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Quick Start Guide

GV-Fisheye IP Camera
Thank you for purchasing GV-Fisheye IP Camera. This guide is designed to
assist the new user in getting immediate results from the GV-Fisheye IP
Camera. For advanced information on how to use the GV-Fisheye IP Camera,
please refer to GV-Fisheye IP Camera User's Manual online.
© 2016 GeoVision Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    GV-Fisheye IP Camera. For advanced information on how to use the GV-Fisheye IP Camera, please refer to GV-Fisheye IP Camera User's Manual online. © 2016 GeoVision Inc. All rights reserved. FE-QG-L...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GV-UNFE2503......................27 2.3 Wall Mount and Ground Mount ................32 3. Connecting the Camera ............... 33 3.1 GV-FE2301 / 4301....................33 3.2 GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 ................35 3.3 Connecting PoE Converter and IR LED Ring for GV-FE3403 / 5303 ....36 3.4 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303................38...
  • Page 4 4.2 Looking Up the Dynamic IP Address..............42 4.3 Configuring the IP Address ...................44 4.4 Configuring the Wireless Connection ..............46 5. The Web Interface................. 49 5.1 Fisheye View ......................51 6. Upgrading System Firmware ............54 7. Restoring to Factory Default............55 7.1 Using the Web Interface ..................55 7.2 Directly on the Camera ..................56...

  • Page 5: Naming And Definition

    Naming and Definition GeoVision Analog and Digital Video Recording Software. The GV-System GV-System also refers to Multicam System, GV-NVR System, GV-Hybrid DVR System and GV-DVR System at the same time. GV-VMS GeoVision Video Management System for IP cameras.

  • Page 6: Note For Connecting To Gv-System / Gv-Vms

    Note for Connecting to GV-System / GV-VMS The GV-Fisheye IP Camera is designed to work with GV-System / GV-VMS, a video management system. Note the following when the camera is connected to GV-System / GV-VMS: 1. By default, the images are recorded to the memory card inserted in the GV-Fisheye IP Camera.

  • Page 7: Note For Recording

    Note for Recording 1. By default, the images are recorded to the memory card inserted in the GV-Fisheye IP Camera. Make sure the Write recording data into local storage option is enabled. If this option is disabled, the camera will stop recording to the memory card while the live view is accessed through Web browsers or other applications.

  • Page 8: Note For Usb Storage And Wifi Adapter

    Note for USB Storage and WiFi Adapter Mind the following limitations and requirements for using USB storage and GV-WiFi Adapter: 1. The USB hard drive must be of 2.5’’ or 3.5’’, version 2.0 or above. 2. The USB hard drive’s storage capacity must not exceed 2TB. 3.

  • Page 9: Note For Installing Camera Outdoor

    Note for Installing Camera Outdoor When installing GV-FER outdoor models, be sure that: 1. The camera is set up above the junction box to prevent water from entering the camera along the cables. 2. Any PoE, power, audio and I/O cables are waterproofed using waterproof silicon rubber or the like.
  • Page 10 4. An operating IR LED ring may reach high temperatures of up to 60°C (140°F). Disconnect the power supply and allow the IR LED ring to cool down before handling the device. 5. The silica gel bag loses it effectiveness when the dry camera is opened. To prevent the lens from fogging up, use the supplied adhesive tap and replace the silica gel bag every time you open the camera, and conceal the gel bag in camera within 2 minutes of exposing to open air.

  • Page 11: Note For Waterproofing Failures (Unfe2503)

    Note for Waterproofing Failures (GV-UNFE2503) To avoid waterproofing failures for GV-UNFE2503, do not open the two screws on the camera lens.

  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Optional devices can expand the capabilities and versatility of your GV-Fisheye Camera. Contact your dealer for more information. Name Details GV-PA191 The GV-PA191 is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter designed to provide power to the IP device through a single Power over Ethernet (PoE) Ethernet cable.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    1. Introduction Welcome to the GV-Fisheye IP Camera Quick Start Guide. In the following sections, you will learn the basic installations and configurations of the GV-Fisheye IP Cameras listed below. For a detailed user manual, see the GV-Fisheye IP Camera User’s Manual on the GV-Fisheye IP Camera Software DVD.

