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User's Manual
GV-Video Server
VS-UM-K
© 2019 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part,
without the written consent of GeoVision.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is
accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind
and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed
for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information
or products contained herein. Features and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Note: No memory card slot or local storage function for Argentina.
GeoVision, Inc.
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-8797-8377
Fax: +886-2-8797-8335
http://www.geovision.com.tw
Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV
series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows is the registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
October 2019
Preface
Welcome to the GV-Video Server User’s Manual.
GV-Video Server has a series of 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:
Model
GV-VS04H
GV-VS11
GV-VS12
GV-VS14
GV-VS2400
GV-VS2401
GV-VS2420
GV-VS2800
GV-VS2820
GV-VS21600
IMPORTANT:
1. For better recording efficiency and stability of GV-Video Server, after upgrading the
firmware, it is required to format the storage device. To format the storage device,
be sure to back up the data first and see 4.8.3 Storage Settings for how to format the
storage device.
2. For GV-VS2400 / 2420, users with firmware of V1.06 or earlier must upgrade to
V1.07 (download here
) before upgrading to V1.08 or later.
3. For GV-VS2800 / 2820, users with firmware of V1.02 or earlier must upgrade to
V1.03 (download
here
) before upgrading to V1.04 or later.
4. For GV-VS21600, users with firmware of V1.01 or earlier must upgrade to V1.02
(download
here
) before upgrading to V1.03 or later.
5. Default login name and password are no longer supported by GV-VS2400 / 2420
V1.11, GV-VS2401 V1.03, GV-VS2800 / 2820 V1.13, GV-VS21600 V1.07 or later
versions.
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Caution
GV-Video Server is designed only for indoor usage.
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Contents
Preface……………………………………………………………….i
Caution………………………………………………………………ii
Creating Login Credentials ..................................................viii
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................1
1.1 Models and Features ............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Packing List ........................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 GV-VS04H / 14.......................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 GV-VS11 ................................................................................................... 3
1.2.3 GV-VS12 ................................................................................................... 4
1.2.4 GV-VS2420 / 2400..................................................................................... 4
1.2.5 GV-VS2401 ............................................................................................... 5
1.2.6 GV-VS2820 / 2800..................................................................................... 5
1.2.7 GV-VS21600 ............................................................................................. 6
1.3 Compatible Products and System Requirements ................................................... 7
1.3.1 Compatible GeoVision Software ................................................................ 7
1.4 PoE Support .......................................................................................................... 8
1.5 GPS Support.......................................................................................................... 9
1.6 Options .................................................................................................................10
1.7 Physical Description..............................................................................................13
1.7.1 Front View ................................................................................................13
1.7.2 Rear View.................................................................................................20
Chapter 2 Getting Started ...................................................25
2.1 Installing on a Network..........................................................................................26
2.2 Checking the IP Address ......................................................................................27
2.3 Changing the IP Address ......................................................................................28
2.4 Configuring the Basics ..........................................................................................29
Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-Video Server .......................30
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ....................................................................30
3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page ..................................................................32
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3.2.1
The Live View Window..............................................................................33
3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window .............................................35
3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video ..........................................................................37
3.2.4 Video Recording .......................................................................................37
3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View........................................37
3.2.6 Alarm Notification......................................................................................40
3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration .................................................................41
3.2.8 Remote Configuration...............................................................................41
3.2.9 Camera Name Display..............................................................................42
3.2.10 Image Enhancement...............................................................................42
3.2.11 PTZ Control ............................................................................................43
3.2.12 Visual PTZ..............................................................................................44
3.2.13 I/O Control ..............................................................................................45
3.2.14 Visual Automation...................................................................................46
3.2.15 Network Status .......................................................................................46
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........................................47
4.1 Video and Motion..................................................................................................51
4.1.1 Multicast ...................................................................................................51
4.1.2 Video Settings ..........................................................................................52
4.1.3 Motion Detection.......................................................................................60
4.1.4 Privacy Mask...............................................................................................62
4.1.5 Text Overlay .............................................................................................63
4.1.6 Tampering Alarm ......................................................................................64
4.1.7 Visual Automation.....................................................................................66
4.1.8 Video Channel Source Settings ................................................................67
4.2. Digital I/O & PTZ..................................................................................................68
4.2.1 PTZ Settings.............................................................................................69
4.2.2 Input/Output Settings ................................................................................70
4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand...........................................................................................73
4.2.4 Buzzer ......................................................................................................76
4.3 Events & Alerts .....................................................................................................77
4.3.1 E-mail .......................................................................................................78
4.3.2 FTP...........................................................................................................80
4.3.3 Center V2 .................................................................................................82
4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor......................................................................................84
4.3.5 GV-GIS.....................................................................................................86
4.3.6 Backup Center..........................................................................................88
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4.3.7 V
ideo Gateway/Recording Server.............................................................90
4.3.8 ViewLog Server ........................................................................................92
4.3.9 3GPP/RTSP/ONVIF..................................................................................93
4.4 Monitoring.............................................................................................................95
4.5 Recording Schedule..............................................................................................97
4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings....................................................................97
4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings .............................................................................98
4.6 Remote ViewLog ..................................................................................................98
4.7 Network ................................................................................................................99
4.7.1 LAN ..........................................................................................................99
4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode..............................................................................101
4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP ...................................................................................103
4.7.4 IEEE 802.1X ...........................................................................................106
4.7.5 UMTS .....................................................................................................107
4.7.6 Multicast .................................................................................................109
4.7.7 IP Filter ...................................................................................................110
4.7.8 SNMP Setting .........................................................................................111
4.8 Management.......................................................................................................112
4.8.1 Date and Time Settings ..........................................................................112
4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings ................................................................................114
4.8.3 Storage Settings .....................................................................................115
4.8.4 User Account ..........................................................................................118
4.8.5 Log Information.......................................................................................119
4.8.6 System Log.............................................................................................120
4.8.7 Tools.......................................................................................................121
4.8.8 Language................................................................................................123
Chapter 5 Recording and Playback .................................124
5.1 Recording ...........................................................................................................124
5.2 Playback.............................................................................................................124
5.2.1 Playback Using USB Mass Storage Device ............................................125
5.2.2 Playback over Network ...........................................................................126
5.2.3 Playback of GPS Tracks .........................................................................128
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Chapter 6 Advanced Applications ...................................130
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware...............................................................................130
6.1.1 Using the Web Interface .........................................................................131
6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility.......................................................................132
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings.....................................................................133
6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings..........................................................................133
6.2.2 Restoring the Settings.............................................................................134
6.3 GPS Tracking .....................................................................................................135
6.4 Restoring to Factory Default Settings .................................................................137
6.5 Verifying Watermark ...........................................................................................138
6.5.1 Accessing AVI Files ................................................................................138
6.5.2 Running Watermark Proof ......................................................................138
6.5.3 The Watermark Proof Window................................................................139
Chapter 7 DVR / NVR / VMS ..............................................140
7.1 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-DVR / NVR .................................................142
7.1.1 Customizing GV-Video Server Settings ..................................................145
7.2 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-VMS ...........................................................147
7.3 Receiving Cardholder Data from Video Server....................................................150
7.4 Remote Monitoring with Multi View .....................................................................152
7.5 Remote Monitoring with E-Map...........................................................................153
Chapter 8 CMS Configurations.........................................155
8.1 Center V2 ...........................................................................................................155
8.2 Vital Sign Monitor................................................................................................158
8.3 Dispatch Server ..................................................................................................159
Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors ..........................160
9.1 GV-VS04H / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600 ................................160
9.1.1 Pin Assignment.......................................................................................161
9.1.2 Relay Output...........................................................................................163
9.2 GV-VS11 ............................................................................................................164
9.3 GV-VS12 ............................................................................................................165
9.3.1 Pin Assignment.......................................................................................165
9.3.2 RS-232 Terminal Block ...........................................................................166
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Chapter 10 Mobile Phone Connection .............................167
Appendix…………………………………………………………168
A. Settings for Internet Explorer 8 or later ...............................................................168
B. Supported Wireless LAN USB Adaptor...............................................................168
C. Supported Mobile Broadband Device .................................................................169
D. The RTSP Command .........................................................................................169
E. Supported PTZ Cameras....................................................................................170
F. The CGI Command ............................................................................................172
G. Default Port Value ..............................................................................................172
H. Supported Hard Disk Drives ...............................................................................173
I. Supported Third-Party Cameras for GV-VS2401 / 2800 / 2820 / 21600..............175
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Creating Login Credentials
When purchasing a new GV-Video Server or after loading default, you need to set up a login
username and password for the GV-Video Server.
1. Download and install GV-IP Device Utility from our
website.
2. On the GV-IP Device Utility window, click
to search for your GV-Video Server.
3. Double-click your GV-Video Server in the GV-IP Device Utility list. This dialog box
appears.
4. Click the Create User Account tab to type a new username and password. Note that the
new password must meet the password strength requirements.
5. Optionally, click Upgrade all devices to use the same username and password on all
other devices of the same model.
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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 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-DVR / NVR / VMS, your existing surveillance system can be
upgraded and networked into a new IP surveillance system.
1.1 Models and Features
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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GV-VS2400
(TVI)
- 4-channel video inputs
- TVI / CVBS signal
- Records up to120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL) fps at HD-TVI 1080p resolution
- H.264
- Two-way audio
- Dual streams
GV-VS2401
(Combo)
- 4-channel video inputs
- 4-channel combo 18 fps at 3 MP, 15 fps at 4 MP and 12 fps at 5 MP
- Combo / CVBS signal
- Records up to120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL) fps at HD-Combo 1080p
resolution
- H.264
- Two-way audio
- Dual streams
GV-VS2420
(AHD)
- 4-channel video inputs
- AHD / CVBS signal
- Records up to120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL) fps at AHD 1080p resolution
- H.264
- Two-way audio
- Dual streams
GV-VS2800
(TVI)
- 8-channel video inputs
- 8-channel TVI 18 fps at 3 MP, 15 fps at 4 MP and 12 fps at 5 MP
- TVI / CVBS signal
- Records up to 240 (NTSC) / 200 (PAL) fps at HD-TVI 1080p resolution
- H.264
- Two-way audio
- Dual streams
GV-VS2820
(AHD)
- 8-channel video inputs
- 8-channel AHD 18 fps at 3 MP, 15 fps at 4 MP and 12 fps at 5 MP
- AHD / CVBS signal
- Records up to 240 (NTSC) / 200 (PAL) fps at HD-AHD 1080p resolution
- H.264
- Two-way audio
- Dual streams
GV-VS21600
(Combo)
- 16-channel video inputs
- 8-channel combo 18 fps at 3 MP, 15 fps at 4 MP and 12 fps at 5MP
- Combo / CVBS signal
- Records up to 240 (NTSC) / 200 (PAL) fps at HD-Combo 1080p
resolution
- H.264
- Two-way audio
- Dual streams
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1.2 Packing List
1.2.1 GV-VS04H / 14
1. GV-VS04H / GV-VS14
2. AC Power Cord
3. DC Male-to-Male Cable (for powering the
camera through GV-Video Server)
4. Power Adaptor
5. Wall Hook
6. Conical Anchor x 4
7. Screw x 4
8. 3.5 mm Stereo to RCA Cable x 2
9. GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD
10. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD
Note: The DC Male-to-Male Cable is used to power 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
four cameras through the GV-Video Server.
1.2.2 GV-VS11
1. GV-VS11
2. Power Adaptor
3. GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD
4. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD
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1.2.3 GV-VS12
1. GV-VS12
2. AC Power Cord
3. Power Adaptor
4. I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector
5. Wall Hook
6. Conical Anchor x 4
7. Screw x 4
8. Sticker (for positioning conical anchors)
9. GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD
10. GV-NVR Software CD/DVD
1.2.4 GV-VS2420 / 2400
1. GV-VS2420 / 2400
2. AC Power Cord
3. Power Adaptor
4. Download Guide
5. Warranty Card
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1.2.5 GV-VS2401
1. GV-VS2401
2. AC Power Cord
3. Power Adaptor
4. Download Guide
5. Warranty Card
1.2.6 GV-VS2820 / 2800
1. GV-VS2820 / 2800
2. AC Power Cord
3. Power Adaptor
4. Download Guide
5. Warranty Card
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1.2.7 GV-VS21600
1. GV-VS21600
2. AC Power Cord
3. Power Adaptor
4. DVI to 16 Video BNC Breakout Cable
5. DVI to 16 Audio RCA Breakout Cable
6. Download Guide
7. Warranty Card
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1.3 Compatible Products and System Requirements
1.3.1 Compatible GeoVision Software
This section introduces the compatible applications for GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 /
2800 / 21600.
Compatible
Software
VS2420 / 2400 VS2820 / 2800 VS2401 / 21600
GV-DVR / NVR V8.6.2 with patch files or later
V8.7.4.0 with
patch files or
later
GV-VMS
V15.10 with
patch files or
later
V16.10.3.0 with
patch files or
later
V16.11.0.0 with
patch files or
later
GV-Backup Center V1.2.0.0 or later
GV-Control Center V3.4.0.0 with patch files or later
GV-Center V2 V16.10.0 with patch files or later
V16.11.0 with
patch file or later
GV-Recording
Server / Video
Gateway
V1.3.0.0 with patch files or later
GV-Redundant /
Failover Server
V1.1.0.0 with patch files or later
Surveillance
System and
Network
Storage
GV-Remote ViewLog V16.11.0 or later
V16.11.0 with
patch file or later
Mobile App
GV-Eye V2.0 or later V2.3 or later
Edge
Recording
GV-Edge Recording
Manager for
Windows
V1.2.0.0 with patch files or later
V1.3.0.0 with
patch files or
later
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1.3.2 System Requirements
To access the Web interface of the GV-Video Server, ensure your PC is in good network
connection and use one of the following Web browsers:
For GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x or later
For GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.x or later
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Microsoft Edge
Note:
1. For the users of Internet Explorer 8 or later, additional settings are required. For
details, see Appendix A.
2. Internet Explorer 10 is only supported by GV-VS11 version 1.05, GV-VS12 version
1.09 and GV-VS14 version 1.03.
3. For users of non-IE browsers using GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2800 / 2820 / 21600,
download GV-Web Viewer to access full functioning user interfaces. For details, see
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images.
1.4 PoE Support
The models supporting PoE (Power over Ethernet) include:
GV-VS04H and GV-VS12
When the PoE (Power over Ethernet) function is used, please note:
The I/O terminal functions will not 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.
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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
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 / 14) and RS-232 (for GV-VS12).
Note: GV-GPS Receiver is only supported by
GV-VS04H / 12 / 14.
GV-Relay V2
Working with a GV-Relay V2, the GV-Video Server is
capable of driving the loads of relay outputs over 5
volts.
GV-WiFi Adaptor V2
Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400 (Firmware
Version 1.03 or later) / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600.
The WiFi Adaptor V2 is designed to connect GV IP
devices, such as GV-Video Server, to the wireless
network.
GV-PA191 PoE Adaptor
GV-PA191 is designed to provide power to the IP
device through a single Ethernet cable. GV-PA191 is
only supported by GV-VS04H / 12.
GV-VR605A DC Voltage
Regulator
With a GV-VR605A, you can install the GV-Video
Server in the car. GV-VR605A will supply and maintain
a 12V voltage to the GV-Video Server and its
connected cameras.
Note: GV-VR605A is only supported by GV-VS04H /
11 / 12 / 14.
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D
C Male-to-Male Cable
DC 1-Male to 4-Female Cable
Only available for GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401, the DC
Male-to-Male Cable is used to power the camera
through the GV-Video Server.
For instance, you can purchase four DC Male-to-Male
Cables and one DC 1-Male to 4-Female Cable to
power four cameras through the GV-Video Server.
3.5 mm Stereo to
RCA Cable
Only supported by GV-VS2401 / 2820 / 2800, the 3.5
m
m Stereo to RCA Cable is served as an audio
adapter for microphones with RCA connectors.
Wall Hook
Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 /
2800 / 21600, the Wall Hook is used to mount the
device to the wall.
Din-rail Hook
Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 /
2800 / 21600, the Din-rail Hook is used to mount the
device to a 35-mm (1.38-in) DIN rail.
Rack Mount
Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 /
2800 / 21600, the Rack Mount is used to mount up to
3 GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 or 2 GV-VS2820 / 2800 /
21600 video servers to a 19-inch (482.6-mm) rack.
Access Control Series
GV-Video Server can work with the Wiegand-interface card reader to send cardholder data
to central monitoring stations, such as Center V2 and Vital Sign Monitor, as well as
GV-DVR / NVR. The following devices are only supported by GV-VS04H / 14.
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V-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. 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 / 14
Figure 1-1
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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.
1.7.1.2 GV-VS11
Figure 1-2
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.
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1.7.1.3 GV-VS12
Figure 1-3
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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1.7.1.4 GV-VS2420 / 2400
Figure 1-4
No. Name Function
1
Power LED This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.
2 Ready LED
This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for
connection.
3
Disk Full/Fault
LED
This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full or faulty.
