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  • Page 1 GV-IPCam H.264 1.3M/VGA User's Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2 9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-8797-8377 Fax: +886-2-8797-8335 http://www.geovision.com.tw Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. April 2010...
  • Page 3 Welcome to the GV-IPCAM H.264 User’s Manual. The GV-IPCAM H.264 has a series of models designed to meet different needs. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware version: Model Model Number Firmware Version GV-BX110D V1.01 Box Camera GV-BX110DW V1.01 GV-BX010D V1.01...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Note for Recording ............1 Note for Firmware Upgrade ..........2 Chapter 1 Introduction ..........3 Key Features................3 Models ..................4 Packing List................5 1.3.1 Box Camera..............5 1.3.2 Mini Fixed Dome ..............5 System Requirement ............... 6 Options..................6 Overview ..................
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera......19 Accessing Your Surveillance Images........19 Functions Featured on the Main Page........20 3.2.1 The Live View Window...........21 3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window ....23 3.2.3 Snapshot of Live Video ..........26 3.2.4 Video Recording ............26 3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View ....27...
  • Page 6 4.3.2 FTP ................54 4.3.3 Center V2...............56 4.3.4 VSM ................58 4.3.5 Backup Center ...............60 4.3.6 ViewLog Server .............62 4.3.7 3GPP ................63 Monitoring ................64 Recording Schedule............... 66 4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings.........66 4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings ..........67 Remote ViewLog..............68 Network.................. 69 4.7.1 LAN................69 4.7.2...
  • Page 7 5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events......91 Chapter 6 Advanced Applications ......93 Upgrading System Firmware ..........93 6.1.1 Using the Web Configuration Interface ......94 6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility..........95 Backing Up and Restoring Settings ........97 Restoring to Factory Default Settings ........99 Verifying Watermark ............
  • Page 8 10.1.1 Installing GView V2............121 10.1.2 Activating the GView Function ........122 10.1.3 Connecting to the IP Camera........122 10.1.4 Playing Back the Recordings from the IP Camera ..123 10.1.5 Other Functions ............124 10.2 Windows Smartphone............130 10.2.1 Installing MSView V2 / V3..........130 10.2.2 Activating the MSView V2 / V3 Function......130 10.2.3...

  • Page 9: Note For Recording

    Introduction Note for Recording The GV-IPCAM H.264 is designed to work with GV-System/GV-NVR, a hybrid or digital video management system. Normally, the images are recorded to the memory card inserted in the Box Camera. Once the camera is connected to GV-System/GV-NVR for video management or its Live View (Figure 3-3) is accessed through the browser, the recording to the memory card will be stopped and the recording will be taken control by GV-System/GV-NVR.

  • Page 10: Note For Firmware Upgrade

    Note for Firmware Upgrade Before you upgrade the firmware, please follow these instructions: The firmware upgrade must be performed on the LAN. Stop monitoring of GV-IPCAM H.264. Stop all the remote connections including Center V2, VSM, ViewLog Server and 3GPP. Stop the connection to GV-System/GV-NVR.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Key Features • Progressive Scan CMOS • Built-in Web server for monitoring through IE browser • Dual video streams from two of H.264, MJPEG and MPEG4 • Up to 15 frames per second in megapixel resolution (1280 x 1024) •...

  • Page 12: Models

    1.2 Models The GV-IPCAM H.264 series is available in two models: Box Camera and Mini Fixed Dome. Box Camera can be divided into two categories: Wired models (GV-BX110D / GV-BX010D) and Wireless models (GV-BX110DW). Model Model No. Description GV-BX110D GV-IPCAM, 1.3 M, H.264, D/N GV-BX110DW GV-IPCAM, 1.3 M, H.264, D/N, Wireless...

  • Page 13: Packing List

    Introduction 1.3 Packing List The GV-IPCAM H.264 package includes the following items: 1.3.1 Box Camera • GV-IPCAM H.264 • 5-Pin Terminal Block • Fixed Focal Lens (Megapixel, IR, CS Lens) • C Mount Lens Adaptor • Security Torx • Power Adaptor •...

  • Page 14: System Requirement

    1.4 System Requirement To perform the GV-IPCAM H.264 operations through web browser, ensure your PC is in good network connection, and meet this system requirement: • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x or later 1.5 Options Optional devices can expand your GV-IPCAM H.264’s capabilities and versatility.

  • Page 15: Overview

    Introduction 1.6 Overview 1.6.1 Box Camera 1.6.1.1 Wired Model Figure 1-1 Name Description Audio Out Connects a speaker for audio output. Audio In Connects a microphone for audio input. For details, see Chapter 9 The I/O I/O Terminal Block Terminal Block. Resets all configurations of the GV-IPCAM Default H.264 to the default factory settings.
  • Page 16 DC 12V Connector Connects to power. Status LED See 1.6.3 Status LED. Microphone Records the sounds. If the auto iris lens is in use, plug the iris Auto Iris Connector control cable to the connector. 1.6.1.2 Wireless Model Figure 1-2 Name Description Audio Out...

  • Page 17: Status Led

    Introduction Inserts a mini or micro SD/SDHC memory card to store recording data. The figure SD Card Slot shown here is an example of a miniSD Card slot. LAN / PoE Connects to a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE. Connects to a portable monitor for setting Video Out the focus and angle of GV-IPCAM H.264 during initial installation.

  • Page 18: Mini Fixed Dome

    1.6.2 Mini Fixed Dome Figure 1-3 Name Description Resets the camera to factory default. See Default Button 6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings. Lens Rotates the les right/left to adjust focus. Focus Fixed Screw Loosens the screw to adjust the lens. Tilt Fixed Screw Loosens the screw to adjust tile angle.

