Quick Start Guide GV-IP Speed Dome Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ISD220200-QG-A...
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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.
1. Introduction Welcome to the GV-IP Speed Dome Quick Start Guide. In the following sections, you will be guided through the basic installations and configurations of the GV-SD220/GV-SD220-S/GV-SD200/GV-SD200-S. For detailed information, see GV-IP Speed Dome User’s Manual on the Software CD.
2.2 Overview Name Description Restores all the settings to the factory default values. Default For details, see 2.13 Restoring to Default Settings. The status LED turns green when the power is on and Status fades when the camera is ready for use. Power The power LED turns green when the power is on.
There are multiple ways to install the GV-IP Speed Dome. Only the standard installation methods are introduced in the Quick Start Guide. For details on optional installations, see Installing the GV-SD220/220-S IP Speed Dome, Chapter 5, GV-Mount Installation Guide on the Software CD.
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Secure the indoor GV-IP Speed Dome to the mounting plate. Loosen the screw on the mounting plate Align the camera to the mounting plate and rotate the camera body to the right. Tighten the screw. Put on the hard-ceiling cover. Note: Cut away a side of the cover if you want to run the cable through.
GV-SD220 / SD220-S 2.3.2 Outdoor GV-IP Speed Dome: Wall Mount Required Items • Outdoor packing (supplied) • ceiling screws x 4 (user-prepared) Insert the desiccant to the camera. Note: Be sure the desiccant is concealed in the GV-IP Speed Dome within 2 minutes of opening the desiccant pack.
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Insert the desiccant to two of the indicated places. Follow step 1A to secure the camera cover with the supplied hex key. Thread the camera cable through the pendant tube and lock the camera to the pendant tube. Secure the camera to the pendant tube with the supplied M6 screws. Secure the pendant tube to the wall with self-prepared screws.
GV-SD220 / SD220-S 2.4 Connecting the Cables With the Data Cable, you can connect the power, microphone, speaker, and I/O devices to the GV-IP Speed Dome. The Data Cable is illustrated as below. I/O Wires Speaker Microphone Power Adapter Ethernet...
Note: For users of Internet Explorer 8, additional settings are required. For details, see Appendix C. For more details, see 1.2 System Requirements, GV-IP Speed Dome GV-SD220 User’s Manual on the Software CD. With non-IE browsers, Motion Detection, Text Overlay, two-way audio and GPS map settings are not supported.
GV-SD220 / SD220-S 2.5.2 Looking Up the IP Address and Logging In By default, the IP address of your GV-IP Speed Dome 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 dynamic IP address.
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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 Changing the IP Address in 2.1 Looking Up the IP Address, GV-IP Speed Dome GV-SD220 User’s Manual on...
GV-SD220 / SD220-S 2.6 The Web Interface Name Description Play Plays live video. Stop Stops playing video. Talks to the surveillance area from the local Microphone computer. Speaker Listens to the audio around the camera.
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Starts the PTZ Control Panel and the Visual PTZ. Show Brings up these functions: Alarm Notify, Video System and Audio Configuration, Remote Config, Show Menu Camera Name and Image Enhance. For detail, see 3.1 The Live View Window, GV-IP Speed Dome GV-SD220 User’s Manual on the Software CD.
GV-SD220 / SD220-S 2.7 The PTZ Control Panel Click the PTZ Control button on the Live View window and select PTZ Control Panel. The PTZ Control Panel appears.
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Sequence, Auto Pan, Cruise and Tour) • Image settings • Option PTZ settings • System settings For detail, see PTZ Control Panel, Chapter 4, GV-IP Speed Dome GV-SD220 User’s Manual on the Software CD. Show Preset Opens and closes the number pad.
GV-SD220 / SD220-S 2.8 Configuring a Preset Position You can set up a preset position toward which the dome view moves. Up to 255 preset points can be configured and saved. Setting Up a Preset Use the direction keys on the PTZ Control Panel to move the dome to a desired position in Live View.
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Using a Preset To move the dome view to a previously defined preset position, click Option on the PTZ Control Panel, click Preset Go, and select a Preset number which has been set up.
GV-SD220 / SD220-S 2.9 Configuring a Sequence Route You can have the dome view move in a series of predefined movements. Create a Sequence by linking a number of presets points. Up to 8 Sequences can be created and a minimum of 2 preset points must be selected for a Sequence route to work.
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Click Open and click Sequence located under PTZ Setting on the left menu. Use the Index drop-down list to select the Sequence group number to be configured. Up to 8 Indexes (Sequence groups) can be created. One Sequence group can include up to 16 Preset Points. Use the Point drop-down list to select the number of Preset Points in this Sequence group.
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GV-SD220 / SD220-S Starting and Stopping a Sequence To start the dome view on a Sequence route, click Option on the PTZ Control Panel, click Auto Go and select a Go Sequence number which has been previously set. The dome view will continue moving once a Sequence is started.
