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Quick Start Guide GV-IP Camera GV-ABL / TBL Series GV-ADR / TDR Series GV-AVD / TVD Series GV-BLFC5800 GV-EBD Series GV-EBDP / TBLP Series GV-EBFC5800 GV-FER5702 GV-PTZ5810-IR GV-TFD Series GV-TMS Series Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. UBN-QG-ZH...
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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.
Contents Note for Connecting to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR ................iii Note for Installing Camera Outdoor ..................... iii Note for Powering the Camera ...................... iii Note for Face Detection ......................... iv Note for People Counting ....................... v 1. GV-EBD / EBFC / EBDP Series ....................1 1.1 Packing List ..........................
Note for Connecting to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR The GV-IPCAM is designed to work with and record on GV-VMS / DVR / NVR, a video management system. • Once the camera is connected to the GV-VMS / DVR / NVR, the resolution set on the GV-VMS / DVR / NVR will override the resolution set on the camera’s Web interface.
Note for Face Detection To use the camera’s built-in face detection feature (see 3.6.1.7 Face Detection in the User’s Manual), which is only supported by certain models, it is recommended to install the camera according to the criteria listed below Surveillance Condition •...
Note for People Counting To use the camera’s built-in people counting feature (see 3.6.1.8 People Counting in the User’s Manual), which is only supported by certain models, it is recommended to install the camera according to the criteria listed below: Surveillance Condition •...
1.1 Packing List The packing list varies depending on the model. Product details can be found on the datasheet. Eyeball Dome • Screw Kit Drill Template Paster • • Waterproof Rubber Set Download Guide • • Torx Wrench (not available for all models) •...
1.2.2 GV-EBD4711 / 4712 / 4813 / 8711 / 8813, GV-EBDP5800 / 8800 Description Bottom ring Housing Microphone Lens Power connector (DC 12 V) Ethernet connector / PoE Micro SD card slot and default button compartment Default button Micro SD card slot Note: If the default button doesn’t respond after pressing for 15 seconds, reboot the camera and try again within 10 minutes of rebooting.
GV-EBD Series 1.3 Installation The Target Eyeball Dome is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the ceiling. Or you can purchase optional mounting accessories to mount the dome on a wall. Below are the instructions for Ceiling Mount. There are two kinds of Ceiling Mount: Concealed Installation and Open Installation.
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3. Remove the bottom ring by turning it anticlockwise. Bottom Ring 4. Connect the cables and secure the camera. Connect the cables and protect them with waterproof tape Attach the camera to ceiling with screws 5. Adjust the monitoring direction. The camera can rotate 360 degrees horizontally The lens can rotate 80...
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GV-EBD Series 6. Mount the bottom ring. Push the bottom ring back up and turn it clockwise to lock into position For Open Installation Lead the cables out from the open slot on the bottom ring before screwing the camera to the ceiling as shown in step 4 of Conceal Installation.
1.3.2 GV-EBD4711 / 4712 / 4813 / 8711 / 8813, GV-EBDP5800 / 8800 Installation For Concealed Installation Stick the drill template paster to the ceiling and drill three holes according to the drill template. Drill Template Paster Insert the screw anchors. Drill a hole to lead the cables out of the ceiling Knock in screw anchors...
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GV-EBD Series Loosen the fixing screw and remove the housing by turning it to the position as shown. Secure the bottom ring to the ceiling with 3 supplied screws and connect the cable. Connect cable and protect it with waterproof tape (Optional) insert a Attach bottom ring to micro SD card...
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Adjust the monitoring direction. Then tighten the screw. For Open Installation Lead the cables out from the open slot on the bottom ring before screwing the camera to the ceiling as shown in step 5 of Concealed Installation. Open slot on the bottom ring Note: You can optionally purchase GV-Mount211 or GV-Mount212 for Wall Bracket Mount.
2. GV-ABL / BLFC / TBL / TBLP Series Camera Type Model No. GV-ABL2701 Series (IP66) GV-ABL2702 (IP67 + IK10) GV-ABL2703 Series (IP67) GV-ABL4701 Series (IP66) GV-ABL4703 (IP67) Bullet IP Camera GV-ABL4711 (IP67 + IK10) GV-ABL4712 (IP67) GV-ABL8712 (IP67 + IK10) GV-TBL2703 Series (IP67) GV-TBL2705 (IP67) GV-TBL2706 Series (IP67)
2.1 Packing List The packing list varies depending on the model. Product details can be found on the datasheet. Bullet IP Camera Waterproof Rubber Set • • Screw Kit Drill Template Paster • • Download Guide Torx Wrench (not available for all models) •...
