Geovision GV-VS14 manual

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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-VS[...]

Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................1 1.1 Models ..................................................................................................................... .1 1.2 Packing List .............................................................................................................[...]

3.2.12 Visual PTZ ................................................................................................ 27 3.2.13 I/O Control ................................................................................................ 28 3.2.14 Visual Automation .................................................................................... 29 [...]

4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP ....................................................................................... 80 4.7.4 UMTS ......................................................................................................... 84 4.7.5 Multicast .....................................................................................................[...]

Chapter 7 DVR Configurations .........................................120 7.1 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-System ........................................................ 122 7.1.1 Customizing GV-Video Server Settings ................................................... 125 7.2 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-VMS ...............................[...]

vi 10.2.4 Playing Back the Recordings from GV-Video Server ............................. 158 10.2.5 Other Functions ...................................................................................... 158 10.3 Symbian Smartphone ......................................................................................... 159 10.3.1 Installing GV-SSVi[...]

Chapter 1 Introduction The GV-Video Server, including the models GV-VS04H, GV-VS11, GV-VS12 and GV- VS14, 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 [...]

1.2 Packing List 1.2.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14 Figure 1-1 1. AC Power Cord x 1 2. DC 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-[...]

Introduction 1 1.2.3 GV-VS12 Figure 1-3 1. AC Power Cord x 1 2. Power Adaptor x 1 3. I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector x 1 4. Wall Hook x 1 5. Conical Anchor x 4 6. Screw x 4 7. Sticker (for positioning conical anchors) x 1 8. GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD x 1 9. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD x 1 3[...]

4 1.3 System Requirement To access the Web interface of the GV-Video Server, it is required to use Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x or later. 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 [...]

Introduction 1 1.6 Options Optional devices can expand your GV-Video Serv er’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer for more information. GV-GPS Receiver The GV-GPS Receiver is a Global Position System receiver. With the GV-GPS Receiver, you can perform GPS tracking and location verification of the GV-Video Server. Two types of inter[...]

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 8 7 5 1 3 4 6 2 8 7 5 1 3 4 6 2 Figure 1-4 6[...]

Introduction 1 No. Name Function 1 Video Input 4 plugs for video inputs. 2 Speaker Output A plug for the speaker device. 3 Audio Input Each plug is for 2 audio inputs. 4 Reset It reboots the GV-Video Server, and keeps all current configurations. 5 Default Button It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4 Restoring to Factory De[...]

1.7.1.3 GV-VS11 Figure 1-5 No. Name Function 1 Video Input 1 plug for video input. 2 Default Button It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4 Restoring to Factory Default Settings . 3 Audio Input 1 plug for audio input. 4 Ready LED This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for connection. 5 Power LED This LED is [...]

Introduction 1 1.7.2 Rear View 1.7.2.2 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14 Figure 1-7 No. Name Function 1 USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices. 2 Terminal Block The connectors for digital input, relay output, PTZ camera, Wiegand device and GPS module control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors . 3 Ethernet Port A plug for a 10/100 Eth[...]

10 1.7.2.3 GV-VS11 1 1 1 2 3 3 1 4 Figure 1-8 No. Name Function 1 USB Port 1 USB port for installing portable storage device. 2 Ethernet Port A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network connection. 3 Terminal Block The connectors for digital input, digital output an d PTZ camera control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors . 4[...]

Getting Started 2 Chapter 2 Getting S t arted This section provides basic information to get the GV-Video Server working on the net work. 2.1 Installing on a Network These instructions describe the basic connections to install th e GV-Video Server on the network. Here we use GV-VS04H as the example to demonstrate the steps. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-1 1. [...]

Note: 1. The GV-VS11 / GV-VS14 does 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. 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[...]

Getting Started 2 2.2 Checking the IP Address By default, an unused IP address is automatical ly 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 i[...]

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 [...]

Getting Started 15 2 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 P[...]

Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Vid eo Server Two types of users are a llowed to log in the GV-Video Server: A dministra tor 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 Ima ges Once installed, your GV-Video Serv[...]

Accessing the GV-Video Server 3 3.2 Functions Featured o n the Main Page This section introduces the features of the Live Vi ew 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 ▼ Liv e V iew ► Camera 1 ► Camera 2 ► Camera 3 ► Camera 4 [...]

3.2.1 The Live View Windo w In the le ft menu , clic k Li ve Vi ew , and then select the desired Camera to see live video. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 Figur e 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 came ra[...]

Accessing the GV-Video Server 3 3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window To open the control pane l of the Live View window, click the arrow button 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 p anel. Click th e right[...]

3.2.3 Snapshot of a Liv e Video To take a snapshot of live v ideo, follow these steps: 1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Fi gure 3-3). The Save As dialog box appears. 2. Specify Sav e in , type the File name , and selec t JPEG or BM P as Sa ve as T ype . You may also choose w hether to display the name and date stamps on the i mage. 3. Click the[...]

Accessing the GV-Video Server 3 Picture-in-Pictu re Vie w W ith the Picture in Picture (PIP) view, y ou can crop the video to get a close-up view or zoom in on the video. Inset wi ndow Navig ation bo x Figure 3-5 1. Select PIP . An inse t window appears. 2. Click the insert window. A navigation box appears. 3. Move the navigation box around in the [...]

Picture-and-Pictur e Vie w W ith the Picture and Picture (PAP) view, you can create a split v ideo effect with multiple close-up views on the image. A to tal of 7 close-up vi ews can be defined. Figure 3-6 1. Select PA P . A row o f three inset window s appears at the bottom. 2. Draw a navigation box on the image, and this selected area is immediat[...]

Accessing the GV-Video Server 3 3.2.6 A larm Notification After input trigg ers and motion detection, you can be alerted by a pop-up live video and view up to four captured images. Captured images Pop-up live video Figur e 3-7 To c onf ig ur e th is f unc tion , c lic k t he Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select A larm Notify . T[...]

3.2.7 Video and Audio Configurati on You can enable the microphone and spea ker for tw o-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 A udio Configuration. Note: The GV-VS11 only supports one-way audio communication.  A udio Config[...]

Accessing the GV-Video Server 3 3.2.9 Camera Name Displa y To display the camera name on the image, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Show Ca mera Na me . 3.2.10 Image Enh ancement To enhance the image quality of liv e video, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Image Enhance . This dia[...]

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 PT Z dev ices have different functions, so the features included in the Opt ion b utto n may v ary. This feature is only available when the PTZ is set ahead by the Administrator. For details, see 4.2.1 PTZ Sett[...]

