GeoVision GV-BX120D series User manual

User's Manual
GV-IPCam H.264
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February 2015

Safety Notice
UL Certification for GV-MFD120 / 130 / 320
The GV-IPCAM H.264 uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the
power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). The battery should
not be replaced unless required!
If the battery does need replacing, please observe the following:
•Danger of Explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced
•Replace only with the same or equivalent battery, as
recommended by the manufacturer
•Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions
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Preface
Welcome to the GV-IPCAM H.264 User’s Manual.
The GV-IPCAM H.264 has a series of models designed to meet different
needs. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware
versions:
Note:
1. To upgrade the camera firmware from V2.07 or earlier to the latest
version, back up the files in the camera’s storage device first
before the upgrade and it is required to re-format the memory card
after the upgrade.
2. The following models are not supported by firmware V3.0:
 BX120D / 130D / 140DW / 220D / 320D / 520D
 CB120 / 220
 Models installed with a 32 MB NAND flash
Model Model Number Firmware
Version
Box Camera
GV-BX120D
GV-BX140DW Varifocal Lens
V2.15
GV-BX130D-0 Varifocal Lens
V2.14
GV-BX130D-1 Fixed Lens
GV-BX220D-2
GV-BX220D-3
Varifocal Lens
GV-BX320D-0
GV-BX320D-1
GV-BX520D

Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-BX1200-0F ~ 2F
GV-BX1300-0F ~ 2F
GV-BX1500-0F ~ 2F
GV-BX2400-0F ~ 2F
GV-BX2500-0F ~ 2F
GV-BX3400-0F ~ 2F
Fixed Lens
GV-BX1200-3V
GV-BX1300-3V
GV-BX1500-3V
GV-BX2400-3V
GV-BX2500-3V
GV-BX2400-4V
GV-BX3400-4V
GV-BX3400-5V
GV-BX5300-6V
Varifocal Lens
Box Camera
GV-BX1500-8F
GV-BX2400-8F
GV-BX2500-8F
GV-BX3400-8F
GV-BX5300-8F
Fixed Lens
V3.0
Ultra Box
Camera
GV-UBX1301 Series
GV-UBX2301 Series
GV-UBX3301 Series
Fixed Lens V3.0
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
Target Box
Camera GV-EBX1100 Series Fixed Lens V1.03
GV-BX120D-E V2.15
GV-BX220D-E
GV-BX320D-E
GV-BX520D-E
V2.14
GV-BX1500-E
GV-BX2400-E
GV-BX3400-E
GV-BX5300-E
Varifocal Lens
IR Arctic Box
Camera
GV-BX2510-E
GV-BX5310-E
Motorized
Varifocal Lens
V3.0
GV-MFD120
GV-MFD130
GV-MFD320
Mini Fixed
Dome
GV-MFD1501 Series
GV-MFD2401 Series
GV-MFD2501 Series
GV-MFD3401 Series
GV-MFD5301 Series
Fixed Lens V3.0
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
Mini Fixed
Rugged Dome
GV-MDR220
GV-MDR320
GV-MDR520
GV-MDR1500 Series
GV-MDR3400 Series
GV-MDR5300 Series
Fixed Lens V3.0
Target Mini
Fixed Dome
GV-EFD1100 Series
GV-EFD2100 Series Fixed Lens V1.03
Target Mini
Fixed Rugged
Dome
GV-EDR1100 Series
GV-EDR2100 Series Fixed Lens V1.03
Target Bullet
Camera
GV-EBL1100-1F
GV-EBL1100-2F
GV-EBL2100-1F
GV-EBL2100-2F
Fixed Lens V1.03
GV-UBL1211
GV-UBL2411
GV-UBL3411
V3.0
GV-UBL1511
GV-UBL2511
Motorized
Varifocal Lens
Coming
Ultra Bullet
Camera
GV-UBL1301 Series
GV-UBL2401 Series
GV-UBL3401 Series
Fixed Lens V3.0
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-BL120D
GV-BL130D
GV-BL220D
GV-BL320D
GV-BL1500
GV-BL2400
GV-BL2500
GV-BL3400
Varifocal Lens
GV-BL1210
GV-BL2410
GV-BL3410
GV-BL5310
GV-BL1510
V3.0
Bullet Camera
GV-BL2510
Motorized Varifocal
Lens
Coming
IR Arctic Bullet
Camera
GV-BL2510-E
GV-BL5310-E
Motorized Varifocal
Lens, extreme
temperature
tolerance
V3.0
NTSC
PTZ Camera GV-PTZ010D
PAL
V1.09
PT Camera
GV-PT130D
GV-PT220D
GV-PT320D
Fixed Lens V3.0
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-VD120D
(IK10+, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD121D
(IK10+, Smoked Cover)
GV-VD122D
(IK7, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD123D
(IK7, Smoked Cover)
GV-VD220D
(IK10+, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD221D
(IK10+, Smoked Cover)
GV-VD222D
(IK7, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD223D
(IK7, Smoked Cover)
GV-VD320D
(IK10+, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD321D
(IK10+, Smoked Cover)
GV-VD322D
(IK7, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD323D
(IK7, Smoked Cover)
Vandal Proof
IP Dome
GV-VD1500
GV-VD2400
GV-VD2500
GV-VD3400
Varifocal Lens V3.0
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-VD1530
GV-VD2430
GV-VD2530
GV-VD3430
Varifocal Lens,
high power IR
LEDs
Vandal Proof
IP Dome GV-VD1540
GV-VD2440
GV-VD2540
GV-VD3440
GV-VD5340
Motorized
Varifocal Lens,
high power IR
LEDs
IR Arctic
Vandal Proof
IP Dome
GV-VD2540-E
GV-VD5340-E
Motorized
Varifocal Lens,
high power IR
LEDs, extreme
temperatures
V3.0
Advanced
Cube
Camera
GV-CA120
GV-CA220
GV-CAW120
GV-CAW220
Fixed Lens V3.0
Cube Camera GV-CB120
GV-CB220 Fixed Lens V2.14
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-FD220D
GV-FD320D
GV-FD1200
GV-FD1500
GV-FD2400
GV-FD2500
GV-FD3400
GV-FD5300
Varifocal
Lens
Fixed IP
Dome
GV-FD1210
GV-FD1510
GV-FD2410
GV-FD2510
GV-FD3410
Motorized
Varifocal Lens
V3.0
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Contents
Preface........... .....................................................................II
Contents............ ................................................................ X
Naming and Definition..................................................XXII
Options........... ..............................................................XXIII
Note for Connecting to GV-System........................... XXVI
Note for Recording .................................................... XXVII
Note for Adjusting Focus and Zoom....................... XXVIII
Note for Installing Camera Outdoor.......................... XXIX
Note for Closing the Bullet Camera Cover............... XXXI
Note for USB Storage and WiFi Adapter ................. XXXII
Chapter 1 Introduction .....................................................1
1.1 System Requirement ..................................................................1
Chapter 2 Box Camera .....................................................2
2.1 Packing List.................................................................................7
2.2 Features.......................................................................................8
2.2.1 Wide Dynamic Range Pro ................................................... 10
2.3 Overview....................................................................................11
2.3.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series / 320D
Series / 520D................................................................................11
2.3.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series / 2400
Series / 2500 Series / 3400 Series / 5300 Series........................... 13
2.4 Connecting the Camera............................................................15
2.4.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series / 320D
Series / 520D................................................................................15
2.4.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series / 2400
