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GV-IP Decoder Box and GV-Pad
User's Manual V1.01
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please
read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
DBV101-A-EN

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  • Page 1 GV-IP Decoder Box and GV-Pad User’s Manual V1.01 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. DBV101-A-EN...
  • 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

    1.6 The IR Remote Control ....................7 Chapter 2 Getting Started ....................9 2.1 Installing the GV-IP Decoder Box ................9 2.2 Connecting the GV-IP Decoder Box ................. 11 2.3 Configuring the IP Address, ID and Password ............12 2.4 Displaying Channels from GV IP Devices ..............15 2.5 Displaying Channels Using GV IP Device Utility ............17...
  • Page 4 4.5.1 Right Panel View..................45 4.5.2 Left Panel View ..................46 4.6 The IR Remote Control ....................47 Chapter 5 Getting Started ....................48 5.1 Installing the GV-Pad....................48 5.2 Connecting the GV-Pad....................49 5.3 Configuring the Basics .....................50 5.4 Managing the GV-Pad ....................51 Chapter 6 System Setup ....................52 Specifications ........................53...

  • Page 5: Gv-Ip Decoder Box

    GV-IP Decoder Box...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The GV-IP Decoder Box is designed to decode incoming IP streams from GeoVision and third-party IP devices, and displaying them on a digital or an analog monitor. To be used with only a monitor, the GV-IP Decoder Box provides a cost-effective solution for video surveillance as opposed to the traditional DVR and PC setup.

  • Page 8: Features

    1.1 Features Decode video streams in H.264 codec at a maximum frame rate of the IP device Decode up to 5 megapixel IP cameras Decode up to 64 IP streams Support for 3 party IP cameras that adhere to RTSP, ONVIF or PSIA Support for 10/100 Ethernet over LAN Support for single and sequential display VGA and High Definition Video outputs...

  • Page 9: Compatible Devices

    Compact DVR GV-Compact DVR V3 series only V1.0 or later IMPORTANT: The connected GeoVision and third-party channels must be set with H.264 codec to be compatible. To decode and display non-H.264 IP channels or analog channels, connect the devices to GV-System and access them through GV-Mobile Server.

  • Page 10: Packing List

    1.3 Packing List GV-IP Decoder Box × 1 IR remote control × 1 AC/DC adapter × 1 (12 V, 3 A, 36 W) Power cord x 1 Software DVD x 1 1.4 Optional Accessories Wall mount kit: L-type brackets x 2...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Introduction 1.5 Overview This section identifies the components of the GV-IP Decoder Box. 1.5.1 Front View Figure 1-2 No. Name Function The green LED indicates the system is ready for use. LED Indicators The red LED indicates the power is supplied.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    1.5.2 Rear View Figure 1-3 No. Name Function Network Connect to the network. High Definition Connect to a High Definition supported display device. Connect to a VGA monitor. Power OFF/ON Switch the power on or off. DC 12V Connect to power by using the supplied power adapter. Note: The SPDIF and L/R ports are not functional.

  • Page 13: The Ir Remote Control

    1.6 The IR Remote Control Figure 1-4 Name Function Power Turn on or off the GV-IP Decoder Box. Numeric / Alphabetical / Enter numbers, alphabets or punctuation marks. Punctuation Marks keys Back Back to the previous page in the Setup Menu.
  • Page 14 Shift + 3 : VGA_1366 x 768 Shift + 7 : High Definition_1080p Note after the resolution is configured, the green LED will fade and GV-IP Decoder Box will reboot automatically. Shows the camera name and total number of cameras under INFO...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Installing the GV-IP Decoder Box You can install the GV-IP Decoder Box on wall, behind a VESA monitor or simply use it as desk mount device. Wall Mount Installation For wall mount installation, you need to purchase the wall mount kit.
  • Page 16 GV-IP Decoder Box. 2. Attach the VESA monitor mount bracket on the back of the computer monitor with 4 large screws. Figure 2-3 3. Secure the GV-IP Decoder Box with the VESA monitor mount bracket together with 4 small screws. Figure 2-4...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Gv-Ip Decoder Box

    4. Turn the Power switch to ON. Note: 1. You can only connect the GV-IP Decoder Box to one display device through the High Definition or VGA connector. 2. The default video output is set to VGA with 1024 x 768 resolutions. If you use a High Definition monitor, be sure to change the output type.

