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GeoVision GV-Mobile User Manual

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GV-Mobile Server
User's Manual V1.4
MBSV14-A

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  • Page 1 GV-Mobile Server User's Manual V1.4 MBSV14-A...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.4 Compatible GV-IP Device & GV-Software................10 Chapter 2 Installation ..................11 2.1 Installing the GV-Mobile Server..................... 11 2.2 Starting the GV-Mobile Server ....................12 Chapter 3 Establishing Connections ..............14 3.1 Connecting to GV-System ..................... 14 3.2 Connecting to GV-Recording Server / GV-Video Gateway ........... 16 3.3 Connecting to IP Devices Directly ..................
  • Page 4 Naming Definition GeoVision Analog and Digital Video Recording Software. The GV-System GV-System also refers to Multicam System, GV-DVR System, GV-NVR System and GV-Hybrid DVR System at the same time.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction GV-Mobile Server is an application that can encode up to 32 video channels and subsequently allows for live view access from GV-IP Decoder Box, GV-Pad, and mobile devices including Android Smartphone, iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Third-party surveillance software can also access video channels from GV-Mobile Server through RTSP.
  • Page 6 1. To encode channels connected to GV-System, install GV-Mobile Server on the same computer as GV-System. GV-Pad GV-IP Decoder Box GV-IP Camera GV-Video Server GV-Eye for iPhone and iPod Touch 32 ch IP Network GV-Eye HD for iPad GV-Compact DVR Computer installed with GV-System &...
  • Page 7 Introduction 2. With a GV-USB Dongle, the professional version allows you to access IP channels from a GV-Recording Server / GV-Video Gateway. GV-Mobile Server can be installed on any computer and remotely connect to GV-Recording Server / GV-Video Gateway. GV-Pad...
  • Page 8 3. With a GV-USB Dongle, the GV-Mobile Server can directly encode IP channels from GeoVision and third-party IP advices through ONVIF and PSIA protocols. The GV-Mobile Server can be installed in any remote server. GV-Pad GV-IP Decoder Box GV-IP Camera...

  • Page 9: Packing List

    Introduction 1.1 Packing List • GV-USB Dongle for connection with GV-Recording Server / GV-Video Gateway, third-party IP devices and GV-IP Devices directly. • Software DVD 1.2 Minimum System Requirement Depending on the resolution, video compression format and the number of connected channels, Standard Version or Advanced Version requirements shall be met.
  • Page 10 The memory required may vary depending on the number of channels and resolution of videos received. A GV-USB Dongle is required when you install the GV-Mobile Server in an independent PC without GV-System. The Advanced Version is highly recommended in any of the following conditions:...

  • Page 11: Options

    Introduction 1.3 Options The optional device can be purchased to assist with your surveillance management. Optional Device Description Internal GV-USB An Internal GV-USB Dongle provides the hardware watchdog Dongle function to GV-Mobile Server by restarting the computer when Windows crashes.

  • Page 12: Compatible Gv-Ip Device & Gv-Software

    1.4 Compatible GV-IP Device & GV-Software • GV-System: V8.5.3 or later • GV-Recording Server / GV-Video Gateway: V1.1.0.0 or later • GV-IP Camera: V1.09 or later • GV-Video Server VS02A / VS04A / VS04H / VS12: V1.05 or later • GV-Video Server VS11: V1.0 or later •...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    2. Insert the Software DVD to the computer. This window pops up automatically. Figure 2-1 3. To install USB driver, select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver to start. 4. To install GV-Mobile Server, select Install GeoVision GV-Mobile Server V1.4.0.0.

  • Page 14: Starting The Gv-Mobile Server

    Figure 2-2 3. Type a new server name. 4. Click the UPnP Setting button to list the GV-Mobile Server in the network devices table for the operation system. Then you can connect to the GV-Mobile Server directly by clicking on the listed server.
  • Page 15 Installation 5. By default, the ID and password for logging in the GV-Mobile Server are admin, and the Command Port for client connection is 55000. To customize these values, click the GeoProtocol tab to modify the Command Port, login ID and password.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Establishing Connections

    Chapter 3 Establishing Connections 3.1 Connecting to GV-System The GV-Mobile Server can encode up to 32 channels from GV-System. To configure connection to GV-System: 1. Select a camera from the left menu and click the Stream Source tab. This window appears.
  • Page 17 Establishing Connections 6. To show the camera name specified in Step 2 on the live view, select Show camera name. 7. Click Apply. When the camera is connected, the red icon turns green. You can right-click the camera icon to access the live view. Note: To enable Decode all frames upon motion detection, you must enable Only decode key frame when source is IP device first.

  • Page 18: Connecting To Gv-Recording Server / Gv-Video Gateway

    3.2 Connecting to GV-Recording Server / GV-Video Gateway Using a GV-USB Dongle, GV-Mobile Server can encode up to 32 IP channels from GV-Recording Server / GV-Video Gateway. To configure connection to GV-Recording Server / GV-Video Gateway: 1. Select a camera from the left menu and click the Stream Source tab. This window appears.
  • Page 19 Establishing Connections 4. If your GV-IP device supports dual streams, GV-Mobile Server connects to stream 1 by default. To connect to stream 2, select Connect to stream 2. 5. To decode key frames for IP source, select Only decode key frame when source is IP device.