  • Page 19: Adjustment

    Introduction 1.7 Adjustment 1.7.1 Focus Adjustment of Box Camera To adjust the focus or image clarity during the initial installation of the GV- IPCAM H.264, it is suggested to print out the diagram of radiating lines included on Software CD and hang up the diagram at the surveillance area for focus adjustment.

  • Page 20: Lens Adjustment Of Mini Fixed Dome

    1.7.2 Lens Adjustment of Mini Fixed Dome To produce a clear image, follow the steps below to adjust the camera’s focus. Unscrew the camera’s cover. Figure 1-5 Loosen the focus fixed screw, and rotate the lens clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust focus. Loosen the tilt fixed screw, and adjust the camera’s tilt angle.

  • Page 21: Optional Installation

    Introduction 1.8 Optional Installation 1.8.1 C-Mount Lenses If you use the C-mount lens, it requires a certain distance from the camera’s imaging chip; otherwise it will not be possible to focus the lens. Mount the supplied C mount adaptor to the camera, and then attach the lens onto the C mount adaptor.

  • Page 22: Infrared Illuminators

    Select Video and Motion from the Web interface, select Video Settings, select Streaming 1, set the D/N option to be Color, and set the Auto Iris option to be Disable. Click Apply. On the same Video Settings page, click Start for Auto Adjustment. After adjustment is complete, set the D/N option to be Auto and set the Auto Iris option be Enable.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started This section provides basic information to get the GV-IPCAM H.264 working on the network. 2.1 Installing on a Network These instructions describe the basic connections to install the GV-IPCAM H.264 on the network. Using a standard network cable, connect the camera to your network. Optionally connect a speaker and a microphone for two-way audio communication.

  • Page 24: Assigning An Ip Address

    2.2 Assigning an IP Address Designed for use on the network, the GV-IPCAM H.264 must be assigned an IP address to make it accessible. Note: The camera has a default IP address of 192.168.0.10. The computer used to set the IP address must be under the same network assigned to the unit.
  • Page 25 Getting Started Select Static IP address. Type IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router/Gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS in the Configure connection parameters section. Click Apply. The camera is now accessible by entering the assigned IP address on the web browser. Important: •...

  • Page 26: Configuration Basics

    2.3 Configuration Basics Once the camera is properly installed, the following important features can be configured using the browser-based configuration page and are discussed in the following sections in this manual: • Date and time adjustment: see 4.8.1 Date & Time Setting. •...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Accessing The Camera

    Accessing the Camera Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera Two types of users are allowed to log on to the GV-IPCAM H.264: Administrator and Guest. The Administrator has unrestricted access to all system configurations, while the Guest has the access to live view and network status only.

  • Page 28: Functions Featured On The Main Page

    Note: To enable the updating of images in Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a once-only installation of GeoVision’s ActiveX component onto your computer. 3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page This section introduces the features of the Live View window and Network Status on the main page.

  • Page 29: The Live View Window

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.1 The Live View Window Figure 3-3 No. Name Function 1 Play Plays live video. 2 Stop Stops playing video. Talks to the surveillance area from the local 3 Microphone computer. 4 Speaker Listens to the audio around the camera. Takes a snapshot of live video.
  • Page 30 Switches to full screen view. Right-click the image to have these options: Snapshot, PIP, PAP, Resolution and Google Maps. 7 Full Screen --- See 3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and- Picture View for PIP and PAP views, 4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings. Starts the I/O Control Panel or the Visual 8 I/O Control Automation.

  • Page 31: The Control Panel Of The Live View Window

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window To open the control panel of the Live View window, click the arrow button on top of the window. You can access the following functions by using the right and left arrow buttons on the control panel.
  • Page 32 [Alarm Notify] Displays the captured images by sensor triggers and motion detection. For this function to work, you have to configure the Alarm Notify settings first. See 3.2.6 Alarm Notification. [GPS] For details 4.8.2 GPS Map Settings. [Download] Allows you to install the programs from the hard drive. [Camera Adjustment] Allows you to adjust the image quality settings.
  • Page 33 Accessing the Camera Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the image. Contrast: Adjusts the relative differences between one pixel and the next. Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of the image. Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the image Gamma: Adjusts the relative proportions of bright and dark areas White balance: The camera automatically adjusts the color to be closest to the image you are viewing.

  • Page 34: Snapshot Of Live Video

    3.2.3 Snapshot of Live Video To take a snapshot of live video, follow these steps: Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-3). The Save As dialog box appears. Specify Save in, type the File name, and select JPEG or BMP as Save as Type.

  • Page 35: Picture-In-Picture And Picture-And-Picture View

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View The full screen mode provides two types of close-up views: Picture-in- Picture (PIP) and Picture-and Picture (PAP). The two views are useful to provide clear and detailed images of the surveillance area. To access this feature: Click the Full Screen button (No.
  • Page 36 Picture-and-Picture View With the Picture and Picture (PAP) view, you can create a split video effect with multiple close-up views on the image. A total of 7 close-up views can be defined. Figure 3-7 Select PAP. A row of three inset windows appears at the bottom. Draw a navigation box on the image, and this selected area is immediately reflected in one inset window.

  • Page 37: Alarm Notification

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.6 Alarm Notification After input triggers and motion detection, you can be alerted by a pop-up live video and view up to four captured images. Pop-up live Captured video images video Figure 3-8 To configure this function, click the Show System Menu button (No. 9, Figure 3-3), and select Alarm Notify.

  • Page 38: Video And Audio Configuration

    For this function to work, the Administrator needs to install the input device properly. See 4.2.1 Input Setting. Alert Sound: Activates the computer alarm on motion and input- triggered detection. IE Window Pops up: The minimized Live View window pops up on motion and input-triggered detection.

