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GV-IPCam H.264 Hardware Manual Target Camera Series Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ICH264TIV301...
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GeoVision. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.
Content Content ................i Options ................iii Note for Installing Camera Outdoor....... iv Chapter 1 Target Box Camera .........1 1.1 Packing List ................1 1.2 Features ...................2 1.3 Overview ..................3 1.4 Installation ................4 1.5 Connecting the Camera............6 ...
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3.3 Overview ................20 3.4 Installation ................21 3.5 Connecting the Camera............24 3.6 Loading Factory Default............25 Chapter 4 Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome ....26 4.1 Packing List ................27 4.2 Features .................29 4.3 Overview ................31 ...
Options Optional devices can expand your camera’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer for more information. Device Description The power adapter is available for Target Box Camera, Target Bullet Camera, Target Mini Fixed Dome, and Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome. The supported regions include: Power Adapter •...
Note for Installing Camera Outdoor When installing the Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome 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.
Target Box Camera Chapter 1 Target Box Camera The Target Box Camera (GV-EBX) is a series of light-weighted cameras designed for indoor usage. Equipped with IRcut filter and builtin IR LEDs, the camera is an entry-level surveillance solution with all the essential features and excellent image quality.
1.2 Features • 1/3” progressive scan low lux CMOS for GV-EBX1100 Series • Dual streams from H.264 or MJPEG Up to 30 fps at 1280 x 1024 for GV-EBX1100 Series • Intelligent IR • Day and night function (with removable IR-cut filter) •...
Target Box Camera 1.3 Overview Figure 1-1 Name Description Resets the camera to factory default. For Default details, see 1.6 Loading Factory Default. LAN / PoE Connects to a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE. Microphone Records sounds. DC 12V Terminal Connects to power. Block LED Indicator Description...
1.4 Installation You can stand the Target Box Camera on a plain surface or install it to wall and ceiling. Follow the steps below to install, connect and adjust your Target Box Camera. To install the device on the wall/ceiling, put the supporting rack on the desired location and make marks for screw anchors.
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Target Box Camera Connect the network and power cables to the camera. See 1.5 Connecting the Camera. Access the live view. See 2.1 Accessing the Live View, GV-IPCam H.264 Firmware Manual. Adjust the angle of the camera based on live view and fasten the indicated screw.
1.5 Connecting the Camera Figure 1-5 Connect power using one of the following methods: • Plug the power adapter to the 12V terminal block. The power adapter is an optional device. For detail, see Options in the manual. • Use the Power over Ethernet (PoE) function and the power will be provided over the network cable.
Target Box Camera 1.6 Loading Factory Default Keep the power and network cables connected to the camera. Use a pin to press and hold the default button on the back panel of the camera. Default button Figure 1-6 Release the default button when the status LED blinks. This shall take about 8 seconds.
Chapter 2 Target Bullet Camera The Target Bullet Camera (GV-EBL) is a series of light-weighted cameras designed for outdoor environments. The camera adheres to the IP67 standard and has full protection against dust and jets of water. The camera offers an entrylevel surveillance solution with all the essential features and excellent image quality.
Target Bullet Camera 2.2 Features • 1/3” progressive scan low lux CMOS for GV-EBL1100 Series 1/2.8’’ progressive scan low lux CMOS for GV-EBL2100 Series • Dual streams from H.264 or MJPEG • Up to 30 fps at 1280 x 1024 Up to 25 fps at 1920 x 1080 •...
2.3 Overview Panel Figure 2-1 Name Description Power Connects to the data cable. For details, see Connector 2.5 Connecting the Camera. Resets the camera to factory default. For Default Button details, see 2.6 Loading Factory Default.
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Target Bullet Camera IMPORTANT: The silica gel loses its effectiveness when the camera cover is opened. If you open the camera to access the load default button, replace the silica gel tape by taping the new silica gel tape to the inside of the camera cover.
