GeoVision GV-CMS Series User manual

CSV8530-A
User’s Manual V8.5.3
User’s Manual V8.5.3
GV-CMS Series

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XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
January 2012

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Contents
Chapter 1 Center V2.................................................................1
1.1 Minimum System Requirements.............................................. 2
1.2 Installation................................................................................ 3
Standard Version ................................................................................ 3
Professional Version........................................................................... 3
1.3 The Center V2 Window .............................................................4
1.4 Subscriber Account .................................................................. 8
Creating a Subscriber ......................................................................... 9
Subscriber Settings............................................................................11
Attachment Mode Settings.................................................................12
Channel Heading...............................................................................13
1.5 Connection to Center V2 ........................................................15
Setting Normal Mode .........................................................................16
Setting Panic Button ..........................................................................26
Detecting Input Status .......................................................................27
1.6 Live View.................................................................................. 28
1.7 Recording ................................................................................ 30
1.8 Playback................................................................................... 31
Attachment Playback .........................................................................31
Remote Playback...............................................................................35
1.9 Two-Way Audio ....................................................................... 37
1.10 Advanced Monitoring and Management ............................. 39
Showing I/O Status ............................................................................39
Controlling I/O Devices ......................................................................40
Camera/Audio Control Window..........................................................41
Camera Monitor .................................................................................43
Viewing Subscriber Information .........................................................45
Disabling Subscription .......................................................................45
1.11 Subscriber Schedule ............................................................46
Setting a Schedule.............................................................................46
Scheduling Alert Notification ..............................................................48
1.12 Alarm Report .........................................................................49
Creating an Alarm Report ..................................................................49
Editing Alarm Report Categories........................................................51
Printing Alarm Reports.......................................................................52

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1.13 Event List ............................................................................... 53
Marking the Events with Colorful Flags..............................................53
Using the Event Tabs ........................................................................54
Setting Alert Levels of Event Messages.............................................57
1.14 Event Log Browser ............................................................... 59
Opening the Event Log ......................................................................60
Filtering the Event Log.......................................................................61
Backing up the Event Log ..................................................................62
Setting the Event Log ........................................................................64
Printing the Event Log .......................................................................65
1.15 System Configuration........................................................... 66
General Settings................................................................................66
Layout Settings ..................................................................................68
Network Settings................................................................................70
Recording Settings ............................................................................71
Dispatch Server Settings ...................................................................74
1.16 Notification Settings ............................................................. 75
1.17 Output Alerts ......................................................................... 77
Configuring a Local GV-I/O Box.........................................................77
Configuring a Virtual GV-I/O Box .......................................................78
Triggering Outputs by Event ..............................................................79
Triggering Outputs Manually..............................................................80
1.18 SMS Alerts .............................................................................81
Setting SMS Server ...........................................................................81
Connecting to SMS Server ................................................................83
Sending SMS.....................................................................................83
Inserting Device Information ..............................................................84
1.19 E-Mail Alerts ..........................................................................86
Setting Mailbox ..................................................................................86
Sending E-Mail ..................................................................................88
Inserting Device Information ..............................................................88
1.20 E-Map Alerts ..........................................................................89
The Remote E-Map Window..............................................................89
Configuring the Remote E-Map..........................................................91
1.21 Event Chart ............................................................................ 93
Accessing the Event Chart.................................................................93
Event Chart........................................................................................96

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1.22 Failover Server ......................................................................97
1.23 Assigning a Subscriber to Another Center V2................... 99
1.24 Channel Display on Another Monitor................................100
Chapter 2 Dispatch Server ..................................................100
2.1 Minimum System Requirements ........................................101
2.2 Installation............................................................................ 102
2.3 The Dispatch Sever Window ..............................................103
2.4 Subscriber Account ............................................................ 105
2.5 Service Startup .................................................................... 108
2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server ........................110
2.7 Connecting GV-System to Dispatch Server...................... 111
2.8 Connecting GV-IP Device to Dispatch Server................... 112
2.9 Setting a Primary Center V2 Server ................................... 115
2.10 Event Query ......................................................................... 116
2.11 Event List ............................................................................. 117
2.12 Subscription Schedule........................................................ 119
2.13 Live View .............................................................................. 120
2.14 Log Browser......................................................................... 121
Dispatch Log Browser......................................................................121
Event Log Browser ..........................................................................122
2.15 System Configuration ......................................................... 123
2.16 SMS Alerts............................................................................126
2.17 E-Mail Alerts......................................................................... 127
2.18 Event Chart ..........................................................................128
2.19 Failover Server.....................................................................130
Chapter 3 Vital Sign Monitor ...............................................132
3.1 Minimum System Requirements ........................................133
3.2 Installation............................................................................ 135
3.3 The VSM Window................................................................. 136
3.4 Subscriber Account ............................................................ 140
3.5 Service Startup .................................................................... 141
3.6 Connection to VSM..............................................................142
Advanced Settings for Subscription .................................................144

