Geovision GV-Center-V2 User Manual
GV-CMS Series
User’s Manual V8.3
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January 2009
User’s Manual for
Central Monitoring Station
Welcome to the User’s Manual for Central Monitoring Station (CMS).
This Manual provides these solutions for your CMS installation and
management:
z Center V2
z Dispatch Server
z Vital Sign Monitor (VSM)
z Control Center
z GV-GIS
A simple comparison of these solutions:
Application Feature
Center V2 Live videos and text alerts;
Display up to 42 screen divisions;
Serve up to 500 subscribers and 800 channels
(professional edition);
Remote playback.
Dispatch Server Solve the problem of network overload on Center V2
Server by distributing subscribers’ monitoring
requests to other Center V2s;
Remote playback.
Vital Sign
Monitor (VSM)
Control Center Access subscribers’ systems and desktops remotely;
Live text alerts and playback of videos, ideal for low
bandwidth network;
Notify video log storage and hard disk space;
Serve up to 1,000 subscribers.
Display up to 96 screen divisions x 6 monitors;
Remote playback;
I/O Central Panel.
Contents
Chapter 1 Center V2...............................................................................1
1.1 System Requirements..................................................................2
1.2 Installing Center V2......................................................................3
1.3 The Center V2 Window................................................................4
1.4 Creating a Subscriber Account.....................................................8
Creating a Subscriber ............................................................9
Subscriber Settings..............................................................11
Attachment Mode Settings...................................................13
Changing the Color of Channel Heading .............................15
1.5 Connecting to Center V2............................................................16
Setting Normal Mode ...........................................................18
Setting Panic Button.............................................................27
Detecting Input Status..........................................................28
1.6 Instant Recording and Playback.................................................29
Enabling Live View...............................................................29
Recording and Playing Back................................................30
Playing Back with EZ Player................................................30
1.7 Monitoring and Managing Subscribers.......................................32
Showing I/O Status...............................................................32
Controlling I/O Devices ........................................................33
Camera/Audio Control Window............................................34
Simple Audio and Microphone Panels.................................36
Camera Monitor ...................................................................37
Viewing Subscriber Information ...........................................39
Subscription Control.............................................................39
1.8 Subscriber Schedule..................................................................40
Setting a Schedule...............................................................40
Scheduling Alert Notification ................................................42
1.9 Alarm Report..............................................................................43
Creating an Alarm Report.....................................................43
Editing Alarm Report Categories..........................................44
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Printing Alarm Reports .........................................................45
1.10 Colorful Flags.............................................................................46
Marking the Events with Colorful Flags................................46
Editing Colorful Flags...........................................................47
1.11 Event Log Browser.....................................................................48
Opening the Event Log ........................................................49
Filtering the Event Log.........................................................50
Backing up the Event Log....................................................51
Setting the Event Log...........................................................53
Setting the Printout...............................................................54
1.12 System Configuration.................................................................55
General Settings ..................................................................55
Layout Settings ....................................................................57
Network Settings..................................................................58
Recording Settings...............................................................59
Dispatch Server Settings......................................................60
1.13 Notification Settings....................................................................61
1.14 Output Alerts...............................................................................63
Forcing Outputs of Center V2 ..............................................63
Forcing Outputs of a Subscriber ..........................................63
1.15 SMS Alerts..................................................................................64
Setting SMS Server..............................................................64
Connecting to SMS Server ..................................................66
Sending SMS.......................................................................66
1.16 E-Mail Alerts...............................................................................67
Setting Mailbox.....................................................................67
Sending E-Mail.....................................................................68
1.17 E-Map Alerts...............................................................................69
1.18 Backup Servers..........................................................................70
1.19 Assigning a Subscriber to Another Center V2............................72
Chapter 2 Dispatch Server ..................................................................73
2.1 System Requirements................................................................74
2.2 Installing Dispatch Server...........................................................75
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2.3 The Dispatch Sever Window......................................................76
2.4 Creating a Subscriber Account...................................................77
2.5 Starting Dispatch Server.............................................................79
2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server.................................79
2.7 Connecting GV-System to Dispatch Server ...............................80
2.8 Event Query ...............................................................................81
2.9 Event List....................................................................................82
Colorful Flags.......................................................................84
2.10 Subscription Schedule................................................................85
2.11 Colorful Mode of Live Video.......................................................85
