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  • Page 1 GV-IP Camera User's Manual GV-EBD4700 / 4711 IR Eyeball IP Dome GV-ABL2701 / 4701 / 4712 IR Bullet IP Camera GV-ADR2701 / 4710 IR Mini Fixed Rugged IP Dome GV-AVD4710 IR Vandal Proof IP Dome Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2 GeoVision. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.
  • Page 3 Preface Welcome to the GV-EBD Series IR Eyeball IP Dome, GV-ABL Series Bullet IP Camera and GV-ADR Series Mini Fixed Rugged IP Dome, GV-AVD Series Vandal Proof IP Camera User’s Manual. This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware versions: Model Model Number Firmware Version...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Naming Definition..............v Note for Connecting to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR .......vi Note for Installing Camera Outdoor ........vii Chapter 1 Introduction ............1 1.1 GV-EBD2702 / 4700 / 4711..................1 1.1.1 Packing List ....................2 1.1.2 Optional Accessories..................3 1.1.3 Overview.......................4 1.1.3.1 GV-EBD2702 / 4700 ..............4 1.1.3.2 GV-EBD4711 .................5 1.1.4 Installation ....................6 1.14.1 GV-EBD2702 / 4700 Standard Installation ........6...
  • Page 5 1.3.5.2 GV-Mount213 ................46 1.4 GV-AVD4710......................50 1.4.1 Packing List ....................51 1.4.2 Optional Accessories..................52 1.4.3 Overview.....................53 1.4.4 Installation ....................54 1.4.5 Optional Installation ..................56 1.4.5.1 GV-Mount211-2 ................56 1.4.5.2 GV-Mount212-2 ................59 1.5 System Requirements ....................62 1.6 Waterproofing the Cable..................63 Chapter 2 Accessing the Camera........65 2.1 Installing on a Network ...................65 2.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address .............66 2.1.2 Assigning an IP Address ................68...
  • Page 6 3.3.5 Media Stream .....................93 3.4 Image........................95 3.4.1 Image......................95 3.4.2 OSD......................101 3.4.2.1 For all models except GV-EBD2702 ..........101 3.4.2.2 For GV-EBD2702...............102 3.4.3 Privacy Mask ....................103 Events ........................104 3.5.1 Motion Detection..................104 3.5.2 Tampering Alarm ..................107 3.5.3 Audio Detection ..................108 3.5.4 Alarm Input ....................109 3.5.5 Alarm Output ....................110 3.6 Storage .........................111 3.6.1 Storage .....................111...

  • Page 7: Naming Definition

    Naming Definition GeoVision Analog and Digital Video Recording Software. The GV- GV-DVR / NVR DVR also refers to GV-Multicam System or GV-Hybrid DVR. GeoVision Video Management System for IP cameras. GV-VMS...

  • Page 8: Note For Connecting To Gv-Vms / Dvr / Nvr

    Note for Connecting to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR The GV-IPCAM in this Manual is designed to work with and record on GV-VMS / DVR / NVR, a video management system. Once the camera is connected to the GV-VMS / DVR / NVR, the resolution set on the GV-VMS / DVR / NVR will override the resolution set on the camera’s Web interface.

  • Page 9: Note For Installing Camera Outdoor

    Note for Installing Camera Outdoor When installing the camera outdoor, be sure that: The camera is set up above the junction box to prevent water from entering the camera along the cables. Any PoE, power, audio and I/O cables are waterproofed using waterproof silicon rubber or the like.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 GV-EBD2702 / 4700 / 4711 The H.265 Target Eyeball Dome is an outdoor, network camera equipped with an automatic IR-cut filter and IR LEDs for day and night surveillance. GV-EBD2702 / 4711 adheres to IP67 standards, whereas GV-EBD4700 adheres to IP66.

  • Page 11: Packing List

    1.1.1 Packing List • H.265 Target Eyeball Dome • • Screw x 3 Screw Anchor x 3 • • Drill Template Paster Waterproof Rubber Set • • Download Guide Warranty Card...

  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    Introduction 1.1.2 Optional Accessories Optional accessories can expand the capabilities and versatility of your camera. Contact your dealer for more information. Model Number Name Details GV-Mount211P Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions: 233 x 126 x 126 mm (9.2” x 5” x 5”) Weight: 1 kg (2.2 lb) GV-Mount212P Wall Box Mount...

  • Page 13: Overview

    1.1.3 Overview 1.1.3.1 GV-EBD2702 / 4700 Figure 1-1 Description Bottom ring Housing Lens Infrared indicator Power connector (DC 12 V) Ethernet connector / PoE Note: To power the camera using the power connector (No.5), an optional power adapter is required.

  • Page 14: Gv-Ebd4711

    Introduction 1.1.3.2 GV-EBD4711 Figure 1-2 Description Bottom ring Housing Microphone Lens Power connector (DC 12 V) Ethernet connector / PoE Micro SD card slot and default button compartment Default button Micro SD card slot Note: To power the camera using the power connector (No.5), an optional power adapter is required.

  • Page 15: Installation

    1.1.4 Installation The Target Eyeball Dome is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the ceiling. Alternatively, you can purchase optional mounting accessories to mount GV-EBD2702 / 4700 / 4711 on a wall. Below are the instructions for Ceiling Mount. There are two kinds of Ceiling Mount: Concealed Installation and Open Installation.
  • Page 16 Introduction 3. Remove the bottom ring by turning it anticlockwise. Figure 1-5 4. Connect the cables and secure the camera. Figure 1-6 5. Adjust the monitoring direction. Figure 1-7...
  • Page 17 6. Mount the bottom ring. Figure 1-8 For Open Installation Lead the cables out from the open slot on the bottom ring before screwing the camera to the ceiling as shown in Figure 1-6.   Figure 1-9...

