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Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
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VS04A.VS04H.VS12V105.VS11V10-A

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  • Page 1 GV-Video Server User's Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. VS04A.VS04H.VS12V105.VS11V10-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 Preface Welcome to the GV-Video Server User’s Manual. The GV-Video Server has a series of models designed to meet different needs. Each model has its own firmware that can only be used on the specific model. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware version:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.1 Installing on a Network ...................13 2.2 Assigning an IP Address ..................14 2.3 Configuration Basics....................15 Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server .......16 3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ..............16 3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page ..............17 3.2.1 The Live View Window................18 3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window ..........19...
  • Page 5 3.2.13 I/O Control....................28 3.2.14 Visual Automation ..................29 3.2.15 Network Status ..................29 Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........30 4.1 Video and Motion....................33 4.1.1 Multicast .....................33 4.1.2 Video Settings...................34 4.1.3 Motion Detection ..................39 4.1.4 Privacy Mask ....................40 4.1.5 Text Overlay....................41 4.1.6 Tampering Alarm..................42 4.1.7 Visual Automation ..................44 4.1.8 Video Channel Source Settings ..............45 4.2 Digital I/O &...
  • Page 6 4.7.4 UMTS ......................81 4.7.5 Multicast .....................83 4.7.6 IP Filter.......................84 4.7.7 SNMP Setting.....................85 4.8 Management......................86 4.8.1 Date and Time Settings................86 4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings ..................88 4.8.3 Storage Settings..................89 4.8.4 User Account....................92 4.8.5 Log Information ..................93 4.8.6 System Log ....................94 4.8.7 Tools ......................96 Chapter 5 Recording and Playback ........98 5.1 Recording .......................98 5.2 Playback .........................98...
  • Page 7 10.1 PDA ........................138 10.1.1 Installing GV-GView V2................138 10.1.2 Activating the GV-GView Function............138 10.1.3 Connecting to GV-Video Server .............138 10.1.4 Playing Back the Recordings from GV-Video Server ......140 10.1.5 Other Functions..................141 10.2 Windows Smartphone ..................146 10.2.1 Installing GV-MSView V2 / V3 ..............146 10.2.2 Activating the GV-MSView V2 / V3 Function .........146...
  • Page 8 10.3.2 Activating the GV-SSView V3 Function ..........150 10.3.3 Connecting to GV-Video Server .............150 10.3.4 Quick Connection...................151 10.3.5 Playing Back the Recordings from GV-Video Server ......152 10.3.6 Other Functions..................152 10.4 3G Mobile Phone....................153 10.4.1 Activating the 3G Mobile Phone Function ..........153 10.4.2 Connecting to the GV-Video Server ............153...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Internet in the same way that current IP cameras do. With the analog cameras attached to the GV-Video Server, you can see camera images through a Web browser anytime and anywhere. And with the GV-Video Server connected to the GV-System, your existing surveillance system can be upgraded and networked into a new IP surveillance system.

  • Page 10: Packing List

    11. GV-NVR Quick Start Guide x 1 Figure 1-2 (GV-VS04H) Note: The DC Male-to-Male Cable is used to power on the camera through the GV-Video Server. You can also optionally purchase three more DC Male-To-Mare Cables and one DC 1-Male to 4-Female Cable to power on four cameras through the GV-Video Server.

  • Page 11: Gv-Vs12

    6. Screw x 4 7. Sticker (for positioning conical anchors) x 1 8. GV-Video Server Software DVD x 1 Figure 1-4 9. GV-Video Server Quick Start Guide x 1 10. GV-NVR Software DVD x 1 11. GV-NVR Quick Start Guide x 1...

  • Page 12: System Requirement

    1.3 System Requirement To access the Web interface of the GV-Video Server, it is required to use Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x or later. Note: For the users of Internet Explorer 8, additional settings are required. For details, see Appendix A.

  • Page 13: Options

    GV-VR605 is only supported by GV-VS04H and GV-VS12. Access Control Series The GV-Video Server can work with the Wiegand-interface card reader to send cardholder data to the central monitoring stations Center V2 and VSM, as well as GV- System. The following devices are only supported by GV-VS04H.

  • Page 14: Physical Description

    Default Button Restoring to Factory Default Settings. Disk Full/Fault This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full or faulty. This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for Ready LED connection. Power LED This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.
  • Page 15 Default Button Restoring to Factory Default Settings. Disk Full/Fault This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full or faulty. This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for Ready LED connection. Power LED This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.
  • Page 16 It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4 Default Button Restoring to Factory Default Settings. Audio Input 1 plug for audio input. This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for Ready LED connection. Power LED This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.

  • Page 17: Rear View

    A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network Ethernet Port connection. Power In A plug for power input. A plug to power on the camera by using a DC Male-to-Male Cable Power Out directly through the GV-Video Server.
  • Page 18 A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network Ethernet Port connection. A plug to power on the camera by using a DC Male-to-Male Cable Power Out directly through the GV-Video Server. Power In A plug for power input.
  • Page 19 Introduction 1.7.2.3 GV-VS11 Figure 1-11 No. Name Function USB Port 1 USB port for installing portable storage device. A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network Ethernet Port connection. The connectors for digital input, digital output and PTZ camera Terminal Block control.
  • Page 20 Terminal Block It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4 Default Button Restoring to Factory Default Settings. This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for Ready LED connection. Power LED This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started This section provides basic information to get the GV-Video Server working on the network. 2.1 Installing on a Network These instructions describe the basic connections to install the GV-Video Server on the network. Here we use GV-VS04H as the example to demonstrate the steps.

  • Page 22: Assigning An Ip Address

    2.2 Assigning an IP Address Designed for use on the network, the GV-Video Server must be assigned an IP address to make it accessible. Note: The GV-Video Server has a default address of 192.168.0.10. The computer used to set the IP address must be under the same network or IP sequence assigned to the unit.