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
Video Input 4 plugs for video inputs.
7
Line Out A plug for Video 1 speaker device.
8
Line In A plug for Video 1 audio input.
Note: W
hen transmitting video signals over a long distance, it is highly recommended to use
5C-FB coaxial cables or above to minimize the degradation of image quality. The
transmission distance should be within 300 m (984 ft).
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1.7.1.5 GV-VS2401
Figure 1-5
No. Name Function
1
Power LED This LED is on, indicating the power is supplied.
2 Ready LED
This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server is ready for
connection.
3
Disk Full/Fault
LED
This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full or faulty.
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
Video Input 4 plugs for video inputs.
7
Audio Out A plug for the speaker device.
8
Audio In Each plug is for 2 audio inputs.
Note: W
hen transmitting video signals over a long distance, it is highly recommended to use
5C-FB coaxial cables or above to minimize the degradation of image quality. The
transmission distance should be within 300 m (984 ft).
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1.7.1.6 GV-VS2820 / 2800
Figure 1-6
No. Name Function
1
Audio Out A plug for the speaker device.
2
Audio In 4 plugs for max. 8 audio inputs.
3
Video Input 8 plugs for video 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.
Note: W
hen transmitting video signals over a long distance, it is highly recommended to use
5C-FB coaxial cables or above to minimize the degradation of image quality. The
transmission distance should be within 300 m (984 ft).
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1.7.1.7 GV-VS21600
Figure 1-7
No. Name Function
1
Reset It reboots the GV-Video Server, and keeps all current configurations.
2 Default Button
It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 6.4 Restoring to
Factory Default Settings.
3
Audio Out A plug for the speaker device.
4
Audio In A DVI plug connected with16 RCA ports for audio inputs.
5
Video In A DVI plug connected with 16 BNC ports for video inputs.
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.
Note: W
hen transmitting video signals over a long distance, it is highly recommended to use
5C-FB coaxial cables or above to minimize the degradation of image quality. The
transmission distance should be within 300 m (984 ft).
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1.7.2 Rear View
1.7.2.1 GV-VS04H / 14
1 2 3
4 5
Figure 1-8
No. Name Function
1 USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices.
2 Terminal Block
The connectors for digital inputs, relay outputs, PTZ cameras,
Wiegand device and GPS module control. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary
Device Connectors.
3 Ethernet Port
A plug for a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.
Note: GV-VS14 does not support PoE function.
4 Power Out
A plug to power the camera, by using a DC Male-to-Male Cable,
directly through the GV-Video Server.
Note: When PoE is applied, you cannot power the camera through
the GV-Video Server.
5 Power In A plug for power input.
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I nt rodu ct ion
1
1.7.2.2 GV-VS11
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
4
Figure 1-9
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.
1.7.2.3 GV-VS12
1 2 3 4 5 6
7
8
Figure 1-10
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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1.7.2.4 GV-VS2420 / 2400
4
1 2
3
5
Figure 1-11
No. Name Function
1 USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices.
2 Terminal Block
The connectors for digital inputs, digital outputs, and PTZ cameras.
See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.
3
Gigabit Ethernet
Port
A plug for a 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
4 Power Out
A plug to power the camera, by using the optional DC
Male-to-Male Cable, directly through the GV-Video Server
5 Power In A plug for power input.
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I nt rodu ct ion
1
1.7.2.5 GV-VS2401
Figure 1-12
No. Name Function
1
Gigabit Ethernet
Port
A plug for a 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
2 USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices.
3 Terminal Block
The connectors for digital inputs, digital outputs, and PTZ cameras.
See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.
4 Power Out
A plug to power the camera, by using the optional DC Male-to-Male
Cable, directly through the GV-Video Server
5 Power In A plug for power input.
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24
1.7.2.6 GV-VS2820 / 2800 / 21600
1
2
3 4
Figure 1-13
No. Name Function
1
Gigabit Ethernet
Port
A plug for a 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
2 USB Port 2 USB ports for installing portable storage devices.
3
Terminal Block
The connectors for digital inputs, digital outputs and PTZ cameras.
See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.
4 Power In A plug for power input.
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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 an example for demonstration.
1 2
3
4
5
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:
Use the supplied power adapter to connect to power.
Use the Power over Ethernet (PoE) function to provide power over the network
cable.
5. Optionally connect the DC Male-to-Male Cable to power 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.
To see how to look up the IP address assigned by the DHCP server, see 2.2
Checking the IP Address.
If 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. Only GV-VS12 / VS04H support PoE function. When PoE is applied, you cannot
power the camera through the GV-Video Server.
2. GV-Video Server cannot work with microphones requiring power from the unit. Use
the microphone that has external power supply.
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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 from
GeoVision website.
Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN as 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 2-3
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 Apply 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 IP address conflict
with other GV-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 select LAN to begin the network settings.
Figure 2-4
4. To assign a static IP address, select Static IP address. Type IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Router/Gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS.
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.
2.4 Configuring the Basics
Once the GV-Video Server is properly installed, refer to the following sections in this manual
for some of the important features that can be configured using the browser-based
configuration page:
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. Open a Web 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. The live view Web page is now displayed on your browser.
For Internet Explorer, a video image, similar to the example in Figure 3-2, is now
displayed in your browser.
For Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge, click GV-Web Viewer, type the IP address of
your camera and click Connect to access the full functioning user interface.
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Note:
1. 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.
2.
Default login name and password are no longer supported by GV-VS2400 / 2420
V1.11, GV-VS2401 V1.03, GV-VS2800 / 2820 V1.13, GV-VS21600 V1.07 or later
versions.
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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 / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600 users, you can process each
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.
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3.2.1 The Live View Window
In the left menu, click Live View and select the desired Camera to see live video.
1
2 3 4 5 6 7
8
11
10
9
Figure 3-3
No. Name Function
1 Play Plays live video.
2 Stop Stops playing video.
3 Microphone Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer.
4 Speaker Listens to the audio around the camera.
5 Snapshot
Takes a snapshot of live video. --- See
3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live
Video.
6 File Save
Records live video to the local computer. --- See 3.2.4 Video
Recording.
7 Full Screen
Switches to full screen view. Right-click the image to have these
options: Snapshot, PIP, PAP, Zoom In and Zoom Out.
--- See 3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View.
8 I/O Control
Starts I/O Control Panel or Visual Automation.
--- See 3.2.13 I/O Control.
9 PTZ Control
Starts PTZ Control Panel and Visual PTZ.
--- See 3.2.11 PTZ Control and 3.2.12 Visual PTZ.
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10 Change Camera Sets the desired camera for display.
11
Show System
Menu
Brings up these functions: Alarm Notify, Video and Audio
Configuration, Remote Config, Show Camera Name and
Image Enhance. --- See 3.2.6 Alarm Notification, 3.2.7 Video
and Audio Configuration, 3.2.8 Remote Configuration, 3.2.9
Camera Name Display and 3.2.10 Image Enhancement
respectively.
Note:
1. For GV-VS2420 / 2400, only Camera 1 supports audio function.
2. For some models with camera switch buttons above the Live View window, select the
desir
ed stream and camera from the listed tabs to access the live view.
Figure 3-4
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3.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window
To open the control panel of the Live View window, click the arrow button or on top of
the viewer. You can access the following functions by using the right and left arrow buttons
on the control panel.
Figure 3-5
[Information] Displays the version of the Video Server, the time of the local computer, host
time of the Video Server, the number of users logging in to the Video Server and the OCX
registration path.
[Video] Displays the current video codec, resolution and data rate.
[Audio] Displays the audio data rates when the microphone and speaker devices are
enabled. Note that for GV-VS2420 / 2400, only Camera 1 supports audio function.
[I/O Control] Provides a real-time graphic display of the input and output status. You can
force the output to be triggered by double-clicking its icon.
[Alarm Notify] Displays the captured images by sensor triggers and/or motion detection.
For this function to work, you must configure the Alarm Notify settings first. See 3.2.6 Alarm
Notification.
[Camera Adjustment] Allows you to adjust the image quality.
[GPS] For details, see 6.3 GPS Tracking. This function is not supported by GV-VS11 and
GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600.
[Download] Allows you to install the OCX programs from the hard drive. This function is
only supported by GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14.
Click the right and
left arrow buttons to
change the page of
the control panel.
Click the arrow button to display the control panel.
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[Internal Temperature] Displays the current chipset temperature inside the camera. This
function is only available for GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600.
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3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video
To take a snapshot of live video, follow these steps:
1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-3). The Save As dialog box appears.
2. Specify Save in, type the File name and select JPEG or BMP as Save as Type. You
may also choose whether to display the name and date stamps on the image.
3. Click the Save button to save the image in the local computer.
3.2.4 Video Recording
Follow the steps below to record live video(s) to your local computer.
1. Click the File Save button (No. 6, Figure 3-3). The Save As dialog box appears.
2. Specify Save in, type the File name and move the Time Period scroll bar to specify
the time length of each video clip(s) to be saved in, from 1 to 5 minutes.
3. Click the Save button to start recording.
4. To stop recording, click the Stop button (No. 2, Figure 3-3).
3.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Pi
cture-and-Picture View
The full screen mode provides two types of close-up views: Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and
Picture-and Picture (PAP). The two views are useful to provide clear and detailed images
of the surveillance area.
To access this feature:
Click the Full Screen button (No. 7, Figure 3-3). Right-click the full screen to have the
options of PIP and PAP.
Right-click the live view to have the options of PIP and PAP.
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Picture-in-Picture View
With the Picture in Picture (PIP) view, you can crop the video to get a close-up view and
zoom in on the video.
Inset window
Navigation box
Figure 3-6
1. Select PIP. An inset window appears.
2. Click the inset window. A navigation box appears.
3. Move the navigation box around in the inset window to have a close-up view of the
selected area.
4. To adjust the navigation box size, move the cursor to any of the box corners, and
enlarge or diminish the box.
5. To change the frame color of the navigation box or hide the box, right-click the image,
select Mega Pixel Setting and click one of these options:
Set Color of Focus Area: Changes the color of the box frames.
Hide PIP Window: Displays or hides the navigation boxes on the image.
6. To exit the PIP view, right-click the image and click PIP again.
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Picture-and-Picture View
With the Picture and Picture (PAP) view, you can create a split video effect with multiple
close-up views on the image. A total of 7 close-up views can be defined.
Figure 3-7
1. Select PAP. A row of three inset windows appears at the bottom.
2. Draw a navigation box on the image, and this selected area is immediately reflected in
one inset window. Up to seven navigation boxes can be drawn on the image.
3. To adjust a navigation box size, move the cursor to any of the box corners, and
enlarge or diminish the box.
4. To move a navigation box to another area on the image, drag it to that area.
5. To change the frame color of the navigation box or hide the box, right-click the image,
select Mega Pixel Setting and click one of these options:
Display Focus Area of PAP Mode: Displays or hides the navigation boxes on
the image.
Set Color of Focus Area: Changes the color of the box frames.
6. To delete a navigation box, right-click the desired box, select Focus Area of PAP
Mode and click Delete.
7. To exit the PAP view, right-click the image and click PAP again.
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3.2.6 Alarm Notification
Upon input trigger and motion detection events, you can be alerted by a pop-up live video
and view up to four captured images.
Figure 3-8
To configure this function, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and
select Alarm Notify. This dialog box appears.
Figure 3-9
Motion Notify: Once motion is detected, the captured images are displayed on the
control panel of the Live View window.
I/O Alarm Notify: Once the input device is triggered, the captured images are
displayed on the control panel of the Live View window. For this function to work, the
Administrator needs to install the input device properly. See 4.2.2 Input/Output
Settings.
Alert Sound: Activates the computer alarm upon motion and input trigger detection.
Auto Snapshot: The snapshot of live video is taken every 5 seconds upon motion and
input trigger detection.
File Path: Assigns a file path to save the snapshots.
Pop-up live video
Captured images
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3.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration
You can enable the microphone and speaker for two-way audio communication and adjust
the audio volume. To change audio configuration, click the Show System Menu button (No.
11, Figure 3-3) and select Video and Audio Configuration.
Note:
1. GV-VS11 only supports one-way audio communication.
2. For GV-VS2420 / 2400, only Camera 1 supports audio function
.
Audio Configure: Enables the microphone and speaker, and adjust the audio volume.
Camera: Sets the number of frames to keep in live view buffer. Keeping more frames
for live view buffer can ensure a smooth live view, but the live view will be delayed for
the number of frames specified.
Figure 3-10
3.2.8 Remote Configuration
You can upgrade firmware over the Internet. Click the Show System Menu button (No. 11,
Figure 3-3) and select Remote Config. The Remote Config dialog box will appear.
[Firmware Upgrade] In this tab, you can upgrade the firmware over the network. For
details, see Chapter 6 Advanced Applications.
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3.2.9 Camera Name Display
To display the camera name on the image, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11,
Figure 3-3) and select Show Camera Name.
3.2.10 Image Enhancement
To enhance the image quality of live video, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11,
Figure 3-3) and select Image Enhance. This dialog box appears.
Figure 3-11
De-Interlace: Converts 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.
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3.2.11 PTZ Control
To open the PTZ control panel, click the PTZ Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-3) and select
PTZ Control Panel.
Note: 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 predefined by the Administrator. For details,
see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings.
Pan / Tilt Control
Zoom
Focus
Exit
Option (Settings for Auto Mode,
Preset, Port, Speed and etc.)
Preset Switch Panel
Figure 3-12
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3.2.12 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 predefined by the Administrator. For
details, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings.
Figure 3-13
To access this feature, click the PTZ Control button (No. 9, Figure 3-3)
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
selected 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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3.2.13 I/O Control
The I/O Control window provides real-time graphic displays of camera, I/O status and alarm
events. Additionally, you can force output to be triggered.
Figure 3-14
To display the I/O control window, click the I/O Control button (No. 8, Figure 3-3).
The Alarm List is displayed in three levels. The first level indicates date, the second
indicates time, and the third indicates alarm ID. Click the Reset button to clear the list.
To trigger an output device, highlight an output and click the Output button.
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3.2.14 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 predefined by the Administrator. For details, see
4.1.7 Visual
Automation.
Figure 3-15
To access this feature, click the I/O Control button (No. 8, Figure 3-3) 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
3.2.15 Network Status
To view the network status, click Network and select Status in the left menu.
Figure 3-16
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Chapter 4 Administrator Mode
The Administrator can access the system configuration of GV-Video Server via the Internet.
There are eight categories of the system configuration: Video and Motion, Digital I/O
and PTZ, Events and Alerts, Monitoring, Recording Schedule, Remote ViewLog,
Network, and Management.
Figure 4-1
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Note: For some models, you will see the following two different user interfaces. Use them
properly to help manage your camera settings.
1. To access the live views or arrange the settings for individual cameras, select the
desired stream and camera from the switch buttons at the top of the setting page.
Figure 4-2
2. To manage specific input / output or camera setting functions, click the number buttons
to make the selection or click ALL to configure a certain setting for all at once.
Figure 4-3
Administrator Mode
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4
List of Menu Options
Find the topic of interest by referring to the section number prefixed to each option. The
available options vary among different video server models.
4.1 Video and Motion
4.1.1 Multicast
4.1.2 Video Settings
4.1.3 Motion Detection
4.1.4 Privacy Mask
4.1.5 Text Overlay
4.1.6 Tampering Alarm
4.1.7 Visual Automation
4.1.8 Video Channel Source Settings
4.2 Digital I/O and PTZ
4.2.1 PTZ Settings
4.2.2 Input/Output Settings
4.2.3 GPS / Wiegand
4.2.4 Buzzer
4.3 Events and Alerts
4.3.1 E-mail
4.3.2 FTP
4.3.3 Center V2
4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor
4.3.5 GV-GIS
4.3.6 Backup Center
4.3.7 Video Gateway / Recording Server
4.3.8 ViewLog Server
4.3.9 3GPP / RTSP / ONVIF
4.4 Monitoring
4.5 Recording Schedule
4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings
4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings
4.6 Remote ViewLog
4.7 Network
4.7.1 LAN
4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode
4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP
4.7.4 IEEE 802.1X
4.7.5 UMTS
4.7.6 Multicast
4.7.7 IP Filter
4.7.8 SNMP Setting
4.8 Management
4.8.1 Date and Time Settings
4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings
4.8.3 Storage Settings
4.8.4 User Account
4.8.5 Log Information
4.8.6 System Log
4.8.7 Tools
4.8.8 Language
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Comparison Table for Major Functions
The options or functions on the left menu of the Web interface (Figure 4-1) may vary
depending on the models. The table below provides an overview of their major differences in
supported functions.
