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GV-Fisheye IP Camera H.264 GV-FE110/GV-FE420/GV-FE520 User's Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. FE110420520TIV109-A...
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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.
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Welcome to the GV-Fisheye IP Camera User’s Manual. The GV-Fisheye IP Camera has three models with different resolutions. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware versions: Model Model Number Firmware Version GV-FE110 V1.08 Fisheye Camera GV-FE420 V1.09 GV-FE520...
Contents Naming and Definition ............vi Note for Recording ..............vii Chapter 1 Introduction ............1 1.1 Key Features ......................1 1.2 Packing List ......................3 1.3 System Requirement ....................4 1.4 Optional Accessories....................6 1.5 Physical Description ....................7 1.6 Installation ........................9 1.6.1 Hard Ceiling Mount ..................10 1.6.2 In-Ceiling Mount....................11 1.6.3 Standard Wall Mount and Ground Mount...........13 1.7 Optional Installation ....................14...
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3.2.8 Object Tracking ..................45 3.2.9 Alarm Notification ..................47 3.2.10 Video and Audio Configuration ..............48 3.2.11 Remote Configuration ................48 3.2.12 Camera Name Display ................49 3.2.13 Image Enhancement ................49 3.2.14 I/O Control....................50 3.2.15 Visual Automation ..................51 3.2.16 Network Status ..................51 Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........52 4.1 Video &...
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4.7.3 IP Filtering ....................90 4.7.4 SNMP Setting.....................91 4.8 Management......................92 4.8.1 Date and Time Settings................92 4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings ..................94 4.8.3 Storage Settings..................96 4.8.4 User Account....................98 4.8.5 Log Information ..................99 4.8.6 System Log ....................100 4.8.7 Tools ......................101 Chapter 5 Recording and Playback .........103 5.1 Recording ......................103 5.2 Playback .......................103 5.2.1 Playback Using the Memory Card............104...
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Chapter 7 DVR Configurations .........117 7.1 Setting Up IP Cameras..................119 7.1.1 Customizing the Basic Settings..............122 7.2 Remote Monitoring with Multi View ..............123 7.2.1 Connecting to the IP Camera ..............123 7.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map ................124 7.3.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera............124 7.3.2 Connecting to the IP Camera ..............125 Chapter 8 CMS Configurations.........126 8.1 Center V2 ......................126...
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.
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.
Different angle of view controllable by multiple users at the same time • Up to 15 fps at 1280 x 1024 for GV-FE110, 15 fps at 2048 x 1944 for GV-FE420 and 10 fps at 2560 x 1920 for GV-FE520 •...
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• Visual automation • Tampering alarm • Text overlay • 28 languages on web interface...
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 • • Torx Wrench Plastic Screw Anchor x 3 •...
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-FE110 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / Server 2008 GV-System Version GV-System V8.4.0.0 with patch files or later...
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Introduction 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. When using non-IE browsers, a. The following functions are not supported: Motion Detection, Tampering Alarm, Visual Automation, Text Overlay, Two-Way Audio, and GPS map settings.
1.4 Optional Accessories Optional devices can expand your camera’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer for more information. Model Number Name Details GV-Mount904 Tilting Wall Mount Bracket Dimension: ø 159.1 x 40.5 mm / ø 6.3 x 1.6 in Tilt angle: 0-20 ° Weight: 400 g / 0.88 lb GV-Mount903 GV-FE Series Dome Housing...
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...
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You can now access the Default button, LED indicators, and the micro SD card slot. Figure 1-2 No. Name Function Lens Rotates the lens to adjust focus. Speaker Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer. Microphone Receives the sound from the camera. Resets all configurations to default factory settings.
Introduction 1.6 Installation The GV-FE110/GV-FE420/GV-FE520 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.
1.6.1 Hard Ceiling Mount 1. Place the installation sticker on the ceiling board. The 3 red dots indicate the location of the screws. Figure 1-4 2. At the 3 red dots, drill a hole slightly smaller than the plastic screw anchors provided. 3.
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. 1.