  • Page 23: Configuration Basics

    Dynamic IP Address and PPPoE should only be enabled if you know which IP address the GV-Video Server will get from the DHCP server or ISP. Otherwise, you must use the Dynamic DNS service to obtain a domain name linked to the GV-Video Server’s changing IP address first.

  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Accessing The Gv-Video Server

    Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server Two types of users are allowed to log in the GV-Video Server: Administrator and Guest. The Administrator has unrestricted access to all system configurations, while the Guest has the access to live images and network status only.

  • Page 25: Functions Featured On The Main Page

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 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. The two features are accessible by both Administrator and Guest. Main Page of Guest Mode ▼...

  • Page 26: The Live View Window

    3.2.1 The Live View Window In the left menu, click Live View, and then select the desired Camera to see live video. . 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-3 No. Name Function Play Plays live video. Stop Stops playing video. Microphone Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer.

  • Page 27: The Control Panel Of The Live View Window

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 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 viewer. You can access the following functions by using the right and left arrow buttons on the control panel.

  • Page 28: Snapshot Of A Live Video

    3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video To take a snapshot of live video, follow these steps: 1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-3). The Save As dialog box appears. 2. Specify Save in, type the File name, and select JPEG or BMP as Save as Type. You may also choose whether to display the name and date stamps on the image.
  • Page 29 Accessing the GV-Video Server Picture-in-Picture View With the Picture in Picture (PIP) view, you can crop the video to get a close-up view or zoom in on the video. Navigation box Inset window Figure 3-5 1. Select PIP. An inset window appears.
  • Page 30 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 3-6 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 31: Alarm Notification

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 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 video Captured images Figure 3-7 To configure this function, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Alarm Notify.

  • Page 32: Video And Audio Configuration

    3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration You can enable the microphone and speaker for two-way audio communication and adjust the audio volume. To change audio configuration, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Video and Audio Configuration. Note: The GV-VS11 only supports one-way audio communication.

  • Page 33: Camera Name Display

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2.9 Camera Name Display To display the camera name on the image, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Show Camera Name. 3.2.10 Image Enhancement To enhance the image quality of live video, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Image Enhance.

  • Page 34: Ptz Control

    3.2.11 PTZ Control To open the PTZ control panel, click the PTZ Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-3) and select PTZ Control Panel. Different PTZ devices have different functions, so the features included in the Option button may vary. This feature is only available when the PTZ is set ahead by the Administrator. For details, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings.

  • Page 35: Visual Ptz

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2.12 Visual PTZ In additional to the PTZ control panel, you can display a visual PTZ control panel on the image. This feature is only available when the PTZ is set ahead by the Administrator. For details, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings.

  • Page 36: I/O Control

    3.2.13 I/O Control The I/O Control window provides real-time graphic displays of camera and I/O status, and alarm events. Additionally, you can force output to be triggered. Figure 3-13 To display the I/O control window, click the I/O Control button (No. 8, Figure 3-3). The Alarm List is displayed in three levels.

  • Page 37: Visual Automation

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2.14 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. For details, see 4.1.7 Visual Automation.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Administrator Mode

    Chapter 4 Administrator Mode The Administrator can access the system configuration via the Internet. Eight categories of configurations are involved in the system configuration: Video and Motion, Digital I/O and PTZ, Events and Alerts, Monitoring, Recording Schedule, Remote ViewLog, Network, and Management. Figure 4-1...
  • Page 39 Administrator Mode List of Menu Options Find the topic of interest by referring to the section number prefixed to each option. The available options vary among video server models. 4.1.1 Multicast 4.1.2 Video Settings 4.1.3 Motion Detection 4.1.4 Privacy Mask 4.1 Video and Motion 4.1.5 Text Overlay 4.1.6 Tampering Alarm...
  • Page 40 Comparison Table for Major Functions The options or functions on the left menu of the Web interface (Figure 4-1) may vary depended on models. The table below provides the information of major differences in supported functions. Model GV-VS04A GV-VS04H GV-VS11 GV-VS12 (Firmware V1.0 (Firmware...

  • Page 41: Video And Motion

    Note this function is available for GV-VS04A, GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11 and GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later). The Multicast view allows the GV-Video Server receiving video and audio streams from a multicast group. It also enables the GV-Video Server to receive audio broadcast from the hosts in the multicast group.

  • Page 42: Video Settings

    3. To receive audio broadcasting, first ensure a speaker is properly installed on the local computer. Then click the Configure button, select General Setup, select Receive broadcast audio, and ensure the broadcast IP address and port number are correctly configured. 4.
  • Page 43 Administrator Mode Figure 4-3...
  • Page 44 [Name] Rename the camera. The camera name will appear on the Live View. To display the camera name, 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 45 Administrator Mode There are 4 options for selecting image resolutions. NTSC 704 x 480 704 x 576 704 x 480 de-interlace 704 x 576 de-interlace 352 x 240 352 x 288 176 x112 176 x 144 Several frame rates are available. Format Frame Rate NTSC...
  • Page 46 [GOP Structure and Length] Set the number of frames between every key frame. This function is only available when you select Customized in the Connection Template section. [Record Settings] The record settings allow you to capture images before and/or after the motion or I/O event happens.

  • Page 47: Motion Detection

    Administrator Mode 4.1.3 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 4-4 1. The default sensitivity value is 2 for the whole area. To define a different sensitivity value, click Reset.

  • Page 48: Privacy Mask

    4.1.4 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.

  • Page 49: Text Overlay

    Administrator Mode 4.1.5 Text Overlay Note this option is available for GV-VS04A, GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11 and GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later). The Text Overlay function allows you to type any text in any place on the camera view. Up to 16 text messages can be created.

