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  • Page 1 GV-Fisheye IP Camera H.264 GV-FE111/GV-FE421 User's Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
  • 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 two models with different resolutions. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware versions: Model Model Number Firmware Version GV-FE111 V1.06 Fisheye Camera GV-FE421 V1.01...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Naming and Definition .............1 Note for Recording ..............2 Note for Firmware Upgrade .............3 1.1 Key Features ......................4 1.2 Packing List ......................5 1.3 System Requirement ....................6 1.4 Options ........................6 1.5 Physical Description ....................7 1.6 Lens Adjustment.......................8 1.7 Installation ........................9 1.7.1 Hard Ceiling Mount ..................9 1.7.2 In-Ceiling Mount ..................10 1.7.3 Wall Mount and Ground Mount ..............12 1.8 Connecting the Data Cable ..................13...
  • Page 5 3.2.9 Remote Configuration ................34 3.2.10 Camera Name Display ................35 3.2.11 Image Enhancement ................35 3.2.12 I/O Control....................36 3.2.13 Visual Automation ..................37 3.2.14 Network Status ..................37 Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........38 4.1 Video & Motion .......................40 4.1.1 Video Settings ....................40 4.1.2 Motion Detection ..................43 4.1.3 Privacy Mask ....................44 4.1.4 Tampering Alarm..................45 4.1.5 Visual Automation ..................47...
  • Page 6 4.8.4 User Account....................77 4.8.5 Log Information ..................78 4.8.6 Tools ......................79 Chapter 5 Recording and Playback ........80 5.1 Recording .......................80 5.2 Playback .........................80 5.2.1 Playback Using the Memory Card..............81 5.2.2 Playback over Network ................82 5.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server ........83 5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events..........84 Chapter 6 Advanced Applications ........85 6.1 Upgrading System Firmware ..................85...
  • Page 7 Chapter 8 CMS Configurations.........102 8.1 Center V2 ......................102 8.2 VSM........................104 8.3 Dispatch Server ....................105 Specifications ...............106 Camera .........................106 Optics Lens ........................106 Operation ........................107 Network .........................107 Mechanical ........................108 General .........................108 Power over Ethernet .....................108 Web Interface........................109 Application........................109 Appendix ................110 A. Settings for Internet Explore 8 ..................110 B.

  • Page 8: Naming And Definition

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

  • Page 9: Note For Recording

    Note for Recording The GV-Fisheye IP Camera is designed to work with GV-System, a hybrid or digital video management system. Normally, the images are recorded to the memory card inserted in the camera. Once the camera is connected to GV-System for video management or its Live View (Figure 3-3) is accessed through the Web browser, recording to the memory card will be stopped and GV-System will take over the recording.

  • Page 10: Note For Firmware Upgrade

    Introduction Note for Firmware Upgrade Before you upgrade the firmware, please follow these instructions: 1. The firmware upgrade must be performed on the LAN. 2. Stop monitoring of the camera. 3. Stop all the remote connections including Center V2, VSM and ViewLog Server. 4.

  • Page 11: Key Features

    H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG video compression for GV-FE111 and H.264 and MJPEG video compression for GV-FE421 • Up to 15 frames per second at 1280 x 1024 for GV-FE111 and 2048 x 1944 for GV- FE421 • Built-in microphone and speaker •...

  • Page 12: Packing List

    Introduction 1.2 Packing List • • Camera Body 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 • • Security Torx Plastic Screw Anchor x 3 •...

  • Page 13: System Requirement

    1.3 System Requirement To operate the camera through a web browser, make sure your PC has good network connection, and meet this system requirement: • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x or later Note: If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, additional settings are required. Please refer to Settings for Internet Explorer 8 in Appendix A.

  • Page 14: Physical Description

    Introduction 1.5 Physical Description To access the Default button, LED indicators and micro SD card slot, unscrew the three screws indicated below and then remove the outer shell of the camera. Figure 1-1 You can now access the Default button, LED indicators, and the micro SD card slot. Figure 1-2 No.

  • Page 15: Lens Adjustment

    1.6 Lens Adjustment By default, the lens should already be adjusted to produce clear image. If not, you can adjust the focus by removing the outer shell of the camera and then rotating the lens (No.1, Figure 1-2). To see how to remove the outer shell of the camera, refer to 1.5 Physical Description. Set an object about 50 cm (19.7 in) in front of the camera and rotate the lens until the image becomes clear.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Introduction 1.7 Installation The GV-FE111/GV-FE421 is designed to be mounted on the ceiling, wall or ground. There are two ways to mount the camera on the ceiling, Hard Ceiling Mount and In-Ceiling Mount. Make sure the ceiling has enough strength to support the fisheye camera.

