GeoVision GV-CMS Series User manual

CSV8570-QG-A
Quick Start Guide V8.5.7.0
GV-CMS Series

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Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
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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.
May 2013

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Contents
Naming and Definition ........................................................................... iii
Preface…….............................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1 Center V2 ............................................................................. 1
1.1 Minimum System Requirements .............................................................. 2
1.2 Installing Center V2 .................................................................................. 4
1.3 The Center V2 Window ............................................................................ 5
1.4 Creating a Subscriber Account................................................................. 8
1.5 Connecting GV-System to Center V2..................................................... 10
1.6 Enabling Live View ................................................................................. 12
1.7 Recording and Playing Back .................................................................. 14
1.8 Enabling Two-Way Audio ....................................................................... 16
Chapter 2 Dispatch Server................................................................. 19
2.1 Minimum System Requirements ............................................................ 20
2.2 Installing Dispatch Server....................................................................... 22
2.3 The Dispatch Server Window ................................................................. 23
2.4 Creating a Subscriber Account............................................................... 25
2.5 Starting Dispatch Server......................................................................... 27
2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server ............................................. 29
2.7 Connecting GV-System to Dispatch Server ........................................... 31
Chapter 3 Vital Sign Monitor.............................................................. 33
3.1 Minimum System Requirements ............................................................ 34
3.2 Installing VSM......................................................................................... 36

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3.3 The VSM Window ................................................................................... 37
3.4 Creating a Subscriber Account............................................................... 40
3.5 Starting VSM........................................................................................... 41
3.6 Connecting GV-System to VSM ............................................................. 42
Chapter 4 GV-GIS ................................................................................44
4.1 Minimum System Requirements ............................................................45
4.2 Installing GV-GIS .................................................................................... 48
4.3 The GV-GIS Window ..............................................................................50
4.4 Creating A Host Account ........................................................................ 54
4.5 Starting the GV-GIS................................................................................58
4.6 Connecting a Mobile Host to GV-GIS..................................................... 59
4.7 Connecting a Fixed Host to GV-GIS ......................................................61

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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 System, GV-DVR System and
GV-Hybrid DVR System at the same time.

Preface
GeoVision Center Monitoring System series includes Center V2, Dispatch
Server, VSM (Vital Sign Monitor), Control Center and GIS. The Quick Start
Guide introduces Center V2,Dispatch Server, VSM and GIS. For Control
Center, please refer to GV-Control Center Quick Start Guide.

Chapter 1 Center V2

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1.1 Minimum System Requirements
Before installation, make sure your computer meets the following minimum
requirements:
Standard Version (Connects up to 5 subscribers & 160 channels)
Professional Version (Connects up to 500 subscribers & 800 channels)
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
OS 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 / Server 2012
CPU Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz
Memory 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
Hard Disk 1 GB
Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 1024 x 768, 32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Hardware Internal or External GV-USB Dongle
Note: We do not recommend installing GV-Center V2 Pro and GV-Control
Center modules on the same PC. Running GV-Center V2 (Pro) and
GV-Control Center on the same PC may result in CPU overload error or
system failure.
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
OS 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 / Server 2012
CPU Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading
Memory 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels
Hard Disk 1 GB
Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 1024 x 768, 32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c

Center V2
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Software License for Professional Version
Free License N/A
Maximum License 500 subscribers, 800 channels
Increment for each
license N/A
Combination 1. Center V2 Pro
2. Center V2 Pro + VSM
Note: It is recommended to use the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the
Hardware Watchdog function which restarts the PC when Windows crashes
or freezes.

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1.2 Installing Center V2
Standard Version
1. Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a
window appears.
2. Select Install GeoVision Paid Software.
3. Click GV-Center V2, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Professional Version
1. Connect the GV-USB Dongle to the computer.
2. Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a
window appears.
3. To install the USB device driver, select Install or Remove GeoVision
GV-Series Driver and select Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers.
4. To install GV-Center V2, select Install GeoVision Paid Software.
5. Click GV-Center V2 and follow the on-screen instructions.

