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  • Page 1 GV-Fisheye IP Camera User's Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. EFER3700V108-A...
  • 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 Welcome to the GV-Fisheye IP Camera User’s Manual. The GV-Fisheye IP Camera has the following models with different resolutions. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware versions: Model Model Number Firmware Version GV-FE2301 V3.12 GV-FE4301 Fisheye Camera GV-FE3402 / 3403 V3.12 GV-FE5302 / 5303 V3.12...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Packing List ......................5 1.3 System Requirement ....................13 1.4 Optional Accessories ....................14 1.5 Physical Description....................15 1.5.1 GV-FE2301 / 4301..................15 1.5.2 GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 ..............17 1.5.3 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303............18 1.5.4 GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W..............21 1.5.5...
  • Page 5 1.7.3 Connecting PoE Converter and IR LED Ring for GV-FE3403 / 5303 ..52 1.7.4 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303............55 1.7.5 GV-FER5700 / 12203 ................57 1.7.6 GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W ..............58 Chapter 2 Getting Started ...........60 2.1 Installing on a Network..................60 2.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address............61 2.1.2 Assigning an IP Address................63 2.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Connection ............65...
  • Page 6 4.1.3 Privacy Mask ..................108 4.1.4 Text Overlay ...................109 4.1.5 Tampering Alarm ..................110 4.1.6 Visual Automation...................112 4.2 I/O Control ......................113 4.2.1 Input Settings..................113 4.2.2 Output Settings ..................114 4.3 Events & Alerts ....................115 4.3.1 E-mail .....................115 4.3.2 FTP......................117 4.3.3 Center V2 ....................120 4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor..................122 4.3.5 Backup Center ..................124 4.3.6 Video Gateway / Recording Server ............126...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5 Recording and Playback .........161 5.1 Recording ......................161 5.2 Playback ......................162 5.2.1 Playback from the Memory Card.............162 5.2.2 Playback over Network ................167 5.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server .........168 5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events ..........169 Chapter 6 Advanced Applications ........170 6.1 Upgrading System Firmware................170 6.1.1 Using the Web Interface .................172...
  • Page 8 Chapter 8 CMS Configurations.........202 8.1 Center V2 ......................202 8.2 Vital Sign Monitor....................205 8.3 Dispatch Server ....................206 Appendix .…................208 A. Settings for Internet Explore 8 or later..............208 B. RTSP Protocol Support...................209 C. The Supported Mobile Broadband Devices.............210 D. The CGI Command....................211 E.

  • Page 9: Naming And Definition

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

  • Page 10: Caution

    Caution This caution is only for GV-EFER3700-W. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation viii...

  • Page 11: Note For Connecting To Gv-Dvr / Nvr / Vms

    Note for Connecting to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS The GV-Fisheye IP Camera is designed to work with GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, a video management system. Note the following when the camera is connected to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS: 1.

  • Page 12: 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 (see 4.1.1 Video Settings) 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 13: 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 14: Note For Installing Camera

    Note for Installing Camera 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 15 4. 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 16: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Fisheye IP Camera seamlessly integrates with the GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, providing advanced monitoring and video management features. The following GV-Fisheye Cameras are available: Models Type Description GV-FE2301 / 4301 2 MP / 4 MP GV-FE3402 / 5302 3 MP WDR Pro / 5 MP Indoor GV-FE3403 / 5303...

  • Page 17: Key Features

    1.1 Key Features  Image sensor Camera Model Image Sensor GV-FE2301 GV-FE4301 1/2.5’’ progressive scan CMOS GV-FE5302 / 5303 GV-FER5302 / 5303 GV-FE3402 / 3403 1/3.2’’ progressive scan CMOS GV-FER3402 / 3403 GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W 1/2.8” progressive scan super low lux CMOS GV-FER5700 1/1.8’’...
  • Page 18 Introduction  Day and night function Camera Model Day / Night function GV-FE2301 / 4301 Electronic GV-FE3402 / 3403 GV-FE5302 / 5303 GV-FER3402 / 3403 GV-FER5302 / 5303 Removable IR-cut filter GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W GV-FER5700 / 12203 GV-UNFE2503 / 2502 ...
  • Page 19  USB slot for WiFi adapter or USB hard drive (GV-FER5700 / 12203)  One sensor input and alarm output (GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV- EFER3700 / EFER3700-W)  No mechanical moving parts  Provides 360° and 180° panorama view ...

  • Page 20: 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 21 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 22 Introduction  PoE Converter set (including 1 module, 1 DC Power Y-cable, 1 RJ-45 cable and 3 PoE 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 23 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 24 Introduction   Terminal Block x 2 Power Cable (female) (male)   Installation Sticker IR Power Adapter (DC 12V, 3.5A, GV- FER3403 / 5303 only)   Cable Connector Silica Gel Bag and Adhesive Tape x 2  Power Adapter (DC 12V, 1.25A) ...
  • Page 25 GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W • • H.265 Fisheye Camera Torx Wrench • • Screw x 3 Screw Anchor x 3 • • Silica Gel Bag x 2 Terminal Block (3-pin) • • Installation Sticker Power Adapter (only for GV-EFER3700-W) • GV-IPCAM Software DVD •...
  • Page 26 Introduction GV-FER5700 / 12203   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  Door-Plug ...
  • Page 27 GV-UNFE2503 / 2502 GV-UNFE2503 Installation Sticker (for GV-UNFE2503)   GV-UNFE2502 Installation Sticker (for GV-UNFE2502)   Main Body Adhesive Tape Main Body Mount   M2 Screw M3 Screw x 2   Warning Label GV-IPCAM H.264 Software DVD ...

  • Page 28: System Requirement

    Introduction 1.3 System Requirement To operate the camera through a web browser, make sure your PC has good network connection, and meet the following system requirement: 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 GV-VMS V15.11.3 with patch files or later GV-DVR / NVR Version...

  • Page 29: Optional Accessories

    1.4 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 30: Physical Description

    Introduction 1.5 Physical Description 1.5.1 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. Figure 1-1: GV-FE2301 / 4301...
  • Page 31 You can now access the Load Default button, LED indicators, and the micro SD card slot. Figure 1-2: GV-FE2301 / 4301 Name Function Lens Receives image inputs. Speaker Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. Microphone Receives the sound from the camera.

  • Page 32: Gv-Fe3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303

    Introduction 1.5.2 GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Figure 1-3 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 33: Gv-Fer3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303

    1.5.3 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Figure 1-4 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 table below for details. Resets all configurations to default factory settings.

  • Page 34: Led Indicators

    Introduction 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 35 PoE Cable For GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303, the PoE connector may be one of the following types: Type 1 42.8 mm (1.7") 19.6 (0.8") Ø Type 2 58.5 mm (2.3") 28.2 (1.1") Ø...

  • Page 36: Gv-Efer3700 / Efer3700-W

    Introduction 1.5.4 GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W Figure 1-6 Name Function Indicates whether the camera is booted successfully or not. Status LED Flashes when the camera is loading default settings. Power LED Indicates whether the camera is powered on or off. Resets all configurations to default factory settings. See Default Button 6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings.
  • Page 37 Only for GV-EFER3700-W, connects the camera to the WPS Button WiFi router wirelessly. For detailed instructions, see WPS Button below. WiFi Status LED Flashes when the camera is mapping with the WiFi router. Indicates whether the camera’s WiFi module is powered WiFi Power LED on or off.

