GeoVision GV-Keyboard V3 User manual

User's Manual
GV-Keyboard V3
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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

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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.

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zSection B
Launches Multicam Surveillance System (GV-System).
Turns full screen view on/off.
Turns the sound on/off.
Starts/Stops recording.
Launches ViewLog.
Switches the screen divisions.
Plays next events automatically.
Starts/Stops the scheduled recording.
Goes to the previous event.
Goes to the next event.
Plays/Pauses a video event.
Rewinds/Pauses a video event.
Moves one frame back.
Moves one frame forward.
Stops a video event.
Sets the starting and ending frames for auto playing.
Increases playback speed.
Decreases playback speed.

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Switches to the previous screen or camera.
Switches to the next screen or camera.
Numeric
buttons
Enters the login password; Selects a specific camera; Changes the
Time Setting in ViewLog.
zSection C
Zooms in the display image of PTZ camera in GV-System; Zooms in
the display image in ViewLog.
Zooms out the display image of PTZ camera in GV-System; Zooms
out the display image in ViewLog.
Focus In: Press the Auto Focus button to select Auto Focus, and
press this button to increase the focus on the camera.
Open Iris: Press the Auto Focus button to select Auto Iris, and press
this button to increase the aperture on the camera.
Focus Out: Press the Auto Focus button to select Auto Focus, and
press this button to decrease the focus on the camera.
Close Iris: Press the Auto Focus button to select Auto Iris, and press
this button to decrease the apertureon the camera.
Press the button for 2 sec. to switch between Auto Focus and Auto
Iris.
Auto Focus: Switch to Auto Focus and press the button again to
enable Auto Focus.
Auto Iris: Switch to Auto Iris and press the button again to enable
Auto Iris.
Sets the PTZ camera for auto mode.
Moves the PTZ camera to the default position.
Moves the PTZ camera to a preset location.
Calls up the Login dialog box; Enters the settings; Opens the OSD
menu.
Closes the OSD menu; Returns to the previous menu; Calls up the
menu to exit GV-System or ViewLog.
PTZ control; Navigates the display image in ViewLog; Navigates the
OSD menu; Changes the Time Setting in ViewLog.

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1.2.2 Rear Panel Overview
Figure 1-2
No Name Function
1 Joystick Connects to GV-Joystick for PTZ control.
2 DC 12V Connects to the power adaptor.
3 USB1 Port Connects to one GV-System.
4 RS-485
Port (RJ-11)
Through the supplied Wall Terminal Block, the RS-485 port can
connect to up to 16 GV-Systems. For details see 1.3.2
Connecting to Multiple GV-Systems.
5 Terminal
Resistance Used in the last daisy-chained GV-System.
6 Reset Resets the Keyboard when it does not respond to commands.
Note: There is no such function of loading default in the Rest button.

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1.3 Getting Started
You can connect the Keyboard to one GV-System by using the supplied USB cable, or up to
16 GV-Systems through the RS-485 pins on the Wall Terminal Block. You can also connect
multiple Keyboards for different monitors.
1.3.1 Connecting to One GV-System
To connect the Keyboard to one GV-System, use USB port on the Keyboard.
Item required for connection:
zSupplied USB Cable
GV-System
Figure 1-3
Note: When you use the USB port on the Keyboard for connection, it is not required to
connect the Keyboard to a power supply.

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1.3.2 Connecting to Multiple GV-Systems
You can connect one Keyboard to up to 16 GV-Systems and switch control among them. To
connect multiple GV-Systems, use the RS-485 port on the Keyboard. See the diagram below
for connection.
Items required for connections:
zSupplied RJ-11 Cable
zSupplied Wall Terminal Block
zSupplied Power Adaptor
zRS-485/RS-232 interface converter, e.g. GV-NET Card, GV-NET/IO Card, GV-Hub V2
and GV-COM V2
Use the RJ-11 cable to connect between the RS-485 port on the Keyboard and the Wall
Terminal Block. Then connect the Pin-2 (Black wire) and Pin-6 (White wire) of the Wall
Terminal Block to the RS-485/ S-232 interface converter, which then connects to the
GV-System.

