Grandstream Networks GXV3601 User manual

Grandstream Networks, Inc.
GXV3601 User Manual

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Safety Instructions
These instructions are intended to assist users with the operation of the GXV3601 and also to
instruct on how to avoid dangerous situations or damage to the device.
Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of the warnings below are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or damage to the equipment may occur if any of the following caution
messages are neglected.
Warnings Follow these safeguards to prevent
serious injury or death.
Cautions Follow these precautions to
prevent potential injury or material
damage.
Warnings:
Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power
Source with DC 12V according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to the technical
specifications for more details.
Do not use a third-party power adapter or power cord
When the device is installed on the wall or ceiling, make sure that it is firmly attached.
Notice：
Make sure that the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.
Do not drop the device or expose it to physical shock.
Do not expose the device to temperatures outside the range of -10oC to +60oC when the
device is in operation.
Do not expose the device to damp/wet conditions or high electromagnetism radiation.
To avoid heat accumulation, make sure that your operating environment has proper
ventilation.
Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or modify the device
Afew parts (e.g. electrolytic capacitor) of the equipment shall be replaced regularly according
to their average life time. The average life time varies from the differences between operating
environments and usage history. Regular maintenance checks are recommended for all
users. Please contact your dealer for more details.

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Contents
Welcome .........................................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents............................................................................................................................................5
Product Overview...........................................................................................................................................6
GXV3601 Overview...............................................................................................................................6
GXV3601 Side View- (This is only applicable on GXV3601-N)...........................................................6
GXV3601 Back Panel.............................................................................................................................7
GXV3601 Sample Connection Diagram.................................................................................................8
GXV3601 Key Features..........................................................................................................................8
GXV3601 Lens Specification...............................................................................................................10
Figure1: Lens Specifications for GXV3601-HD and GXV3601-LL....................................................10
GXV3601 Recommended Lens Specification......................................................................................11
Minimum Recommended System Requirement ...................................................................................12
Connect your GXV3601.......................................................................................................................12
Configuring the GXV3601 via Web Browser...............................................................................................13
Access GXV3601 Web Configuration Menu........................................................................................13
GXV3601 Home Web Page..................................................................................................................14
GXV3601 Status Page ..........................................................................................................................15
GXV3601 Video & Audio Page............................................................................................................16
GXV3601 Networking Page.................................................................................................................17
GXV3601 DDNS Page.........................................................................................................................18
GXV3601 SIP Page ..............................................................................................................................19
GXV3601 Date & Time Page...............................................................................................................20
GXV3601 Maintenance Page ...............................................................................................................21
GXV3601Administrator Page..............................................................................................................22
GXV3601 Change Password Page........................................................................................................22
GXV3601 SMTP Page..........................................................................................................................23
GXV3601 FTP Page .............................................................................................................................23
GXV3601 PTZ Page.............................................................................................................................24
GXV3601Alarm Event.........................................................................................................................25
GXV3601 Motion Detection.................................................................................................................27
GXV3601 System Log..........................................................................................................................29
FAQ...............................................................................................................................................................30

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Welcome
The GXV3601 is a next generation IP camera for remote monitoring and surveillance over
your LAN or internet.
The GXV3601 combines best in class IP video technology and SIP protocols for a robust IP
surveillance solution. The product features H.264 video streams with up to 30 frames per
second in full D1, delivering rich image clarity at rapid transmission rates. Integrated SIP can
pass alarms to the PSTN, mobile phones, SIP IP phones, SIP videophones and enables
2-way VoIP communication.
The GXV3601 ensures ease of use, integration and deployment with a multilingual graphical
user interface. The GXV3601 can be quickly installed and connected to your network and
accessed from anywhere over the internet. Grandstream‟s flexible video management
software enables users to monitor multiple environments in one easy to use application. The
intuitive web interface lets users easily access, manage, view and record live video streams
from the device.
The GXV3601 is a powerful solution for small to medium sized offices, homes and storage
facilities looking to safeguard their valuables.

