GeoVision GV-Video Server How-to

How to Load Default Settings for GV-Video Server, GV-Compact DVR or GV-IP Camera Article ID: GV-15-09-08-24 Release Date: 08/24/2009 Applied to GV-Video Server (GV-VS02, GV-VS02A, GV-VS04A, GV-VS12) GV-Compact DVR V1 and V2 GV-IP Camera V1 Summary Among different models of GV-Video Servers, GV-Compact DVRs and GV-IP Cameras, the time of loading default settings for each model can vary and the way the LEDs flash can also be different. Loading Default Settings for GV-Video Server (GV-VS02, GV-VS02A and GV-VS04A) The figure below is the front panel of GV-VS02. Since the front panels of GV-VS02, GV-VS02A and GV-VS04A are very similar, refer to the figure and the instructions below to load default values for the three models of GV-Video Servers.

1. Press and then release the Reset button immediately. 2. Press and hold the Load Default button until all 3 LEDs (Power, Ready and Disk Full/Fault) are on. This may take up to 30 seconds. 3. Release the Load Default button. The process of loading default values is complete, and the GV-Video Server starts rebooting itself with all 3 LEDs turning off. 4. Wait until the Power and Ready LEDs turn on again. After this all the settings are returned to default values. Note: Before the Ready LED is on again, do not unplug the power cable; otherwise the loading of default values will fail. Loading Default Settings for GV-Video Server (GV-VS12) Refer to the figure and instructions below to load default settings for GV-VS12. 1. Unplug and plug the power cable to start. 2. Press and hold the Default button until the Ready LED blinks. This may take up to 30 seconds, and the Ready LED will blink twice. 3. Release the Default button. The process of loading default values is complete, and the GV-Video Server starts rebooting itself with the 2 LEDs turning off. 4. Wait until the Power and Ready LEDs turn on again. After this all the settings are returned to default values. Note: Before the Ready LED is on again, do not unplug the power cable; otherwise the loading of default values will fail.

Loading Default Settings for GV-Compact DVR V1 and V2 Refer to the figures and instructions below to load default settings for GV-Compact DVR V1 and V2. Please note the locations of Default buttons and Reset buttons on GV-Compact DVR V1 and V2 are reversed. Default Button Reset Button 3 LEDs 3 LEDs Reset Button Default Button GV-Compact DVR V1 GV-Compact DVR V2 1. Press and then release the Reset button immediately. 2. Press and hold the Default button until the 3 LEDs (Power, Ready and Disk Full/Fault) are on. This may take up to 30 seconds. 3. Release the Default button. The process of loading default values is complete, and the GV-Compact DVR starts rebooting itself with the 3 LEDs turning off. 4. Wait until the Power and Ready LEDs turn on again. After this all the settings are returned to default values. Note: Before the Ready LED is on again, do not unplug the power cable; otherwise the loading of default values will fail.

Loading Default Settings for GV-IP Camera V1 Refer to the figure and instructions below to load default settings for GV-IP Camera V1. Default Button 1. Press and hold the Default button for about 10 seconds. 2. Release the Default button. After this all the settings are returned to default values.