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GeoVision GV-VS01 Manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................... 1
1.1 Packing List ..............................................................................................................1
1.2 Physical Description................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Getting Started..................................................................... 4
2.1 Installing on a Network............................................................................................4
2.2 Assigning an IP Address.........................................................................................4
Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server ......................................... 7
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ....................................................................7
3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page ...................................................................7
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode........................................................... 17
4.1 Video & Motion .......................................................................................................18
4.2 Digital I/O & PTZ .....................................................................................................24
4.3 Events & Alerts.......................................................................................................27
4.4 Monitoring Schedule..............................................................................................33
4.5 Network ...................................................................................................................35
4.6 Management ...........................................................................................................42
Chapter 5 DVR Configurations........................................................... 48
5.1 Setting up IP Cameras ...........................................................................................49
5.2 Remote Monitoring with MulitView.......................................................................52
5.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map ............................................................................53
5.4 Remote Monitoring with Mobile Phones..............................................................56

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction................. 1 1.1 Packing List ......................1 1.2 Physical Description....................2 Chapter 2 Getting Started..............4 2.1 Installing on a Network....................4 2.2 Assigning an IP Address..................4 Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server ......... 7 3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ..............7 3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page ..............7 Chapter 4 Administrator Mode............
  • Page 2 Chapter 6 Updating System Firmware ..........57 6.1 Updating Firmware....................57 6.2 Using the Video Server Utility................58 Chapter 7 The I/O Terminal Block............62 Specifications ..................64...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction The GV-Video Server allows the conversion of any analog camera into a fully functional IP camera. It can stream the real-time digital video over the Internet in the same way that current IP cameras do. With the GV-Video Server attached to analog cameras, you can see camera images through a web browser anytime and anywhere.

  • Page 4: Physical Description

    1.2 Physical Description 1.2.1 Front View Figure 1-1 No. Name Function 1 Video Input 2 plugs for video inputs. The switch is designed for 2 cameras mode in live view. The switch is set in 2 Video Stream Switch VS01: dual streams of Video 1 are displayed. VS02: Video 1 and Video 2 are displayed simultaneously.

  • Page 5: Rear View

    Introduction 1.2.2 Rear View Figure 1-2 No. Name Function USB Port 2 USB ports for installing potable storage devices. Ethernet Port A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network connection. The connector for digital inputs, relay outputs, RS±485 and Wiegand Terminal Block interface.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Installing on a Network These instructions describe the basic connections to install the GV-Video Server on the network. Figure 2-1 1. Connect your camera’s video output to the BNC video input. 2. Connect your audio source to the RCA audio input. 3.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Open your web browser, and type the default IP address http://192.168.0.10 2. In both Login and Password fields, type the default value admin. Click Apply. 3. In the left menu pane, select Network and then LAN to begin the network settings. Figure 2-2 4.
  • Page 8 Important: • Dynamic IP Address and PPPoE should only be enabled if you know which IP address the GV-Video Server will get from the DHCP server or ISP. Or you must use the Dynamic DNS service to obtain a domain name linked to the GV-Video Server’s changing IP address first.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Accessing The Gv-Video Server

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 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 user is allowed to have a full access to all system configurations, while the Guest user has the limited right to access live images only.

