GeoVision GV-BX110D User manual

User's Manual
GV-IPCam H.264 1.3M/VGA
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April 2010

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Preface
Welcome to the GV-IPCAM H.264 User’s Manual.
The GV-IPCAM H.264 has a series of models designed to meet different
needs. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware
version:
Model Model Number Firmware Version
GV-BX110D V1.01
GV-BX110DW V1.01
Box Camera
GV-BX010D V1.01
Mini Fixed Dome GV-MFD110 V1.01
This Manual provides an overview of the GV-IPCAM H.264 and its
accessories. The introduction will present you the features and the usage
of the GV-IPCAM H.264.

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Contents
Note for Recording ........................................................... 1
Note for Firmware Upgrade ............................................. 2
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................. 3
1.1 Key Features............................................................................ 3
1.2 Models ..................................................................................... 4
1.3 Packing List.............................................................................. 5
1.3.1 Box Camera.....................................................................5
1.3.2 Mini Fixed Dome..............................................................5
1.4 System Requirement ............................................................... 6
1.5 Options..................................................................................... 6
1.6 Overview .................................................................................. 7
1.6.1 Box Camera.....................................................................7
1.6.2 Mini Fixed Dome............................................................10
1.7 Adjustment ............................................................................. 11
1.7.1 Focus Adjustment of Box Camera .................................11
1.7.2 Lens Adjustment of Mini Fixed Dome ............................12
1.8 Optional Installation ............................................................... 13
1.8.1 C-Mount Lenses ............................................................13
1.8.2 Auto Iris Lenses .............................................................13
1.8.3 Infrared Illuminators .......................................................14
Chapter 2 Getting Started .......................................... 15
2.1 Installing on a Network........................................................... 15
2.2 Assigning an IP Address........................................................ 16
2.3 Configuration Basics .............................................................. 18

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Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera.............................. 19
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images..................................... 19
3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page................................... 20
3.2.1 The Live View Window...................................................21
3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window..................23
3.2.3 Snapshot of Live Video ..................................................26
3.2.4 Video Recording ............................................................26
3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View ............27
3.2.6 Alarm Notification...........................................................29
3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration ......................................30
3.2.8 Remote Configuration ....................................................31
3.2.9 Camera Name Display...................................................31
3.2.10 Image Enhancement......................................................31
3.2.11 I/O Control .....................................................................32
3.2.12 Visual Automation..........................................................33
3.2.13 Network Status ..............................................................34
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode .................................. 35
4.1 Video and Motion ................................................................... 37
4.1.1 Video Settings................................................................38
4.1.2 Motion Detection............................................................43
4.1.3 Privacy Mask .................................................................44
4.1.4 Text Overlay ..................................................................45
4.1.5 Tampering Alarm ...........................................................46
4.1.6 Visual Automation..........................................................48
4.2 Digital I/O Settings ................................................................. 49
4.2.1 Input Settings.................................................................49
4.2.2 Output Settings ..............................................................50
4.3 Events and Alerts................................................................... 51
4.3.1 E-mail.............................................................................52

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4.3.2 FTP ................................................................................54
4.3.3 Center V2.......................................................................56
4.3.4 VSM ...............................................................................58
4.3.5 Backup Center ...............................................................60
4.3.6 ViewLog Server .............................................................62
4.3.7 3GPP .............................................................................63
4.4 Monitoring .............................................................................. 64
4.5 Recording Schedule............................................................... 66
4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings.........................................66
4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings ..................................................67
4.6 Remote ViewLog.................................................................... 68
4.7 Network.................................................................................. 69
4.7.1 LAN................................................................................69
4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode.....................................................71
4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP ..........................................................73
4.7.4 IP Filter Settings ............................................................75
4.8 Management .......................................................................... 76
4.8.1 Date & Time Settings .....................................................76
4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings........................................................78
4.8.3 Storage Settings ............................................................80
4.8.4 User Account .................................................................82
4.8.5 Log Information..............................................................83
4.8.6 System Log....................................................................84
4.8.7 Tools..............................................................................86
Chapter 5 Recording and Playback .......................... 87
5.1 Recording............................................................................... 87
5.2 Playback ................................................................................ 88
5.2.1 Playback Using the Memory Card..................................88
5.2.2 Playback over Network ..................................................90
5.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server........91

