GeoVision GV-BX120D series User manual

User's Manual
GV-IPCam H.264
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are subject to change without notice. Note: no memory card slot or local
storage function for Argentina.
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Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
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Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV
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XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
June 2013

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
I

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. GV-IPCam H.264 with 128 MB flash memory is only supported in
V1.09 or later. To look up your camera’s flash memory, see
Appendix I Supported Firmware for Flash Memory.
2. To upgrade your camera to firmware V1.09 or later, it is required
to use GV IP Device Utility V8.5.3.0 or later.
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
V2.07
II

Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-BX1200-0F ~ 2F
GV-BX1300-0F ~ 2F
GV-BX2400-0F ~ 2F
GV-BX3400-0F ~ 2F
Fixed Lens
Box Camera
GV-BX1200-3V
GV-BX1300-3V
GV-BX2400-3V
GV-BX2400-4V
GV-BX3400-4V
GV-BX3400-5V
GV-BX5300
Varifocal Lens
V2.07
Ultra Box
Camera
GV-UBX1301 Series
GV-UBX2301 Series
GV-UBX3301 Series
Fixed Lens V2.07
GV-BX120D-E
GV-BX220D-E
GV-BX320D-E
GV-BX520D-E
V2.07
GV-BX1500-E Coming
IR Arctic Box
Camera
GV-BX2400-E
GV-BX3400-E
GV-BX5300-E
Varifocal Lens
V2.07
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
Mini Fixed
Dome
GV-MFD120
GV-MFD130
GV-MFD220
GV-MFD320
GV-MFD520
Fixed Lens V2.07
GV-MDR120
GV-MDR220
GV-MDR320
GV-MDR520
V2.07
Mini Fixed
Rugged Dome
GV-MDR2400
GV-MDR3400
Fixed Lens
Coming
GV-BL120D
GV-BL130D
GV-BL220D
GV-BL320D
GV-BL1200
GV-BL1300
Varifocal Lens
GV-BL2400
GV-BL3400 Varifocal Lens
Bullet Camera
GV-BL1210
GV-BL2410
GV-BL3410
GV-BL5310
Motorized
Varifocal Lens
V2.07
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
GV-UBL1211
GV-UBL2411
GV-UBL3411
Motorized
Varifocal Lens
Ultra Bullet
Camera GV-UBL1301 Series
GV-UBL2401 Series
GV-UBL3401 Series
Fixed Lens
V2.07
NTSC
PTZ
Camera
GV-PTZ010D
PAL
V1.08
PT
Camera
GV-PT130D
GV-PT220D
GV-PT320D
Fixed Lens V2.07
GV-FD120D
GV-FD220D
GV-FD320D
GV-FD1200
GV-FD2400
GV-FD3400
GV-FD5300
Varifocal
Lens
Fixed IP
Dome
GV-FD1210
GV-FD2410
GV-FD3410
Motorized
Varifocal Lens
V2.07
Vandal
Proof IP
Dome
GV-VD2400
(IK10+, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD3400
(IK10+, Transparent Cover)
Varifocal Lens Coming
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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)
Vandal Proof
IP Dome
GV-VD320D
(IK10+, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD321D
(IK10+, Smoked Cover)
GV-VD322D
(IK7, Transparent Cover)
GV-VD323D
(IK7, Smoked Cover)
Varifocal Lens V2.07
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Model Model Number Firmware
Version
Advanced
Cube
Camera
GV-CA120
GV-CA220
GV-CAW120
GV-CAW220
Fixed Lens V2.07
Cube Camera
GV-CB120
GV-CB220
GV-CBW120
GV-CBW220
Fixed Lens V2.07
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Contents
Preface……… .....................................................................II
Contents…….. ................................................................ VIII
Naming and Definition.................................................XVIII
Options……….................................................................XIX
Note for Connecting to GV-System..............................XXI
Note for Adjusting Focus and Zoom...........................XXII
Note for Installing Camera Outdoor...........................XXIII
Note for Closing the Bullet Camera Cover................ XXV
Chapter 1 Introduction .....................................................1
1.1 System Requirement ................................................................10
Chapter 2 Box Camera ...................................................11
2.1 Packing List...............................................................................14
2.2 Features.....................................................................................15
2.2.1 Wide Dynamic Range Pro ...................................................17
2.3 Overview....................................................................................18
2.3.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series / 320D
Series / 520D................................................................................18
2.3.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 2400 Series / 3400
Series / 5300 ................................................................................20
2.4 Connecting the Camera............................................................22
2.4.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series / 320D
Series / 520D................................................................................22
2.4.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 2400 Series / 3400
Series / 5300 ................................................................................24
2.5 Accessory Installation ..............................................................26
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2.5.1 C-Mount Lenses..................................................................26
2.5.2 Infrared Illuminators (Optional) ............................................27
2.6 I/O Terminal Block ....................................................................28
2.6.1 Pin Assignment ................................................................... 28
2.6.2 Connecting to GV-Relay V2 (Optional) ................................ 29
Chapter 3 Ultra Box Camera ..........................................30
3.1 Packing List...............................................................................31
3.2 Features.....................................................................................32
3.3 Overview.....................................................................................33
3.4 Installation.................................................................................34
3.5 Connecting the Camera............................................................36
Chapter 4 IR Arctic Box Camera ...................................37
4.1 Packing List...............................................................................38
4.2 Features.....................................................................................39
4.3 Overview....................................................................................41
4.4 Installation.................................................................................42
4.5 Connecting the Camera............................................................46
4.5.1 Wire Definition.....................................................................46
4.6 Notice for Using the IR Arctic Box Camera.............................48
4.6.1 Enabling IR LED after Loading Default ................................48
