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© 2007 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without
the written consent of GeoVision.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.
GeoVision is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
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 and Windows XP are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
June 2007
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................1
1.1 Packing List ............................................................................................................1
1.2 Physical Description ...............................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Getting Started .....................................................4
2.1 Installing on a Network ...........................................................................................4
2.2 Assigning an IP Address.........................................................................................4
Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server .........................6
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images .....................................................................6
3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page....................................................................7
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........................................16
4.1 Video & Motion .....................................................................................................17
4.2 Digital I/O & PTZ...................................................................................................23
4.3 Events & Alerts.....................................................................................................27
4.4 Monitoring.............................................................................................................35
4.5 Recording Schedule .............................................................................................36
4.6 Remote ViewLog ..................................................................................................37
4.7 Network.................................................................................................................38
4.8 Management.........................................................................................................45
Chapter 5 Recording and Playback ...................................51
5.1 Recording .............................................................................................................51
5.2 Playback...............................................................................................................51
Chapter 6 Advanced Applications .....................................54
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware................................................................................54
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings......................................................................56
Chapter 7 DVR Configurations...........................................58
7.1 Setting up IP Cameras..........................................................................................59
7.2 Remote Monitoring with MulitView........................................................................61
7.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map ............................................................................62
7.4 Remote Monitoring with Mobile Phones...............................................................64
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Chapter 8 CMS Configurations...........................................66
8.1 Center V2..............................................................................................................66
8.2 VSM......................................................................................................................68
8.3 Dispatch Server....................................................................................................69
Chapter 9 The I/O Terminal Block......................................70
Specifications.........................................................................72
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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 GV-Video Server attached to analog cameras, you can see
camera images through a web browser anytime and anywhere. And with the GV-Video
Server connected to the GV-System, your existing surveillance system can be upgraded
and networked into a new IP surveillance system.
1.1 Packing List
1. AC Power Cord x 1
2. DC Male-to-Male Connector x 1
3. Power Adaptor x 1
4. Wall Hook x 1
5. Conical Anchor x 4
6. Screw x 4
7. GV-Video Server Software CD x 1
8. GV-Video Server User’s Manual x 1
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1.2 Physical Description
This section identifies the various components of the GV-Video Server.
1.2.1 Front View
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Figure 1-1
No. Name Function
1 Video Input 2 plugs for video inputs.
2 Video Stream Switch
The switch is designed for 2 cameras mode in live view.
When the switch is set in
VS01, dual streams of Video 1 are displayed.
VS02, Video 1 and Video 2 are displayed simultaneously.
Ensure to reboot the GV-Video Server after changing the setup.
3 Audio Input 2 plugs for audio inputs.
4 Speaker Output A plug for the speaker device.
5 Reset Button
It reboots the GV-Video Server, and keeps all current
configurations.
6 Default Button
It resets all configurations to their factory settings.
To use this function, follow these steps:
(1) Press the Reset Button.
(2) Press and hold the Default Button until the 3 LED lights are on.
(3) Wait until the Disk LED is off and Ready LED is on. You
successfully return to the default settings.
7 Disk Full LED This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full.
8 Ready LED
This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for
connection.
9 Power LED This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.
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1.2.2 Rear View
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Figure 1-2
No. Name Function
1 USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices.
2 Ethernet Port A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network connection.
3 Terminal Block
The connectors for digital inputs, relay outputs, RS±485 and Wiegand
interface.
4 Power In A plug for power input.
5 Power Out A plug for power output.
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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.
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Figure 2-1
1. Connect your camera’s video output to the BNC video input.
2. Connect your audio source to the RCA audio input.
3. Connect the hub or switch on the LAN to the unit’s 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port.
4. Connect the power supply to the power input.
Wait until the Power and Ready LED is on and then you can set the IP address for the unit.
2.2 Assigning an IP Address
Designed for use on an Ethernet network, the GV-Video Server must be assigned an IP
address to make it accessible.
Note: The GV-Video Server has a default address of 192.168.0.10. The computer used to
set the IP address must be under the same IP and subnet sequence
assigned to the unit.
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1. Open your web browser, and type 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 2-2
4. According to your network environment, select one of these methods to set the IP address:
Dynamic IP Address, Static IP Address and PPPoE. For details on the LAN
Configuration, see 4.5.1 LAN.
Important:
• Dynamic IP Address and PPPoE should only be enabled if you know which IP
address the GV-Video Server will get from the DHCP server or ISP. Or 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 Dynamic IP Address and 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 1.2.1 Front View.
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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 full access to all system configurations, while the Guest has the
limited right to access live images and network status only.
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images
Once installed, your GV-Video Server is accessible from Internet. Follow these steps to
access your surveillance images:
1. Start your browser.
2. Enter the name or IP address of the GV-Video Server.
3. Enter the login name and password.
A video image, similar to the example on Figure 3-1, is now displayed in your browser.
Note: To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your
browser to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a once-only 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 live view functions and the network status on the main page,
which can be accessed by both Administrator and Guest.
▼ Video and Motion
▼ Live View
► Camera 1
► Camera 2
► 2 Cameras
▼ Network
► Status
Figure 3-1 Main Page-Guest Mode
3.2.1 The Live View Window
In the left menu, click Live View, and then select Camera 1, Camera 2 or 2 Cameras to
see the live video.
Note: To have the dual streaming of Camera 1, the Video Stream Switch on the unit
should be set to VS01.
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Figure 3-2
No. Name Function
1 Play Starts the connection and plays live video.
2 Stop Terminates the connection.
3 Speaker Enables speaking to the GV-Video Server.
4 Microphone Enables live audio from the GV-Video Server.
5 Snapshot Takes a snapshot of the displayed live video.
6 Resolution Display Indicates the current resolution.
7 File Save Saves the live videos.
8 Full Screen Switches to full screen view.
9 I/O Control Starts the I/O Control Panel or the Visual Automation.
10 PTZ Control Starts the PTZ Control Panel or the Visual PTZ.
11 Change Camera Sets the desired camera for display.
12 Show System Menu
Brings up these functions: Alarm Notify, Remote Config,
Show Camera Name and Image Enhance.
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3.2.2 Snapshot of a Live Video
To take a snapshot of live video, follow these steps:
1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-2). The Snapshot window appears.