  • Page 14: Packing List

    Screw (In-Ceiling Mount) x 3 • • Torx Wrench Plastic Screw Anchor x 3 • Installation Sticker • For GV-FE2301 / 4301 only: 3-Pin or 2-Pin Terminal Block DC 12V Power Adapter • GV-IPCAM H.264 Software DVD • GV-NVR Software DVD •...
  • Page 15 GV-FE3402 / 5302 and GV-FE3403 / 5303 • • Fisheye Camera Support Bracket x 3 • • Camera Cover (Hard Ceiling Mount) Camera Cover (In-Ceiling Mount) • • Screw (Hard Ceiling Mount) x 3 Screw (In-Ceiling Mount) x 3 • •...
  • Page 16 • PoE Converter set (including 1 module, 1 DC Power Y-cable, 1 RJ-45 cable and 3 screws) (GV-FE3403 / 5303 only) • Installation Sticker • Power Adapter • GV-IPCAM H.264 Software DVD • GV-NVR Software DVD • GV-Fisheye IP Dome Hardware Installation Guide •...
  • Page 17 GV-FER3402 / 5302 and GV-FER3403 / 5303 • • Fisheye Camera Support Bracket x 3 • • Camera Cover (Hard Ceiling Mount) Camera Cover (In-Ceiling Mount) • • Screw (Hard Ceiling Mount) x 3 Screw (In-Ceiling Mount) x 3 • •...
  • Page 18 • Power Cable • Terminal Block x 2 (female) (male) • IR Power Adapter (DC 12V, 3.5A, • Installation Sticker GV-FER3403 / 5303 only) • Silica Gel Bag and Adhesive Tape x 2 • Cable Connector • Power Adapter (DV 12V, 1.25A) •...
  • Page 19 GV-FER12203 • • Fisheye Camera Back Plate • • Plate Screw x 3 Plastic Screw Anchor x 3 • • Torx Wrench RJ-45 Connector • • Data Cable Terminal Block • Installation Sticker • Ruler • Silica Gel Bag x 2 •...
  • Page 20 GV-UNFE2503 • IR Fisheye Camera • Installation Sticker • Main Body Adhesive Tape • Main Body Mount • • M2 Screw M3 Screw x 2 • Warning Label • GV-IPCAM H.264 Software DVD • GV-NVR Software DVD • Warranty Card...

  • Page 21: Overview

    1.2 Overview GV-FE2301 / 4301 To access the Default button, LED indicators and micro SD card slot, unscrew the screws indicated below and then remove the camera cover. You can now access the Load Default button, LED indicators, and the micro SD card slot.
  • Page 22 Name Function Lens Receives image inputs. Speaker Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. Microphone Receives the sound from the camera. Resets all configurations to default factory settings. See 7. Default Button Restoring to Factory Default in the Quick Start Guide. Inserts a micro SD / SDHC memory card to store recorded Micro SD Card Slot data.
  • Page 23 GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Name Function Lens Receives image inputs. Speaker Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. Microphone Receives the sound from the camera. Status LED Indicates whether the device is booted successfully or not. LAN / PoE Connects to a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.
  • Page 24 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Name Function Lens Receives image inputs. Speaker Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. Microphone Receives the sound from the camera. LEDs See the LED Indicators section below for details. Resets all configurations to default factory settings. See 7. Default Button Restoring to Factory Default in the Quick Start Guide.
  • Page 25 Note: For GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303, a silica gel bag is attached to the inside of the camera cover. The silica gel loses effectiveness after you open the camera cover. To prevent the lens from fogging up, it is highly recommended to replace the silica gel bag every time you open the camera.
  • Page 26 GV-FER12203 Name Function Microphone Receives the sound from the camera. Flashes when the camera is powering on and loading Status LED default settings. Data Cable Connector Waterproofs the data cable. Lens Receives image inputs. Inserts a micro SD / SDHC memory card to store recorded Micro SD Card Slot data.
  • Page 27 GV-UNFE2503 Name Function Lens Receives images. Microphone Receives sounds. IR LED Provides infrared illumination under low-light situations. RJ12 Cable Connects the camera lens and main body. IR LED Power Connects the IR LED power cable. Connector Camera Ring Fastens the camera to the desired surface. Use the camera’s RJ12 cable to connect the camera lens RJ12 Port and main body.

