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  • Page 1 GV-IP Decoder Box Series and Display User’s Manual GV-IP Decoder Box Series GV-Pad Mini GV-IP Display 101 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. DB-Pad-UM-G...
  • 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 Preface Welcome to the GV-IP Decoder Box Series and Display User’s Manual. This Manual is designed for the following models: Model GV-IP Decoder Box Lite GV-IP Decoder Box Plus GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal GV-Pad Mini GV-IP Display 101...

  • Page 4: Creating Gv-Ip Device's Login Credentials

    Creating GV-IP Device’s Login Credentials When purchasing new GV-IP devices, or after resetting them, you need to create a login username and password for these devices before they can be accessed by other software / hardware. Download and install GV-IP Device Utility from GeoVision’s...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Getting Started ..................26 2.1 Installing GV-IP Decoder Box Series ............26 2.2 Connecting GV-IP Decoder Box Series ............27 2.3 Connecting GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 ..........29 2.4 The Main Screen ...................30 2.5 Setting Up the Network ................31 2.6 Adding IP Devices to Live View Grid............32 2.6.1 Adding IP Devices through Automatic Search ........32...
  • Page 6 Chapter 5 Advanced Applications..............54 5.1 Upgrading the Firmware ................54 5.1.1 Upgrading Firmware through a Storage Device ........54 5.1.2 Upgrading Firmware through GV-IP Device Utility ........55 5.2 Restoring Default Settings ................56 Chapter 6 Integration to GV-Software ...............58 6.1 Connecting to GV-VMS ................58...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal is designed to decode and display up to 64 IP videos in Single, 4-Division, 6-Division, 8-Division, and 9-Division View. It supports third-party IP cameras that adhere to RTSP or ONVIF, and can automatically search for any ONVIF-compliant under the same LAN.

  • Page 8: Features

    1.1.1 Features • Decode video streams in H.264 / H.265 codec up to 30 fps • Decode up to 8-megapixel IP cameras • Decode up to 64 IP streams • Automatically search for ONVIF IP devices • Support for third-party IP cameras that adhere to RTSP or ONVIF •...

  • Page 9: Gv-Ip Decoder Box Ultra

    GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra Figure 1-2 Note: GV-VMS V18.1 or later and GV-Control Center V3.8.0 / V4.1.0 or later support GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra to be assigned with the desired camera channels of GV-VMS and GV-Control Center for remote display. See details in Chapter 6 Integration to GV-Software.

  • Page 10: Features

    1.2.1 Features ⚫ Decode video streams in H.264 / H.265 codec up to 30 fps ⚫ Decode up to 8-megapixel IP cameras ⚫ Decode up to 64 IP streams ⚫ Automatically search for ONVIF IP devices ⚫ Support for third-party IP cameras that adhere to RTSP or ONVIF ⚫...

  • Page 11: Gv-Ip Decoder Box Plus

    Introduction 1.3 GV-IP Decoder Box Plus GV-IP Decoder Box Plus is designed to decode incoming IP streams from GeoVision and third-party IP devices. It serves as a medium for connecting the cameras and the monitor for video display in Single View, Quad View, and 9-Division View. It supports third-party IP cameras that adhere to RTSP or ONVIF and is able to automatically search for ONVIF-compliant third-party IP devices under the same LAN.

  • Page 12: Features

    1.3.1 Features ⚫ Decode video streams in H.264 codec at up to 30 fps ⚫ Decode up to 4-megapixel IP cameras ⚫ Decode up to 64 IP streams ⚫ Automatically search for ONVIF IP devices ⚫ Support for third-party IP cameras that adhere to RTSP or ONVIF ⚫...

  • Page 13: Gv-Ip Decoder Box Lite

    ONVIF and is able to automatically search for these third-party IP devices under the same LAN. To be used with only a monitor, GV-IP Decoder Box Lite provides a cost-effective solution for video surveillance as opposed to the traditional DVR and PC setup. The security administrator can monitor channels and pause at a channel when events occur.

  • Page 14: Features

    1.4.1 Features ⚫ Decode video streams in H.264 codec at up to 30 fps ⚫ Decode up to 2-megapixel IP cameras ⚫ Decode up to 16 IP streams ⚫ Automatically search for ONVIF IP devices ⚫ Support for third-party IP cameras that adhere to ONVIF ⚫...

  • Page 15: Gv-Pad Mini

    DVR and PC setup. The security administrator can monitor channels, take snapshots of critical moments, and pause at a channel when events occur. GV-Joystick V2 can be installed to control GeoVision and third-party PT / PTZ / Speed Dome cameras.