4.6.2 Disabling Status LED under Low Light Conditions ............... 49
Chapter 5 Mini Fixed Dome & Mini Fixed Rugged
Dome…………...................................................................50
5.1 Packing List...............................................................................51
5.2 Features.....................................................................................52
5.3 Overview....................................................................................54
5.3.1 GV-MFD120 / 130 / 220 / 320 / 520...................................... 54
5.3.2 GV-MDR120 / 220 / 320 / 520 .............................................. 56
5.4 Installation.................................................................................58
5.4.1 GV-MFD Series.................................................................... 58
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5.4.2 GV-MDR Series ................................................................... 60
5.5 Connecting the Camera.............................................................65
5.5.1 Wire Definition...................................................................... 65
5.5.2 Power and Network Connection ...........................................66
5.5.3 Vehicle Installation ...............................................................67
Chapter 6 Bullet Camera ................................................68
6.1 Packing List...............................................................................69
6.2 Features.....................................................................................70
6.3 Overview.....................................................................................72
6.4 Installation.................................................................................73
6.4.1 Connecting the Camera ...................................................... 74
6.4.2 Adjusting the Angles ...........................................................77
6.4.3 Adjusting Lens and Inserting a Memory Card ...................... 80
6.4.4 Installing the Sun-Shield Cover ...........................................82
Chapter 7 Ultra Bullet Camera.......................................84
7.1 Packing List...............................................................................86
7.2 Features.....................................................................................87
7.3 Overview.....................................................................................89
7.4 Installation.................................................................................90
7.4.1 Connecting the Camera ...................................................... 94
7.4.2 Waterproofing the Cable......................................................96
Chapter 8 PTZ Camera ...................................................99
8.1 Packing List.............................................................................100
8.2 Features...................................................................................101
8.3 Overview..................................................................................102
8.4 Installation...............................................................................104
8.4.1 Ceiling Mount.................................................................... 104
8.4.2 L-Shaped Wall Mount........................................................ 106
8.5 Connecting the Camera..........................................................109
8.6 Focus Adjustment...................................................................110
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8.7 I/O Terminal Block ..................................................................111
8.7.1 Pin Assignment ................................................................. 111
8.7.2 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................... 112
8.8 PTZ Control .............................................................................113
8.8.1 The PTZ Control Panel.......................................................113
8.8.2 Automatic Focus ................................................................115
8.8.3 PTZ Camera Settings......................................................... 115
8.8.4 Image Settings ................................................................... 117
8.8.5 Preset Settings...................................................................120
8.8.6 Sequence Settings.............................................................123
8.8.7 Auto Pan Settings .............................................................. 125
8.8.8 System Configuration........................................................ 128
Chapter 9 PT Camera....................................................129
9.1 Packing List.............................................................................129
9.2 Features...................................................................................131
9.3 Overview..................................................................................132
9.4 Installation...............................................................................134
9.5 Connecting the Camera..........................................................134
9.6 Focus Adjustment...................................................................134
9.7 I/O Terminal Block ..................................................................135
9.7.1 Pin Assignment ................................................................. 135
9.7.2 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................... 135
9.8 PT Control ...............................................................................136
Chapter 10 Vandal Proof IP Dome...............................138
10.1 Packing List...........................................................................140
10.2 Features.................................................................................141
10.3 Overview................................................................................143
10.4 Installation.............................................................................144
10.4.1 Hard-Ceiling Mount ......................................................... 144
10.4.2 In-Ceiling Mount..............................................................149
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10.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................152
10.5.1 Wire Definition................................................................. 152
10.5.2 Power Connection........................................................... 153
10.5.3 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 154
Chapter 11 Fixed IP Dome ...........................................155
11.1 Packing List...........................................................................156
11.1.1 Packing List for Hard-Ceiling Mount................................. 156
11.1.2 Packing List for In-Ceiling Mount ..................................... 157