  • Page 28: Installation

    Note: To re-focus your camera, follow the instruction below. However, it is only recommended to re-focus your camera when the live view is blurry. • GV-FE2301 / 4301: Loosen the indicated screw and manually adjust the focus ring with your fingers. Focus Ring Screws •...

  • Page 29: Hard-Ceiling Mount

    2.1 Hard-Ceiling Mount In this section, we introduce two types of hard-ceiling mounts: General Hard-Ceiling Mount and GV-FER12203. General Hard-Ceiling Mount Without IR LED Ring With IR LED Ring Note: This hard-ceiling mount is not applicable to GV-FER12203 and GV-UNFE2503. For GV-UNFE2503 mounting, see 2.2 In-Ceiling Mount.
  • Page 30 2. At the 3 red dots, drill a hole slightly smaller than the plastic screw anchors provided. 3. Insert the 3 plastic screw anchors in the drilled holes. 4. Secure the fisheye camera with the 3 hard ceiling mount screws provided. 5.
  • Page 31 6. For GV-Fisheye Camera that does not come with an IR LED ring, place the camera cover (for hard ceiling mount) on top of the camera and tighten the screws with the supplied torx wrench. 7. For GV-Fisheye Camera with an IR LED ring, follow the steps below to secure the IR LED ring to the camera.

  • Page 32: Gv-Fer12203

    GV-FER12203 1. Paste the installation sticker to the ceiling board. 2. At the 3 dots, drill a hole slightly smaller than the plastic screw anchors provided. 3. Insert the 3 plastic screw anchor in the drilled holes. 4. Secure the back plate onto the ceiling board with the 3 screws provided.
  • Page 33 5. Open the camera cover by unscrewing the indicated screws. 6. Connect the Ethernet cable. a. Unplug the LAN / PoE connector and prepare an Ethernet cable with only one RJ-45 connector. b. Thread the Ethernet cable through the opening into the camera and through the plug and cap as shown below.
  • Page 34 e. Loosen the screw on the cable holder and thread the cable under the cable holder. 7. Connect the supplied data cable if needed. a. Unscrew the hexagon washer on the data cable opening. b. Thread the data cable through the black rubber ring, and then through the opening into the camera.
  • Page 35 c. Slide the hexagon washer through the cable, and then tighten the washer. Hexagon washer d. Plug the pins of the cable to the camera as shown below. 8. Secure the camera to the back plate by tightening the 4 screws as shown below. The cables can be threaded through the cable opening on the side or through the ceiling board.

  • Page 36: In-Ceiling Mount

    2.2 In-Ceiling Mount In this section, we introduce two types of in-ceiling mounts: General In-Ceiling Mount and GV-UNFE2503. General In-Ceiling Mount In-Ceiling Mount allows the GV-Fisheye IP Camera to be mounted into the ceiling, revealing a small portion of the camera. In-Ceiling Mount requires the ceiling board to be between 0.5 – 3.0 cm (0.2 –...
  • Page 37 2. Align the 3 support brackets with the holes on the back of the camera and secure using the in-ceiling mount screws provided. 3. For outdoor GV-Fisheye Cameras (GV-FER3402 / 5302), install the supplied cable connector to waterproof the cable. See to step 5 in 2.1 Hard Ceiling Mount for details. 4.
  • Page 38 6. From the front side of the camera, tighten the screws. 7. Connect the camera with power, network and other wires. For details, see 3. Connecting the Camera. 8. Place the camera cover for in-ceiling mount on top of the camera and tighten the 3 screws or just put on the in-ceiling cover if it does not contain screws.

