GeoVision GV-PBL8800 User manual

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User's Manual
GV-IP Panoramic Cameras
MPA-UM-A
GV-PBL8800
GV-PDR8800

© 2022 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
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June 2022
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Preface
Welcome to the GV-IP Panoramic Cameras’ User’s Manual.
The features described in the manual vary among camera models and versions. Some
features may not be available in your camera.
This manual is designed for the following camera models:
Model
Model Number
Panoramic IR Fixed Bullet IP Camera
GV-PBL8800
Panoramic IR Fixed Rugged IP Dome
GV-PDR8800

Table of Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Introduction.........................................................................................................1
Safety Instruction........................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2. Product Description ...........................................................................................2
2.1 Product Overview ............................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Key Features ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 System Requirements........................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 3. Configuration Flow.............................................................................................5
Chapter 4. Network Connection...........................................................................................7
4.1 Setting the Camera over the LAN..................................................................................... 7
4.1.1 Connect via a Switch or Router...........................................................................................................7
4.2 Dynamic IP Connection...................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 5. Accessing the Network Camera .......................................................................9
5.1 Assigning an IP Address ................................................................................................... 9
5.1.1 Assigning an IP Address Using GV-IP Device Utility .......................................................................9
5.1.2 Assigning an IP Address via Browser...............................................................................................10
5.2 Accessing from the Web Browser.................................................................................. 13
Chapter 6. Live View............................................................................................................14
6.1 Live Video.......................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 7. Playback.............................................................................................................17
Chapter 8. Settings..............................................................................................................21
8.1 Media.................................................................................................................................. 21
8.1.1 Video......................................................................................................................................................21
8.1.2 Image.....................................................................................................................................................25
8.2 Network.............................................................................................................................. 42
8.2.1 Basic......................................................................................................................................................42
8.2.2 Advanced..............................................................................................................................................52
8.3 Storage............................................................................................................................... 62
8.3.1 Storage Management..........................................................................................................................62
8.3.2 Record Settings....................................................................................................................................63
8.3.3 Snapshot Settings ...............................................................................................................................65
8.3.4 Explorer.................................................................................................................................................67
8.4Event................................................................................................................................... 68
8.4.1 Basic Event...........................................................................................................................................68
8.4.2 VCA Event ............................................................................................................................................75
8.4.3 People Counting ..................................................................................................................................97
8.4.4 Heat Map.............................................................................................................................................129
8.5 System ............................................................................................................................. 135
8.5.1 System Setting...................................................................................................................................135
8.5.2 Security ...............................................................................................................................................137
8.5.3 Logs.....................................................................................................................................................143

8.5.4 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................144

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to
avoid danger or property loss. The precaution measures are divided into “Warnings” and
“Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings is neglected.
•This installation must be conducted by a qualified service person and should strictly
comply with the electrical safety regulations of the local region
•To avoid risk of fire and electric shock, do keep the product away from rain and
moisture before installed.
•Do not touch components such as heat sinks, power regulators, and processors,
which may be hot
•Source with DC 12V or PoE
•Please make sure the plug is firmly inserted into the power socket
•When the product is installed on a wall or ceiling, the device should be firmly fixed
•If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera by yourself
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are neglected.
•Make sure that the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera
•Do not store or install the device in extremely hot or cold temperatures, dusty or damp
locations, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation
•Only use components and parts recommended by manufacturer
•Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock
•To prevent heat accumulation, do not block air circulation around the camera
•Laser beams may damage image sensors. The surface of image sensors should not
be exposed to where a laser beam equipment is used
•Use a blower to remove dust from the lens cover
•Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface of the camera. Stubborn stains can be
removed using asoft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent solution, then
wipe dry
•Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may
damage the surface finishes
•Save the package to ensure availability of shipping containers for future transportation

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Chapter 2. Product Description
2.1 Product Overview
GeoVision provides a consistent range of cost-effective and reliable network cameras to
fully meet your requirements. Based on embedded Linux operating system, GeoVision’s
panoramic IP camera series could be easily accessed and managed either locally or
remotely with great reliability. With built-in high-performance DSP video processing
modules, the cameras pride on low power consumption and high stability. They support
state-of-the-art H.265/ H.264/ MJPEG video compression algorithm and industry-leading
HD dual-stream technology to achieve the highest level of video image quality under the
limited network resources. It is fully functional, supporting for flexible and comprehensive
alarm linkage mechanism, day and night auto switch and privacy masking, etc.
In practical applications, GeoVision’s IP cameras could either work independently in the
LAN, or be networked to form a powerful safety monitoring system. It is widely used in
fields such as finance, education, industrial production, civil defense, health care for
security’s sake.
2.2 Key Features
System
•Built-in WEB server, support IE/ Firefox/ Chrome/ Safari browser
•Based on Linux OS with high reliability
•Support Plugin-Free mode
•Support activation and set-up of the security questions for cameras
•Support ONVIF Profile G & Q & S & T
•Different privilege levels of users for flexible management
•Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC card local storage support, expand the edge storage
Image
•0.012 Lux Ultra Low Light
•Smart IR technology
•8 MP Video Viewing Experience
•WDR Pro
•Support HLC
•Support BLC
•ICR filter with auto switch, true day/night
•Corridor Mode

