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  • Page 1 GV-VD8700 IR Vandal Proof IP Dome User’s Manual V1.00 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. VD8700V10-UM-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 Preface Welcome to the GV-VD8700 IR Vandal Proof IP Dome User’s Manual. The instructions will guide you through the installation and use of the camera. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware version: Model Model Number Firmware Version...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ........................ii Note for Connecting to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS............vi Note for Recording ....................vii Note for Installing Camera Outdoor ..............viii Optional Accessories ....................ix Chapter 1 Introduction................... 1 1.1 System Requirements.....................3 1.2 Packing List ......................4 1.3 Overview.........................6 1.4 Installing the Camera ....................9 1.5 Connecting the Camera ..................
  • Page 5 4.2 Event and Alerts....................40 4.2.1 Face Recognition ..................40 4.2.2 Tampering Alarm ..................41 4.2.3 Motion Detection ..................42 4.2.4 I/O Control ....................43 4.2.4.1 Input Settings................43 4.2.4.2 Output Settings................44 4.2.5 E-mail......................45 4.3 Network ........................ 46 4.3.1 LAN Configuration..................
  • Page 6 Chapter 7 Advanced Applications ..............79 7.1 Upgrading System Firmware................. 79 7.1.1 Using the Web Interface................79 7.1.2 Using the GV-IP Device Utility ..............80 7.2 Restoring to Factory Default Settings..............82 7.2.1 Using the Web Interface................82 7.2.2 Directly on the Camera ................82 Chapter 8 DVR / NVR / VMS Configurations ............

  • Page 7: Fcc Notice

    Regulatory Notices FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 8: Note For Connecting To Gv-Dvr / Nvr / Vms

    Naming Definition GeoVision Analog and Digital Video Recording Software. The GV-DVR / NVR GV-DVR also refers to GV-Multicam System or GV-Hybrid DVR. GV-VMS GeoVision Video Management System for IP cameras. Note for Connecting to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS The camera is designed to work with and record on GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, a video management system.

  • Page 9: Note For Recording

    Note for Recording 1. By default, the recording function is disabled. Configure the function in the camera’s Web interface to record alarm events to the memory card inserted in the camera upon disconnection from GV-DVR / NVR / VMS. See 4.4.3 Tools for details. 2.

  • Page 10: Note For Installing Camera Outdoor

    Note for Installing Camera Outdoor When installing the camera, be sure that: The camera is set up above the junction box to prevent water from entering the camera along the cables. Any PoE, power, audio and I/O cables are waterproofed using waterproof silicon rubber or the like.

  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Optional devices can expand your camera’s capabilities and versatility. Contact our sales representatives for more information. Device Description GV-Mount Accessories provide a comprehensive lineup of accessories for installing the camera on ceiling, wall corner GV-Mount Accessories and pole. For details, see GV-Mount Accessories Installation Guide.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Introduction

    10 persons simultaneously. With a recognition time of within 2 seconds, it can quickly identify VIP guests and / or potential intruders. When integrated with GV-VMS, GV-VD8700’s face recognition can be used to trigger alerts according to the predefined rules, thereby providing an improved, reliable security management.
  • Page 13 Introduction Features:  1/2.5” progressive scan low lux CMOS  Min. illumination at 0.04 lux  Triple streams from H.265 and H.264  Up to 30 fps at 3840 x 2160  Vandal resistance (IK10)  Ingress protection (IP66)  Megapixel varifocal lens ...

  • Page 14: System Requirements

    1.1 System Requirements Access the GV-VD8700 through Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or later. Make sure the connected network is stable throughout the application.

  • Page 15: Packing List

    Introduction 1.2 Packing List  Screw Anchor x 4  H.265 Vandal Proof Dome  Audio Wire x 2  Screw x 4  RJ-45 Connector  I/O Cable  Installation Sticker  Waterproof Rubber Sets (for RJ-45 Cat.5 and DC12V / for RJ-45 Cat. 6) Cat.6 Cat.5 (Ø...
  • Page 16  Conduit Converter  8 GB Micro SD card (MLC, SDHC, Class 10) (The Micro SD Card is preinstalled in the camera)  Ruler  Download Guide  Warranty Card Note: You can run the wires through a conduit pipe. After you have threaded all the wires, install the supplied conduit converter and plastic PG21 conduit connector with a self-prepared 1/2’’...

