GV-CMS Series

Quick Start Guide V18.4

CSV184-QG-A
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 Contents
Chapter 1 Center V2 ............................................................................. 1
1.1 Minimum System Requirements .............................................................. 2

1.2 Installing Center V2 .................................................................................. 4

1.3 The Center V2 Window ............................................................................ 5

1.4 Creating a Subscriber Account ................................................................. 8

1.5 Connecting to Center V2 ........................................................................ 10

1.6 Enabling Live View ................................................................................. 12

1.7 Recording and Playback ......................................................................... 14

1.8 Enabling Two-Way Audio ....................................................................... 16

Chapter 2 Dispatch Server ................................................................. 19

2.1 Minimum System Requirements ............................................................ 20

2.2 Installing Dispatch Server ....................................................................... 22

2.3 The Dispatch Server Window ................................................................. 23

2.4 Creating a Subscriber Account ............................................................... 25

2.5 Starting Dispatch Server ......................................................................... 27

2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server ............................................. 29

2.7 Connecting to Dispatch Server ............................................................... 31

Chapter 3 Vital Sign Monitor .............................................................. 33

3.1 Minimum System Requirements ............................................................ 34

3.2 Installing Vital Sign Monitor .................................................................... 36

3.3 The Vital Sign Monitor Window .............................................................. 37

3.4 Creating a Subscriber Account ............................................................... 40

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3.5 Starting Vital Sign Monitor ...................................................................... 41

3.6 Connecting to Vital Sign Monitor ............................................................ 42

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 Preface
GeoVision Center Monitoring System series includes Center V2, Dispatch
Server, Vital Sign Monitor, Control Center and GIS. The Quick Start Guide
introduces Center V2, Dispatch Server, Vital Sign Monitor and GIS. For
Control Center, please refer to GV-Control Center Quick Start Guide.

Note: To upgrade GV-Center V2, GV-Dispatch Server or GV-Vital Sign

Monitor, run the Installer (setup.exe) included in the latest software
downloads from our website, and select Upgrade / Reinstall to start. For
details, see Note for Upgrading GV-Software in User’s Manual.

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Chapter 1 Center V2

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1.1 Minimum System Requirements
Before installation, make sure your computer meets the following minimum
requirements:

Standard Version (Connects up to 5 subscribers & 160 channels)

OS 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 / Server 2016 / Server 2019 / Server 2022

CPU Intel Core i3 2130, 3.4 GHz
Memory 4 GB Dual Channels
Hard Disk 500 GB
Graphic Card PCI-Express, 1024 x 768, 32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Software .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 and Chart Control
Note: To perform GPU decoding, refer to the GPU Decoding Specifications in
the datasheet.

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Professional Version (Connects up to 500 subscribers & 800 channels)

OS 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 / Server 2016 / Server 2019 / Server 2022

CPU Intel Core i7 2600, 2.4 GHz

Memory 8 GB Dual Channels
Hard Disk 500 GB
Graphic Card PCI-Express, 1024 x 768, 32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Hardware Internal or External GV-USB Dongle
Software .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 and Chart Control
Note:
1. It is not recommended to install GV-Center V2 Pro and GV-Control
Center on the same PC. Running GV-Center V2 (Pro) and
GV-Control Center on the same PC may result in CPU overload
error or system failure.
2. To perform GPU decoding, refer to the GPU Decoding
Specifications in the datasheet.

Software License for Professional Version

Free License N/A
Maximum License 500 subscribers, 800 channels
Increment for each
N/A
license
1. Center V2 Pro
Combination
2. Center V2 Pro + Vital Sign Monitor
Note: It is recommended to use the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the
Hardware Watchdog function which restarts the PC when Windows crashes
or freezes.

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1.2 Installing Center V2
1. Go to GeoVision’s download page.

2. Select Primary Applications from the drop-down list and click the
Download icon of GV-Center V2.

Figure 1-1

3. Download and install .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 from

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=25150

4. Download and install Microsoft Chart Controls from

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=14422

5. To install the professional version, it is required to:

A. Connect the GV-USB Dongle to the computer.

B. Install the driver for the dongle. On the Website, select Driver
& F/W from the drop-down list and click the Download icon
of GV-Series Card Driver / GV-USB Devices Driver.

