GeoVision GV-Keyboard User Manual

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User's Manual V2.0 GV-Keyboard Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ...

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© 2007 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of GeoVision. Every effort has been made...

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Table of Contents Regulatory Notices ...................................................................................1 1. Introduction .....................................................................................2 1.1 Packing List ........

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Regulatory Notices 1 Regulatory Notices FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote...

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2 1. Introduction The GV-Keyboard is used to program and operate GV-Systems. Through RS-485 configuration, it can control up to 16 additional GV-Systems. 1 ALL 123 456 78 0 9 AB - REC REC STOP SCH SCH ST OP F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Zoom In ...

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System Connections 3 2 2. System Connections 2.1 Rear Panel Overview Figure 1 No Name Function 1 Joystick Used for PTZ control. 2 DC 12V Connects to the power adaptor. 3 USB Port Connects to GV-System. 4 RJ-11 Port (...

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4 2.2 Connecting GV-Keyboard to One GV-System There are three ways to connect the Keyboard to one GV-System by: 1) USB Port, 2) RJ-11 Port (DC power required) , or 3) RS-232 Port (DC power required) GV-System GV-Keyboard ...

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System Connections 5 2 2.3 Connecting GV-Keyboard to Multiple GV-Systems To connect the Keyboard to up to 16 additional GV-Systems within 600 meters, use the RJ-11 Port, and plug in the power adapter. RS-485+ RS-485- Connects to PC'...

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6 2.4 Wall Terminal Block 16 Figure 4 Note: When you are using the wall terminal block for connection, the RS-485 + and RS-485 - cables should be attached to the terminal screws Pin 4 and Pin 3 respectively. ...

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Installation 7 3 3. Installation 3.1 USB Driver If you use the USB port to connect the Keyboard to the GV-System, it is necessary to install the USB driver. After you use the USB cable to connect the Keyboard to the GV-System, the Found New...

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8 3. Click Install to install the driver. When the installation is complete, this message will appear: Install done! 4. Click Exit to close the dialog box. 5. To verify that the driver is installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager. In...

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Installation 9 3 3.2 GV-Keyboard Application When using the GV-Keyboard to control the GV-System, you need to run the following program in the background. 1. Run mcamctrl.exe from the GV-System folder. Figure 8 2. The Keyboard & Joy...

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10 3.2.1 Defining Eight Function Keys F1 - F8 options allow you to assign these features to the eight function keys on the Keyboard: z Output Control z Display Layout z PTZ Preset Go z PTZ Auto z Camera Select z Start/Stop Camer...

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ID & Password Settings in DVRs 11 4 4. ID & Password Settings in DVRs For the Keyboard operation, you must export IDs and Passwords from GV-Systems first. Note the IDs and passwords can be ONLY composed of digits. 1. Click the Config...

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12 5. Keyboard Overview Figure 13 z Section A ☼ Yellow POWER LED RX Red RX LED (Receive) TX Green TX LED (Transmit) P1 Changes DVR ID P2 Configures the Keyboard parameters, including password, key beep and auto-lock period P...

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Keyboard Overview 13 5 z Section B Launches Multicam Surveillance System (Main System) Launches ViewLog Turns full screen view on/off Switches the screen divisions Turns the sound on/off Plays next events automatically Starts...

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14 Switches to next screen Numeric buttons Enters the login password; Selects a specific camera; Changes the Time Setting in ViewLog z Section C Zooms in the display image of PTZ camera in Main System; Zooms in the display image in...

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Programming and Operation 15 6 6. Programming and Operation Function Procedure Getting started Press any key, and enter a password. (The default password is 0000.) Launching Main System 1. Press . 2. When the message "Multicam...

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16 7. On-Screen Display Menus In Main System and Viewlog modes, you can press to call up the on-screen display (OSD) menus. 7.1 The OSD in Main System Figure 14 The OSD menus in Main System Screen Division Changes the screen ...

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On-Screen Display Menu 17 7 7.1.2 Changing the Main System OSD Options To change the Main System OSD options with the Keyboard, follow the steps below: 1. Press the OK/Menu button to open the OSD (see Figure 14). 2. Use the direction button...

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18 8. Shortcut Key Conflict Test This test checks whether the Keyboard keys are conflicting with certain shortcut keys of other applications. 1. Execute GvKeyTest.exe from the GV-System folder. This dialog box appears. Figure 16 2. Cl...

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Troubleshooting 19 9 9. Troubleshooting Problem Checklist No power to Keyboard ¾ Check USB connection. ¾ If you are using the RS-232 port or RS-485 port for connection, make sure to connect the power adaptor. Keyboard has power but d...

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20 10. Specifications RS-232 to PC DB9 Female USB USB 1.1 RS-485+ Connects to GV-NET, GV-NET card RS-485+, GV-Hub or GV-COM Output RS-485- Connects to GV-NET, GV-NET card RS-485-, GV-Hub or GV-COM RS-232 9,600 bps Communication RS-4...