GeoVision GV-IPCam H.264 Series User manual

Hardware Manual
GV-IPCam H.264
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Box Camera
Ultra Box Camera
Arctic Box Camera
ICH264TIV301

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the information or products contained herein. Features and specifications
are subject to change without notice. Note: no memory card slot or local
storage function for Argentina.
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.
April 2015

Contents
Contents ..............................................................................i
Options ............................................................................. iv
Note for Installing Camera Outdoor............................... vi
Note for USB Storage and WiFi Adapter ...................... vii
Chapter 1 Box Camera .....................................................1
1.1 Packing List ..............................................................................5
1.2 Features ...................................................................................6
1.2.1 Wide Dynamic Range Pro............................................8
1.3 Overview ..................................................................................9
1.3.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series /
320D Series / 520D ...............................................................9
1.3.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series / 2400
Series / 2500 Series / 3400 Series / 5300 Series .................11
1.4 Connecting the Camera..........................................................13
1.4.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series /
320D Series / 520D .............................................................13
1.4.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series / 2400
Series / 2500 Series / 3400 Series / 5300 Series .................15
1.5 Accessory Installation .............................................................17
1.5.1 C-Mount Lenses.........................................................17
1.5.2 Infrared Illuminators (Optional)...................................18
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1.6 I/O Terminal Block ..................................................................19
1.6.1 Pin Assignment..........................................................19
1.6.2 Connecting to GV-Relay V2 (Optional).......................20
1.7 Loading Factory Default..........................................................21
Chapter 2 IR Arctic Box Camera ...................................22
2.1 Packing List ............................................................................24
2.2 Features .................................................................................26
2.3 Overview ................................................................................28
2.3.1 GV-BX120D-E / 220D-E / 320D-E / 520D-E / 1500-E /
2400-E / 3400-E / 5300-E ....................................................28
2.3.2 GV-BX2510-E / 5310-E...............................................29
2.4 Installation ..............................................................................30
2.5 Connecting the Camera..........................................................36
2.5.1 GV-BX120D-E / 220D-E / 320D-E / 520D-E / 1500-E /
2400-E / 3400-E / 5300-E ....................................................36
2.5.2 GV-BX2510-E / 5310-E..............................................38
2.6 Notice for Using the IR Arctic Box Camera .............................41
2.6.1 Enabling IR LED after Loading Default.......................42
2.6.2 Disabling Status LED under Low Light Conditions......43
2.7 Loading Factory Default..........................................................44
Chapter 3 Ultra Box Camera ..........................................45
3.1 Packing List ............................................................................46
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3.2 Features .................................................................................47
3.3 Overview .................................................................................48
3.4 Installation ..............................................................................49
3.5 Connecting the Camera..........................................................51
3.6Loading Factory Default ..........................................................52
Appendix...........................................................................53
A.Supported Lenses for Box Camera..........................................53
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Options
Optional devices can expand your camera’s capabilities and versatility.
Contact your dealer for more information.
Device Description
Power Adapter
The power adapter is available for all Box Camera
and Ultra Box Camera. The supported regions are
listed below:
•Box Camera (except GV-BX2500), GV-UBX
Series: Australia, Europe, U.K, U.S.A
•GV-BX2500: Australia, Brazil, Europe, U.K,
U.S.
GV-PA191 PoE
Adapter
The GV-PA191 PoE adapter is designed to provide
power and network connection to the cameras over
a single Ethernet cable.
GV-PA481 PoE
Adapter
The GV-PA481 PoE adapter is designed to provide
power and network connection to GV-BX1500-E /
2400-E / 3400-E / 5300-E over a single Ethernet
cable.
GV-PA482 PoE
Adapter
The GV-PA481 PoE adapter is designed to provide
power and network connection to GV-BX2510-E /
5310-E over a single Ethernet cable.
GV-POE Switch
The GV-POE Switch is designed to provide power
along with network connection for IP devices. The
GV-POE Switch is available in various models with
different numbers and types of ports.
GV-Mount
Accessories
The GV-Mount Accessories provide a
comprehensive lineup of accessories for installation
on ceiling, wall corner and pole. For details, see GV-
Mount Accessories Installation Guide on the
Software DVD.