  • Page 18: Gv-Ebd4711 Standard Installation

    Introduction 1.1.4.2 GV-EBD4711 Standard Installation For Concealed Installation 1. Stick the drill template paster to the ceiling and drill three holes according to the drill template. Figure 1-10 2. Insert the screw anchors.   Figure 1-11 3. Loosen the fixing screw and remove the housing by turning it to the position as shown. Figure 1-12...
  • Page 19 4. Secure the bottom ring to the ceiling with 3 supplied screws and connect the cable. Figure 1-13 5. Mount the housing by adjusting to the position as shown and press and turn to anywhere Figure 1-14 6. Adjust the monitoring direction. Then tighten the screw. Figure 1-15...
  • Page 20 Introduction WARNING: Make sure the housing is not dismounted from the bottom ring when adjusting the monitoring direction. Unintentional removal of the housing may result in circumstantial damages. For Open Installation Lead the cables out from the open slot on the bottom ring before mounting the housing as shown in Figure 1-14.

  • Page 21: Optional Installation

    1.1.5 Optional Installation You can optionally purchase GV-Mount211P or GV-Mount212P for Wall Box Mount. Follow the instructions below. 1.1.5.1 GV-Mount211P GV-Mount211P GV-Mount211 Figure 1-17...
  • Page 22 Introduction GV-Mount211P Packing List • • GV-Mount211P Wall Mount Bracket Long Screw x 5 • • Short Screw x 4 Screw Anchor x 5 • • Plastic PG21 Conduit Connector Drill Template Paster 1. Unscrew the bracket. Figure 1-18...
  • Page 23 2. Loosen the indicated area by turning it anticlockwise. Figure 1-19 3. Stick the drill template paster to the wall with the arrow pointing up. 4. Drill 4 holes according to the sticker and insert the 4 screw anchors to the 4 holes. 5.
  • Page 24 Introduction 6. Remove the bottom ring by turning it anticlockwise. Figure 1-21 7. Thread the network and power wires through the camera housing.
  • Page 25 8. Secure the camera to the wall mount bracket with the provided short screws according to the screw position for each model: GV-EBD4700 / 4711 Figure 1-22 GV-EBD2702 Figure 1-23 GV-ADR2701 / 4701 Figure 1-24...
  • Page 26 Introduction 9. Thread the Ethernet cable through the PG21 conduit connector and the power box as shown in No. 9, Figure 1-25. 10. Rotate the plastic ring to secure the conduit connector to the power box. Screw in the cap as shown in No.

  • Page 27: Gv-Mount212P

    1.1.5.2 GV-Mount212P GV-Mount212P Figure 1-27 GV-Mount212P Packing List • • GV-Mount212P Wall Box Mount Long Screw x 3 • • Short Screw x 3 Screw Anchor x 3...
  • Page 28 Introduction Standard Installation Attach the wall box to the wall and use a marker to mark the location for the center socket and the screws. Make sure the knob points down. Screw Location This knob points down Figure 1-28 Drill 3 holes according to the screw location. Then, drill a bigger hole at the center socket location for the Ethernet cable.
  • Page 29 Remove the bottom ring by turning it anticlockwise. Figure 1-30 Thread the Ethernet cable through the center socket and waterproof the Ethernet cable. For details, see 1.6 Waterproofing the Cable. Figure 1-31 Fit the cable into the wall box.
  • Page 30 Introduction Secure the camera by locking the provided short screws to the screw position for each model: GV-EBD2702 Figure 1-32 GV-EBD4700 / 4711 Figure 1-33 Mount the bottom ring.
  • Page 31 Note: In addition to the Standard Installation, you can also choose to run the Ethernet cable through a corrugated tube. To do this, you will have to purchase your own conduit connector and corrugated tube. 3/4” NPS is the recommended type of connector. After you secure the wall box to the desired location, remove the knob at the bottom and connect the conduit connector with a self-prepared corrugated tube to the wall box.

  • Page 32: Gv-Abl2701 / 4701 / 4712

    Introduction 1.2 GV-ABL2701 / 4701 / 4712 The Bullet IP Camera is an outdoor, fixed, network camera equipped with an automatic IR- cut filter and an IR LED for day and night surveillance. The camera supports H.265 video codec to achieve better compression ratio while maintaining high quality image at reduced network bandwidths.

  • Page 33: Packing List

    1.2.1 Packing List • • Bullet IP Camera Waterproof Rubber Set • • Screw Kit Drill Template Paster • • Download Guide Warranty Card...

  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    Introduction 1.2.2 Optional Accessories Optional accessories can expand the capabilities and versatility of your camera. Contact your dealer for more information. Model Number Name Details GV-Mount502 (for GV- Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions: 93 x 93 x 39 mm ABL2701 / 4701) (3.66”...

  • Page 35: Overview

    1.2.3 Overview 1.2.3.1 GV-ABL2701 / 4701 Figure 1-35 Description Power connector (DC 12 V) Ethernet connector / PoE Note: To power the camera using the power connector (No.1), an optional power adapter is required.