2.10 Configuring a Cruise You can set up a route consisting of different directions, angles, and zooms for the GV-IP Speed Dome to follow. Up to 4 Cruises can be created. Setting Up a Cruise Click Option on the PTZ Control Panel, click Auto Set and select Set Cruise 1.
Auto Pan number. For details on pan speed and the duration of dome view at the start/stop positions, see 4.11 PTZ Settings-Other, GV-IP Speed Dome GV-SD220 User’s Manual on the Software CD. Note: The zoom ratio of an Auto Pan’s Start Point will persist throughout...
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Starting and Stopping an Auto Pan To start the GV-IP Speed Dome on an Auto Pan mode, click Option on the PTZ Control Panel, click Auto and select an Auto Pan number which has been previously set. To stop an Auto Pan, click any button on the PTZ Control Panel.
GV-SD220 / SD220-S 2.12 Configuring a Tour You can set up your GV-IP Speed Dome to move in a combination of preset positions, Sequence, Cruise and Auto Pan. You can configure up to 8 Tour routes. Setting Up a Tour...
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Use the Index drop-down list to select the movement number for each movement type. To create another Tour group, repeat Steps 1 to 6, and select a different Index number. Click Save to complete the settings. Starting and Stopping a Tour To start the GV-IP Speed Dome on a Tour route, click Option on the PTZ Control Panel, click Auto Go and select a Go Tour number which has been previously set.
GV IP Device Utility included in the Software CD. For details on firmware upgrade using GV IP Device Utility, see 7.1.2 Using the GV IP Device Utility, GV-IP Speed Dome GV-SD220 User’s Manual on the Software CD. IMPORTANT:...
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In the Live View window, click the Show System Menu button and select Remote Config. This dialog box appears. Click the Browser button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. Click the Upgrade button to start upgrading.
GV-SD220 / SD220-S 2.14 Restoring to Default Settings There are two parts to the GV-IP Speed Dome settings: • System settings: this refers to all the settings except the PTZ settings • PTZ configuration settings: this refers to settings in the PTZ configuration dialog box 2.14.1 Restoring All the Settings...
Access the PTZ Configuration dialog box. For details, see Calling Up the PTZ Control Panel and Accessing the PTZ settings, Chapter 4, GV-IP Speed Dome GV-SD220 User’s Manual on the Software CD. On the PTZ Configuration dialog box, select System Configuration.
GV-SD200 / SD200-S 3.2 Overview Name Description LAN / High Power Connects to a 10/100 Ethernet or High Power PoE (for GV-SD200 only). I/O Terminal Block Connects to I/O devices. For details, see 3.4 Connecting the Cables in the Quick Start Guide.
3.3 Installation There are several mounting methods for GV-IP Speed Dome. In this Quick Start Guide, we only show you the standard mounting methods with the standard packing. For other mounting methods, refer to GV-IP Speed Dome GV-SD200 User’s Manual. 3.3.1 Indoor Speed Dome Mount: Surface Mount GV-MountD603 (Supplied)
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GV-SD200 / SD200-S Fasten the Hard Ceiling Mount with the three supplied M4 Self-tapping Screws. Thread the connected cables and wires through the center hole of the Mount and connect the cable to the camera body. Users can choose to hide the cables and wires inside the ceiling, and put the rubber from the accessory package to fill the gap at the side of the Fixing Plate.
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Fasten the screw at the side of the Fixing Plate. After installing the Camera on the Hard Ceiling Mount, put the Dome Cover back, and use a flat screw drive to fasten two supplied Flat Screws on the Dome Cover. Fasten the supplied Standard Screw on the Dome Cover.
GV-SD200 / SD200-S 3.3.2 Outdoor Speed Dome Mount: Mini Pendent Mount Required items: • Outdoor packing (supplied) • Wall screws x 4 (user-prepared) Make a cable entry hole on the wall to recess the cables. You can also push up the Cable Entry Board on the Mini Pendent Mount’s Mounting Plate to place the cables, as shown in the photo below.
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Attach the Waterproof Rubber to the Mini Pendent Mount. Run the cable(s) through the Mini Pendent Mount. Note: Block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponge to avoid insects entering the Pendent Mount. The sponge can be placed in two ways as shown in the illustrations below.
GV-SD200 / SD200-S 3.4 Connecting the Cables Connect your IP Speed Dome to power, network and other cables. Connecting Power Definition AC 24_1 AC 24_2 Connecting Ethernet Cable The High Power PoE function is only supported for GV-SD200.
GV-SD200 / SD200-S 3.5 Accessing the Camera 3.5.1 System Requirements To perform the GV-IP Speed Dome via web browser, ensure your PC is in good network connection, and use one of the following web browsers. • Internet Explorer 7.0 or later •...
3.5.2 Looking up the IP Address and Logging in By default, the IP address of your GV-IP Speed Dome 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 dynamic IP address.
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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 3.1.2 Changing the IP Address, GV-IP...
