GeoVision GV-VS04H Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide

GV-Video Server

Thank you for purchasing GV-Video Server (GV-VS04H / VS11 / VS12 / VS14). This guide
is designed to assist the new user in getting immediate results from the GV-VS04H / VS11 /
VS12 / VS14. For advanced information on how to use the GV-VS04H / VS11 / VS12 /
VS14, please refer to

GV-Video Server User's Manual

on Software

CD/

DVD.

Introduction

Welcome to the

GV-Video Server Quick Start Guide

. In the following

sections, you will learn about the basic installations and configurations of the
GV-Video Server (GV-VS04H / VS11 / VS12 / VS14). For a detailed user’s
manual, see

GV-Video Server User’s Manual

on the GV-Video Server

software

CD/

DVD.

Packing List

2012/09

English

VS04111214-QG-A

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DC Male-to-Male Cable x 1

●

Power Adaptor x 1

●

Wall Hook x 1

GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

●

3.5 mm Stereo to RCA Cable x 2

●

AC Power Cord x 1

●

Conical Anchor x 4

●

Screw x 4

●

GV-Video Server Software

CD/

DVD x 1

●

GV-NVR Software

CD/

DVD x 1

Note:

The DC Male-to-Male Cable is

used to power on the camera through
the GV-Video Server. You can also
optionally purchase three more DC
Male-to-Male Cables and one DC
1-Male to 4-Female Cable to power on
four cameras through the GV-Video
Server.

DC 1-Male to

4-Female Cable

DC Male-to-Male

Cable

GV-VS11

GV-VS12

The GV-GPS Receiver is a Global Position
System receiver. With the GV-GPS Receiver,
you can perform GPS tracking and location
verification of the GV-Video Server. Two types
of interfaces are available: UART (for
GV-VS04H / GV-VS14) and RS-232 (for
GV-VS12).

Working with the GV-Relay V2, the GV-Video
Server is capable of driving the loads of relay
outputs over 5 volts.

The iSCSI storage system allows you to record
files over the Internet.

The WiFi USB Adaptor is designed to connect
the GV IP devices, such as GV-Video Server or
GV-Compact DVR, to the wireless network.

The GV-PA191 is designed to provide power to
the IP device through a single Ethernet cable.
The GV-PA191 is only supported by GV-VS04H,
GV-VS12 and GV-VS14.

With the GV-VR605A, you can install GV-Video
Server in the car. The GV-Video Server will
supply and maintain a 12V voltage to the
GV-Video Server and its connected cameras.

GV-GPS Receiver

GV-Relay V2

GV-Storage System

GV-WiFi USB Adaptor

GV-PA191 PoE Adaptor

GV-VR605A DC Voltage
Regulator

Options

●

I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector x 1

●

Sticker (for positioning conical anchors) x 1

●

AC Power Cord x 1

●

Power Adaptor x 1

●

Wall Hook x 1

●

Screw x 4

●

Conical Anchor x 4

●

GV-Video Server Software

CD/

DVD x 1

●

GV-NVR Software

CD/

DVD x 1

●

Power Adaptor x 1

●

GV-Video Server Software

CD/

DVD x 1

●

GV- NVR Software

CD/

DVD x 1

GV-Reader includes transmit-receive antenna
and electronics. Featured with both Wiegand
and RS-485 outputs, the unit is compatible with
any standard access control panel.

The GV-R1352 is a card reader designed to
recognize identification cards. Featured with the
Wiegand and RS-485 outputs, the unit can be
connected to any standard access control panel.
The GV-R1352 comes with a weather sealed
and IP66 compliant housing for outdoor use.

GV-Reader

GV-R1352 Card Reader

Overview

GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

Rear View

Front View

Access Control Series

The GV-Video Server can work with the Wiegand-interface card reader

to send cardholder data to the central monitoring stations Center V2

and VSM, as well as GV-System (DVR). The following devices are only

supported by GV-VS04H and GV-VS14.

Function

4 plugs for video inputs.

A plug for the speaker device.

Each plug is for 2 audio inputs.

It resets all configurations to their factory
settings. See

7 Restoring to Default Settings

the

Quick Start Guide

This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full
or faulty.

This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server
is ready for connection.

This LED is on, indicating the power is
supplied.

It reboots the GV-Video Server, and keeps all
current configurations.

2 USB ports for installing portable storage
devices.

The connectors for digital input, relay output,
PTZ camera, Wiegand device and GPS module
control.

A plug for a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.

A plug to power on the camera, by using a DC
Male-to-Male Cable, directly through the
GV-Video Server.
Note: When PoE is applied, you cannot power
on the camera through the GV-Video Server.

A plug to power on the GV-Video Server.

Name

Video Input

Speaker Output

Audio Input

Default Button

Disk Full/Fault LED

Ready LED

Power LED

Reset

USB Port

Terminal Block

Ethernet Port

Power Out

Power In

No.

Function

1 plug for video input.

It resets all configurations to their factory
settings. See

7 Restoring to Default Settings

the

Quick Start Guide

1 plug for audio input.

