GeoVision GV-BX2400-1F User manual

Firmware Manual
GV-IP Camera
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part, without the written consent of GeoVision.
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is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of
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liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from
the use of the information or products contained herein. Features and
specifications are subject to change without notice. Note: no memory
card slot or local storage function for Argentina.
GeoVision, Inc.
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.geovision.com.tw
Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV
series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows is the
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
May 2016

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Contents
Preface……… ................................................................... vi
Naming and Definition.................................................... xv
Note for Connecting to GV-System / GV-VMS ............ xvi
Note for Recording ....................................................... xvii
Note for GV-BX2600..................................................... xviii
Note for GV-EVD5100 / EFD5101 ...................................xix
Chapter 1 Introduction .....................................................1
1.1 System Requirement ..................................................................1
Chapter 2 Getting Started ................................................3
2.1 Accessing the Live View.............................................................3
2.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address ........................................4
2.1.2 Configuring the IP Address....................................................6
2.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Connection.....................................8
2.2 Adjusting Image Clarity ............................................................12
2.2.1 Using Focus Adjustment Cap ..............................................16
2.2.2 Locations of Adjustment Screws..........................................17
2.3 Configuring the Basics.............................................................20
Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera..................................21
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ......................................21
3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page.....................................23
3.2.1 The Live View Window ........................................................24
3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window ........................30
3.2.3 Snapshot of Live Video .......................................................37
3.2.4 Video Recording .................................................................37
3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View...................38
3.2.6 Alarm Notification................................................................ 41

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3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration............................................43
3.2.8 Remote Configuration .........................................................45
3.2.9 Camera Name Display ........................................................45
3.2.10 Image Enhancement ......................................................... 45
3.2.11 Visual PTZ ........................................................................46
3.2.12 Digital PTZ ........................................................................ 49
3.2.13 I/O Control ........................................................................51
3.2.14 Visual Automation .............................................................52
3.2.15 Network Status..................................................................53
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ......................................54
4.1 Video and Motion ......................................................................57
4.1.1 Video Settings.....................................................................58
4.1.3 Privacy Mask.......................................................................74
4.1.4 Text Overlay ....................................................................... 75
4.1.5 Tampering Alarm................................................................. 77
4.1.6 Visual Automation ...............................................................80
4.2 Video Analysis ..........................................................................82
4.2.1 Motion Detection ................................................................. 85
4.2.2 Advanced Video Analysis ....................................................89
4.2.3 Unattended Object / Missing Object Detection.....................99
4.2.4 Tampering Alarm............................................................... 102
4.3 I/O Settings..............................................................................104
4.3.1 Input Settings.................................................................... 105
4.3.2 Output Settings ................................................................. 107
4.3.3 PTZ Settings .....................................................................108
4.4 Events and Alerts....................................................................109
4.4.1 E-mail ...............................................................................110
4.4.2 FTP...................................................................................112
4.4.3 Center V2.......................................................................... 115
4.4.4 Vital Sign Monitor.............................................................. 117

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4.4.5 Backup Center .................................................................. 119
4.4.6 Video Gateway / Recording Server.................................... 122
4.4.7 ViewLog Server................................................................. 124
4.4.8 RTSP/ONVIF ....................................................................125
4.4.9 Speaker ............................................................................ 127
4.5 Monitoring ...............................................................................128
4.5.1 Monitoring Settings for GV-EBL2101................................. 131
4.6 Recording Schedule ...............................................................132
4.6.1 Recording Schedule Settings ............................................ 132
4.6.2 I/O Monitoring Settings...................................................... 133
4.7 Remote ViewLog .....................................................................134
4.8 Network ...................................................................................135
4.8.1 LAN Configuration............................................................. 135
4.8.2 Wireless Client Mode ........................................................137
4.8.3 Advanced TCP/IP..............................................................139
4.8.4 UMTS Settings.................................................................. 143
4.8.5 IP Filter Settings................................................................146
4.8.6 SNMP Settings..................................................................147
4.9 Management............................................................................149
4.9.1 Date & Time Settings ........................................................149
4.9.2 Storage Settings ...............................................................152
4.9.3 User Account ....................................................................160
4.9.4 Log Information ................................................................. 161
4.9.5 Tools................................................................................. 162
4.9.6 Language..........................................................................165
Chapter 5 Recording and Playback ............................166
5.1 Recording................................................................................166
5.2 Playback ..................................................................................167
5.2.1 Playback from the Memory Card ....................................... 167
5.2.2 Playback over Network...................................................... 173

