Introduction To GeoVision Digital Surveillance System
Technical Handbook Part I
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Release No. Rev. 1.0 Rev. 2.0 Date 7/04/08 7/14/09 Author Ed Chiu Frank Chang Revision Description Training Document Training Document
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Table of Contents

Contact Information..... 2 Service Contact Information.... 2 Version History..... 2 1. General Information.... 6 1.1 Purpose..... 6 1.2 Scope..... 6 1.3 Naming and Definitions..... 6 1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations.... 6 2. Main System.... 7 2.1 Camera Installation.... 8 2.1.1 Analog Camera Setup.... 8 2.1.2 IP Camera Setup.... 8 2.1.3 Supported IP Device List... 10 2.2 PTZ Camera Setup.... 14 2.2.1 Analog PTZ Camera.... 14 2.2.2 Compatible PTZ Camera/Protocol List.... 17 2.2.3 IP PTZ Camera.... 19 2.2.4 PTZ Idle Protection.... 20 2.3 Camera Configuration.... 21 2.3.1 Video Resolution.... 21 2.3.2 Camera Record Setting.... 21 2.3.3 Compression Codec.... 22 2.4 Scheduled Recording.... 23 2.4.1 General Scheduled Recording.... 23 2.4.2 Advanced Scheduled Recording.... 24 2.5 Video Storage Location.... 25 2.6 Account and Password..... 26 2.6.1 Password Setup.... 26 2.6.2 Startup Auto Login.... 27 2.7 System Idle Protection..... 27 2.8 E-Mail Notification..... 28 2.8.1 E-mail Account Setup.... 28 2.8.2 Event Notification Setup... 29 3. Video Playback.... 30 3.1 Frame by Frame/Real Time Playback... 31 GeoVision Technical Handbook 3
3.2 Multiple Channels Playback.... 31 3.3 Backup Video Files..... 32 3.3.1 Save to USB.... 33 3.3.2 Save as AVI.... 34 3.3.3 Burn to CD/DVD.... 35 4. Remote Viewing.... 37 4.1 Webcam Server Setup.... 37 4.2 Network Port Configuration.... 38 4.2.1 LAN IP Address.... 38 4.2.2 WAN IP Address.... 38 4.2.3 Port Forwarding.... 39 4.3 Multiview Setup.... 41 4.3.1 Install Multiview.... 41 4.3.2 Run Multiview..... 45 4.4 Multiview.... 46 4.4.1 Connect to DVR.... 46 4.4.2 Single Host..... 49 4.4.3 Multi Host..... 50 4.5 Mobile Phone/ PDA Viewing... 51 4.5.1 Instructions..... 51 4.5.2 Mobile Support List.... 52 5. Useful Utilities.... 54 5.1 Keylock Utility.... 54 5.1.1 Enter Keylock Utility... 54 5.1.2 Exit Keylock Utility.... 54 5.2 IP Device Utility.... 56 5.2.1 Install IP Device Utility.... 56 5.2.2 Assign Device Name.... 57 5.2.3 Change IP Address and Port Information... 58 5.2.4 Update Firmware.... 59 5.3 Dynamic DNS..... 60 5.3.1 Install Dynamic DNS... 60 5.3.2 Register Dynamic DNS.... 61 5.4 DMPos..... 62 5.4.1. Run DMPos.... 62 5.5 Fast Backup and Restore.... 64 GeoVision Technical Handbook 4

5.5.1 Install FBR.... 64 5.5.2 Run FBR.... 65 5.5.3 Apply FBR.... 66 5.6 Database Repair Utility.... 67 5.6.1 Run Database Repair Utility... 67 5.7 Password Removal Utility... 69 5.7.1 Run Password Removal Utility.... 70 6. Upgrade and Recovery.... 72 6.1 Software Upgrade.... 72 6.1.1 Remove Previous Version Software... 72 6.1.2 Remove Previous Version Driver... 72 6.1.3 Install New Version Driver.... 73 6.1.4 Install New Version Software... 74 6.2 System Recovery.... 77 6.2.1 Run System Recovery.... 77

1. General Information

1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the training document is to provide introductory technical training for GeoVision V8.3 surveillance software as well as video playback, remote viewing, and useful utility applications.

1.2 Scope

The scope of the training document covers the basic operations of Multicam main system, video playback via Viewlog, and remote viewing via Multiview.
1.3 Naming and Definitions
BBView GView IView MSView MultiCam MultiView POS Text Sender SSView Remote ViewLog ViewLog GeoVision Blackberry Viewer Microsoft PDA Viewer GeoVision iPhone Viewer Microsoft Smart Phone Viewer Main system software (Local) Remote live viewing software Application for Windows-based POS systems Symbian Phone Viewer Remote video playback software Video playback software (Local)
1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations
DDNS DHCP DVR FPS GV IP ISP LAN NVR POS PTZ WAN Dynamic Domain Name Service Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Digital Video Recorder Frames Per Second (image per second) GeoVision Internet Protocol Internet Service Provider Local Area Network Network Video Recorder Point of Sale Pan Tilt Zoom Wide Area Network

2. Main System

This chapter describes the basic operations of the essential functions on v8.3 Multicam. A list of software shortcuts can be found by clicking on k on the keyboard.

2.1 Camera Installation

This section covers analog and IP camera setup procedure in Multicam. IP camera setup procedure also applies to GV-Video Server, GV-Compact DVR, and third-party IP cameras. 2.1.1 Analog Camera Setup 1. In Multicam, click on Configure icon. 2. Select General Setting -> Camera/Audio Install -> Camera/Audio Install.
3. Click on Activate button on the left and check each camera to be activated (or uncheck each camera to be deactivated). 4. Click OK. For detailed instruction, refer to p.26 of v8.3 User Manual 2.1.2 IP Camera Setup 1. In Multicam, click on Configure icon. 2. Select General Setting -> Camera/Audio Install -> IP Camera Install.

3. Check Install IP Camera, select the number of IP cameras to be installed. 4. Click on Configure.
5. If IP address is known, select Add Camera to manually add the camera. Otherwise, select Scan Camera. a. In the search result, double-click on the desired IP Camera and enter the User name and Password of the IP Camera. b. Enter the VSS Port (determined by the IP camera) in the field of Port if different from default. The default port for GV-IP Cam is 10000. c. Select Single Stream or Dual Stream option. d. In the field of Codec Type, select MPEG4 for smaller resolution (optimize for low bandwidth environment) or MJPEG for larger resolution (optimize for high bandwidth environment). e. Click on Apply. f. Click on Close. Click on OK again. g. Left click on the IP Camera in the IP Camera selection menu. h. Select Change position then map the camera on to designated camera position. i. When the status of the connection changed to Connected, click on OK. j. Click on OK again to finish setup. For detailed instruction, refer to p.100 of v8.3 User Manual
2.1.3 Supported IP Device List

2.2 PTZ Camera Setup

2.2.1 Analog PTZ Camera 1. Analog PTZ setup requires RS485 +/- connection from the PTZ camera to any GV-COM Box, GV-Net Card, or GV-Net I/O Card. For GV-DVR system, GV-Net I/O Card can be found in the back of the unit. 2. From GV-COM Box, GV-Net Card, or GV-Net I/O Card, it is necessary to connect a RJ45 to RS232 cable or a RJ45 to USB cable to establish a connection to the DVR. 3. If RJ45 to USB cable is used, check under Device Manager for the correct COM port created. To access Device Manager, right-click on My Computer, select Manage, then select Device Manager. If RJ45 to RS232 cable is used, COM 1 is the default COM port. Add PTZ Device in Multicam 1. In Multicam, click on the Configure icon. 2. Select General Setting -> System Configure. 3. Under System Configure, place a checkmark by PTZ Device Setup. Then select corresponding PTZ protocol in the drop-down list below.
To verify PTZ protocol, refer to PTZ user manual, technical document, or check with PTZ manufacturer directly. You may also find tested PTZ models in the next section.
4. Click on PTZ Setup button.
5. Select COM port for which the PTZ camera is connected through (refer to 2.7.1 step 3), and then select Baud Rate that matches the PTZ baud rate. Check on Activate then OK to save the settings. o To verify PTZ baud rate, refer to PTZ user manual for options. It is typically setup via dipswitches on the PTZ camera.