  • Page 50: Tampering Alarm

    4.1.6 Tampering Alarm Note this option is available for GV-VS04A, GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11 and GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later). 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, e-mail alerts and system buzzer.
  • Page 51 Administrator Mode To configure the tampering alarm: 1. Select the Enable option. 2. If you want GV-Video Server to ignore any movement or scene change in certain areas, click the button to drag areas on the camera view. 3. Select the desired detection sensitivity by moving the slider. The higher the value, the more sensitive the camera is to scene changes.

  • Page 52: Visual Automation

    4.1.7 Visual Automation 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 4-9 1.

  • Page 53: Video Channel Source Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.1.8 Video Channel Source Settings Note this option is only available for GV-VS04A and GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later). The function allows you to assign the video input to the desired video channel for display. Figure 4-11...

  • Page 54: Digital I/O & Ptz

    Through the RS-485 interface on the I/O terminal block, you can connect up to 4 PTZ cameras depended on models. Before adding a PTZ camera to the GV-Video Server, you must install the PTZ components from the Software DVD by selecting Install PTZ on the installation menu.

  • Page 55: Input/Output Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings The number of input and output devices the GV-Video Server can connect to vary from model to model. The GV-VS04A and GV-VS04H can connect up to 4 input and 4 output devices, GV-VS11 can connect 1 input and 1 output device, and GV-VS12 can connect up to 2 input and 2 output devices.

  • Page 56: Output Setting

    Input off: Direct the PTZ camera to another preset point when the triggered input is off. Duration to set preset after input off x seconds: Specify the amount of time the PTZ camera stays in “Input on” preset point before moving to “Input off” preset point. For related PTZ settings, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings.
  • Page 57 Administrator Mode Important: The input/output settings only function after you start I/O Monitor manually or by schedule. To configure the I/O monitoring, see 4.4 Monitoring.

  • Page 58: Gps/Wiegand

    Maximum length of the data to be saved after network connection is broken: Specify the duration of GPS data to be saved in the storage device of GV-Video Server in case that the connection between GV-Video Server and GV-GIS is interrupted.
  • Page 59 Administrator Mode GV-GIS and removed from the storage device. For the setup of GV-GIS connection, see 4.3.5 GV-GIS. Note this function is only available for GV-VS04A (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS04H (Firmware V1.03 or later) and GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.04 or later). To display the vehicle speed: Select Overlaid with the GPS speed on the Video Settings page, and click Apply.
  • Page 60 The output format of Wiegand supported by the GV-Video Server is HID standard 26 bits and 37 bits.

  • Page 61: Buzzer

    Administrator Mode 4.2.4 Buzzer Note this function is only available forGV-VS04A and GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later). The system buzzer can be activated automatically under these conditions: video lost, input device triggered, motion detected, disk full, disk write error and tampering alarm. You can set the duration of buzzing sounds to be 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 20 Seconds or 30 Seconds.

  • Page 62: Events & Alerts

    For e-mail and FTP alerts, it is required to start monitoring (See 4.4 Monitoring). Note: The Motion Detection function is an optional setting since it is activated by default. 4.3.1 E-mail After a trigger event, the GV-Video Server can send the e-mail to a remote user containing a captured still image. Figure 4-19...
  • Page 63 Administrator Mode [Enable] Select to enable the e-mail function. Sever URL/IP Address: Type the SMTP Server’s URL address or IP address. Server Port: Type the SMTP Server’s port number. Or keep the default value 25. From email address: Type the sender’s e-mail address. Send to: Type the e-mail address(s) you want to send alerts to.

  • Page 64: Ftp

    4.3.2 FTP You can also send the captured still image to a remote FTP server for alerts. Figure 4-20 [Upload to a FTP Server] Enable: Select to enable the FTP function. Server URL/IP Address: Type the URL address or IP address of the FTP Server. Port Number: Type the port number of the FTP Server.
  • Page 65 [Act as FTP Server] Enable FTP access to the video server: The GV-Video Server acts as a FTP server, enabling users to download AVI files. Use alternative port: The default port is set to 21.

  • Page 66: 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. Up to two Center V2 servers can be connected simultaneously. For live monitoring through Center V2, you must already have a subscriber account on each Center V2 server.
  • Page 67 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 Port 2 on Center V2. Or keep the default value 5551. For details, see 8.1 Center V2.

  • Page 68: 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. Up to two VSM servers can be connected simultaneously. For live monitoring through VSM, you must already have a subscriber account on each VSM server.
  • Page 69 Administrator Mode 7. To establish the connection to the second VSM server, click the Connection 2 tab and repeat above steps for setup. These options you can also find on this VSM setting page: Cease motion detection messages from: Stops notifying VSM of motion detection from the selected camera.

  • Page 70: Gv-Gis

    Through the Internet connection, the GV-Video Server with enabled-GPS function can send GPS data and live video to the GV-GIS geographic information system for the services of vehicle tracking, location verification and live monitoring. The GV-Video Server can connect up to two GV-GIS systems simultaneously.
  • Page 71 Administrator Mode To enable the GV-GIS connection: 1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through GV-GIS. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of GV-GIS. 3. Port Number: Match the communication port on GV-GIS. Or keep the default value 3356.

  • Page 72: Backup Center

    PC-based GV-Backup Center while the GV-Video Server is saving these data to the attached storage device. If a disaster strikes where the GV-Video Server is located, the recording data remain safe in a different location.
  • Page 73 1. Automatic Failover Support: Enable the automatic connection to the failover server once the connection between GV-Video Server and GV-Backup Center is interrupted for the specified time. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of the failover center.

