GVI Security GV-NC-201B User manual

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GV-NC-201B
H.264 Megapixel Network Box Camera
USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
1. Overview................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Features.........................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................3
2. Introduction of IP Camera..................................................................................... 4
2.1 Camera Dimensions...................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Connectors on the Rear Board...............................................................................................................4
3. Preparations for IP Camera Setup....................................................................... 6
3.1 System Requirements ................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Installation ....................................................................................................................................................6
3.3 Accessing IP Camera..................................................................................................................................7
4. Conguration & Operation................................................................................... 13
4.1 Browser-based Viewer Introduction.......................................................................................................13
4.2 Home Page...................................................................................................................................................14
4.3 System Related Settings ............................................................................................................................15
4.3.1 Host Name and System Time Setting.....................................................................................................16
4.3.2 Security .........................................................................................................................................................17
4.3.3 Network .......................................................................................................................................................19
4.3.4 DDNS............................................................................................................................................................22
4.3.5 Mail.................................................................................................................................................................23
4.3.6 FTP.................................................................................................................................................................24
4.3.7 Application (Excluding Compact IP Dome)..........................................................................................24
4.3.8 Snapshot........................................................................................................................................................28
4.3.9 View Log File................................................................................................................................................29
4.3.10 View User Information..............................................................................................................................30
4.3.11 View Parameters.........................................................................................................................................32
4.3.12 Factory Default ...........................................................................................................................................32
4.3.13 Software Version .........................................................................................................................................33
4.3.14 Software Upgrade.......................................................................................................................................34
4.4 Video and Audio Streaming Settings.......................................................................................................36
4.4.1 Video Resolution and Rotate Type..........................................................................................................37
4.4.2 Video Compression....................................................................................................................................39
4.4.3 Video OCX Protocol.................................................................................................................................40
4.4.4 Video Frame Skip........................................................................................................................................41
4.4.5 Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings..........................................................................................................42
4.5 Camera Settings..........................................................................................................................................43
4.5.1 Exposure Setting.........................................................................................................................................44
4.5.2 White Balance Setting................................................................................................................................45
4.5.3 Backlight Setting..........................................................................................................................................45
4.5.4 Brightness Setting .......................................................................................................................................46
4.5.5 Sharpness Setting........................................................................................................................................46
4.5.6 Contrast Setting..........................................................................................................................................46
4.5.7 Digital Zoom Setting..................................................................................................................................46
4.5.8 WDR Function............................................................................................................................................46
4.5.9 3DNR Function...........................................................................................................................................47
4.5.10 TV System Setup.........................................................................................................................................47
4.6 Logout ...........................................................................................................................................................47
Appendix A: Technical Specications.................................................................................... 48
Appendix B: Internet Security Settings................................................................................ 49
Appendix C: DC Viewer Download Procedure ................................................................ 52
Appendix D: Back Focus Adjustment................................................................................... 54

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1. Overview
The autoIP™ GV-NC-201B network camera provides high quality, 1.3 megapixel
resolution video in the most demanding light conditions. High video quality is
achieved by coupling a 1/3” Ex-View-HAD CCD progressive scan image sensor with
an IR cut lter and Wide Dynamic Range capability. H.264 compression retains the
high video quality at a low data rate to reduce storage and bandwidth requirements.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) reduces installation time and costs. The camera is
compatible with the user-friendly autoIP™ open platform video management
software for quick plug and play installation.
1.1 Features
• Resolution: 1.3MP (1280x960)
• 1/3” Ex-View-HAD Progressive Scan CCD
• C/CS Mount Lens
• Multiple Codec (H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG)
• Simultaneous Dual Codec Support
• Wide Dynamic Range
• True Day/Night with IR Cut Filter
• 3D Noise Reduction
• Audio
• Privacy Masks
• Flip, Mirror, Rotate Functions
• Micro SD Card Support
• Analog Output
• PoE / DC12V / AC24V
*Features might be different from model selection.
1.2 Package Contents
The HD WDR IP Camera’s standard package contains the items as shown below.
Contents will vary among different models. Please check the list as follows for
details.
autoIP™ Box Camera Back focus adjuster Power terminal block
CD Quick Guide
(bundled software and documentation)

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2. Introduction of IP Camera
This chapter will provide the camera dimensions for reference before installation.
Denition of each connector on the camera’s rear board will also be specied.
2.1 Camera Dimensions
The IP Camera’s dimensions are as shown below:
2.2 Connectors on the Rear Board
The diagram below shows the IP Camera’s rear board. Denition for each
connector will be given as follows.
3.23”
2.09”
4.92”
Network LEDs
Power Connector
Power LED
Reset Button

