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GeoVision GV-VS02 User Manual

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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.
  • Page 2 9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-8797-8377 Fax: +886-2-8797-8335 http://www.geovision.com.tw Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. August 2009...
  • Page 3 GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.01) Each model has its own firmware that can only be used on the designated model. For the users of GV-VS02, please note certain functions are only available for the units of hardware version 2.0 or firmware version 1.46.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GV-VS12.....................2 System Requirement....................2 PoE Support......................2 GPS Support ......................2 Options ........................3 Physical Description....................4 1.6.1 Front View....................4 1.6.1.1 GV-VS02 ..................4 1.6.1.2 GV-VS02A..................5 1.6.1.3 GV-VS12 ..................6 1.6.2 Rear View ....................7 1.6.2.1 GV-VS02 ..................7 1.6.2.2 GV-VS02A..................8 1.6.2.3 GV-VS12 ..................9 Chapter 2 Getting Started ...........10 Installing on a Network ...................10...
  • Page 5 3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration ..............21 3.2.8 Remote Configuration ................21 3.2.9 Camera Name Display................22 3.2.10 Image Enhancement.................22 3.2.11 PTZ Control....................23 3.2.12 Visual PTZ ....................24 3.2.13 I/O Control....................25 3.2.14 Visual Automation ..................26 3.2.15 Network Status..................26 Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........27 4.1 Video & Motion .......................28 4.1.1 Multicast......................28 4.1.2 Video Settings.....................30 4.1.3 Motion Detection ..................34...
  • Page 6 4.7.1 LAN......................58 4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode..................60 4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP ..................62 4.7.4 UMTS......................64 4.7.5 Multicast......................65 4.7.6 IP Filter .......................67 4.8 Management......................68 4.8.1 Date and Time Settings ................68 4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings ..................70 4.8.3 Storage Settings ..................71 4.8.4 iSCSI Storage Settings ................73 4.8.5 User Account ....................74 4.8.6 Log Information ...................74 4.8.7 Tools ......................75 Chapter 5 Recording and Playback ........76...
  • Page 7 Chapter 8 CMS Configurations...........98 8.1 Center V2 .......................98 8.2 VSM........................100 8.3 Dispatch Server ....................101 Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors ......102 9.1 GV-VS02 and GV-VS02A..................102 9.1.1 Pin Assignment ..................102 9.1.2 Relay Output .....................103 9.2 GV-VS12 ......................104 9.2.1 Pin Assignment ..................104 9.2.2 RS-232 Terminal Block ................105 Chapter 10 Mobile Phone Connection ......106...
  • Page 8 Specifications ...............122 Appendix ................125 A. Supported Wireless LAN USB ................125 B. Supported Mobile Broadband Device ..............125...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction The GV-Video Server, including the models GV-VS02, GV-VS02A and GV-VS12, allows the conversion of any analog camera into a fully functional IP camera. It streams the real- time digital video over the 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.

  • Page 10: Gv-Vs12

    1.3 PoE Support The models supporting PoE (Power over Ethernet) include: • GV-VS02 (Hardware Version 2.0), GV-VS02A and GV-VS12. When the PoE (Power over Ethernet) function is used, please note: • The I/O terminal functions cannot work. Don’t connect any devices to the I/O terminal block on the rear panel of the unit.

  • Page 11: Options

    Introduction 1.5 Options Optional devices can expand your GV-Video Server’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer for more information. GV-GPS Receiver is a Global Position System receiver, allowing you to perform vehicle tracking and location GV-GPS Receiver verification functions. It is available in two types of interfaces: UART and RS-232.

  • Page 12: Physical Description

    1.6 Physical Description This section identifies the various components of the GV-Video Server. 1.6.1 Front View 1.6.1.1 GV-VS02 Figure 1-4 No. Name Function Video Input 2 plugs for video inputs. The switch is designed for 2 cameras mode in live view.

  • Page 13: Gv-Vs02A

    Introduction 1.6.1.2 GV-VS02A Figure 1-5 No. Name Function Video Input 2 plugs for video inputs. Audio Input 2 plugs for audio inputs. Speaker Output A plug for the speaker device. It reboots the GV-Video Server, and keeps all current Reset Button configurations.