  • Page 39: Remote Configuration

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.8 Remote Configuration You can view the connection status of the central monitoring stations and upgrade firmware over the Internet. Click the Show System Menu button (No. 9, Figure 3-3), and select Remote Config. The Remote Config dialog box will appear.

  • Page 40: I/O Control

    3.2.11 I/O Control The I/O Control window provides a real-time graphic display of camera status, I/O status, and alarm events. Additionally, you can remotely force output to be triggered. Figure 3-12 • To display the I/O control window, click the I/O Control button (No. 8, Figure 3-3).

  • Page 41: Visual Automation

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.12 Visual Automation The Visual Automation allows you to change the current state of the electronic device by simply clicking on its image, e.g. turning the light ON. This feature is only available when the Visual Automation is set ahead by the Administrator.

  • Page 42: Network Status

    3.2.13 Network Status To view the network status, in the left menu, click Network and select Status. Figure 3-14...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Administrator Mode

    Administrator Mode Chapter 4 Administrator Mode The Administrator can access the system configuration through the network. Eight categories of configurations are involved in the system configuration: Video and Motion, I/O Control, Events and Alerts, Monitoring, Recording Schedule, Remote ViewLog, Network and Management.
  • Page 44 List of Menu Options Find the topic of interest by referring to the section number prefixed to each option. 4.1.1 Video Settings 4.1.2 Motion Detection 4.1.3 Privacy Mask 4.1 Video and Motion 4.1.4 Text Overlay 4.1.5 Tampering Alarm 4.1.6 Visual Automation (Box Camera Only) 4.2 I/O Control 4.2.1 Input Setting...

  • Page 45: Video And Motion

    Administrator Mode 4.1 Video and Motion The GV-IPCAM H.264 can process one video stream in two different codec and image settings. Two setting pages Streaming 1 and Streaming 2 are provided for separate setup. There is no function of Watermark Setting, Audio in Source, Mechanical Iris Adjustment or Special View Setting on the Streaming 2 setting page.

  • Page 46: Video Settings

    4.1.1 Video Settings Figure 4-2...
  • Page 47 Administrator Mode [Name] Rename the video stream. To display the name of video stream on the Live View window, see 3.2.9 Camera Name Display. [Connection Template] Select the type of your network connection. Unless you select Customized, this option will automatically bring up the recommended video resolution, frame rate, bandwidth and GOP size.
  • Page 48 [GOP Structure and Length] Set the maximum number of frames in a GOP structure (the GOP size limit). [Alarm Settings] The alarm settings allow you to capture images before and/or after the motion or I/O events happen. Pre-alarm recording time: Activates video recording before an event occurs.
  • Page 49 Administrator Mode [TVOut] Note this function is only available for Box Camera. Select the signal format of the Video Output (No. 7, Figure 1-1, No. 8, Figure 1-2) on the camera in either NTSC or PAL. [Mechanical Iris Adjustment] Auto adjustment: The option is designed for auto iris lens (DC drive). Click Start to automatically adjust the auto iris lens and bring exposure to optimum.
  • Page 50 Note: If an infrared illuminator is installed for outdoor surveillance, it is suggested to use the Triggered by Input function to avoid the wrong judgment of lighting and the incorrect action of the IR cut filter. See 1.7.3 Infrared Illuminators. Auto Iris: The option is designed for auto iris lens (DC drive).

  • Page 51: Motion Detection

    Administrator Mode 4.1.2 Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs in the video image. You can configure up to 8 areas with different sensitivity values for motion detection. Figure 4-3 The default sensitivity value for the whole area is 2. To define a different sensitivity value, click Reset.

  • Page 52: Privacy Mask

    4.1.3 Privacy Mask The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive areas from view, covering the areas with dark boxes in both live view and recorded clips. This feature is ideal for locations with displays, keyboard sequences (e.g. passwords), and for anywhere else you don’t want sensitive information visible. Figure 4-4 Select the Enable option.

  • Page 53: Text Overlay

    Administrator Mode 4.1.4 Text Overlay The Text Overlay allows you to type any text in any place on the camera view. Up to 16 text messages can be created on one camera view. The overlaid text will be saved in the recordings. Figure 4-5 Select the Enable option.

  • Page 54: Tampering Alarm

    4.1.5 Tampering Alarm The Tampering Alarm is used to detect when a camera is being physically tampered. An alarm can be generated when the camera is moved, covered up, or out of focus. The alarm approaches include the triggered output device and e-mail alert.
  • Page 55 Administrator Mode To configure the tampering alarm: Select the Enable option. If you want the camera to ignore any movement or scene change in certain areas, click the button to drag areas on the camera view. Select the desired detection sensitivity by moving the slider. The higher the value, the more sensitive the camera is to scene changes.

  • Page 56: Visual Automation

    4.1.6 Visual Automation Note this function is only available for Box Camera This intuitive feature helps you automate any electronic device by triggering the connected output device. When you click on the image of the electronic device, you can simply change its current state, e.g. light ON. Figure 4-8 Select the Enable option.

  • Page 57: Digital I/O Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.2 Digital I/O Settings Note the I/O function is only available for Box Camera. The I/O terminal block, on the rear of the camera, provides the interface for one external alarm and sensor device. For details on the I/O terminal block, see Chapter 9 I/O Terminal Block.

  • Page 58: Output Settings

    4.2.2 Output Settings Select Enable to start the output device. Choose the output signal that mostly suits the device you are using: N/O (Open Circuit), N/C (Grounded Circuit), N/O Toggle, N/C Toggle, N/O Pulse or N/C Pulse. For Toggle output type, the output continues to be triggered until a new input trigger ends the output.