Series / 2500 Series / 3400 Series / 5300 Series........................... 17
2.5 Accessory Installation ..............................................................19
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2.5.1 C-Mount Lenses..................................................................19
2.5.2 Infrared Illuminators (Optional) ............................................20
2.6 I/O Terminal Block ....................................................................21
2.6.1 Pin Assignment ................................................................... 21
2.6.2 Connecting to GV-Relay V2 (Optional) ................................ 22
Chapter 3 Ultra Box Camera ..........................................23
3.1 Packing List...............................................................................24
3.2 Features.....................................................................................25
3.3 Overview.....................................................................................26
3.4 Installation.................................................................................27
3.5 Connecting the Camera............................................................29
Chapter 4 Target Box Camera .......................................30
4.1 Packing List...............................................................................30
4.2 Features.....................................................................................31
4.3 Overview.....................................................................................32
4.4 Installation.................................................................................33
4.5 Connecting the Camera............................................................35
Chapter 5 IR Arctic Box Camera ...................................36
5.1 Packing List...............................................................................38
5.2 Features.....................................................................................40
5.3 Overview....................................................................................42
5.3.1 GV-BX120D-E / 220D-E / 320D-E / 520D-E / 1500-E / 2400-
E / 3400-E / 5300-E ...................................................................... 42
5.3.2 GV-BX2510-E / 5310-E ........................................................43
5.4 Installation.................................................................................44
5.5 Connecting the Camera............................................................50
5.5.1 GV-BX120D-E / 220D-E / 320D-E / 520D-E / 1500-E / 2400-
E / 3400-E / 5300-E ...................................................................... 50
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5.5.2 GV-BX2510-E / 5310-E .......................................................52
5.6 Notice for Using the IR Arctic Box Camera.............................55
5.6.1 Enabling IR LED after Loading Default ................................56
5.6.2 Disabling Status LED under Low Light Conditions ............... 57
Chapter 6 Mini Fixed Dome & Mini Fixed Rugged
Dome.............. ...................................................................58
6.1 Packing List...............................................................................61
6.2 Features.....................................................................................62
6.3 Overview....................................................................................65
6.3.1 GV-MFD120 / 130 / 320 .......................................................65
6.3.2 GV-MFD1501 Series / 2401 Series / 2501 Series / 3401
Series / 5301 Series......................................................................67
6.3.3 GV-MDR .............................................................................. 69
6.4 Installation.................................................................................72
6.4.1 GV-MFD Series.................................................................... 72
6.4.2 GV-MDR Series ................................................................... 74
6.5 Connecting the Camera.............................................................79
6.5.1 Wire Definition...................................................................... 79
6.5.2 Power and Network Connection ...........................................80
6.5.3 Vehicle Installation ...............................................................81
Chapter 7 Target Mini Fixed Dome................................82
7.1 Packing List...............................................................................82
7.2 Features.....................................................................................83
7.3 Overview....................................................................................84
7.4 Installation.................................................................................85
7.5 Connecting the Camera.............................................................88
Chapter 8 Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome .................89
8.1 Packing List...............................................................................90
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8.2 Features.....................................................................................92
8.3 Overview....................................................................................94
8.4 Installation.................................................................................95
8.5 Connecting the Camera...........................................................102
Chapter 9 Bullet Camera ..............................................103
9.1 Packing List.............................................................................106
9.2 Features...................................................................................107
9.3 Overview...................................................................................110
9.4 Installation...............................................................................111
9.4.1 Connecting the Camera ....................................................113
9.4.2 Adjusting the Angles ......................................................... 117
9.4.3 Adjusting Lens and Inserting a Memory Card .................... 121
9.4.4 Installing the Sun-Shield Cover .........................................125
Chapter 10 Ultra Bullet Camera...................................126
10.1 Packing List...........................................................................128
10.2 Features.................................................................................129
10.3 Overview................................................................................131
10.4 Installation.............................................................................133
10.4.1 Waterproofing the Cable..................................................137