  • Page 18: Configuring The Ip Address, Id And Password

    GV IP devices and GV-IP Decoder Box. Note: 1. By default, the GV-IP Decoder Box has the IP address of 192.168.0.10 and the ID and password are admin. 2. Since all GV IP devices have the default IP address 192.168.0.10, it is advisable to configure the IP address of your GV-IP Decoder Box to avoid IP conflict.
  • Page 19 OK. The system will restart and the green LED will fade. Wait for the green LED to return. 3. To configure ID and password for GV-IP Decoder Box, follow the steps below. On the main menu, select the icon and press OK.
  • Page 20 Type the ID and password and press OK to confirm. The maximum number of characters is 14. 4. To configure the ID and password for GV IP device connection, follow the steps below. On the main menu, select the icon and press OK. This window appears. Figure 2-9 Type the ID and password and press OK to confirm.

  • Page 21: Displaying Channels From Gv Ip Devices

    This method only applies to GeoVision IP devices under the same LAN with GV-IP Decoder Box. The NVR port (of GV-IP Decoder Box) and VSS port (of GV IP Devices) must be the same. The ID and password set on GV IP devices and GV-IP Decoder Box (step 4 in 2.3 Configuring the IP Address, ID and Password) must be the same.
  • Page 22 2. To select channels, press the up and down arrow keys (No.4, Figure 1-4) and press the right arrow key. The yellow shows the cursor position and the selected channels will be in red. Figure 2-11 3. Press the OK key. The selected channels will be displayed. Note: 1.

  • Page 23: Displaying Channels Using Gv Ip Device Utility

    GV-System (through GV-Mobile Server) and third-party IP devices that adhere to RTSP, ONVIF or PSIA. Note: The GV-IP Decoder Box can decode a total of 64 channels from GeoVision and third-party IP devices. GV IP Device Utility is available on Software DVD. ONVIF and PSIA support is only available on the GV IP Device Utility V8.53.
  • Page 24 Device Utility icon on the desktop. The GV IP Device Utility window appears. It will automatically search for all the GV IP devices under the same LAN. Figure 2-13 3. Click on the IP address of your GV-IP Decoder Box and select Connect Setting. This dialog box appears. Figure 2-14...
  • Page 25 Getting Started 4. Type the ID and password of your GV-IP Decoder Box and click OK. For detail, see step 3 in 2.3 Configuring the IP Address, ID and Password. The Video Connection Setting window appears. The IP devices under the same LAN with the GV-IP Decoder Box will be listed in the Camera List column, and the connected channels will be listed in the Connection Information column.
  • Page 26 7. To add a third-party IP camera, follow the steps below. Click Tool on the Video Connection Setting window, and select Add Camera. This dialog box appears. Figure 2-16 Type the IP address, user name and password of the device. Select Protocol for Brand and one of the following protocol for Device Name.
  • Page 27 9. Click Save. The cameras on the Connection Information column will be updated to the GV-IP Decoder Box and displayed on the monitor. Note: When the system idles over 30 seconds or resumes after power interruption, the GV-IP Decoder Box will automatically display channels based on the last successful settings.

  • Page 28: Displaying Channels From Gv-System

    1. The GV-Mobile Server program can be found in the software DVD of GV-System. 2. For the compatible third-party IP devices with GV-System, visit http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/4_21.asp 3. The GV-IP Decoder Box can decode a total of 64 channels from GeoVision and third-party IP devices.
  • Page 29 Getting Started 1. Set up the desired IP channels on GV-System. For setup steps, see Chapter 2 Hybrid and NVR Solution in the Multicam Digital Surveillance System User’s Manual in GV-System’s accompanying software DVD. 2. Go to Windows Start, point to Programs, select GV-Mobile Server and run Mobile Server.
  • Page 30 5. Select Custom and type the ID and password of the GV-Mobile Server. To connect directly with GV-IP Decoder Box, the ID and password must match the CAM Login ID and password set on the GV-IP Decoder Box (Figure 2-9).
  • Page 31 Type the frame rate in the FPS field and select a Quality and Resolution using the drop-down lists. The maximum resolution supported for streaming is 1.3 M. Select H.264 for Codec. Note: The GV-IP Decoder Box supports Stream 1 and H.264 codec only.
  • Page 32 View Actual Stream: Watch the channel view received by the GV-Mobile Server. View Encode Stream 1: Watch the channel view set up in step 6 (for single channel) or step 7 (for matrix view). View Encode Stream 2: Stream 2 will not be received by the GV-IP Decoder Box.
  • Page 33 Getting Started 10. To connect directly from GV-IP Decoder Box, follow the steps below. On the main menu of GV-IP Decoder Box, select and press OK to search. The channels of GV-Mobile Server will be listed. Figure 2-25 To select channels, press the up and down arrow keys (No.4, Figure 1-4) and press the right arrow key.