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1.3 The Center V2 Window

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Figure 1-2

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The controls on the Center V2 window:
No. Name Description
1 Monitoring Window Displays live video.
Indicates the date, time, remaining disk space,
2 Status Panel and the total number of online channels versus
available channels.
Find A Subscriber Type the desired ID in the Current Subscriber
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field and click this button to search.
Displays subscribers’ ID names and online
status.
Blue Icon: Indicates the subscriber is online.
4 Subscriber List Gray Icon: Indicates the subscriber is off-line.
Alarm Icon: Indicates either motion has been
detected or the I/O has been triggered at the
subscriber’s site.
Accesses Event Log, Event List, audio and
5 Tools microphone control, SMS Server
configuration, and short message notification.
6 Host Information Displays the connection status of subscribers.
7 Accounts Adds, deletes or modifies subscriber accounts.
Brings up these options: System Configure,
Event Log Settings, Notification, Password
8 Preference Settings Setup, E-mail Setup, Customize Alarm Report,
SMS Setup, I/O Device, Automatic Failover
Support and Version Information.
9 Previous Page Displays the previous page of camera views.
10 Next Page Displays the next page of camera views.
11 Refresh Channel Refreshes the connection status.

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No. Name Description

Displays screens in different numbers of
12 Split Mode
divisions per page.
13 Exit Closes or minimizes the Center V2 window.
14 Flag Flags an event for later reference.
15 Clipboard Displays the Alarm Report dialog box.
Indicates an event with a recording attachment
from a subscriber or a live recording at Center
16 Video Clip
V2. To open the recording file, double-click the
event.
17 ID Indicates a subscriber’s ID.
Indicates the event type: Alarm, Record,
18 Event Type Connection, Login/Logout, Motion, System,
and Trigger.
Indicates associated information for each
19 Message
event type.
20 Message Time Indicates when Center V2 receives an event.
Indicates when an event happens at the
21 Start Time
subscriber’s site.

22 Event Category Sorts events into categories.

For details, see 1.3 The Center V2 Window, GV-CMS User’s Manual.

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1.4 Creating a Subscriber Account
Create at least one subscriber account before starting Center V2 services.

1. On the Center V2 window, click the Accounts button . This

window appears.

Figure 1-3

2. Click the Add A Group button to create a group.

3. Click the Add A Subscriber button . This dialog box appears.

Figure 1-4

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4. Type a Login ID and Password. These will be ID and password for

the subscriber to log into the Center V2.

5. Type the subscriber’s contact information in the remaining fields

(optional).

6. Click OK to save the above settings. This dialog box appears.

Figure 1-5

7. Assign a Storage Group using the drop-down list. See Recording

Settings, 1.15 System Configuration in the GV-CMS User’s Manual.

8. Click OK. The subscriber account is created.

For details, see 1.4.1 Creating a Subscriber Account, GV-CMS User’s

Manual.

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1.5 Connecting to Center V2
A single surveillance system, GV-NVR / GV-VMS / GV-AI Guard, can
connect up to two Center V2 systems simultaneously for central monitoring.
To connect to Center V2, follow these steps:

1. Access the login dialog box in a surveillance system:

• On GV-NVR: Click the Network button , and select Connect

to Center V2. This dialog box appears.

• On GV-VMS / GV-AI Guard: Click Home, Toolbar, Network and

then select Connect to Center V2. This dialog box appears.

Figure 1-6

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2. Type the IP address of the Center V2, a subscriber’s ID and password

created in the Center V2. Modify the default port if necessary. Click
OK. This dialog box appears.

Figure 1-7

3. To connect to the second Center V2, click the Add Center V2 button
to add the other Center V2.

4. Click the Connect button to start. When the connection is established,

Center V2 will start receiving events or live images from the
subscriber.

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1.6 Enabling Live View
Live views are automatically displayed on the Center V2 window when
events and motion are detected at a subscriber. You can also enable the
constant display of live views on Center V2.

