JVC GV-LS2 U User Manual

LIVE STREAMING CAMERA
Detailed User Guide
GV-LS2
U
LYT2488-002A
Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction
Verifying the Accessories ......................4
Component Names and Functions .......5
Configuring the Camera Settings
Appropriate for Your Needs ...............8
Example 1: Worried about your pet staying at
home alone. ................................................. 8
Example 2: Record birds coming to a feeder on
the balcony. .................................................. 9
Example 3: Live-stream a performance in a
studio. .......................................................... 9
Preparation
Flow of Connection/Setup ...................10
Connecting the Camera to Your
Computer ..........................................11
Connecting the AC Adapter .................12
Configuring the Camera Settings
Appropriate for Your Needs .............13
Changing the settings after changing the
connection destination ............................... 14
Configuring the Camera Settings .......15
Selecting the Format of Images to be
Output/Saved ....................................17
Allowing You to Connect from Outside
(Monitoring Setting) .........................18
Changing the Connection Destination
...........................................................20
Establishing a wired connection to the access
point ........................................................... 20
Connecting to the access point wirelessly (Wi-
Fi) .............................................................. 21
Connecting to a computer directly (Wi-Fi Direct)
.................................................................. 23
Connecting Multiple Cameras .............24
Attaching the Pantilter .........................25
Establishing a wired connection .........27
Inserting/Removing an SD Card ..........28
2
Preparation
Attaching/Removing the Battery .........29
Use Information
Using the Unit Alone ............................32
Introduction Preparation Use Information
Connecting an External Mic ................30
Connecting the AV Cord ......................31
Controlling from a Web Browser .........33
Managing files stored on the SD card ("FILE
MANAGEMENT" tab) ................................ 37
Checking the message history ("STATUS" tab) ..
38
Using "JVC CAM Control" ...................39
Using the Mobile Terminal ...................40
Setting Item List ....................................41
Troubleshooting ....................................48
Deleting (Resetting) the connection information
56
Specifications .......................................58
3

Verifying the Accessories

If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase or customer support.
Introduction
Camera
Camera.
Pantilter
AC Adapter UIA324-12
AC cord
Conversion cable
Rear cover
Attach it to the camera before use. Can be panned (right/left) or
tilted (up/down) remotely from a computer or mobile terminal. ( ➭
page 25)
Connect it to the camera or pantilter when using with AC power. (
page 12)
* Attach an AC cord and a conversion cable.
Use it when connecting the AC adapter.
Use it when connecting the AC adapter.
Attach this cover to rear of the camera when carrying the unit, etc.
LAN cable (cross)
Software CD-ROM
Basic User Guide
• Purchase an SD card separately.
• When using the AC adapter overseas, use a commercially available conversion plug appropriate for the country
or region.
Use it to connect the unit, computer, and access point (router).
Also used when you configure the initial settings.
Use it to install the supplied software "JVC CAM Control". ( ➭ page
39)
Describes the basic operations, "Safety Precautions" and
"Cautions".
Please read the instructions carefully before use and operate
correctly as instructed.
4

