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User's Manual
GV-IP Speed Dome
QSD-UM-B
GV-QSD5730-Indoor
GV-QSD5730-Outdoor
GV-QSD5731-IR

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Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
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February 2023
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Preface
Welcome to the GV-IP Speed Dome User’s Manual.
There are two types of GV-IP Speed Dome, Indoor and Outdoor, distinguished
by model:
This Manual provides an overview of GV-IP Speed Dome and its accessories.
The instructions herein will guide you through the installation and use of GV-IP
Speed Dome.
Application
Model
Indoor
GV-QSD5730-Indoor
Outdoor
GV-QSD5730-Outdoor
GV-QSD5731-IR

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................. 2
Regulatory Notices.............................................................................................................. 4
Note for Connecting to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR.................................................................... 5
Note for Recording.............................................................................................................. 5
Optional Devices ................................................................................................................. 6
1. Overview........................................................................................................................ 7
2. Main Tabs....................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Home Page ............................................................................................................... 9
2.2 System.................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.1 System......................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.2 Security....................................................................................................................................................15
2.2.3 Network....................................................................................................................................................24
2.2.4 DDNS........................................................................................................................................................31
2.2.5 Mail.............................................................................................................................................................31
2.2.6 FTP.............................................................................................................................................................32
2.2.7 HTTP.........................................................................................................................................................32
2.2.8 Events (Alarm Settings)....................................................................................................................33
2.2.9 Auto Tracking........................................................................................................................................57
2.2.10 StorageManagement........................................................................................................................60
2.2.11 Recording................................................................................................................................................65
2.2.12 Schedule..................................................................................................................................................66
2.2.13 File Location (Snapshots and Web Recording)......................................................................67
2.2.14 ViewInformation...................................................................................................................................68
2.2.15 FactoryDefault......................................................................................................................................69
2.2.16 SoftwareVersion (Firmware Version)........................................................................................69
2.2.17 SoftwareUpgrade (Firmware Upgrade)....................................................................................70
2.2.18 Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................71
2.3 Streaming ............................................................................................................... 72
2.3.1 Video Configuration (Video Format & Resolution)................................................................73
2.3.2 VideoRotation.......................................................................................................................................75
2.3.3 VideoText Overlay..............................................................................................................................76
2.3.4 Video OCX Protocol............................................................................................................................78
2.3.5 Audio (Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings)...............................................................................78
2.4 Image ...................................................................................................................... 80
2.4.1 Exposure.................................................................................................................................................81
2.4.2 WhiteBalance.......................................................................................................................................82
2.4.3 PictureAdjustment..............................................................................................................................84
2.4.4 IRFunction.............................................................................................................................................85
2.4.5 NoiseReduction...................................................................................................................................87
2.4.6 WDRFunction.......................................................................................................................................88
2.4.7 ImageStabilizer....................................................................................................................................88
2.4.8 Digital Zoom...........................................................................................................................................89
2.4.9 Backlight..................................................................................................................................................89
2.4.10 Profile........................................................................................................................................................89
2.4.11 TV System...............................................................................................................................................90

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2.5 PTZ.......................................................................................................................... 91
2.5.1 Preset........................................................................................................................................................91
2.5.2 Cruise........................................................................................................................................................92
2.5.3 Auto Pan..................................................................................................................................................93
2.5.4 Sequence................................................................................................................................................94
2.5.5 HomeFunction......................................................................................................................................95
2.5.6 Tilt Range................................................................................................................................................96
2.5.7 PrivacyMask..........................................................................................................................................96
2.5.8 PTZSetting.............................................................................................................................................98
2.5.9 RS485.....................................................................................................................................................100
2.6 Logout................................................................................................................... 100
Appendix A: Install UPnP Components ......................................................................... 101
Appendix B: IP Addresses from Decimal to Binary ...................................................... 102

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Regulatory Notices
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
Class A
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the users will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense.
CE Notice
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which case the users may be required to take adequate measures.
RoHS Compliance
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive is to forbid the use of hazardous
materials for production. To meet the RoHS Directive requirements, this product is made to
be RoHS compliant.
WEEE Compliance
This product is subject to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
and made compliant with the WEEE requirements.

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Note for Connecting to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR
The GV-IP Speed Dome is designed to work with and record on GV-VMS / DVR / NVR, a
video management system.
Once the camera is connected to the GV-VMS / DVR / NVR, the resolution set on the GV-
VMS / DVR / NVR 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-VMS / DVR / NVR is interrupted.
Note for Recording
1. By default, the images are recorded to the memory card inserted in the GV-IP Seed
Dome.
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.
⚫To avoid power outage, it is highly recommended to apply a battery backup (UPS).
⚫For better performance, it is highly recommended to use Micro-SD card or SD card of
MLC NAND flash, Class 10.
⚫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. To ensure smooth network usage, do not access the live view from more than 20
connections.