  • Page 20: Connecting To Ip Devices Directly

    3.3 Connecting to IP Devices Directly Using a GV-USB Dongle, GV-Mobile Server can encode up to 32 IP channels directly from GeoVision IP devices and also third-party IP devices (through ONVIF or PSIA protocol). To configure connection to IP devices: 1.
  • Page 21 Type the camera number for live viewing in Source Camera. The default setting is 1. 4. If your GV-IP device supports dual streams, GV-Mobile Server connects to stream 1 by default. To connect to stream 2, select Connect to stream 2.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 Configuring The Channel

    Chapter 4 Configuring the Channel 4.1 Setting the Individual Channel For each individual channel, you can set up two streams, each with different frame rates, video qualities, codec and resolutions. The maximum resolution supported for a stream is D1 (704 x 480). Note: For Connecting to stream 2 of GV-IP source, the maximum resolution supported for a stream is VGA (640 x 480).
  • Page 23 5. In the left menu, right-click a camera channel to access the options below: View Actual Stream: Watch the camera view received by GV-Mobile Server. If the camera resolution is larger than D1, D1 resolution will be applied. If the camera resolution is lower than D1, the maximum resolution will be applied.

  • Page 24: Setting The Matrix Channel

    4.2 Setting the Matrix Channel You can establish up to 4 matrix channels on GV-Mobile Server, each consisting of up to 32 cameras. You can also set up different settings (frame rates, codec video quality and resolution) for stream 1 and stream 2 of a channel. The maximum resolution supported for a matrix channel is 1.3 MP (1280 x 1024).
  • Page 25 4. Select a type of screen division and select the display ratio. The display ratio selected will be applied to the matrix view in GV-Mobile Server. 5. Drag and drop the camera numbers to the desired positions on the divisions.
  • Page 26 To Set up Motion Popup for Matrix View In Matrix 4, a Matrix Motion function is supported to pop up live view on matrix view when a motion is detected. Follow the below steps to enable this function: Figure 4-4 In the left menu, click Matrix 4.
  • Page 27 Configuring the Channel Note: When you enable Work as Matrix Motion, the Matrix Setting button will be grayed out because all the channels are added to the Matrix to detect motion. Matrix Motion only supports a quad view.

  • Page 28: Chapter 5 Accessing The Live View

    Chapter 5 Accessing the Live View 5.1 Using GV-IP Decoder Box / GV-Pad There are two ways to access GV-Mobile Server channels from GV-IP Decoder Box / GV-Pad: • To add channels one by one, see Displaying Channels by Browsing in this section.
  • Page 29 Accessing the Live View Note: The GV-IP Decoder Box supports Stream 1 and H.264 codec only. To Access Channels Using GV-IP Device Utility 1. Make sure you have installed the GV-IP Device Utility program from Software DVD. 2. Double-click the GV-IP Device Utility icon on the desktop. The GV-IP Device Utility window appears.
  • Page 30 4. Type the ID and password of your GV-IP Decoder Box and click OK. For detail, see 2.4. Configuring the Basics in GV-IP Decoder Box and GV-Pad User’s Manual. The Video Connection Setting window appears. Figure 5-4 5. Use the right button to add video channels.

  • Page 31: Using Iphone / Ipod Touch / Ipad

    Accessing the Live View 5.2 Using iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad Follow the steps below to access GV-Mobile Server channels from iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad: 1. Download GV-Eye (HD) app from App Store. The GV-Eye icon appears on the desktop.
  • Page 32 3. Type the connection information, login username and password of the GV-Mobile Server. Figure 5-6 Host name: Name the GV-Mobile Server. Domain/IP: Type the domain name or public IP address of the GV-Mobile Server. Port: Type the default port number 55000, or modify the port number to match the command port on the GV-Mobile Server.
  • Page 33 Accessing the Live View 4. Tap the Save button. The GV-Mobile Server is added to the connection list. Click the GV-Mobile Server on the list to access live images. Figure 5-7 For detailed instructions, see the latest document from the GeoVision’s website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_4_iview.asp...

  • Page 34: Using Android Smartphone / Tablet

    5.3 Using Android Smartphone / Tablet Follow the steps below to access GV-Mobile Server channels from Android smartphone or tablet: 1. Download GV-Eye app from Android market. The GV-Eye icon appears on the desktop. Figure 5-8 2. Tap the GV-Eye icon, and then the login page appears.
  • Page 35 Accessing the Live View 3. Type the connection information, login username and password of the GV-Mobile Server. Figure 5-9 Profile Name: Name the GV-Mobile Server. IP: Type the domain name or public IP address of the GV-Mobile Server. Port: Type the default port number 55000, or modify the port number to match the command port on the GV-Mobile Server.

