GV-CMS Series Quick Start Guide V14.
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Contents Naming and Definition ........................................................................... iii Preface.........................................................................................................iv Chapter 1 Center V2 ............................................................................. 1 1.1 Minimum System Requirements .............................................................. 2 1.2 Installing Center V2 .............................................................
3.3 The Vital Sign Monitor Window .............................................................. 41 3.4 Creating a Subscriber Account............................................................... 44 3.5 Starting Vital Sign Monitor ...................................................................... 45 3.6 ii Connecting to Vital Sign Monitor ............................................................
Naming and Definition GV-System GeoVision Analog and Digital Video Recording Software. The GV-System also refers to GV-Multicam System, GV-NVR System, GV-DVR System and GV-Hybrid DVR System at the same time.
Preface GeoVision Center Monitoring System series includes Center V2, Dispatch Server, Vital Sign Monitor, Control Center and GIS. The Quick Start Guide introduces Center V2, Dispatch Server, Vital Sign Monitor and GIS. For Control Center, please refer to GV-Control Center Quick Start Guide.
Chapter 1 Center V2
1.1 Minimum System Requirements Before installation, make sure your computer meets the following minimum requirements: Standard Version (Connects up to 5 subscribers & 160 channels) OS 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1/ Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 CPU Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading Memory 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels Hard Disk 1 GB Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 1024 x 768, 32-bit color DirectX 9.0c Software .Net Framework 3.
1 Center V2 Software License for Professional Version Free License N/A Maximum License 500 subscribers, 800 channels Increment for each license Combination N/A 1. Center V2 Pro 2. Center V2 Pro + Vital Sign Monitor Note: It is recommended to use the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the Hardware Watchdog function which restarts the PC when Windows crashes or freezes.
1.2 Installing Center V2 Install from Software DVD 1. Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a window appears. 2. Select Install GeoVision Primary Applications. 3. Click GV-Center V2 and follow the on-screen instructions. 4. To install .Net Framework 3.5 SP1, select Download Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. Note: To install .Net Framework for Window 8 or Windows Server 2012, see How to install .Net Framework 3.
1 Center V2 Download from GeoVision Website 1. Go to the Software Download and Upgrading page of GeoVision Website http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_8_VMS.asp 2. Select Video Management Software tab, find the Primary Applications section and click the Download icon GV-Center V2. of Figure 1-1 3. Download and install .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 from http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=25150 Note: To install .Net Framework for Window 8 or Windows Server 2012, see How to install .
5. 6 To install the professional version, it is required to: A. Connect the GV-USB Dongle to the computer. B. Install the driver for the dongle. On the Website, select the Video Management Software tab, find the Driver section and click the Download icon of GV-Series Card Driver / GV-USB Devices Driver.
Center V2 1 1.
The controls on the Center V2 window: No. Name Description 1 Monitoring Window Displays live video. 2 Status Panel Indicates the date, time, remaining disk space, and the total number of online channels versus available channels. 3 Find A Subscriber Type the desired ID in the Current Subscriber field and click this button to search. Displays subscribers’ ID names and online status. Blue Icon: Indicates the subscriber is online. 4 Subscriber List Gray Icon: Indicates the subscriber is off-line.
1 No. Name 12 Split Mode Center V2 Description Displays screens in different numbers of divisions per page. 13 Exit Closes or minimizes the Center V2 window. 14 Flag Flags an event for later reference. 15 Clipboard Displays the Alarm Report dialog box. 16 Clip Indicates an event coming with an attachment. Double-click the event to open the attached video file. 17 ID Indicates a subscriber’s ID. 18 Event Type 19 Message Indicates associated information for each event type.
1.4 Creating a Subscriber Account Create at least one subscriber account before starting Center V2 services. 1. On the Center V2 window, click the Accounts button window appears. . This Figure 1-3 2. Click the Add A Group button 3. Click the Add A Subscriber button Figure 1-4 10 to create a group. . This dialog box appears.