  • Page 38: Gv-Fer5700

    Introduction 1.5.5 GV-FER5700 Figure 1-7 Name Function Microph Receives th e sound from the camera. Flashes when the camera is powering on and loading Status LED default settings. Resets all configu rations to default factory settings. See Default Button 6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings. Data Cable Connector Waterproofs the data cable.

  • Page 39: Gv-Fer12203

    1.5.6 GV-FER12203 Figure 1-8 Name Function Microph Receives th e sound from the camera. Flashes when the camera is powering on and loading Status LED default settings. Data Cable Connector Waterproofs the d ata cable. Lens Receives image inputs. Inserts a micro SD memo ry card (SD / SDHC / SDXC / Micro SD Card Slot UHS-I) to store recorded data.

  • Page 40: Gv-Unfe2503 / 2502

    Introduction 1.5.7 GV-UNFE2503 / 2502 GV-UNFE2503 GV-UNFE2502 Figure 1-9 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.
  • Page 41 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. Turns on (green) when the camera lens and main body RJ12 Status LED are connected.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Hard Ceiling Mount

    1.6.1 Hard Ceiling Mount In this section, we introduce three types of hard-ceiling mounts: General Hard-Ceiling Mount, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W. General Hard-Ceiling Mount Without IR LED Ring With IR LED Ring Note: This hard-ceiling mount is not applicable to GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV-UNFE2503 / 2502.
  • Page 44 Introduction 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. Figure 1-11 5.
  • Page 45 d. Move the components toward the RJ-45 connector, secure item 1 to the Rubber Seal Ring of the camera data cable and secure item 2 to item 1 tightly. Figure 1-14 IMPORTANT: Item 1 must be secured tightly to waterproof the cable. 6.
  • Page 46 Introduction B. Place the IR LED ring on top of the camera and tighten the screws with the torx wrench provided. Figure 1-17 Caution: An operating IR LED ring may reach high temperatures. Disconnect the power supply and allow the IR LED ring to cool down before handling the device.

  • Page 47: Gv-Fer5700 / 12203

    GV-FER5700 / 12203 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. Figure 1-18 3. Insert the 3 plastic screw anchors in the drilled holes. 4.
  • Page 48 Introduction 5. Open the camera cover by unscrewing the indicated screws. Figure 1-20 6. Connect the Ethernet cable. a. Unplug the LAN / PoE connector and prepare an Ethernet cable with only one RJ- 45 connector. Figure 1-21 b. Thread the Ethernet cable through the opening into the camera and through the plug and cap as shown below.
  • Page 49 d. Attach the supplied RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet cable, and plug the connector into the LAN / PoE port. e. Loosen the screw on the cable holder and thread the cable under the cable holder. Figure 1-23 7. Connect the supplied data cable if needed. a.
  • Page 50 Introduction c. Slide the hexagon washer through the cable, and then tighten the washer. Hexagon washer Figure 1-26 d. Plug the pins of the cable to the camera as shown below. Figure 1-27 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 51: Gv-Efer3700 / Efer3700-W

    GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W 1. Remove the back plate. 2. Paste the installation sticker to the ceiling board. 3. Drill holes in the indicated areas on the installation sticker. Figure 1-29 4. Insert the 2 screw anchors in the drilled holes.
  • Page 52 Introduction 5. Secure the back plate onto the ceiling board with the 2 screws provided. If you want to thread the camera cables through the ceiling board, you can cut a cable opening as shown below. Make sure to cut the cable opening slightly larger than the RJ-45 plug of the camera cable.
  • Page 53 8. Secure the camera cove r and tighten the 4 screws. 9. Connect the camera cables. For details, refer to 3. C onnecting the Camera in the Quick Start Guide. aterproofing the Cable Waterproof the Ethernet cable of GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W by using the supplied waterproof rubber set.

  • Page 54: In-Ceiling Mount

    Introduction 1.6.2 In-Ceiling Mount In this section, we introduce two types of in-ceiling mounts: General In-Ceiling Mount and GV-UNFE2503 / 2502. General In-Ceiling Mount In-Ceiling Mount allows the 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 – 1.18 in) thick.
  • Page 55 2. Align the 3 support brackets with the holes on the back of the camera as shown below and secure using the in-ceiling mount screws provided. Figure 1-38 3. For outdoor GV-Fisheye Cameras (GV-FER3402 / 5302), install the supplied cable connector to waterproof the cable.
  • Page 56 Introduction 5. On the back side, make sure the black plastic clips are slightly above the ceiling board and pointing outward. Figure 1-40 6. From the front side of the camera, tighten the screws. Figure 1-41 7. Connect the camera with power, network and other wires. For details, see 1.7 Connecting the GV-Fisheye Camera.

  • Page 57: Gv-Unfe2503 / 2502

    GV-UNFE2503 / 2502 The GV-UNFE2503 / 2502 is designed for outdoors. You can install the camera lens behind a ceiling. For GV-UNFE2502, you can also install the camera lens behind a wall. Figure 1-43 Note: It is recommended to have the camera lens installed behind a ceiling board with the thickness between 3 mm and 30 mm.
  • Page 58 Introduction 3. Using the 2 holes / 1 hole as the starting position, drill or cut out the shape of the template sticker with the tool of your choice. Figure 1-45 4. Only for GV-UNFE2503, remove the IR LED power cable from the camera lens by rotating the silver ring.
  • Page 59 Note: You must remove the IR LED power cable and / or the camera ring in order to secure the camera lens to the desired surface. 6. Only for GV-UNFE2502, assemble the mounting rail to the camera lens. Figure 1-48 7.
  • Page 60 Introduction 8. Assemble the camera ring to the camera lens by rotating the ring. Adjust the posit ion of the lens before fully securing the ring. Figure 1-50 Note: The side of the camera ring with the protruding notches must face the wall or ceiling.
  • Page 61 10. Place the main body mount where you want to install it, and secure the mount using one of the methods below.  Insert and tighten the two supplied M3 screws. Figure 1-52  Paste the main body adhesive tape on the bottom side of the m ain body mount.
  • Page 62 Introduction 13. Connect the main body to the network and supply power via the PoE cable. Status LED Figure 1-55 14. Install the camera on a network. See 2. Installing on a Network.

  • Page 63: Standard Wall Mount And Ground Mount

    1.6.3 Standard Wall Mount and Ground Mount To mount the camera on a wall, follow the instructions in 1.6.1 Hard Ceiling Mount. Figure 1-56 Note: GV-UNFE2502 also supports wall mount, while GV-UNFE2503 doesn’t. For how to mount the GV-UNFE2502 on the wall, refer to GV-UNFE2503 / 2502, 1.6.2 In-Ceiling Mount.

  • Page 64: Connecting The Gv-Fisheye Camera

    Introduction 1.7 Connecting the GV-Fisheye Camera 1.7.1 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. Digita l Output (Re d) GND (Bla ck) Digita l Input (Brown)

  • Page 65: Connecting To Power

    Connecting to Power You can connect to power using either the power adapter provided or a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter. To connect to pow er using the power adapter, follow the steps below to connect the orange and yellow wi res of the camera to the 3-pin or 2-pin terminal block provided.

