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GV-IP Decoder Box Series and Display User’s Manual GV-IP Decoder Box Series GV-Pad Mini GV-IP Display 101 / 116 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. DB-Pad-UM-J...
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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.
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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...
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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. GeoVision’s website. Download and install GV-IP Device Utility from Once started, the utility will automatically search for GV-IP devices connected in the same LAN.
1.11.2 GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 / GV-IP Display 116 ......24 1.11.3 GV-IR Remote Control ..............26 Chapter 2 Getting Started ....................28 2.1 Installing GV-IP Decoder Box Series ..............28 2.2 Connecting GV-IP Decoder Box Series ............29 2.3 Connecting GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 / 116 ........31 2.4 The Main Screen ....................32...
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6.1 Connecting to GV-VMS ..................63 Connecting to GV-Control Center / GV-Edge Recording Manager ..65 6.2.1 GV-IP Decoder Box Series Display through Video Wall ......65 6.2.2 Creating Layout for GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal ........70 Linking GV-Control Center E-Map to GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal ..72...
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, 9-Division, and 16-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.
1.1.1 Features • Decode video streams in H.264 / H.265 codec up to 60 fps (1-ch max.) • 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 •...
With GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra, you can monitor channels, capture snapshots of critical moments, and pause a channel when specific events occur. Additionally, GV-Joystick V2 can be installed to efficiently control GeoVision and third-party PT / PTZ / Speed Dome cameras.
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 ⚫...
Introduction 1.3 GV-IP Decoder Box Plus GV-IP Decoder Box Plus can decode IP streams from GeoVision and third-party IP devices. It connects cameras and a monitor for video display in single or split screen divisions. It supports RTSP or ONVIF IP cameras and can detect ONVIF IP devices on the same LAN automatically.
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 ⚫...
Introduction 1.4 GV-IP Decoder Box Lite GV-IP Decoder Box Lite can decode IP streams from GeoVision and third-party IP devices. It connects cameras and a monitor for video display in single or split screen divisions. It can detect ONVIF IP devices on the same LAN automatically. Enjoy a cost-effective alternative to conventional DVRs and PC-based video surveillance systems.
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 ⚫...
GV-Pad Mini allows you to monitor channels, capture snapshots of critical moments, and pause a channel when specific events occur. In addition, GV-Joystick V2 can be installed to effectively control GeoVision and third-party PTZ / Speed Dome cameras. Figure 1-5...
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 ⚫...
GV-IP Display 116 allows you to monitor channels, capture snapshots of critical moments, and pause a channel when specific events occur. In addition, GV-Joystick V2 can be installed to effectively control GeoVision and third-party PTZ / Speed Dome cameras. Video Source...
1.6.1 Features ⚫ Decode video streams in H.264 / H.265 codec at 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 ⚫...
GV-IP Display 101 allows you to monitor channels, capture snapshots of critical moments, and pause a channel when specific events occur. In addition, GV-Joystick V2 can be installed to effectively control GeoVision and third-party PTZ / Speed Dome cameras. GV-IP Display 101...
Micro SD card slot and USB drive for snapshot storage and firmware upgrade 1.8 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 / GV-IP Display 116 1.
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Introduction GV-IP Decoder Box Lite 1. GV-IP Camera and GV-Video Server using H.264 codec 2. Third-party IP devices that support H.264 and adhere ONVIF To decode and display analog cameras, connect the cameras to GV-IP Decoder Box Lite through GV-Video Server. 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...
Small screws x 4 GV-Joystick V2 GV-Joystick V2 facilitates focusing, zooming, panning, and tilting of GeoVision and third-party PT, PTZ, and Speed Dome cameras on GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101. ⚫ GV-Joystick V2 ⚫...
1.11 Overview 1.11.1 GV-IP Decoder Box Series 1.11.1.1 Front View GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal Figure 1-8 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).
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Introduction GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra Figure 1-9 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. 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).
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GV-IP Decoder Box Plus Figure 1-10 GV-IP Decoder Box Lite Figure 1-11 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.
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Introduction 1.11.1.2 Rear View GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal Figure 1-12 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.
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GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra Figure 1-13 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 device.
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Introduction GV-IP Decoder Box Plus / Lite Figure 1-14 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. DC 12V Connect to power by using the supplied power adapter.
1.11.2 GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 / GV-IP Display 116 1.11.2.1 Front and Rear Views Figure 1-15 No. Name Function 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.