  • Page 59: Events And Alerts

    Administrator Mode 4.3 Events and Alerts For the events of motion detection or I/O trigger, the Administrator can set up the two trigger actions: 1. Send a captured still image by E-mail or FTP. 2. Notify Center Monitoring Station, Center V2 or VSM, by video or text alerts.

  • Page 60: E-Mail

    4.3.1 E-mail After a trigger event, the camera can send the e-mail to a remote user containing a captured still image. Figure 4-12 [Enable] Select to enable the e-mail function. Sever URL/IP Address: Type the URL address or IP address of the SMTP Server.
  • Page 61 Administrator Mode [Need authentication to login] If the SMTP Server needs authentication, enable this option and type a valid username and password to log in the SMTP server. [E-Mail Alarm Settings] You can choose to automatically send an e-mail alert under these conditions: tampering alarm, disk write error (Rec Error), hard disk full (HD Full) and motion detection.

  • Page 62: Ftp

    4.3.2 FTP You can also send the captured still image to a remote FTP server for alerts. Figure 4-13 [Enable] Select to enable the FTP function. Server URL/IP Address: Type the URL address or IP address of the FTP Server. Server Port: Type the port number of the FTP Server.
  • Page 63 Administrator Mode Alerts Interval time in minute: Specify the interval between FTP alerts. The interval can be between 0 and 60 minutes. The option is useful for the frequent event occurrence by which any event triggers during the interval period will be ignored. [Alarm Settings] Motion Detection: Once the motion is detected on the camera, a still image will be sent to the FTP Server.

  • Page 64: Center V2

    4.3.3 Center V2 After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station Center V2 can get notified by live videos and text alerts. For the live monitoring through Center V2, you must already have a subscriber account on Center V2.
  • Page 65 Administrator Mode To enable the Center V2 connection: 1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through Center V2. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of Center V2. 3. Port Number: Match the port to the Port 2 value on Center V2. Or keep the default value 5551.

  • Page 66: Vsm

    4.3.4 VSM After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station VSM can get notified by text alerts. For the monitoring through VSM, you must already have a subscriber account on VSM. Figure 4-15 To enable the VSM connection: Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through VSM.
  • Page 67 Administrator Mode User Name: Type a valid user name to log into VSM. Password: Type a valid password to log into VSM. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and connected time. These options you can also find on this VSM setting page: Cease motion detection messages from: Stops notifying VSM of motion-triggered events.

  • Page 68: Backup Center

    4.3.5 Backup Center Note this function is only available for Box Camera. The connection to the GV-Backup Center allows you to back up another copy of recordings and system log to the GV-Backup Center while the camera is saving these data to the memory card. Figure 4-16...
  • Page 69 Administrator Mode To enable the GV-Backup Center connection: Activate Link: Enable the connection to the GV-Backup Center. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of the GV-Backup Center. Port Number: Match the communication port on the GV-Backup Center.

  • Page 70: Viewlog Server

    4.3.6 ViewLog Server Note this feature is only available for Box Camera. The ViewLog Server is designed for remote playback function. This server allows you to remotely access the recorded files saved at the GV-IPCAM H.264 and play back video with the player ViewLog. Select Enable to activate the built-in server.

  • Page 71: 3Gpp

    Administrator Mode 4.3.7 3GPP The 3GPP Server enables video and audio streaming to your 3G-enabled mobile phone. Figure 4-18 Activate Link: Enable the 3GPP service. RTSP/TCP Port: Keep the default value 8554, or modify it if necessary. RTP/UDP Port: Keep the default range from 17300 to 17319, or modify it if necessary.

  • Page 72: Monitoring

    4.4 Monitoring You can start monitoring manually, by schedule or by input trigger. Note: See Note for Recording at the beginning of the manual. Figure 4-19 [Manual] Manually activates motion detection and I/O monitoring. Select one of the following options and then click the Start button. Select all: Manually starts both motion detection and I/O monitoring.
  • Page 73 Administrator Mode [Camera Status Icon] : On standby : Enabled for motion detection and input trigger...

  • Page 74: Recording Schedule

    4.5 Recording Schedule The schedule is provided to activate recording and I/O monitoring on a specific time each day. 4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings You can set the schedule for recording. Figure 4-20 Span 1- Span 3: Set a different recording mode for each time frame during the day.

  • Page 75: I/O Monitoring Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings Note this function is only available for Box Camera. You can set the schedule for I/O monitoring to start. Figure 4-21 Span 1- Span 3: Set different time frames during the day to enable I/O monitoring.

  • Page 76: Remote Viewlog

    4.6 Remote ViewLog Note this function is only available for Box Camera. With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the GV-IPCAM H.264 over TCP/IP network. For the first-time user, you need to install the Remote ViewLog program from the Software DVD.

  • Page 77: Network

    Administrator Mode 4.7 Network The Network section includes some basic but important network configurations that enable the camera to be connected to a TCP/IP network. 4.7.1 LAN According to your network environment, select among Static IP, DHCP and PPPoE. Figure 4-22...
  • Page 78 [LAN Configuration] Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server. This option should only be enabled if you know which IP address the camera will get from the DHCP server, or you have obtained a domain name from the DDNS service provider that always links to the camera’s changing IP address.

  • Page 79: Wireless-Client Mode

    Administrator Mode 4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode The wireless function is available on the models: GV-BX010DW and GV- BX110DW. Figure 4-23 Network type: Select the network mode Ad Hoc or Infrastructure. Infrastructure: Via the Access Point to connect to the Internet. This mode further gives wireless access to the Internet or data sharing under a previously wired environment.
  • Page 80 Authentication Type: Select one of these network authentications and data encryptions: Disable, WEP, WPAPSK-TKIP, WPAPSK- AES, WPA2PSK-TKIP or WPA2PSK-AES. Disabled: No authentication is needed within the wireless network. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): A type of data encryption. Type up to four WEP Keys in HEX or ASCII format. Note that if you use HEX format, only digits 0-9 and letters A-F, a-f are valid.