3.6 The Web Interface After logging onto the GV-IP Speed Dome, users will see the Home page as shown below: Main Tabs Language Selection Time Display Focus Mode Select Video Format Display Mode PTZ Control Panel Codec Info Web Recording Pause Video Streaming Snapshot Speaker...
GV-SD200 / SD200-S 3.7 The PTZ Control Panel Click the button on the home page. The PTZ Control Panel appears. Button Description Moves the camera to 8 directions. Zooms in. Shortens the apparent distance between the camera and the view. Zooms out.
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Button Description Focuses in. Changes the sharpness of the view. Focuses out. Changes the sharpness of the view. Automatically adjusts the focus. Enlarges the aperture opening. Automatically adjusts the aperture opening. Reduces the aperture opening. Moves to a defined Preset point. Preset Starts a defined Cruise path.
GV-SD200 / SD200-S 3.8 Configuring a Preset Position You can set up a preset position toward which the dome view moves. Up to 256 preset points can be configured and saved. Setting up a Preset Click the PTZ tab and select Preset from the left menu of the Web interface.
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Using a Preset To move the dome view to a previously defined Preset point, click the Home tab and click on the PTZ Control Panel button . Select the defined number from the Preset drop-down list and click the button.
GV-SD200 / SD200-S 3.9 Configuring a Sequence Route You can have the dome view move in a series of predefined movements. Create a Sequence by linking a number of presets points. Up to 8 Sequences can be created and a minimum of 2 Preset Points must be selected for a Sequence line to work.
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Click the Edit button under Sequence Setting. Use the Sequence Line drop-down list to select a Sequence route number to be configured. Use the Name drop-down list to select the desired Preset points for the Sequence route. One Sequence line include up to 64 Preset points. Use the Pre Page and Next Page buttons to reach numbers1 to 64.
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GV-SD200 / SD200-S 10. Return to the Sequence page. Use the Sequence Line drop-down list to select a Sequence route number and click Go to test your settings. Starting and Stopping a Sequence To start the dome view on a Sequence route, click the Home tab, click the PTZ Control Panel button and select a Sequence number which has been previously set.
3.10 Configuring a Cruise You can set up a path consisting of different directions, angles, and zooms for the GV-IP Speed Dome to follow. Up to 8 Cruises can be created. Setting up a Cruise Click the PTZ tab and select Cruise from the left menu of the Web interface.
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GV-SD200 / SD200-S Use the Cruise Path drop-down list to select a Cruise path number and click the Run button to test your settings. Starting and Stopping a Cruise To start the dome view on a Cruise path, click the Home tab, click the PTZ Control Panel button and select a Cruise number which has been previously set.
3.11 Configuring an Auto Pan The GV-IP Speed Dome can pan up to 360° endlessly to survey the horizontal view between 2 pre-defined positions. You can configure up to 4 sets of Auto Pan paths. Setting up a Auto Pan Click the PTZ tab and select Auto Pan from the left menu of the Web interface.
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GV-SD200 / SD200-S Note: The zoom ratio of an Auto Pan’s Start Point will persist throughout the whole path. Starting and Stopping a Auto Pan To start the dome view on an Auto Pan path, click the Run button on the Auto Pan page.
3.12 Configuring a Tour You can set up your GV-IP Speed Dome to move in a combination of Preset, Sequence, Cruise and Auto Pan. You can configure up to 16 Tour routes. Setting up a Tour Click the PTZ tab and select Tour Function from the left menu of the Web interface.
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GV-SD200 / SD200-S Click the Edit button under Tour Function Setting. Use the Tour Function drop-down list to select a number to be configured. Use the Function drop-down list to select a Preset, Sequence, Cruise or Auto Pan. Type a number in the No. field to specify the Preset, Sequence, Cruise, and Auto Pan.
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Starting and Stopping a Tour To start the dome view on a Tour path, click the Run button on the Tour Function page. The dome view will continue moving once a Tour is started. To stop the movements, move the cursor on the dome view and drag it to any directions.
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GV-SD200 / SD200-S 3.13 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision periodically releases the updated firmware on the website. Update your camera to the latest firmware through its Web interface. IMPORTANT: Stop monitoring of the camera. Stop the connection to GV-System. While the firmware is being updated,...
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Click the System tab and select Software Upgrade from the left menu. Click the Browse button and select the firmware file(s) to be uploaded. Note: Do not change the upgrade file name, or the system will fail to find the file. Use the drop-down list to select the corresponding type of file you want to upgrade.
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GV-SD200 / SD200-S 3.14 Restoring to Default Settings You can restore the camera to factory default settings using the Web interface or directly on the camera. On the Web interface, you can choose to do a full restoration or partial restoration of default settings. Using the Web Interface Click the System tab and select Factory Default from the left menu.
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Directly on the Camera To restore to default settings directly on the camera, use a pointy object, such as the tip of a pen to hold down the Load default button (Button E below) for about 30 seconds while the power is on. The lens will rotate briefly when load default is completed.
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