GeoVision GV-BX1200-1F, GV-BX120D, GV-BX1300-0F, GV-BX2400-1F, GV-BX1500-3V User Manual

GV-IPCam H.264

Hardware Manual

Box Camera
Ultra Box Camera
Arctic Box Camera
Target Box Camera

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
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part, without the written consent of GeoVision.

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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. Features and specifications
are subject to change without notice. Note: no memory card slot or local

storage function for Argentina.

ision, Inc.

GeoV
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
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Tel: [phone]
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arks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV

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series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows and Windows
XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

eptember 2015

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Contents

Contents ..............................................................................i

Options ............................................................................. iv

Note for Installing Camera Outdoor............................... vi

Note for USB Storage and WiFi Adapter ...................... vii

Chapter 1 Box Camera .....................................................1

1.1 Packing List..............................................................................5

1.2 Features...................................................................................6

1.2.1 Wide Dynamic Range Pro............................................9

1.3 Overview ................................................................................10

1.3.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series /

320D Series / 520D .............................................................10

1.3.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series / 2400
Series / 2500 Series / 2600 / 3400 Series / 5300 Series /

12201 ..................................................................................12

1.4 Connecting the Camera..........................................................15

1.4.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series /

320D Series / 520D .............................................................15

1.4.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series / 2400
Series / 2500 Series / 2600 / 3400 Series / 5300 Series /

12201 ..................................................................................17

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1.5 Accessory Installation.............................................................19

1.5.1 C-Mount Lenses.........................................................19

1.5.2 Infrared Illuminators (Optional)...................................20

1.6 I/O Terminal Block..................................................................21

1.6.1 Pin Assignment..........................................................21

1.6.2 Connecting to GV-Relay V2 (Optional).......................22

1.7 Loading Factory Default..........................................................23

Chapter 2 IR Arctic Box Camera ...................................24

2.1 Packing List............................................................................26

2.2 Features.................................................................................28

2.3 Overview ................................................................................30

2.3.1 GV-BX120D-E / 220D-E / 320D-E / 520D-E / 1500-E /

2400-E / 3400-E / 5300-E ....................................................30

2.3.2 GV-BX2510-E / 5310-E...............................................31

2.4 Installation..............................................................................32

2.5 Connecting the Camera..........................................................38

2.5.1 GV-BX120D-E / 220D-E / 320D-E / 520D-E / 1500-E /

2400-E / 3400-E / 5300-E ....................................................38

2.5.2 GV-BX2510-E / 5310-E..............................................40

2.6 Notice for Using the IR Arctic Box Camera .............................43

2.6.1 Enabling IR LED after Loading Default.......................44

2.6.2 Disabling Status LED under Low Light Conditions......45

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2.7 Loading Factory Default..........................................................46

Chapter 3 Ultra Box Camera ..........................................47

3.1 Packing List............................................................................48

3.2 Features.................................................................................49

3.3 Overview .................................................................................50

3.4 Installation..............................................................................51

3.5 Connecting the Camera..........................................................53

3.6 Loading Factory Default ..........................................................54

Chapter 4 Target Box Camera .......................................55

4.1 Packing List............................................................................55

4.2 Features.................................................................................56

4.3 Overview ................................................................................57

4.4 Installation..............................................................................58

4.5 Connecting the Camera..........................................................60

4.6 Loading Factory Default..........................................................61

Appendix...........................................................................62

A. Supported Lenses for Box Camera..........................................62

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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 all Box Camera,

Power Adapter

GV-PA191 PoE

Adapter

GV-PA481 PoE

Adapter

GV-PA482 PoE

Adapter

GV-POE Switch

GV-Mount

Accessories

Ultra Box Camera, and Target Box Camera. Contact
your sales representative for the countries and areas
supported.

The GV-PA191 PoE adapter is designed to provide
power and network connection to the cameras over
a single Ethernet cable.

The GV-PA481 PoE adapter is designed to provide
power and network connection to GV-BX1500-E /
2400-E / 3400-E / 5300-E over a single Ethernet
cable.

The GV-PA481 PoE adapter is designed to provide
power and network connection to GV-BX2510-E /
5310-E over a single Ethernet cable.

The GV-POE Switch is designed to provide power
along with network connection for IP devices. The
GV-POE Switch is available in various models with
different numbers and types of ports.