  • Page 16: Features

    1.5.1 Features ⚫ Decode video streams in H.264 codec at up to 30 fps ⚫ Decode up to 4-megapixel IP cameras ⚫ Decode up to 64 IP streams ⚫ Automatically search for ONVIF IP devices ⚫ Support for third-party IP cameras that adhere to RTSP or ONVIF ⚫...

  • Page 17: Gv-Ip Display 101

    Introduction 1.6 GV-IP Display 101 GV-IP Display 101 is designed to connect to and decode incoming IP streams from up to 64 GeoVision and/or third-party IP devices and can display in Single, 4-Division, 6-Division, 8-Division, and 9-Division View. It supports third-party IP cameras that adhere to RTSP or ONVIF, and can automatically search for ONVIF-compliant third-party IP devices under the same LAN.

  • Page 18: Features

    Micro SD card slot and USB drive for snapshot storage and firmware upgrade 1.7 Compatible Devices The compatible devices for GV-IP Decoder Box Series, GV-Pad Mini, and GV-IP Display 101 vary according to different models. GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra / GV-IP Display 101 1.
  • Page 19 Note: GV-Mobile Server is an application that encodes up to 64 video channels and subsequently allows GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra / Plus / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 to decode and display: ⚫ Analog cameras and IP cameras connected to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS ⚫...

  • Page 20: Packing List

    1.8 Packing List GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal GV-Pad Mini GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal GV-Pad Mini GV-IR Remote Control AC/DC Adapter (12 V, 3 A, 36 W) Download Guide Power Cord Warranty Card USB Mouse Download Guide Warranty Card GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra...

  • Page 21: Optional Accessories

    Introduction 1.9 Optional Accessories Optional Accessory Details Wall Mount Kit The Wall Mount Kit is used to mount GV-IP Decoder Box Series to the wall. ⚫ L-type brackets x 2 ⚫ Small screws x 4 GV-Joystick V2 GV-Joystick V2 facilitates focusing, zooming, panning,...

  • Page 22: Overview

    1.10 Overview 1.10.1 GV-IP Decoder Box Series 1.10.1.1 Front View GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal Figure 1-7 No. Name Function Micro SD Card Connect to a micro SD card for local storage of snapshots and firmware upgrade. Slot Receive signal from GV-IR Remote Control for controlling the user IR sensor interface at the maximum operation distance of 7 m (22.97 ft).
  • Page 23 Introduction GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra Figure 1-8 No. Name Function Micro SD Card Connect to a micro SD card for local storage of snapshots and firmware upgrade. Slot The red LED indicates the power is supplied. LED Indicators The green LED indicates the system is ready for use.
  • Page 24 No. Name Function SD Card Connect to a SD card for local storage of snapshots and firmware upgrade. Only supported by GV-IP Decoder Box Plus. Slot Reset the device to the default factory settings. Use a pin to press the Default default button for about 10 seconds.
  • Page 25 Introduction 1.10.1.2 Rear View GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal Figure 1-11 No. Name Function Connect to a VGA monitor. HDMI Connect to an HDMI-compliant display device. Audio Out Connect to a speaker. Reset the device to the default factory settings. Use a pin to press Default the default button for about 10 seconds.
  • Page 26 GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra Figure 1-12 No. Name Function DC 12V Connect to power by using the supplied power adapter. Audio Out Connect to a speaker. HDMI Connect to an HDMI-compliant display device. Connect to a GV-Joystick V2, USB mouse, or USB storage USB 2.0...
  • Page 27 Introduction GV-IP Decoder Box Plus / Lite Figure 1-13 No. Name Function Network Connect to the network. Audio Out Connect to a speaker. Connect to a VGA monitor. HDMI Connect to an HDMI-compliant display device. Connect to a GV-Joystick V2, USB mouse, or USB storage device.

  • Page 28: Gv-Pad Mini / Gv-Ip Display 101

    Display the system settings of the device and the images of connected LCD screen IP devices. Speaker Listen to the audio around the connected IP device. Ethernet Port Connect to the network. Stand Position GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 to your preference.
  • Page 29 Introduction 1.10.2.2 Top, Left-Side and Right-Side Views Figure 1-15 No. Name Function Micro SD Card Connect to a micro SD card for local storage of content and firmware upgrade. Slot The red LED indicates the power is supplied. LED Indicators The green LED indicates the system is ready.

  • Page 30: Gv-Ir Remote Control

    5 to 10 seconds. The system will then reset and reboot itself shortly. See 5.2 Restoring Default Settings. 1.10.3 GV-IR Remote Control GV-IR Remote Control is only supported by GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra / Optimal. Figure 1-16 No. Name...
  • Page 31 Introduction No. Name Function Use the following hotkeys to execute commands when a camera live view is selected in the main screen. CH1: Take a screenshot Hotkeys CH2: Activate the PTZ function. CH3: Enter in full screen mode. CH4: Activate the audio out function. PTZ Controls No.