1 Center V2 4. Type a Login ID and Password. These will be ID and password for the subscriber to log into the Center V2. 5. Type the subscriber’s contact information in the rest of the fields (optional). 6. Click OK to save the above settings. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-5 7. Assign a Storage Group using the drop-down list. See Recording Settings, 1.15 System Configuration in the GV-CMS User’s Manual. 8. Click OK. The subscriber account is created.
1.5 Connecting to Center V2 You need to configure the GV-System / GV-VMS to access the Center V2 remotely. A GV-System / GV-VMS can connect up to two Center V2 servers simultaneously. 1. Access the login dialog box on GV-System / GV-VMS: On GV-System’s main screen: Click the Network button , and select Connect to Center V2. This dialog box appears. On GV-VMS’ main screen: Click Home, Toolbar, Network and then select Connect to Center V2. This dialog box appears.
1 2. Center V2 Type the IP address, ID and password of the Center V2. Modify the default communication port if necessary. Click OK. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-7 3. To establish connection to the second Center V2, click the Add Center V2 icon and repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. Click the Connect button to start. When the connection is established, Center V2 will start receiving live images, recordings and events from the subscriber.
1.6 Enabling Live View Live views are popped up on the Center V2 when events and motion are detected at the subscriber. You can also enable live views to be shown constantly on the Center V2. 1. GV-System / GV-VMS needs to grant Center V2 the privilege to allow live viewing. A. Follow steps 1 and 2 in 1.5 Connecting to Center V2 to access the Connect to Center V2 dialog box (Figure 1-7). B. Click Configure, select Advanced Settings and click the Camera tab. The Advanced Settings dialog box appears. 2.
1 Center V2 . 3. To apply the settings to all the cameras, click 4. Connect GV-System / GV-VMS to the Center V2. 5. On the Center V2 window, right-click the camera on the Subscriber List and select Live View.
1.7 Recording and Playing Back Recording upon Motion or Events By default, the Center V2 will record any events and motion detected at the subscriber. When the video is recorded, a message labeled with [Live] appears on the Event List. Figure 1-10 Note: The default path of recorded files is :\\Center V2\Data\subscriber\Live Recording Manually You can also start recording manually and instantly when you see any suspicious live images. 1. Enable live view. See 1.6 Enabling Live View. 2.
1 Center V2 Playing Back Videos To play back the recording, double-click the message with attachment on the Event List for instant playback. Figure 1-12 For details, see Playback, Chapter 1, GV-CMS User’s Manual.
1.8 Enabling Two-Way Audio Two-way communications are allowed between Center V2 server and its subscribers. To enable two-way communication between the Center V2 server and the subscriber: 1. 2. GV-System / GV-VMS needs to grant Center V2 the privilege to allow two-way communications. A. Follow steps 1 and 2 in 1.5 Connecting to Center V2 to access the Connect to Center V2 dialog box (Figure 1-7). B. Click Configure, select Advanced Settings, and click the Other tab.
1 3. Connect the GV-System / GV-VMS to Center V2. 4. Move your cursor to the live view. The Microphone icons appear at the bottom left corner. Center V2 and Audio Figure 1-14 5. To speak to a subscriber, click the Microphone icon The control panel appears. On/Off Button Microphone Status Subscriber Name to turn it on.
6. On the live view, click the Audio icon panel appears. On/Off Button Subscriber Name to turn it on. The control Close this window and stops audio Click to change audio Reduce this window to an icon Audio Status Figure 1-16 7. To switch to another subscriber, click the subscriber icon on the Microphone or Audio control panel, type the subscriber ID in the Search Account dialog box and click GO.
Chapter 2 Dispatch Server
2.1 Minimum System Requirements Before installation, make sure that your computer meets the following minimum requirements: Standard Requirements OS 32-bit Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1/ Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 CPU Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading Memory 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels Hard Disk 1 GB Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color DirectX 9.0c Hardware Internal or External GV-USB Dongle Software .
2 Dispatch Server Software License Free License Max. License Increment for each license N/A 50 Center V2 servers 25000 subscribers from Center V2 servers N/A Optional 1. Dispatch Combinations 2. Dispatch + Vital Sign Monitor Dongle Type Internal or external Note: It is recommended to use the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the Hardware Watchdog function which restarts the PC when Windows crashes or freezes.