  • Page 36: Using Third-Party Surveillance Software

    5.4 Using Third-Party Surveillance Software To allow third-party software to connect to GV-Mobile Server through RTSP protocol, complete the settings below. 1. Click the RTSP tab. This window appears. Figure 5-10 2. Click Enable RTSP Streaming. 3. For a more secure connection, select ID and Password Required and type an RTSP Username and RTSP Password.
  • Page 37 Accessing the Live View ID and password required: rtsp://<ID>:<Password>@<IP of the GV-Mobile Server>:<Port>/<CamNo_StreamNo> For example, rtsp://admin:1234@192.168.3.111:8554/cam1_stream2 Note: The 4 matrix channels can be accessed using camera number 33 to 36. For example, the RTSP command for the second matrix channel may be rtsp://admin:1234@192.168.3.111:8554/cam34_stream1...

  • Page 38: Using Non-Ie Browsers

    5. Set an FPS from 1-30 fps and Quality to General, Medium or Best. 6. Click Apply. After completing the setting, you can now use the address below to access live view with non-IE browsers: http://<GV-Mobile Server IP>:<Http Port>/ jpeg?cam=<CamNo> For example, http://127.0.0.1:8080/jpeg?cam=1...
  • Page 39 Use the address below to access live view: http:// <GV-Mobile Server IP>:<Http Port>/app/list.html For example, http://127.0.0.1:8080/app/list.html When your device is successfully connected to the GV-Mobile Server, this page appears. Figure 5-12 Click the camera channel to see live view. This page appears.

  • Page 40: Chapter 6 Dynamic Dns

    Note: Dynamic DNS uploads IP addresses over the Internet through ports 80 and 81. If your GV-Mobile Server is connected behind a router or firewall, make sure ports 80 and 81 are enabled. Dynamic DNS will only upload global IP addresses. If your GV-Mobile Server is using virtual IP, NAT port mapping should be done first.

  • Page 41: Installing Dynamic Dns

    To install Dynamic DNS, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically, and a window appears. 2. Click Install GeoViosion GV-Mobile Server V1.4.0.0. 3. Click GeoVision Dynamic DNS Service, and follow the on-screen instructions. Figure 6-1...

  • Page 42: Registering Domain Name With Ddns

    6.2 Registering Domain Name with DDNS 1. Go to Windows Start, point to Programs, select DDNS, and then run Dynamic DNS Service. The DNS Client dialog box (Figure 6-4) appears. 2. Click Register. The following Dynamic DNS register page appears. 3.

  • Page 43: Dynamic Dns

    Hostname: The hostname you created. Hostname is made by registered username and “dipmap.com”. In this example the host name is “http://swansea.dipmap.com”. This will be the domain name you use to log into GV-Mobile Server. IP Address: Your GV-Mobile Server’s current IP address. This IP address is updated every 10 minutes.

  • Page 44: Starting Dynamic Dns

    IP address for the communication between the DDNS server and GV-Mobile Server. It is highly suggested to assign the fixed IP address. If the assigned IP address is dynamic, the DDNS will not be able to access your GV-Mobile Server when the IP address is changed.
  • Page 45 Dynamic DNS Note: The DNS Client will not upload IP address unless GV-Mobile Server is running. If the IP address of your GV-Mobile Server is not updated for more than 30 days, your host name will be deleted automatically. Setting up E-mail Notification You can set up E-mail settings to receive e-mail notification.

  • Page 46: Chapter 7 Setting Up The Router

    Chapter 7 Setting Up the Router Your GV-Mobile Server and other devices may be installed on a local area network (LAN), with a router connected to a broadband modem, as illustrated below. The router will typically assign private IP address to the connected devices such as 192.168.x.x. You cannot see the devices outside from the Internet by using the private IP address 192.168.x.x.

  • Page 47: Registering A Domain Name For The Router

    Setting Up the Router 7.1 Registering a Domain Name for the Router If your router is receiving a dynamic IP address from the ISP, you may register a domain name linking to the ever-changing IP address of the router. Most broadband routers support a dynamic DNS service such as .

  • Page 48: Opening Ports On The Router

    7.2 Opening Ports on the Router To have more features of GV-Mobile Server, you need to open the following ports on the router. Port type Value Description To access live view with non-IE browsers. For details HTTP 8080 see 5.5 Using Non-IE Browsers.
  • Page 49 Router’s IP or domain name For example, rtsp://mobileserver.dlinkddns.com:8554/cam1_stream2 ID and password required: rtsp://<ID>:<Password>@<IP of the GV-Mobile Server>:<Port>/<CamNo_StreamNo> For example, rtsp://admin:1234@mobileserver.dlinkddns.com:8554/cam1_stream2 [Mobile Phone Viewer] After you open Command port 55000 on the router, you can use the GV mobile phone viewer to access live view.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    V3 (4-Channel): V1.01 or later V3 (8-Channel): V1.00 or later Third-party IP devices Yes (through ONVIF or PSIA) Live View Access From GeoVision IP devices Yes (GV-IP Decoder Box and GV-Pad) From third-party surveillance Yes (through RTSP) software From mobile devices •...

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