GeoVision GV-BX2700 Series Use and care manual

Firmware Manual
GV-IP Camera
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Contents
Notice.................................................................................vi
tials.................vii
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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.................................21
3.2.1 The Live View Window................................................ 22
3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window............... 28
3.2.3 Snapshot of Live Video ............................................... 35
3.2.4 Video Recording ......................................................... 35
3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View......... 36
3.2.6 Alarm Notification........................................................ 39
3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration ................................... 41
3.2.8 Remote Configuration ................................................. 43
Creating GV-IP Camera’s Login Creden
Note for Connecting to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS
Note for Recording .................................
ote for GV-EVD5100 / EFD5101 / EBL5
pter 1 Introduction ..........................
1.1 System Requirement.............................
pter 2 Getting Started .....................
2.1 Accessing the Live View.......................
2.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Addres
2.1.2 Configuring the IP Address .........
2.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Connec
2.2 Adjusting Image Clarity.........................
2.2.1 Using Focus Adjustment Cap .....
2.2.2 Locations of Adjustment Screws.................................
2.3 Configuring the Basics..........................
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4.3 Events and Alerts ....................................................................85
4.3.1 E-mail....................................................................................86
4.3.2 FTP .......................................................................................89
4.3.3 Center V2..............................................................................93
4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor..................................................................95
4.3.5 Backup Center ......................................................................97
4.3.6 Video Gateway / Recording Server.....................................100
4.3.7 ViewLog Server...................................................................102
4.3.8 RTSP/ONVIF ......................................................................103
4.3.9 Speaker...............................................................................106
3.2.10 Image Enhancement.................
3.2.11 Visual PTZ ................................
3.2.12 Digital PTZ ................................
3.2.13 I/O Control.................................................................
3.2.14 Visual Automation .....................
3.2.15 Network Status..........................
apter 4 Administrator Mode.............
4.1 Video and Motion.....................................................................
4.1.1 Video Settings.....................................
4.1.2 Motion Detection .................................
4.1.3 Privacy Mask.......................................
4.1.4 Text Overlay........................................
4.1.5 Tampering Alarm.................................
4.1.6 Visual Automation ...............................
4.1.7 Face Detection....................................
4.2 I/O Settings...............................................
4.2.1 Input Settings ......................................
4.2.2 Output Settings ...................................
4.2.3 PTZ Settings .......................................
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4.4 Monitoring..............................................................................107
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4.8.1 Date & Time Settings ..........................................................134
4.8.2 Storage Settings .................................................................136
4.8.3 User Account ......................................................................143
4.8.3 Security ...............................................................................144
4.8.4 Privacy ................................................................................145
4.8.5 Log Information ...................................................................146
4.8.6 Tools ...................................................................................147
4.8.7 Language ............................................................................149
4.4.1 Monitoring Settings for GV-EBL2101 / 2
4.5 Recording Schedule................................
4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings..............
4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings........................................................
4.6 Remote ViewLog......................................
4.7 Network.....................................................
4.7.1 LAN Configuration...............................
4.7.2 Wireless Client Mode ..........................
4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP................................................................
4.7.4 HTTPS ................................................
4.7.6 UMTS Settings....................................
4.7.7 IP Filter Settings..................................
4.7.8 SNMP Settings....................................
4.8 Management...........................................................................
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Chapter 5 Recording and Playback ........................... 150
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TP Server .............159
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Card....................173
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Chapter 7 DVR / NVR / VMS........................................ 180
7.1 Setting up an IP Camera on GV-DVR / NVR ........................182
7.1.1 Customizing IP Camera Settings on GV-DVR / NVR ..........185
7.2 Setting Up IP Cameras on GV-VMS......................................187
7.3 Remote Monitoring with Multi View .....................................190
7.3.1 Connecting to the IP Camera..............................................190
7.4 Remote Monitoring with E-Map............................................191
7.4.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera.................................191
7.4.2 Connecting to the IP Camera..............................................193
5.1 Recording.................................................
5.2 Playback...................................................
5.2.1 Playback from the Memory Card.........
5.2.2 Playback over Network .......................
5.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through F
5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events
Chapter 6 Advanced Applications .......
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware................................................
6.1.1 Using the Web Configuration Interface
6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility...................
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings.......
