GeoVision VSV13-A-EN User manual

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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.
June 2007

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................1
1.1 Packing List ............................................................................................................1
1.2 Physical Description ...............................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Getting Started .....................................................4
2.1 Installing on a Network ...........................................................................................4
2.2 Assigning an IP Address.........................................................................................4
Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server .........................6
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images .....................................................................6
3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page....................................................................7
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode...........................................16
4.1 Video & Motion .....................................................................................................17
4.2 Digital I/O & PTZ...................................................................................................23
4.3 Events & Alerts.....................................................................................................27
4.4 Monitoring.............................................................................................................35
4.5 Recording Schedule .............................................................................................36
4.6 Remote ViewLog ..................................................................................................37
4.7 Network.................................................................................................................38
4.8 Management.........................................................................................................45
Chapter 5 Recording and Playback ...................................51
5.1 Recording .............................................................................................................51
5.2 Playback...............................................................................................................51
Chapter 6 Advanced Applications .....................................54
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware................................................................................54
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings......................................................................56
Chapter 7 DVR Configurations...........................................58
7.1 Setting up IP Cameras..........................................................................................59
7.2 Remote Monitoring with MulitView........................................................................61
7.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map ............................................................................62
7.4 Remote Monitoring with Mobile Phones...............................................................64

Chapter 8 CMS Configurations...........................................66
8.1 Center V2..............................................................................................................66
8.2 VSM......................................................................................................................68
8.3 Dispatch Server....................................................................................................69
Chapter 9 The I/O Terminal Block......................................70
Specifications.........................................................................72

Introduction
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The GV-Video Server 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 GV-Video Server attached to analog cameras, 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 Packing List
1. AC Power Cord x 1
2. DC Male-to-Male Connector x 1
3. Power Adaptor x 1
4. Wall Hook x 1
5. Conical Anchor x 4
6. Screw x 4
7. GV-Video Server Software CD x 1
8. GV-Video Server User’s Manual x 1

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1.2 Physical Description
This section identifies the various components of the GV-Video Server.
1.2.1 Front View
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Figure 1-1
No. Name Function
1 Video Input 2 plugs for video inputs.
2 Video Stream Switch
The switch is designed for 2 cameras mode in live view.
When the switch is set in
VS01, dual streams of Video 1 are displayed.
VS02, Video 1 and Video 2 are displayed simultaneously.
Ensure to reboot the GV-Video Server after changing the setup.
3 Audio Input 2 plugs for audio inputs.
4 Speaker Output A plug for the speaker device.
5 Reset Button It reboots the GV-Video Server, and keeps all current
configurations.
6 Default Button
It resets all configurations to their factory settings.
To use this function, follow these steps:
(1) Press the Reset Button.
(2) Press and hold the Default Button until the 3 LED lights are on.
(3) Wait until the Disk LED is off and Ready LED is on. You
successfully return to the default settings.
7 Disk Full LED This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full.
8 Ready LED This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for
connection.
9 Power LED This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.

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1.2.2 Rear View
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Figure 1-2
No. Name Function
1 USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices.
2 Ethernet Port A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build the network connection.
3 Terminal Block The connectors for digital inputs, relay outputs, RS±485 and Wiegand
interface.
4 Power In A plug for power input.
5 Power Out A plug for power output.

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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.
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Figure 2-1
1. Connect your camera’s video output to the BNC video input.
2. Connect your audio source to the RCA audio input.
3. Connect the hub or switch on the LAN to the unit’s 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port.
4. Connect the power supply to the power input.
Wait until the Power and Ready LED is 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-Video Server must be assigned an IP
address to make it accessible.
Note: The GV-Video Server has a default address of 192.168.0.10. 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://192.168.0.10
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 2-2
4. According to your network environment, select one of these methods to set the IP address:
Dynamic IP Address, Static IP Address and PPPoE. For details on the LAN
Configuration, see 4.5.1 LAN.
Important:
• Dynamic IP Address and PPPoE should only be enabled if you know which IP
address the GV-Video Server will get from the DHCP server or ISP. Or 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 Dynamic IP Address and 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 1.2.1 Front View.

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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 full access to all system configurations, while the Guest has the
limited right to access live images and network status only.
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images
Once installed, your GV-Video Server is accessible from Internet. Follow these steps to
access your surveillance images:
1. Start your browser.
2. Enter the name or IP address of the GV-Video Server.
3. Enter the login name and password.
A video image, similar to the example on Figure 3-1, 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 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 live view functions and the network status on the main page,
which can be accessed by both Administrator and Guest.
▼Video and Motion
▼Live View
►Camera 1
►Camera 2
►2 Cameras
▼Network
►Status
Figure 3-1 Main Page-Guest Mode
3.2.1 The Live View Window
In the left menu, click Live View, and then select Camera 1,Camera 2 or 2 Cameras to
see the live video.
Note: To have the dual streaming of Camera 1, the Video Stream Switch on the unit
should be set to VS01.

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Figure 3-2
No. Name Function
1 Play Starts the connection and plays live video.
2 Stop Terminates the connection.
3 Speaker Enables speaking to the GV-Video Server.
4 Microphone Enables live audio from the GV-Video Server.
5 Snapshot Takes a snapshot of the displayed live video.
6 Resolution Display Indicates the current resolution.
7 File Save Saves the live videos.
8 Full Screen Switches to full screen view.
9 I/O Control Starts the I/O Control Panel or the Visual Automation.
10 PTZ Control Starts the PTZ Control Panel or the Visual PTZ.
11 Change Camera Sets the desired camera for display.
12 Show System Menu Brings up these functions: Alarm Notify, Remote Config,
Show Camera Name and Image Enhance.