Slide the sun-shield cover onto the top of the camera. Figure 2-2 Note: The GeoVision logo on the sun-shield cover should be closer to the front of the camera. Line up the screw hole on the camera with the opening on the sun- shield cover.
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Target Bullet Camera Ceiling Mount: Secure the supporting rack to the opening on the sun-shield cover Figure 2-4 Wall Mount: Insert and tighten the supplied screw on the sun-shield cover. Secure the supporting rack to the bottom. Figure 2-5...
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Install the camera to the wall or ceiling using the screw anchors and self-tapping screws. You can also stand the camera on a plain surface. Figure 2-6 Remove the protection sticker from the camera’s cover. Connect the wires and cable connector to the camera. See 2.5 Connecting the Camera.
Target Bullet Camera 2.5 Connecting the Camera Wire Definition The data cable provides connections for power, ground and network access. The wires are defined below: Figure 2-7 Wire Color Definition DC 12V Black Ground Black (thick) PoE, Ethernet...
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Power Connection There are two ways to supply power to the camera: • Use a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter to connect the camera to the network, and the power will be provided at the same time. • Plug the power adapter to the 12V terminal block as shown below. The power adapter is an optional device.
Target Bullet Camera 2.6 Loading Factory Default Keep the power and network cables (or PoE) connected to the camera. Loosen the camera’s cover. Press and hold the default button for about 8 seconds. Default button Figure 2-10 Release the default button. When the process of loading default settings is completed, the camera reboots automatically.
Chapter 3 Target Mini Fixed Dome The Target Mini Fixed Dome (GV-EFD) is an indoor, fixed, mini-sized network camera equipped with an automatic IR-cut filter and IR LEDs for day and night surveillance. Adjustable in 2 axis (pan and tilt), it offers an entry-level surveillance solution with all the essential features and excellent image quality.
Target Mini Fixed Dome 3.2 Features • 1/3’’ progressive scan low lux CMOS for GV-EFD1100 Series; 1/2.8’’ progressive scan low lux CMOS for GV-EFD2100 Series • Dual streams from H.264 or MJPEG • Up to 30 fps at 1280 x 1024 Up to 30 fps at 1920 x 1080 •...
3.3 Overview Figure 3-1 Name Description Lens Receives image inputs. Pan Screw Loosens the screw to adjust pan angle. Tilt Screw Loosens the screw to adjust tilt angle. Microphone Receives sound. Default Resets the camera to factory default. For details, Button see 3.6 Loading Factory Default.
Target Mini Fixed Dome 3.4 Installation The Target Mini Fixed Dome can be installed on the wall or the ceiling. Before installing the camera, make sure the installing site is shielded from rain and moisture. Open the housing cover by turning. Figure 3-2 Place the camera where you want to install it and make 2 marks on the ceiling or the wall for screw anchors.
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Drill the marks and insert the screw anchors. Thread the power and / or network cable(s) through the oval-shaped hole or the cable opening on the side, and connect the camera to network and power. For details, see 3.5 Connecting the Camera. Figure 3-4 Secure the Target Mini Fixed Dome to the ceiling or the wall with the supplied screws.
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Target Mini Fixed Dome Loosen the tile screw and pan screw, adjust the angles based on the live view as needed, and tighten the screws again. Tilt Screw Pan Screw Figure 3-5 Place the housing cover back and turn to secure it.
3.5 Connecting the Camera Figure 3-6 Connect power using one of the following methods: • Plug the power adapter to the 12V terminal block. The power adapter is an optional device. For detail, see Options in the manual. • Use the Power over Ethernet (PoE) function and the power will be provided over the network cable.
Target Mini Fixed Dome 3.6 Loading Factory Default Keep the power and network cables (or PoE) connected to the camera. Press and hold the default button for about 8 seconds. Figure 3-7 Release the default button when the status LED blinks. Status LED Figure 3-8 When the status LED fades, the process of loading default settings is...