  • Page 14: Gv-Vs12

    1.6.1.3 GV-VS12 Figure 1-6 No. Name Function 1 USB Port 1 USB port for installing the portable storage device. Speaker Output A plug for the speaker device. Audio Input 2 plugs for audio inputs. Video Input 2 plugs for video inputs.

  • Page 15: Rear View

    The connectors for digital input, relay output, PTZ camera, Wiegand device and GPS module control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Terminal Block Connectors. Note the GPS function is only available on GV-VS02 (Hardware Version 2.0). A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network Ethernet Port connection.

  • Page 16: Gv-Vs02A

    1.6.2.2 GV-VS02A Figure 1-8 No. Name Function USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices. The connectors for digital input, relay output, PTZ camera, Terminal Block Wiegand device and GPS module control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors. A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network Ethernet Port connection.

  • Page 17: Gv-Vs12

    Introduction 1.6.2.3 GV-VS12 Figure 1-9 No. Name Function Power In A plug for power input. A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network Ethernet Port connection. USB Port 1 USB port for installing the portable storage device. A port for digital input, relay output and PTZ camera control.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    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-VS02 as the example to demonstrate the steps. Figure 2-1 1. Connect your camera’s video output to the BNC video input.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Open your web browser, and type the default IP address http://192.168.0.10 2. In both Login and Password fields, type the default value admin. Click Apply. 3. In the left menu, select Network and then LAN to begin the network settings. Figure 2-2 4.

  • Page 20: Configuration Basics

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

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Accessing The Gv-Video Server

    4. A video image, similar to the example in Figure 3-2, is now displayed in your browser. Note: To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a once-only installation of GeoVision’s ActiveX component onto your computer.

  • Page 22: Functions Featured On The Main Page

    In the left menu, click Live View, and then select Camera 1, Camera 2 or 2 Cameras to see the live video. Note: To have the dual streaming of Camera 1, the Video Stream Switch on the unit should be set to VS01. Note this function is only available on GV-VS02.
  • Page 23 Accessing the GV-Video Server 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-3 No. Name Function 1 Play Plays live video. 2 Stop Stop playing video. 3 Microphone Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. 4 Speaker Listens to the audio around the camera. 5 Snapshot Takes a snapshot of live video.

  • Page 24: The Control Panel Of The Live View Window

    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 25: Snapshot Of A Live Video

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 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 26 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. 2. Click the insert window. A navigation box appears. 3.
  • Page 27 Accessing the GV-Video Server 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 28: Alarm Notification

    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 29: Video And Audio Configuration

    Accessing the GV-Video Server Auto Snapshot: The snapshot of live video is taken every 5 seconds on motion and input-triggered detection. File Path: Assigns a file path to save the snapshots. 3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration You can enable the microphone and speaker for two-way audio communication and adjust the audio volume.

  • Page 30: Camera Name Display

    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 31: Ptz Control

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 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.

  • Page 32: Visual Ptz

    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. Figure 3-12 To access this feature, click the P TZ Control button (No.

  • Page 33: I/O Control

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 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 34: Visual Automation

    3.2.14 Visual Autom ation 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 4.1.5 Visual Automation.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Administrator Mode

    ► Tools Note: 1. The Wiegand function is only available for GV-VS02 and GV-VS02A. 2. The Buzzer function is only available for GV-VS02A. 3. The Tampering Alarm function is only available for GV-VS12. 4. The Multicast function is only available for GV-VS02 (Firmware Version1.46).

  • Page 36: Video & Motion

    Multicast, Motion Detection, Privacy Mask and Visual Automation. 4.1.1 Multicast Note this function is only available on GV-VS02 (Firmware Version 1.46). 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 other hosts in the multicast group.
  • Page 37 Administrator Mode 3. To receive audio broadcast, first ensure a speaker is properly installed on this computer. Click the Configure button, select General Setup, select Receive audio from broadcasting, and ensure the broadcast IP address and port number are correctly configured, and click OK.