Accessing the GV-Video Server 3 3.2.12 V isual PTZ In additional to the PTZ control panel, you can display a v isual 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 TZ Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-3) and select panel settings, click th[...]

3.2.13 I/O Contr ol The I/O Control window provides real-t ime graphic displays o f camer a and I/O status, and alarm events. Additionally, you can force output to be triggered. Figure 3-13  To display the I/O control window, click the I/O Control button (No. 8, Figure 3-3).  The Alarm List is displayed in three leve ls. The first level indic[...]

Accessing the GV-Video Server 29 3 3.2.14 Visual Automation The Visual Automation allows you to change the c urrent state of the electronic device by simply clicking on its image, e.g. turning t he light ON. This feature is only av ailable when the Visual Automation is set ahead by the Administrator. For details, see 4.1.7 Visual Automa tio n. Figu[...]

Chapter 4 Administrator Mode The Administrator can access the sy stem configuration via the Internet. Eight cate gories of configurations are involved in the system configuration: Video and Mo tion , Digit al I/O and PTZ , Events and A lerts , Monit oring , Reco rding Schedule , Remote ViewLog , Networ k , and Management . Figure 4-1 30[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 List of Menu Option s Find the topic of interest by referring to the section number p refixed to each option. The available options vary among video server models. 4.1 Video and Motion 4.1.1 Multicast 4.1.2 Video Setting s 4.1.3 Motion Detection 4.1.4 Privacy Mask 4.1.5 Text O verlay 4.1.6 Tam pering Alarm 4.1.7 Visual Automa[...]

Comparison Table f or Major Functions The options or functions on the le ft menu of the Web interface (Figure 4-1) may v ary depended on models. The table below prov ides the information of major differences in supported functions. Mode l Function GV-VS04H (Firm ware V1.03 or later) GV-VS11 (Firm ware V1.0 or later ) GV-VS12 (Firm ware V1.02 or lat[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 4.1 Video and Motion This section includes the video image settings and introduces how the images can be managed by using Multicast, Motion Detection, Privacy Mask, Tampering Alarm , Visual Automation and Video Channel Source Settings. 4.1.1 Mult icast Note this function is available for G V-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or la[...]

2. Expand the Host folder and drag the desired cameras to the screen for display. If the host has already set a passw ord, you will be promoted to enter it at this step. 3. T o receive audio broadcasting, first ensure a spe aker is properly installed on the local computer. Then click the Configure button, select Genera l Se tup , select Receive bro[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 Figure 4-3 35[...]

[ Name] Rename the camera. The came ra name w ill appear on the Live View. To display the camera name, see 3 .2.9 Camera Name Display . [Conn ection T emplate ] Select the type of your netw ork connection. Unless you select Customized , th is op tion w ill automatically bring up the recommended video resolution, frame rate, bandwidth and GOP size. [...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 T here are 4 options for selecting image resolutions. NTSC PA L 704 x 480 704 x 576 704 x 480 de-interlace 704 x 576 de-interlace 352 x 240 352 x 288 176 x112 176 x 144 Several frame rates are available. Format Frame Rate NTSC 1, 2, 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 30 PA L 1, 2.5, 5, 8, 12.5, 25 Note: 1. The GV-VS11 and GV-VS14 supports du[...]

[ GOP Structure and Le ngth] Set the number of frames between every key frame. This function is only available when you select Customized in the Connection Template section. [Recor d Settings] The record settings allow you to capture images be for e and/or after the motion or I/O event happens.  Pre-alarm recording time: Activates video recordin[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 [ A pply A ll Settings]  A ppl y the settings to all cameras: Appl ies the same setti ngs to othe r ca meras . 39[...]

4.1.3 Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occur s in the video image. You can configure up to 8 areas w ith different sensitivity values for motion detection. Figure 4-4 40[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 1. The default sensitivity value is 2 for the whole area. To define a different sensitivity value, click Reset . 2. Select the desired sensitivity by moving the slider. There are three values. The higher the value, the more sensitive the camera is to motion. 3. Drag an area on the image. Click A dd when you are prompted to co[...]

4.1.4 Privacy Mask The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive area s 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 anyw here else you don’t w ant sensitive information visible. Figure 4-5 1. S elect the Enable optio[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 4.1.5 Text Overla y Note this option is available for GV-VS0 4H (Firmw are Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11 , GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later), and GV-VS14 . The Text Overlay function allows you to type any text in any place on the c amera view. Up to 16 text messages can be created. The overlaid tex t will also be sav[...]

4.1.6 Tampering A larm Note this option is available f or GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11 , GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later), and GV-VS14 . The Tampering Alarm is used to detect when a ca mera is being physically tampered. An alarm can be generated w hen the camera is moved, covered up, or out of focus. The alarm approach[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 T o configure the tampering alarm: 1. S elect the Enable option. 2. If you want GV-Video Server to ignore any movement or scene change in certain areas, click t he button to drag areas on the cam era view. 3. Select the desired detection sensitivity by moving the slider. The higher the value, the more sensitive the camera is [...]

4.1.7 Visual A utomation This intuitive feature helps you automate any electronic device by triggering the connec ted output device. When you click on the i mage of the electronic device, you c an simply change its current state, e.g. lig ht ON. Figure 4 -9 1. S elect the Enab le option. 2. Drag an area on the image o f the electronic device. This [...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 4.1.8 Video Channel Source Settings Note this option is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Vers ion 1.03 or later). The function allows you to assign the v ideo input to the desired video channel for display. Figur e 4-11 47[...]

4.2 Digital I/ O & PTZ For auxiliary device control, you can find one I/O / PTZ port along with one RS-232 terminal block for GPS control on the rear panel of GV-VS12 (see F igu re 1 -12) . Di fferen tly , on the rear panels of GV-VS04H , GV-VS11 and GV-VS14 , all the functions for auxiliary device control are included in a terminal block. For [...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings The number of input and output devices the GV-Video Server can connect to vary from model to model. The GV-VS04H and GV-VS14 can connect up to 4 input and 4 ou tput devices, GV-VS11 can connect 1 input and 1 output device, and GV-VS12 can connect up to 2 input and 2 outpu t devices. Input Setting F[...]