  • Page 17: In-Ceiling Mount

    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 1-6 5.
  • Page 18 Introduction 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 1-9 3. Place the fisheye camera into the ceiling opening as shown below. Figure 1-10 4.

  • Page 19: Wall Mount And Ground Mount

    5. From the front side of the camera, tighten the screws. Figure 1-12 6. Place the camera cover for in-ceiling mount on top of the camera and tighten the 3 screws. Figure 1-13 1.7.3 Wall Mount and Ground Mount To mount the camera on a wall, follow the instructions in Hard Ceiling Mount. For ground mount, simply place the camera on a flat surface such as a conference table.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Data Cable

    Introduction 1.8 Connecting the Data Cable The fisheye camera comes with a 5-pin data cable that allows you to connect to the power and any I/O devices. Figure 1-14 Wire Definition Wire Color Definition Yellow AC 24V+ / DC 12V+ Orange AC 24V- / DC 12V- Brown...
  • Page 21 Connecting to Power You can connect to power using either the power adapter provided or a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter. See “Power over Ethernet” in Specifications later in this manual before purchasing a PoE adapter. To connect to power using the power adapter, follow the steps below to connect the orange and yellow wires of the camera to the 3-pin terminal block provided.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    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 23 1. Open your web browser, and type the default IP address http://192.168.0.10 2. In both Login and Password fields, type the default value admin. Click Apply. 3. In the left menu, select Network and then LAN to begin the network settings. Figure 2-2 4.

  • Page 24: Configuration Basics

    Getting Started 2.3 Configuration 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 25: 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 26: Functions Featured On The Main Page

    Accessing the Camera 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 features are accessible by both Administrator and Guest. Main Page of Guest Mode ▼...

  • Page 27: The Live View Window

    3.2.1 The Live View Window Figure 3-3 No. Name Function 1 Play Plays live video. 2 Stop Stops playing video. 3 Microphone Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. 4 Speaker Listens to the audio around the camera. 5 Snapshot Takes a snapshot of live video.
  • Page 28 Accessing the Camera Enables the I/O Control Panel or the Visual Automation. 8 I/O Control --- See 3.2.12 I/O Control. Brings up these functions: Alarm Notify, Video and Audio Configuration, Remote Config, Show Camera Name and Image 9 Show System Menu Enhance.

  • Page 29: Fisheye View

    GV-FE111 (Firmware V1.06): Align the dotted circle with the outer edge of the camera image, and then align it with the inner edge of the image frame to achieve optimal results.
  • Page 30 The circular source image of GV-FE421 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. To determine whether your device needs adjustment, measure the length of a longer cropped edge and the length of that entire edge.
  • Page 31 Camera Modes: You can choose among four view modes. Quad view: Composed of four PTZ views. 360 degree: Composed of two PTZ view and one 360º panoramic view. Dual 180 degree: Composed of two 180º views. Single view: Composed of one PTZ view. Quad view: 4 PTZ views 360 degree: 2 PTZ views &1 360º...
  • Page 32 Accessing the Camera Zoom: Select Zoom In or Zoom Out and then click on the image. Show Source Video at Top-Right Channel: Shows the circular source image in the top-right quadrant when Quad view is selected. Fisheye Settings: The following settings are available. Frame Rate Control: You can set the frame rate of the live view image.

  • Page 33: 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 34 Accessing the Camera [Camera Adjustment] Allows you to adjust the image quality. Figure 3-7 Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the image. Contrast: Adjusts the relative differences between one pixel and the next. Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of the image. Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Gamma: Adjusts the relative proportions of bright and dark areas.
  • Page 35 Shutter Speed: Determines how long the image sensor is exposed to light. The range of shutter speed is from 1/5 to 1/8000 sec. Shutter Speed Balanced Quality Image Brightness Poor Good Excellent Image Clarity Poor Good Excellent Image Smoothness Excellent Good Poor [GPS] For details see 4.8.2.

  • Page 36: Snapshot Of A Live Video

    Accessing the Camera 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 box appears. 2. Specify Save in, type the File name, and select JPEG or BMP as Save as Type. You may also choose whether to display the name and date stamps on the image.