  • Page 66: Gv-Fe3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303

    Introduction 1.7.2 GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Figure 1-61 Remove the camer a cover with t he supplied torx wrench. Supply power and network to the camera with one of the foll owing methods: Power adapter: plug in the power adapter and connect a standard network work cable.

  • Page 67: Connecting Poe Converter And Ir Led Ring For Gv-Fe3403 / 5303

    1.7.3 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 (optional accessory). Figure 1-62 Connect the PoE converter to a PoE switch with a standard network cable.
  • Page 68 Introduction Plug one of the PoE converter’s terminal blocks to the camera and the other one to the IR LED ring. IMPORTANT: It is advised to shorten the IR LED r ing’s wire to approximately 20 cm for it to fit inside the PoE converter. 20cm Figure 1-63 Secure the camera to the PoE converter with the supplied screws.
  • Page 69 Secure the PoE converter to the ceiling with 3 self-prepared screws. Figure 1-65...

  • Page 70: Gv-Fer3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303

    Introduction 1.7.4 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Figure 1-66 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.
  • Page 71 Assembling the Power Adapter Insert the supplied power cable into the supplied waterproof rubber and plug it into the camera. Figure 1-67 Insert the power cable into the supplied female terminal block as illustrated and plu it into the terminal block connector in the camera.

  • Page 72: Gv-Fer5700 / 12203

    Introduction 1.7.5 GV-FER5700 / 12203 GV-FER5700 / 12203 comes with a data cable that allows you to connect to the power adapter, WiFi adapter or USB hard drive, microphone, speaker, and any I/O devices. Figure 1-70 Note: AC 24V is not supported by GV-FER5700. Connecting to Power There are two ways to supply power to th e came...

  • Page 73: Gv-Efer3700 / Efer3700-W

    1.7.6 GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W come with a data cable that allows you to connect to the power, microphone, speaker, and any I/O devices. Figure 1-71 onnecting to Power There are two ways to supply power to the camera: ...
  • Page 74 Introduction Connecting to I/O Devices The camera supports one digital input and one digit al output of dry contact. Pin Function Digital Output Digital Input Figure 1-72 Voltage Load Expansion (Optional) The camera can only drive a maximum load of 200mA 5V DC. To expand the maximum voltage load to 10A 250V AC, 10A 125V AC or 5A 100V DC, connect the camera to a GV- Relay V2 module (optional product).

  • Page 75: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started This section provides basic information to get the camera working on the network. 2.1 Installing on a Network These instructions describe the basic connections to install the camera on the network. Using a standard network cable, connect the camera to your network. Connect power using one of the methods: ...

  • Page 76: Checking The Dynamic Ip Address

    Getting Started 2.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address Follow the steps below to look up the IP address and access the Web interface. Install the GV-IP Device Utility program included on the Software DVD. Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN with the camera you wish to configure.
  • Page 77 The login page appears. Figure 2-3 Type the default ID and password admin and click Apply to login.

  • Page 78: Assigning An Ip Address

    By default, GV-Fisheye Camera that are connected to LAN without a DHCP server, are assigned with the static IP address 192.168.0.10. Follow the steps below to assign a new IP address to avoid IP conflict with other GeoVision devices. Note: The computer used to set the IP address must be under the same network with the camera.
  • Page 79 IMPORTANT: 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 address.

  • Page 80: Configuring The Wireless Connection

    Getting Started 2.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Connection Wireless settings are only applicable to GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700-W. Insert a WiFi adapter to the camera and follow the steps below to set up a wireless connection to your camera. Note: GV-EFER3700-W has a built-in WiFi antenna and supports the WPS function.
  • Page 81 D. Select the Authentication Type using the drop-down list. You can also obtain this information by clicking the Access Point Survey button. E. Type the WPA-PSK Pre-shared Key or WEP depending on the encryption setting for the Access Point. F. Click Apply to save the configuration. Note: 1.

  • Page 82: Getting Started

    Getting Started B. Select Wireless for Optional Network Type. C. 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.

  • Page 83: Configuring The Basics

    2.2 Configuring the Basics Once the camera is properly installed, the following important features can be configured using the browser-based configuration page and are discussed in the following sections in this manual:  Date and time adjustment: see 4.8.1 Date and Time Settings. ...

  • Page 84: Chapter 3 Accessing The Camera

    4. A video image, similar to the example in Figure 3-2, is now displayed in your browser. Note: To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a one-time installation of GeoVision’s ActiveX component onto your computer.

  • Page 85: Functions Featured On The Main Page

    3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page This section introduces the features of the Live View window and Network Status on the main page. The two fea tures are accessible by both Administrator and Guest. Main Page of Gu est Mode ▼...

  • Page 86: The Live View Window

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.1 The Live View Window Internet Explorer When accessing the camera live view using Internet Explorer, the following window appears. Figure 3-3...
  • Page 87 Picture-and-Picture View --- See 3.2.2 Fisheye View Enables the I/O Control Panel or the Visual Autom ation. This ction is only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 8 I/O Control 12203 and GV-EFE R3700 / EFER3700-W. --- See 3.2.14 I/O Control.
  • Page 88 Accessing the Camera Non-IE Browsers When accessing the camera live view using Google Chrome, Firefox or Sa fari, the following window appears. The following functions are not supported using non-IE brow sers: Control panel, function buttons, Motion Detection, Tampering Alarm, Visual Automation, Text Overlay, and Two-Way Audio.

  • Page 89: Fisheye View

    Figure 3-5 GV-FE2301 / 4301: 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 90 Accessing the Camera 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.
  • Page 91 Dual 180 degree: 2 180 º v iews Single view: 1 PTZ view Figure 3-7 Note: When wall mount is selected for Camera Position, only one 180º v iew will be displayed. Camera Position: Select Ceiling, Wall or Ground according to where the camera is ...
  • Page 92 Accessing the Camera Note: The default setting for Hardware Acceleration is enabled for G PU dewarping and it automatically detects the Screen Ratio Setting. If you clear Hardware Acceleration, it changes to CPU dewarping and you can select the Screen Ratio Setting. You can drag and drop PTZ view or 180º...

  • Page 93: The Control Panel Of The Live View Window

    3.2.3 The Control Panel of the Live View Window To open the control panel of the Live View window, click the arrow button on top of the viewer. You can access the following functions by using the left and right arrow buttons on the control panel.
  • Page 94 Accessing the Camera [Audio] Displays the audio data rates when the microphone and speaker devices are enabled. of the input and output status. You can [I/O Control] Provides a real-time graphic display force the output to be triggered by double-clicking its icon. [Alarm N otify] Displays images captured upon sensor triggers and/or motion detection.
  • Page 95 Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the image.  Contrast: Adjusts the relative differences between one pixel and the next.  Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of th e image.  Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the image.  Gamma: Adjusts the relative proportions of bright and dark areas. ...
  • Page 96 [Temperature] Click the Monitor button to see the current temperature of the chipset in Celsius and Fahrenheit. [Download] Allows you to install t he programs from the hard drive. Note: The I/O Control function is only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W.

