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GeoVision GV-Cloud Bridge Manual

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1.1 Compatible Products ............................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Packing List ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.5 Connecting to PC................................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Accessing GV-Cloud Bridge ................................................................................................. 8
1.6.1 Assigning a Static IP Address....................................................................................... 9
1.6.2 Configuring the DDNS Domain Name ........................................................................ 10
1.7 Operation Mode ................................................................................................................... 12
1.8 Live View .............................................................................................................................. 13
1.9 General Settings .................................................................................................................. 14
1.9.1 Connecting to IP Cameras ......................................................................................... 14
1.9.2 Configuring Input / Output Settings ............................................................................ 15
1.9.3 Connecting to I/O Box ................................................................................................ 18
1.10 Service Settings ................................................................................................................. 19
1.10.1 Connecting to GV-Cloud VMS .................................................................................. 19
1.10.2 Connecting to GV-Center V2 / Dispatch Server ....................................................... 21
1.10.3 Connecting to GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway ............................................ 22
1.10.4 Connecting to GV-Eye .............................................................................................. 23
1.10.5 Live Broadcasting ..................................................................................................... 25
1.11 System Settings ................................................................................................................. 29
1.11.1 Setting Device Name ................................................................................................ 29
1.11.2 Creating User Accounts ............................................................................................ 29
1.11.3 Setting Network ........................................................................................................ 30
1.11.4 Setting Date and Time .............................................................................................. 30
1.11.5 Loading Default ......................................................................................................... 32
1.12 Storage ............................................................................................................................... 33
1.13 VPN Box Operation Mode ................................................................................................. 34
1.14 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................. 39
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Overview ..........................3 1.4 Selecting a Suitable GV-Cloud VMS Premium License by Camera Resolution ....5 1.5 Connecting to PC........................7 1.6 Accessing GV-Cloud Bridge ....................8 1.6.1 Assigning a Static IP Address..................9 1.6.2 Configuring the DDNS Domain Name ................ 10 1.7 Operation Mode ........................

  • Page 2: Compatible Products

    GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway for recording and streaming management. With a simple QR code scan, you can also link GV-Cloud Bridge to the GV-Eye mobile app for live monitoring anytime, anywhere. Additionally, you can use GV-Cloud Bridge to stream the cameras to social media platforms like YouTube, Twitch and others to meet your live broadcasting demands.

  • Page 3: Packing List

    Download Guide 1.3 Overview This LED indicates the power is supplied. This LED indicates GV-Cloud Bridge is ready for connection. Not functional. Connects a USB flash drive (FAT32 / exFAT) to store event recordings. Connects to either the network or a PoE adapter.
  • Page 4 This resets all configurations to factory settings. See 1.11.5 Loading Default. This reboots GV-Cloud Bridge, and keeps all current configurations. See 1.11.5 Loading Default . Note: Industrial-grade USB flash drives are suggested to avoid event recording writing failure. For optimal performance, it is suggested to use USB flash drive (FAT32). Once the USB flash drive (exFAT) is formatted, it will be converted into FAT32.

  • Page 5: Selecting A Suitable Gv-Cloud Vms Premium License By Camera Resolution

    GV-Cloud VMS Premium License by Camera Resolution As you integrate GV-Cloud Bridge and GV-Cloud VMS, several GV-Cloud VMS premium licenses are available based on the resolution of recordings to be uploaded to GV-Cloud VMS (SD, 720p, 2M, 2M / 30F, 4M, 4M / 30F) and each license specifies the frame rate and bitrate limit.
  • Page 6 When both main stream and sub stream resolution exceeds the applied license: (1) The recordings will only be saved in the USB flash drive inserted in GV-Cloud Bridge based on the main stream resolution; (2) The License does not match event will be included in GV-Cloud VMS event log;...

  • Page 7: Connecting To Pc

    1.5 Connecting to PC There are two options for powering and connecting GV-Cloud Bridge to the PC. Only one of the two ways can be utilized at once. Connect GV-PA191 PoE Adapter (optional purchase) to the PC via the LAN port (see No.

  • Page 8: Accessing Gv-Cloud Bridge

    1. The PC used to access the Web interface must be on the same LAN as the GV-Cloud Bridge. 2. If the network does not have a DHCP server or is disabled, GV-Cloud Bridge can be reached using its default IP address 192.168.0.10, see 1.6.1 Assigning a Static IP Address.

  • Page 9: Assigning A Static Ip Address

    1.6.1 Assigning a Static IP Address When GV-Cloud Bridge connects to LAN without a DHCP server, it is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.0.10. To avoid IP conflicts with other GeoVision devices, follow the steps below to assign a new IP address.

