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GV-IP Decoder Box and GV-Pad User’s Manual V1.06 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. DBV106-A-EN...
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GeoVision. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.
RTSP, ONVIF or PSIA, and can automatically search for ONVIF supported third-party IP devices under the same LAN. To be used with only a monitor, the GV-IP Decoder Box provides a cost-effective solution for video surveillance as opposed to the traditional DVR and PC setup.
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Introduction The IP Devices and GV-Software that Can Connect with GV-IP Decoder Box Figure 1-2...
1.1 Features Decode video streams in H.264 codec at a maximum frame rate of the IP device Decode up to 64 IP streams Decode up to 5 megapixel IP cameras Automatically search for ONVIF IP devices ...
2. Third-party IP devices that support H.264 and adhere to RTSP, ONVIF or PSIA 3. GV-Mobile Server Note: Upgrade your GV-IP Devices to the latest firmware version if you encounter any connection problems. To decode and display non-H.264 IP channels or analog channels, connect the devices to GV-System and access them through GV-Mobile Server.
1.4 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Detail Wall Mount Kit The Wall Mount Kit is used to mount the GV-IP Decoder Box to the wall. L-type brackets x 2 Small screws x 4 VESA Monitor-Mount Kit The VESA Monitor Mount Kit is used to mount the GV-IP Decoder Box to the back of a VESA monitor.
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Introduction Optional Accessories Detail GV-WiFi USB Adapter The GV-WiFi USB adapter is a plug-and-play device that provides wireless connectivity to GeoVision IP devices. The GV-WiFi USB Adapter complies with IEEE802.11 b/g/n (Draft 3.0) standards for wireless networking.
1.5 Overview This section identifies the components of the GV-IP Decoder Box. 1.5.1 Front View Figure 1-3 No. Name Function The green LED indicates the system is ready for use. LED Indicators The red LED indicates the power is supplied.
Introduction 1.5.2 Rear View HDMI Figure 1-4 No. Name Function Network Connect to the network. HDMI Connect to an HDMI supported display device. Connect to a VGA monitor. Power OFF/ON Switch the power on or off. DC 12V Connect to power by using the supplied power adapter. Note: The SPDIF and L/R ports are not functional.
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Press the same key again to resume. (CH1 ~ CH4) Capture a snapshot. Capitalized alphabetical keys Specify a GV-IP Decoder Box for IR remote control. (A / B / C / D) Start or stop the looped view. ...
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6 : HDMI_1080i 2 : VGA_1280 x 768 7 : HDMI_1080p Note after the resolution is configured, the green LED will fade and GV-IP Decoder Box will reboot automatically. Shows the camera name and total number of cameras under INFO display.
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Installing the GV-IP Decoder Box You can install the GV-IP Decoder Box on wall, behind a VESA monitor or simply use it as desk mount device. Wall Mount Installation For wall mount installation, you need to purchase the wall mount kit.
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GV-IP Decoder Box. 2. Attach the VESA monitor mount bracket to the back of the computer monitor with 4 large screws. Figure 2-3 3. Secure the GV-IP Decoder Box with the VESA monitor mount bracket with 4 small screws. Figure 2-4...
Getting Started 2.2 Connecting the GV-IP Decoder Box Follow the steps below to connect the GV-IP Decoder Box: Figure 2-5 1. Connect a display device to VGA connector or HDMI connector for video output. 2. Connect the device to LAN.
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Note: 1. You can only connect the GV-IP Decoder Box to one display device through the HDMI or VGA connector. 2. The default video output is set to VGA with 1024 x 768 resolutions. If you use an HDMI monitor, be sure to change the output type. To change the default setting or configure the output type, see 3.5 Configuring the Account, Storage and Output Type.
GV-IP Decoder Box. Wired Network Connection If you have connected your GV-IP Decoder Box for a wired network connection, by default, the device will be automatically assigned an IP address by the DHCP server without further settings. To change the IP address to a fixed one, follow the steps below.
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Tip: You may also use GV-IP Device Utility (included in Software DVD) to modify the IP address by clicking the GV-IP Decoder Box and selecting Configure. Figure 2-7 Wireless Network Connection A GV-WiFi USB Dongle is required to connect the device to wireless network. Follow the steps below to establish a wireless network connection.
