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  • Page 1 GV-Fisheye IP Camera H.264 User's Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. FETIV214-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-Fisheye IP Camera User’s Manual. The GV-Fisheye IP Camera has the following models with different resolutions. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware versions: Firmware Version Model Model Number GV-FE421 GV-FE521 V2.14 GV-FE2301...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.6.2 In-Ceiling Mount..................23 1.6.3 Standard Wall Mount and Ground Mount ..........26 1.6.4 Ground Mount...................26 1.7 Connecting the GV-Fisheye Camera ..............27 1.7.1 GV-FE2301 / 421 / 4301 / 521 ..............27 1.7.2 GV-FER521 ....................29 1.7.3 GV-FE2302 / 3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 ...........30 1.7.4 Connecting PoE Converter and IR LED Ring for GV-FE3403 / 5303 ..31...
  • Page 5 2.2 Configuration the Basics ..................44 Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera........45 3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ..............45 3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page ..............46 3.2.1 The Live View Window ................47 3.2.2 Fisheye View ....................50 3.2.3 The Control Panel of the Live View Window ..........54 3.2.4 Snapshot of a Live Video ................58 3.2.5 Video Recording ..................58 3.2.6 Wide Angle Lens Dewarping..............59...
  • Page 6 4.3.4 VSM......................95 4.3.5 Backup Center ..................97 4.3.6 Video Gateway / Recording Server ............99 4.3.7 ViewLog Server ..................101 4.3.8 RTSP......................102 4.4 Monitoring......................103 4.5 Recording Schedule....................104 4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings..............104 4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings ................105 4.6 Remote ViewLog ....................106 4.7 Network ......................107 4.7.1 LAN ......................107 4.7.2 Wireless Client Mode ................109 4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP ...................111...
  • Page 7 6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings..............144 6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings................144 6.2.2 Restoring the Settings................145 6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings..............146 6.3.1 Using the Web Interface .................146 6.3.2 Directly on the Camera ................146 6.4 Changing Password....................149 6.5 Verifying Watermark ...................151 6.5.1 Accessing AVI Files ................151 6.5.2 Running Watermark Proof ..............151 6.5.3 The Watermark Proof Window ..............152...
  • Page 8 Specifications ...............176 Camera ........................176 Optics Lens .........................177 Operation ........................179 Network........................180 Mechanical ........................181 General ........................181 Power over Ethernet....................185 Web Interface......................186 Application ........................186...

  • Page 9: Naming And Definition

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

  • Page 10: Note For Connecting To Gv-System

    The GV-Fisheye IP Camera is designed to work with GV-System, a hybrid or digital video management system. Note the following when the camera is connected to GV-System: 1. By default, the images are recorded to the memory card inserted in the GV-Fisheye IP Camera.

  • Page 11: Note For Recording

    Note for Recording 1. By default, the images are recorded to the memory card inserted in the GV-Fisheye IP Camera. Make sure the Write recording data into local storage option (see 4.1.1 Video Settings) is enabled. If this option is disabled, the camera will stop recording to the memory card while the live view is accessed through Web browsers or other applications.

  • Page 12: Note For Usb Storage And Wifi Adapter

    Note for USB Storage and WiFi Adapter Mind the following limitations and requirements for using USB storage and GV-WiFi Adapter: 1. The USB hard drive must be of 2.5’’ or 3.5’’, version 2.0 or above. 2. The USB hard drive’s storage capacity must not exceed 2TB. 3.

  • Page 13: Note For Installing Camera

    Note for Installing Camera When installing GV-FER outdoor models, be sure that: 1. The camera is set up above the junction box to prevent water from entering the camera along the cables. 2. Any PoE, power, audio and I/O cables are waterproofed using waterproof silicon rubber or the like.
  • Page 14 4. The silica gel bag loses it effectiveness when the dry camera is opened. To prevent the lens from fogging up, use the supplied adhesive tap and replace the silica gel bag every time you open the camera, and conceal the gel bag in camera within 2 minutes of exposing to open air.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Without installing any software, you can watch live view and utilize functions such as motion detection, privacy mask, and alert notification through the Web interface. In addition, the GV- Fisheye IP Camera seamlessly integrates with the GV-System, providing advanced monitoring and video management features. The following GV-Fisheye Cameras are available: Models Type Description...

  • Page 16: Key Features

    1.1 Key Features • Image sensor Camera Model Image Sensor GV-FE2301 / 2302 GV-FE421 GV-FE4301 1/2.5’’ progressive scan CMOS GV-FE521 GV-FE5302 / 5303 GV-FER521 / 5302 / 5303 GV-FE3402 / 3403 1/3.2’’ progressive scan CMOS GV-FER3402 / 3403 • Video Compression Camera Model Video Compression GV-FE2301 / 2302...
  • Page 17 Introduction • Frame rate Camera Model Frame Rate GV-FE2301 / 2302 Up to 15 fps at 1440 x1376 GV-FE3402 / 3403 Up to 15 fps at 2048 x 1536 GV-FER3402 / 3403 GV-FE421 Up to 15 fps at 2048 x 1944 GV-FE4301 GV-FE521 GV-FE5302 / 5303...
  • Page 18 • EN50155 compliance for rolling stock applications (GV-FER521 only) • Built-in micro SD card slot (SD/SDHC) for local storage • Built-in microphone and speaker • Mini USB slot for WiFi adapter or USB hard drive (GV-FE2302 / 3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 only) •...