  • Page 37: Video Recording

    3.2.5 Video Recording You can record live video for a certain period of time to your local computer. 1. Click the File Save button (No. 6, Figure 3-3). The Save As dialog box appears. 2. Specify Save in, type the File name, and move the Time period scroll bar to specify the time length of the video clip from 1 to 5 minutes.
  • Page 38 Accessing the Camera Picture-in-Picture View With the Picture in Picture (PIP) view, you can crop the video to get a close-up view or zoom in on the video. Navigation box Inset window Figure 3-8 1. Select PIP. An inset window appears. 2.

  • Page 39: Picture-In-Picture View

    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 3-9 Select PAP. A row of three inset windows appears at the bottom. Draw a navigation box on the image, and this selected area is immediately reflected in one inset window.

  • Page 40: Alarm Notification

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.7 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. Figure 3-10 To configure this function, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Alarm Notify.

  • Page 41: Video And Audio Configuration

    Auto Snapshot: The snapshot of live video is taken every 5 seconds on motion and input-triggered detection. File Path: Assigns a file path to save the snapshots. Note: The Administrator can adjust the motion detection area by using the Motion Detection function.

  • Page 42: Camera Name Display

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.10 Camera Name Display To display the camera name on the image, click the Show System Menu button (No. 9, Figure 3-3), and select Show Camera Name. 3.2.11 Image Enhancement To enhance the image quality of live video, click the Show System Menu button (No. 9, Figure 3-3), and select Image Enhance.

  • Page 43: I/O Control

    3.2.12 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. Figure 3-14 • To display the I/O control window, click the I/O Control button (No. 8, Figure 3-3). •...

  • Page 44: Visual Automation

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.13 Visual Automation The Visual Automation allows you to change the current state of the electronic device 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. For details, see 4.1.5 Visual Automation. Figure 3-15 To access this feature, click the I/O Control button (No.

  • Page 45: 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 46 Administrator Mode List of Menu Options Find the topic of interest by referring to the section number prefixed to each option. 4.1.1 Video Settings 4.1.2 Motion Detection 4.1 Video and Motion 4.1.3 Privacy Mask 4.1.4 Tampering Alarm 4.1.5 Visual Automation 4.2.1 Input Setting 4.2 I/O Control 4.2.2 Output Setting...

  • Page 47: Video & Motion

    4.1 Video & Motion This section includes the video image settings and how the images can be managed by using Motion Detection, Privacy Mask, Tampering Alarm and Visual Automation. 4.1.1 Video Settings Figure 4-2...
  • Page 48 Select the type of your network connection. Unless you select Customized, this option will automatically bring up the recommended video resolution, frame rate, bandwidth and GOP size. [Video Signal Type] The codec options, resolution and maximum frame rate available for GV-FE111 and GV- FE421 are listed as below: GV-FE111 GV-FE421 Codec Options H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG...
  • Page 49 [Alarm Settings] The alarm settings allow you to capture images before and/or after the motion or I/O event happens. Pre-alarm recording time: Activates video recording before an event occurs. Set the recording time to 1 or 2 seconds. The recording is saved in the buffer of the camera. Post-alarm recording time: Activates video recording onto the inserted memory card after an event occurs.

  • Page 50: Motion Detection

    Administrator Mode 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 4-3 1. The default detection area is set to the entire camera view with a sensitivity level of 2. To define a different detection area, click Reset.

  • Page 51: Privacy Mask

    4.1.3 Privacy Mask The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive areas from view, covering the areas with dark boxes in both live view and recorded clips. This feature is ideal for locations where displays, keyboard sequences (e.g. passwords), and confidential information might be visible. Figure 4-4 1.

  • Page 52: Tampering Alarm

    Administrator Mode 4.1.4 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 methods include triggering the output device and e-mail alert. To enable the tampering alarm, first set up these alarm methods properly: •...
  • Page 53 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 54: Visual Automation

    Administrator Mode 4.1.5 Visual Automation This intuitive feature helps you automate any electronic device by triggering the connected output device. When you click on the image of the electronic device, you can change its current state, e.g. turning the light on. Figure 4-6 1.

  • Page 55: 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. 4.2.1 Input Settings To activate the sensor input, select Enable. Figure 4-7 Normal State: You can set the input state to trigger actions by selecting Open Circuit (N/O) or Grounded Circuit (N/C).