  • Page 32: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Installing GV-IP Decoder Box Series You can install GV-IP Decoder Box Series on the 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 33: Connecting Gv-Ip Decoder Box Series

    Getting Started 2.2 Connecting GV-IP Decoder Box Series Follow the steps below to connect GV-IP Decoder Box Series. Here we use GV-IP Decoder Box Plus as an example. Figure 2-3 1. Connect the device to the LAN port using an RJ-45 cable.
  • Page 34 2. The default video output resolution is set to 1080P for GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal and HD 720P for GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra / Plus / Lite. If you use a VGA monitor, be sure to change the output resolution to VGA 1920 x 1080. If you want to configure your GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra to 4K resolution, make sure your monitor is 4K-capable and change the resolution to 3840 x 2160.

  • Page 35: Connecting Gv-Pad Mini / Gv-Ip Display 101

    Getting Started 2.3 Connecting GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 Follow the steps below to connect GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101. Figure 2-4 1. Connect the device to the LAN port using an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect to power using the supplied power adapter.

  • Page 36: The Main Screen

    2.4 The Main Screen After you have connected the necessary wires and cables, GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 will power on and the main screen will display on the monitor. Note: The user interfaces differ by models. Find the relevant settings corresponding to your device.

  • Page 37: Setting Up The Network

    To change the IP address to a fixed one, follow the steps below. Note: By default, if GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 is connected to LAN without the DHCP server, it will be assigned a static IP address: 192.168.0.100.

  • Page 38: Adding Ip Devices To Live View Grid

    Tip: You can also use GV-IP Device Utility downloaded from GeoVision’s the IP address by clicking on GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 and selecting Configure. Figure 2-7 2.6 Adding IP Devices to Live View Grid Before you start, make sure all the IP devices or GV-Mobile Server is under the same LAN as GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101.
  • Page 39 Login Information: Change the login user name and password of the device if necessary. ◼ Stream Mode: Only for GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra, select one of the following modes.  Single Stream: Select this option for the highest image quality.

  • Page 40: Adding Ip Devices Manually

    4-division view. 2.6.2 Adding IP Devices Manually If GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 is unable to detect the IP device using the search function, you can search for the device manually. 1. Click the Camera Search icon at the bottom of the main page.
  • Page 41 The default value is 30 seconds. ◼ Login Information: Type the ID and password of the IP device if needed. The default ID and Passwords are admin. ◼ Stream Mode: Only for GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra, select one of the following modes. ...

  • Page 42: Adding Devices Using Gv-Ip Device Utility

    Once started, the utility will automatically search for all GV devices under the same LAN. 2. Click on the IP address of GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101, and select Connect Setting. A login window appears.
  • Page 43 C. To remove a selected camera, click the Remove button. D. If you have changed the default ID and password of the added GV-IP Devices / 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...
  • Page 44 The cameras in the Connection Information column will be updated to GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 and looped at a 30-second interval by default. Note: Fisheye dewarping is only supported by GV-IP Decoder Box Plus. To dewarp the fisheye view, you need to choose 1-division layout or assign the camera to Grid 1 of the 4-division view.

  • Page 45: Adding A Third-Party Device

    Getting Started 2.7.2 Adding a Third-party Device 1. Click the Add Camera button on the Video Connection Setting window (Figure 2-13). This dialog box appears. Figure 2-15 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 46 Note: GV-IP Decoder Box Light does not support RTSP connection. 4. Click OK. The camera is added to the list. 5. Add channels to the Connection Information column. See Step 6, 2.7.1 Adding a GV-IP Device. 6. Click Save.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Accessing Live View

    A looping icon will appear on the live view grid if you select Loop. Note: To fix the live view grid to a selected device for GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra, click Camera Switch and click the desired camera number.
  • Page 48 ◼ Visual PTZ Button: Only for GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra / Plus / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101, select to activate the PTZ control buttons. This function is only available for devices with PTZ function.
  • Page 49 2 of the device instead. If stream 2 is unavailable, the message “Resolution Error” will appear on the screen. ⚫ Fisheye dewarping is only supported by GV-IP Decoder Box Plus in Single View and the Grid 1 of Quad View. GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra...

  • Page 50: Capturing Snapshots

    GV-IP Decoder Box Lite Screen Division Maximum Resolution Fisheye Dewarping 1-Division (Single View) 1920 x 1080 Not supported 4-Division (Quad View) GV-Pad Mini Screen Division Maximum Resolution Fisheye Dewarping 1-Division (Single View) 2048 x 1944 Grid 1 2048 x 1944...

