Quick Start Guide
GV-IP Decoder Box and GV-Pad
V1.07
Note: no SD/SDHC card slot or local storage function in Argentina
Thank you for purchasing GV-IP Decoder Box and GV-Pad. This guide is
designed to assist the new user in getting immediate results from the GV-IP
Decoder Box and GV-Pad. For advanced information on how to use the GV-IP
Decoder Box and GV-Pad, please refer to GV-IP Decoder Box and GV-Pad
User's Manual on software DVD.
© 2015 GeoVision Inc. All rights reserved.
2015 /05
English
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© 2015 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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 SD card slot or local storage function for
Argentina.
GeoVision, Inc.
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-8797-8377
Fax: +886-2-8797-8335
http://www.geovision.com.tw
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Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................2
1.1 Packing List ............................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Optional Accessories .............................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Compatible Devices ................................................................................................................ 3
2. Overview.........................................................................................................................4
2.1 GV-IP Decoder Box ................................................................................................................... 4
Front View........................................................................................................................................ 4
Rear View ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 GV-Pad.................................................................................................................................... 6
Right Panel View ............................................................................................................................. 6
Left Panel View................................................................................................................................7
2.3 The IR Remote Control........................................................................................................... 8
3. Connection...................................................................................................................10
3.1 GV-IP Decoder Box............................................................................................................... 10
3.2 GV-Pad.................................................................................................................................. 12
4. Setting up the Network................................................................................................13
4.1 Wired Network Connection ................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Wireless Network Connection............................................................................................... 14
5. Displaying Channels on the Monitor ..........................................................................15
5.1 Displaying Channels in Single View ..................................................................................... 15
5.2 Displaying Channels in Quad View....................................................................................... 17
6. Displaying Channels Using GV-IP Device Utility .......................................................19
6.1 Adding a GV-IP Device ......................................................................................................... 19
6.2 Adding a Third-party Device ................................................................................................. 22
7. Taking Snapshots ........................................................................................................24
8. Upgrading the Firmware..............................................................................................25
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1. Introduction
Welcome to the GV-IP Decoder Box / GV-Pad Quick Start Guide. In the following sections,
you will learn about the basic installations and configurations of the GV-IP Decoder Box /
GV-Pad. For the details, see GV-IP Decoder Box and GV-Pad User’s Manual.
1.1 Packing List
GV-IP Decoder Box
1. GV-IP Decoder Box
2. IR remote control
3. AC/DC adapter (12 V, 3 A, 36 W)
4. Power cord
5. Software DVD
6. SD card
GV-Pad
1. GV-Pad
2. IR remote control
3. Magnetic hinge
4. Screw x 4
5. AC/DC adapter (12 V, 3 A, 36 W)
6. Power cord
7. Software DVD
8. SD Card
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1.2 Optional Accessories
Optional devices can expand your GV-IP Decoder Box / GV-Pad’s capabilities and versatility.
Contact your dealer for more information.
Options Description
Wall Mount Kit
VESA Monitor-Mount Kit
GV-Joystick
GV-WiFi USB Adapter
The kit is used to mount the GV-IP Decoder Box to the wall.
The kit is used to mount the GV-IP Decoder Box to the back
of a VESA monitor.
The GV-Joystick facilitates focusing, zooming, panning,
tilting of GeoVision and third-party PT, PTZ and Speed Dome
cameras on GV-IP Decoder Box / GV-Pad.
The WiFi adapter is a plug-and-play device that provides
wireless connectivity to GV-IP Devices. It complies with
IEEE802.11 b/g/n (Draft 3.0) standards for wireless
networking.
1.3 Compatible Devices
The GV-IP Decoder Box / GV-Pad is compatible with:
1. GV-IP Camera, GV-Video Server and GV-Compact DVR using H.264 codec
2. Third-party IP devices that support H.264 and adhere to RTSP, ONVIF or PSIA
3. GV-Mobile Server
Note: Upgrade your GV-IP Devices to the latest firmware version if you encounter any
connection problems.
To decode and display non-H.264 IP channels or analog channels, connect the devices to
GV-System and access them through GV-Mobile Server.
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2. Overview
2.1 GV-IP Decoder Box
Front View
1
No. Name Function
1 LED Indicators
2 USB
3 IR
4 Default
5 SD Card Slot
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The green LED indicates the system is ready for use.
The red LED indicates the power is supplied.
Connect to a GV-Joystick, a USB storage device or a GV-WiFi USB
adapter.
Built-in IR receiver to receive the IR signals from the IR Remote
Control.
Reset the GV-IP Decoder Box to the default factory settings. Use a pin
to press the default button until the green LED fades. This will take
about 10 seconds. The system will then reset and reboot itself shortly.
Connect to an SD card for local storage of snapshot and firmware
upgrade.
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Rear View
HDMI
1
No. Name Function
1 Network Connect to the network.
2 HDMI Connect to an HDMI supported display device.
3 VGA Connect to a VGA monitor.
4 Power OFF/ON Switch the power on or off.
5 DC 12V Connect to power by using the supplied power adapter.
Note: The SPDIF and L/R ports are not functional.
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2.2 GV-Pad
Right Panel View
1
2
No. Name Function
Connect to an SD card for local storage of snapshot and
1 SD Card Slot
firmware upgrade.
Connect to a GV-Joystick, or to a USB storage device or a
2 USB
GV-WiFi USB Adapter.
The green LED indicates the system is ready for use.
3 LED Indicators
The red LED indicates the power is supplied.
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4
5
Built-in IR receiver to receive the IR signals from the IR Remote
4 IR
Control.
5 Network Connect to the network.
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Left Panel View
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2
3
4
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8
9
No. Name Function
z Switch to the setup menu.
1.
MENU
z Load default: Press for 10 seconds to load default settings.
z Save settings in the Setup Menu.
2
ENTER
z Display selected channels.
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4
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UP
DOWN
LEFT
Move the cursor up.
Move the cursor down.
z Move the cursor left.
z Unselect a channel on the Device List.
z Move the cursor right.
6 RIGHT
z Select a channel on the Device List.
Press to enter the Standby mode. In the standby mode, the
7 STAND BY
screen turns off to minimize power consumption. Press the key
again to enter the ON mode.
8 Power OFF/ON Switch the power on or off.
9 DC 12V Connect to power using the supplied power adapter.
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