  • Page 97: Snapshot Of A Live Video

    3.2.4 Snapshot of a Live Video To take a snapshot of live video, follow these steps: 1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-3). The Save As dialog bo x appears. 2. Specify Save in, type the File name, and select J PEG or BMP as Save as Type.

  • Page 98: Wide Angle Lens Dewarping

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.6 Wide Angle Lens Dewarping The fisheye source view is curved especially near the edges. Use this function to reduce the warping of live view. 1. Right-click on the live view to display a drop-down list. 2. Select Wide Angle Setting. The Wide Angle Dewarping Setting window appears. Figure 3-11 3.

  • Page 99: Picture-In-Picture And Picture-And-Picture View

    3.2.7 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture Vie Two types of close-up views are available to provide clear and detailed im ages of the surveillance area: Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-and Picture (PAP). After entering the live view window, the image is displayed in PIP mode by default. The PIP and PAP views can only be displayed on the hemispherical source image.
  • Page 100 Accessing the Camera Picture-and-Picture View With the Picture and Picture (PAP) view, you can create a split video effect with multiple close-up views on the image. A total of 7 close-up views can be defined. Figure 3-13 Right-click the live view and select PAP. A row of three inset windows appear s at the bottom.

  • Page 101: Object Tracking

    3.2.8 Object Tracking You can track moving objects in fisheye live view. The function is only avai lable when the fisheye camera mode is set to be Ge o Fisheye: 360 degree. When motion is detected, the top-right channel will start tracking the moving object and in the 360 degree view at the bottom, the moving object will be highlighted.
  • Page 102 Accessing the Camera Use the options below to customize object tracking. Mask Region: Use the mouse to outline a mask region where motion will be  ignored. Object Size: Click t button to pause the live view and then use the mouse ...

  • Page 103: Alarm Notification

    3.2.9 Alarm Notification After input triggers and motion detection, you can be alerted by a pop-up live video and view up to four captured images. Captured Images Pop-up live video Figure 3-16 To configure this function, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Alarm Notify.
  • Page 104 Note: The Administrator can adjust the motion detection area by using th e Motion Detection function. See 4.1.3 Motion Detection for more details. The I/O Alarm notification function is only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301 and GV- FER5700 / 12203.

  • Page 105: Video And Audio Configuration

    3.2.10 Video and Audio Configuration You can enable the microphone and speaker for two-way audio communic ation and set the number of frame s to keep for live view buffer . Click the Show System Menu button (No. 9, Figure 3-3), and select Video and Audio Configuration. Camera: Sets the numb er of frames to keep in live view buffer.
  • Page 106 Accessing the Camera Audio Configure: You can enable the microphone and speaker and adjust the audio  volume. Figure 3-19...

  • Page 107: Remote Configuration

    3.2.11 Remote Configuration You can view the connection status of the central monitoring stations a nd upgrade firmware over the ne twork. Click the Show System Menu button (No. 9, Figure 3-3), and select Remote Config. The Remote Config dialog box will appear. [Firmware Upgrade] In this tab, you can upgrade the firmware over the network.

  • Page 108: I/O Control

    The I/O Control window provides real-time graphic displays of camera status, I/O status, and alarm events. Additionally, you can remotely force output to be triggered. Note: I/O Control settings are only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W.

  • Page 109: Visual Automation

    3.2.15 Visual Automation This function is only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV- EFER3700 / EFER3700-W. The Visual Automation allows you to change the current state of the electronic devic e by simply clicking on its image, e.g. turning the light ON. This feature is only available when the Visual Automation is set ahead by the Administrator.

  • Page 110: Network Status

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.16 Network Status To view the network status, in the left menu, click Network and select Status. Figure 3-23...

  • Page 111: Chapter 4 Administrator Mode

    Chapter 4 Administrator Mode The Administrator can access the system configuration through the network. Eight categories of configurations are involved in the system configuration: Video and Motion, I/O Control, Events and Alerts, Monitoring, Recording Schedule, Remote ViewLog, Network and Management. Figure 4-1...
  • Page 112 Administrator Mode List of Menu Options Find the topic of interest by referring to the section number prefixed to each option. Note: The available options and functions may vary among camera models and firmware versions. 4.1.1 Video Settings 4.1.2 Motion Detection 4.1.3 Privacy Mask 4.1 Video and Motion 4.1.4 Text Overlay...

  • Page 113: Video & Motion

    4.1 Video & Motion The GV-Fisheye Camera can simultaneously process one video source in two different codec and resolutions. The dual-stream design benefits for lower bandwidth environment, allowing Streaming 2 to be set with lower resolution and codec for live streaming, and Streaming 1 set with highest resolution and codec H.264 for best recording quality.

  • Page 114: Video Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.1.1 Video Settings Figure 4-2A...
  • Page 115 Figure 4-2B...
  • Page 116 The codec options, resolutions and maximum frame rates are detailed below: Image Resolution Models Stream Maximum Frame Rate (Default) Main 1440 x 1376 GV-FE2301 15 fps 640 x 608 Main 2048 x 1536 GV-FE3402 / 3403 15 fps GV-FER3402 / 3403...
  • Page 117 [Bandwidth Management] When using H.265 (only for GV-FER5700 / EFER3700 / EFER3700-W) / H.264, it is possible to control the bitrate, which in turn allows the amount of bandwidth usage to be controlled. VBR (Variable Bitrate): The quality of the video stream is kept as constant as possible ...
  • Page 118 Administrator Mode [Region of Interest] Defines clarity of different parts of the live view for the camera connecting to third-party software through ONVIF/RTSP. This function is disabled by default. Select Enable and click ROI Setting to configure: On the popup window, use your mouse and draw directly on the live view to specify a region.
  • Page 119 FE2301 / 4301 and GV-FER5700 / 12203 / EFER3700 / EFER3700-W. [Text Overlay Settings (OSD)] Displays camera name, date, and/or time on the live view and recorded videos when viewing through GeoVision software and third-party software through ONVIF and RTSP.
  • Page 120 Administrator Mode Overlay with: Select one or more of the options below to be overlaid on the live view and  recorded videos. Use the drop-down list to select the display position. Camera Name  Date  System Time  [Watermark] Enable this option to watermark all recordings.

  • Page 121: Motion Detection

    4.1.2 Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs in the video image. You can configure up to 8 areas with different sensitivity values for motion detection. Figure 4-4 The motion detection function is disabled by default. Follow the steps below to set up motion detection.
  • Page 122 For related settings, see 4.4 Monitoring. Note: 1. The I/O settings are only available for GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W. 2. Set duration is only supported by GV-FER5700 / 12203 / EFER3700 / EFER3700-W...

  • Page 123: Privacy Mask

    The Privacy Mask function is used to block out sensitive areas on live view and recorded clips for the camera connecting to GeoVision software. This feature is ideal for locations where displays, keyboard sequences (e.g. passwords), and for anywhere else you don’t sensitive information visible.

  • Page 124: Text Overlay

    Administrator Mode 4.1.4 Text Overlay The Text Overlay allows you to overlay any text in any place on the camera view. Up to 16 text messages can be created on one camera view. The overlaid text will be saved in the recordings.