2.12 Log Browser...............................................................................86
Dispatch Log Browser..........................................................86
Event Log Browser...............................................................87
2.13 System Configuration.................................................................88
2.14 SMS Alerts..................................................................................91
2.15 E-Mail Alerts...............................................................................91
2.16 Backup Servers..........................................................................92
Chapter 3 Vital Sign Monitor...............................................................95
3.1 System Requirements................................................................96
3.2 Installing VSM ............................................................................97
3.3 The VSM Window.......................................................................98
3.4 Creating a Subscriber Account.................................................101
3.5 Starting VSM............................................................................102
3.6 Connecting to VSM..................................................................102
Advanced Settings for Subscription...................................103
Detecting Input Status........................................................109
3.7 Monitoring Subscribers.............................................................110
Viewing Subscriber Status................................................. 110
Viewing Storage Information.............................................. 111
Subscription Control........................................................... 112
3.8 Subscriber Schedule................................................................ 113
3.9 Alarm Report............................................................................ 113
3.10 Remote Playback..................................................................... 114
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3.11 Event Log Browser...................................................................115
3.12 System Configuration...............................................................116
System Settings................................................................. 116
Password Settings .............................................................118
Event Log Settings.............................................................118
Notification Settings ...........................................................118
3.13 Output Alerts.............................................................................119
Forcing Outputs of VSM..................................................... 119
Forcing Outputs of a Subscriber ........................................119
3.14 SMS Alerts................................................................................120
Setting SMS Server............................................................120
Sending SMS.....................................................................120
3.15 E-Mail Alerts.............................................................................123
Setting Mailbox...................................................................123
Sending E-Mail...................................................................123
3.16 Backup Servers........................................................................124
Chapter 4 Control Center ..................................................................125
4.1 System Requirements..............................................................126
4.2 Installing Control Center...........................................................127
4.3 The Control Center Toolbar......................................................128
The Edit Toolbar.................................................................128
The Service Toolbar...........................................................130
4.4 Creating Hosts and Groups......................................................131
Creating a Host..................................................................132
Creating a Group................................................................133
4.5 Connecting to the Control Center.............................................134
The Control Center Server Window...................................134
Configuring the CCS Server...............................................136
4.6 Live View..................................................................................138
4.7 Remote DVR............................................................................140
4.8 Remote Desktop.......................................................................142
Running Remote Desktop..................................................142
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File Transfer.......................................................................142
4.9 Remote ViewLog......................................................................144
Running Remote ViewLog .................................................144
4.10 Matrix View...............................................................................145
Running Matrix View..........................................................145
Configuring Matrix View.....................................................148
POS Live View...................................................................150
Instant Playback.................................................................151
QView for Channel Display on Another Monitor.................152
4.11 IP Matrix...................................................................................153
Running IP Matrix...............................................................154
The Controls on the Window..............................................157
4.12 VMD Monitoring........................................................................159
Running VMD.....................................................................159
The Controls on the Window..............................................160
4.13 Instant Playback.......................................................................162
4.14 PIP and PAP View....................................................................164
4.15 Panorama View........................................................................166
Creating a Panorama View................................................166
Accessing a Panorama View .............................................166
Panorama View Controls ...................................................166
4.16 I/O Central Panel......................................................................167
Running the I/O Central Panel...........................................167
The I/O Central Panel ........................................................168
Creating a Group for Cascade Triggers.............................169
Configuring the I/O Central Panel......................................174
Setting Up Mode Schedule ................................................175
Quick Link ..........................................................................177
Forcing Output ...................................................................178
Editing Background Image.................................................179
Managing a Group of I/O Devices......................................180
Controlling I/O Devices ......................................................181