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3.2.2 Snapshot of a Live Video
To take a snapshot of live video, follow these steps:
1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-2). The Snapshot window appears.
2. Click the Print button to print out the displayed image. Or click the Save button to save
the image in the local computer.
Figure 3-3
3.2.3 Alarm Notification
The Live View window can pop up for alert once motion is detected or I/O devices are
triggered. This feature only works when the motion detection and input device are
configured ahead by the Administrator.
Click the Show System Menu button (No. 12, Figure 3-2), and select Alarm Notify. This
dialog box appears.
Figure 3-4
 Motion Notify: The Window pops up once motion is detected.
 I/O Alarm Notify: The Window pops up once I/O devices are triggered.

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 Alert Sound: Activates the computer alarm on motion and alarm detection.
 Auto Snapshot: The snapshot of live video is taken every 5 seconds on motion and
alarm detection.
 File Path: Assigns a file path to save the snapshots.
3.2.4 Camera Name Display
To display the camera name on the image, click the Show System Menu button (No. 12,
Figure 3-2), and select Show Camera Name.
3.2.5 Remote Configuration
You can remotely change the video attributes, view the connection status, and update the
system firmware.
Click the Show System Menu button (No. 12, Figure 3-2), and select Remote Config.
The Remote Config dialog box appears. It contains these tabs: (1) Camera, (2) Status and
(3) Firmware Upgrade.
[Camera]
Move the slide bars (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue) to adjust video attributes.
Figure 3-5

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[Status]
This window displays the current status of the connection to Center V2 and VSM.
Figure 3-6
[Firmware Upgrade]
This widow allows you to upgrade the firmware over the Internet. For details, see Chapter
6.
Figure 3-7

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3.2.6 Image Enhancement
To enhance the image quality of live video, click the Show System Menu button (No. 12,
Figure 3-2), and select Image Enhance. This dialog box appears.
Figure 3-8
 De-Interlace: Coverts the interlaced video into non-interlaced video.
 De-Block: Removes the block-like artifacts from low-quality and highly compressed
video.
 Enable DirectDraw: Activates the DirectDraw function.
3.2.7 PTZ Control
To open the PTZ control panel, click the PTZ Control button (No. 10, Figure 3-2) and
select PTZ Control Panel. Different PTZ devices have different functions, so the features
included in the Option button may vary.
This feature is only available when the PTZ is set ahead by the Administrator. For details,
see 4.2.2 PTZ Settings.
Pan / Tilt Control
Zoom
Focus
Exit
Option (Settings for Auto Mode,
Preset, Port, Speed and etc.)
Preset Switch Panel
Figure 3-9

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3.2.8 Visual PTZ
In additional to the PTZ control panel, you can display a visual PTZ control panel on the
image. This feature is only available when the PTZ is set ahead by the Administrator. For
details, see 4.2.2 PTZ Settings.
Figure 3-10
 To access this feature, click the PTZ Control button (No. 10, Figure 3-1) and select
Visual PTZ.
 To change the panel settings, click the green PTZ button on the top left corner. You
will have these options:
[PTZ Control Type]
 Type 1: In this mode when you place the mouse arrow on the four directions, i.e.
north, south, east, west, the speed indicator of five levels will appear. Click and
hold on the required level of movement and the camera will move as per the
specific speed.
 Type 2: In this mode with the mouse click, the PTZ control panel will appear. The
movement of the camera will depend on the speed of the mouse movement.
[Configure]
 Set Color: Changes the color of the panel. Three kinds of colors are available:
Red, Green and Blue.
 Transparent Degree: Adjusts the transparency level of the panel. Ten levels
range from 10% (fully transparent) to 100% (fully opaque).

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3.2.9 I/O Control
The I/O Control window provides real-time graphic displays of camera and I/O status, and
alarm events. Additionally, you can force output to be triggered.
Figure 3-11
 To display the I/O control window, click the I/O Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-2).
 The Alarm List is displayed in three levels. The first level indicates date, the second
indicates time, and the third indicates alarm ID. Clicking the Reset button will clear the
list.
 To trigger an output device, highlight an output and then click the Output button.
3.2.10 Visual Automation
The Visual Automation allows you to change the current state of the electronic device by
simply clicking on its image, e.g. turning the light ON. This feature is only available when
the Visual Automation is set ahead by the Administrator. For details, see 4.1.4 Visual
Automation.

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Figure 3-12
 To access this feature, click the I/O Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-2) and select
Visual Automation.
 To change the style of the set areas, click the green I/O button on the top left corner.
You will have these options:
 Show All: Displays all set areas.
 Rect Float: Embosses all set areas.
 Set Color: Changes the frame color of all set areas
3.2.11 Network Status
To view the network status, in the left menu, click Network and select Status.
Figure 3-13

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Chapter 4 Administrator Mode
The Administrator can access the system configuration via the Internet. Eight categories of
configurations are involved in the system configuration: Video and Motion, Digital I/O
and PTZ, Events and Alerts, Monitoring, Recording Schedule, Remote ViewLog,
Network, Management.
▼Video and Motion
►Live View
►Video Settings
►Motion Detection
►Privacy Mask
►Visual Automation
▼Digital I/O and PTZ
►I/O Control
►PTZ Settings
►Wiegand Port
▼Events and Alerts
►Email
►FTP
►Center V2
►VSM
►ViewLog
►3GPP
▼Monitoring
▼Recording Schedule
►Camera
►I/O Monitor
▼Remote ViewLog
▼Network
►Status
►LAN
►Wireless Figure 4-1
►Advanced TCP/IP
►IP Filtering
▼Management
►Date and Time
►Storage Settings
►User Account
►Log Information
►Tools