GV-Video Server User's Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. VS04HV108.VS12V109.VS11V105.
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Preface Welcome to the GV-Video Server User’s Manual. The GV-Video Server has a series of models designed to meet different needs. Each model has its own firmware that can only be used on the specific model. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware version: Model Firmware Version GV-VS04H 1.08 GV-VS11 1.05 GV-VS12 1.09 GV-VS14 1.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................1 1.1 Models......................................................................................................................1 1.2 Packing List ..............................................................................................................2 1.2.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14 .................................................................................2 1.2.2 GV-VS11 .................................
3.2.12 Visual PTZ................................................................................................27 3.2.13 I/O Control................................................................................................28 3.2.14 Visual Automation ....................................................................................29 3.2.15 Network Status .........................................................................................29 Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ................
4.8 4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP.......................................................................................80 4.7.4 UMTS .........................................................................................................84 4.7.5 Multicast .....................................................................................................86 4.7.6 IP Filter.......................................................................................................87 4.7.7 SNMP Setting.........
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 ...............................................................127 7.2 Receiving Cardholder Data from Video Server ....................................................130 7.
10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.2.4 Playing Back the Recordings from GV-Video Server .............................158 10.2.5 Other Functions......................................................................................158 Symbian Smartphone .........................................................................................159 10.3.1 Installing GV-SSView V3........................................................................159 10.3.2 Activating the GV-SSView V3 Function ..................
Chapter 1 Introduction The GV-Video Server, including the models GV-VS04H, GV-VS11, GV-VS12 and GVVS14, allows the conversion of any analog camera into a fully functional IP camera. It streams the real-time digital video over the Internet in the same way that current IP cameras do. With the analog cameras attached to the GV-Video Server, you can see camera images through a Web browser anytime and anywhere.
1.2 Packing List 1.2.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14 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 Figure 1-1 7. 3.5 mm Stereo to RCA Cable x 2 8. GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD x 1 9. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD x 1 Note: The DC Male-to-Male Cable is used to power on the camera through the GV-Video Server.
1 Introduction 1.2.3 GV-VS12 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 Figure 1-3 7. Sticker (for positioning conical anchors) x 1 8. GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD x 1 9.
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 and GV-VS14 version 1.03. 1.
1 Introduction 1.6 Options Optional devices can expand your GV-Video Server’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer for more information. The GV-GPS Receiver is a Global Position System receiver. With the GV-GPS Receiver, you can perform GPS GV-GPS Receiver tracking and location verification of the GV-Video Server. Two types of interfaces are available: UART (for GVVS04H/GV-VS14) and RS-232 (for GV-VS12).
1.7 Physical Description This section identifies the various components of the GV-Video Server. 1.7.1 Front View 1.7.1.
1 No. Name Introduction 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 Default Settings. 6 Disk Full/Fault LED This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full or faulty.
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 on, indicating the power is supplied. 1.7.1.4 GV-VS12 Figure 1-6 No.
1 Introduction 1.7.2 Rear View 1.7.2.2 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14 Figure 1-7 No. Name 1 USB Port 2 Terminal Block 3 Ethernet Port Function 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices. The connectors for digital input, relay output, PTZ camera, Wiegand device and GPS module control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors. A plug for a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE. Note: GV-VS14 does not support PoE function.
1.7.2.3 GV-VS11 1 21 3 41 Figure 1-8 No. Name 1 USB Port 2 Ethernet Port 3 Terminal Block 4 Power In Function 1 USB port for installing portable storage device. A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network connection. The connectors for digital input, digital output and PTZ camera control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors. A plug for power input. 1.7.2.4 GV-VS12 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 1-9 No. Name Function 1 Power In A plug for power input.
2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Getting Started This section provides basic information to get the GV-Video Server working on the network. 2.1 Installing on a Network These instructions describe the basic connections to install the GV-Video Server on the network. Here we use GV-VS04H as the example to demonstrate the steps. 1 2 4 3 5 Figure 2-1 1. Connect your camera’s video output to the BNC video input. 2. Connect the microphone to the RCA audio input using the 3.5 mm Stereo to RCA Cable. 3.
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 camera through the GV-Video Server.
2 Getting Started 2.2 Checking the IP Address By default, an unused IP address is automatically assigned by the DHCP server to the GV-Video Server when connecting to the network. Follow the steps below to look up the IP address and access the Web interface. 1. Install the GV-IP Device Utility program included on the Software CD/DVD. Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN with the GV-Video Server you wish to configure 2.
2.3 Changing the IP Address To assign a static IP address or establish a connection to your ISP, log in the Web interface to access the network setting page. Note: If your router does not support DHCP, the default IP address will be 192.168.0.10. In this case, it is strongly suggested to modify the IP address to avoid the IP address conflict with other GV-IP device on the same LAN. 1. Open your Web browser, and type the IP address of the GV-Video Server or the default IP address http://192.168.0.10 2.