  • Page 36: Gv-Abl4712

    Introduction 1.2.3.2 GV-ABL4712 Figure 1-36 Description Power connector (DC 12 V) Audio input / Audio output / GND Alarm input (IN, GND) / Alarm output (N,P) Ethernet connector / PoE Note: To power the camera using the power connector (No.1), an optional power adapter is required.

  • Page 37: Installation

    1.2.4 Installation The Bullet IP Camera is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the wall or ceiling. Or, you can purchase optional mounting accessories to mount your camera on a wall. Below are the instructions for Wall Mount. There are two kinds of Wall Mount: Concealed Installation and Open Installation.
  • Page 38 Introduction Drill four 30-mm deep holes according to the drill template. Figure 1-39 Insert the screw anchors. Figure 1-40 Screw the locknut and loosen the universal joint before attaching the camera to the wall. Figure 1-41...
  • Page 39 Secure the camera to the wall and connect all cables. Lead tapping screws through  the guide holes in the base  and fix them on the wall by  using a screwdriver. Figure 1-42 Adjust the monitoring direction. Figure 1-43 For Open Installation Lead the cables out from the open slot on the base before screwing the camera to the wall as shown in Figure 1-42.

  • Page 40: Optional Installation

    Introduction 1.2.5 Optional Installation For other installation methods, you can optionally purchase GV-Mount502 for GV-ABL2701 / 4701 or GV-Mount503 for GV-ABL4712. GV-Mount503 Figure 1-44 Figure 1-45...

  • Page 41: Gv-Mount502

    1.2.5.1 GV-Mount502 GV-Mount502 Packing List • • GV-Mount502 Wall Mount Box M3 25 mm Screw x 4 • • M3 12 mm Screw x 4 Screw Anchor x 4 • Plastic PG21 Conduit Connector 1. Unscrew the box cover. Figure 1-46...
  • Page 42 Introduction 2. Loosen the indicated area by turning it anticlockwise. Figure 1-47 3. Attach the box to the wall with the arrow pointing up and use a marker to mark 4 dots. Figure 1-48 4. Drill 4 holes according to the marks and insert the 4 screw anchors to the 4 holes.
  • Page 43 5. Secure the power box to the wall with four M3 25 mm screws. Figure 1-49 6. Thread the network and power wires through the wall mount box cover. 7. Secure the camera to the wall mount box cover with 4 M3 12 mm screws. Figure 1-50...
  • Page 44 Introduction 8. Thread the Ethernet cable through the PG21 conduit connector and the wall mount box as shown in No. 8, Figure 1-51. 9. Rotate the plastic ring to secure the conduit connector to the wall mount box. Screw in the cap as shown in No.

  • Page 45: Gv-Mount503

    1.2.5.2 GV-Mount503 GV-Mount503 Packing List • • GV-Mount503 Wall Mount Box Long Screw x 5 • • Short Screw x 4 Screw Anchor x 5 • Plastic PG21 Conduit Connector 1. Optionally insert a SD card. Figure 1-52...
  • Page 46 Introduction 2. Unscrew the box cover. Figure 1-53 3. Loosen the indicated area by turning it anticlockwise. Figure 1-54 4. Attach the power box to the wall with the arrow pointing up and use a marker to mark 4 dots. Figure 1-55...
  • Page 47 5. Drill 4 holes according to the marks and insert 4 screw anchors to the 4 holes. 6. Secure the power box to the wall with 4 long screws. 7. Thread the camera cable through the box cover. 8. Secure the camera to the box cover with 4 short screws. Figure 1-56 9.

  • Page 48: Gv-Adr2701 / 4701

    Introduction 1.3 GV-ADR2701 / 4701 The IR Mini Fixed Rugged IP Dome is an outdoor, fixed, network camera equipped with an automatic IR-cut filter and an IR LED for day and night surveillance. The camera supports H.265 video codec to achieve better compression ratio while maintaining high quality image at reduced network bandwidths.

  • Page 49: Packing List

    1.3.1 Packing List • • IR Mini Fixed Rugged IP Dome Waterproof Rubber Set • • Screw Kit Drill Template Paster • • Download Guide Warranty Card...

  • Page 50: Optional Accessories

    Introduction 1.3.2 Optional Accessories Optional accessories can expand the capabilities and versatility of your camera. Contact your dealer for more information. Model Number Name Details GV-Mount211P Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions: 233 x 126 x 126 mm (9.2” x 5” x 5”) Weight: 1 kg (2.2 lb) GV-Mount213 Wall Box Mount...

  • Page 51: Overview

    1.3.3 Overview Figure 1-58 Description Ethernet connector / PoE Power connector (DC 12 V) Transparent Dome Cover Note: To power the camera using the power connector (No.2), an optional power adapter is required.

  • Page 52: Installation

    Introduction 1.3.4 Installation The IR Mini Fixed Rugged IP Dome is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the ceiling. Below are the instructions for Ceiling Mount. There are two kinds of Ceiling Mount: Concealed Installation and Open Installation.
  • Page 53 Unscrew the transparent dome cover with the supplied torx wrench. Connect the cables and secure the camera. Figure 1-61 Adjust the monitoring direction and tighten the screws after vertically adjusting the lens. Figure 1-62...
  • Page 54 Introduction Secure the transparent dome cover with the supplied torx wrench. Figure 1-63 Note: Before securing the transparent dome cover, make sure the waterproof rubber strip is tightly held by the six retainers on the bottom ring. Figure 1-64 For Open Installation Lead the cables out from the open slot on the camera base before screwing the camera to the ceiling as shown in Figure 1-61.

