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GeoVision GV-IPCam Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 GV-IPCam Quick Start Guide Pinhole Camera Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ICH265HISIV104-B...
  • Page 2 GeoVision. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ................i Caution................iii Safety Notice ..............iii Options ................iv 1. Pinhole Camera.............1 1.1 Packing List ................2 1.2 Overview ..................4 1.3 Installation ................6 1.4 Connecting the Camera............11 1.5 Loading Camera Default............12 1.5.1 Using the Web Interface..........12 1.5.2 Directly on the Camera ..........13 2.
  • Page 4 4. Upgrading System Firmware ........26...

  • Page 5: Caution

    Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Safety Notice The GV-IPCAM uses a Lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). The battery should not be replaced unless required! If the battery does need replacing, please observe the following: ...

  • Page 6: Options

    Options Optional devices can expand your camera’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer for more information. Device Description The GV-PA191 PoE adapter is designed to provide GV-PA191 PoE power and network connection to the cameras Adapter over a single Ethernet cable. The GV-POE Switch is designed to provide power along with network connection for IP devices.

  • Page 7: Pinhole Camera

    Pinhole Camera 1. Pinhole Camera The Pinhole Camera consists of a main body for processing and a separate camera lens for capturing images. The compact camera lens can be installed in surveillance sites with limited space such as behind the panel of an ATM machine.

  • Page 8: Packing List

     1 m (3.28 ft) RJ-12 Cable  RJ12 connector  Camera Adhesive Tape x 2  Installation Sticker  Main Body Mount  Main Body Adhesive Tape  M3 Screw x 2  M2 Screw  GV-IPCAM Software DVD...
  • Page 9 Pinhole Camera   GV-NVR Software DVD GV-IPCAM Quick Start Guide  GV-NVR Quick Start Guide  Warranty Card...

  • Page 10: Overview

    1.2 Overview Camera Lens Main Body Figure 1-1 Name Description Lens Receives images. Microphone Receives sounds. Lens Screw Loosens to adjust the camera lens. Use the supplied RJ12 cable to connect the RJ12 Port camera lens and main body.
  • Page 11 Pinhole Camera Name Description RJ12 Status Turns on (green) when the camera lens and main body are connected. Connects to a PoE adapter. Status LED Turns on (green) when the system is ready. Memory Card Inserts a micro SD card (SD/SDHC, version Slot 2.0, Class 10) to store recording data.

  • Page 12: Installation

    1.3 Installation The Pinhole Camera is designed for indoors. You can install the camera lens behind a wall or the ceiling board. Note that the thickness of the wall or ceiling board must be under 4 mm. There are two ways of installing the camera as Figure 1-2 shows.
  • Page 13 Pinhole Camera Paste the installation sticker on the ceiling or the wall where you want to install the camera lens. Drill a hole 9 mm in diameter. Be sure to remove the sticker after you finish drilling. Figure 1-3 Paste one of the supplied camera adhesive tapes onto the camera lens.
  • Page 14 Remove the backing paper on the other side of the adhesive tape and attach the camera lens onto the wall or ceiling. The arrows on the camera lens point toward the top of the camera view. Figure 1-5 Loosen the lens screw and adjust the position of the lens so that the lens is pressing against the wall or ceiling.
  • Page 15 Pinhole Camera 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 1-7  Paste the main body adhesive tape on the bottom side of the main body mount.
  • Page 16 Align the main body with the mount as shown below and secure with the supplied M2 screw. Figure 1-9 Connect the camera lens and the main body using the RJ-12 cable. Connect the main body to the network and supply power via the PoE cable.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Camera

    Pinhole Camera 1.4 Connecting the Camera Use the supplied RJ12 cable to connect the camera lens and the main body. The direction of cable can be changed by using the RJ12 connector. To change the direction of cable, refer to Figure 1-2. Use a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter to connect the camera to the network, and the power will be provided over the network cable.