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GV-TBL8804 GV-TBL2705 / 2706 / 4705 GV-TBL4807 GV-TBLP5800 GV-TBL2718 No. Description Description Default button / SD card slot Built-in microphone x 2 (GV-TBL4807) Built-in speaker (GV-TBL8804) IR LED x 4 (GV-TBL4807) IR LED x 2 (GV-TBLP5800 / 8800) Built-in microphone (GV-TBL8804) Built-in microphone (GV-TBLP5800 / 8800) Built-in microphone (GV-TBLP5800 /...
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GV-ABL Series Note: 1. The Default button is only available in the following models: GV-ABL2703 / 4703, GV-TBL2703 series / 2718 / 4703 / 4807 / 8804, and GV-TBLP5800 / 8800. 2. If the Default button doesn’t respond after pressing for 15 seconds, reboot the camera and try again within 10 minutes of rebooting.
GV-ABL Series 2.3 Installation The Bullet IP Camera is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the wall or ceiling. Or, you can purchase optional mounting accessories to mount your camera on a wall.
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Lead the cables across the hole on the wall. Drill the holes according to the drill template. Insert the screw anchors.
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GV-ABL Series Screw the locknut and loosen the universal joint before attaching the camera to the wall. Secure the camera to the wall and connect all cables. To adjust the monitoring direction: GV-ABL2702 / 4711 / 4712 / 8712, TBL2705 / 2706 / 4700 / 4705 / 4710 / 4711 /...
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GV-TBL8804 and GV-TBLP5800 / 8800 For Open Installation Lead the cables out from the open slot on the base before screwing the camera to the wall as shown in step 6 in For Concealed Installation.
3.1 Packing List The packing list varies depending on the model. Product details can be found on the datasheet. IR Mini Fixed Rugged IP Dome Waterproof Rubber Set • • Screw Kit Drill Template Paster • • Download Guide • Torx wrench (comes with some models) •...
GV-ADR / TDR Series 3.2 Overview Description Ethernet connector / PoE Power connector (DC 12 V) Transparent Dome Cover For GV-TDR2700 / 4700 / 4703 series / GV-TDR8805 only, see the table below. Micro SD card slot Wire Definition GV-TDR4703 series / 4803 series / GV-TDR2700 series / 4700 series GV-TDR8805 Wire...
3.3 Installation The IR Mini Fixed Rugged IP Dome is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the ceiling. Below are the instructions for Ceiling Mount. There are two kinds of Ceiling Mount: Concealed Installation and Open Installation. In Concealed Installation, the cables are hidden in the ceiling.
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GV-ADR / TDR Series Unscrew the transparent dome cover with the supplied torx wrench. Connect the cables and secure the camera. Adjust the monitoring direction and tighten the screws after vertically adjusting the lens.
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Secure the transparent dome cover with the supplied torx wrench. Note: Before securing the transparent dome cover, make sure the waterproof rubber strip is tightly held by the six retainers on the bottom ring. For Open Installation Lead the cables out from the open slot on the camera base before screwing the camera to the ceiling as shown in step 4 in For Concealed Installation.
GV-AVD / TVD Series 4.2.2 GV-TVD4711 / TVD4811 No. Description No. Description Ethernet port Digital Input Power port (2-Pin terminal block) Micro SD card slot Audio In Default button Digital Output (N) Audio Out Digital Output (P) Microphone (GV-TVD4811 only)
4.2.3 GV-TVD2712 No. Description No. Description Micro SD card slot Built-in microphone Default button Note: There are two ways to supply power to the camera: ⚫ Use a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter to connect the camera to the network, and the power will be provided at the same time. ⚫...
GV-AVD / TVD Series 4.3 Installation The Target Vandal Proof Dome is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the ceiling. Alternatively, you can purchase optional mounting accessories to mount the camera on a wall. Below are the instructions for Ceiling Mount.
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3. Unscrew the transparent dome cover with the supplied torx wrench. 4. Connect the camera cables and secure the camera. 5. Insert a SD card into the slot. 6. Adjust the monitoring direction and tighten the screws after vertically adjusting the lens.
GV-AVD / TVD Series 4.3.2 GV-TVD4711 / TVD4811 Follow steps 1 to 3 in 4.3.1 GV-AVD2700 / 4710 / 8710, GV-TVD4700 / 4710 / 4810 / 8710. To install an Ethernet / PoE cable: Remove the large waterproof rubber plug from the base of the camera. Cut a small opening on the tip of the large waterproof rubber plug.