  • Page 17: Overview

    Introduction 1.3 Overview Figure 1-1...
  • Page 18 Figure 1-2 Name Description The power LED (top) turns on when the power is on and turns off when there is no power supply. The status LED LED Indicators (bottom) turns on when the system operates normally and turns off when an error occurs. Audio Out Currently not functional.
  • Page 19 Introduction Zoom Screw Zoom the camera in or out. Tilt Screw Loosens the screw to tilt the camera. Connects to I/O devices. For details, see 1.6 I/O I/O Connector Connectors. Built-in Microphone Connects to a built-in microphone to record sound. For Connectors details, see 1.5 Connecting the Camera.

  • Page 20: Installing The Camera

    1.4 Installing the Camera The camera is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the ceiling. Note: For optimal face recognition results, follow recommended guidelines to install the camera. For details, see 5.3 Ideal Camera Position. You can also install the camera to ceilings, wall corners (concave or convex), and poles using optional mounting kits.
  • Page 21 Introduction Optionally remove the cables that attach the built-in microphone to the camera to assist with installation. Cables for built-in microphone Figure 1-4 Remove the back plate with the supplied torx wrench and remove the safety lock with a Philips screwdriver. Keep the removed screw for later use. Safety lock Figure 1-5 Thread wires into the camera.
  • Page 22 Unplug the conduit connector inside the housing and disintegrate the connector. You should have 3 parts: Figure 1-7 Thread the audio wires and I/O wires through the conduit entry and then through parts 1, 2, and 3 of the conduit connector. Tip: To make the threading easier, it is recommended to thread the wires in the order described in Step 4-C.
  • Page 23 Introduction If you use cat 5 Ethernet cable, there are 5 holes each labeled with its diameter. Remove the plugs and push the wires to the corresponding hole listed below: Plug Figure 1-8 3.2 mm: Audio 1.9 mm: DIDO Figure 1-9 IMPORTANT: Use the supplied ruler and leave at least 14 cm of I/O wires and 10 cm of audio wires between their connectors on the camera and the conduit connector.
  • Page 24 If you use cat 6 Ethernet cable, thread the DC 12V wires through the conduit connector. Refer to the following figure for the corresponding holes and their diameters. 3.2 mm: Audio 1.9 mm: DIDO 1.9mm: DC 12V Figure 1-10 IMPORTANT: Leave more than 10 cm of power wires between their connectors on the camera and the conduit connector.
  • Page 25 Introduction Thread an Ethernet cable (the end with no RJ-45 connector) and the optional power adapter wires from the back panel through the conduit connector. Figure 1-12 IMPORTANT: Use the supplied ruler and leave about 14 cm of the Ethernet cable between the connector on the camera and the conduit connector.
  • Page 26 Sort out the wires at the back. You can have the wires come out from positions A and B or from C. Figure 1-13 Secure the back plate to the ceiling. Paste the sticker to the ceiling. The arrow on the sticker indicates the direction that the camera faces.
  • Page 27 Introduction Secure the camera to the desired location. Secure the safety lock to the camera with the screw you removed from the back plate in Step 2. Safety lock Figure 1-15 Thread all the wires into the ceiling and connect them. Secure the camera to the back plate with the supplied torx wrench.
  • Page 28 11. Adjust the angle, focus and zoom of the camera. Pan Adjustment Tilt Adjustment Rotational Adjustment Zoom Adjustment Focus Adjustment Loosen the screw Loosen the screw Figure 1-16...
  • Page 29 Introduction 12. Replace the silica gel bag, organize the wires and secure the camera cover with the torx wrench. Organize the wires to avoid blocking the lens Figure 1-17...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Camera

    1.5 Connecting the Camera Figure 1-18 Use a standard network cable to connect the camera to your network. Optionally connect an external microphone. Connect power using one of the following methods:  Plug the power adapter to the power port. ...