  • Page 38: Video Settings

    4.1.2 Video Settings Figure 4-3...
  • Page 39 Administrator Mode [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 40 Auto detect signal type on booting: Automatically detects the type of video input is NTSC or PAL. The supported codecs vary from model to model. Model Codec MPEG4 GV-VS02 MPEG4 GV-VS02A MPEG4 , MJPEG, H.264 GV-VS12 Note: The Main Streaming Type drop-down list is only available for GV-VS12.
  • Page 41 Administrator Mode Model Bitrates for selection 3072 kbps, 2048 kbps, 1536 kbps, 1024 kbps, 768 kbps, GV-VS02 512 kbps, 384 kbps, 256 kbps (3GPPV7), 128 kbps (3GPPV7) , 64 kbps (3GPPV6) and GV-VS02A 52 kbps (3GPPV6) 2048 kbps, 1536 kbps, 1024 kbps, 768 kbps,...

  • Page 42: Motion Detection

    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 43: Privacy Mask

    Administrator Mode 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 44: Tampering Alarm

    4.1.5 Tampering Alarm Note this option is only available for GV-VS12. 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 includes triggered output device and/or e-mail alert.
  • Page 45 Administrator Mode 6. To send out an alarm when the scene turns dark, e.g. the lens of camera has been covered, select the Alarm for Dark Images option. 7. Click the Apply button to save all the settings. 8. To have the alarm from the output device, enable and configure the Output Setting. For details, see Output Setting in 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings.

  • Page 46: Visual Automation

    4.1.6 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 4-7 1.

  • Page 47: Digital I/O & Ptz

    RS-232 terminal block for GPS control on the rear panel of GV-VS12 (see Figure 1-9). Differently, on the rear panel of both GV-VS02 and GV-VS02A, all the functions for auxiliary device control are included in a 16-pin terminal block. For details, see Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.

  • Page 48: Input/Output Settings

    4.2.2 Input/Output Settings Input Setting The number of input devices the GV-Video Server can connect to vary from model to model. GV-VS02 and GV-VS02A connect up 4 input devices; GV-VS12 connects 2 input devices. Figure 4-10 Normal State: Set up the input state to trigger actions by selecting Open Circuit (N/O) or Grounded Circuit (N/C).

  • Page 49: Output Setting

    Output Setting The number of output devices the GV-Video Server can connect to vary from model to model. GV-VS02 and GV-VS02A connect up 4 output devices; GV-VS12 connects 2 out devices. Select Enable to start the output device. Choose the output signal that mostly suits the device you are using: N/O (Open Circuit), N/C (Grounded Circuit), N/O Toggle, N/C Toggle, N/O Pulse and N/C Pulse.

  • Page 50: Gps/Wiegand

    4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand Figure 4-12 GPS Function Note this function is only available for GV-VS02 (Hardware Version 2.0), GV-VS02A and GV-VS12. You can select either GPS or Wiegand function for use. The two functions cannot be enabled at the same time.
  • Page 51 Administrator Mode Wiegand Function Note this function is only available for GV-VS02 and GV-VS02A. The GV-Video Server can work in conjunction with the Wiegand-interface card reader to send video and cardholder data to the central monitoring stations Center V2 and VSM, as well as GV-System (DVR).

  • Page 52: Buzzer

    4.2.4 Buzzer Note this function is only available for GV-VS02A. The system buzzer can be activated automatically under these conditions: video lost, input device triggered, motion detected, disk full and disk write error. You can set the duration of buzzing sounds to be 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 20 Seconds, 30 Seconds or Always. To turn off the buzzer, select Off.

  • Page 53: Events & Alerts

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

  • Page 54: Ftp

    From email address: Type the sender’s e-mail address. Send to: Type the e-mail address(s) you want to send alerts to. Alerts Interval Time: Specify the interval between e-mail alerts. The interval can be between 0 and 60 minutes. The option is useful for the frequent event condition. It will ignore any event triggers during the interval period.
  • Page 55 Administrator Mode [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. Or keep the default value 21. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into the FTP Server.

  • Page 56: Center V2

    4.3.3 Center V2 After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station Center V2 can get notified by live videos and text alerts. For the live monitoring through Center V2, you must already have a subscriber account on Center V2. Note: To receive video alerts on input triggers, the Center V2 must use version 8.2 or later.
  • Page 57 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 58: Vsm

    4.3.4 VSM After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station VSM can get notified by text alerts. For the live monitoring through VSM, you must already have a subscriber account on VSM. Figure 4-18 To enable the VSM connection: 1.
  • Page 59 Administrator Mode 3. Port Number: Match the port to Port 2 on VSM. Or keep the default value 5609. For details, see 8.1 Center V2. 4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into VSM. 5. Password: Type a valid password to log into VSM. 6.