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10. Connect the 2-pin terminal block and I/O wires to the camera. Tip: When connecting the I/O wires to the camera, thread the I/O wires through the protruded loop. To finish the installation: 11. Secure the camera and insert a micro SD card to the slot. 12.
5. GV-TFD Series Camera Type Model No. GV-TFD4700 Mini Fixed IP Dome GV-TFD4800 5.1 Packing List 5.1.1 GV-TFD4700 / 4800 IR Mini Fixed IP Dome Screw Kit • • 2-Pin Power Terminal Block (for GV-TFD4700 Torx Wrench • • only) Drill Template Paster •...
5.2 Overview 5.2.1 GV-TFD4700 / 4800 11 12 No. Description No. Description Power port (2-Pin terminal block) Audio In Ethernet port Alarm Input Default button Micro SD card slot Audio Out Alarm Output P Alarm Output N Note: There are two ways to supply power to the camera: ⚫...
GV-AVD / TVD Series 5.3 Installation The IR Mini Fixed IP Dome is designed for indoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the ceiling. Below are the instructions for Ceiling Mount. There are two kinds of Ceiling Mount: Concealed Installation and Open Installation.
6. GV-FER5702 Camera Type Model No. IR Fisheye Rugged IP Camera GV-FER5702 6.1 Packing List 6.1.1 GV-FER5702 IR Fisheye Rugged IP Camera (GV-FER5702) • Drill Template Paster • Waterproof Rubber Set Screw Kit • • Download Guide •...
GV-FER5702 6.3 Installation The IR Fisheye Rugged IP Camera is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the wall or ceiling. Or, you can purchase optional mounting accessories to mount your camera on a wall. Below are the instructions for Ceiling Mount.
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Remove the housing by turning it anticlockwise. Secure the camera base onto the ceiling with 3 screws supplied and lock up the housing by turning it clockwise.
7. GV-PTZ5810-IR Camera Type Model No. IR IP Mini PTZ Camera GV-PTZ5810-IR 7.1 Packing List 7.1.1 GV-PTZ5810-IR IR IP Mini PTZ Camera (GV-PTZ5810-IR) • Screw Kit • Download Guide • Drill Template Paster •...
GV-PTZ5810-IR 7.3 Installation The IR IP Mini PTZ Camera is designed for indoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the wall or ceiling. Or, you can purchase optional mounting accessories to mount your camera on a wall. Below are the instructions for Ceiling Mount.
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Fix the adapter plate to the ceiling with screws. Secure the camera to the adapter plate and rotate the camera counterclockwise until it’s fastened.
8. GV-TMS Series Camera Type Model No. GV-TMS8800 Multi-Lens IR Fixed IP Dome Camera GV-TMS20811 8.1 Packing List 8.1.1 GV-TMS8800 Multi-Lens IR Fixed IP Dome Camera Drill Template Paster • • (GV-TMS8800) Screw Kit Waterproof Rubber Set • • Torx Wrench Download Guide •...
Accessing the Camera 8.1.2 GV-TMS20811 Multi-Lens IR Fixed IP Dome Camera Pendant Mount Plate • • (GV-TMS20811) Screw Kit Waterproof Rubber Set • • Torx Wrench Protective Tape • • Drill Template Paster Download Guide • •...
8.2 Overview 8.2.1 GV-TMS8800 Description Description Built-in microphone x 2 (on both Alarm input / output sides) Ethernet connector / PoE IR LED x 2 Power connector (DC 12V) microSD card slot Audio input / output Default button Note: If the default button doesn’t respond after pressing for 15 seconds, reboot the camera and try again within 10 minutes of rebooting.
Accessing the Camera 8.2.2 GV-TMS20811 Description Description Audio input / output Ethernet connector / PoE++ RS485 Built-in microphone x 2 Alarm output IR LED x 9 Alarm input Default button Power output microSD card slot Power input (DC 24V, 2.5A / AC 24V, 2.5A) Note: If the default button doesn’t respond after pressing for 15 seconds, reboot the camera...
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and try again within 10 minutes of rebooting. All channels (CH1–CH4) receive audio from both built-in microphones (No. 8).
Accessing the Camera 8.3 Installation The camera is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the ceiling. Or, you can purchase optional mounting accessories to mount your camera on a ceiling. Below are the instructions for Ceiling Mount. 8.3.1 GV-TMS8800 Stick the drill template paster to the ceiling and drill holes on the ceiling according to the drill template.