  • Page 31: I/O Connector

    Introduction 1.6 I/O Connector The camera supports one digital input and one digital output of dry contact. Supplied I/O Cable Function Green Digital Output Black White Digital Input For details on how to enable an installed I/O device, see 4.2.4 I/O Control.

  • Page 32: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Looking Up the IP Address By default, GV-VD8700 is assigned with a dynamic IP address by the DHCP server when the camera is connected to the network. This IP address remains unchanged unless you unplug or disconnect your camera from the network.

  • Page 33: Changing The Static Ip Address

    Getting Started Click the Name or Mac Address column to sort. Figure 2-2 Find the Mac Address of the camera to see its IP address. 2.2 Changing the static IP Address When the DHCP server on your network is unavailable or disabled, the camera can be accessed by the default IP 192.168.0.10.
  • Page 34 Select Static IP address and type the required network information. Click Apply. The camera is now accessible through the static IP address. IMPORTANT: Use the dynamic DNS Service to obtain a domain name linked to the camera’s changing IP address before you start using the dynamic IP address. For details on Dynamic IP Address, see 4.3.2 Advanced TCP/IP and 4.3.1 LAN Configuration.

  • Page 35: Accessing Your Surveillance Images

    Getting Started 2.3 Accessing Your Surveillance Images Two types of users are allowed to log on to the GV-VD8700: Administrator and Guest. The Administrator has full access to all system configurations, while the Guest can only access the live view and network status.
  • Page 36 4. A video image, similar to the example below, is now displayed on your browser. Figure 2-5 Note: To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a once-only installation of GeoVision’s ActiveX component onto your computer.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Basics

    Getting Started 2.3 Configuring the Basics Once you have logged in to the GV-VD8700, you are ready to configure some of its primary settings through the Web interface:  Date and time adjustment: see 4.4.1 Date & Time.  Login and privileged passwords: see 4.4.2 User Account.

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 Accessing The Live View

    Chapter 3 Accessing the Live View 3.1 The Live View Window This section introduces the features of the Live View window and Network Status on the main page. Figure 3-1 No. Name Function Play Plays live video. Stop Stops playing video. Takes a snapshot of live video.
  • Page 39 Accessing the Live View No. Name Function Full Screen Switches to full screen view. Records live video to the local computer. File Save --- See 3.4 Video Recording. Adjust these image quality settings: Video Attribute, Orientation, Flickerless, Shutter Speed, Auto Iris, DN, DN Sensitivity, Control Panel White Balance, WDR, IR Light, and BLC.

  • Page 40: The Control Panel Of The Live View Window

    3.2 The Control Panel of the Live View Window The control panel is on the right side of the Live View window. You can adjust the settings of the following functions on the control panel. Note these settings are only accessible for Administrator.
  • Page 41 Accessing the Live View Shutter Speed: Shutter speed controls the amount of light entering the image sensor  and directly impacts the quality of image presentation. A slower shutter speed allows higher light exposure, which creates a brighter overall image and brings out background details, but blurs moving objects.

  • Page 42: Snapshot Of A Live Video

    3.3 Snapshot of a Live Video To take a snapshot of live video, follow these steps: 1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 3, Figure 3-1). The Save As dialog box appears. 2. Specify Save in, type the File name and select JPEG or BMP as Save as Type. You may also choose to display the camera name and/or the date, the text color and image quality of the snapshot.

  • Page 43: Picture-In-Picture View

    Accessing the Live View 3.5 Picture-in-Picture View The full screen mode provides a particular type of close-up view: Picture-in-Picture (PIP). With the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) view, you can zoom in on the video to get a close-up view. Navigation box Inset window Figure 3-3 1.

  • Page 44: Chapter 4 Administrator Mode

    Chapter 4 Administrator Mode The Administrator can access and configure the GV-VD8700 over the network. The configuration categories include: Audio & Video Settings, Event and Alerts, Network and Management. Figure 4-1 Corresponding Sections for Configuration Menu Find the topic of interest by referring to the indicated section.