  • Page 81: Advanced Tcp/Ip

    Administrator Mode 4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP This section introduces the advanced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port, streaming port and UPnP. Figure 4-24 [Dynamic DNS Server Settings] DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of accessing the camera when using a dynamic IP.
  • Page 82 Before enabling the following DDNS function, the Administrator should have applied for a Host Name from the DDNS service provider’s website. There are 2 providers listed in the camera: GeoVision DDNS Server and DynDNS.org. To enable the DDNS function: 1. Enable: Enable the DDNS function.

  • Page 83: Ip Filter Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.7.4 IP Filter Settings The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the camera. Figure 4-25 To enable the IP Filter function: Enable IP Filtering: Enable the IP Filter function. Filtered IP: Type one IP address or a range of IP addresses you want to restrict the access.

  • Page 84: Management

    4.8 Management The Management section includes the settings of data and time and user account. You can also view the firmware version and execute certain system operations. 4.8.1 Date & Time Settings The date and time settings are used for date and time stamps on the image. Figure 4-26...
  • Page 85 Administrator Mode [Date & Time on GV-IP Camera] Displays the current date and time on the camera. [Time Zone] Sets the time zone for local settings. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time to automatically adjust the camera for daylight saving time. Type the Start Time and End Time to enable the daylight saving function.

  • Page 86: Gps Maps Settings

    4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings The Maps Settings allows you to see the location of your GV-IPCAM H.264 on Google maps, without a GPS device. To see the location of your camera on maps: It is required to sign up for a Google Maps API key before using the Google Maps.
  • Page 87 Administrator Mode Click Open. A warning message appears. Figure 4-29 Right-click the warning message and select Allow Blocked Content. The map will be displayed. The icon indicates the location of your camera. At the upper right corner you have options to view different map formats, such as Satellite and Hybrid.

  • Page 88: Storage Settings

    4.8.3 Storage Settings Note this function is only available for Box Camera. Based on Linux ext3 file system, the GV-IPCAM H.264 supports memory cards for video and audio recordings. You need to format the memory card by using the following Storage Settings. After being formatted, the memory card will be ready to use by Linux OS of the camera.

  • Page 89: Disk Information

    Administrator Mode [Disk Information] This section shows the details of the attached storage device. [Partition Information] This section shows the partition details of the attached storage device. To add a memory card: Insert the memory card to the camera. Click the Format button. After the format is complete, the partition information will display.

  • Page 90: User Account

    4.8.4 User Account You can change the login name and password of Administrator and Guest. The default Administrator login name and password are admin; the default Guest login name and password are guest. To allow a Guest user log in without entering name and password, select Disable authentication for guest account.

  • Page 91: Log Information

    Administrator Mode 4.8.5 Log Information The log information contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems. Figure 4-33...

  • Page 92: System Log

    4.8.6 System Log Note this function is only available for Box Camera. The System Log records the events in the four types of logs: System Event, Monitoring Event, I/O Event and Login/Logout. With the System Log, you can search and obtain the detailed information of an event. To use the System Log, a memory card is required to insert to the camera.
  • Page 93 Administrator Mode Click Query. The filtering results may look like the figure below. Figure 4-35...

  • Page 94: Tools

    4.8.7 Tools You can execute certain system operations and view the firmware version. Figure 4-36 [Host Settings] Enter a descriptive name for the camera. [Firmware Update] This field displays the firmware version of the camera. [System Settings] Clicking the Load Default button will make the camera restore factory default settings.

  • Page 95: Chapter 5 Recording And Playback

    Recording and Playback Chapter 5 Recording and Playback Note this chapter and the function is only available for Box Camera. The GV-IPCAM H.264 can record video and audio directly to the memory card. You can play back the recorded files on the GV-System or over the TCP/IP network.

  • Page 96: Playback

    5.2 Playback These methods are available to play back the video files recorded at the GV-IPCAM H.264: • Playback by using the memory card by connecting it directly to the GV-System through a memory card reader • Playback by using the Remote ViewLog function over the TCP/IP network •...
  • Page 97 Recording and Playback Run ViewLog. Click the Advanced button , select Reload Database and click Video Server/Compact DVR. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-2 Click Add to assign the hard drive. Click OK to load the data to the ViewLog for playback.

  • Page 98: Playback Over Network

    5.2.2 Playback over Network With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the GV-IPCAM H.264 over TCP/IP network. The camera needs to allow the remote access with ViewLog Server activated. See 4.3.6 ViewLog Server. For the first time user, run the Remote ViewLog program from the Software CD.

  • Page 99: Access To The Recorded Files Through Ftp Server

    Recording and Playback 5.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server The built-in FTP Server allows you to download the recorded files saved on the memory card. You can play back the downloaded files of AVI format with any multimedia player. For details to download files, see [Act as FTP Server], 4.3.2 FTP.
  • Page 100 On the Date Tree, select the date of Daylight Saving Time. A separate DST subfolder will be displayed as illustrated below. Figure 5-4 On the Video Event list, select desired events, and click the Play button to start. Note: The playback function is only compatible with the GV-System of version 8.3 or later.

  • Page 101: Chapter 6 Advanced Applications

    WARNING: The interruption of power supply during updating causes not only update failures but also damages to the camera. In this case, please contact your sales representative and send your device back to GeoVision for repair.