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5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events......................91
Chapter 6 Advanced Applications ............................ 93
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware ................................................. 93
6.1.1 Using the Web Configuration Interface ..........................94
6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility..............................................95
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings ....................................... 97
6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings .................................... 99
6.4 Verifying Watermark ............................................................ 100
6.4.1 Accessing AVI Files .....................................................100
6.4.2 Running Watermark Proof ...........................................101
6.4.3 The Watermark Proof Window.....................................102
Chapter 7 DVR Configurations ................................ 103
7.1 Setting up an IP Camera...................................................... 104
7.1.1 Previewing Video and Setting Audio............................107
7.2 Remote Monitoring with Multi View...................................... 110
7.2.1 Connecting to the IP Camera.......................................110
7.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map............................................ 111
7.3.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera..........................111
7.3.2 Connecting to the IP Camera.......................................112
Chapter 8 CMS Configurations................................ 113
8.1 Center V2............................................................................. 113
8.2 VSM ..................................................................................... 116
8.3 Dispatch Server ................................................................... 117
Chapter 9 The I/O Terminal Block ........................... 119
9.1 Pin Assignment.................................................................... 119
Chapter 10 Mobile Phone Connection...................... 120
10.1 PDA...................................................................................... 121

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10.1.1 Installing GView V2......................................................121
10.1.2 Activating the GView Function .....................................122
10.1.3 Connecting to the IP Camera.......................................122
10.1.4 Playing Back the Recordings from the IP Camera.......123
10.1.5 Other Functions ...........................................................124
10.2 Windows Smartphone.......................................................... 130
10.2.1 Installing MSView V2 / V3............................................130
10.2.2 Activating the MSView V2 / V3 Function......................130
10.2.3 Connecting to the IP Camera.......................................131
10.2.4 Playing Back the Recordings from the IP Camera.......133
10.2.5 Other Functions ...........................................................134
10.3 Symbian Smartphone .......................................................... 135
10.3.1 Installing SSView V3....................................................135
10.3.2 Activating the SSView V3 Function..............................136
10.3.3 Connecting to the IP Camera.......................................136
10.3.4 Quick Connection ........................................................137
10.3.5 Playing Back the Recordings from the IP Camera.......137
10.3.6 Other Functions ...........................................................138
10.4 3G Mobile Phone ................................................................. 139
10.4.1 Activating the 3G Mobile Phone Function....................139
10.4.2 Connecting to the IP Camera.......................................139
Specifications................................................................ 141
GV-IPCAM H.264.......................................................................... 141
A. Box Camera.................................................................141
B. Mini Fixed Dome..........................................................144
C. Supplied Fixed Focal Lens...........................................147
D. Optional DC Iris Lens...................................................147
Appendix .................................................................. 148

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Note for Recording
The GV-IPCAM H.264 is designed to work with GV-System/GV-NVR, a
hybrid or digital video management system. Normally, the images are
recorded to the memory card inserted in the Box Camera. Once the
camera is connected to GV-System/GV-NVR for video management or its
Live View (Figure 3-3) is accessed through the browser, the recording to
the memory card will be stopped and the recording will be taken control by
GV-System/GV-NVR. When the connection between the camera and GV-
System/GV-NVR is interrupted, the recording to the memory card will be
resumed to back up the images on the camera.

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Note for Firmware Upgrade
Before you upgrade the firmware, please follow these instructions:
1. The firmware upgrade must be performed on the LAN.
2. Stop monitoring of GV-IPCAM H.264.
3. Stop all the remote connections including Center V2, VSM, ViewLog
Server and 3GPP.
4. Stop the connection to GV-System/GV-NVR.
The failure to follow the above instructions may cause damages to the GV-
IPCAM H.264. For details on firmware upgrade, see 6.1 Upgrading System
Firmware in the User’s Manual.
If firmware upgrade fails, you will need to restore the camera to the default
settings. For this see 6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings in the
User’s Manual.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Key Features
•Progressive Scan CMOS
•Built-in Web server for monitoring through IE browser
•Dual video streams from two of H.264, MJPEG and MPEG4
•Up to 15 frames per second in megapixel resolution (1280 x 1024)
•Built-in microphone
•2-way audio communication ＊
•One sensor input and one alarm output
•TV-out support
•Motion detection triggering actions like image upload and output
trigger
•Privacy mask allowing the concealment of parts of the image that
should not be viewable
•IP address filtering
•3GPP/ISMA
•PoE (Power over Ethernet)
•Day/Night function
•Megapixel and IR lens included
＊Mini Fixed Dome only supports one-way audio

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1.2 Models
The GV-IPCAM H.264 series is available in two models: Box Camera and
Mini Fixed Dome. Box Camera can be divided into two categories: Wired
models (GV-BX110D / GV-BX010D) and Wireless models (GV-BX110DW).
Model Model No. Description
GV-BX110D GV-IPCAM, 1.3 M, H.264, D/N
GV-BX110DW GV-IPCAM, 1.3 M, H.264, D/N, Wireless
Box
Camera GV-BX010D GV-IPCAM, VGA, H.264, D/N
Mini Fixed
Dome GV-MFD110 GV-IPCAM, 1.3 M, H.264
(Indoor Use Only)
Box Camera
SD Card Slot
Each model also comes with the option of a mini or
micro SD card slot. The SD card slot only supports the
mini or micro SD/SDHC card of Class 6 or above which
transfers data at 6 MB or above per second.
Lenses Fixed Focal: Megapixel and IR lens are included.
Varifocal: Megapixel and Auto Iris IR lens are optional.
For Supported Lenses, see Appendix.

