GeoVision GV-BX110D User manual

User's Manual
GV-IPCam H.264 1.3M
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July 2010

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
versions:
Model Model Number Firmware Version
Fixed Lens
Box Camera GV-BX110D Varifocal Lens V1.05
Mini Fixed Dome GV-MFD110 (1A1) V1.05
Bullet Camera GV-BL110 V1.05
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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 ....................................................................................... 5
1.3 System Requirement ................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Box Camera .................................................... 6
2.1 Packing List................................................................................ 6
2.2 Options....................................................................................... 6
2.3 Overview .................................................................................... 7
2.4 Status LED................................................................................. 8
2.5 Focus Adjustment ...................................................................... 8
2.6 Optional Installation ................................................................... 9
2.6.1 C-Mount Lenses .............................................................. 9
2.6.2 Auto Iris Lenses............................................................... 9
2.6.3 Infrared Illuminators....................................................... 10
2.7 I/O Terminal Block ................................................................... 11
2.7.1 Pin Assignment.............................................................. 11
Chapter 3 Mini Fixed Dome ................................... 12
3.1 Packing List.............................................................................. 12
3.2 Overview .................................................................................. 13
3.3 Lens Adjustment ...................................................................... 14
Chapter 4 Bullet Camera ............................................... 15
4.1 Packing List.............................................................................. 15
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4.2 Installation................................................................................ 16
4.2.1 Connecting to the Data Cable ....................................... 18
4.2.2 Adjusting Bullet Camera’s Angles ................................. 21
4.2.3 Adjusting Lens and Inserting a Micro SD Card.............. 25
4.2.4 Installing the Sun-Shield Cover ..................................... 27
Chapter 5 Getting Started ............................................. 29
5.1 Installing on a Network............................................................. 29
5.2 Assigning an IP Address.......................................................... 30
5.3 Configuring Basics ................................................................... 32
Chapter 6 Accessing the Camera................................. 33
6.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ...................................... 33
6.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page..................................... 34
6.2.1 The Live View Window .................................................. 35
6.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window ................. 37
6.2.3 Snapshot of Live Video.................................................. 40
6.2.4 Video Recording ............................................................ 40
6.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View ........... 41
6.2.6 Alarm Notification........................................................... 43
6.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration...................................... 44
6.2.8 Remote Configuration.................................................... 45
6.2.9 Camera Name Display .................................................. 45
6.2.10 Image Enhancement ................................................... 45
6.2.11 I/O Control ................................................................... 46
6.2.12 Visual Automation........................................................ 47
6.2.13 Network Status ............................................................ 48
Chapter 7 Administrator Mode ..................................... 49
7.1 Video and Motion..................................................................... 51
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7.1.1 Video Settings................................................................ 52
7.1.2 Motion Detection............................................................ 57
7.1.3 Privacy Mask ................................................................. 58
7.1.4 Text Overlay .................................................................. 59
7.1.5 Tampering Alarm ........................................................... 60
7.1.6 Visual Automation.......................................................... 62
7.2 Digital I/O Settings ................................................................... 63
7.2.1 Input Settings................................................................. 63
7.2.2 Output Settings.............................................................. 65
7.3 Events and Alerts..................................................................... 66
7.3.1 E-mail............................................................................. 67
7.3.2 FTP ................................................................................ 69
7.3.3 Center V2....................................................................... 71
7.3.4 VSM ............................................................................... 73
7.3.5 Backup Center............................................................... 75
7.3.6 ViewLog Server ............................................................. 77
7.3.7 3GPP ............................................................................. 78
7.4 Monitoring ................................................................................ 79
7.5 Recording Schedule................................................................. 81
7.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings ........................................ 81
7.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings .................................................. 82
7.6 Remote ViewLog...................................................................... 83
7.7 Network.................................................................................... 84
7.7.1 LAN................................................................................ 84
7.7.2 Advanced TCP/IP .......................................................... 86
7.7.3 IP Filter Settings ............................................................ 88
7.8 Management............................................................................ 89
7.8.1 Date & Time Settings..................................................... 89
7.8.2 GPS Maps Settings ....................................................... 91
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7.8.3 Storage Settings ............................................................ 93