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Detecting Input Status .....................................................................151
3.7 Subscriber Monitoring ........................................................ 152
Viewing Subscriber Status ...............................................................152
Viewing Storage Information............................................................154
Disabling Subscription .....................................................................155
3.8 Subscriber Schedule...........................................................156
3.9 Alarm Report........................................................................157
3.10 Remote Playback.................................................................158
3.11 Event List ............................................................................. 159
Adding Event Tabs ..........................................................................159
Setting up the Customized Event Tab..............................................160
Setting Alert Level of Event Messages.............................................161
3.12 Event Log Browser..............................................................162
3.13 System Configuration ......................................................... 163
System Settings...............................................................................163
Password Settings ...........................................................................165
Event Log Settings...........................................................................165
Notification Settings .........................................................................166
Alerts Interval Settings.....................................................................166
3.14 Output Alerts........................................................................167
Configuring a Local GV-I/O Box.......................................................167
Configuring a Virtual GV-I/O Box .....................................................167
Triggering Outputs by Event ............................................................167
Triggering Outputs Manually............................................................168
3.15 SMS Alerts............................................................................169
Setting SMS Server .........................................................................169
Sending SMS...................................................................................169
Inserting Device Information ............................................................170
3.16 E-Mail Alerts......................................................................... 171
Setting Mailbox ................................................................................171
Sending E-Mail ................................................................................171
Inserting Device Information ............................................................172
3.17 Temperature Alarm..............................................................173
3.18 Event Chart ..........................................................................175
3.19 Failover Server.....................................................................176

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Chapter 4 Control Center ....................................................177
4.1 Minimum System Requirements ........................................178
4.2 Installation............................................................................ 180
4.3 The Control Center Toolbar................................................181
The Edit Toolbar ..............................................................................181
The Service Toolbar ........................................................................183
4.4 Hosts and Groups ............................................................... 185
Creating a Host................................................................................186
Creating a Group .............................................................................188
4.5 Connection to the Control Center...................................... 189
The Control Center Server Window .................................................189
Advanced Settings...........................................................................191
4.6 Live View .............................................................................. 193
Enhancing Live Video ......................................................................195
Adjusting Distorted Views ................................................................196
4.7 Audio Broadcast..................................................................197
Starting the Audio Broadcast ...........................................................197
The Audio Broadcast Window..........................................................198
4.8 Remote DVR.........................................................................199
4.9 Remote Desktop .................................................................. 201
Running Remote Desktop................................................................201
File Transfer ....................................................................................202
4.10 Remote ViewLog.................................................................. 203
Running Remote ViewLog ...............................................................203
4.11 Data Event Query on GV-System .......................................204
4.12 Matrix View...........................................................................206
Running Matrix View........................................................................206
Live View Enhancement ..................................................................209
Advanced Settings...........................................................................210
Two-Way Audio ...............................................................................212
Instant Playback ..............................................................................213
Channel Display on Another Monitor ...............................................214
Quick Zoom .....................................................................................215
Monitor Settings...............................................................................216
POS Live View.................................................................................217
4.13 IP Matrix................................................................................218
Running IP Matrix ............................................................................219