11.2 Features.................................................................................158
11.3 Overview................................................................................160
11.4 Installation.............................................................................162
11.4.1 Hard-Ceiling Mount ......................................................... 162
11.4.2 In-Ceiling Mount..............................................................166
11.4.3 Wall-Surface Mount......................................................... 170
11.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................172
11.6 I/O Terminal Block.................................................................173
11.6.1 Pin Assignment ............................................................... 173
11.6.2 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) ................................. 174
Chapter 12 Cube Camera .............................................175
12.1 Packing List...........................................................................176
12.2 Features.................................................................................177
12.3 Overview................................................................................178
12.4 Installation.............................................................................179
12.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................181
Chapter 13 Advanced Cube Camera...........................182
13.1 Packing List...........................................................................183
13.2 Features.................................................................................184
13.3 Overview................................................................................185
13.4 Installation.............................................................................187
13.5 Connecting the Camera........................................................189
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Chapter 14 Getting Started ..........................................190
14.1 Accessing the Live View.......................................................190
14.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address................................... 192
14.1.2 Configuring the IP Address.............................................. 194
14.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Connection............................... 196
14.2 Adjusting Image Clarity ........................................................199
14.2.1 Using Focus Adjustment Cap .......................................... 202
14.2.2 Locations of Adjustment Screws...................................... 204
14.3 Configuring the Basics.........................................................206
Chapter 15 Accessing the Camera..............................207
15.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ..................................208
15.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page.................................209
15.2.1 The Live View Window .................................................... 210
15.2.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window .................... 215
15.2.3 Snapshot of Live Video....................................................221
15.2.4 Video Recording.............................................................. 221
15.2.5 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View............... 222
15.2.6 Alarm Notification ............................................................ 225
15.2.7 Video and Audio Configuration ........................................ 227
15.2.8 Remote Configuration .....................................................229
15.2.9 Camera Name Display ....................................................229
15.2.10 Image Enhancement .....................................................229
15.2.11 Visual PTZ .................................................................... 230
15.2.12 Digital PTZ ....................................................................233
15.2.13 I/O Control.....................................................................235
15.2.14 Visual Automation ......................................................... 236
15.2.15 Network Status.............................................................. 237
Chapter 16 Administrator Mode ..................................238
16.1 Video and Motion ..................................................................241
16.1.1 Video Settings................................................................. 242
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16.1.2 Motion Detection ............................................................. 250
16.1.3 Privacy Mask...................................................................252
16.1.4 Text Overlay.................................................................... 253
16.1.5 Tampering Alarm............................................................. 255
16.1.6 Visual Automation ........................................................... 257
16.2 I/O Settings............................................................................259
16.2.1 Input Settings.................................................................. 260
16.2.2 Output Settings ...............................................................262
16.2.3 PTZ Settings ................................................................... 263
16.3 Events and Alerts..................................................................264
16.3.1 E-mail .............................................................................265
16.3.2 FTP................................................................................. 267
16.3.3 Center V2........................................................................270
16.3.4 VSM................................................................................ 272
16.3.5 Backup Center ................................................................ 274
16.3.6 Video Gateway / Recording Server.................................. 277
16.3.7 ViewLog Server............................................................... 279
16.3.8 RTSP..............................................................................280
16.3.9 Speaker ..........................................................................281
16.4 Monitoring .............................................................................282
16.5 Recording Schedule .............................................................284
16.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings .......................................... 284
16.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings .................................................... 285
16.6 Remote ViewLog ...................................................................286
16.7 Network .................................................................................287
16.7.1 LAN Configuration........................................................... 287