2 Getting Started IMPORTANT: • PPPoE should only be enabled if you know which IP address the GV-Video Server will get from the ISP. Otherwise, you must use the Dynamic DNS service to obtain a domain name linked to the GV-Video Server’s changing IP address first. For details on Dynamic DNS Server settings, see 4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP. • If PPPoE is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset it to the factory default settings and then perform the network settings again.
Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server Two types of users are allowed to log in the GV-Video Server: Administrator and Guest. The Administrator has unrestricted access to all system configurations, while the Guest has the access to live images and network status only. 3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images Once installed, your GV-Video Server is accessible on a network. Follow these steps to access your surveillance images: 1. Start the Internet Explorer browser. 2.
3 Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page This section introduces the features of the Live View window and Network Status on the main page. The two features are accessible by both Administrator and Guest. Main Page of Guest Mode ▼ Video and Motion ▼ Live View ► Camera 1 ► Camera 2 ► Camera 3 ► Camera 4 ► 4 Cameras ▼ Network ► Status Figure 3-2 Main page of GV-VS04H in Guest Mode For GV-VS11 and GV-VS14 users, you can process one video stream in two different image settings.
3.2.1 The Live View Window In the left menu, click Live View, and then select the desired Camera to see live video. . 11 10 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-3 No. Name 1 Play Plays live video. 2 Stop Stops playing video. 3 Microphone Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. 4 Speaker Listens to the audio around the camera. 5 Snapshot Takes a snapshot of live video. --- See 3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video. 6 File Save Records live video to the local computer. --- See 3.2.
3 Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window To open the control panel of the Live View window, click the arrow button on top of the viewer. You can access the following functions by using the right and left arrow buttons on the control panel. Click the arrow button to display the control panel. Click the right and left arrow buttons to change the page of the control panel.
3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video To take a snapshot of live video, follow these steps: 1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-3). The Save As dialog box appears. 2. Specify Save in, type the File name, and select JPEG or BMP as Save as Type. You may also choose whether to display the name and date stamps on the image. 3. Click the Save button to save the image in the local computer. 3.2.4 Video Recording You can record live video for a certain period of time to your local computer. 1.
3 Accessing the GV-Video Server Picture-in-Picture View With the Picture in Picture (PIP) view, you can crop the video to get a close-up view or zoom in on the video. Navigation box Inset window Figure 3-5 1. Select PIP. An inset window appears. 2. Click the insert window. A navigation box appears. 3. Move the navigation box around in the inset window to have a close-up view of the selected area. 4.
Picture-and-Picture View With the Picture and Picture (PAP) view, you can create a split video effect with multiple close-up views on the image. A total of 7 close-up views can be defined. Figure 3-6 1. Select PAP. A row of three inset windows appears at the bottom. 2. Draw a navigation box on the image, and this selected area is immediately reflected in one inset window. Up to seven navigation boxes can be drawn on the image. 3.
3 Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2.6 Alarm Notification After input triggers and motion detection, you can be alerted by a pop-up live video and view up to four captured images. Pop-up live video Captured images Figure 3-7 To configure this function, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Alarm Notify. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-8 Motion Notify: Once motion is detected, the captured images are displayed on the control panel of the Live View window.
3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration You can enable the microphone and speaker for two-way audio communication and adjust the audio volume. To change audio configuration, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Video and Audio Configuration. Note: The GV-VS11 only supports one-way audio communication. Audio Configure: You can enable the microphone and speaker, and adjust the audio volume. Camera: Sets the number of frames to keep in live view buffer.
3 Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2.9 Camera Name Display To display the camera name on the image, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Show Camera Name. 3.2.10 Image Enhancement To enhance the image quality of live video, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Image Enhance. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-10 De-Interlace: Coverts the interlaced video into non-interlaced video.
3.2.11 PTZ Control To open the PTZ control panel, click the PTZ Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-3) and select PTZ Control Panel. Different PTZ devices have different functions, so the features included in the Option button may vary. This feature is only available when the PTZ is set ahead by the Administrator. For details, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings. Exit Pan / Tilt Control Zoom Focus Option (Settings for Auto Mode, Preset, Port, Speed and etc.
3 Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2.12 Visual PTZ In additional to the PTZ control panel, you can display a visual PTZ control panel on the image. This feature is only available when the PTZ is set ahead by the Administrator. For details, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings. Figure 3-12 To access this feature, click the PTZ Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-3) and select Visual PTZ. To change the panel settings, click the green PTZ button on the top left corner.
3.2.13 I/O Control The I/O Control window provides real-time graphic displays of camera and I/O status, and alarm events. Additionally, you can force output to be triggered. Figure 3-13 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 levels. The first level indicates date, the second indicates time, and the third indicates alarm ID. Clicking the Reset button will clear the list.
3 Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2.14 Visual Automation The Visual Automation allows you to change the current state of the electronic device by simply clicking on its image, e.g. turning the light ON. This feature is only available when the Visual Automation is set ahead by the Administrator. For details, see 4.1.7 Visual Automation. Figure 3-14 To access this feature, click the I/O Control button (No. 8, Figure 3-3) and select Visual Automation.
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, and Management.
