Grandstream Networks GSurf_Pro User Manual
Grandstream Networks GSurf_Pro User Manual

Grandstream Networks GSurf_Pro User Manual

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Grandstream Networks, Inc.
GSurf_Pro
Video Management Software
GSurf_Pro User Manual
www.grandstream.com
Version 1.0.0.12
http://esupport.grandstream.com

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  • Page 1 Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro Video Management Software GSurf_Pro User Manual www.grandstream.com Version 1.0.0.12 http://esupport.grandstream.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS GSurf_Pro User Manual WELCOME..............................5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..........................6 FEATURE HIGHTLIGHTS ........................6 INSTALLATION GUIDE ..........................7 MINIMUM RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ..............7 INSTALL GSURF_PRO ......................... 7 UNINSTALL GSURF_PRO ........................8 LOGIN GSURF_PRO ..........................9 GSURF_PRO MAIN WINDOW ......................10 GSURF_PRO TOOLBAR ........................
  • Page 3 CLIENT SIDE ............................39 GSURF_PRO FILE SERVER ........................40 SERVER SIDE ............................. 40 CLIENT SIDE ............................41 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......................42 EXPERIENCING THE GRANDSTREAM GSURF_PRO ................43 ABLE OF ABLES GSurf_Pro User Manual Table 1: GSURF_PRO MAIN WINDOW ITEMS ..................10 Table 2: GSURF_PRO TOOLBAR ICONS ....................
  • Page 4 ABLE OF IGURES GSurf_Pro User Manual Figure 1: GSurf_Pro Overview ........................6 Figure 2: GSurf_Pro Installation ........................8 Figure 3: GSurf_Pro Login ..........................9 Figure 4: GSurf_Pro Main Window ......................10 Figure 5: GSurf_Pro Video Display Window - Play Bar ................12 Figure 6: Add Device ...........................
  • Page 5: Welcome

    Reproduction or transmittal of the entire or any part, in any form or by any means, electronic or print, for any purpose without the express written permission of Grandstream Networks, Inc. is not permitted. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 5 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    36 channels video streams for group viewing or patrol mode • Two-way audio/video monitoring and alarm • Flexible alarm mechanism including relay output control and email alarm Figure 1: GSurf_Pro Overview Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 6 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 7: Installation Guide

    Network Adapter: 100Mbps network adapter, 1000Mbps recommended NOTE: UPS is required for SERVER to prevent database or video record file corruption caused by power outage. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 7 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 8: Uninstall Gsurf_Pro

    Once done, the following screen will show. Figure 2: GSurf_Pro Installation NOTE: • The initial installation only supporting English. • Once program installed, user can switch to supported different languages. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 8 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 9: Login Gsurf_Pro

    ID 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_Pro. Figure 3: GSurf_Pro Login Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 9 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 10: Gsurf_Pro Main Window

    PTZ Control PTZ control (PTZ device is required on the camera) Log List View operation log and alarm log Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 10 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 11: Gsurf_Pro Toolbar

    Open/hide play bar in each video display window. Send audio (broadcasting) to selected device in the list Search all the cameras' IP within the same LAN Show GSurf_Pro software information Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 11 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 12: Gsurf_Pro Video Play Bar

    C:\Snapshot Turn on/off sound of the current channel. The default setting is Turn on/off two-way audio of the current channel. The default setting is off Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 12 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 13: Configuration Guide

    4. Click Ok to save. After successfully adding the device, users could view the video by double-clicking on the device name in the Device browser panel on the left. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 13 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 14: Figure 6: Add Device

    Figure 6: Add Device Figure 7: Video Display After Adding Device Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 14 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 15: Delete Device

    2. In the Device Configuration window, Select the device to be deleted. 3. Click Delete button. 4. Or, users could click on Delete all to remove all the added devices. Figure 8: Delete Device Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 15 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 16: Search Device

    2. In the Search tool, click Search button. A list of surveillance devices will display in the list. Figure 9: GSurf_Pro Search Tool - Search Devices Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 16 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 17: Modify Ip

    3. To set up new IP with DHCP, user could check the option Use DHCP so a new IP will be automatically assigned. Use DHCP to To check if the assign new IP new static IP is available Figure 10: GSurf_Pro Search Tool - Modify IP Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 17 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 18: Configure Time Schedule

    7. Select the device from which you would like to record the videos. 8. In Auto Record option, select schedule from the drop down list. 9. Click Save button. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 18 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 19: Figure 12: Gsurf_Pro Auto Record Time Schedule

    This channel will then start automatically recording as specified in the designated time schedule. Additionally, users could select Batch Configuration to assign the same time schedule to multiple devices. Figure 12: GSurf_Pro Auto Record Time Schedule Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 19 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 20: Configure Alarm Triggers And Rules

    CONFIGURE ALARM TRIGGERS AND RULES Grandstream's network cameras and digital video servers support motion detection and alarm events. They can report motion detection or alarm events to GSurf_Pro. On the GSurf_Pro side, it can be configured to take actions, i.e., to notify such events to users. Up to 10 rules can be set up with different alarm actions.
  • Page 21: Figure 14: Assign Alarm Action Rule To Device