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Getting Started 2. Press the Search button to scan for available Access Points / wireless stations. 3. Select an Access Point / wireless station in the ESSID field and complete the settings below. ESSID: Shows the name of the Access Point. Press the left and right button to select an Access Point.
GV-Mobile Server and the third-party devices that adhere to ONVIF under the same LAN. Before you start, make sure the following: All IP devices and GV-Mobile Server must be under the same LAN with GV-IP Decoder Box. The NVR port (of GV-IP Decoder Box) and VSS port (of GV-IP Devices) or Command Port (of GV-Mobile Server) must be the same.
Getting Started 2.4.1 Displaying Channels in Single View 1. Select the icon and press OK. The devices under the same LAN with the GV-IP Decoder Box appears on the Device List. Figure 2-9 2. To select channels, press the up and down arrow keys (No.4, Figure 1-5) and press the right arrow key.
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1. The camera view will display the message “Connection Lost” if the device does not have the same ID and password with GV-IP Decoder Box. To add a single IP device with a different ID and password, see 2.4.3 Adding Channels Manually. To add multiple IP devices with different IDs and passwords, see 2.5 Displaying Channels Using GV-IP...
Getting Started 2.4.2 Displaying Channels in Quad View By default, the GV-IP Decoder Box displays the camera channels in Single View. To change the view mode to Quad View and add channels, follow the steps below. 1. Select the icon and press OK. In the Play Mode field, select SPLIT PLAY 4 and press OK.
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1. The camera view will display the message “Connection Lost” if the device does not have the same ID and password with GV-IP Decoder Box. To add a single IP device with a different ID and password, see 2.4.3 Adding Channels Manually. To add multiple IP devices with different IDs and passwords, see 2.5 Displaying Channels Using GV-IP...
2. In the Add IP Address field, type the IP address of the device and click OK to confirm. 3. To set the ID and password for connecting the IP device and GV-IP Decoder Box, select and modify CAM Login ID and CAM Login Password.
GV-IP Decoder Box. Before you start, make sure the following: All IP devices and GV-Mobile Server must be under same LAN with the GV-IP Decoder Box. You have installed the GV-IP Device Utility on a computer under the same LAN.
Getting Started 2.5.1 Adding a GV-IP Device 1. Run the GV IP Device Utility from the Software DVD. The GV-IP Device Utility window appears. It automatically searches for all the GV-IP Devices under the same LAN. Figure 2-15 2. Double-click the IP address of your GV-IP Decoder Box and select Connect Setting. This dialog box appears.
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3. Type the ID and password of your GV-IP Decoder Box and click OK. The default ID and password are admin. The Video Connection Setting window appears. Figure 2-17 4. Use the Camera List toolbar to add, remove or configure a selected camera in the Camera List.
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Getting Started D. If you have changed the default ID and password of the added GV-IP Devices and GV-Mobile Server, right-click the channel, select Edit and type the username and password to log in for connection. By default, the login ID and password for all GV-IP Devices are admin.
2.5.2 Adding a Third-party Device 1. Click the Add Camera button on the Video Connection Setting window (Figure 2-17). This dialog box appears. Figure 2-19 2. Type the IP address, user name and password of the device. 3. Select Protocol for Brand and one of the following protocols for Device Name. Type the RTSP command if required.
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5. Click OK. The camera is added to the list. 6. Follow steps 5 and 6 in 2.5.1 Adding a GV-IP Device to set up the play mode and display order for displaying channels. The channels will be displayed according to this order.
1. Set up the GV-Mobile Server channels. For details, refer to Chapter 4 Configuring the Channel in GV-Mobile Server User’s Manual. 2. To access GV-Mobile Server channels on GV-IP Decoder Box, follow the steps below. Change the GV-Mobile Server’s Command Port to 10000 to match the GV-IP Decoder Box’s NVR Port.
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By default, GV-Mobile Server has the same ID and password (admin / admin) with GV-IP Decoder Box. If you have changed the CAM Login ID and Password on the GV-IP Decoder Box (Figure 3-3), select Custom and type the new ID and password for GV-Mobile Server.