10.4.2 Connecting the Camera...................................................139
Chapter 11 Target Bullet Camera ................................142
11.1 Packing List...........................................................................142
11.2 Features.................................................................................143
11.3 Overview.................................................................................144
11.4 Installation.............................................................................146
11.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................149
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Chapter 12 PTZ Camera ...............................................151
12.1 Packing List...........................................................................152
12.2 Features.................................................................................153
12.3 Overview................................................................................154
12.4 Installation.............................................................................156
12.4.1 Ceiling Mount..................................................................156
12.4.2 L-Shaped Wall Mount......................................................158
12.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................161
12.6 Focus Adjustment.................................................................162
12.7 I/O Terminal Block.................................................................163
12.7.1 Pin Assignment ............................................................... 163
12.7.2 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 164
12.8 PTZ Control ...........................................................................165
12.8.1 The PTZ Control Panel.....................................................165
12.8.2 Automatic Focus ..............................................................167
12.8.3 PTZ Camera Settings.......................................................167
12.8.4 Image Settings ................................................................. 169
12.8.5 Preset Settings................................................................. 172
12.8.6 Sequence Settings ...........................................................175
12.8.7 Auto Pan Settings ............................................................ 177
12.8.8 System Configuration ......................................................180
Chapter 13 PT Camera .................................................181
13.1 Packing List...........................................................................181
13.2 Features.................................................................................183
13.3 Overview................................................................................184
13.4 Installation.............................................................................186
13.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................186
13.6 Focus Adjustment.................................................................186
13.7 I/O Terminal Block.................................................................187
13.7.1 Pin Assignment ............................................................... 187
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13.7.2 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 187
13.8 PT Control .............................................................................188
Chapter 14 Vandal Proof IP Dome (Part I) ..................190
14.1 Packing List...........................................................................192
14.2 Features.................................................................................193
14.3 Overview................................................................................195
14.4 Installation.............................................................................197
14.4.1 Hard-Ceiling Mount ......................................................... 198
14.4.2 In-Ceiling Mount..............................................................203
14.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................206
14.5.1 Wire Definition................................................................. 206
14.5.2 Power Connection...........................................................207
14.5.3 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 208
Chapter 15 Vandal Proof IP Dome (Part II) .................209
15.1 Packing List...........................................................................211
15.2 Features.................................................................................214
15.3 Overview................................................................................216
15.4 Installation.............................................................................218
15.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................229
15.5.1 Power Connection...........................................................229
15.5.2 I/O Device Connections................................................... 229
15.5.3 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 230
Chapter 16 Fixed IP Dome ...........................................231
16.1 Packing List...........................................................................233
16.1.1 Packing List for Hard-Ceiling Mount................................. 233
16.1.2 Packing List for In-Ceiling Mount ..................................... 234
16.2 Features.................................................................................235
16.3 Overview................................................................................237
16.4 Installation.............................................................................239
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16.4.1 Hard-Ceiling Mount ......................................................... 239
16.4.2 In-Ceiling Mount..............................................................243
16.4.3 Wall-Surface Mount......................................................... 247
16.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................249
16.6 I/O Terminal Block.................................................................250
16.6.1 Pin Assignment ............................................................... 250
16.6.2 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 251
Chapter 17 Cube Camera .............................................252
17.1 Packing List...........................................................................253
17.2 Features.................................................................................254
17.3 Overview................................................................................255
17.4 Installation.............................................................................256
17.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................258