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Line Out & Line In / Mic In ports
For two-way audio transmission
Power LED
Green light indicates good power connection.
Reset Button
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds, and then the camera will reset to factory
defaults. After around 30 seconds, the camera will be available to be discovered in
DHCP mode.
Auto Iris Lens Connector
For use with auto iris lens
Network (with PoE) Connector
RJ45 connector for LAN connection
Network LEDs
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light ashes for network activity indication.
I/O Terminal Connector
For alarm connection (see section 3.2: Installation—Alarm Application)
BNC Connector
For video output
Micro SD Card Slot
For video and snapshots storage
AC 24V/DC 12V Connector
Please refer to the table below for wiring of AC 24V and DC 12V camera with the
supplied power cable.
AC 24V: Power-1 DC 12V: Power
AC 24V: Earth GND DC 12V: Reserved
AC 24V: Power-2 DC 12V: GND

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Items System Requirement
Personal Computer 1. Intel® Pentium® M, 2.16 GHz or Intel® CoreTM2 Duo, 2.0
GHz, 2. 2 GB RAM or more
Operating System Windows VISTA or Windows XP, Windows 7
Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Network Card 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation
Viewer ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE
3. Preparations for IP Camera Setup
This chapter outlines information about system requirements for IP Camera
operation, procedures of camera connection, and login to the camera.
3.1 System Requirements
To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC has a good
network connection, and meets system requirement as described below.
3.2 Installation
Please follow the instructions below to complete IP Camera installation.
Lens Mounting: C/CS Mount Lens Model
To use C-Mount lens, user needs to mount the C/CS mount adapter to the camera,
and then attach the lens onto the C/CS mount adapter, as the illustrations shown
below.
C/CS Mount Adapter Completion
Power Connection
Please refer to section 2.2 Connectors on the Rear Board for power wiring.
Additionally, if using PoE, make sure Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is in use in the
network.

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Ethernet Cable Connection
Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection; to have
best transmission quality, cable length shall not exceed 100 meters. Connect one
end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector of the IP Camera, and the other
end of the cable to the network switch or PC.
Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs; if the LEDs are
unlit, please check LAN connection.
Alarm Application
The camera equips one alarm input and one relay output for alarm application. Refer
to alarm pin denition below to connect alarm devices to the IP Camera if needed.
1. Output+
2. Output-
3. Input+
4. Input-
3.3 Accessing IP Camera
autoIP™ Discovery Tool can be used to discover the cameras in the network.
autoIP™ Discovery Tool
Step 1: Double click on the autoIP™ Discovery Tool.exe (see the icon below);
its window will appear as shown below. Then click the “Device Search” button.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light ashes for network activity indication.
NOTE: In some cases, you may need to use an Ethernet crossover cable when
connecting the IP Camera directly to the PC.

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Step 2: The security alert window will pop up. Click “Unblock” to continue.
Device Search
Step 3: Click “Device Search” again, and all the discovered IP devices will be listed
in the page, as shown in the gure below. The IP Camera’s default IP address is:
192.168.0.250. (If xed IP address is selected.)
Step 4: Double click or right click and select “Browse” to access the camera
directly via web browser.

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Step 5: Then the prompt window of request for entering default username and
password (as shown below) will appear for log in to the IP Camera.
The default login ID and password for the Administrator are:
Login ID Password
Admin 1234
Additionally, users can change the IP Camera’s network property, either DHCP or
Static IP directly in the device list. Refer to the following section for changing the IP
Camera’s network properties.
Example of Changing IP Camera’s Network Properties
Users can change an IP Camera’s network properties, ex. from static IP to DHCP, in
the device list. The way to change the IP Camera’s network properties is specied
below:
Step 1: In the device list, click on the IP Camera that you would like to modify. On
the selected item, right click and select “Network Setup.” Meanwhile, record the IP
Camera’s MAC address, for future identication.
NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive.

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Step 2: The “Network Setup” page will come out. Select “DHCP,” and press
“Apply” button down the page.
Step 3: Click “OK”. Wait for one minute to rediscover the IP Camera.

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Step 4: Click the “Device Search” button to rediscover all the devices. Then select
the IP Camera with the matching MAC address. Double click on the IP Camera, and
the login window will come out.
Step 5: Enter User name and Password to access the IP Camera
Installing DC Viewer Software Online
For the initial access to the IP Camera, a client program, DC Viewer, will be
automatically installed to your PC when connecting to the IP Camera.
If the Web browser doesn’t allow DC Viewer installation, please check the Internet
security settings or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (see Appendix B: Internet
Security Settings) to continue the process.
The Information Bar (just below the URL bar) may come out and ask for permission
to install the ActiveX Control for displaying video in browser. Right click on the
Information Bar and select “Install ActiveX Control…” to initiate the installation.

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Then the security warning window will pop up. Click “Install” to continue with
software installation.
Click “Finish” to close the DC Viewer window when download is nished. For the
detailed software download procedure, please refer to Appendix C: DC Viewer
Download Procedure.
After the log-in, users will see the Home page as shown below:
Administrator/User Privileges
“Administrator” represents the person who can congure the IP Camera and
authorize users access to the camera; “User” refers to whoever has access to the
camera with limited authority, i.e. entering Home and Camera setting pages.
Image and Focus Adjustment
The image displays on the Home page when successfully accessing the IP Camera.
Adjust zoom and focus as necessary to produce a clear image.