2. Click the Print button to print out the displayed image. Or click the Save button to save
the image in the local computer.
Figure 3-3
3.2.3 Alarm Notification
The Live View window can pop up for alert once motion is detected or I/O devices are
triggered. This feature only works when the motion detection and input device are
configured ahead by the Administrator.
Click the Show System Menu button (No. 12, Figure 3-2), and select Alarm Notify. This
dialog box appears.
Figure 3-4
Motion Notify: The Window pops up once motion is detected.
I/O Alarm Notify: The Window pops up once I/O devices are triggered.
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Alert Sound: Activates the computer alarm on motion and alarm detection.
Auto Snapshot: The snapshot of live video is taken every 5 seconds on motion and
alarm detection.
File Path: Assigns a file path to save the snapshots.
3.2.4 Camera Name Display
To display the camera name on the image, click the Show System Menu button (No. 12,
Figure 3-2), and select Show Camera Name.
3.2.5 Remote Configuration
You can remotely change the video attributes, view the connection status, and update the
system firmware.
Click the Show System Menu button (No. 12, Figure 3-2), and select Remote Config.
The Remote Config dialog box appears. It contains these tabs: (1) Camera, (2) Status and
(3) Firmware Upgrade.
[Camera]
Move the slide bars (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue) to adjust video attributes.
Figure 3-5
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[Status]
This window displays the current status of the connection to Center V2 and VSM.
Figure 3-6
[Firmware Upgrade]
This widow allows you to upgrade the firmware over the Internet. For details, see Chapter
6.
Figure 3-7
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3.2.6 Image Enhancement
To enhance the image quality of live video, click the Show System Menu button (No. 12,
Figure 3-2), and select Image Enhance. This dialog box appears.
Figure 3-8
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.
3.2.7 PTZ Control
To open the PTZ control panel, click the PTZ Control button (No. 10, Figure 3-2) 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 4.2.2 PTZ Settings.
Pan / Tilt Control
Zoom
Focus
Exit
Option (Settings for Auto Mode,
Preset, Port, Speed and etc.)
Preset Switch Panel
Figure 3-9
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3.2.8 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 4.2.2 PTZ Settings.
Figure 3-10
To access this feature, click the PTZ Control button (No. 10, Figure 3-1) and select
Visual PTZ.
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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3.2.9 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 3-11
To display the I/O control window, click the I/O Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-2).
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.
To trigger an output device, highlight an output and then click the Output button.
3.2.10 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 4.1.4 Visual
Automation.
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Figure 3-12
To access this feature, click the I/O Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-2) and select
Visual Automation.
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
3.2.11 Network Status
To view the network status, in the left menu, click Network and select Status.
Figure 3-13
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Chapter 4 Administrator Mode
The Administrator can access the system configuration via the Internet. Eight categories of
configurations are involved in the system configuration: Video and Motion, Digital I/O
and PTZ, Events and Alerts, Monitoring, Recording Schedule, Remote ViewLog,
Network, Management.
▼ Video and Motion
► Live View
► Video Settings
► Motion Detection
► Privacy Mask
► Visual Automation
▼ Digital I/O and PTZ
► I/O Control
► PTZ Settings
► Wiegand Port
▼ Events and Alerts
► Email
► FTP
► Center V2
► VSM
► ViewLog
► 3GPP
▼ Monitoring
▼ Recording Schedule
►Camera
►I/O Monitor
▼ Remote ViewLog
▼ Network
► Status
► LAN
► Wireless Figure 4-1
►
Advanced TCP/IP
► IP Filtering
▼ Management
► Date and Time
► Storage Settings
► User Account
► Log Information
► Tools
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4.1 Video & Motion
This section includes the video settings and how the images can be managed by using
Motion Detection, Privacy Mask and Visual Automation.
4.1.1 Video Settings
Figure 4-2
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[Name]
Rename the camera. The camera name will appear on the Live View.
[Connection Template]
Select the type of your network connection. Unless you select Customized, this option will
automatically bring up the recommended video resolution, frame rate and bandwidth.
[Video Signal Type]
There are 4 options for selecting image resolutions.
NTSC PAL
720 x 480 720 x 576
720 x 480 De-interlaced 720 x 576 De-interlaced
360 x 240 360 x 288
176 x112 (3GPP/MSView) 176 x 144 (3GPP/MSView)
There are several FPS (Frame Rate) available.
Frame Rate
NTSC
2, 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 30
PAL
2.5, 5, 8, 12.5, 25
Auto detect signal type on booting: Automatically detects the type of video input is
NTSC or PAL.
[Bandwidth Management]
This option is used to optimize the bandwidth of the MPEG-4 video stream. There are 2
modes for bandwidth control.
VBR (Variable Bitrate): VBR varies the bitrate to allocate more bits to complicated
scenes and use as few bits as needed in simple scenes. The bits are much more
efficiently used than a comparable CBR.
Set the image quality to one of the 3 standards: Fair, Good, Excellent.
CBR (Constant Bitrate): CBR streams the video at a fixed bitrate so that CBR files
have the same image quality. Select one of these bandwidths: 256 kbps, 768 kbps,
512 kbps, 768 kbps, 1024 kbps.
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[GOP Structure and Length]
Set the maximum number of frames in a GOP structure (the GOP size limit). This function
is only available when you select Customized in the Connection Template section.
[Alarm Settings]
The alarm settings allow you to capture images before and/or after a motion and an I/O
event happens.
Pre-alarm recording 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: Sets the amount of time for each event file from 1 to 5 minutes.
Recording Audio: Activates audio recording when an event occurs.
Overlaid with camera name: Includes camera names on recorded videos.
Overlaid with date stamps: Includes date stamps on recorded videos.
Overlaid with time stamps: Includes time stamps on recorded videos.
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4.1.2 Motion Detection
You can set different levels of motion detection sensitivity in one region.
Figure 4-3
1. Select the sensitivity level by moving the slide bar. There are three levels. The higher
the level, the more sensitive the unit is to motion. The default value is 2.
2. Drag an area on the image. You will be prompted to click Add to save the setting.
3. To create several areas with different sensitivity levels, repeat Steps 1 and 2
4. Click the Save button to save the above settings.
5. If you want to trigger the output(s) when motion is detected, check the outputs (from
Output 1 to Output 4) and click the Apply button.
Note: Only 8 detection areas can be set up for one camera.