Popping Up Live Video after Input Trigger.........................182
4.17 Remote E-Map.........................................................................184
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4.18 Colorful Mode of Live Video.....................................................184
4.19 Changing Interface Style..........................................................185
The Standard Window........................................................185
4.20 System Configuration...............................................................186
General Settings ................................................................186
Chapter 5 GV-GIS...............................................................................197
5.1 Features...................................................................................198
5.2 System Requirements..............................................................199
5.3 Overview of GV-GIS.................................................................201
Main Screen.......................................................................201
Toolbar ...............................................................................202
Event List ...........................................................................204
5.4 Getting Started.........................................................................205
Installing the GV-GIS..........................................................205
Creating Host Accounts......................................................207
Connecting Hosts to the GV-GIS.......................................210
5.5 Tracking Operations for Mobile Hosts......................................212
Starting the Tracking Services............................................212
Tracking Features..............................................................212
Viewing Live Video.............................................................215
Playing Back GPS Tracks..................................................217
Tracking Multiple Hosts......................................................219
Detecting Detours ..............................................................221
Searching for Places and Devices.....................................224
Detecting Idle Speed..........................................................228
5.6 Monitoring Operations for Fixed Hosts.....................................230
Starting the Monitoring Services........................................230
Monitoring Features...........................................................231
Detecting Motion and Input-Triggered Events....................233
Retrieving Recorded Video................................................235
5.7 Advanced Operations...............................................................238
Creating an E-Map.............................................................238
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Configuring E-Map Icon settings........................................239
Adding a Place...................................................................240
Saving a View ....................................................................241
Getting Driving Directions ..................................................242
5.8 System Configurations.............................................................243
Layout Settings ..................................................................243
Network Settings................................................................244
Event Log Settings.............................................................245
Remote ViewLog Settings..................................................246
Colorful Mode.....................................................................246
5.9 Event Log Browser...................................................................247
Opening the Event Log ......................................................249
Filtering the Event Log.......................................................250
Backing Up the Event Log..................................................251
Printing the Event Log........................................................253
5.10 Shortcut Keys...........................................................................254
Appendix…. ............................................................................................255
A. Dongle Description...................................................................256
Dongle options for Center V2.............................................256
Dongle options for Dispatch Server ...................................256
Dongle options for VSM.....................................................257
Dongle options for Control Center .....................................257
B. Upgrading the Black Dongle.....................................................258
C. Fast Backup and Restore.........................................................260
Installing the FBR Program................................................260
Selecting a Skin .................................................................261
Backing Up and Restoring Settings ...................................261
D. PTZ Control Using GV-Joystick................................................264
E. Matrix Control Using GV-Keyboard..........................................265
F. Supported IP Devices...............................................................267
Center V2...........................................................................267
Control Center....................................................................267
G. Specifications...........................................................................272
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Center V2...........................................................................272
Dispatch Server..................................................................273
Comparison of VSM and Center V2 Pro............................274
Control Center....................................................................275
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Chapter 1 Center V2
With Center V2, central monitoring station (CMS) can be deployed
immediately because it brings multiple GV-Systems together into an
integrated interface, allowing the operator to manage several systems from
one point of control. The basic feature of Center V2 is to view live video,
and receive video evidence (in an attachment format) when any alerts are
sent to Center V2. This helps the remote-end operator easily determine the
nature of the alarm.
1.1 System Requirements
There are two versions of Center V2. The standard version, coming with
system software, can serve up to 5 subscribers and 80 channels at a time.
The professional version can serve up to 500 subscribers and 800
channels.
Before installation, make sure your computer meets the following minimum
requirements.
Standard Version
OS Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003 / Vista
CPU Pentium 4, 2.6 GHz, 800MHz FSB
Memory 2 x 256 MB Dual Channels
Hard Disk 60 GB
VGA NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX440 64 MB
Network TCP/IP
Professional Version
OS Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003 / Vista
CPU Core 2 Duo E6600, 2.4 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB
Memory 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
Hard Disk 250 GB
VGA NVIDIA 8600GT / ATI X1650
Network TCP/IP
Note: Currently the 64-bit Windows operating system is not supported.