    7. Click Save button to save the settings. Figure 14: Assign Alarm Action Rule To Device Additionally, users could select Batch Configuration to assign the same alarm action to multiple devices. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 21 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 22: Local Configuration

    • Capture Path: Configure the path to save the snapshot pictures. Figure 15: GSurf_Pro Local Configure - Record Configure Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 22 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 23: Device Configuration

    In the GSurf_Pro interface, users could switch language at any time. Go to System Config->Language and select the language to be displayed. Figure 16: Language Display Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 23 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 24: Record Configuration

    The automatic record will be running in the background. The recording time is specified in Auto Record option after selecting device under System Config->Device Config. Figure 18: Automatic Record Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 24 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 25: Replay

    In the Replayer, users could also open up the Time selection tab to specify the recorded files by filtering the start time. All the configured start time will be marked in green in the time chart. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 25 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12...
  • Page 26: Electronic Map

    The supported image files are bmp, jpg or gif. GSurf_Pro will display the electronic map in full resolution. And the users can use the scroll bars to view the whole image. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 26 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12...
  • Page 27: Add Device To Map

    Right click on the icon to change the icon settings. Figure 21: Add Map Alarm Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 27 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 28: Set Alarm On Map

    The IP Camera devices can be remotely accessed via web browser. Select a device on the left side panel and click on Remote config tab to access the camera's web GUI. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 28 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12...
  • Page 29: Ptz Control

    PTZ device connected, users can use the console to adjust the focus, brightness, contrast, rotating speed, IRIS, and also pan/tilt the devices. Note: Before using PTZ control, PTZ device needs to be set up in RS-485 port and properly configured. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 29 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 30: Video Monitor

    3. Right click on the group to configure the group attributes. Check the Allow Patrol option and configure Pause time which is the patrol interval for the group. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 30 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12...
  • Page 31: Figure 24: Configure Group Attributes For Patrol Mode

    4. Click Ok to save the settings. 5. In the top Menu bar, click on Play Mode->Patrolling View to start playing videos from different groups in a loop. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 31 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 32: Broadcast

    2. Add broadcast device by selecting the devices from the left side list to the right side list. 3. Click Start Broadcasting button to start sending audio from PC's microphone. Figure 25: Broadcast Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 32 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 33: Synchronize Device Time

    In the top Menu bar, click on Manage tool->Synchronize device time. Then users could sync up the device time with local PC time. Figure 26: Device Time Configuration Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 33 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 34: Convert Video Format

    Add video to be converted and the output file will be saved in the configured directory in AVI format. Figure 27: Media Convert Tool Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 34 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 35: User Management

    2. In the User Manage window, users could add, edit and delete users. A list of configuration authorities is provided so each user could be assigned with different privileges. Figure 28: User Management Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 35 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 36: Import/Export Configuration

    The GSurf_Pro configuration can be imported or exported for backup and restore purpose. Click on System Config->Export Config to open the import/export window. Users could also select the configurations for the backup file. Figure 29: Configuration Import and Export Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 36 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 37: Gsurf_Pro Transfer Server

    2. After login, click on Config->System Config to open the following server configuration window. The listening IP address is the PC's IP address. For the port number, it is recommended to use default value or big value. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 37 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 38: Figure 31: Transfer Server Configuration

    Figure 31: Add Devices to Transfer List 6. Those devices will then be displayed in the transfer list. The main display window will show the traffic status when the traffic starts. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 38 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 39: Client Side

    1. In the Device browser, right click on RTSP server. 2. Click Server Config to add devices to the local list. Figure 32: RTSP Server Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 39 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 40: Gsurf_Pro File Server

    To configure the GSurf_Pro as the file server, go to Manage Tool->File Server. Click on the Configuration button to set up listening IP and port. Then start the server. Figure 33: GSurf_Pro File Server Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 40 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 41: Client Side

    When option Remote Search is selected, users would need fill in Recorder address and Recorder port of the server side. Once searching is done, the record files can be downloaded and played locally. Figure 34: Replayer Remote Search Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 41 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 42: Frequently Asked Questions

    A: Besides configuring alarm action on GSurf_Pro side, the alarm has to be activated on the camera side and configured to report to the alarm center. Users could configure this by directly accessing camera's web GUI or via GSurf_Pro’s remote configure interface. Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 42 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 43: Experiencing The Grandstream Gsurf_Pro

    FAQs User and Developer Forum for answers to your general questions. If you have purchased our products through a Grandstream Certified Partner or Reseller, please contact them directly for immediate support. Our technical support staff is trained and ready to answer all of your questions. Contact a technical support...
  • Page 44: Table 4: Comparison Of Gsurf_Pro And Gsurf

    Local Configuration - Display window √ arrangement of primary stream √ √ Device Configuration Device Configuration - Batch configuration √ of automatic scheduled (time) recording √ Server Configuration Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 44 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...
  • Page 45 √ (Only delete based on √ (Delete based on Date, delete Smart Delete Module files with earliest date, not based on earliest file, more accurate) accurate) Grandstream Networks, Inc. GSurf_Pro USER MANUAL Page 45 of 45 Version 1.0.0.12 Updated : 06/2013...

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