GeoVision GV-DSP LPR V1 User manual

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User's Manual
GV-DSP LPR

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Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
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Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV
series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows and Windows XP
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
December 2009

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Preface
Welcome to the GV-DSP LPR User’s Manual.
The GV-DSP LPR has two models designed to meet different needs. Each model has its
own firmware that can only be used on the specific model. This Manual is designed for the
following models and firmware version:
Model Firmware Version
GV-DSP LPR V1 1.26
GV-DSP LPR V2 1.0
This Manual provides an overview of the GV-DSP LPR and its accessories. The
instructions will guide you through the installation and use of the GV-DSP LPR as well.

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Contents
Recognition Engine Version…………………………………....1
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................2
1.1 Key Features ..........................................................................................................2
1.2 Packing List ............................................................................................................3
1.3 System Requirements ............................................................................................3
1.4 Physical Description ...............................................................................................4
1.4.1 Front View...................................................................................................4
1.4.2 Rear View ...................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Getting Started .....................................................8
2.1 Installing on a Network ...........................................................................................8
2.2 Assigning an IP Address.........................................................................................8
2.3 Configuration Basics.............................................................................................10
Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-DSP LPR..............................11
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images and Recognition Results ...........................11
3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page..................................................................12
3.2.1 The Live View Window..............................................................................13
3.2.2 Adjustment of Video Attributes..................................................................14
3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video ..........................................................................15
3.2.4 Video Recording .......................................................................................15
3.2.5 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................16
3.2.6 Network Status..........................................................................................16
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........................................17
4.1 Video and Motion..................................................................................................18
4.1.1 Video Settings...........................................................................................18
4.1.2 Detection Mode.........................................................................................20
4.1.3 LPR Center ...............................................................................................22
4.1.4 Recognition Engine Settings.....................................................................24
4.2 I/O Control ............................................................................................................27
4.2.1 Input Setting..............................................................................................27

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4.2.2 Output Setting ...........................................................................................28
4.3 Events & Alerts .....................................................................................................29
4.3.1 FTP ...........................................................................................................29
4.4 Network.................................................................................................................30
4.4.1 LAN ...........................................................................................................30
4.4.2 UMTS........................................................................................................31
4.4.3 Advanced TCP/IP .....................................................................................32
4.4.4 IP Filter......................................................................................................34
4.5 Management.........................................................................................................35
4.5.1 Date & Time Setting..................................................................................35
4.5.2 Storage Settings .......................................................................................37
4.5.3 User Account ............................................................................................38
4.5.4 Log Information .........................................................................................39
4.5.5 Tools .........................................................................................................40
Chapter 5 Advanced Applications .....................................41
5.1 Upgrading System Firmware ................................................................................41
5.1.1 Upgrading Firmware over LAN .................................................................42
5.1.2 Upgrading Firmware by Using the Utility...................................................42
5.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings......................................................................45
5.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings...................................................................47
Chapter 6 The I/O Terminal Block ......................................48
6.1 GV-DSP LPR V1...................................................................................................48
6.2 GV-DSP LPR V2...................................................................................................50
6.2.1 I/O Port......................................................................................................50
6.2.2 RS-485/RS-232 Terminal Block................................................................52
Specifications .........................................................................53

Recognition Engine Version
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Recognition Engine Version
GV-DSP LPR V1 of firmware version 1.26 and GV-DSP LPR V2 of firmware version 1.0 only
support the following versions of recognition engines:
No. Country Engine Version No. Country Engine Version
1 Arabia ²20 Israel V3100
2 Australia V4030 21 Italy V4030
3 Austria V2000 22 Japan ²
4 Belgium V2000 23 Malaysia ²
5 Brazil V3100 24 Mexico V4030
6 Canada ²25 Norway V2000
7 Chile V3200 26 Poland V2000
8 China V3100 27 Portugal V3100
9 Columbia V2000 28 Serbia ²
10 Croatia ²29 Slovenia ²
11 Cyprus V2000 30 South Africa V3100
12 Czech V3200 31 Spain V3110
13 France ²32 Taiwan V4021
14 Germany V2000 33 Taiwan Moto V4021
15 Global V4030 33 Thailand ²
16 Guernsey V2000 34 Turkey ²
17 Hong Kong ²35 UAE V2000
18 Hungary V2000 36 UK V4030
19 Ireland V2000 37 USA V3110

