GeoVision GV-Keyboard V3 User manual

User's Manual
GV-Keyboard V3
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GeoVision, Inc.
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
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http://www.geovision.com.tw
Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV
series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows and Windows XP
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
July 2011

Contents
Regulatory Notices.................................................................................1
Naming and Definition ...........................................................................2
Introduction ............................................................................................3
Chapter 1 GV-System ..........................................................................4
1.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................4
1.1.1 Packing List....................................................................................................4
1.1.2 System Requirements....................................................................................5
1.2 Overview...................................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Keyboard Overview........................................................................................6
1.2.2 Rear Panel Overview.....................................................................................9
1.3 Getting Started........................................................................................................10
1.3.1 Connecting to One GV-System ....................................................................10
1.3.2 Connecting to Multiple GV-Systems.............................................................11
1.3.3 Connecting Multiple Keyboards for Different Monitors.................................13
1.3.4 Installing USB Drivers ..................................................................................14
1.3.5 Running the Keyboard Controller.................................................................15
1.3.6 Using the Keyboard for Login.......................................................................17
1.4 Advanced Settings..................................................................................................18
1.4.1 Setting Function Keys ..................................................................................18
1.4.2 Setting a Keyboard for Multiple GV-Systems...............................................20
1.4.3 Assigning Keyboards for Different Monitors.................................................21
1.5 On-Screen Display Menus......................................................................................23
1.5.1 The OSD Menu in GV-System .....................................................................23
1.5.2 The OSD Menu in ViewLog..........................................................................25
1.6 Shortcut Key Conflict Test ......................................................................................26
Chapter 2 GV-Control Center............................................................27
2.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................27
2.1.1 Packing List..................................................................................................27
2.1.2 System Requirement....................................................................................28
2.2 Overview.................................................................................................................29
2.2.1 Keyboard Overview......................................................................................29
2.2.2 Rear Panel Overview ...................................................................................32
2.3 Getting Started........................................................................................................33
2.3.1 Connecting to One GV-Control Center.........................................................33

2.3.2 Connecting to Multiple GV-Control Centers .................................................34
2.3.3 Connecting Multiple Keyboards for Different Monitors.................................36
2.3.4 Installing USB Drivers ..................................................................................37
2.3.5 Running the Keyboard Controller.................................................................37
2.4 Advanced Settings..................................................................................................39
2.4.1 Setting Function Keys ..................................................................................39
2.4.2 Setting a Keyboard for Multiple GV-Control Centers....................................41
2.4.3 Assigning Keyboards for Different Monitors.................................................42
2.5 On-Screen Display Menus......................................................................................44
2.5.1 The OSD Menu in Matrix View.....................................................................44
2.5.2 The OSD Menu in ViewLog..........................................................................45
Chapter 3 Direct Connection to PTZ Cameras................................46
3.1 Installing PTZ Cameras..........................................................................................47
3.2 Setting up PTZ Cameras........................................................................................48
Chapter 4 Upgrading the Firmware..................................................49
Chapter 5 Wall Terminal Block .........................................................50
Chapter 6 Basic Programming and Operation................................51
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................52
Specifications.......................................................................................53
Appendix...............................................................................................54

Regulatory Notices
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Regulatory Notices
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment.
Class A
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense.
CE Notice
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
RoHS Compliance
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive is to forbid the use of hazardous
materials of production. To meet the RoHS Directive requirements, this product is made to be
RoHS compliant.
WEEE Compliance
This product is subject to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
and made compliant with the WEEE requirements.

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Naming and Definition
GV-System
GeoVision Analog and Digital Video Recording Software. The GV-
System also refers to GV-Multicam System, GV-NVR System,
GV-DVR System and GV-Hybrid DVR System at the same time.

Introduction
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Introduction
The GV-Keyboard V3 is designed to program and operate GV-System / GV-Control Center,
and it can also be connected with PTZ cameras directly for PTZ control.
Key Features:
•A Keyboard can control up to 16 GV-Systems / 16 GV-Control Centers.
•Multiple Keyboards can work with up to 8 monitors for Digital Matrix, TV Quad and Spot
Monitor applications in GV-System.
•Multiple Keyboards can work with up to 8 monitors for Matrix View and ViewLog
applications in GV-Control Center.
•A Keyboard can directly set up and control up to 32 PTZ cameras.
GV-System:
If you use the Keyboard with GV-System, see Chapter 1 for detailed installation and
operations.
GV-Control Center:
If you use the Keyboard with GV-Control Center, see Chapter 2 for detailed installation and
operations.
PTZ Cameras:
If you use the Keyboard to directly control PTZ cameras, see Chapter 3 for detailed
installation and operations.
Important:
1. The Keyboard for GV-System and for GV-Control Center has a different button
design.
2. The Keyboard is protected with a password. Every time when you use the Keyboard,
you will need to enter the default password ”0000” to unlock it. To change the default
password and set the auto lock time, see Chapter 6 Basic Programming and Operation.
3. To see the list of PTZ camera protocol supported by the Keyboard for direct control,
see Supported PTZ Protocols and Brands, Appendix.

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Chapter 1 GV-System
This chapter is for users that connect the Keyboard to the GV-System.
1.1 Introduction
You can use the Keyboard to program and operate GV-Systems. You can also connect
multiple Keyboards to control assigned monitors for Digital Matrix, TV Quad and/or Spot
Monitor applications.
Key Features
•Up to 16 GV-Systems supported
•Up to 8 monitors for Digital Matrix, TV Quad and Spot Monitor applications can work with
multiple Keyboards
•OSD panel supported
Note: The Keyboard also supports controlling any PTZ camera connected to GV-System.
Click Here to see the supported IP cameras. You can also find the supported PTZ cameras
from Supported PTZ Protocol and Model, Appendix, DVR User’s Manual on the Surveillance
System Software DVD.
1.1.1 Packing List
•GV-Keyboard x 1
•Power Adaptor (DC Output 12V, 1A) x 1
•USB Cable x 1
•RJ-11 Cable x 1
•Wall Terminal Block x 1
•GV-Keyboard Software CD x 1
•GV-Keyboard Quick Start Guide x 1

GV-System
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1.1.2 System Requirements
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008
OS Supported 64-bit Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
System Supported GV-System V8.4 or later
Note: Currently, GV-Keyboard V3 does not support embedded operating systems.

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1.2 Overview
1.2.1 Keyboard Overview
Figure 1-1
Note: The difference between the Keyboard for GV-System and for GV-Control Center is at
the section B buttons, highlighted in the red square in above figure.
zSection A
☼Yellow POWER LED.
RX Red RX LED (Receive).
TX Green TX LED (Transmit).
P1 Changes DVR ID.
P2 Select a PTZ camera to control.
P3 Configures the Keyboard parameters, including password, key
beep and auto-lock period.
P4 Sets up the PTZ camera settings.
P5 Displays the firmware version.
Locks the Keyboard.
F1-8 Function keys.