JVC GV-LS2 Instruction Manual

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LYT2644-002A
0513YHM-YH-OT
C2N
Live Streaming Camera
GV-LS2 / GV-LS1
Connection Guide
This PDF will give you the steps in order to connect the Live Streaming
Camera to your network and digital devices.
Other information can be found in the Reference Manual.
Connecting wirelessly to the camera (Wi-Fi direct) ⇒Go to page 2
Connecting wirelessly via a Wi-Fi LAN router ⇒Go to page 7
Connecting to the camera from outside the house ⇒Go to page 16
Distribution on Ustream ⇒Go to page 24

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Connecting wirelessly to the camera (Wi-Fi direct)
Android and iOS devices (e.g. iPhone, iPad) can be connected to the
camera directly without a Wi-Fi router.
* Before connecting to the camera, install the JVC CAM Control app.
(When connected to the camera, your devices will not be able to access
the Internet.)
1. Switch the network mode to
' DIRECT ' .
2. Connect the AC adapter.
Once you start the camera, the WPS button will blink slowly.
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER

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1. Tap on ' Settings ' on the application
menu screen.
2. Tap on ' Wireless & networks '.
3. Tap on ' Wi-Fi settings ' .
4. Tap on ' Wi-Fi ' .
Connecting with Android devices

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5. Tap on 'DIRECT-**JVCCAM' (where **
indicates alphanumeric characters).
The default name is 'DIRECT-**JVCCAM'
(where ** indicates alphanumeric
characters).
6. Enter your password.
The default password is ' password ' .
7. Wait until connection is complete.
Connection is complete when
'Connected' appears on the display.
Now you can launch the app.
Screen images, names and/or steps may
dier depending on the device.
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Connecting Wirelessly via a Wi-Fi LAN Router
Please check the packaging or user manual to conrm that your
Wi-Fi router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
If WPS is supported ⇒ Go to page 8
If WPS is not supported ⇒Go to page 9
If connection fails ⇒Go to Page 15

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1. Switch the network mode to 'WLAN'.
2. Connect the AC adapter.
3. Activate WPS on the wireless LAN router.
Refer to your wireless LAN router’s user manual for how to activate WPS.
4. Hold down the WPS button.
Once the WPS button stops blinking, connection is complete.
WPS button does not work during start up.
(The Record button will blink red during start up.
Wait for the Record button to stop blinking, then hold down the WPS button.)
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
If WPS is Supported
Note

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1. Use the supplied LAN cable to connect your camera to the computer:
(1) Connect the LAN cable to the camera.
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
(2) Switch the network mode to 'LAN(OFF)'.
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
(3) Connect the AC adapter.
• A LAN cable cannot be used when the network mode is switched to 'DIRECT' or 'WLAN'.
• Settings will not be changed unless you turn the power OFF before switching the
network mode.
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
If WPS is Not Supported

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2. Change the network settings on your computer:
Under Windows 7:
* For changing settings on OS versions other than Windows 7,
please refer to your computer’s user manual.
(1) Click on the Windows Start Menu.
(2) Click on [Control Panel] ⇒Click on [View Network Status and Tasks]
(3) Click on [Local Area Connection]
* Button names may dier depending on your computer

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(4) Click on [Properties].
(5) Double click [Internet Protocol Version 4]
(6) Change the IP address and subnet mask as shown below:
IP address: 192.168.1.101, Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Important
Once you nish setting up the device, write down the current computer
settings before making any changes so you can revert to your original settings
if necessary.

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3. Register a Wi-Fi router from your camera’s Settings screen:
(1) Open Internet Explorer and enter the following URL:
http://192.168.1.100:8000/
(2) Enter the administrator username and password.
The default username is 'root' , and the default password is 'password'.
(3) Select [Wireless Network] in [Network].
(4) Click on [Search].

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(5) Select the Access Point you will connect to.
(6) Enter your password.
Please refer to your Wi-Fi router’s user manual for information on Access Point
name and password. (Some routers may have stickers on them with the default
settings.)

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(7) Click on [Save].
4. Reboot the camera:
(1) Turn o the camera and remove the LAN cable.
(2) Switch the network mode to 'WLAN'.
(3) Turn the camera on.
When the WPS button light stops blinking and remains lit,
connection is complete.
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
DIRECT WLAN
RESET
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
DC
AV
MIC
PLUG IN POWER

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If connection fails, check the following:
●If you are unable to locate the router
⇒Check your router name (SSID).
Refer to the user manual or, in some cases, default settings may be
printed on a sticker on the router itself.
⇒Make sure the router is not set to Stealth Mode.
(This Mode hides the SSID)
●If you are unable to connect to WPS:
⇒Follow the steps described in your router’s user manual to connect with
WPS. (Some devices have specic steps that need to be followed to
activate WPS.)
●If you are unable to connect even after entering the password:
⇒Check that the password for the router is correct.
⇒Make sure that the Network Mode is switched to WLAN.
(Always turn the camera power OFF before switching the Mode. The
Mode will not be switched if you move it while the camera is still ON.)
If Connection Fails

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Connecting to the Camera from Outside Your Home
Using a smartphone or other device, you can control your camera and
stream images even outside.
(Your camera must be connected to a Wi-Fi router that is connected to
the Internet to use this feature.
For how to connect the camera to a wireless LAN router, see Connecting
Wirelessly to Wi-Fi LAN Router on page 7.)
Obtain a DDNS account.
Obtaining a DDNS account gives you a URL to access the camera
⇒See page 17.
Set up the DDNS account on your camera
⇒Go to page 20.
Change the camera’s IP address setting to 'AUTO'.
(This applies only when connecting with LAN cable)
⇒Go to page 22.
Register the URL in JVC CAM Control
⇒Go to page 23.
Required Settings
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Obtaining a DDNS Account
(1) Open Internet Explorer and enter the following URL:
https://dd3.jvckenwood.com/user/
(2) Click on [Member Registration].
(3) Read the User Agreement and click [Yes].
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(4) Enter your email address (username), product serial number,
and password, and click [Conrm].
For the product serial number, check the sticker attached to where the
camera’s battery is located.
(5) Click on [OK].

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(6) After reading the email sent to your registered email address,
click on the URL to conrm registration.
You must access your account within 3 days of registration.
Your account will be invalidated after 3 days without access.
(7) Make a copy of the URL (WAN) for accessing your account.
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Setting Up You Camera's DDNS Account
(1) Using Internet Explorer, go into your camera’s Settings.
URL to access Settings: http://(camera’s IP address):8000
Ex. Enter http://192.168.1.100:8000 into the address bar.
The camera’s IP address varies depending on your network environment.
Use the following method if you do not know your camera’s IP address:
(i) Open JVC CAM Control on your computer.
(ii) Check the camera’s IP address displayed on the right.
• JVC CAM Control must be installed on your computer in advance.
The computer and camera should be connected to the same Wi-Fi router.
• If you cannot nd your camera’s IP address (if it is not displayed) even
when using JVC CAM Control, refer to the Settings screen on your router.
Note
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