  • Page 45: Audio & Video Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.1 Audio & Video Settings The GV-VD8700 supports three streams, Streaming 1, Streaming 2, and Streaming 3, which allow separate codec and resolutions settings for a single video transmission. In a bandwidth-limited network, such as mobile phone surveillance, this multi-stream feature allows you to view live video in lower resolution and codec (Streaming 2 / Streaming 3), and record in highest resolution 3840 x 2160 and codec H.265 (Streaming 1) at the same time.
  • Page 46 [Video Format] Select either H.265 or H.264 as codec type. [Resolution] Configure the resolution. The supported resolutions are listed below: Streams Ratio Supported Resolution 3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 Streaming 1 16:9 Streaming 2 1280 x 720, 640 x 360 Streaming 3 640 x 360...

  • Page 47: Audio Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.1.2 Audio Settings You can enable the microphone and adjust the audio quality to Low or Normal. Select Built-in Microphone or External Microphone as the source of audio input. Figure 4-3 Note: The microphone input interface only works with external microphone with power supply.

  • Page 48: Rtsp

    4.1.3 RTSP The RTSP enables video and audio streaming to your 3G-enabled mobile phone. The RTSP streaming is enabled by default. Figure 4-4 [Enable Audio] Turns audio streaming on or off. [Authentication] The ID and password of the camera are required to access the camera through RTSP connections.

  • Page 49: Privacy Mask

    Administrator Mode 4.1.4 Privacy Mask You can use the Privacy Mask to block out sensitive areas on live view and recorded clips. This feature is ideal for scenes with displays, keyboard sequences (e.g. passwords), and for anywhere else you don’t want sensitive information visible. Figure 4-5 1.

  • Page 50: Text Overlay

    4.1.5 Text Overlay The Text Overlay allows you to overlay the camera name and date & time on the camera view. Up to 33 characters can be created on one camera view. The overlaid text will be saved in the recordings.

  • Page 51: Event And Alerts

    Administrator Mode 4.2 Event and Alerts For the events of motion detection, tampering alarm or I/O trigger, the Administrator can set up triggered actions to send a snapshot by e-mail and / or activate an output device. To have above triggered actions, you must also set the following features: ...

  • Page 52: Tampering Alarm

    4.2.2 Tampering Alarm Tampering Alarm is used to detect whether a camera is being physically tampered. An alarm can be generated when the camera is moved, covered up, or out of focus. The alarm types include output triggers and email alerts. Figure 4-7 Select the Enable option.

  • Page 53: Motion Detection

    Administrator Mode 4.2.3 Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs in the video image. You can configure up to 4 areas with different sensitivity values for motion detection. Set up at least one area to enable this function. Figure 4-8 Select the desired sensitivity under Sensitivity.

  • Page 54: I/O Control

    4.2.4 I/O Control After installing the I/O device, you need to enable the I/O settings on the camera. For installing the I/O device on the camera, see 1.6 I/O Connector. 4.2.4.1 Input Settings To activate the sensor input, select Enable. Figure 4-9 ...

  • Page 55: Output Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.2.4.2 Output Settings Select Enable to start the output device. Figure 4-10  Name: Name the output in the Name field.  Normal State: Choose the output signal that best suits your device: Open Circuit (N/O) and Grounded Circuit (N/C). ...

  • Page 56: E-Mail

    4.2.5 E-mail After an event is triggered, the GV-VD8700 can send an e-mail to a remote user containing a snapshot. IMPORTANT: To send e-mail alert upon motion, be sure to set up the detection area on the Motion Detection page. For details, see 4.2.3 Motion Detection.

  • Page 57: Network

    Administrator Mode 4.3 Network The Network section includes some basic but important network configurations that enable the GV-VD8700 to be connected to a TCP/IP network. 4.3.1 LAN Configuration According to your network environment, select between Static IP address or Dynamic IP address.
  • Page 58 [Network Status Information] In this tab, you can view the current network status. Figure 4-13...

