Geovision GV-VS2400 User Manual

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GV-Video Server

User's Manual

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

VS2420-2400-A

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without the written consent of GeoVision.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is

accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind

and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed

for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information

or products contained herein. Features and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

Note: No memory card slot or local storage function for Argentina.

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

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Preface

Welcome to the 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.

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

1.1 Models and Features............................................................................................. 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

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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

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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

6.4 Restoring to Factory Default Settings .................................................................122

6.5 Verifying Watermark...........................................................................................123

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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

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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:

- 4-channel video inputs

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

GV-VS04H

GV-VS11

GV-VS12

GV-VS14

- 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

- 2-channel video inputs

- 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

- 4-channel video inputs

- 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

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GV-VS2420 (AHD)

GV-VS2400 (TVI)

- 4-channel video inputs

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

- H.264

- Two-way audio

- Dual streams

- 4-channel video inputs

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

- H.264

- Two-way audio

- Dual st

reams

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1.2 Packing List

1.2.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

Introduction

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

2. Power Adaptor x 1

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

4. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD x 1

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1.2.3 GV-VS12

1. GV-VS12

2. AC Power Cord x 1

3. Power Adaptor x 1

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

5. Wall Hook x 1

6. Conical Anchor x 4

1.2.4 GV-VS2420 / 2400

1. GV-VS2420 / 2400

3. Power Adaptor x 1

7. Screw x 4

8. Sticker (for positioning conical anchors) x 1

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

10. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD x 1

2. AC Power Cord x 1

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

5. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD 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.

Surveillance System & Network Storage

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

y GV-VMS: V15.10 or later

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

For GV-VS2420 / 2400

y Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.x or later

y Google Chrome

y Mozilla Firefox

y Safari

y 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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1.6 Options

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

your dealer for more information.

The GV-GPS Receiver is a Global Position System

GV-GPS Receiver

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 GVVS11 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

GV-Relay V2

GV-WiFi USB Adaptor

GV-PA191 PoE Adaptor

GV-VR605A DC Voltage Regulator

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

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.

The GV-PA191 is designed to provide power to the IP device through a single Ethernet cable. The GVPA191 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.

DC Male-to-Male Cable DC 1-Male to 4-Female Cable

Note: The GV-VR605A is not supported by GVVS2420 / 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

Wall Hook

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.

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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 GVSystem(GV-DVR/ NVR). The following devices are only supported by GV-VS04H and GVVS14.

GV-Reader

GV-R1352 Card Reader

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

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

1.7.1.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

Introduction

Figure 1-1

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No. Name Function

Video Input 4 plugs for video inputs.

Speaker Output A plug for the speaker device.

Audio Input Each plug is for 2 audio inputs.

4 Reset

5 Default Button

Disk Full/Fault

LED

7 Ready LED

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

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.

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

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

1.7.1.3 GV-VS11

5 4

No. Name Function

1 Video Input 1 plug for video input.

2 Default Button

3 Audio Input 1 plug for audio input.

4 Ready LED

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

It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4 Restoring to Factory Default Settings.

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

Figure 1-2

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1.7.1.4 GV-VS12

1 2 3 4

No. Name Function

USB Port 1 USB port for installing the portable storage device.

Speaker Output A plug for the speaker device.

Figure 1-3

Introduction

Audio Input 2 plugs for audio inputs.

Video Input 2 plugs for video inputs.

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1.7.1.5 GV-VS2420 / 2400

Figure 1-4

No. Name Function

Video Input 4 plugs for video inputs.

Line Out A plug for Video 1 speaker device.

Line In A plug for Video 1 audio input.

4 Reset

5 Default Button

Disk Full/Fault

LED

7 Ready LED

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

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.

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

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

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 2 3

No. Name Function

Figure 1-5

4 5

Introduction

1 USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices.

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

2 Terminal Block

3 Ethernet Port

4 Power Out

5 Power In A plug for power input.

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.

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1.7.2.3 GV-VS11

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Figure 1-6

No. Name Function

1 USB Port 1 USB port for installing portable storage device.

2 Ethernet Port

3 Terminal Block

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.

