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This document is provided for informational purposes only and GeoVision Inc. makes no warranties, either express or implied, in this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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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.
Contents Caution ........................ii Note for Installing Camera Outdoor ..............iii Note for Powering the Camera ................iii Note for the Desiccant Bag .................. iii Chapter 1 Overview ..................... 1 1.1 Product Overview ....................1 1.2 Cables ........................1 Chapter 2 Installation ..................2 2.1 Removing the Anti-moisture Sticker ................
Note for Installing Camera Outdoor When installing the camera outdoor, be sure that: The camera is set up above the junction box to prevent water from entering the camera along the cables. Any PoE, power, audio and I/O cables are waterproofed using waterproof silicon rubber or the like.
Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Removing the Anti-moisture Sticker Before mounting the camera in its installation location, remove the anti-moisture sticker to allow the air vent to function properly.
2.2 Mounting on the Wall Check that the cable outlet on the wall is large enough for the pigtails to pass through. Attach the drilling sticker to the camera installation location, ensuring that the center of the sticker matches the cable outlet on the wall. Use a 5 mm drill bit to drill four 35 mm deep holes in the positions marked by the drilling sticker.
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Loose the Philips head screw and adjust the camera to the desired angle. Re-tighten the screw.
2.3 Removing the Front Cover Use an Allen key screwdriver to remove the front cover of the camera, and rotate it to open it. Then, you can see the Reset button and SD card slot. IMPORTANT: When the camera is delivered, a microSD card has been formatted and installed.
2.4 Changing the microSD card ⚫ The SD card slot only accepts class 10 or higher microSD cards. To change a microSD card, the camera must be turned off. Otherwise, a system exception can occur. To format the SD card, go to the camera’s Web interface. ⚫...
2.5 Replacing the Desiccant Bag If the camera's front cover is open or the lens is fogging, replace the existing desiccant bag within the camera. The color of the silica gel beads among the desiccant can be used to determine whether the desiccant bag is still functioning.
1. Make sure the PC used to configure the IP address is under the same LAN as the camera. Download and install GV-IP Device Utility from the GeoVision’s website. 2. On the GV-IP Utility window, click the button to search for the IP devices connected in the same LAN.
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4. On the camera’s login page, enter the default username and password: admin. 5. You are requested to change the default username and password. Log into the camera again with the new username and password.
3.2 Configuring the IP Address If the camera is connected to a LAN without the DHCP server, the default IP address will be 192.168.0.10. Follow the steps below to modify the IP address to avoid IP conflict with other GV-IP devices on the same LAN. 1.
Chapter 4 The Web Interface To play live stream, the user must click the play button The Tool Bar is hidden after idle for 3 seconds, but it will be displayed when the mouse cursor moves on the screen. Icon Description Icon Description...
Chapter 5 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision periodically releases updated firmware on the company website. To load the new firmware into the camera, follow the instructions below. 1. On the Web interface, click Administration > Management. 2. Drop the file, or click to locate the firmware file saved at your local computer.
Chapter 6 Restoring to Factory Default If for any reason the camera is not responding correctly, you can restore the camera back to its factory default settings using the Web interface or on the camera. On the Camera Open the front cover of the camera. See 2.3 Removing the Front Cover in the Quick Start Guide.
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On the Web Interface 1. On the Web interface, click Administration > Management. 2. Click the Factory Reset button to restore all system settings to factory default.
Chapter 7 Optional Installation You can optionally purchase Junction Box Mounting GV-Mount514 to fit your mounting environment. Packing List GV-Mount514 Long Screw x 4 Short Screw (M4 x 10 mm) x 3 Screw Anchor x 4 Plastic MG25A Conduit Connector Rubber Plug x 3 Drill Template Paster...
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Dimensions GV-Mount514 Installation Unscrew the cover from the power box. Stick the drill template paster to the wall. Drill 4 mounting holes according to the drill template. Insert the 4 screw anchors to the mounting holes.
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Position the power box on the wall with the bottom hole facing down, aligning the screw holes with the 4 mounting holes on the wall. Secure the power box to the wall using the 4 supplied long screws. Prepare a corrugated tube with the appropriate outer diameter to fit the conduit connector and the necessary length to accommodate your Ethernet cable.
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Note: If the In-Wall Routing method is chosen, secure the supplied threaded rubber plug to the bottom of the power box, preventing moisture from reaching the cables inside. If the In-Wall Routing method was chosen and a hole has already been drilled in the protective pad, but you decide to switch to the External Routing method, firmly press the supplied solid rubber plug from inside the power box into the back of the power box to seal it, preventing moisture from the wall from reaching the cables...
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