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  • 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. June 2007...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ............1 Packing List ......................1 Physical Description ....................2 Chapter 2 Getting Started .............4 Installing on a Network ...................4 Assigning an IP Address..................4 Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server ......6 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ..............6 Functions Featured on the Main Page..............7 Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........16 Video &...
  • Page 4 Chapter 8 CMS Configurations...........66 Center V2......................66 VSM ........................68 Dispatch Server ....................69 Chapter 9 The I/O Terminal Block ........70 Specifications .................72...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction The GV-Video Server 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 GV-Video Server attached to analog cameras, you can see camera images through a web browser anytime and anywhere.

  • Page 6: Physical Description

    1.2 Physical Description This section identifies the various components of the GV-Video Server. 1.2.1 Front View Figure 1-1 No. Name Function 1 Video Input 2 plugs for video inputs. The switch is designed for 2 cameras mode in live view. When the switch is set in 2 Video Stream Switch VS01, dual streams of Video 1 are displayed.

  • Page 7: Rear View

    Introduction 1.2.2 Rear View Figure 1-2 No. Name Function USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices. Ethernet Port A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network connection. The connectors for digital inputs, relay outputs, RS±485 and Wiegand Terminal Block interface.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 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. Figure 2-1 1. Connect your camera’s video output to the BNC video input. 2.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Chapter 3 Accessing The Gv-Video Server

    A video image, similar to the example on Figure 3-1, 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 11: Functions Featured On The Main Page

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page This section introduces the live view functions and the network status on the main page, which can be accessed by both Administrator and Guest. ▼ Video and Motion ▼ Live View ►...
  • Page 12 Figure 3-2 No. Name Function 1 Play Starts the connection and plays live video. 2 Stop Terminates the connection. 3 Speaker Enables speaking to the GV-Video Server. 4 Microphone Enables live audio from the GV-Video Server. 5 Snapshot Takes a snapshot of the displayed live video. 6 Resolution Display Indicates the current resolution.

  • Page 13: Snapshot Of A Live Video

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2.2 Snapshot of a Live Video To take a snapshot of live video, follow these steps: 1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-2). The Snapshot window appears. 2. Click the Print button to print out the displayed image. Or click the Save button to save the image in the local computer.

  • Page 14: Camera Name Display

    Alert Sound: Activates the computer alarm on motion and alarm detection. Auto Snapshot: The snapshot of live video is taken every 5 seconds on motion and alarm detection. File Path: Assigns a file path to save the snapshots. 3.2.4 Camera Name Display To display the camera name on the image, click the Show System Menu button (No.
  • Page 15 Accessing the GV-Video Server [Status] This window displays the current status of the connection to Center V2 and VSM. Figure 3-6 [Firmware Upgrade] This widow allows you to upgrade the firmware over the Internet. For details, see Chapter Figure 3-7...

  • Page 16: Ptz Control

    3.2.6 Image Enhancement To enhance the image quality of live video, click the Show System Menu button (No. 12, Figure 3-2), and select Image Enhance. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-8 De-Interlace: Coverts the interlaced video into non-interlaced video. De-Block: Removes the block-like artifacts from low-quality and highly compressed video.

  • Page 17: Visual Ptz

    Accessing the GV-Video Server 3.2.8 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 4.2.2 PTZ Settings.

  • Page 18: Visual Automation

    3.2.9 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 3-11 To display the I/O control window, click the I/O Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-2). The Alarm List is displayed in three levels.

  • Page 19: Network Status

    Accessing the GV-Video Server Figure 3-12 To access this feature, click the I/O Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-2) and select Visual Automation. To change the style of the set areas, click the green I/O button on the top left corner. You will have these options: Show All: Displays all set areas.

  • Page 20: 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, Management. ▼...

  • Page 21: Video & Motion

    Administrator Mode 4.1 Video & Motion This section includes the video settings and how the images can be managed by using Motion Detection, Privacy Mask and Visual Automation. 4.1.1 Video Settings Figure 4-2...
  • Page 22 [Name] Rename the camera. The camera name will appear on the Live View. [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 and bandwidth. [Video Signal Type] There are 4 options for selecting image resolutions.
  • Page 23 Administrator Mode [GOP Structure and Length] Set the maximum number of frames in a GOP structure (the GOP size limit). This function is only available when you select Customized in the Connection Template section. [Alarm Settings] The alarm settings allow you to capture images before and/or after a motion and an I/O event happens.

  • Page 24: Motion Detection

    4.1.2 Motion Detection You can set different levels of motion detection sensitivity in one region. Figure 4-3 1. Select the sensitivity level by moving the slide bar. There are three levels. The higher the level, the more sensitive the unit is to motion. The default value is 2. 2.

  • Page 25: Privacy Mask

    Administrator Mode 4.1.3 Privacy Mask The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive areas from view, covering the areas with dark boxes in both live view and recorded clips. This feature is ideal for locations with displays, keyboard sequences (e.g. passwords), and for anywhere else you don’t want sensitive information visible.
  • Page 26 4.1.4 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 4-5 1.

