GeoVision GV-VS04H User manual

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User's Manual
GV-Video Server
VS04H.VS12V106.VS11V102.VS14V10-A

© 2012 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
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without the written consent of GeoVision.
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accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind
and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed
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change without notice.
GeoVision, Inc.
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.geovision.com.tw
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.
September 2012

Chapter 1 Introduction
The GV-Video Server, including the models GV-VS04H, GV-VS11, GV-VS12 and GV-
VS14, allows the conversion of any analog camera into a fully functional IP camera. It
streams the real-time digital video over the Internet in the same way that current IP
cameras do. With the analog cameras attached to the GV-Video Server, you can see
camera images through a Web browser anytime and anywhere. And with the GV-Video
Server connected to the GV-System, your existing surveillance system can be upgraded
and networked into a new IP surveillance system.
1.1 Models
The GV-Video Server has the following models:
GV-VS04H
- 4-channel video inputs
- Records up to120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL) fps at the D1 resolution
- H.264 video compression
- Two-way audio
- GPS tracking / Wiegand access control support
GV-VS11
- 1-channel video input
- Records up to 30 (NTSC) / 25 (PAL) fps at the D1 resolution
- H.264, MEPG4 and MJPEG video compression
- One-way audio
- Dual streams
GV-VS12
- 2-channel video inputs
- Records up to 60 (NTSC) / 50 (PAL) fps at the D1 resolution
- MEPG4, MJPEG and H.264 video compression
- Two-way audio
- GPS tracking support
GV-VS14
- 4-channel video inputs
- Records up to120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL) fps at the D1 resolution
- H.264 and MJPEG video compression
- Two-way audio
- GPS tracking / Wiegand access control support
- Dual Streams

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1.2 Packing List
1.2.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14
1.2.2 GV-VS11
Figure 1-2
1. Power Adaptor x 1
2. GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD x 1
3. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD x 1
Figure 1-1
1. AC Power Cord x 1
2. DC Male-to-Male Cable (for powering on
the camera through GV-Video Server) x 1
3. Power Adaptor x 1
4. Wall Hook x 1
5. Conical Anchor x 4
6. Screw x 4
7. 3.5 mm Stereo to RCA Cable x 2
8. GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD x 1
9. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD x 1
Note: The DC Male-to-Male Cable is used to power on
the camera through the GV-Video Server. You can also
optionally purchase three more DC Male-To-Mare
Cables and one DC 1-Male to 4-Female Cable to power
on four cameras through the GV-Video Server.

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1.2.3 GV-VS12
Figure 1-3
1. AC Power Cord x 1
2. Power Adaptor x 1
3. I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector x 1
4. Wall Hook x 1
5. Conical Anchor x 4
6. Screw x 4
7. Sticker (for positioning conical anchors) x 1
8. GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD x 1
9. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD x 1

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1.3 System Requirement
To access the Web interface of the GV-Video Server, it is required to use Microsoft
Internet Explorer 7.x or later.
Note: For the users of Internet Explorer 8, additional settings are required. For details,
see Appendix A.
1.4 PoE Support
The models supporting PoE (Power over Ethernet) include:
•GV-VS04H, GV-VS12 and GV-VS14
When the PoE (Power over Ethernet) function is used, please note:
•The I/O terminal functions cannot work. Don’t connect any devices to the I/O terminal
block on the rear panel of the unit.
•External power supply is required for USB storage device when used for recording.
See “Power over Ethernet” in Specifications later in this manual before purchasing a PoE
adaptor.
1.5 GPS Support
Attached with the GV-GPS Receiver, the GV-Video Server allows you to perform vehicle
tracking on Google Maps. The models supporting GPS function include:
•GV-VS04H, GV-VS12 and GV-VS14.
Different models of the GV-Video Server support different interfaces:
•UART: GV-VS04H and GV-VS14
•RS-232: GV-VS12