The GV-Mount Accessories provide a
comprehensive lineup of accessories for installation
on ceiling, wall corner and pole. For details, see GV-
Mount Accessories Installation Guide on the
Software DVD.

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Device Description

The GV-WiFi Adapter is a plug-and-play device
designed to connect GV-BX1200 Series / 1300
series / 1500 series / 2400 series / 2500 series /

GV-WiFi Adapter

GV-Relay V2

3400 series / 5300 series and GV-MFD1501 series /
2401 series / 2501 series / 3401 series / 5301 series
to wireless network. This product complies with IEEE

802.11 b/g/n (Draft 3.0) standards for wireless
networking.

The GV-Relay V2 is designed to expand the voltage
load of GV IP devices. It provides 4 relay outputs,
and each can be set as normally open (NO) or
normally closed (NC) independently as per your
requirement.

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Note for Installing Camera Outdoor

When installing the IR Arctic Box Camera 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.

3. The silica 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 gel bag in
camera within 2 minutes of exposing to open air.

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Note for USB Storage and WiFi Adapter

Mind the following limitations and requirements for using USB storage and
GV-WiFi Adapter:

1. The USB hard drive must be of 2.5’’ or 3.5’’, version 2.0 or above.

2. The USB hard drive’s storage capacity must not exceed 2TB.

3. USB flash drives and USB hubs are not supported.

4. External power supply is required for the USB hard drive.

5. To connect a GV-WiFi Adapter, make sure it is connected before the

camera is powered on.

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Box Camera

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Chapter 1 Box Camera

The Box Camera is a series of indoor IP cameras consisting of fixed focal
and varifocal models in different resolutions. The Box Camera supports
lens replacement and features an automatic infrared-cut filter for day and
night surveillance. The super low lux models are capable of displaying
color live view in near darkness. Models equipped with a mini USB port
can be connected wirelessly through a GV-WiFi Adapter (optional). The
WDR Pro models can produce clear image for scenes with contrasting
intensity of lights (see 1.2.1 Wide Dynamic Range Pro for details). Models
using P-Iris allow for precise control of exposure, producing images with
better clarity and contrast. For details on related models, see 1.2 Features.
The Box Camera models are detailed below:

Box Camera

Model No. Specifications Description

GV-BX120D

Varifocal
Lens

GV-BX130D-0

GV-BX130D-1 Fixed Lens

GV-BX140DW

Varifocal
Lens

GV-BX220D-2

Auto Iris, f:2.8 ~ 12
mm, F/1.4, 1/3” CS
Lens

Auto Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 12
mm, F/1.4, 1/3’’ CS
Lens

Fixed Iris, f: 4 mm,
F/1.4, 1/3’’ CS Lens

Fixed Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 12
mm, F/1.4, 1/3’’ CS
Lens

Auto Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 6
mm, F/1.3, 1/3’’ CS
Lens

1.3 MP, H.264,
Low Lux, D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N

1 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro

2 MP, H.264,
D/N

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Model No. Specifications Description

GV-BX220D-3

GV-BX320D-0

GV-BX320D-1

GV-BX520D

GV-BX1200-0F

GV-BX1300-0F

GV-BX1200-1F

GV-BX1300-1F

GV-BX1500-1F

GV-BX2400-1F

GV-BX2500-1F

GV-BX3400-1F

Varifocal
Lens

Varifocal
Lens

Fixed Lens

Fixed Lens

Auto Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 12
mm, F/1.4, 1/3’’ CS
Lens

Auto Iris, f:3.1 ~ 8
mm, F/1.2, 1/3” CS
Lens

Auto Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 6
mm, F/1.3, 1/3’’ CS
Lens

Manual Iris, f: 4.5 ~
10 mm, F/1.6, 1/2’’
CS Lens

Fixed Iris, f: 4 mm,
F/1.5, 1/3’’ CS Lens

Fixed Iris, f: 8 mm,
F/1.6, 1/2.5’’ CS
Lens

2 MP, H.264,
D/N

3 MP, H.264,
D/N

5 MP, H.264,
D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
Low Lux, D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
Low Lux, D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N

2 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro
2 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
3 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro

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Box Camera

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Model No. Specifications Description