Chapter 18 Advanced Cube Camera...........................259
18.1 Packing List...........................................................................260
18.2 Features.................................................................................261
18.3 Overview................................................................................262
18.4 Installation.............................................................................264
18.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................266
Chapter 19 Getting Started ..........................................267
19.1 Accessing the Live View.......................................................267
19.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address................................... 269
19.1.2 Configuring the IP Address..............................................271
19.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Connection............................... 273
19.2 Adjusting Image Clarity ........................................................277
19.2.1 Using Focus Adjustment Cap .......................................... 280
19.2.2 Locations of Adjustment Screws...................................... 281
19.3 Configuring the Basics.........................................................284
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Chapter 20 Accessing the Camera..............................285
20.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ..................................286
20.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page.................................287
20.2.1 The Live View Window .................................................... 288
20.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window .................... 293
20.2.3 Snapshot of Live Video....................................................299
20.2.4 Video Recording.............................................................. 299
20.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View............... 300
20.2.6 Alarm Notification............................................................ 303
20.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration ........................................ 305
20.2.8 Remote Configuration .....................................................307
20.2.9 Camera Name Display ....................................................307
20.2.10 Image Enhancement .....................................................307
20.2.11 Visual PTZ .................................................................... 308
20.2.12 Digital PTZ ....................................................................311
20.2.13 I/O Control.....................................................................313
20.2.14 Visual Automation ......................................................... 314
20.2.15 Network Status..............................................................315
Chapter 21 Administrator Mode ..................................316
21.1 Video and Motion ..................................................................319
21.1.1 Video Settings................................................................. 320
21.1.2 Motion Detection .............................................................331
21.1.3 Privacy Mask...................................................................333
21.1.4 Text Overlay.................................................................... 334
21.1.5 Tampering Alarm............................................................. 336
21.1.6 Visual Automation ........................................................... 339
21.2 I/O Settings............................................................................341
21.2.1 Input Settings.................................................................. 342
21.2.2 Output Settings ...............................................................344
21.2.3 PTZ Settings ................................................................... 345
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21.3 Events and Alerts..................................................................346
21.3.1 E-mail .............................................................................347
21.3.2 FTP................................................................................. 349
21.3.3 Center V2........................................................................352
21.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor ............................................................354
21.3.5 Backup Center ................................................................ 356
21.3.6 Video Gateway / Recording Server.................................. 359
21.3.7 ViewLog Server............................................................... 361
21.3.8 RTSP/ONVIF ..................................................................362
21.3.9 Speaker ..........................................................................364
21.4 Monitoring .............................................................................365
21.4.1 Monitoring Settings for Target Series............................... 366
21.5 Recording Schedule .............................................................367
21.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings .......................................... 367
21.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings .................................................... 368
21.6 Remote ViewLog ...................................................................369
21.7 Network .................................................................................370
21.7.1 LAN Configuration...........................................................370
21.7.2 Wireless Client Mode ......................................................372
21.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP............................................................374
21.7.4 UMTS Settings................................................................ 378
21.7.5 IP Filter Settings..............................................................381
21.7.6 SNMP Settings................................................................ 382
21.8 Management..........................................................................384
21.8.1 Date & Time Settings ...................................................... 384
21.8.2 Storage Settings.............................................................. 386
21.8.3 User Account .................................................................. 393
21.8.4 Log Information ............................................................... 394
21.8.5 System Log.....................................................................396
21.8.6 Tools............................................................................... 398
21.8.7 Language........................................................................ 400
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