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Package Contents
Items in the package:
GXV3601 IP Camera
12V DC power Adapter
6-pin terminal block connector –6-pin connector block for connecting external devices,
such as infrared detector, smoke detector and etc., to Alarm IN, Alarm OUT and
RS485 pins.
Quick installation guide

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Product Overview
GXV3601 Overview
TABLE 1: GXV3601 PRODUCT MODELS
Model
P/N
GXV3601-N
xxx-xx004-xxx
GXV3601-HD
xxx-xx009-xxx
GXV3601-LL
xxx-xx0011-xxx
GXV3601 Side View- (This is only applicable on GXV3601-N)

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GXV3601_LL and GXV3601_HD have no DC driver IRIS
GXV3601 Back Panel
Indicators and Connectors on Back Panel
NETWORK –10/100 Switch LAN port for
connecting to Ethernet. The indicator will be
steady for connection and flashing for network
activity.
AUDIO IN –3.5mm port for audio input devices
(microphone, pickup and etc.).
AUDIO OUT –3.5mm port for audio output
devices (speakers, and etc.).
VOUT –1 BNC (Voltage: 1.0V p-p, Resistance
75Ω) port for video output. This is only applicable
on GXV3601-N/GXV3601-LL.
DC 12V –12V DC power jack; UL Certified.
SD/MMC –SD card slot.
RESET –Press the Reset button for 6 seconds to
perform a factory reset.
PINs –1 PTZ connector,Alarm In connector, and Alarm out connector.
USB –USB connector for USB flash/hard drives.

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POWER –The indicator will be solid green if the power is on.
GXV3601 Sample Connection Diagram
GXV3601 Key Features
The table below lists the key features the GXV3601 Supports.
Features
GXV3601-N
GXV3601-HD
GXV3601-LL
Image Sensor
1/3” Sony Supper HAD
CCD
1/3.2”, 2-Megapixel
CMOS, 1,600H x 1,200V
1/4”, CMOS, 680H x
512V digital and
NTSC/PAL analog
outputs
Lens Type
1/3” Varifocal 3.5-8mm,
CS mount, changeable
1/3”, 3.5-8mm, F1.4,
Mega Manual-Iris, CS
1/3”, 3.5-8mm, F1.4,
Manual-Iris, CS
Minimum
Illumination
0.015 at F1.4
0.5Lux at F1.2
0.05Lux at F1.2
Video
Compression
H.264, JPEG, Motion JPEG
Max Video
Resolution
Full D1: 704 x 576(PAL)
704 x 480 (NTSC)
1,600 x 1,200
640x480 (VGA),
320x240 (QVGA),
720x480 (NTSC D1),
352x240 (NTSC CIF),
176x112 (NTSC QCIF);

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720x576 (PAL D1),
352x288 (PAL CIF),
172x144 (PAL QCIF)
Max Frame
Rate in Max
30fps/25fps at D1
resolution (NTSC/PAL)
20fps for 1,600x900,
30fps for 1,280 x 720,
30fps for 800x450,
640x360, 480x270,
320x180 and 240x135
30fps for VGA & NTSC,
25fps for PAL
Video Bit Rate
32 Kbps –2 Mbps
32 Kbps –4 Mbps,
adjustable (8 Mbps
maximum)
32 Kbps –2 Mbps
Video Output
1BNC ( voltage1.0Vp-p,
resistance75)
N/A
1BNC ( voltage1.0Vp-p,
resistance75)
Audio Input
3.5mm LINE IN
Audio Output
3.5mm LINE OUT
Audio
Compression
G.711, G726
Alarm Input
Yes -1, Normal Open
Alarm Output
Yes -1
IRIS Control
DC Iris
Manual Iris
Manual Iris
Serial Ports
RS485
Embedded
Analytics
Motion Detection (up to 16 target areas), video loss (pending)
Pre-/post alarm
buffer
24MB
Snapshots
Triggers upon alarm events, send via email/FTP
Network
Protocol
TCP/UDP/IP, RTP/RTCP, RTSP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS, HTTP,
HTTPS,SMTP,FTP,SIP
Network Port
10M/100M auto-sensing, RJ45
Multi-streaming-
rate
for Preview and
Recording
Yes
Security
HTTPS, password
Power over
Ethernet (PoE)
Standard, IEEE 802.3af Class 3
Peripheral Ports
SD 2.0, USB Host 2.0
SIP/VoIP
Support
Yes
Weight
0.6kg
0.6kg
0.6kg
Temperature /
Humidity
0°C –45°C(32°F–133°F)
Humidity 10–90% RH
(non–condensing)
0°C –45°C (32°F–133°F)
Humidity 10–90% RH
(non–condensing)
0°C –45°C(32°F–133°F)
Humidity 10–90% RH
(non–condensing)
Power
Output: 12VDC/1.5A; Input: 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz

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Compliance
FCC Part15, Subpart B Class B; EN 55022 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3,
EN 55024, EN60950-1; C-tick AS/NZS CISPR 22, CISPR 24
GXV3601 Lens Specification
Parameters
GXV3601-N
GXV3601-LL
GXV3601-HD
Lens Mount
CS
CS
CS
Lens Format
1/3”
1/3”
1/3” Mega
Focal Length
Variable focus, 3.5 to
8.0 mm
Variable focus, 3.5 to
8.0 mm
Variable focus, 3.5 to
8.0 mm
Back Focal Length
8.28~13.38mm
8.28~13.38mm
Aperture (D/f‟)
1/1.4
1.4~360
1.4~360
Effective Aperture
16.4mm (Front) / 9mm
(Rear)
16.4mm (Front) / 9mm
(Rear)
Horizontal View
Angle
81o
100o ~43o / 78o ~34o /
57o ~25.5o
100o ~43o / 78o ~34o /
57o ~25.5o
IRIS
DC Iris
Manual Iris
Manual Iris
Minimum Object
Distance
0.20 m (0.65 ft)
0.1 m
0.1 m
Size
(Diameter x
Length 1 x Length
2)
36 x 52 x 52 mm (1.42
x 2.05 x 2.05 in)
φ33 X （43.7）mm
φ33 X （43.7）mm
Weight
95 g (3.35 oz)
101g
101g
Operation
Focus (w/lock)
Focus (w/lock)
Focus (w/lock)
Zoom (w/lock)
Zoom (w/lock)
Zoom (w/lock)
Figure1: Lens Specifications for GXV3601-HD and GXV3601-LL

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GXV3601 Recommended Lens Specification
Parameters
Recommendation
Lens Mount
CS
CS mount is commonly used
C
C/CS adapter ring is needed for C mount
Lens Format
1/3”
Focal Length
Fixed Focus
f = 4 mm, f = 6 mm, or f = 8 mm
Variable Focus
f = 3 to 8 mm; f = 5 to 55 mm
Aperture (D/f‟)
Constant
Aperture
F = 1.2, F = 1.6
Variable
Aperture
F1.2 ~ C
DC Automatic
Aperture
GXV3601 has DC-IRIS driver circuit and DC
Automatic Aperture lens can be used
Angle of View
Normal Angle
40o to 90o
Wide angle
> 90o
Infrared Filter
According to the actual need, IR lens or Lens with
IR-light-compatible might be needed

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Installation Guide
Minimum Recommended System Requirement
Windows 2000 Server Professional, Windows XP, Windows Vista.
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or higher, 2 GHz.
RAM: 1 GB (4 GB recommended for larger systems).
Support for DirectX 8.0 and above.
.
Connect your GXV3601
Using the Power adapter as power supply
Connect an RJ-45 cable to the NETWORK port of the GXV3601.
Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to your network or PC.
Connect the power supply to the DC 12V power jack on the back of the GXV3601.
Connect the other end of the power supply to a wall outlet. The POWER LED will turn
solid green.
Using PoE as power supply:
Connect an RJ-45 to the NETWORK port of GXV3601.
Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a PoE switch. The POWER indicator will
turn solid green.
NOTE: If you are going to connect the device to a hub/switch/router, please use a
straight-through cable. Across over cable should be used if you are going to connect the
device directly to a PC.

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Configuring the GXV3601 via Web Browser
The GXV3601‟s embedded Web server responds to HTTP/HTTPS GET/POST requests.
Embedded HTML pages allow you to configure your IP camera through Microsoft Internet
Explorer.
Access GXV3601 Web Configuration Menu
Connect your PC to the same network as the GXV3601.
Configure the IP address of your PC to: 192.168.1.XXX (1<XXX<255) and configure
the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
Make sure that the device is turned on and connected to the network.
Start Internet Explorer on your computer.
Enter 192.168.1.168 in the address bar of the browser.
Enter the administrator user name and password to access the Web Configuration
Interface
The default user name and password are both set to admin.
IE will indicate that “This website wants to install the following add-on:
„GSViewerX.cab‟ from „Grandstream Networks Inc‟.” Install this add-on by following
the instructions in IE.
You will see the home page.