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1.6 Options
Optional devices can expand your GV-Video Server’s capabilities and versatility. Contact
your dealer for more information.
GV-GPS Receiver
The GV-GPS Receiver is a Global Position System
receiver. With the GV-GPS Receiver, you can perform GPS
tracking and location verification of the GV-Video Server.
Two types of interfaces are available: UART (for GV-
VS04H/GV-VS14) and RS-232 (for GV-VS12).
GV-Relay V2 Working with the GV-Relay V2, the GV-Video Server is
capable of driving the loads of relay outputs over 5 volts.
GV-Storage System The iSCSI storage system allows you to record files over
the Internet.
GV-WiFi USB Adaptor The WiFi USB Adaptor is designed to connect the GV IP
devices, such as GV-Video Server or GV-Compact DVR, to
the wireless network.
GV-PA191 PoE
Adaptor
The GV-PA191 is designed to provide power to the IP
device through a single Ethernet cable. The GV-PA191 is
only supported by GV-VS04H, GV-VS12 and GV-VS14.
GV-VR605A DC
Voltage Regulator
With the GV-VR605A, you can install GV-Video Server in
the car. The GV-VR605A will supply and maintain a 12V
voltage to the GV-Video Server and its connected cameras.
Access Control Series
The GV-Video Server can work with the Wiegand-interface card reader to send
cardholder data to the central monitoring stations Center V2 and VSM, as well as GV-
System. The following devices are only supported by GV-VS04H and GV-VS14.
GV-Reader GV-Reader includes transmit-receive antenna and
electronics. Featured with the Wiegand output, the unit is
compatible with any standard access control panel.
GV-R1352 Card
Reader
The GV-R1352 is a card reader designed to recognize
identification cards. Featured with the Wiegand output, the
unit can be connected to any standard access control
panel. The GV-R1352 comes with a weather sealed and
IP66 compliant housing for outdoor use.

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1.7 Physical Description
This section identifies the various components of the GV-Video Server.
1.7.1 Front View
1.7.1.1 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14
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Figure 1-4

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No. Name Function
1 Video Input 4 plugs for video inputs.
2 Speaker Output A plug for the speaker device.
3 Audio Input Each plug is for 2 audio inputs.
4 Reset It reboots the GV-Video Server, and keeps all current
configurations.
5 Default Button It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4
Restoring to Factory Default Settings.
6 Disk Full/Fault
LED This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full or faulty.
7 Ready LED This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for
connection.
8 Power LED This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.

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1.7.1.3 GV-VS11
Figure 1-5
No. Name Function
1 Video Input 1 plug for video input.
2 Default Button It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4
Restoring to Factory Default Settings.
3 Audio Input 1 plug for audio input.
4 Ready LED This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for
connection.
5 Power LED This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.
1.7.1.4 GV-VS12
Figure 1-6
No. Name Function
1 USB Port 1 USB port for installing the portable storage device.
2 Speaker Output A plug for the speaker device.
3 Audio Input 2 plugs for audio inputs.
4 Video Input 2 plugs for video inputs.

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1.7.2 Rear View
1.7.2.2 GV-VS04H / GV-VS14
Figure 1-7
No. Name Function
1 USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices.
2 Terminal Block The connectors for digital input, relay output, PTZ camera, Wiegand device and GPS module control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary
Device Connectors.
3 Ethernet Port A plug for a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.
4 Power Out
A plug to power on the camera, by using a DC Male-to-Male Cable,
directly through the GV-Video Server.
Note: When PoE is applied, you cannot power on the camera
through the GV-Video Server.
5 Power In A plug for power input.

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1.7.2.3 GV-VS11
Figure 1-8
No. Name Function
1 USB Port 1 USB port for installing portable storage device.
2 Ethernet Port A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network
connection.
3 Terminal Block The connectors for digital input, digital output and PTZ camera
control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.
4 Power In A plug for power input.
1.7.2.4 GV-VS12
Figure 1-9
No. Name Function
1 Power In A plug for power input.
2 Ethernet Port A plug for a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.
3 USB Port 1 USB port for installing the portable storage device.
4 I/O / PTZ Port A port for digital input, relay output and PTZ camera control. Insert
the I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector to this port. See Chapter 9
Auxiliary Device Connectors.
5 RS-232
Terminal Block The connectors for GPS module control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary
Device Connectors.
6 Default Button It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4
Restoring to Factory Default Settings.
7 Ready LED This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for
connection.
8 Power LED This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
This section provides basic information to get the GV-Video Server working on the network.
2.1 Installing on a Network
These instructions describe the basic connections to install the GV-Video Server on the
network. Here we use GV-VS04H as the example to demonstrate the steps.
Figure 2-1
1. Connect your camera’s video output to the BNC video input.
2. Connect the microphone to the RCA audio input using the 3.5 mm Stereo to RCA
Cable.
3. Connect the hub or switch on the LAN to the unit’s 10/100 Mbps port.
4. Connect the power using one of the following methods:
zUse the supplied power adapter, connect to power.
zUse the Power over Ethernet (PoE) function. The power is provided over the
network cable.
5. Optionally connect the DC Male-to-Male Cable to power on the camera through the
GV-Video Server.
6. Wait until both Power and Ready LEDs are on.
7. By default, the GV-Video Server is assigned with an unused IP address by the DHCP
server when the unit is connected to the network. The IP address remains unchanged
unless you unplug or disconnect it from the network.
zTo see how to look up the IP address assigned by the DHCP server, see 2.2
Checking the IP Address.
zIf the GV-Video Server is installed in a LAN without the DHCP server, the default IP
address 192.168.0.10 will be applied. To change the IP address, see 2.3 Changing
the IP Address.

