pin assignment for the terminal block.


Pin Function Pin Function

1 Relay Output 1

2 Digital Input 1

3 Relay Output 2

4 Digital Input 2

5 Relay Output 3

6 Digital Input 3

7 Relay Output 4

8 Digital Input 4

9 DC 5V Out for GV-Relay Module, or GPS Module

10 Ground, or GPS Ground

11 RS 485+

12 Wiegand D0, or GPS RX

13 RS 485-

14 Wiegand D1, or GPS TX

15 Ground

16 DC 12V Out for Wiegand Card Reader

Note:

To connect the GPS module, use the Pin 9 for power supply, Pin 10 for ground, Pin

12 for GPS RX and Pin 14 for GPS TX.

GV-VS2420 / 2400

Pin Function

1 Relay Output 1

2 Digital Input 1

3 Relay Output 2

4 Digital Input 2

5 Relay Output 3

6 Digital Input 3

7 Relay Output 4

8 Digital Input 4

Pin Function

9 DC 5V Out for GV-Relay Module

10 Ground

11 RS 485+

12 N/A

13 RS 485-

14 N/A

15 Ground

16 DC 12V Out

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9.1.2 Relay Output

The relay outputs on the terminal block only drives a maximum load of 5 volts. Working in conjunction with the GV-Relay V2 module, it is capable of driving heavier loads. Refer to the figure and table below to connect the GV-Relay V2 module to the GV-Video Server.

Note:

The GV-Relay module is an optional product.

Output Devices 1-4

Figure 9-2

GV-Relay V2 I/O Terminal Block

DO 1

DO 2

DO 3

DO 4

+ 5V

Pin 1

Pin 3

Pin 5

Pin 7

Pin 9

Note that you don’t need to use the DC 5V connector on the GV-Relay V2 module for power supply, since the power is supplied from the GV-Video Server.

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9.2 GV-VS11

The terminal block on the rear panel of GV-VS11 provides one digital input and output, an

RS-485 interface and auxiliary power.

RS-485 - + 5V

Pin

RS-485-

RS-485+

5V

DI

DO

G

Function

RS-485-

RS-485+

DC 5V Out

Digital Input

Digital Output

Ground

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DI DO G

Figure 9-3

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9.3 GV-VS12

Owing to the model size, GV-VS12 provides the I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector for the extensible connection to other I/O devices and PTZ cameras. A RJ-45 connector and a bundle of shielded wires are on the each end of the cable.

Strip the desired wires first, and connect the auxiliary devices with the right wires according to the following pin assignment in the section 9.2.1. Then insert the RJ-45

Connector to the I/O/PTZ Port on GV-VS12 (No. 4, Figure 1-9).

Figure 9-4

9.3.1 Pin Assignment

The table below lists the pin assignment for the shielded wires of the I/O Cable with RJ-45

Connector.

Pin Wire

1 Brown

2 White with Brown Stripe

3 White with Green Stripe

4 White with Blue Stripe

5 Blue

6 Green

7 Orange

8 White with Orange Stripe

Function

Digital Out 1

Digital Out 2

Ground

Digital In 1

Digital In 2

Ground

RS-485 -

RS-485 +

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9.3.2 RS-232 Terminal Block

The RS-232 terminal block on GV-VS12 is mainly used for the connection to a GPS module.

TX RX G 5V

RS232

Figure 9-5

Pin

TX

RX

G

5V

Function

GPS RX (Receive)

GPS TX (Transmit)

Ground

DC 5V Out

Note:

To ensure the connection to the GV-VS12, the GPS RX must be connected to the TX pin, and the GPS TX must be connected to the RX pin.

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Mobile Phone Connection

Chapter 10 Mobile Phone Connection

With the mobile phone capable of GPRS, 3G and Wi-Fi, you can receive live videos from your GV-Video Server using GV-Eye V2.0 or later. To download the latest GV-Eye or see the full installation guide, visit http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_8_App.asp

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Appendix

A. Settings for Internet Explore 8 or later

If you use Internet Explorer 8 or later, it is required to complete the following setting.

1. Set the Security to Medium-high (default).

2. Enable Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt.

3. Disable Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX without prompt.

B. Supported Wireless LAN USB Adaptor

GV-VS04H, GV-VS12 / 14, GV-VS2420 / 2400

Vendor Model

D-Link

Edimax

Linksys

DWA-140 (H/W version B1), DWL-G122 (version C1)

EW-7318Ug, EW-7318Un, EW-7718Un, EW-7711UAn

WUSB54GC, WUSB600 (version 1)

Pegatron WL-166N11

Note:

Linksys WUSB54GC ver. 3 is not supported.

GV-VS11

Vendor Model

Edimax

Pegatron

EW-7711UAn

WL-166N11

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C. Supported Mobile Broadband Device

GV-VS04H, GV-VS12 / 14, GV-VS2420 / 2400

Vendor Model

Bandluxe

Huawei

Novatel

Onda

Sierra

C320, C501

E156, E156B, E169, E220, E1692, E1750, E1752, E1756, E1756C,

EC169C, EC189 USB Modem (HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM)

MC950D, MC996D, MC998D (HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM)

MSA523HS

250U

Verizon

Vodafone

USB727, USB728, USB760 Modem (EVDO)

K3565 (Rev 2)

ZTE MF100

Note:

Huawei E1756C is only supported by GV-VS12 /14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

GV-VS11

Vendor

Huawei

Novatel

Model

E169, E220, EC169C, E1750, E1756, E1756C, EC189 USB Modem

(HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM)

MC998D (HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM)

D. The RTSP Command

The GV-Video Server can support RTSP protocol for both audio and video streaming.