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GXV3601 Home Web Page
Figure2: Home web page of GXV3601-N and GXV3601-LL
Figure3: Home web page of GXV3601-HD

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Items on GXV3601 Home Page
1
Control Console
PTZ Console controller. PTZ device needs to be connected.
2
Motion Detection
If the motion detection alarm is triggered, the indicator will flash
red. Click on the indicator to turn off the alarm.
3
Alarm Event
If an alarm event is triggered, the indicator will flash red. Click
on the indicator to turn off the alarm.
4
Default
Click this option to reset the video brightness, contrast, and
saturation to their factory default configuration.
5
ZOOM
NOTE: GXV3601 does not support zoom
6
FOCUS
Adjusts the focus of images.
7
SPEED
Adjusts the rotation speed of the console.
8
BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts the image brightness.
9
CONTRAST
Adjusts the image contrast.
10
SATURATION
Adjusts the image saturation.
11
Play
Plays/Stops the video.
12
Capture
Captures the image displayed and saves it to C:\GS_Capture
(default directory).
13
Record
Records the video and saves it to C:\GS_Record (default
directory).
14
Talk
Establishes two-way audio.
15
Sound Off/On
Toggles the sound On or Off.
16
Playback
Replays the saved video.
17
Config
Configures the Save Location for captured images and
recorded videos.
GXV3601 Status Page
System Statistics
System Statistics lists hardware and software
information, for example, the part number, the
software version, about the GXV3601.
Hardware Version –This field contains the
product‟s hardware information.
Part Number –This field contains the product part
number information.
Bootloader Version –Bootloader code version
number.
Core Version –Core code version number.
Base Version –Base code version number.
Firmware Version –Firmware code version number.

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System Up Time Since –This field shows the system up time since the last reboot.
Network Status
MAC Address –The device ID, in HEXADECIMAL
format.
LAN IP Address –This field shows the LAN IP address
of the GXV3601.
LAN Subnet Mask –This field shows the LAN subnet
mask of the GXV3601.
LAN Default Gateway –This field shows the LAN default gateway of the GXV3601.
DDNS Status –This field shows the status of DDNS.
Camera Type
This section shows the Lens information of GXV3601. The Lens type information contains the
brand name, the size of image sensor, the resolution and so on.
GXV3601 Video & Audio Page
Video Settings
Preferred Video Codec –The GXV3601
supports the H.264 video codec.
Resolution –The higher the resolution is, the
better the video quality is, and higher
bandwidth is required.
Low -----------------------High
Resolution QCIF CIF 2CIF D1
Bit Rate –The number of bits that are
conveyed or processed per unit of time.
Maximum Frame Rate –The video frame rate is adjustable based on network conditions.
Increasing the frame rate will increase the amount of data significantly therefore consuming
more bandwidth. Video will be impaired due to packet loss when there is insufficient
bandwidth.
Bit Rate Control –Variable Bit rate (VBR) and Constant Bit Rate (CBR).
Variable Bit Rate - If VBR is selected, the codec varies the amount of output data per time
segment. VBR produces a better quality-to-space ratio. The bits available are used to enable
more flexibly and encode sound or video data more accurately, with fewer bits used in less
demanding passages and more bits used in difficult-to-encode passages.
Constant Bit Rate - If CBR is selected, the codec‟s output data is constant regardless of the
input data. The output bit rate is defined in “Bit rate”. CBR is useful for streaming multimedia
content on limited capacity channels. It is easier to calculate required bandwidth as well as
the required storage space using CBR.
Image Quality –If „Bit Rate Control‟ is set to “VBR”, “Image quality” needs to be configured.

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The better the video quality is, the higher the bit rate will be.
I-frame Interval –While streaming video over a network, compression technologies are used
to show the incremental difference between each frame. I-frames are used to help keep the
video looking normal. When intervals are shorter, the video quality is higher but uses more
bandwidth.
NOTE: The users might need to configure the Primary Stream and Secondary Stream
properly. Sometimes, the user might like to watch the live video stream from the web GUI in
low resolution mode while recording a copy via GSurf/GS_NVR in high resolution due to the
limitation of internet bandwidth. In this case, for example, primary stream can be configured
to have better resolution, and then the users can use primary stream to record while watching
secondary video streams.
Audio Settings
Audio Compression –Audio compression is a form
of data compression designed to reduce the size of audio
files. Usually, the higher the audio compression is, the
better the audio quality is.
Preferred Audio Codec –The GXV3601 supports up to 3 different Vocoder types, a-law
(PCMA), u-law (PCMU) and G.726.
On Screen Display (OSD) Settings
OSD Time/ Text –The time stamp and channel name displayed on the screen.
GXV3601 Networking Page –Assign an IP to GXV3601
GXV3601 supports IP version 4. The IP address can set automatically via DHCP, or a static
IP address can be set manually. To make GXV3601 work properly, the user needs to set the
DNS configuration properly. For security purposes, the user can also assign the GXV3601 an
HTTP Port other than 80.
IPAddress Configuration
The GXV3601 operates in two modes:
Dynamically Assigned via DHCP –all the field values
for the Static IP mode are not used. The GXV3601
acquires its IP address from the first DHCP server it
discovers on its LAN.
Statically Configured as –configures all of the following