6.3 Changing Password................................
6.4 Verifying Watermark................................
6.4.1 Accessing AVI Files ............................
6.4.2 Running Watermark Proof...................
6.4.3 The Watermark Proof Window ............
6.5 Downloading Videos from the Micro SD
6.5.1 Installing the GV-SDCardSync Utility ..................................
6.5.2 The GV-SDCardSync Utility Window ..................................
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Chapter 8 CMS Configurations................................... 194
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8.3 Dispatch Server .....................................................................198
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D. The CGI Command ................................................................... 204
E. Power Supply Support List........................................................ 205
F. Supported Firmware for Flash Memory ..................................... 207
G. Compatible Version of GV-DVR / NVR / GV-VMS for Each Camera
Model......................................................................................... 208
H. Notice for Using the IR Arctic Box Camera ............................... 215
8.1 Center V2..................................................
8.2 Vital Sign Monitor....................................
Chapter 9 Smart Device Connection....
Appendix..................................................
A. Settings for Internet Explorer 8....................
B. RTSP Protocol Command .........................................................
C. Supported UMTS Protocol (3G Modem) .....
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The GV-IPCAM has a variety of models designed to meet different needs.
ong camera models and
your camera.
r earlier to the latest
ck up the files in the camera’s storage device first before
reformat the memory card after the
upgrade.
2. The following models are not supported by firmware V3.10 or later:
•GV-BX120D / 130D / 140DW / 220D / 320D / 520D
•GV-CB120 / 220
•GV-CBW120 / 220
•Models installed with a 32 MB NAND flash
Notice
The features described in the manual vary am
versions. Some features may not be available in
Note:
1. To upgrade the camera firmware from V2.07 o
version, ba
upgrading and it is required to

Creating GV-IP Camera’s Login
nistrator and Guest accounts are not supported by
purchasing new
cameras or afte a login username and
rd for the cameras.
1 Download and install GV-IP Device Utility from the company website
Credentials
The default Admi
GV-IPCAM H.265 Firmware V1.14 or later. When
r resetting them, you need to set up
passwo
.
2 On the GV-IP Device Utility window, click to search for your GV-IP
camera.
3 Double-click your GV-IP camera in the GV-IP Device Utility list. This
dialog box appears.
4 Click the Change Username and Password tab to type a new
username and password. Note that the new password must meet the
password strength requirements.
5 Optionally, click Upgrade all devices to use the same username and
password on all other devices.
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Note for Connecting to GV-DVR /
The GV-IPCAM is designed to work with GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, a video
camera is connected to
emory card inserted in
c Box Camera, which is not
2. Once the camera is connected to the GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, the
resolution set on the GV-DVR / NVR / 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-DVR / NVR / VMS is interrupted.
NVR / VMS
management system. Note the following when the
GV-DVR / NVR / VMS:
1. By default, the images are recorded to the m
the GV-IPCAM (except for GV-IR Arcti
equipped with a memory card slot).
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Note for Recording
1 By default, the images are recorded to the mem
GV-IP Camera (except for GV-IR Arctic Box C
equip
ory card inserted in the
amera, which is not
ped with a memory card slot). Make sure the Write recording
.1 Video Settings) is enabled. If
rding to the memory
Web browsers or other
r recording:
be damaged or lost if the
while the camera is under physical shock,
ent or when the
an. No guarantee is
ovided for such causes.
card is not accessed
r a long period of time. Back up your data periodically if you
d their durability varies
lled site and how they are
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.
data into local storage option (see 3.1
this option is disabled, the camera will stop reco
card while the live view is accessed through
applications.
2 Mind the following when using a memory card fo
•Recorded data on the memory card can
data are accessed
power interruption, memory card detachm
memory card reaches the end of its lifesp
pr
•The stored data can be lost if the memory
fo
seldom access the memory card.
•Memory cards are expendable an
according to the conditions of the insta
used.
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x
or GV-EVD5100 / EFD5101 /
solution is set at 2592 x 1944:
while stream two is
led, the frame rate can reach
2 If the camera is switched to dual streams and Noise Reduction is
disabled, the frame rate can reach up to 25 FPS.
3 As long as Noise Reduction is enabled, whether the camera is
switched to single stream or dual streams, the frame rate will be 15
FPS.
Note f
EBL5101
When the re
1 If the camera is switched to single stream (
deselected) and Noise Reduction is disab
up to 30 FPS.

Introduction
1
Chapter 1 Introduction
The GV-IPCAM series offers a comprehensive range of IP cameras for
.
stem Requirement
cameras’ operations through Web browser, ensure your
good network connection, and use one of the following Web
sers:
1 For users of Internet Explorer 8, additional settings are required.
2 With non
A. Motion Detection, Tampering Alarm, Visual Automation, Text
Overla
ywindow
(Figure 19-3
C. RTSP streaming must be kept as enabled. For more details,
see 3.3.8 RTSP.