6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for each additional PTZ cameras. o For multiple PTZ cameras connected via the same COM port, it is necessary to assign a different ID (address) to each PTZ camera. In general, ID for each camera can be set via dipswitches on the PTZ camera.
7. At this stage, a PTZ button should appear on the right side of Multicam. Click on the button to bring up PTZ control panel to control PTZ via Multicam. o If PTZ camera cannot be controlled, verify your hardware connection first. Then, verify that the protocol, COM port, and baud rate settings for your PTZ cameras are correct.
PTZ Camera Mapping For DVR systems with more than one PTZ cameras, PTZ camera mapping will allocate each PTZ to its respective channels base on the address of the PTZ camera. 8. In Multicam, click on the Configure icon. 9. Select Accessories -> Camera Mapping PTZ Dome.
10. Under Camera Mapping Setup window, select the camera tab with PTZ camera, then select the Device and then the Address for the PTZ camera from the drop-down list. 11. Repeat step 10 for each of the PTZ cameras. 12. Click OK. Enable PTZ for Webcam 13. In Multicam, click on the Network icon. 14. Select Webcam Server to bring up Server Setup window. 15. Select Video tab, then click on Allowed PTZ camera. 16. Check on each PTZ camera to be allowed to control remotely.
17. Click OK. 18. Click OK again to exit Server Setup. For detailed instruction, refer to p.13 of v8.3 User Manual GeoVision Technical Handbook 16
2.2.2 Compatible PTZ Camera/Protocol List
For PTZ cameras not in the list, it is highly possible that GeoVision software may still be able to perform basic control of the camera via common protocols such as Pelco P and D. However, since Pelco P and D protocols are designed for Pelco-made PTZ cameras, OEM brand PTZ cameras may observe loss of advanced features (such as OSD menu and auto-touring etc). It is because OEM version PTZ cameras alter part of the original Pelco P and D protocols in order to distinguish their PTZ cameras from the rest, even though they still retain the name of Pelco P and Pelco D.
2.2.3 IP PTZ Camera In general, IP PTZ Cameras (or analog PTZ cameras connected via GV-Video Server or GV-Compact DVR) have the same setup procedure as IP cameras. (Refer to 2.1.2 IP Camera Setup). Then, after the IP PTZ cameras are connected to Multicam, follow the steps below: 1. In Multicam, click on the Configure icon. 2. Select General Setting -> System Configure. 3. Under System Configure, place a checkmark by PTZ Device Setup.
4. For IP PTZ Cameras: a. In the drop-down list below, select the IP PTZ Camera model. (Please note the camera model will only appear in the list only if it is in our supported IP Camera List as shown in 2.1.3) 5. For analog PTZ cameras connected via GV-Video Server or GV-Compact DVR: a. In the drop-down list below, select the PTZ camera channel from GV-Video Server or GV-Compact DVR. (For example, if PTZ camera is on channel 1 of GV-Video Server, select VS01 in the list) 6. Click OK.

2.4 Scheduled Recording

2.4.1 General Scheduled Recording 1. In Multicam, click on the Schedule icon. 2. Select Schedule Edit.
3. Setup basic recording schedule as follows: a. Select cameras which schedule is to be applied. b. Select Round-the-clock or Motion detection. c. Select Add Schedule to create a new set of schedule with current settings (after step d is finished). d. Select the days which schedule is to be applied. e. Setup schedule for Holiday. f. After Add Schedule is pressed, the schedule will be added here. g. Display schedule through timeline. 4. To delete a schedule, select the schedule and press Delete key on the keyboard. 5. Click on OK. 6. Click on the Schedule icon in Multicam then select Schedule Start to start recording according to schedule. For detailed instruction, refer to p.53 of v8.3 User Manual
2.4.2 Advanced Scheduled Recording 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. In Multicam, click on the Configure icon. Select General Setting -> System Configure. Click on Camera Record Setting tab. Select the camera you would like to apply scheduled recording. Under recording method, select Day-Night. (Refer to 2.1.2 step 3e) Click on the green arrow next to the recording method. (Refer to 2.1.2 step 3g)
7. The Day-Night Rec Mode Setup dialog box will appear: a. Advanced Options b. Customized recording quality for different time span. c. Customized motion sensitivity level for different time span. d. Customized video resolution for different time span. e. Customized frame rate for different time span. f. Apply noise tolerance for different time span. 8. Click OK. 9. Click OK again to finish setup. For detailed instruction, refer to p.19 of v8.3 User Manual
2.5 Video Storage Location
1. In Multicam, click on the Configure icon. 2. Select General Setting -> System Configure. 3. Under General tab, click on Set Location button in the middle then select Storage Group Folder.
4. By default, Storage 1 is created with all the cameras saved. To add a new storage, follow the steps below: a. Click on Add New Storage button. b. A new storage location should appear. c. Check on the cameras which will be stored in this new storage. (Please note that one camera can only be saved into one storage location) d. Click on Add New Path button. In the Select Path window, select a folder located in the new hard drive. (If this is a new hard drive, create a new folder first in this hard drive through My Computer prior to this step). e. The new path should appear along with available disk size. f. Repeat steps a to f to add more hard drives. 5. To remove extra storages, select the storage then click on Remove Storage button. 6. To remove extra paths, select the path then click on Remove Path button. 7. Click OK. 8. Click OK again to finish setup. For detailed instruction, refer to p.9 of v8.3 User Manual Please note that for IP camera recordings, it is necessary to distribute no more than 4 megapixel IP cameras per hard drive due to current hard drive recording speed limitation. For 640x480 and 720x480 recordings, no more than 8 cameras per hard drive. Recording more cameras than allowed will reduce hard drives life span while creating error messages in the system.

2. In the Backup window, select backup method through either Using Hard Disk, Using CD/DVD, or CD Using OS-Burning. Using Hard Disk allows video to be backed up to a certain hard drive or on a network drive. Using CD/DVD allows video to be burned onto CD/DVD directly via third-party burning software. For GV-DVR Systems, Nero is preinstalled. Select Nero Quick Start as the path.
3. Select Add time frame.
4. Select desired time period by assigning Start and End Time. Once the time period has been selected, Viewlog will automatically search for video and audio files within that time period and display the total number of files in the box on the right. 5. Select cameras for backup then clickOK.
6. Check Include ViewLog Player option then click OK to start backup process. For detailed instruction, refer to p.194 of v8.3 User Manual GeoVision Technical Handbook 36

4. Remote Viewing

4.1 Webcam Server Setup
Configure this section on GV-DVR System. 1. In Multicam, click on the Network icon. 2. Select Webcam Server.
3. Check Enable Remote Control and Run Viewlog server under General tab. 4. Check Run GeoHTTP Server and note the port numbers used for HTTP, Command, and Data under Server tab. (By default the ports are 80, 4550, and 5550 respectively) 5. Click OK to exit Server Setup. 6. Verify that Web and CCS sign appear in the blue box on the right. At this moment, it is possible to connect via LAN. To connect on the same system (DVR connects to itself), access through http://127.0.0.1 in Internet Explorer. To connect from a different PC under the same LAN, access through LAN IP of the DVR in Internet Explorer. (Refer to the following section for instructions to locate LAN IP) For detailed instruction, refer to p.261 of v8.3 User Manual GeoVision Technical Handbook 37
4.2 Network Port Configuration
Configure this section on GV-DVR System or any PC under the same network. 4.2.1 LAN IP Address 7. On GV-DVR System (Windows XP) desktop, click on Start, Run, then type in cmd in the search box.(For Windows Vista, click on Start then type in cmd in the search box)