2.2 Installing Dispatch Server Install from Software DVD 1. Connect the GV-USB Dongle to the computer. 2. Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a window appears. 3. To install the USB device driver, select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver and select Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers. 4. To install GV-Dispatch Server, select Install GeoVision Primary Applications. 5. Click GV-Dispatch Server and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. To install .
2 Dispatch Server B. On the Website, select the Video Management Software tab, find the Driver section and click the Download icon of GV-Series Card Driver / GV-USB Devices Driver. 3. Select Video Management Software tab, find the Primary Applications section and click the Download icon GV-Dispatch Server. of Figure 2-1 4. Download and install .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 from http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=25150 Note: To install .
2.3 The Dispatch Server Window 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Figure 2-2 The controls on the Dispatch Server window: No. Name Description 1 Start Server Starts Dispatch Sever. 2 Stop Server Stops Dispatch Sever. 3 Server Setting Configures Dispatch Sever. 4 Account Adds, edits and deletes the accounts of Center V2 Servers and subscribers. 5 Subscriber Notification Sets the alert conditions and methods. Setting 6 Manual Dispatch Enables manual distribution of subscribers.
2 Dispatch Server No. Name Description 9 Closes the Dispatch Server window. Exit 10 Center V2 Status 11 Tree View This part lists the connected Center V2 Servers and their status. Subscribers can be distributed to the ticked Center V2 Servers. Unchecking will disable the distribution service. The list displays all created group folders, servers and subscribers. You can right-click any online subscriber to call up Subscriber Address Book and Camera/Audio Control Panel.
2.4 Creating a Subscriber Account Create at least one subscriber before starting the services. Dispatch Server can serve up to 50 Center V2 servers and 25,000 Center V2’s subscribers simultaneously. 1. On the Dispatch Server Window, click the Account button Address Book window appears. 2. Click the Add a Group button 3. Click the Add a Server button to to create a Center V2 server account. A server icon pops out. Rename the server to match the location name created for the Center V2 server.
2 5. Dispatch Server Create an ID and password for the subscriber. The ID and password will be used when the Center V2’s subscriber wants to log into the Dispatch Server. Figure 2-4 6. Click OK to finish. Note: 1. You can create sub-groups beneath a group; every sub-group can only include one Center V2 server; every server can include up to 500 subscribers. 2.
2.5 Starting Dispatch Server After subscriber accounts are created, you are ready to establish connections to the Dispatch Server. Follow the steps below. 1. On the Dispatch window, click Configure and select Setting. The Dispatch Server Setting dialog box appears. 2. Type an Identification Code. This code will be used for connecting Center V2 Server to Dispatch Server. Figure 2-5 3. 30 Connect Center V2 to Dispatch Server. See 2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server.
2 Dispatch Server 4. Connect GV-System / GV-VMS to Dispatch Server. See 2.7 Connecting to Dispatch Server. 5. Click the Start Server button start the service.
2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server You need to configure the Center V2 to connect to the Dispatch Server. 1. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button select System Configure, and click the Dispatch Server tab. The Preference dialog box appears. 2. Click the Dispatch Server tab. Type the Identification Code, IP address, and the port of the Dispatch Server. Figure 2-6 3. 32 Click OK.
2 Dispatch Server 4. Restart the Center V2. Without this step, the Center V2 will not connect to the Dispatch Server. 5. When the Center V2 connects successfully to the Dispatch Server, Center V2 Server icon turns blue, and Center V2 status information appears on the Dispatch window.
2.7 Connecting to Dispatch Server Follow the steps below to configure and connect GV-System / GV-VMS to Dispatch Server. 1. 2. Access the Center V2 login dialog box on GV-System / GV-VMS. On GV-System’s main screen: Click the Network button and then select Connect to Center V2. On GV-VMS’s main screen: Click Home, Toolbar, Network, and then select Connect to Center V2. Type the IP address of the Dispatch Server, and the user ID and password created on the Dispatch Server. See Figure 2-4 in 2.