4 Power In A plug for power input.

1.7.2.4 GV-VS12

8 7

1 2 3 4 5 6

Figure 1-7

No. Name Function

1 Power In A plug for power input.

2 Ethernet Port A plug for a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.

3 USB Port 1 USB port for installing the portable storage device.

A port for digital input, relay output and PTZ camera control. Insert

4 I/O / PTZ Port

the I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector to this port. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.

RS-232

Terminal Block

6 Default Button

7 Ready LED

The connectors for GPS module control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.

It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4 Restoring to Factory Default Settings.

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

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

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1.7.2.5 GV-VS2420 / 2400

Introduction

1 2

Figure 1-8

No. Name Function

1 USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices.

2 Terminal Block

Gigabit Ethernet

Port

4 Power Out

5 Power In A plug for power input.

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-toMale 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

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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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

2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 3-3

No. Name Function

1 Play Plays live video.

2 Stop Stops playing video.

3 Microphone Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer.

4 Speaker Listens to the audio around the camera.

5 Snapshot

6 File Save

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

7 Full Screen

options: Snapshot, PIP, PAP, Zoom In and Zoom Out.

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

8 I/O Control

9 PTZ Control

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

Show System

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

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.

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:

• Click the Full Screen 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 PAP. 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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Chapter 4 Administrator Mode

The Administrator can access the system configuration via the Internet. E

configurations are involved in the system configuration:

and PTZ, Events and Alerts, Monitoring, Recording Schedule, Remote ViewLog, Network, and Management.

Video and Motion, Digital I/O

ight categories of

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 models.

4.1 Video and Motion

4.2 Digital I/O and PTZ

4.3 Events and Alerts

ideo server

4.1.1 Multicas

4.1.2 Video

4.1.3 Moti

4.1.4 Privacy

4.1.5 Text Ove

4.1.6 Tampering Alarm

4.1.7 Visual Auto

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.

4.2.4 Bu

4.3.1 E-

4.3.2 FTP

4.3.3 Center V2

4.3.4 Vital Si

4.3.5 GV-G

4.3.6 Backup Center

4.3.7 Video Gateway / R

4.3.8 ViewLog Ser

4.3.9 3GPP / RTSP

on Detection

PTZ Settings Input/Output Settings

3 GPS / Wiegand

zzer

mail

Settings

gn Monitor

Mask

rlay

mation

han4.1.8 Video C

nel Source Settings

ecording Server

ver

4.4 Monitoring

4.5 Recording Schedule

4.6 Remote ViewLog

4.7 Network

4.8 Management

4.5.1 Recordin I/O Monitoring Settings

4.5.2

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

7 SNM

4.7.

4.8.1 Da

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

te and Time Settings

g Schedule Settings

t Mode

TCP/IP

ilte

P Setting

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Comparison Table for Major Functions

Administrator Mod e

The options or functions on the left menu of the Web interface (Figure 4-1

depended on mo

dels. The table below provides the information of major differences in

supported functions.

Model

GV-VS04H GV-VS11 GV 2 -VS1 G -VS14 V

(FW V1.03 or

later)

(FW V1.0

or later)

(FW V1.02 (FW V1.0 or

or later) later)

Function Dual Streams

Wiegand

Buzzer

Multicast Tampering

Alarm

No Yes

Yes No No Yes

No No No No Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

No Yes Yes

) may vary

GV-VS2420 / 2400

Yes

Watermark

Text Overlay Video

Channe

Source S

ettings System Log GV-B

ackup Center Connecti

GV-Video Gateway

Connection GV-GIS

Connection

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

No No No

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

No Yes Yes

Yes

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4.1 Video and Motion

This section includes the video image settings and introduces how the ima

managed by using Multicast, Motion Dete

Automation and Video Channel Source Settings.

ction, Privacy Mask, Tampering Alarm, Visual

ges can be

4.1.1 Multicast

Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GVVS11, 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

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.

dcast from the

Figure 4-2

1. The host(s), in the multicast group, is displayed automatically on the host list. If you

Configure Button

Host List

cannot see any host displayed, click the Configure button, select General Setu p , 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

computer. Then click the Configure button, select General Setup, selec

broadcast

configured.