Model
Function
GV-VS04H
(FW V1.03 or
later)
GV-VS11
(FW V1.0
or later)
GV-VS12
(FW V1.02
or later)
GV-VS14
(FW V1.0 or
later)
GV-VS2420
/ 2400 /
2401 / 2820
/ 2800 /
21600
Dual Streams
No Yes No Yes Yes
Wiegand
Yes
No No Yes No
Buzzer
Yes
No No No No
Multicast
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No
Tampering
Alarm
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Watermark
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Text Overlay
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Video Channel
Source Settings
Yes
No No No
No
System Log
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No
GV-Backup
Center
Connection
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes
GV-Video
Gateway
Connection
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes
GV-GIS
Connection
Yes
No Yes Yes
No
Administrator Mode
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4.1 Video and Motion
This section includes the video image settings and introduces how the images can be
managed using Multicast, Motion Detection, Privacy Mask, Tampering Alarm, Visual
Automation and Video Channel Source Settings.
4.1.1 Multicast
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-
VS11 / 12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later) and GV-VS14.
The Multicast view allows the GV-Video Server to receive video and audio streams from a
multicast group. It also enables the GV-Video Server to receive audio broadcast from the
hosts in the multicast group.
To join a multicast group and listen to audio broadcasting, it is required to activate the
related settings in 4.7.6 Multicast.
Figure 4-4
1. The host(s), in the multicast group, is displayed automatically on the host list. If you
cannot see any host displayed, click the Configure button, select General Setup, select
Multicast and ensure the relevant IP address, port number and network card are
correctly configured.
2. Expand the Host folder and drag the desired cameras to the screen for display. If the host
has already set a password, you will be prompted to enter it at this step.
Configure Button
Host List
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3. To receive audio broadcasting, first ensure a speaker is properly installed on the local
computer. Then click the Configure button, select General Setup, select Receive
broadcast audio, and ensure the broadcast IP address and port number are correctly
configured.
4. To save the current settings of screen division and camera display for future use, click
the Configure button, select Video List Setup, and select Export. You can also select
Import to apply the pre-defined settings.
4.1.2 Video Settings
Streaming 1 & 2
For GV-VS11 / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600, it can simultaneously
process one video stream in two different codec and resolutions. The dual-stream design
benefits for lower bandwidth environment, allowing Streaming 2 set with lower resolution
and codec for live streaming, and Streaming 1 set with highest resolution and codec H.264
for best recording quality. Two setting pages Streaming 1 and Streaming 2 are provided
for separate setup.
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Figure 4-5A
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Figure 4-5B
[Name]
Rename the camera. The camera name will appear on the Live View. To display the
camera name, see 3.2.9 Camera Name Display.
[Connection Template]
Note this function is only supported by GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14. Select the type of network
connection. Unless you select Customized, this option will automatically bring up the
recommended video resolution, frame rate, bandwidth and GOP size.
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Due to the bandwidth limitation for mobile phone connections, only the video resolutions
352 x 240 (352 x 288) are supported. The higher resolution you select, the higher frame
rate or better video quality you will get. But note that your mobile phone must support the
video resolution you wish to select.
Connection templates for mobile phone connections:
3GPPv7, Msview V2 / V3, Ssview V3 and GView V2 Supported
Resolution Frame Rate
NTSC 352 x 240 5
PAL 352 x 288 5
[Video Signal Type]
Video Format: Note this function is only available for GV-VS11 / 12. Select a codec
for the video stream.
Auto detect signal type on booting: Automatically detects the type of video input
between NTSC or PAL. For GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14, select to enable this function.
For other models, this function is enabled by default.
The supported codecs, image resolutions and frame rates vary from model to model. For
details, see
Comparison Charts
for GV-Video Server.
Note:
1. Except GV-VS12 and GV-VS04H, all video server models support dual streams. By
default, the dual streams are not enabled on GV-VS11 / 14 but enabled on GV-
VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600.
2. The frame rate and the performance may vary depending on the number of
connections and data bitrates (different scenes).
[Bandwidth Management]
When using MPEG-4 or H.264, it is possible to control the bitrate, allowing bandwidth
management.
VBR (Variable Bitrate): The quality of the video stream is kept as constant as
possible at the cost of a varying bitrate. The bandwidth is much more efficiently used in
comparison to CBR.
Set the image quality to one of the 5 standards: Poor, Fair, Good, Great and
Excellent.
For GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401, set the Maximal Bitrate to 1,
2, 4, 6, or 8 Mbit.
For GV-VS2820 / 2800 / 21600, set the Maximal Bit Rate to 1,
2, 3, or 4 Mbit.
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CBR (Constant Bitrate): CBR is used to achieve a specific bitrate by varying the
quality of the stream. The bitrates available for selection depend on the image
resolution.
Model Bitrates for selection
GV-VS04H
GV-VS14
3072 kbps, 2048 kbps, 1536 kbps, 1024 kbps, 768 kbps,
512 kbps, 384 kbps, 256 kbps (3GPPV7), 128 kbps (3GPPV7), 64 kbps
(3GPPV6), 52 kbps (3GPPV6)
GV-VS11
GV-VS12
2048 kbps, 1536 kbps, 1024 kbps, 768 kbps,
512 kbps, 384 kbps, 256 kbps (3GPPV7), 128 kbps (3GPPV7), 64 kbps
(3GPPV6), 52 kbps (3GPPV6)
GV-VS2420 /
2400 / 2401
8192 kbps, 6144 kbps, 4096 kbps, 2048 kbps, 1024 kbps, 512 kbps.
GV-VS2820 /
2800 / 21600
4096 kbps, 3072 kbps, 2048 kbps, 1024 kbps, 512 kbps.
Smart Streaming: Only for GV-VS2401 V1.02 or later, GV-VS2800 / 2820 V1.07 or
later and GV-VS21600 V1.03 or later, reduces the bandwidth usage significantly based
on the parameters set for static and dynamic scenes, from Poor, Fair, Good, Great
and Excellent, with maximal bit rates of 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 or 10.
[Region Of Interest (ROI)]
Only for GV-VS2401 V1.02 or later, GV-VS2800 / 2820 V1.07 or later and GV-VS21600
V1.03 or later, select Enable to enhance a region of the image defined by clicking ROI
Setting while using H.264 codec.
Figure 4-6
Click and drag on the image to specify the ROI desired and select the Level of ROI from
High, Medium or Low. Then click Apply.
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[GOP Structure and Length]
Set the maximum number of seconds between every key frame. For GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 /
14, select Customized in the Connection Template section before setting the length of
GOP structure. For GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600, you can directly
configure the settings here.
[Record Settings]
The record settings allow you to capture images before and/or after the motion or I/O
event happens.
Pre-alarm recording time: Activates video recording before an event occurs. Set the
recording time to 1 or 2 seconds. The recording is saved in the buffer of the video
server.
Post-alarm recording time:
Activates video recording onto the attached USB mass
storage device after an event occurs. Set the recording time from 1 to 30 seconds.
Split Interval (Max. Video Clip): Sets the maximum time length of each recorded file
from 1 to 5 minutes.
Record Audio: Activates audio recording when an event occurs.
Immediately close file: Note this function is only supported by GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 /
14. Ends a recorded file once a motion or an I/O trigger stops. When the option is
enabled, the time length of a recorded file is based on the duration of a motion or an
I/O trigger instead of the time you set for Max. Video Clip above. Select this option to
have short recorded files and have an easier access through mobile phones.
[Text Overlay Settings]
The text overlay settings allow you to overlay camera names, date, time, GPS speed or
names of selected inputs on live and recorded videos.
Overlaid with camera name: Includes camera names on live and recorded videos.
Overlaid with date stamps: Includes date stamps on live and recorded videos.
Overlaid with time stamps: Includes time stamps on live and recorded videos.
Overlaid with the GPS speed: Includes the vehicle speed in live and recorded videos.
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), GV-
VS12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later) and GV-VS14.
Overlaid with digital input description name: Includes the names of selected inputs
on live and recorded videos.
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[Text Overlay Settings OSD]
Displays camera name, date and/or time on the live view and recorded videos when
viewing through GeoVision software and third-party software through RTSP.
[Watermark]
Enable this option to watermark all recordings. The watermark allows you to verify whether
the video has been tampered with. See 6.5 Verifying Watermark.
[Apply All Settings]
Apply the settings to all cameras: Applies the same settings to other cameras. Note this
function is only supported by GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14.
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Camera Config
Note this function is only available for GV-VS21600 (Firmware Version 1.01 or later).
GV-VS21600 supports up to 16 channels of 2 MP or 8 channels of 3 / 4 / 5 MP cameras.
The number of channels available varies depending on the combination of cameras, with
different resolutions, connected. Camera Config is used to help you clarify the available
channels for each resolution and designate each channel to 2 MP or 3 / 4 / 5 MP cameras for
connection.
Figure 4-7
1. Under Camera Config Setting, select Support 5M/4M/3M Camera.
2. Based on the resolutions and numbers of the connected cameras, select a combination
from the drop-down list under Select Camera type config.
3. Click the channels connected to 3 / 4 / 5 MP cameras under 5M/4M/3M Camera and to
2 MP cameras under 2M Camera.
4. Click Apply. The system will reboot to apply the setting.
After rebooting, you can check the resolution and connection status of each camera from
Camera Config Status. The camera resolution will be shown in blue if successfully connected,
while in red if disconnected.
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4.1.3 Motion Detection
Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs in the video
image. You can configure up to 8 areas with different sensitivity values for motion
detection.
Figure 4-8
1. The default sensitivity value for the whole area is 2 for GV-VS04H and GV-VS11 / 12
/ 14, and the value is 9 for GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600. To define
a different sensitivity value, click Reset.
2. Select the desired sensitivity by moving the slider to set the value. The higher the
value, the more sensitive the camera is to motion.
3. Drag an area on the image. Click Add when you are prompted to confirm the setting.
4. To create several areas with different sensitivity values, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
5. Click Apply to save the above settings.
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6. To trigger the alarm outputs when motion is detected, select the outputs (Output 1 to
Output 4). To activate the output settings, you must also start Camera monitoring
manually or by schedule. For related settings, see
4.4 Monitoring.
7. To send motion detection notifications to Center V2 and Vital Sign Monitor during a
particular time period, enable the schedule mode and click Apply.
A. Set the desired time frame(s) in a day. Each day can be divided into 3 time
frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3.
B. Enable the Weekend option to have whole-day monitoring on the weekend.
Define whether your weekend includes Saturday and Sunday or Only Sunday.
C. Click Apply to save the above settings.
Note this function is only supported by GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14.
Note: For GV-VS11 / 12 users, this function does not work when MJPEG codec is
selected in the Video Signal Type field (Figure 4-1). For details, see 4.1.2 Video
Settings.
8. If you want to ignore environmental changes such as rain or snow, select Ignore
environmental changes. Note this function is only available for GV-VS2420 / 2400 /
2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600.
9. The Noise Tolerance function is enabled by default. It ignores video noise when the
light intensity changes. Note this function is only available for GV-VS2420 / 2400 /
2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600.
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4.1.4 Privacy Mask
The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive areas from view, covering the areas with dark
boxes in both live view and recorded clips. This feature is ideal for locations with displays,
keyboard sequences (e.g. passwords), and for anywhere else you don’t want sensitive
information visible.
Figure 4-10
1. Select the Enable option.
2. Drag the area(s) where you want to block out on the image. Click Add when you are
prompted to confirm the setting.
3. Click the Save button to save all the settings.
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4.1.5 Text Overlay
Note this option is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11
/ 12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 /
21600.
The Text Overlay function allows you to type any text in any place on the camera view. Up
to 16 text messages can be created. The overlaid text will also be saved in the recorded
images.
Figure 4-11
1. Select the Enable option.
2. Click any place on the image. This dialog box appears.
Figure 4-12
3. Type the desired text, and click OK. The text is overlaid on the image.
4. Click on the text and drag it to any place on the image.
5. Click Set Font to modify the font style of the text.
6. Click Save to apply the settings, click Preview to preview the camera view with
overlaid text or click Load (Undo) to revert to the previous setting.
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4.1.6 Tampering Alarm
Note this option is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-VS11
/ 12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 /
21600.
The Tampering Alarm is used to detect when a camera is being physically tampered with.
An alarm can be generated when the camera is moved, covered up, or out of focus. The
alarm activation includes output device trigger, e-mail alerts and system buzzer. To have
the tampering alarm, first set up the following:
To trigger the output device when a tamper event occurs, enable the output setting and
select Tampering Alarm for the related camera. See Output Setting in 4.2.2
Input/Output Settings.
To trigger the e-mail alert when a tamper event occurs, enable the e-mail setting and
select Tampering Alarm for the related camera. See 4.3.1 E-Mail.
To trigger the system buzzer when a tamper event occurs, enable the buzzer setting.
See 4.2.4 Buzzer.
Figure 4-13
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To configure the tampering alarm:
1. Select the Enable option.
2. If you want GV-Video Server to ignore any movement or scene change in certain
areas, click the
button to drag areas on the camera view.
3. Select the desired detection sensitivity by moving the slider. The higher the value, the
more sensitive the camera is to scene changes.
4. In the Tolerance Time of Alarm field, specify the time length allowed for scene
changes before an alarm is generated.
5. In the Duration of Alarm field, specify the duration in which the alarm is triggered for
before turning off.
6. To trigger an alarm when the scene turns dark, e.g. the lens of camera has been
covered, select Alarm for Dark Images.
7. Click Apply to save all the settings.
8. Start monitoring to enable the function. To have buzzer alarm, it is required to start
the Camera monitoring. To have output alarm, it is required to start Input monitoring.
For these two types of monitoring, see 4.4 Monitoring.
When the camera is tampered with, the output device and system buzzer can be
activated. To turn off the output device and system buzzer immediately, return to this
setting page, and click Restart Detection.
Note: The system buzzer is only supported by GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or
later).
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4.1.7 Visual Automation
Note this option is only available for GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14 / 2400 / 2420.
This intuitive feature helps you automate any electronic device by triggering the connected
output device. You can change the current state of the connected device by clicking on its
image, e.g. light ON.
Figure 4-14
1. Select the Enable option.
2. Drag an area on the image of the electronic device. This dialog box appears.
Figure 4-15
3. Assign the connected module and output device. In the Note field, type a note to help
you manage the device. Click OK to save the settings.
4. To change the frame color of the set area, click the Set Color button.
5. To emboss the set area, select Float Up; or keep it flat by selecting Normal.
6. Click the Save Set button to apply the settings.
To perform the function, see 3.2.14 Visual Automation.
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4.1.8 Video Channel Source Settings
Note this option is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later).
The function allows you to assign the video input to the desired video channel for display.
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4.2. Digital I/O & PTZ
You can find I/O / PTZ port or the terminal block on the rear panel of GV-Video Server for
auxiliary device control. For details, see Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.
The auxiliary device control can be divided into four categories based on the interface
being used:
1. Digital Input / Output
2. RS-485 interface or coaxial connection for PTZ control
3. Wiegand interface for access control
(only available on V-VS04H and GV-VS14)
4. GPS interface for vehicle tracking:
UART: available on GV-VS04H and GV-VS14
RS-232: available on GV-VS12
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4.2.1 PTZ Settings
Through the RS-485 interface on the I/O terminal block, you can connect PTZ cameras to
GV-Video Server. In addition, you can also connect your GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2800
/ 21600 directly through coaxial cables.
To configure PTZ settings:
1. Select the Enable Option.
2. Select a model name or a protocol from the PTZ Name drop-down list according to
your camera models.
For the PTZ camera adopting HD-TVI / AHD standard, select HD-TVI / AHD
Coaxial for coaxial cable transmission.
For the PTZ camera using RS-485 connection, select one of the others that
corresponds to your PTZ camera.
3. Only for RS-485 connection, select a value corresponding to your PTZ camera from
the Baud Rate and PTZ Address drop-down lists.
4. Click Save to save the above settings.
[Coaxial Settings]
Camera 1-16: The number of cameras the GV-Video Server can connect to vary from
model to model. Only for GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2800 / 21600 connected with
HD-TVI / AHD camera, select the type of PTZ camera from the Camera drop-down list
to enable coaxial cable transmission. For this specific model, DS-2AE5223TA-A of
Hikvision, select HIKVISION. For other models of Hikvision or other cameras,
Generic is selected by default.
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Figure 4-17
Note:
1. Currently the GV-Video Server doesn’t support the PTZ camera with RS-232 interface.
For compatible PTZ models, see Appendix E.
2. GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600 supports the PTZ cameras with HD-
TVI / AHD standard or RS-485 connection.
3. The coaxial cable connection is only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2800 /
21600. It is highly recommended to use 5C-FB coaxial cables or above to minimize the
degradation of image quality. The transmission distance should be within 300 m (984
ft).
4.2.2 Input/Output Settings
The number of input and output devices the GV-Video Server can connect to vary from
model to model.
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Input Setting
Figure 4-18
Normal State: Set up the input state to trigger actions by selecting Open Circuit (N/O)
or Grounded Circuit (N/C).
Latch Mode: Enable the mode to have a momentary output alarm.
Trigger Digital Output Relay: Select the output(s) to be triggered once the input is
activated.
Record: Select the camera(s) to start recording once the input is activated.
Send Video to Center V2: Select the camera(s) to send their images to Center V2
when the input is triggered.
You can direct a PTZ camera to a preset point upon input trigger:
Set PTZ camera to preset point: Enable the preset function and select the PTZ
camera.