  • Page 55: Optional Installation

    1.3.5 Optional Installation You can optionally purchase GV-Mount211P or GV-Mount213 to install the camera on the wall or ceiling. Follow the instructions below. 1.3.5.1 GV-Mount211P To install GV-Mount211P Wall Box Mount, see 1.1.5.3.1 GV-Mount211P for installation instructions. 1.3.5.2 GV-Mount213 GV-Mount213 Figure 1-65...
  • Page 56 Introduction GV-Mount213 Packing List • • GV-Mount213 Wall Box Mount Long Screw x 3 • • Short Screw x 3 Screw Anchor x 3 Standard Installation 1. Attach the wall box to the wall and use a marker to mark the location for the center socket and the screws.
  • Page 57 Note: To prevent rain from getting into the camera, • For wall mount installation, make sure the indicated hole points down and towards the ground. • For ceiling mount installation, turn the indicated hole inwards. Figure 1-67 2. Drill 3 holes according to the screw locations. Then, drill a bigger hole at the center socket location for the Ethernet cable.
  • Page 58 Introduction 4. Thread the Ethernet cable through the center socket and waterproof the Ethernet cable. For details, see 1.6 Waterproofing the Cable. Figure 1-68 5. Fit the cable into the wall box. 6. Remove the camera cover and fasten the camera to the wall box as indicated below using the supplied 3 short screws.

  • Page 59: Gv-Avd4710

    1.4 GV-AVD4710 The Vandal Proof IP Dome is an outdoor camera designed with IK10 vandal resistance and IP67 ingress protection. The camera is equipped with an automatic IR-cut filter and IR LEDs for day and night surveillance. Adjustable in 3 axes (pan, tilt and rotate), it offers an entry- level surveillance solution with all the essential features and excellent image quality.

  • Page 60: Packing List

    Introduction 1.4.1 Packing List • • GV-AVD4710 IR Vandal Proof IP Dome Waterproof Rubber Set • • Screw Kit Drill Template Paster • • Torx Wrench Download Guide • Warranty Card...

  • Page 61: Optional Accessories

    1.4.2 Optional Accessories Optional accessories can expand the capabilities and versatility of your camera. Contact your dealer for more information. Model Number Name Details GV-Mount211-2 Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions: 253 x125 x 125 mm (10” x 4.9” x 4.9”) Weight: 0.92 kg (2.02lb) GV-Mount212-2 Wall Box Mount Dimensions: Φ145 x 40 mm (5.7”...

  • Page 62: Overview

    Introduction 1.4.3 Overview Figure 1-70 Description Power connector (DC 12 V) Ethernet connector / PoE Video Output Audio input / Audio output / GND Alarm input (IN,GND) / Alarm output (N,P)   Note: To power the camera using the power connector (No.5), an optional power adapter is required.

  • Page 63: Installation

    1.4.4 Installation The Target Vandal Proof Dome is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the camera on the ceiling. Alternatively you can purchase optional mounting accessories to mount the camera on a wall. Below are the instructions for Ceiling Mount. There are two kinds of Ceiling Mount: Concealed Installation and Open Installation.
  • Page 64 Introduction 4. Connect the camera cables and secure the camera. Figure 1-73 5. Insert a SD card into the slot. 6. Adjust the monitoring direction and tighten the screws after vertically adjusting the lens. Figure 1-74 7. Secure the transparent dom e cover with the supplied torx wrench.

  • Page 65: Optional Installation

    1.4.5 Optional Installation 1.4.5.1 GV-Mount211-2 Figure 1-75 GV-Mount211-2 Packing List • • GV-Mount211-2 Wall Mount Bracket Long Screw x 5 • • Short Screw x 4 Screw Anchor x 5 • • Plastic PG21 Conduit Connector Drill Template Paster...
  • Page 66 Introduction 1. To install the power box from the wall mount bracket on the wall, follow steps 1 to 5 in 1.1.5.3.1 GV-Mount211P. 2. Unscrew the transparent dome cover with the supplied torx wrench. Figure 1-76 3. Optionally insert a SD card into the slot. 4.
  • Page 67 6. Thread the Ethernet cable through the PG21 conduit connector and the power box as shown in No 6, Figure 1-78. 7. Rotate the plastic ring to secure the conduit connector to the power box. Screw in the cap shown in No 7, Figure 1-78. 8.

  • Page 68: Gv-Mount212-2

    Introduction 1.4.5.2 GV-Mount212-2 GV-Mount212-2 Figure 1-79 GV-Mount212-2 Packing List • • GV-Mount212-2 Wall Box Mount Long Screw x 3 • • Short Screw x 3 Screw Anchor x 3...
  • Page 69 1. Attach the wall box to the wall and use a marker to mark the location for the center socket and the screws. Make sure the knob points down. Screw Location This knob points down Figure 1-80 2. Drill 3 holes according to the screw location. Then, drill a bigger hole at the center socket location for the Ethernet cable.
  • Page 70 Introduction 6. Secure the camera to the wall box. Figure 1-82 Note: In addition to the Standard Installation, you can also choose to run the Ethernet cable through a corrugated tube. To do this, see Figure 1-33 and its related Note.

  • Page 71: System Requirements

    1.5 System Requirements Intel Core i5-4670, 3.40 GHz DDR3 8 GB RAM Memory Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Versions of driver from year 2014 or later On Board Graphics required) Internet Explorer 11.0 or above Web Browsers Mozilla Firefox Safari Note: Some functions are not available on non-IE browsers.