GV-BX1200-2F

GV-BX1300-2F

GV-BX1500-2F

GV-BX2400-2F

GV-BX2500-2F

GV-BX3400-2F

GV-BX1200-3V

GV-BX1300-3V

GV-BX1500-3V

GV-BX2500-3V

GV-BX2600

GV-BX3400-5V

Fixed Lens

Varifocal
Lens

Fixed Iris, f: 12 mm,
F/1.6, 1/2.5’’ CS
Lens

Auto Iris, f:2.8 ~ 12
mm, F/1.4, 1/2.7” CS
Lens

Auto Iris, f:3 ~ 10.5
mm, F/1.4, 1/2.7” CS
Lens

Auto Iris, f: 2.8 ~ 6
mm, F/1.3, 1/3’’ CS
Lens

1.3 MP, H.264,
Low Lux, D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
2 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro
2 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N

3 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro

1.3 MP, H.264,
Low Lux, D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
2 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N
2 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N,
WDR Pro

3 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro

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GV-BX5300-6V

GV-BX1500-8F

GV-BX2500-8F

GV-BX3400-8F

GV-BX5300-8F

GV-BX12201

Fixed Lens

Varifocal
Lens

Manual Iris, f: 4.5 ~
10 mm, F/1.6, 1/2’’
CS Lens

Fixed Iris, f: 2.8 mm,
F/1.8, 1/2.5’’ CS
Lens

DC drive Iris, f: 4.1 ~
9 mm, F/1.6, 1/1.8”
CS Lens

5 MP, H.264,
D/N

1.3 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N

2 MP, H.264,
Super Low
Lux, D/N

3 MP, H.264,
D/N, WDR Pro

5 MP, H.264,
D/N

12 MP, H.264,
D/N

P-Iris Models (Coming)

Model No. Specifications Description

GV-BX1500-3V

GV-BX2500-3V

GV-BX3400-3V

GV-BX5300-6V

Varifocal
Lens

P-Iris, f: 3 ~ 10.5
mm, F/1.4, 1/2.7”
CS Lens

P-Iris, f: 3.3 ~ 10.5
mm, F/1.4, 1/2.5’’
CS Lens

1.3 MP, H.264,
Super Low Lux, D/N

2 MP, H.264, Super
Low Lux, D/N

3 MP, H.264, D/N,
WDR Pro

5 MP, H.264, D/N

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1.1 Packing List

 Box Camera

 Terminal Block

 Fixed Focal or Varifocal Megapixel Lens

 Six Lens Rings

 One 0.125 mm Lens Ring (for GV-BX140DW only)

 Video Out Wire

 Camera Holder

 Holder Screw x 2

 Power Adapter

 GV-IPCAM H.264 Software DVD

 GV-NVR Software DVD

 Warranty Card

Note: The power adapter can be excluded upon request.

Box Camera

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1.2 Features

 Image sensor

Camera Model Image Sensor

GV-BX120D
GV-BX1200 Series

GV-BX130D Series
GV-BX1300 Series
GV-BX220D Series
GV-BX320D Series
GV-BX520D
GV-BX5300 Series

GV-BX140DW 1/3’’ progressive scan CMOS
GV-BX1500 Series 1/3’’ progressive scan super low lux CMOS

GV-BX2500 Series
GV-BX2600

GV-BX2400 Series
GV-BX3400 Series

GV-BX12201 1/1.7’’ progressive scan CMOS

1/3’’ progressive scan low lux CMOS

1/2.5’’ progressive scan CMOS

1/2.8’’ progressive scan super low lux CMOS

1/3.2’’ progressive scan CMOS

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Box Camera

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 Fr

ame Rate

Camera Model Frame Rate

GV-BX120D
GV-BX130D Series
GV-BX1200 Series
GV-BX1300 Series
GV-BX1500 Series

GV-BX140DW Up to 30 fps at 1280 x 720
GV-BX220D Series

GV-BX2400 Series
GV-BX2500 Series
GV-BX2600

GV-BX320D Series
GV-BX3400 Series

GV-BX520D
GV-BX5300 Series

GV-BX12201

 Dual streams from H.264 or MJPEG

 Day / Night function (with removable IR-cut filter)

 Wide Dynamic Range Pro

(GV-BX140DW / 2400 Series / 2500 Series / 2600 / 3400 Series only

 P-Iris for auto iris adjustment (Coming, for GV-BX1500-3V / 2500-3V /

3400-3V / 5300-6V only)