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5.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server............. 174
5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events.......................... 175
Chapter 6 Advanced Applications ..............................177
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware..................................................177
6.1.1 Using the Web Configuration Interface .............................. 179
6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility ................................................. 180
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings.......................................183
6.3 Changing Password................................................................185
6.4 Verifying Watermark ...............................................................188
6.4.1 Accessing AVI Files ..........................................................188
6.4.2 Running Watermark Proof ................................................. 189
6.4.3 The Watermark Proof Window........................................... 190
6.5 Downloading Videos from the Micro SD Card.......................192
6.5.1 Installing the GV-SDCardSync Utility................................. 193
6.5.2 The GV-SDCardSync Utility Window ................................. 197
Chapter 7 DVR Configurations ....................................198
7.1 Setting up an IP Camera on GV-System ................................207
7.1.1 Customizing IP Camera Settings on GV-System ............... 210
7.2 Setting Up IP Cameras on GV-VMS........................................212
7.3 Remote Monitoring with Multi View .......................................215
7.3.1 Connecting to the IP Camera ............................................ 215
7.4 Remote Monitoring with E-Map..............................................217
7.4.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera................................ 217
7.4.2 Connecting to the IP Camera ............................................ 219
Chapter 8 CMS Configurations....................................220
8.1 Center V2.................................................................................220
8.2 Vital Sign Monitor ...................................................................223
8.3 Dispatch Server.......................................................................224

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Chapter 9 Smart Device Connection...........................226
Appendix.........................................................................227
A. Settings for Internet Explorer 8 ...............................................227
B. Resolution and Frame Rate .....................................................228
C. Support Lists ............................................................................239
D. RTSP Protocol Command........................................................243
E. Supported UMTS Protocol (3G Modem)..................................244
F. Dual Stream Support List.........................................................245
G. The CGI Command...................................................................248
G. The CGI Command...................................................................248
H. Power Supply Support List......................................................250
I. Supported Firmware for Flash Memory...................................252
J. How to Remotely Reboot IP Cameras via FTP .........................253

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Preface
Welcome to the GV-IPCAM User’s Manual.
The GV-IPCAM has a series of models designed to meet different needs.
This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware versions:
Note:
1. To upgrade the camera firmware from V2.07 or earlier to the latest
version, back up the files in the camera’s storage device first
before the upgrade and it is required to re-format the memory card
after the upgrade.
2. The following models are not supported by firmware V3.0 or later:
•CB120 / 220
•Models installed with a 32 MB NAND flash

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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-BX2400-1F ~ 2F
GV-BX2400-8F Fixed Lens V3.0
GV-BX2600 Varifocal Lens
V1.0
GV-BX1500-8F
GV-BX2500-8F V3.06
GV-BX3400-8F
GV-BX5300-8F
Fixed Lens
V3.00
GV-BX1500-3V
GV-BX2500-3V
GV-BX3400-3V
GV-BX5300-6V
P-Iris V3.03
Box Camera
GV-BX12201 Varifocal Lens
V1.02

