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GeoVision GV-IP User Manual

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  • Page 1 GV-IP Decoder Box Plus User’s Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. DBPV10-UM-A...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.5.1 Front View ....................5   1.5.2 Rear View ....................6   Chapter 2 Getting Started....................7   2.1 Installing the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus..............7   2.2 Connecting the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus..............8   2.3 Setting Up the Network...................10  ...
  • Page 4 5.1.1 Upgrading Firmware through a Storage Device ........34     5.1.2 Upgrading Firmware through GV-IP Device Utility........35   5.2 Restoring Default Settings ..................37   Specifications ........................38  ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    RTSP or ONVIF, 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 Plus provides a cost-effective solution for video surveillance as opposed to the traditional DVR and PC setup.

  • Page 6: Features

    1.1 Features Decode video streams in H.264 codec at up to 30 fps Decode up to 64 IP streams Decode up to 4 megapixel IP cameras Automatically search for ONVIF IP devices Support for third-party IP cameras that adhere to RTSP or ONVIF Support for fisheye dewarping in Single View and top-left grid of Quad View Single View, Quad View and 9-Division View in sequential display Display of Matrix view through GV-Mobile Server...

  • Page 7: Compatible Devices

    2. Third-party IP devices that support H.264 and adhere to RTSP or ONVIF 3. GV-Mobile Server Note: 1. Upgrade your GV-IP Devices to the latest firmware version if you encounter any connection problems. 2. GV-Mobile Server is an application that encodes up to 64 video channels and...

  • Page 8: Optional Accessories

    1.4 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Detail Wall Mount Kit The Wall Mount Kit is used to mount the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus to the wall. L-type brackets x 2 Small screws x 4 GV-Joystick V2 The GV-Joystick V2 facilitates focusing, zooming, panning, tilting of GeoVision and third-party PT, PTZ and Speed Dome cameras on GV-IP Decoder Box Plus.

  • Page 9: Overview

    Connect to an SD card for local storage of snapshot and firmware SD Card Slot upgrade. Reset the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus to the default factory settings. Default Use a pin to press the default button for about 10 seconds. The system will then reset and reboot itself shortly.

  • Page 10: Rear View

    1.5.2 Rear View Figure 1-3 No. Name Function Network Connect to the network. Audio Out Connects to a speaker. Connect to a VGA monitor. HDMI Connect to an HDMI supported display device. Connect to a GV-Joystick V2, USB mouse, or USB storage device. DC 12V Connect to power by using the supplied power adapter.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Installing the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus You can install the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus on wall or simply use it as desk mount device. Wall Mount Installation For wall mount installation, you need to purchase the wall mount kit.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Gv-Ip Decoder Box Plus

    2.2 Connecting the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus Follow the steps below to connect the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus: Figure 2-3 1. Connect the device to the LAN port using an RJ-45 cable. 2. Connect a speaker to the audio line out port if needed.
  • Page 13 Getting Started Note: 1. You can only connect the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus to one display device through the HDMI or VGA connector. 2. The default video output is set to HD 720P resolution. If you use a VGA monitor, be sure to change the output resolution to VGA 1024 x 768.
  • Page 14 2.3 The Main Screen After you have connected the necessary wires and cables, GV-IP Decoder Box Plus will power on. Firmware Update Reboot Adjust volume IPCam Search System Settings Figure 2-4...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Network

    Getting Started 2.4 Setting Up the Network By default, GV-IP Decoder Box Plus 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.
  • Page 16 Tip: You can also use GV-IP Device Utility (included in Software DVD) to modify the IP address by clicking the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus and selecting Configure. Figure 2-6...

  • Page 17: Adding Ip Devices To Live View Grid

    GV-IP Decoder Box Plus. 2.5.1 Adding IP Devices through Automatic Search 1. Click the IPCam Search icon on the main page to search for GV-IP Devices, GV-Mobile Server and the third-party devices that adhere to ONVIF under the same LAN. Figure 2-7 2.

  • Page 18: Adding Ip Devices Manually

    2.5.2 Adding IP Devices Manually If you are unable to detect the IP device using the search function, you can add the device manually. 1. Click the IPCam Search icon on the main page and click the Add IPCam icon This dialog box appears.
  • Page 19 Brand: Select GeoVision for GV-IP Devices. To connect to third-party cameras through ONVIF or RTSP, select Protocol. Model / Protocol: For GV-IP Devices, select the model of the GV-IP Devices. For third-party devices, select ONVIF or one of the RTSP protocols.

  • Page 20: Assigning Ip Devices To Live View Grid

    2.5.3 Assigning IP Devices to Live View Grid GV-IP Decoder Box Plus can display camera live views in 1-Division, 4-Division, and 9-Division. You can assign a total of 64 streams of IP cameras. 1. Select a live view layout: 1-Division, 4-Division, and 9-Division.
  • Page 21 Getting Started The selected channels will be displayed on the monitor and be looped at an interval of 30 seconds by default. To change the looping interval, right-click the camera and click Edit. Note: 1. Refer to 3.1 Live View for the maximum resolution supported in different live view layout. 2.