  • Page 19: Packing List

    Introduction 1.2 Packing List GV-FE421 / 521 / 2301 / 4301 and GV-FER521 • • Fisheye Camera Support Bracket x 3 • • Camera Cover (Hard Ceiling Mount) Camera Cover (In-Ceiling Mount) • • Screw (Hard Ceiling Mount) x 3 Screw (In-Ceiling Mount) x 3 •...
  • Page 20 GV-FE2302 / 3402 / 5302 and GV-FE3403 / 5303 • • Fisheye Camera Support Bracket x 3 • • Camera Cover (Hard Ceiling Mount) Camera Cover (In-Ceiling Mount) • • Screw (Hard Ceiling Mount) x 3 Screw (In-Ceiling Mount) x 3 •...
  • Page 21 Introduction • PoE Converter set (including 1 module, 1 DC Power Y-cable, 1 RJ-45 cable and 3 PoE Screws) (GV-FE3403 / 5303 only) • Installation Sticker • GV-NVR Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 22 GV-FER3402 / 5302 and GV-FER3403 / 5303 • • Fisheye Camera Support Bracket x 3 • • Camera Cover (Hard Ceiling Mount) Camera Cover (In-Ceiling Mount) • • Screw (Hard Ceiling Mount) x 3 Screw (In-Ceiling Mount) x 3 • •...
  • Page 23 Introduction • Power Cable • Terminal Block x 2 (female) (male) • IR Power Adapter (GV-FER3403 / • Installation Sticker 5303 only) • Silica Gel Bag and Adhesive Tape x 2 • Cable Connector • GV-NVR Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 24: System Requirement

    1.3 System Requirement To operate the camera through a web browser, make sure your PC has good network connection, and meet the following system requirement: GV-FE2301 / 4301 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / Server 2008 GV-System Version GV-System V8.5.6.0 with patch files or later •...
  • Page 25 Introduction GV-FE521 and GV-FER521 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / Server 2008 GV-System Version GV-System V8.5.0.0 or later • Browser Internet Explorer 7.x or later • Firefox • Google Chrome • Safari GV-FE2302 / 3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 and GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008...

  • Page 26: Optional Accessories

    1.4 Optional Accessories Optional devices can expand the capabilities and versatility of your GV-Fisheye Camera. Contact your dealer for more information. Name Details GV-PA191 The GV-PA191 is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter designed to provide power to the IP device through a single Power over Ethernet (PoE) Ethernet cable.

  • Page 27: Physical Description

    Introduction 1.5 Physical Description GV-FE421 / 521 / 2301 / 4301 and GV-FER521 To access the Default button, LED indicators and micro SD card slot, unscrew the screws indicated below and then remove the camera cover. Figure 1-1a: GV-FE2301 / 421 / 4301 / 521. Figure 1-1b: GV-FER521 Note: For GV-FER521, a silica gel bag is attached to the inside of the camera cover.
  • Page 28 You can now access the Load Default button, LED indicators, and the micro SD card slot. Figure 1-2a: GV-FE Series Figure 1-2b: GV-FER521 Name Function Lens Receives image inputs. Speaker Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. Microphone Receives the sound from the camera.

  • Page 29: Gv-Fe2302 / 3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303

    Introduction GV-FE2302 / 3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Figure 1-3 Name Function Lens Receives image inputs. Speaker Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. Microphone Receives the sound from the camera. Status LED Indicates whether the device is booted successfully or not. LAN / PoE Connects to a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.

  • Page 30: Gv-Fer3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303

    GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Figure 1-4 Name Function Lens Receives image inputs. Speaker Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. Microphone Receives the sound from the camera. LEDs See the table below for details. Resets all configurations to default factory settings. See 6.3 Default Button Restoring to Factory Default Settings.
  • Page 31 Introduction LED Indicators Figure 1-5 Name Function Link Turns on when network is connected. Turns on when data are being transmitted or received. Status Turns on when the device is ready. PoE Cable For GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303, the PoE connector may be one of the following types: Type 1 Type 2...

  • Page 32: Installation

    1.6 Installation The fisheye camera 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 33: Hard Ceiling Mount

    Without IR LED Ring With IR LED Ring Note: To connect wires, cables and the IR LED ring, see 1.7 Connecting the GV-Fisheye Camera. 1. Place the installation sticker on the ceiling board. The 3 red dots indicate the location of the screws.
  • Page 34 4. Secure the fisheye camera with the 3 hard ceiling mount screws provided. Figure 1-7 5. For outdoor GV-Fisheye Cameras (GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 521 / 5302 / 5303), install the supplied cable connector to waterproof the cable. You should have 2 components: Figure 1-8 a.
  • Page 35 IMPORTANT: Item 1 must be secured tightly to waterproof the cable. 6. For GV-Fisheye Camera that does not come with an IR LED ring, place the camera cover (for hard ceiling mount) on top of the camera and tighten the screws with the supplied torx wrench.
  • Page 36 Figure 1-13 Caution: An operating IR LED ring may reach high temperatures. Disconnect the power supply and allow the IR LED ring to cool down before handling the device.

  • Page 37: In-Ceiling Mount

    Introduction 1.6.2 In-Ceiling Mount In-Ceiling Mount allows the camera to be mounted into the ceiling, revealing a small portion of the camera. In-Ceiling Mount requires the ceiling board to be between 0.5 – 3.0 cm (0.2 – 1.18 in) thick. Figure 1-14 Note: In-ceiling mount is not applicable to the models with IR LED ring (GV-FE3403 / 5303 and GV-FER3403 / 5303).
  • Page 38 Figure 1-16 3. For outdoor GV-Fisheye Cameras (GV-FER3402 / 521 / 5302), install the supplied cable connector to waterproof the cable. Refer to step 5 in 1.6.1 Hard Ceiling Mount for details.
  • Page 39 Figure 1-19 7. Connect the camera with power, network and other wires. For details, see 1.7 Connecting the GV-Fisheye Camera. 8. Place the camera cover for in-ceiling mount on top of the camera and tighten the 3 screws or just put on the in-ceiling cover if it does not contain screws.