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Introduction 1.11.2.2 Top, Left-Side and Right-Side Views Figure 1-16 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.
No. Name Function DC 12V Connect to power using the supplied power adapter. Connect to a GV-Joystick V2, USB mouse, or USB storage device for local storage of content and firmware upgrade. Line Out Port Connect to a headphone or speaker. Reset the device to the default settings.
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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.
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.
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.
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Note: 1. You can only connect GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra / Plus / Lite to one display device through either the HDMI or VGA connector at a time. Dual monitor display is only available for GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal. 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.
Getting Started 2.3 Connecting GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 / 116 Follow the steps below to connect GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 / 116. Figure 2-4 1. Connect the device to the LAN port using an Ethernet cable. 2.
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 / 116 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.
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 / 116 is connected to LAN without the DHCP server, it will be assigned a static IP address: 192.168.0.100.
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 / 116 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 / 116.
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Getting Started 4. Drag and drop an IP device from the camera list to the grid. To select multiple cameras at a time, click Select Multiple Cameras at the top and select more than one camera from the camera list. Figure 2-10 5.
4-division view. 2.6.2 Adding IP Devices Manually If GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 / 116 is unable to detect the IP device using the search function, you can search for the device manually. 1. Click the Camera Search icon...
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◼ Camera Index: Number the IP device for searching convenience. ◼ Protocol: For GV-IP Devices, select Geovision as the protocol. For third-party devices, select ONVIF or one of the RTSP protocols. ◼ RTSP Command: Type the RTSP link if you are connecting to the device through RTSP protocols.
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Note: When connecting, all cameras will have the default user name and password set as admin. To modify the default login settings, find the user name and password under Camera in System Settings (see 4.6 Camera).
1. Run GV-IP Device Utility downloaded from 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 / 116, and select Connect Setting. A login window appears.
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3. Type the username and password of the device, and click OK. This window appears. By default, the username and password both are admin. Figure 2-13 4. Use the Camera List toolbar to add, remove, or configure a camera in the Camera List. 5.
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Getting Started 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 Devices are admin.
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.
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Getting Started 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.
Chapter 3 Accessing Live View 3.1 Live View After adding and assigning IP devices to the live view grid, the camera live views are displayed on the main screen. Hold for right-clicking on a live view grid to access the following options: Note: The user interfaces are different by models.
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Accessing Live View ◼ PTZ: Select to allow GV-Joystick V2 / your mouse / GV-IR Remote Control to control the PTZ device. To pan and tilt the live view, click and hold the arrow on the image. This function is only available for devices with PTZ function and only one PTZ device can be enabled at a time.
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“Resolution Error” will appear on the screen. ⚫ For a smooth operation for the GV-IP Decoder Box Series, the bitrate of each channel should be below 6 Mbps (for 16-CH division, the bitrate should be below 3 Mbps). ⚫...
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Accessing Live View GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra Screen Division Maximum Resolution Fisheye Dewarping 1-Division (Single View) 3840 x 2160: up to 30 fps, 30 fps in total (1 CH max.) Grid 1 2560 x 1920 Up to 30 fps, 120 4-Division fps in total (4 CH Other 3 Grids...
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GV-Pad Mini Screen Division Maximum Resolution Fisheye Dewarping 1-Division (Single View) 2048 x 1944 Grid 1 2048 x 1944 4-Division Not supported (Quad View) Other 3 Grids 1920 x 1080 9-Division 1280 x 720 GV-IP Display 101 Screen Division Maximum Resolution Fisheye Dewarping 1-Division (Single View) 3840 x 2160...
Accessing Live View Note: The camera view will display the message “Connection Lost” if the login ID and password are incorrect. 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.
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Quad View. Right-click the live view of the fisheye camera and select Fisheye to enable fisheye dewarping. Note: Fisheye dewarping is only supported by GV-IP Decoder Box Plus. Figure 3-4 The following fisheye settings are available: ◼ Image Alignment: Align the red circle with the inner edge of the camera image if needed.
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 / 116 to control GeoVision PT, PTZ, and Speed Dome cameras, and also third-party PTZ and Speed Dome cameras.
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, and Camera. Note: The user interfaces are different by models. Find the relevant settings corresponding to your device.
Language: Select a language for the user interface. ◼ Resolution: Only for GV-IP Decoder Box Series, select a resolution for your monitor. The default is HD 720P. If you are using a VGA monitor, select VGA 1024 x 768 / HD 1080P.
