GeoVision GV-BX120D series User manual

User's Manual
GV-IPCam H.264
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October 2014

Safety Notice
FCC Compliance for GV-CBW120/220
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
UL Certification for GV-MFD120/130/220/320/520
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: 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.
Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-BX120D Varifocal Lens
GV-BX130D-0 Varifocal Lens
GV-BX130D-1 Fixed Lens
GV-BX140DW
GV-BX220D-2
GV-BX220D-3
GV-BX320D-0
GV-BX320D-1
Box Camera
GV-BX520D
Varifocal Lens
V2.14
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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
V2.14
Ultra Box
Camera
GV-UBX1301 Series
GV-UBX2301 Series
GV-UBX3301 Series
Fixed Lens V2.14
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
Target Box
Camera GV-EBX1100 Series Fixed Lens V1.02
GV-BX120D-E
GV-BX220D-E
GV-BX320D-E
GV-BX520D-E
GV-BX1500-E
IR Arctic Box
Camera
GV-BX2400-E
GV-BX3400-E
GV-BX5300-E
Varifocal Lens V2.14
GV-MFD120
GV-MFD130
GV-MFD220
GV-MFD320
GV-MFD520
Mini Fixed
Dome GV-MFD1501 Series
GV-MFD2401 Series
GV-MFD2501 Series
GV-MFD3401 Series
GV-MFD5301 Series
Fixed Lens V2.14
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-MDR120
GV-MDR220
GV-MDR320
GV-MDR520
Mini Fixed
Rugged Dome GV-MDR1500 Series
GV-MDR2400 Series
GV-MDR2500 Series
GV-MDR3400 Series
GV-MDR5300 Series
Fixed Lens V2.14
Target Mini
Fixed Dome
GV-EFD1100 Series
GV-EFD2100 Series Fixed Lens V1.02
Target Mini
Fixed Rugged
Dome
GV-EDR1100 Series
GV-EDR2100 Series Fixed Lens V1.02
Target Bullet
Camera
GV-EBL1100-1F
GV-EBL1100-2F
GV-EBL2100-1F
GV-EBL2100-2F
Fixed Lens V1.02
GV-UBL1211
GV-UBL1511
GV-UBL2411
GV-UBL2511
GV-UBL3411
Motorized
Varifocal Lens
Ultra Bullet
Camera
GV-UBL1301 Series
GV-UBL2401 Series
GV-UBL3401 Series
Fixed Lens
V2.14
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-BL120D
GV-BL130D
GV-BL220D
GV-BL320D
GV-BL1200
GV-BL1300
GV-BL1500
GV-BL2400
GV-BL2500
GV-BL3400
Varifocal Lens
Bullet Camera
GV-BL1210
GV-BL1510
GV-BL2410
GV-BL2510
GV-BL3410
GV-BL5310
Motorized Varifocal
Lens
V2.14
IR Arctic Bullet
Camera
GV-BL2510-E
GV-BL5310-E
Motorized Varifocal
Lens, extreme
temperature
tolerance
V2.14
NTSC
PTZ Camera GV-PTZ010D
PAL
V1.09
PT Camera
GV-PT130D
GV-PT220D
GV-PT320D
Fixed Lens V2.111
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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 V2.14
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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
V2.14
Advanced
Cube
Camera
GV-CA120
GV-CA220
GV-CAW120
GV-CAW220
Fixed Lens V2.14
Cube Camera
GV-CB120
GV-CB220
GV-CBW120
GV-CBW220
Fixed Lens V2.14
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-FD120D
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
V2.14
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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 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.................................................................................6
2.2 Features.......................................................................................7
2.2.1 Wide Dynamic Range Pro .....................................................9
For GV-IPCam H.264 models that support WDR, the WDR effect
is achieved through software programming. ....................................9
2.3 Overview....................................................................................10
2.3.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series / 320D
Series / 520D................................................................................10
2.3.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series / 2400
Series / 2500 Series / 3400 Series / 5300 Series........................... 12
2.4 Connecting the Camera............................................................14
2.4.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series / 320D
Series / 520D................................................................................14
2.4.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series / 2400
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Series / 2500 Series / 3400 Series / 5300 Series........................... 16
2.5 Accessory Installation ..............................................................18
2.5.1 C-Mount Lenses.................................................................. 18
2.5.2 Infrared Illuminators (Optional) ............................................19
2.6 I/O Terminal Block ....................................................................20
2.6.1 Pin Assignment ................................................................... 20
2.6.2 Connecting to GV-Relay V2 (Optional) ................................ 21
Chapter 3 Ultra Box Camera ..........................................22
3.1 Packing List...............................................................................23
3.2 Features.....................................................................................24
3.3 Overview....................................................................................25
3.4 Installation.................................................................................26
3.5 Connecting the Camera............................................................28
Chapter 4 Target Box Camera .......................................29
4.1 Packing List...............................................................................29
4.2 Features.....................................................................................30
4.3 Overview....................................................................................31
4.4 Installation.................................................................................32
4.5 Connecting the Camera............................................................34
Chapter 5 IR Arctic Box Camera ...................................35
5.1 Packing List...............................................................................36
5.2 Features.....................................................................................37
5.3 Overview....................................................................................39
5.4 Installation.................................................................................40
5.5 Connecting the Camera............................................................44
5.5.1 Wire Definition.....................................................................44
5.6 Notice for Using the IR Arctic Box Camera.............................46
5.6.1 Enabling IR LED after Loading Default ................................46
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5.6.2 Disabling Status LED under Low Light Conditions ............... 47
Chapter 6 Mini Fixed Dome & Mini Fixed Rugged
Dome...... ...........................................................................48
6.1 Packing List...............................................................................51
6.2 Features.....................................................................................52
6.3 Overview....................................................................................55
6.3.1 GV-MFD120 / 130 / 220 / 320 / 520...................................... 55
6.3.2 GV-MFD1501 Series / 2401 Series / 2501 Series / 3401
Series / 5301 Series......................................................................57
6.3.3 GV-MDR120 / 220 / 320 / 520 ..............................................59
6.4 Installation.................................................................................62
6.4.1 GV-MFD Series....................................................................62
6.4.2 GV-MDR Series ................................................................... 64
6.5 Connecting the Camera............................................................69
6.5.1 Wire Definition...................................................................... 69
6.5.2 Power and Network Connection ...........................................70
6.5.3 Vehicle Installation ...............................................................71