Input on: Direct the PTZ camera to a preset point when the input is triggered.
Input off: Direct the PTZ camera to another preset point when the triggered input is
off.
Duration to set preset after input off x seconds: Specify the amount of time the
PTZ camera stays in “Input on” preset point before moving to “Input off” preset point
after the triggered input is turned off.
For related PTZ settings, see 4.2.1 PTZ Settings.
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Output Setting
Figure 4-19
Select Enable to enable the output device. Choose the output signal that mostly suits the
device you are using: N/O (Open Circuit), N/C (Grounded Circuit), N/O Toggle, N/C Toggle,
N/O Pulse or N/C Pulse. For Toggle output type, the output will keep going on once it is
triggered until the next trigger. For Pulse output type, the output is triggered for the
amount of time you specify in the Trigger Pulse Mode for x Seconds field.
Alarm Settings:
You can choose to automatically activate the configured output device for alarm under
these conditions: video lost, tampering alarm, video recording start (Start Record), video
recording stop (Stop Record), disk write error (Rec Error) and hard disk full (HD Full).
Note the video recording start / stop function is only supported by GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14.
Important: The input/output settings only function after you start I/O Monitor manually
or by schedule. To configure the I/O monitoring, see 4.4 Monitoring.
Figure 4-20
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4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand
You can select either GPS or Wiegand function for use. The two functions cannot be
enabled at the same time.
Figure 4-21
GPS Function
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H, GV-VS12 and GV-VS14.
The GV-Video Server supports the Global Position System (GPS) for active vehicle
tracking and location verification. You can track the vehicle location on Google maps and
display the average speed of a vehicle in live view.
To enable the GPS function, a GV-GPS Receiver or any GPS module supporting UART or
RS-232 interface is required to connect to the GV-Video Server first. See Chapter 9
Auxiliary Device Connectors.
To enable the GPS function:
Select GPS Baud rate: Two baud rate options are available: 4800 and 9600. The
default value is 9600.
Set GPS Update Frequency: Set the update frequency in seconds for GPS data.
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Maximum length of the data to be saved after network connection is broken:
Specify the duration of GPS data to be saved in the storage device of GV-Video Server
in case that the connection between GV-Video Server and GV-GIS is interrupted.
When the connection is resumed, the saved GPS data will be automatically sent to the
GV-GIS and removed from the storage device. For the setup of GV-GIS connection,
see 4.3.5 GV-GIS. Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware V1.03
or later), GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.04 or later) and GV-VS14.
Sync GPS Time: Synchronizes the time of GV-Video Server with the GPS time once
GV-Video Server receives GPS signals.
To display the vehicle speed:
Select Overlaid with the GPS speed on the Video Settings page, and click Apply.
Video Settings page Vehicle speed in live view
Figure 4-22
To track the vehicle location:
See 6.3 GPS Tracking.
To play back GPS tracks:
If the monitoring is also activated, the GPS tracks will be recorded along with video. This
makes it possible to play back video with GPS tracks on maps using the Remote ViewLog
player. See 5.2.3 Playback of GPS Tracks.
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Wiegand Function
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H and GV-VS14.
The GV-Video Server can work in conjunction with the Wiegand-interface card reader to
send video and cardholder data to the central monitoring stations Center V2 and Vital Sign
Monitor, as well as GV-DVR / NVR. Moreover, the Wiegand port on the GV-Video Server
can be used as an input to activate recording once the card reader is triggered or a valid
card is presented to the card reader.
The output format of Wiegand supported by the GV-Video Server is HID standard 26 bits
and 37 bits.
GV-Video Server
TCP
/
IP
GV-Vital Sign Monitor
Text Data
GV-Center V2
Video Data
Text Data
Wiegand In
Card Reader
Recording
USB Mass Storage Device
GV-DVR / NVR
Text Data
Video Data
Figure 4-23
Transfer Card Number to Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor and GV-DVR / NVR: Sends
the cardholder data to Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor and GV-DVR / NVR once the card
reader is triggered.
Send video to Center V2 and GV- DVR / NVR when the Wiegand device is
triggered:
The selected camera(s) will start recording on the GV-Video Server and the
related video will also be sent to Center V2 and GV-DVR / NVR once the card reader
is triggered.
Note: To receive cardholder data from the GV-Video Server, the GV-DVR / NVR must be
version 8.2 or later.
For the related settings, see 4.3.3 Center V2, 4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor and 7.3 Receiving
Cardholder Data from Video Server.
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4.2.4 Buzzer
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later).
The system buzzer can be activated automatically under these conditions: video lost, input
device triggered, motion detected, disk full, disk write error and tampering alarm. You can
set the duration of buzzing sounds to be 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 20 Seconds or 30
Seconds. To turn on the buzzer, select On; to turn off the buzzer, select Off.
It is required to start monitoring for the buzzer to work. To start monitoring, see 4.4
Monitoring.
Figure 4-24
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4.3 Events & Alerts
For the events of motion detection or I/O trigger, the Administrator can set up the two
trigger actions:
1. Send a captured snapshot by e-mail or FTP.
2. Notify Center Monitoring Station, Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor or GV-GIS, by video
or text alerts.
To have the above trigger actions, you must also set the following features:
Motion Detection (See 4.1.3 Motion Detection)---optional
Input Setting (See 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings)
For e-mail and FTP alerts, it is required to start monitoring (See 4.4 Monitoring).
Note: The Motion Detection function is an optional setting since it is activated by default.
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4.3.1 E-mail
After a trigger event, the GV-Video Server can send the e-mail to a remote user containing
a captured snapshot.
Figure 4-25
[Enable] Select to enable the e-mail function.
Sever URL/IP Address: Type the SMTP Server’s URL address or IP address.
Server Port: Type the SMTP Server’s port number. Or keep the default value 25.
From email address: Type the sender’s e-mail address.
Send to: Type the e-mail address(s) you want to send alerts to.
Alerts Interval Time: Specify the interval between e-mail alerts. The interval can be
between 0 and 60 minutes. Any event trigger during the interval period will be ignored.
This option is useful for the events with high occurrence.
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[Need authentication to login] To allow authentication login for SMTP Server, select this
option and type the valid username and password.
[This server requires a secure connection] To add a secure connection for SMTP
Servers, check this option and select SSL or TLS as the connection protocol.
[Alarm Settings] You can choose to automatically send e-mail alerts under these
conditions: video lost, tampering alarm, disk write error (Rec Error), hard disk full (HD full),
motion detection and triggered input.
For the alarm condition Motion Detection and Digital Input triggered, a snapshot from
the specified camera will be sent with the e-mail alert.
Note:
1. For GV-VS12, the This server requires a secure connection option is only
available on Firmware Version 1.02 or later.
2. The TLS protocol for the This server requires a secure connection option is only
available for GV-VS2420 / 2400 (Firmware Version 1.07 or later), GV-VS2401
(Firmware Version V1.01 or later), GV-VS2820 / 2800 (Firmware Version 1.03 or
later) and GV-VS21600.
For the related settings to send e-mail alerts, see 4.1.3 Motion Detection, 4.2.2
Input/Output Settings and 4.4 Monitoring.
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4.3.2 FTP
You can also send the captured snapshot to a remote FTP server for alerts.
Figure 4-26
[Upload to a FTP Server]
Enable: Select to enable the FTP function.
Server URL/IP Address: Type the URL address or IP address of the FTP Server.
Port Number: Type the port number of the FTP Server. Or keep the default value 21.
User Name: Type a valid user name to log into the FTP Server.
Password: Type a valid password to log into the FTP Server.
Remote Directory: Type the name of the storage folder on the FTP Server.
Alerts Interval time in minute: Specify the interval between each FTP alert. The
interval can be between 0 and 60 minutes. Any event trigger during the interval period
will be ignored. The option is useful for the events with high occurrence.
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[Alarm Settings]
Motion Detection: Once the motion is detected on the selected camera, a snapshot
will be sent to the FTP Server as a notification.
Continuously send images upon trigger events (motion): A sequence of
snapshot images are uploaded to the FTP Server when motion is detected on the
selected camera.
Digital Input: Once the selected input is triggered, a snapshot from the specified
camera will be sent to the FTP Server as a notification.
Continuously send images upon trigger events (input): A sequence of
snapshot images from the specified cameras are uploaded to the FTP Server when
the selected input is triggered.
[Act as FTP Server]
Enable FTP access to the video server: The GV-Video Server acts as a FTP server,
enabling users to download AVI files.
Use alternative port: The default port is set to 21.
To access the internal FTP server through a Web browser, enter the IP address or the
domain name of the GV-Video Server in your browser like this:
ftp://192.168.0.10
When you are prompted for Username and Password, enter the default value video
server in both fields. Then you should find the AVI files recorded after trigger events.
To change the login information of the internal FTP server, see 4.8.4 User Account. For
the related settings to send FTP alerts, see 4.1.3 Motion Detection, 4.2.2 Input/Output
Settings and 4.4 Monitoring.
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4.3.3 Center V2
Upon motion detection or I/O trigger events, the central monitoring station Center V2 can
be notified by live videos and text alerts. Up to two Center V2 servers can be connected
simultaneously. For live monitoring through Center V2, you must already have a
subscriber account on each Center V2 server.
Note: To receive video alerts upon input triggers, the software version of Center V2
must be 8.2 or later. Otherwise, the Center V2 will only have text alerts upon input
triggers.
Figure 4-27
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To enable the Center V2 connection:
1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through Center V2.
2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of Center V2.
3. Port Number: Match the port to Port 2 on Center V2. Or keep the default value 5551.
For details, see 8.1 Center V2.
4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into Center V2.
5. Password: Type a valid password to log into Center V2.
6. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and the connected
time.
7. To establish the connection to the second Center V2 server, click the Connection 2
tab and repeat the above steps for setup.
You can also find these options on this Center V2 setting page:
Cease motion detection messages from: Stops notifying Center V2 of motion
detection from the selected camera.
Cease input trigger messages from: Stops notifying Center V2 of input trigger from
the selected input.
Cease video lost messages from: Stops notifying Center V2 of video lost from the
selected camera.
Enable schedule mode: Starts the monitoring through Center V2 based on the
schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer to 4.5 Recording
Schedule for the same settings.
For related settings to activate the monitoring through Center V2, see 4.1.3 Motion
Detection, 4.2.2 Input/Output Setting, and 8.1 Center V2.
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4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor
Upon motion detection or I/O triggered events, the central monitoring station Vital Sign
Monitor can be notified by text alerts. Up to two Vital Sign Monitor servers can be
connected simultaneously. For live monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor, you must
already have a subscriber account on each Vital Sign Monitor server.
Figure 4-28
To enable the Vital Sign Monitor connection:
1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor.
2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of Vital Sign Monitor.
3. Port Number: Match the port to Port 2 on Vital Sign Monitor. Or keep the default
value 5609. For details, see 8.1 Center V2.
4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into Vital Sign Monitor.
5. Password: Type a valid password to log into Vital Sign Monitor.
6. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and the connected
time.
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7. To establish the connection to the second Vital Sign Monitor server, click the
Connection 2 tab and repeat the above steps for setup.
You can also find these options on this Vital Sign Monitor setting page:
Cease motion detection messages from: Stops notifying Vital Sign Monitor of
motion detection from the selected camera.
Cease input trigger messages from: Stops notifying Vital Sign Monitor of input
trigger from the selected input.
Cease video lost messages from: Stops notifying Vital Sign Monitor of video lost
from the selected camera.
Enable schedule mode: Starts the monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor based on
the schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer to 4.5 Recording
Schedule for the same settings.
For related settings to activate the monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor, see 4.1.3 Motion
Detection,
4.2.2 Input/Output Settings, and 8.2 Vital Sign Monitor.
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4.3.5 GV-GIS
Note the GV-GIS with two connections is only available on GV-VS04H (Firmware Version
1.03 or later), GV-VS12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14.
Through the Internet connection, the GV-Video Server with enabled-GPS function can
send GPS data and live video to the GV-GIS geographic information system for the
services of vehicle tracking, location verification and live monitoring. The GV-Video Server
can connect up to two GV-GIS systems simultaneously.
Before you configure the GV-GIS connection on this setting page, the following conditions
must be met:
A subscriber account created on the GV-GIS (For details on the GV-GIS geographic
information system, see GV-GIS User’s Manual)
UMTS mobile connection activated on the GV-Video Server (See 4.7.4 UMTS)
GPS function activated on the GV-Video Server (See 4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand)
Figure 4-29
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To enable the GV-GIS connection:
1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through GV-GIS.
2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of GV-GIS.
3. Port Number: Match the communication port on GV-GIS. Or keep the default value
3356.
4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into GV-GIS.
5. Password: Type a valid password to log into GV-GIS.
6. Enable Schedule Mode: Enable the monitoring through GV-GIS based on the
schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer to 4.5 Recording
Schedule for the same settings.
7. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and the connected
time.
8. To establish the connection to the second GV-GIS system, click the Connection 2 tab
and repeat the above steps for settings.
For related settings to activate the monitoring through GV-GIS, see 4.1.3 Motion Detection,
and 4.2.2 Input/Output Setting.
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4.3.6 Backup Center
Note the function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-
VS11 / 12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 /
2800 / 21600.
The connection to GV-Backup Center allows you to back up another copy of recordings
and system log to a PC-based GV-Backup Center while the GV-Video Server is saving
these data to the attached storage device. If data are lost at where the GV-Video Server is
located, the recording data remain safe in a different location.
Figure 4-30
To enable the GV-Backup Center connection:
1. Activate Link: Enable the connection to GV-Backup Center.
2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of GV-Backup Center.
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3. Port Number: Match the communication port on GV-Backup Center. Or keep the
default value 30000.
4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into GV-Backup Center.
5. Backup Video:
Select the cameras that you want to back up their recordings to GV-
Backup Center.
6. Compact Video: Select the cameras that you only want to back up their Key Frames
instead of full recordings to GV-Backup Center. This option is useful to save backup
time.
7. Resend all files: Select this option in case of network interruption. After the network is
recovered, all the missing data will be resent to GV-Backup Center again.
8. Password: Type a valid password to log into GV-Backup Center.
9. Enable Schedule Mode: Enable the GV-Backup Center connection on the schedule
you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer to 4.5 Recording Schedule for the
same settings.
10. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and the connected
time.
If the GV-Backup Center has a failover server providing uninterrupted backup service in
case of a GV-Backup Center failure, you can also configure the connection to the failover
server.
1. Automatic Failover Support: Enable the automatic connection to the failover server
once for times when the connection between GV-Video Server and GV-Backup Center
is interrupted.
2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of the failover center.
3. Port Number: Match the communication port on the failover server. Or keep the
default value 30000.
4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into the failover server.
5. Password: Type a valid password to log into the failover server.
6. Click Apply.
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4.3.7 Video Gateway/Recording Server
Note the function is only available on GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later),
GV-VS11 / 12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 /
2800 / 21600.
The GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server is a video streaming server designed for
large-scale video surveillance deployments. The GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording
Server (with recording capability) can receive up to 128 channels from various IP video
devices, and distribute up to 300 channels to its clients. With the GV-Video Gateway / GV-
Recording Server, the desired frame rate can be ensured while the CPU loading and
bandwidth usage of the IP video devices are significantly reduced.
Figure 4-31
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The GV-Video Server can connect up to two GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server.
To send the video images to the GV-Video Gateway or GV-Recording Server, follow the
steps below.
1. Activate Link: Enable the connection to GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server.
2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of GV-Video Gateway /
GV-Recording Server.
3. Port Number: Match the communication port on GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording
Server. Or keep the default value 50000.
4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording
Server.
5. Password: Type a valid password to log into GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording
Server.
6. Enable schedule mode: Enable the GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server
connection on the schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer to 4.5
Recording Schedule for the same settings.
7. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and the connected
time.
8. To establish the connection to the second GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server,
click the Connection 2 tab and repeat the above steps for setup.
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4.3.8 ViewLog Server
The ViewLog Server is designed for remote playback function. This server allows you to
remotely access the recorded files saved at the GV-Video Server and play back video with
the player ViewLog.
Select Enable to activate the built-in server. Keep the default port 5552 or modify it if
necessary. For details on the remote playback, see
5.2.2 Playback over Network.
Figure 4-32
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4.3.9 3GPP/RTSP/ONVIF
The 3GPP / RTSP / ONVIF Server enable video and audio streaming to your 3G-enabled
mobile phone or third-party software.
Figure 4-33
[RTSP / 3GPP Server]
Activate Link: Enable the 3GPP / RTSP / ONVIF service.
RTSP/TCP Port: Keep the default value 8554, or modify it if necessary.
RTP/UDP Port: Keep the default range from 17300 to 17319, or modify it if
necessary. The number of ports for use is limited to 20.
Max Connection: Set the maximum number of connections to the GV-Video Server.
The maximum value of GV-VS2400 / 2420 (Firmware Version 1.08 or later) is 25, of
GV-VS2401 (Firmware Version 1.01 or later) is 25, of GV-VS2800 / 2820 (Firmware
Version 1.13 or later) is 34, and of GV-VS21600 (Firmware Version 1.07 or later) is
64.