8. In the command prompt window, type in ipconfig. 9. Locate DVR LAN IP address and routers IP address.
In the example, DVR LAN IP address is 192.168.0.139 and default gateway (router) address is 192.168.0.1 4.2.2 WAN IP Address 10. There are several websites that will display WAN IP address of the DVR system. For example, in Internet Explorer, go to www.whatismyip.com. WAN IP address is necessary for remote connection from a different network
4.2.3 Port Forwarding 11. Enter default gateway (router)s IP address in Internet Explorer. (As found in previous step)
12. When router log in page pops up, enter the User name and Password for the router. Please note that user name and password of the router is not related to the ID and password used by GeoVision DVR system. Check with network administrator or refer to routers user manual for its user name and password. 13. Follow router manufacturers instruction on port forwarding for HTTP, Command, and Data ports (step 4 from section 4.1) to DVRs LAN IP address (step 9 from section 4.2.1). Please note that port configuration for different router brands and models will vary. Refer to router manufacturers website or manual for proper procedures. A list of common support websites and numbers can be found below:
http://www.actiontec.com/ support/index.php
http://www.netgear.com/Supp ort.aspx
http://support.dlink.com/
http://www.linksys.com/s upport
http://www.westell.com/tec hnical-support/technicalsupport.html
http: //support.2wire.com/

877-722-3755

888-321-2375

800-567-6789

14. After finish port forwarding, it is necessary to verify port status. In Internet Explorer, go to www.canyouseeme.org.
15. Underneath the displayed WAN IP address, input one of the ports which has been opened in step 13, click on Check. a. If you see the message Error: I could not see your service, then this specific port has not been opened or configured correctly. Verify step 13 again. (Port 80 is being used in the example below)
b. If you see the message Success: I can see your server, then this specific port has been opened and configured correctly. (Port 80 is being used in the example below)
16. Repeat Step 15 for each of the port opened to ensure all ports are properly opened and forwarded. At this moment, it is possible to connect via WAN.

4.3 Multiview Setup

Configure this section on remote PC. 4.3.1 Install Multiview Multiview can be obtained from one of the following locations: a. Download from GV-DVR system remotely via Internet Explorer. b. Install from GeoVision installation disk. c. Download from http://www.usavisionsys.com/download. Download from GV-DVR System 1. Under Internet Explorer, type in DVRs IP address as found in section 4.2.2. (If connecting within the same network, use LAN IP address as found in 4.2.1.) 2. Type in ID and Password as created in section 2.6.1. 3. Click Login.

4. Install all ActiveX Control as prompted. (ActiveX Control options will appear as an orange bar on top) 5. Click on orange bar as shown below, then select Install or Run Add-on.
6. Refresh webpage. (Login may be required). 7. Select Run if prompted by Internet Explorer security warning.
8. When one channel view appears on the webpage, click on Download from the menu list.
9. When prompted to install ActiveX, click on orange bar as shown below, then select Install or Run Add-on.
10. Check Multiview with 1024x768 resolution, then click on Download at the bottom of the page. GeoVision Technical Handbook 42
Select higher resolution Multiview only if your desktop resolution supports. Install from Disk 1. Insert GeoVision Main System Installation Disk in DVD Rom. 2. In the main menu, select Install GeoVision System.
3. Select GeoVision Multi View.
Download from Website 1. In Internet Explorer, go to http://www.usavisionsys.com/download. 2. Click on Software. 3. Click on Multiview. 4. Click on Download.
5. After download, extract the zip file then execute.EXE file to begin setup. GeoVision Technical Handbook 44
4.3.2 Run Multiview Multiview can be executed from one of the following locations: a. Access via Internet Explorer. b. Access via Program List. Access from Internet Explorer 1. Under Live View window in Internet Explorer, select Live View, then Multiview. 2. Select 1024x768. (If a different resolution has been selected in step 10 from section 4.3.1, select that resolution instead)
Access from Internet Explorer 1. On Windows desktop, click on Start. 2. Click on All Programs, select DMMultiView. 3. Click on DMMultiView.

4.4 Multiview

4.4.1 Connect to DVR 1. Enter User Name and Password to connect to Host DVR listed above.
2. To change Host IP address and port information, select Edit. 3. Enter new Host IP address and port information, then click OK. (Port information should match the ones listed in step 4 of section 4.1)
4. Click OK in the Login window to bring up Multiview.
4.4.2 Single Host Through Single Host, Multiview provides the ability to save DVRs IP address, user name, and password in an address book to allow streaming video from multiple DVRs. 1. In Multiview, click on Edit Host button as shown above. 2. Click New button then select Group to create a new group.
3. After a group is created, click New button then select Host to create a new host. 4. Name the DVR in Host Name for easy identification. 5. Enter IP Address, User Name, Password, as well as port information for DVR. 6. Click on Save. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to add multiple DVRs into host list. 8. Click on OK. For detailed instruction, refer to p.297 of v8.3 User Manual

Mobile Phone Type Multicam Version Mobile Phone OS v5.21 ~ v8.10 Windows Mobile 2002 Windows Mobile 2003 Window Mobile 5.0 Mobile Application Required Ports Required To connect to DVR 80 (HTTP) 4550 (Command) 5550 (Data) Gview
PDA v8.10 ~ v8.32 Window Mobile 5.0 Window Mobile 6.0 or later
GViewV(Live) 5511 (Playback) 4550 (Command) 5550 (Data)
Ports Required To connect to GV-IP Devices Tested Compatible Phone Models (with tested OS or wireless carrier if applicable)
10000 (Live) 5552 (Playback) Dopod 828 Dopod 838 Pro Dopod 900 Dopod CHT 9000 HP IPAQ H3900 HP IPAQ PE2050A HTC Touch (WM 6.0 Professional) Toshiba E740
Mobile Phone Type Multicam Version Mobile Phone OS v7.00 ~ v8.12 Symbian 7.0 or later
Symbian v8.1 ~ v8.32 Symbian 7.0 or later v8.1 ~ v8.32 Nokia S60 2nd and 3rd
Mobile Application Required Ports Required To connect to DVR 80 (HTTP)

SSView

SSViewV(Live) 8866 (Live)

SSViewV3

5511 (Playback) 4550 (Command) 5550 (Data)
Ports Required To connect to GV-IP Devices
10000 (Live) 5552 (Playback)
Motorola E1070 Tested Compatible Phone Models (with tested OS or wireless carrier if applicable) Nokia 6680 Nokia N73 Sony Ericsson P900i Sony Ericsson P990 Sony Ericsson Z800
Motorola E1070 Nokia 6680 Nokia N73
Nokia E60 Nokia E61 Nokia N73 Nokia N95
Mobile Phone Type Multicam Version Mobile Phone OS N/A
BlackBerry v8.3 ~ v8.32 N/A

IPhone

v8.31 ~ v8.32
Mobile Application Required Ports Required To connect to DVR 80 (HTTP) 8866 (Live)
BBView 80 (HTTP) 8866 (Live)
4550 (Command) 5550 (Data) Ports Required To connect to GV-IP Devices Blackberry 8300 (AT&T)* Tested Compatible Phone Models (with tested OS or wireless carrier if applicable) Blackberry 8320 (T-Mobile) Blackberry 8330 (Verizon)* 10000 (Live)
4550 (Command) 5550 (Data) 10000 (Live)
IPhone (AT&T) IPhone (T-Mobile)
Note: * May require non-default ports, default ports as shown may be blocked by wireless carrier

5. Useful Utilities

The following utilities are useful supplementary applications.

