GV6200
User’s Guide
Rev.A
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CAUTION
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system
yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the
system as there is risk of electrical shock.
FCC Certifications
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
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IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION
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To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipment to rain, any liquid or moisture.
Vosonic shall have no obligation to repair, replace or refund
until the customer returns the defective product to Vosonic.
The repairs and replacement service will not apply to
PRODUCT units that were misused, repaired without
authorization ort by other reasons beyond the range of
intended use.
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Any replacement product may be either new or like –new,
provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the
product being replaced.
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Vosonic is not responsible for any data stored on returned
products, please backup any data prior to shipping the unit.
The limited warranty for accessories (included battery ) is
only valid for 6 months from the date of purchasing..
All OUT OF WARRANTY repairs maybe subject to a normal
repair fee. Please contact your dealer or Vosonic for current
charges.
Package Checklist
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Main unit
Mounting Bracket
English user's guide
Mini 5 Pins USB Cable
Composite (RCA Yellow) Video Cable
Power Adapter (100-240V auto switched )
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Specifications
1/3” color CMOS 1.3 Mega Pixel camera
70 degree field of view for camera and
motion detection
Camera
Motion detected recording
Continuing recording
Recording mode
Codec: MPEG-4
Format: MP4
Resolution: 640x480 Pixels
Frame Rate: 20~30 fps
* The frame rate is subject to the speed of
memory card
Video Recording format
Support memory card
Secure Digital Card (SD)
SD High Capacity (SDHC)
Counting number of motion detected times
Digit display indicator Error message
Operating status
Recording mode or stand-by mode
Error message
LED indicator
USB Interface
Video Output
USB 2.0
Composite Video output
NTSC & PAL
Power Supplier
Dimensions
5V/2A DC IN
90 x 43 x 127mm (L x W x H)
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2. Overview of Panels & Keys
Video-Out Jack
Night Vision
IR LED x 8
Error LED indicator
Microphone
Status LED indicator
Battery Status
Camera Angle Adjuster
Hanging Rail
(Track)
4-digit 7-segment display
Indicator (Counter)
SD card slot
RESET
DC Jack
USB Port
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keypad
Function Description
A short press places the recording into loop mode.
Loop/Clear
Continuous-loop recording
Will disable to loop while recording
A long press will clear all the recording files.
( Data written to memory card will be all lost)
(See 5.4
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Stop/Set
A short press will stop the recording and put the unit
in standby.
(Data written to memory card will not be lost)
A long press allows you to set the type of your
television broadcast standard. (PAL or NTSC)
A short press to display the current time.
A long press will allows you to set the timer.
Allows you to adjust camera head.
Enter/Time
Camera Angle
Adjuster
H/M/L
Parameter for motion Detection
(see How to configure Motion Detection)
Video-Out Jack
Before recording, use the video-out function on TV
screen to adjust the camera head.
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3. Timer Setting
1. Plug the GV6200 power adapter into a working electrical outlet.
2. Long press the [ Enter / Time ] button for timer setting.
3. Set the value for the timer by using [ Loop/Clear ] button.
4. To change between year,month,hours, minutes,seconds,short press
the [ Timer] button.
The 4-digit 7-segment display indicator displays as follows:
Year
Month
Date
Hour
Minute
Second
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4.LED indicators:
The LED indicators flash as follows:
Error
Unlit
Red
Steady for normal operation
-Erroneous operation occurs
See If an erroneous operation occurs
-USB mode
Status
Unlit
Red
No power connection
Slow Flash : Steady for normal operation
No Flash : - Erroneous operation occurs
- USB mode
Flashing : An object that appears in the region
triggers the motion detection
Full charged
Battery
Unlit
Red
Charging…
Note: The GV6200 includes one Li-ion battery,
this is to ensure no critical shot is ever missed
during 1 hour power cut.
To completely shut down the unit, you can press
[reset ] button.
Note the night vision function will not work
during power cut.
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5.How to configure Motion Detection:
The motion detection feature is used to generate an alarm whenever
movement occurs in the image.
1. Adjust Parameter (see table below for details).
Parameter Object Size
History
Sensitivity
continuous-loop recording ensures that no critical shot is ever missed
*The counter will not count up in this mode.
H : High
Very small objects
trigger motion
detection
An object that appears in Ordinary colored
the region will trigger the objects against
motion detection for a long ordinary backgrounds
M: Middle
period.
will trigger the motion
detection
Only very large
An object that appears in Only very bright
L : Low
objects trigger motion the region will trigger the objects against a dark
detection motion detection for a very background will trigger
short period. motion detection
2. Plug the GV6200 power adapter into a working electrical outlet.
Aim the motion detector at the field of view you want covered.
3. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.
NOTE: Please carefully insert the memory card with the front of the card
facing the LED.
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4.The LED on the back side will show Fo: or Fo-- ; it is asking
“Do you want to format the SD card ? “
You can press [Enter] to format the card or [ Loop] to enable the
recording.
5. While the parameter is set at M or L , counter will track the number of
video files when the device detects any movement occur.
Note: The unit will automatically being to record when it has
been idle for 10 seconds.
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Camera Head :
The camera head can be adjusted up and down max. 35 degree
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6. Assembling the bracket
Assemble the bracket and fix it to the optional stand as shown.
Use the screws provided to fix the optional stand (mounting bracket) to a
wall
The optional stand can be adjusted to allow camera a 950 of rotation and
a pan and tilt action.
Warning
The camera is not waterproof and should not be mounted outside or in a
position where it could become wet. For indoor use only.
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7. USB connection
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Connect the GV6200 and PC with the provided USB cable
Double Click the " My computer" icon , the operating system will
display GV6200 as removable disk .