This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server
is ready for connection.

This LED is on, indicating the power is
supplied.

1 USB port for installing portable storage
device.

A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build
the network connection.

The connectors for digital input, digital output
and PTZ camera control.

A plug to power on the GV-Video Server.

Name

Video Input

Default Button

Audio Input

Ready LED

Power LED

USB Port

Ethernet Port

Terminal Block

Power In

No.

GV-VS11

Rear View

Front View

Function

1 USB port for installing the portable storage
device.

A plug for the speaker device.

2 plugs for audio inputs.

2 plugs for video inputs.

A plug to power on the GV-Video Server.

A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build
the network connection.

1 USB port for installing the portable storage
device.

A port for digital input, relay output and PTZ
camera control. Insert the I/O Cable with RJ-45
Connector to this port.

The connectors for GPS module control.

It resets all configurations to their factory
settings. See

7 Restoring to Default Settings

the

Quick Start Guide

This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server
is ready for connection.

This LED is on, indicating the power is
supplied.

Name

USB Port

Speaker Output

Audio Input

Video Input

Power In

Ethernet Port

USB Port

I/O / PTZ Port

RS-232
Terminal Block

Default Button

Ready LED

Power LED

No.

GV-VS12

Front View

Rear View

10 11 12

Installing on a Network

These instructions describe the basic connections to install the GV-Video
Server on the network. Here we use

GV-VS04H

as an example to

demonstrate the steps.

1. Connect your camera’s video output to the BNC video input.
2. Connect the microphone to the RCA audio input using the 3.5 mm

Stereo to RCA Cable.

3. Connect the hub or switch on the LAN to the unit’s 10/100 Mbps port.
4. Connect power using one of the following methods:

5. Optionally connect the DC Male-to-Male Cable to power on the camera

through the GV-Video Server.

6. Wait until both Power and Ready LEDs are on and then you can

access its Web interface. See

4. Accessing the Camera

later in the

Quick Start Guide

●

Use the supplied power adapter, connect to power.

●

Use the Power over Ethernet (PoE) function. The power is

provided over the network cable.

Continued on the reverse

Accessing the GV-Video Server

To access the Web interface of the GV-Video Server, it is required to use
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x or later.

Note:

For the users of

Internet Explorer 8

, additional settings are

required. For details, see

Appendix C

GV-Video Server User’s

Manual

on the software DVD.

1. Install the GV-IP Device Utility program included on the Software DVD.

2. On the GV-IP Utility window, click the button to search for the IP

devices connected in the same LAN. Click the Name or Mac Address
column to sort.

System Requirement

By default, the IP address of your GV-Video Sever is assigned by the DHCP
server unless your router does not support DHCP. In this case, the default
IP address will be

192.168.0.10

. Follow the steps below to look up the IP

address and access the Web interface.

Note:

The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the

same LAN with the GV-Video Server you wish to configure.

Note: 1. The GV-VS11 does not support PoE function.

2. The DC Male-to-Male Cable and 3.5 mm Stereo to RCA Cable

are only supplied for GV-VS04H and GV-VS14.

3. The GV-Video Server cannot work with the microphone

requiring power from the unit. Use the microphone that has
external power supply.

4. When PoE is applied, you cannot power on the camera

through the GV-Video Server.

Checking the IP Address and Logging In

The Web Interface

3. Find the GV-Video Server with its Mac Address to see the IP address.
4. To login, type the IP address in your web browser. A dialog box

appears.

5. Type the default username and password

admin

6. Click

to access the Web interface.

7. When accessing the GV-Video Server for the first time, you must set

your browser to allow a one-time installation of GeoVision’s ActiveX
component onto your computer.

Note:

If your router does not support DHCP, the default IP address will
be 192.168.0.10. In this case, it is strongly suggested to modify
the IP address to avoid IP address conflict with other GeoVision
IP device on the same LAN. For details, see 2.3 Changing the IP
Address, GV-Video Server User’s Manual on the Software DVD.

Function
Plays live video.
Stops playing video.
Talks to the surveillance area from the local
computer.
Listens to the audio around the camera.
Takes a snapshot of live video.
Records live video to the local computer.
Switches to full screen view. Right-click the
image to have these options:

Snapshot

PIP

PAP

Zoom In

and

Zoom Out

Displays the camera information, video
settings, audio data rate, I/O device status,
images captured upon alarm, and GPS location
of the camera.
Starts the

I/O Control Panel

or the

Visual

Automation

Starts the

PTZ Control Panel

and the

Visual

PTZ

Sets the desired camera for display.
Brings up these functions:

Alarm Notify

Video

and Audio Configuration

Remote Config

Show Camera Name

and

Image Enhance

Name
Play
Stop
Microphone

Speaker
Snapshot
File Save
Full Screen

Control Panel

I/O Control

PTZ Control

Change Camera
Show System Menu

No.
1
2
3

4
5
6
7

11
12

Upgrading System Firmware

GeoVision will periodically release the updated firmware on the website. To
load the new firmware into the GV-Video Server, read the important notes
below and then follow the instructions.