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Adjust the horizontal shooting angle. Method 1: Rotate the tilt-shift lens and adapter ring. Method 2: Rotate the LED cover. Adjust the vertical shooting angle: Loosen the screws on the adapter ring, adjust the shooting angle, and tighten the screws. Caution: Stop rotating the lens when it reaches the limit;...
Accessing the Camera 8.3.2 GV-TMS20811 Stick the drill template paster to the ceiling, lead the cables through the hole, and drill holes on the ceiling according to the drill template. Install the screw anchors in the ceiling. Align the guide hole on the ceiling with the hole on the mounting plate, and lead the external cables through the center hole of the mounting plate.
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Remove the protective foam inside the device and the protective film on the inside of the transparent dome cover. Connect all cables. (1) Hang the anti-drop cord on the buckle of the mounting plate. (2) Hang the base on the end of the mounting plate with a hook. (3) Connect external cables and camera tail cables, and hide them in the cavity of the base (waterproof is required).
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Accessing the Camera Secure the base. (1) Adjust the angle of the base until it fully fits the mounting plate, and the quick mount snap will be automatically locked. (2) Tighten the screws on both sides of the base with the supplied torx wrench (screw holes are shown in ②...
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The SD card slot may be obscured after adjusting the lens. It is recommended to install a Micro SD card before adjusting the lens. See (Optional) Insert Micro SD Card for details. Reinstall the cover, and tighten the 6 screws on the cover with the supplied torx wrench until they reach the limit.
Accessing the Camera 8.4 Optional Installation You can optionally purchase the GV-Mount accessories to fit your mounting environment. For details, see GV-A/T/EBDSeries IPCamera Mount Installation Guide.
9. Accessing the Camera 9.1 System Requirements Once installed, your camera is accessible over the network. Make sure your PC has good network connection and meet the following requirements: Intel Core i5-4670, 3.40 GHz Memory DDR3 8 GB RAM On Board Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Versions of driver from year 2014 or later required) ⚫...
Accessing the Camera 9.2 Looking Up the Dynamic IP Address By default, when the camera is connected to LAN a with DHCP server, it is automatically assigned with a dynamic IP address. Follow the steps below to look up its IP address. Note: The computer you use to configure the IP address must be under the same LAN as your camera.
9.3 Configuring the IP Address If the camera is connected to a LAN without DHCP server, the default IP address will be 192.168.0.10. Follow the steps below to modify the IP address to avoid IP conflict with other GV-IP devices on the same LAN. 1.
10. The Web Interface Once you log in the Web interface, you will see the live view as shown below. GV-TMS Series GV-TMS8800: 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 GV-TMS20811: No. Name Function Set the display ratio of the image. ◼...
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Stop/start live view of the selected channel. 3. Stop / Start Live View Stop/start local recording. 4. Local Recording Select a live video stream: main stream, sub stream or third 5. Live Stream stream (when enabled). Open the image setting page. – See 3.5.1 Image. 6.
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Accessing the Camera Other Models 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 No. Name Function Set the display ratio of the image. • Scale: display images by 16:9. Proportional • Stretch: display images by window size. • Original: display images in its original size. Select a live video stream: main stream, sub stream or third Live Stream stream (when enabled).
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Play/Stop Play or stop live video. Only for audio-supporting models, adjust the audio output Video Volume volume on the PC. Only for audio-supporting models, enable or disable Microphone microphone. Only for audio-supporting models, adjust the microphone Microphone volume on the PC during audio communication between the PC Volume and the camera.
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Accessing the Camera Note: The paths for saving snapshots and local recordings are set in Local Settings. See 3.1.2 Local Parameters in the User’s Manual. The No. 19 and 20 buttons will appear on the floating toolbar when you move the mouse cursor onto the live view.
11. Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision periodically releases updated firmware on the company website. To load the new firmware into the camera, follow the instructions below. 1. At the top of the Web interface, click Setup. 2. In the left menu, select System and select Maintenance. This page appears.
12. Restoring to Factory Default If for any reason the camera is not responding correctly, you can restore the camera back to its factory default settings using the Web interface or the Default button. To use the Web interface: 1. In the Web interface, click Setup. 2.
13. Connecting to UA-SNVR / HD DVR / GV-RNVR To access the dual-sensor live view from GV-TMS8800 on UA-SNVR / HD DVR, GV-RNVR, follow the instructions below. On the Web interface of UA-SNVR / HD DVR, or GV-RNVR, go to Remote Setting >...
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