Chapter 7 Target Mini Fixed Dome................................72
7.1 Packing List...............................................................................72
7.2 Features.....................................................................................73
7.3 Overview....................................................................................74
7.4 Installation.................................................................................75
7.5 Connecting the Camera............................................................78
Chapter 8 Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome .................79
8.1 Packing List...............................................................................80
8.2 Features.....................................................................................82
8.3 Overview....................................................................................83
8.4 Installation.................................................................................84
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8.5 Connecting the Camera.............................................................90
Chapter 9 Bullet Camera ................................................91
9.1 Packing List...............................................................................93
9.2 Features.....................................................................................94
9.3 Overview....................................................................................97
9.4 Installation.................................................................................98
9.4.1 Connecting the Camera ....................................................100
9.4.2 Adjusting the Angles ......................................................... 104
9.4.3 Adjusting Lens and Inserting a Memory Card .................... 108
9.4.4 Installing the Sun-Shield Cover .........................................111
Chapter 10 Ultra Bullet Camera...................................112
10.1 Packing List...........................................................................114
10.2 Features.................................................................................115
10.3 Overview................................................................................117
10.4 Installation.............................................................................119
10.4.1 Waterproofing the Cable..................................................123
10.4.2 Connecting the Camera...................................................125
Chapter 11 Target Bullet Camera ................................128
11.1 Packing List...........................................................................128
11.2 Features.................................................................................129
11.3 Overview.................................................................................130
11.4 Installation.............................................................................132
11.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................135
Chapter 12 PTZ Camera ...............................................137
12.1 Packing List...........................................................................138
12.2 Features.................................................................................139
12.3 Overview................................................................................140
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12.4 Installation.............................................................................142
12.4.1 Ceiling Mount.................................................................. 142
12.4.2 L-Shaped Wall Mount...................................................... 144
12.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................147
12.6 Focus Adjustment.................................................................148
12.7 I/O Terminal Block.................................................................149
12.7.1 Pin Assignment ............................................................... 149
12.7.2 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 150
12.8 PTZ Control ...........................................................................151
12.8.1 The PTZ Control Panel.....................................................151
12.8.2 Automatic Focus .............................................................. 153
12.8.3 PTZ Camera Settings....................................................... 153
12.8.4 Image Settings .................................................................155
12.8.5 Preset Settings................................................................. 158
12.8.6 Sequence Settings ...........................................................161
12.8.7 Auto Pan Settings ............................................................163
12.8.8 System Configuration ......................................................166
Chapter 13 PT Camera .................................................167
13.1 Packing List...........................................................................167
13.2 Features.................................................................................169
13.3 Overview................................................................................170
13.4 Installation.............................................................................172
13.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................172
13.6 Focus Adjustment.................................................................172
13.7 I/O Terminal Block.................................................................173
13.7.1 Pin Assignment ............................................................... 173
13.7.2 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 173
13.8 PT Control .............................................................................174
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Chapter 14 Vandal Proof IP Dome (Part I) ..................176
14.1 Packing List...........................................................................178
14.2 Features.................................................................................179
14.3 Overview................................................................................181
14.4 Installation.............................................................................183
14.4.1 Hard-Ceiling Mount .........................................................184
14.4.2 In-Ceiling Mount ..............................................................189
14.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................192
14.5.1 Wire Definition................................................................. 192
14.5.2 Power Connection........................................................... 193
14.5.3 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 194
Chapter 15 Vandal Proof IP Dome (Part II) .................195
15.1 Packing List...........................................................................197
15.2 Features.................................................................................200
15.3 Overview................................................................................202
15.4 Installation.............................................................................204
15.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................215
15.5.1 Power Connection........................................................... 215
15.5.2 I/O Device Connections................................................... 215
15.5.3 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 216
Chapter 16 Fixed IP Dome ...........................................217
16.1 Packing List...........................................................................219
16.1.1 Packing List for Hard-Ceiling Mount................................. 219
16.1.2 Packing List for In-Ceiling Mount ..................................... 220
16.2 Features.................................................................................221