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Optional Devices
Optional devices can expand the capabilities and versatility of your GV-IP Speed Dome.
Contact your dealer for more information.
Device
Description
GV-Mount Accessories
The GV-Mount Accessories provide a comprehensive
lineup of accessories for installing the GV-QSD5730-
Outdoor or GV-QSD5731-IR on ceiling, wall corner
and pole. For details, refer to GV-Mount Accessories
Installation Guide.
GV-PoE Power Adapter
GV-PoE Adapter is designed to provide power to the
IP device through a single Ethernet cable. Adopting
the PoE adapter enables you to mount an IP device
anywhere in a building where power outlets are not
available.
Note: GV-PA902BT Gigabit PoE Adapter is required
to power GV-QSD5731-IR.
GV-PoE Switch
The GV-POE Switch is designed to provide power
along with network connection for IP devices. The GV-
POE Switch is available in various models with
different types and numbers of ports.
Power Adapter
Contact our sales representatives for the countries
and areas supported.

Overview
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1. Overview
GV-IP Speed Dome (GV-QSD5730-Indoor / GV-QSD5730-Outdoor / GV-
QSD5731-IR) offers 33x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom, capable of showing
smooth live view with great details. Both models can simultaneously deliver four
video streams in resolutions up to 2592 x 1944 at 30 fps and support H.265
video codec to achieve better compression ratio while maintaining high quality
pictures at reduced network bandwidths.
GV-IP Speed Dome (GV-QSD5730-Indoor / GV-QSD5730-Outdoor / GV-
QSD5731-IR) also features Servo Feedback technology and Electronic Image
Stabilizer (EIS) technology. The Servo Feedback technology ensures the
camera view returns to the preset position when encountering external force
(e.g. human interference) or environmental vibration. EIS technology can
effectively produce stable images by actively sensing directional movement of
the images and compensating accordingly; this is particularly useful for cameras
installed at places where environmental movement (e.g. strong wind, the
passing-by heavy vehicles) is constant, and when high optical zoom is
executed.

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2. Main Tabs
There are six setting tabs, including <Home>, <System>, <Streaming>,
<Camera>, <PTZ> and <Logout> on the Home Page.
Home
Users can monitor the live video of the targeted area.
System Setting
The administrator can set system time, root password, network related
settings, etc. Further details will be interpreted in chapter System.
Streaming Setting
The administrator can configure video format, video compression, video OCX
protocol, video frame rate and audio compression in this page.
Image Setting
This setting page is only available for the administrator and user accounts that
have been granted the privilege of camera control. The administrator and users
can adjust various camera parameters including Exposure, White Balance,
Picture Adjustment, IR Function, Digital Zoom, WDR, etc.
PTZ Setting
This setting page is only available for the administrator and user accounts that
have been granted the privilege of camera control. The administrator and users
can program Preset Point(s), Cruise Line(s), Auto Pan Path(s) and Sequence
Line(s) via PTZ controls.
Logout
Click the tab to re-login the camera with another username and password.

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2.1 Home Page
Click the tab <Home> to access the <Home> Page. There are several function
buttons on this page. See the detailed information of each item below.
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Multiple Languages Support
Multiple languages are supported, including Czech, English, French, German,
Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional
Chinese, and Simplified Chinese for the viewer window interface.
Display Stream Selection
According to the streaming setting, users can choose the one stream to display
from the drop-down list.
Camera Info
Double click the live view pane, and the camera info window will pop up. Users
can instantaneously check the basic information of the camera, such as IP
address, network status, video format, etc.
Zoom Adjustment
Click <WIDE / TELE> to control zoom in / out. Or select any zoom ratio from to
the zoom adjustment drop-down menu.