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Note:
1. The GV-VS11 does not support PoE function.
2. The DC Male-to-Male Cable and 3.5 mm Stereo to RCA Cable are only supplied for
GV-VS04H and GV-VS14.
3. The GV-Video Server cannot work with the microphone requiring power from the unit.
Use the microphone that has external power supply.
4. When PoE is applied, you cannot power on the camera through the GV-Video Server.

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2.2 Checking the IP Address
By default, an unused IP address is automatically assigned by the DHCP server to the
GV-Video Server when connecting to the network. Follow the steps below to look up the IP
address and access the Web interface.
1. Install the GV-IP Device Utility program included on the Software CD/DVD.
Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN with the
GV-Video Server you wish to configure.
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.
Figure 2-2
3. Find the GV-Video Server with its Mac Address to see the IP address.
4. To login, type the IP address in your web browser. A dialog box appears.
5. Type the default username and password admin.
6. Click OK to access the Web interface.

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2.3 Changing the IP Address
To assign a static IP address or establish a connection to your ISP, log in the Web interface
to access the network setting page.
Note: If your router does not support DHCP, the default IP address will be 192.168.0.10.
In this case, it is strongly suggested to modify the IP address to avoid the IP address
conflict with other GeoVision IP device on the same LAN.
1. Open your Web browser, and type the IP address of the GV-Video Server or the
default IP address 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.
Figure 2-3
4. To assign a static IP address, select Static IP address. Type IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Router/Gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS in the Configure
connection parameters section.
5. To establish a connection to your ISP, select Use PPPoE, and type the username and
password.
6. Click Apply. The GV-Video Server is accessible by entering the assigned IP address
on the Web browser.
For details, see 4.7.1 LAN.

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IMPORTANT:
•PPPoE should only be enabled if you know which IP address the GV-Video
Server will get from the ISP. Otherwise, you must use the Dynamic DNS service
to obtain a domain name linked to the GV-Video Server’s changing IP address
first.
For details on Dynamic DNS Server settings, see 4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP.
•If PPPoE is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset it to
the factory default settings and then perform the network settings again.
To restore the factory settings, see the Default button in 1.7.1 Front View.
2.3 Configuration Basics
Once the GV-Video Server is properly installed, the following 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 4.8.1 Date and Time Settings.
•Login and privileged passwords: see 4.8.4 User Account.
•Network gateway: see 4.7 Network.
•Camera image adjustment: see 3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window.
•Video format, resolution and frame rate: see 4.1.2 Video Settings.

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Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server
Two types of users are allowed to log in the GV-Video Server: Administrator and Guest.
The Administrator has unrestricted access to all system configurations, while the Guest
has the access to live images and network status only.
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images
Once installed, your GV-Video Server is accessible on a network. Follow these steps to
access your surveillance images:
1. Start the Internet Explorer browser.
2. Enter the IP address or domain name of the GV-Video Server in the
Location/Address field of your browser.
Figure 3-1
3. Enter the 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 in Figure 3-2, is now displayed in your browser.
Note: To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your
browser to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a one-time 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
►Camera 1
►Camera 2
►Camera 3
►Camera 4
►4 Cameras
▼Network
►Status
Figure 3-2 Main page of GV-VS04H in Guest Mode
For GV-VS11 and GV-VS14 users, you can process one video stream in two different image
settings. In the Administrator mode, both streams are available. Click Streaming 1 or
Streaming 2 in the left menu to access the live view. In the Guest mode, only one stream is
available.