5.1 Keylock Utility

Keylock Utility is default on GV-DVR Systems. The purpose of Keylock Utility is to increase DVR system security by restricting user access to only certain programs in Windows. DVR administrators may edit the list of programs accessible on the DVR or simply disable Keylock mode to return to regular Windows desktop. 5.1.1 Enter Keylock Utility To enter Keylock mode from Windows desktop, follow the steps below: 1. On Windows desktop, click on Start. 2. Click on All Programs. 3. Click on GVCombo folder. (Alternatively, the name of the folder may vary according to the GeoVision card model you are using. I.E. GV1480) 4. Locate and run Key Lock Utility. 5.1.2 Exit Keylock Utility To exit Keylock mode and return to Windows desktop, follow the steps below: 1. Under Keylock mode, click on Settings button. 2. Enter DVR system ID and Password. 3. Click OK.

4. In Settings window, under Desktop Type, switch from Multicam to Windows in the dropdown list. 5. Click OK.
6. Click on Log off button. 7. Enter DVR system ID and Password. 8. Click OK.
9. When DVR returns to Windows Welcome screen, click on Administrator account to log in. 10. Once logged in, regular Windows desktop should appear. For detailed instruction, refer to p.381 of v8.3 User Manual GeoVision Technical Handbook 55

5.2 IP Device Utility

IP Device Utility is used to configure and update GeoVision IP devices that include GV-IP Camera, GVVideo Server, GV-Compact DVR, and GV-LPR DSP. The utility can help you perform the following configurations on GV-IP devices: 1. Assign device name. 2. Change IP address and port information. 3. Update firmware. 5.2.1 Install IP Device Utility For GV-DVR Systems, IP Device Utility is preinstalled. To locate the application, follow the steps below: 1. On Windows desktop, click on Start. 2. Click on All Programs. 3. Locate and run GV-IP Device Utility. Install from Disk In case GV-IP Device Utility is missing, follow the steps below: 1. Insert GeoVision IP Device Disk in DVD Rom. (IP Device DVD can be found with each GVIP Device package) 2. In the main menu, select Install GV-IP Device Utility. Download from Website Alternatively, IP Device Utility can also be downloaded from USAVision website: 1. In Internet Explorer, go to http://www.usavisionsys.com/download. 2. Click on Utilities. 3. Download and install IP Device Utility.
5.2.2 Assign Device Name 1. Run GV-IP Device Utility. 2. Click on Search to search for all GV-IP Devices under the same network.
3. Double click on desired IP device.
4. Enter Password for the IP Device. (By default, GV-IP Device password is admin) 5. Select Device Name tab, then enter Device Name. 6. Click OK. 5.2.3 Change IP Address and Port Information 7. Select Set IP Address tab, then input IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server according to actual network settings. (Default network settings shown)

8. To use non-default ports, change the values in HTTP Port and VSS Port. (Default ports shown) 9. Click OK. If no IP device can be found or some devices are missing from IP Device Utility search, verify the IP properties of the PC (as shown in section 4.2.1) and make sure that they match the properties of the IP Devices. (Default IP properties for GV-IP Devices are shown above)
5.2.4 Update Firmware 10. Prior to firmware update, download newest firmware from www.geovision.com.tw. 11. Click Download, select Firmware Download. 12. Download applicable firmware onto PC on the following page.
13. In IP Device Utility, select Firmware Upgrade tab.
14. Click Browse and locate the firmware as downloaded in step 12. (Firmware has.img file extension) 15. If the same firmware update applies to all GV-IP Devices found via search, check Upgrade to all video servers option to apply firmware update on all GV-IP Devices found. 16. Click Upgrade. In order to perform firmware upgrade via IP Device Utility, HTTP port and VSS port have to be set to default. (80 and 10000, respectively) For detailed instruction, refer to GV-IP Device User Manual

5.3 Dynamic DNS

Dynamic DNS is an application that allows GeoVision users to register for a domain name that may be used as their IP address. Some users may find it useful as they do not need to memorize their constantly changing IP addresses. 5.3.1 Install Dynamic DNS 1. Insert GeoVision Main System Installation Disk in DVD Rom. 2. In the main menu, select Install GeoVision System.
3. Click Next button to go to next page. 4. Select GeoVision Dynamic DNS Service.
For GV-DVR Systems, Dynamic DNS is preinstalled. To locate the application, follow the steps below: 1. On Windows desktop, click on Start. 2. Click on All Programs. 3. Click on DDNS folder. 4. Run Dynamic DNS Service. 5.3.2 Register Dynamic DNS 1. Click on Register under DNS Client prompt.
2. In the Dynamic DNS window, input desired User name, password, and retype password. (Enter only letters and numbers, password is case sensitive) 3. Enter security word verification as shown. 4. Click Send.
5. When the confirmation above appears, enter the registered User name and password in the DNS Client prompt above. 6. Check Run at startup. 7. Click Save. For detailed instruction, refer to p.365 of v8.3 User Manual GeoVision Technical Handbook 61

5.4 DMPos

DMPos is an application that will move GeoVision software such as Multicam, Viewlog, RPB, EZViewlog, LPR, or Multiview onto a second monitor if the system is setup as a dual-monitor station. For GV-DVR Systems, DMPos.exe is preinstalled. To locate the application, follow the steps below: 1. Close all GeoVision applications completely. 2. On Windows desktop, go to My Computer. 3. Go to the hard drive where GeoVision was previously installed. (The default location is C: drive) 4. Click on GVCombo folder. (Alternatively, the name of the folder may vary according to the GeoVision card model you are using. I.E. GV1480) 5. Locate and Run DMPos.exe.

5.4.1. Run DMPos In order to move GeoVision application onto a second monitor, follow the steps below: 1. Under Screen Setup tab, select Twin View in the drop-down list under Displayer Setup box.
2. Click on the desired GeoVision application tab (for which will be moved to second monitor). In this case, DMMultiview is used as an example.
3. Select Monitor 2 from the Select Monitor drop-down box. 4. Click OK. 5. Start the desired GeoVision application and it will appear on the second monitor. For this example, DMMultiview will appear on second monitor. Please note that currently DMPos.exe only supports up to 2 monitor displays. DMPos.exe can also be used on client PC. Copy DMPos.exe in an USB drive and apply it on remote PC. For detailed instruction, refer to p.379 of v8.3 User Manual
5.5 Fast Backup and Restore
Fast Backup and Restore, or FBR, is an utility that will allow users to quickly save DVR system settings such as Password, Schedule, POS, and Network into one executable file. Then, by using that file, users can then apply the same settings on Multiple DVRs without having to reconfigure each system individually. This utility is useful to retain system settings prior to an upgrade then reapply it afterwards as well. 5.5.1 Install FBR For GV-DVR Systems, Fast Backup and Restore is preinstalled. To locate the application, follow the steps below: 1. On Windows desktop, click on Start. 2. Click on All Programs. 3. Click on FBR folder. 4. Locate and run Fast Backup and Restore main System.
Install from Disk In case Fast Backup and Restore utility is missing, follow the steps below: 1. Insert GeoVision Main System Installation Disk in DVD Rom. 2. In the main menu, select GeoVision Main System. 3. Click Next Page. 4. Select GeoVision Fast Backup and Restore Multicam System.
5.5.2 Run FBR 1. Enter ID and Password for DVR System.
2. Select Backup System Settings.
3. Check each section for settings to be saved, click Next. (By default, all sections are checked)
4. Select destination for FBR file to be saved in. (If FBR will be applied on multiple DVRs, or if the DVR System will perform System Recovery, save the FBR file to an USB drive) 5. Name the FBR file. 6. Click Save.

13. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers.
14. In the Installer window, click Remove. 15. In Removed Successful window, click OK.
6.1.3 Install New Version Driver 16. In the Installer window, click Install. 17. In Installed Successful window, click OK. 18. Click Exit to exit driver installer.
6.1.4 Install New Version Software 19. In the main menu, select Install GeoVision System. a. If the software file is downloaded, run Setup.exe then proceed to step 21.
20. Select GeoVision Main System.
21. Select GeoVision card model, then click Next.
If GeoVision card mode used in the system is unknown, contact GeoVision Sales/Technical Support with barcode ready. GeoVision Technical Handbook 74
22. Select NTSC, then click Next.
23. Select 1280*1024 as resolution, then click Next.
Select higher resolution only if desktop resolution allows. 24. Click Next to allow installation at default hard drive location.
If non-default location (or a different hard drive) is preferred, select Browse and indicate new storage location. GeoVision Technical Handbook 75
25. Click Next to use default program folder.
26. Click Yes for Multicam to auto start when Windows starts up.
27. Click Yes if a GV-Remote is going to be used with the system.
28. When installation process is finished, select Yes, Restart My Computer Now to reboot the DVR system. 29. After GV-DVR System restarts, Run FBR file from generated from step 2 above to reapply the settings. For detailed instruction, refer to v8.3 Installation Guide.

6.2 System Recovery

For GeoVision DVR Systems, System Recovery is an automatic process that is used to reformat system hard drive and reinstall Windows OS, motherboard drivers, and GeoVision application components. It is necessary when the DVR system encounters irreversible damages. Perform System Recovery only if necessary or as suggested by GeoVision Technical Support personnel. Always consult GeoVision Technical Support prior to System Recovery. 6.2.1 Run System Recovery When it is necessary to perform System Recovery, follow the steps below: 1. If necessary, backup any video/audio files or program files in C: drive. Since System Recovery will only affect C: drive, backup for the other hard drive contents is not necessary. 2. If there is any setting that requires backup, run Fast Backup and Restore (Section 5.5) to save current system settings. Then save the FBR file on an USB drive. 3. Disable and turn off the power of each hard drive bay. The power button for each hard drive bay can be found on top of or next to each hard drive slot in the front panel of each DVR system. The button usually has green or orange light depending on the status of the hard drive. 4. Insert GV-DVR System Recovery DVD in to DVD Rom. 5. Press the red Reset button located in the front panel of the DVR system. 6. After the DVR system reboots, it will try to boot from the Recovery DVD instead of loading Windows OS. 7. A prompt window will appear to confirm recovery procedure, click OK or Yes to initiate System Recovery. 8. After System Recovery, the DVR system will automatically reboot. 9. Replace any backup files from step 1 above. 10. Run FBR file from generated from step 2 above to reapply the settings. 11. Enable and power on each hard drive bay from step 3 above. 12. Verify the storage path (as shown in section 2.5) and make sure each hard drive is detected under My Computer. 13. Run Database Repair Utility. (Refer to section 5.5) System Recovery process generally takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Figure 1-9 Camera Settings Several settings could be configured here: [Camera Name] The name entered here will appear in the upper-left hand corner of the camera screen. You can use the drop-down list to select the camera to be configured. [Rec Control] The Rec Control section allows you to set each cameras recording quality. The cameras recording quality is based on its resolution and compression rate. Higher-quality picture will require more storage space.
Apply to all cameras Adjust recording quality
Resolution button Frame rate button

Smart recording option

Select high/low frame rate
Figure 1-10 Recording Quality: Allows you to adjust the video quality in 5 levels. Higher value means lower compression rate.
Resolution Button: This button is only available after you change the default video resolution (see Choosing Video Source later in this chapter). Click to select recording resolutions.
Frame/Sec: Allows you to adjust cameras recording frame rate. There are three options available: Smart, High, and Low. Smart: The system will distribute as many frame rates as possible to the camera where motion occurs. High: The system will distribute high percentage of frames (not a definite frame number) to the selected camera while the other cameras will share rest of the frame rates. Assuming that all cameras are in action, selecting High ensures this camera always receive higher frame rate than the rest of the cameras. Effect can be seen in live mode. Low: The system will distribute low percentage of frame rates to the selected camera. Assuming that all cameras are in action, certain cameras are of least importance. The system can be set Low in order to allow frame rate to go to more important cameras.
Frame Rate Button: Allows you to set the maximum recording frame of this camera so as to save storage space.
Figure 1-11 Frame Rate Settings Max. Frame Rate Rec of Motion: Set the maximum frame rate on motion detection. For example, if you set 10 Frames/sec in the field, the maximum frame this camera will record is 10 frames/second. This setting does not mean it always records at 10 frames/second because the actual recording frame rate is also affected by other settings in the system and CPU loading. Max. Frame Rate Rec of Non-Motion for Economic Round-the-Clock: This option provides a space-saving solution for the round-the-clock recording. Set the maximum frame rate for non-motion periods so as to save as much storage space as possible.

Note: This option is only available for GV-600, 650, and 800 Cards.
Deactivating Video Lost Beep
To stop a beep noise when any of videos lost, click the Configure button (No. 14, Figure 1-2), point to Tools, select Video Signal Diagnostic, and select Disable Video Lost Beep.

Start/Stop Monitoring

Click the Monitor button and select to start or stop all or individual camera monitoring. Camera Name in the upper left corner of the view screen changes from yellow to red color when motion is detected. (Blinking represents the camera is detecting motion). [F7] is the shortcut key of this operation.
Tip: To take a snapshot of the current frame, click the Camera Name and select SnapShot to open the Save As dialog box, shown as below. Save and tag the frame with Time/Date, Camera number, and Location name. Select Transparent if you want to make the tag background transparent, and select Color Box to choose your text color.
Specify file name Select file type Click to tag time/date Click to tag camera number Click to tag location name Transparent Text Background Color Box

Figure 1-42

Playing Back Video Files
The ViewLog button (No. 13, Figure 1-2) is used for playing back video and audio files. For details, see Chapter 4.

Instant Playback

You can instantly open ViewLog to trace the event(s) of a certain time length without interrupting the morning.
To instantly play back the event(s) of one single channel, click on the Camera Name, and then select the time length. To instantly play back the events of all channels, click on the ViewLog button (No. 13, Figure 1-2), select Instant Play, and then select the time length.
Time length choices include 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute and 5 minutes.

System Log

System Log displays detailed information about the GV-System and remote operation. This information is being saved in a database Access format. To view the System Log, click the ViewLog button (No. 13, Figure 1-2), and then select System Log from the menu. This brings up the Live Log Brower as shown below. The Log Browser viewer displays five types of event information. Use the control tab to switch among them.

Clicking the

icon on the upper left corner brings up the Advanced Log Browser. For details on the
Advanced Log Browser, see Searching and Playing Back Motion, Alarm, and POS Event in Chapter 4.
[Monitor] Displays information pertaining to motion and I/O events. Double-clicking the log list will allow you to view related video in ViewLog or Quick Search (depending on the video player you selected in the Activate System Log dialog box. See Figure 1-26).
Figure 1-43 ID: This column shows the event ID number generated by the system. Time: This column shows the time when a motion or I/O monitor event occurs. Device: This column shows camera ID or I/O device associated with the event. Information: This column shows the I/O module number Event: These event messages mean: Motion: Appear if motion occurs in the associated camera. Video Lost: Appears if video lost occurs in the associated camera. Video Resume: Appears if video resume in the associated camera. Signal On: Appears if one of the input device connected to the associated I/O module are activated. Signal Off: Appears if one of the input device connected to the associated I/O module are terminated. 50

Output Module: Activates the output device when Scene Change is detected. Click the [] button beside to assign the output module and pin number. Live disable alarm: Choose whether to invoke the warning message when Scene Change is detected. Click the [] button beside to display Figure 1-85.