1. The surveillance system must grant Center V2 the permission to

enable live viewing.

A. On GV-NVR: Click the Network button > Connect to Center

V2 > Configure > Advanced Settings, and click the Camera tab.
The Advanced Settings dialog box appears. (Figure 1-8).

B. On GV-VMS / GV-AI Guard: Click Home > Toolbar > Network >
Connect to Center V2 > Configure > Advanced Settings, and
click the Camera tab. The Advanced Settings dialog box appears.
(Figure 8).

2. Select Allow Center V2 to View Live Camera.

Figure 1-8

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3. To apply the settings to all the cameras, click .

4. Connect the surveillance system to Center V2.

5. On the Center V2 window, right-click a camera on the Subscriber List

and select Live View.

Figure 1-9

When a camera’s live view is enabled, you will see the message “Start Live
View” on the Event List.

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1.7 Recording and Playback

Recording upon Motion or Events

Center V2 records all subscriber events and motion by default. On the
Event List, the message [Live Record] appears when a video is recorded.

Figure 1-10

Recording Manually
You can start recording manually and instantly when you see any
suspicious live images.

1. To manually start recording at any time, the live view must be enabled
already. 1.6 Enabling Live View.

2. To start recording, move your cursor to the live view and click the icon
on the channel heading.

3. To stop recording, move your cursor to the live view and click the icon
on the channel heading.

4. When a video is recorded, a message labeled with [Manual] appears

on the Event List.

Figure 1-11

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Playing Videos
You can play videos saved at Center V2 by clicking the events with video
clips from the Event List

Figure 1-12

For details, see 1.7 Recording and Playback, GV-CMS User’s Manual.

Note:
1. The default path for recorded files is:\\Center
V2\Data\subscriber\Live
2. The default path for manually initiated recordings is :\\Center
V2\Data\subscriber\Manual

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1.8 Enabling Two-Way Audio
The Center V2 operator can perform two-way audio with subscribers.

1. The surveillance system must grant Center V2 the permission to

enable two-way communications.

A. On GV-NVR: Click the Network button > Connect to Center

V2 > Configure > Advanced Settings, and click the Other tab.
The Advanced Settings dialog box appears.

B. On GV-VMS / GV-AI Guard: Click Home > Toolbar > Network >
Connect to Center V2 > Configure > Advanced Settings, and
click the Other tab. The Advanced Settings dialog box appears.

2. Under the Audio section, select Allow Audio-Out to Center V2 and

Allow Audio-In from the Center V2.

Figure 1-13

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3. Connect the surveillance system to Center V2.

4. Move your cursor to the live view. The Microphone and Audio
icons appear on the bottom left corner.

Figure 1-14

5. To speak to a subscriber, click the Microphone icon to turn it on.

The control panel appears.

Close this window and

On/Off Button Subscriber Name stops microphone

Reduce this window

Microphone Status
to an icon

Figure 1-15

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6. To listen to audio from a subscriber, click the Audio icon to turn
it on. The control panel appears.

Close this window and

On/Off Button Subscriber Name stops audio

Click to change
audio

Audio Status Reduce this window

to an icon

Figure 1-16

7. To switch to another subscriber, click the subscriber icon on the

Microphone or Audio control panel, type the subscriber ID in the
Search Account dialog box and click GO.

Figure 1-17

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Chapter 2 Dispatch Server

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2.1 Minimum System Requirements
Before installation, make sure that your computer meets the following
minimum requirements:

Standard Requirements
OS 64-bit Windows 10 / Server 2016
CPU Intel Core i3 2130, 3.4 GHz
Memory 4 GB Dual Channels
Hard Disk 500 GB
PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended),
Graphic Card
32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Hardware Internal or External GV-USB Dongle
Software .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 and Chart Control
Note: To perform GPU decoding, refer to the GPU Decoding Specifications
in the datasheet.

Advanced Requirements (Connects to 100 subscribers or more)

OS 64-bit Windows 10 / Server 2016
CPU Intel Core i5 2500, 3.7 GHz
Memory 4 GB Dual Channels
Hard Disk 500 GB
PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended),
Graphic Card
32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Hardware Internal or External GV-USB Dongle
Software .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 and Chart Control
Note: To perform GPU decoding, refer to the GPU Decoding Specifications
in the datasheet.