16.3 Overview................................................................................223
16.4 Installation.............................................................................225
16.4.1 Hard-Ceiling Mount .........................................................225
16.4.2 In-Ceiling Mount ..............................................................229
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16.4.3 Wall-Surface Mount......................................................... 233
16.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................235
16.6 I/O Terminal Block.................................................................236
16.6.1 Pin Assignment ............................................................... 236
16.6.2 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 237
Chapter 17 Cube Camera .............................................238
17.1 Packing List...........................................................................239
17.2 Features.................................................................................240
17.3 Overview................................................................................241
17.4 Installation.............................................................................242
17.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................244
Chapter 18 Advanced Cube Camera...........................245
18.1 Packing List...........................................................................246
18.2 Features.................................................................................247
18.3 Overview................................................................................248
18.4 Installation.............................................................................250
18.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................252
Chapter 19 Getting Started ..........................................253
19.1 Accessing the Live View.......................................................253
19.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address................................... 255
19.1.2 Configuring the IP Address..............................................257
19.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Connection............................... 259
19.2 Adjusting Image Clarity ........................................................263
19.2.1 Using Focus Adjustment Cap .......................................... 266
19.2.2 Locations of Adjustment Screws...................................... 267
19.3 Configuring the Basics.........................................................269
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Chapter 20 Accessing the Camera..............................270
20.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ..................................271
20.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page.................................272
20.2.1 The Live View Window ....................................................273
20.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window .................... 278
20.2.3 Snapshot of Live Video....................................................284
20.2.4 Video Recording..............................................................284
20.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View............... 285
20.2.6 Alarm Notification ............................................................ 288
20.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration ........................................ 290
20.2.8 Remote Configuration .....................................................292
20.2.9 Camera Name Display ....................................................292
20.2.10 Image Enhancement .....................................................292
20.2.11 Visual PTZ ....................................................................293
20.2.12 Digital PTZ .................................................................... 296
20.2.13 I/O Control.....................................................................298
20.2.14 Visual Automation ......................................................... 299
20.2.15 Network Status..............................................................300
Chapter 21 Administrator Mode ..................................301
21.1 Video and Motion ..................................................................304
21.1.1 Video Settings................................................................. 305
21.1.2 Motion Detection .............................................................315
21.1.3 Privacy Mask................................................................... 317
21.1.4 Text Overlay....................................................................318
21.1.5 Tampering Alarm............................................................. 320
21.1.6 Visual Automation ........................................................... 323
21.2 I/O Settings............................................................................325
21.2.1 Input Settings.................................................................. 326
21.2.2 Output Settings ............................................................... 328
21.2.3 PTZ Settings ................................................................... 329
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21.3 Events and Alerts..................................................................330
21.3.1 E-mail ............................................................................. 331
21.3.2 FTP.................................................................................333
21.3.3 Center V2........................................................................336
21.3.4 VSM................................................................................ 338
21.3.5 Backup Center ................................................................ 340
21.3.6 Video Gateway / Recording Server.................................. 343
21.3.7 ViewLog Server............................................................... 345
21.3.8 RTSP ..............................................................................346
21.3.9 Speaker ..........................................................................348
21.4 Monitoring .............................................................................349
21.4.1 Monitoring Settings for Target Series............................... 350
21.5 Recording Schedule .............................................................351
21.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings .......................................... 351
21.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings.................................................... 352
21.6 Remote ViewLog ...................................................................353
21.7 Network .................................................................................354
21.7.1 LAN Configuration........................................................... 354
21.7.2 Wireless Client Mode ......................................................356
21.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP............................................................ 358
21.7.4 IP Filter Settings..............................................................362
21.7.5 SNMP Settings................................................................363
21.8 Management..........................................................................365
21.8.1 Date & Time Settings ...................................................... 365
21.8.2 Storage Settings.............................................................. 367
21.8.3 User Account .................................................................. 374
21.8.4 Log Information ............................................................... 375
21.8.5 System Log..................................................................... 377
21.8.6 Tools............................................................................... 379
21.8.7 Language........................................................................ 381
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