Grandstream Networks GSurf User Manual
Grandstream Networks GSurf User Manual

Grandstream Networks GSurf User Manual

Monitoring and recording system for up to 36 cameras

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  • Page 1 Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Set up alarm triggers and rules 11 Set up auto recording Create groups Patrol play Replay tool Electronic map Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) Log Management 17 User Management Local Configuration Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 2 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    GSurf – Introduction Introduction Grandstream GSurf is a monitoring and recording system for up to 36 cameras. GSurf supports remote viewing, control and recording from anywhere on the Internet or corporate network. This user manual provides a description of GSurf features and instruction on how to integrate your cameras and digital video servers with this software.
  • Page 4: Installation

    The administrator user name and password are both set to admin at the factory default settings. For security purpose, please change the password after the first time you log in to GSurf. Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 4 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 5: Main Window

    Different panels can be displayed in the main window by selecting your preference from the dropdown menu. GSurf can display the Toolbar, Device Browser, Map Browser, Alarm List, Log List, PTZ console and Group Browser on the main window. Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 5 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 6: Toolbar Items

    – View and search operation logs and alarm logs. Replay Tool – Browse and view recorded video streams. Search Tool – Search the Grandstream digital video servers and network cameras in the same LAN. Help – Information about Grandstream GSurf Toolbar items Lets you browse and manage the connected DVS or cameras.
  • Page 7: Play Bar Items

    Establish or close two-way audio in the channel. At factory default settings, there is no audio connection. The icon will display service changes, if the two-way audio is established, the icon will turn Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 7 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 8: Configuration

    Device Name – Enter a name for the device. Model – Select the device type, DVS or IP Camera. Number of Channels – Select the number of channels that your device supports. For Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 8 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 9: How To Watch Video Stream

    Click on the device, drag it and drop it to the destination pane NOTE: If GSurf cannot play the live video stream, please double check the host, credentials and RTSP ports. Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 9 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 10: Remove Network Cameras/Digital Video Servers

    To configure the primary and secondary stream 1. From GSurf Device Browser panel, right click on the device. 2. In the pop out menu, click Open the web configuration pages. Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 10 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 11: Set Up Alarm Triggers And Rules

    Configure the network cameras/digital video servers Grandstream’s network cameras and digital video servers need to be configured to report the motion detection and alarm events to GSurf. 1. From GSurf Device Browser panel, right click on the device.
  • Page 12 NOTE: The available rules you created in Event Configuration will be listed in the Select a Rule dropdown list. 6. Click Save to save all the changes. Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 12 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 13: Set Up Auto Recording

    Automatic Recording, and select a schedule for it. NOTE: The available schedule you created in Time Schedule will be listed in the Select a Schedule dropdown list. 5. Click Save to save all the changes. Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 13 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 14: Create Groups

    On Group Browser panel, right click on the device you would like to remove; on the popup menu, click Delete. Or on Group Browser panel, right click on the group; click Delete All on the popup menu to delete all devices in the group. Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 14 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 15: Patrol Play

    In Group Browser panel, the group icon will display status changes. The group changes to become , if GSurf is playing video streams from it. Otherwise, the group icon is Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 15 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 16: Replay Tool

    To avoid changing the positions of cameras on the map accidently, the users can lock the map after adding all devices. Right on the map, in the popup menu, enable Lock the map. Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 16 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 17: Pan Tilt Zoom (Ptz)

    3. Select the user you would like to delete. 4. Click Delete to remove the user. NOTE: Available rules will be listed on the left side of the User Management window. Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 17 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...
  • Page 18: Local Configuration

    Split Files per X minutes – Configures the duration of each video recording. Snapshot Directory – Lets you select the location where the snapshots will be saved. Firmware 1.0.0.17 Page 18 of 18 Grandstream Networks, Inc. 08/2009...

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