Figure 1-85

Figure 1-86
If you select Auto, there is no warning message. If you select Manual, the warning message (Figure 1-86) will appear when Scene Change is detected. Under Delay Time(s), you can define the duration of Scene Change to invoke the message. The range of delay time is from 1 to 99999 seconds.
Never Recycle: When the item is checked, the Scene Change events will not be recycled by the system. Demo: See three examples of Focus Change and View Change. Click the Play button to see the demonstration.
Note: When the event of Focus Change or View Change has been detected, it will be recorded as Scene Change in System Log for later retrieval.

Figure 1-87 System Log

Advanced Motion Detection
To avoid false motion detection, the Advanced Motion Detection feature provides three solutions: Create up to 5 levels of motion detection sensitivity in one region Mask off unwanted areas for monitoring, such as cloud and tree movement Ignore motion when the lighting condition is poor or changed.
Click the Configure button (No. 14, Figure 1-2), point to Video Analysis, and then select Advanced Motion Detection Setting. The Advanced Motion Detection Setup dialog box appears.
Select the desired cameras for setup, and then click the Configure tab. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-88 Advanced Motion Detection Setup 3. 4. Select the desired camera from the drop-down list, and then check Enable. To set detection sensitivity in a specific area, select a sensitivity level by moving the slide bar, and then drag an area on the image. You will be prompted to click Add to save the setting. This setup has sensitivity levels from 1 to 5, with 4 as default. 5. 6. To create several areas with different sensitivity levels, repeat Step 4. If you want to ignore motion in a certain area, click Mask Region, and then drag an area on the image. 7. If you want to ignore motion when the lighting condition is poor, check Luminance Change Detection. 8. If you want to ignore video noise when light changes, select Noise Tolerance and use the slide bar to adjust the level. The higher the level, the more tolerant the system is to video noise. 9. 88 Click OK to save your settings.
Note: 1. This feature must work with the recording mode of Motion Detection: click the Configure button (No. 14, Figure 1-2), point to General Setting, select System Configure, click the Camera Record Setting tab, check Rec Video, and then select Motion Detect (Figure 1-9). 2. If you have set up Motion Sensitivity and Mask Filter in the System Configure settings (Figure 1-9), note that the configurations of Advanced Motion Detection have priority over these settings.

DSP Spot Monitor Controller
The Controller integrates the GV-DSP Card with spot monitor (TV monitor) applications. It allows screen divisions on the spot monitor differently from the main screen.
With the Controller, you can also define the channel sequence of the display screen and adjust video images on the spot monitor.
Note: The GV-DSP-100 Card doesnt support this feature.

Spot Monitor Controller

To open the Spot Monitor Controller, follow these steps:
Click the Configure button (No. 14, Figure 1-2), point to Accessories, select DSP Spot Monitor, and then select Spot Monitor Setup. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-102 2. 3. 4. Check Use DSP as Spot Monitor at next Startup, and click OK. Restart the GV-System. Click the Configure button (No. 14, Figure 1-2), point to Accessories, select DSP Spot Monitor, and then select Spot Monitor Controller. The Spot Monitor Control window appears.
Note: When the DSP Spot Monitor Control feature is enabled, DSP Overlay will be disabled in the Main System.

[Advanced Layout]

Figure 1-103 Spot Monitor Controller DIV 1-16: Screen division option. You can modify the channel sequence by typing the number directly on each division. Click Apply or OK to apply your settings. Right Arrow button: Sets the channel sequence of each scanned page (see the Scan Setting section in Figure 1-105). Click the button to display this dialog box.
Figure 1-104 Page Setting Screen Division: Displays the channel sequence. You can modify the sequence by typing the number directly on each division. < > buttons: Navigate pages. Empty page: Clears up the channel sequence of the open page.

[Video Setting]

Figure 1-105 [Video Attribute] Select a desired camera from the drop-down list to adjust image attributes, such as Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation. [Video Enable] Check the desired cameras for display on the spot monitor. [Scan Setting] Enter the interval between the scanned pages. Select Auto if you want to automatically scan the cameras or Manual to scan at your own speed.

Spot Monitor Panel

On the Main System, click the TV-Out button

. This panel appears.

Figure 1-106
The controls on the DSP Spot Monitor Panel: No. Name Scan Previous Page Next Page Exit Switch Channel Menu Screen Division Zoom Esc Description Automatically or manually rotates channels and stops rotation. Goes to the pervious page of the scanned pages. Goes to the next page of the scanned pages. Closes the DSP Spot Monitor Panel. Opens or closes the channel menu. Displays the desired channel for single view. Sets screen divisions to 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 16. After single view, click this button to restore the first scanned page, but to the last channel when the screen division is set to 1.

[Bandwidth Control] Check to prevent overloading on slow network. You can set the bandwidth from 0 to 100,000 Kbytes to transfer in one second. [Enhance network security] Enable to enhance Internet security. Please note when the feature is enabled, the subscribers using earlier version than 7.0 cannot access the RPB any more.
Working with Remote Playback Client at the Client PC
RPB Client software is to be installed at the client PC, and the software is included in the Surveillance System Software CD. Install and execute Remote Playback Client Site.
Camera views from different servers may be displayed in a single 16-channel screen view. Clicking the Page Select button turns the screen view to the next page. Maximum two pages (total 32 channels) may be displayed in one RPB Client.

Figure 4-38

The controls in the RPB Client: No. Name 17 Camera Name Camera View Connect Disconnect Download (Play) Remote Video Play Local Video View List Connection Record Address Book Preference Setting Save As AVI Save As BMP Exit Scroll Bar Playback Panel Page Select Screen Division Description Indicates the given camera name. Displays playback video. Sets the connection to the RPB server. Closes all or selected connections to the RPB server. Downloads and plays the remote video. Plays back video files at the client computer. Keeps record of connection activity. Keeps track of the connections. Creates a quick connection to the RPB Server. Sets download status, text display and panel resolution. Saves a video file as avi or exe format. See Exporting Video earlier in this chapter. Saves a video image as bmp format. Closes or minimizes the RPB Client window. Moves forward and backward of the playback video. Contains typical playback buttons. Toggles between channels 1~16 and 17~32. Sets the screen divisions.

Connecting to RPB Server

Click the Connection button on RPB Function Panel (No.3, Figure 4-38). This displays the following Connect to dialog box.
Figure 4-39 Enter the login information. You may enter the IP address or the domain name of the RPB server. Alternatively, you may click the drop-down list to find recently visited servers, or click the Browse button to select a RPB server from the folder.
Disconnecting from RPB Server
Click the Disconnect button (No.4, Figure 4-38) and select to close all connection by choosing All Connections, or close only the selected connections by choosing Select Disconnection.
Downloading and Playing Remote Video
There are two options to download and play remote video: Normal and Advanced.

[Normal] Select Normal from the Download (Play) Remote Video button (No.5, Figure 4-38). This displays the following Search & Download panels.
Select RPB Server Refresh Close Panel Download Button

Channel Select

Figure 4-40
Follow the steps to search desired files: 1. 2. 3. Select the desired RPB server from the drop-down selection field. Choose the required date from tree folder. Select the required camera from the Channel Select tab, and select the video files from Event List Window. 4. Click the Download button to download by the four available options: Download & Play: Play the selected files while downloading into the RPB Client. Just Download: Download files only. Just Play: Play files without downloading them into the RPB Client. Download & Play (Period): Download files by frames. Select only one file at a time to apply this function.
[Advanced] Select Advanced from the Download (Play) Remote Video button (No.5, Figure 4-38). This displays this following dialog box.
Figure 4-41 The files can be searched by time and date, and by camera. Follow these steps to select cameras to load at specified times: 1. 2. Select the desired RPB Server from the drop-down selection field. Select the required camera from Select Camera(s) window, or click Select All Cameras button to select all cameras. 3. Specify the time range. Click OK to start the search.
Note: A warning message may appear if the downloaded file size is greater than the designated storage space.