IP surveillance in various environmental conditions
1.1 Sy
To perform the
PC is in
brow
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or later
•Google Chrome
•Mozilla Firefox
•Safari
Note:
For details, see Appendix A.
-IE browsers,
y and two-way audio are not supported.
the Play function is available on the live view
)
B. onl
To access GV-BX12201 images, the following PC specs should be met:
CPU Intel Core i5-4670, 3.40 GHz
Memory DDR3 8 GB RAM
On Board Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Versions of driver
from year 2014 or later required)
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2
rted
onfigurations of the GV-IPCAM.
HCP server, it will
s. See 2.1.1
Checking the Dynamic IP Address to look up this IP address.
f you do not have a DHCP server on your network, access the
camera by its default IP address 192.168.0.10 and see 2.1.2 Configuring
the IP Address for more details.
Note: By default, GV-PTZ010D is assigned with the fixed IP address
192.168.0.10.
Chapter 2 Getting Sta
This section provides the basic c
2.1 Accessing the Live View
When the camera is connected to a network with a D
be automatically assigned with a dynamic IP addres
However, i

Getting Started
2
2.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address
Follow the steps below to look up the IP address and access the Web
ility program from the company website
interface.
1. Install the GV-IP Device Ut .
y must be as the same
ra you wish to configure.
Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utilit
LAN with the came
2. On the GV-IP Utility window, click the button to search for the
IP devices connected in the same LAN. Click the Name or Mac
Address column to sort.
3. Find the camera with its Mac Address, click on its IP address and
select Web Page.
Figure 2-1
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4. The login page appears.
Figure 2-2
5. Type the default ID and password admin and click Apply to log in.
Note: For GV-IPCAM H.265 firmware V1.14 or later, the default
Administrator and Guest accounts are no longer supported.
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Getting Started
2
2.1.2 Configuring the IP Address
dress.
1 your Web browser, and type the default IP address
Follow the steps below to configure the IP ad
. Open
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. This page appears.
Figure 2-3
4. Select Dynamic IP address, Static IP address or PPPoE and
type the required network information.
5. Click Apply.
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IMPORTANT:
1. If Dynamic IP Address or PPPoE is enabled
which IP address the camera will get from D
log in. If your camera is installed in the LAN,
Device Utility to look up its current dynamic IP
Checking the Dynamic IP Address. If
, you need to know
HCP server or ISP to
use the GV-IP
address. See 2.1.1
your camera uses a public
mic DNS Service to
linked to the camera’s changing IP
ress and PPPoE, see
4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP.
2. If Dynamic IP Address or PPPoE is enabled and you cannot
access the camera, you may have to reset it to the factory default
and then perform the network settings again.
To restore your camera to default settings, see Loading Factory
Default in the corresponding Quick Guide.
dynamic IP address via PPPoE, use the dyna
obtain a domain name that is
address first. For details on Dynamic IP Add
4.7.1 LAN Configuration and
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Getting Started
2
2.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Con
All models suppo
nection
rting wireless connection require GV-WiFi Adaptor
me with built-in
LAN for the first time, power on and connect
cable to the camera.
d to the camera. Use
GV IP Device Utility to search for the device. For details, see 2.1.1
Checking the Dynamic IP Address.
3. Configure the wireless settings.
A. On the Web interface, select Network, select Wireless and
Client Mode. This dialog box appears.
except for GV-CAW and GV-CBW models, which co
wireless modules.
1. To set up the wireless
a standard network
2. An IP address will be automatically assigne
Figure 2-4
B. Type the Network Name (SSID) or click the Access Point
Survey button to search and select for the available Access
Points/wireless stations.
C. Select Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure for the Network type.
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D. Select the Authentication Type using the drop-down list. You
he Access Point
E. Type the WPA-PSK Pre-shared Key or WEP depending on the
encryption setting for the Access Point.
cryption settings must match those used by the Access
t to associate.
2. When Ad Hoc is used, only WEP encryption is supported.
3. When you lose the wireless access, you can still access the unit by
connecting it to a LAN and using the GV IP Device Utility to search
for the device.
4. For detailed information on configuring the wireless LAN, see 4.7.2
Wireless Client Mode.
can also obtain this information by clicking t
Survey button.
F. Click Apply to save the configuration.
Note:
1. Your en
Points or wireless stations with which you wan
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