4. To save the current settings of screen div

the Configure button, select Video List Setup, and select Export. You can also select

Import to apply the

audio, and ensure the broadcast IP address and port number are correctly

ision and camera display for future use, click

pre-defined settings.

lled on the local

t Receive

4.1.2 Video Settings

For GV-VS11 / 14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400, it can simultaneously process one

in two different codec and resolutions. The dual-stream design benefits for lo

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.

video stream

wer

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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

352 x 240 (352 x 288) are su

rate or better video quality you will get. But no

pported. The higher resolution you select, the higher frame

te that your mobile phone must support the

resolutions

video resolution you wish to select.

Connection t connect

emplates for mobile phone ions:

3GPPv7, Msview V2 / V3, Ssview V3 and GView V2 Supported Resolution Frame Rate

NTSC 352 x 240 5

PAL 352 x 288 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 ype

uto detect signal t on booting: Automatically detects the type of video input is

NTS r GV-V

C or PAL. Fo S04H and GV-VS 11 / 12 /14, select to enable this function.

For 2400, this function is enabled by default.

GV-VS2420 /

The sup vary from model to model.

ported codecs

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 rom model to model. aries f

Models

GV-VS04H, GV-VS11 / 12 / 14

GV-VS2420

GV-VS2400

NTSC PAL

704 x 480 704 x 576

704 x 480 de-interla 704 x 576 de-interlace ce

352 x 240 352 x 288

x11 176 4

176 2 x 14

NTSC HD, AHD

NTSC SD

PAL PAL HD, AHD SD

1920 x 1080 960 x 480 1920 x 1080 960 x 576

1280 x 20 128 720 x 576 720 7 x 480 0 x 720

640 x 3 480 640 480 x 288 60 x 240 x 360

2 60 8 360 x 288 448 x 52 3 x 240 44 x 252

NTSC NTSC PAL PAL HD, TVI SD HD, TVI SD

1920 x 1080 960 x 480 1920 x 1080 960 x 576

1280 x 720 720 x 480 1280 x 720 720 x 576

640 x 360 480 x 240 640 x 360 480 x 288

448 x 252 360

x 240 448 x 252 360 x 288

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

Models GV-VS04H,

GV-VS11 / 12 / 14 GV-VS2420 / 2400

Format Frame Rate 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

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.

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

 CBR (C

qualit f the stream. The bitra

resolu n.

onstant Bitrate): CBR is used to achieve a specific bitrate by varying the

y o tes available for selection depend on the image

tio

Model Bitrates for selection GV-VS04H

3072 kbps, 2048 kbps, 1536 kbps, 1024 kbps, 768 kbps, 512 kbps, 384 kbps, 256 kbps (3GPPV7), 128 kbps (3GPPV7), 64 kbps

GV-VS14 GV-VS11

(3GPPV6), 52 kbps (3GPPV6)

2048 kbps, 1536 kbps, 1024 kbps, 768 kbps, 512 kbps, 384 kbps, 256 kbps (3GPPV7), 128 kbps (3GPPV7), 64 kbps

GV-VS12 GV-VS2420 /

2400

(3GPPV

6), 52 kbps (3GPPV6)

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

tant as

[GOP Structure and Length]

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

VS11 / 12 / 14, selec

length of GOP structure. For GV-VS2420 / 2400, you can directly config

t Customized in the Connection Template section before setting the

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

Ends a recorded file once a motion or an I/O trigger stops. When the opt

the time length of a recorded file is based on the duration of a motion or

instead of the time you set for Max. Video Clip above. Select

this option to have short

an I/O trigger

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  Overlaid with date stamps: Includes date stamps on live and recorded v  Overlaid with time stamps: Includes time s  Overlaid with the GPS spee d : Includes the vehicle speed in live and rec

Note this function is on

ly available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), GV-

tamps on live and recorded videos.

recorded videos.

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

0 / 2400.

ion is enabled,

ideos.

orded videos.

 Overlaid with digital input description name: Includes the names of s

elected inputs

on live and recorded videos.

[Watermark] En

verify whether the video has been tampered while it was recorded and saved

able this option to watermark all recordings. The watermark allows you to

. 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

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Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement o

image. Y

detection.

ou can configure up to 8 areas with different sensitivity values for motion

ccurs in the video

Figure 4-4

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

/ 14, and

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

GV-VS11 / 12

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

Output 4). To activate the output settings, you must also start Camera

elect the outputs (Output 1 to

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

notifications to Center V2 and

Vital Sign Monitor during a particular time period,

tion detection

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

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

Define whether your weekend includes or

weekend.