  • Page 72: Waterproofing The Cable

    Introduction 1.6 Waterproofing the Cable Waterproof the Ethernet cable by using the supplied waterproof rubber set. 1. Attach the seal ring to the RJ-45 plug. Seal ring Figure 1-83 2. Insert the waterproof components through the Ethernet cable as shown below. 2 ...
  • Page 73 4. Insert the cable into the RJ-45 plug and screw the waterproof bolt in. Figure 1-86 5. Screw in the waterproof bolt lid. Bolt lid Figure 1-87 6. Finish the waterproof installation. Figure 1-88...

  • Page 74: Chapter 2 Accessing The Camera

    Chapter 2 Accessing the Camera Once installed, the IP camera is accessible on a network. Follow these steps to configure the network settings and access your surveillance images. 2.1 Installing on a Network These instructions describe the basic connections to install the camera on the network. 1.

  • Page 75: Checking The Dynamic Ip Address

    Follow the steps below to look up the IP address and access the Web interface. Download and install the GV-IP Device Utility program from http://www.geovision.com.tw/download/product/. Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN as the camera you wish to configure.
  • Page 76 Accessing the Camera The login page appears. Figure 2-3 For first-time accessing of the Web interface, download and install the plug-in. Type the default ID and password admin and click Login.

  • Page 77: Assigning An Ip Address

    2.1.2 Assigning an IP Address To assign a new static IP address, log in the Web interface and access the network setting page. The following is illustrated using GV-EBD4711. Note: If your router does not support DHCP, the default IP address is set as 192.168.0.10.

  • Page 78: Accessing Live View

    Accessing the Camera 2.2 Accessing Live View After logging into the camera, you will see the Home page as shown below: Figure 2-5...

  • Page 79: The Live View Window

    2.2.1 The Live View Window 10 11 12 13 14 15 Figure 2-6 No. Name Function Set the display ratio of the image. • Scale: display images by 16:9. Proportional • Stretch: display images by window size. • Original: display images in its original size. Select a live video stream: main stream, sub stream or third Live Stream stream (when enabled).
  • Page 80 Accessing the Camera Only for GV-EBD4711 / GV-ABL4712 / GV-AVD4710, adjust the Video Volume audio output volume on the PC. Only for GV-ABL4712 / AVD4710, enable or disable Microphone microphone. Only for GV-ABL4712 / AVD4710, adjust the microphone volume Microphone on the PC during audio communication between the PC and the Volume camera.
  • Page 81 2.2.1.1 Digital Zoom To use the digital zoom function, follow these steps: 1. Click (No. 10, Figure 2-6) on the toolbar. 2. Click and drag the mouse button in any direction to specify an area. 3. To restore the original image size, right click on the enlarged area. 4.

  • Page 82: Playing Back Recorded Videos

    Accessing the Camera 2.3 Playing Back Recorded Videos Note this function is only applicable to GV-EBD4711 / GV-ABL4712 / GV-AVD4710. To play back recorded videos from the camera’s local storage, click Playback at the top of the Web interface. Figure 2-7...

  • Page 83: The Playback Window

    2.3.1 The Playback Window Figure 2-8 No. Name Function Select the date of the video to playback. Date Recording Select to download a recorded video from the camera’s local Download storage. See 2.3.1.1 Recording Download for details. Click Query to show the list of recorded videos of the date Query specified.

  • Page 84: Recording Download

    Accessing the Camera 2.3.1.1 Recording Download To download recorded videos from the local storage, follow the steps below: 1. Click Recording Download (No. 2, Figure 2-8) on the right of the Playback window. Figure 2-9 2. Search for video within a specified time period. The results are shown in a list. 3.

  • Page 85: Chapter 3 Administrator Mode

    Chapter 3 Administrator Mode The Administrator can access and configure the GV-IP Camera through the network. Click Setup at the top of the Web interface to access the following eight configuration tabs: Common, Network, Video & Audio, Image, Events, Storage, Security and System. Figure 3-1...
  • Page 86 Administrator Mode List of Options See the table below for the settings available on the Web interface. Find the topic of interest by referring to the section number prefixed to each option. Note: The available options may vary among camera models and firmware versions. 3.1.1 Basic Info 3.1 Common 3.1.2 Local Settings...

  • Page 87: Common

    3.1 Common Under the Common tab, the Administrator can find the general settings of the camera, as well as shortcuts to the following setting pages. Ethernet: See 3.2.1 Ethernet for details. Time: See 3.8.1 Time for details. OSD: See 3.4.2 OSD for details User: See 3.7.1 User for details 3.1.1 Basic Info You can view the current status of your camera.

  • Page 88: Local Settings

    Administrator Mode 3.1.2 Local Settings You can set the local parameters for your PC. Figure 3-3 [Video] Processing Mode Real-Time Priority: Select this if the network is in good condition. Fluency Priority: Select this if you want short time lag for live video. Ultra-low Latency: Select this if you want the minimum time lag for live video.
  • Page 89 [Audio] This function is only applicable to GV-EBD4711 / GV-ABL4712 / GV-AVD4710. Encoding Format: Select the format used to encode audio. [Recording and Snapshot] Recording Subsection By Time: Set a maximum time length of each recording file. If you select 5 minutes, a 30-minute event will be chopped into six 5-minute event files. Subsection by Size: Set a maximum size limit of each recording file.

