[Technical Notice] Accessing GV-IP Cameras from Genetec Surveillance Software

[alexhon]

Article ID: GV3-13-06-17-n
Released Date: 06/17/2013



Applied to
GV-IP Camera V2.07 or later
Omnicast V4.80

Summary
This document covers the basic instruction on adding GV-IP Cameras to Genetec surveillance system using ONVIF protocols.

Instruction

1. Run the Omnicast Config Tool program, and type the username and password to log in.

   

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2. On the left menu, click Physical View.

   

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3. Under the device list, right-click the host computer, select Create and then Video Unit.

   

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4. Select ONVIF in the Manufacturer drop-down list, type the IP address, username and password of the GV-IP Camera and click Add.

   

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5. To see if the camera is successfully added or not, click Details. This window appears.

   

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6. To access the live view of the GV-IP Camera, run the Genetec Live Viewer.
7. Drag the camera under the device list to the live view window. The live view is displayed.

   

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   Note: Omnicast does not support audio function.