  • Page 56: Output Settings

    Administrator Mode 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 57: Events & Alerts

    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, VSM or GV-GIS, by video or text alerts. To activate the above alert methods, you must set the following functions in advance: •...
  • Page 58 Administrator Mode From email address: Type the sender’s e-mail address. Send to: Type the e-mail address(s) you want to send alerts to. Alerts Interval Time: Specify the interval between e-mail alerts. The interval can be between 0 and 60 minutes. The option is useful for frequent event occurrence. Any event triggers during the interval period will be ignored.

  • Page 59: Ftp

    4.3.2 FTP You can also send the captured still image to a remote FTP server for alerts. Figure 4-10 [Enable] Select to enable the FTP function. Server URL/IP Address: Type the URL address or IP address of the FTP Server. Server Port: Type the port number of the FTP Server.
  • Page 60 Administrator Mode [FTP-Alarm Settings] Motion Detection: Once motion is detected on the camera, a still image will be sent to the FTP Server. Continuously send images upon trigger events (Motion): A sequence of snapshots is uploaded to the FTP Server when motion is detected on the camera. Digital Input: When the input is triggered, a still image will be sent to the FTP Server.

  • Page 61: Center V2

    4.3.3 Center V2 After a motion or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station Center V2 can be notified by live videos and text alerts. For the live monitoring through Center V2, you must already have a subscriber account on Center V2. The camera can connect with up to two Center V2.
  • Page 62 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 63: Vsm

    4.3.4 VSM After a motion detection or an I/O triggered event, the central monitoring station VSM can get notified by text alerts. For the live monitoring through VSM, you must already have a subscriber account on VSM. The camera can be connected with up to two VSM. Figure 4-12 To enable the VSM connection: 1.
  • Page 64 Administrator Mode 3. Port Number: Match the port to Port 2 on VSM. Or keep the default value 5609. For details, see 8.2 VSM. 4. User Name: Type a valid user name to log into VSM. 5. Password: Type a valid password to log into VSM. 6.

  • Page 65: Viewlog Server

    4.3.5 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 66: Rtsp

    Administrator Mode 4.3.6 RTSP The RTSP Server enables RTSP protocol for video streaming. Figure 4-14 Activate Link: Enable the RTSP protocol. RTSP/TCP Port: Keep the default value 8554, or modify it if necessary. RTP/UDP Port: Keep the default range from 17300 to 17319, or modify it if necessary. The number of ports for use is limited to 20.

  • Page 67: Monitoring

    4.4 Monitoring You can start recording manually, by schedule or by input trigger. Note: See Note for Recording at the beginning of the manual. Figure 4-15 [Manual] Manually activates motion detection and I/O monitoring. Select one of the following options and then click the Start button. Select all: Manually starts both motion detection and I/O monitoring.

  • Page 68: 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 4-16 Span 1- Span 3: Set a different recording mode for each time span during the day. Each day can be divided into 3 time spans, shown as Span 1, Span2, and Span 3.

  • Page 69: I/O Monitoring Settings

    4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings You can set the schedule for I/O monitoring to start. Figure 4-17 Span 1-3: Set different time spans during the day to enable I/O monitoring. Each day can be divided into 3 time spans, shown as Span 1, Span2, and Span 3. The time span settings will work from Monday through Sunday.

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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. 4.7.1 LAN According to your network environment, select among Static IP, DHCP and PPPoE. Figure 4-18 [LAN Configuration] Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server.
  • Page 72 Administrator Mode [Configure connection parameters] Type the camera’s IP address, Subnet Mask, Router/Gateway, Primary DNS server and Secondary DNS server. Parameters Default IP address 192.168.0.10 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Router/Gateway 192.168.0.1 Primary DNS server 192.168.0.1 Secondary DNS server 192.168.0.2 For details on Dynamic DNS Server Settings, see 4.7.2 Advanced TCP/IP.

  • Page 73: Advanced Tcp/Ip

    4.7.2 Advanced TCP/IP This section introduces the advanced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port, streaming port and UPnP. Figure 4-19...
  • Page 74 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 75 [GV-IPCAM Streaming Port Settings] The VSS port enables connecting the camera to the GV-System. The default setting is 10000. [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.

  • Page 76: Ip Filtering

    Administrator Mode 4.7.3 IP Filtering The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the camera. Figure 4-20 To enable the IP Filter function: 1. Enable IP Filtering: Enable the IP Filtering function. 2. Filtered IP: Type the IP address you want to restrict the access. 3.