  • Page 102: Using The Web Configuration Interface

    6.1.1 Using the Web Configuration Interface In the Live View window, click the Show System Menu button (No. 9, Figure 3-3), select Remote Config, and then click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-1 Click the Browser button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer.

  • Page 103: Using The Ip Device Utility

    Advanced Applications 6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility The IP Device Utility provides a direct way to upgrade the firmware to multiple units of GV-IPCAM H.264. Note the computer used to upgrade firmware must be under the same network of the camera. Insert the Software CD, select IP Device Utility, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the program.
  • Page 104 Double-click one camera in the list. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-3 Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-4 Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. If you like to upgrade all the cameras in the list, select Upgrade all devices.

  • Page 105: Backing Up And Restoring Settings

    Advanced Applications 6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings With the IP Device Utility included in the Software CD, you can back up the configurations in the GV-IPCAM H.264, and restore the backup data to the current camera or import it to another camera. To back up the settings: Run IP Device Utility and locate the desired camera.
  • Page 106 To restore the settings: In Figure 6-3, click the Import Settings tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-6 Click the Browse button to locate the backup file (.dat). Click the Update Settings button to start restoring.

  • Page 107: Restoring To Factory Default Settings

    Advanced Applications 6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings To restore to default settings, follow the steps below. Box Camera: Unplug the power cable and the network cable to start. Press and hold the Default button (No. 4, Figure 1-1) on the back panel of the camera.

  • Page 108: Verifying Watermark

    6.4 Verifying Watermark The watermark is an encrypted and digital signature embedded in the video stream during the compression stage, protecting the video from the moment of creation. Watermarking ensures that an image is not edited or damaged after it is recorded. To enable the watermark function, see [Watermark Setting], 4.1.1 Video Settings.

  • Page 109: Running Watermark Proof

    Advanced Applications 6.4.2 Running Watermark Proof Install Watermark Proof from the Software CD. After installment, a WMProof icon is created on your desktop. Double-click the created icon. The Water Mark Proof window appears. Click File from the menu bar, select Open and locate the recording (.avi).

  • Page 110: The Watermark Proof Window

    6.4.3 The Watermark Proof Window Figure 6-7 The controls in the window: No. Name Description Open File Opens the recording. First Frame Goes to the first frame of the file. Play Plays the file. Previous Frame Goes to the previous frame of the file. Next Frame Goes to the next frame of the file.

  • Page 111: Chapter 7 Dvr Configurations

    DVR Configurations Chapter 7 DVR Configurations The GV-System provides hybrid solution, integrating the digital videos from IP cameras with other analog videos. For the digital videos, the GV-System provides the complete video management, such as video viewing, recording, playback, alert settings and almost every feature of the system. Following is the integration specifications: •...

  • Page 112: Setting Up An Ip Camera

    7.1 Setting up an IP Camera To set up the GV-IPCAM H.264 on the GV-System, follow these steps: On the main screen, click the Configure button, select General Setting, select Camera / Audio Install and click IP Camera Install. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-2 Select Install IP Camera, select the number of the IP cameras you want to link to, and click Configure.
  • Page 113 Figure 7-4 Type the IP address, username and password of the IP camera. Modify the default HTTP port if necessary. Select GeoVision from the Brand drop-down list and select GV-IPCAM H.264 1.3M/VGA from the Device drop-down list. This dialog box appears.
  • Page 114 Click Query to acquire the information from the IP camera, and have these settings available: Port: Video streaming port number. Stream number: You have the option of single or dual streaming. Codec Type: If you select Dual Stream, the preview codec and recording codec can be set differently.

  • Page 115: Previewing Video And Setting Audio

    DVR Configurations 7.1.1 Previewing Video and Setting Audio To preview video and activate audio, click the desired IP camera (see Figure 7-6) on the connection list and select Preview & Audio Setting. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-7 [Preview selected camera] Drop-down List: Select the desired camera for live preview.
  • Page 116 Wave Out: Select this option to listen to live audio from the IP camera. Rec Audio: Select this option to activate the audio recording. [Hardware compressed data control] Hardware-compressed data from the video IP device, such as IP Camera, Video Server and Compact DVR, can be transmitted directly to remote servers instead of being compressed again on GV-System.
  • Page 117 DVR Configurations Live-view key frame only: This option is available when the video codec of the IP camera is set to MPEG4 or H.264. You can choose to view the video of key frames instead of all frames on the live view. This option is related to the GOP setting of the IP camera.

  • Page 118: Remote Monitoring With Multi View

    7.2 Remote Monitoring with Multi View You can use the Multi View to monitor and manage the GV-IPCAM H.264. 7.2.1 Connecting to the IP Camera On the Multi View window, click the Edit Host button. The Edit Host window appears. To create a host, click the New button.

  • Page 119: Remote Monitoring With E-Map

    DVR Configurations 7.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map You can use the Remote E-Map to monitor and manage the GV-IPCAM H.264. 7.3.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera With the E-Map Editor, you can create an E-Map for the GV-IPCAM H.264. The E-Map Editor is available in the two applications: Main System and E- Map Server.

  • Page 120: Connecting To The Ip Camera

    Click OK to save the settings. Expand the created host folder. Drag and drop the icons of camera and I/O devices onto the imported E-Map. Close the E-Map Editor. Click Yes when you are promoted to save the file. For details on creating an E-Map file on the E-Map Server, see “E-Map Server”, E-Map Application, User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD.