2.7 Taking Snapshots The security administrators can take snapshots as events occur. These snapshots are automatically saved to the selected storage device (USB drive or SD card) in JPEG format. Before you start, be sure: You have inserted a USB drive or SD card for storage. ...
Getting Started 2.8 Pausing the Looped View You can pause the looped view and fix the display on a single channel. To pause the looped view, press the key. A loop sign with a cross will appear on the top-right corner of the display channel.
2.9 Controlling PTZ and Speed Dome Cameras The GV-Joystick can be connected to the GV-IP Decoder Box to control GeoVision PT, PTZ and Speed Dome cameras, and also third-party PTZ and Speed Dome cameras. The supported functions include zoom in, zoom out, tilt (vertical movement), pan (horizontal movement), focus in, focus out and automatic focus.
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Getting Started 1. Connect a GV-Joystick to the USB port on the front panel. Once the GV-Joystick is connected, the PTZ icon will appear on the channels that support the device. Figure 2-25 2. If you have more than one channel under display, press the key to lock the display channel at the PTZ camera.
Chapter 3 System Setup When the GV-IP Decoder Box is connected and powered on, the main menu appears on your display monitor: Figure 3-1 Icon Main Functions Searches for GV-IP Devices, GV-Mobile Server channels and the third-party devices that adhere to ONVIF under the same LAN with the GV-IP Decoder Box and generates a Device List.
2. Wait for a few seconds and the Device List appears. Figure 3-2 PAGE PAGE 3. Use the and the keys to view the list. Down 3.2 Configuring the Network To configure the network settings for the GV-IP Decoder Box, see 2.3 Setting Up the Network.
NVR Port: Keep the NVR port in default (10000). Modify it only when necessary. Note: 1. The channels added directly with GV-IP Decoder Box for display must also have the same ID and password established here. 2. GV-IP Decoder Box supports a maximum resolution of 1280 x 720 for each channel under quad view, and 5 MP for single view.
System Setup 3.4 Configuring the Display of Device List You can manually add a GV-IP Device, select the sorting method and configure the displayed information on the Device List. On the main menu, select and press OK. This window appears.
3.5 Configuring the Account, Storage and Output Type You can configure the account information, select storage and monitor connector, and look up firmware version. On the main menu, select of the GV-IP Decoder Box and press OK. This window appears. Figure 3-5 Press the PAGE DOWN key, this window appears.
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System Setup User Login ID: Type the ID for logging in GV-IP Decoder Box. The default is admin. The maximum number of characters is 14. User Login Password: Type the password for logging in the GV-IP Decoder Box. The default is admin.
3.6 Upgrading the Firmware We will periodically release the updated firmware on the website. You may choose to upgrade firmware locally using a USB drive or SD card, or remotely through the GV-IP Device Utility program. Before you start: ...
OK. This window appears. Figure 3-7 4. In the Firmware Update field, select USB or SD storage that stores the firmware file. 5. Press OK. The firmware upgrade runs automatically, and the GV-IP Decoder Box will restart after the firmware upgrade is completed.
For details, see 3.5 Configuring the Account, Storage and Output Type. 1. Run the GV-IP Device Utility and all the GV-IP Devices under the same LAN are searched. This window appears.
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System Setup 3. Select the Firmware Upgrade tab, type the User Name and Password, and click the Browse button to locate the firmware file saved at your local computer. Figure 3-10 4. Click Upgrade to start upgrading. The system will restart itself when the upgrade is completed.
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Tip: You can select, format and remove a firmware file from the storage using GV-IP Device Utility. Select the Other Settings tab and select an option from the drop-down list. Figure 3-11...
Appendix A. Checking the Monitor Display from a Computer The GV-IP Decoder Box takes a snapshot of its display (single view or quad view) every 60 seconds. To check the snapshot, type in this address http://ip-address/tmp/snapshot.jpg in a Web browser on a computer. For example, type in http://192.168.4.66/tmp/snapshot.jpg, a snapshot image appears.
Specifications Video Video Codec H.264 HDMI 480p 640 x 480 Video Output at 60 Hz 720p 1024 x 768 1080i 1280 x 768 1080p Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Protocol ONVIF, PSIA, RTSP, TCP Mechanical IR Remote Control Power 12V DC Jack Ethernet RJ-45 Monitor Output...