Playing Local Video

After loading the video files from the server PC to the client PC, click the Play Local Video button (No.6, Figure 4-38) to play back the files at the client PC through the RPB Client.

View List

The list keeps record of connection activity, and it is available in four listing options: [Channel List] Lists all RPB Servers and their respective cameras. Click the Up and Down buttons to move up and down the list. The Disconnect button ends the connection of the selected camera. The Exit button closes the list while all connections remain.
[Connection List] Indicates the number of files currently engaged in the connecting activity. The number shown in the Total Works field drops as connection completes. Click the Work List to show the type of connecting activity engaged, listed in the Type field. Click the Back button to go back to the list; the Disconnect button to end the connection; the Exit button to close the list. [Download List] Displays a list of files that is currently being downloaded to the RPB Client. The Ratio field shows each files download progress and the Save Path field shows the location where files are downloaded to. [Download History] Displays a history list of downloaded files in the RPB Client. Double-click the list will play back related files in the RPB monitoring window.

Click the Tools button (No.6, Figure 4-2), point to Tool Kit, select Touch Screen Panel, and click Panel Setup. This dialog box appears.

Figure 4-45

Click Active to have these options: Active when enter Full-Screen Mode only: Launches automatically the panel when the full screen view is applied. Always Active: Always displays on the ViewLog screen. Layout: Select a vertical or horizontal panel.
Click OK for the above settings. To active the panel, click the Tools button, point to Tool Kit, select Touch Screen Panel, and click Panel Active.
At the upper left corner of the screen, an information window indicating date, time and storage space will appear. Right-click it to open this touch panel.

Figure 4-46

To view the fast key list, click the Tools button (No.6, Figure 4-2), point to Took Kit, and then select Fast Key. The ViewLog fast key list appears.
Feature Support for Defogging Support for Stabilizer Support for PIP View Support for PAP View Support for Panorama View Videos Exported as.AVE Files Object Search Notes Yes (4 channels) Yes (4 channels) Yes Yes Yes (4 sets of Panorama View ) Yes Yes
Chapter 5 Backing Up and Deleting Files. 225
Backing Up Files Using Backup System.. 225 Backing Up Log Data Using System Log... 229 Backing Up Files Using ViewLog... 230 Splitting Files for Backup onto Multiple Discs.. 233 Backing Up at the Client PC... 235 Deleting Files Using Backup System... 236 Deleting Files Using ViewLog... 237 Repairing Damaged File Paths... 238 Repairing Damaged Video Files... 239
Backing Up and Deleting Files
Video files can be copied from the hard disk to external storage media, such as CD-R, DVD, MO, or ZIP drives. Video files saved on the hard disk can be easily deleted as well. This chapter explains how to back up and delete video/audio files using Backup System and ViewLog.
Backing Up Files Using Backup System
Video and audio files may be backed up to a CD-R through a third-party application, such as Nero or EasyCD, as long as it contains the feature of paste. Nero is used as an example below.

Figure 5-8

Select a destination media to back up files. [Media] Using Hard Disk: Click to back up files to the hard disk you select. Click the [] button to select the desired hard disk. Backup Folder Name: Enter a desired name for the backup folder. Using CD/DVD: Click to back up files to the CD or DVD media using the third-party software. Click the [] button to assign the desired burning software (.exe file). When you click OK on the Backup dialog box (Figure 5-8), the system will ask you to paste the backup files to the CDR-Writer program (Figure 5-4), and call up the assigned burning software for you to paste and backup files.
If Nero software of version 6.6.0.1 or later is installed, the backup feature provides the direct burn function. It allows you to directly burn the files onto CD/DVD without the steps of assigning the burning software and pasting the backup files to the CDR-Writer program. If Nero software of version 7.0 is installed, the backup feature allows you to directly burn the files to blu-ray media. Using OS-Burning: This option is only available when you use Windows XP or Server 2003. It burns files using the inbuilt software of the operation system. Note that your hard disk needs at least 1 G buffer space.
[Media Information] This section indicates free and used space on CD/DVD media or the local disk.
Click the Add Time Frame button to define a time period for backup.
Figure 5-9 [Time Period] Specify the time periods for backup. [Select Camera(s)] Click to select the camera(s) for backup. The number of video and audio files of each camera is indicated respectively, e.g. Camera 1 1+0 means Camera 1 has 1 video file and 0 audio file. Video + Audio drop-down list: Select the types of video events for backup.
[Information] Database Files: Click to back up the files from System Log. Object Index: Click to back up the Object Index files. Only Never-Recycle Event: Click to only back up the never-recycle events. 231
Unmark these events to be recycled after the backup is complete: After the backup is complete, the never-recycle events will be unmarked for recycling. Please note if the first file in the database has been marked and then unmarked in this condition, the first file will be deleted automatically. The Status and Search End section: Indicates the number of backup files and their total size. (Total MDB refers to the System Log files.)

Click Live View, select MultiView and then select the desired resolution. The first-time user will be directed to the Download page and it is required to download the MultiView program before you can run it. For details, see Download Center later in this chapter.
To log in the MulitView, enter a valid user ID and password. The MultiView window appears.
Figure 6-32 The Multi View Window
The controls in the Multi View: No. 25 Name Monitoring Window Host Server UPnP Device PTZ Control I/O Control Channel Status ViewLog Configure Edit Host Camera Status Host Information Zoom in and out Add/Remove Channel Full Screen Video Polling Screen Divisions Exit/Minimize Speaker Microphone Play Stop Save Quality Snapshot Save Camera to Multiple Host Description Displays live video. Displays connected GV-Systems and their available cameras. Displays all hosts on the same LAN. Displays the PTZ control panel. Displays the I/O control panel. Indicates the general information of the selected channel. Plays back recorded files of the remote GV-System by using the video player ViewLog. Accesses system settings of the Multi View. Adds, deletes or modifies GV-Systems. Displays the camera status of the connected GV-Systems. Displays the general information of the connected GV-Systems. Zooms in or out the selected channel. Adds or deletes the channels for video polling. Click the Add or Remove Channel button and then click the desired channel to add to or remove from the video polling. Switches to a full screen view. Rotates through the selected channels. Sets screen divisions to 4, 8 or 16. Closes or minimizes the Multi View window. Enables live audio from a remote GV-System. Enables speaking to a remote GV-System. Establishes the connection to a GV-System. Terminates the connection to a GV-System. Saves live video. Changes video resolution. Takes a snapshot of the selected channel. Saves the selected cameras and to create a Multiple Host.
Working With the Host Server Window
The Host Server window displays a list of available GV Servers. The server icons indicate available servers and the camera icons indicate all cameras included in the selected server. To connect to a server site:

Monitor/System/Login/Counter: The four selections let you locate an event about monitoring, system, login/logout and counter status. The dialog boxes of the four selections are similar, so we take Monitor as an example below.
Click Data Query on the menu bar, and select Monitor to display the following window. Define your search condition in each field, and click OK to start searching.
Figure 6-48 Locating a system event POS: The selection lets you locate a desired POS transaction event. Click Data Query on the menu bar and select POS to display the following window.
Figure 6-49 Locating a POS event Restrict your search to a certain date, time, event type, POS system, transaction item (content), and price amount (value). Then click OK to start searching. For this example, we like to search all the transaction types related to Coke, registered in the device POS 4, from 00:00:00 to 13:43:19 on 2004/07/13. Its price amount may be greater than or equal to (>=) 1 and less than or equal to (<=) 99. If we select the Statistic option and click OK here, we will get the sum or the average price of all the discovered transaction events, not a list of these events.