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Focus Adjustment
⚫ Near / Far
Click < > first, and users can adjust focus manually via
<NEAR> and <FAR> buttons.
⚫ Auto Focus (Continuous AF)
Click < > to enable AF mode. In this mode, the camera will
keep in focus automatically and continuously regardless of zoom
changes or any view changes.
⚫ Manual
Click < >, and users can adjust focus manually via NEAR /
FAR buttons.
⚫ Zoom (Zoom Triggered AF)
Click < >, and AF will be activated every time when zoom is
adjusted.
Iris Adjustment
Click < / > to control the brightness of the image.
Control Panel (Close / Open)
Click the <Control Panel> button to open and close the control panel.
Click < >, and the control panel will be as shown below.
⚫ Pan & Tilt Direction and Speed Control
The <Pan & Tilt Direction Control> arrows allow users to control the
camera to intended direction. And users can set a number between 1
and 10 to determine the pan/tilt speed of the camera from the drop-down
list on the control panel. 1 is the slowest and 10 is the fastest.
⚫ Run Preset / Cruise / Sequence
Go to <PTZ> → <Preset>/<Cruise>/<Sequence> to setup the relevant
settings beforehand. Select a Preset / Cruise / Sequence line from the
drop-down list and the camera will start running.

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Video Quality
Click to show/hide bitrate and compression of each stream.
Full Screen
Image display size can be adjusted to full screen. Alternatively, right click the
Live Video Pane and select <Fullscreen> to go full screen.
To exit full screen mode, users can (1) tap <Esc> on the keyboard; (2) double
click the Live Video Pane; (3) right click the Live Video Pane and select
<Normal view>.
Talk
(On / Off)
Talk function allows the local site talks to the remote site. Click the button to
switch it to On / Off. Users must select the suitable transmission mode under this
path: Streaming> Audio to enable this function.
NOTE: This function is only available for user accounts that have been
granted this privilege by the administrator. Please refer to Security: Add
user> Talk/Listen for further details.
Listen
(On / Off)
Click the <Listen> button to mute / activate the audio. Users must select the
suitable transmission mode under <Streaming> Audio to enable this function.
NOTE: This function is only available for user accounts that have been
granted this privilege by the administrator. Please refer to Security:
Add user> Talk/Listen for further details.
Snapshot
Click the button and the JPEG snapshots will automatically be saved in the
appointed place: C:\ProgramData\Geovision\. To change the storage
location, please refer to section File Location of the next chapter for further
details.
NOTE: With Windows 7 operating system or above, to implement the
Snapshot function, users must run IE as administrator. To run IE as
administrator, right click the IE browser icon and select “Run As
Administrator” to launch IE.

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Live View Pause / Restart (Pause / Restart)
Click < > to disable video streaming, the live video will be displayed as black.
Press < > to show the live video.
Record (O
n / Off)
Click the <Record> button and the Live View through the web browsing will be
directly recorded to the specific location on the local hard drive, which could be
configured in the <File Location> page. The default storage location for the
web recording is: C:\ProgramData\Geovision\. Please refer to section File
Location of the next chapter for further details.
NOTE: With Windows 7 operating system or above, to implement the
Web Recording function, users must run IE as administrator. To run IE
as administrator, right click the IE browser icon and select “Run As
Administrator” to launch IE.
Manual Trigger (On / Off)
Click the <Manual Trigger > button to turn on and off the manual trigger. Please
refer to section Manual Trigger of the next chapter for further details.
Pan/Tilt Control
Users can implement pan/tilt control by moving the cursor to the live video pane,
then left click and drag the pointer in any direction.
Optical Zoom Control
In Full Screen display mode, users can implement zoom in / out by scrolling
up/down the mouse wheel.
Set Center Mode
Right click the Live Video Pane and select <Set Center Mode>. Then users can
position the interest area in the center of the Live Video Pane automatically by
clicking on the point of interest. In <Set Center Mode>, right click the Live Video
Pane again and select <Set Emulated Joystick Mode> to return to control the
camera direction by left clicking and dragging the pointer on the Live Video
Pane.

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2.2 System
Under the tab <System>, the categories are shown as the configure page
below.
NOTE: The <System> configuration page is only accessible by the
administrator.
2.2.1 System
The System setting can be found under the path: System> System.
Time Zone
Select the time zone from the drop-down menu according to the location of the
camera.
Enable Daylight Saving Time
To enable DST, please check the item and then specify the time offset and the
DST duration. The format for time offset is [hh:mm:ss]; for instance, if the
amount of time offset is one hour, please enter “01:00:00” into the field.

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Time format
Choose a time format (yyyy/mm/dd or dd/mm/yyyy) from the drop-down menu.
The format of the date and time displayed above the live video window will be
changed according to the selected format.
Sync with Computer Time
Select the item, and video date and time display will synchronize with the PC’s.
NOTE: Users MUST click the <Save> button to confirm the setting.
Otherwise, the time will not be synced.
Manual
The administrator can set video date and time manually. Entry format should be
identical with the examples shown next to the enter fields.
Sync with NTP Server
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronize the camera’s
clock with a NTP server. Please specify the server that is wished to synchronize
in the entry field. Then select an update interval from the drop-down menu.
For further information about NTP, please see the web site: www.ntp.org.
NOTE: The synchronization will be done every time the camera boots
up.
Click the <Save> button to confirm the setting.