  • Page 125: Tampering Alarm

    4.1.5 Tampering Alarm The Tampering Alarm is used to detect when the camera is being physically tampered with. An alarm can be generated when the camera is moved, covered up, or out of focus. The alarm types include triggering the output device, e-mail alert and notifying the connected GV-Center V2, GV-Vital Sign Monitor, GV-DVR / NVR / VMS.
  • Page 126 Administrator Mode To configure the tampering alarm: 1. Select Enable. 2. If you want the camera to ignore any movement or scene change in certain areas, click button to drag areas on the camera view. 3. Select the desired detection sensitivity by moving the slider. The higher the value, the more sensitive the camera is to scene changes.

  • Page 127: Visual Automation

    When you click on the image of the electronic device, you can change its current state, e.g. turning the light on. Note: Visual Automation settings are only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W.

  • Page 128: I/O Control

    4.2 I/O Control The I/O wires connected to the camera provide the interface for one input device and one output device. Note: The I/O settings are only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W. 4.2.1 Input Settings To activate the sensor input, select Enable.

  • Page 129: Output Settings

    4.2.2 Output Settings Select Enable to start the output device. Choose the output signal that best suits the device you are using: N/O (Open Circuit), N/C (Grounded Circuit), N/O Toggle, N/C Toggle, N/O Pulse or N/C Pulse. For Toggle output type, the output continues to be triggered until a new input trigger ends the output.

  • Page 130: Events & Alerts

    Administrator Mode 4.3 Events & Alerts The Administrator can set up the following alert methods to receive notifications when motion is detected or I/O devices are triggered: 1. Send a captured still image by e-mail or FTP. 2. Notify Center Monitoring Station, Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor or GV-GIS, by video or text alerts.
  • Page 131 Error) and hard disk full (HD Full). Note that e-mail notification upon input trigger is only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700- Important: To send e-mail alert upon motions, be sure to set up the detection area on the Motion Detection page.

  • Page 132: Ftp

    Administrator Mode 4.3.2 FTP You can also send the captured images to a remote FTP server as alerts. Figure 4-14 [Upload to an FTP Server] Enable: Select to enable the FTP function and then select Active Mode or Passive  Mode, depending on the setting of your FTP server.
  • Page 133 To send FTP alert upon motions, be sure to set up the detection area on the Motion Detection page. Digital Input settings are only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301. [Act as FTP Server] Enable FTP access to GV-IPCAM: The camera acts as an FTP server, enabling users ...
  • Page 134 Administrator Mode To access the internal FTP server through a web browser, type the IP address or the domain name of the camera in your browser like this: ftp://192.168.0.10 When prompted for Username and Password, type the default username ftpuser and the default password 123456.

  • Page 135: Center V2

    To notify the Center V2 Server upon motions, be sure to set up the detection area on the Motion Detection page. The input trigger function is only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W. Figure 4-15...
  • Page 136 Administrator Mode To enable the Center V2 connection: 1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through Center V2. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of Center V2. 3. Port Number: Match the port to Port 2 on Center V2. Or keep the default value 5551. For details, see 8.1 Center V2.

  • Page 137: Vital Sign Monitor

    To notify the Vital Sign Monitor upon motions, be sure to set up the detection area on the Motion Detection page. Input trigger is only available for GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV- EFER3700 / EFER3700-W. Figure 4-16...
  • Page 138 Administrator Mode To enable the Vital Sign Monitor connection: 1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of Vital Sign Monitor. 3. Port Number: Match the port to Port 2 on Vital Sign Monitor. Or keep the default value 5609.

  • Page 139: Backup Center

    4.3.5 Backup Center The connection to the GV-Backup Center allows you to back up another copy of recordings to the GV-Backup Center on an offsite location while the camera is saving these data to the memory card. The GV-Backup Center provides a PC-based storage and backup solution. For details on the GV-Backup Center, see GV-Backup Center User’s Manual.
  • Page 140 Administrator Mode To enable connection to Backup Center: 1. Activate Link: Enable the connection to the Backup Center. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of the Backup Center. 3. Port Number: Match the communication port on the Backup Center. Or keep the default value 30000.

  • Page 141: Video Gateway / Recording Server

    4.3.6 Video Gateway / Recording Server The GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server is a video streaming server designed for large-scale video surveillance deployments. The GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server (with recording capability) can receive up to 128 channels from various IP video devices, and distribute up to 300 channels to its clients.
  • Page 142 Administrator Mode 1. Activate Link: Enable the connection to the GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of the GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server. 3. Port Number: Match the communication port on the GV-Video Gateway / GV- Recording Server or keep the default value 50000.

  • Page 143: Viewlog Server

    4.3.7 ViewLog Server The ViewLog Server is designed for remote playback function. This server allows you to remotely access the recorded files saved in the camera and play back video with the player ViewLog. Select Enable to activate the built-in server. Keep the default port 5552 or modify it if necessary.

  • Page 144: Rtsp/Onvif

    8. Enable Audio: Turns audio streaming on or off.  Disable Authentication: Note this option is not supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301  (firmware version 1.10 or earlier). By default, when accessing live view through RTSP command, the ID and password of the camera are required. Select this option to disable the authentication prompt.
  • Page 145 [ONVIF] Enable Authentication: The ID and password of the camera are required to access the  camera by a third-party DVR through ONVIF. This function is enabled by default. Enable Discovery Mode: Allows the third-party DVR to browse this camera. This ...

  • Page 146: Monitoring

    You can start recording manually, by schedule or by input trigger. Note: See Note for Recording at the beginning of the manual. Recording upon input trigger is only supported by GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV-FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W. Figure 4-21 [Manual] Manually activates motion detection and I/O monitoring.
  • Page 147 [Camera Status Icon] : On standby : Enabled for motion detection and input trigger : Recording is on. [Recording Settings] Note this function is only supported by GV-FER5700 / 12203 / EFER3700 / EFER3700-W firmware V1.02 or later. Configure recording settings for motion and I/O events, and the condition to record.

  • Page 148: Recording Schedule

    Administrator Mode 4.5 Recording Schedule The schedule is provided to activate recording and I/O monitoring on a specific time each day. 4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings You can set up the schedule for recording. Figure 4-22 Span 1- Span 3: Set a different recording mode for each time span during the day. ...

  • Page 149: I/O Monitoring Settings

    4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings You can set the schedule for I/O monitoring to start. Note: The I/O Monitoring Settings are only supported for GV-FE2301 / 4301, GV- FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W. Figure 4-23 Span 1-3: Set different time spans during the day to enable I/O monitoring. Each day ...

  • Page 150: Remote Viewlog

    Administrator Mode 4.6 Remote ViewLog With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the camera over TCP/IP network. For first-time users, you need to install the Remote ViewLog program from the Software DVD to the local computer. For remote access to the camera, the ViewLog Server built in the unit must be enabled.