  • Page 74: Video Gateway/Recording Server

    Figure 4-25 To enable the GV-Video Gateway and GV-Recording Server connection: 1. Activate Link: Enable the connection to GV-Video Gateway / GV-Video Server. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server.
  • Page 75 Administrator Mode 4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server. 5. Password: Type a valid password to log into GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server. 6. Enable schedule mode: Enable the GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server connection on the schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section.

  • Page 76: Viewlog Server

    4.3.8 ViewLog Server The ViewLog Server is designed for remote playback function. This server allows you to remotely access the recorded files saved at the GV-Video Server and play back video with the player ViewLog. Select Enable to activate the built-in server. Keep the default port 5552 or modify it if necessary.

  • Page 77: 3Gpp/Rtsp

    RTP/UDP Port: Keep the default range from 17300 to 17319, or modify it if necessary. The number of ports for use is limited to 20. Max Connection: Set the maximum number of connections to the GV-Video Server. The maximum value is 20.

  • Page 78: Monitoring

    4.4 Monitoring You can start recording manually, by schedule or by input trigger. Figure 4-28 [Manual] Manually activates motion detection and input monitoring. Select one of the following options and then click the Start button. Select all: Manually start recording and input monitoring as well. Camera x: Manually start recording.
  • Page 79 ACC Signal: The option is designed for the use of GV-VR605A DC Voltage Regulator. With the GV-VR605A, the GV-Video Server can be installed in the car. When the car ignition is turned off, the GV-Video Server will remove the storage device from the system and turn off automatically.

  • Page 80: 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 up different monitoring schedules for each camera. Figure 4-29 Span 1- Span 3: Set a different recording mode for each time frame during the day. Each day can be divided into 3 time frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3.

  • Page 81: I/O Monitoring Settings

    Server over TCP/IP network. For the first-time user, you need to install the Remote ViewLog program from the Software DVD. For remote access to the GV-Video Server, the ViewLog Server built in the unit must be enabled. See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server.

  • Page 82: Network

    4.7 Network The Network section includes some basic but important network configurations that enable the GV-Video Server 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 4-31 [LAN Configuration] According to the network environment, select Wired or Wireless.
  • Page 83 DHCP server, or you have obtained a domain name from the DDNS service provider that always links to the unit’s changing IP address. Static IP address: Assign a static IP or fixed IP to the GV-Video Server. Type the GV- Video Server’s TCP/IP and DNS parameters in the “Configure connection parameters”...

  • Page 84: Wireless-Client Mode

    4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode To use the wireless function, a wireless LAN USB adaptor is required. For supported wireless LAN adaptors, see Appendix B. Figure 4-32 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 85 Administrator Mode 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. WPAPSK-TKIP and WPA2PSK-TKIP: Type WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) for data encryption.

  • Page 86: Advanced Tcp/Ip

    4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP This section introduces the advanced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port, HTTPS port, streaming port and UPnP. Figure 4-33...
  • Page 87 2. Service Provider: Select the DDNS service provider you have registered with. 3. Host Name: Type the host name used to link to the GV-Video Server. For the users of GeoVision DDNS Server, it is unnecessary to fill the field because the system will detect the host name automatically.
  • Page 88 To apply QoS to the GV-Video Server, all network routers must support QoS and QoS must be enabled on these devices. To enable the QoS on the GV-Video Server, enter a Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) value. This value is a field in an IP packet that enables different levels of services for the network traffic.

  • Page 89: Umts

    After a mobile broadband device (supporting UMTS, HSDPA, etc.) is attached to the USB port on the rear panel and the UMTS function is enabled, the GV-Video Server can have wireless broadband access. For supported mobile broadband devices, see Appendix C.
  • Page 90 Retain UMTS Connection: Select this option to check the UMTS connection status and use the drop-down list to specify the desired time length for check frequency. The GV-Video Server will rebuild the connection if disconnection is detected. Enable VPN Connection: Select this option to enable the VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection.

  • Page 91: Multicast

    The multicast streams are only sent to hosts on a local network. This configuration page provides two settings. One is to allow the GV-Video Server to join a multicast group. The other is to allow the GV-Video Server to receive audio broadcasting from other hosts in a multicast group.

  • Page 92: Ip Filter

    The default IP address is 224.1.1.3 and port number is 8400. To perform the multicast and listen to audio broadcasting, see 4.1.1 Multicast. 4.7.6 IP Filter The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the GV-Video Server. Figure 4-36 To enable the IP Filter function: 1.

  • Page 93: Snmp Setting

    Administrator Mode 4.7.7 SNMP Setting Note this function is available for GV-VS04A (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), GV-VS11, and GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later). The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows you to monitor the status of the camera through SNMP network management software.

  • Page 94: Management

    4.8 Management The Management section includes the settings of data and time, USB mass storage device and user account. Also you can view the firmware version and execute certain system operations. 4.8.1 Date and Time Settings The date and time settings are used for date and time stamps on the image. Figure 4-38...
  • Page 95 [Synchronized with your computer or manually] Manually changes the GV-Video Server’s date and time. Or, synchronize the GV-Video Server’s date and time with those of the local computer. [Date and time overlay setting] Select the display format of date and time stamps on the image.

  • Page 96: Gps Maps Settings

    Maps API Key, the longitude and latitude of the GV-Video Server, and location name to enable this function. If your GV-Video Server is installed on an active vehicle, it is not necessary to enter Longitude and Latitude, since the vehicle location will be traced by GPS. However, if your GV-Video Server has a fixed position without GPS function, then it is required to enter its Longitude and Latitude so its correct location can be displayed on the Google Maps.