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Center V2
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1.2 Installing Center V2
1. Insert the CMS Sof twar e CD to your computer. It will automatically run
and a window appears.
2. Select Install V8.3.0.0 Central Monitoring System.
3. Click Center V2 System, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: The Center V2 Pro application is provided with a USB dongle.
Make sure the dongle is tightly attached to your computer.
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1.3 The Center V2 Window
Figure 1-1
The controls on the Center V2 window:
No. Name Description
Monitoring
1
Window
2 Status Panel
Find A
3
Subscriber
4
Displays live video.
Indicates the date, time, remaining disk space, and
the total number of online channels versus available
channels.
Type the desired ID in the Current Subscriber field
and click this button to search.
Center V2
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Displays subscribers’ ID names and online status.
Blue Icon: Indicates the subscriber is online.
4 Subscriber List
Gray Icon: Indicates the subscriber is off-line.
Alarm Icon: Indicates either motion has been
detected or the I/O has been triggered at the
subscriber’s site.
Accesses Event Log, Event List, audio and
5 Tools
microphone control, SMS Server configuration, and
short message notification.
Host
6
Information
Displays the connection status of subscribers.
7 Accounts Adds, deletes or modifies subscriber accounts.
Brings up these options: System Configure, Event
Log Settings, Notification, Password Setup, E-mail
Setup, Customize Alarm Report, SMS Setup, I/O
Device, Automatic Failover Support and Version
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Preference
Settings
Information.
9 Previous Page Displays the previous page of camera views.
10 Next Page Displays the next page of camera views.
Refresh
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Channel
Refreshes the connection status.
In the 1024 x 768 resolution, select 6, 15, or 24
screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 25, or 36
screen divisions for dual monitors.
In the 1280 x 1024 resolution, select 6, 12, or 24
screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 20, or 42
12 Split Mode
screen divisions for dual monitors.
In the 1600 x 1200 resolution, select 6, 12, or 24
screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 16, or 36
screen divisions for dual monitors.
In the 1680 x 1050, 1920 x 1200 and 1440 x 900
resolutions, select 6, 15, or 28 screen divisions for a
single monitor; 9, 20, or 42 screen divisions for dual
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monitors.
n the 1920 x 1200 resolution, select 6, 15, or 28
screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 20, or 42
screen divisions for dual monitors.
In the 1920 x 1080 resolution, select 6, 15, or 28
screen divisions for a single monitor; 6, 20, or 35
screen divisions for dual monitors.
In the 1280 x 800 resolution, select 6, 12, 24 screen
divisions for a single monitor; 9, 16, 30 screen
divisions for dual monitors.
For resolution, see Layout Settings later in this
chapter.
13 Exit Closes or minimizes the Center V2 window.
14 Flag Flags an event for later reference.
15 Clipboard Displays the Alarm Report dialog box.
16 Clip
Indicates an event coming with an attachment.
Double-click the event to open the attached video file.
17 ID Indicates a subscriber’s ID.
Indicates the event type: Alarm, Attachment,
18 Event Type
Connection, Login/Logout, Motion, System, and
Trigger.
19 Message Indicates associated information for each event type.
20 Message Time Indicates when Center V2 receives an event.
21 Start Time
Indicates when an event happens at the subscriber’s
site.
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Center V2
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A list of Types and Messages will be displayed on Center V2:
Type Message
Motion Camera xx detected motion.
Trigger Module xx triggered.
Camera xx video lost; Module xx I/O lost; Network abnormal;
Fail to login to dispatch server; Dispatch server is shutdown;
Connection
Video signal of xx has resumed; Module xx has returned to
normal; Failed to login SMS server; Failed to send short
message; SMS server is shutdown.
Disk Full; Restarted Failed; Multicam Closed; There isn’t
enough space for recording; Multicam Surveillance System
Alarm
has been closed; An unexpected error occurred in Multicam
Surveillance System. (Error Code: 1 or 2); There is an
intruder; Object Missing; Unattended Object; Alert Message
of POS; Scene Change.
