GeoVision GV-Fisheye SERIES, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ... you for purchasing GV Fisheye IP Camera This guide is designed to assist the new user in getting immediate results from the GV Fisheye IP Camera For advanced information on how to use the GV Fisheye IP Camera please refer to GV Fisheye IP Camera User s Manual on Software DVD FE QG G ...

Page 2: ...ial damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Note 1 GV FE110 FE420 FE520 are excluded from Japan EU and German market 2 No memory card slot or local storage function for Argentina GeoVision Inc 9F No 246 Sec 1 Neihu Rd Neihu District Taipei Taiwan Tel 886 2 8797 8377 Fax 886 2 8797 8335 http www ge...

Page 3: ...11 2 2 In Ceiling Mount 15 2 3 Wall Mount and Ground Mount 18 3 Connecting the Camera 19 3 1 GV FE110 111 2301 420 421 4301 520 521 19 3 2 GV FER521 21 3 3 GV FE2302 2303 3402 3403 4302 4303 5302 5303 22 3 4 Connecting PoE Converter and IR LED Ring for GV FE2303 3403 4303 5303 23 3 5 GV FER3402 3403 5302 5303 25 4 Accessing the GV Fisheye Camera 28 4 1 Web Browser 28 4 2 Looking Up the Dynamic IP ...

Page 4: ...5 The Web Interface 36 5 1 Fisheye View 38 6 Upgrading System Firmware 41 7 Restoring to Factory Default 42 7 1 Using the Web Interface 42 ii 7 2 Directly on the Camera 43 ...

Page 5: ...aming 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 iii ...

Page 6: ...cted to GV System 1 By default the images are recorded to the memory card inserted in the GV Fisheye IP Camera 2 Once the camera is connected to the GV System the resolution set on the GV System will override the resolution set on the camera s Web interface You can only change the resolution settings through the Web interface when the connection to the GV System is interrupted iv ...

Page 7: ... DVD 2 Mind the following when using an inserted memory card for recording Recorded data on the memory card can be damaged or lost if the data are accessed while the camera is under physical shock power interruption memory card detachment or when the memory card reaches the end of its lifespan No guarantee is provided for such causes To avoid power outage it is highly suggested to apply a battery ...

Page 8: ...er 1 The USB hard drive must be of 2 5 or 3 5 version 2 0 or above 2 The USB hard drive s storage capacity must not exceed 2TB 3 USB flash drives and USB hubs are not supported 4 External power supply is required for the USB hard drive vi 5 To connect a GV WiFi Adapter make sure it is connected before the camera is powered on ...

Page 9: ... The camera is set up above the junction box to prevent water from entering the camera along the cables 2 Any PoE power audio and I O cables are waterproofed using waterproof silicon rubber or the like vii 3 The screws are tightened and the cover is in place after opening the camera cover ...

Page 10: ...lica gel bag loses it effectiveness when the dry camera is opened To prevent the lens from fogging up use the supplied adhesive tap and replace the silica gel bag every time you open the camera and conceal the gel bag in camera within 2 minutes of exposing to open air viii 6 For each newly replaced silica gel bag allow it to absorb moisture for at least 5 hours before operating the camera ...

Page 11: ...stallation Guide on the software DVD GV WiFi Adapter The GV WiFi Adapter is a plug and play device that provides WiFi connectivity to GV IP Cameras through a mini USB port This product complies with IEEE 802 11 b g n Draft 3 0 standards for wireless networking GV POE Switch The GV POE Switch is designed to provide power along with network connection for IP devices The GV POE Switch is available in...

Page 12: ...ng sections you will learn the basic installations and configurations of the GV Fisheye IP Cameras listed below For a detailed user manual see the GV Fisheye IP Camera User s Manual on the GV Fisheye IP Camera Software DVD Note Only GV FER3402 3403 521 5302 5303 are for outdoor use 1 ...

Page 13: ...unt Screw Hard Ceiling Mount x 3 Screw In Ceiling Mount x 3 Torx Wrench Plastic Screw Anchor x 3 Installation Sticker GV Fisheye IP Camera Software DVD GV NVR Software DVD GV NVR Quick Start Guide For GV FE110 111 420 421 520 521 2301 4301 only 3 Pin or 2 Pin Terminal Block DC 12V Power Adapter For GV FER521 only Cable Connector Silica Gel Bag and Adhesive Tape x 2 ...