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4. On the back side, make sure the black plastic clips are slightly above the ceiling board and pointing outward. Figure 1-10 5. From the front side of the camera, tighten the screws. Figure 1-11 6. Place the camera cover for in-ceiling mount on top of the camera and tighten the 3 screws.
Introduction 1.6.3 Standard 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. 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.
1.7 Optional Installation Optional mounting kits can be purchased to support tilting wall mount and wall pendant mount. Tilting Wall Mount Wall Pendant Mount Figure 1-13 1.7.1 Tilting Wall Mount You can install the camera on wall with an adjustable back cover which allows you to adjust its angle after installation.
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Introduction The tilting wall mount requires the optional GV-Mount904 tilting wall mount bracket. GV-Mount904 • • Back Cover x 1 Back Plate x 1 • Tilting Rack x 1 • Long Screw x 3 • Short Screw x 9 • Installation Sticker 1.
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Front View Back View Figure 1-16 3. Thread the camera cable into an opening on the back plate and align the top side of the camera with the top of the back plate. Tip: Pull the tilting rack to a wider angle for easier threading. Figure 1-17 Figure 1-18...
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Introduction 4. Secure the camera from the back with 3 long screws. Figure 1-19 5. Put on the back cover and secure it with 6 small screws. Figure 1-20 6. To accommodate the adjustment, reserve some length of cable by making a curve in- between the back plate and the back cover.
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7. Paste the supplied sticker on the wall. The 3 red dots indicate the screw position. Important: Be sure that the “TOP” arrow on the sticker points toward the ceiling. 8. Drill the 3 red dots and insert the plastic screw anchor. 9.
Introduction 1.7.2 Wall Pendant Mount Using the optional wall pendant mount kit, a wall pendant tube can be installed on the wall with the camera pointing downward. Figure 1-24 The wall pendant mount requires the GV-FE Series Dome Housing (GV-Mount903) and one of the three wall pendant tubes (GV-Mount200 / 201 / 202) below.
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1. Thread the camera cable through the hole on the bottom of the dome housing. 2. Align the three holes on the camera body with the three protruding pillars in the dome housing. Figure 1-25 3. Secure with the three supplied M4 hex screws. 4.
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Introduction Figure 1-27 6. Insert the housing cap into the wall pendant tube and secure with the three supplied M6 hex screws. Figure 1-28 7. Place the wall pendant tube on the wall and secure with four screws of your choice. Figure 1-29...
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 1-30 Wire Definition Wire Color Definition Yellow AC 24V+ / DC 12V+ Orange AC 24V- / DC 12V- Brown Digital Input...
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Introduction 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.
You can now access the Web interface of the camera. • For GV-FE110, use the default IP address 192.168.0.10 to log in the camera. You can also assign a static IP address. See 2.1.2 Assigning an 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.
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The login page appears. Figure 2-3 Type the default ID and password admin and click Apply to login.
Getting Started 2.1.2 Assigning an IP Address By default, GV-FE110 is set to a static IP address. Follow the steps below to assign a new IP address. Note: The camera has a default IP address of 192.168.0.10. The computer used to set the IP address must be under the same network assigned to the unit.
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.
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.
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 ▼...
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 No. Name Function 1 Play Plays live video. 2 Stop Stops playing video. 3 Microphone Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer.
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--- See 3.2.6 Wide Angle Lens Dewarping --- See 3.2.7 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View --- See 3.2.2 Fisheye View --- See 4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings Enables the I/O Control Panel or the Visual Automation. 8 I/O Control --- See 3.2.14 I/O Control. Brings up these functions: Alarm Notify, Video and Audio Configuration, Remote Config, Show Camera Name and Image 9 Show System Menu...
• GV-FE110: Align the red 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.
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The circular source image of GV-FE420 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.
Accessing the Camera 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. •...
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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. •...
Accessing the Camera 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.
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[Information] Displays the version of the camera, local time of the local computer, host time of the camera, and the number of users logging in to the camera. [Video] Displays the current video codec, resolution and data. [Audio] Displays the audio data rates when the microphone and speaker devices are enabled.