  • Page 10: Live View

    3.2.1 Live View In the Live View window, you can choose to view the current images from either of the cameras or both of them at the same time. To view one single camera: In the left menu pane, click Live View, and select Camera 1 or Camera 2 to see the live video.
  • Page 11 Accessing the GV-Video Server No. Name Function 1 Play Starts the connection. 2 Stop Terminates the connection. 3 Microphone Enables speaking. 4 Speaker Enables live audio. 5 Snapshot Takes a snapshot of the displayed live video. 6 Resolution Display Indicates the current resolution. 7 File Save Saves the live videos.
  • Page 12 I/O Control The interfaces provide real-time graphic displays of camera and I/O status, and alarm events. Additionally, you can force output to be triggered. Click the I/O Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-2) to bring out the I/O control panel. Figure 3-4 The alarm status is displayed in three levels.
  • Page 13 Accessing the GV-Video Server PTZ Control To operate PTZ controls, click the PTZ Control button (No. 10, Figure 3-2), and then select PTZ Control Panel. This panel appears. Exit Pan / Tilt Control Zoom Focus Option Show Preset Figure 3-5 Different PTZ devices have different functions, so the functions included in the Option button may vary.
  • Page 14 Visual PTZ In additional to the PTZ control panel, you can set up a visual PTZ control panel on the image. Click the PTZ Control button (No. 10, Figure 3-1) and select Visual PTZ. This panel appears. Figure 3-6 To change the setting of the panel, click the green PTZ button on the top left corner to bring the drop-down list.

  • Page 15: Alarm Notification

    Accessing the GV-Video Server Transparent Degree: Adjusts the transparency level of the panel. Ten levels range from 10% (fully transparent) to 100% (fully opaque). Alarm Notification To have the notification pop-ups in case of the triggered alarms, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 16 [Camera] Figure 3-8 Move the slide bars (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue) to adjust video attributes. Click the Save button to apply the changes. [Status] Figure 3-9 Displays the current status of the connection to Center V2 and VSM.
  • Page 17 Accessing the GV-Video Server [Firmware Update] Figure 3-10 Upgrades the program through the Internet. For details, see Chapter 6. Camera Name Display To display the name of the camera, click the Show System Menu button (No. 12, Figure 3-2), and select Show Camera Name. Image Enhancement To enhance the image quality of live video, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 18: Network Status

    De-Interlace: Converting the interlaced videos into non-interlaced videos. De-Block: Removing blocking artifacts in images. Enable DirectDraw: Editing video quality to achieve the best performance. 3. Click OK to apply. 3.2.2 Network Status The information of current network status is accessible to both administrator and guest users.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Administrator Mode

    Administrator Mode Chapter 4 Administrator Mode The administrator can access the system configuration via the Internet. Six categories of configuration are involved in the system configuration: Video and Motion, Digital I/O and PTZ, Events and Alerts, Recording Schedule, Network, Management. ▼...

  • Page 20: Video & Motion

    4.1 Video & Motion This section includes the Video Settings and how the images can be managed by using Motion Detection, Privacy Mask and Visual Automation. 4.1.1 Video Settings Figure 4-2...
  • Page 21 Administrator Mode [Name] Rename the camera. The name will appear on the Live View. [Quickly settings by connection type] Select the type of your network connection. Unless you select Customized, this option will automatically bring up the recommended video resolution, frame rate (FPS) and bandwidth. [Video Signal Type] 4 image resolutions are provided.

  • Page 22: Motion Detection

    4.1.2 Motion Detection You can set alerted boxes on the image to detect motion events. When motion is detected, alarms are triggered. Figure 4-3 Select Camera 1 or Camera 2 for configuration. Select the detection sensitivity level by moving the slide bar. There are three sensitivity levels, and the default level is 1.

  • Page 23: Privacy Mask

    Administrator Mode 4.1.3 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.

  • Page 24: Visual Automation

    4.1.4 Visual Automation The Visual Automation option provides an easy and direct way for users to control the I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server. By the alert regions set up on the images, users can enable or disable the I/O devices. Figure 4-5 1.
  • Page 25 Administrator Mode 7. To emboss the alert regions, check the Float Up option; or keep them flat by checking the Normal option.

  • Page 26: Digital I/O & Ptz

    4.2 Digital I/O & PTZ The I/O terminal block, on the rear panel of the GV-Video Server, has 16 pins for device control. These pins can be divided into three categories based on the interface being used: 1. Digital Input / Relay Output 2.
  • Page 27 Administrator Mode The GV-Video Server can connect up to 4 output devices such as alarms. You can set up the output mode by selecting Toggle Mode or Pulse Mode. Figure 4-8...