  • Page 39: Gv-Unfe2503

    GV-UNFE2503 The IR Fisheye Camera is designed for outdoors. You can install the camera lens behind a ceiling or a wall. Note: It is recommended to have the camera lens installed behind a ceiling board with the thickness between 3 mm to 30 mm. 1.
  • Page 40 3. Using the 2 holes as the starting position, drill or cut out the shape of the template sticker with the tool of your choice. 4. Remove the IR LED power cable from the camera lens by rotating the silver ring. 5.
  • Page 41 6. Insert the camera lens into the wall or ceiling. 7. Assemble the camera ring to the camera lens by rotating the ring. Adjust the position of the lens before fully securing the ring. Note: The side of the camera ring with the protruding notches must face the wall or ceiling. 8.
  • Page 42 Insert and tighten the two supplied M3 screws. Paste the main body adhesive tape on the bottom side of the main body mount. 10. Align the main body with the mount as shown below and secure with the supplied M2 screw.
  • Page 43 12. Connect the main body to the network and supply power via the PoE cable. Status LED...

  • Page 44: Wall Mount And Ground Mount

    2.3 Wall Mount and Ground Mount To mount the camera on a wall, follow the instructions in 2.1 Hard Ceiling Mount. For ground mount, simply place the camera on a flat surface such as a conference table. Hint: Mount the fisheye camera in the middle of the wall to have an excellent overview. Or ensure the camera is focused on the most important areas of the room as directly as possible to have the desired detailed recognition.

  • Page 45: Connecting The Camera

    3. Connecting the Camera 3.1 GV-FE2301 / 4301 GV-FE series come with a 5-pin data cable that allows you to connect to the power and any I/O devices. Digital Output (Red) GND (Black) Digital Input (Brown) AC 24V / DC+ (Yellow)
  • Page 46 1. Insert the yellow wire to the pin on the right-side of the terminal block and the orange wire to the pin on the left-side of the terminal block. 2. Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to secure the screws above the pins. 3.

  • Page 47: Gv-Fe3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303

    3.2 GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Remove the camera cover with the supplied torx wrench. Supply power and network to the camera with one of the following methods: Power adapter: plug in the power adapter and connect a standard network work cable.

  • Page 48: Connecting Poe Converter And Ir Led Ring For Gv-Fe3403 / 5303

    3.3 Connecting PoE Converter and IR LED Ring for GV-FE3403 / 5303 To install a PoE converter, follow the steps below. Note: Instead of installing the PoE converter, you can connect the camera to a PoE switch and the IR LED ring with a power adapter separately. Connect the PoE converter to a PoE switch with a standard network cable.
  • Page 49 IMPORTANT: It is advised to shorten the IR LED ring’s wire to approximately 20 cm for it to fit inside the PoE converter. 20cm Secure the camera to the PoE converter with the supplied screws. Secure the PoE converter to the ceiling with 3 self-prepared screws.

  • Page 50: Gv-Fer3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303

    3.4 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Remove the camera cover with the supplied torx wrench. Supply power to the camera with one of the following: A. Power adapter: see Assembling the Power Adapter later in this section. B. Power over Ethernet (PoE): connect the camera to a PoE switch with a standard network cable to supply power and network.
  • Page 51 Assembling the Power Adapter Insert the supplied power cable into the supplied waterproof rubber. Insert the power cable into the supplied female terminal block as illustrated and plug it into the terminal block connector in the camera. Insert the power wires at the other end into the male terminal block as illustrated and plug it to the power adapter.

  • Page 52: Gv-Fer12203

    3.5 GV-FER12203 The GV-FER12203 comes with a data cable that allows you to connect to the power adapter, WiFi adapter, microphone, speaker, and any I/O devices. Audio In Audio Out DC 12V / AC 24V Digital I/O * USB storage devices are currently not supported Connecting to Power There are two ways to supply power to the camera:...

  • Page 53: Accessing The Gv-Fisheye Camera

    4. Accessing the GV-Fisheye Camera 4.1 Web Browser Once installed, your GV-Fisheye IP Camera is accessible over the network. Make sure your PC has good network connection. The supported Web browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x or later, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari. Note: If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, additional settings are required.

  • Page 54: Looking Up The Dynamic Ip Address

    4.2 Looking Up the Dynamic IP Address By default, when GV-Fisheye Camera is connected to LAN with a DHCP server, it is automatically assigned with a dynamic IP address. Follow the steps below to look up this IP address. Note: GV-Fisheye Camera has a default IP address 192.168.0.10, and the login ID and password are admin.
  • Page 55 4. The login page appears. 5. Type the default ID and password admin and click Apply to login.