Remote ViewLog on WebCam

Through WebCam Server, you can remotely play back the recorded files by using the video player ViewLog. This provides you another playback option other than the Remote Playback application (see Remote Playback on WebCam earlier in this chapter).
The GV-System needs to allow the remote access first. Click the Network button, select WebCam Server, and enable Run ViewLog Server.
At the local PC, open a Web browser and type the address of the GV-System. The Single View page (Figure 6-16) appears.
On the left panel, click Remote Play Back, select ViewLog and then select the desired resolution. This dialog box appears. For the first-time user, you will be directed to the Download page and it is required to download the ViewLog program before you can run it. For details see Download Center later in this chapter.
Figure 6-50 4. Type the IP Address, ID and Password of the GV-System. In the Host Type field, select the device type of the remote GV-System. Keep the default port as 5552, or modify it if necessary. 5. Click the Connect button.

Click the Account Setting button to display the following window.
Figure 9-13 SMS Setup- Connection Setup Server IP: Enter the IP address of the SMS Server. Server Port: Enter the server port of the SMS Server, or keep it as default. Login ID & Password: Enter a valid ID and password registered in the SMS Server (Figure 9-7). Local: If the GSM/GPRS modem is installed at the same server with the GV-System, select this item. Remote: If the GSM/GPRS modem is installed at a separate server, select this item.
Click OK to apply above settings. Click the Test Account button (Figure 9-12). If the connection of both devices is established, the message will appear: Login SMS Server OK! If the connection fails, the message will appear: Connect to SMS Server Fail.

Setting Mobile Numbers

The Main System allows you to configure three mobile phone numbers for the SMS service. When an alert condition happens, the SMS messages will be sent out to the three assigned mobile phones simultaneously.
Open the Send Alerts Approach Setup dialog box (Figure 9-12). Click the Account Setting button. This displays the SMS Setup dialog box (Figure 9-13). Click the Mobile Setup tab in the upper of the window. The following dialog box appears.
Figure 9-14 SMS Setup- Mobile Setup 4. Click one mobile phone icon, and then check the Add to SMS List item for the mobile phone setup. 5. 6. Type Country Code and Mobile Number. Click other mobile phone icons, and follow step 4 and 5 to set up the rest of two mobile phone numbers separately. 7. Click OK to apply above settings.
Note: To configure an alert condition of sending out SMS messages, see Send Event Alerts in Chapter 1 for details.
Chapter 10 Useful Utilities. 352
Dynamic DNS.....352 Installing Dynamic DNS....352 Registering Domain Name with DDNS...353 Starting Dynamic DNS....355 TwinDVR System....356 Starting TwinServer....358 Installing TwinDVR....360 Starting TwinDVR....360 TwinDVR Settings.....363 Watermark Viewer.....364 Twin View Display.....366 Windows Lockup....368 The GV-Desktop Screen...368 GV-Desktop Features....369 Token File for Save Mode....372 Authentication Server....373 Installing the Server....373 The Server Window....373 Creating a DVR List....375 Editing a User....376 Starting the Server....377 Connecting GV-System to the Server...378 Backup Servers....380 Remote Access from Control Center, Remote E-Map and MultiView..381 Fast Backup and Restore....384 Installing the FBR Program...384 Running the FBR Program....384 Selecting a Skin....385 Customizing the Features....386 Backing up and Restoring Settings...387 Hot-Swap Recording....389 The Media Man Tool Window....390 Viewing Disk Drive Status....391 350

[Event Log]

This tab shows the history of connection activities. Note that the latest event is always placed on the top.

Figure 10-53

[Backup File List]
This tab displays the files being backed up. Click File View to display the backup files by file names or click Camera View to display the backup files by cameras.

Figure 10-54

Tip: To view the information of the backup file, click the file event. This dialog box will appear.

Figure 10-55

[Database List]
The related log data, including system log and POS data, will be backed up to storage system with the recording files. Note that the record only appears on the next day of file transference.

Figure 10-56

Retrieving Recorded Files
You can retrieve files from the storage system and play video back.
1. On the ViewLog screen, click the Tools button, and select Remote Backup Server. This dialog box appears.

Figure 10-57

2. Type the IP address of the storage system and initiator Node Name. Modify the port number if necessary. 3. If the CHAP authentication is enabled on the storage system to secure data transmission over the network, you have to select Enable CHAP Account, type User Name and Password created on the storage system; otherwise you cannot log in the storage system. 4. Click the Get Host List button to start. 5. When the storage system appears on the Host List, click the button on the top right corner, or right-click the list and select Connect to start connection. 6. When the connection is established, you will see the events stored on the storage system appear on the Event List. Then you can use all ViewLog features for playback.

Backup Viewer

With the Backup Viewer, you can access the video recordings and log data backed up at the iSCSI storage system over the Internet from any computer. You can search the log data, view, edit and save the recordings at the local computer.
Backup Viewer (Initiator)
GV-System / Backup Server (Initiator)

Figure 10-58

Usage Requirements
You must meet the following requirements when building the Backup Viewer and creating the node name account on the storage system:
The Backup Viewer is not appropriate to be installed on the computer of Backup Server (GV-System) due to node name account conflict. Only apply the node name account of Read-Only to the Backup Viewer due to data conflict.

Using Remote ViewLog

Using the Remote ViewLog function, you can access the data on the GV-System, click the Remote ViewLog button on the toolbar, and this dialog box appears. Type the IP address, ID and
Password of the GV-System, select DVR in the Host Type field, and the click Connect to enable connecting to the GV-System.

Figure 10-62

Bandwidth Control Application
The Bandwidth Control is an independent application that controls and monitors the network traffic of the WebCam servers. Its features include: Manage up to 10 WebCam servers Get bandwidth usages of every Webcam server and every user Set bandwidth thresholds for specific users and IP addresses IP black and white list Kick unwanted users
Note: The Bandwidth Control application only works on Internet Explorer. If the user logs in the WebCam server using other browsers, e.g. Netscape and FireFox, the Bandwidth Control cannot detect and manage the login user. However, the user of other browsers has access to JEPG and live images only.
Running the Bandwidth Control
1. On the computer you want to install the Bandwidth Control program, insert the Surveillance System Software CD, click Install GeoVision V 8.2.0.0.0 System, select Bandwidth Control Client Site, and follow the onscreen instructions. 2. After the installation is complete, double-click the Bandwidth Remote Control icon created on the desktop. The Bandwidth Control window appears.
Figure 10-63 No. Name Connection Disconnect Get Control Give Up Control User List Bandwidth Record Event Log Host List Description Builds the connection to a WebCam server. Stops the connection to a WebCam server. Obtains the right to remotely control the WebCam servers. Ceases controlling the WebCam servers and users. Displays the connected users and their status Displays the network traffic in graph display. Records activities of WebCam servers and users. Displays all WebCam servers to be connected.
Allowing Remote Control at DVR
The network traffic of WebCam server can be controlled when the DVR permits the remote control from the Bandwidth Control program by the following steps:
Click the Network button, and select WebCam Server. On the General tab, select the Run Bandwidth Control server option. When this option is enabled, on the Control Center Server option list, the Bandwidth Control Service is marked with a check.
Connecting to a WebCam Server
1. Click Host on the menu bar, and select Connection. Or you can click the Connection button on the toolbar. This dialog box appears.
Figure 10-64 2. 3. To add a WebCam server to be connected to, click Add. Type host name, IP address, user name and password of the WebCam server. Modify the port if necessary. 4. 5. 6. 7. Click OK. If the connection is established, the WebCam server shows up in the Host List. You can add up to 10 WebCam servers by repeating above steps. To stop the connection, select the host and click the Disconnect button. Up to 5 users of the Bandwidth Control programs can connect to a single WebCam server for network traffic monitoring. However, only one user has access to bandwidth settings. When this user clicks the Give Up Control button, the user no longer controls the WebCam server. Whoever clicks the Get Control button first has access to bandwidth settings. For bandwidth settings, see Controlling a WebCam Server below.