Page 14: ... Fisheye Camera Support Bracket x 3 Camera Cover Hard Ceiling Mount Camera Cover In Ceiling Mount Screw Hard Ceiling Mount x 3 Screw In Ceiling Mount x 3 Torx Wrench Plastic Screw Anchor x 3 Mini USB Extension Cable IR LED Ring GV FE2303 3403 4303 5303 only ...

Page 15: ...nverter set including 1 module 1 DC Power Y cable 1 RJ 45 cable and 3 screws GV FE2303 3403 4303 5303 only Installation Sticker GV Fisheye IP Camera Software DVD GV NVR Software DVD GV NVR Quick Start Guide 4 ...

Page 16: ...Fisheye Camera Support Bracket x 3 Camera Cover Hard Ceiling Mount Camera Cover In Ceiling Mount Screw Hard Ceiling Mount x 3 Screw In Ceiling Mount x 3 Torx Wrench Plastic Screw Anchor x 3 IR LED Ring GV FER3403 5303 only Waterproof Rubber ...

Page 17: ...inal Block x 2 female male IR Power Adapter GV FER3403 5303 only Installation Sticker Silica Gel Bag and Adhesive Tape x 2 Cable Connector GV Fisheye IP Camera Software DVD GV NVR Software DVD GV NVR Quick Start Guide 6 ...

Page 18: ...ndicators and micro SD card slot unscrew the screws indicated below and then remove the camera cover GV FE110 111 2301 420 421 4301 520 521 GV FER521 GV FER521 You can now access the Load Default button LED indicators and the micro SD card slot GV FE110 111 420 421 520 521 2301 4301 6 5 7 8 2 4 3 1 7 ...

Page 19: ...ations to default factory settings See 7 Restoring to Factory Default in the Quick Start Guide 5 Micro SD Card Slot Inserts a micro SD SDHC memory card to store recorded data 6 Network status LED Indicates the network status 7 Power status LED Indicates whether the camera is powered on or off 8 System status LED Indicates whether the system is booted successfully or not Note SDXC and UHS I card ty...

Page 20: ...AN PoE Connects to a 10 100 Ethernet or PoE 6 Terminal Block Connects to power 7 Default Button Resets all configurations to default factory settings See 7 Restoring to Factory Default in the Quick Start Guide 8 Audio Out Connects to an external speaker for broadcast 9 Micro SD Card Slot Inserts a micro SD SDHC memory card to store recorded data 10 Mini USB Slot Connects to a GV WiFi Adapter or a ...

Page 21: ... Button Resets all configurations to default factory settings See 7 Restoring to Factory Default in the Quick Start Guide 6 Micro SD Card Slot Inserts a micro SD SDHC memory card to store recorded data 7 Terminal Block Connects to power Note SDXC and UHS I card types are not supported LED Indicators No Name Function 1 Link Turns on when network is connected 2 ACT Turns on when data are being trans...

Page 22: ...ots indicate the location of the screws To install GV Fisheye Camera with PoE converter GV FE2303 3403 4303 5303 drill the 3 holes and the rectangle block indicated as PoE Converter to install GV Fisheye Camera only with the IR LED ring GV FE2303 3403 4303 5303 and GV FER3403 5303 drill the 3 holes indicated as Device and the circle indicated as IR 11 2 At the 3 red dots drill a hole slightly smal...

Page 23: ... For outdoor GV Fisheye Cameras GV FER3402 3403 521 5302 5303 install the supplied cable connector to waterproof the cable You should have 5 components 1 2 3 4 5 A Prepare an internet cable with the RJ 45 connector on one end only B Connect the internet cable to the camera cable C Paste the installation sticker to the camera cable and slide in all the components as shown below 12 ...

Page 24: ... be secured tightly to waterproof the cable 6 For GV Fisheye Camera that does not come with an IR LED ring place the camera cover for hard ceiling mount on top of the camera and tighten the screws with the supplied torx wrench 7 For GV Fisheye Camera with an IR LED ring follow the steps below to secure the IR LED ring to the camera 13 A Secure the safety lock to the camera ...

Page 25: ...top of the camera and tighten the screws with the torx wrench provided Caution An operating IR LED ring may reach high temperatures Disconnect the power supply and allow the IR LED ring to cool down before handling the device 14 ...

Page 26: ...s the ceiling board to be between 0 5 3 0 cm 0 2 1 18 in Note In ceiling mount is not applicable to the models with IR LED ring GV FE2303 3403 4303 5303 and GV FER3403 5303 1 Place the installation sticker on the ceiling board and cut the circle part out of the ceiling To install GV FE2302 3402 4302 5302 and GV FER3402 5302 drill the 3 holes indicated as Device 15 ...