  • Page 56: Configuring The Ip Address

    Note: If your camera is assigned with the default IP address 192.168.0.10, it is advisable to change this IP address to avoid IP conflict with other GeoVision IP devices. 1. In the left menu, select Network and then LAN to begin the network settings.
  • Page 57 IMPORTANT: 1. If Dynamic IP Address or PPPoE is enabled, you need to know which IP address the camera will get from the DHCP server or ISP to log in. If your camera in installed in a LAN, use the GV-IP Device Utility to look up its current dynamic IP address. See Checking the Dynamic IP Address, Chapter 2, GV-Fisheye IP Camera User's Manual.

  • Page 58: Configuring The Wireless Connection

    4.4 Configuring the Wireless Connection Follow the steps below to set up wireless connection to your GV-Fisheye Camera (GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 only and GV-FER12203). 1. To set up the wireless LAN for the first time, power on the camera, connect a standard network cable and insert a WiFi adapter.
  • Page 59 Note: 1. Your encryption settings must match those used by the Access Points or wireless stations with which you want to associate. 2. When Ad Hoc is used, only WEP encryption is supported. 3. When you lose the wireless access, you can still access the unit by connecting it to a LAN and using the GV IP Device Utility to search for the device.
  • Page 60 To use a dynamic IP address assigned by the DHCP server, select Dynamic IP address. To use a fixed IP address, select Static IP address and type the IP address information. 5. Click Apply. The Camera will start creating a wireless connection to the access point. 6.

  • Page 61: The Web Interface

    Records live video to the local computer. Full Screen Switches to full screen. Right-click to see more options. Enables the I/O Control Panel or the Visual Automation. This function I/O Control is only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301 and GV-FER12203.
  • Page 62 No. Name Function Brings up these functions: Alarm Notify, Video and Audio Show System Configuration, Remote Config, Show Camera Name and Image Menu Enhance. Displays the camera information, video settings, audio data rate, I/O device status, images captured upon alarm, and GPS location of the 10 Control Panel camera.

  • Page 63: Fisheye View

    GV-FE2301: Align the red circle with the edge of the camera image. You can eliminate the darker areas toward the edge of the image by making the red circle smaller, but the field of view will be slightly reduced.
  • Page 64 Note: The circular source image of GV-FE2301 / 4301 should be centered and slightly cropped on all four edges. If the image is not centered, please contact your sales representative and send your device back to GeoVision for adjustment. Refer to Chapter 3, GV-Fisheye IP Camera User's Manual to see how to determine if your device needs adjustment or not.
  • Page 65 Camera Position: Select Ceiling, Wall or Ground according to where the camera is mounted. Adjust AutoPan Speed At Top-Left Channel: Select low, medium, or high speed to enable Auto Pan for one PTZ view at the rotation speed of your choice. This option applies to Quad view, 360 degree and Single view.

  • Page 66: Upgrading System Firmware

    6. Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision periodically releases the updated firmware on the website. To load the new firmware into the GV-Fisheye IP Camera, read the important notes and then follow the instructions below. IMPORTANT: 1. While the firmware is being updated, the power supply must not be interrupted, and do not unplug the Ethernet cable if the cable is the source of power supply (Power over Ethernet or PoE supported).

  • Page 67: Restoring To Factory Default

    7. Restoring to Factory Default You can restore the camera to factory default settings using the Web interface or directly on the camera. 7.1 Using the Web Interface 1. In the left menu, select Management and select Tools. 2. Under the System Settings section, click the Load Default button.

  • Page 68: Directly On The Camera

    7.2 Directly on the Camera 1. Use the supplied torx wrench to remove the camera cover. 2. Use a pointy object such as the tip of a pen to hold down the Load default button labeled below. GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303...
  • Page 69 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 GV-FER12203 Default button System Status LED 3. Release the default button when the system status LED blinks. 4. When the status LED fades, the process of loading default settings is completed and the camera reboots automatically.
  • Page 70 GV-UNFE2503 1. Keep the PoE cable connected to the main body. 2. Use a pin to press and hold the Load default button on the panel. Status LED Load Default 3. Release the default button when the status LED blinks. This shall take about 8 seconds. 4.

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