  • Page 97: Storage Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.8.3 Storage Settings Based on Linux ext3 file system, the GV-Video Server supports external USB mass storage devices for video and audio recording. Normally USB mass storage devices are ready for Windows OS. Therefore, you need to format the devices by using the following Storage Settings.
  • Page 98 This section shows the partition details of the attached storage devices. To add a USB mass storage device: 1. Attach the device to the GV-Video Server. 2. Click the Format button. After the format is complete, the partition information will display. The maximum space for...
  • Page 99 2. When you are prompted to ensure the action, click Yes. The page will be refreshed and the partition information will be cleaned. 3. Remove the device from the GV-Video Server. Note: 1. If Enable Recycle is selected, the available space of the USB mass storage device must be higher than the space you specified at the Stop recording or recycle disk when free space of disk is smaller than x option.

  • Page 100: User Account

    4.8.4 User Account You can change the login name and password of Administrator, Guest and FTP Server User. • 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 101: Log Information

    Administrator Mode 4.8.5 Log Information The Startup time log section contains every start time of the GV-Video Server. The start time is recorded on the local storage device, so the information is only available when a storage device is connected to the GV-Video Server.

  • Page 102: System Log

    To use the System Log, a storage device is required to connect to the GV-Video Server. 1. For the first-time user of the System Log, first click Create to create a system log database (access file) on the attached storage device.
  • Page 103 Administrator Mode 4. Click Query. The filtering results may look like the figure below. Figure 4-44...

  • Page 104: Tools

    4.8.7 Tools This section allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware version. Figure 4-45...
  • Page 105 GV-Video Server’s network setting again. [Reboot] Clicking the Reboot button will make the GV-Video Server perform the software reset. The Ready LED on the front panel will turn off. Wait until the Ready LED turns on and re-log in...

  • Page 106: Chapter 5 Recording And Playback

    5. If you want the recording to be triggered by input device, configure the operation of I/O devices. See 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings. 6. To start recording and I/O monitoring, see 4.4 Monitoring. The GV-Video Server will start recording in case of motion detection, I/O trigger, or during the scheduled time. 5.2 Playback Two methods are available to play back the video files recorded at the GV-Video Server: •...

  • Page 107: Playback Using Usb Mass Storage Device

    Recording and Playback 5.2.1 Playback Using USB Mass Storage Device You can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video Server by attaching the USB mass storage device to the GV-System. However, the GV-System is run on Windows system while the files recorded at GV-Video Server is of Linux file system. To enable Windows to recognize the files, you need to install the program IFS Drives included on the Software DVD.

  • Page 108: Playback Over Network

    Next time whenever you like to use this function, access this option from the GV-Video Server’s web interface. 3. When this dialog box appears, type the GV-Video Server’s IP address, login ID and password. Keep the default port 5552 or modify it if necessary.

  • Page 109: Playback Of Gps Tracks

    Recording and Playback 5.2.3 Playback of GPS Tracks On GV-System, you can retrieve the GPS tracks from GV-Video Server for playback. You can also attach the USB mass storage device with the GPS data to GV-System for playback. The following instructions describe how to retrieve the GPS tracks from GV-Video Server over Internet.
  • Page 110 6. To play back GPS tracks, click the Tools button and select Display GIS Window. The first-time user will be prompted for a License Agreement. Read through the license terms before you click I understand and agree to continue. 7. Select the events with GPS tracks from the Video Event list, select the desired video mode, and click the Play button to start.

  • Page 111: Playback Of Daylight Saving Time Events

    5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events On GV-System, you can retrieve the events recorded during the Daylight Saving Time (DST) period from GV-Video Server for playback. You can also attach the USB mass storage device with the recorded files to GV-System for playback.

  • Page 112: Chapter 6 Advanced Applications

    6.1 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision will periodically release the updated firmware on the website. The new firmware can be simply loaded into the GV-Video Server by using the Web interface or the IP Device Utility included on the Software DVD.

  • Page 113: Using The Web Interface

    Advanced Applications 6.1.1 Using the Web Interface 1. In the Live View window, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-2), select Remote Config. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-1 2. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 3.

  • Page 114: Using The Ip Device Utility

    LAN. Or click the New button and assign the IP address to locate a GV-Video Server over the Internet. Or highlight one GV-Video Server in the list and click the Delete button to remove it. 4. Double-click one GV-Video Server in the list. This dialog box appears.

  • Page 115: Backing Up And Restoring Settings

    6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings 1. Run IP Device Utility and locate the desired GV-Video Server. See Steps 1-3 in 6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility. 2. Double-click the GV-Video Server in the list. Figure 6-3 appears.

  • Page 116: Restoring The Settings

    3. Click the Export Settings button. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-5 4. Click the Browse button to assign a file path. 5. Type Password, and click Export Settings to save the backup file. 6.2.2 Restoring the Settings 1. In Figure 6-3, click the Import Settings tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-6 2.

  • Page 117: Gps Tracking

    6.3 GPS Tracking Note this function is only available for GV-VS04A, GV-VS04H and GV-VS12. The GV-Video Server supports the Global Position System (GPS) for active vehicle tracking and location verification. The vehicle location will be tracked by Google Maps. To track the location of your GV-Video Server: 1.
  • Page 118 5. To track the GV-Video Server on Google Maps, click Open. A warning message appears. Figure 6-8 6. Right-click the warning message and select Allow Blocked Content. The map will be displayed. The icon indicates the location of your GV-Video Server. At the upper right corner you have options for viewing different map formats, such as Satellite and Hybrid.

  • Page 119: Restoring To Factory Default Settings

    3. Release the Load Default button. The process of loading default values is complete, and the GV-Video Server starts rebooting itself with all 3 LEDs turning off. 4. Wait until the Power and Ready LEDs turn on again. After this all the settings are returned to default values.

  • Page 120: Verifying Watermark

    1. Use the File Save function on the Live View window (Figure 3-3) to start recording on the local computer. 2. Use the Act as FTP Server function to download AVI files from the GV-Video Server. See 4.3.2 FTP. 3. Use the files recorded on the USB storage device. Since the files saved on the USB storage device are of Linux file system, remember to run IFS Drives from the Software DVD to convert the Linux-based files to Windows-based files.