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The Controls on the Window............................................................222
4.14 Multi-Screens ....................................................................... 224
Configuring Multiple Screens from a Local Computer ......................224
Configuring Multiple Screens from Remote Computers ...................231
4.15 VMD Monitoring ................................................................... 233
Running VMD ..................................................................................233
The Controls on the Window............................................................234
Temperature Alarm..........................................................................236
Dual-Monitor Display .......................................................................237
Pop-up Viewer .................................................................................240
4.16 Instant Playback .................................................................. 241
4.17 PIP and PAP View................................................................244
Starting PIP View.............................................................................245
Starting PAP View ...........................................................................246
4.18 Panorama View .................................................................... 247
Creating a Panorama View ..............................................................249
Accessing a Panorama View ...........................................................251
Panorama View Controls .................................................................251
4.19 I/O Central Panel.................................................................. 252
Running the I/O Central Panel .........................................................252
The I/O Central Panel ......................................................................253
Creating a Group for Cascade Triggers ...........................................254
Configuring the I/O Central Panel ....................................................259
Viewing Connection Log ..................................................................260
Setting Up Mode Schedule ..............................................................261
Quick Link........................................................................................263
Forcing Output.................................................................................264
Editing Background Image...............................................................265
Managing a Group of I/O Devices....................................................266
Controlling I/O Devices ....................................................................267
Popping Up Live Video upon Input Trigger ......................................268
4.20 Remote E-Map...................................................................... 270
The E-Map Editor Window ...............................................................271
Creating an E-Map...........................................................................272
4.21 Interface Style ......................................................................274
The Standard Style ..........................................................................274
4.22 System Configuration ......................................................... 275

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General Settings..............................................................................275
Network Settings..............................................................................277
Remote DVR Settings......................................................................278
Remote ViewLog Settings................................................................279
I/O Central Panel Settings ...............................................................280
Matrix Settings.................................................................................281
Remote Desktop Settings ................................................................283
IP Matrix Settings.............................................................................284
VMD System Settings......................................................................285
Remote E-Map Settings...................................................................286
Appendix .............................................................................287
A. Dongle Description.............................................................. 288
Dongle options for Center V2...........................................................288
Dongle options for Dispatch Server .................................................288
Dongle options for VSM...................................................................289
Dongle options for Control Center....................................................289
B. Upgrading the Black Dongle .............................................. 290
C. Fast Backup and Restoration.............................................292
Installing the FBR Program..............................................................292
Backing Up and Restoring Settings .................................................293
D. PTZ Control Using GV-Joystick .........................................295
E. Image Size ............................................................................ 296
F. RTSP Streaming ..................................................................297
G. UPnP Settings......................................................................299
H. Supported IP Device Brands .............................................. 301
I. MultiLang Tool for Translated Text....................................302
J. Specifications ......................................................................306
Center V2 ........................................................................................306
Dispatch Server ...............................................................................307
Comparison of VSM and Center V2 Pro ..........................................308
Control Center .................................................................................309

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Chapter 1
Center V2
With Center V2, central monitoring station (CMS) can be deployed
immediately because it brings multiple GV-Systems together into an
integrated interface, allowing the operator to manage several systems from
one point of control. The basic feature of Center V2 is to view live video,
and receive video evidence (in an attachment format) when any alerts are
sent to Center V2. This helps the remote-end operator easily determine the
nature of the alarm.
Center V2 also supports GV IP devices (GV-Video Server, GV-Compact
DVR, GV-IPCam) for central monitoring.

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1.1 Minimum System Requirements
There are two versions of Center V2. The standard version can serve up
to 5 subscribers and 160 channels at a time. The professional version
can serve up to 500 subscribers and 800 channels.
Before installation, make sure your computer meets the following minimum
requirements.
Standard Version
Professional Version
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008OS
64-bit Windows 7 / Server 2008
CPU Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz
Memory 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
Hard Disk The hard disk space required to install Center V2
(Professional Version) must be at least 1 GB.
Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 1024 x 768, 32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Hardware Internal or External GV-USB Dongle
Dongle Options
Center V2 Pro
Combination
Center V2 + VSM
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008OS
64-bit Windows 7 / Server 2008
CPU Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading
Memory 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels
Hard Disk The hard disk space required to install Center V2 (Standard
Version) must be at least 1 GB.
Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 1024 x 768, 32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c

Center V2
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1.2 Installation
Standard Version
1. Insert the CMS Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically
and a window appears.
2. Select Install V8.5.3 Central Monitoring System.
3. Click Center V2 System, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Professional Version
1. Connect the GV-USB Dongle to the computer.
2. Insert the CMS 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 Driver.
4. To install the CMS system, Install V8.5.3 Central Monitoring
System.
5. Click Center V2 System,and follow the on-screen instructions.

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1.3 The Center V2 Window
Figure 1-1
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.