Enable Audio: Enable audio streaming.
Disable Authentication: By default, when accessing live view through RTSP
command, the ID and password of the GV-Video Server are required. Select this
option to disable the authentication prompt.
For details on the RTSP command, see Appendix D.
For details on remote monitoring with mobile phones, see 10 Mobile Phone Connection.
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[ONVIF]
To enable these options, you must first select the Activate Link option above.
Enable Authentication: The ID and password of the camera are required to access
the camera when accessing by a third-party software through ONVIF.
Enable Discovery Mode: Allows the third-party software to browse this camera.
Note: The ONVIF protocol is only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400 (firmware V1.03 or later) /
2401 and GV-VS2820 / 2800 / 21600.
4.3.9.1 RTSP Multicast
Only for GV-VS2401 V1.02 or later, GV-VS2800 / 2820 V1.07 or later and GV-VS21600
V1.03 or later, the video server is able to send video and audio streams to a multicast
address via RTSP for remote access from multiple hosts without taking up the device’s
number of connections allowed.
Click Advanced RTSP/3GPP Setting in the RTSP/3GPP/ONVIF page, the following page
appears.
Figure 4-34
Select Enable for the cameras and streams you want multicast to be activated for.
Modify the default addresses and ports of video/audio streams and the Time To Live
value if necessary.
Click Apply. The streams selected are now accessible through multicast.
For details on the RTSP command, see Appendix D.
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4.4 Monitoring
You can start recording manually, by schedule or by input trigger.
Figure 4-35
[Manual] Manually activates motion detection and input monitoring. Select one of the
following options and click the Start button.
Select all: Manually start recording and input monitoring as well.
Camera x: Manually start recording. Select the desired camera and the recording
mode for recording.
I/O Monitor: Manually start input monitoring. When the input is triggered, its
associated camera and output will also be activated for recording and alerting. For
input and output settings, see 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings.
[Schedule] The system starts recording or input monitoring based on the schedule you set.
For schedule settings, see 4.5 Recording Schedule.
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[Start monitoring by Input X] This function is only supported by GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14.
Start monitoring by the assigned input. When the assigned input is triggered, the system
will respond based on your recording or input monitoring settings in above Manual or
Schedule options.
[Stop monitoring by Input X] This function is only supported by GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14.
Stop monitoring by the assigned input. When the assigned input is triggered, the system
will stop monitoring.
Remove HDD: When the monitoring is stopped by the input trigger, the storage device
will also be removed from the system.
ACC Signal: The option is designed for the use of GV-VR605A DC Voltage Regulator.
With the GV-VR605A, the GV-Video Server can be installed in the car. When the car
ignition is turned off, the GV-Video Server will remove the storage device from the
system and turn off automatically. For details, see GV-VR605A Installation Guide.
Note: The ACC Signal option is not functional in version 1.05.
[Camera Status Icon]
: Manual recording : Schedule recording
: On standby : Enabled for motion detection and input trigger
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4.5 Recording Schedule
The schedule is provided to activate recording and I/O monitoring on a specific time each
day.
4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings
You can set up different monitoring schedules for each camera.
Figure 4-36
Span 1- Span 3: Set a different recording mode for each time frame in a day. Each
day can be divided into 3 time frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3. The time
frame settings will work from Monday through Sunday.
Weekend: Enable this option to have whole-day monitoring on the weekend and select
a recording mode to be used. Define whether your weekend includes Saturday and
Sunday or Only Sunday.
Special Day: Set the recording mode on a specified day.
Note: In Recording Schedule and I/O Monitoring Schedule, if the settings for Special
Day conflict with those for Span 1-3 or Weekend, the Special Day settings will get
priority.
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4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings
You can set the schedule for I/O monitoring to start.
Figure 4-37
Span 1-3: Set different time frames in a day to enable I/O monitoring. Each day can
be divided into 3 time frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3. The time frame
settings will work from Monday through Sunday.
Weekend: Enable this option to have whole-day monitoring on the weekend and select
whether your weekend includes Saturday and Sunday or Only Sunday.
Special Day: Enable I/O monitoring on a specified day.
4.6 Remote ViewLog
With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video
Server over TCP/IP network.
For the first-time user, you need to install the Remote ViewLog program from
our website
.
For remote access to the GV-Video Server, the ViewLog Server built in the unit must be
enabled. See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server.
For details on connecting to the GV-Video Server for playback, see 5.2.2 Playback over
Network.
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4.7 Network
The Network section includes some basic but important network configurations that enable
the GV-Video Server to be connected to a TCP/IP network.
4.7.1 LAN
According to your network environment, select among Static IP, DHCP and PPPoE.
Figure 4-38
[Optional Network type]
According to the network environment, select Wired or Wireless.
Before enabling Wireless, set up a wireless module first. For details, see 4.7.2 Wireless-
Client Mode.
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[LAN Configuration]
Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server. By default, the
GV-Video Server will be automatically assigned a dynamic IP address by the DHCP
server. To check the current IP address, click the Test DHCP button.
Static IP address: Assign a static IP or fixed IP to the GV-Video Server. Type the GV-
Video Server’s IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS Server parameters.
If no DHCP server exists in your network environment, the following default IP address
will be assigned to the GV-Video Server.
Parameters Default
IP address 192.168.0.10
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Router/Gateway 192.168.0.1
Primary DNS server 192.168.0.1
Secondary DNS server 192.168.0.2
PPPoE: Establish the connection to your ISP. Type the Username and Password
provided by the ISP to establish the connection. However, if the IP address provided
by your ISP is dynamic, use the DDNS function to obtain a domain name linking to the
unit’s changing IP address before enabling the PPPoE function. For details on
Dynamic DNS Server Settings, see 4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP.
Note: To establish connection through a broadband modem, you may refer to the article
.
[Wireless Settings]
Before enabling Wireless, set up a wireless module first. For details, see 4.7.2 Wireless-
Client Mode. Then you can select the Dynamic IP Address or Static IP Address in this
section for the wireless LAN. By default, the following static IP address will be applied for
wireless connection.
Parameters Default
IP address 192.168.100.10
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Router/Gateway 192.168.0.1
Primary DNS server 192.168.0.1
Secondary DNS server 192.168.0.2
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4.7.2 Wireless-Client Mode
To use the wireless function, a wireless LAN USB adaptor is required. For supported
wireless LAN adaptors, see Appendix B.
Figure 4-39
Network type: Select the network mode Ad Hoc or Infrastructure.
Infrastructure: Via the Access Point to connect to the Internet. This mode further
gives wireless access to the Internet or data sharing under a previously wired
environment.
Ad-Hoc: A Peer-to-Peer mode. This mode connects to other computer with the
WLAN card, and does not need the Access Point to connect to each other.
Network name (SSID): The SSID (Service Set Identify) is a unique name that
identifies a particular wireless network. Type SSID of the Wireless LAN group or
Access Point you are connecting to.
Access Point Survey: Click this button to search all the available Access Points
(Infrastructure mode) and wireless stations (AD-Hoc mode) within the range of your
WLAN card.
Authentication Type: Select one of these network authentications and data
encryptions: Disable, WEP, WPAPSK-TKIP, WPAPSK-AES, WPA2PSK-TKIP or
WPA2PSK-AES.
Disabled: No authentication is needed within the wireless network.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): A type of data encryption. Type up to four WEP
Keys in HEX or ASCII format. Note that if you use HEX format, only digits 0-9 and
letters A-F, a-f are valid.
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WPAPSK-TKIP and WPA2PSK-TKIP: Type WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) for data
encryption.
WPAPSK-AES and WPA2PSK-AES: Type WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) for data
encryption.
Note:
1. Your encryption settings must match those used by the Access Points or wireless
stations in which you are connecting to.
2. When both WiFi and 3G are available, the device will automatically choose WiFi for
network connection. This function is only supported by GV-VS12 / 14 / 2420 / 2400 /
2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600.
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4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP
This section introduces the advanced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port,
HTTPS port, streaming port and UPnP.
Figure 4-40
[Dynamic DNS Server Settings]
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of accessing the GV-
Video Server when using a dynamic IP. DDNS assigns a domain name to the GV-Video
Server, so that the Administrator does not need to go through the trouble of checking if the
IP address assigned by DHCP Server or ISP (in xDSL connection) has changed.
Before enabling the DDNS function, the Administrator should have applied for a Host
Name from the DDNS service provider’s website. There are 2 providers listed for the GV-
Video Server: GeoVision DDNS Server and DynDNS.org.
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To enable the DDNS function:
1. Enable: Enable the DDNS function.
2. Service Provider: Select the DDNS service provider you have registered with.
3. Host Name: Type the host name used to link to the GV-Video Server. For the users of
GeoVision DDNS Server, it is unnecessary to fill the field because the system will
detect the host name automatically.
4. User Name: Type the user name used to enable the service from the DDNS.
5. Password: Type the password used to enable the service from the DDNS.
6. Click Apply.
[HTTP Port Settings]
The HTTP port enables connecting the GV-Video Server to the Web. For security
integration, the Administrator can hide the server from the general HTTP port by changing
the default HTTP port of 80 to a different port number within the range of 1024 thru 65535.
[HTTPS Settings]
By enabling the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) settings, you can access the
camera through a secure protocol. You can use self-generated Certificate and Private Key
or the ones verified by the SSL authority. Click Browse to locate the Certificate and
Private Key files and type the password if the .pem files are protected by password. Click
Apply. The Web interface will be restarted and you will need to log in again.
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware V1.03 or later), GV-VS11 / 12
(Firmware Version 1.04 or later) and GV-VS14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600.
Note: The .pem file format is supported by Certificate and Private Key.
[Video Server Streaming Port Settings]
The VSS port enables connecting the GV-Video Server to the GV-DVR / NVR / VMS. The
default setting is 10000.
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[UPnP Settings]
UPNP: UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) is a networking architecture that provides
compatibility among networking equipment, software and peripherals of the 400+
vendors that are part of the Universal Plug and Play Forum. It means that they are
listed in the network devices table for the operating system (such as Windows XP)
supported by this function. Enabling this function, you can connect to the GV-Video
Server directly by clicking on the GV-Video Server listed in the network devices table.
DLNA: allows the DLNA certified devices to automatically communicate with each
other once connected to the same network. The function is currently supported with
Windows Media Player for recording playback.
Note:
1. The DLNA function is only supported by GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14.
2. The DLNA function is only supported with Windows Media Player version 1.1 or
later. To play back recorded videos with Windows Media Player, you must have
installed GeoVision codec or accessed GV-Video Server Web interface.
3. The DLNA function does not support the connection to TV.
[QoS Settings]
The Quality of Service (QoS) is a bandwidth control mechanism that guarantees delay-
sensitive data flows, such as voice and video streams, to obtain a certain amount of
bandwidth in keeping the streaming smooth.
To apply QoS to the GV-Video Server, all network routers must support QoS and QoS
must be enabled on these devices. To enable the QoS on the GV-Video Server, enter a
Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) value. This value is a field in an IP packet that
enables different levels of services for the network traffic. When the video stream from the
GV-Video Server reaches a router, the DSCP value will tell the router what service level to
be applied, e.g. the bandwidth amount. This value ranges from 0 to 63 in decimal format.
The default value is 0, meaning QoS is disabled.
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), GV-
VS11 / 12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later) and GV-VS14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 /
2800 / 21600.
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4.7.4 IEEE 802.1X
IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Access Control. It provides an
authentication mechanism to devices wishing to attach to a LAN or WLAN. Note this
function is only supported on GV-VS2420 / 2400 (Firmware Version 1.11 or later), GV-
VS2820 / 2800 (Firmware Version 1.13 or later), GV-VS21600 (Firmware Version 1.07 or
later), GV-VS2401 (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), and is disabled by default.
Figure 4-41
1. Enable IEEE 802.1X.
2. Select Authentication Type from the drop-down list for your GV-Video Server. If you
select PEAP, go to Step 3. If you select TLS, go to Step 4.
3. Select EAPOL version, type a valid User Name and Password for the authentication
server. Note these options are only available if you select PEAP.
4. Click Browse to locate CA Certificate, Client Certificate, Client Private Key, and
Client Private Key Password at your local computer and click Upload to upload the
credentials to the authentication server. Note these options are only available if you
select TLS.
5. Click Apply. The Connection Status will show Authentication Success when the
authentication is successful.
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4.7.5 UMTS
UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telephone System. UMTS is a third-generation (3G)
broadband, packet-based transmission of text, digitized voice, video, and multimedia at
data rates up to 2 megabits per second. UMTS offers a consistent set of services to mobile
computer and phone users, no matter where they are located in the world.
After a mobile broadband device (supporting UMTS, HSDPA, etc.) is attached to the USB
port on the rear panel and the UMTS function is enabled, the GV-Video Server can have
wireless broadband access. For supported mobile broadband devices, see Appendix C.
The Virtual Private Network (VPN) over a UMTS connection is also configurable in the
setting page.
Figure 4-42
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PIN number: Type the PIN number that is provided by your network operator.
Access Point Name (APN): Type Access Point Name that is provided by your
network operator.
Username: Type a valid username to enable the UMTS service from your network
operator.
Password: Type a valid password to enable the UMTS service from your network
operator.
Maximum Transmission Unit: Type the Maximum Transfer Unit (MTU). The default
value is 1500.
Retain UMTS Connection: Select this option to check the UMTS connection status
and use the drop-down list to specify the desired time length for check frequency. The
GV-Video Server will rebuild the connection if disconnection is detected.
Enable VPN Connection: Select this option to enable the VPN (Virtual Private
Network) connection. Type the target IP address in the Check Target IP Address field.
UMTS Authentication Protocol: Use the drop-down list to select the UMTS
Authentication Protocol provided by your network operator.
Enable Schedule Mode: Starts the UMTS connection automatically based on the
schedule you set in the Select Schedule Time section. Refer to 4.5 Recording
Schedule for the same settings.
Enable DNS: Optionally type up to two DNS servers of your network operator.
3G Connection Status: Indicates the connection status of UMTS or VPN.
Note: When both WiFi and 3G are available, the device will automatically choose WiFi for
network connection. This function is only supported by GV-VS12 / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 /
2820 / 2800 / 21600.
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4.7.6 Multicast
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-
VS11 / 12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or later) and GV-VS14.
The multicast provides a mechanism for sending a single video and audio stream to a
group of hosts. Only the hosts that have joined a multicast group can send and receive the
multicast streams. The multicast streams are only sent to hosts on a local network.
This configuration page provides two settings. One is to allow the GV-Video Server to join
a multicast group. The other is to allow the GV-Video Server to receive audio broadcasting
from other hosts in a multicast group.
Figure 4-43
Multicast Host Name: Name the GV-Video Server in a multicast group.
Multicast Info Update Period: Set the time length between each update of multicast
streams.
Multicast Data IP: Type the IP address used for multicasting. The default IP address
is 224.1.1.2.
Multicast Data Port: Type the port used for multicasting. The default value is 8300.
Multicast Video: Select the camera to send its video through multicasting.
Multicast Audio: Select the audio to send its audio through multicasting.
Enable Encryption: Enable this option and type the Encryption Key to secure
multicast streams. The hosts in the multicast group will need to enter the Key to
access the video and audio streams.
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Enable Audio callback: Enable this option to receive audio broadcasting from hosts
in the multicast group. Specify the IP address and port number to receive the audio
broadcast. The default IP address is 224.1.1.3 and port number is 8400.
To perform the multicast and listen to audio broadcasting, see 4.1.1 Multicast.
4.7.7 IP Filter
The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the GV-Video Server.
Figure 4-44
To enable the IP Filter function:
1. Enable IP Filtering: Check the option to enable the function.
2. Web Service Access Policy: Select a policy you want to apply to manage the access
of IP addresses.
3. Filtered IP: Type the IP address you want to restrict access of.
4. Action to take: Select the action of Allow or Deny to be taken for the IP address(es)
you have specified.
5. Click Apply.
Note: Web Service Access Policy is only supported by GV-2420 / 2400 (Firmware Version
1.07 or later), GV-VS2401 (Firmware Version 1.01 or later), GV-2820 / 2800 (Firmware
Version 1.03 or later) and GV-VS21600 (Firmware Version 1.01 or later). If you select
Disallow access from anywhere, add the IP address of your GV-Video Server to the
filtered IP list and allow your own access.
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4.7.8 SNMP Setting
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows you to monitor the status of the
camera through SNMP network management software. Note this function is only available
for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.05 or later), GV-VS11 / 12 (Firmware Version 1.05 or
later) and GV-VS14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600.
Figure 4-45
1. Select Enable SNMPv1 SNMPv2c to enable the function.
2. To enable access to Read/Write Name, type a name string. This will serve as a
password to allow read and write access to the camera from the SNMP software.
3. To enable Read only Name, type a name string to allow read-only access to the
camera from the SNMP software.