Saturday and Sunday 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

rk when MJPEG

ls, see 4.1.2

Video Settings.

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

boxes in both live view and recorded clips. This feature is ideal for locatio

keyboard seque

information visible.

nces (e.g. passwords), and for anywhere else you don’t want sensitive

ns with displays,

s with dark

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 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.

later), GV-VS11,

Figure 4-6

1. Select the Enable option.

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

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

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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

alarm can be generated when the camera is moved, covered

up, or out of focus. The

pered. An

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

select Tampering Alarm for the related camera. See Output Setting in

ice when a tamper event occurs, enable the output setting and

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:

1. Select the Enable option.

2. If you want GV-Video Server to ignore any moveme

button to drag areas on the camera view. areas, click the

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 Toler ance Time of Alarm field, specify the time length allow

changes before an alarm is generated.

5. In the Duration of Alarm field, specify the duration of the alarm afte

triggered output device or system buz

6. To trigger an alarm when the

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 For these two types of monitoring, see 4.4 Monitoring.

scene turns dark, e.g. the lens of camera has been

zer will be turned off.

nt or scene change in certain

ed for scene

r which the

Input 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

setting page, and click Restart Detection.

Note: The system buzzer is only supported by GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or

later). .

eturn to this

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4.1.7 Visual Automation

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This intuitive feature helps you automate any electronic device by trigge

output device. When you click o

change its current state, e.g. light ON.

Figure 4-9

n the image of the electronic device, you can simply

ring the connected

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

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

Figure 4-11

ater).

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4.2 Digital I/O & PTZ

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For auxiliary device control, you can find one I/O / PTZ port along with on

terminal block for GPS control on the rear panel of GV-VS12 (see Figure rear panels of GV-VS04H, GV-VS11 /14 and GV-VS2420 / 2400, all t 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

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

to four categories based on the interface being used:

e RS-232

1-12). On the

he functions for

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

model to model. The GV-VS04H, GV-VS14, and GV-VS2420 / 2400 can c

input and 4 output devices, GV-VS11 can con

VS12 can

connect up to 2 input and 2 output devices.

nect 1 input and 1 output device, and GV-

Input Setting

to vary from

onnect up to 4

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

activated.

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

t Relay: Select the output(s) to be triggered once the input is

ted.

: Select the camera(s) to send their images to Center V2

 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

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

of time the

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

triggered until the next trigger. For Pulse output type, the output is trigger

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.

Pulse. For Toggle output type, the output will keep going on once it is

ed for the

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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

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You can select either G

enabled at the same time.

PS or Wiegand function for use. The two functions cannot be

Figure 4-15

GPS Function

Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H

The GV-Video Server supports the Global Position System (GPS) for active v

tracking and location ve

display the average speed of a vehicle in live view.

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

RS-232 interface is requi

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.

rification. You can track the vehicle location on Google maps and

red to connect to the GV-Video Server first. See Chapter 9

, GV-VS12 and GV-VS14.

ehicle

upporting UART or

 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

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

GV-GIS and removed from the storage device. For the setup of GV-GIS c

see 4.3.5 GV- GIS. Note this function is only available fo 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.

r GV-VS04H (Firmware V1.03

rrupted.

ically sent to the

onnection,

Video Settings page Vehicle speed in live view

Figure 4-16

To track the vehicle l

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.

ocation:

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Wiegand Function

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

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The GV-Video Server can work in conjunction with the Wiegand-interface car

send video and cardholder data to the central monitoring stations Center V2

Monitor, as well as GV-System (GV-DVR / N

VR). Moreover, the Wiegand port on the GV-

d reader to

and Vital Sign

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

Wiegand In

Card Reader

GV-Video Server

Recording

Text Data

GV-Vital Sign Monitor

Video Data

Text Data

GV-Center V2

Video Data

USB Mass Storage Device

Text Data

GV-Syste

(GV-DVRm / NVR)

Figure 4-17

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

/ NVR): Sends the cardholder da

ta to Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor and GV-System

em (GV-DVR

(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

device triggered, motion detected, disk full, disk write error and ta

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

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

mpering alarm. You can

s: video lost, input

ct Off.

Figure 4-18

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4.3 Events & Alerts

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

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).