  • Page 40: Standard Wall Mount And Ground Mount

    1.6.3 Standard Wall Mount and Ground Mount To mount the camera on a wall, follow the instructions in 1.6.1 Hard Ceiling Mount. Figure 1-21 Hint: Mount the fisheye camera in the middle of the wall to have an excellent overview. Or ensure the camera is focused on the most important areas of the room as directly as possible to have the desired detailed recognition.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Gv-Fisheye Camera

    Introduction 1.7 Connecting the GV-Fisheye Camera 1.7.1 GV-FE2301 / 421 / 4301 / 521 GV-FE series come with a 5-pin data cable that allows you to connect to the power and any I/O devices. Digita l O utput (Re d)
  • Page 42 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 or 2-pin terminal block provided.

  • Page 43: Gv-Fer521

    Introduction 1.7.2 GV-FER521 The GV-FER521 comes with a PoE cable that allows you to connect to the power and network through a PoE adaptor. See “Power over Ethernet” in Specifications later in this manual before purchasing a PoE adapter. Note: Digital input and output are not supported in GV-FER521.

  • Page 44: Gv-Fe2302 / 3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303

    Power over Ethernet (PoE): connect the camera to a PoE switch with a standard network cable to supply power and network. PoE Converter: this method is only applicable to indoor GV-Fisheye Camera installed with an IR LED ring (GV-FE3403 / 5303). A PoE converter allows the camera to be connected to a PoE switch (thus supplied with network and power over a network cable), and also supplies power to IR LED ring.

  • Page 45: Connecting Poe Converter And Ir Led Ring For Gv-Fe3403 / 5303

    Introduction 1.7.4 Connecting PoE Converter and IR LED Ring for GV-FE3403 / 5303 To install a PoE converter, follow the steps below. Note: Instead of installing the PoE converter, you can connect the camera to a PoE switch and the IR LED ring with a power adapter (optional accessory). Figure 1-27 Connect the PoE converter to a PoE switch with a standard network cable.
  • Page 46 Plug one of the PoE converter’s terminal blocks to the camera and the other one to the IR LED ring. IMPORTANT: It is advised to shorten the IR LED ring’s wire to approximately 20 cm for it to fit inside the PoE converter. 20cm Figure 1-28 Secure the camera to the PoE converter with the supplied screws.
  • Page 47 Introduction Secure the PoE converter to the ceiling with 3 self-prepared screws. Figure 1-30...

  • Page 48: Gv-Fer3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303

    1.7.5 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Figure 1-31 Remove the camera cover with the supplied torx wrench. Supply power to the camera with one of the following: A. Power adapter (optional): see Assembling the Power Adapter (Optional) later in this section.
  • Page 49 Introduction Assembling the Power Adapter (Optional) Insert the supplied power cable into the supplied waterproof rubber and plug it into the camera. Figure 1-32 Insert the power cable into the supplied female terminal block as illustrated and plug it into the terminal block connector in the camera. Figure 1-33 Insert the power wires at the other end into the male terminal block as illustrated and plug it to the power adapter.

  • Page 50: Chapter 2 Getting Started

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

  • Page 51: Checking The Dynamic Ip Address

    Getting Started 2.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address Follow the steps below to look up the IP address and access the Web interface. Install the GV-IP Device Utility program included on the Software DVD. Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN with the camera you wish to configure.
  • Page 52 The login page appears. Figure 2-3 Type the default ID and password admin and click Apply to login.

  • Page 53: Assigning An Ip Address

    Getting Started 2.1.2 Assigning an IP Address By default, GV-Fisheye Camera that are connected to LAN without a DHCP server, are assigned with the static IP address 192.168.0.10. Follow the steps below to assign a new IP address to avoid IP conflict with other GeoVision devices.
  • Page 54 IMPORTANT: If Dynamic IP Address or PPPoE is enabled, you need to know which IP address the camera will get from the DHCP server or ISP to log in. If your camera in installed in a LAN, use the GV-IP Device Utility to look up its current dynamic address.

  • Page 55: Configuring The Wireless Connection

    Getting Started 2.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Connection Wireless settings are only applicable to GV-FE2302 / 3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303. Insert a WiFi adapter to the camera and follow the steps below to set up a wireless connection to your camera.
  • Page 56 F. Click Apply to save the configuration. Note: 1. Your encryption settings must match those used by the Access Points or wireless stations with which you want to associate. 2. When Ad Hoc is used, only WEP encryption is supported. 3.

  • Page 57: Getting Started

    Getting Started B. Select Wireless for Optional Network Type. C. To use a dynamic IP address assigned by the DHCP server, select Dynamic IP address. To use a fixed IP address, select Static IP address and type the IP address information.

  • Page 58: Configuration The Basics

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

  • Page 59: 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 60: Functions Featured On The Main Page

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

  • Page 61: The Live View Window

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.1 The Live View Window Internet Explorer When accessing the camera live view using Internet Explorer, the following window appears. Figure 3-3...
  • Page 62 No. Name Function 1 Play Plays live video. 2 Stop Stops playing video. Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. Click the Push to talk button (from the pop-up menu) for the camera to 3 Microphone switch between audio transmission and reception, where only one party can speak at a time.

  • Page 63: Accessing The Camera

    Accessing the Camera Non-IE Browsers When accessing the camera live view using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari, the following window appears. The following functions are not supported using non-IE browsers: Control panel, function buttons, Motion Detection, Tampering Alarm, Visual Automation, Text Overlay, Two-Way Audio, and GPS map settings.

  • Page 64: Fisheye View

    3.2.2 Fisheye View To enable the fisheye options, right-click the live view and select Geo Fisheye. Right-click the image again and select Fisheye Option to see the following options. Image Alignment: By default, the image should be properly aligned already. If not, follow the steps below to align the image for each model: GV-FE2302 / 3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 and GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303: Align the red circle with the outer edge of the camera image, and then align it with...
  • Page 65 The circular source image of GV-FE2301 / 421 / 4301 should be centered and slightly cropped on all four edges. If the image is not centered, please contact your sales representative and send your device back to GeoVision for adjustment. To determine whether your device needs adjustment, measure the length of a longer cropped edge and the length of that entire edge.
  • Page 66 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 67 Accessing the Camera Show Source Video at Top-Right Channel: Shows the circular source image in the top-right quadrant when Quad view is selected. 360 degrees Object Tracking: Tracks moving objects under 360 degree view. Refer to 3.2.8 Object Tracking for more details. Settings: The following settings are available.