4. For a more secured connection, select Enable SNMPv3 to enable SNMP version 3.
5. To enable access to SNMPv3 Read/write Name, type a name string.
6. Select an Authentication Type to use for SNMP requests.
7. Type the Authentication Password and Current password (Encrypted). You will
need to type these passwords in the SNMP software to be able to access the camera.
8. To enable access to SNMPv3 Read only name, follow steps 5 to 7.
9. Click Apply to save the settings.
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4.8 Management
The Management section includes the settings of data and time, USB mass storage device
and user account. Also, you can view the firmware version and execute certain system
operations such as language setting.
4.8.1 Date and Time Settings
The date and time settings are used for date and time stamps on the image.
Figure 4-46
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[Date & Time on Video server] Displays the current date and time on the GV-Video
Server.
[Time Zone] Sets the time zone for local settings. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time to
automatically adjust the GV-Video Server for daylight saving time. Type the Start Time and
End Time to enable the daylight saving function.
Note: To automatically synchronize the Daylight Saving Time with the GV-DVR / NVR /
VMS:
For GV-DVR / NVR: Configure button > Camera Install > IP Camera Install > right-click a
camera on the list > select Automatically Adjust DST
For GV-VMS: Toolbar button > Configure > Camera Install > select the Settings button of
a camera > General Setting > enable Automatically Adjust DST
[Synchronized with a Time Server] By default, the GV-Video Server uses the timeserver
to automatically update its internal clock every 24 hours. You can define the update time.
The host name or IP setting can also be changed to the timeserver of interest.
[Synchronized with your computer or manually] Manually changes the GV-Video
Server’s date and time. Or, synchronize the GV-Video Server’s date and time with those of
the local computer.
[Date and time overlay setting] Select the display format of date and time stamps on the
image. For this function to work, you must also enable the Overlaid with date stamps
and Overlaid with time stamps options in Figure 4-5.
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4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H / 12 / 14.
The GV-Video Server supports the Global Position System (GPS) for active vehicle
tracking and location verification. The vehicle location will be tracked by Google Maps.
Before using the Google Maps, you must sign up for a Google Maps API key. Then, enter
the registered Maps API Key, the longitude and latitude of the GV-Video Server, and
location name to enable this function.
If your GV-Video Server is installed on an active vehicle, it is not necessary to enter
Longitude and Latitude, since the vehicle location will be traced by GPS. However, if
your GV-Video Server has a fixed position without GPS function, then it is required to enter
its Longitude and Latitude so its correct location can be displayed on the Google Maps.
Figure 4-47
For details on the GPS application, see 6.3 GPS Tracking.
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4.8.3 Storage Settings
Based on Linux file system, the GV-Video Server supports external USB mass storage
devices for video and audio recording. Normally USB mass storage devices are ready for
Windows OS. Therefore, you need to format the devices by using the following Storage
Settings. After being formatted, the storage devices will be ready to use by Linux OS of the
GV-Video Server.
Note:
1. The GV-Video Server does not support USB2.0 to SATA / IDE cable for external
USB storage connection.
2. GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 / 14 support up to 2 TB hard disk, GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2800 /
2820 / 21600 supports up to 14 TB hard disk and GV-VS2401 supports up to 8 TB
hard disk.
3. It is not recommended to use the flash USB drive with the GV-Video Server because
of its slow read and write speed.
Figure 4-48
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[Storage Settings]
If the Enable recycling option is checked, when the space of the USB mass storage
device is lower than the specified space, the system will either write the data to another
device or overwrite the oldest recorded files.
If the Enable recycling option is not checked, the system will stop recording when the
specified space is reached.
Keep days (1-255): Specify the number of days to keep the files from 1 day to 255
days. When both Keep days and Enable recycling are selected, the system applies
whichever condition comes first. For example, if the specified smallest amount of
storage space is reached earlier than the designated keep days, then recycle is
applied first.
[Disk Information]
This section shows the details of the attached storage devices.
[Partition Information]
This section shows the partition details of the attached storage devices.
To add a USB mass storage device:
1. Attach the device to the GV-Video Server.
2. Click the Format button.
After the format is complete, the partition information will display.
To remove a USB mass storage device:
1. Click the Remove button.
2. When you are prompted to ensure the action, click Yes. The page will be refreshed
and the partition information will be cleaned.
3. Remove the device from the GV-Video Server.
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Note:
1. If Enable Recycle is selected, the available space of the USB mass storage device
must be higher than the space you specified at the Stop recording or recycle disk
when free space of disk is smaller than x option. Otherwise no video will be
recoded.
2. The recording data may be lost if you remove the USB mass storage device during
recording.
3. The storage device will be divided into three partitions after being formatted. Each
partition has a maximum capacity of 200 GB.
4. If you do not remove the USB storage device properly, the data cannot be read in
another computer. In this case, re-plug the storage device back to the GV-Video
Server. The system will repair the data automatically. When the system is repairing
the data, the Remove field will display “Repairing”.
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4.8.4 User Account
You can change the login name and password of Administrator, Guest and FTP Server
User.
The default Administrator login name and password are admin.
The default Guest login name and password are guest.
To allow a Guest user log in without entering name and password, select Disable
authentication for guest account. To prevent automatic logout of an Administrator /
Guest account user after reboot, select Disable auto logout when reboot.
The default FTP Server login name and password are ftpuser / 123456.
Figure 4-49
Note: Default login name and password are no longer supported by GV-VS2400 / 2420
V1.11 or later, GV-VS2800 / 2820 V1.13 or later, and GV-VS21600 V1.07 or later.
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4.8.5 Log Information
The Startup time log section contains every start time of the GV-Video Server. The start
time is recorded on the local storage device, so the information is only available when a
storage device is connected to the GV-Video Server.
The Debug Messages section contains dump data that is used by service personnel for
analyzing problems.
Figure 4-50
Note: For GV-VS2401 (Firmware Version 1.01 or later) and GV-VS21600
(Firmware Version 1.01 or later), the login information is recorded in the flash memory
instead of the local storage device.
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4.8.6 System Log
Note the function is only available on GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-
VS11 / 12 (Firmware Version 1.02 or later) and GV-VS14.
The System Log records the events in four types of logs: System Event, Monitoring
Event, I/O Event and Login/Logout Event. With the System Log, you can search and
obtain the detailed information of an event. To use the System Log, a storage device is
required to connect to the GV-Video Server.
1. For the first-time user of the System Log, first click Create to create a system log
database (access file) on the attached storage device.
Figure 4-51
Note: If you have created the System Log on the storage device, clicking Create
again will clean your System Log.
2. Select the log type System Event, Monitoring Event, I/O Event or Login/Logout
from the left menu of the Web interface.
3. Specify the filtering criteria. For example, we want to know the login and logout
information during a specific period of time.
4. Click Query. The filtering results may look like the figure below.
Figure 4-52
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4.8.7 Tools
This section allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware
version.
Figure 4-53
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[Host Settings] Enter a descriptive name for the GV-Video Server.
[Auto Reboot Setup] Select Enable to activate automatic reboot and specify the time for
reboot in the sub fields.
Day Interval: Type the day interval between each reboot.
Reboot Time: Use the drop-down lists to specify the time for automatic reboot.
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-
VS11 / 12 (Firmware V1.04 or later) and GV-VS14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 /
21600.
[Repair Record Database] Click Apply to repair the database when errors occur while
playing back the recordings with the Remote ViewLog player. Problems can occur when
there are errors in firmware or damages to the storage device.
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H (Firmware Version 1.03 or later), GV-
VS11 / 12 (Firmware V1.04 or later) and GV-VS14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 /
21600.
[Repair Database Status] This field displays the repairing status of database.
[Firmware Update] This field displays the firmware version of the GV-Video Server.
[System Settings] Clicking the Load Default button will make the GV-Video Server
restore factory default settings. The Ready LED on the front panel will turn off. Wait until
the Ready LED turns on and re-log in the server. After applying the default settings, you
will need to configure the GV-Video Server’s network setting again.
[Internal Temperature] This field displays the current chipset temperature inside the GV-
Video Server. Note this function is only available for GV-VS14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 /
2800 / 21600.
[Reboot]
Clicking the Reboot button will make the GV-Video Server perform software reset. The
Ready LED on the front panel will turn off. Wait until the Ready LED turns on and re-log in
the server.
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4.8.8 Language
You can select the language for the Web interface.
Figure 4-54
Use the Language drop-down list to select a language for the Web interface. By default,
the language on the Web interface will be the same with the one used for the operating
system.
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Chapter 5 Recording and Playback
The GV-Video Server can record down video/audio directly to the attached USB mass
storage device. And you can play back the recorded files on the GV-DVR / NVR / VMS or
over the TCP/IP network.
5.1 Recording
To enable the recording function:
1. Attach the USB mass storage device to the GV-Video Server. See
4.8.3 Storage
Settings.
2. To set up the pre-recording, post-recording or audio recording, see 4.1.2 Video
Settings.
3. To set up the schedule for video recording or I/O monitoring, see 4.5 Recording
Schedule.
4. To configure the areas and sensitivity values for motion detection, see 4.1.3 Motion
Detection.
5. To start recording by the triggering of input device, configure the operation of I/O
devices. See 4.2.2 Input/Output Settings.
6. To start recording and I/O monitoring, see 4.4 Monitoring.
The GV-Video Server will start recording in case of motion detection, I/O trigger, or during
the scheduled time.
5.2 Playback
Two methods are available to play back the video files recorded at the GV-Video Server:
Playback using the USB mass storage device by attaching it directly to the GV-DVR /
NVR / VMS.
Playback using the Remote ViewLog function over the TCP/IP network
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5.2.1 Playback Using USB Mass Storage Device
You can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video Server by attaching the USB mass
storage device to the GV-DVR / NVR / VMS. However, the GV-DVR / NVR / VMS are run on
Windows system while the files recorded at GV-Video Server are of Linux file system. To
enable Windows to recognize Linux files, you need to install the ExtFS program from
GeoVision Website.
1. Visit
GeoVision download page
, type the model name of your GV-Video Server on the
search bar.
Figure 5-1
2. Select Utilities from the drop-down list, and click the Download icon of ExtFS - ExtFS
File System Driver. Follow the onscreen instructions for installation.
3. The ExtFS for Windows automatically mounts the USB mass storage device onto
your Windows system.
Figure 5-2
4. Access the recording files from the specified disk drive of your computer.
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5. Run ViewLog.
6. Click the Advanced button , select Reload Database and click Video
Server/Compact DVR. This dialog box appears.
Figure 5-3
7. Click Add to assign the disk drive.
8. Click OK to load the data to the ViewLog for playback.
5.2.2 Playback over Network
With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the GV-Video
Server over TCP/IP network.
Installing Remote ViewLog
For first-time users, install Remote ViewLog V2 from GeoVision Website
. Once installed, you
can access the Remote ViewLog option from GV-Video Server’s Web interface.
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Playing Back from Remote ViewLog
1. You must enable ViewLog Server on the GV-Video Server’s Web interface to allow
remote access. See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server.
2. Run the Remote ViewLog program and select Remote ViewLog Service. A dialog box
appears.
3. Type the GV-Video Server’s IP address, login ID and password. Keep the default port
5552 or modify it if necessary.
Figure 5-4
4. In the Host Type field, select Video Server.
5. Click Connect to access the files of the GV-Video Server for playback.
For DST (Daylight Saving Time) events, a separate DST subfolder will be displayed as
illustrated below.
Figure 5-5
Note: The AVI file recorded during the DST period is named with the prefix “GvDST”, e.g.
GvDST20081022xxxxxxxxx.avi, to differentiate from the regular AVI file named with the
prefix “Event”, e.g. Event20081022xxxxxxxxx.avi.
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5.2.3 Playback of GPS Tracks
On GV-DVR / NVR, you can retrieve the GPS tracks from GV-Video Server for playback.
You can also attach the USB mass storage device with the GPS data to GV-DVR / NVR for
playback. To set up GPS tracking on GV-Video Server, see 6.3 GPS Tracking.
The following instructions describe how to retrieve the GPS tracks from GV-Video Server
over Internet. If you like to use the USB mass storage device for playback, first follow the
instructions in 5.2.1 Playback Using USB Mass Storage Device to load the data to ViewLog,
and then follow Steps 4-7 below to play back GPS tracks.
1. The GV-Video Server must have remote access through ViewLog Server activated.
See 4.3.8 ViewLog Server.
2. To remotely connect to GV-Video Server from GV-DVR / NVR, click the Tools button
and select Remote ViewLog Service. The Connect to Remote ViewLog Service dialog
box appears.
3. Enter the connection information of the GV-Video Server, and click Connect. Once the
connection is established, the video events will be displayed on the Video Events list.
4. To select a map API (Application Program Interface), click the Tools button and click
Select Map API. This dialog box appears.
Figure 5-6
5. In Please Select a Map API, select a Map API. For Google Maps, you need to sign up
for an API key from Google website (
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html
),
and enter the API key in the Please enter the map authorization key or license key
field.
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6. To play back GPS tracks, click the Tools button and select Display GIS Window. The
first-time user will be prompted for a License Agreement. Read through the license
terms before you click I understand and agree to continue.
7. Select the events with GPS tracks from the Video Event list, select the desired video
mode, and click the Play button to start.
Figure 5-7
Note:
1. The GPS function is only available for GV-VS04H / 12 / 14.
2. For the versions compatible with the playback function by connecting GV-Video Server
to GV-DVR / NVR, see CH7 DVR / NVR / VMS for details.
3. If you like to use the maps created yourself, overwrite the files at
:\GV folder\GIShtm-User, and select User Defined from the “Please Select a Map API”
drop-down list (Figure 5-4).
4. If you are a paid-client of Google Maps, select Client from the “Please enter the map
authorization key or license key” drop-down list; otherwise select Key.
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Chapter 6 Advanced Applications
This chapter introduces more advanced applications.
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware
GeoVision will periodically release the updated firmware on the website. The new firmware
can be simply loaded into the GV-Video Server by using the Web interface or installing the
GV-IP Device Utility from
GeoVision website
.
Important Notes before You Start
Before you start updating the firmware, please note:
While the firmware is being updated,
The power supply must not be interrupted.
The Ethernet cable must not be unplugged if the cable is the source of power supply
(Power over Ethernet or PoE supported).
WARNING: The interruption of power supply during updating causes not only update
failures but also damages to your GV-Video Server. In this case, please contact our
sales representatives and send your device back to GeoVision for repair.
IMPORTANT: After upgrading the firmware of GV-Video Server to the latest version, it
is required to format the storage device for better recording efficiency and stability. To
do this, be sure to back up the data first and see 4.8.3 Storage Settings for how to
format the storage device.
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6.1.1 Using the Web Interface
1. In the Live View window, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3),
select Remote Config. This dialog box appears.
Figure 6-1
2. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer.
3. Click the Upgrade button to start upgrading.
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6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility
The IP Device Utility provides a direct way to upgrade the firmware to multiple GV-Video
Servers.
1. Install the GV-IP Device Utility program from
GeoVision website
.
2. Double-click the GV IP Device Utility icon created on your desktop. This dialog box
appears.
Figure 6-2
3. Click the Search button
to locate the available GV-Video Servers on the same
LAN. Or click the New button
and assign the IP address to locate a GV-Video
Server over the Internet.
4. Double-click one GV-Video Server in the list. The setup dialog box appears.
5. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears.
Figure 6-3
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6. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer.
7. If you like to upgrade all the GV-Video Servers, of the same model with an identical
username and password, in the list, check Upgrade all devices.
8. Type the Password, and click Upgrade to process the upgrade.
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings
With the IP Device Utility, you can back up the configurations in the GV-Video Server, and
restore the backup data to the current unit or import it to another unit.
6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings
1. Run IP Device Utility and locate the desired GV-Video Server. See Steps 1-3 in 6.1.2
Using the IP Device Utility.
2. Double-click the GV-Video Server in the list and click the Export Settings
button. This
dialog box appears.
Figure 6-4
4. Click the Browse button to assign a file path.
5. Type Password and click Export Settings to save the backup file.
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6.2.2 Restoring the Settings
1. In Figure 6-4, click the Import Settings tab. This dialog box appears.
Figure 6-5
2. Click the Browse button to locate the backup file (.dat).
3. Click Update Settings to start restoring.
6.3 GPS Tracking
Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H / 12 / 14.
The GV-Video Server supports the Global Position System (GPS) for active vehicle
tracking and location verification. The vehicle location will be tracked by Google Maps.
To track the location of your GV-Video Server:
1. Connect the GV-GPS module or any GPS module to the terminal block on the rear
panel of the unit. See Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors.
2. Enable the GPS function. See 4.2.3 GPS/Wiegand.
3. Sign up for a Google Maps API key and enable the GPS Maps settings. See 4.8.2
GPS Maps Settings.
4. Open the control panel of the Live View window.
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Figure 6-6
Click Start to activate GPS tracking. The longitude, latitude and host time of the
GV-Video Server will be displayed.
To save the location information to your local computer, select Save message
and click […] to assign the storage path.
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5. To track the GV-Video Server on Google Maps, click Open. A warning message
appears.