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The GV-DSP LPR is a Linux-based system built in a small box without a fan and hard drive.
Integrating with a web server, the GV-DSP LPR can deliver live images and host its own web
site, as well as sending recognition results and captured images to the GV-LPR System and
GV-LPR Center. The GV-DSP LPR is beneficial for license plate recognition over long
distance and in an outdoor environment.
1.1 Key Features
•Non-PC based solution for 1 port traffic or mobile license plate recognition
•Wide operating temperature range
•Web-based configuration for image, security settings and firmware upgrade
•Recognition triggered by video motion detection or sensor inputs
•Compatible with GV-LPR System and GV-LPR Center
•Digital watermark
•Hardware watchdog
•IP address filtering
•UMTS
•Recognition results, images and live videos compatible with other system through OCX
SDK

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1.2 Packing List
1. AC Power Cord x 1 *
2. Power Adaptor x 1
3. Wall Hook x 1 **
4. Conical Anchor x 4
5. Screw x 4
6. I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector x 1 **
7. GV-LPR Software DVD x 1
8. GV-DSP LPR User’s Manual on Software DVD
9. GV-LPR User’s Manual on Software DVD
10. USB dongle for GV-LPR Software
* Only supplied with GV-DSP LPR V1
** Only supplied with GV-DSP LPR V2
1.3 System Requirements
These are the requirements for the computer that displays the image or controls the
GV-DSP LPR.
•OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista
•Web Browser: Internet Explorer V6.0 or later

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1.4 Physical Description
This section identifies the various components of the GV-DSP LPR.
1.4.1 Front View
1.4.1.1 GV-DSP LPR V1
1 2 4 5 63 89 710
Figure 1-1
No. Name Function
1 Video In Connects a camera.
2 TV-Out
Connects an external monitor to output live videos and recognition
results immediately. It is useful when you cannot access the
GV-DSP LPR through the network.
3 Microphone In Connects a microphone for audio input. (NOT functional now)
4 Audio Out Connects a speaker or stereo device for audio output. (NOT
functional now)
5 SD Card Slot
Inserts a Secure Digital (SD) card. The SD card is used for storing
recognition images, and backing up offline data when the connection
between GV-DSP LPR and GV-LPR System or the GV-LPR Center
is interrupted.
6 Reset Button
Resets the unit and keeps all current configurations.
When you press the Reset button, all three LED lights will be on.
Wait until the Disk Full LED is off and Ready LED is on. Then you
successfully reset the unit.
7 Default Button It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 5.3 Restoring
to Factory Default Settings.
8 Power LED Indicates the power is supplied.
9 Ready LED Indicates the unit is ready for connection.
10 Disk Full LED Indicates the SD card or hard drive is full.

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1.4.1.2 GV-DSP LPR V2
1 2 4 53 6
Figure 1-2
No. Name Function
1 Power LED Indicates the power is supplied.
2 Ready LED Indicates the unit is ready for connection.
3 Load Default Button It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 5.3 Restoring
to Factory Default Settings.
4 USB Port Connects a UMTS modem. See 4.4.2 UMTS Setting.
5 Video In Connects a camera.
6 TV-Out
Connects an external monitor to output live videos and recognition
results immediately. It is useful when you cannot access the
GV-DSP LPR through the network.

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1.4.2 Rear View
1.4.2.1 GV-DSP LPR V1
2 431
Figure 1-3
No. Name Function
1 USB Port Connects a UMTS modem. See 4.4.2 UMTS Setting.
2 Ethernet Port Connects a 10/100 Ethernet network.
3 I/O Terminal Block
Connects digital inputs, relay outputs, RS-232 device and
Wiegand device. See Chapter 6 The I/O Terminal Block.
Note: Wiegand and RS-232 interface are NOT functional now.
4 DC In 12V Connects the supplied power adaptor.

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1.4.2.2 GV-DSP LPR V2
Figure 1-4
No. Name Function
1 DC 12 In Connects the supplied power adaptor.
2 Ethernet Port Connects a 10/100 Ethernet network.
3 RS-485 / RS-232
Terminal Block
Connects RS-485 and RS-232 devices. See Chapter 6 The
I/O Terminal Block.
Note: RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces are NOT functional
now.
4 I/O Port
A port for digital inputs and relay outputs. Insert the supplied
I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector to this port. See Chapter 6
The I/O Terminal Block.
5 Mini SD Card Slot
Inserts a Mini Secure Digital (SD) card. The Mini SD card is
used for storing recognition images, and backing up offline
data when the connection between GV-DSP LPR and
GV-LPR System or the GV-LPR Center is interrupted.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
This section provides basic information to get the GV-DSP LPR working on the network.
2.1 Installing on a Network
These instructions describe the basic connections to install the GV-DSP LPR on the
network. Here we use the GV-DSP LPR V1 as the example to demonstrate the steps.
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Figure 2-1
1. Connect the video output of your camera to the BNC video input.
2. Connect the hub or switch on the LAN to the unit’s 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port.
3. Connect the power supply to the power input.
4. Wait until both Power and Ready LEDs are on and then you can set the IP address for
the unit.
2.2 Assigning an IP Address
Designed for use on an Ethernet network, the GV-DSP LPR must be assigned an IP
address to make it accessible.
Note: The GV-DSP LPR has a default address of 192.168.0.230. The computer used to
set the IP address must be under the same IP and subnet sequence assigned to the unit.