  • Page 121: The Watermark Proof Window

    Advanced Applications 6.5.3 The Watermark Proof Window Figure 6-10 The controls in the window: No. Name Description Open File Opens the recorded file. 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 122: Chapter 7 Dvr Configurations

    Server 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: TCP/ IP GV-Video Server GV-System with 32-channel Display GV-Video Server Figure 7-1 •...
  • Page 123 H.264 codec (except for GV-VS04A which uses MPEG4), and VBR (variable bitrate) with Good image quality. • The codec and recording resolution of digital videos are set up on the GV-Video Server instead of on the GV-System. • The hardware compression and the “Pre-Recording Using RAM” feature cannot work on the videos from GV-Video Server.

  • Page 124: Setting Up Gv-Video Server

    7.1 Setting Up GV-Video Server To set up the cameras from the GV-Video Server on the GV-System, follow these steps: On the main screen, click the Configure button, select System Configure, select Camera Install and click IP Camera Install. This dialog box appears.
  • Page 125 For GV-VS04A / GV-VS04H / GV-VS12: Figure 7-4 Click Query to detect the GV-Video Server. When it is detected, its available camera options will be displayed in the Camera List section. Select the camera for live view from the Preview drop-down list, and the camera for recording from the Record drop-down list.
  • Page 126 Click Apply. The camera from the GV-Video Server is added to the list. Note: If the GV-Video Server is not being detected, modify the HTTP port (Figure 7-3) and streaming port (Figure 7-4 or Figure 7-5) to match those of the IP camera, and click the Query button to detect the IP camera again.

  • Page 127: Customizing Gv-Video Server Settings

    DVR Configurations 7.1.1 Customizing GV-Video Server Settings After the GV-Video Server is connected and assigned with a display position, you can configure the GV-Video Server’s settings such as frame rate or resolution. Right-click the desired GV-Video Server to see the following list of options: Figure 7-7 Change Resolution: Note this function is only available for GV-VS11.
  • Page 128 Frames to keep in live view buffer: Specifies the number of frames to keep in the live view buffer. Recording Codec Format: Specifies whether to record in standard or GeoVision type of MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264 codec. GIS Setting: Note this function is only available for GV-VS04A, GV-VS04H and GV-VS12.

  • Page 129: Receiving Cardholder Data From Video Server

    Figure 7-8 To receive cardholder data from Video Server, follow these steps: Add the GV-Video Server to the GV-System. See 7.1 Setting Up GV-Video Server. Click the Configure button, point to Accessories and select GV Wiegand Capture Device Setting. The GV-Wiegand Capture Setup dialog box appears.
  • Page 130 Note the cardholder data will not be overlaid on the mapped camera. To view cardholder data, click the ViewLog button, select System Log to display the Live Log Browser, and then click the Device tab. Figure 7-10 For the related settings on the GV-Video Server, see Wiegand Function in 4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand.

  • Page 131: Remote Monitoring With Multi View

    7.3 Remote Monitoring with Multi View You can use the Multi View to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server. Connecting to GV-Video Server The Multi View program is available in the GV-System applications, and also included on the Software DVD as an independent program.
  • Page 132 6. Select GV-Video Server from the Device drop-down list. Type the host name, IP address, user name and password of the GV-Video Server. Modify the default VSS port 10000 if necessary. Figure 7-11 7. Click Save to establish connection. For details on the Multi View functions, see “Multi View Viewer”, Chapter 8, User’s Manual...

  • Page 133: Remote Monitoring With E-Map

    Figure 7-12 6. Give the GV-Video Server a location name, and type its IP address (or domain name). Keep the default VSS port 10000, or modify it to match that of GV-Video Server. 7. Click OK to save the settings.
  • Page 134 Download page. Install the E-Map program before you can run it. 4. On the Remote E-Map window, click the Login button and select the GV-Video Server host to access its videos and I/O devices. The valid user name and password are required to log in the GV-Video Server.

  • Page 135: Chapter 8 Cms Configurations

    CMS Configurations Chapter 8 CMS Configurations This section introduces the related settings to enable connecting to the GV-Video Server in the central monitoring stations Center V2, VSM and Dispatch Server. 8.1 Center V2 The Center V2 can monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server.
  • Page 136 GV-Video Server, is triggered. For the related Wiegand settings on the GV-Video Server, see 4.2.3 GPS / Wiegand. For further information on how to mange the received video from the GV-Video Server, see GV-CMS Series User’s manual.

  • Page 137: Vsm

    GV-Video Server Figure 8-4 To set the appropriate port connecting to the GV-Video Server, click Configure on the window menu, and select System Configure to display this dialog box. In the Connective Port field, keep the default value 5609 for the Port 2 option, or modify it to match the VSM port on the GV-Video Server.

  • Page 138: Dispatch Server

    Keep the default port 5551, or modify it to match the Center V2 port on the GV-Video Server. Figure 8-7 For further information on how to mange the received video from the GV-Video Server, see GV-CMS Series User’s manual.

  • Page 139: Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors

    Auxiliary Device Connectors Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors 9.1 GV-VS04A and GV-VS04H The 16-pin terminal block, located on the rear panel, provides interfaces for four digital inputs, four relay outputs, an RS-485 interface, a Wiegand interface, a GPS interface and auxiliary power.

  • Page 140: Relay Output

    The relay outputs on the terminal block only drives a maximum load of 5 volts. Working in conjunction with the GV-Relay V2 module, it is capable of driving heavier loads. Refer to the figure and table below to connect the GV-Relay V2 module to the GV-Video Server. Note: The GV-Relay module is an optional product.