  • Page 151: Network

    4.7 Network The Network section includes some basic but important network configurations that enable the camera to be connected to a TCP/IP network. Note: WiFi related settings are only applicable to GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303, GV- FER5700 / 12203 and GV-EFER3700-W. Some camera models require a WiFi adapter inserted in advance.
  • Page 152 Administrator Mode [Optional Network Type] According to the network environment, select Wired Ethernet or Wireless. Before enabling the Wireless option, follow the steps in 2.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Connection to configure the wireless settings first. [LAN Configuration] Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server which will ...

  • Page 153: Wireless Client Mode

    4.7.2 Wireless Client Mode Note this function is only supported in GV-EFER3700-W and GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 and GV-FER5700 / 12203 when GV-WiFi Adapter is installed. Set up the client mode before enabling the wireless function. Figure 4-25 Network type: Select the network mode Ad Hoc or Infrastructure.
  • Page 154 Administrator Mode WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): A type of data encryption. Type up to four WEP  Keys in HEX or ASCII format. Note that if you use HEX format, only digits 0-9 and letters A-F, a-f are valid. WPAPSK-TKIP and WPA2PSK-TKIP: Type WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) for data ...

  • Page 155: Advanced Tcp/Ip

    4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP This section introduces the advanced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port, streaming port, UPnP and QoS. Figure 4-26A...
  • Page 156 DHCP Server or ISP (in xDSL connection) has changed. Before enabling the following DDNS function, the Administrator should have applied for a Host Name from the DDNS service provider’s website. There are 3 providers listed in the camera: GeoVision GVDIP, GeoVision DDNS Server and DynDNS.org.
  • Page 157 2. Service Provider: Select the DDNS service provider you have registered with. 3. Host Name: Type the host name used to link to the camera. For users of GeoVision DDNS Server, it is unnecessary to fill the field because the system will detect the host name automatically.
  • Page 158 Administrator Mode [UPnP Settings] UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software and peripherals of the 400+ vendors that are part of the Universal Plug and Play Forum. It means that they are listed in the network devices table for the operating system (such as Windows XP) supported by this function.

  • Page 159: Umts Settings

    4.7.4 UMTS Settings UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telephone System. UMTS is a third-generation (3G) broadband, packet-based transmission of text, digitized voice, video, and multimedia at data rates up to 2 megabits per second. UMTS offers a consistent set of services to mobile computer and phone users, no matter where they are located in the world.
  • Page 160 Administrator Mode PIN number: Type the PIN number that is provided by your network operator.  Access Point Name (APN): Type Access Point Name that is provided by your  network operator. Username: Type a valid username to enable the UMTS service from your network ...

  • Page 161: Ip Filtering

    4.7.5 IP Filtering The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the camera. Figure 4-28 To enable the IP Filter function: 1. Enable IP Filtering: Enable the IP Filter function. 2. Web Service Access Policy: Select Allow access from anywhere (Default) / Allow access from local LAN / Disallow access from anywhere from the drop-down list.

  • Page 162: Snmp Setting

    Administrator Mode 4.7.6 SNMP Setting The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows you to monitor the status of the camera with SNMP network management software. Figure 4-29 To set up the SNMP settings: 1. Select Enable SNMPv1 SNMPv2c to enable the function. 2.

  • Page 163: Management

    4.8 Management The Management section includes the settings of data and time and user account. Also you can view the firmware version and execute certain system operations. 4.8.1 Date and Time Settings The date and time settings are used for date and time stamps on the image. Figure 4-30...
  • Page 164 Administrator Mode [Date & Time on IPCAM] Displays the current date and time on the camera. [Time Zone] Sets the time zone for local settings. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time to automatically adjust the camera for daylight saving time. Type the Start Time and End Time to enable the daylight saving function.

  • Page 165: Storage Settings

    4.8.2 Storage Settings Based on Linux ext3 file system, the camera supports memory cards for video and audio recordings. You need to format the memory card by using the following Storage Settings. After being formatted, the memory card will be ready to use by Linux OS of the camera. Figure 4-31 [Storage Settings] Enable recycling: If the Enable recycling option is selected, when the space of the...
  • Page 166 Administrator Mode Keep days (1-254): Select the number of days to keep the files from 1 day to 254 days.  When both Keep days and Enable recycling are selected, the system applies whichever condition comes first. For example, if the specified smallest amount of storage space comes earlier than the designated keep days, then recycle is applied first.
  • Page 167 To record to GV-NAS Systems, follow the steps below. 1. Under Network Neighborhood Settings, select Enable and click the Search button to search for available NAS servers. Figure 4-32 2. Type the username and password, and click Select. Figure 4-33 Note: Depending on the models of GV-NAS System, up to 16 default user accounts (username: Cam01 –...
  • Page 168 Administrator Mode Tip: Instead of searching for available NAS servers, you can also type the storage path directly. 1. Type the Server URL/ IP Address in this format: \\NAS IP Address\Storage Folder. For example, \\192.168.0.1\IP_Camera. This GV-IP Camera will be recorded to a default shared folder named “IP_Camera”...
  • Page 169 The storage device status is indicated in the status column: Status Description Formatting The storage device is being formatted. The camera cannot recognize the format of the storage device or Unknown the device cannot be found. Storage formatting is successful. Try Mount The camera is attempting to connect to the storage device.

  • Page 170: User Account

    Administrator Mode 4.8.3 User Account You can change the login name and password of Administrator, Guest and FTP Server User.  The default Administrator login name and password are admin.  The default Guest login name and password are guest. To allow a Guest user to log in without entering name and password, select Disable authentication for guest account.

  • Page 171: Log Information

    4.8.4 Log Information The log information contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems. Figure 4-38-1...
  • Page 172 Administrator Mode Figure 4-38-2...

  • Page 173: Tools

    4.8.5 Tools This section allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware version. Figure 4-39...
  • Page 174 Administrator Mode [Host Name] Type a descriptive name for the camera. [Auto Reboot Setup] Select Enable to activate automatic reboot and specify the time for reboot in the sub fields. Day Interval: Type the day interval between each automatic reboot. ...

  • Page 175: Language

    4.8.6 Language This section allows you to select the language of the Web interface. The Default option sets the Web interface to the language of the computer’s operating system. Figure 4-40...

  • Page 176: Chapter 5 Recording And Playback

    Recording and Playback Chapter 5 Recording and Playback The camera can record video and audio directly to the memory card. You can play back the recorded files on the GV-DVR / NVR / VMS or over the TCP/IP network. Note: See Note for Recording at the beginning of the manual. 5.1 Recording To enable the recording function: 1.

  • Page 177: Playback

    5.2 Playback These methods are available to play back the video files recorded at the camera:  Playback from the memory card by connecting it directly to the GV-DVR / NVR / VMS through a card reader  Playback using the Remote ViewLog function over the TCP/IP network ...
  • Page 178 Recording and Playback 1. Install the Ext2Fsd from the Software DVD. Note: If you are using Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012, change its compatibility before installing the Ext2Fsd program: A. Right-click the Ext2Fsd program and select Properties. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-1 B.
  • Page 179 2. On Your desktop, click Start, select Programs, locate the Ext2Fsd folder and select Ext2 Volume Manager. All the connected drives are shown. Figure 5-2 3. For the first-installation, execute the Ext2Fsd Service. A. From the Ext2 Volume Manager window, select Tools and select Service Management.
  • Page 180 Recording and Playback 4. Mount the storage drive to your computer. A. From the Ext2Fsd Volume Manager window, right-click the storage drive and select Ext2 Management. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-4 B. Under the Mount point & driver letter section, select Automatically mount via Ext2Mgr, specify a disk drive using the drop-down list and click Apply.
  • Page 181 C. On the Ext2 Volume Manager window, the storage drive is successfully mounted to your computer when it is indicated with the disk drive you specified. Figure 5-5 5. Access the recording files from the specified drive of your computer.