 I nput off: Direct t he P TZ camera to another preset point when the triggered input is off.  Durati on to set preset after input o ff x seconds: Specify the amount of time the PTZ camera stays in “Input on” preset point be fore moving to “Input off” preset point. For related PTZ settings, see 4.2. 1 PTZ Se ttings . Output Setting Fi[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 I mportant: The input/output settings only function after you start I/O Monitor manually or by schedule. T o configure the I/O m onitoring, see 4. 4 Monitoring . 51[...]

4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand You can select either GPS or Wiegand function for use. The two functions cannot be enabled at t he same time. Figure 4-15 GPS Function Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H , GV-VS12 and GV-VS14 . The GV-Video Server supports the Global Position System (GPS) for ac tive vehicle tracking and location verification. You c[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 in case that the connection between GV-Video Server and GV-GIS is interrupted. W he n the connection is resumed, the saved GPS data will be automatically sent to the GV-GIS and removed from the storage device. For the setup o f GV-GIS connection, see 4.3 .5 GV -GIS . Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware[...]

Wiegand Function Note this function is only available for G V-VS04H and GV-VS 14 . The GV-Video Server can w ork in conjunction with the W iegand-interface card reader to send video and cardholder data to the central monitoring stations Center V2 and Vital Sign Monitor, as well as GV-System (DVR). Moreover, the W iegand port on the GV-Video Server [...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 Not e: To receive cardholder data from the GV-Video Server, the GV-System must be version 8.2 or later. For the relat ed settings, see 4.3.3 Center V2, 4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor and 7.2 Receiving Cardholder Data from Video Server. 4.2.4 Buzzer Note this function is only available for G V-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later).[...]

4.3 E v ents & A lerts For the events of motion detection or I/O trigger, the Administrator can set up the tw o trig ger a ctio ns : 1. Send a captured still image by e-mail or FTP. 2. Notify Center Monitoring Stat ion, Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor or GV-GIS, by video or text alerts. To have above trigger actions, you must also set the followi[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 [ Enable] Select to enable the e-mail function.  Sever URL/IP A ddress: Type the SMTP Server’s URL address or IP add ress.  Serv er Port: Type the SMTP Server’s port number. Or keep the default value 25.  From email address: Type the sender’s e-mail address.  Send to: Type the e-mail address(s) you w ant to [...]

4.3.2 FTP You can also send the c aptured still imag e to a remote FTP server for alerts. Figu re 4 -20 [Upload to a FTP Serv er]  Enable: Select to enable the FTP function.  Server URL/IP A ddress: Type the URL address or IP address o f the FTP Server.  Port Numbe r: Type the port number of the F TP Server. Or keep the de fault value 21. [...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 [ A larm S etting s]  Motion Detec tion : 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 of snapshot images are uploaded to the F TP Server when motion is detected on the selected camer[...]

4.3.3 Center V2 After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitor ing station Center V2 can get notified by live videos and text alerts. Up to tw o Center V2 servers can be connected simultaneously. For live monitor ing throu gh Center V2, you must already have a subscriber account on e ach Center V2 server. Note: To receive video alert[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 T o enable the Center V2 connection : 1. A ctivate Link: Enable the monitoring through Center V2. 2. Host Name or IP A ddress: Type the host na me or IP address of Center V2. 3. Port Numbe r: M atch the p ort to Port 2 on Center V2. Or keep the de fault value 5551. For de tail s, see 8.1 Center V2. 4. User Name: Type a valid [...]

4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monito ring station Vital Sign Monitor can get notified by text alerts. Up to two Vital Sign M onitor servers can be connected simultaneously. For live monitor ing throu gh Vit al Sign Monitor, you must already have a subscriber account on e ach Vital Sign Monitor server[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 7. To establish the connection to the second Vital Sign Monitor server, click the Connection 2 tab and repeat above s teps for setup. These options you can also find on this Vital Sign M onitor setting page:  Cease motion detection messages from: Stops notifying Vital Sign Monitor of motion detection from the selected came[...]

4.3.5 GV-GIS Note the GV-GIS with two connections is only available on GV-VS04H (Firmw are Versio n 1.03 or later), GV-VS1 2 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-V S14 . Through the Internet connection, the GV-Video Server w ith enabled-GPS function can send GPS data and live v ideo to the GV-GIS geographic information system for the services of[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 T o enable the GV-GIS connection: 1. A ctivate Link: Enable the monitoring through GV-GIS. 2. Host Name or IP A ddress: Type the host na me or IP address of GV-G IS. 3. Port Numbe r: M atch the co mmuni catio n po rt on GV -GIS . Or keep the d efau lt v alue 3356. 4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into GV-GIS. 5. Pa[...]

4.3.6 Backup Center Note the function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firm ware Version 1.03 or later), GV- VS11 , GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14 . The connection to GV-B ackup Center allows you to back up ano ther copy of recordings and system log to a PC-based GV -Backup Center while the GV-Video Server is sav ing these data[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 3. P ort Numbe r: M atch 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 w ant to back up their recordings to GV- Backup Center. 6. Compact Video: Select the cameras that y ou only want [...]

4.3.7 Video Gate wa y /Recording Se rver Note the function is only available on GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV- VS11 , GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later), and GV-VS14 . The GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server is a video streaming server designed for large-scale video surveillance deployments. The GV-Video Gateway / GV-Record[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 T he GV-Video Server can connect up to two GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server. To send the video images to the GV-Video Gateway or GV-Recording Serv er, follow the steps below. 1. A ctivate Link: Enable the connection to GV-Video Gatew ay / GV-Recording Server. 2. Host Name or IP A ddress: Type the host na me or IP addres[...]

4.3.8 Vie w Log Server The ViewLog Server is designed for remote playback function. This server allow s you to remotely access the recorded files saved at the GV-Video Server and play back v ideo with the player ViewLog. Select Enable to activate the built-in server. Keep the default port 5552 or modify it if necessary. For details on the re mote p[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 4.3.9 3GPP/RTSP The 3GPP / RTSP Server enables video and audi o streaming to your 3G-enabled mobile phone. Figure 4-27  A ctivate Link: Enable the 3GPP / RTSP service.  RTSP/TCP Port: Keep the de fault value 8554, or modify it i f necessary.  RTP/UDP Port: Keep t he de fault range from 17300 to 17319 , or modify it i[...]

4.4 Monitori ng You can start recording manually, by schedule or by input trigger. Figure 4-28 [Manua l] M anually activates motion detection and input monitoring. Select one o f the following opt ions and then click the Start butt on.  Sele ct a ll: M anually start recording and input monitoring as well.  Camera x : Manually start recording.[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 [ Start monitoring by Input X] Start monitoring by the assi gned input. When the assi gned input is triggered, the system w ill respond based on your recording or input monitoring settings in above Manual or Schedule options. [Stop monitoring by Input X] Stop monitoring by the assigned input. W hen the assi gned input is t ri[...]