  • Page 28: Ptz Settings

    4.2.2 PTZ Settings Through the RS-485 interface on the I/O terminal block, you can connect up to 2 PTZ cameras. Consult your PTZ user’s manual to set up the baud rate, speed and address. Note: Currently the GV-Video Server doesn’t support the PTZ camera with RS-232 interface.

  • Page 29: Events & Alerts

    Administrator Mode 4.3 Events & Alerts Once a motion detection or I/O-triggered event occurs, the administrator can set up the two trigger actions: 1. Send AVI files by Email or FTP 2. Notify Center Monitoring Station, Center V2 or VSM, by video or text alerts To enable the alert function, first you must set up these applications: •...
  • Page 30 Sever URL/IP Address: Type the SMTP Server’s URL address or IP address. Server Port: The default port is 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 alerts. The alert interval time ranges from 0 to 60 minutes.
  • Page 31 Administrator Mode 4.3.2 FTP FTP is the other method available for the GV-Video Server to send AVI files. Figure 4-11 [Upload to a FTP Server] Enable: Enable the FPT function. Server URL/IP Address: Type the FTP Server’s URL address or IP address. Port Number: Type the FTP Server’s port number.
  • Page 32 4.3.3 Center V2 Once an event occurs, Center V2 can be notified by live video and text alerts. For the Center V2 monitoring, you must already have a subscriber account on the central monitoring station. Figure 4-12 To enable the Center V2 connection: 1.
  • Page 33 Administrator Mode 4.3.4 VSM Once an event occurs, VSM can be notified by text alerts. For the VSM monitoring, you must already have a subscriber account on the central monitoring station. Figure 4-13 To enable the VSM connection: 1. Activate Link: Check Yes to enable the VSM monitoring. 2.
  • Page 34 4.3.5 3GPP Figure 4-14 To enable the 3G phone connection: 1. Activate Link: Check Yes to enable the connection from 3G phones. 2. RTSP/TCP Port: The default value is 8554. 3. RTP/UDP Port: The number of UDP port for use is now limited to 20. 4.

  • Page 35: Monitoring Schedule

    Administrator Mode 4.4 Monitoring Schedule The schedule is provided to send alarm alerts. 4.4.1 Monitoring Schedule You can set up the recording schedule for camera monitoring. Figure 4-15 Weekday 1-3: Set up to three periods of time from 00:00 am to 12:00 pm for monitoring schedule on weekdays.
  • Page 36 4.4.2 I/O Monitoring Schedule You can set up the recording schedule for I/O monitoring. Figure 4-16 Weekday 1-3: Set up to three periods of time from 00:00 am to 12:00 pm for I/O monitoring schedule on weekdays. Weekend: Set the recording schedule on weekends, including the options of “Saturday and Sunday”...

  • Page 37: Network

    Administrator Mode 4.5 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. 4.5.1 LAN According to your network environment, select among Static IP, DHCP and PPPoE. Figure 4-17 [LAN Configuration] According to the network environment, select Wired or Wireless LAN.
  • Page 38 [LAN Configuration] Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server. This option should only be enabled if you know which IP address the GV-Video Server will get from the DHCP server, or you have obtained a domain name from the DDNS service provider.
  • Page 39 Administrator Mode 4.5.2 Wireless-Client Mode To use the Wireless-Client Mode, a GV Wireless LAN USB Adaptor is required. Contact your dealer for the purchase of the adaptor. Figure 4-18 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.
  • Page 40 Select your option and the system will take you back to the WLAN Configuration screen showing you the parameters of the connection newly established, ex. SSID, Channel and Data Rate. Channel: The radio channel used by wireless devices within the network for communication.
  • Page 41 Administrator Mode 4.5.3 Advanced TCP/IP Figure 4-19 [Host Settings] Specify the hostname of the GV-Video Sever. [Dynamic DNS Server Settings] DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of accessing the GV- Video Server when using a dynamic IP. DDNS assigns a domain name to the GV-Video...
  • Page 42 3. Host Name: Enter the host name used to link to the GV-Video Server. For the users of GeoVision DDNS Server, it is unnecessary to enter the host name. 4. User Name: Enter the user name used to enable the service from the DDNS.
  • Page 43 Administrator Mode 4.5.4 IP Filter The administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the GV-Video Server. Figure 4-20 To enable the IP Filter function: 1. Enable IP Filtering: Enable the IP Filtering function. 2. Filtered IP: Enter the IP address you want to restrict the access. 3.