Component Names and Functions

Camera

Front
Back
Introduction
1
3
4
5
2
Internal mic (stereo)
1
Transmits/Records sounds coming through this mic
when no external mic is connected.
Lens
2
Be careful not to touch directly or let anything come
into contact.
LED light
3
Works as a light in dark places. Turn on/off from a
browser. ( ➭ page 36)
Information lamp
4
Can be lit up to indicate the recording status, etc.
Camera sensor
5
Adjusts the white balance automatically. Make sure
that this sensor is not hidden behind any objects.
6
MIC
LAN(OFF)
PLUG IN POWER
DC
AV
7
1 2
RESET
DIRECT WLAN
ETHERNET
8
354
Reset button
1
Resets the network settings when you press and
hold this button with the tip of a paper clip or the
like for 3 seconds or longer while the AC adapter is
connected. ( ➭ page 56)
Use it e.g. if a wrong network setting has been
configured and a connection cannot be established.
LAN terminal
2
Connect a LAN cable to establish a wired connection
to the computer or access point (router). ( ➭ page
11)
Network mode switch
3
Switches the network mode. ( ➭ page 20)
DIRECT: To connect to a computer wirelessly (Wi-Fi)
WLAN: To connect to an access point (wireless LAN
router) wirelessly (Wi-Fi)
LAN(OFF): To establish a wired connection, or to
establish no wireless connection
Battery terminal
4
Connect a separately purchased battery pack (BN-
VG139U) e.g. when using outdoors. ( ➭ page 29)
SD card slot
5
Insert an SD card here to save recorded data to the
card.
For compatible cards, see page 28.
Mic terminal
6
Connect an external mic to transmit/record external
sounds. ( ➭ page 30)
DC connector
7
Connect the supplied AC adapter when using with
AC power. ( ➭ page 12)
AV connector
8
Connect a separately purchased AV cord to watch
videos being transmitted/recorded. ( ➭ page 31)
5
Top Bottom
Introduction
1
2
3
4
Hot shoe
1
Mount camera accessories.
* Do not mount any accessories when the pantilter
is attached.
Record button
2
Starts recording. To stop, press this button again.
The lamp indicates the current status.
Off: Recording not in progress
Blinking: Recording in progress
Blinking quickly (for 2 seconds): Recording error
WPS button
3
Press and hold to connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi) in WPS
mode. ( ➭ page 20)
The lamp indicates the current status.
Lit up: Online
Off: Offline
Blinking: Being connected
Power button
4
Press and hold to power on. To power off, press and
hold this button again.
The lamp indicates the current status.
Off: Powered off
Lit up: Powered on
Blinking slowly: Setting being changed
Blinking rapidly: Battery being charged
1
Tripod mounting hole
1
Mount a separately purchased tripod.
* The shooting, WPS, and power buttons blink while the
camera is reset ( ➭ page 56).
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Pantilter

When using the pantilter, connect the AC adapter, AV cord, and external mic to the pantilter.
Front
1
Power button
1
Press and hold to power on. To power off, press and
hold this button again.
Power lamp
2
Indicates the pantilter status.
Off: Powered off
Lit up: Powered on
Blinking: Pantilter error
Bottom
2
Back
1 2
PLUG IN
MIC POWER
45
AV DCEXTEND
6 7
3
Tilt lock (TILT LOCK)
1
Face the pantilter right in front and slide the knob to
the left to lock it. Be sure to lock the pantilter when
carrying it.
Camera fixing screw
2
Secures the camera to the pantilter.
Fixing hole for drop prevention
3
Secure the entire unit with a binder or the like.
MIC terminal
4
Connect an external mic to transmit/record external
sounds. ( ➭ page 30)
AV connector
5
Connect a separately purchased AV cord to watch
videos being transmitted/recorded. ( ➭ page 31)
EXTEND terminal
6
Not used.
DC connector
7
Connect the supplied AC adapter when using with
AC power. ( ➭ page 26)
Pan lock (PAN LOCK)
8
Face the pantilter right in front and slide the knob to
the front side to lock it. Be sure to lock the pantilter
when carrying it.
Introduction
8
1
Tripod mounting hole
1
Mount a separately purchased tripod.
7

Configuring the Camera Settings Appropriate for Your Needs

The unit can be used for various purposes. See the following examples for how to set up and use appropriately:
Introduction
Power?
• AC adapter ( ➭ page 12)
• Battery ( ➭ page 29)
Connection method?
• Wired connection ( ➭ page 20)
• Wireless (Wi-Fi) connection (
page 21)
Connection destination?
• Computer ( ➭ page 23)
• Access point (wireless LAN router) ( ➭ page 21)
• Not connected ( ➭ page 32)
Recorded data?
• Save to an SD card. ( ➭ page 17)
• Transmit in high quality.
Watch recorded data?
• Computer ( ➭ page 33)
• Smartphone ( ➭ page 40)
• Video streaming site ( ➭ page 39)
Pantilter? ( ➭ page 25)
( ➭ page 17)

Example 1: Worried about your pet staying at home alone.

Setup
• Attach the pantilter to change the direction as the
pet moves around the room. ( ➭ page 25)
• Connect to the access point (wireless LAN router) via Wi-
Fi.
( ➭ page 21)
Setting
• Configure the DDNS setting to access via a network.
( ➭ page 18)
Use
• Install the App beforehand to view on the smartphone
from outside the home. ( ➭ page 40)
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Example 2: Record birds coming to a feeder on the balcony.

Setup
• Use the battery as the camera is set on a high shelf
by the window. ( ➭ page 29)
• Insert an SD card to save recorded data. ( ➭ page
28)
Setting
• Do not connect to the computer or access point
(router).
• Only records when the scene is changed. ("AUTO
REC") ( ➭ page 36)
Use
• After recording, transfer the recorded data to a
computer and then play it. ( ➭ page 37)
Introduction

Example 3: Live-stream a performance in a studio.