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4.1.3 Privacy Mask
The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive areas from view, covering the areas with dark
boxes in both live view and recorded clips. This feature is ideal for locations with displays,
keyboard sequences (e.g. passwords), and for anywhere else you don’t want sensitive
information visible.
Figure 4-4
1. Check the Enable option.
2. Drag the area(s) where you want to block out on the image. You will be prompted to
click Add to save the setting.
3. Click the Save button to save all the settings.
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4.1.4 Visual Automation
This intuitive feature helps you automate any electronic device by triggering the connected
output device. When you click on the image of the electronic device, you can simply
change its current state, e.g. light ON.
Figure 4-5
1. Check the Enable option.
2. Drag the area on the image of the desired electronic device. This dialog box appears.
Figure 4-6
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, check the Float Up option; or keep it flat by checking the
Normal option.
6. Click the Save Set button to apply the settings.
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4.2 Digital I/O & PTZ
The I/O terminal block, on the rear panel of the GV-Video Server, has 16 pins for device
control. These pins can be divided into three categories based on the interface being used:
1. Digital Input / Relay Output
2. RS-485 interface for PTZ control
3. Wiegand interface for access control
4.2.1 PTZ Settings
Through the RS-485 interface on the I/O terminal block, you can connect up to 2 PTZ
cameras. Consult your PTZ documentation to set up the baud rate, speed and address.
Figure 4-7
Note: Currently the GV-Video Server doesn’t support the PTZ camera with RS-232
interface.
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4.2.2 Input/Output Settings
The GV-Video Server can connect up to 4 input devices, e.g. sensors. You can set up the
input state to trigger actions by selecting Open Circuit (N/O) or Grounded Circuit (N/C).
Furthermore, you can specify the output to be triggered and/or the camera to start
recording once an input is activated. Enabling Latch Mode will have a momentary output
alarm.
You can direct a PTZ camera to a preset point upon input trigger:
Set PTZ camera to preset point: Enable the preset function and select the camera
that represents the PTZ camera.
Input on: Direct the PTZ camera to a preset point when the input is triggered.
Input off: Direct the PTZ camera to another preset point when the triggered input is
off.
Duration to set preset after input off x seconds: Specify the amount of time the
PTZ camera stays in “Input on” preset point before moving to “Input off” preset point.
Figure 4-8
Note: The input settings only function when you start I/O monitoring manually or by
schedule. Configure the Input and Schedule options in 4.4 Monitoring.
For related PTZ settings, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings.
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The GV-Video Server can connect up to 4 output devices, e.g. alarms. There are six
output signals are available: N/O (Open Circuit), N/C (Grounded Circuit), N/O Toggle, N/C
Toggle, N/O Pulse and N/C Pulse. Choose the one that mostly suits the device you are
using. Set the pulse duration for the pulse mode.
Figure 4-9
4.2.3 Wiegand Port
The GV-Video Server can work with the Wiegand-interface card reader to send video and
cardholder data to the central monitoring stations Center V2 and VSM. Moreover, the
Wiegand port can be used as an input to activate recording once the card reader is
triggered.
The output format of Wiegand supported by the GV-Video Server is HID standard 26 bits
and 37 bits.
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GV-Video Server
TCP/ IP
VSM
Text Data
Center V2
Video Data
Text Data
Wiegand In
Card Reader
Recording
USB Mass Storage Device
Figure 4-10
The setup page:
Figure 4-11
Transfer Card Number to Center V2 and CMS: Sends the cardholder data to Center
V2 and/or VSM once the card reader is triggered.
Use the Wiegand port as an input to trigger the recording (Send video to Center
V2 when the Wiegand device is triggered): Assign the camera(s) to activate
recording and send the related videos to Center V2 once the card reader is triggered.
To enable connecting to Center V2 or VSM, see 4.3.3 Center V2 and 4.3.4 VSM.
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4.3 Events & Alerts
For the events of motion detection or I/O trigger, the Administrator can set up the two
trigger actions:
1. Send AVI files by Email or FTP
2. Notify Center Monitoring Station, Center V2 or VSM, by video or text alerts
To have above trigger actions, you must set the following features in advance:
• Motion Detection (See 4.1.2 Motion Detection), and/or
• 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).
4.3.1 Email
When an event occurs, the GV-Video Server can send alert messages and AVI files via E-
mail.
Figure 4-12
[Enable] Check 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 number. Or keep the default value 25.
From email address: Type the sender’s E-mail address.
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Send to: Type the E-mail address(s) you want to send alerts to.
Alerts Interval Time: Specify the time interval between E-mail alerts. The interval
ranges from 0 to 60 minutes.
[Need authentication to login] If the SMTP Server needs authentication, enable this
option and type the valid username and password.
For the related settings to send E-mail alerts, see 4.1.2 Motion Detection, 4.2.2
Input/Output Settings, 4.5 Recording Schedule.
Note: The E-mail alerts will not work out when the USB mass storage device is used for
recording.
4.3.2 FTP
FTP is the other method available for the GV-Video Server to send AVI files.
Figure 4-13
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[Upload to a FTP Server]
Enable: Check to enable the FPT function.
Server URL/IP Address: Type the FTP Server’s URL address or IP address.
Port Number: Type the FTP Server’s port number. Or keep the default value 21.
User Name: Type the valid user name on the FTP Server.
Password: Type the valid password on the FTP Server.
Remote Directory: Type the file storage folder on the remote FTP Server.
Alerts Interval time in minute: Specify the time interval between FTP alerts. The
interval ranges from 0 to 60 minutes.
[Act as FTP Server]
Enable FTP access to the video server: The GV-Video Server acts as a FTP server,
enabling users to download files.
Use alternative port: The default port is set to 21.
For the related settings to send FTP alerts, see 4.1.2 Motion Detection, 4.2.2 Input/Output
Settings, 4.5 Recording Schedule.
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4.3.3 Center V2
Once a motion or an I/O-triggered event occurs, Center V2 can get notified by live video
and text alerts. For the Center V2 monitoring, you must already have a subscriber account
on the central monitoring station.
Figure 4-14
To enable the Center V2 connection:
1. Activate Link: Enable the Center V2 monitoring.
2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of Center V2.
3. Port Number: Set the port matching the Video Server port on Center V2. Or keep the
default value 5551.