If you use the QuickTime player, enter: rtsp://<IP of the GV-Video Server:8554/<CH No.>.sdp

For example, rtsp:// 192.168.3.111

:8554 /CH001 .sdp

If you use the VLC, enter: rtsp://username:password@<IP of the GV-Video Server:8554/<CH No.>.sdp

For example, rtsp:// admin:admin @ 192.168.3.111

:8554/ CH001 .sdp

Note:

1. The RTSP server must be enabled on the Web interface. See 4.3.9 3GPP / RTSP.

2. Only VLC and QuickTime players are supported for video streaming via RTSP protocol.

3. For GV-VS11 and GV-VS12, only 352 x 240 (352 x 288) and 176 x 112 (176 x 144) are supported.

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E. The Supported PTZ Cameras

The following table shows the supported PTZ cameras.

PTZ Model and Protocol

AcutVista (SSD-7971D)

Ademco (Jupiter)

Bosch (G3)

Bosch (TC700 / 8560)

Canon (VCC4 / VCC5i)

CBC GANZ (ZC-S120 Series)

Chiper (CPT-V9KRV)

COP (15-CD53W) - Pelco D

COP (15-CD55TW) - Pelco D

COP (15-CD55W) - Pelco D

COP (CD55X) - Pelco D

Direct Perception (PTU Series)

D-max Dome

DongYang Dome (DOH-240)

DynaColor (D-7720 / 7722)

DynaColor Dome

Dynacolor (DynaHawk-ZH701)

ELBEX (Matrix / 1000)

Elmo (PTC-200C)

Elmo (PTC-400C)

Elmo (PTC-1000)

EverFocus (EPTZ 1000 / 500)

Eyeview T-Power (T2-SA27)

GKB (SPD-221)

HiSharp - Pelco D

HiSharp - Pelco P

JEC Dome

JVC (TK-S576B / S655 / C686E)

Kalatel CyberDome

Kampro Technology (K-ZC23)

KenKo (DMP23-H1)

LG (LPT-OS553HQ)

Lilin (PIH) – MLP1

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Lilin (PIH-7625) – MLP1

Lilin (PIH-820) – MLP1

MESSOA (SDS600 Series)

MESSOA (D-700 Series)

Minking Dome

Mintron (54G2AHN / P)

NanWang (NVD 2300PNT)

NanWang V4.1 (NVD 2300PNT)

Panasonic (WV-CS850)

Panasonic (WV-CW960)

Pelco Dome

Pelco (Spectra III)

Pelco Spetra Mini Dome (SD4-WO)

Pishion (22X)

PTZ in I/O

RX214D

SAE (DR-E588)

Samsung (SCC-641 / 643)

Samsung (SPD-1600)

Samsung (SPD-3300)

Sensormatic (Ultra IV)

Sony (EVI-D100)

StorVision PTZ

TOA (CC551)

VDI (CT-58SPD)

VIDO.AT Dome

YAAN Dome

360 Vision (ViD-18COP04) - Pelco P

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F. The CGI Command

Note this function is supported by GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11,

GV-VS12

(Firmware Version 1.04 or later) GV-VS14, and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

You can use the CGI command to obtain a snapshot of the live view or access the User

Account Web interface. For the GV-Video Server with the following details:

IP address: 192.168.2.11

Username: admin

Password: admin

Desired stream: 1

To obtain a snapshot of the live view, type the following into your web browser: http:// 192.168.2.11

/PictureCatch.cgi?username= admin &password= admin &channel= 1

To access the User Account Web interface, type the following into your web browser: http:// 192.168.2.11

/ConfigPage.cgi?username= admin &password= admin &page=UserSetting

Note:

For GV-VS11 and GV-VS12, if the resolution is set as 704 x 480 (704 x 576), the obtained snapshot will be 704 x 240 (704 x 288).

G. Default Port Value

HTTP Port

Streaming Port

E-Mail Server

FTP Server

80

10000

25

21

Center V2

5551

Vital Sign Monitor

5609

GV-GIS

Video Gateway

Backup Center

ViewLog Server

RTSP/TCP Port

RTP/UDP Port

3356

50000

30000

5552

8554

17300 -17319

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March, 2016

Preface

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Models and Features

1.2 Packing List

1.3 Compatible Products and System Requirements

1.4 PoE Support

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1.5 GPS Support

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1.6 Options

1.7 Physical Description

Chapter 2 Getting Started

2.1 Installing on a Network

2.2 Checking the IP Address

2.3 Changing the IP Address

2.4 Configuring the Basic

Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server

3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images

3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page

Navigation box

Inset window

Chapter 4 Administrator Mode

List of Menu Options

Comparison Table for Major Functions

4.1 Video and Motion

4.2 Digital I/O & PTZ

Input Setting

Output Setting

GPS Function

Wiegand Function

4.3 Events & Alerts

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4.4 Monitoring

4.5 Recording Schedule

4.6 Remote ViewLog

4.7 Network

Chapter 5 Recording and Playback

5.1 Recording

5.2 Playback

Chapter 6 Advanced Applications

6.1 Upgrading System Firmware

6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings

6.3 GPS Tracking

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6.4 Restoring to Factory Default Settings

6.5 Verifying Watermark

Chapter 7 DVR Configurations

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7.1 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-System (GV-DVR /

NVR)

7.2 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-VMS

7.3 Receiving Cardholder Data from Video Server

7.4 Remote Monitoring with Multi View