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Device Description
GV-WiFi Adapter
The GV-WiFi Adapter is a plug-and-play device
designed to connect GV-BX1200 Series / 1300
series / 1500 series / 2400 series / 2500 series /
3400 series / 5300 series and GV-MFD1501 series /
2401 series / 2501 series / 3401 series / 5301 series
to wireless network. This product complies with IEEE
802.11 b/g/n (Draft 3.0) standards for wireless
networking.
GV-Relay V2
The GV-Relay V2 is designed to expand the voltage
load of GV IP devices. It provides 4 relay outputs,
and each can be set as normally open (NO) or
normally closed (NC) independently as per your
requirement.
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Note for Installing Camera Outdoor
When installing the IR Arctic Box Camera outdoor, be sure that:
1. The camera is set up above the junction box to prevent water from
entering the camera along the cables.
2. Any PoE, power, audio and I/O cables are waterproofed using
waterproof silicon rubber or the like.
3. The silica gel bag loses its effectiveness when the dry camera is
opened. To prevent the lens from fogging up, replace the silica gel
bag every time you open the camera, and conceal the gel bag in
camera within 2 minutes of exposing to open air.
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Note for USB Storage and WiFi
Adapter
Mind the following limitations and requirements for using USB storage and
GV-WiFi Adapter:
1. The USB hard drive must be of 2.5’’ or 3.5’’, version 2.0 or above.
2. The USB hard drive’s storage capacity must not exceed 2TB.
3. USB flash drives and USB hubs are not supported.
4. External power supply is required for the USB hard drive.
5. To connect a GV-WiFi Adapter, make sure it is connected before the
camera is powered on.

Box Camera
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Chapter 1 Box Camera
The Box Camera is a series of indoor IP cameras consisting of fixed focal
and varifocal models in different resolutions. The Box Camera supports
lens replacement and features an automatic infrared-cut filter for day and
night surveillance. The super low lux models are capable of displaying
color live view in near darkness. Models equipped with a mini USB port
can be connected wirelessly through a GV-WiFi Adapter (optional). The
WDR Pro models can produce clear image for scenes with contrasting
intensity of lights (see 1.2.1 Wide Dynamic Range Pro for details). Models
using P-Iris allow for precise control of exposure, producing images with
better clarity and contrast. For details on related models, see 1.2 Features.
The Box Camera models are detailed below:
Box Camera
Model No. Specifications Description
GV-BX120D
Auto Iris, f:2.8 ~ 12
mm, F/1.4, 1/3” CS
Lens
1.3 MP, H.264,
Low Lux, D/N
Varifocal
Lens Auto Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 12
mm, F/1.4, 1/3’’ CS
Lens
1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N
GV-BX130D-0
GV-BX130D-1 Fixed Lens
Fixed Iris, f: 4 mm,
F/1.4, 1/3’’ CS Lens
1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N
GV-BX140DW
Fixed Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 12
mm, F/1.4, 1/3’’ CS
Lens
1 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro
Varifocal
Lens Auto Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 6
mm, F/1.3, 1/3’’ CS
Lens
2 MP, H.264,
D/N
GV-BX220D-2
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Model No. Specifications Description
GV-BX220D-3 Varifocal
Lens
Auto Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 12
mm, F/1.4, 1/3’’ CS
Lens
2 MP, H.264,
D/N
GV-BX320D-0
Auto Iris, f:3.1 ~ 8
mm, F/1.2, 1/3” CS
Lens 3 MP, H.264,
D/N
Auto Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 6
mm, F/1.3, 1/3’’ CS
Lens
GV-BX320D-1 Varifocal
Lens
Manual Iris, f: 4.5 ~
10 mm, F/1.6, 1/2’’
CS Lens
5 MP, H.264,
D/N
GV-BX520D
1.3 MP, H.264,
Low Lux, D/N
GV-BX1200-0F
Fixed Lens Fixed Iris, f: 4 mm,
F/1.5, 1/3’’ CS Lens 1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N
GV-BX1300-0F
1.3 MP, H.264,
Low Lux, D/N
GV-BX1200-1F
1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N
GV-BX1300-1F