Figure 6-7
6. Right-click the warning message and select Allow Blocked Content. The map will be
displayed. The
icon indicates the location of your GV-Video Server. At the upper
right corner you have options for viewing different map formats, such as Satellite and
Hybrid.
Figure 6-8
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6.4 Restoring to Factory Default Settings
Among different models of GV-Video Server, the operation of restoring the GV-Video
Server to original default values can vary and the way the LEDs flash can also be different.
To restore to default settings, use the Reset and Load Default buttons on the front panel.
For the location of the two buttons see 1.7 Physical Description.
GV-VS04H / 14
1. Press and then release the Reset button immediately.
2. Press and hold the Load Default button until all 3 LEDs (Power, Ready and Disk
Full/Fault) are on. This may take up to 30 seconds.
3. Release the Load Default button. The process of loading default values is complete,
and the GV-Video Server starts rebooting itself with all 3 LEDs turned off.
4. Wait until the Power and Ready LEDs turn on again. After this all the settings are
returned to default values.
GV-VS11 / 12
1. Unplug and plug the power cable to start.
2. Press and hold the Default button until the Ready LED blinks. This may take up to 30
seconds. The Ready LED will blink twice.
3. Release the Default button. The process of loading default values is complete, and the
GV-Video Server starts rebooting itself with the 2 LEDs turned off.
4. Wait until the Power and Ready LEDs turn on again. After this all the settings are
returned to default values.
GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600
1. Press and hold the Default button until the Ready LED blinks. This may take up to 10
seconds. The Ready LED will blink twice.
2. Release the Default button. The process of loading default values is complete, and
the GV-Video Server starts rebooting itself with the Ready LED turned off.
3. Wait until the Ready LED turns on again. After this all the settings are returned to
default values
Note: Before the Ready LED is on again, do not unplug the power cable; otherwise the
loading of default values will fail.
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6.5 Verifying Watermark
The watermark is an encrypted and digital signature embedded in the video stream during
the compression stage, protecting the video from the moment of creation. Watermarking
ensures that an image is not edited or damaged after it is recorded. To enable the
watermark function, see [Watermark], 4.1.2 Video Settings.
The Watermark Proof is a watermark-checking program. It can verify the authenticity of
the recording before you present it in court.
6.5.1 Accessing AVI Files
To verify watermark, first you have to access the recorded AVI files by one of these
methods:
1. Use the File Save function on the Live View window (Figure 3-3) to start recording on
the local computer.
2. Use the Act as FTP Server function to download AVI files from the GV-Video Server.
See 4.3.2 FTP.
3. Use the files recorded on the USB storage device. Since the files saved on the USB
storage device are of Linux file system, remember to run ExtFS program to convert the
Linux-based files to Windows-based files. For the instructions, see 5.2.1 Playback
Using USB Mass Storage Device.
6.5.2 Running Watermark Proof
1. Install Watermark Proof from GeoVision website. After installment, a WMProof icon is
created on your desktop.
2. Double-click the created icon. The Water Mark Proof window appears.
3. Click File from the menu bar, select Open and locate the recorded file (.avi). The
selected file is then listed on the window. Alternatively, you can drag the file directly
from the storage folder to the window.
4. If the recording hasn’t been tampered with, a check will appear on the Pass column;
otherwise a check will appear on the Failed column. To play back the recording,
double-click the listed file on the window.
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6.5.3 The Watermark Proof Window
1
3
5
6
7
8
9
2
4
Figure 6-9
The controls in the window:
No. Name Description
1 Open File Opens the recorded file.
2 First Frame Goes to the first frame of the file.
3 Play Plays the file.
4 Previous Frame Goes to the previous frame of the file.
5 Next Frame Goes to the next frame of the file.
6
Previous Watermarked
Frame
Goes to the previous frame that contains watermark.
7 Next Watermarked Frame Goes to the next frame that contains watermark.
8 Original vs. Extracted
The Extracted icon should be identical with the
Original icon. If not, it indicates the recording has
been tampered with.
9 File List Displays the proof results.
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Chapter 7 DVR / NVR / VMS
The GV-DVR / NVR / VMS can integrate digital videos from GV-Video Server and provides
a full range of video management functions and features, such as video viewing, recording,
playback, alert settings and more. Following is the list of the integration specifications:
Figure 7-1
The compatible versions of GV-DVR / NVR / VMS for each model:
Model
Compatible version of
GV-DVR / NVR
Compatible version of
GV-VMS
GV-VS04H
8.4.3 or later
GV-VS11
8.5.3 or later
GV-VS12
8.3.2 or later
GV-VS14
8.5.5 or later
14.10
GV-VS2420 / 2400
8.6.2 with patch files or
later
15.10 or later
GV-VS2820 / 2800
8.6.2 with patch files or
later
16.10.3.0 or later
GV-2401 / 21600
8.7.4 with patch files or
later
16.11.0.0 or later
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The maximum number of streams that a GV-Video Server allows is listed below.
Model Max number of live streaming
GV-VS04H
8
GV-VS11 /12
12
GV-VS14, GV-VS2400 / 2401 / 2420
16
GV-VS2800 / 2820
34
GV-VS21600
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For GV-VS04H / 12, when a channel is connected to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, IE browser, or
any other application, it takes up 1 stream. For GV-VS11 / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 /
2800 / 21600 with dual-stream function applied, when a channel is connected to IE
browser or any other application, it takes up 1 stream; when a channel is connected to GV-
DVR / NVR / VMS, it takes up 2 streams.
Note: When you connect over the maximum number of streams specified above, a warning
message “Too many users” will pop up, and no image can be accessed after the threshold.
The codec and recording resolution of digital videos are set up on the GV-Video Server
instead of on the GV-DVR / NVR / VMS.
The hardware compression and the “Pre-Recording Using RAM” feature cannot work
on the videos from GV-Video Server. For details about the “Pre-Recording Using RAM”
feature, see “System Configuration”, Chapter 1, GV-DVR User’s Manual
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7.1 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-DVR / NVR
To set up the cameras from the GV-Video Server on the GV-DVR / NVR, follow these
steps:
1. On the main screen, click the Configure button, select System Configure, select
Camera Install and click IP Camera Install. This dialog box appears.
Figure 7-2
To add an IP camera from a list of the IP cameras on the LAN, click Scan
Camera.
To manually set up an IP camera, follow steps 2 to 7.
2. Click Add Camera. This dialog box appears.
Figure 7-3
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3. Type the IP address, username and password of the GV-Video Server. Modify the
default HTTP port if necessary. Select GeoVision from the Brand drop-down list and
select the GV-Video Server model from the Device drop-down list. The following
dialog box appears.
For GV-VS04H / 12:
Figure 7-4
A. Click Query to detect the GV-Video Server. When it is detected, its available
camera options will be displayed in the Camera List section.
B. Select the camera for live view from the Preview drop-down list, and the camera
for recording from the Record drop-down list.
C. Click Apply to add and click Close to exit the dialog box.
For GV-VS11 / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600:
Figure 7-5
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A. The GV-DVR / NVR will automatically query for the GV-Video Server, and the
status will be indicated as “Standby”.
Take GV-VS11 for example, if it is in a single stream, you can see one
resolution and codec for Preview and Record in Code Type field.
Take GV-VS14 for example, if you want to enable dual streams, click the Dual
Stream button to set up the H.264 codec and 704 x 480 resolution for recording
and the MPEG4/MJEPG codec and 352 x 240 for live viewing.
B. Click Apply. The camera from the GV-Video Server is added to the list.
Note: If the GV-Video Server is not being detected, modify the HTTP port (Figure 7-3) and
streaming port (Figure 7-4 or Figure 7-5) to match those of the IP camera, and click the
Query button to detect the IP camera again.
4. Click the listed IP camera, and select Display position to map the IP camera to a
channel on the GV-DVR / NVR.
Figure 7-6
5. The Status column now should display “Connected”. Click OK.
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7.1.1 Customizing GV-Video Server Settings
After the GV-Video Server is connected and assigned with a display position, you can
configure the GV-Video Server’s settings such as frame rate or resolution. Right-click the
desired GV-Video Server to see the following list of options:
Figure 7-7
Change Resolution: Note this function is only available for GV-VS11. Changes
the live view and record resolutions based on the display ratio of NTSC (3:2).
Network Time Out: When network disconnection exceeds the specified time
period, the video server status will be displayed as Connection Lost.
On Demand Display: Note this function is only available for GV-VS11. Enables
automatic adjustment of live view resolution. For details, see “On Demand Display”,
Chapter 1, GV-DVR User’s Manual.
Change Live View Codec: Note this function is only available for GV-VS11.
Changes the live view codec.
Change Record Codec: Note this function is only available for GV-VS11.
Changes the recording codec.
Live-view frame rate control (Sub stream): Note this function is only available for
GV-VS11 / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600. Sets the live view frame
rate of the sub stream to help reduce the CPU usage. If you have set the live view
codec to be JPEG, select the number of frames to allow in a second. If the live
view codec selected is MPEG4 or H.264, select one of the following options:
☉ Maximum Live-view Frame Rate: View the video at the maximum frame rate
possible.
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☉ Live-view Key Frame only: You can choose to view the key frames of the
videos only instead of all frames on the live view. This option is related to the
GOP setting of the IP camera. For example, if the GOP value is set to 30,
there is only one key frame among 30 frames.
Live-view frame rate control (Main stream): Sets the live view frame rate of the
main stream with higher resolution when On Demand function is enabled. Refer to
Live-view frame rate control above to see the options available.
Frames to keep in live view buffer: Specifies the number of frames to keep in the
live view buffer.
Recording Codec Format: Specifies whether to record in standard or GeoVision
type of MJPEG, MPEG4 or H.264 codec.
GIS Setting: Note this function is only available for GV-VS04H / 12 / 14. Records
the video with the GPS data. To record the GPS data, remember to also enable the
GIS function of the GV-DVR / NVR (Configure button < Accessories < Enable Local
GIS).
Automatically Adjust DST: If enabled, the time on the GV-IP device Web
interface will be synchronized with the time of the GV-DVR / NVR when DST period
starts or ends on the GV-DVR / NVR.
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7.2 Setting Up GV-Video Server on GV-VMS
To set up the cameras from the GV-Video Server on the GV-VMS, follow these steps:
Note: The following instructions are based on GV-VMS V14.10 software and user
interfaces.
1. To access the IP Device Setup page, click Home
, select Toolbar , click
Configure
and select Camera Install.
Figure 7-8
2. Click Add Camera
. This dialog box appears.
Figure 7-9
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3. Type the IP address, username and password of the GV-Video Server. Modify the
default HTTP port 80 if necessary. Select GeoVision and model name from the Brand
drop-down list and select the GV-Video Server model from the Device drop-down lists.
The following dialog appears.
For GV-VS04H / 12:
Figure 7-10
A. Click Query to detect the GV-Video Server. When it is detected, its available
camera options will be displayed in the Camera List section.
B. Select the camera for live view from the Preview drop-down list, and the
camera for recording from the Record drop-down list.
C. Click Apply to add and click Close to exit the dialog box.
For GV-VS11 / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600:
Figure 7-11
A. The GV-VMS will automatically query for the GV-Video Server, and the status will
be indicated as “Standby”.
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If it is in single stream, you can see one resolution and codec for Preview and
Record in Code Type field.
If you want to enable dual streams, click the Dual Stream button to set up the
H.264 codec and 704 x 480 resolution for recording and the MPEG4/MJEPG
codec and 352 x 240 for live viewing.
B. Configure the other options in the dialog box.
Query: Detect and apply the current codec and resolution setting on the
camera. This function may not be available for some third-party cameras.
Camera list: Select a camera number.
Port: Modify the video streaming port number if necessary.
Stream Type: You may have the option of Single Stream or Dual Streams
depending on camera models.
Codec Type: You may have different codec options depending on camera
models. If the selected camera supports dual streaming, the live view codec
and recording codec can be set differently.
Resolution: You may select the different resolutions for live view and recording.
C. Click Apply to add the camera from the GV-Video Server is added to the IP
Device list.
Note: If the GV-Video Server is not being detected, modify the HTTP port (Figure 7-9) and
streaming port (Figure 7-10 or Figure 7-11) to match those of the IP camera, and click the
Query button to detect the IP camera again.
4. To connect the added camera, click the box besides the ID column. Upon successful
connection, the Status icon shows green, with the video resolution and bit rate being
displayed in the correspondent columns.
Figure 7-12
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7.3 Receiving Cardholder Data from Video Server
This function is only available for GV-VS04H / 14. Over the network, GV-DVR / NVR can
receive cardholder data from the Wiegand-interface card reader. This transmission is made
possible through GV-Video Server.
GV-Video Server
TCP
/
IP
Video Data
Text Data
Wiegand In
Card Reader
GV-DVR / NVR
Figure 7-13
Note: The function is not supported by GV-VMS.
To receive cardholder data from Video Server, follow these steps:
1. Add the GV-Video Server to the GV-DVR / NVR. See 7.1 Setting Up GV-Video Server.
2. Click the Configure button, point to Accessories and select GV Wiegand Capture
Device Setting. The GV-Wiegand Capture Setup dialog box appears.
3. Click the New button. This dialog box appears.
Figure 7-14
4. Select GV-Video Server from the Type drop-down list, enter a descriptive name for
the Video Server, select the IP address of the video server from the Address drop-
down list and select the camera to be mapped with.
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5. Click Add to add the Wiegand card reader to the system.
6. Note the cardholder data will not be overlaid on the mapped camera. To view
cardholder data, click the ViewLog button, select System Log to display the Live Log
Browser and click the Device tab.
Figure 7-15
For the related settings on the GV-Video Server, see Wiegand Function in 4.2.3
GPS/Wiegand.
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7.4 Remote Monitoring with Multi View
You can use the Multi View to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices
connected to the GV-Video Server. This function is only available for GV-VS04H / 11 / 12 /
14.
Note: Multi View is not supported by GV-VMS.
Connecting to GV-Video Server
The Multi View program is available in the GV-DVR / NVR applications. The following is an
example of running the Multi View through WebCam Server on the GV-DVR / NVR.
1. To enable the remote access to the GV-DVR / NVR, click the Network button, select
WebCam Server to display the Server Setup dialog box, and click OK to start the
WebCam server.
2. At the local computer, open the Web browser and type the address of the GV-DVR /
NVR. The Single View page appears.
3. Select Multi View and the desired viewing resolution. The valid user name and
password are required for login. For the first-time user, you will be directed to the
Download page. Install the Multi View program before you can run it.
4. On the Multi View window, click the Edit Host button. The Edit Host window appears.
5. To create a host, click the New button. You need to create a group before creating a
host.
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6. Select GV-Video Server from the Device drop-down list. Type the host name, IP
address, user name and password of the GV-Video Server. Modify the default VSS port
10000 if necessary.
Figure 7-16
7. Click Save to establish connection.
For details on the Multi View functions, see “Multi View Viewer”, Chapter 8, GV-DVR
User’s Manual.
7.5 Remote Monitoring with E-Map
You can use the Remote E-Map to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices
connected to the GV-Video Server.
Creating an E-Map for the GV-Video Sever
With the E-Map Editor, you can create an E-Map for the cameras and I/O devices
connected to the GV-Video Server. The E-Map Editor is available in the two applications:
Main System and E-Map Server. The following is an example of running the E-Map Editor
included in the Main System.
1. Go to Windows Start menu, point to Programs, select GV folder and click E-Map
Editor.
2. To create an E-Map, click the Add Map button on the toolbar. A New Map file appears.
3. Double-click the New Map file, and click the Load Map button on the toolbar to import
a graphic file.
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4. To create a host, click the Add Host button on the toolbar and select Add Video
Server.
5. Right-click the created New Host in the Host View and select Host Settings. This
dialog box appears.
Figure 7-17
6. Give the GV-Video Server a location name, and type its IP address (or domain name).
Keep the default VSS port 10000, or modify it to match that of GV-Video Server.
7. Click OK to save the settings.
8. Expand the created host folder. Drag and drop the icons of cameras and I/O devices
onto the imported E-Map.
9. Close the E-Map Editor. Click Yes when you are prompted to save the file.
For details on creating an E-Map file on the E-Map Server, see “E-Map Application”, GV-
DVR User’s Manual or GV-VMS User’s Manual.
Connecting to GV-Video Server
Depending on where you save the created E-Map file (GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, E-Map
Server or Control Center), the steps to open the Remote E-Map window for monitoring
may vary slightly. The following is a connection example if you store the E-Map file in the
GV-DVR / NVR.
1. To enable the remote access to the GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, click the Network button,
select WebCam Server to display the Server Setup dialog box, and click OK to start
the WebCam server.
2. At the local computer, open the Web browser and type the address of the GV-DVR /
NVR / VMS. The Single View page appears.
3. Select Emap. The valid user name and password are required for login. For the first-
time user, you will be directed to the Download page. Install the E-Map program before
you can run it.
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4. On the Remote E-Map window, click the Login button and select the GV-Video Server
host to access its videos and I/O devices. The valid user name and password are
required to log in the GV-Video Server.