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 2 Dispatch Server

Software License
Free License N/A
50 Center V2 severs
Max. License
25,000 subscribers from Center V2 servers
Increment for
N/A
each license
Optional 1. Dispatch
Combinations 2. Dispatch + Vital Sign Monitor
Dongle Type Internal or external
Note: It is recommended to use the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the
Hardware Watchdog function which restarts the PC when Windows
crashes or freezes.

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2.2 Installing Dispatch Server
1. Connect the GV-USB Dongle to the computer.

2. Install the driver for the dongle.

A. Go to GeoVision’s download page.

B. On the Website, select Driver & F/W from the drop-down list and
click the Download icon of GV-Series Card Driver /
GV-USB Devices Driver.

3. Select Primary Applications from the drop-down list and click the
Download icon of GV-Dispatch Server.

Figure 2-1

4. Download and install .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 from

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=25150

5. Download and install Microsoft Chart Controls from

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=14422

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2.3 The Dispatch Server Window

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Figure 2-2

The controls on the Dispatch Server window:

No. Name Description
1 Start Server Starts Dispatch Sever.
2 Stop Server Stops Dispatch Sever.
3 Server Setting Configures Dispatch Sever.
Adds, edits and deletes the accounts of Center
4 Account
V2 Servers and subscribers.
Subscriber Notification
5 Sets the alert conditions and methods.
Setting
6 Manual Dispatch Enables manual distribution of subscribers.
Stop/Start Query
7 Specifies an event query.
Center V2 Event
Real-time Center V2 Views real-time events occurring on Center V2
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Event Servers.

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No. Name Description
9 Exit Closes the Dispatch Server window.
This part lists the connected Center V2 Servers
and their status. Subscribers can be distributed
10 Center V2 Status
to the ticked Center V2 Servers. Unchecking
will disable the distribution service.
The list displays all created group folders,
servers and subscribers. You can right-click
any online subscriber to call up Subscriber
Address Book and Camera/Audio Control
11 Tree View
Panel. For details on Camera/Audio Control
Panel for live view, see 4.6 Viewing Live Video.
Blue Icon: The server / subscriber is online.
Red Icon: The server / subscriber is offline.
Displays the subscriber information such as
subscriber ID, type, last login time, last
12 Subscriber Status dispatch and current dispatch. Click the
desired subscriber from the tree view to display
this information.

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2.4 Creating a Subscriber Account

Create at least one subscriber before starting the services. Dispatch
Server can serve up to 50 Center V2 servers and 25,000 Center V2’s
subscribers simultaneously.

1. On the Dispatch Server Window, click the Account button . The

Address Book window appears.

2. Click the Add a Group button to create a group.

3. Click the Add a Server button to to create a Center V2 server

account. A server icon pops out. Rename the server to match the
location name created for the Center V2 server.

Dispatch Server

Center V2 Server

Figure 2-3

4. Click the Add a Subscriber button to create a subscriber

account. The Subscriber Address Book dialog box appears.

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5. Create an ID and password for the subscriber. The ID and password
will be used when the Center V2’s subscriber wants to log into the
Dispatch Server.

Figure 2-4

6. Click OK to finish.

Note:

1. You can create sub-groups beneath a group; every sub-group can

only include one Center V2 server; every server can include up to
500 subscribers.

2. When one Center V2 server stops running, its own subscribers will be
distributed to the Center V2 servers available at the same or to a
higher level of the hierarchical file system.

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2.5 Starting Dispatch Server

After subscriber accounts are created, you are ready to establish
connections to the Dispatch Server. Follow the steps below.

1. On the Dispatch window, click Configure and select Setting. The

Dispatch Server Setting dialog box appears.

2. Type an Identification Code. This code will be used for connecting

Center V2 to Dispatch Server.

Figure 2-5

3. Connect Center V2 to Dispatch Server. See 2.6 Connecting Center V2

to Dispatch Server.