  • Page 68: 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 69 Accessing the Camera [Audio] Displays the audio data rates when the microphone and speaker devices are enabled. [I/O Control] Provides a real-time graphic display of the input and output status. You can force the output to be triggered by double-clicking its icon. [Alarm Notify] Displays images captured upon sensor triggers and/or motion detection.
  • Page 70 Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Gamma: Adjusts the relative proportions of bright and dark areas. White balance: The camera automatically adjusts the color to be closest to the image you are viewing. You can choose one of the three presets: Indoor, Fluorescent, and Outdoor.
  • Page 71 Accessing the Camera (automatic exposure)” appears. You can establish up to 4 zones. To remove the block, right-click the block and select Delete. [GPS] For details see 4.8.2 GPS Maps Setting. [Temperature] Click the Monitor button to see the current temperature of the chipset in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

  • Page 72: Snapshot Of A Live Video

    3.2.4 Snapshot of a Live Video To take a snapshot of live video, follow these steps: 1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-3). The Save As dialog 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 73: Wide Angle Lens Dewarping

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.6 Wide Angle Lens Dewarping The fisheye source view is curved especially near the edges. Use this function to reduce the warping of live view. 1. Right-click on the live view to display a drop-down list. 2. Select Wide Angle Setting. The Wide Angle Dewarping Setting window appears. Figure 3-12 3.

  • Page 74: Picture-In-Picture And Picture-And-Picture View

    3.2.7 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View Two types of close-up views are available to provide clear and detailed images of the surveillance area: Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-and Picture (PAP). After entering the live view window, the image is displayed in PIP mode by default. The PIP and PAP views can only be displayed on the hemispherical source image.
  • Page 75 Accessing the Camera Picture-and-Picture View With the Picture and Picture (PAP) view, you can create a split video effect with multiple close-up views on the image. A total of 7 close-up views can be defined. Figure 3-14 Right-click the live view and select PAP. A row of three inset windows appears at the bottom.

  • Page 76: Object Tracking

    3.2.8 Object Tracking You can track moving objects in fisheye live view. The function is only available when the fisheye camera mode is set to be Geo Fisheye: 360 degree. When motion is detected, the top-right channel will start tracking the moving object and in the 360 degree view at the bottom, the moving object will be highlighted.
  • Page 77 Accessing the Camera Use the options below to customize object tracking. Mask Region: Use the mouse to outline a mask region where motion will be ignored. Object Size: Click the button to pause the live view and then use the mouse to outline the maximum and minimum size of the targeted object.

  • Page 78: Alarm Notification

    3.2.9 Alarm Notification After input triggers and motion detection, you can be alerted by a pop-up live video and view up to four captured images. Captured Images Pop-up live video Figure 3-17 To configure this function, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Alarm Notify.
  • Page 79 Accessing the Camera IE Window Pops up: The minimized Live View window pops up on motion and input- triggered detection. 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 80: Video And Audio Configuration

    3.2.10 Video and Audio Configuration You can enable the microphone and speaker for two-way audio communication and set the number of frames to keep for live view buffer. Click the Show System Menu button (No. 9, Figure 3-3), and select Video and Audio Configuration. Camera: Sets the number of frames to keep in live view buffer.
  • Page 81 Accessing the Camera Audio Configure: You can enable the microphone and speaker and adjust the audio volume. Figure 3-20...

  • Page 82: Remote Configuration

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

  • Page 83: I/O Control

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.14 I/O Control The I/O Control window provides real-time graphic displays of camera status, I/O status, and alarm events. Additionally, you can remotely force output to be triggered. Note: I/O Control settings are only supported by GV-FE2301 / 421 / 4301 / 521. Figure 3-22 •...

  • Page 84: Visual Automation

    3.2.15 Visual Automation This function is only supported by GV-FE2301 / 421 / 4301 / 521. 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.

  • Page 85: Network Status

    Accessing the Camera 3.2.16 Network Status To view the network status, in the left menu, click Network and select Status. Figure 3-24...

  • Page 86: 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 87 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 4.1.3 Privacy Mask 4.1 Video and Motion 4.1.4 Text Overlay 4.1.5 Tampering Alarm 4.1.6 Visual Automation 4.2.1 Input Setting 4.2 I/O Control...

  • Page 88: Video & Motion

    4.1 Video & Motion This section includes video image settings and how the images can be managed by using Motion Detection, Privacy Mask, Text Overlay, Tampering Alarm and Visual Automation. 4.1.1 Video Settings...
  • Page 89 Administrator Mode Figure 4-2 [Name] Rename the video stream. The camera name will appear on the Live View. To display the name of the video stream on the Live View window, see 3.2.12 Camera Name Display. [Connection Template] 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.
  • Page 90 [Video Signal Type] The codec options, resolutions and maximum frame rates are listed as below: Maximum Models Codec Options Image Resolution Frame Rate 1440 x 1376 GV-FE2301 / 2302 H.264, MJPEG 15 fps 1280 x 1200 2048 x 1536 GV-FE3402 / 3403 H.264, MJPEG 1440 x 1376 15 fps...
  • Page 91 Administrator Mode [Region of Interest] Defines clarity and sets privacy mask to different parts of the live view for the camera connecting to third-party software through ONVIF/RTSP. This function is disabled by default. Select Enable and click ROI Setting to configure: On the popup window, use your mouse and draw directly on the live view to specify a region.
  • Page 92 Record Profile: This setting is only applicable for recording to the camera’s memory card. Select Performance to maximize the lifespan of the memory card by restricting the maximum bit rate to 4 Mbit and Sharpness value to 30. Select Quality to adopt your current settings.
  • Page 93 Administrator Mode [Special View Setting] D/N: Sets the Day/Night mode of the camera. Auto: Select Auto for the camera to detect the amount of light present and automatically switch to monochrome in a poorly-lit scene. Use the drop-down list to adjust the sensitivity level of light sensor from 1 to 10.