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1.3 Packing List
The GV-IPCAM H.264 package includes the following items:
1.3.1 Box Camera
•GV-IPCAM H.264
•5-Pin Terminal Block
•Fixed Focal Lens (Megapixel, IR, CS Lens)
•C Mount Lens Adaptor
•Security Torx
•Power Adaptor
•Antenna (Only for Wireless models)
•GV-IPCAM H.264 User’s Manual
•GV-IPCAM H.264 Software CD
1.3.2 Mini Fixed Dome
•Mini Fixed Dome
•Security Torx
•Self Tapping Screws
•Plastic Screw Anchors
•GV-IPCAM H.264 User’s Manual
•GV-IPCAM H.264 Software CD

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1.4 System Requirement
To perform the GV-IPCAM H.264 operations through web browser, ensure
your PC is in good network connection, and meet this system requirement:
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x or later
1.5 Options
Optional devices can expand your GV-IPCAM H.264’s capabilities and
versatility. Contact your dealer for more information.
DC Iris Lens See DC Iris Lens Specifications later in this manual.
GV-IR Lamp An infrared illuminator.

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1.6 Overview
1.6.1 Box Camera
1.6.1.1 Wired Model
1 2
3
5 6
7
8
4
9
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Figure 1-1
No. Name Description
1 Audio Out Connects a speaker for audio output.
2 Audio In Connects a microphone for audio input.
3 I/O Terminal Block For details, see Chapter 9 The I/O
Terminal Block.
4 Default Resets all configurations of the GV-IPCAM H.264 to the default factory settings. See
6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings.
5 SD Card Slot
Inserts a mini or micro SD/SDHC memory
card to store recording data. The figure
shown here is an example of a miniSD
Card slot.
6 LAN / PoE Connects to a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.
7 Video Out Connects to a portable monitor for setting the focus and angle of GV-IPCAM H.264
during initial installation.

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8 DC 12V Connector Connects to power.
9 Status LED See 1.6.3 Status LED.
10 Microphone Records the sounds.
11 Auto Iris Connector If the auto iris lens is in use, plug the iris
control cable to the connector.
1.6.1.2 Wireless Model
3
6 7
8
9
4
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10
11
Figure 1-2
No. Name Description
1 Audio Out Connects a speaker for audio output.
2 Audio In Connects a microphone for audio input.
3 I/O Terminal Block For details, see Chapter 9 The I/O
Terminal Block.
4 Antenna Plugs the antenna for the Wireless WLAN
function
5 Default
Resets all configurations of the GV-
IPCAM H.264 to the default factory
settings. See 6.3 Restoring to Factory
Default Settings.

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6 SD Card Slot
Inserts a mini or micro SD/SDHC memory
card to store recording data. The figure
shown here is an example of a miniSD
Card slot.
7 LAN / PoE Connects to a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.
8 Video Out Connects to a portable monitor for setting the focus and angle of GV-IPCAM H.264
during initial installation.
9 DC 12V Connector Connects to power.
10 Status LED See 1.6.1.3 Status LED.
11 Microphone Records the sounds.
12 Auto Iris Connector If the auto iris lens is in use, plug the iris
control cable to the connector.
1.6.1.3 Status LED
The status LED is used to reflect the system status of the camera.
Status LED Description
Red Light ON The system powers on and succeeds to boot up.
Flashing Red and
Orange Lights The camera is ready for use with network connectivity.
Green Light ON Error occurs on the system.

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1.6.2 Mini Fixed Dome
Figure 1-3
No. Name Description
1 Default Button Resets the camera to factory default. See
6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings.
2 Lens Rotates the les right/left to adjust focus.
3 Focus Fixed Screw Loosens the screw to adjust the lens.
4 Tilt Fixed Screw Loosens the screw to adjust tile angle.
5 Built-In Microphone Provides one-way audio.
Figure 1-4
6 Network/PoE
Connection Connects the Network cable for power and Ethernet connection.

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1.7 Adjustment
1.7.1 Focus Adjustment of Box Camera
To adjust the focus or image clarity during the initial installation of the GV-
IPCAM H.264, it is suggested to print out the diagram of radiating lines
included on Software CD and hang up the diagram at the surveillance area
for focus adjustment.
In the following examples, the left diagram has a good focus with clear
radiating lines; the right diagram has a poor focus with blurred lines.
Good focus Poor focus

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1.7.2 Lens Adjustment of Mini Fixed Dome
To produce a clear image, follow the steps below to adjust the camera’s
focus.
1. Unscrew the camera’s cover.
Figure 1-5
2. Loosen the focus fixed screw, and rotate the lens clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust focus. Loosen the tilt fixed screw, and
adjust the camera’s tilt angle.
Figure 1-6