4 Administrator Mode List of Menu Options Find the topic of interest by referring to the section number prefixed to each option. The available options vary among video server models. 4.1 Video and Motion 4.1.1 Multicast 4.1.2 Video Settings 4.1.3 Motion Detection 4.1.4 Privacy Mask 4.1.5 Text Overlay 4.1.6 Tampering Alarm 4.1.7 Visual Automation 4.1.8 Video Channel Source Settings 4.2 Digital I/O and PTZ 4.2.1 PTZ Settings 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings 4.2.3 GPS / Wiegand 4.2.4 Buzzer 4.
Comparison Table for Major Functions The options or functions on the left menu of the Web interface (Figure 4-1) may vary depended on models. The table below provides the information of major differences in supported functions. Model GV-VS04H GV-VS11 GV-VS12 GV-VS14 Function (Firmware V1.03 or later) (Firmware V1.0 or later) (Firmware V1.02 or later) (Firmware V1.
4 Administrator Mode 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 Multicast Note this function is available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later) and GV-VS14.
2. Expand the Host folder and drag the desired cameras to the screen for display. If the host has already set a password, you will be promoted to enter it at this step. 3. To receive audio broadcasting, first ensure a speaker is properly installed on the local computer. Then click the Configure button, select General Setup, select Receive broadcast audio, and ensure the broadcast IP address and port number are correctly configured. 4.
4 Administrator Mode Figure 4-3 35
[Name] Rename the camera. The camera name will appear on the Live View. To display the camera name, see 3.2.9 Camera Name Display. [Connection Template] Select the type of your network connection. Unless you select Customized, this option will automatically bring up the recommended video resolution, frame rate, bandwidth and GOP size. Due to the bandwidth limitation for mobile phone connections, only the video resolutions 352 x 240 (352 x 288) are supported.
4 Administrator Mode There are 4 options for selecting image resolutions. NTSC PAL 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 PAL 1, 2.5, 5, 8, 12.5, 25 Note: 1. The GV-VS11 and GV-VS14 supports dual streams. By default, the dual streams are not enabled. 2.
[GOP Structure and Length] Set the number of frames between every key frame. This function is only available when you select Customized in the Connection Template section. [Record Settings] The record settings allow you to capture images before and/or after the motion or I/O event happens. Pre-alarm recording time: Activates video recording before an event occurs. Set the recording time to 1 or 2 seconds.
4 Administrator Mode [Apply All Settings] Apply the settings to all cameras: Applies the same settings to other cameras.
4.1.3 Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs in the video image. You can configure up to 8 areas with different sensitivity values for motion detection.
4 Administrator Mode 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 Add when you are prompted to confirm the setting. 4. To create several areas with different sensitivity values, repeat Steps 2 and 3. 5. Click Save to save the above settings. 6.
4.1.4 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 4-5 1. Select the Enable option. 2. Drag the area(s) where you want to block out on the image. Click Add when you are prompted to confirm the setting. 3.
4 Administrator Mode 4.1.5 Text Overlay Note this option is available for GV-VS04H (Firmware 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 camera view. Up to 16 text messages can be created. The overlaid text will also be saved in the recorded images. Figure 4-6 1. Select the Enable option. 2. Click any place on the image. This dialog box appears. Figure 4-7 3.
4.1.6 Tampering Alarm Note this option is available for 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 camera is being physically tampered. An alarm can be generated when the camera is moved, covered up, or out of focus. The alarm approaches include the triggered output device, e-mail alerts and system buzzer.
4 Administrator Mode To configure the tampering alarm: 1. Select the Enable option. 2. If you want GV-Video Server to ignore any movement or scene change in certain areas, click the button to drag areas on the camera view. 3. Select the desired detection sensitivity by moving the slider. The higher the value, the more sensitive the camera is to scene changes. 4. In the Tolerance Time of Alarm field, specify the time length allowed for scene changes before an alarm is generated. 5.
4.1.7 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 4-9 1. Select the Enable option. 2. Drag an area on the image of the electronic device. This dialog box appears. Figure 4-10 3. Assign the connected module and output device. In the Note filed, type a note to help you manage the device.
4 Administrator Mode 4.1.8 Video Channel Source Settings Note this option is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later). The function allows you to assign the video input to the desired video channel for display.
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 Figure 1-12). Differently, 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 details, see Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.
4 Administrator Mode 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 output devices, GV-VS11 can connect 1 input and 1 output device, and GV-VS12 can connect up to 2 input and 2 output devices. Input Setting Figure 4-13 Normal State: Set up the input state to trigger actions by selecting Open Circuit (N/O) or Grounded Circuit (N/C).
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. For related PTZ settings, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings. Output Setting Figure 4-14 Select Enable to enable the output device.
4 Administrator Mode Important: The input/output settings only function after you start I/O Monitor manually or by schedule. To configure the I/O monitoring, see 4.4 Monitoring.
4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand You can select either GPS or Wiegand function for use. The two functions cannot be enabled at the 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 active vehicle tracking and location verification. You can track the vehicle location on Google maps and display the average speed of a vehicle in live view.