4.5 Recording Schedule The schedule is provided to activate recording an d I/O monitoring on a specific time each day. 4.5.1 Recording Schedule Setti ngs You can set up di fferent monitoring schedules for each camera. Figure 4-29  Span 1- Span 3: Set a di ffer ent recording mode for each time frame during the day. Each day can be div ided into 3[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 4.5.2 I/ O Monitoring Settings You can set t he schedule for I/O monit oring to start. Figure 4-30  Span 1-3: Set different time frames during the day to enable I/O monitoring. Each day can be divided into 3 time frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3 . The time frame settings will work from Monday through Sunday.  Wee[...]

4.7 Netw ork The Network section includes some basic but important netw ork configurations that enable the GV-Video Server to be connected to a TCP/IP network. 4.7.1 LA N According to your network environment, select among Static IP, DHCP and PPPoE. Figure 4-31 [Optio nalN et work ty pe ] According to the network environment, select Wir ed or W ire[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 [ LAN Configuration]  Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server. By de fault the GV-Video Server will be automatically assigned a dynamic IP address by the DHCP server. To check the current IP address, click the Test DHCP button.  Static IP addre ss : Assign a static IP or fixed IP to the GV-Video Se[...]

4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode To use the wireless function, a wireless LAN USB adaptor is required. For supported wireless LAN adaptors, see Appendix B . Figure 4-32  Network type: Select the net work mode Ad H o c or Infrastructure .  Infras tructu re: Via the Access Point to connect t o the Internet. This mode f urther gives wireless access to[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4  WEP ( Wired Equiv alen t Priv acy ): 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 v ali d.  WPAPSK-TKIP and WP A 2PSK-T KIP: Type W P A-PSK (Pre-Shar ed Key ) for data encryption.  WPAPSK- A ES and W P A2 P S K[...]

4.7.3 Adv anced TCP/IP This section introduces the advanced TCP/I P settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port, HTTPS port, streaming port and UPnP. Figure 4-33 80[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 [Dy namic D NS S erv er Se ttings ] DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of accessing the GV - Video Server when using a dynamic IP. DDNS assigns a do main 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[...]

[V ideo S erv er Stre amin g Po rt Set tings ] The VSS port enables connecting the GV-Video Server to the GV-System / GV-VMS. The default setting is 10000. [UPnP Settings]  UPNP: UPnP ( Universal Plug & Play) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software and peripherals of the 400+ vendors that[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 Not e this function is available for GV-VS04H ( Firmware Version 1.05 or later), GV-VS 11 , GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), and GV-VS14 . 83[...]

4.7.4 UMTS UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telephone System. UMTS is a third-generation (3G) broadband, packet-based transmission of text, digitized voice, video, and multimedia at data rates up to 2 megabits per second. UMTS offers a consistent set o f services to mobile computer and phone users, no matter where they are located in the w orld. Af[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4  PIN number: Type the PIN number that is prov ided by your network operator.  A ccess Point Name (APN): Type Access Point Name that is provided by y our network operator.  Username: Type a valid username to enable the UMTS service from your network operator.  Password: Type a valid passw ord to enable the UMTS ser[...]

4.7.5 Mult icast Note this function is available for G V-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS1 1 , GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later) and GV-VS14 . The multicast provides a mechanism for sending a single video and audio stream to a group of hosts. Only the hosts that have joined a multicast group can send and receive the multicast st[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4  Multi cast A udio: Select the audio to send its audio through multicasting.  Enable Encryption: Enable this option and type the Encryption Key to secure multicast streams. The hosts in the multicast group will need to enter the Key to access the video and au dio streams.  Enable A udio callback: Enable this option t[...]

4.7.7 SNMP Se tting The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows you to monitor the status of the camera through SNMP network management software. Note this function is available for GV-VS04H (Fir mware Version 1.05 or late r), GV-VS11 , GV-VS12 (Firm ware Version 1.05 or later) and GV-VS1 4 . Figure 4-37 1. Select Enable SN MPv1 SNMP v2 c [...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 4.8 Management The Management section includes the se ttings of data and time, USB mas s storage device and user account. Also y ou can view the firmware version and execute certain system operations. 4.8.1 Date and Time Settings The date and time settings are used for da te and time stamps on the ima ge. Figure 4-38 89[...]

[ Date & T ime on Video serv er] Displays the current date and ti me on the GV-Video Server. [Time Zone] Sets the time zone for local sett ings. Select Enab le D ay light S avin g Time to automatically adjust the GV-Video Server for daylight saving time. Type the Start Time and End Time to enable the daylight saving function. To play back ,see [...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 4.8.2 GPS M aps Settings Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H , GV-VS 12 and GV-VS14 . The GV-Video Server supports the Global Position System (GPS) for ac tive vehicle tracking and location verification. The vehicle location will be tracked by Google Maps. Before using the Google Maps, y ou must sign up for a Go[...]

4.8.3 Storage Settings Based on Linux file system, the GV-Video Server supports external USB mass s torage devices for video and audio recording. Normally USB mass stora ge devices are ready for W indow s OS. Therefore, you need to format the devices by using the following Storage Settings. After being form atted, the storage devices will be ready [...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 Figur e 4-40 [Storag e Se ttings ] If the Enable recy cling option is checked, when the space of the USB mass s torage device is lower than the speci fied space, the system will either write the data to another device or overwrite the oldest recorded files. If the Enable recy cling option is not chec ked, the system will stop[...]

[D isk Info rma tion] This section shows the d etails of the attached storage devices. [Part ition In forma tion ] This section shows the partition details of the a ttached storage devices. To add a USB mass sto rage device: 1. Attach the device to the GV-Video Server. 2. Click the Format button. After the forma t is co mpl ete, the parti tion info[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 4.8.4 User Account You can change the lo gin name and password of Administrator, Guest an d FTP Server User.  The default Administrat or login name and passw ord are admin .  The default Guest login name and passw ord are guest .  To allow a Guest user log in w ithout entering name and password, select Disable authen[...]