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4. User Name: Type the user name registered on Center V2.
5. Password: Type the password registered on Center V2.
6. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and connected time.
These options you can also find on this Center V2 setting page:
Cease motion detection message from: Stops notifying Center V2 of motion
detection from selected camera(s).
Cease input trigger message from: Stops notifying Center V2 of input trigger from
selected input(s).
Enable schedule mode: Starts the Center V2 monitoring based on the schedule you
set in the Select Schedule Time section.
For the related settings to activate Center V2 monitoring, see 4.1.2 Motion Detection, 4.2.2
Input/Output Setting.
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4.3.4 VSM
Once a motion or an I/O-triggered event occurs, VSM can get notified by text alerts. For
the VSM monitoring, you must already have a subscriber account on the central
monitoring station.
Figure 4-15
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To enable the VSM connection:
1. Activate Link: Enable the VSM monitoring.
2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of VSM.
3. Port Number: Set the port matching the Video Server port on VSM. Or keep the
default value 5609.
4. User Name: Type the user name registered on VSM.
5. Password: Type the password registered on VSM.
6. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and connected time.
These options you can also find on this VSM setting page:
Cease motion detection message from: Stops notifying VSM of motion detection
from selected camera(s).
Cease input trigger message from: Stops notifying VSM of input trigger from
selected input(s).
Enable schedule mode: Starts the VSM monitoring based on the schedule you set in
the Select Schedule Time section.
For the related settings to activate VSM monitoring, see 4.1.2 Motion Detection, 4.2.2
Input/Output Settings.
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4.3.5 ViewLog Server
The ViewLog Server is designed for remote playback function. This server allows you to
remotely access the recorded files saved at the GV-Video Server and play back video with
the player ViewLog.
Click Enable to activate the server. Keep the default port 5552 or modify it if necessary.
For details on the remote playback, see 5.2.2 Playback using Remote ViewLog.
Figure 4-16
4.3.6 3GPP
The 3GPP Server enables video and audio streaming to your 3G-enabled mobile phone.
Figure 4-17
Activate Link: Enable the 3GPP service.
RTSP/TCP Port: Keep the default value 8554, or modify it if necessary.
RTP/UDP Port: Keep the default range from 17300 to 17319, or modify it if necessary.
The number of ports for use is limited to 20.
Max Connection: Set the maximum number of connections to the GV-Video Server.
The maximum value is 20.
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4.4 Monitoring
You can start recording manually, by schedule or by input trigger.
Figure 4-18
[Manual] Manually activate recording and I/O monitoring.
Select all: Select all options to start recording and I/O monitoring as well.
Camera 1, Camera 2: Manually start recording. Select the desired camera(s) and the
recording mode for recording.
Input: Manually start I/O monitoring. When the input(s) is triggered, its associated
cameras and outputs will also be enabled for recording and alerting. For input settings,
see 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings.
[Schedule] The system starts recording and I/O monitoring based on the schedule you set.
For schedule settings, see 4.5 Recording Schedule.
[Start/stop monitoring by Input X] Start and stop monitoring by the input assigned.
When the assigned input is triggered, the system will response based on your recording or
I/O monitoring settings in above Manual or Schedule options.
[Camera Status Icon]
: Manual recording : Schedule recording
: On standby : Enabled for motion detection and input trigger
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4.5 Recording Schedule
The schedule is provided to activate recording and enable I/O monitoring.
4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings
You can set up the schedule of video recording in either Round-the-clock or motion
detection mode.
Figure 4-19
Weekday 1-3: Configure up to three periods of time for recording on weekdays.
Weekend: Set the recording schedule on weekends, including the options of “Saturday
and Sunday” or “Only Sunday”.
Special Day: Set the recording schedule on the specified day.
Note: In Recording Schedule and I/O Monitoring Schedule, if the settings for Special Day
conflict with those for Weekday or Weekend, the Special Day settings will get priority.
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4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings
You can set up the time schedule for I/O monitoring.
Figure 4-20
Weekday 1-3: Configure up to three periods of time for I/O monitoring schedule on
weekdays.
Weekend: Set the I/O monitoring schedule on weekends, including the options of
“Saturday and Sunday” or “Only Sunday”.
Special Day: Set the I/O monitoring schedule on the specified day.
4.6 Remote ViewLog
With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video
Server over TCP/IP network.
To use this function for the first time, you need to install the Remote ViewLog program
from the Software CD. And for remote access, the GV-Video Server must give the
privilege by enabling the ViewLog Server. See 4.3.5 ViewLog Server.
For details on connecting to the GV-Video Server for playback , see 5.2.2 Playback using
Remote ViewLog.
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4.7 Network
The Network section includes some basic but important network configurations that enable
the GV-Video Server to be connected to a TCP/IP network.
4.7.1 LAN
According to your network environment, select among Static IP, DHCP and PPPoE.
Figure 4-21
[LAN Configuration]
According to the network environment, select Wired or Wireless LAN.
Before enabling Wireless, set up WLAN Configuration first. For details, see 4.5.2
Wireless-Client Mode.
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[LAN Configuration]
Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server.
This option should only be enabled if you know which IP address the GV-Video Server
will get from the DHCP server, or you have obtained a domain name from the DDNS
service provider.
Static IP address: Assign a static IP or fixed IP to the GV-Video Server. Type the GV-
Video Server’s TCP/IP and DNS parameters in the “Configure connection parameters”
section below.
PPPoE: The Network environment is xDSL connection. Type the Username and
Password provided by ISP to establish the connection.
If the xDSL connection is a dynamic IP address, you must use the DDNS function to
obtain a domain name linked to the GV-Video Server’s changing IP address first.
[Configure connection parameters]
Type the GV-Video Server’s IP address, Subnet Mask, Router/Gateway, Primary DNS
server and Secondary DNS server.
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
For details on Dynamic DNS Server Settings, see 4.5.3 Advanced TCP/IP.
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4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode
To use the wireless function, a GV-Wireless LAN USB Adaptor is required. Contact your
dealer for the purchase of the adaptor.
Figure 4-22
Network type: Select the network mode Ad Hoc or Infrastructure.
Infrastructure: Via the Access Point to connect to the Internet. This mode further
gives wireless access to the Internet or data sharing under a previously wired
environment.