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You can then read ,write,copy ,delete and remove data on the
PC.
Computer connection
Windows“ XP or higher
Windows“ Me and Windows“ XP HomeEdition and Professional
Edition, Win2000 Professional Service Pack 3 above users do not
need to install any drivers .Windows will automatically detect GV6200
as following figure.
* Right-click on ‘My Computer’ select ‘Properties’, and then look in the
tab labeled ‘General’. It should say “Service Pack 1” or higher.
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During file transfer in the PC mode
DO NOT :
1. Plug out the USB cable
2. Remove memory card(s) from the card slot,
otherwise, there may be a chance of lost or corrupt
data.
*Do not use USB ports repeated through peripherals
(such as keyboards) or with un-powered USB hubs.
Note: For Windows XP users, to safely disconnect the GV6200
from computer, click on the system tray
remove icon and wait until you get a message
saying that you can safely unplug the device before
disconnecting the USB cable.
8. Viewing the recording video
The recorded data can be played on Windows Media Player or other
software without the need for dedicated software.
There are many free video editing programs available.
here are some free programs to check out.
For the Windows operating system & Mac OS X :
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VLC Media player http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
For the Windows operating system
Windows Media Player 11
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9. General information
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A new recording file is created if the file size is about 200MB or the
recording time is up to 30 minutes.
It’s best to mount this device from 0 to 30 ft. to result in better image
quality.
To stop the recording, short press the stop button, then you change the
memory card or switch off the device.
Built-in light sensor automatically turns on high power LEDs for night
vision up to 10ft.
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It is normal for the night vision LEDs to flash for brightness adjustment.
It is possible and normal for the recording image to have noise in the
low-light conditions or poor wiring.
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In the dark areas, use another source of light that enhances images to
enable the GV6200 to detect objects and improves the detection.
The resolution may change in the direction from center towards the
perimeter of the field of view. This is an inherent feature of the image
tube type utilized in the device. We would recommend placing the scene
of observation in the center of the field of view.
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Keep GV6200 away from direct sunlight ,impacts, dust, moisture and
sudden changes of temperatures .
Bright light sources (moon , projectors or headlights) may cause
recording quality to degrade or recording image to have horizontal black
stripes.
z Poor atmospheric conditions such as fog, haze or extremely dark
environments, will decrease the recording quality of the unit.
z Do not touch the lens with fingers.
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To keep your SD card in better operating performance ,
we recommend to periodically run Scan Disk and Disk
Defragmenter .
NOTE : If the SD card already contain data, please backup the data first,
because when you partition and format a SD card , all the data on
the partition is permanently deleted
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Please carefully insert and remove the memory card from slot .
Do not drop, jar, bump, shock the unit, or expose to severe
vibration while unit is recording.
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To reduce the risk of electronic shock , do not remove cover
(or back ).
To avoid any dangerous to the environment and to
human health. Please do not dispose of the electronic device in
a regular trash. Please have this device be collected at places of
distribution
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1) Error Code :
The error detection method may include producing a warning sound
and displaying an error message on the 4-digital 7-segment display
indicator.
: SD Card Lock
: SD Card Error
: CMOS (camera) Error
2) If any shut down caused by erroneous operation, you can
depress the [ reset] button located on the bottom to switch off
the main unit .
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11. Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the
system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do
not open the system as there is a risk of electrical shock. If
a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before
taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a
Problem USB Connection issues
Solution
If using a USB port in the front of your computer, try a USB
port in the back. Front USB ports are often from
non-powered.
If you can not find the GV6200 show up in Windows for
over one minute, the Files Allocation Table (FAT) of SD
card may gets corrupted. Please find other card reader to
reformat the memory card but not all data on the card will
be erased.
Problem MacintoshTM OS issues
Solutions MacOS 10.0.x does not adequately support FAT volumes.
Upgrading to 10.1 or later is mandatory
The FAT volumes do not appear or disappear until after
the mouse is being moved.
Problem Corrupt data , General Error , Can’t open Source File
Solutions Please backup the data and run Scandisk , Disk
Defragmenter or reformat the memory card.
Problems Freezes operation or Stops
Press the [reset] button to off the device and the GV6200
will shut off ,then you can restart it.
If you get a un-normal freezes , call our technical support
hot-line or write it to [email protected]
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Frequently Asked Questions
Problem
Solution
The status indicator LED It may be caused by faulty power adaptor
is not lit
or hardware failure.
Lower frame rate than
expected.
It may be caused by e.g kind of SD card
and its manufacturer.
Faulty power adapter
Check you are using GV6200 power
adapter
Image too dark or too
light
Camera incorrectly configured on your
workstation
The system does not
react when buttons are
press.
Please press the reset button to recover
the unit.
Motion Detection
triggers unexpectedly
Motion detection is based upon changes
in luminance in the image. This means
that if there are sudden changes in the
lighting, motion detection may be
triggered mistakenly. Lower the
sensitivity setting to avoid problems with
luminance.
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How to update the firmware for my Vosonic
• VISIT VOSONIC ON THE WEB
The latest version of this manual may be available on Vosonic's Web site
• CONTACT VOSONIC
To process a request for Technical Service, please mail the following
information to [email protected]
1. Model Number :
2. Serial Number :
3. Firmware version :
4. Memory card capacity and brand :
5. A description of the problem :
6. Your dealer name or the web site for the item was purchased :
•REGISTER A MEMBER AT Vosonic CLUB
The most easy way to communicate the operating problem with other
users.
Register a Vosonic members at Vosonic Club
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS PRODUCT
We hope it will provide you with years of trouble-free
enjoyment. Please look after your Vosonic. If you experience
problems and cannot find solutions in the previous sections,
please contact your dealer or check for updated firmware at
or email to
The Vosonic Team
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