4 Administrator Mode in case that the connection between GV-Video Server and GV-GIS is interrupted. When 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 of GV-GIS connection, see 4.3.5 GV-GIS. Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware V1.03 or later), GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.04 or later) and GV-VS14.
Wiegand Function Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H and GV-VS14. The GV-Video Server can work in conjunction with the Wiegand-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 Wiegand port on the GV-Video Server can be used as an input to activate recording once the card reader is triggered or a valid card is present to the card reader.
4 Administrator Mode Note: To receive cardholder data from the GV-Video Server, the GV-System must be version 8.2 or later. For the related 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 GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later).
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 a captured still image by e-mail or FTP. 2. Notify Center Monitoring Station, Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor or GV-GIS, by video or text alerts. To have above trigger actions, you must also set the following features: Motion Detection (See 4.1.3 Motion Detection)---optional Input Setting (See 4.2.
4 Administrator Mode [Enable] Select to enable the e-mail function. Sever URL/IP Address: Type the SMTP Server’s URL address or IP address. Server Port: Type the SMTP Server’s port 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 want to send alerts to. Alerts Interval Time: Specify the interval between e-mail alerts. The interval can be between 0 and 60 minutes.
4.3.2 FTP You can also send the captured still image to a remote FTP server for alerts. Figure 4-20 [Upload to a FTP Server] Enable: Select to enable the FTP function. Server URL/IP Address: Type the URL address or IP address of the FTP Server. Port Number: Type the port number of the FTP Server. Or keep the default value 21. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into the FTP Server. Password: Type a valid password to log into the FTP Server.
4 Administrator Mode [Alarm Settings] Motion Detection: Once the motion is detected on the selected camera, a still image will be sent to the FTP Server as a notification. Continuously send images upon trigger events (motion): A sequence of snapshot images are uploaded to the FTP Server when motion is detected on the selected camera. Digital Input: Once the selected input is triggered, a still image from the specified camera will be sent to the FTP Server as a notification.
4.3.3 Center V2 After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station Center V2 can get notified by live videos and text alerts. Up to two Center V2 servers can be connected simultaneously. For live monitoring through Center V2, you must already have a subscriber account on each Center V2 server. Note: To receive video alerts on input triggers, the software version of Center V2 must be 8.2 or later. Otherwise, the Center V2 will only have text alerts on input triggers.
4 Administrator Mode To enable the Center V2 connection: 1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through Center V2. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of Center V2. 3. Port Number: Match the port to Port 2 on Center V2. Or keep the default value 5551. For details, see 8.1 Center V2. 4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into Center V2. 5. Password: Type a valid password to log into Center V2. 6. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and connected time.
4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station Vital Sign Monitor can get notified by text alerts. Up to two Vital Sign Monitor servers can be connected simultaneously. For live monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor, you must already have a subscriber account on each Vital Sign Monitor server. Figure 4-22 To enable the Vital Sign Monitor connection: 1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor. 2.
4 Administrator Mode 7. To establish the connection to the second Vital Sign Monitor server, click the Connection 2 tab and repeat above steps for setup. These options you can also find on this Vital Sign Monitor setting page: Cease motion detection messages from: Stops notifying Vital Sign Monitor of motion detection from the selected camera. Cease input trigger messages from: Stops notifying Vital Sign Monitor of input trigger from the selected input.
4.3.5 GV-GIS Note the GV-GIS with two connections is only available on GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14. Through the Internet connection, the GV-Video Server with enabled-GPS function can send GPS data and live video to the GV-GIS geographic information system for the services of vehicle tracking, location verification and live monitoring. The GV-Video Server can connect up to two GV-GIS systems simultaneously.
4 Administrator Mode To enable the GV-GIS connection: 1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through GV-GIS. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of GV-GIS. 3. Port Number: Match the communication port on GV-GIS. Or keep the default value 3356. 4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into GV-GIS. 5. Password: Type a valid password to log into GV-GIS. 6. Enable Schedule Mode: Enable the monitoring through GV-GIS based on the schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section.
4.3.6 Backup Center Note the function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GVVS11, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14. The connection to GV-Backup Center allows you to back up another copy of recordings and system log to a PC-based GV-Backup Center while the GV-Video Server is saving these data to the attached storage device. If a disaster strikes where the GV-Video Server is located, the recording data remain safe in a different location.
4 Administrator Mode 3. Port Number: Match the communication port on GV-Backup Center. Or keep the default value 30000. 4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into GV-Backup Center. 5. Backup Video: Select the cameras that you want to back up their recordings to GVBackup Center. 6. Compact Video: Select the cameras that you only want to back up their Key Frames instead of full recordings, to GV-Backup Center. This option is useful to save the backup time. 7.
4.3.7 Video Gateway/Recording Server Note the function is only available on GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GVVS11, 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-Recording Server (with recording capability) can receive up to 128 channels from various IP video devices, and distribute up to 300 channels to its clients.
4 Administrator Mode The 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 Server, follow the steps below. 1. Activate Link: Enable the connection to GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server. 3. Port Number: Match the communication port on GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server. Or keep the default value 50000. 4.