  • Page 59: Advanced Tcp/Ip

    DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of accessing the GV-VD8700 when using a dynamic IP. DDNS assigns a domain name to the GV-VD8700, so that the Administrator does not need to go through the trouble of checking if the IP address assigned by DHCP Server or ISP (in xDSL connection) has changed.
  • Page 60 GeoVision DDNS V2 and obtain a host name. Figure 4-15 3. Type the Host Name used to link to the GV-VD8700. For the users of GeoVision DDNS Server, it is unnecessary to fill the field because the system will detect the host name automatically.
  • Page 61 Administrator Mode [HTTP Port Settings] The HTTP port enables connecting the GV-VD8700 to the Web. For security integration, the Administrator can hide the server from the general HTTP port by changing the default HTTP port of 80 to a different port number within the range of 1024 through 65535.

  • Page 62: Ip Filter

    4.3.3 IP Filter The Administrator can set IP filtering to grant or restrict access to the camera. Note that you can only set up 4 filter entries for the camera. Figure 4-18 To enable the IP Filter function: 1. Enable IP Filtering: Enable the IP Filtering function. 2.

  • Page 63: Management

    Administrator Mode 4.4 Management The Management section includes the settings of date, time and user account. You can also view the firmware version and execute certain system operations. 4.4.1 Date and Time The date and time settings are used for date and time stamps on the image. Figure 4-19 [Date &...

  • Page 64: User Account

    4.4.2 User Account You can change the login name and password of Administrator and the Guest user accounts.  The default Administrator login name and password are admin.  The default Guest login name and password are guest. Figure 4-20...

  • Page 65: Tools

    [Enable AAC] Type the Private Key and click Upload Private Key to enable the support for AAC format audio. Note: AAC support is a paid service. To acquire your Private Key, contact GeoVision sales representatives. A Private Key will be provided to you.
  • Page 66 [Language] Select the language and click Apply to save the settings. [Disconnection Record] When the camera is disconnected from GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, the recordings of alarm events will be temporarily saved to the camera’s memory card. The recordings will later be uploaded to a predefined FTP server when the network connection is resumed.

  • Page 67: External Storage Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.4.4 External Storage Settings You can view the memory card information in this page. Format the memory card before using it for the first time. After being formatted, the memory card will be ready to use. To insert or remove an SD card, see 1.3 Overview.

  • Page 68: System Log

    4.4.5 System Log The log contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems. Figure 4-23 Clear: Click Clear to delete all system logs.  Download: Click Download to download all system logs to your computer. ...

  • Page 69: Chapter 5 Face Recognition

    See 5.2 Installation Flowchart for a step-by-step guide of the installation. Note that Face recognition is only supported by GV-VMS. When applying Face Recognition, one GV-VD8700 can only be connected to one GV-VMS at a time. See Configuring Face Setting, Chapter 3, GV-VMS User’s Manual. Event Log...

  • Page 70: Features

    Face Recognition 5.1 Features  Store up to 10,000 face data entries  Recognize up to 10 faces simultaneously  Maximum recognition distance of 4 meters (13.12 ft)  Minimum recognition time of 2 seconds  Customizable group settings for e-mail alerts and output alarm (requires GV-VMS) ...

  • Page 71: Installation Flowchart

    5.2 Installation Flowchart Follow the step-by-step guide to set up face recognition and refer to the relevant sections if needed. Install the camera at the ideal camera posion 5.3 Ideal Camera Position 1.4 Installing the Camera Adjust Illumination of the installation site 5.4 Adjusting Illumination Access the camera Chapter 2 Getting Started...

  • Page 72: Ideal Camera Position

    Face Recognition 5.3 Ideal Camera Position Face recognition works best when the camera is properly aligned with the face of the recognition target. When installing the camera, make sure to take the relevant environmental factors into account, such as height, distance, focus and range, to achieve optimal recognition results.
  • Page 73 Focus: A large depth of field not only ensures an appropriate image size for the faces of  the recognition targets, but also allows them to stay in focus for a longer period of time, thereby increasing the recognition accuracy. Calibrate the lens at the telephoto end for effective recognition at its optimal recognition distance of 4 m (13.12 ft).

  • Page 74: Adjusting Illumination

    Face Recognition 5.4 Adjusting Illumination After installing the camera properly, it is required to adjust the environment’s lighting since the recognition process may vary depending on the illumination. Follow the guidelines below to set up the environment’s lighting according to Daytime, Nighttime and Low Illumination (WDR) recognition needs.