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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-BX2400-E
GV-BX5300-E Varifocal Lens V3.0
GV-BX1500-E V3.06
GV-BX3400-E
Motorized
Varifocal
Lens, P-Iris V3.03
GV-BX2510-E V3.06
IR Arctic Box
Camera
GV-BX5310-E
Motorized
Varifocal Lens V3.03
Target Box
Camera
GV-EBX1100 Series
GV-EBX2100 Series Fixed Lens V1.04
Ultra Box
Camera
GV-UBX1301 Series
GV-UBX2301 Series
GV-UBX3301 Series
Fixed Lens V3.0
V3.06
Mini Fixed
Dome
GV-MFD1501 Series
GV-MFD2501 Series
GV-MFD2401 Series
GV-MFD3401 Series
GV-MFD5301 Series
Fixed Lens
V3.00

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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-MDR220
GV-MDR320
GV-MDR520
GV-MDR3400 Series
GV-MDR5300 Series
V3.0
Mini Fixed
Rugged Dome
GV-MDR1500 Series
Fixed Lens
V3.06
Target Fixed
Dome
GV-EFD2101
GV-EFD3101
GV-EFD5101
Varifocal
Lens, P-Iris V1.01
Target Mini
Fixed Dome
GV-EFD1100 Series
GV-EFD2100 Series Fixed Lens V1.04
Target Mini
Fixed Rugged
Dome
GV-EDR1100 Series
GV-EDR2100 Series Fixed Lens V1.04

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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-BL1500
GV-BL2400
GV-BL3400
V3.0
GV-BL2500
Varifocal Lens
V3.06
GV-BL1210
GV-BL3410
GV-BL5310
Motorized Varifocal
Lens V3.03
GV-BL1501
GV-BL2501 V3.06
GV-BL3401
Varifocal Lens,
P-Iris V3.01
GV-BL1511
GV-BL2511 V3.06
GV-BL3411
GV-BL5311
Motorized Varifocal
Lens, P-Iris
V3.03
GV-BL2511-E V3.06
GV-BL5311-E
Motorized Varifocal
Lens, extreme
temperature
tolerance, P-Iris V3.03
Bullet Camera
GV-BL3700
(H.265)
GV-BL5700
(H.265)
Varifocal Lens, P-
Iris V1.00

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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
Target Bullet
Camera
GV-EBL1100-1F
GV-EBL1100-2F
GV-EBL2100-1F
GV-EBL2100-2F
Fixed Lens V1.04
Target Bullet
Camera GV-EBL2101 Varifocal Lens V1.04
GV-UBL1211
GV-UBL2411
GV-UBL3411
V3.03
GV-UBL1511
GV-UBL2511
Motorized
Varifocal Lens
Coming
Ultra Bullet
Camera
GV-UBL1301 Series
GV-UBL2401 Series
GV-UBL3401 Series
Fixed Lens V3.0

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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-VD120D
(IK10+, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD121D
(IK10+, Smoked Cover)
GV-VD122D
(IK7, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD123D
(IK7, Smoked Cover)
GV-VD220D
(IK10+, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD221D
(IK10+, Smoked Cover)
GV-VD222D
(IK7, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD223D
(IK7, Smoked Cover)
GV-VD320D
(IK10+, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD321D
(IK10+, Smoked Cover)
GV-VD322D
(IK7, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD323D
(IK7, Smoked Cover)
Vandal Proof
IP Dome
GV-VD1500
GV-VD2400
GV-VD2500
GV-VD3400
Varifocal Lens V3.0

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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-VD1530
GV-VD2430
GV-VD2530
GV-VD3430
Varifocal Lens,
high power IR
LEDs
V3.0
GV-VD1540
GV-VD2440
GV-VD2540
GV-VD3440
GV-VD5340
Motorized
Varifocal Lens,
high power IR
LEDs
V3.0
Vandal Proof
IP Dome
GV-VD3700 (H.265)
GV-VD5700 (H.265)
Varifocal Lens,
P-Iris V1.0
IR Arctic
Vandal Proof
IP Dome
GV-VD2540-E
GV-VD5340-E
Motorized
Varifocal Lens,
high power IR
LEDs, extreme
temperatures
V3.0
Target Vandal
Proof IP
Dome
GV-EVD2100
GV-EVD3100
GV-EVD5100
Varifocal Lens,
P-Iris V1.01
NTSC
PTZ Camera GV-PTZ010D
PAL V1.09
PT Camera
GV-PT130D
GV-PT220D
GV-PT320D
Fixed Lens V3.0