  • Page 27: Digital I/O & Ptz

    Administrator Mode 4.2 Digital I/O & PTZ The I/O terminal block, on the rear panel of the GV-Video Server, has 16 pins for device control. These pins can be divided into three categories based on the interface being used: 1. Digital Input / Relay Output 2.
  • Page 28 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings The GV-Video Server can connect up to 4 input devices, e.g. sensors. You can set up the input state to trigger actions by selecting Open Circuit (N/O) or Grounded Circuit (N/C). Furthermore, you can specify the output to be triggered and/or the camera to start recording once an input is activated.
  • Page 29 Administrator Mode The GV-Video Server can connect up to 4 output devices, e.g. alarms. There are six output signals are available: N/O (Open Circuit), N/C (Grounded Circuit), N/O Toggle, N/C Toggle, N/O Pulse and N/C Pulse. Choose the one that mostly suits the device you are using.
  • Page 30 Text Data Wiegand In Card Reader GV-Video Server Video Data Text Data Recording Center V2 USB Mass Storage Device Figure 4-10 The setup page: Figure 4-11 Transfer Card Number to Center V2 and CMS: Sends the cardholder data to Center V2 and/or VSM once the card reader is triggered.

  • Page 31: 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 AVI files by Email or FTP 2. Notify Center Monitoring Station, Center V2 or VSM, by video or text alerts To have above trigger actions, you must set the following features in advance: •...
  • Page 32 Send to: Type the E-mail address(s) you want to send alerts to. Alerts Interval Time: Specify the time interval between E-mail alerts. The interval ranges from 0 to 60 minutes. [Need authentication to login] If the SMTP Server needs authentication, enable this option and type the valid username and password.
  • Page 33 Administrator Mode [Upload to a FTP Server] Enable: Check to enable the FPT function. Server URL/IP Address: Type the FTP Server’s URL address or IP address. Port Number: Type the FTP Server’s port number. Or keep the default value 21. User Name: Type the valid user name on the FTP Server.
  • Page 34 4.3.3 Center V2 Once a motion or an I/O-triggered event occurs, Center V2 can get notified by live video and text alerts. For the Center V2 monitoring, you must already have a subscriber account on the central monitoring station. Figure 4-14 To enable the Center V2 connection: 1.
  • Page 35 Administrator Mode 4. User Name: Type the user name registered on Center V2. 5. Password: Type the password registered on Center V2. 6. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and connected time. These options you can also find on this Center V2 setting page: Cease motion detection message from: Stops notifying Center V2 of motion detection from selected camera(s).
  • Page 36 4.3.4 VSM Once a motion or an I/O-triggered event occurs, VSM can get notified by text alerts. For the VSM monitoring, you must already have a subscriber account on the central monitoring station. Figure 4-15...
  • Page 37 Administrator Mode To enable the VSM connection: 1. Activate Link: Enable the VSM monitoring. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of VSM. 3. Port Number: Set the port matching the Video Server port on VSM. Or keep the default value 5609.

  • Page 38: Viewlog Server

    4.3.5 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. Click Enable to activate the server. Keep the default port 5552 or modify it if necessary. For details on the remote playback, see 5.2.2 Playback using Remote ViewLog.

  • Page 39: Monitoring

    Administrator Mode 4.4 Monitoring You can start recording manually, by schedule or by input trigger. Figure 4-18 [Manual] Manually activate recording and I/O monitoring. Select all: Select all options to start recording and I/O monitoring as well. Camera 1, Camera 2: Manually start recording. Select the desired camera(s) and the recording mode for recording.

  • Page 40: Recording Schedule

    4.5 Recording Schedule The schedule is provided to activate recording and enable I/O monitoring. 4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings You can set up the schedule of video recording in either Round-the-clock or motion detection mode. Figure 4-19 Weekday 1-3: Configure up to three periods of time for recording on weekdays. Weekend: Set the recording schedule on weekends, including the options of “Saturday and Sunday”...

  • Page 41: Remote Viewlog

    Administrator Mode 4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings You can set up the time schedule for I/O monitoring. Figure 4-20 Weekday 1-3: Configure up to three periods of time for I/O monitoring schedule on weekdays. Weekend: Set the I/O monitoring schedule on weekends, including the options of “Saturday and Sunday”...

  • Page 42: 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 4-21 [LAN Configuration] According to the network environment, select Wired or Wireless LAN.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode To use the wireless function, a GV-Wireless LAN USB Adaptor is required. Contact your dealer for the purchase of the adaptor. Figure 4-22 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 45 Administrator Mode WPAPSK-TKIP and WPA2PSK-TKIP: Type WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) for data encryption. WPAPSK-AES and WPA2PSK-AES: Type WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) for data encryption. Note: 1. Your encryption settings must match those used by the Access Points or wireless stations with which you want to associate. 2.
  • Page 46 4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP This section introduces the advanced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port, streaming port and UPnP. Figure 4-23 [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 47 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 enter the host name. 4. User Name: Type the user name used to enable the service from the DDNS.
  • Page 48 4.7.4 IP Filter The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the GV-Video Server. Figure 4-24 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 49: Management

    Administrator Mode 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 & Time Setting You can set up the date and time appearing in the image’s caption. Figure 4-25...
  • Page 50 [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. Enable Daylight Saving Time: Automatically adjusts the GV-Video Server for daylight saving time. Type the Start Time, End Time and Offset Time to enable the function.