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

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  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 e-

between 0 and 60 minutes. Any event trigger during the interval perio

This option is useful for the events with

high occurrence.

[Need authentication to login] If the SMTP Server needs authentica

option and type the valid usernam

e and password.

[This server requires a secure connection] If the SMTP Servers ne

connection (SSL), select this o

ption.

ber. Or keep the default value 25.

mail alerts. The interval can be

d will be ignored.

tion, select this

eds a secure

[Alarm Settings] You can choose to automatically send e-mail alerts under

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

these

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

section) are available for GV-

VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11,

m Settings

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  User Name: Type a valid user name to log into the FT  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

P Server.

fault value 21.

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.

~ Continuously send images upon trigger events (motion): A sequence o

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.

~ 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

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

in both fields. Then you s

hould find the AVI files recorded after trigger events.

alue videos erver

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

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After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station C

notified by live videos and text alerts. Up to two Center V2 servers c

simultaneously. For live monitoring thr

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.

ough Center V2, you must already have a

enter V2 can get

an be connected

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

3. Port Number: Match the

port to Port 2 on Center V2. Or keep the default value 5551.

V2.

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

schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time

section. Refer to 4.5 Recording

based on the

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

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After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station V

can get notified by text alerts. Up to two Vital Sign Monitor servers can be

simultaneously. For live monitoring through V

subscriber account on each Vital Sign Monitor server.

ital Sign Monitor, you must already have a

ital Sign Monitor

connected

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

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.

ign Monitor.

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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:

 from: Stops notifying Vital Sign Monitor of

Cease motion detection messages

motion detection from the selected camera.

 Cease input trigger messages from: Stops notifying Vital Sign Mon

trigger from the selecte

 Cease video lost messages from: Stops notifying Vital Sign Monitor o

d input.

itor of input

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 the same settings.

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 Monito r .

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4.3.5 GV-GIS

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

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

send GPS data and live video to the GV-GIS ge

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

must be met:

A subscriber account created on the GV-GIS (For details on the GV-GIS geographic

•

information system, see GV-GIS User’s Manual)

ographic information system for the

V-VS04H (Firmware Version

ction can

wing conditions

• 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

3. Po

4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log int

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

6. Enable Schedule Mode:

7. Click Apply. The Connection

8. To establish the connection to the second GV-GIS system, click the Connection 2 tab

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

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

3356.

o GV-GIS.

Enable the monitoring through GV-GIS based on the

schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer to 4.5 Re Schedule for the same settings.

Status should display “Connected” and connected time.

and repeat above steps for settings.

IS.

cording

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4.3.6 Backup Center

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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

and system log to a PC-based GV-Backup Center while t

he GV-Video Server is saving

recordings

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

instead of full recordings, to GV-Backup Center. This option is usef

Video: Select the cameras that you only want to back up their Key Frames

ul to save the

backup time.

7. Resend all files: Select this option in case of the netw

network is recovered, all the missing data will be resent to GV-Backup C

ork interruption. After the

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

in case of the GV-Bac

kup Center failure, you can also configure the connection to the

ackup service

failover server.

1. Automatic Failover Support: Enable the automatic connection to t

once the connec

tion between GV-Video Server and GV-Backup Center is interrupted

he failover server

for the specified time.

2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP

3. Port Numbe

r: Match the communication port on the failover server. Or keep the

address of the failover center.

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

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

large-scale video surveillance deployments. The GV-Video Gateway / GV-R

Server (with recording capability) can receive up to 128 channels from v

devices, and distribute up to 300 channels to its clients.

Recording Server, the desired frame rate can be ensured while the CPU loading and

bandwidth usage of the IP video devices are significantly reduced.

With the GV-Video Gateway / GV-

3 or later), GV-

designed for

ecording

arious IP video

Figure 4-25

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

To send the v

steps below.

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

2. Host Name or IP GV-Recording Server.

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

Serv

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

Serv

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

6. Enable schedule mode: Enable the GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recordin connection on the schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time sectio Recording Schedule for the same settings.

ideo images to the GV-Video Gateway or GV-Recording Server, follow the

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

er. Or keep the default value 50000.

er.

ording Server.

V-Recording

GV-Recording

V-Recording

g Server

n. Refer to 4.5

ver.