4.8.5 Log Information The Startup time log section contains every start time of the GV-Video Server. The start time is recorded on the l ocal storage device, so the information is only available when a storage device is connected to the GV-Video Server. The Debug Messages section con tains dump data that is used by se rvice personnel for analyzing [...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 4.8.6 Sy stem Log Note the function is only available on GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV- VS11, GV-VS12 (Firm ware Version 1.02 or late r) and GV-VS14 . The System Log records the ev ents in the four types o f logs: System Event , Monitorin g Event , I/O Event and Login/ Logout Event . With the System Log, y ou [...]

4.8.7 Tool s This section allows you to execute certain sy stem operations and view the firmware version. Figure 4-45 98[...]

Admi nistrato r Mode 4 [H ost Se ttin gs] Ente r a descriptive name for the GV-Video Server. [Auto Reboot Setup] Select Enable to activate automatic r eboot and specif y the time for reboot in the sub fields.  D ay In terva l: Type the day interval between each reboot.  Reboot Time: Use the drop-down lists t o specify the time f or automatic [...]

100 4.8.8 Language You can select the language for the Web interface. Figure 4-46 Use the Language drop-dow n list to select a language for the W eb interface. By default, the language on the Web interface will be the sa me with the one used for the operating system.[...]

Recording and Playback 5 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[...]

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 system while the files recorded at GV-Video Server is of Linux file system. To enable Windows to recognize Linux files, you need to install the p[...]

Recording and Playback 5 3. For the first-time installation, launch t he Ext2Fsd Service. A. From the Ext2 Volume Manager window, select Tools and select Service Management . This dialog box appears. Figure 5-2 B. Click Apply . 4. Mount the storage device to your computer. A. From the Ext2 Volume Manager window, right-click the storage device and s[...]

C. On the Ext2 Volume Manager window, the storage device is successfully mounted to your computer when it is indicated with the disk drive you specified. Figure 5-4 5. Access the recording files from the s pecified disk drive of your computer. 6. Run View Log . 7. Click the Advanced button , select Reload Database and click Video Server/Compact DVR[...]

Recording and Playback 5 Note: Ext2Fsd program supports Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2012 (32-bit and 64-bit). If you are using Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, change its compatibility before installing the Ext2Fsd program: A. Right-click the Ext2Fsd program and select Properties . This dialog box appears. B. Select the Comp[...]

5.2.2 Playback over Network With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video Server over TCP/IP network. 1. For remote playback, the GV-Video Server must allow the access with ViewLog Server activated ahead. See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server . 2. For the first time user, run the Remote ViewLog program from the Software [...]

Recording and Playback 5 5.2.3 Playback of GPS Tracks On GV-System, you can retrieve the GPS tr acks from GV-Video Server for playback. You can also attach the USB mass storage device with the GPS data to GV-System for playback. The following instructions describe h ow to retrieve the GPS tracks from GV-Video Server over Internet. If you like to us[...]

6. To play back GPS tracks, click the Tools button and select Display GIS Window . The first-time user will be prompted for a License Agreement. Read through the license terms before you click I understand and agree to continue. 7. Select the events with GPS tracks from the Video Event list, select the d esired video mode, and click the Play button[...]

Recording and Playback 109 5 5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events On GV-System, you can retrieve the events recorded during the Daylight Saving Time (DST) period from GV-Video Server for playback. You can also attach the USB mass storage device with the recorded files to GV-System for playback. The following instructions describe how to re[...]

Chapter 6 Advanced Applications This chapter introduces more advanced applications. 6.1 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision will periodically release the updated firmware on the website. The new firmware can be simply loaded into the GV-Video Server by using the Web interface or the GV-IP Device Utility included on the Software CD/DVD. Important No[...]

Advanced Applications 6 6.1.1 Using the Web Interface 1. In the Live View window, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), select Remote Config . This dialog box appears. Figure 6-1 2. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 3. Click the Upgrade button to start upgrading. 111[...]

6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility The IP Device Utility provides a direct way to upgrade the firmware to multiple GV-Video Servers. 1. Insert the Software CD/DVD, select IP Device Utility , and follow the onscreen instructions to install the program. 2. Double-click the GV IP Device Utility icon created on your desktop. This dialog box appears. Fig[...]

Advanced Applications 6 5. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-4 the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings you can back up the nit or 6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings 1. Run IP Device Utility and locate the desired GV-Video Server. See Steps 1-3 in 6.1.2 erver in the list[...]

3. Click the Export Setting s button. This dialog b ox appears. Figure 6-5 4. Click the Browse button to assign a file path. 5. Type Passw ord , and click Export Settings to save the backup file. 6.2.2 Restoring the Settings 1. In Figure 6-3, click the Import Settings tab. This dialog box appears. kup file (.dat). 3. Click Update Settings to start [...]

Advanced Applications 6 6.3 GPS Tracking Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H , GV-VS12 and GV-VS1 4 . The GV-Video Server supports the Global Posi tion System (GPS) for active vehicle tracking and location verification. The vehicle location will be tracked by Google Maps. To track the location of your GV-Video Server: 1. Connect the G[...]

5. To track the GV-Video Server on Google Maps, click Open . A warning message appears. Figure 6-8 6 Allow Blocked Content . The map will be . Right-click the warning message and select displayed. The icon indicates the location of your GV-Video Server. At the upper right corner you have options for viewing different map formats, such a s Satellite[...]

Advanced Applications 6 6.4 Restoring to Factory Default Settings Among different models of GV-Video Server, the operation of restoring the GV-Video Server to original default values can vary and the way the LEDs flash can also be different. To restore to default settings, use the Reset and Load Default buttons on the front panel. For the location [...]

6.5 Verifying Watermark Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version V1.03 or later), G VS11 , GV-VS12 (Firmware Version V1.02 or later) and GV-VS14 . V- reation. Watermarking nsures that an image is not edited or damaged after it is recorded. To enable the watermark function, see [Watermark], 4.1.2 Video Settings. The Waterm[...]

Advanced Applications 119 6 dow 6.5.3 The Watermark Proof Win 1 3 5 6 7 8 2 4 9 Figure 6-10 The controls in the window: No. Name Description 1 Open File Opens the recorded file. 2 First Frame Goes to the first frame of the file. 3 Play Plays the file. 4 Previous Frame Goes to the previous frame of the file. 5 Next Frame Goes to the next frame of th[...]

Chapter 7 DVR Configurations The GV-System / GV-VMS can integrate digita l videos from GV-Video Server and provides the complete video management, such as video viewing, recording, playback, alert settings and almost every feature of the system. Following is the integration specificat ions: GV-Video Server GV-Vi deo Serv er TCP/ IP GV-System with 3[...]