  • Page 90: Network

    Administrator Mode 3.2 Network The network section allows you to configure the network settings, modify ports, configure FTP server, and set up e-mail for notification. 3.2.1 Ethernet Figure 3-4 IPv4: Select Static IP or DHCP according to your network environment. Static IP address: Assign a static IP or fixed IP to the camera.

  • Page 91: Dns

    IPv6: Type the camera’s IPv6 Address and Default Gateway. Optionally change the Prefix Length according to your network settings. Operating Mode: Select a mode to control the bandwidth. Note: 1. To enable IPv6, make sure your network environment used support IPv6. 2.

  • Page 92: Port

    Administrator Mode 3.2.3 Port Port You can modify the default HTTP port, HTTPS port and RTSP port if necessary. Figure 3-6 Port Mapping This function can automatically forward and open certain ports on your router, allowing connection to your camera from the Internet. Figure 3-7 1.

  • Page 93: Ddns

    Administrator does not need to go through the trouble of checking if the IP address assigned by DHCP Server or ISP (in xDSL connection) has changed. Figure 3-8 1. Click On to Enable DDNS Service. 2. Copy the website address http://ns.gvdip.com/register.aspx to a browser to access Geovision DDNS service. Figure 3-9...
  • Page 94 Administrator Mode 3. In the Geovision DDNS Server page, type a desired Hostname and Password. Re-type Password and type the verification letters shown in the image. Click Send. 4. In the Web interface of your camera, type Username. The username is the hostname registered in DDNS Server.

  • Page 95: E-Mail

    3.2.5 E-mail After the configuration of E-mail, you will be able to send messages to the specified E-mail address(s) when alarms are triggered. 1. Type the Name and Address of the sender. 2. Type the SMTP Server. 3. Type the SMTP Port number. 4.
  • Page 96 Administrator Mode 3.2.6 802.1x IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Access Control. It provides an authentication mechanism to devices wishing to attach to a LAN or WLAN. Note this function is only applicable to GV-EBD2702 / 4700 / 4711, GV-ABL4712 and GV-AVD4710. Figure 3-12 1.

  • Page 97: Video & Audio

    3.3 Video & Audio This section allows you to configure the three video streams and audio input. The audio function is only applicable to GV-EBD4711, GV-ABL4712 and GV-AVD4710. 3.3.1 Video You can set video parameters that your camera supports. You may also enable the sub- stream and third stream as needed.
  • Page 98 Administrator Mode Bit Rate: CBR: The camera transmits data at a constant data rate by varying the quality of the video stream VBR: The quality of the video stream is kept as constant as possible at the cost of a varying bitrate.

  • Page 99: Snapshot

    3.3.2 Snapshot Using the Snapshot function, when an alarm is triggered, the camera will automatically upload the captured snapshots to the FTP server and/or send snapshots to the specified e- mail address(s). Figure 3-14 Select On to enable Snapshot. Select Resolution. Choose the Image Quality.

  • Page 100: Audio

    Administrator Mode 3.3.3 Audio Note this function is only applicable to GV-EBD4711, GV-ABL4712 and GV-AVD4710. You can configure the audio settings of the camera. Figure 3-15 Audio Input: Select On to enable audio input. Input Gain: Set the audio signal amplification for sampling. The greater the gain, the greater amplification.

  • Page 101: Roi

    3.3.4 ROI When Region of Interest (ROI) is enabled, the system ensures image quality for ROI first if the bit rate is insufficient. Figure 3-16 Click to enable and add ROI. Click and drag on the image to specify an area. To add additional ROI areas, repeat steps 1 and 2.

  • Page 102: Media Stream

    Administrator Mode 3.3.5 Media Stream Media Stream By configuring media stream, you can set the camera to transmit code streams by UDP or TCP protocol to a specified IP address and port number. The settings can be saved and take effect after the camera is rebooted.
  • Page 103 RTSP Multicast Address After an RTSP multicast address is configured, the third-party player can request for the RTSP multicast media stream from the camera through RTSP protocol. Figure 3-18 1. Type the Multicast Address (224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255) and Port number (0 to 65535).

  • Page 104: Image

    Administrator Mode 3.4 Image This section introduces the Image Settings, On-screen Display and Privacy Mask. 3.4.1 Image This page allows you to adjust image settings such as brightness, exposure, IR illumination and white balance. Figure 3-19 [Scene] Current: Indicates the scene that is being used. Screen Name: When you select a scene, the corresponding image parameters are displayed.
  • Page 105 Figure 3-20 [Image Enhancement] Brightness: Adjust the degree of brightness of the image. Saturation: Adjust the amount of hue contained in a color. Contrast: Set the degree of difference between the blackest pixel and the whitest pixel. Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness of the image. 2D / 3D Noise Reduction: Reduce the noise of the image.
  • Page 106 Administrator Mode Figure 3-21 [Exposure] Exposure Mode: Select the correct exposure mode to achieve the desired exposure effect. The default setting is Outdoor. Low Motion Blur: Improve image quality by reducing motion blur in low light conditions. Shutter(s): The length of time that allows light to enter into the lens. You can set a shutter speed when Exposure Mode is set to Manual (Custom).
  • Page 107 Compensation: Adjust the compensation value as required to achieve the desired effects. You can set this parameter only when Exposure Mode is not set to Manual (Custom). Metering Control: Set the way the camera measures the intensity of light. You can only set this parameter when Exposure Mode is not set to Manual (Custom).
  • Page 108 Administrator Mode Figure 3-22 [Smart Illumination] Smart Illumination: Select On to adjust the IR illumination settings. Control Mode: Global Mode: Adjust IR illumination and exposure to achieve balanced image effects. Some areas might be overexposed if you select this option. This option is recommended if monitored range and image brightness are your first priority.
  • Page 109 Figure 3-23 [White Balance] White Balance: Adjust the red or blue offset of the image. Auto: Adjust the red and blue offset automatically according to the light condition (the color tends to be blue). Outdoor: It is recommended for outdoor scenes with a wide range of color temperature variation.