4.3.8 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. Select Enable to activate the built-in server. Keep the default port 5552 or modify it if necessary. For details on the remote playback, see 5.2.2 Playback over Network.
4 Administrator Mode 4.3.9 3GPP/RTSP The 3GPP / RTSP Server enables video and audio streaming to your 3G-enabled mobile phone. Figure 4-27 Activate Link: Enable the 3GPP / RTSP service. RTSP/TCP Port: Keep the default value 8554, or modify it if necessary. RTP/UDP Port: Keep the default 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.
4.4 Monitoring You can start recording manually, by schedule or by input trigger. Figure 4-28 [Manual] Manually activates motion detection and input monitoring. Select one of the following options and then click the Start button. Select all: Manually start recording and input monitoring as well. Camera x: Manually start recording. Select the desired camera and the recording mode for recording. I/O Monitor: Manually start input monitoring.
4 Administrator Mode [Start monitoring by Input X] Start monitoring by the assigned input. When the assigned input is triggered, the system will 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. When the assigned input is triggered, the system will stop monitoring. Remove HDD: When the monitoring is stopped by the input trigger, the storage device will also be removed from the system.
4.5 Recording Schedule The schedule is provided to activate recording and I/O monitoring on a specific time each day. 4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings You can set up different monitoring schedules for each camera. Figure 4-29 Span 1- Span 3: Set a different recording mode for each time frame during the day. 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.
4 Administrator Mode 4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings You can set the schedule for I/O monitoring to start. Figure 4-30 Span 1-3: Set different time frames during the day to enable I/O 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. Weekend: Enable this option to have a whole-day monitoring on the weekend and select whether your weekend includes Saturday and Sunday or Only Sunday.
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 4-31 [OptionalNetwork type] According to the network environment, select Wired or Wireless. Before enabling Wireless, set up a wireless module first. For details, see 4.7.2 WirelessClient Mode.
4 Administrator Mode [LAN Configuration] Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server. By default 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 address: Assign a static IP or fixed IP to the GV-Video Server. Type the GVVideo Server’s IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS Server parameters.
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 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.
4 Administrator Mode 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. 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.
4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP This section introduces the advanced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port, HTTPS port, streaming port and UPnP.
4 Administrator Mode [Dynamic DNS Server Settings] DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of accessing the GVVideo 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. Before enabling the DDNS function, the Administrator should have applied for a Host Name from the DDNS service provider’s website.
[Video Server Streaming Port Settings] 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 are part of the Universal Plug and Play Forum.
4 Administrator Mode Note this function is available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), GV-VS11, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), and GV-VS14.
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 of services to mobile computer and phone users, no matter where they are located in the world. After a mobile broadband device (supporting UMTS, HSDPA, etc.
4 Administrator Mode PIN number: Type the PIN number that is provided by your network operator. Access Point Name (APN): Type Access Point Name that is provided by your network operator. Username: Type a valid username to enable the UMTS service from your network operator. Password: Type a valid password to enable the UMTS service from your network operator. Maximum Transmission Unit: Type the Maximum Transfer Unit (MTU). The default value is 1500.
4.7.5 Multicast Note this function is available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11, 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 streams. The multicast streams are only sent to hosts on a local network. This configuration page provides two settings.
4 Administrator Mode Multicast Audio: 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 audio streams. Enable Audio callback: Enable this option to receive audio broadcasting from hosts in the multicast group. Specify the IP address and port number to receive the audio broadcast. The default IP address is 224.1.
4.7.7 SNMP Setting 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 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), GV-VS11, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later) and GV-VS14. Figure 4-37 1. Select Enable SNMPv1 SNMPv2c to enable the function. 2. To enable access to Read/Write Name, type a name string.
4 Administrator Mode 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 and Time Settings The date and time settings are used for date and time stamps on the image.
[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. Select Enable Daylight Saving 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 5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events. To automatically synchronize the Daylight Saving Time with the GV-System, see 7.1.1 Customizing GV-Video Server Settings.
4 Administrator Mode 4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings 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 active vehicle tracking and location verification. The vehicle location will be tracked by Google Maps. Before using the Google Maps, you must sign up for a Google Maps API key. Then, enter the registered Maps API Key, the longitude and latitude of the GV-Video Server, and location name to enable this function.
4.8.3 Storage Settings Based on Linux 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. Note: 92 1. The GV-VS11 does not support the USB2.0 to SATA / IDE cable for external USB storage connection. 2.
4 Administrator Mode Figure 4-40 [Storage Settings] If the Enable recycling 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 recycling option is not checked, the system will stop recording when the specified space is reached. Keep days (1-255): Specify the number of days to keep the files from 1 day to 255 days.
[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. To remove a USB mass storage device: 1. Click the Remove button. 2. When you are prompted to ensure the action, click Yes.
4 Administrator Mode 4.8.4 User Account You can change the login name and password of Administrator, Guest and FTP Server User. The default Administrator login name and password are admin. The default Guest login name and password are guest. To allow a Guest user log in without entering name and password, select Disable authentication for guest account. To prevent automatic logout of an Administrator / Guest account user after reboot, select Disable auto logout when reboot.