  • Page 51: Storage Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.8.2 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 52 Keep days (1-255): Specify the days to store the files from 1 day to 255 days. When both Keep days and Enable Recycle 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 53: User Account

    Administrator Mode 4.8.3 User Account You can change the login name and password of Administrator, Guest and FTP Server User. The GV-Video Sever only supports one account for Administrator, Guest and FTP Server User respectively. Figure 4-27 4.8.4 Log Information The log contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems.
  • Page 54 4.8.5 Tools This section allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware version. Figure 4-29 [Host Settings] Set the host name of the GV-Video Server. [Firmware Update] This section 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 55: Chapter 5 Recording And Playback

    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 56: Playback Using Usb Mass Storage Device

    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 OS while the files recorded at GV-Video Server is on Linux ext3 file system. To enable Windows to recognize the files, you need to install the program Ext2 Installable File System included in the Software CD.

  • Page 57: Playback Using Remote Viewlog

    Recording and Playback 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 by enabling the ViewLog Server ahead.

  • Page 58: 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 Video Server Utility included in the Software CD.

  • Page 59: Advanced Applications

    Advanced Applications 6.1.2 Upgrading Firmware by Using the VS_Utility The Video Server Utility provides a direct way to upgrade the firmware to multiple GV- Video Servers. 1. Run Install Utility.exe from the Software CD. 2. Run Video Server Utility which icon is created on your desktop. This dialog box appears.

  • Page 60: 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 61 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 62: 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 63: Setting Up Ip Cameras

    DVR Configurations 7.1 Setting up IP Cameras To set up IP cameras on the GV-System, follow these steps: Note: The IP Camera settings only work with the GV-Video Server. Currently, the GV- System does not support any IP Camera. 1. Click the Configure button, point to Camera / Audio Install and select IP Camera Install.
  • Page 64 Figure 7-4 9. Highlight the server, and select Display Position to map the IP camera to a channel on the GV-System. 10. The Statue column now should display “Connect”. Click OK. Previewing Video and Setting Audio To preview video and activate audio recoding, highlight the desired server (see Figure 7-4) and select Preview &...

  • Page 65: Remote Monitoring With Mulitview

    DVR Configurations 7.2 Remote Monitoring with MulitView You can use the MulitView to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the GV-Video Server. Connecting to GV-Video Server 1. On the MultiView window, click the Edit Host button. The Edit Host window appears. 2.

  • Page 66: Remote Monitoring With E-Map

    7.3 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 67 DVR Configurations 6. Give the GV-Video Server a location name, and type its IP address (or domain name). Keep the default VSS port as 10000, or modify it to match that of GV-Video Server. 7. Click OK to save the settings. 8.

  • Page 68: Remote Monitoring With Mobile Phones

    7.4 Remote Monitoring with Mobile Phones Using a PDA, Smartphone and 3G-enabled mobile phone, you can receive live video streaming from the GV-Video Server. The list below is the GV mobile applications supporting the GV-Video Server. Handheld Device Settings OS Supported Port View on Video Server...
  • Page 69 DVR Configurations In the Connection Template field, select 3GPP, MSViewV2, SSViewV3 Supported. Click Apply to enable the remote viewing function. 3. In the mobile phone, enter the GV-Video Server’s address, port number, user name and password to enable the connection. Figure 7-9 Note: 1.

  • Page 70: 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 71 CMS Configurations If the Wiegand function is enabled on the GV-Video Server, the related video will be sent to the Center V2 once the card reader is triggered. The Center V2 operator can set the period of time to monitor the live video. Click the Preference Setting button and select System Configure.

  • Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: Chapter 9 The I/O Terminal Block

    Chapter 9 The I/O Terminal Block The 16-pin Terminal Block, located on the rear panel, provides the interface to: four digital inputs, four relay outputs, an RS-485 interface, a Wiegand interface and auxiliary power. The I/O 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 75 The relay output can only drive a maximum load of 5V. By connecting the GV-Relay module, it can drive heavier loads. DO 1 DO 2 DO 3 Output Devices 1-4 DO 4 DO 5 DO 6 DO 7 DO 8 GeoVision GV-RELAY Figure 9-2 Note: The GV-Relay module is an optional product.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Specifications Video Model GV-VS01 GV-VS02 Video Standard NTSC, PAL Video Input 1 channel 2 channels Geo MPEG4 (ASP) Compression NTSC 30 fps at Full D1 resolution Frame Rate 25 fps at Full D1 resolution Resolution Full D1, Half D1, CIF, QCIF Configurable frame rate and bandwidth, Video Streaming Constant and variable bitrate,...
  • Page 77 Specifications Network 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, Interface 802.11b/g Wireless LAN (optional) HTTP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, NTP, UPnP, Protocol DynDNS Connector Video Input BNC 2 ports Audio Input RCA 2 ports Audio Output RCA 1 port 4 digital inputs, 4 relay outputs, RS±485, Terminal Block 1 Wiegand interface RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps...

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