Page 27: ...For outdoor GV Fisheye Cameras GV FER3402 521 5302 install the supplied cable connector to waterproof the cable See to step 5 in 2 1 Hard Ceiling Mount for details 4 Place the fisheye camera into the ceiling opening 16 5 On the back side make sure the black plastic clips are slightly above the ceiling board and pointing outward ...

Page 28: ...7 Connect the camera with power network and other wires For details see 3 Connecting the Camera 8 Place the camera cover for in ceiling mount on top of the camera and tighten the 3 screws or just put on the in ceiling cover if it does not contain screws 17 ...

Page 29: ... a flat surface such as a conference table Hint 1 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 2 Orientate your camera using the printed text TOP on the camera or the installation sticker ...

Page 30: ...gital Input 4 Red Digital Output 5 Black GND Connecting to Power You can use a Power over Ethernet PoE adaptor to connect the GV Fisheye IP Camera on the network and the power will be provided over the network cable Alternatively you can use a standard network cable to connect the camera to your network and then follow the steps below to connect to power using the 5 pin data cable and the power ad...

Page 31: ...nect the DC 12V Power Adaptor to the Terminal Block DC 12V Power Adapter Terminal Block Note 1 A DC 12V power adapter has been provided but both AC 24V power adapter and DC 12V power adapter are compatible 2 The power status LED is only visible with the camera cover removed 20 ...

Page 32: ...o connect to the power and network through a PoE adaptor See Power over Ethernet in Specifications GV Fisheye IP Camera User s Manual on the GV Fisheye IP Camera Software DVD before purchasing a PoE adapter Note Digital input and output are not supported in GV FER521 21 ...

Page 33: ...plicable to indoor GV Fisheye Camera installed with an IR LED ring GV FE2303 3403 4303 5303 A PoE converter allows the camera to be connected to a PoE switch thus supplied with network and power over a network cable and also supplies power to IR LED ring For installation steps see 3 4 Connecting PoE Converter and IR LED Ring for GV FE2303 3403 4303 5303 3 Optionally insert a micro SD card SD SDHC ...

Page 34: ...a PoE switch with a standard network cable Use the RJ 45 connector on the left Note 1 Due to limited space inside the PoE converter use a standard network cable without the rubber boot 2 The camera will not work if you connect the wrong devices to the two RJ 45 connectors on the PoE converter 2 Connect PoE Converter and the camera with the supplied network cable Use the RJ 45 connector on the righ...

Page 35: ...horten the IR LED ring s wire to approximately 20 cm for it to fit inside the PoE converter 4 Secure the camera to the PoE converter with the supplied screws 5 Secure the PoE converter to the ceiling with 3 self prepared screws 24 ...

Page 36: ...l see Assembling the Power Adapter Optional later in this section B Power over Ethernet PoE connect the camera to a PoE switch with a standard network cable to supply power and network 3 Optionally insert a micro SD card SD SDHC version 2 0 only Class 10 4 Secure the camera cover with the supplied torx wrench 5 For GV FER3403 5303 install an IR LED ring 25 A Secure the safety lock to the camera ...

Page 37: ...R LED ring may reach high temperatures Disconnect the power supply and allow the IR LED ring to cool down before handling the device Assembling the Power Adapter Optional 1 Insert the power wires into the supplied waterproof rubber and plug it into the camera 26 2 Insert the power wires into the female terminal block as illustrated and plug it into the terminal block connector in the camera ...

Page 38: ... 3 Insert the power wires at the other end into the male terminal block as illustrated and plug it to the power adapter DC 12V Power Adapter Terminal Block Note Power adapter can be purchased upon request ...

Page 39: ...orted Web browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 x or later for GV FE110 111 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 x or later Firefox Google Chrome Safari for GV Fisheye Camera except GV FE110 111 Note If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 0 additional settings are required Please refer to Settings for Internet Explorer 8 Appendix A GV Fisheye IP Camera User s Manual 28 ...

Page 40: ...ddress 192 168 0 10 and the login ID and password are admin 2 The computer you use to configure the IP address must be under the same LAN with your camera 1 Install the GV IP Device Utility program included in the GV Fisheye IP Camera Software DVD 2 On the GV IP Utility window click the button to search for the IP devices connected in the same LAN Click the Name or Mac Address column to sort 29 3 ...