DVR Configurations 7 • The maximu m number of streams that a GV-Video Server allows is 8 (GV-VS04H) / 16 (GV-VS14) / 4 (GV-VS11 and GV-VS12). For GV-VS04H and GV-VS1 2 , when a channel is connected to GV-System / GV-VMS, IE browser, or any other application, it takes up 1 stream. For GV-VS11 and GV-VS14 with dual-stream function, when a channel i[...]

7.1 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-System To set up the cameras from the GV-Video Server on the GV-System, follow these steps: 1. On the main screen, click the Configure button, select System Configure , select Camera Install and click IP Camera Install . This dialog box appears. Figure 7-2 • To add an IP camera from a list of the IP cameras on[...]

DVR Configurations 7 For GV-VS04H / GV-VS12: Figure 7-4 A. Click Query to detect the GV-Video Server. When it is detected, its available camera options will be displayed in the Camera List section. B. Select the camera for live view from the Preview drop-down list, and the camera for recording from the Record drop-down list. C. Click Apply , and th[...]

B. Click Apply . The camera from the GV-Video Server is added to the list. Note: If the GV -Video Server is not being detected, modify the HTTP port (Figure 7-3) and streaming port (Figure 7-4 or Figure 7-5) to match those of the IP camera, and click the Query button to detect the IP camera again. 4. Click the listed IP camera, and select Display p[...]

DVR Configurations 7 7.1.1 Customizing GV-Video Server Settings After the GV-Video Server is connected and assigned with a display position, you can configure the GV-Video Server’s settings such as frame rate or resolution. Right-click the desired GV-Video Server to see the following list of options: Figure 7-7  Change Resolution: Note this fu[...]

☉ Live-view Key Frame only: You can choose to view the key frames of the videos only instead of all frames on the live view. This option is related to the GOP setting of the IP camera. For example, if the GOP value is set to 30, there is only one key frame among 30 frames.  Live-view frame rate control (Main stream): Sets the live view frame r[...]

DVR Configurations 7 7.2 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-VMS To set up the cameras from the GV-Video Server on the GV-VMS, follow these steps: Note: The following instructions are based on GV-VMS V14.10 software and user interfaces. 1. To access the IP Device Setup page, click Home , select Toolbar , click Configure and select Camera Install . Fig[...]

3. Type the IP address, username and passwor d of the GV-Video Server. Modify the default HTTP port 80 if necessary. Select GeoVision and model name from the Brand drop-down list and select the GV-Video Server model from the Device drop-down lists. The following dialog appears. For GV-VS04H / GV-VS12: Figure 7-10 A. Click Query to detect the GV-Vid[...]

DVR Configurations 7 • If the GV-VS11 is in a single stream , you can see one resolution and codec for Preview and Record in Code Type field. • If you want to enable dual streams , cl ick the Dual Stream button to set up the cording and the MPEG4/MJEPG ec and resolution setting on the rty cameras. port number if necessary. options depending on [...]

7.2 Receiving Cardholder Data from Video Server Over the network, GV-System can receive cardholder data from the Wiegand-interface card reader. This transmission is made possible through GV-Video Server. GV-Vi deo Server TCP / IP Video Data Text Data Wiegand In Card Reade r GV-System Figure 7-13 Note : The function is not supported by GV -VMS. To r[...]

DVR Configurations 7 6. Note the cardholder data will not be overlaid on the mapped camera. To view cardholder data, click the ViewLog button, select Sy stem Log to display the Live Log Browser, and then click the Device tab. Figure 7 -15 For the related settings on the GV-Video Server, see Wiegand Function in 4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand . 131[...]

7.3 Remote Monitoring with Multi View You can use the Multi View to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server. Note : Multi View is not supported b y GV -VMS. Connecting to GV-Video Server The Multi View program is available in the GV-System applications, and also included on the Software CD/DVD as an independe[...]

DVR Configurations 7 6. Select GV-Video Server from the Device drop-down list. Type the host name, IP address, user name and password of the GV -Video Server. Modify the default VSS port 10000 if necessary. Figure 7-16 7. Click Save to establish connection. For details on the Multi View functions, see “Multi View Viewer”, Chapter 8, GV-DVR User[...]

7.4 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 Edit or is available in the two applicat[...]

DVR Configurations 135 7 For details on creating an E-Map file on the E-Map Server, see “E-Map Application”, GV- DVR User’s Manual or GV-VMS User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD/DVD. Connecting to GV-Video Server Depending on where you save the created E-Map file (GV-System / GV-VMS, E-Map Server or Control Center), the step[...]

Chapter 8 CMS Configurations This section introduces the related settings to enable connecting to the GV-Video Server in the central monitoring stations Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor and Dispatch Server. 8.1 Center V2 The Center V2 can monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server. GV-Video Server GV-Video Server T[...]

CMS Configurations 8 To define how to display the received video on motion detection and input trigger from the GV-Video Server, click the Preference Setting button and select System Configure . This dialog box appears. Figure 8-3  Manual close channel: Closes the t riggered camera view manually.  Close the camera view when motion stopped: Cl[...]

8.2 Vital Sign Monitor The Vital Sign Monitor is designed to moni tor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server under low bandwidth network. GV-Vide o Server GV-Vi deo Server TCP/ IP X 4 X 4 Vital Sign Monitor Text Data X 4 X 4 Figure 8-4 ¾ To set the appropriate port connecting to the GV-Video Server, click Configure[...]

CMS Configurations 139 8 8.3 Dispatch Server The Dispatch Server minimizes overloading of Center V2 Servers by re-distributing GV- Video Server subscribers to the least busy Center V2 server. GV-Video Server GV-Video Server TCP/ IP X 4 X 4 Video Data X 4 X 4 Center V2 Center V2 Dispatch Server Text Data Figure 8-6 ¾ To set the appropriate port con[...]

Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors 9.1 GV-VS04H and GV-VS14 The 16-pin terminal block, located on the rear panel, provides interfaces for four digital inputs, four relay outputs, an RS-485 interface, a Wiegand interface, a GPS interface and auxiliary power. The terminal block can be used to develop applications for motion detection, event alerts[...]

Auxiliary Device Connectors 9 9.1.2 Relay Output The relay outputs on the terminal block only drives a maximum load of 5 volts. Working in conjunction with the GV-Relay V2 module, it is capable of driving heavier loads. Refer to the figure and table below to connect the GV-Relay V2 module to the GV-Video Server. Note: The GV-Relay module is an opti[...]