  • Page 94: Motion Detection

    4.1.2 Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs in the video image. You can configure up to 8 areas with different sensitivity values for motion detection. Figure 4-4 The motion detection function is disabled by default. Follow the steps below to set up motion detection.
  • Page 95 Administrator Mode 5. Under Motion Detection section, select the following options to reduce false alarm. Ignore environmental changes: Ignore environmental changes in the camera view such as rain or snow. 6. The Noise Tolerance function is enabled by default. It ignores video noise when the light intensity changes.

  • Page 96: Privacy Mask

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

  • Page 97: Text Overlay

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

  • Page 98: Tampering Alarm

    4.1.5 Tampering Alarm The Tampering Alarm is used to detect when the camera is being physically tampered with. An alarm can be generated when the camera is moved, covered up, or out of focus. The alarm types include triggering the output device, e-mail alert and notifying the connected GV- Center V2, GV-VSM and GV-System.
  • Page 99 Administrator Mode To configure the tampering alarm: 1. Select Enable. 2. If you want the camera to ignore any movement or scene change in certain areas, click button to drag areas on the camera view. 3. Select the desired detection sensitivity by moving the slider. The higher the value, the more sensitive the camera is to scene changes.

  • Page 100: Visual Automation

    4.1.6 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. Note: Visual Automation settings are only supported by GV-FE2301 / 421 / 4301 / 521. Figure 4-9 1.

  • Page 101: I/O Control

    Administrator Mode 4.2 I/O Control The I/O wires connected to the camera provide the interface for one input device and one output device. Note: The I/O settings are only supported by GV-FE2301 / 421 / 4301 / 521. 4.2.1 Input Settings To activate the sensor input, select Enable.

  • Page 102: Output Settings

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

  • Page 103: Events & Alerts

    Administrator Mode 4.3 Events & Alerts The Administrator can set up the following alert methods to receive notifications when motion is detected or I/O devices are triggered: 1. Send a captured still image by e-mail or FTP. 2. Notify Center Monitoring Station, Center V2, VSM or GV-GIS, by video or text alerts. To activate the above alert methods, you must set the following functions in advance: •...
  • Page 104 [Enable] Select to enable the e-mail function. Sever URL/IP Address: Type the SMTP Server’s URL address or IP address. Server Port: Type the SMTP Server’s port number. Or keep the default value 25. From email address: Type the sender’s e-mail address. Send to: Type the e-mail address(s) you want to send alerts to.

  • Page 105: Ftp

    Administrator Mode 4.3.2 FTP You can also send the captured still image to a remote FTP server for alerts. Figure 4-14 [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 106 [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 107: Center V2

    Administrator Mode 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 108 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 109: Vsm

    Administrator Mode 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. Important: To notify the VSM upon motions, be sure to set up the detection area on the Motion Detection page.
  • Page 110 To enable the VSM connection: 1. Activate Link: Enable the monitoring through VSM. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of VSM. 3. Port Number: Match the port to Port 2 on VSM. Or keep the default value 5609. For details, see 8.2 VSM.

  • Page 111: Backup Center

    Administrator Mode 4.3.5 Backup Center The connection to the GV-Backup Center allows you to back up another copy of recordings to the GV-Backup Center on an offsite location while the camera is saving these data to the memory card. The GV-Backup Center provides a PC-based storage and backup solution. For details on the GV-Backup Center, see GV-Backup Center User’s Manual.
  • Page 112 To enable connection to Backup Center: 1. Activate Link: Enable the connection to the Backup Center. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of the Backup Center. 3. Port Number: Match the communication port on the Backup Center. Or keep the default value 30000.

  • Page 113: Video Gateway / Recording Server

    Administrator Mode 4.3.6 Video Gateway / Recording Server The GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server is a video streaming server designed for large-scale video surveillance deployments. The GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server (with recording capability) can receive up to 128 channels from various IP video devices, and distribute up to 300 channels to its clients.
  • Page 114 1. Activate Link: Enable the connection to the GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server. 2. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of the GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server. 3. Port Number: Match the communication port on the GV-Video Gateway / GV- Recording Server or keep the default value 50000.

  • Page 115: Viewlog Server

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

  • Page 116: Rtsp

    4.3.8 RTSP The RTSP Server enables RTSP protocol for video streaming. Figure 4-20 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 117: Monitoring

    Administrator Mode 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. Recording upon input trigger is only supported by GV-FE2301 / 421 / 4301 / 521. Figure 4-21 [Manual] Manually activates motion detection and I/O monitoring.

  • Page 118: Recording Schedule

    4.5 Recording Schedule The schedule is provided to activate recording and I/O monitoring on a specific time each day. 4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings You can set up the schedule for recording. Figure 4-22 Span 1- Span 3: Set a different recording mode for each time span during the day. Each day can be divided into 3 time spans, shown as Span 1, Span 2, and Span 3.

  • Page 119: I/O Monitoring Settings

    Administrator Mode 4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings You can set the schedule for I/O monitoring to start. Note: The I/O Monitoring Settings are only supported for GV-FE2301 /421 / 4301 / 521. Figure 4-23 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, Span 2, and Span 3.

  • Page 120: Remote Viewlog

    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 121: Network

    Administrator Mode 4.7 Network The Network section includes some basic but important network configurations that enable the camera to be connected to a TCP/IP network. Note: WiFi related settings are only applicable to GV-FE2302 / 3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303, and are only available when a WiFi adapter is inserted to the camera.
  • Page 122 [Optional Network Type] According to the network environment, select Wired Ethernet or Wireless. Before enabling the Wireless option, follow the steps in 2.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Connection to configure the wireless settings first. [LAN Configuration] Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server which will automatically assign a dynamic IP address to the camera.

