Geovision GV-Control Center System User manual

Type
User manual
GV-Control Center System
UseUser’s Manual
CCS-UM-B
© 2021 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 to ensure that the information in this manual is
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.
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.geovis
ion.com.tw
Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV
series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows is the registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
March 2021
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Welcome to the GV-Control Center System (Rev. B) User’s Manual.
The Manual provides an overview of the GV-Control Center System (Rev. B) and its
accessories. It also includes the instructions to guide you through the installation and
use of the GV-Control Center System (Rev. B):
Chapter 1, Introduction
Identifies the accessories and options of the GV-Control Center System (Rev. B).
Chapter 2, Overview
Identifies the components of the GV-Control Center System (Rev. B).
Chapter 3, Getting Started
Provides step-by-step instructions on setting up the GV-Control Center System
(Rev. B).
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting
Suggests courses of action if the GV-Control Center System (Rev. B) doesn’t seem
to be working properly.
Users Manual for
GV-Control Center System (Rev. B)
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Contents
Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. iii
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................... 1
1.1 Packing List .................................................................................................1
1.2 Options........................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Overview ............................................................................................... 2
2.1 Front View....................................................................................................2
2.2 Rear View....................................................................................................3
Chapter 3 Getting Started...................................................................................... 4
3.1 Basic Installation..........................................................................................4
3.2 Installing the Hard Drive...............................................................................5
3.3 Turning on the Power...................................................................................7
3.4 Windows Setup Installation..........................................................................8
3.5 Formatting the Hard Drive..........................................................................10
3.6 Configuring the IP Address........................................................................14
3.7 Multi Monitors Application..........................................................................16
3.7.1 Monitor Arrangement...............................................................................16
3.7.2 Matrix View..............................................................................................17
3.7.3 Video Wall................................................................................................17
3.8 System Restoration....................................................................................18
3.9 Updating GV-Control Center System (Rev. B)...........................................19
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting................................................................................. 20
Appendix - Backing up Your System.................................................................... 24
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Safety Instructions
Observe these safety instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself and damage
to the product.
Read all safety and installation instructions before you operate the product.
Do not operate the product in high humidity areas or expose it to water or moisture.
Do not put the product in an unstable, a slanting or vibrated place.
Do not block any ventilation opening.
Do not install the product near any heat sources such as radiator, heat register or
other apparatus that produce heat.
Operate the product using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are in an area with unstable voltage, make sure to install an automatic voltage
regulator (AVR) or a UPS power supply with AVR function, to maintain a constant
voltage.
All damages to the power supply caused by unstable voltage are not included in the
2-year warranty service.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this may cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not use the product when abnormality occurs, such as emitting smoke from the
product, smelling burning, being damaged by drop, invasion of foreign objects inside the
product, etc. Be always sure to remove the AC adaptor at once and contact your dealer.
Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they
may cause hazards and void the warranty.
Do not attempt to service the product yourself, as removing the casing may expose
you to dangerous voltage and void the warranty.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Packing List
The GV-Control Center System (Rev. B) package includes the following items. If any of the
items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement.
Important: Please keep the original carton and all packing materials for future shipping need.
1. GV-Control Center System (Rev. B)
2. Power Cord (by region)
3. Screw Kit
4. Download Guide
5. Warranty Card
1.2 Options
Optional devices can expand your GV-Control Center System (Rev. B)’s capabilities and
versatility.
GV-IO Box Series
GV-IO Box series provides 4 / 8 / 16 inputs and relay outputs and
support both DC and AC output voltages, with optional support for
Ethernet module and 4E additionally supporting PoE connection.
GV-Joystick V2
GV-Joystick V2 facilitates PTZ camera control. It can be either
plugged into the GeoVision surveillance system for independent use
or connected to GV-Keyboard to empower the operation.
GV-Keyboard V3
GV-Keyboard V3 is designed to program and operate the GeoVision
surveillance system using keyboard and functional keys, and can be
connected with PTZ cameras directly for PTZ control.
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Chapter 2 Overview
2.1 Front View
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2
3
Figure 2-1
No. Name No. Name
1 Power Button 4 HDD LED
2 Reset Button 5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) x 2
3 Power LED
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2.2 Rear View
Figure 2-2
No.
Name
No.
Name
1 Power Connector x 1
2 HDMI 2.0 x 3 (up to 3840 x 2160 / 60Hz)
3 DisplayPort 1.4 x 3 (up to 4096 x 2160 / 60Hz)
4 USB 2.0 (Type-A) x 3
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2.5 GbE LAN x 1
(on the left side of the rear panel)
1 GbE LAN x 1
(on the right side of the rear panel)
7 Not functional x 2
8 USB 3.2 (Type-C) x 1
9 USB 3.2 (Type-A) x 4
10 DVI-D x 2 (up to 2560 x 1600 / 60Hz)
6
Audio Jack x 6
Center Speaker Out
(Orange)
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
Optical S/PDIF Out
Line In (Blue)
Line Out (Green)
Mic In (Pink)
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Chapter 3 Getting Started
3.1 Basic Installation
This section describes all the equipment required to program and operate the GV-Control
Center System (Rev. B).