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1. Open your web browser, and type the default IP address http://192.168.0.230/
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.
Figure 2-2
4. Select Static IP address. Type IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router/Gateway, Primary
DNS and Secondary DNS in the Configure connection parameters section.
5. Click Apply. The GV-DSP LPR is accessible by entering the assigned IP address on
the web browser.
Important:
•Dynamic IP Address, PPPoE and UMTS should only be enabled if you know
which IP address the GV-DSP LPR will get from the DHCP server or ISP.
Otherwise you must use the Dynamic DNS service to obtain a domain name
linked to the GV-DSP LPR’s changing IP address first.
For details on Dynamic IP Address and PPPoE settings, see 4.4.3 Advanced
TCP/IP.
•If Dynamic IP Address, PPPoE or UMTS is enabled and you cannot access the
unit, you may have to reset it to the factory default and then perform the network
settings again.
To restore the factory settings, see the Default button in 1.4.1 Front View.

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2.3 Configuration Basics
Once the camera is properly installed, these important features can be configured using the
browser-based configuration page and are discussed in the following sections in this
manual:
•Date and time adjustment: see 4.5.1 Date & Time Setting.
•Login and privileged passwords: see 4.5.3 User Account.
•Network gateway: see 4.4 Network.
•Video attribute (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue): see 3.2.2 Adjustment of
Video Attributes.
•Video format, resolution and frame rate: see 4.1.1 Video Settings.

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Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-DSP LPR
Two types of users are allowed to log in the GV-DSP LPR: Administrator and Guest. The
Administrator has unrestricted access to all system configurations, while the Guest has the
access to live view and network status only.
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images and Recognition Results
Once installed, your GV-DSP LPR is accessible on the network. Follow these steps to
access your surveillance images and recognition results:
1. Start the Internet Explorer browser.
2. Enter the IP address or domain name of the GV-DSP LPR in the Location/Address
field of your browser.
Figure 3-1
3. Enter a login name and password.
•The default login name and password for Administrator are admin.
•The default login name and password for Guest are guest.
4. A video image, similar to the example on Figure 3-2, is now displayed in your browser.
Note: To enable the updating of images in Internet Explorer, you must set your browser
to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a once-only installation of GeoVision’s ActiveX
component onto your computer.

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3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page
This section introduces the features of the Live View window and Network Status on the
main page. The two features are accessible by both Administrator and Guest.
Main Page of Guest Mode
▼Video and Motion
►Live View
▼Network
►Status
Figure 3-2

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3.2.1 The Live View Window
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Figure 3-3
No. Name Function
1 Live View Displays live video.
2 Play Starts the connection and plays live video.
3 Stop Terminates the connection.
4 Remote Config Adjusts video attributes of the live video.
5 Snapshot Takes a snapshot of live video.
6 File Save Records the live video and saves in .avi format.
7 Firmware Upgrade Upgrades the firmware of GV-DSP LPR.
8 Recognition Display Displays the recognition image.
9 Number Display Displays the plate number.
10 Record List Lists the dates and times of detection results.

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3.2.2 Adjustment of Video Attributes
To adjust video attributes of the live video, follow these steps:
1. Click the Remote Config button (No. 4, Figure 3-3).
2. Move the slide bars (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue) to adjust video
attributes. Only the Administrator is allowed to adjust the configurations.
Figure 3-4

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3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video
To take a snapshot of a live video, follow these steps:
1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-3). The Snapshot window appears.
2. Click the Print button to print out the displayed image. Or click the Save button to save
the image to the local computer.
Figure 3-5
3.2.4 Video Recording
You can record live video for a certain period of time to your local computer.
1. Click the File Save button (No.6, Figure 3-3). The Save As dialog box appears.
Figure 3-6
2. Specify Save in, type the File name, and click the Save button to start recording.
3. To stop recording, click the Stop button (No.3, Figure 3-3).