  • Page 75: Nighttime

    5.4.2 Nighttime If you found recognition results to be less optimal at night, you can use extra IR LED tubes as a lighting aid for the camera or create extra face data under IR LED illumination. Both methods can be applied to achieve optimal face recognition results at night. Figure 5-6 Extra IR LED Tubes: Install additional IR LED tubes at the surveillance site to illuminate ...

  • Page 76: Low Illumination (Wdr)

    Face Recognition 5.4.3 Low Illumination (WDR) Intense lighting contrast in an environment may cause ineffective recognition results. In this case, there are two ways to compensate for recognition accuracy: Apply Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) or Back Light Compensation (BLC): By default, ...

  • Page 77: Enrolling Face Data

    5.5 Enrolling Face Data After the camera and the environment’s lighting are set, it is required to create the face data by adding photos of the persons to be recognized into the Face Database of GV-VD8700. To enroll Face Data: Click System Settings.
  • Page 78 Face Recognition Fill out the following information: Figure 5-10  Name: Type a desired name for the person.  Organization: Type a desired organization name for the person.  Group: Select from a list of ten groups in which the person shall be categorized under.
  • Page 79 Note: You can use the Group setting to trigger e-mail alerts and output alarms. The output alarms to be triggered by Group setting needs to be configured with a GV-I/O Box connected to GV-VMS. See Configuring Face Setting, Chapter 3, GV-VMS User’s Manual.

  • Page 80: Photo Requirements

    Face Recognition 5.5.1 Photo Requirements For face recognition to work, it is required for the photos to meet the following criteria:  Each photo should consist of only one face. Size of the face in the photo is around 120 ~ 250 pixels. ...
  • Page 81 More photos with different variations and under different lighting conditions can increase the recognition performance. It is recommended to include at least a front view (close view and distant view), a tilted-left view, a tilted-right view, and a 20 degree view from above view per face ID.
  • Page 82 Face Recognition Using Snapshots If for any reason standard portrait photos cannot be taken, you can increase the recognition performance by using snapshots taken from the surveillance site. Possible scenarios may include: Nighttime Recognition: where the installation site may not be subjected to IR LED ...

  • Page 83: Face Recognition Basic Settings

    5.6 Face Recognition Basic Settings 5.6.1 Settings After the camera is installed, select Enable to activate face recognition and click Apply. Figure 5-14 [Confidence Level] Select the confidence level from the drop-down list for different precision requirements. At level 50, the camera identifies similar faces from the face database when a person ...

  • Page 84: License

    Face Recognition 5.6.2 License The license key is programmed by default. When the license key is programmed properly, the settings page will show Face recognition license activated. Figure 5-15...

  • Page 85: Management

    5.6.3 Management In the Management section, you can enroll, review, search and edit the enrollment data of a specific entity, including pictures and name. Click to enroll new face data into the  Click to search particular  camera’s database Names and groups of face data face data Click to edit the  face data Click to delete  the  face data Click to delete all face data Figure 5-16 [Filter Name] Type Name and click Search to retrieve the face data of a particular person. [Add new record] Click to create new face data.

  • Page 86: Events

    160,000 events quota, the oldest event is recycled. Make sure you conform to the following integration specifications when configuring the recognition event log using GV-VMS:  When applying Face Recognition, one GV-VD8700 camera can only be connected to one GV-VMS host at a time. Second Closest...
  • Page 87 Filter Name: Type the name of the person to filter for the person’s recognition  events. Filter Group: Select among Normal, Allowed, Disallowed, and Group 4-10 from  the drop-down list to show the event log of all persons who belong to that group. Filter Organization: Type the organization to display all events with the members ...
  • Page 88 See Figure 5-18. Note: Your GV-VD8700 must be in the same time zone with your PC to display the recognition event history. When using the Search function, the results will include all entries containing the keyword searched for, unless further specified.

  • Page 89: Chapter 6 Recording And Playback

    Chapter 6 Recording and Playback The camera can only record video and audio to the camera’s memory card upon disconnecting from GV-DVR / NVR / VMS. To do so, make sure that the micro-SD card is inserted into the memory card slot (No.15, Figure 1-2), formatted (see 4.4.4 External Storage) and enable the Disconnection Record function.