  • Page 10: Configuring The Ddns Domain Name

    IP from a DHCP server. DDNS assigns a domain name to GV-Cloud Bridge so that it can always be accessed using the domain name. Follow the steps below to apply for a domain name from GeoVision DDNS Server and enable the DDNS function.
  • Page 11 Note: The registered username expires after three months of inactivity. Return to the GV-Cloud Bridge Web interface and type the Hostname and Password registered on the DDNS Server. Click Apply. The GV-Cloud Bridge can now be accessed using the domain name.

  • Page 12: Operation Mode

    VPN Box: Allow users to create a virtual private network for devices on the same LAN as GV-Cloud Bridge. See 1.13 VPN Box Operation Mode. After switching to the desired mode, GV-Cloud Bridge will reboot for the change to take effect. You can only use one mode at a time.

  • Page 13: Live View

    1.8 Live View Once a camera is connected to GV-Cloud Bridge, you can see its live view and use the following functions for monitoring. For how to connect a camera, see 1.9.1 Connecting to IP Cameras. The controls on the channel: The live view is enabled by default.

  • Page 14: General Settings

    IO Box Settings: See 1.9.3 Connecting to I/O Box. 1.9.1 Connecting to IP Cameras To set up connections to cameras and the supported GeoVision software or mobile app, follow the steps below. In the left menu, select General Settings > Video Setting.

  • Page 15: Configuring Input / Output Settings

    1.9.2 Configuring Input / Output Settings GV-Cloud Bridge can configure and manage up to eight input and eight output devices from cameras and GV-IO Boxes. To configure I/O devices from the GV-IO Box, see 1.9.3 Connecting to I/O Box to set up GV-IO Box in advance.
  • Page 16 To have GV-Center V2 monitoring, ensure to enable Attachment Mode under Subscriber Settings on GV-Center V2. See 1.4.2 Subscriber Settings of GV-Center V2 User’s Manual for details. The input-triggered recordings are only stored on GV-Cloud Bridge, therefore Cloud Playback cannot be used for the event recordings on GV-Cloud VMS.

  • Page 17: Output Settings

    1.9.2.2 Output Settings To configure an output device, follow the steps below. Select Output on the Virtual IO page. This page appears. To configure an output device, click Edit. Follow Steps 3 ~ 4 in 1.9.2.1 Input Settings. Note: To send event alerts and recordings to GV-Cloud VMS upon output triggers, ensure to connect to GV-Cloud VMS.

  • Page 18: Connecting To I/O Box

    1.9.3 Connecting to I/O Box GV-Cloud Bridge can connect up to four pieces of GV-I/O Box. To connect to a GV-I/O Box, follow the steps below. In the left menu, click General Settings > IO BOX Settings. This page appears.

  • Page 19: Service Settings

    Cameras connected via GV-Cloud Bridge can connect to GV-Cloud VMS, allowing for cloud-based monitoring. On GV-Cloud VMS Add your GV-Cloud Bridge to the host list on GV-Cloud VMS first. For details, see 2.3 GV-Cloud VMS User’s Manual. Creating Hosts in On GV-Cloud Bridge In the left menu, select Operation Mode >...
  • Page 20 AI events from AI-capable GV/UA-IP cameras: Intrusion / PVD Motion / Cross Line / Enter Area / Leave Area. Insert a USB flash drive to your GV-Cloud Bridge to send video attachments to GV-Cloud VMS. To ensure the USB flash drive is working properly, select Storage >...

  • Page 21: Connecting To Gv-Center V2 / Dispatch Server

    (Crossing Line / Intrusion / Entering Area / Leaving Area) and AI-capable UA-IP cameras (Cross Counting / Perimeter Intrusion Detection). Insert a USB flash drive to GV-Cloud Bridge to send video attachments to GV-Center Enable Attachment Mode under Subscriber Settings on GV-Center V2 to activate the video attachment function.

  • Page 22: Connecting To Gv-Recording Server / Video Gateway

    1.10.3 Connecting to GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway Cameras connected via GV-Cloud Bridge can make a passive connection to the GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway, allowing for centralized monitoring and recording. Note: The passive connection only applies to GV-Cloud Bridge V1.01 or later and GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway V2.1.0 or later.

  • Page 23: Connecting To Gv-Eye

    1.10.4 Connecting to GV-Eye Cameras connected via GV-Cloud Bridge can be monitored using the GV-Eye mobile app. Follow the steps below to enable the connection to GV-Eye. GV-Relay QR code service allows you to connect the GV-Eye mobile app by scanning the QR code displayed on GV-Cloud Bridge.
  • Page 24 Click Get Information. All cameras from your GV-Cloud Bridge are displayed. Select the cameras you want to view on GV-Eye and click Save. The selected cameras are added to GV-Eye under a Host Group.