9.2 GV-VS11 The terminal block on the rear panel of GV-VS11 provides one digital input and output, an RS-485 interface and auxiliary power. RS-485 - + 5V DI DO G Figure 9-3 Pin Function RS-485- RS-485- RS-485+ RS-485+ 5V DC 5V Out DI Digital Input DO Digital Output G Ground 142[...]

Auxiliary Device Connectors 9 9.3 GV-VS12 Owing to the model size, GV-VS12 provides the I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector for the extensible connection to other I/O devices and PTZ cameras. A RJ-45 connector and a bundle of shielded wires are on the each end of t he cable. Strip the desired wires first, and connect the auxiliary devices with the right[...]

144 9.3.2 RS-232 Terminal Block The RS-232 terminal block on GV-VS12 is mainly used for the connection to a GPS module. TX RX G 5V RS232 Figure 9-5 Pin Function TX GPS RX (Receive) RX GPS TX (Transmit) G Ground 5V ut DC 5V O Note: To ensure t n to the GV-VS12, the GPS RX must be connected to he connectio the TX pin, and the GPS TX must be connected[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 Chapter 10 Mobile Phone Connection Using a PDA, Smartphone or 3G-enabled mobile phone, you can receive live video streaming from the GV-Video Server. The chart below lists the GV mobile applications supporting the GV-Video Server. Handheld De vice View OS Supported Default Port Settings on GV-Video Server GV-GView V2 Wind[...]

Supported Resolution and Codec Handheld De vice View GV-GView V2 GV-MSView V2/ V3 GV-SSView V3 3GPP Viewer GV-Eye / GV-Ey e HD V1.2.1 MPEG4 320 x 240 or below 320 x 240 or below 720 x 480 or below MJPEG X X X X H.264 X X X X 1920 x 1080 or below Note: A “X” mark indicates the mobile phone application does not support the codec. The live view wi[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 10.1 PDA GV-GView V2 is a remote view application for Pocket PC device. It can run on the PDA with Windows Mobile operating system. For the supported operating s y s t e m v e r s i o n , s e e Chart 1. When GV-GView V2 detects the big screen panel of the mobile phone, images from the GV-Video Server will be horizontally [...]

1. Execute GV-GView V2 on your PDA. Figure 10-2 2. Click the button located at the lower left corner. The login screen ap pears. Figure 10-3 3. Enter the IP address of your GV-Video Server, port value (default value is 10000), a username and a password. Then click OK . 4. Once the connection is established, the live image will appear. 148[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 10.1.4 Playing Back the Recordin gs from GV-Video Server To play back the recordings from the GV-Video Server, follow these steps: 1. Enable the ViewLog Server on GV-Video Server. Keep the connection port to be 5552 or modify it if necessary. See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server for details. 2. Execute GV-GView V2 in your PDA. 3. Cli[...]

10.1.5 Other Functions In addition to live view and playback, GV-GView V2 offers these functions: viewing / controlling I/O devices, PTZ control, adjusting image quality, and starting / stopping recording. On the live view screen, click the buttons on the toolbar to ha ve the desired functions. Figure 10-5 Button Description Click it to stop the co[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 Accessing I/O Devices To access the connected I/O devices, use the drop-down list to select the desired camera and click the button. The I/O module button appears on the toolbar. Figure 10-6 The numbers on the toolbar indicate the connected module. Click the desired number to access its I/O devices. The I/O control button[...]

Viewing Input-Triggered Events All input triggers are logged on the Alarm list. Click the “ I ” button (Figur e 10-7) to view the list of trigger events. Figure 10-8 Forcing Outputs To force any connected output devices, click the “ O ” button (Figure 10-7) and click the desired number. The numbers on the toolbar indicate the connected outp[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 Controlling PTZ Cameras To control the PTZ camera, use the drop-down list to select the desired ca mera, and click the button on the live view screen (Figure 10-5). Figure 10-10 Button Description Click it to return to the previous page. Use these buttons to move the PTZ camera to the left, up, down and right Click it to [...]

This screen displays the status of camera activity. Three messages indicate the current camera status. Message Description Normal The camera is turned on and not recording. Inactive The camera is turned off. Recording The camera is recording. 154[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 10.2 Windows Smartphone With the GV-MSView application, you can m onitor your GV-Video Server remotely through a Windows-based smartphone. For the supported operating system version, see Chart 1. 10.2.1 Installing GV-MSView V2 / V3 1. To download GV-MSView V2 / V3, please go to http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_4_msvi[...]

2. Click Type and then Live . Figure 10-14 3. On the login screen, enter the IP address of your GV-Video Server, port value (default value is 10000), a username and a password. Then click Control and select Connect . Figure 10-15 156[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 4. Once the connection is established, the live image will appear. You can use the scroll key on your smartphone to navigate camera channels. Figure 10-16 157[...]

10.2.4 Playing Back the Recordin gs from GV-Video Server To play back the recordings from the GV-Video Server, follow these steps: 1. Enable the ViewLog Server on GV-Video Server. Keep the connection port to be 5552 or modify it if necessary. See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server for details. 2. Execute GV-MSView V2 or GV-MSView V3 in your smartphone. 3. Select[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 10.3 Symbian Smartphone With the GV-SSView V3 application, it’s also possible to monitor your GV-Video Server remotely through a Symbian-based smartphone. For the supported operating system version, see Chart 1. 10.3.1 Installing GV-SSView V3 1. T o download GV -SSView V3, please go to http://www.geovision.com.tw/englis[...]

3. Enter the IP address of your GV-Video Server, port value (default value is 10000), a username and a password. Then click Options and select Connect. 4. Once the connection is established, the live image will appear. Figure 10-20 10.3.4 Quick Connection The IP addresses of connected serv ers can be stored for quick connection in the future. Press[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 10.3.5 Playing Back the Recordin gs from GV-Video Server To play back the recordings from the GV-Video Server, follow these steps: 1. Enable the ViewLog Server on GV-Video Server. Keep the connection port to be 5552 or modify it if necessary. See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server for details. 2. Execute SSView on your smartphone. 3. W[...]

10.4 3G Mobile Phone Without installing any GV applications, you can use a 3G mobile phone to access GV- Video Server directly. 10.4.1 Activating the 3G Mobile Phone Function To allow remote access to the GV-Video Server, first you must select 3GPPv7, MSViewV2/V3, SSViewV3 and GView V2 as the connection type in the Connection Template field on the [...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 3. After the connection is established, an image similar to this example appears. Figure 10-23 4. Select Live to receive the Live View images, and click Submit . This scree n appears. Figure 10-24 163[...]