  • Page 123: Wireless Client Mode

    Administrator Mode 4.7.2 Wireless Client Mode Note this function is only supported in GV-FE2302 / 3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 and when GV- WiFi Adapter is installed. Set up the client mode before enabling the wireless function. Figure 4-25 Network type: Select the network mode Ad Hoc or Infrastructure.
  • Page 124 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): A type of data encryption. Type up to four WEP Keys in HEX or ASCII format. Note that if you use HEX format, only digits 0-9 and letters A-F, a-f are valid. WPAPSK-TKIP and WPA2PSK-TKIP: Type WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) for data encryption.

  • Page 125: Advanced Tcp/Ip

    Administrator Mode 4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP This section introduces the advanced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port, streaming port, UPnP and QoS.
  • Page 126 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 127 Administrator Mode [HTTP Port Settings] The HTTP port enables connecting the camera 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 128 [Network Connection Check Settings] The camera checks for Internet connection, and reboots when it is disconnected from the Internet. This function is enabled by default. Note: If you do not intend to connect the camera to the network, disable this function to prevent automatic reboot.

  • Page 129: Ip Filtering

    Administrator Mode 4.7.4 IP Filtering The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the camera. Figure 4-27 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 130: Snmp Setting

    4.7.5 SNMP Setting The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows you to monitor the status of the camera with SNMP network management software. Figure 4-28 To set up the SNMP settings: 1. Select Enable SNMPv1 SNMPv2c to enable the function. 2.

  • Page 131: 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 4-29...
  • Page 132 [Date & Time on IPCAM] Displays the current date and time on the camera. [Time Zone] Sets the time zone for local settings. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time to automatically adjust the camera for daylight saving time. Type the Start Time and End Time to enable the daylight saving function.

  • Page 133: 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 134 4. Click Open. A warning message appears. Figure 4-32 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 4-33...

  • Page 135: 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 4-34 [Storage Settings] Enable recycling: If the Enable recycling option is selected, when the space of the...
  • Page 136 Keep days (1-255): Specify the number of days to keep the files from 1 day to 255 days. When both Keep days and Enable recycling are selected, the system applies whichever condition comes first. For example, if the specified smallest amount of storage space comes earlier than the designated keep days, then recycle is applied first.
  • Page 137 Administrator Mode The storage device status is indicated in the status column: Status Description Formatting The storage device is being formatted. The camera can not recognize the format of the storage device or Unknown the device can not be found. Storage formatting is successful.

  • Page 138: User Account

    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 to log in without entering name and password, select Disable authentication for guest account.

  • Page 139: Log Information

    Administrator Mode 4.8.5 Log Information The log information contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems. Figure 4-37-1...
  • Page 140 Figure 4-37-2...

  • Page 141: Tools

    Administrator Mode 4.8.6 Tools This section allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware version. Figure 4-38...
  • Page 142 [Host Settings] Type a descriptive name for the camera. [Auto Reboot Setup] Select Enable to activate automatic reboot and specify the time for reboot in the sub fields. Day Interval: Type the day interval between each automatic reboot. Reboot Time: Use the drop-down lists to specify the time for automatic reboot. [Repair Record Database] Click Apply to repair the database when errors occur while playing back the recordings with Remote ViewLog player.

  • Page 143: Language

    Administrator Mode 4.8.7 Language This section allows you to select the language of the Web interface. The Default option sets the Web interface to the language of the computer’s operating system. Figure 4-39...

  • Page 144: 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 145: Playback

    Recording and Playback 5.2 Playback These methods are available to play back the video files recorded at the camera: • Playback from the memory card by connecting it directly to the GV-System through a card reader • Playback using the Remote ViewLog function over the TCP/IP network •...
  • Page 146 1. Install the Ext2Fsd from the Software DVD. Note: If you are using Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012, change its compatibility before installing the Ext2Fsd program: A. Right-click the Ext2Fsd program and select Properties. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-1 B.
  • Page 147 Recording and Playback 2. On Your desktop, click Start, select Programs, locate the Ext2Fsd folder and select Ext2 Volume Manager. All the connected drives are shown. Figure 5-2 3. For the first-installation, execute the Ext2Fsd Service. A. From the Ext2 Volume Manager window, select Tools and select Service Management.
  • Page 148 B. Click Apply. 4. Mount the storage drive to your computer. A. From the Ext2Fsd Volume Manager window, right-click the storage drive and select Ext2 Management. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-4 B. Under the Mount point & driver letter section, select Automatically mount via Ext2Mgr, specify a disk drive using the drop-down list and click Apply.
  • Page 149 Recording and Playback C. On the Ext2 Volume Manager window, the storage drive is successfully mounted to your computer when it is indicated with the disk drive you specified. Figure 5-5 5. Access the recording files from the specified drive of your computer.

  • Page 150: 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 must allow remote access with ViewLog Server activated. See 4.3.7 ViewLog Server. 2. For first time users, run the Remote ViewLog program from the Software DVD. Next time whenever you would like to use this function, access this option from the camera’s Web interface.

  • Page 151: Access To The Recorded Files Through Ftp Server

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

  • Page 152: 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 153: Chapter 6 Advanced Applications

    This chapter introduces more advanced applications. 6.1 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision periodically releases the updated firmware on the website. The new firmware can be simply loaded into the camera using the Web interface or the IP Device Utility included on the Software DVD.
  • Page 154 9. Since the firmware adopts different storage format from V2.07 onward, be sure to re- format the memory card after firmware upgrade. If you have not done so, this warning message appears when you view the Monitoring or Storage Settings’ Web interface: Figure 6-1...