  • Page 25: Live Broadcasting

    1.10.5 Live Broadcasting Cameras connected via GV-Cloud Bridge can connect to YouTube or Twitch for live broadcasting. The user interfaces vary per platform. Locate the options specific to your platform. In the following procedures, we use YouTube as an example.
  • Page 26 Make sure to disable Enable Auto-stop, and enable Enable DVR. The Stream Key and Stream URL are now available. On GV-Cloud Bridge In the left menu, select Operation Mode > CV2 / Video Gateway / RTMP. Click Apply. When the device is rebooted, the mode will be applied.
  • Page 27 Enable the connection, and copy and paste the Stream Key and Stream URL from YouTube to the setting page. 10. Select PCM or MP3 for Audio, or select Mute for no sound. 11. Click Apply. You can now view the live view broadcast from GV-Cloud Bridge in the YouTube preview window. On YouTube...
  • Page 28 IMPORTANT: At Step 3, do not select the Stream icon to configure the live broadcast. This will enable Enable Auto-stop by default, and disconnect from the live broadcast when the Internet connection is unstable. Make sure to set your camera’s video compression to H.264. If not, the live broadcast will appear as follow:...

  • Page 29: System Settings

    Type a desired Device Name. Click Apply. 1.11.2 Creating User Accounts GV-Cloud Bridge supports up to 32 user accounts. To manage user accounts, follow the steps below. Note: The ROOT account is created by default and cannot be removed. The account has full access to all functions.

  • Page 30: Setting Network

    See 1.6.1 Assigning a Static IP Address or 1.6.2 Configuring the DDNS Domain Name. 1.11.4 Setting Date and Time To configure the date and time of your GV-Cloud Bridge, follow the steps below. In the left menu, click System Settings > Date / Time. This page appears.
  • Page 31 Select a desired Time Zone. The Time Synchronization With is set to NTP by default. You can change the NTP server in use by typing another server under NTP Server. To manually set the date and time for your device, select Manual under Time Synchronization With, and type the desired date and time.

  • Page 32: Loading Default

    1.11.5 Loading Default If for any reason the GV-Cloud Bridge is not responding correctly, you can reboot it or reset it to factory default settings. 1. In the left menu, click System Settings > Maintenance. 2. Select Load Default or Reboot Now.

  • Page 33: Storage

    1.12 Storage When you insert a USB flash drive into GV-Cloud Bridge, utilize the Disk page to format it. The page also displays the current storage space status. To access the page, in the left menu, click Storage > Disk.

  • Page 34: Vpn Box Operation Mode

    Step 2. Create a VPN account on GV-Cloud Step 3. Connect GV-Cloud Bridge to the VPN account on GV-Cloud Step 4. Map the IP addresses of up to 8 devices, on the same LAN as GV-Cloud Bridge, to VPN IP addresses Note: This VPN mode is not limited to IP cameras.
  • Page 35 Step 1. Sign up on GV-Cloud Visit GV-Cloud at https://www.gvaicloud.com/ and click Sign up. Type the necessary information and complete the sign-up procedure. Confirm the account by clicking the activation link sent via e-mail. Keep the attached registration information for logging in GV-Cloud later. For details, see Chapter 1 in GV-VPN Guide.
  • Page 36 10. Enable the connection and give a Host Name to the setting. 11. To connect to the VPN account on GV-Cloud, type the ID and Password created at Step 12. To configure a VPN IP for your GV-Cloud Bridge, type a VPN IP ranging from 198.18.0.1 to 198.18.255.254.
  • Page 37 Restrict / Exceed limit / Unknown. For more details, see No.8, 3. Configuring GV-VPN on GV-VPN Guide. Step 4. Map the IP addresses of up to 8 devices, on the same LAN as GV-Cloud Bridge, to VPN IP addresses 14. In the left menu, select GV-VPN > IP Mapping.
  • Page 38 16. Enable the connection and give a Name to the setting. 17. To configure a VPN IP for the device, type a VPN IP ranging from 198.18.0.1 to 198.18.255.254 and the device’s IP (Target IP). 18. For the device’s IP, optionally click ONVIF Search to search for the device, and click Import to automatically fill in the device’s IP on the Edit page.

  • Page 39: Firmware Upgrade

    1.14 Firmware Upgrade The GV-Cloud Bridge firmware can only be updated using GV-IP Device Utility. To update the firmware, follow the steps below. Download and install the GV-IP Device Utility. Locate your GV-Cloud Bridge on GV-IP Device Utility window, click its IP address, and select Configure.
  • Page 41 © 2024 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved. Scan the following QR codes for product warranty and technical support policy: [Warranty] [Technical Support Policy]...