Setup
• Use up to three cameras to capture all members.
• Establish a wired connection to the access point
(router) to avoid noise. ( ➭ page 20)
• Set up an external mic in the center of the stage,
and connect it to the camera. ( ➭ page 30)
Setting
• Transmit in high quality. ( ➭ page 17)
Use
• Install the supplied software to stream the powerful
live performance switching the cameras. ( ➭ page
39)
• Use the video streaming site to stream the
performance worldwide. ( ➭ page 39)
In addition...
• Turn on the light in dark places ( ➭ page 36). Please enjoy a variety of usage!
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Flow of Connection/Setup

Connect the unit to the computer, and configure the appropriate settings on a browser.

Starting shooting

1 Connect the camera to your computer via the supplied LAN cable. ( ➭ page 11)
To set up the camera, first connect it to your computer.
Preparation
2 Connect the AC adapter. ( ➭ page 12)
Connect the supplied AC adapter when the connections are complete.
3 Access the unit from a browser to configure the appropriate settings. ( ➭ page 15)
Set the password, image quality, connection destination, etc. Configuring the correct settings allows you to
view recorded data on a computer or smartphone.
4 Secure the camera to the pantilter. ( ➭ page 25)
Secure the camera to the pantilter.
• Attach an optional item if necessary.
Insert/Attach an SD card ( ➭ page 28), battery ( ➭ page 29), external mic ( ➭ page 30), and AV cord (
page 31).
• See "Establishing a wired connection" (page 27) to connect the unit with the LAN cable.
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Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

DIRECT WLAN LAN(OFF)
To set up the camera, first connect it to your computer.
Required operating environment
Browser: Internet Explorer 9 or later
1 Attach the LAN cable to the unit.
MIC
RESET
DIRECT WLAN
LAN(OFF)
ETHERNET
2 Connect the camera to your computer via the LAN cable.
PLUG IN POWER
DC
AV
Preparation
3 Set the network mode switch to "LAN(OFF)".
MIC
LAN(OFF)
PLUG IN POWER
DC
AV
RESET
DIRECT WLAN
ETHERNET
• If the network mode switch is set to [DIRECT] or [WLAN], the LAN terminal cannot be used.
• While the power is on, switching the network mode switch does not change the setting.
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Connecting the AC Adapter

Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC connector of the camera.
CAUTION
• Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter. Use of another AC adapter may cause a malfunction.
• Turn off the power before connecting/disconnecting the AC adapter.
Preparation
AC adapter (supplied) Conversion cable (supplied)
RESET
ETHERNET
DIRECT WLAN
LAN(OFF)
MIC
PLUG IN POWER
DC
AV
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Configuring the Camera Settings Appropriate for Your Needs

Access the unit from your computer to set the network, streaming, etc.
Required operating environment
Browser: Internet Explorer 9 or later
Configuring the initial settings
To configure the settings for the first time after
purchase, connect the camera directly to your computer
via a LAN cable.
1 Connect the camera to your computer via the
LAN cable. ( ➭ page 11)
2 Press and hold the power button to power on.
The record button starts blinking. Wait until it stops
blinking and off.
3 Configure the network settings for the computer
as follows:
• IP ADDRESS
Other than 192.168.1.100 within the range of
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254
(Example) 192.168.1.23
• SUBNET MASK
255.255.255.0
CAUTION
To restore the settings of your computer after
confirming the performance and completing the
settings, write down the current settings before
changing them.
• To configure the settings only to start using the
unit, refer to "Configuring the Camera Settings"
(page 15), "Selecting a Format of Images
to be Output/Saved" (page 17), "Allowing
You to Connect from Outside (Monitoring
Setting)" (page 18), "Changing the Connection
Destination" (page 20).
• To confirm all the settings, refer to "Setting Item
List" (page 41).
Preparation
4 Start Internet Explorer, and enter
"http://192.168.1.100:8000" in the address bar.
5 Enter the user name and password of the
administrator.
Initial setting: USERNAME "root", PASSWORD
"password".
If login is successful, the setup screen appears.
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Changing the settings after changing the connection destination

To change the settings after changing the connection
destination ( ➭ page 20), visit the following address.
If a wired connection ( ➭ page 20) is established
to the access point
http://(condigured IP address):8000
If a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection ( ➭ page 21) is
established to the access point
http://(camera's IP address):8000
Preparation
If a wireless connection ( ➭ page 23) is
established directly to your computer (Wi-Fi Direct)
http://192.168.1.1:8000
If multiple cameras are connected ( ➭ page 24)
http://(condigured IP address):8000
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Configuring the Camera Settings

This section describes the settings necessary to use the unit. For the "MANAGE" settings not mentioned on these
pages, refer to page 46 .