7.8.4 User Account ................................................................. 95
7.8.5 Log Information.............................................................. 96
7.8.6 System Log.................................................................... 97
7.8.7 Tools .............................................................................. 99
Chapter 8 Recording and Playback ........................... 100
8.1 Recording............................................................................... 100
8.2 Playback ................................................................................ 101
8.2.1 Playback Using the Memory Card ............................... 101
8.2.2 Playback over Network................................................ 103
8.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server ..... 104
8.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events ................... 104
Chapter 9 Advanced Applications ............................. 106
9.1 Upgrading System Firmware ................................................. 106
9.1.1 Using the Web Configuration Interface........................ 107
9.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility ........................................... 108
9.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings ....................................... 110
9.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings .................................... 112
9.4 Verifying Watermark .............................................................. 114
9.4.1 Accessing AVI Files..................................................... 114
9.4.2 Running Watermark Proof ........................................... 115
9.4.3 The Watermark Proof Window .................................... 116
Chapter 10 DVR Configurations ................................. 117
10.1 Setting up an IP Camera ..................................................... 118
10.1.1 Previewing Video and Setting Audio ......................... 121
10.2 Remote Monitoring with Multi View...................................... 124
10.2.1 Connecting to the IP Camera .................................... 124
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10.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map ........................................... 125
10.3.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera ....................... 125
10.3.2 Connecting to the IP Camera .................................... 126
Chapter 11 CMS Configurations................................. 127
11.1 Center V2............................................................................. 127
11.2 VSM ..................................................................................... 130
11.3 Dispatch Server ................................................................... 131
Chapter 12 Mobile Phone Connection....................... 133
12.1 PDA...................................................................................... 134
12.1.1 Installing GView V2 ................................................... 134
12.1.2 Activating the GView Function................................... 135
12.1.3 Connecting to the IP Camera .................................... 135
12.1.4 Playing Back the Recordings from the IP Camera .... 136
12.1.5 Other Functions ......................................................... 137
12.2 Windows Smartphone.......................................................... 143
12.2.1 Installing MSView V2 / V3 ......................................... 143
12.2.2 Activating the MSView V2 / V3 Function ................... 143
12.2.3 Connecting to the IP Camera .................................... 144
12.2.4 Playing Back the Recordings from the IP Camera .... 146
12.2.5 Other Functions ......................................................... 147
12.3 Symbian Smartphone .......................................................... 148
12.3.1 Installing SSView V3 ................................................. 148
12.3.2 Activating the SSView V3 Function ........................... 148
12.3.3 Connecting to the IP Camera .................................... 149
12.3.4 Quick Connection ...................................................... 150
12.3.5 Playing Back the Recordings from the IP Camera .... 150
12.3.6 Other Functions ......................................................... 151
12.4 3G Mobile Phone ................................................................. 152
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12.4.1 Activating the 3G Mobile Phone Function ................. 152
12.4.2 Connecting to the IP Camera .................................... 152
Specifications................................................................ 154
A. Box Camera............................................................................. 154
B. Mini Fixed Dome...................................................................... 158
C. Bullet Camera.......................................................................... 161
Appendix........................................................................ 164
A. Supported Lenses for Box Camera ......................................... 164
B. Settings for Internet Explore 8................................................. 165
C. RTSP Protocol Support........................................................... 166

Introduction
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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 or the Bullet
Camera. Once the camera is connected to GV-System/GV-NVR for video
management or its Live View (Figure 6-3) is accessed through the Web
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 9.1 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 9.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings in the
User’s Manual.
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Introduction
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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)
•2-way audio communication ＊
•One sensor input and one alarm output ＊
•Motion detection triggering actions like image upload or 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 lens
＊Mini Fixed Dome only supports one-way audio and doesn’t support I/O
function.
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Features only for Box Camera
•Two-way audio communication
•One digital input (wet contact) and relay output support
•Micro SD card slot
Features only for Mini Fixed Dome
•Built-in microphone
Features only for Bullet Camera
•Two-way audio communication
•One digital input (dry contact) and digital output support
•Micro SD card slot
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Introduction
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1.2 Models
The GV-IPCAM H.264 series is available in three models: Box Camera,
Mini Fixed Dome and Bullet Camera.
Model Model No. Description
Fixed Lens
Box Camera GV-BX110D Varifocal
Lens
GV-IPCAM, 1.3 M,
H.264, D/N
Mini Fixed
Dome GV-MFD110 (1A1) GV-IPCAM, 1.3 M,
H.264, F = 3.6 mm
Bullet Camera GV-BL110 GV-IPCAM, 1.3 M,
H.264, D/N
1.3 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
Note: For the users of Internet Explorer 8, it is required to configure the
Security Settings. Without the settings, you cannot access the GV-IPCAM
H.264. See Appendix B.