  • Page 34: Taking A Snapshot

    2.7 Taking a Snapshot The security administrators can capture images when events occur. Snapshot images are automatically saved to an inserted storage device such as a USB drive or SD card in JPEG format. Before you start, be sure: you have inserted a USB drive or SD card for storage. you have at least 30 MB of space on your storage device.

  • Page 35: Pausing The Looped View

    Getting Started 2.8 Pausing the Looped View You can pause the looped view and fix the display on a single channel. To pause the looped view, press the key. A loop sign with a cross will appear on the top-right corner of the display channel.

  • Page 36: Controlling Ptz Cameras

    2.9 Controlling PTZ Cameras The GV-Joystick can be connected to the GV-IP Decoder Box to control GV-PTZ010D, GV-PT110D and GV-IP Speed Dome. The supported functions include zoom in, zoom out, tilt (vertical movement), pan (horizontal movement), focus in, focus out and automatic focus.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 System Setup

    Chapter 3 System Setup When the GV-IP Decoder Box is connected and powered on, the main menu appears on your display monitor: Figure 3-1 Icon Main Functions Search for GV IP devices and GV-Mobile Server under the same LAN with the GV-IP Decoder Box and generates a Device List.

  • Page 38: Searching Ip Devices

    3.1 Searching IP Devices You can search the GV IP devices and Mobile Server under the same LAN with the GV-IP Decoder Box. 1. Use the arrow keys to select and press OK. The message “Waiting to Scan” appears. 2. Wait for a few seconds and the Device List appears. Figure 3-2 3.

  • Page 39: Setting The Network

    System Setup 3.2 Setting the Network To configure the network settings for the GV-IP Decoder Box, on the main menu, select and press OK. This window appears. Figure 3-3 DHCP: Select Yes to enable the DHCP function; No to disable the function.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Play Mode

    15. NVR Port: Keep the NVR port in default (10000). Modify it only when necessary. Note: The channels added directly with GV-IP Decoder Box for display must also have the same ID and password established here.

  • Page 41: Adding A Gv Ip Device

    System Setup 3.4 Adding a GV IP Device You can manually add a GV IP device, select the sorting method and configure the displayed information on the Device List. On the main menu, select and press OK. This window appears. Figure 3-5 Add IP Address: Type the IP address of the GV IP device.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Account, Storage And Output Type

    This window appears. Figure 3-6 User Login ID: Type the login ID for the GV-IP Decoder Box. The default is admin. The maximum number of characters is 14. User Login Password: Type the password for the GV-IP Decoder Box. The default is admin.

  • Page 43: Upgrading The Firmware

    OK. This window appears. Figure 3-7 4. In the Firmware Update field, select USB or SD storage that stores the firmware file. 5. Press OK. The firmware upgrade runs automatically, and the GV-IP Decoder Box will restart after the firmware upgrade is completed.

  • Page 44: Updating Firmware Through Gv Ip Device Utility

    2. Make sure you have installed the GV IP Device Utility program. Double-click the GV IP Device Utility icon on the desktop. This window appears. Figure 3-9 3. Click on the IP address of your GV-IP Decoder Box and select Configure. This window appears.
  • Page 45 System Setup Figure 3-10 4. Select the Firmware Upgrade tab, type the User Name and Password, and click the Browse button to locate the firmware file saved at your local computer. Figure 3-11 5. Type the password and click Upgrade to start upgrading. The system will reboot itself when the upgrade is completed.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications Video Video Codec H.264 High Definition 480p 640 x 480 Video Output at 60 Hz 720p 1024 x 768 1080i 1280 x 768 1080p 1366 x 768 Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Protocol TCP, RTSP, ONVIF, PSIA Mechanical IR Remote Control Power 12V DC Jack Ethernet...
  • Page 47 Introduction GV-Pad...