Ad-Hoc: A Peer-to-Peer mode. This mode connects to other computer with the
WLAN card, and does not need the Access Point to connect to each other.
Network name (SSID): The SSID (Service Set Identify) is a unique name that
identifies a particular wireless network. Type SSID of the Wireless LAN group or
Access Point you are going to connect to.
Access Point Survey: Click this tab to search all the available Access Points
(Infrastructure mode) and wireless stations (AD-Hoc mode) within the range of your
WLAN card.
Authentication Type: Select one of these network authentication and data encryption:
Disable, WEP, WPAPSK-TKIP, WPAPSK-AES, WPA2PSK-TKIP or WPA2PSK-AES.
Disabled: No authentication is needed within the wireless network.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): A type of data encryption. Type up to four WEP
Keys in HEX or ASCII format. Note that if you use HEX format, only digits 0-9 and
letters A-F, a-f are valid.
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WPAPSK-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 or wireless
stations with which you want to associate.
2. The GV-SDVR is compatible with the two wireless USB adaptors: EDIMAX EW7318Ug and D-Link DWL-G122 C1 version.
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4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP
This section introduces the advanced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port,
streaming port and UPnP.
Figure 4-23
[Dynamic DNS Server Settings]
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of accessing the GV-
Video Server when using a dynamic IP. DDNS assigns a domain name to the GV-Video
Server, so that the administrator does not need to go through the trouble of checking if the
IP address assigned by DHCP Server or ISP (in xDSL connection) has changed.
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To enable the DDNS function, the Administrator should first apply for a Host Name from
the DDNS service provider’s website. There are 2 providers listed in the GV-Video Server:
GeoVision DDNS Server and DynDNS.org.
To enable the DDNS function:
1. Enable: Enable the DDNS function.
2. Service Provider: Select the DDNS service providers you have registered with.
3. Host Name: Type the host name used to link to the GV-Video Server. For the users of
GeoVision DDNS Server, it is unnecessary to enter the host name.
4. User Name: Type the user name used to enable the service from the DDNS.
5. Password: Type the password used to enable the service from the DDNS.
6. Click Apply.
[HTTP Port Settings]
The HTTP port enables connecting the GV-Video Server to the web. For security
integration, the administrator can hide the server from the general HTTP port by changing
the default HTTP port of 80 to a different port number within the range of 1024 thru 65535.
[Video Server Streaming Port Settings]
The VSS port enables connecting the GV-Video Server to the GV-System. The default
setting is 10000.
[UPnP Settings]
UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility
among networking equipment, software and peripherals of the 400+ vendors that are part
of the Universal Plug and Play Forum. It means that they are listed in the network devices
table for the operating system (such as Windows XP) supported by this function.
Enabling this function, you can connect to the GV-Video Server directly by clicking on the
GV-Video Server listed in the network devices table.
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4.7.4 IP Filter
The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the GV-Video Server.
Figure 4-24
To enable the IP Filter function:
1. Enable IP Filtering: Enable the IP Filtering function.
2. Filtered IP: Type the IP address you want to restrict the access.
3. Action to take: Select the action of Allow or Deny to be taken for the IP address you
specify above.
4. Click Apply.
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4.8 Management
The Management section includes the settings of data and time, USB mass storage device
and user account. Also you can view the firmware version and execute certain system
operations.
4.8.1 Date & Time Setting
You can set up the date and time appearing in the image’s caption.
Figure 4-25
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[Date & Time on Video server]
Displays the current date and time on the GV-Video Server.
[Time Zone]
Sets the time zone for local settings.
Enable Daylight Saving Time: Automatically adjusts the GV-Video Server for
daylight saving time. Type the Start Time, End Time and Offset Time to enable the
function.
[Sync with a Time Server]
Uses the NTP server to change the GV-Video Server’s date and time setting every 24
hours. Type the host name or the IP address of an NTP server.
[Sync with your computer or manually]
Manually change the GV-Video Server’s data and time setting. Or, synchronize the GV-
Video Server’s data and time setting with the local computer time.
[Date and time overlay setting]
These settings allow you to select the display order of data and time stamps on live and
recorded videos. For this feature, you must also enable the Overlaid with date stamps
and Overlaid with time stamps options in Figure 4-2.
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4.8.2 Storage Settings
Based on Linux ext3 file system, the GV-Video Server supports external USB mass
storage devices for video and audio recording. Normally USB mass storage devices are
ready for Windows OS. Therefore, you need to format the devices by using the following
Storage Settings. After being formatted, the storage devices will be ready to use by Linux
OS of the GV-Video Server.
Figure 4-26
[Storage Settings]
If the Enable Recycle option is checked, when the space of the USB mass storage device
is lower than the specified space, the system will either write the data to another device or
overwrite the oldest recorded files.
If the Enable Recycle option is not checked, the system will stop recording when the
specified space is reached.
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Keep days (1-255): Specify the days to store the files from 1 day to 255 days. When
both Keep days and Enable Recycle are selected, the system applies whichever
condition comes first. For example, if the specified smallest amount of storage space
comes earlier than the designated keep days, then recycle is applied first.
[Disk Information]
This section shows the details of the attached storage devices.
[Partition Information]
This section shows the partition details of the attached storage devices.
To add a USB mass storage device:
1. Attach the device to the GV-Video Server.
2. Click the Format button.
After the format is complete, the partition information will display. The maximum space for
one partition is 200G.
To remove a USB mass storage device:
1. Click the Remove button.
2. When you are prompted to ensure the action, click Yes. The page will be refreshed
and the partition information will be cleaned.
3. Remove the device from the GV-Video Server.
Note:
1. The recording data may be lost if you remove the USB mass storage device during
recording.
2. If you do not remove the USB storage device properly, the data cannot be read in
another computer. In this case, re-plug the storage device back to the GV-Video
Server. The system will repair the data automatically. When the system is repairing the
data, the Remove field will display “Repairing”.
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4.8.3 User Account
You can change the login name and password of Administrator, Guest and FTP Server
User. The GV-Video Sever only supports one account for Administrator, Guest and FTP
Server User respectively.
Figure 4-27
4.8.4 Log Information
The log contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems.
Figure 4-28
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4.8.5 Tools
This section allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware
version.
Figure 4-29
[Host Settings] Set the host name of the GV-Video Server.
[Firmware Update] This section displays the firmware version of the GV-Video Server.