Page 41: ...4 The login page appears 30 5 Type the default ID and password admin and click Apply to login ...

Page 42: ...10 it is advisable to change this IP address to avoid IP conflict with other GeoVision IP devices 1 In the left menu select Network and then LAN to begin the network settings 2 Select Static IP address Type IP Address Subnet Mask Router Gateway Primary DNS and Secondary DNS in the Configure connection parameters section 3 Click Apply The camera is now accessible by entering the assigned IP address...

Page 43: ...a User s Manual If your camera uses a public dynamic IP address via PPPoE use the Dynamic DNS service to obtain a domain name linked to the camera s changing IP address first For dynamic DNS server settings see Advanced TCP IP Chapter 4 GV Fisheye IP Camera User s Manual 2 If Dynamic IP Address or PPPoE is enabled and you cannot access the camera you may have to reset it to the factory default set...

Page 44: ...king Up the Dynamic IP Address 3 Configure the wireless settings A On the Web interface select Network select Wireless and Client Mode This dialog box appears B Type the Network Name SSID or click the Access Point Survey button to search and select for the available Access Points wireless stations C Select Ad Hoc or Infrastructure for the Network type D Select the Authentication Type using the dro...

Page 45: ...less access you can still access the unit by connecting it to a LAN and using the GV IP Device Utility to search for the device 4 For detailed information on configuring the wireless LAN see Wireless Client Mode Administrator Chapter GV Fisheye User Manual on the Software DVD 4 Enable wireless LAN A On the Web interface select Network and LAN This page appears 34 B Select Wireless for Optional Net...

Page 46: ...he DHCP server select Dynamic IP address To use a fixed IP address select Static IP address and type the IP address information 5 Click Apply The Camera will start creating a wireless connection to the access point 6 Unplug the Ethernet cable 35 ...

Page 47: ...peaker Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer 5 Snapshot Takes a snapshot of live video 6 File Save Records live video to the local computer 7 Full Screen Switches to full screen Right click to see more options 8 I O Control Enables the I O Control Panel or the Visual Automation This function is only supported by GV FE110 111 2301 420 421 4301 520 521 ...

Page 48: ...uration Remote Config Show Camera Name and Image Enhance 10 Control Panel Displays the camera information video settings audio data rate I O device status images captured upon alarm and GPS location of the camera Also allows you to adjust image quality and install the program from the hard drive 37 ...

Page 49: ...del GV FE110 111 2302 2303 3402 3403 4302 4303 5302 5303 and GV FER3402 3403 5302 5303 Align the 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 GV FE2301 420 421 520 521 and GV FER521 Align the red circle with the edge of the camera image You can eliminate the darker areas toward the edge of the image by making the...

Page 50: ...ual to see how to determine if your device needs adjustment or not Camera Modes You can choose among four view modes Quad view Composed of four PTZ views 360 degree Composed of two PTZ views and one 360º panoramic view Dual 180 degree Composed of two 180º views Single view Composed of one PTZ view Note When the wall mount is selected for Camera Position only one 180º view will be displayed 39 Came...

Page 51: ...ant when Quad view is selected 360 degrees Object Tracking Tracks moving objects under 360 degree view Settings The following settings are available Frame Rate Control You can set the frame rate of the live view Show Original Video in Low Resolution Shows circular source image when the resolution is low This option only works on the GV System when the fisheye camera is connected to a GV System Scr...

Page 52: ... minutes after the firmware is updated 3 If you use the IP Device Utility for firmware upgrade the computer used to upgrade firmware must be under the same network of the camera 1 In the Live View window click the Show System Menu button on the right and select Remote Config This dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file img saved at your local computer 3 Click the U...

Page 53: ...tore the camera to factory default settings using the Web interface or directly on the camera 7 1 Using the Web Interface 1 In the left menu select Management and select Tools 2 Under the System Settings section click the Load Default button 42 ...

Page 54: ...twork cable 4 Wait until the network status LED turns off momentarily to release the Load default button This may take about 40 seconds 5 The system status LED should turn back on The process of loading default settings is completed and the camera reboots automatically GV Fisheye Camera Except GV FE110 111 1 Use the supplied torx wrench to remove the camera cover 43 2 Use a pointy object such as t...

Page 55: ...2 5303 System Status LED Default button FER3402 3403 5302 5303 3 Release the default button when the system status LED blinks 4 When the status LED fades the process of loading default settings is completed and the camera reboots automatically ...