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Chapter 2 Box Camera
2.1 Packing List
•Box Camera
•5-Pin Terminal Block
•Fixed Focal or Varifocal Megapixel Lens
•C Mount Lens Adaptor
•Security Torx
•DC 12V Power Adaptor
•GV-IPCAM H.264 User’s Manual
•GV-IPCAM H.264 Software CD
2.2 Options
Optional devices can expand your Box Camera’s capabilities and versatility.
Contact your dealer for more information.
Varifocal
Lens
See Varifocal Lens, A. Box Camera, Specifications
later in this manual.
GV-IR LED An infrared illuminator. For installation, see
2.6.3 Infrared Illuminators later in this manual.
For other Supported Lenses for Box Camera, see Appendix A.
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Box Camera
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2.3 Overview
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Figure 2-1
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 2.7 I/O Terminal Block.
4 Default
Resets all configurations of the GV-IPCAM
H.264 to the default factory settings. See
9.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings.
5 Micro SD Card Slot
Inserts a micro SD card to store recording
data. The slot supports micro SD/SDHC
card of Class 6 or above which transfers
data at 6 MB or above per second.
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 Box Camera during
initial installation.
8 DC 12V Connector Connects to power.
9 Status LED See 2.4 Status LED.
10 Microphone Records the sounds.
11 Auto Iris Connector If the varifocal lens is in use, plug the iris
control cable to the connector.
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2.4 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.
2.5 Focus Adjustment
To adjust the focus or image clarity during the initial installation of the Box
Camera, 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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Box Camera
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2.6 Optional Installation
2.6.1 C-Mount Lenses
If you use the C-mount lens, it requires a certain distance from the
camera’s imaging chip; otherwise it will not be possible to focus the lens.
Mount the supplied C mount adaptor to the camera, and then attach the
lens onto the C mount adaptor.
C Mount Adapter Completion
2.6.2 Varifocal Lens
If you use the varifocal lens, follow the steps below to install and adjust the
lens.
1. Plug the iris control cable to the Auto Iris Connector on the camera
(No.11, Figure 2-1).
2. Access the Web interface of the camera to see the live view. See 6.1
Accessing Your Surveillance Images.
3. Adjust the camera view based on the following notes:
•Point the camera to a bright area of the surveillance scene.
•Avoid objects moving in the camera view during the adjustment.
•Mount the camera on a stable location.
•Adjust the focus until the camera view is as clear as possible.
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4. Select Video and Motion from the Web interface, select Video
Settings, select Streaming 1, set the D/N option to be Color, and set
the Auto Iris option to be Disable.
5. Click Apply.
6. On the same Video Settings page, click Start for Auto Adjustment.
7. After adjustment is complete, set the D/N option to be Auto and set
the Auto Iris option be Enable.
8. Click Apply.
9. Re-log onto the camera.
2.6.3 Infrared Illuminators
If you use the infrared (IR) illuminator with I/O function, follow the steps
below to install it.
1. Connect the infrared illuminator to the terminal block on the camera.
See 2.7 The I/O Terminal Block.
2. Access the Web interface of the camera.
3. Select Video and Motion, select Video Settings, select Streaming 1
and set the IR Check Function option to be Trigger by Input.
4. Click Apply.
For the Trigger by Input function, see 7.1.1 Video Settings.
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Box Camera
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2.7 I/O Terminal Block
The 5-pin terminal block, located on the back panel of the Box Camera,
provides the interface to one digital input and one relay output. The I/O
terminal block can be used to develop applications for motion detection,
event alerts via E-Mail and FTP, and center monitoring by Center V2 and
VSM.
2.7.1 Pin Assignment
The pin assignment for the terminal block:
Pin Function
1 Input +
2 Input -
3 Output Common
4 Output N/C
12345
Figure 2-2
5 Output N/O
The Box Camera only supports the input device of Wet Contact, 7V ~ 30V.
For the output point, please check if your output device meets the following
Absolute Maximum Ratings before connecting it to the output point.
Breakdown Voltage 277V AC, 30V DC
Continuous Load Current 5A (NO), 3A (NC)
Note: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which
damage to the camera may occur. Continuous operation of the camera at
the absolute rating level may affect the camera reliability.
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