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2.2.2 Security
The Security setting can be found under this path: System> Security.
Click the <Security> category, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs
including <User>, <HTTPS>, <IP Filter>, and <IEEE 802.1X>.
2.2.2.1 User
The User setting can be found under this path: System> Security> User.
Admin Password
This item is for the administrator to reset password. Enter the new password in
<Admin password> and <Confirm password>. The maximum length is 14
characters. The input characters / numbers will be displayed as dots for security
purposes. Click the <Save> button to confirm the changes. After the changes
are confirmed, the web browser will ask the administrator to re-login to the
camera with the new password.
NOTE: The following characters are valid: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, !#$%&’-.@^_~.
Add User
This item is for the administrator to add new users. Enter the new user’s name
in <User name> and the password in <User password>. Username can be up to
16 characters, and the maximum length of the password is 14 characters. Tick
the boxes below to give privileges for functions, including “Camera control”,
“Talk”and “Listen”. Click the <Add> button to add the new user. The name of
the new added user will be displayed in the <User name> drop-down list under
<Manage User>. There is a maximum of twenty user accounts.
⚫ I/O access
This item supports fundamental functions that enable users to view the
live video when accessing to the camera.
⚫ Camera control
This item allows the appointed user to change camera parameters on
the <Camera> and <PTZ> setting page.

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⚫ Talk/Listen
This item allows the appointed user in the local site (PC site) to
communicate with, for instance, the administrator in the remote site.
Manage User
⚫ Delete user
Pull down the <User name> drop-down list and select the username that
is wished to be deleted. Click the <Delete> button to remove the
selected name.
⚫ Edit user
Pull down the <User name> drop-down list and select the username.
Click the <Edit> button and a popup window will appear. In the appeared
window, enter the new user password and reset the privileges. Click the
<Save> button to confirm the changes. Then click the <Close> button to
complete the editing.
HTTP Authentication Setting
This setting allows secured connections between the IP camera and web
browser by enforcing access controls to web resources. When users approach
to the web browser, it’ll ask for username and password, which protects the
camera settings or live streaming information from snooping. There are two
security models available: Basic and Digest. Refer to the descriptions below for
more details.
⚫ Basic
This mode can only provide basic protection for the connection security.
There will still be risks for the password being intercepted.
⚫ Digest
Digest mode is a safer option for protection. The password is sent in an
encrypted format to prevent it from being stolen.
NOTE:
1. Users MUST click the <Save> button to apply the setting.
2. Set the HTTP Authentication type to Basic to ensure the following
functions:
A. Auto Pan function on GV-VMS
B. Video settings (resolution, FPS, GOP, codec, bitrate) on GV-
VMS
C. Firmware upgrade and codec settings on GV-IP Device Utility

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Streaming Authentication Setting
This setting provides security against unauthorized users from getting streaming
via Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). If the setting is enabled, users will be
requested to enter user name and password before viewing the live streams.
There are three security modes available: Disable, Basic and Digest. Refer to
the descriptions below for more details.
⚫ Disable
If disable mode is selected, there will be no security provided to against
unauthorized access. Users will not be asked to input user name and
password for authentication.
⚫ Basic
This mode can only provide basic protection for the live streams.
There will still be risks for the password being intercepted.
⚫ Digest
Digest mode is a safer option for protection. The password is sent in an
encrypted format to prevent it from being stolen.
NOTE: Users MUST click the <Save> button to apply the setting.
Auto Log Off Setting
⚫ Enable log off timer
Select and specify the idle time before an automatic log off.
⚫ Enable log off by changing/closing website
Select to enable an automatic log off when changing to another website
or when the website is closed.
Enable Account Lockout Function
This setting provides extra security against unauthorized users who intend to log
in by guessing the username or password. If the setting is enabled, login will not
be allowed for the set duration once the maximum login failure is reached.
⚫ Threshold
Set the maximum number of login failure.

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⚫ Duration
Set the duration for account lockout.
Send Alert Upon User Login
⚫ E-Mail address
Select and specify the desired E-mail address from the drop-down menu
for the system to send the login alert to. To set up the two E-mail
addresses, go to System > Mail.
NOTE: Users MUST click the <Save> button to apply the setting.