  • Page 18: Loading Camera Default

    1.5 Loading Camera Default You can restore factory default settings through the Web interface or directly on the camera. 1.5.1 Using the Web Interface 1. On the left menu of Web interface, select Management and select Tools. The Additional Tools dialog box appears. 2.

  • Page 19: Directly On The Camera

    Pinhole Camera 1.5.2 Directly on the Camera 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 1-12 3. Release the default button when the status LED blinks. This shall take about 8 seconds.

  • Page 20: Accessing The Camera

     Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or later Note: For the users of Internet Explorer 8, additional settings are required. For details, see Appendix A in GV-IPCAM Firmware Manual on the Software DVD.

  • Page 21: Accessing The Live View

    Accessing the Camera 2.2 Accessing the Live View When the camera is connected to a network with a DHCP server, it will be automatically assigned with a dynamic IP address. See 2.2.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address to look up this IP address. However, if you do not have a DHCP server on your network, access the camera by its default IP address 192.168.0.10 and see 2.2.2 Configuring the IP Address for more details.

  • Page 22: Checking The Dynamic Ip Address

    Follow the steps below to look up the IP address and access the Web interface. 1. Install the GV-IP Device Utility program included on the GV-IPCAM software DVD. Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN with the GV-IPCAM you wish to configure.
  • Page 23 Accessing the Camera 3. Find the camera with its Mac Address, click on its IP address and select Web Page. Figure 2-2 4. The login page appears. Figure 2-3 5. Type the default ID and password admin and click Apply to log in.

  • Page 24: Configuring The Ip Address

    5. Click Apply. The camera is now accessible by entering the assigned IP address on the Web browser. 6. 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 25 IP address first. For details, see LAN Configuration and Advanced TCP/IP sections, Administrator Mode Chapter in the GV-IPCAM Firmware Manual on the Software DVD. If Dynamic IP Address or PPPoE is enabled and you cannot access the camera, you may have to reset the camera to its factory default and then perform the network settings again.

  • Page 26: Adjusting Image Clarity

    2.3 Adjusting Image Clarity You can adjust the image clarity using the GV-IP Device Utility. Make sure that you have connected your GV-IPCAM to the network and install the GV-IP Device Utility program under the same LAN. Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN with the GV-IPCAM you wish to configure.
  • Page 27 Accessing the Camera 3. Select Focus Value. The Login dialog box appears. Figure 2-6 4. Type the user name and password of the camera selected. The default is admin for both user name and password. This window appears. Figure 2-7 5.
  • Page 28 For locations of adjustment screws and rings in each model, see Locations of Adjustment Screws, section, Getting Started Chapter, GV-IPCAM Firmware Manual on the Software DVD. Do not over tighten the screws. The screws only need to be as tight as your fingers can get them to be. Do not bother using any tool to get them tighter.

  • Page 29: The Web Interface

    The Web Interface 3. The Web Interface 12 13 Figure 3-1...
  • Page 30 No. Name Function Play Plays live video. Stop Stops playing video. Broadcasts to the surveillance site from a remote Microphone Transfers sounds of the surveillance site to a Speaker remote PC. Snapshot Takes a snapshot of live video. File Save Records live video to the local computer.
  • Page 31 Click to sound the alarm and/or adjust its volume. To sound the alarm upon motion or tampering Alarm events, see Speaker section, Administrator Mode Speaker Chapter, GV-IPCAM Firmware Manual on the Software DVD. Note this function is only available for Advanced Cube Camera.
  • Page 32 4. Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision periodically releases updated firmware on the website. The new firmware can be simply loaded into the GV-IPCAM by using the Web interface or IP Device Utility included in the software DVD. IMPORTANT: To update the camera firmware from versions earlier than V2.07 to the latest version, back up the files in the storage device to another device before the upgrade.
  • Page 33 4. Click the Upgrade button to start the upgrade. WARNING: The interruption of power supply during updating causes not only update failures but also damages to the camera. In this case, please contact your sales representative and send your device back to GeoVision for repair.

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