  • Page 110: Osd

    Administrator Mode 3.4.2 OSD On Screen Display (OSD) is the text displayed on the screen of video images and may include the date and time and other customized contents. 3.4.2.1 For all models except GV-EBD2702   Figure 3-25 1. Enable a No. to select an area #, and click Overlay OSD Content to select the content to display on the screen.

  • Page 111: For Gv-Ebd2702

    3.4.2.2 For GV-EBD2702   Figure 3-26 1. Click Overlay OSD Content to select the content or type a self-defined text to be displayed on the screen. 2. Click Position and select from Areas 1 to 8 to specify the position of the OSD on the image.

  • Page 112: Privacy Mask

    Administrator Mode 3.4.3 Privacy Mask On certain occasions, you may need to set a mask area to block out parts of the camera image to protect privacy, for example, the keyboard of an ATM machine. When PTZ changes its position or zooms, the Privacy Mask will be adjusted accordingly to protect the area all along.

  • Page 113: Events

    Events You can set the camera to generate an alarm upon motion detection, tampering alarm and audio detection. 3.5.1 Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs in the specified area. Figure 3-28 1. In the Detection Area, click to add a new detection area.
  • Page 114 Administrator Mode Object Size: When the extent of motion within the detection area exceeds the set object size, motion detection alarm is triggered. [Alarm Parameters] Suppress alarm: After an alarm is triggered, the same alarm will not be reported within the set time.
  • Page 115 [Enable Plan] Select this option to set the start and end times during which motion detection alarm is enabled. You can directly drag the mouse to draw a plan or click Edit to edit time periods in the table. You can set up to four periods for each day, and the time periods cannot overlap. The camera reports alarms during the specified period(s) only.

  • Page 116: Tampering Alarm

    Administrator Mode 3.5.2 Tampering Alarm Note this function is only applicable to GV-EBD4700 / 4711, GV-ABL4712 and GV-AVD4710. 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. Figure 3-30 1.

  • Page 117: Audio Detection

    3.5.3 Audio Detection Note this function is only applicable to GV-EBD4711, GV-ABL4712 and GV-AVD4710. Audio detection is used to detect abnormal audio volume. When the rise, fall, or change of volume exceeds the set limit, or when the input volume reaches the set threshold, an alarm is generated.

  • Page 118: Alarm Input

    Administrator Mode 3.5.4 Alarm Input The camera can receive alarm information from an input device. Figure 3-32 1. Select Alarm Input 1 or Alarm Input 2 from the drop-down list. 2. Type an Alarm Name, and set an alarm ID. 3.

  • Page 119: Alarm Output

      3.5.5 Alarm Output After alarm output is triggered by a motion detection alarm, temperature alarm or input alarm, the camera can trigger an output device. Figure 3-33 1. Type and Alarm Name for the output device. 2. Set the status to Normally Open (default setting). 3.

  • Page 120: Storage

    Administrator Mode 3.6 Storage This section allows you to configure storage related settings and set up FTP server. 3.6.1 Storage Note this function is only applicable to GV-EBD4711, GV-ABL4712 and GV-AVD4710. After inserting a memory card, you need to reboot the camera and refresh the Web interface. You can configure the storage settings on the Storage page.
  • Page 121 [Allocate Capacity] Video: Set the storage capacity used to store recorded videos. The remaining capacity is used for captured snapshots. Common Snapshot: The storage capacity used to store captured snapshots. [Video Storage Info] Storage Policy: Choose the Storage Policy from the three options. Manual Storage: Manually start recording.

  • Page 122: Ftp

    Administrator Mode 3.6.2 FTP After the configuration of FTP, you will be able to upload snapshots from the camera to the specified FTP server. Figure 3-35 1. Type the Server IP address. 2. Change the Port No. of the FTP server if needed. 3.
  • Page 123 For GV-EBD2702, GV-ABL4712 and GV-AVD4710 only, click the button under Server Parameters to Test for the connection to the FTP server. Note: 1. To upload snapshots, make sure to enable the Snapshot function. For more detailed instructions, refer to 3.3.2 Snapshot. 2.

  • Page 124: Security

    Administrator Mode 3.7 Security This section allows you to create user accounts and set the network security settings. 3.7.1 User There are two types of accounts: Administrator and Common User. Administrator: The default name of the administrator is admin, which cannot be modified.

  • Page 125: Network Security

    3.7.2 Network Security There are five types of network security settings: HTTPS, Authentication, ARP Protection, IP Address Filtering and Access Policy. HTTPS You can enable the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) settings to access the camera through a secure protocol. Click On to enable and click Save. Figure 3-37 Authentication RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) and HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) are different...
  • Page 126 Administrator Mode ARP Protection This function can protect the camera from ARP attacks. When the camera visits an IP of another network segment via a gateway, it can only communicate with the MAC address binding to the gateway address in the same segment. Figure 3-39 1.
  • Page 127 Access Policy Access Policy measures the strength of account passwords upon login. Figure 3-41 By enabling Friendly Password, the camera measures the strength of account passwords upon login but do not force users to change the passwords when they are determined as weak.