[System Settings]
Clicking the Load Default button will make the GV-Video Server restore factory default
settings. The Ready LED on the front panel will turn off. Wait until the Ready LED turns on
and re-log in the server.
Note: After applying the default function, you will need to configure the GV-Video Server’s
network setting again.
[Reboot]
Clicking the Reboot button will make the GV-Video Server perform a software reset. The
Ready LED on the front panel will turn off. Wait until the Ready LED turns on and re-log in
the server.
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Chapter 5 Recording and Playback
The GV-Video Server can record down video/audio directly to the attached USB mass
storage device. And you can play back the recorded files on the GV-System or over the
TCP/IP network.
5.1 Recording
To enable the recording function:
1. Attach the USB mass storage device to the GV-Video Server. See 4.8.2 Storage
Settings.
2. To set up the pre-recording, post-recording or audio recording, see 4.1.1 Video
Settings.
3. To set up the schedule for video recording or I/O monitoring, see 4.5 Recording
Schedule.
4. If you select the motion detection as recording mode, configure the areas for motion
detection. See 4.1.2 Motion Detection.
5. If you select I/O monitoring to trigger the recording, configure the operation of I/O
devices. See 4.2.2 Input / Output Settings.
6. To start recording and I/O monitoring, see 4.4 Monitoring.
The GV-Video Server will start recording in case of motion detection, I/O trigger, or during
the scheduled time.
5.2 Playback
Two methods are available to play back the video files recorded at the GV-Video Server:
• Playback using the USB mass storage device by attaching it directly to the GVSystem
• Playback using the Remote ViewLog function over the TCP/IP network
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5.2.1 Playback using USB Mass Storage Device
You can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video Server by attaching the USB mass
storage device to the GV-System. However, the GV-System is run on Windows OS while
the files recorded at GV-Video Server is on Linux ext3 file system. To enable Windows to
recognize the files, you need to install the program Ext2 Installable File System included
in the Software CD.
1. To install Ext2 Installable File System, run Ext2IFS_1_ 10b.exe from the Software CD.
2. Run IFS Drives from Control Panel, and assign the drive name(s) to each available
partition in the USB mass storage device.
Figure 5-1
3. Run ViewLog.
4. Click the Advanced button
, select Reload Database and click Video Server. This
dialog box appears.
Figure 5-2
5. Click Add to assign the hard drive.
6. Click OK to load the data to the ViewLog for playback.
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5.2.2 Playback using Remote ViewLog
With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video
Server over TCP/IP network.
For remote playback, the GV-Video Server must allow the access by enabling the
ViewLog Server ahead. See 4.3.5 ViewLog Server.
1. For the first time user, run the Remote ViewLog program from the Software CD. Next
time whenever you like to use this function, access this option from the GV-Video
Server’s web page.
2. When this dialog box appears, type the GV-Video Server’s IP address, the login ID and
password. Keep the default port 5552 or modify it if necessary.
Figure 5-3
3. In the Host Type field, select Video Server.
4. Click Connect to access the files of the GV-Video Server for playback.
Note: For details on the installation of Remote ViewLog, see related User Manual (User
Manual for VS Programs) on the Software CD.
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Chapter 6 Advanced Applications
This chapter introduces more advanced applications.
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware
GeoVision will periodically release the updated firmware on the website. The new firmware
can be simply loaded into the GV-Video Server over the Internet or by using the Video
Server Utility included in the Software CD.
6.1.1 Upgrading Firmware over Internet
1. In the Live View window, click the Show System Menu button (No. 12, Figure 3-2),
select Remote Config, and then click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box
appears.
Figure 6-1
2. Click the Browser button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer.
3. Click the Firmware Upgrade button to process the upgrade.
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6.1.2 Upgrading Firmware by Using the VS_Utility
The Video Server Utility provides a direct way to upgrade the firmware to multiple GVVideo Servers.
1. Run Install Utility.exe from the Software CD.
2. Run Video Server Utility which icon is created on your desktop. This dialog box
appears.
Figure 6-2
3. Click the Search button to locate the available GV-Video Servers on the same LAN.
Or click the New button and assign the IP address to locate a GV-Video Server over
the Internet. Or highlight one GV-Video Server in the list and click the Delete button to
remove it.
4. Double-click one GV-Video Server in the list. This dialog box appears.
Figure 6-3
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5. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears.
Figure 6-4
6. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer.
7. If you like to upgrade all the GV-Video Servers in the list, check Upgrade all video
servers.
8. Type Password, and click Upgrade to process the upgrade.
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings
With the Video Server Utility included in the Software CD, you can back up the
configurations in the GV-Video Server, and restore the backup data to the current unit or
import it to another unit.
To back up the settings:
1. Run Video Server Utility and locate the desired GV-Video Server. See Steps 1-3 in
6.1.2 Upgrading Firmware by Using the VS_Utility.
2. Double-click the GV-Video Server in the list. Figure 6-3 appears.
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3. Click the Export Settings button. This dialog box appears.
Figure 6-5
4. Click the Browse button to assign a file path.
5. Type Password, and click Export Settings to save the backup file.
To restore the settings:
1. In Figure 6-3, click the Import Settings tab. This dialog box appears.
Figure 6-6
2. Click the Browse button to locate the backup file (.dat).
3. Click Update Settings to start restoring.
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Chapter 7 DVR Configurations
The GV-System provides hybrid solution, integrating the digital videos from GV-Video
Server with other analog videos. For the digital videos, the GV-System provides the
complete video management, such as video viewing, recording, playback, alert settings
and almost every feature of the system. Following is the integration specifications:
• GV-System version 8.1 or later is required.
• GV-System supports up to 8 IP cameras with the limit of 16 channels in total (ex. 8
analog cameras + 8 IP cameras = 16 channels).
• The maximum number of connections to the GV-Video Server is 20. When one GV-
System connects to one GV-Video Sever, it takes up to 3 connections. When users
connect to one GV-Video Server via browser, it takes up to 2 connections. When users
operate the Camera/Audio Control on Center V2, it takes 1 connection.
• The codec and recording resolution of digital videos are set up on the GV-Video Server
instead of on the GV-System
• The hardware compression and the “Pre-Recording Using RAM” feature cannot work
on the videos from GV-Video Server.