As a standalone device, the GV-Pad is self equipped with a display screen and supports almost all the features of a GV-IP Decoder Box. Through the network, a GV-Pad can receive and manage up to 64 IP streams. The administrators can monitor channels, take snapshots of critical moments and pause at a specific channel when events occur, all through the supplied remote control.
Remote firmware upgrade, IP address configuration and addition of new channel SD card and USB drive for snapshot storage and firmware upgrade 4.2 Compatible Devices The GV-Pad compatible devices are the same with those for GV-IP Decoder Box. For detail, see 1.2 Compatible Devices. 4.3 Packing List GV-Pad...
4.4 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Detail GV-Joystick The GV-Joystick facilitates focusing, zooming, panning, tilting of GeoVision and third-party PT, PTZ and Speed Dome cameras on GV-Pad. GV-Joystick GV-Joystick USB Type A to Type B Cable GV-Joystick User’s Manual...
Introduction 4.5 Overview This section identifies the components of the GV-Pad. 4.5.1 Right Panel View Figure 4-2 No. Name Function Connect to an SD card for local storage of snapshot and SD Card Slot firmware upgrade. Connect to a GV-Joystick, or to a USB storage device or a GV-WiFi USB Adapter.
4.5.2 Left Panel View Figure 4-3 No. Name Function Switch to the setup menu. MENU Load default: Press for 10 seconds to load default settings. Save settings in the Setup Menu. ENTER Display selected channels. Move the cursor up. Move the cursor down.
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Introduction No. Name Function Move the cursor right. RIGHT Select a channel on the Device List. Press to enter the Standby mode. In the standby mode, the screen turns off to minimize power consumption. Press the key STAND BY again to enter the ON mode.
4.6 The IR Remote Control The supplied IR remote control for GV-Pad is the same with GV-IP Decoder Box. For the functions of each key, see 1.6 The IR Remote Control. Note: The Menu, OK, Arrow, and Power keys on the IR remote control are also available...
Chapter 5 Getting Started 5.1 Installing the GV-Pad The GV-Pad can be used as a desktop device, installed on the wall or adhere to a magnetic surface. Note: To mount your GV-Pad on the wall, be sure to prepare 4 screws to secure the device to the wall.
5.2 Connecting the GV-Pad Follow the steps below to connect the GV-Pad: Figure 5-1 1. Connect the device to LAN. A. For wired network, connect to a standard network cable. B. For wireless network, insert a Wi-Fi USB adapter. 2. Connect to power using the supplied power adapter. 3.
(for connecting GV-Pad and GV-IP Devices) Note: When connecting GV-IP Devices to GV-Pad (see 2.4 Displaying Channels on the Monitor), the GV-IP Devices need to have the same ID and password set on the GV-IP Decoder Box. 5.3.1 Setting Up the Network Establish a wired or wireless network.
5.4 Displaying Channels and Using the GV-Pad The GV-Pad can display up to 64 video channels from GeoVision and/or third-party devices. Refer to the sections indicated below to set up the channels. Functions Reference To display channels from GV-IP Devices See 2.4 Displaying Channels on the Monitor...
Contains the settings for IP devices to be displayed on GV-Pad. For detail, see 3.3 Configuring the Play Mode. Adds a GV-IP Device to the Device List and contains sorting options for the Device List. For detail, see 3.4 Configuring the Display of Device List.
Appendix A. Checking the Monitor Display from a Computer The GV-Pad takes a snapshot of its display (single view or quad view) every 60 seconds. To check the snapshot, type in this address http://ip-address/tmp/snapshot.jpg in a Web browser on a computer. For example, type in http://192.168.4.66/tmp/snapshot.jpg, a snapshot image appears.
Specifications Video Video Codec H.264 Resolution 1280 x 800 Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Protocol ONVIF, PSIA, RTSP, TCP Mechanical IR Remote Control Power 12V DC Jack Ethernet RJ-45 Connectors USB slot (2.0 backward compatible, FAT32 format) Local Storage & SD/SDHC card slot (for Class 6 card or above, FAT32 Firmware Upgrade format) General...
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