Adjusting the clock

Adjust the internal clock. The time can be displayed
when videos are transmitted.
1 Select "COMMON SETTINGS" in "MANAGE".
If the sub settings are not displayed, click "+" on the
left of "MANAGE".
2 Click the "SET" button on the right of "CLOCK
ADJUST".
4 Click the "SET" button.
Preparation
3 Enter the date and time.
The time is set, and the "COMMON SETTINGS"
screen reappears.
• If an incorrect value is entered, "INVALID DATA
INPUT" appears. Check the entered value.
• If communication to the camera fails,
"COMMUNICATION ERROR OCCURRED"
appears. Check the connection.
• If "PROCESS FAILED" is displayed, check the
camera and computer.
15

Setting the user name and password

The user name and password set at the time of
purchase are common across all the units of this
model. They should be changed as soon as possible for
security reasons.
1 Select "COMMON SETTINGS" in "MANAGE".
If the sub settings are not displayed, click "+" on the
left of "MANAGE".
Preparation
4 Click the "SAVE" button.
The new user name and password have been set.
2 Click the "UPDATE" button on the right of
"CHANGE ADMINISTRATOR USER/PASSWORD".
3 Enter "USERNAME", "PASSWORD", and
"PASSWORD (CONFIRM)".
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Enter 1 to 32 characters for the user name, and 8 to
32 characters for the password. (1 byte alphanumeric
characters and symbols only)

Selecting the Format of Images to be Output/Saved

This unit can output up to two lines of images. Set the output method and image quality appropriate for your needs.
For the "NETWORK" settings not mentioned on these pages, refer to page 41 .
1 Select "STREAM SETTINGS" in "NETWORK".
If the sub settings are not displayed, click "+" on the
left of "NETWORK".
2 Select an option from "STREAM 1/STREAM 2".
3 Select an option from "MAX FRAME RATE
(MotionJPEG)".
Preparation
15 fps:
Outputs images at a rate of up to 15 frames per
second. Suitable for shooting fast-moving subjects.
7.5 fps:
Outputs images at a rate of up to 7.5 frames per
second. Suitable if the communication speed or
terminal's throughput is low.
Selectable only when "STREAM 1/STREAM2" is set
to "MotionJPEG(640x360)/NONE."
MotionJPEG(640x360)/NONE:
Select this to save recorded data inside the unit.
MotionJPEG (640x360) is used to control remotely
from a browser, etc.
MPEG-2 TS (720x576)/MotionJPEG (640x360):
Outputs low resolution data that can be used for
streaming, etc.
MPEG-2 TS (1920x1080)/MotionJPEG (640x360):
Outputs high resolution data that can be used for
streaming, etc.
4 Click the "SAVE" button.
The output image quality has been set.
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Allowing You to Connect from Outside (Monitoring Setting)

To view images from outside, you normally need to obtain a global IP address or URL to access from a browser.
Entering the account of our DDNS service allows you to set these easily.

Obtaining a DDNS account

Access our website from a computer or smartphone for
provisional registration.
1 Visit the following URL to register an account
provisionally.
https://dd3.jvckenwood.com/user/
Preparation
Enter your e-mail address for the user name.
2 Receive the provisional registration mail with
your e-mail address, and visit the URL described
in the mail.
Provisional registration is complete.

Setting up the DDNS account

Set the user name and password used for provisional
registration on the unit. Follow the steps below within
three days of the provisional registration. If three days
or longer have passed, obtain an account again.
1 Select "MONITORING SETTINGS" in
"NETWORK".
If the sub settings are not displayed, click "+" on the
left of "NETWORK".
2 Set "DDNS" to "ON", and enter "USERNAME"
and "PASSWORD".
3 Click the "SAVE" button.
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The DDNS account has been set. (The definitive
registration)
• If you do not access the DDNS server for 1 year,
the registration expires.
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