  • Page 60: Gv-Gis

    4.3.5 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. Before you configure the GV-GIS connection on this setting page, the following conditions must be met: •...
  • Page 61 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 62: Viewlog Server

    4.3.6 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 63: Monitoring

    Administrator Mode 4.4 Monitoring You can start recording manually, by schedule or by input trigger. Figure 4-22 [Manual] Manually activates motion detection and I/O monitoring. Select one of the following options and then click the Start button. Select all: Manually starts recording and I/O monitoring as well. Camera 1, Camera 2: Manually starts recording.

  • Page 64: 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 4-23 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 65: I/O Monitoring Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings You can set the schedule for I/O monitoring to start. Figure 4-24 Span 1-3: Set different time frames during the day to enable I/O monitoring. Each day can be divided into 3 time frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3. Weekend: If you don’t want to apply the span settings to the weekend and need the I/O monitoring for the whole day, enable this option and select whether your weekend includes Saturday and Sunday or Only Sunday.

  • Page 66: 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 4-25 [LAN Configuration] According to the network environment, select Wired or Wireless LAN.
  • Page 67 Administrator Mode [LAN Configuration] Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server. This option should only be enabled if you know which IP address the GV-Video Server will get from the DHCP server, or you have obtained a domain name from the DDNS service provider that always links to the unit’s changing IP address.

  • Page 68: 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 A. Figure 4-26 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 69 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 70: Advanced Tcp/Ip

    4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP This section introduces the advanced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port, streaming port and UPnP. Figure 4-27 [Dynamic DNS Server Settings] DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of accessing the GV- Video Server when using a dynamic IP. DDNS assigns a domain name to the GV-Video Server, so that the Administrator does not need to go through the trouble of checking if the IP address assigned by DHCP Server or ISP (in xDSL connection) has changed.
  • Page 71 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 72: Umts

    4.7.4 UMTS UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telephone System. UMTS is a third-generation (3G) broadband, packet-based transmission of text, digitized voice, video, and multimedia at data rates up to 2 megabits per second. UMTS offers a consistent set of services to mobile computer and phone users, no matter where they are located in the world.

  • Page 73: Multicast

    VS12.) Indicates the connection status of UMTS or VPN. 4.7.5 Multicast Note this function is only available for GV-VS02 (Firmware Version 1.46). The multicast provides a mechanism for sending a single video and audio stream to a group of hosts. Only the hosts that have joined a multicast group can send and receive the multicast streams.
  • Page 74 Figure 4-29 Multicast Host Name: Name the GV-Video Server in a multicast group. Multicast Info Update Period: Set the time length between each update of multicast streams. Multicast Data IP: Type the IP address used for multicasting. The default IP address is 224.1.1.2.

  • Page 75: Ip Filter

    Administrator Mode 4.7.6 IP Filter The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the GV-Video Server. Figure 4-30 To enable the IP Filter function: 1. Enable IP Filtering: Enable the IP Filtering function. 2. Filtered IP: Type the IP address you want to restrict the access. 3.

  • Page 76: 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 4-31...
  • Page 77 Administrator Mode [Date & Time on Video server] Displays the current date and time on the GV-Video Server. [Time Zone] Sets the time zone for local settings. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time to automatically adjust the GV-Video Server for daylight saving time. Type the Start Time and End Time to enable the daylight saving function.

  • Page 78: Gps Maps Settings

    4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings Note this function is only available for GV-VS02 (Hardware Version 2.0), GV-VS02A 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.

  • Page 79: 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 80 Keep days (1-255): Specify the number of days to keep the files from 1 day to 255 days. When both Keep days and Enable recycling are selected, the system applies whichever condition comes first. For example, if the specified smallest amount of storage space comes earlier than the designated keep days, then recycle is applied first.

  • Page 81: Iscsi Storage Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.8.4 iSCSI Storage Settings You can record files of the GV-Video Server to the iSCSI storage system over the Internet. Enter the Initiator node name created on the iSCSI storage system, activate the link, and type the IP address of iSCSI data port 1 and port 2 to enable connecting the iSCSI storage system to the GV-Video Server.