Display 101 / 116, 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 / 116.
GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 / 116. The default user name and password are both admin. You will need the login information if you want to access GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 / 116 through GV-IP Device Utility.
Click Save to apply the settings. 4.5 Display On the Display page, you can adjust the orientation of the live view and specify what information to overlay on the live view. Figure 4-5 ◼ Font Color: Change the font color of the text overlay. ◼...
System Settings Extend Screen: Select Enable to cast the cameras’ live view in single division on the ◼ monitor connected via VGA port. When disabled, the cameras’ live view on the monitor connected via the HDMI port will be cast to the other monitor simultaneously. (Only applicable to GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal).
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. 2. Insert the storage device to GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 / 116.
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 / 116, refer to 4.4 Account.
5.2 Restoring Default Settings If for any reason GV-IP Decoder Box Series / GV-Pad Mini / GV-IP Display 101 / 116 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.
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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.
Chapter 6 Integration to GV-Software GV-IP Decoder Box and GV-IP Display 116 can be added to GV-VMS / GV-Control Center / GV-Edge Recording Manager to be assigned with the desired camera channels and layouts for remote display. Note: This function is supported by GV-IP Decoder Box Plus (firmware V1.02) and only compatible with GV-VMS V17.4.0.
Integration to GV-Software 6.1 Connecting to GV-VMS 1. In the Content List of GV-VMS, (Home > Toolbar > Content List), right-click Decoder Box and select Add Decoder Box. Figure 6-1 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.
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4. Select a desired layout at the top, and drag the desired camera channels of GV-VMS to each of the layout divisions. When two or more camera channels are assigned to the same division, their live views will be displayed within the division in sequential order. Figure 6-3 5.
Integration to GV-Software 6.2 Connecting to GV-Control Center / GV-Edge Recording Manager 6.2.1 GV-IP Decoder Box Series Display through Video Wall Note: The following instructions are exemplified from GV-Control Center V4.2.1. Click the Video Wall tab and click the button.
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Once connected, GV-IP Decoder Box will appear in the Video Wall list. Figure 6-8 Right-click on the connected IP Decoder Box and select Add new Layout. Figure 6-9 Click a desired layout on the top right corner, and drag the desired camera channels to each of the layout divisions.
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Integration to GV-Software Note: For any changes to take effect, right-click on Device Layout, and select Apply. Figure 6-11 The 16-division layout and the Layout Preview function are only supported by GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / GV-IP Display 116 (firmware V1.04 or later, coming soon).
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Remote Control on GV-Control Center You can also remotely configure GV-IP Decoder Box Ultra / Optimal display settings on GV-Control Center. The interface is as shown below: 2 3 4 5 Figure 6-12 No. Name Function Click to play or pause the loop when multiple IP cameras Play / Pause Loop are added under the same channel.
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Integration to GV-Software Note: To enable the Extend Screen function from GV-Control Center, right-click on the GV-IP Decoder Box model and select Host Settings. Check the Extend Screen option and set the loop time interval. Figure 6-13 To apply the changes made on GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal, right-click on Device Layout and select Sync Data.
6.2.2 Creating Layout for GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal To add GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal as the host on GV-Control Center, see Step 1 ~ 4 in 6.2.1 GV-IP Decoder Box Series Display through Video Wall. Click the Layout tab and the button, and select Add New Layout.
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Integration to GV-Software Note: GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal supports up to 9-division layout. GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal does not support customized layouts. Only the following layouts are applicable: The actual layout displays on GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal are adjusted based on the number of cameras.
6.3 Linking GV-Control Center E-Map to GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal Note: The following instructions are only applicable to GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal (firmware V1.02 or later) and GV-Control Center (V4.2.1 or later). By linking E-Map to GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal, the corresponding channels will be automatically displayed on the assigned GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal upon motion detection events, or you can assign specified channels onto GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal from E-Map.
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Integration to GV-Software Create an E-Map file by right-clicking on E-Map Group under the Group List, and selecting E-Map Editor. For details, see Chapter 9 Other Applications in GV-Control Center V4 User’s Manual. Figure 6-18 Once the E-Map file is created, right-click on E-Map Group under the Group List, and select Remote E-Map.
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You can choose to automatically cast channels upon motion events or manually assign individual channels onto GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal. ◼ To cast channels upon motion events: On the tree list on the left, right-click on the desired map file and select the GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal model you wish to cast the channels onto.
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