For detailed operations, see

Accessing the GV-Video Server, Chapter 3,

GV-Video Server User's Manual

on the software DVD.

Important:

1. While the firmware is being updated,

2. Do not turn the power off within 10 minutes after the firmware is

updated.

3. If you use the IP Device Utility for firmware upgrade, the computer

used to upgrade firmware must be under the same network of the
GV-Video Server.

A) the power supply must not be interrupted, and

B) do not unplug the Ethernet cable if the cable is the source of

power supply (Power over Ethernet or PoE supported).

For details on upgrading system firmware, see

Advanced Applications,

Chapter 6, GV-Video Server User's Manual

on the software DVD.

You can restore the camera to factory default settings using the Web
interface or directly on the GV-Video Server.

1. In the Live View window, click the

Show System Menu

button and select

Remote Config

. This dialog box appears.

2. Click the

Browse

button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your

local computer.

3. Click the

Upgrade

button to start the upgrade.

WARNING:

The interruption of power supply during updating causes

not only update failures but also damages to the camera. In this case,
please contact your sales representative and send your device back to
GeoVision for repair.

Restoring to Default Settings

1. On the left menu of Web interface, select

Management

and select

Tools

. The Additional Tools dialog appears.

2. Click the

Load Default

button in the System Settings section.

Using the Web Interface:

Note:

Before the

Ready LED

is on again, do not unplug the power

cable; otherwise the loading of default values will fail.

1. Press and then release the

Reset

button immediately.

2. Press and hold the

Load Default

button until all 3 LEDs (Power,

Ready and Disk Full/Fault) are on. This may take about 30 seconds.

3. Release the

Load Default

button. The process of loading default

values is complete, and the GV-Video Server starts rebooting itself
with all 3 LEDs turning off.

4. Wait until the Power and Ready LEDs turn on again. After this, all the

settings are returned to default values.

1. Unplug and plug the power cable to start.

2. Press and hold the

Default

button until the Ready LED blinks. This

may take about 30 seconds. The Ready LED will blink twice.

3. Release the

Default

button. The process of loading default values is

complete, and the GV-Video Server starts rebooting itself with the 2
LEDs turning off.

4. Wait until the Power and Ready LEDs turn on again. After this, all the

settings are returned to default values.

Directly on the GV-Video Server:

GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

GV-VS11

GV-VS12

Function
Relay Output 1
Digital Input 1
Relay Output 2
Digital Input 2
Relay Output 3
Digital Input 3
Relay Output 4
Digital Input 4

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Function
DC 5V Out for GV-Relay Module, or GPS Module
Ground, or GPS Ground
RS 485+
Wiegand D0, or GPS RX
RS 485-
Wiegand D1, or GPS TX
Ground
DC 12V Out for Wiegand Card Reader

10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Note:

To connect the GPS module, use the Pin 9 for power supply, Pin

10 for ground, Pin 12 for GPS RX and Pin 14 for GPS TX.

Pin Assignment

Connecting Auxiliary Devices

The 16-pin terminal block, located on the rear panel, can be used to develop
applications for motion detection, event alerts via E-mail and FTP, center
monitoring through Center V2 and VSM, PTZ control, Wiegand-interface
card reader and a variety of other functions.

The table below lists the pin assignment for the terminal block.

Pin
RS-485-
RS-485+
5V
DI
DO
G

Function
RS-485-
RS-485+
DC 5V Out
Digital Input
Digital Output
Ground

Pin Assignment

The table below lists the pin assignment for the terminal block.

GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

The terminal block on the rear panel of GV-VS11 provides one digital input
and output, an RS-485 interface and auxiliary power.

GV-VS11

2 4 6 8 10 12 14

1 3 5 7 9 11 13

- + 5V

DI DO G

9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-8797-8376 Fax: +886-2-8797-8335

support@geovision.com.tw

http://www.geovision.com.tw

For details, see

Auxiliary Device Connectors

Chapter 9

GV-Video Server

User's Manual

on the software DVD.

Note:

To ensure the connection to the GV-VS12, the GPS RX must be

connected to the TX pin, and the GPS TX must be connected to the RX
pin.

Wire
Brown
White with Brown Stripe
White with Green Stripe
White with Blue Stripe
Blue
Green
Orange
White with Orange Stripe

Function
Digital Out 1
Digital Out 2
Ground
Digital In 1
Digital In 2
Ground
RS-485 -
RS-485 +

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Function
GPS RX (Receive)
GPS TX (Transmit)
Ground
DC 5V Out

Pin Assignment

The table below lists the pin assignment for the shielded wires of the I/O
Cable with RJ-45 Connector.

RS-232 Terminal Block

The RS-232 terminal block on GV-VS12 is mainly used for the connection to a
GPS module.

GV-VS12 provides the

I/O Cable with RJ-45

Connector

for the extensible

connection to I/O devices and PTZ cameras. A RJ-45 connector and a
bundle of shielded wires are on the each end of the cable.

GV-VS12

TX RX G

RS232

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