  • Page 82: User Account

    4.8.5 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 Check Login Guest Identity.

  • Page 83: Tools

    Administrator Mode 4.8.7 Tools This section allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware version. Figure 4-37 [Host Settings] Enter a descriptive name for the GV-Video Server. [Firmware Update] This field displays the firmware version of the GV-Video Server. [System Settings] Clicking the Load Default button will make the GV-Video Server restore factory default settings.

  • Page 84: Chapter 5 Recording And Playback

    Chapter 5 Recording and Playback The GV-Video Server can record down video/audio directly to the attached USB mass storage device. And you can play back the recorded files on the GV-System or over the TCP/IP network. 5.1 Recording To enable the recording function: 1.

  • Page 85: 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 Ext2 Installable File System included on the Software DVD.

  • Page 86: Playback Using Remote Viewlog

    5.2.2 Playback Using Remote ViewLog With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video Server over TCP/IP network. For remote playback, the GV-Video Server must allow the access with ViewLog Server activated ahead. See 4.3.6 ViewLog Server. 1.

  • Page 87: 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 data to GV-System for playback. The following instructions describe how to retrieve the GPS tracks from GV-Video Server over Internet.
  • Page 88 7. Select the events with GPS tracks from the Video Event list, select the desired video mode, and click the Play button to start. Figure 5-5 Note: 1. The playback function is only compatible with GV-System version 8.3 or later. 2.

  • Page 89: Playback Of Daylight Saving Time Events

    Recording and Playback 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. The following instructions describe how to retrieve the recorded files from GV-Video Server over Internet.

  • Page 90: Chapter 6 Advanced Applications

    This chapter introduces more 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 over the Internet or by using the IP Device Utility included on the Software DVD.

  • Page 91: Upgrading Firmware By Using The Ip Device Utility

    Advanced Applications 6.1.2 Upgrading Firmware by Using the IP Device Utility The IP Device Utility provides a direct way to upgrade the firmware to multiple GV-Video Servers. 1. Insert the Software DVD, select IP Device Utility, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the program.

  • Page 92: Backing Up And Restoring Settings

    5. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-4 6. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 7. If you like to upgrade all the GV-Video Servers in the list, check Upgrade all video servers.

  • Page 93: Advanced Applications

    Advanced Applications 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. To restore the settings: 1.

  • Page 94: Gps Tracking

    6.3 GPS Tracking Note this function is only available for GV-VS02 (Hardware Version 2.0), GV-VS02A 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.
  • Page 95 Advanced Applications 5. To track the GV-Video Server on 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 96: Chapter 7 Dvr Configurations

    Chapter 7 DVR Configurations The GV-System provides hybrid solution, integrating the digital videos from GV-Video 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: •...

  • Page 97: Setting Up Ip Cameras

    DVR Configurations 7.1 Setting Up IP Cameras To set up IP cameras on the GV-System, follow these steps: On the main screen, click the Configure button, select General Setting, select Camera / Audio Install and click IP Camera Install. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-2 Check Install IP Camera, and select the number of IP Cameras you want to link to, and click Configure.
  • Page 98 Type the IP address, username and password of the GV-Video Server. Modify the default HTTP port if necessary. Select GeoVision VideoServer from the Brand drop- down list. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-5 In the Network Type section, select your network environment WAN or LAN.
  • Page 99 DVR Configurations Previewing Video and Setting Audio To preview video and activate audio recoding, highlight the desired server (see Figure 7-6) and select Preview & Audio Setting. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-7 [Preview selected camera] Drop-down List: Select the desired camera for live preview. Preview dual stream record channel: The option is only available when the dual stream is set, i.e.

  • Page 100: Receiving Cardholder Data From Video Server

    one time. When the option is selected, it can reduce the system load on GV-System, and provide more frame rates and better image quality for each remote server. Note: It is highly recommended to enable this function on a LAN environment because it requires a lot of bandwidth.
  • Page 101 DVR Configurations Figure 7-9 Select GV-Video Server from the Type drop-down list, enter a descriptive name for the Video Server, select the IP address of the video server from the Address drop- down list, and then select the camera to be mapped with. Click Add to add the Wiegand card reader to the system.