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4. Connect GV-NVR / GV-VMS / GV-AI Guard as subscriber to Dispatch
Server. See 2.7 Connecting to Dispatch Server.

5. Click the Start Server button on the Dispatch Server window to

start the service.

Note: To connect a GV-IP device as a subscriber to Dispatch Server, see

2.8 Connecting GV-IP Device to Dispatch Server, CMS User’s Manual.

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2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server

Follow these steps to connect Center V2 to Dispatch Server:

1. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button ,

select System Configure, and click the Dispatch Server tab. The
Preference dialog box appears.

2. Click the Dispatch Server tab. Type the Identification Code, IP

address, and the port of the Dispatch Server.

Center V2

Dispatch Server

Figure 2-6

3. Click OK.

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4. Restart the Center V2. Without this step, the Center V2 will not
connect to the Dispatch Server.

5. When the Center V2 successfully connects to the Dispatch Server,

◼ Center V2 Server icon turns blue, and

◼ Center V2 status information appears on the Dispatch window.

Figure 2-7

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2.7 Connecting to Dispatch Server

Follow the steps below to configure and connect a GV-NVR / GV-VMS /
GV-AI Guard surveillance system to Dispatch Server:

1. Access the Center V2 login dialog box on a surveillance system.

• On GV-NVR: Click the Network button , and then select

Connect to Center V2.

• On GV-VMS / GV-AI Guard: Click Home, Toolbar, Network, and

then select Connect to Center V2.

2. Type the IP address of the Dispatch Server, and the user ID and
password created on the Dispatch Server. See Figure 2-4 in 2.4
Creating a Subscriber Account.

Figure 2-8

3. Change the port number from 5547 (Center V2 port) to 21112

(Dispatch Server port).

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4. Click the OK button. This dialog box appears.

Figure 2-9

5. Click the Connect button to connect to the Dispatch Server.

6. When a surveillance system successfully connects to the Dispatch

Server,

◼ the subscriber icon turns blue,

◼ client count increases, and
◼ subscriber information is accessible by clicking the subscriber on
the device tree.

Figure 2-10

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Chapter 3 Vital Sign Monitor

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3.1 Minimum System Requirements
Before installation, make sure your computer meets the following minimum
requirements:

Standard Requirements
OS 64-bit Windows 10 / Server 2016 / Server 2019
CPU Intel Core i3 2130, 3.4 GHz
Memory 4 GB Dual Channels
Hark Disk 500 GB
PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended),
Graphic Card
32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Hardware Internal or External GV-USB Dongle
Note: To perform GPU decoding for playback, refer to the GPU Decoding
Specifications in the datasheet.

Advanced Requirements (for 1,000 subscribers)

OS 64-bit Windows 10 / Server 2016 / Server 2019
CPU Intel Core i5 2500, 3.7 GHz
Memory 4 GB Dual Channels
Hark Disk 500 GB
PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended),
Graphic Card
32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Hardware Internal or External GV-USB Dongle
Note: To perform GPU decoding for playback, refer to the GPU Decoding
Specifications in the datasheet.

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Software License
Free License N/A
Max. License 1,000 subscribers
Increment for
N/A
each license
1. Vital Sign Monitor

Optional 2. Vital Sign Monitor + Control Center

Combination 3. Vital Sign Monitor + Control Center + Video Wall
4. Vital Sign Monitor + Center V2
5. Vital Sign Monitor + Dispatch Server
Dongle Type Internal or external
Note: It is recommended to use the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the
Hardware Watchdog function which restarts the PC when Windows crashes
or freezes.

When multiple GV-NVR, GV-V-VMS, and GV-AI Guard surveillance

systems are connected to Vital Sign Monitor, make sure you meet the
following bandwidth to ensure the download quality.

Number of Subscribers Recommended Bandwidth

100 512 Kbps
500 2 Mbps
1000 4 Mbps

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3.2 Installing Vital Sign Monitor
1. Connect the GV-USB Dongle to the computer.

2. Install the driver for the dongle.

A. Go to GeoVision’s download page.

B. On the Website, select Driver & F/W from the drop-down list and
click the Download icon of GV-Series Card Driver /
GV-USB Devices Driver.