  • Page 22: Adding Devices Using Gv-Ip Device Utility

    IP devices using RTSP protocols. Before you start, make sure the following: All IP devices and GV-Mobile Server must be under the same LAN with the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus. You have installed the GV-IP Device Utility on a computer under the same LAN.

  • Page 23: Adding A Gv-Ip Device

    Getting Started 2.6.1 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 2-13 2. Click the IP address of your GV-IP Decoder Box Plus and select Connect Setting. This dialog box appears.
  • Page 24 3. Type the ID and password of your GV-IP Decoder Box Plus and click OK. The default ID and password are admin. The Video Connection Setting window appears. Figure 2-15 4. Use the Camera List toolbar to add, remove or configure a selected camera in the Camera List.
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Adding A Third-Party Device

    2.6.2 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 2-17 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.
  • Page 27 4. Click OK. The camera is added to the list. 5. 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.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Accessing Live View

    Chapter 3 Accessing Live View 3.1 Live View After adding and assigning IP devices to live view grid, the camera live views are displayed in the main screen. Figure 3-1 Right-click a live view grid to access the following options. Figure 3-2 Display Taskbar: Hides or displays the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 29 The resolution of the added device must be lower than the maximum resolution listed below for each screen division. When the device resolution exceeds the maximum resolution supported, GV-IP Decoder Box Plus will connect to stream 2 of the device instead. If stream 2 is unavailable, the message “Resolution Error” appears on the screen.

  • Page 30: Capturing Snapshots

    3.2 Capturing Snapshots You can take snapshots of the live view and the snapshots will be 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. You have at least 30 MB of space on your storage device.

  • Page 31: Fisheye Dewarping

    Accessing Live View 3.3 Fisheye Dewarping You can enable fisheye dewarping if the fisheye camera is in Single View or the top-left grid of the Quad View. Right-click the live view of the fisheye camera and select Fisheye to enable fisheye dewarping.

  • Page 32: Controlling Ptz And Speed Dome Cameras

    3.4 Controlling PTZ and Speed Dome Cameras The GV-Joystick V2 can be connected to the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus 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.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 System Settings

    System Setup Chapter 4 System Settings On the main screen, click the System Settings icon to access the following setting pages: System, Network, Date & Time, Account, Display. Figure 4-1...

  • Page 34: System

    Figure 4-2 Device Name: Double-click to change the device name of the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus. Language: Select a language for the user interface. Resolution: Select a resolution for your monitor. The default is HD 720P. If you are using a VGA monitor, select VGA 1024 x 768.

  • Page 35: Network

    To configure the network settings for the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus, see 2.4 Setting Up the Network. 4.3 Date & Time On the Date & Time page, you can configure the day and time of the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus. Figure 4-3 Date &...

  • Page 36: Account

    4.4 Account On the Account page, you can configure the login account of the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus. The default user name and password are both admin. You will need the login information if you want to access the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus through GV-IP Device Utility. Click Save to apply the settings.

  • Page 37: Display

    System Setup 4.5 Display On the Display page, you can specify what information to overlay on the live view. Figure 4-5 Font Color: You can also change the font color of the text overlay. Display Device Name: Select to display the device name of the camera. Display IP Address: Select to display the IP address of the camera on the live view.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5 Advanced Applications

    5.1 Upgrading the Firmware GeoVision will periodically release firmware updates on the website. You can upgrade firmware locally using a USB drive or SD card, or remotely through the GV-IP Device Utility. 5.1.1 Upgrading Firmware through a Storage Device 1. Copy the firmware file to the root folder of a USB drive or an SD card.

  • Page 39: Upgrading Firmware Through Gv-Ip Device Utility

    5.1.2 Upgrading Firmware through GV-IP Device Utility 1. Run the GV-IP Device Utility. All GV-IP Devices under the same LAN are searched. Figure 5-3 2. Click the IP address of your GV-IP Decoder Box Plus and select Configure. This window appears. Figure 5-4...
  • Page 40 4. Click Upgrade to start upgrading. The system will restart itself when the upgrade is completed. Note: The default user name and password are both admin. To see how to change the login information of GV-IP Decoder Box Plus, refer to 4.4 Account.

  • Page 41: Restoring Default Settings

    Advanced Applications 5.2 Restoring Default Settings There are two ways to restore the GV-IP Decoder Box Plus to default settings. Use the pin to press the load default button for about 10 seconds. Figure 5-6 On the main screen, click the System Settings icon and click the Load Default button on the bottom of any of the setting pages.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications Video Video Codec H.264 Audio Codec G.711 1-ch Division 2048 x 1944 Maximum Top-left grid: 2048 x 1944 4-ch Division Resolution Other grids: 1920 x 1080 9-ch Division 1280 x 720 HDMI 720p / 1080p Video Output at 60 Hz 1024 x 768 Network Interface...
  • Page 43 Specifications General Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C (32 °F ~ 104 °F) Operating Humidity 20 % ~ 80 % (with no condensation) Dimensions (W x H x D) 162.3 × 34.4 × 107.6 mm (6.39” × 1.35” × 4.24”) Net Weight 555 g (1.22 lb) Power DC 12 V...

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