Figure 3-1
1. Connect the mouse and keyboard to any of the USB ports.
2. Using the supplied power cord, connect one end to the AC input and the other end to the
power outlet.
3. Using the HDMI / DVI-D / DisplayPort cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer, connect
up to 8 monitors for simultaneous displays.
4. Using the RJ-45 cable, connect one end to the Ethernet port and the other end to Network.
Once the above hardware is properly connected, press the Power button on the front panel to
start the system. It takes about 1 minute for startup.
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3.2 Installing the Hard Drive
1. Unscrew the four screws on the top and two screws on each side of the system (a total of
8 screws). Pull out the motherboard tray.
Figure 3-2
2. Unscrew the set screw on the hard drive bracket located at the right side of the fans.
Remove the hard drive bracket by pushing it to the left.
Figure 3-3
3. Place the hard drive onto the hard drive bracket. Align and tighten all four screws on the
side to secure the hard drive.
Figure 3-4
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4. Repeat step 3 to install another hard drive onto the hard drive bracket.
5. Push to lock the hard drive bracket back to its original position on the motherboard tray.
Tighten the set screw to secure the hard drive bracket.
Figure 3-5
6. Connect the hard drives to the motherboard using the SATA and power cables.
7. Push the motherboard tray back into the system case. Align and tighten the screws on the
top and both sides of the system.
Tips:
1. In Step 3, begin by installing a hard drive onto the bottom of the hard drive bracket.
Leave one side of the screws partially tightened to make it easier to align the second
hard drive on top.
2. In Step 6, begin by connecting the SATA and power cable to the hard drive on the
bottom of the hard drive bracket.
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3.3 Turning on the Power
To turn on the power, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the monitor.
Power On
Figure 3-6
2. Turn on the main power switch on the front panel.
Figure 3-7
The GV-Control System will run a series of self-tests, and later series of messages may be
displayed as the various hardware and software subsystems are activated.
Note: The series of self-tests will take around 20 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the
number of installed hard drives.
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3.4 Windows Setup Installation
The Windows setup is preparing your computer for first use.
1. After the Windows starts, this setup screen appears. Select your language and click Next
to continue.
Figure 3-8
2. Select your regional settings and time zone and click Next to continue.
Figure 3-9
3. Click Accept to accept Microsoft software license terms.
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4. Select between “Customize” and “Use Express settings” for your Windows 10 installation.
5. Type your account name. It is recommended that you create a password for your account
and click Next.
Figure 3-10
6. When the above setup process is complete, Windows will finalize your settings
automatically in the background and restart.
IMPORTANT: In case that you cannot access Windows operating system and restore it
using built-in recovery mechanism (see 3.8 System Restoration), it is highly recommended
to back up the OS before you start any settings and operations. For details, see Appendix
Back up Your System.
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3.5 Formatting the Hard Drive
Be sure to install each of your hard drives separately for formatting. Do not install and format
more than one hard drive at a time.
To format a hard disk, follow the steps below:
1. Right-click the Computer icon
on your desktop, select Manage, and select Disk
Management when the Computer Management window appears.
2. On the main page of Disk Management, the Initialize Disk dialog box appears for the new
drive. Click the created disk and select a partition style.
Figure 3-11
3. Click OK. The created disk is successfully initialized.
4. On the main page of Disk Management, right-click in the unallocated space of a new drive
and select New Simple Volume.
Figure 3-12
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5. The New Simple Volume Wizard appears. Click Next to continue.
Figure 3-13
6. The default partition size is the same as the maximum disk space. Make changes if
necessary. Click Next to continue.
Figure 3-14
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7. Assign a drive path that is not in use by other devices, and click Next to continue.
Figure 3-15
Note: The default drive path starts from D:\.
8. Type a name in the Volume label box, ex. HDD1, and click Next to continue.
Figure 3-16
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9. When the formatting is complete, click Finish to close the wizard.
Figure 3-17
10. When the drive is successfully initialized, partitioned, and formatted, its status description
should display “Healthy.
Figure 3-18
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3.6 Configuring the IP Address
The GV-Control Center System (Rev. B) supports remote monitoring, control and
configuration over a network connection.
The system supports up to 2 Ethernet ports.
Figure 3-19
(Note: The figure is for reference only. The rear panel may vary due to product
enhancement.)
To change the static IP addresses or to enable dynamic IP address, follow the steps below.
1. Right-click the Network Connection icon
from the notification area and select Open
Network and Sharing Center.
Figure 3-20
2. Click Change Adapter Settings from the left-hand side menu of the Network and Sharing
Centre window.
3. Under Network Connections, select a network connection you want to configure its IP
address.
Figure 3-21
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