  • Page 141: Gv-Vs11

    Auxiliary Device Connectors 9.2 GV-VS11 The terminal block on the rear panel of GV-VS11 provides one digital input and output, an RS-485 interface and auxiliary power. RS-485 + 5V DI DO G Figure 9-3 Function RS-485- RS-485- RS-485+ RS-485+ DC 5V Out Digital Input Digital Output Ground...

  • Page 142: Gv-Vs12

    9.3 GV-VS12 Owing to the model size, GV-VS12 provides the I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector for the extensible connection to other I/O devices and PTZ cameras. A RJ-45 connector and a bundle of shielded wires are on the each end of the cable. Strip the desired wires first, and connect the auxiliary devices with the right wires according to the following pin assignment in the section 9.2.1.

  • Page 143: Terminal Block

    Auxiliary Device Connectors 9.3.2 RS-232 Terminal Block The RS-232 terminal block on GV-VS12 is mainly used for the connection to a GPS module. TX RX RS232 Figure 9-5 Function GPS RX (Receive) GPS TX (Transmit) Ground DC 5V Out Note: To ensure the connection to the GV-VS12, the GPS RX must be connected to the TX pin, and the GPS TX must be connected to the RX pin.

  • Page 144: 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-Video Server. The chart below lists the GV mobile applications supporting the GV-Video Server. Handheld Settings on OS Supported...
  • Page 145 1. For the 3G-enabled mobile phone, you can receive live video from the GV-Video Server without installing any GV mobile applications. 2. To receive the live video from the GV-Video Server, enter the TCP/IP port on your mobile phone. To play video back, enable ViewLog Server on the GV-Video Server and enter the...

  • Page 146: Pda

    Windows Mobile operating system. For the supported operating system version, see Chart 1. When GV-GView V2 detects the big screen panel of the mobile phone, images from the GV-Video Server will be horizontally rotated for a better view. Resolution is set to be CIF by default. 10.1.1 Installing GV-GView V2 1.
  • Page 147 The login screen appears. Figure 10-3 3. Enter the IP address of your GV-Video Server, port value (default value is 10000), a username and a password. Then click OK. 4. Once the connection is established, the live image will appear.

  • Page 148: Playing Back The Recordings From Gv-Video Server

    Figure 10-4 4. Enter the IP address of your GV-Video Server, port value (default value is 5552), a username and a password. Then click OK to connect. 5. Select the desired video recording from the event list for playback.

  • Page 149: Other Functions

    Mobile Phone Connection 10.1.5 Other Functions In addition to live view and playback, GV-GView V2 offers these functions: viewing / controlling I/O devices, PTZ control, adjusting image quality, and starting / stopping recording. On the live view screen, click the buttons on the toolbar to have the desired functions. Figure 10-5 Button Description...
  • Page 150 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 10-6 The numbers on the toolbar indicate the connected module. Click the desired number to access its I/O devices.
  • Page 151 Mobile Phone Connection Viewing Input-Triggered Events All input triggers are logged on the Alarm list. Click the “I” button (Figure 10-7) to view the list of trigger events. Figure 10-8 Forcing Outputs To force any connected output devices, click the “O” button (Figure 10-7) and click the desired number.
  • Page 152 Controlling PTZ Cameras To control the PTZ camera, use the drop-down list to select the desired camera, and click button on the live view screen (Figure 10-5). Figure 10-10 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 153 Mobile Phone Connection 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. Inactive The camera is turned off. Recording The camera is recording.

  • Page 154: Windows Smartphone

    3. Consult your smartphone user’s manual for how to install a program to the smartphone. 10.2.2 Activating the GV-MSView V2 / V3 Function To allow remote access to the GV-Video Server, you must select 3GPPv7, MSViewV2/V3, SSView V3 and GView V2 Supported as the connection type in the Connection Template field on the Video Settings page.
  • Page 155 2. Click Type and then Live. Figure 10-14 3. On the login screen, enter the IP address of your GV-Video Server, port value (default value is 10000), a username and a password. Then click Control and select Connect. Figure 10-15...
  • Page 156 4. Once the connection is established, the live image will appear. You can use the scroll key on your smartphone to navigate camera channels. Figure 10-16...

  • Page 157: Playing Back The Recordings From Gv-Video Server

    RPB with time. Figure 10-17 4. Enter the IP address of your GV-Video Server, port value (default value is 5552), a username and a password. Then click Select and click GV Video Server to start the connection.

  • Page 158: Symbian Smartphone

    10.3 Symbian Smartphone With the GV-SSView V3 application, it’s also possible to monitor your GV-Video Server remotely through a Symbian-based smartphone. For the supported operating system version, see Chart 1. 10.3.1 Installing GV-SSView V3 1. To download GV-SSView V3, please go to http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_4_ssview.asp.

  • Page 159: Quick Connection

    Mobile Phone Connection 3. Enter the IP address of your GV-Video Server, port value (default value is 10000), a username and a password. Then click Options and select Connect. 4. Once the connection is established, the live image will appear.

  • Page 160: Playing Back The Recordings From Gv-Video Server

    RPB With Time. Figure 10-21 4. Enter the IP address of your GV-Video Server, port value (default value is 5552), a username and a password. Then click Options and select Video Server. 5. Select the desired video recording from the event list for playback.

  • Page 161: Mobile Phone

    Video Server directly. 10.4.1 Activating the 3G Mobile Phone Function To allow remote access to the GV-Video Server, first you must select 3GPPv7, MSViewV2/V3, SSViewV3 and GViewV2 as the connection type in the Connection Template field on the Video Setting page, and then enable the 3GPP Server on GV-IP Speed Dome.
  • Page 162 3. After the connection is established, an image similar to this example appears. Figure 10-23 4. Select Live to receive the Live View images, and click Submit. This screen appears. Figure 10-24...