  • Page 90: Chapter 7 Advanced Applications

    Chapter 7 Advanced Applications This chapter introduces advanced applications. 7.1 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision periodically updates the latest firmware to the company website. You can update the camera’s firmware through the Web interface or GV-IP Device Utility. 7.1.1 Using the Web Interface 1.

  • Page 91: Using The Gv-Ip Device Utility

    The IP Device Utility provides another way to upgrade the firmware. Note the computer used to upgrade firmware must be under the network of the camera. 1. Download and install the GV-IP Device Utility from http://www.geovision.com.tw/download/product/. 2. Double-click the GV-IP Device Utility icon created on your desktop. This dialog box appears.
  • Page 92 Advanced Applications 5. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-4 5. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 6. Type Password, and click Upgrade to start the upgrade.

  • Page 93: Restoring To Factory Default Settings

    7.2 Restoring to Factory Default Settings If for any reason the camera is not responding correctly, you can reset it to its factory default setting by using the camera’s Web interface or by operating directly on the camera. 7.2.1 Using the Web Interface On the Web interface, go to System Settings.

  • Page 94: Chapter 8 Dvr / Nvr / Vms Configurations

    1 stream when it is connected to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, it takes up 2 streams. Note: By default, GV-VD8700 is in dual streams and will take up 2 streams when connected to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS.

  • Page 95: Setting Up Ip Cameras On Gv-Dvr / Nvr

    8.1 Setting Up IP Cameras on GV-DVR / NVR Follow the steps below to manually connect your GV-VD8700 to GV-DVR / NVR. Note: The following instructions are based on GV-DVR / NVR V8.7.4.0 software and user interfaces. 1. On the GV-DVR / NVR’s main screen, click the Configure button, select System Configure, select Camera Install and click IP Camera Install.
  • Page 96 DVR / NVR / VMS Configurations 4. Click OK and this dialog box appears. Figure 8-4 5. Click OK to add the camera to the connection list. 6. Click the listed camera and select Display position to map the IP camera to channel on the GV-DVR / NVR.

  • Page 97: Customizing Camera Settings On Gv-Dvr / Nvr

    8.1.1 Customizing Camera Settings on GV-DVR / NVR After the GV-VD8700 is connected and assigned with a display channel, you can configure the camera’s settings such as frame rate, codec type and resolution. Right-click the camera to see the following list of options: Figure 8-6 ...
  • Page 98  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 H.264 / H.265 codec.  ONVIF Settings: Adjusts the camera’s video settings when connecting through ONVIF...

  • Page 99: Setting Up Ip Cameras On Gv-Vms

    Follow the steps and conform the integration specification below to manually connect your GV-VD8700 to GV-VMS.  When applying Face Recognition, one GV-VD8700 camera can only be connected to one GV-VMS host at a time. Note: The following instructions are based on V17.1 software and user interfaces.
  • Page 100 DVR / NVR / VMS Configurations Double-click GV-VD8700 and type the User name and Password of the camera. Figure 8-8 Click OK and this dialog box appears. Figure 8-9...
  • Page 101 Click OK to add the camera to the list. 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 8-10...

  • Page 102: Chapter 9 Smart Device Connection

    You can access the live view and play back recordings on your mobile devices using the mobile application GV-Eye. Android Smartphone, tablet, iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch are supported. For details on system requirements, installation and setup, visit our website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/...

  • Page 103: Appendix

    Appendix A. RTSP Protocol Support The GV-VD8700 supports RTSP protocol for both video and audio streaming. For RTSP command, enter: rtsp://<IP of the GV-VD8700:8554/<CH No.>.sdp For example, rtsp://192.168.3.111:8554/CH001.sdp Note: Only VLC and QuickTime players are supported for streaming video via RTSP...

  • Page 104: Limitations To Face Recognition

    B. Limitations to Face Recognition Remove and avoid the articles and angle of view listed below, which can cause face recognition to be ineffective.  Masks Helmets  Hats   Sun Glasses  Bangs that Obscure the Forehead or the Eyes ...

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