  • Page 155: Using The Web Interface

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

  • Page 156: Using The Gv-Ip Device Utility

    6.1.2 Using the GV-IP Device Utility The GV-IP Device Utility provides a direct way to upgrade the firmware for multiple cameras. Note the computer used to upgrade firmware must be under the same network of the camera. 1. Insert the Software DVD, select IP Device Utility, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the program.
  • Page 157 Advanced Applications 5. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-5 6. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 7. If you like to upgrade all cameras of the same model in the list, check Upgrade all devices.

  • Page 158: Backing Up And Restoring Settings

    6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings With the GV-IP Device Utility included on the Software DVD, you can back up the configurations in the camera, and restore the backup data to the current unit or import it to another unit. 6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings 1.

  • Page 159: Restoring The Settings

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

  • Page 160: Restoring To Factory Default Settings

    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. 6.3.1 Using the Web Interface To restore to default settings using the Web interface: 1. In the left menu, select Management and select Tools. 2.
  • Page 161 Advanced Applications GV-FER521 System Status LED Default button Figure 6-9 GV-FE2302 / 3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 System Status LED Default button Figure 6-10...
  • Page 162 FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 Default button System Status LED Figure 6-11 3. Release the default button when the status LED blinks. 4. When the status LED fades, the process of loading default settings is completed and the camera reboots automatically.

  • Page 163: Changing Password

    Advanced Applications 6.4 Changing Password You change the login password of your GV-IP Camera using GV-IP Device Utility. 1. Make sure you have installed and executed GV-IP Device Utility. For details, see steps 1 to 3 in 6.1.2 Using the GV-IP Device Utility. This page appears. Figure 6-12 2.
  • Page 164 3. Type Password, click , select Other Settings and then select Change Password. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-14 4. Type the new password in both fields. To change devices of the same type to the same password, select Sync all devices. 5.

  • Page 165: Verifying Watermark

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

  • Page 166: The Watermark Proof Window

    6.5.3 The Watermark Proof Window Figure 6-15 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 167: Downloading Videos From The Micro Sd Card

    IPCam H.264 V1.11 or later. 6.6.1 Installing the GV-SDCardSync Utility 1. Download the GV-SD Card Sync Utility program from http://ftp.geovision.tw/FTP/neo/Utility/GvSDCardSync_Setup.zip Note: The GV-SD Card Sync Utility must be installed on the computer installed with GV- System V8.5.4 or later. 2. Execute the GV-SDCard Sync Utility program. The main window and the Setting window appear.
  • Page 168 3. To configure synchronization, network and startup settings, see the steps below. Figure 6-17 [Synchronization] Synchronize automatically at an interval: Automatically synchronize videos from micro SD cards to a local folder at the specified interval. Synchronize automatically at: Automatically synchronize videos from micro SD cards to a local folder at the specified time.
  • Page 169 Advanced Applications 4. By default, downloads are saved to :\GvSDCardSync and are not recycled automatically. To configure the storage and recycling settings, select the Storage tab on the Setting window. This page appears. Figure 6-18 [Recycle] Recycle when the storage space is less than (GB): Specify a minimum free space of your local storage for file recycling.

  • Page 170: The Gv-Sdcardsync Utility Window

    6.6.2 The GV-SDCardSync Utility Window After you have installed the GV-SDCardSync Utility, point to Start, select Programs, select GV-SDCardSync and select to launch the program. This window appears. Figure 6-19 No. Name Description Plays downloaded recordings of the selected GV-IP Cameras using Play Video the ViewLog player.

  • Page 171: Chapter 7 Dvr Configurations

    The integration specifications are listed below: • The compatible GV-System version for each GV-Fisheye Camera model: Camera Model Compatible GV-System Version GV-FE2301 / 4301 V8.5.6 (with patch files) or later...
  • Page 172 • The maximum number of streams supported by each GV-Fisheye Camera is detailed below. When a fisheye camera is connected to IE browser, GV-System, or any other applications, it takes up 1 stream. Connection from 1 GV-System or any Max. No. of other applications;...

  • Page 173: 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 System Configure, select Camera Install and click IP Camera Install. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-2 •...
  • Page 174 Figure 7-3 Type the IP address, username and password of the camera. Modify the default HTTP port if necessary. Select GeoVision from the Brand drop-down list and select the model from the Device drop-down list. This dialog box appears. Figure 7-4 Click Query to acquire the information from the IP camera.
  • Page 175 DVR Configurations Click the listed camera and select Display position to map the IP camera to a channel on the GV-System. Figure 7-5 The Statue column should display “Connected”. Click OK.

  • Page 176: Customizing The Basic Settings

    7.1.1 Customizing the Basic Settings After the GV-Fisheye Camera is connected and assigned with a display position, you can configure the camera’s settings such as frame rate, codec type and resolution. Right-click the desired camera to see the following list of options:...

  • Page 177: 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 178: 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 179: 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 180: 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. TCP/ IP GV-Fisheye Camera Video Data Text Data Center V2 GV-Fisheye Camera Figure 8-1...
  • Page 181 CMS Configurations • To set the appropriate port connecting to the IP camera, click the Preference Settings button, select System Configure, click the Network tab, and check Accept connections from GV-Compact DVR, Video Server & IP Cam. Keep the default port 5551 for the Port 2 option, or modify it to match the Center V2 port on the camera.
  • Page 182 Manual close channel: Closes the triggered camera view manually. Close the camera view when motion stopped: Closes the triggered camera view automatically when motion stops. Post Motion: Specify the duration of the camera view remaining on the monitoring window after motion stops. Camera send by I/O trigger will monitor: Specify the duration of the camera view remaining on the monitoring window when an I/O device is triggered.

  • Page 183: Vsm

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

  • Page 184: Dispatch Server

    8.3 Dispatch Server The Dispatch Server can manage the camera and I/O devices connected to the camera, and distribute them to the Center V2. TCP/ IP Center V2 GV-Fisheye Camera Video Data Text Data Dispatch Server GV-Fisheye Camera Center V2...
  • Page 185 CMS Configurations To enable connecting to the camera, click the Setting button on the toolbar, and select Allow GV IP devices to login as subscriber from port. Keep the default port 5551, or modify it to match the Center V2 port on the camera. Figure 8-7 For further information on how to manage the video received from the camera, see GV-CMS Series User’s manual.