3. Select Primary Applications from the drop-down list and click the
Download icon of GV-Vital Sign Monitor.

Figure 3-1

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3.3 The Vital Sign Monitor Window

1 2 3 4 5 6 12 13 14 15 16 7 8 9 10 11 17 18

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Figure 3-2

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The controls on the Vital Sign Monitor window:

No. Name Description

1 Start / Stop Service Starts or stops the Vital Sign Monitor service.
2 Account Adds, deletes or modifies subscribers.
Show / Hide
3 Shows and hides the Subscriber List.
Subscriber List
4 View Event Log Launches Event Log Browser.
Activates manually output devices to alert the
5 Force Output
Vital Sign Monitor operator.
View Subscriber Accesses the subscriber’s storage and
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Information monitoring information.
7 ID Enter an ID for further search.
View Subscriber Enter an ID, and then click this button to view
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Address Book the subscriber’s address book.
View Subscriber Enter an ID, and then click this button to see the
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Status subscriber’s status.
10 Send E-Mail Sends e-mails to subscribers.
11 Send Short Message Sends SMS to subscribers.

12 Flag Flags an event for later reference.

13 Clipboard Displays the Alarm Report dialog box.

14 ID Indicates the subscriber’s ID.
Indicates the event types, including System,
15 Type Connection, Login/Logout, Motion, Trigger, and
Alarm.
16 Indicates associated information for each event
Message
type.
17 Message Time Indicates the time of receiving event messages.
Indicates the subscriber’s time when sending
18 Start Time
out the event message.

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No. Name Description

Indicates the number of online subscribers and
displays the ID and status.
Blue Icon: Indicates the subscriber is online.
19 Subscriber List Gray Icon: Indicates the subscriber is offline.
Alarm Icon: Indicates either motion has been
detected or the I/O has been triggered at the
subscriber’s site.
Events can be sorted into these categories:
System, Motion, Trigger, Connection, Alarm,
Login/Logout, Wiegand Data, Device Lost and
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Offline Event. To sort the events, click View
from the menu bar and select My Favorite
Events.
21 Event List Displays a list of events occurred.

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3.4 Creating a Subscriber Account
Vital Sign Monitor can serve up to 1,000 subscribers at a time. Create at
least one subscriber before starting the services.

1. On the Vital Sign Monitor widow, click the Account button . This
window appears.

Figure 3-3

2. Click the Add A Group button to create a group folder.

3. Click the Add A Subscriber button . The Subscriber Address

Book dialog box appears.

4. Type a login ID and a password. These will be the ID and Password

for the subscriber to log into the Vital Sign Monitor.

5. Type the subscriber’s contact information in the remaining fields

(optional).

6. Click OK. The subscriber account is created.

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3.5 Starting Vital Sign Monitor

After subscriber accounts are created, you are ready to establish
connections to the Vital Sign Monitor. Follow the steps below.

1. Click the Start/Stop Service button on the Vital Sign Monitor

window.

2. Connect a surveillance system to Vital Sign Monitor. See 3.6

Connecting to Vital Sign Monitor.

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3.6 Connecting to Vital Sign Monitor
A single surveillance system, GV-NVR / GV-VMS / GV-AI Guard, can
connect to up to 5 Vital Sign Monitor systems simultaneously for center
monitoring. To connect to Vital Sign Monitor, follow the steps below.

1. Access the Vital Sign Monitor connection dialog box on a surveillance

system.

• On GV-NVR, click the Network button , and select Connect

to Vital Sign Monitor. This dialog box appears.

• On GV-VMS / GV-AI Guard: Click Home, Toolbar, Network and

then select Connect to Vital Sign Monitor. This dialog box
appears,

Figure 3-4

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2. Type the IP address of the Vital Sign Monitor, a subscriber’s ID and

password created in the Vital Sign Monitor. Click OK. This dialog box
appears.

Figure 3-5

3. If you want to add another Vital Sign Monitor, click the Add Vital Sign
Monitor button .

4. Click the Connect button to connect to all established Vital Sign

Monitor systems. Make sure these Vital Sign Monitor systems are also
started for connection.

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