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The diagram below illustrates the wiring to multiple GV-Systems and uses GV-NET Card as
RS-485/RS232 interface converter as example.
Figure 1-4
Note:
1. Because RS-485 communication has distance limitation, the distance between each
Keyboard and the GV-System must be within 600 meters (1968.5 feet).
2. You can only use either USB port or RS-485 port on the Keyboard. Don’t connect the
USB cable on the Keyboard when using RS-485 connection.
To set up the Keyboard to control multiple GV-Systems and switch control among these
servers, see 1.4.2 Setting a Keyboard for Multiple GV-Systems.

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1.3.3 Connecting Multiple Keyboards for Different Monitors
To use multiple Keyboards to control assigned monitors, use RS-485 cables to connect
additional Keyboards to RS-485/RS-232 interface converters, and then connect these
RS-485/RS-232 interface converters to the GV-System through USB ports.
A total of 8 Keyboards can be connected to control 8 assigned monitors for Digital Matrix, Spot
Monitor and/or TV Quad applications in the GV-System.
Items required for connection:
zSupplied USB Cable
zRS-485/RS-232 interface converter, e.g. GV-Hub V2 and GV-COM V2
Figure 1-5
To assign a Keyboard for a spcific monitor control, see 1.4.3 Assigning Keyboards for
Different Monitors.
Note:
1. For Digital Matrix function, the maximum of 8 monitors can be applied; for Spot
Monitor function, the maximum of 2 monitors can be applied; for TV Quad function, the
maximum of 5 monitors can be applied. But, a total of 8 monitors (no matter from which
functions) can work in conjunction with 8 assigned Keyboards.
2. Because RS-485 communication has distance limitation, the distance between each
Keyboard and the GV-System must be within 600 meters (1968.5 feet).

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1.3.4 Installing USB Drivers
It is required to install the USB driver for the USB connection. When the Windows Found New
Hardware Wizard pops up, ignore the Wizard and follow the steps below to install the driver:
Note: You can only install the drivers by using the attached Software CD, or the Software
DVD of GV-System V8.5 or later.
1. Insert the Software CD. This window pops up.
Figure 1-6
2. Select Install Geovision USB Devices Driver. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-7
3. Click Install to install the driver. When the installation is complete, this message will
appear: Install done!
4. Click Exit to close the dialog box.
5. To verify that the driver is installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager. In the
Ports (COM & LPT) field, you should see the entry for STM Virtual COM Port.
Figure 1-8
Note: Remember the COM port showing in the STM Virtual COM Port entry. It indicates
the port number that the Keyboard is using.

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1.3.5 Running the Keyboard Controller
To control the Keyboard, you need to run the mcamctrl.exe program always at the
background.
1. Run mcamctrl.exe from the GV folder.
Figure 1-9
2. The Keyboard & Joystick dialog box appears.
Figure 1-10
3. Configure the Keyboard & Joystick dialog box.
A. At the top left, select DVR for GV-System.
B. Choose an ID number.
C. Name the GV-System. The name will be displayed on the Keyboard.
D. Select the COM port that the Keyboard is connected to. For the COM port
information, see step 5 in 1.3.4 Installing USB Drivers.
4. Click ►to start the service. The Keyboard is now enabled to control GV-System.

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The fields on the Keyboard & Joystick Controller dialog box:
Name Description
Select the Keyboard to define F1-F8 functions.
Select DVR for the connected GV-System.
ID Select an ID number for the GV-System. The default is 1.
Name Give the GV-System a descriptive name.
Startup type Select Manual or Automatic to choose whether to run the controller
at next startup or not.
PTZ Speed Adjust PTZ speed.
Monopoly Mode Assign the Keyboard to control a specific monitor and set up the
control mode.
Device 1-8
Select the COM port connecting to the Keyboard. Find the COM port
number the Keyboard is using in the Ports field of Windows Device
Manager.
►Start the service.
■Stop the service.
F1 - F8 Define eight function keys on the Keyboard to control output
modules, display layout, PTZs, cameras and etc.
Print out a label for the eight function keys.
Note:
1. To use the Keyboard to control multiple GV-Systems, see 1.4.2 Setting a Keyboard
for Multiple GV-Systems for further setup and operation.
2. To use more than one Keyboard to control assigned monitors, see 1.4.3 Assigning
Keyboards for Different Monitors for further setup.
3. To use function keys (F1-F8) on the Keyboard for instant access to many functions,
see 1.4.1 Setting Function Keys.