  • Page 44: Management

    4.6 Management The Management section includes the basic and necessary settings for the GV-Video Server. 4.6.1 Date & Time Setting You can set up the date and time appearing in the image’s caption. Figure 4-21...
  • Page 45 Administrator Mode [Date & Time on Video server] Display the current date and time on the GV-Video Server. [Time Zone] Set the time zone for local settings. [Sync with a Time Server] Use the NTP server to change the GV-Video Server’s date and time setting every 24 hours. Type the host name or the IP address of an NTP server.

  • Page 46: User Account

    4.6.2 User Account You can change the login name and password of Administrator, Guest and FTP Server User. The GV-Video Sever only supports one account for Administrator, Guest and FTP Server User separately. Figure 4-22...

  • Page 47: Log Information

    Administrator Mode 4.6.3 Log Information The system log contains useful information, including current system configuration and activity history with timestamp for tracking. Figure 4-23...
  • Page 48 4.6.4 Tools This section includes the basic tools to make necessary setting changes. Figure 4-24 [Host Settings] Specify the host name of the GV-Video Server. Click the Apply button to save the changes. [Firmware Update] This section displays the firmware version of the GV-Video Server. [System Settings] Clicking the Default button will make the GV-Video Server restore factory default settings.
  • Page 49 Administrator Mode Note: After applying the default function, you will need to configure the GV-Video Server’s network setting again. [Reboot] Clicking the Reset button will make the GV-Video Server perform software reset. The Ready LED on the front panel will turn off. Wait until the Ready LED turns on to re-log in the server.

  • Page 50: Chapter 5 Dvr Configurations

    Chapter 5 DVR Configurations The GV-System provides hybrid solution, integrating the digital videos from GV-Video Server with other analog videos. For the digital videos, the GV-System provides the complete video management, such as video viewing, recording, playback, alert settings and almost every feature of the system. Following is the integration specifications: •...

  • Page 51: Setting Up Ip Cameras

    DVR Configurations 5.1 Setting up IP Cameras To set up IP cameras on the GV-System, follow these steps: Note: The IP Camera settings on the GV-System only work with the GV-Video Server. Currently, the GV-System doesn’t support any IP Camera. 1.
  • Page 52 6. In the Camera List section, select the camera for live view from the Preview drop- down list, and the camera for recording from the Record drop-down list. 7. Click Apply. The server information should be displayed. Figure 5-4 8. Right-click the server list, and select Display Position to map the IP camera to a camera channel on the GV-System.
  • Page 53 DVR Configurations Gain Control: Increase or decrease the gain of the microphone. Wave Out: Select to listen to live audio at the GV-System. Rec Audio: Select to activate the audio recording function.

  • Page 54: Remote Monitoring With Mulitview

    5.2 Remote Monitoring with MulitView You can use the MulitView to monitor and manage the videos and I/O devices from GV- Video Server. Connecting to GV-Video Server 1. On the MultiView window, click the Edit Host button. The Edit Host window appears. 2.