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

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

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The ViewLog Server is designed for remote playback function. This server al

remotely access

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

the recorded files saved at the GV-Video Server and play back video with

lows you to

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4.3.9 3GPP/RTSP

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

The 3

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

The number of ports for use is limited to 20.

 Max Connection: Set the maximum number of connections to the

The maximum value is 20.

 udio: Enable audio streaming.

Enable A

 Disable Authentication: By default, when accessing live view t

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.

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

GV-Video Server.

hrough RTSP

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.

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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

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.

oring. When the input is triggered, its

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[Start monitoring by Input X] This function is not supported by GV-VS2

monitoring by the assigned input. When the assigned input is triggered, t

respond based

on your recording or input monitoring settings in above Manual or

420 / 2400. Start

he system will

Schedule options.

[Stop monit

monitoring by the assigned input. When the assigned input is triggered, the sy

oring by Input X] This function is not supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400. Stop

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

: On standby : Enabled for motion detection and input trigger

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4.5 Recording Schedule

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

Each day can be divided

time frame settings will work from Monday throu

 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

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.

into 3 time frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3. The

gh Sunday.

ing the day.

cludes Saturday

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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

can be divided into 3 time frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3

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

 Special Day: Enable I/O monitoring on a specified day.

eekend includes Saturday and Sunday or Only Sunday.

itoring. Each day

. The time frame

4.6 Remote ViewLog

With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play

Server over TCP/IP network.

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

back the files recorded at the GV-Video

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

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The Network section includes some basic but imp

the GV-Video Server to be connected to a TCP/IP network.

ortant network configurations that enable

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

GV-Video Server will be automatically assigned a dynamic I

P address by the DHCP

y default the

server. To check the current IP address, click the Test DHCP button.

 ver. Type the GV-

Static IP address: Assign a static IP or fixed IP to the GV-Video Ser

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

If no DHCP se our net

will be assig Video Server

rver exists in y work environment, the following default IP address

ned to the GV- .

meters.

Parameters Default

IP address 192.168.0.10

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Router/Gateway 192.168.0.1

Primary DNS server 192.168.0.1

Secondary DNS server 192.168.0.2

 PPPoE: Establish the connection to your ISP. Type the Username

provided by the ISP to establish the connection. How

ever, if the IP address provided

and Password

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

Dynamic DNS Server Settings, see 4.

7.3 Advanced TCP/IP.

r details on

Note: To establ

article: ftp://geo-demo-japan.dipmap.com/Technotice/GV_IP_Devices/How

ish connection through a broadband modem, you may refer to this

to access

GV-IP Camera through broadband modem.pdf

[W tings]

ireless Set

B ling Wireless, set odule first. For details, see 4.7.2 Wireless-

efore enab up a wireless m

C hen you can se ic IP Address or S tatic IP Address in this

lient Mode. T lect the Dynam

s reless LAN. B following static IP address will be applied for

ection for the wi y default, the

ireless connection.

Parameters Default

IP address 192.168.100.10

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Router/Gateway 192.168.0.1

Primary DNS server 192.168.0.1

Secondary DNS server 192.168.0.2

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4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode

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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

gives wireless access to the Internet or data sharing under a p

t. This mode further

reviously wired

environment.

~ Ad-Hoc: A Peer-to-Peer mode.

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

 Network nam

e (SSID): The SSID (Service Set Identify) is a unique name that

identifies a particular wireless network. Type SSID of the Wireless

This mode connects to other computer with the

other.

LAN group or

Access Point you are going to connect to.

~ Access P

(Infrastructure mode) and wireless stations (AD-Hoc mo

oint Survey: Click this button to search all the available Access Points

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

Keys in HEX or AS

CII format. Note that if you use HEX format, only digits 0-9 and

p to four WEP

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

Administrator Mod e

This section introduces the adva

HTTPS port, streaming port and UPnP.

nced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port,

Figure 4-33

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[Dynamic DNS Server Settings]

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of acc

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

Server, so that the Administrator does not need to go through the tro

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

Before enabling the DDNS function, the Adminis

trator should have applied for a Host

essing the GV-

GV-Video

uble of checking if the

hanged.

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

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

GeoVision DDNS Server, it is unnecessary to fill the field becau

detect the

host name automatically.