GV-Video Server
GV-Video Server
TCP/ IP
GV-System with
16-channel Display
X 2
X 2
X 2
X 2
Figure 7-1
Note: The GV-250 Card does not support the GV-Video Server.
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7.1 Setting up IP Cameras
To set up IP cameras on the GV-System, follow these steps:
Note: The IP Camera settings only work with the GV-Video Server. Currently, the GVSystem does not support any IP Camera.
1. Click the Configure button, point to Camera / Audio Install and select IP Camera
Install. This dialog box appears.
Figure 7-2
2. Check Install IP Camera, and select the number of IP Cameras you want to link to.
3. Click Configure and then Add Camera. This dialog box appears.
Figure 7-3
4. In the Query Server section, type the GV-Video Server’s IP address (or domain name),
port number (the default value is 10000), and login username and password.
5. In the Network Type section, select WAN or LAN.
6. Click Query to detect the GV-Video Server.
7. In the Camera List section, select the camera for live view from the Preview drop-
down list, and the camera for recording from the Record drop-down list.
8. Click Apply. The server information should be displayed.
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Figure 7-4
9. Highlight the server, and select Display Position to map the IP camera to a channel
on the GV-System.
10. The Statue column now should display “Connect”. Click OK.
Previewing Video and Setting Audio
To preview video and activate audio recoding, highlight the desired server (see Figure 7-4)
and select Preview & Audio Setting. This dialog box appears.
Figure 7-5
[Preview Channel Select]
Drop-down List: Select the desired camera for live preview
Preview dual stream record channel: The option is only available when the dual
stream is set, i.e. the cameras for live view and recording are configured differently
(see Figure 7-3). Check this option for recording preview.
[Audio Setting]
Monitor Sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity of the audio that will be detected. The
higher the value, the more sensitive the system is to the surrounding sound.
Gain Control: Increase or decrease the gain of the microphone.
Wave Out: Enable this option to listen to live audio from the GV-Video Server.
Rec Audio: Enable this option to activate the audio recording.
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7.2 Remote Monitoring with MulitView
You can use the MulitView to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices
connected to the GV-Video Server.
Connecting to GV-Video Server
1. On the MultiView window, click the Edit Host button. The Edit Host window appears.
2. Click the New button, and check the Video Server option.
3. Type the GV-Video Server’s host name, IP address, user name and password. Keep
the default VSS port as 10000, or modify it to match that of the GV-Video Server.
Figure 7-6
4. Click Save to establish connection.
For details on the MultiView functions, see “Multi View MPEG 4 Encoder Viewer”, Chapter
6, User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD.
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7.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map
You can use the Remote E-Map to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices
connected to the GV-Video Server.
Creating an E-Map for the GV-Video Sever
With the E-Map Editor, you can create an E-Map for the cameras and I/O devices
connected to the GV-Video Server. The E-Map Editor is available in the two applications:
Main System and E-Map Server. The following is an example of running the E-Map Editor
included in the Main System.
1. Go to Windows Start menu, point to Programs, select GV folder and click E-Map
Editor.
2. To create an E-Map, click the Add Map button on the toolbar. A New Map file appears.
3. Double-click the New Map file, and click the Load Map button on the toolbar to import
a graphic file.
4. To create a host, right-click on the Host View window, and select Add Video Server.
Figure 7-7
5. Right-click the created New Host, and select Host Settings. This dialog box appears.
Figure 7-8
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6. Give the GV-Video Server a location name, and type its IP address (or domain name).
Keep the default VSS port as 10000, or modify it to match that of GV-Video Server.
7. Click OK to save the settings.
8. Expand the created host folder. Drag and drop the icons of cameras and I/O devices
onto the imported E-Map.
9. Close the E-Map Editor. Click Yes when you are promoted to save the file.
For details on creating an E-Map file on the E-Map Server, see “E-Map Server”, Chapter 7,
User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD.
Connecting to GV-Video Server
Depending on where you save the created E-Map file (DVR, E-Map Server or Control
Center), the steps to open the Remote E-Map window for monitoring may vary slightly.
The following is a connection example when you store the E-Map file in the DVR.
1. To enable the remote access to the DVR, click the Network button, select WebCam
Server to display the Server Setup dialog box, and click OK to start the WebCam
server.
2. At the local computer, open the web browser and type the address of the DVR. The
WebCam Compression Selection page appears.
3. Select Emap and click Submit. The valid user name and password are required for
login.
4. On the Remote E-Map window, click the Login button and select the host of the Video
Server to access its videos and I/O devices.
For details on the Remote E-Map functions, see “The Remote E-Map Window”, Chapter 7,
User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD.
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7.4 Remote Monitoring with Mobile Phones
Using a PDA, Smartphone and 3G-enabled mobile phone, you can receive live video
streaming from the GV-Video Server. The list below is the GV mobile applications
supporting the GV-Video Server.
Handheld Device
View
OS Supported Port
Settings
on Video Server
GView V2
Windows Mobile 5.0
and 2003 for Pocket PC
TCP/IP Port: 10000
RPB Port: 5552
(ViewLog Server)
Video Settings /
GViewV2 Supported
MSView V2
Windows Mobile 5.0
and 2003 for
Smartphone
TCP/IP Port: 10000
RPB Port: 5552
(ViewLog Server)
Video Settings /
3GPP, MSViewV2,
SSViewV3 Supported
SSView V3
Nokia S60 2rd for
Smartphone
TCP/IP Port: 10000
RPB Port: 5552
(ViewLog Server)
Video Settings /
3GPP, MSViewV2,
SSViewV3 Supported
3GPP
Non-Windows Mobile
Phone
TCP/IP Port: 8554
UDP Port: 17300-17319
Video Settings /
3GPP, MSViewV2,
SSViewV3 Supported
Note: For the 3G-enabled mobile phone that is NOT based on Windows OS, you can
receive live video from the GV-Video Server without installing any GV mobile applications
first.
• To enable connecting 3G-enabled mobile phone to the unit, see 4.3.5 3GPP.
• To install the mobile applications GView V2, MSView V2 and SSView V3, see “Mobile
Phone Applications”, Chapter 6, User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software
CD.
Connecting to GV-Video Server
The following is an example of connecting the PDA based on Windows Mobile 5.0 to the
GV-Video Server.