  • Page 128: System

    Administrator Mode 3.8 System This section allows you to set the camera time and update the firmware. 3.8.1 Time You can use the following methods to adjust the system time of your camera. Time Figure 3-43 Select a Sync Mode. Sync with System Configuration: Select a Time Zone, manually set a time by clicking on the System Time, or synchronize with the computer time.
  • Page 129 To adjust the camera’s time for daylight saving time: Click the DST tab at the top. Figure 3-42 Select On to enable DST. Set a Start Time and End Time for the daylight saving time. Select a time period for DST Bias. Click Save.

  • Page 130: Maintenance

    Administrator Mode 3.8.2 Maintenance This section allows you to upgrade the firmware, restart the camera, and backup/import camera configurations. Figure 3-43 [Software Upgrade] For detailed instructions, refer to 4.1 Upgrading System Firmware and 4.1.1 Using the Web Interface. [Device Restart] Click Restart to restart the device after you confirm the operation. [Config Management] Export the current configurations of the camera and save them to the PC or an external storage medium.

  • Page 131: Chapter 4 Advanced Applications

    This chapter introduces more advanced applications. 4.1 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision periodically releases updated firmware on the website. The new firmware can be loaded into the camera using the Web interface or GV-IP Device Utility. Important Notes before You Start Before you start updating the firmware, please read these important notes: 1.

  • Page 132: Using The Web Interface

    Advanced Applications 4.1.1 Using the Web Interface Log into the Web interface and follow the steps below to update the firmware. 1. At the top, click Setup. 2. In the left menu, select System and select Maintenance. This page appears. Figure 4-1 3.

  • Page 133: Using Gv-Ip Device Utility

    You can upgrade the camera firmware using GV-IP Device Utility. Note the computer used to upgrade firmware must be under the same network as the camera. 1. Download GV-IP Device Utility from http://www.geovision.com.tw/download/product/. Then follow the onscreen instructions to install the program.

  • Page 134: Restoring To Factory Default Settings

    Advanced Applications 4.2 Restoring to Factory Default Settings If for any reason the camera is not responding correctly, you can restore the camera back to its factory default settings using the Web interface or the Default Button. Note: Only GV-EBD4711 and GV-AVD4710 support a default button, refer to 1.1.3.2 GV- EBD4711 and 1.4.3 Overview.

  • Page 135: Chapter 5 Dvr / Nvr / Vms

    The maximum number of streams supported by an IP camera when connecting to other applications is 8. • When an IP camera is connected to IE browser or any GeoVision CMS application, it takes up 1 stream; when it is connected to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR, it takes up 2 streams.

  • Page 136: Setting Up Ip Cameras On Gv-Dvr / Nvr

    DVR /NVR / VMS 5.1 Setting Up IP Cameras on GV-DVR / NVR To set up the camera on GV-DVR / NVR, 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 5-1 To automatically set up the camera, click Scan Camera to detect any camera on the LAN.
  • Page 137 Click OK. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-3 Click OK. The IP camera is added to the connection list. Click the listed camera and select Display position to map the IP camera to a channel on the GV-DVR / NVR. Figure 5-4 The Statue column should display “Connected”.

  • Page 138: Customizing The Basic Settings On Gv-Dvr / Nvr

    DVR /NVR / VMS 5.1.1 Customizing the Basic Settings on GV-DVR / NVR After the 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: Figure 5-5 Network Time Out: When network disconnection exceeds the specified time period, the...

  • Page 139: Setting Up Ip Cameras On Gv-Vms

    5.2 Setting Up IP Cameras on GV-VMS Follow the steps below to manually connect your camera to GV-VMS. 1. To access the IP Device Setup page, click Home , select Toolbar , click onfigure and select Camera Install. Figure5 -6 2.
  • Page 140 DVR /NVR / VMS 4. Click OK. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-8 5. Click OK to add the camera to the list. 6. To connect the added camera, click the box beside the ID column. Upon successful connection, the Status icon shows green, with the video resolution and bitrate being displayed in the correspondent columns.

  • Page 141: Appendix

    Appendix A. RTSP Multicast Protocol Support The camera can support RTSP multicast protocol for both video and audio streaming. You can use the following RTSP multicast command to access the camera image: Stream 1: rtsp://<IP of the camera>/multicast/video1 Stream 2: rtsp://<IP of the camera>/multicast/video2 For example, rtsp:// 192.168.4.115/multicast/video1...

  • Page 142: Rtsp Protocol Support

    Appendix B. RTSP Protocol Support The camera can support RTSP protocol for both video and audio streaming. You can use the following RTSP command to access the camera image: Stream 1: rtsp://<ID>:<Password>@<IP of the camera>/media/video1 Stream 2: rtsp://<ID>:<Password>@<IP of the camera>/media/video2 For example, rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.3.111/media/video1 Note: See 3.7.2 Network Security for RTSP related settings on the Web interface.

  • Page 143: Http Protocol Support

    C. HTTP Protocol Support The camera can support HTTP protocol for both video and audio streaming. To obtain a snapshot of the live view, type following HTTP command into your Web browser: http://<IP of the camera>/images/snapshot.jpg For example, http:// 192.168.0.10/images/snapshot.jpg When the Windows Security dialog box appears, type a valid user name and a valid password of the camera to receive the captured snapshot.

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