  • Page 48: Chapter 4 Introduction

    GV-Pad does not require an extra monitor and yet it supports almost all the features of a GV-IP Decoder Box. Through the network, a GV-Pad can receive and manage up to 64 IP streams simultaneously. The administrators can monitor channels, take snapshots, pause at a specific channel and control GeoVision PTZ cameras such as GV-PTZ010D, GV-PT110D and GV-IP Speed Dome through a connected GV-Joystick.

  • Page 49: Features

    IR remote control SD card and USB drive for snapshot storage and firmware upgrade 4.2 Compatible Devices The GV-Pad compatible devices are the same with those for GV-IP Decoder Box. For detail, see 1.2 Compatible Devices. 4.3 Packing List GV-Pad × 1 IR remote control ×...

  • Page 50: Optional Accessories

    4.4 Optional Accessories GV-Joystick GV-Joystick x 1 USB Type A to Type B Cable x 1 GV-Joystick User’s Manual x 1...

  • Page 51: Overview

    Introduction 4.5 Overview This section identifies the components of the GV-Pad. 4.5.1 Right Panel View Figure 4-2 No. Name Function Connect to an SD card for local storage of snapshot and SD Card Slot firmware upgrade. Connect to a GV-Joystick, or to a USB storage device for local storage of snapshot and firmware upgrade.

  • Page 52: Left Panel View

    4.5.2 Left Panel View Figure 4-2 No. Name Function Switch to the setup menu. MENU Load default: Press for 10 seconds to load default settings. Save settings in the Setup Menu. ENTER Display selected channels. Move the cursor up. Move the cursor down. DOWN Move the cursor left.

  • Page 53: The Ir Remote Control

    DC 12V 4.6 The IR Remote Control The supplied IR remote control for GV-Pad is the same with GV-IP Decoder Box. For the functions of each key, see 1.6 The IR Remote Control. Note: The Menu, OK, Arrow, and Power keys on the IR remote control are also available...

  • Page 54: Chapter 5 Getting Started

    Chapter 5 Getting Started 5.1 Installing the GV-Pad The GV-Pad can be used as a desktop device, installed on the wall or adhere to a magnetic surface. Note: To mount your GV-Pad on the wall, be sure to prepare 4 screws to secure the device to the wall.

  • Page 55: Connecting The Gv-Pad

    Getting Started 5.2 Connecting the GV-Pad Follow the steps below to connect the GV-Pad: Figure 5-1 1. Connect to power using the supplied power adapter. 2. Connect to a standard network cable. 3. Turn the Power switch to ON.

  • Page 56: Configuring The Basics

    3. The IP devices to be connected need to have the same ID and password set on the GV-Pad. 2. Display channels. The GV-Pad can display up to 64 IP channels from GeoVision and/or third-party devices. Refer to the sections indicated below to set up the channels.

  • Page 57: Managing The Gv-Pad

    Getting Started 5.4 Managing the GV-Pad The administrator can take snapshots, pause at a single channel and control PTZ cameras. Functions Reference Taking a snapshot See 2.7 Taking a Snapshot Pausing at a channel See 2.8 Pausing the Lopped View Controlling PTZ cameras See 2.9 Controlling PTZ Cameras...

  • Page 58: Chapter 6 System Setup

    Chapter 6 System Setup When the GV-Pad is connected and powered on, the main menu appears: Figure 6-1 Icon Main Functions Search for GV IP devices and GV-Mobile Server under the same LAN with the GV-Pad and generates a Device List. For detail, see 3.1 Searching IP Devices. Contains network settings of the GV-Pad.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Video Video Codec H.264 Resolution 1280 x 800 Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Protocol TCP, RTSP, ONVIF, PSIA Mechanical IR Remote Control Power 12V DC Jack Ethernet RJ-45 Connectors USB slot (2.0 backward compatible, FAT32 format) Local Storage & Firmware Upgrade SD card slot (for Class 6 card or above, FAT32 format) General...

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