2 4. Dispatch Server Click the OK button. This dialog box appears. Figure 2-9 5. Click the Connect button to connect to the Dispatch Server. 6. When the GV-System / GV-VMS connects successfully to the Dispatch Server, the subscriber icon turns blue, client count increases, and subscriber information is accessible by clicking the subscriber on the device tree.
Chapter 3 Vital Sign Monitor
3 3.1 Vital Sign Monitor Minimum System Requirements Before installation, make sure your computer meets the following minimum requirements: Standard Requirements OS 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / Server 2008 R2 / Sever 2012 R2 CPU Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading Memory 2 X 512 MB Dual Channels Hark Disk 1 GB Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color DirectX 9.
Software License Free License N/A Max. License 1000 subscribers Increment for each license N/A 1. Vital Sign Monitor Optional Combination 2. Vital Sign Monitor + Control Center 3. Vital Sign Monitor + Control Center + Video Wall 4. Vital Sign Monitor + Center V2 5. Vital Sign Monitor + Dispatch Server Dongle Type Internal or external Note: It is recommended to use the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the Hardware Watchdog function which restarts the PC when Windows crashes or freezes.
3 3.2 Vital Sign Monitor Installing Vital Sign Monitor Install from Software DVD 1. Connect the GV-USB Dongle to the computer. 2. Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a window appears. 3. To install the USB device driver, select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver and select Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers. 4. To install the Vital Sign Monitor, select Install GeoVision Primary Applications. 5.
3. Select Video Management Software tab, find the Primary Applications section and click the Download icon GV-Vital Sign Monitor.
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The controls on the Vital Sign Monitor window: No. Name Description 1 Start / Stop Service Starts or stops the Vital Sign Monitor service. 2 Account Adds, deletes or modifies subscribers. 3 Show / Hide Subscriber List Shows and hides the Subscriber List. 4 View Event Log Launches Event Log Browser. 5 Force Output Activates manually output devices to alert the Vital Sign Monitor operator. 6 View Subscriber Information Accesses the subscriber’s storage and monitoring information.
3 No. Name Vital Sign Monitor Description Indicates the number of online subscribers and displays the ID and status. Blue Icon: Indicates the subscriber is online. 19 Subscriber List Gray Icon: Indicates the subscriber is offline. Alarm Icon: Indicates either motion has been detected or the I/O has been triggered at the subscriber’s site.
3.4 Creating a Subscriber Account The Vital Sign Monitor can serve up to 1,000 subscribers at a time. Create at least one subscriber before starting the Vital Sign Monitor services. 1. On the Vital Sign Monitor widow, click the Account button window appears. . This Figure 3-3 2. Click the Add A Group button 3. Click the Add A Subscriber button Book dialog box appears. 4. Type a login ID and a password. These will be the ID and Password for the subscriber to log into the Vital Sign Monitor. 5.
3 3.5 Vital Sign Monitor Starting Vital Sign Monitor After subscriber accounts are created, you are ready to establish connections to the Vital Sign Monitor. Follow the steps below. 1. Click the Start/Stop Service button window. 2. Connect GV-System / GV-VMS to Vital Sign Monitor. See 3.6 Connecting to Vital Sign Monitor.
3.6 Connecting to Vital Sign Monitor You need to configure the GV-System / GV-VMS to access the Vital Sign Monitor remotely. A GV-System can connect up to five Vital Sign Monitor servers simultaneously. 1. On the main screen of GV-System, click the Network button , and select Connect to Vital Sign Monitor. This dialog box appears. 2. Access the Vital Sign Monitor connection dialog box on GV-System / GV-VMS.
3 3. Vital Sign Monitor Type the IP address, User ID and Password of Vital Sign Monitor. Modify the default communication port if necessary. Click OK. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-5 4. To connect the GV-Systems / GV-VMS to more Vital Sign Monitor, click the Add Vital Sign Monitor button 2. 5. and repeat steps 1 and Click the Connect button to start. When the connection is established, Vital Sign Monitor can start receiving alert messages, computer alarms and output alarms.