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 local storage device, so the information is only available when a storage device is connected to the GV-Video Server. The Debug Messages section contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems.
4 Administrator Mode 4.8.6 System Log Note the function is only available on GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GVVS11, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14. The System Log records the events in the four types of logs: System Event, Monitoring Event, I/O Event and Login/Logout Event. With the System Log, you can search and obtain the detailed information of an event. To use the System Log, a storage device is required to connect to the GV-Video Server. 1.
4.8.7 Tools This section allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware version.
4 Administrator Mode [Host Settings] Enter a descriptive name for the GV-Video Server. [Auto Reboot Setup] Select Enable to activate automatic reboot and specify the time for reboot in the sub fields. Day Interval: Type the day interval between each reboot. Reboot Time: Use the drop-down lists to specify the time for automatic reboot. Note this function is available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11, GV-VS12 (Firmware V1.04 or later) and GV-VS14.
4.8.8 Language You can select the language for the Web interface. Figure 4-46 Use the Language drop-down list to select a language for the Web interface. By default, the language on the Web interface will be the same with the one used for the operating system.
5 Recording and Playback 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 4.8.3 Storage Settings. 2. If you like to set up the pre-recording, post-recording or audio recording, see 4.1.2 Video Settings. 3.
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 program Ext2Fsd, an ext2 file system driver for Windows, from Software CD/DVD. 1.
5 Recording and Playback 3. For the first-time installation, launch the 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 select Ext2 Management. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-3 B.
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 specified disk drive of your computer. 6. Run ViewLog. 7. Click the Advanced button , select Reload Database and click Video Server/Compact DVR. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-5 8. Click Add to assign the disk drive. 9. Click OK to load the data to the ViewLog for playback.
5 Recording and Playback 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 Compatibility tab. C Select Windows 7 using the drop-down list.
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 CD/DVD. Next time whenever you like to use this function, access this option from the GV-Video Server’s web interface. 3.
5 Recording and Playback 5.2.3 Playback of GPS Tracks On GV-System, you can retrieve the GPS tracks 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 how to retrieve the GPS tracks from GV-Video Server over Internet. If you like to use the USB mass storage device for playback, first follow the instructions in 5.2.
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 desired video mode, and click the Play button to start. Figure 5-8 Note: 1. The GV-VS11 does not support GPS function. 2. The playback function is only compatible with GV-System version 8.3 or later. 3.
5 Recording and Playback 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 retrieve the recorded files from GV-Video Server over Internet. If you like to use the USB mass storage device for playback, first follow the instructions in 5.2.
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 Notes before You Start Before you start updating the firmware, please read these important notes: 1.
6 Advanced Applications 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.
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. Figure 6-2 3. Click the Search button to locate the available GV-Video Servers on the same LAN.
6 Advanced Applications 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 devices. 8. Type the Password, and click Upgrade to process the upgrade. 6.
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. 6.2.2 Restoring 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.
6 Advanced Applications 6.3 GPS Tracking 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 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 GV-GPS module or any GPS module to the terminal block on the rear panel of the unit. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors. 2. Enable the GPS function. See 4.2.
5. To track the GV-Video Server on Google Maps, click Open. A warning message appears. Figure 6-8 6. Right-click the warning message and select Allow Blocked Content. The map will be icon indicates the location of your GV-Video Server. At the upper displayed. The right corner you have options for viewing different map formats, such as Satellite and Hybrid.
6 Advanced Applications 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 of the two buttons see 1.7 Physical Description. Restoring GV-VS04H and GV-VS14 to Default Settings 1. Press and then release the Reset button immediately. 2.
6.5 Verifying Watermark Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version V1.03 or later), GVVS11, GV-VS12 (Firmware Version V1.02 or later) and GV-VS14. The watermark is an encrypted and digital signature embedded in the video stream during the compression stage, protecting the video from the moment of creation. Watermarking ensures that an image is not edited or damaged after it is recorded. To enable the watermark function, see [Watermark], 4.1.2 Video Settings.
6 Advanced Applications 6.5.3 The Watermark Proof Window 3 1 2 5 4 6 7 8 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 the file. 6 Previous Watermarked Frame Goes to the previous frame that contains watermark.
Chapter 7 DVR Configurations The GV-System / GV-VMS can integrate digital 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.
7 • DVR Configurations The maximum 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-VS12, 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 is connected to IE browser or any other application, it takes up 1 stream; when a channel is connected to GV-System / GV-VMS, it takes up 2 streams.
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 the LAN, click Scan Camera. • 2. To manually set up an IP camera, follow steps 2 to 7. Click Add Camera. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-3 3.
7 DVR Configurations 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 then Close to exit the dialog box. For GV-VS11 / GV-VS14: Figure 7-5 A.
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 position to map the IP camera to a channel on the GV-System. Figure 7-6 5. 124 The Status column now should display “Connected”. Click OK.