  • Page 77: Snmp Setting

    4.7.4 SNMP Setting The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows you to monitor the status of the camera with SNMP network management software. Figure 4-21 To set up the SNMP settings: 1. Select Enable SNMPv1 SNMPv2c to enable the function. 2.

  • Page 78: Management

    Administrator Mode 4.8 Management The Management section includes the settings of data and time, GPS maps, storage device 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 4-22...
  • Page 79 [Date & Time on GV-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 80: Gps Maps Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings The Maps Settings allows you to see the location of your camera on Google maps, without a GPS device. To see the location of your camera on maps: 1. It is required to sign up for a Google Maps API key before using the Google Maps. Click Link to the Google Maps API.
  • Page 81 4. Click Open. A warning message appears. Figure 4-25 5. Right-click the warning message and select Allow Blocked Content. The map will be displayed. The icon indicates the location of your camera. At the upper right corner you have options to view different map formats, such as Satellite and Hybrid. Figure 4-26...

  • Page 82: Storage Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.8.3 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 4-27 [Storage Settings] If the Enable recycling option is selected, when the space of the storage device is lower...
  • Page 83 [Partition Information] This section shows the partition details of the attached storage devices. To add a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card to the camera. 2. Click the Format button. 3. After the format is complete, the partition information will display. The maximum space for one partition is 200 GB.

  • Page 84: User Account

    Administrator Mode 4.8.4 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 log in without entering name and password, select Disable authentication for guest account.

  • Page 85: Log Information

    4.8.5 Log Information The log information contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems. Figure 4-29...

  • Page 86: Tools

    Administrator Mode 4.8.6 Tools This section allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware version. Figure 4-30 [Host Settings] Type a descriptive name for the camera. [Firmware Update] This field displays the firmware version of the camera. [System Settings] Clicking the Load Default button will restore the camera to factory default settings.

  • Page 87: Chapter 5 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-System 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 88: Playback Using The Memory Card

    Recording and Playback 5.2.1 Playback Using the Memory Card You can play back the files recorded at the camera by attaching the memory card to the GV- System. However, the GV-System is run on Windows system while the files recorded at camera is of Linux file system.

  • Page 89: Playback Over Network

    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. 1. The camera m ust allow remote access with ViewLog Server activated. See 4.3.5 ViewLog Server. 2. For first time users, run the Remote ViewLog program from the Software DVD. Ne time whenever yo u would like to use this function, access this option from the camera’s Web interface.

  • Page 90: Access To The Recorded Files Through Ftp Server

    Recording and Playback 5.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server The built-in FTP Server allows you to download the recorded files saved on the memory card. 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.

  • Page 91: Playback Of Daylight Saving Time Events

    5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events On GV-System, 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-System for playback. The following instructions describe how to retrieve the recorded files from the camera over Internet.

  • Page 92: Chapter 6 Advanced Applications

    This chapter introduces more advanced applications. 6.1 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision will periodically release 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 93: 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 6-1 2. Click the Browser button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 3.

  • Page 94: Using The Ip Device Utility

    Advanced Applications 6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility The 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 95 5. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-4 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 96: Backing Up And Restoring Settings

    Advanced Applications 6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings With the 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. 6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings 1.

  • Page 97: Restoring The Settings

    6.2.2 Restoring the Settings 1. In Figure 6-3, click the Import Settings tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-6 2. Click the Browse button to locate the backup file (.dat). 3. Click the Update Settings button to start restoring.

  • Page 98: Restoring To Factory Default Settings

    Advanced Applications 6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings You can restore the camera to factory default settings using the Web interface or directly on the camera. To restore to default settings using the Web interface: 1. In the left menu, select Management and select Tools. 2.

  • Page 99: Verifying Watermark

    6.4 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 100: The Watermark Proof Window

    Advanced Applications 6.4.3 The Watermark Proof Window Figure 6-8 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 101: Chapter 7 Dvr Configurations

    • The maximum number of connections to the fisheye camera is 7 for GV-FE111 and 5 for GV-FE421. When one GV-System connects to one fisheye camera, it takes up 2 connections. When one user connects to the fisheye camera via browser, it takes up 1 connection.