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1/5 and 1/8000 sec. For automatic shutter speed, select Auto for GV-FE420 / 520; select one of the three Auto options for GV-FE110: Auto (Low Light, Balanced), Auto (Low Light, Speed) or Auto (Low Light, Quality).
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Note: The Tungsten Lamp option for White Balance is only supported in GV-FE110. The Fluorescent option for White Balance is only supported in GV-FE420/FE520.
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.
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 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.
Accessing the Camera 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.
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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.
Accessing the Camera 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.
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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. Dwell Time of Motion: After a targeted object stops moving, the highlighted region and the top-right channel will remain fixed on the area for the number of seconds specified.
Accessing the Camera 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. Figure 3-17 To configure this function, click the Show System Menu button (No. 11, Figure 3-3), and select Alarm Notify.
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.
Accessing the Camera 3.2.12 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. 3.2.13 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.
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. Figure 3-21 • To display the I/O control window, click the I/O Control button (No. 8, Figure 3-3). •...
Accessing the Camera 3.2.15 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 4.1.6 Visual Automation. Figure 3-22 To access this feature, click the I/O Control button (No.
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...
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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...
4.1 Video & Motion This section includes the 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...
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[Video Signal Type] The codec options, resolutions and maximum frame rates are listed as below: Codec Options Image Resolution Maximum Frame Rate GV-FE110 H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG 1280 x 1024 15 fps GV-FE420 H.264, MJPEG 2048 x 1944 15 fps GV-FE520 H.264, MJPEG...
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[Bandwidth Management] When using MPEG-4 or H.264, it is possible to control the bitrate, which in turn allows the amount of bandwidth usage to be controlled. VBR (Variable Bitrate): The quality of the video stream is kept as constant as possible at the cost of a varying bitrate.
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For versions including and prior to 8.4, audio output will not be supported if AAC is selected. [LED Control] Note this function is not supported in GV-FE110. Select Disable if you do not want to use the System Status LED (No. 8, Figure 1-2).
You can configure up to 8 areas with different sensitivity values for motion detection. Figure 4-3 For GV-FE110, 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. For GV-FE420 / 520, the motion detection function is disabled by default.
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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. Noise Tolerance: Ignore video noise when light changes. 6. To trigger the alarm output when motion is detected, select Output1 and click the Apply button.
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.
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.
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 methods include triggering the output device and e-mail alert. To enable the tampering alarm, first set up these alarm methods properly: •...
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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.
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. Figure 4-8 1.
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. 4.2.1 Input Settings To activate the sensor input, select Enable. Figure 4-10 Normal State: You can set the input state to trigger actions by selecting Open Circuit (N/O) or Grounded Circuit (N/C).
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.
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: •...
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[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.
Administrator Mode 4.3.2 FTP You can also send the captured still image to a remote FTP server for alerts. Figure 4-13 [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.
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[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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Administrator Mode 4.3.5 Backup Center The connection to the GV-Backup Center allows you to back up another copy of recordings and system log 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.
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7. Compact Video: Select the streams to only back up their Key Frames to the Backup Center, instead of full recordings. This option is useful to save the backup time. 8. Resend all files: Select this option to send all the recorded files that have been received by the Backup Center again.
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.
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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.
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.
4.3.8 RTSP The RTSP Server enables RTSP protocol for video streaming. Figure 4-19 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.
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. Figure 4-20 [Manual] Manually activates motion detection and I/O monitoring. Select one of the following options and then click the Start button.
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 4-21 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.
Administrator Mode 4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings You can set the schedule for I/O monitoring to start. Figure 4-22 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. The time span settings will work from Monday through Sunday.
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.
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. 4.7.1 LAN According to your network environment, select among Static IP, DHCP and PPPoE. Figure 4-23 [LAN Configuration] Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server which will automatically assign a dynamic IP address to the camera.
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Static IP address: Assign a static IP or fixed IP to the camera. 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...