Start/end service; IP change; Record failed; Status change of
monitoring camera. On: xx Off: xx / (By Schedule); Stop/start
all cameras monitoring; Start/stop I/O Monitoring. / (By
Schedule); Schedule start; Schedule stop. All monitoring
System
devise are stop too. Start monitoring all type events; Stop
monitoring all type events; Subscriber session is not
established. Wait-time expired; Unexpected logout before
subscriber session is completed; Can’t find USB Protection
Key.
Attachment Record file of Camera xx.
Note: Error Code 1 indicates a codec error; Error Code 2 indicates that
users can’t write or record any data due to HD failure or user privilege.
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1.4 Creating a Subscriber Account
Create at least one subscriber before starting Center V2 services. On the
Center V2 window, click the Accounts button (No. 7, Figure 1-1). The
Address Book window appears.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The buttons on the Address Book:
No. Name Description
1 Add A Group Adds a group.
2 Add A Subscriber Adds a subscriber.
View / Edit Subscriber
3
Address Book
Delete
4
A Group / Subscriber
5 Find A Subscriber Searches a subscriber account.
Import / Export
6
Address Book
7 Subscriber Settings
8 Subscriber Schedule Sets up subscription schedules.
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Figure 1-2
Highlight one subscriber and click this button
to open Subscriber Address Book for viewing
and editing.
Highlight a group or a subscriber and click
this button to delete it.
Imports or exports the address book data.
Highlight one subscriber and click this button
to configure the settings of video and alert
formats.
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Center V2
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Creating a Subscriber
1. Click the Add A Group button (No. 1, Figure 1-2) to create a group.
2. Click the Add A Subscriber button (No. 2, Figure 1-2). The
Subscriber Address Book dialog box appears.
Figure 1-3
3. Enter a Login ID and Password (required). Those will be the ID and
Password for the subscriber to log in to the Center V2.
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4. Enter the subscriber’s contact information in the rest of fields
(optional).
¾ If you wish to send e-mail alerts to this subscriber, type its
e-mail address. For e-mail settings, see E-Mail Alerts later in
this chapter.
¾ If you wish to send SMS alerts to this subscriber, type its
country code and mobile number. For SMS Server settings, see
SMS Alerts later in this chapter.
5. Click OK to save the above settings. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-4
6. The options in the dialog box are discussed below. You may accept
the default settings here, and edit them later by clicking the
Subscriber Settings button (No. 6, Figure 1-2) on the toolbar. When
you click OK, the subscriber account then is created.
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Center V2
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Subscriber Settings
[Monitor Option]
Image Size: Sets the video size from the subscriber. The following
chart shows how the image size set at the subscriber corresponds to
different settings at Center V2. For example, if the video stream from
a subscriber is 720 x 576 and Center V2 operator selects Middle, the
size of displayed image on Center V2 is 720 x 288.
Subscriber
Center V2
Actual Size 320 x 240 360 x 240 360 x 288 640 x 240 640 x 480 720 x 240 720 x 480 720 x 576 1280 x 960
Center V2 supports mega pixel resolution. If the subscriber sets the
resolution to mega pixel and the Center V2 operator wishes to view the
videos of the same size, the Center V2 operator can select Actual Size.
Note this setting will require a lot of bandwidth. It is recommended to select
the option in LAN environment.
Note: For the client GV-System, it is required to activate the Enable
hardware-compressed data FIFO function so that Center V2 can
receive megapixel streams. For this function, see Advanced Settings,
Chapter 2 in User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD.
Auto Record Video: Center V2 automatically records events based
320 x 240 360 x 240 360 x 288 640 x 240 640 x 480 720 x 240 720 x 480 720 x 576 1280 x 960
Normal 320 x 240 360 x 240 360 x 288 320 x 240 320 x 240 360 x 240 360 x 240 360 x 288 320 x 240
Middle 320 x 240 360 x 240 360 x 288 640 x 240 640 x 240 720 x 240 720 x 240 720 x 288 640 x 240
Large 320 x 240 360 x 240 360 x 288 640 x 240 640 x 480 720 x 240 720 x 480 720 x 576 640 x 480
on the following Record Mode.