DDNS service provider you have registered with.

rver. For the users of

se the system will

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

integration, the Administrator can hide the server from the general HTTP por

the default HTTP port of 80 to a different port number within the range of 102

enables connecting the GV-Video Server to the web. For security

t by changing

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

or the ones verified by the SSL authority. Click Browse to loca

te the Certificate and

d Private Key

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

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

Apply

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

compatibility among networking equipment, software and peripherals

vendors that are part of the Universal Plug and Play Forum. It means t

listed in the network devices table for the operating system (such as Wind

supported by this function. Enabling this function, you can connect to

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

 DLNA: allows the DLNA certified devices to automatically communicate with each

t provides

of the 400+

hat they are

ows XP)

the GV-Video

devices table.

other once connected to the same network. The function is currently supported with

indows Media Player for recording playback.

Note:

1. The DLNA

2. The DLNA function is only supported with Windo

function is not supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400.

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

sensitive data flows such as voice and video streams, obtain a certain amou

ntees delay-

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

Administrator Mod e

UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telephone System. UMTS is a third-ge

broadband, packet-based transmission of text, digitized voice, video, and mult

data rates up to 2 megabits per second. UMTS offers a consiste

computer and phone users, no matter where they are located in the world.

After a mobile broadband device (supporting UMTS, HSDPA, etc.) is attach

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

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

setting page.

nt set of services to mobile

neration (3G)

imedia at

ed to the USB

e Appendix C.

Figure 4-34

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 PIN number: Type the PIN number that is provided by your netwo  Access Poin

t Name (APN): Type Access Point Name that is provided by your

rk operator.

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

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

and use the drop-down list to specify the desired time length for ch

TS connection status

eck frequency. The

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

 Enable VPN Connection: Select this option to e

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

 UMTS Authentication Protocol: Use the drop-down list to select

nable the VPN (Virtual Private

t IP Address field.

the UMTS

network

Authentication Protocol prov

 Enable Schedule Mode: Starts the UMTS connection automatic

schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer t

ided by your network operator.

ally based on the

o 4.5 Recording

Schedule for the same settings.

 Enable DNS: Optional type up to two DNS servers of your network op

3G Connection Status: Indicates the connection status of UMTS or VPN.



erator.

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.

Geovision GV-VS2400 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Models and Features

1.2 Packing List

1.2.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

1.2.2 GV-VS11

1.2.3 GV-VS12

1.2.4 GV-VS2420 / 2400

1.3 Compatible Products and System Requirements

1.3.1 Compatible GeoVision Software

1.3.2 System Requirements

1.4 PoE Support

1.5 GPS Support

1.6 Options

1.7 Physical Description

1.7.1 Front View

1.7.1.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

1.7.1.3 GV-VS11

1.7.1.4 GV-VS12

1.7.1.5 GV-VS2420 / 2400

1.7.2 Rear View

1.7.2.2 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

1.7.2.3 GV-VS11

1.7.2.4 GV-VS12

1.7.2.5 GV-VS2420 / 2400

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

3.2.1 The Live View Window

3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window

3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video

3.2.4 Video Recording

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

3.2.6 Alarm Notification

3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration

3.2.8 Remote Configuration

3.2.9 Camera Name Display

3.2.10 Image Enhancement

3.2.11 PTZ Control

3.2.12 Visual PTZ

3.2.13 I/O Control

3.2.14 Visual Automation

3.2.15 Network Status

Chapter 4 Administrator Mode

4.1 Video and Motion

4.1.1 Multicast

4.1.2 Video Settings

4.1.3 Motion Detection

4.1.4 Privacy Mask

4.1.5 Text Overlay

4.1.6 Tampering Alarm

4.1.7 Visual Automation

4.1.8 Video Channel Source Settings

4.2 Digital I/O & PTZ

4.2.1 PTZ Settings

4.2.2 Input/Output Settings

4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand

4.2.4 Buzzer

4.3 Events & Alerts

4.3.1 E-mail

4.3.2 FTP

4.3.3 Center V2

4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor

4.3.5 GV-GIS

4.3.6 Backup Center

4.3.7 Video Gateway/Recording Server

4.3.8 ViewLog Server

4.3.9 3GPP/RTSP

4.4 Monitoring

4.5 Recording Schedule