Center V2
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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, Event Chart,
QView, 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.
12 Split Mode
In the 1024 x 768 resolution, select 6, 15, or 24
screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 25, or 36
screen divisions for dual monitors.
In the 1280 x 1024 resolution, select 6, 12, or 24
screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 20, or 42
screen divisions for dual monitors.
In the 1600 x 1200 resolution, select 6, 12, or 24
screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 16, or 36
screen divisions for dual monitors.
In the 1680 x 1050, 1920 x 1200 and 1440 x 900
resolutions, select 6, 15, or 28 screen divisions for
a single monitor; 9, 20, or 42 screen divisions for
dual monitors.
In the 1920 x 1200 resolution, select 6, 15, or 28

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screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 20, or 42
screen divisions for dual monitors.
In the 1920 x 1080 resolution, select 6, 15, or 28
screen divisions for a single monitor; 6, 20, or 35
screen divisions for dual monitors.
In the 1280 x 800 resolution, select 6, 12, 24 screen
divisions for a single monitor; 9, 16, 30 screen
divisions for dual monitors.
For resolution, see Layout Settings later in this
chapter.
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, Trigger
and Wiegand Data.
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 Categories
Sorts events by types including All, System, Motion,
Trigger, Connection, Alarm, Login/Logout,
Attachment, Wiegand Data, Device Lost, Offline
Event, and Customized Event. For details, see 1.14
Using the Event Tabs.

Center V2
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The types and messages displayed on Center V2:
Type Message
Motion Camera xx detected motion.
Trigger Module xx triggered.
Connection
Camera xx video lost; Module xx I/O lost; Network abnormal;
Fail to login to dispatch server; Dispatch server is shutdown;
Video signal of xx has resumed; Module xx has returned to
normal; Failed to login SMS server; Failed to send short
message; SMS server is shutdown.
Alarm
Disk Full; Restarted Failed; Multicam Closed; There isn’t
enough space for recording; Multicam Surveillance System
has been closed; An unexpected error occurred in Multicam
Surveillance System. (Error Code: 1 or 2); There is an
intruder; Object Missing; Unattended Object; Alert Message
of POS; Scene Change.
System
Start/end service; IP change; Record failed; Status change of
monitoring camera. On: xx Off: xx / (By Schedule); Stop/start
all cameras monitoring; Start/stop I/O Monitoring. / (By
Schedule); Schedule start; Schedule stop. All monitoring
devise are stop too. Start monitoring all type events; Stop
monitoring all type events; Subscriber session is not
established. Wait-time expired; Unexpected logout before
subscriber session is completed; Can’t find USB Protection
Key.
Attachment Record file of Camera xx.
Wiegand Data Card No. xxxxxx (Camera xx)
Note: Error Code 1 indicates a codec error; Error Code 2 indicates that
users can’t write or record any data due to HD failure or user privilege.

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1.4 Subscriber Account
Create at least one subscriber before starting Center V2 services. On the
Center V2 window, click the Accounts button (No. 7, Figure 1-1). The
Address Book window appears.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Figure 1-2
The buttons on the Address Book:
No. Name Description
1 Add A Group Adds a group.
2 Add A Subscriber Adds a subscriber.
3 View / Edit Subscriber
Address Book
Highlight one subscriber and click this button
to open Subscriber Address Book for viewing
and editing.
4 Delete
A Group / Subscriber
Highlight a group or a subscriber and click
this button to delete it.
5 Find A Subscriber Searches a subscriber account.
6 Import / Export
Address Book Imports or exports the address book data.
7 Subscriber Settings
Highlight one subscriber and click this button
to configure the settings of video and alert
formats.
8 Subscriber Schedule Sets up subscription schedules.

Center V2
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Creating a Subscriber
1. Click the Add A Group button (No. 1, Figure 1-2) to create a group.
2. Click the Add A Subscriber button (No. 2, Figure 1-2). This dialog
box appears.
Figure 1-3
3. Type a Login ID and Password. Those will be the ID and Password for
the subscriber to log into the Center V2.

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4. Type the subscriber’s contact information in the rest of fields
(optional).
¾If you wish to send e-mail alerts to this subscriber, type its
e-mail accounts. Up to two e-mail accounts can be created for
the subscriber. For e-mail settings, see E-Mail Alerts later in this
chapter.
¾If you wish to send SMS alerts to this subscriber, type its
country code and mobile numbers. Up to two sets of mobile
number can be created for this subscriber. For SMS Server
settings, see SMS Alerts later in this chapter.
5. Click OK to save the above settings. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-4
6. Assign a Stroage Group using the drop-down list. For details, see
Recording Settings, 1.15 System Configuration.
7. The options in the dialog box are discussed later. You may accept the
default settings here, and edit them later by clicking the Subscriber
Settings button (No. 7, Figure 1-2) on the toolbar. After you click OK,
the subscriber account will be created.