7 DVR Configurations 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 function is only available for GV-VS11. Changes the live view and record resolutions based on the display ratio of NTSC (3:2).
☉ 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 rate of the main stream with higher resolution when On Demand function is enabled. Refer to Live-view frame rate control above to see the options available.
7 DVR Configurations 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 Configure , select Toolbar , click and select Camera Install. Figure 7-8 2. Click Add Camera . This dialog box appears.
3. Type the IP address, username and password 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-Video Server. When it is detected, its available camera options will be displayed in the Camera List section. B.
7 • DVR Configurations 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, click the Dual Stream button to set up the H.264 codec and 704 x 480 resolution for recording and the MPEG4/MJEPG codec and 352 x 240 for live viewing. B. Configure the other options in the dialog box. • Query: Detect and apply the current codec and resolution setting on the camera.
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. TCP / IP Wiegand In Video Data Text Data Card Reader GV-Video Server GV-System Figure 7-13 Note: The function is not supported by GV-VMS. To receive cardholder data from Video Server, follow these steps: 1. Add the GV-Video Server to the GV-System. See 7.1 Setting Up GV-Video Server. 2.
7 6. DVR Configurations Note the cardholder data will not be overlaid on the mapped camera. To view cardholder data, click the ViewLog button, select System 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.
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 by 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 independent program. The following is an example of running the Multi View through WebCam Server on the GV-System. 1.
7 DVR Configurations 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’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD/DVD.
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 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.
7 DVR Configurations For details on creating an E-Map file on the E-Map Server, see “E-Map Application”, GVDVR 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 steps to open the Remote E-Map window for monitoring may vary slightly. The following is the connection example when you store the E-Map file in the GV-System. 1.
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.
8 CMS Configurations 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 triggered camera view manually. Close the camera view when motion stopped: Closes the triggered camera view automatically when motion stops.
8.2 Vital Sign Monitor The Vital Sign Monitor is designed to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server under low bandwidth network. TCP/ IP X4 X4 GV-Video Server Text Data Vital Sign Monitor X4 X4 GV-Video Server Figure 8-4 ¾ 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.
8 CMS Configurations 8.3 Dispatch Server The Dispatch Server minimizes overloading of Center V2 Servers by re-distributing GVVideo Server subscribers to the least busy Center V2 server. TCP/ IP X4 X4 GV-Video Server Center V2 Video Data Text Data Dispatch Server X4 X4 GV-Video Server Center V2 Figure 8-6 ¾ To set the appropriate port connecting to the GV-Video Server, click the Server Setting button on the toolbar, and enable Allow GV IP devices to login as subscriber from port.
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 via E-mail and FTP, center monitoring by Center V2 and Vital Sign Monitor, PTZ control, Wiegand-interface card reader and a variety of other functions.
9 Auxiliary Device Connectors 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 optional product.
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.
9 Auxiliary Device Connectors 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 the cable. Strip the desired wires first, and connect the auxiliary devices with the right wires according to the following pin assignment in the section 9.2.1. Then insert the RJ-45 Connector to the I/O/PTZ Port on GV-VS12 (No. 4, Figure 1-9).
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 RS232 5V Figure 9-5 Pin Function TX GPS RX (Receive) RX GPS TX (Transmit) G Ground 5V DC 5V Out Note: To ensure the connection to the GV-VS12, the GPS RX must be connected to the TX pin, and the GPS TX must be connected to the RX pin.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 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 Device View OS Supported Default Port Settings on GV-Video Server GV-GView V2 Windows Mobile 5.0 and 2003 for Pocket PC; Windows Mobile 6.0 / 6.1 / 6.
Supported Resolution and Codec Handheld Device View GV-GView V2 GV-MSView V2/ V3 GV-SSView V3 320 x 240 or below MPEG4 3GPP Viewer 320 x 240 or below MJPEG X X X X H.264 X X X X GV-Eye / GV-Eye HD V1.2.1 720 x 480 or below 1920 x 1080 or below Note: A “X” mark indicates the mobile phone application does not support the codec. The live view will not be displayed on the mobile phone if you select the unsupported codec. Note: 1.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 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 system version, see Chart 1. When GV-GView V2 detects the big screen panel of the mobile phone, images from the GV-Video Server will be horizontally rotated for a better view. Resolution is set to be CIF by default. 10.1.1 Installing GV-GView V2 1. To download GV-GView V2, please go to http://www.geovision.com.
1. Execute GV-GView V2 on your PDA. Figure 10-2 2. Click the button located at the lower left corner. The login screen appears. 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.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 10.1.4 Playing Back the Recordings 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. Click the button located at the lower left corner (Figure 10-2). The login screen appears. Figure 10-4 4.
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 have the desired functions. Figure 10-5 Button Description Click it to stop the connection. Click it for Focus-in / Focus-out and Zoom-in / Zoom-out control. This is only available when the camera supports PTZ functions.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 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 buttons appear on the toolbar. Figure 10-7 Button Description I Click it to view the log of input triggers.
Viewing Input-Triggered Events All input triggers are logged on the Alarm list. Click the “I” button (Figure 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 output devices.