1.3 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
GV-BX1500-1F
GV-BX2400-1F 2 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro
Fixed Lens
Fixed Iris, f: 8 mm,
F/1.6, 1/2.5’’ CS
Lens
2 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
GV-BX2500-1F
GV-BX3400-1F 3 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro
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Model No. Specifications Description
1.3 MP, H.264,
Low Lux, D/N
GV-BX1200-2F
1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N
GV-BX1300-2F
1.3 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
GV-BX1500-2F
GV-BX2400-2F 2 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro
Fixed Lens
Fixed Iris, f: 12 mm,
F/1.6, 1/2.5’’ CS
Lens
2 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
GV-BX2500-2F
3 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro
GV-BX3400-2F
1.3 MP, H.264,
Low Lux, D/N
GV-BX1200-3V
1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N
GV-BX1300-3V
GV-BX1500-3V
1.3 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
Auto Iris, f:2.8 ~ 12
mm, F/1.4, 1/2.7” CS
Lens
2 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
GV-BX2500-3V
Auto Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 6
mm, F/1.3, 1/3’’ CS
Lens
GV-BX3400-5V 3 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro
Varifocal
Lens
Manual Iris, f: 4.5 ~
10 mm, F/1.6, 1/2’’
CS Lens
GV-BX5300-6V 5 MP, H.264,
D/N
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Model No. Specifications Description
1.3 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
GV-BX1500-8F
2 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
GV-BX2500-8F
GV-BX3400-8F 3 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro
Fixed Lens
Fixed Iris, f: 2.8 mm,
F/1.8, 1/2.5’’ CS
Lens
5 MP, H.264,
D/N
GV-BX5300-8F
P-Iris Models (Coming)
Model No. Specifications Description
1.3 MP, H.264,
Super Low Lux, D/N
GV-BX1500-3V
GV-BX2500-3V 2 MP, H.264, Super
Low Lux, D/N
P-Iris, f: 3 ~ 10.5
mm, F/1.4, 1/2.7”
CS Lens
GV-BX3400-3V 3 MP, H.264, D/N,
WDR Pro
Varifocal
Lens
P-Iris, f: 3.3 ~ 10.5
mm, F/1.4, 1/2.5’’
CS Lens
GV-BX5300-6V 5 MP, H.264, D/N
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Box Camera
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1.1 Packing List
•Box Camera
•Terminal Block
•Fixed Focal or Varifocal Megapixel Lens
•Six Lens Rings
•One 0.125 mm Lens Ring (for GV-BX140DW only)
•Video Out Wire
•Camera Holder
•Holder Screw x 2
•Power Adapter
•GV-IPCAM H.264 Software DVD
•GV-IPCAM H.264 Quick Start Guide
•GV-NVR Software DVD
•GV-NVR Quick Start Guide
Note: The power adapter can be excluded upon request.
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1.2 Features
•Image sensor
Camera Model Image Sensor
GV-BX120D
GV-BX1200 Series 1/3’’ progressive scan low lux CMOS
GV-BX130D Series
GV-BX1300 Series
GV-BX220D Series
GV-BX320D Series
GV-BX520D
GV-BX5300 Series
1/2.5’’ progressive scan CMOS
GV-BX140DW 1/3’’ progressive scan CMOS
GV-BX1500 Series 1/3’’ progressive scan super low lux CMOS
GV-BX2500 Series 1/2.8’’ progressive scan super low lux CMOS
GV-BX2400 Series
GV-BX3400 Series 1/3.2’’ progressive scan CMOS
•Frame rate:
Camera Model Frame Rate
GV-BX120D
GV-BX130D Series
GV-BX1200 Series
GV-BX1300 Series
GV-BX1500 Series
Up to 30 fps at 1280 x 1024
GV-BX140DW Up to 30 fps at 1280 x 720
GV-BX220D Series
GV-BX2400 Series
GV-BX2500 Series
Up to 30 fps at 1920 x 1080
GV-BX320D Series
GV-BX3400 Series Up to 20 fps at 2048 x 1536
GV-BX520D
GV-BX5300 Series Up to 10 fps at 2560 x 1920
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Box Camera
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Dual streams from H.264 or MJPEG
Day / Night function (with removable IR-cut filter)
Wide Dynamic Range Pro
(GV-BX140DW / 2400 Series / 2500 Series / 3400 Series only)
P-Iris for auto iris adjustment (Coming, for GV-BX1500-3V / 2500-3V /
3400-3V / 5300-6V only)
Defog
Two-way audio
One sensor input and alarm output
TV-out support
Micro SD card slot (SD/SDHC) for local storage
NAS recording (for Box Camera using firmware V3.0 or later)
Recording assigned by GV-Edge Recording Manager (Windows &