 Defog

 Two-way audio

 One sensor input and alarm output

 TV-out support

 Micro SD card slot (SD/SDHC) for local storage

 NAS recording (for Box Camera using firmware V3.0 or later)

Up to 30 fps at 1280 x 1024

Up to 30 fps at 1920 x 1080

Up to 20 fps at 2048 x 1536

Up to 10 fps at 2560 x 1920
Up to 15 fps at 4000 x 3000

Up to 30 fps at 3840 x 2160

)

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 Recording assigned by GV-Edge Recording Manager (Windows &

Mac) for Box Camera using firmware V3.0 or later



Mini USB slot for WiFi Adapter or a USB hard drive (for GV-BX1200
Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series / 2400 Series / 2500 Series / 2600
/ 3400 Series / 5300 Series only)

 3D noise reduction (for GV-BX1500 Series / 2500 Series / 2600)

 2D noise reduction (except GV-BX1500 Series / 2500 Series / 2600)

 Motion detection

 Tampering alarm

 Visual automation

 Privacy mask

 Text overlay

 Video Analysis (GV-BX2600 only)

 IP address filtering

 DC 12V and PoE (IEEE 802.3af)

 Megapixel lens

 Support for iPhone, iPad, Android and 3GPP

 31 languages on Web interface

 ONVIF (Profile S) conformant

Note: BX12201 does not support the memory card and external USB
hard drive for local storage.

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Box Camera

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1.2.1 Wide Dynamic Range Pro

Objects may appear as silhouettes when they are backed with intense
lights. The Wide Dynamic Range Pro (WDR Pro) is designed to solve this
problem using a WDR sensor. In GV-BX140DW, GV-BX2400 Series, GV-
BX2600 and GV-BX3400 Series, the WDR sensor is able to process the
image and show details in bright and dark areas at the same time. An
example of WDR Pro in action is shown below.

No WDR: underexposure

WDR: perfect exposure

For GV-IPCam H.264 models that support WDR, the WDR effect is
achieved through software programming.

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1.3 Overview

1.3.1 GV-BX120D / 130D Series / 140DW / 220D Series /

320D Series / 520D

2 3 4 5 6

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13

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15

7 8 9

Note:

1. The Auto Iris connector (No. 7) is only functional in GV-BX120D,
GV-BX130D-0, GV-BX220D and GV-BX320D.

2. The Light Sensor (No.11) is only available in GV-BX140DW. Keep
the Light Sensor unobscured for accurate light detection.

3. The Iris Screw (No.13) is only available for GV-BX520D.

4. The Zoom Screw (No. 15) is not available for GV-BX130D-1.

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Figure 1-1

No. Name Description

Connects to a portable monitor for setting the

1 Video Out

Memory Card

2

Slot

10

focus and angle of Box Camera during initial
installation.

Inserts a micro SD ca r d (SD/SDHC, version

2.0 only, Class 10) to store recording data.

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Box Camera

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No. Name Description

3 Audio Out Connects a speaker for audio output.
4 Audio In Connects a microphone for audio input.

I/O Terminal

5

Block

6 Power LED

Auto Iris

7

Connector
8 DC 12V Port Connects to power.
9 LAN / PoE Connect s t o a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.

10 Default

11 Light Sensor
12 Focus Screw Adjusts the focus of the camera.

13 Iris Screw Adjusts the iris of the camera.
14 Microphone Records the sounds.
15 Zoom Screw Adjusts the zo om of the camer a.

16 Status LED

LED Description

Power LED turns green
Status LED turns green The system is ready for use.

For details, see 1.6 I/O Terminal Block.
Indicates the power is supplied. For detail, see

the table below.
Plug the iris control cable to the connector.

Restores the camera to the factory default. For
details, see 1.7 Loading Factory Default.

Detects light to switch between day and night
mode.

Turns on when the unit is ready for use. For
detail, see the table below.

The system powers on and succeeds to boot
up.

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1.3.2 GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 1500 Series / 2400 Series / 2500 Series / 2600 / 3400 Series / 5300 Series / 12201

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1 2 4

6 7

8 9

Figure 1-2-1

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Figure 1-2-1:

GV-BX12201

12 13

14

GV-BX1200 Series / 1300 Series / 1500

Series / 2400 Series / 2500 Series / 2600

Figure 1-2-2:

/ 3400 Series / 5300 Series

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