Chapter 4 Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome The Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome (GV-EDR) is an outdoor, fixed, mini- sized network camera equipped with an automatic IR-cut filter and IR LEDs for day and night surveillance. Adhering to IK10 and IP67 standards, it offers an entry-level outdoor surveillance solution with all the essential features and excellent image quality.
Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome 4.1 Packing List • Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome • Screw x 2 • Screw Anchor x 2 • Focus Adjustment Ring • Installation Sticker • Conduit Converter • RJ-45 Connector • Waterproof Rubber Set (for RJ45) •...
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Note: You can choose to run the wires through a conduit pipe. After you have threaded all the wires, install the supplied conduit converter with a PG21 conduit connector and a self-prepared conduit pipe (of 1/2’’, 3/4’’ or 1’’) to the camera. Do not use a 1/2’’ pipe if you use the power adapter for power supply because the adapter cannot be threaded through.
Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome 4.2 Features 1/3’’ progressive scan low lux CMOS for GV-EDR1100 Series; 1/2.8’’ progressive scan low lux CMOS for GV-EDR2100 Series Dual streams from H.264 or MJPEG Frame rate Camera Model Frame Rate GV-EDR1100 Series 30 fps at 1280 x 1024 GV-EDR2100 Series...
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Note : For optimal performance and compatibility, it is highly recommended to use a GV-NAS System.
Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome 4.3 Overview Figure 4-1 Name Description Lens Receives image inputs. Tilt Screw Loosens the screw to adjust tilt angle. Pan Screw Loosens the screw to adjust pan angle. Default Resets the camera to factory default. For details, Button see 4.6 Loading Factory Default .
4.4 Installation The Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome can be installed on the wall or ceiling. You must use the supplied waterproof rubber set to waterproof the cable. Paste the installation sticker where you want to install, and drill two holes that are at a diagonal.
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Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome Unscrew the three screws as indicated below. A back plate can be separated from the bottom. Figure 4-4 Use the 2 supplied screws to secure the back plate onto the ceiling or the wall where the screw anchors were inserted. Figure 4-5 Prepare an Ethernet cable with the RJ-45 connector on one end only.
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Remove the waterproof cap from the cable opening and thread the power and / or network cable(s) through the opening. Figure 4-6 Install the supplied waterproof rubber set onto the cable(s). The rubber set has two parts. Item 1 comes in two types. For power cable For network cable For network cable (PoE)
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Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome Connect the supplied RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet cable. If you are using a power adapter, insert the striped wire to the left pin (+) and the other wire to the right pin (-). Figure 4-9 Fit item 1 to item 2, and insert them in the cable opening.
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Cap the cable opening with the waterproof cap. Use the supplied concave hexagon wrench to tighten. Figure 4-11 Thread the cable(s) under the black cable holder. You can loosen the screw on the cable holder if needed. Figure 4-12 10. Connect the camera to network and power. For details, see 4.5 Connecting the Camera .
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Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome 12. Access the live view. For details, see 2.1 Accessing the Live View, GV-IPCam H.264 Firmware Manual . 13. Adjust image clarity using the GV-IP Device Utility program. For details, see 2.2 Adjusting Image Clarity, GV-IPCam H.264 Firmware Manual .
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IMPORTANT: The 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 silica gel bag within 2 minutes of exposing to open air. Make sure the housing cover is properly secured to prevent water from entering and damaging the inner housing.
Target Mini Fixed Rugged Dome 4.5 Connecting the Camera Figure 4-15 Connect power using one of the following methods: • Plug the power adapter to the 12V terminal block. The power adapter is an optional device. For detail, see Options in the manual.
4.6 Loading Factory Default Keep the power and network cables (or PoE) connected to the camera. Press and hold the default button for about 8 seconds. Figure 4-16 Release the default button when the status LED blinks. Figure 4-17 When the status LED fades, the process of loading default settings is completed and the camera reboots automatically.
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