  • Page 182: Playback Over Network

    Recording and Playback 5.2.2 Playback over Network With the Remote ViewLog function, you can play back the files recorded at the camera over TCP/IP network. You can also play back the files recorded at the camera over GV-NAS System. 1. The camera must allow remote access with ViewLog Server activated. See 4.3.7 ViewLog Server.

  • Page 183: Access To The Recorded Files Through Ftp Server

    You can play back the downloaded files of AVI format with any multimedia player. For details to download files, see [Act as FTP Server], 4.3.2 FTP. Note: To play back videos, ensure you have installed Geovision codec on the computer. The codec is available on the software DVD. If you have installed the Remote Playback...

  • Page 184: Playback Of Daylight Saving Time Events

    Recording and Playback 5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events On GV-DVR / NVR, you can retrieve the events recorded during the Daylight Saving Time (DST) period from the camera for playback. You can also connect the memory card with the recorded files to GV-DVR / NVR for playback.

  • Page 185: Chapter 6 Advanced Applications

    This chapter introduces more advanced applications. 6.1 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision periodically releases the updated firmware on the website. The new firmware can be simply loaded into the camera using the Web interface or the IP Device Utility included on the Software DVD.
  • Page 186 Advanced Applications 9. Since the firmware adopts different storage format from V2.07 onward, be sure to re- format the memory card after firmware upgrade. If you have not done so, this warning message appears when you view the Monitoring or Storage Settings’ Web interface: Figure 6-1...

  • Page 187: Using The Web Interface

    6.1.1 Using the Web Interface 1. In the Live View window, click the Show System Menu button (No. 9, Figure 3-3) and select Remote Config. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-2 2. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 3.

  • Page 188: Using The Gv-Ip Device Utility

    Advanced Applications 6.1.2 Using the GV-IP Device Utility The GV-IP Device Utility provides a direct way to upgrade the firmware for multiple cameras. Note the computer used to upgrade firmware must be under the same network of the camera. 1. Insert the Software DVD, select IP Device Utility, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the program.
  • Page 189 5. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-5 6. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 7. If you like to upgrade all cameras of the same model in the list, check Upgrade all devices.

  • Page 190: Backing Up And Restoring Settings

    Advanced Applications 6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings With the GV-IP Device Utility included on the Software DVD, you can back up the configurations in the camera, and restore the backup data to the current unit or import it to another unit.

  • Page 191: Restoring The Settings

    6.2.2 Restoring the Settings 1. In Figure 6-4, click the Import Settings tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-7 2. Click the Browse button to locate the backup file (.dat). 3. Select Upgrade all devices to apply the settings to all devices of the same model in the same LAN.

  • Page 192: Restoring To Factory Default Settings

    1. Use the supplied torx wrench to unscrew and remove the camera cover. 2. Use a pointy object such as the tip of a pen to hold down the Load Default button. GV-FE2301 / 4301 System Status LED Default button...
  • Page 193 GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 System Status LED Default button Figure 6-9 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Default button System Status LED Figure 6-10...
  • Page 194 Advanced Applications GV-EFER3700 / EFER3700-W Figure 6-11 GV-FER5700 Figure 6-12...
  • Page 195 GV-FER12203 Default button System Status LED Figure 6-13 3. Release the default button when the status LED blinks. 4. When the status LED fades, the process of loading default settings is completed and the camera reboots automatically.
  • Page 196 Advanced Applications GV-UNFE2503 / 2502 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 Figure 6-12 3. Release the default button when the status LED blinks. This shall take about 8 seconds. 4.

  • Page 197: Changing Password

    6.4 Changing Password You change the login password of your GV-IP Camera using GV-IP Device Utility. 1. Make sure you have installed and executed GV-IP Device Utility. For details, see steps 1 to 3 in 6.1.2 Using the GV-IP Device Utility. This page appears. Figure 6-13 2.
  • Page 198 Advanced Applications 3. Type Password, click , select Other Settings and then select Change Password. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-15 4. Type the new password in both fields. To change devices of the same type to the same password, select Sync all devices. 5.

  • Page 199: Verifying Watermark

    6.5 Verifying Watermark The watermark is an encrypted and digital signature embedded in the video stream during the compression stage, protecting the video from the moment of its creation. Watermarking ensures that an image is not edited or damaged after it is recorded. To enable the watermark function, see [Watermark], 4.1.1 Video Settings.

  • Page 200: The Watermark Proof Window

    Advanced Applications 6.5.3 The Watermark Proof Window Figure 6-16 The controls in the window: No. Name Description Open File Opens the recorded file. First Frame Goes to the first frame of the file. Play Plays the file. Previous Frame Goes to the previous frame of the file. Next Frame Goes to the next frame of the file.

  • Page 201: Downloading Videos From The Micro Sd Card

    GV-IPCam H.264 V1.11 or later. 6.6.1 Installing the GV-SDCardSync Utility 1. Download the GV-SD Card Sync Utility program from http://ftp.geovision.tw/FTP/neo/Utility/GvSDCardSync_Setup.zip Note: The GV-SD Card Sync Utility must be installed on the computer installed with GV-DVR / NVR V8.5.4 or later.
  • Page 202 Advanced Applications 3. To configure synchronization, network and startup settings, see the steps below. Figure 6-18 [Synchronization]  Synchronize automatically at an interval: Automatically synchronize videos from micro SD cards to a local folder at the specified interval.  Synchronize automatically at: Automatically synchronize videos from micro SD cards to a local folder at the specified time.
  • Page 203 4. By default, downloads are saved to :\GvSDCardSync and are not recycled automatically. To configure the storage and recycling settings, select the Storage tab on the Setting window. This page appears. Figure 6-19 [Recycle]  Recycle when the storage space is less than (GB): Specify a minimum free space of your local storage for file recycling.

  • Page 204: The Gv-Sdcardsync Utility Window

    Advanced Applications 6.6.2 The GV-SDCardSync Utility Window After you have installed the GV-SDCardSync Utility, point to Start, select Programs, select GV-SDCardSync and select to launch the program. This window appears. Figure 6-20 No. Name Description Plays downloaded recordings of the selected GV-IP Cameras using Play Video the ViewLog player.

  • Page 205: Chapter 7 Dvr Configurations

     The compatible GV-DVR / NVR / VMS version for each GV-Fisheye Camera model: Camera Model Compatible GV-DVR / NVR Compatible GV-VMS GV-FE2301 / 4301 V8.5.6 (with patch files) or later GV-FE3402 / 3403 V14.10 or later GV-FE5302 / 5303 V8.5.9 or later...
  • Page 206 DVR Configurations GV-FER5700 / 12203 GV-UNFE2503 / 2502  When a GV-Fisheye Camera is connected to IE browser or any other applications, it takes up 1 stream; when it is connected to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, it takes up 1 stream; when it is connected to GV-VMS, it takes up 2 streams.