  • Page 163: Playing Back The Recordings From Gv-Video Server

    10.4.3 Playing Back the Recordings from GV-Video Server To play back the recordings from the GV-Video Server, follow these steps: Enable the ViewLog Server on GV-Video Server. Keep the connection port to be 5552 or modify it if necessary. See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server for details.
  • Page 164 2. Select the desired event from the list. The video will start to play. [PRB] Select this option. This screen appears. Search the desired video by date and time with the drop-down list, and click Submit. The video will start to play. Figure 10-27 Note: Currently the 3GPP application does not support I/O control or PTZ control.

  • Page 165: Android Smartphone

    Android Market, and after installing the application on your mobile phone, the GV-AView icon will appear on the desktop. Follow the steps below to access a GV-System or a GV-IP device. Figure 10-28 10.5.1 Connecting to GV-Video Server 1. Tap the GV-AView icon on the main page.
  • Page 166 3. Tap the Add button to enter the login information of the GV-IP device. Figure 10-30 Type the name, IP address, port number, user name and password of the GV IP device. 5. Tap the Add button to add the login information to the address book. If you want to edit existing login information, tap the Edit button to save the information after making the changes.
  • Page 167 Mobile Phone Connection 8. The following function buttons are available on the bottom of the screen. Snapshot : Saves the current image in the mobile device. PTZ Control : Enables the PTZ function. A message will appear asking if you want to use Gesture Detector to control PTZ.

  • Page 168: Iphone, Ipod Touch And Ipad

    10.6 iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad With GV-Eye V1 / HD V1, you can connect to GV-Video Server from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to remotely watch live view, force output devices to be triggered and take snapshots. GV-Eye V1 is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch, while GV-Eye HD V1 is designed for iPad.

  • Page 169: Connecting To Gv-Video Server

    3. Enter the Host name, Domain/IP address, port number, username and password to log in to the GV-Video Server. 4. Tap the Save button. The GV-Video Server is now added to the IPCam list and will be available the next time you access GV-Eye. You can tap the Edit button and then select an IP camera to edit existing device login information.
  • Page 170 Snapshot Saves the current image in the mobile device. I/O Device Forces output device to be triggered. Note: The PTZ control and I/O device functions are only accessible on GV-Video Server equipped with PTZ cameras and I/O devices.

  • Page 171: Specifications

    Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation Dual Streams Audio Model GV-VS04A GV-VS04H GV-VS11 GV-VS12 Audio Input 4 channels 1 channel 2 channels Compression G.723 G.711 Two-way One-way Two-way Audio Support Note: The GV-Video Server can only work with the microphone using external power supply.

  • Page 172: Power Over Ethernet

    Management Trigger Schedule, Sensor Input, Motion Detection Store video (AVI format), Event Send e-mails with captured images, Management Action Upload captured images to FTP Server, Monitor through Center V2, VSM and GV-GIS, Activate relay outputs to control external devices Remote upgrade by HTTP, Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrade utility included on the Software DVD USB storage device (optional)

  • Page 173: External Interface

    Specifications External Interface Model GV-VS04A GV-VS04H GV-VS11 GV-VS12 Video Input 4 BNC ports 1 BNC port 2 BNC ports 2 stereo phone Audio Input 1 RCA port 2 RCA ports jack to 4 RCA ports Audio Output 1 RCA port 1 RCA port Sensor Input 4 inputs...

  • Page 174: Appendix

    Appendix A. Settings for Internet Explore 8 If you use Internet Explorer 8, it is required to complete the following setting. 1. Set the Security to Medium-high (default). 2. Enable Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt. 3. Disable Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX without prompt. B.

  • Page 175: Supported Mobile Broadband Device

    USB760 Modem (EVDO) Vodafone K3565 (Rev 2) D. The RTSP Command The GV-Video Server can support RTSP protocol for both audio and video streaming. If you use the QuickTime player, enter: rtsp://<IP of the GV-Video Server:8554/<CH No.>.sdp For example, rtsp://192.168.3.111:8554/CH001.sdp If you use the VLC, enter: rtsp://username:password@<IP of the GV-Video Server:8554/<CH No.>.sdp...

  • Page 176: The Supported Ptz Cameras

    E. The Supported PTZ Cameras The following table shows the supported PTZ cameras. PTZ Model and Protocol AcutVista (SSD-7971D) Ademco (Jupiter) Bosch (G3) Bosch (TC700 / 8560) Canon (VCC4 / VCC5i) CBC GANZ (ZC-S120 Series) Chiper (CPT-V9KRV) COP (15-CD53W) - Pelco D COP (15-CD55TW) - Pelco D COP (15-CD55W) - Pelco D COP (CD55X) - Pelco D...
  • Page 177 Lilin (PIH-7625) – MLP1 Lilin (PIH-820) – MLP1 MESSOA (SDS600 Series) MESSOA (D-700 Series) Minking Dome Mintron (54G2AHN / P) NanWang (NVD 2300PNT) NanWang V4.1 (NVD 2300PNT) Panasonic (WV-CS850) Panasonic (WV-CW960) Pelco Dome Pelco (Spectra III) Pelco Spetra Mini Dome (SD4-WO) Pishion (22X) PTZ in I/O RX214D...

  • Page 178: The Cgi Command

    VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11 and GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.04 or later). You can use the CGI command to obtain a snapshot of the live view or access the User Account Web interface. For the GV-Video Server with the following details: IP address: 192.168.2.11 Username: admin...

  • Page 179: Default Port Value

    G. Default Port Value HTTP Port Streaming Port 10000 E-Mail Server FTP Server Center V2 5551 5609 GV-GIS 3356 Video Gateway 50000 Backup Center 30000 ViewLog Server 5552 RTSP/TCP Port 8554 RTP/UDP Port 17300 -17319...

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