  • Page 102: 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 103 DVR Configurations Figure 7-11 4. Click Save to establish connection. For details on the Multi View functions, see “Multi View MPEG 4 Encoder Viewer”, Chapter 8, User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software DVD.

  • Page 104: Remote Monitoring With E-Map

    7.4 Remote Monitoring with E-Map You can use the Remote E-Map to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server. Creating an E-Map for the GV-Video Sever With the E-Map Editor, you can create an E-Map for the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server.
  • Page 105 DVR Configurations For details on creating an E-Map file on the E-Map Server, see “E-Map Server”, Chapter 9, User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software DVD. Connecting to GV-Video Server Depending on where you save the created E-Map file (GV-System, E-Map Server or Control Center), the steps to open the Remote E-Map window for monitoring may vary slightly.

  • Page 106: Chapter 8 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 107 CMS Configurations To define how to display the received video on motion detection and input trigger from the GV-Video Server, click the Preference Setting button and select System Configure. This dialog box appears. Figure 8-3 Manual close channel: Closes the triggered camera view manually. Close the camera view when motion stopped: Closes the triggered camera view automatically when motion stops.

  • Page 108: Vsm

    8.2 VSM The VSM can monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV- Video Server. TCP/ IP GV-Video Server Text Data 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.

  • Page 109: Dispatch Server

    CMS Configurations 8.3 Dispatch Server The Dispatch Server can manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to GV-Video Server, and distribute them to the Center V2. TCP/ IP GV-Video Server Center V2 Video Data Text Data Dispatch Server GV-Video Server Center V2 Figure 8-6 To enable connecting to the GV-Video Server, click the Server Setting button on the...

  • Page 110: Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors

    Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors 9.1 GV-VS02 and GV-VS02A 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. The terminal block can be used to develop applications for motion detection, event alerts via E-mail and FTP, center monitoring by Center V2 and VSM, PTZ control, Wiegand-interface card reader and a variety of other functions.

  • Page 111: Relay Output

    Auxiliary Device Connectors 9.1.2 Relay Output The relay outputs on the terminal block can only drive a maximum load of 5 volts. Working in conjunction with the GV-Relay V2 module, it can drive heavier loads. Refer to the figure and table below to connect the GV-Relay V2 module to the GV-Video Server. Output Devices 1-4 Figure 9-2 GV-Relay V2...

  • Page 112: Gv-Vs12

    9.2 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 113: Terminal Block

    Auxiliary Device Connectors 9.2.2 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 9-4 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 114: 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 Default Port Device View GV-Video Server...

  • Page 115: Pda

    GView V2 should be installed on a PDA device with Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system. 1. Download and install Microsoft PDA Viewer V2 from http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_3.asp to the computer. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The default installation directory is C:\Microsoft PDA Viewer V2.

  • Page 116: Playing Back The Recordings From Gv-Video Server

    1. Execute GView V2 on your PDA. Figure 10-1 2. Click the button located at the lower left corner. The login screen appears. Figure 10-2 3. Enter the IP address of your GV-Video Server, port value (default value is 10000), a username and a password.

  • Page 117: Other Functions

    Mobile Phone Connection 2. Execute GView V2 in your PDA. 3. Click the button located at the lower left corner (Figure 10-1). The login screen appears. Figure 10-3 4. Enter the IP address of your GV-Video Server, port value (default value is 5552), a username and a password.
  • Page 118 Button Description Click it to stop the connection. Click it for Focus-in / Focus-out and Zoom-in / Zoom-out control. This is only available when the camera supports PTZ functions. Click it to move the camera to different directions. This is only available when the camera supports PTZ functions.
  • Page 119 Mobile Phone Connection The numbers on the toolbar indicate the connected module. Click the desired number to access its I/O devices. The I/O control buttons appear on the toolbar. Figure 10-6 Button Description Click it to view the log of input triggers. Click it to display and force the connected output devices.
  • Page 120 Forcing Outputs To force any connected output devices, click the “O” button (Figure 10-6), and click the desired number. The numbers on the toolbar indicate the connected output devices. Figure 10-8 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 10-4).