16.7.2 Wireless Client Mode ......................................................289
16.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP............................................................291
16.7.4 IP Filter Settings.............................................................. 295
16.7.5 SNMP Settings................................................................ 296
16.8 Management..........................................................................298
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16.8.1 Date & Time Settings ...................................................... 298
16.8.2 GPS Maps Settings......................................................... 300
16.8.3 Storage Settings.............................................................. 302
16.8.4 User Account .................................................................. 306
16.8.5 Log Information ............................................................... 307
16.8.6 System Log..................................................................... 308
16.8.7 Tools............................................................................... 310
16.8.8 Language........................................................................ 312
Chapter 17 Recording and Playback ..........................313
17.1 Recording ..............................................................................313
17.2 Playback ................................................................................314
17.2.1 Playback Using the Memory Card.................................... 314
17.2.2 Playback over Network.................................................... 316
17.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server........... 317
17.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events ........................ 317
Chapter 18 Advanced Applications ............................319
18.1 Upgrading System Firmware................................................319
18.1.1 Using the Web Configuration Interface ............................ 321
18.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility ............................................... 322
18.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings.....................................324
18.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings .................................326
18.4 Verifying Watermark .............................................................337
18.4.1 Accessing AVI Files.........................................................337
18.4.2 Running Watermark Proof ............................................... 338
18.4.3 The Watermark Proof Window......................................... 339
18.5 Downloading Videos from the SD Card...............................340
18.5.1 Installing the GV-SDCardSync Utility ............................... 341
18.5.2 The GV-SDCardSync Utility Window ............................... 345
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Chapter 19 DVR Configurations ..................................347
19.1 Setting up an IP Camera.......................................................354
19.1.1 Customizing IP Camera Settings ..................................... 357
19.2 Remote Monitoring with Multi View .....................................359
19.2.1 Connecting to the IP Camera .......................................... 359
19.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map............................................360
19.3.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera.............................. 360
19.3.2 Connecting to the IP Camera .......................................... 362
Chapter 20 CMS Configurations..................................363
20.1 Center V2...............................................................................363
20.2 VSM........................................................................................366
20.3 Dispatch Server.....................................................................367
Chapter 21 Smart Device Connection.........................369
21.1 Android..................................................................................370
21.1.1 Connecting to GV-IP Camera .......................................... 370
21.1.2 Accessing Live View........................................................372
21.2 Apple......................................................................................374
21.2.1 Connecting to GV-IP Camera .......................................... 375
21.2.2 Accessing Live View........................................................377
Appendix……. ................................................................379
A. Settings for Internet Explorer 8 ...............................................379
B. Supported Lenses for Box Camera.........................................380
C. Resolution and Frame Rate .....................................................381
D. Support Lists ............................................................................385
E. RTSP Protocol Command ........................................................391
F. The CGI Command ...................................................................392
G. Dual Stream Support List ........................................................394
H. Power Supply Support List......................................................397
I. Supported Firmware for Flash Memory....................................398
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Specifications……. ........................................................379
Box Camera (Part 1).......................................................................398
Box Camera (Part 2).......................................................................408
Ultra Box Camera...........................................................................418
IR Arctic Box Camera ....................................................................424
Specifications: Mini Fixed & Rugged Dome.................................435
Bullet Camera (Part 1) ...................................................................445
Bullet Camera (Part 2) ...................................................................453
Ultra Bullet Camera........................................................................460
PTZ Camera....................................................................................468
PT Camera......................................................................................473
Vandal Proof IP Dome ...................................................................479
Fixed IP Dome................................................................................489
Cube Camera .................................................................................500
Advanced Cube Camera................................................................505
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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.
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