1. The GV-Video Server needs to allow the remote access first. On the main page, select
Video and Motion, click Video Settings and select the desired camera. The Video
Settings page appears.
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2. In the Connection Template field, select 3GPP, MSViewV2, SSViewV3 Supported.
Click Apply to enable the remote viewing function.
3. In the mobile phone, enter the GV-Video Server’s address, port number, user name
and password to enable the connection.
Figure 7-9
Note:
1. When you like to receive the live video from the GV-Video Server, enter the TCP/IP
port of your mobile application. When you like to play video back, enter the RPB Port.
2. Currently the 3GPP application does not support the remote playback.
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Chapter 8 CMS Configurations
This section introduces the related settings to enable connecting to the GV-Video Server in
the central monitoring stations Center V2, VSM and Dispatch Server.
8.1 Center V2
The Center V2 can monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the
GV-Video Server.
GV-Video Server
GV-Video Server
TCP/ IP
X 2
X 2
Center V2
Video Data
X 2
X 2
Text Data
Figure 8-1
To enable the connection, click the Preference Settings button, point to System
Configure, click the Network tab, and check Accept the Connection of Video
Server. Keep default port 5551, or modify it to match the Center V2 port on the GV-
Video Server.
Figure 8-2
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If the Wiegand function is enabled on the GV-Video Server, the related video will be
sent to the Center V2 once the card reader is triggered. The Center V2 operator can
set the period of time to monitor the live video.
Click the Preference Setting button and select System Configure. Set the time in
the field of Camera send by Wiegand Capture Device Will Monitor x Sec .
For the Wiegand settings on the GV-Video Server, see 4.2.3 Wiegand Port.
Figure 8-3
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8.2 VSM
The VSM can monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GVVideo Server.
GV-Video Server
GV-Video Server
TCP/ IP
X 2
X 2
VSM
Text Data
X 2
X 2
Figure 8-4
To set the appropriate port connecting to the GV-Video Server, click Configure on the
window menu, and select System Configure to display this dialog box. Under the
Connective Port for Video Server item, keep the default port 5609, or modify it to
match the VSM port on the GV-Video Server.
Figure 8-5
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8.3 Dispatch Server
The Dispatch Server can manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to GV-Video
Server, and distribute them to the Center V2.
GV-Video Server
GV-Video Server
TCP/ IP
X 2
X 2
Video Data
X 2
X 2
Center V2
Center V2
Dispatch Server
Text Data
Figure 8-6
To enable connecting to the GV-Video Server, click the Server Setting button on the
toolbar, and enable Allow Video Server Login as Subscriber from Port. Keep the
default port as 5551, or modify it to match the Center V2 port on the GV-Video Server.
Figure 8-7
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Chapter 9 The I/O Terminal Block
The 16-pin Terminal Block, located on the rear panel, provides the interface to: four digital
inputs, four relay outputs, an RS-485 interface, a Wiegand interface and auxiliary power.
The I/O Terminal Block can be used to develop applications for motion detection, event
alerts via E-mail and FTP, center monitoring by Center V2 and VSM, PTZ control,
Wiegand-interface card reader and a variety of other functions.
Figure 9-1
Pin Assignment
The pin assignment for the Terminal Block is described in the table below.
Pin Function Pin Function
1 Relay Output 1 9 DC 5V Out for GV-Relay Module
2 Digital Input 1 10 Ground
3 Relay Output 2 11 RS 485+
4 Digital Input 2 12 Wiegand D0
5 Relay Output 3 13 RS 4856 Digital Input 3 14 Wiegand D1
7 Relay Output 4 15 Ground
8 Digital Input 4 16 DC 12V Out for Wiegand Card Reader
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9
Relay Output
The relay output can only drive a maximum load of 5V. By connecting the GV-Relay
module, it can drive heavier loads.
+5V
DO 1
DO 2
DO 3
DO 4
DO 5
DO 6
DO 7
DO 8
GeoVision GV-RELAY
Output Devices 1-4
Figure 9-2
Note: The GV-Relay module is an optional product.
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Specifications
Video
Model GV-VS01 GV-VS02
Video Standard
NTSC, PAL
Video Input
1 channel 2 channels
Compression
Geo MPEG4 (ASP)
NTSC
30 fps at Full D1 resolution
Frame Rate
PAL
25 fps at Full D1 resolution
Resolution
Full D1, Half D1, CIF, QCIF
Video Streaming
Configurable frame rate and bandwidth,
Constant and variable bitrate,
Dual Streaming by GV-VS01
Video Adjustment
Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Image Quality,
Image Size, Bitrate, GOP (Group of Picture) size
Audio
Model GV-VS01 GV-VS02
Audio Input
1 channel 2 channels
Compression
G.723
Management
Trigger
Time, Sensor Input, Motion Detection
Event
Management
Action
Store Video (AVI format),
Email with video attachment,
Video uploaded over FTP,
Monitoring by Center V2 and VSM,
Relay outputs to control external devices
Firmware Upgrade
Remote upgrade by HTTP,
Firmware upgrade utility included in the Software CD
Storage
Mass storage through USB (optional)
Client PC Requirements
Microsoft IE 6.x or above running on Windows
2000/XP/2003
Security
IP address filtering
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Network
Interface
10/100 Base-T Ethernet,
802.11b/g Wireless LAN (optional)
Protocol
HTTP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, NTP, UPnP,
DynDNS
Connector
Video Input
BNC 2 ports
Audio Input
RCA 2 ports
Audio Output
RCA 1 port
Terminal Block
4 digital inputs, 4 relay outputs, RS±485,
1 Wiegand interface
Ethernet
RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps
USB 2.0
2 ports
Power Jack
2 DC power jacks
Input
100-240V, 1.2A, 50-60Hz
Power
Output
12V, 3A, (36W Max.)
Alarm
Sensor Input
4 inputs
Alarm Output
4 outputs
Environment
Operation Temp.
-20 ~ 60 °C
Humidity
5 ~ 70% RH (non-condensing)
Physical
Dimensions
174 (L) x 145 (W) x 40 (H) mm
Weight
0.75 Kg (Net)
Default Port Value
HTTP Port 80
Streaming Port 10000
E-Mail Server 25
FTP Server 21
Center V2 5551
VSM 5609
ViewLog Server 5552
RTSP/TCP Port 8554
RTP/UDP Port 17300-17319
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