  • Page 121: Windows Smartphone

    10.2.1 Installing MSView V2 / V3 1. Download and install Microsoft Smaprtphone Viewer V2 or Microsoft Smarphone Viewer V3 from http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_3.asp to the computer. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The default installation directory is C:\SmartPhone Viewer V2 or C:\SmartPhone Viewer V3.

  • Page 122: Activating The Msview V2 / V3 Function

    10.2.2 Activating the MSView V2 / V3 Function To allow remote access to the GV-Video Server, you must select 3GPP, MSViewV2, SSViewV3 Supported to be the connection type in the Connection Template field on the Video Settings page. See “Connection Template” in 4.1.2 Video Settings for details. 10.2.3 Connecting to GV-Video Server The following operations may vary slightly for different modules.
  • Page 123 Mobile Phone Connection 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 10-13 4. Once the connection is established, the live image will appear. You can use the scroll key on your smartphone to navigate camera channels.

  • Page 124: Playing Back The Recordings From Gv-Video Server

    10.2.4 Playing Back the Recordings from GV-Video Server To play back the recordings from the GV-Video Server, follow these steps: 1. Enable the ViewLog Server on GV-Video Server. Keep the connection port to be 5552 or modify it if necessary. See 4.3.6 ViewLog Server for details. 2.

  • Page 125: Symbian Smartphone

    10.3.1 Installing SSView V3 To install SSView Version 3 for Nokia S60 2nd and 3rd Edition: 1. Download and install Symbian Smartphone Viewer V3 from http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_3.asp to the computer. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The default installation directory is C:\Symbain SmartPhone Viewer V3.

  • Page 126: Activating The Ssview V3 Function

    10.3.2 Activating the SSView V3 Function To allow remote access to the GV-Video Server, you must select 3GPP, MSViewV2, SSViewV3 Supported to be the connection type in the Connection Template field on the Video Settings page. For details, see “Connection Template” in 4.1.2 Video Settings. 10.3.3 Connecting to GV-Video Server The following operations may vary slightly for different modules.

  • Page 127: Quick Connection

    Mobile Phone Connection 10.3.4 Quick Connection The IP addresses of connected servers can be stored for quick connection in the future. Press the [<] and [>] buttons on the mobile device to select the desired server for connection. 10.3.5 Playing Back the Recordings from GV-Video Server To play back the recordings from the GV-Video Server, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 128: Mobile Phone

    10.4 3G Mobile Phone Without installing any GV applications, you can use a 3G mobile phone to access GV- 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 3GPP, MSViewV2, SSViewV3 Supported to be the connection type in the Connection Template field on the Video Setting page, and then enable the 3GPP Server on GV-Video Server.
  • Page 129 Mobile Phone Connection 3. Select the desired channel. Its live image will appear. Figure 10-21 Note: Currently the 3GPP application does not support remote playback and I/O control.

  • Page 130: Specifications

    Specifications Video Model GV-VS02 GV-VS02A GV-VS12 NTSC, PAL Video Standard 2 channels Video Input H.264, MPEG4, MPEG4 MPEG4 Compression MJPEG 30 fps per channel; 60 fps in total NTSC Frame Rate (at Full D1 resolution) 25 fps per channel; 50 fps in total...

  • Page 131: Power Over Ethernet

    IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet / PSE PoE Standard End-Span PoE Power Supply Type Per Port 48V DC, 350mA. Max. 15.4 watts PoE Power Output Connector Model GV-VS02 GV-VS02A GV-VS12 2 BNC ports Video Input 2 RCA ports Audio Input 1 RCA port...
  • Page 132 Environment Model GV-VS02 GV-VS02A GV-VS12 -20 ~ 55 °C / -20 ~ 55 °C / -20 ~ 55 °C / Operation Temp. -4 ~ 131 °F -4 ~ 131 °F -4 ~ 131 °F 0 ~ 85% RH 0 ~ 85% RH...

  • Page 133: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix A. Supported Wireless LAN USB Adaptor The models supported these adaptors include GV-VS02 (Firmware Version 1.46), GV- VS02A (Firmware Version 1.0) and GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.01). Vendor Model D-Link DWL-G122 C1 version Edimax EW-7318Ug Linksys WUSB54GC Note: Linksys WUSB54GC ver. 3 is not supported.

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