Mac) for Box Camera using firmware V3.0 or later
Mini USB slot for WiFi Adapter or a USB hard drive (for GV-BX1200
Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series / 2400 Series / 2500 Series / 3400
Series / 5300 Series only)
3D noise reduction (for GV-BX1500 Series / 2500 Series)
2D noise reduction (except GV-BX1500 Series / 2500 Series)
Motion detection
Tampering alarm
Visual automation
Privacy mask
Text overlay
IP address filtering
DC 12V and PoE (IEEE 802.3af)
Megapixel lens
Support for iPhone, iPad, Android and 3GPP
31 languages on Web interface
ONVIF (Profile S) conformant

1.2.1 Wide Dynamic Range Pro
Objects may appear as silhouettes when they are backed with intense
lights. The Wide Dynamic Range Pro (WDR Pro) is designed to solve this
problem using a WDR sensor. In GV-BX140DW, GV-BX2400 Series and
GV-BX3400 Series, the WDR sensor is able to process the image and
show details in bright and dark areas at the same time. An example of
WDR Pro in action is shown below.
No WDR: underexposure
WDR: perfect exposure
For GV-IPCam H.264 models that support WDR, the WDR effect is
achieved through software programming.
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Box Camera
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1.3 Overview
1.3.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series /
Series / 520D320D
12 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10
12 13
14
16
15
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Figure 1-1
Note:
1. The Auto Iris connector (No. 7) is only functional in GV-BX120D,
GV-BX130D-0, GV-BX220D and GV-BX320D.
2. The Light Sensor (No.11) is only available in GV-BX140DW. Keep
the Light Sensor unobscured for accurate light detection.
3. The Iris Screw (No.13) is only available for GV-BX520D.
4. The Zoom Screw (No. 15) is not available for GV-BX130D-1.
No. Name Description
Connects to a portable monitor for setting the
focus and angle of Box Camera during initial
installation.
1 Video Out
2 Memory Card
Slot
Inserts a micro SD card (SD/SDHC, version
2.0 only, Class 10) to store recording data.
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No. Name Description
3 Audio Out Connects a speaker for audio output.
4 Audio In Connects a microphone for audio input.
5 I/O Terminal
Block For details, see 1.6 I/O Terminal Block.
Indicates the power is supplied. For detail, see
the table below.
6 Power LED
7 Auto Iris
Connector Plug the iris control cable to the connector.
8 DC 12V Port Connects to power.
9 LAN / PoE Connects to a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.
Restores the camera to the factory default. For
details, see 1.7 Loading Factory Default.
10 Default
Detects light to switch between day and night
mode.
11 Light Sensor
12 Focus Screw Adjusts the focus of the camera.
13 Iris Screw Adjusts the iris of the camera.
14 Microphone Records the sounds.
15 Zoom Screw Adjusts the zoom of the camera.
Turns on when the unit is ready for use. For
detail, see the table below.
16 Status LED
LED Description
The system powers on and succeeds to boot
up.
Power LED turns green
Status LED turns green The system is ready for use.
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Box Camera
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1.3.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series /
2400 Series / 2500 Series / 3400 Series / 5300 Series
1 2 4 56 7
8 9 10
3
11
12 13 14
16
15
Figure 1-2
Note:
1. The Auto Iris Connector (No. 8) is only functional for varifocal
models of GV-BX1200 / 1300 / 1500 / 2400 / 2500 / 3400.
2. The Iris Screw (No. 12) is only available in GV-BX5300-6V.
3. The Zoom Screw (No. 13) is only available for varifocal models of
GV-BX1200 / 1300 / 1500 / 2400 / 2500 / 3400 / 5300.
No. Name Description
Connects to a portable monitor for setting the
focus and angle of Box Camera during initial
installation.
1 Video Out
2 Memory Card
Slot
Inserts a micro SD card (SD/SDHC, version
2.0 only, Class 10) to store recording data.
3 Mini USB Slot
Connects to a GV-WiFi Adapter or a USB
hard drive.
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