  • Page 55: Remote Monitoring With E-Map

    DVR Configurations 5.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map You can use the Remote E-Map to monitor and manage the videos and I/O devices from 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 from GV-Video Server.
  • Page 56 8. Drag and drop the cameras and I/O devices from GV-Video Server onto the imported E-Map. 9. Close the E-Map Editor. Click Yes when you are promoted to save the changes to DVR. For details on creating an E-Map file, see “E-Map Application”, Chapter 7, User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD.
  • Page 57 DVR Configurations 6. Check the host of the GV-Video Server, and click Login button. A valid user name and password are required to login the GV-Video Server. When you log in successfully, you should see the message Video Server Login OK. For details on the Remote E-Map functions, see “The Remote E-Map Window”, Chapter 7, User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD.

  • Page 58: Remote Monitoring With Mobile Phones

    5.4 Remote Monitoring with Mobile Phones Using a PDA and Smartphone, you can receive live video from the GV-Video Server. The GV application GView supports the PDA using Windows CE or Microsoft Pocket PC operating system. The other application MSView supports Microsoft Smartphone edition 2002 and 2003.

  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Updating System Firmware

    Updating System Firmware Chapter 6 Updating System Firmware To update the firmware of the GV-Video Server, you can use the Firmware Update function included in the Video Settings, or the Video Server Utility application. 6.1 Updating Firmware In the left menu pane, click Video and Motion, point to Live View and select Camera 1 or Camera 2.

  • Page 60: Using The Video Server Utility

    6.2 Using the Video Server Utility The Video Server Utility is designed to provide users with a direct way to manage multiple GV-Video Servers. With this utility, the manager can change the IP or update the firmware of all GV-Video Servers in the same LAN at once. 1.
  • Page 61 Updating System Firmware 4. Click one GV-Video Server on the list. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-2 5. In the User Login Fields, type the User Name and Password of the selected GV-Video Server. The default value of VSS Port is 10000. 6.
  • Page 62 7. [Firmware Update]: Click the Firmware Update, this dialog box appears. Figure 6-3 Version: Indicates the current firmware version. Browser: Click this button to select the firmware to be updated. Upgrade all video servers: Check this option to update the firmware of all GV- Video Severs in the same LAN.
  • Page 63 Updating System Firmware [Device Name]: Indicates the name of the selected GV-Video Server. Click the Upgrade button after renaming. The changed settings are synchronized at the GV-Video Server. Figure 6-4 Note: In the computer where the Video Sever Utility is installed, if you run the installation again from the GV-Video Server Software CD, the previous installed Utility will be removed.

  • Page 64: Chapter 7 The I/O Terminal Block

    Chapter 7 The I/O Terminal Block The 16-pin Terminal Block, located on the rear panel, provides the interface to: four digital inputs, four relay outputs, an RS-485 interface, a Wiegand interface and auxiliary power. The I/O Terminal Block can be used to develop applications for motion detection, event alerts via E-mail and FTP, center monitoring by Center V2 and VSM, PTZ control, Wiegand-interface access control and a variety of other functions.

  • Page 65: Relay Output

    The relay output can only drive a maximum load of 5V. By connecting the GV-Relay module, it can drive heavier loads. DO 1 DO 2 DO 3 Output Devices 1-4 DO 4 DO 5 DO 6 DO 7 DO 8 GeoVision GV-RELAY Figure 7-2...

  • Page 66: Specifications

    25 fps at Full D1 resolution Resolution Full D1, Half D1, CIF, QCIF Configurable frame rate and bandwidth, Video Streaming Constant and variable bit rate, Dual Streaming by GV-VS01 Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Image Quality, Video Adjustment Image Size, Bitrate Audio Model...
  • Page 67 Specifications Network 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, Interface 802.11b/g Wireless LAN (optional) HTTP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, NTP, UPnP, Protocol DynDNS Connector Video Input BNC 2 ports Audio Input RCA 2 ports Audio Output Mini stereo jack 4 digital inputs, 4 relay outputs, RS±485, Terminal Block 1 Wiegand interface Ethernet...

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