Center V2
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1.3 The Center V2 Window
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The controls on the Center V2 window:
No. Name Description
1 Monitoring Window Displays live video.
2 Status Panel
Indicates the date, time, remaining disk space,
and the total number of online channels versus
available channels.
3 Find A Subscriber Type the desired ID in the Current Subscriber
field and click this button to search.
4 Subscriber List
Displays subscribers’ ID names and online
status.
Blue Icon: Indicates the subscriber is online.
Gray Icon: Indicates the subscriber is off-line.
Alarm Icon: Indicates either motion has been
detected or the I/O has been triggered at the
subscriber’s site.
5 Tools
Accesses Event Log, Event List, audio and
microphone control, SMS Server
configuration, and short message notification.
6 Host Information Displays the connection status of subscribers.
7 Accounts Adds, deletes or modifies subscriber accounts.
8 Preference Settings
Brings up these options: System Configure,
Event Log Settings, Notification, Password
Setup, E-mail Setup, Customize Alarm Report,
SMS Setup, I/O Device, Automatic Failover
Support and Version Information.
9 Previous Page Displays the previous page of camera views.
10 Next Page Displays the next page of camera views.
11 Refresh Channel Refreshes the connection status.

Center V2
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No. Name Description
12 Split Mode Displays screens in different number of
divisions per page.
13 Exit Closes or minimizes the Center V2 window.
14 Flag Flags an event for later reference.
15 Clipboard Displays the Alarm Report dialog box.
16 Clip
Indicates an event coming with an attachment.
Double-click the event to open the attached
video file.
17 ID Indicates a subscriber’s ID.
18 Event Type
Indicates the event type: Alarm, Attachment,
Connection, Login/Logout, Motion, System,
and Trigger.
19 Message Indicates associated information for each
event type.
20 Message Time Indicates when Center V2 receives an event.
21 Start Time Indicates when an event happens at the
subscriber’s site.
22 Event Category Sorts events into categories.
For details, see Chapter 1, GV-CMS User’s Manual on the Software DVD.

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1.4 Creating a Subscriber Account
Create at least one subscriber account before starting Center V2 services.
1. On the Center V2 window, click the Accounts button . This
window appears.
Figure 1-2
2. Click the Add A Group button to create a group.
3. Click the Add A Subscriber button . This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-3

Center V2
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4. Type a Login ID and Password. These will be ID and password for
the subscriber to log into the Center V2.
5. Type the subscriber’s contact information in the rest of the fields
(optional).
6. Click OK to save the above settings. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-4
7. Assign a Storage Group using the drop-down list. See Recording
Settings, 1.15 System Configuration in the GV-CMS User’s Manual on
the Software DVD.
8. Click OK. The subscriber account is created.
For details, see Creating a Subscriber Account, Chapter 1, GV-CMS
User’s Manual on the Software DVD.

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1.5 Connecting GV-System to Center V2
You need to configure the GV-System to access the Center V2 remotely. A
GV-System can connect up to two Center V2 servers simultaneously.
1. On the main screen of GV-System, click the Network button ,
and select Connect to Center V2. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-5

Center V2
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2. Type the IP address, ID and password of the Center V2. Modify the
default communication port if necessary. Click OK. This dialog box
appears.
Figure 1-6
3. To establish connection to the second Center V2, click the Add
Center V2 icon and repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Click the Connect button to start. When the connection is established,
Center V2 will start receiving live images, recordings and events from
the subscriber.

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1.6 Enabling Live View
Live views are popped up on the Center V2 when events and motion are
detected at the subscriber. You can also enable live views to be shown
constantly on the Center V2.
1. The GV-System needs to grant the Center V2 the privilege to allow
live viewing. On the GV-System, click the Network button , select
Connect to Center V2, click Configure, and select Advanced
Settings and click the Camera tab. The Advanced Settings dialog box
appears.
2. Select Allow Center V2 to View Live Camera.
Figure 1-7

Center V2
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3. To apply the settings to all the cameras, click .
4. Connect the GV-System to the Center V2.
5. On the Center V2 window, right-click the camera on the Subscriber
List and select Live View.
Figure 1-8

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1.7 Recording and Playing Back
Recording upon Motion or Events
By default, the Center V2 will record any events and motion detected at the
subscriber. When the video is recorded, a message labeled with [Live]
appears on the Event List.
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Note: The default path of recorded files is :\\Center V2\Data\subscriber\Live
Recording Manually
You can also start recording manually and instantly when you see any
suspicious live images.
1. Enable live view. See 1.6 Enabling Live View.
2. To start recording, move your cursor to the live view and click the icon
on the channel heading.
3. To stop recording, move your cursor to the live view and click the icon
on the channel heading.
4. When the video is recorded, a message labeled with [Manual]
appears on the Event List.
Figure 1-10
Note: The default path for recordings started manually is :\\Center
V2\Data\subscriber\Manual