Administrator Mode 4.7.2 Advanced TCP/IP This section introduces the advanced TCP/IP settings, including DDNS Server, HTTP port, streaming port, UPnP and QoS.
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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.
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Administrator Mode [HTTPS Settings] By enabling the HTTPS settings, you can access the camera through a secure protocol. You can use your own generated Certificate and Private Key or ones verified by the SSL authority. Click Browse to locate the Certificate file and Private Key file, and type the password if the .pem files are protected by a password.
4.7.3 IP Filtering The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the camera. Figure 4-25 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.
Administrator Mode 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 4-26 To set up the SNMP settings: 1. Select Enable SNMPv1 SNMPv2c to enable the function. 2.
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 4-27...
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Administrator Mode [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.
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.
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Administrator Mode 4. Click Open. A warning message appears. Figure 4-30 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.
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 4-32 [Storage Settings] If the Enable recycling option is selected, when the space of the storage device is lower...
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Administrator Mode [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.
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.
Administrator Mode 4.8.5 Log Information The log information contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems. Figure 4-34...
4.8.6 System Log The System Log records the events in the four types of logs: System Event, Monitoring Event, I/O Event and Login/Logout Event. With the System Log, you can search and obtain the detailed information of an event. To use the System Log, a memory card needs to be connected to the fisheye camera.
Administrator Mode 4.8.7 Tools This section allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware version. Figure 4-37...
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[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.
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.
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. To enable Windows to recognize the files, you need to install the program Ext2 Installable File System included on the Software DVD.
Recording and Playback 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.
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 CD. If you have installed the Remote Playback...
Recording and Playback 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.
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.
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 6-1 2. Click the Browser button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 3.
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.
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Advanced Applications 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.
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.
Advanced Applications 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. Select Upgrade all devices to apply the settings to all devices of the same model in the same LAN.
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.
Advanced Applications 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.
6.4.3 The Watermark Proof Window Figure 6-7 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.
The maximum number of streams supported by the fisheye camera is 7 for GV-FE110/FE520 and 5 for GV-FE420. When a fisheye camera is connected to IE browser or any other applications, it takes up 1 stream. When a fisheye camera is connected to GV-System, it takes up 1 stream.
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• The hardware compression and the “Pre-Recording Using RAM” feature cannot work on the videos from the fisheye camera. Figure 7-1...
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 •...
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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.
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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.
Frames to keep in live view buffer: Specifies the number of frames to keep in the live view buffer. Recording Codec Format: Specifies whether to record in standard or GeoVision type of MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264 codec. Automatically Adjust DST: If enabled, the time on the GV-IP device Web interface will be synchronized with the time of the GV-System when DST period starts or ends on the GV-System.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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 Figure 8-6 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.
GV-FE110 1.25 mm Focal Length 1.05 mm GV-FE420 GV-FE520 1.6 mm GV-FE110 F/2.0 GV-FE520 Maximum Aperture GV-FE420 F/2.8 Mount M12, Pitch 0.5 mm GV-FE110 1/3” Image Format GV-FE420 1/2" GV-FE520 4.7 mm (image circle) GV-FE110 Diagonal 185° Angle of GV-FE520...
1 digital output (200 mA 5V DC) Note: Backlight compensation is not available in GV-FE110. Day / Night function is only available in GV-FE420 (V1.03 or later) and GV-FE520. AAC (16 kHz / 16 bit) audio codec is only supported in GV-FE420/FE520 with GV- System V8.5 or later.
General Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C / 32 °F ~ 122 °F Humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation) Power Source 12V DC / 24V AC / PoE (IEEE802.3af) GV-FE110 Maximum Power GV-FE420 Consumption GV-FE520 Regulatory CE, FCC, C-Tick, RoHS compliant Ø...
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, wide angle lens dewarping, text overlay...
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.
Appendix 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 Note:...
D. Supported Firmware for Flash Memory The 128 MB flash memory is supported in firmware V1.09 or later except GV-FE110. To look up if the camera contains a 128 MB type flash memory, access the web interface or the GV IP Device Utility: •...
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