5. Select the desired channel. Its live image will appear. Figure 10-25 10.4.3 Playing Back the Recordin gs from GV-Video Server To play back the recordings from the GV-Video Server, follow these steps: 1. Enable the View Log Server on GV-Video Server. Keep the connection port to be 5552 or modify it if necessary. See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server for detai[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 2. Select the desired event from the list. The video will start to play. [PRB] Select this option. This screen appears. Search the desired video by date and time with the drop-down list, and click Submit . The video will start to play. Figure 10-27 Note: Currently the 3GPP application does not support I/O control or PTZ c[...]

10.5 Android Smartphone Download GV-Eye from Android Market and install the application. The GV-Eye icon will appear on the desktop. For the supported operating system version, see Chart 1. Note: For the latest specifications and instructio ns of the latest version, see the GV-Eye for Android Smartphones & Tablets Installation Guide on our webs[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 10.5.1 Connecting to GV-Video Server 1. T ap the GV -Eye icon on you device. This p age appears. Figure 10-29 2. T ype the IP address, port number (default value is 10000), user name and p assword of the GV -IP devices you want to access. And then tap the Add button to save the connection information in the address book. [...]

10.5.2 Accessing Live View Y ou can press the Menu button on the mobile phone to see or hide the connection information. Motion Detected I/O Triggered Motion Detected Figure 10-31 The following function buttons are available: Icon Name Function Channel number Switches to a different channel. You can drag across the numbers to see more channels. Thi[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 Icon Name Function Audio Enables or disables the audio function. G.711 and G.723 audio codec are supported. PTZ Control Enables the PTZ function. A message will appear asking if you want to use Gesture Detector to control PTZ. Tap OK if you want to be able to drag across the live view screen to control the PTZ function in[...]

10.6 iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Download GV-Eye or GV-Eye HD from App Store and install the application. The GV-Eye or GV-EyeHD icon will appear on the desktop. For the supported operating system version, see Chart 1. Note: For the latest specifications and instruct ions of the latest version, see the GV-Eye for iPhone and iPod Touch / GV-Eye HD f[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 10 10.6.1 Connecting to GV-Video Server To connect your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to the GV-Video Server, follow these steps: 1. Tap the GV-Eye icon on the desktop of your phone. The welcome page appears. 2. Tap the Add button . This page appears. Figure 10-33 3. Enter the Host name, Domain/IP address, port number (default [...]

10.6.2 Accessing Live View You can tap the information button at the top-right corner to see the connection information. Figure 10-35 The buttons below are available when the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad is positioned vertically. Icon Name Function Screen division Displays up to four channels on the same page if the GV- IP device supports multiple ch[...]

Mobile Phone Connection 173 10 Note: 1. The PTZ control and I/O device functions are only accessible on devices with PTZ control and I/O devices. 2. The default live view is stream 2, limited to Admin users only starting from GV-Eye (HD) V1.2.0.[...]

S pecifications Video Model GV-VS04 H GV-VS11 GV-VS12 GV-VS14 Video Standard NTSC, PAL Video Input 4 channels 1 channel 2 channels 4 channels Compression H.264 H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG, H.264, MJPEG NTSC 30 fps per channel 60 fps in total for 2 channels, 120 fps in total for 4 channels Frame Rate PAL 25 fps per channel 50 fps in total for 2 channels, 10[...]

Specifications 175 Management Trigger Schedule, Sensor Input, Motion Detection Event Management Action Store video (AVI format), Send e-mails with captured images, Upload captured images to FTP Server, Monitor through Center V2, VSM and GV-GIS, Activate relay outputs to control external devices Firmware Upgrade Remote upgrade by HTTP, Firmware upgr[...]

External Interface Model GV-VS04H GV-VS11 GV-VS12 GV-VS14 Video Input 4 BNC ports 1 BNC port 2 BNC ports 4 BNC ports Audio Input 2 stereo phone jack to 4 RCA ports 1 RCA port 2 RCA ports 2 stereo phone jack to 4 RCA ports Audio Output 1 RCA port N/A 1 RCA port 1 RCA port Sensor Input 4 inputs 1 input 2 inputs 4 inputs Alarm Output 4 outputs 1 outpu[...]

Specifications 177 CMS Server support GV-Control Center, GV-Center V2, GV-System / GV-VSM All specifications are subject to chan ge without notice.[...]

Appendix A. Settings for Internet Explore 8 or later If you use Internet Explorer 8 or later, it is required to complete the following setting. 1. Set the Security to Medium-high (default) . 2. Enable Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt . 3. Disable Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX without prompt . B. Supported [...]

C. Supported Mobile Broadband Device GV-VS04H / GV-VS12 / GV-VS14 Vendor Model Bandluxe C320, C501 Huawei E156, E156B, E169, E220, E1692, E1750, E1752, E1756, E1756C, EC169C, EC189 USB Modem (HSDPA/ UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM) Novatel MC950D, MC996D, MC998D (HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM) Onda MSA523HS Sierra 250U Verizon USB727, USB728, USB760 Modem (EVDO) Vod[...]

E. The Supported PTZ Cameras The following table shows the supported PTZ cameras. PTZ Model and Protocol AcutVista (SSD-7971D) Ademco (Jupiter) Bosch (G3) Bosch (TC700 / 8560) Canon (VCC4 / VCC5i) CBC GANZ (ZC-S120 Series) Chiper (CPT-V9KRV) COP (15-CD53W) - Pelco D COP (15-CD55TW) - Pelco D COP (15-CD55W) - Pelco D COP (CD55X) - Pelco D Direct Per[...]

Lilin (PIH-7625) – MLP1 Lilin (PIH-820) – MLP1 MESSOA (SDS600 Series) MESSOA (D-700 Series) Minking Dome Mintron (54G2AHN / P) NanWang (NVD 2300PNT) NanWang V4.1 (NVD 2300PNT) Panasonic (WV-CS850) Panasonic (WV-CW960) Pelco Dome Pelco (Spectra III) Pelco Spetra Mini Dome (SD4-WO) Pishion (22X) PTZ in I/O RX214D SAE (DR-E588) Samsung (SCC-641 / [...]

182 F. The CGI Command Note this function is supported by GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11 , GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.04 or later) and GV-VS14 . You can use the CGI command to obtain a snapshot of the live view or access the User Account Web interface. For the GV-Video Server with the following details: IP address: 192.168.2.11[...]