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4. Conguration&Operation
The autoIP™ Box Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based
conguration interface. In this chapter, information about main page introduction,
system related settings and camera settings will be described in detail.
4.1 Browser-based Viewer Introduction
The gure below shows the main page of the IP Camera user interface.
At the bottom of the main page, users can adjust video display size (x1, x1/2 and full
screen), select a kind of video format, talk to the remote site (see 4.3.2 Security)
and save JPEG snapshots (see 4.3.10 Snapshot).
There are ve tabs: Home, System, Streaming, Camera and Logout on the top of the
viewer.

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Home
Users can monitor live video of the targeted area.
System setting
Administrator can set host name, system time, root password, network related
settings, etc. Further details will be interpreted in section 4.3 System Related
Settings.
Streaming setting
Administrator can modify video resolution and rotate type and select audio
compression mode in this page.
Camera setting
Users can adjust various camera parameters, including <Exposure>, <White
Balance>, <Brightness>, <Sharpness>, <Contrast> and <Digital Zoom>.
Logout
Click on the tab to re-login the IP Dome Camera with another username and
password.
4.2 Home Page
In the Home page, there are several function buttons below the
live image.

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Screen Size Adjustment
Image display size can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen.
Digital Zoom Control
In the full screen mode, users can implement digital zoom by rotating the mouse
wheel (for zoom in/out) and dragging the mouse into any direction.
Talk
Talk function allows the local site to talk to the remote site. Please refer to section
4.3.2 Security: Add user > Talk/Listen for further details. This function is only open to
“User” who has been granted this privilege by the Administrator.
Snapshot
Press the button, and the JPEG snapshots will automatically be saved in the assigned
directory. The default location for saving snapshots is: C:\.
4.3 System Related Settings
The gure below shows all categories under the “System” tab. Each category in the
left column will be explained in the following sections.
NOTE: The “System” conguration page is only accessible by Administrator.

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4.3.1 Host Name and System Time Setting
Press the rst category: <System> in the left column; the page is shown as below.
Host Name
The name is for camera identication. If alarm function (see 4.3.7 Application) is
enabled and is set to send alarm message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here
will display in the alarm message.
Sync With Computer Time
Video date and time will synchronize with the PC.
Manual
The Administrator can set video date, time and day manually. Entry format should be
identical with that shown next to the enter eld.

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4.3.2 Security
Click the category: <Security>, and the page is shown as the gure below.
Root password
Change the administrator’s password by inputting the new password in both text
boxes. The input characters/numbers will be displayed as dots for security purposes.
After clicking <Save>, the web browser will ask the Administrator for the new
password. The maximum length of the password is 14 digits.
Add user
Type the new user’s name and password and click <Add> to add the new user. Both
user name and password can be up to 16 characters. The new user will be displayed
in the user name list. There may be a maximum of twenty user accounts. Each user
can be assigned the privileges of “Camera control”, “Talk” and “Listen”.
• I/Oaccess
This item supports fundamental functions that enable users to view video when accessing to the camera.
• Cameracontrol
This item allows the appointed User to change camera parameters on the Camera Setting page.
• Talk/Listen
Talk and Listen functions allow the appointed user in the local site (PC site) communicating
with, for instance, the administrator in the remote site.
NOTE: The following characters are valid: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, !#$%&’-.@^_~.

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Manage User
Delete user
To delete a user, pull down the user list, and select the user name you wish to
delete. Then click <Delete> to remove it.
Edit user
Pull down the user list and select a user name. Click <Edit> to edit the user’s
password and privilege.
NOTE: It is required to enter the User password as well as selecting the function
open to the user. When nished, click <Save> to modify the account authority.

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4.3.3 Network
Click <Network> in the left column, and the page will display as shown below.
Users can choose to use xed IP address or dynamic (DHCP) IP address. The
following are descriptions for the two different ways of setting IP address.
Get IP address automatically (DHCP)
The camera’s default setting is “Get IP address automatically”.
If “Get IP address automatically” is selected, users can search the camera with
the autoIP™ device discovery software located in the product CD.
NOTE: Please keep the record of the IP Camera’s MAC address, which can be
found in the label of the camera, for identication in the future.

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UsexedIPaddress
To setup static IP address, select “UsexedIPaddress” and move the cursor to
the IP address section (as indicated below) and insert the new IP address, for ex.
192.168.7.234; then go to the Default gateway (explained latter) section and change
the setting, for ex. 192.168.7.254. Press “Save” to conrm the new setting.
When using static IP address to login to the IP Camera, users can access it either
through autoIP™ Discovery Tool or manually URL entry.