  • Page 121: Chapter 8 Cms Configurations

    CMS Configurations Chapter 8 CMS Configurations This section introduces the related settings to enable connecting to the GV- IPCAM H.264 in the central monitoring stations Center V2, VSM and Dispatch Server. 8.1 Center V2 The Center V2 can monitor and manage the camera and I/O devices connected to the GV-IPCAM H.264.
  • Page 122 • To set the appropriate port connecting to the IP camera, click the Preference Settings button, point to System Configure, click the Network tab, and select Accept connection from GV-Compact DVR, Video Server & IP Cam. Keep default port 5551, or modify it to match the Center V2 port on the IP camera.
  • Page 123 CMS Configurations Manual close channel: Closes the triggered camera view manually. Close the camera view when motion stopped: Closes the triggered camera view automatically when motion stops. Post Motion: Specify the duration of the camera view remaining on the monitoring window after motion stops. Camera send by I/O trigger will monitor: Specify the duration of the camera view remaining on the monitoring window when an I/O device is triggered.

  • Page 124: Vsm

    8.2 VSM The VSM can monitor and manage the camera and I/O devices connected to the GV-IPCAM H.264. TCP/ IP IP Camera Text Data IP Camera Figure 8-4 • To set the appropriate port connecting to the IP camera, click Configure on the window menu, and select System Configure to display this dialog box.

  • Page 125: Dispatch Server

    CMS Configurations 8.3 Dispatch Server The Dispatch Server can manage the camera and I/O devices connected to the GV-IPCAM H.264, and distribute them to the Center V2. TCP/ IP Center V2 IP Camera Video Data Text Data Dispatch Server IP Camera Center V2 Figure 8-6...
  • Page 126 • To set the appropriate port connecting to the IP camera, click the Server Setting button on the toolbar, and select Allow GV IP devices to login as subscriber from port. Keep the default port as 5551, or modify it to match the Center V2 port on the IP camera. Figure 8-7 For further information on how to mange the received video from the IP camera, see GV-CMS Series User’s manual.

  • Page 127: Chapter 9 The I/O Terminal Block

    The I/O Terminal Block Chapter 9 The I/O Terminal Block Note this chapter and the function is only available for Box Camera. The 5-pin terminal block, located on the back panel, provides the interface to one digital input and one relay output. The I/O terminal block can be used to develop applications for motion detection, event alerts via E-Mail and FTP, and center monitoring by Center V2 and VSM.

  • Page 128: Chapter 10 Mobile Phone Connection

    Chapter 10 Mobile Phone Connection Using a PDA, Smartphone or 3G-enabled mobile phone, you can receive live video streaming from the GV-IPCAM H.264. The chart below lists the GV mobile applications supporting the GV-IPCAM H.264. Handheld Settings on OS Supported Default Port Device View GV-IPCAM H.264...

  • Page 129: Pda

    GView V2 should be installed on a PDA device with Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system. Download and install Microsoft PDA Viewer V2 from http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_3.asp to the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The default installation directory is C:\Microsoft PDA Viewer V2.

  • Page 130: Activating The Gview Function

    10.1.2 Activating the GView Function To allow remote access to the GV-IPCAM H.264, you must select 3GPP, Msview V2, Msview V3, Ssview V3 and GView V2 Supported to be the connection type in the Connection Template field on the Video Settings page.

  • Page 131: Playing Back The Recordings From The Ip Camera

    Mobile Phone Connection Click the button located at the lower left corner. The login screen appears. Figure 10-2 Enter the IP address of your camera, port value (default value is 10000), a username and a password. Then click OK. Once the connection is established, the live image will appear. 10.1.4 Playing Back the Recordings from the IP Camera To play back the recordings from the GV-IPCAM H.264, follow these steps: Enable the ViewLog Server on the camera.

  • Page 132: Other Functions

    Click the button located at the lower left corner (Figure 10-1). The login screen appears. Figure 10-3 Enter the IP address of your GV-IP Camra, port value (default value is 5552), a username and a password. Then click OK to connect. Select the desired video recording from the event list for playback.
  • Page 133 Mobile Phone Connection Button Description Click it to stop the connection. Click it for Focus-in / Focus-out and Zoom-in / Zoom-out control. This is only available when the camera supports PTZ functions. Click it to move the camera to different directions.
  • Page 134 Accessing I/O Devices To access the connected I/O devices, use the drop-down list to select the desired camera and click the button. The I/O module button appears on the toolbar. Figure 10-5 The numbers on the toolbar indicate the connected module. Click the desired number to access its I/O devices.
  • Page 135 Mobile Phone Connection Viewing Input-Triggered Events All input triggers are logged on the Alarm list. Click the “I” button to view the list of trigger events. Figure 10-7 Forcing Outputs To force any connected output devices, click the “O” button to, and click the desired number.
  • Page 136 Controlling PTZ Cameras To control the PTZ camera, use the drop-down list to select the desired camera, and click the button on the live view screen (Figure 10-4). Figure 10-9 Button Description Click it to return to the previous page. Use these buttons to move the PTZ camera to the left, up, down and right Click it to return to home.
  • Page 137 Mobile Phone Connection Viewing Camera Status To view the camera status, click the button on the live view screen (Figure 10-4). Figure 10-10 This screen displays the status of camera activity. Three messages indicate the current camera status. Message Description Normal The camera is turned on and not recording.

  • Page 138: Windows Smartphone

    10.2.1 Installing MSView V2 / V3 Download and install Microsoft Smaprtphone Viewer V2 or Microsoft Smarphone Viewer V3 from http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_3.asp to the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The default installation directory is C:\SmartPhone Viewer V2 or C:\SmartPhone Viewer V3.

  • Page 139: Connecting To The Ip Camera

    Mobile Phone Connection 10.2.3 Connecting to the IP Camera The following operations may vary slightly for different modules. Execute MSViewV2.exe or MSViewV3.exe on your smartphone. Figure 10-11 Click Type and then Live. Figure 10-12...
  • Page 140 On the login screen, enter the IP address of your camera, port value (default value is 10000), a username and a password. Then click Control and select Connect. Figure 10-13 Once the connection is established, the live image will appear. You can use the scroll key on your smartphone to navigate camera channels.