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fields: IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway IP address, DNS Server 1 (primary), DNS
Server 2 (secondary). These fields are set to zero by default. Static IP addresses are
recommended for the GXV3601
DNS Configuration
There are two methods of DNS configuration on
the GXV3601:
1. The GXV3601 can obtain the DNS server
automatically
2. Users can configure their own preferred DNS
server
HTTP Port
The GXV3601 supports user configured http ports.
If the HTTP port is changed, the port number is
needed to access the web GUI, for instance:
http://192.168.1.168:8080.
NOTE: If the HTTP Port is 80, when you add this device to GSurf or GS_NVR, the RTSP
port is 554. If the HTTP Port is changed, when you add this device to GSurf or GS_NVR,
please make sure the RTSP port number equals HTTP Port plus 2000.
GXV3601 DDNS Page
Dynamic DNS provides devices that have a variable, often changing IP address with a well
known hostname resolvable by network applications through standard DNS queries.
Set up DDNS
1. Apply for a domain name from
your service provider.
2. Login to the web configuration
page, click Basic Settings >
DDNS.
3. Enter the required information
DDNS Active –If you want to
use DDNS, please set this field to “Enabled” .
DDNS ISP Type –Select your DDNS ISP Type.

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Site Name –The DDNS name for your device.
DDNS Account/ DDNS Password –The account and password from the DDNS
Provider.
STUN Server –If the device is behind a router, a STUN server is needed to help
penetrate the NAT.
4. Click Save to save the changes. You might need to reboot the device to apply all the
changes.
GXV3601 SIP Page
The GXV3601 has the ability to receive phone calls and make phone calls when an alarm
event is triggered through motion detection or alarm input. Register the GXV3601 to a SIP
server to enable the product to make and receive phone calls. To make outgoing phone
calls out, the user needs to configure the Phone List properly.
Register GXV3601 to a SIP Server
1. From the GXV3601 home page, click Basic Settings > SIP.
2. Go to SIP Settings Tab.
3. Enter the required information.
Registered –The field shows the registration
status of the account with the SIP server. Click
Refresh to send out another registration.
Unregister on Reboot –The default setting is
No. If set to “Yes”, the SIP user‟s registration
information will be cleared on reboot.
Account Name –The field configures the SIP
account name.
SIP Server –The SIP Server‟s IP address or
Domain name provided by your service
provider.
Outbound Proxy –The IP address or Domain
name of the Outbound Proxy, Media Gateway,
or Session Border Controller. Used for firewall
or NAT penetration in different network
environments. If the system detects a
symmetric NAT, STUN will not work. ONLY
outbound proxies can provide a solution for a symmetric NAT.
SIP User ID –User account information provided by your service provider (ITSP); this is
either an actual phone number or is formatted like one.
Authenticate ID –The SIP service subscriber‟s Authenticate ID used for authentication.
It can be identical to or different from the SIP User ID.

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Authenticate Password –The SIP service subscriber‟s account password for the GXV
to register to the SIP server of the ITSP.
STUN Server –If the device is behind a router, a STUN server is needed to help
penetrate the NAT.
Registration Expiration –This parameter allows users to specify the time frequency (in
minutes) in which the GXV refreshes its registration with the specified registrar. The
default interval is 60 minutes.
Local SIP Port –This parameter defines the local SIP port used to listen and transmit.
The default value is 5060.
Local RTP Port –This parameter defines the local RTP-RTCP port pair that is used to
listen and transmit. The default value is 5004.
4. Click Save to save all the changes. You need to restart the device to apply all changes.
Configure Phone List Page
To make sure the GXV3601 can make phone calls to the number you preferred when alarm is
triggered. You need to add number to the phone list.
Steps to add phone number:
1. From the GXV3601 home page, click Basic Settings > SIP.
2. Go to Phone List Tab.
3. Enter the Phone number and name, click Add a Number to save all the changes.
4. Numbers added to the system will be listed in this page.
NOTE: With current firmware, only the first phone number in the list will be called when an
alarm is triggered.
GXV3601 Date & Time Page
Available phone numbers