For details on the Remote E-Map functions, see “E-Map Applications”, GV-DVR User’s
Manual or GV-VMS User’s Manual.
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Chapter 8 CMS Configurations
This section introduces the related settings to enable connecting to the GV-Video Server in
the central monitoring stations Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor and Dispatch Server.
8.1 Center V2
The Center V2 can monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices connected to the
GV-Video Server.
GV-Video Server
GV-Video Server
TCP/ IP
X 4
X 4
Center V2
Video Data
X 4
X 4
Text Data
Figure 8-1
To set the appropriate port connecting to the GV-Video Server, click the Preference
Settings button, select System Configure, click the Network tab, and check Accept
connections from GV-Compact DVR, Video Server & IP Cam. Keep the default
port 5551 for the Port 2 option, or modify it to match the Center V2 port on the GV-
Video Server.
Figure 8-2
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To define how to display the received video on motion detection and input trigger from the
GV-Video Server, click the Preference Setting button and select System Configure. This
dialog box appears.
Figure 8-3
Manual close channel: Closes the triggered camera view manually.
Close the camera view when motion stopped: Closes the triggered camera
view automatically when motion stops.
Post Motion: Specify the duration of the camera view remaining on the
monitoring window after motion stops.
Camera send by I/O trigger will monitor: Specify the duration of the camera
view remaining on the monitoring window when an I/O device is triggered.
To keep the camera view remaining on the monitoring window even after the
alarm is finished, click the right-arrow button, and uncheck Latch Trigger.
Then the camera view will remain on the monitoring window for the specified
time. For example, if the alarm is triggered for 5 minutes and you set 10
minutes, the camera view will be displayed for 15 minutes.
Monitor the camera sent by GV-Wiegand Capture: Specify the duration of
the camera view remaining on the monitoring window when the card reader,
connected to GV-Video Server, is triggered. For the related Wiegand settings
on the GV-Video Server, see 4.2.3 GPS / Wiegand.
For further information on how to mange the received video from the GV-Video Server,
see GV-CMS Series User’s manual.
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8.2 Vital Sign Monitor
The Vital Sign Monitor is designed to monitor and manage the cameras and I/O devices
connected to the GV-Video Server under low bandwidth network.
GV-Video Server
GV-Video Server
TCP/ IP
X 4
X 4
Vital Sign
Monitor
Text Data
X 4
X 4
Figure 8-4
To set the appropriate port connecting to the GV-Video Server, click Configure on the
window menu, and select System Configure to display this dialog box. In the
Connective Port field, keep the default value 5609 for the Port 2 option, or modify it to
match the Vital Sign Monitor port on the GV-Video Server.
Figure 8-5
For further information on how to mange the video received from the GV-Video Server,
see GV-CMS Series User’s manual.
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8.3 Dispatch Server
The Dispatch Server minimizes overloading of Center V2 Servers by re-distributing GV-
Video Server subscribers to the least busy Center V2 server.
GV-Video Server
GV-Video Server
TCP/ IP
X 4
X 4
Video Data
X 4
X 4
Center V2
Center V2
Dispatch Server
Text Data
Figure 8-6
To set the appropriate port connecting to the GV-Video Server, click the Server
Setting button on the toolbar, and enable Allow GV IP devices to login as
subscriber from port. Keep the default port 5551, or modify it to match the Center
V2 port on the GV-Video Server.
Figure 8-7
For further information on how to mange the received video from the GV-Video Server, see
GV-CMS Series User’s manual.
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Chapter 9 Auxiliary Device Connectors
The terminal block, located on the rear panel, provides interfaces for digital inputs, relay
outputs, an RS-485 interface, a Wiegand interface, a GPS interface or auxiliary power.
The terminal block can be used to develop applications for motion detection, event alerts
via E-mail and FTP, center monitoring by Center V2 and Vital Sign Monitor, PTZ control or
Wiegand-interface card reader, and a variety of other functions.
9.1 GV-VS04H / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600
GV-VS04H / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401
Figure 9-1
Auxiliary Device Connectors
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GV-VS2820 / 2800 / 21600
Figure 9-2
9.1.1 Pin Assignment
The table below lists the pin assignment for the terminal block.
GV-VS04H / 14
Pin Function Pin Function
1 Relay Output 1 9 DC 5V Out for GV-Relay Module, or GPS Module
2 Digital Input 1 10 Ground, or GPS Ground
3 Relay Output 2 11 RS 485+
4 Digital Input 2 12 Wiegand D0, or GPS RX
5 Relay Output 3 13 RS 485-
6 Digital Input 3 14 Wiegand D1, or GPS TX
7 Relay Output 4 15 Ground
8 Digital Input 4 16 DC 12V Out for Wiegand Card Reader
Note: To connect the GPS module, use Pin 9 for power supply, Pin 10 for ground, Pin 12
for GPS RX and Pin 14 for GPS TX.
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GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2401
Pin Function Pin Function
1 Digital Output 1 9 DC 5V Out for GV-Relay Module
2 Digital Input 1 10 Ground
3 Digital Output 2 11 RS 485+
4 Digital Input 2 12 N/A
5 Digital Output 3 13 RS 485-
6 Digital Input 3 14 N/A
7 Digital Output 4 15 Ground
8 Digital Input 4 16 DC 12V Out
GV-VS2820 / 2800 / 21600
Pin Function Pin Function
1 Digital Output 1 13 Digital Output 7
2 Digital Input 1 14 Digital Input 7
3 Digital Output 2 15 Digital Output 8
4 Digital Input 2 16 Digital Input 8
5 Digital Output 3 17 Ground
6 Digital Input 3 18 Ground
7 Digital Output 4 19 DC 5V Out for GV-Relay Module
8 Digital Input 4 20 RS 485+
9 Digital Output 5 21 Ground
10 Digital Input 5 22 RS 485-
11 Digital Output 6 23 DC 12V Out
12 Digital Input 6 24 Ground
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9.1.2 Relay Output
The relay outputs on the terminal block only drives a maximum load of 5 volts. Working in
conjunction with the GV-Relay V2 module, it is capable of driving heavier loads. Refer to
the figure and table below to connect the GV-Relay V2 module to the GV-Video Server.
Note: The GV-Relay module is an optional product.
Output Devices 1-4
Figure 9-3
GV-Relay V2 I/O Terminal Block
DO 1 Pin 1
DO 2 Pin 3
DO 3 Pin 5
DO 4 Pin 7
+ 5V Pin 9
Note that you don’t need to use the DC 5V connector on the GV-Relay V2 module for
power supply, since the power is supplied from the GV-Video Server.
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9.2 GV-VS11
The terminal block on the rear panel of GV-VS11 provides one digital input and output, an
RS-485 interface and auxiliary power.
RS-485 - + 5V
DI DO G
Figure 9-4
Pin Function
RS-485- RS-485-
RS-485+ RS-485+
5V DC 5V Out
DI Digital Input
DO Digital Output
G Ground
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9.3 GV-VS12
Owing to the model size, GV-VS12 provides I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector for
extensible connection to other I/O devices and PTZ cameras. A RJ-45 connector and a
bundle of shielded wires are on each end of the cable.
Strip the desired wires first, and connect the auxiliary devices with the right wires
according to the following pin assignment in section 9.2.1. Then insert the RJ-45
Connector to the I/O/PTZ Port on GV-VS12 (No. 4, Figure 1-9).
Figure 9-5
9.3.1 Pin Assignment
The table below lists the pin assignment for the shielded wires of the I/O Cable with RJ-45
Connector.
Pin Wire Function
1 Brown Digital Out 1
2 White with Brown Stripe Digital Out 2
3 White with Green Stripe Ground
4 White with Blue Stripe Digital In 1
5 Blue Digital In 2
6 Green Ground
7 Orange RS-485 -
8 White with Orange Stripe RS-485 +
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9.3.2 RS-232 Terminal Block
The RS-232 terminal block on GV-VS12 is mainly used for connecting to a GPS module.
TX RX G 5V
RS232
Figure 9-6
Pin Function
TX GPS RX (Receive)
RX GPS TX (Transmit)
G Ground
5V DC 5V Out
Note: To ensure the connection to the GV-VS12, the GPS RX must be connected to
the TX pin, and the GPS TX must be connected to the RX pin.
Appendix
A. Settings for Internet Explorer 8 or later
If you use Internet Explorer 8 or later, it is required to complete the following setting.
1. Set the Security to Medium-high (default).
2. Enable Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt.
3. Disable Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX without prompt.
B. Supported Wireless LAN USB Adaptor
GV-VS04H / 12 / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600
Vendor Model
D-Link DWA-140 (H/W version B1), DWL-G122 (version C1)
Edimax EW-7318Ug, EW-7318Un, EW-7718Un, EW-7711UAn
Linksys WUSB54GC, WUSB600 (version 1)
Pegatron WL-166N11
Note: Linksys WUSB54GC ver. 3 is not supported.
GV-VS11
Vendor Model
Edimax EW-7711UAn
Pegatron WL-166N11
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C. Supported Mobile Broadband Device
GV-VS04H / 12 / 14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600
Vendor Model
Bandluxe C320, C501
D-Link DWM-222
Huawei
E156, E156B, E169, E220, E1692, E1750, E1752, E1756, E1756C,
EC169C, EC189 USB Modem (HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM), E398
Novatel MC950D, MC996D, MC998D (HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM)
Onda MSA523HS
Sierra 250U
Verizon USB727, USB728, USB760 Modem (EVDO)
Vodafone K3565 (Rev 2)
ZTE MF100
Note: D-Link DWM-222 is only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400 / 2820 / 2800. Huawei
E1756C is only supported by GV-VS12 /14 / 2420 / 2400 / 2401 / 2820 / 2800 / 21600.
Huawei E398 is only supported by GV-VS12.
GV-VS11
Vendor Model
Huawei
E169, E220, EC169C, E1750, E1756, E1756C, EC189 USB Modem
(HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM)
Novatel MC998D (HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM)
D. The RTSP Command
The GV-Video Server can support RTSP protocol for both audio and video streaming.
If you use QuickTime player, enter:
rtsp://<IP of the GV-Video Server:8554/<CH No.>.sdp
For example, rtsp://
192.168.3.111:8554/CH001.sdp
If you use VLC, enter:
rtsp://username:password@<IP of the GV-Video Server:8554/<CH No.>.sdp
For example, rtsp://
admin:admin@192.168.3.111:8554/CH001.sdp
For RTSP Multicast, add “M” after the channel number.
For example, rtsp://
192.168.3.111:8554/CH001M.sdp or
rtsp://
admin:admin@192.168.3.111:8554/CH001M.sdp
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ote:
1. The RTSP server must be enabled on the Web interface. See 4.3.9 3GPP / RTSP /
ONVIF.
2. Only VLC and QuickTime players are supported for video streaming via RTSP protocol.
3. For GV-VS11 and GV-VS12, only 352 x 240 (352 x 288) and 176 x 112 (176 x 144) are
supported.
E. Supported PTZ Cameras
The following table shows a list of supported PTZ cameras.
PTZ Model and Protocol
AcutVista (SSD-7971D)
Ademco (Jupiter)
Bosch (G3)
Bosch (TC700 / 8560)
Canon (VCC4 / VCC5i)
CBC GANZ (ZC-S120 Series)
Chiper (CPT-V9KRV)
COP (15-CD53W) - Pelco D
COP (15-CD55TW) - Pelco D
COP (15-CD55W) - Pelco D
COP (CD55X) - Pelco D
Direct Perception (PTU Series)
D-max Dome
DongYang Dome (DOH-240)
DynaColor (D-7720 / 7722)
DynaColor Dome
Dynacolor (DynaHawk-ZH701)
ELBEX (Matrix / 1000)
Elmo (PTC-200C)
Elmo (PTC-400C)
Elmo (PTC-1000)
EverFocus (EPTZ 1000 / 500)
Eyeview T-Power (T2-SA27)
GKB (SPD-221)
HiSharp - Pelco D
HiSharp - Pelco P
JEC Dome
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JVC (TK-S576B / S655 / C686E)
Kalatel CyberDome
Kampro Technology (K-ZC23)
KenKo (DMP23-H1)
LG (LPT-OS553HQ)
Lilin (PIH) – MLP1
Lilin (PIH-7625) – MLP1
Lilin (PIH-820) – MLP1
MESSOA (SDS600 Series)
MESSOA (D-700 Series)
Minking Dome
Mintron (54G2AHN / P)
NanWang (NVD 2300PNT)
NanWang V4.1 (NVD 2300PNT)
Panasonic (WV-CS850)
Panasonic (WV-CW960)
Pelco Dome
Pelco (Spectra III)
Pelco Spetra Mini Dome (SD4-WO)
Pishion (22X)
PTZ in I/O
RX214D
SAE (DR-E588)
Samsung (SCC-641 / 643)
Samsung (SPD-1600)
Samsung (SPD-3300)
Sensormatic (Ultra IV)
Sony (EVI-D100)
StorVision PTZ
TOA (CC551)
VDI (CT-58SPD)
VIDO.AT Dome
YAAN Dome
360 Vision (ViD-18COP04) - Pelco P
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F. The CGI Command
You can use the CGI command to obtain a snapshot of the live view or access the User
Account Web interface. For GV-Video Server, refer to the following details:
IP address: 192.168.2.11
Username: admin
Password: admin
Desired stream: 1
To obtain a snapshot of the live view, type the following into your Web browser:
http://
192.168.2.11/PictureCatch.cgi?username=admin&password=admin&channel=1
To access the User Account Web interface, type the following into your Web browser:
http://
192.
168.2.11
/ConfigPage.cgi?username=admin&password=admin&page=UserSetting
Note: For GV-VS11 / 12, if the resolution is set as 704 x 480 (704 x 576), the obtained
snapshot will be 704 x 240 (704 x 288).
G. Default Port Value
HTTP Port 80
Streaming Port 10000
E-Mail Server 25
FTP Server 21
Center V2 5551
Vital Sign Monitor 5609
GV-GIS 3356
Video Gateway 50000
Backup Center 30000
ViewLog Server 5552
RTSP/TCP Port 8554
RTP/UDP Port 17300 -17319
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H. Supported Hard Disk Drives
For system efficiency, it is recommended to use the enterprise-level hard disk drives instead
of desktop-level or green HDD. The HDD listed below are tested by GeoVision.
Model Capacity
WD
WD121PURZ 12 TB
WD101PURZ 10 TB
WD82PURZ 8 TB
WD4000F9YZ 4 TB
WD4000FYYZ 4 TB
WD4001FAEX 4 TB
WD40EFRX 4 TB
WD3000F9YZ 3 TB
WD3000FYYZ 3 TB
WD30EFRX 3 TB
WD30EURS 3 TB
WD30EURX 3 TB
WD2000F9YZ 2 TB
WD2000FYYZ 2 TB
WD20EURS 2 TB
WD20EZRX 2 TB
WD1003FBYZ 1 TB
WD1005FBYZ 1 TB
WD10EURX 1 TB
WD10PURZ 1 TB
WD Ultrastar series
HUH721010ALE604 10 TB
HUS728T8TALE6L4 8 TB
HUS726T6TALE6L4 6 TB
HUS726T4TALE6L4 4 TB
HUS722T2TALA604 2 TB
HUS722T1TALA604 1 TB
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Model Capacity
Seagate
ST16000VE000 16 TB
ST14000VE0008 14 TB
ST8000VE000 8 TB
ST8000VX0002 8 TB
ST8000VX004 8 TB
ST4000NC000 4 TB
ST4000NM0033 4 TB
ST4000VX005 4 TB
ST4000VX013 4 TB
ST3000NM0033 3 TB
ST3000VX000 3 TB
ST2000NC000 2 TB
ST2000VX000 2 TB
ST1000DM003 1 TB
ST1000VX000 1 TB
ST1000VX005 1 TB
Toshiba
MG07ACA10TE 10 TB
MG03ACA400 4 TB
DT01ABA300V 3 TB
MG03ACA300 3 TB
DT01ABA200V 2 TB
DT01ACA200 2 TB
Hitachi
HUA723030ALA640 3 TB
HUS724040ALA640 4 TB
HUS724020ALA640 2 TB
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Appendix
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I. Supported Third-Party Cameras for GV-VS2401 / 2800 / 2820 /
21600
Resolution Model Signal Type
5 MP LIRDGHTC500FP TVI/AHD/CVBS
4 MP LIRDGHTC400P TVI/AHD/CVBS
3 MP LIRDGAD300NA TVI/AHD/CVBS
LIRDLHTC200ES
LIRDLHTC200FV
TVI/AHD/CVBS
SCA-76HDS36 NTSC-02
SCA-76HDS36
SCA-75HDS36
SCA-74HDS36P
AHD
2 MP
HikVision-TW56D0T-IR
HikVision-TW16D0T-IR
HikVision-DS-2CE16D1T-IR3Z
HikVision-DS2CE56D1T-IR-02
HikVision-LIRDLHTC200ES-02
HikVision-DS-2CE16D0T-IR
HikVision-DS-2CE16D5T-AVFIT3
TVI