10 Mobile Phone Connection Controlling PTZ Cameras To control the PTZ camera, use the drop-down list to select the desired camera, 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 return to home. Viewing Camera Status To view the camera status, click the button on the live view screen (Figure 10-5).
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.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 10.2 Windows Smartphone With the GV-MSView application, you can monitor 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_msview.asp. 2. Click the Download button. 3. Consult your smartphone user’s manual for how to install a program to the smartphone. 10.2.
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.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 4. Once the connection is established, the live image will appear. You can use the scroll key on your smartphone to navigate camera channels.
10.2.4 Playing Back the Recordings 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 Type and then RPB (Figure 10-14). The login screen appears.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 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. To download GV-SSView V3, please go to http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_4_ssview.asp. 2. Click the Download button. 3. Consult your smartphone user’s manual for how to install a program to the smartphone. 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 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 servers can be stored for quick connection in the future. Press the [<] and [>] buttons on the mobile device to select the desired server for connection.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 10.3.5 Playing Back the Recordings 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. When the message SSView V3 appears, click Options, and then select RPB. The login screen appears.
10.4 3G Mobile Phone Without installing any GV applications, you can use a 3G mobile phone to access GVVideo 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 GViewV2 as the connection type in the Connection Template field on the Video Setting page, and then enable the 3GPP Server on GV-IP Speed Dome. See 4.1.2 Video Settings and 4.3.9 3GPP/RTSP for details. 10.4.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 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 screen appears.
5. Select the desired channel. Its live image will appear. Figure 10-25 10.4.3 Playing Back the Recordings 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. Select the desired camera on the screen (Figure 10-25), and then select Last 10 Video Files or PRB. [Last 10 Video Files] 1. Select this option.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 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 control.
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 instructions of the latest version, see the GV-Eye for Android Smartphones & Tablets Installation Guide on our website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/upload/en/mobileap/GV-Eye_AndroidV121.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 10.5.1 Connecting to GV-Video Server 1. Tap the GV-Eye icon on you device. This page appears. Figure 10-29 2. Type the IP address, port number (default value is 10000), user name and password of the GV-IP devices you want to access. And then tap the Add button connection information in the address book. to save the 3. Tap the created link in the address book. Figure 10-30 4. Tap the Connection button to access the GV-IP devices.
10.5.2 Accessing Live View You 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 168 Name Function Channel number Switches to a different channel. You can drag across the numbers to see more channels. This function is only supported by GV-Video Server and GV-Compact DVR.
10 Icon Mobile Phone Connection 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 addition to using the PTZ control buttons on the bottom of the screen. • : Moves the camera toward different directions. • • : Zooms in and out.
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 instructions of the latest version, see the GV-Eye for iPhone and iPod Touch / GV-Eye HD for iPad Installation Guide on our website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/upload/en/mobileap/GV-EyeV121.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 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 2. Tap the Add button on the desktop of your phone. The welcome page appears. . This page appears. Figure 10-33 3. Enter the Host name, Domain/IP address, port number (default value is 10000), username and password to log in to the GV-Video Server. 4. Tap the Save button.
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 GVIP device supports multiple channels. PTZ control Enables PTZ control. Drag across the camera live view screen to adjust the camera position.
10 Mobile Phone Connection 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.
Specifications Video Model GV-VS04H GV-VS11 GV-VS12 Video Standard NTSC, PAL Video Input 4 channels 1 channel Compression H.264 H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG, 4 channels H.
Specifications Management Event Management Trigger Schedule, Sensor Input, Motion Detection 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 upgrade utility included on the Software DVD Storage USB storage device (optional) Client PC Requirements Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.
External Interface Model GV-VS04H GV-VS11 GV-VS12 GV-VS14 Video Input 1 BNC port 2 BNC ports 1 RCA port 2 RCA ports Audio Output 4 BNC ports 2 stereo phone jack to 4 RCA ports 1 RCA port N/A 1 RCA port 4 BNC ports 2 stereo phone jack to 4 RCA ports 1 RCA port Sensor Input 4 inputs 1 input 2 inputs 4 inputs Alarm Output 4 outputs 1 output 2 outputs 4 outputs Audio Input PTZ RS-485 +/- GPS UART N/A Ethernet USB Input Power Output 2 ports (USB 2.0) 12V, 3A 12V, 1.6A (19.2W Max.
Specifications CMS Server support GV-Control Center, GV-Center V2, GV-System / GV-VSM All specifications are subject to change 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.
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) Vodafone K3565 (Rev 2) ZTE MF100 Note: Huawei E1756C is only supported by GV-VS12 and GV-VS14.
E. The Supported PTZ Cameras The following table shows the supported PTZ cameras.
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 / 643) Samsung (SPD-1600) Samsung (SPD-3300) Sensormatic (Ultra IV) Sony (EVI-D100) StorVision PTZ TOA (CC551) VDI (CT-58SPD) VIDO.
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 Username: admin Password: admin Desired stream: 1 To obtain a snapshot of the live view, type the following into your web browser: http://192.168.2.11/PictureCatch.
