Geovision GV-VS2400 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

GV-Video Server

Thank you for purchasing GV-Video Server. This guide is designed to assist the new user

in getting immediate results from the GV-Video Server. For advanced information on how to

use the GV-Video Server, please refer to GV-Video Server User's Manual on Software

DVD.

© 2016 GeoVision Inc. All rights reserved.

2016/03

English

VS2420-2400-QG-A

1

Introduction

Welcome to the GV-Video Server Quick Start Guide. In the following

sections, you will learn about the basic installations and configurations of the

GV-Video Server (VS04H / VS11 / VS12 / VS14 / VS2420 / VS2400).

For a detailed user’s manual, see GV-Video Server User’s Manual on the

GV-Video Server software CD/DVD.

Packing List

GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

● GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

● 3.5 mm Stereo to RCA Cable x 2

● DC Male-to-Male Cable x 1

● AC Power Cord x 1

● Conical Anchor x 4

● Screw x 4

● GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD x 1

● GV-NVR Software CD/DVD x 1

Note: The DC Male-to-Male Cable is

used to power on the camera through

the GV-Video Server. You can also

optionally purchase three more DC

Male-to-Male Cables and one DC

1-Male to 4-Female Cable to power on

four cameras through the GV-Video

Server.

● Power Adaptor x 1

● Wall Hook x 1

DC 1-Male to

4-Female Cable

DC Male-to-Male

Cable

GV-VS11

● GV-VS11

● Power Adaptor x 1

● GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD x 1

● GV- NVR Software CD/DVD x 1

GV-VS12

● GV-VS12

● I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector x 1

● Sticker (for positioning conical anchors) x 1

● AC Power Cord x 1

● Power Adaptor x 1

● Wall Hook x 1

● Screw x 4

● Conical Anchor x 4

● GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD x 1

● GV-NVR Software CD/DVD x 1

GV-VS2420 / 2400

● GV-VS2420/2400

● AC Power Cord x 1

● Power Adaptor x 1

● GV-Video Server Software CD/DVD x 1

● GV-NVR Software CD/DVD x 1

● Warranty Card

Options

GV-GPS Receiver

GV-Relay V2

GV-WiFi USB Adaptor

GV-PA191 PoE Adaptor

GV-VR605A DC Voltage
Regulator

The GV-GPS Receiver is a Global Position
System receiver. With the GV-GPS Receiver,
you can perform GPS tracking and location

verification of the GV-Video Server. Two types

of interfaces are available: UART (for
GV-VS04H / GV-VS14) and RS-232 (for

GV-VS12).

Note: The GV-GPS Receiver is not supported

by GV-VS11 and GV-VS2420 / 2400.

Working with the GV-Relay V2, the GV-Video

Server is capable of driving the loads of relay

outputs over 5 volts.

The WiFi USB Adaptor is designed to connect

the GV IP devices, such as GV-Video Server or
GV-Compact DVR, to the wireless network.

The GV-PA191 is designed to provide power to
the IP device through a single Ethernet cable.
The GV-PA191 is only supported by GV-VS04H,

and GV-VS12.

With the GV-VR605A, you can install GV-Video

Server in the car. The GV-Video Server will
supply and maintain a 12V voltage to the
GV-Video Server and its connected cameras.

Note: The GV-VR605A is not supported by

GV-VS2420 / 2400.

DC Male-to-Male Cable/
DC 1-Male to 4-Female

Cable

Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400, the DC
Male-to-Male Cable is used to power on the

camera through the GV-Video Server.
For instance, you can purchase four DC

Male-to-Male Cables and one DC 1-Male to

4-Female Cable to power on four cameras
through the GV-Video Server.

3.5 mm Stereo to
RCA Cable

Wall Hook

Din-rail Hook

Access Control Series

The GV-Video Server can work with the Wiegand-interface card reader to
send cardholder data to the central monitoring stations Center V2 and
VSM, as well as GV-System (GV-DVR / NVR). The following devices are
only supported by GV-VS04H and GV-VS14.

GV-Reader

GV-R1352 Card Reader

Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400, the 3.5
mm Stereo to RCA Cable is served as an audio
adapter for microphones with RCA connectors.

Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400, the Wall

Hook is used to mount the device to the wall.

Only supported by GV-VS2420 / 2400, the

Din-rail Hook is used to mount the device to a
cabinet.

GV-Reader includes transmit-receive antenna

and electronics. Featured with both Wiegand

and RS-485 outputs, the unit is compatible with

any standard access control panel.

The GV-R1352 is a card reader designed to

recognize identification cards. Featured with the

Wiegand and RS-485 outputs, the unit can be

connected to any standard access control panel.

The GV-R1352 comes with a weather sealed
and IP66 compliant housing for outdoor use.

2

Overview

GV-VS04H / GV-VS14

Front View

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Rear View

9

10 11 12 13

No.

Name

1

Video Input

2

Speaker Output

3

Audio Input

4

Default Button

5

Disk Full/Fault LED

6

Ready LED

7

Power LED

8

Reset

9

USB Port

10

Terminal Block

11

Ethernet Port

12

Power Out

Function

4 plugs for video inputs.

A plug for the speaker device.

Each plug is for 2 audio inputs.

It resets all configurations to their factory
settings. See 7 Restoring to Default Settings in
the Quick Start Guide.

This LED is on, indicating the hard drive is full
or faulty.

This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server
is ready for connection.

This LED is on, indicating the power is
supplied.

It reboots the GV-Video Server, and keeps all
current configurations.

2 USB ports for installing portable storage
devices.

The connectors for digital input, relay output,

PTZ camera, Wiegand device and GPS module

control.

A plug for a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.

Note: GV-VS14 does not support PoE function.

A plug to power on the camera, by using a DC

Male-to-Male Cable, directly through the

GV-Video Server.

Note: When PoE is applied, you cannot power

on the camera through the GV-Video Server.

13

Power In

A plug to power on the GV-Video Server.

GV-VS11

No.

Name

1

Video Input

2

Default Button

3

Audio Input

4

Ready LED

5

Power LED

6

USB Port

7

Ethernet Port

8

Terminal Block

9

Power In

Rear ViewFront View

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 95

Function

1 plug for video input.

It resets all configurations to their factory
settings. See 7 Restoring to Default Settings in
the Quick Start Guide.

1 plug for audio input.

This LED is on, indicating the GV-Video Server
is ready for connection.

This LED is on, indicating the power is
supplied.

1 USB port for installing portable storage
device.

A plug for inserting an Ethernet cable to build
the network connection.

The connectors for digital input, digital output

and PTZ camera control.

A plug to power on the GV-Video Server.

GV-VS12

Front View

1 3

2 4

Rear View

5 6

7 8 9

10 11 12