  • Page 51: Fisheye Dewarping

    ⚫ You have at least 30 MB of space on your storage device. ⚫ The storage type is configured as FAT32 format (or as NTFS format for GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra). ⚫ You have assigned a storage device in the System Setting page (see below).

  • Page 52: Controlling Ptz And Speed Dome Cameras With Gv-Joystick V2

    3.4 Controlling PTZ and Speed Dome Cameras with GV-Joystick V2 GV-Joystick V2 can be connected to GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 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 53 2. Right-click the live view of the PTZ device and select PTZ. 3. You can start to control the camera using GV-Joystick V2. Note: For GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra, you can also use GV-IR Remote Control to control PTZ movements. See 1.9.3 GV-IR Remote Control.

  • Page 54: Chapter 4 System Settings

    System, Network, Date & Time, Account, Display, and Camera. Note: The user interfaces are different by models. Find the relevant settings corresponding to your device. Here we use GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra / GV-IP Display 101 as an example. Figure 4-1...

  • Page 55: System

    Storage Device: Select the storage device you want to use for storing captured snapshots. ◼ Load Default: Only for GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra and GV-IP Display 101, click Enable to restore the device to default settings. For details, see 5.2 Restoring Default Settings.

  • Page 56: Network

    To configure the network settings for GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101, see 2.5 Setting Up the Network. 4.3 Date & Time On the Date & Time page, you can configure the date and time of GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101. Figure 4-3 ◼...

  • Page 57: Account

    Idle / Wait Time: Specify an idle time from 30 to 300 seconds. Only for GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra / Plus / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101, you can specify the following functions to be locked or unlocked after the specified time period. Enter the User Name and Password again to unlock the functions.

  • Page 58: Display

    Keep Aspect Ratio: For GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra V1.05 or later, GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal, and GV-IP Display 101 V1.01 or later only, select ON to avoid enlarging the live view image to fit your screen size. This applies to all cameras connected.

  • Page 59: Camera

    IP devices. By default, user name and password both are admin and stream mode is Dual Stream. Figure 4-6 Click Save to apply the settings. Note: The stream mode and loop time interval functions are only available on GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra and GV-IP Display 101.

  • Page 60: Chapter 5 Advanced Applications

    1. Copy the firmware file to the root folder of a USB drive or an SD card. 2. Insert the storage device to GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101. 3. On the main screen, click the Firmware Update icon.

  • Page 61: Upgrading Firmware Through Gv-Ip Device Utility

    Click Upgrade. The system will restart itself when the upgrade is completed. Figure 5-2 Note: The default username and password are both admin. To see how to change the login information of GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101, refer to 4.4 Account.

  • Page 62: Restoring Default Settings

    5.2 Restoring Default Settings If for any reason GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 is not responding correctly, there are two ways to restore the device to default settings. 1. Use the pin to press the load default button on the front / side panel for about 10 seconds.
  • Page 63 Advanced Applications • For GV-IP Decoder Box Plus / Lite / GV-Pad Mini, click the System Settings icon on the main screen and click the Load Default button on the bottom of any of the setting pages. Figure 5-4 The system will restore default settings and reboot itself.

  • Page 64: Chapter 6 Integration To Gv-Software

    Chapter 6 Integration to GV-Software GV-IP Decoder Box can be added to GV-VMS and GV-Control Center to be assigned with the desired camera channels and layouts for remote display. Note: This function is only supported by GV-IP Decoder Box Plus / Ultra V1.02 or later and only compatible with GV-VMS V17.4.0 / V18.1.0 or later and GV-Control Center V3.8.0...
  • Page 65 Integration to GV-Software 2. Type a desired Name for GV-IP Decoder Box you’re connecting to, its IP Address, Port, ID and Password, and click OK to add it to GV-VMS. Figure 6-2 3. Once added, you’re prompted to set the layout of GV-IP Decoder Box. Click OK. The Layout Setup dialog box appears.

  • Page 66: Connecting To Gv-Control Center

    Figure 6-4 Figure 6-5 6.2 Connecting to GV-Control Center Note: The following instructions are exemplified from GV-Control Center V4.1.0. Click the Video Wall tab and click the button. Click the Add Host > Decoder Box. Figure 6-6...
  • Page 67 Integration to GV-Software Type a desired Host Name for the GV-IP Decoder Box you’re connecting to, its IP Address, Connect Port, Account and Password, and click OK. Figure 6-7 Once connected, GV-IP Decoder Box will appear in the Video Wall list.
  • Page 68 Select a desired layout at the top, and drag the desired camera channels to each of the layout divisions. Figure 6-10 Click OK. The GV-IP Decoder Box added will display the camera channels as configured.

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