  • Page 141: Playing Back The Recordings From The Ip Camera

    Mobile Phone Connection 10.2.4 Playing Back the Recordings from the IP Camera To play back the recordings from the GV-IPCAM H.264, follow these steps: Enable ViewLog Server on the camera. Keep the connection port to be 5552 or modify it if necessary. See 4.3.6 ViewLog Server for details.

  • Page 142: Other Functions

    10.2.5 Other Functions In addition to live view, MSView V2 or MSView V3 offers these functions: zooming in/out a camera view, rotating images and controlling outputs. Select the Control option to have these features.

  • Page 143: Symbian Smartphone

    10.3.1 Installing SSView V3 To install SSView Version 3 for Nokia S60 2nd and 3rd Edition: Download and install Symbian Smartphone Viewer V3 from http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_3.asp to the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The default installation directory is C:\Symbain SmartPhone Viewer V3.

  • Page 144: Activating The Ssview V3 Function

    Begin the installation of SSView V3 on your smartphone. If your smartphone is of S60 2nd Edition, install SsviewV3_2nd.sis from the installation directory to the smartphone. If your smartphone is of S60 3rd Edition, install SsviewV3_3rd.sis. Consult your smartphone user’s manual for how to install a program to the smartphone. Follow Step 5 to change the date back to today’s date.

  • Page 145: Quick Connection

    Mobile Phone Connection Enter the IP address of your camera, port value (default value is 10000), a username and a password. Then click Options and select Connect. Once the connection is established, the live image will appear. Figure 10-17 10.3.4 Quick Connection The IP addresses of connected servers can be stored for quick connection in the future.

  • Page 146: Other Functions

    When the message SSView V3 appears, click Options, and then select Rpb. The login screen appears. If you want to search the recordings within a specific period of time for playback, select Rpb With Time. Figure 10-18 Enter the IP address of your camera, port value (default value is 5552), a username and a password.

  • Page 147: Mobile Phone

    Mobile Phone Connection 10.4 3G Mobile Phone Without installing any GV applications, you can use a 3G mobile phone to access GV-IPCAM H.264 directly. 10.4.1 Activating the 3G Mobile Phone Function To allow remote access to the GV-IPCAM H.264, first you must select 3GPP, MSViewV2, SSViewV3 Supported to be the connection type in the Connection Template field on the Video Setting page, and then enable the 3GPP Server on the camera.
  • Page 148 Select the desired channel. Its live image will appear. Figure 10-21 Note: Currently the 3GPP application does not support remote playback and I/O control.

  • Page 149: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications GV-IPCAM H.264 A. Box Camera Camera Image Sensor 1/3" progressive scan CMOS GV-BX110D Picture 1280 (H) x 1024 (V) Elements GV-BX010D 640 (H) x 480 (V) GV-BX110D Minimum 0.5 lux at F1.0 Illumination GV-BX010D 0.1 lux at F1.6...
  • Page 150 Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Gamma, Image Setting White Balance, Flicker-less, Image Orientation Audio Codec G.711 Digital Input Wet Contact , 7V ~ 30V 277V AC 5A (NO), 3A (NC) Relay Output 30V DC 5A (NO), 3A (NC) Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet HTTP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, NTP, Protocol UPnP, DynDNS, 3GPP/ISMA RTSP...

  • Page 151: Power Over Ethernet

    Specifications General Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C / 32 °F ~ 122 °F Humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation) Power Source 12V DC / PoE Power Consumption 7.2 W (max. 600mA at 12V DC) Regulatory CE, FCC, C-Tick, RoHS compliant Dimension (L X W X H) 115 x 65 x 60 (mm) / 4.52 x 2.55 x 2.36 (in) Weight...

  • Page 152: Mini Fixed Dome

    B. Mini Fixed Dome Camera Image Sensor 1/3" progressive scan CMOS Picture Elements 1280 (H) x 1024 (V), 1.3 M CMOS Minimum Illumination 0.5 Lux at F1.0 Lens Aperture F = 1.8 Lens Focal f = 3.6 mm Angle of View 100°...
  • Page 153 Specifications Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet HTTP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, NTP, Protocol UPnP, DynDNS, 3GPP/ISMA, RTSP Power over Ethernet PoE Standard IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet PoE Power Supply Type End-Span and Mid-Span Per Port 48V DC, 350 mA. Max. 15.4 PoE Power Output watts Mechanical...
  • Page 154 Web Interface Installation Web-based configuration Management Firmware upgrade through Web Browser or Maintenance Utility Camera live view, video recording, change video quality, zoom in/out, bandwidth Access from Web control, image snapshot, audio, Picture in Browser Picture, Picture and Picture, Privacy Mask, Visual Automation Applications Network Storage...

  • Page 155: Supplied Fixed Focal Lens

    Specifications C. Supplied Fixed Focal Lens Megapixel IR Support Iris Fixed Iris Focal Length 4.0 mm ± 5% Aperture F/1.5 ± 5% Mount Image Format 1/3” Total Length 23.65 mm Depth 80.4°± 5° Field of Height 65.4°± 5° View Vertical 49.9°±...

  • Page 156: Appendix

    Appendix Supported Lenses Provider Model No. RV0409D.IR Fujian Forecam Optics RV0515D.IR RV0820D.IR EVD03618F-IR EVD04218F-IR EVD06018F-IR EVETAR EVD08018F-IR EVD12018F-IR EVD16018F-IR Pentax TS3VP213ED-M...

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