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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
Advanced
Cube
Camera
GV-CA120
GV-CA220
GV-CAW120
GV-CAW220
Fixed Lens V3.0
Cube Camera GV-CB120
GV-CB220 Fixed Lens V2.14
GV-FD1500
GV-FD2500 V3.06
GV-FD3400
Varifocal
Lens
V3.03
GV-FD3410 V3.03
Fixed IP
Dome
GV-FD1510
GV-FD2510
Motorized
Varifocal Lens V3.06
Pinhole
Camera GV-UNP2500 Fixed Lens V3.06

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Naming and Definition
GV-System
GeoVision Analog and Digital Video Recording
Software. The GV-System also refers to GV-Multicam
System, GV-NVR, GV-DVR and GV-Hybrid DVR at the
same time.
GV-VMS GeoVision Video Management System for IP cameras.

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Note for Connecting to GV-System
/ GV-VMS
The GV-IPCAM is designed to work with GV-System / GV-VMS, a hybrid
or digital video management system. Note the following when the
camera is connected to GV-System / GV-VMS:
1 By default, the images are recorded to the memory card inserted in
the GV-IPCAM (except GV-IR Arctic Box Camera and Target
Series, which are not equipped with a memory card slot).
2 Once the camera is connected to the GV-System / GV-VMS, the
resolution set on the GV-System / GV-VMS will override the
resolution set on the camera’s Web interface. You can only change
the resolution settings through the Web interface when the
connection to the GV-System / GV-VMS is interrupted.

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Note for Recording
1 By default, the images are recorded to the memory card inserted in
the GV-IP Camera (except GV-IR Arctic Box Camera and Target
Series, which are not equipped with a memory card slot). Make
sure the Write recording data into local storage option (see
3.1.1 Video Settings) is enabled. If this option is disabled, the
camera will stop recording to the memory card while the live view is
accessed through Web browsers or other applications.
2 Mind the following when using a memory card for recording:
•Recorded data on the memory card can be damaged or lost if
the data are accessed while the camera is under physical
shock, power interruption, memory card detachment or when
the memory card reaches the end of its lifespan. No
guarantee is provided for such causes.
•The stored data can be lost if the memory card is not
accessed for a long period of time. Back up your data
periodically if you seldom access the memory card.
•Memory cards are expendable and their durability varies
according to the conditions of the installed site and how they
are used. Back up your data regularly and replace the
memory card annually.
•Replace the memory card when its read/write speed is lower
than 6 MB/s or when the memory card is frequently
undetected by the camera.
3 It is recommended to use memory cards of the following setting
and specifications:
•Apply a battery backup (UPS) to avoid power outage.
•Use Micro SD card of MLC NAND flash, Class 10 for better
performance.

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Note for GV-BX2600
Frame Rate
Mind the following restrictions, without regard to the resolution of the
camera images, when the GV-BX2600 camera is set to 60 fps:
1 The codec MJPEG is not available in the main stream.
2 Dual streaming is not supported.
3 Video analysis functions, including motion detection, are not
supported.
4 TV-out is not supported.
5 The frame rate will be dropped to 30 fps during live streaming and
recording when the camera starts monitoring.
6 WDR Pro function is not supported.
7 1 or 2 fps will be dropped on the point of obtaining snapshots in
JPEG format with the CGI command.
Browser
For the users of Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 11 or later is
required to perform the operations through Web browser.
Recording
When GV-BX2600 uses Micro SD card or USB HDD for recording, the
camera must not have more than one connection to GeoVision or third-
party software.