  • Page 102: Setting Up Ip Cameras

    DVR Configurations 7.1 Setting Up IP Cameras To set up the camera on the GV-System, follow these steps: On the main screen, click the Configure button, select General Setting, select Camera / Audio Install and click IP Camera Install. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-2 •...
  • Page 103 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 GeoVision_GV-FE111 or GeoVision_GV-FE421 from the Device drop-down list. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-4 Click Query to acquire the information from the IP camera.

  • Page 104: Previewing Video And Setting Audio

    DVR Configurations 7.1.1 Previewing Video and Setting Audio To preview video and activate audio, click the desired camera (see Figure 7-5) on the connection list and select Preview & Audio Setting. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-6 [Preview selected camera] Drop-down List: Select the desired camera for live preview.
  • Page 105 Vertical Flip: Select to view the camera image flipped vertically. Rotate 180: Select to view the camera image rotated by 180 degrees. [Live-view Frame Rate Control] Set the frame rate of live view to reduce the CPU usage. Maximum live-view frame rate: This option is available when the recording codec of the IP camera is set to JPEG.

  • Page 106: Remote Monitoring With Multi View

    DVR Configurations 7.2 Remote Monitoring with Multi View You can use the Multi View to monitor and manage the camera. 7.2.1 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 107: Remote Monitoring With E-Map

    7.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map You can use the Remote E-Map to monitor and manage the camera. 7.3.1 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 108: Connecting To The Ip Camera

    DVR Configurations 7.3.2 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 109: Chapter 8 Cms Configurations

    Chapter 8 CMS Configurations This section introduces settings on connecting the camera in the central monitoring stations Center V2, VSM 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 110 CMS Configurations • To define how to display the received video on motion detection and input trigger from the camera, click the Preference Setting button and select System Configure. This dialog box appears. Figure 8-3 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.

  • Page 111: Vsm

    8.2 VSM The VSM can monitor and manage the camera and I/O devices connected to the camera. TCP/ IP IP Camera Text Data IP 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 112: Dispatch Server

    CMS Configurations 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 IP Camera Video Data Text Data Dispatch Server IP Camera Center V2 Figure 8-6 To enable connecting to the camera, click the Server Setting button on the toolbar, and...

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Specifications Camera GV-FE111 1/3" progressive scan CMOS Image Sensor GV-FE421 1/2.5" progressive scan CMOS GV-FE111 1280 (H) x 1024 (V) Picture Elements GV-FE421 2048 (H) x 1944 (V) 1.5 Lux (1/60 sec), 0.1 Lux (1/5 sec), (30 IRE, GV-FE111 F/2.0, AGC-ON, slow shutter-Off.)

  • Page 114: Operation

    Specifications GV-FE111 1/3” Image Format GV-FE421 1/2" GV-FE111 185° Diagonal GV-FE421 180° GV-FE111 185° Angle of View Horizontal GV-FE421 180° GV-FE111 185° Vertical GV-FE421 180° Focus None Operation Zoom None Iris Fixed Operation GV-FE111 H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG Video Codec GV-FE421 H.264, MJPEG...

  • Page 115: Mechanical

    0°C ~ 50°C / 32 °F ~ 122 °F Humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation) Power Source 12V DC / 24V AC / PoE (IEEE802.3af) GV-FE111 7.2 W (max. 600mA at 12V DC) Power Consumption GV-FE421 4.1 W (max. 335mA at 12V DC)

  • Page 116: Web Interface

    Specifications Web Interface Installation Management Web-based configuration Firmware upgrade through Web Browser or Utility Maintenance Camera live view, video recording, change video quality, bandwidth control, image snapshot, digital I/O control, audio, picture in picture, picture and picture, motion Access from Web Browser detection, privacy mask, visual automation, tampering alarm, auto pan function, virtual PTZ Czech / Danish / English / French / German / Hebrew /...

  • Page 117: Appendix

    Appendix A. Settings for Internet Explore 8 If you use Internet Explorer 8, 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. Disable Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX without prompt.

  • Page 118: Rtsp Protocol Support

    Appendix B. RTSP Protocol Support The fisheye camera can support RTSP protocol for video streaming. For the RTSP command, enter: rtsp://<IP of the fisheye camera:8554/<CH No.>.sdp For example, rtsp://192.168.3.111:8554/CH001.sdp Note: The RTSP streaming provides source video images only. The RTSP server must be enabled on the Web interface. See 4.3.6 RTSP.

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