  • Page 186: Appendix

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

  • Page 187: Rtsp Protocol Support

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

  • Page 188: The Cgi Command

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

  • Page 189: Supported Firmware For Flash Memory

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

  • Page 190: Specifications

    Specifications Camera GV-FE2301 / 2302 GV-FE421 / 4301 1/2.5" progressive scan CMOS GV-FE521 / 5302 / 5303 Image Sensor GV-FER521 / 5302 / 5303 GV-FE3402 / 3403 1/3.2" progressive scan CMOS GV-FER3402 / 3403 GV-FE2301 / 2302 1440 (H) x 1376 (V) GV-FE3402 / 3403 2048 (H) x 1536 (V) GV-FER3402 / 3403...

  • Page 191: Optics Lens

    Specifications GV-FE2301 GV-FE421 / 4301 Automatic, Automatic (High Shutter Speed), Manual (1/5 ~ 1/8000 sec) GV-FE521 GV-FER521 Shutter Speed GV-FE2302 GV-FE3402 / 3403 GV-FE5302 / 5303 Automatic, Manual (1/5 ~ 1/8000 sec) GV-FER3402 / 3403 GV-FER5302 / 5303 White Balance Automatic, Manual (2800K ~ 8500K) Gain Control Automatic...
  • Page 192 GV-FE2302 GV-FE3402 / 3403 Day / Night GV-FE5302 / 5303 Yes (with removable IR-cut filter) GV-FER3402 / 3403 GV-FER5302 / 5303 Lens Type Fixed GV-FE2301 GV-FE421 / 4301 1.05 mm GV-FE5302 / 5303 GV-FER5302 / 5303 Focal Length GV-FE521 1.6 mm GV-FER521 GV-FE2302 GV-FE3402 / 3403...

  • Page 193: Operation

    Specifications Horizontal FOV 180° Focus Fixed Operation Zoom Fixed Iris Fixed GV-FE3403 GV-FE5303 IR LED 6 IR LEDs Quantity GV-FER3403 GV-FER5303 GV-FE3403 GV-FE5303 Max. IR 10 m (32.81 ft.) Distance GV-FER3403 GV-FER5303 Operation Video Compression H.264, MJPEG Video Streaming Single streaming from H.264 or MJPEG 1440 x 1376 GV-FE2301 / 2302 1280 x 1200...

  • Page 194: Network

    GV-FE2301 / 2302 15 fps at 1440 x 1376 and 1280 x 1200 GV-FE3402 / 3403 15 fps at 2048 x 1536, 1440 x 1376 and 1280 x 1200 GV-FER3402 / 3403 GV-FE421 15 fps at 2048 x 1944, 1440 x 1376 and 1280 x Frame Rate 1200 GV-FE4301...

  • Page 195: Mechanical

    Specifications Mechanical Temperature Detector (1) (2) Power Terminal block (2 pin), PoE Ethernet Ethernet (10/100 Base-T), RJ-45 Connector 1 in (built-in microphone) Audio 1 out (built-in speaker or stereo phone jack, 3.5 mm/0.14’’) GV-FE2301 Digital I/O GV-FE421 / 4301 I/O Wire GV-FE521 Connectors Auto Iris...
  • Page 196 GV-FE2301 / 2302 GV-FE3402 GV-FE421 / 4301 12V DC / 24V AC / PoE (IEEE802.3af) GV-FE521 / 5302 GV-FER3402 GV-FER5302 Camera: 12V DC / 24V AC / PoE w/o PoE (IEEE802.3af) Power Source Converter GV-FE3403 IR LED ring: 12V DC GV-FE5303 w/ PoE PoE (IEEE802.3 at)
  • Page 197 Specifications GV-FE2301 GV-FE421 / 4301 CE, FCC, C-Tick, RoHS compliant GV-FE521 CE, FCC, C-Tick, EN50155, RoHS GV-FER521 compliant Regulatory GV-FE2302 GV-FE3402 / 3403 GV-FE5302 / 5303 CE, FCC, RCM, RoHS compliant GV-FER3402 / 3403 GV-FER5302 / 5303 Camera Body Ø 160 x 47.66 mm (6.30’’ x 1.88’’) (Hard-Ceiling Mount) Camera Body Ø...
  • Page 198 Camera Body Ø 160.25 x 48.36 mm (6.31 x 1.93’’) GV-FE2302 (Hard-Ceiling Mount) GV-FE3402 Camera Body GV-FE5302 Ø 166.48 x 48.36 mm (6.55 x 1.93’’) (In-Ceiling Mount) Camera Body GV-FE3403 (Hard-Ceiling Mount Ø 175 x 48.36 mm (6.89 x 1.93’’) GV-FE5303 with IR LED Ring) Camera Body...

  • Page 199: Power Over Ethernet

    Specifications GV-FER3402 / 3403 IP67 Ingress GV-FER5302 / 5303 Protection GV-FER521 IP66 GV-FE2302 GV-FE3402 / 3403 GV-FE5302 / 5303 IK10+ for metal casing Vandal GV-FER3402 / 3403 Resistance GV-FER5302 / 5303 GV-FER521 IK10 for metal casing Note: EN50155 is only supported in GV-FER521. Power over Ethernet GV-FE2301 / 2302 GV-FE3402...

  • Page 200: Web Interface

    Web Interface Installation Management Web-based configuration Maintenance Firmware upgrade through Web Browser or Utility Camera live view, video recording, change video quality, bandwidth control, image snapshot, digital I/O control, audio, picture in picture, picture and Access from Web Browser picture, motion detection, privacy mask, visual automation, tampering alarm, auto pan function, virtual PTZ, wide angle lens dewarping, text overlay...

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