  • Page 207: Setting Up Ip Cameras On Gv-Dvr / Nvr

    7.1 Setting Up IP Cameras on GV-DVR / NVR To set up the camera on the GV-DVR / NVR, follow these steps: On the main screen, click the Configure button, select System Configure, select Camera Install and click IP Camera Install. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-2 ...
  • Page 208 Figure 7-3 Type the IP address, username and password of the camera. Modify the default HTTP port if necessary. Select GeoVision from the Brand drop-down list and select the model from the Device drop-down list. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-4 Click Query to acquire the information from the IP camera.
  • Page 209 Click the listed camera and select Display position to map the IP camera to a channel on the GV-DVR / NVR. Figure 7-5 The Statue column should display “Connected”. Click OK.

  • Page 210: Customizing The Basic Settings On Gv-Dvr / Nvr

    Frames to keep in live view buffer: Specifies the number of frames to keep in the live view buffer.  Recording Codec Format: Specifies whether to record in standard or GeoVision type of MJPEG, H.264 codec.  Automatically Adjust DST: If enabled, the time on the GV-IP device Web interface will be synchronized with the time of the GV-DVR / NVR when DST period starts or ends on the GV-DVR / NVR.

  • Page 211: Setting Up Ip Cameras On Gv-Vms

    7.2 Setting Up IP Cameras on GV-VMS Follow the steps below to manually connect your GV-Fisheye IP Dome to GV-VMS. Note: The following instructions are based on V14.10 software and user interfaces. 1. To access the IP Device Setup page, click Home , select Toolbar , click Configure...
  • Page 212 DVR Configurations 4. Select GeoVision and model name from the Brand drop-down list and select the camera from the Device drop-down lists. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-9 5. In the dialog box, configure the options which may vary depending on camera brands.
  • Page 213 7. To connect the added camera, click the box besides the ID column. Upon successful connection, the Status icon shows green, with the video resolution and bit rate being displayed in the correspondent columns. Figure 7-10...

  • Page 214: Remote Monitoring With Multi View

    DVR Configurations 7.3 Remote Monitoring with Multi View You can use the Multi View to monitor and manage the camera. Note: Multi View is not supported by GV-VMS. 7.3.1 Connecting to the IP Camera On the Multi View window, click the Edit Host button. The Edit Host window appears. To create a host, click the New button.

  • Page 215: Remote Monitoring With E-Map

    7.4 Remote Monitoring with E-Map You can use the Remote E-Map to monitor and manage the camera. 7.4.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera With the E-Map Editor, you can create an E-Map for the camera. The E-Map Editor is available in the two applications: Main System and E-Map Server.

  • Page 216: Connecting To The Ip Camera

    DVR Configurations 7.4.2 Connecting to the IP Camera Depending on where you save the created E-Map file (DVR, E-Map Server or Control Center), the steps to open the Remote E-Map window for monitoring may vary slightly. The following is the connection example when you store the E-Map file on the DVR. To enable the remote access to the DVR, click the Network button, select WebCam Server to display the Server Setup dialog box, and click OK to start the WebCam server.

  • Page 217: Chapter 8 Cms Configurations

    Chapter 8 CMS Configurations This section introduces settings on connecting the camera in the central monitoring stations Center V2, Vital Sign Monitor and Dispatch Server. 8.1 Center V2 The Center V2 can monitor and manage the camera and I/O devices connected to the camera.
  • Page 218 CMS Configurations  To set the appropriate port connecting to the IP camera, click the Preference Settings button, select System Configure, click the Network tab, and check Accept connections from GV-Compact DVR, Video Server & IP Cam. Keep the default port 5551 for the Port 2 option, or modify it to match the Center V2 port on the camera.
  • Page 219 Manual close channel: Closes the triggered camera view manually.   Close the camera view when motion stopped: Closes the triggered camera view automatically when motion stops.  Post Motion: Specify the duration of the camera view remaining on the monitoring window after motion stops.

  • Page 220: Vital Sign Monitor

    CMS Configurations 8.2 Vital Sign Monitor The Vital Sign Monitor can monitor and manage the camera and I/O devices connected to the camera. TCP/ IP GV-Fisheye Camera Text Data GV-Fisheye Camera Figure 8-4 To set the appropriate port connecting to the camera, click Configure on the window menu, and select System Configure to display this dialog box.

  • Page 221: Dispatch Server

    8.3 Dispatch Server The Dispatch Server can manage the camera and I/O devices connected to the camera, and distribute them to the Center V2. TCP/ IP Center V2 GV-Fisheye Camera Video Data Text Data Dispatch Server GV-Fisheye Camera Center V2 Figure 8-6...
  • Page 222 CMS Configurations To enable connecting to the camera, click the Setting button on the toolbar, and select Allow GV IP devices to login as subscriber from port. Keep the default port 5551, or modify it to match the Center V2 port on the camera. Figure 8-7 For further information on how to manage the video received from the camera, see GV-CMS Series User’s manual.

  • Page 223: Appendix

    Appendix A. Settings for Internet Explore 8 or later If you use Internet Explorer 8 or later, it is required to complete the following setting. 1. Set the Security to Medium-high (default). 2. Enable Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt. 3.

  • Page 224: B. Rtsp Protocol Support

    Appendix B. RTSP Protocol Support The fisheye camera can support RTSP protocol for both video and audio streaming. If you are using Quick Time player, use the following RTSP command: rtsp://<IP of the fisheye camera>:8554/<CH No.>.sdp For example, rtsp://192.168.3.111:8554/CH001.sdp If you are using VLC player, use the following RTSP command: rtsp://<ID>:<Password>@<IP of the camera>:8554/<CH No.>.sdp For example, rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.3.111:8554/CH001.sdp If you use the VLC, and if authentication is not required, enter:...

  • Page 225: C. The Supported Mobile Broadband Devices

    C. The Supported Mobile Broadband Devices Brand Model Huawei E220, E392 E169, E1692, E156, EC189, E1752, E1756, E1756C, E169C Novatel MC998D USB760, USB727, MC950D ONDA MSA523HS MF100...

  • Page 226: D. The Cgi Command

    Appendix D. The CGI Command You can use the CGI command to obtain a snapshot of the live view without logging in the Web interface or to access the User Account Web interface. For a fisheye camera with the following details: IP address: 192.168.2.11 Username: admin Password: admin...

  • Page 227: E. Supported Firmware For Flash Memory

    E. Supported Firmware for Flash Memory The 128 MB flash memory is supported in firmware V1.09 or later. To look up if the camera contains a 128 MB type flash memory, access the web interface or the GV-IP Device Utility: ...

  • Page 228: F. How To Remotely Reboot Ip Cameras Via Ftp

    Appendix F. How to Remotely Reboot IP Cameras via FTP Note this function is only available for GV-FER12203 firmware V1.02 or later. Enable Act as FTP server under the FTP setting page. In CMD.exe, type ftp <IP address of the camera>, e.g. ftp 192.168.0.10. Type your account name and password.

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