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[Record Mode]
Live Mode: Streams live video to Center V2. Make sure you have
enough bandwidth to receive video in live. To set the maximum
duration of a video file recorded on Center V2, click the Settings
button.
Attachment Mode: A defined time of event will be recorded before
sending to Center V2. The attachment will be sent out immediately
once your subscriber is connected to Center V2. The Attachment
Mode also provides several options associated with the attachment.
Click the Settings button to bring up the Record Settings –
Attachment Mode dialog box. See Attachment Mode Settings below
for further setup.
Both (Live & Attachment): Sends both live video and attachment
files.
[Color of Channel Caption]
Changes the color of channel headings. For further setup, see Changing
the Color of Channel Heading later in this chapter.
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Center V2
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Attachment Mode Settings
In the Subscriber Settings dialog box (see Figure 1-4), select Attachment
Mode, and click the Settings button beside. This dialog box appears.
[Record Options (per camera)]
Pre-Rec Total Frames: Determines the total pre-recorded frames in
Pre-Rec Frames/sec Limitation: Determines the frame rate in the
Note: Dividing the Pre-Rec Total Frames by Pre-Rec Frames/Sec
Limitation, you will get the total time of the video attachment.
Figure 1-5
a video attachment.
pre-recorded period.
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Motion Frames/sec Limitation: Determines the frame rate of the
video to be sent as an attachment.
Recording Quality: Use the slider bar to adjust the video quality in
3 levels.
[Attachment option (Record by Motion)] Defines the duration of the
video attachment delivered upon motion.
Max video Clip: Determines the duration of the video attachment.
Pos-Rec Motion: Determines how many more seconds of video to
be sent when motion stops.
Alerts interval: Determines the interval between sent motion
events.
[Attachment option (Record by I/O trigger)] Defines the duration of the
video attachment delivered upon I/O trigger.
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Center V2
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Changing the Color of Channel Heading
For easy identification, the channel headings can be as colorful as you
wish. In addition to the change of color and font of the channel headings,
its background color can be customized as well.
1. On Center V2 window, click the Accounts button (No.7, Figure 1-1),
highlight a subscriber, and click the Subscriber Setting button on the
toolbar. The Subscriber Settings dialog box (see Figure 1-4) appears.
2. Click the Color of Channel Caption button. The color dialog box
appears.
3. Select a color you wish to use, and click OK. The Color of Channel
Caption button now displays the color you selected.
4. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Setting button (No. 8,
Figure 1-1) and select System Configure. The Preference dialog box
(see Figure 1-38) appears.
5. Click the General tab, and check the Use the subscriber setting
color as background option. Now the background color of the
channel heading will be in the color you selected.
Channel Heading
Figure 1-6
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1.5 Connecting to Center V2
A single DVR can connect up to two Center V2 centers simultaneously for
central monitoring. To configure GV-System in order to access Center V2
remotely through a network connection, follow these steps:
1. In the Main System, click the Network button, and select Connect to
Center V2. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-7
2. Type the IP address, ID and password of a Center V2. Modify the
default port if necessary. Click OK. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-8
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Center V2
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3. If you want to establish the connection to the second Center V2, click
the button.
4. If you want to modify the login information of the established Center
V2, select the desired Center V2 in the dialog box, and click the
button.
5. If you want to delete the established Center V2, select the desired
Center V2 in the dialog box, and click the button.
6. When you finish the settings, click the Connect button to start. When
the connection is established, Center V2 will start receiving video or
attachments from the subscriber.
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Setting Normal Mode
To further define the communication conditions between the subscriber and
Center V2, select Normal Mode in the Connect to Center V2 dialog box
(Figure 1-8), and then click the Configure button for setup. A menu
includes two options of General Settings and Advance Settings. The
Advance Settings dialog box includes these tabs: (1) Camera, (2) Other
and (3) I/O Device.
General Settings
The settings define the retry modes and communication ports between
GV-System and Center V2.
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Figure 1-9
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