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Video
•H.265/ H.264/ MJPEG video compression capability
•Support Primary Stream/ Secondary Stream/ Tertiary Stream
•Support Smart Stream by 10-level adjustable H.265+
•Bandwidth saved by Smart Stream with stable network connection
•Real-time video electronic amplification
Audio
•G.711 audio compression capability
Network
•UPnP protocol for the easy management of camera
•Support DDNS
•FTP upload, SMTP upload, SD card record and SIP phone
Advanced Function
•Motion Detection, Privacy Masking, and ROI
•Support AI Video Content Analysis
•Support People Counting function
•Support Heat Map function
Hardware
•Support PoE for power supply
•Built-in Microphone
•IK10 vandal-proof metal cover, and IP67-rated weather-proof housing

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2.3 System Requirements
Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11
CPU: 1.66GHz or higher
RAM: 1G or higher
Graphic memory: 128MB or more
Internet protocol: TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6)
Web Browsers: Internet Explorer 8.0 and above version, Mozilla Firefox, Google
Chrome and Safari.

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Chapter 3. Configuration Flow
The configuration flow of cameras is shown in the following figure.
Note: The configuration must be based on the actual situation of different models.
More configuration details are shown in the following table.

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Table 1. Description of flow
Configuration
Description
Reference
Network Connection
Connect the network
camera. You can set the
camera over the LAN or
dynamic IP connection.
4.1 Setting the Camera over
the LAN
Accessing the Network
Camera
Accessing from IP
address, web browser
and back-end software
are available.
5.1 Assigning An IP
Address
Configure Basic
Parameters
After logging in the camera,
you can adjust the
video/image/audio/network
parameters as needed.
8.1.1 Video
Configure Advanced
Functions
Configure the advanced
functions, such as VCA and
people counting.
8.4.2 VCA Event

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Chapter 4. Network Connection
4.1 Setting the Camera over the LAN
Connecting the camera to a switch or a router is the most common connection method.
The camera must be assigned an IP address that is compatible with its LAN.
4.1.1 Connect via a Switch or Router
Refer to the following figure to set network camera over the LAN via the switch or router.

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4.2 Dynamic IP Connection
Step 1: Connect the network camera to a router;
Step 2: On the camera, assign a LAN IP address, the Subnet mask and the Gateway;
Step 3: On the router, set port forwarding. E.g. 80, 8000 and 554 ports. The steps for port
forwarding vary depending on different routers. Please look up the router's user
manual for assistance with port forwarding.
Step 4: Apply a domain name from a domain name provider.
Step 5: Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router.
Step 6: Visit the camera via the domain name.

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Chapter 5. Accessing the Network Camera
5.1 Assigning an IP Address
The Network Camera must be assigned an IP address to be accessible. The default IP
address of the network camera is 192.168.0.10.
You can change the IP address of the camera via GV-IP Device Utility, via browser, or from
the web browser. Please connect thecamera in the same LAN of your computer.
5.1.1 Assigning an IP Address Using GV-IP Device Utility
See Chapter 5 Advanced Settings here for assigning an IP address using GV-IP Device Utility.
Note that this function is only applicable on GV-IP Device Utility V8.9.7.0 or later.

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5.1.2 Assigning an IP Address via Browser
Follow the steps to change the IP address of the camera via browser:
Step 1: Change the IP address of computer to 192.168.0.10 segment, here are two ways as
below:
a.Start →Control Panel →Network and Internet Connection →Network Connection →
Local Area Connection, and double click it;

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b.Click “Advanced”, and then click “IP settings”--> “IP address”--> “Add”. In the pop-up
window, enter an IP address that in the same segment with the camera (e.g. 192.168.0.60),
but please note that this IP address shall not conflict with the IP address on the existing
network);
Step 2: Start the browser. In the address bar, enter the default IP address of the camera:
http://192.168.0.10

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Step 3: You need to set the password first when using it for the first time. And you can also
set three security questions for your device after activation. Then you can log in to the camera
with the default user name (admin) and a custom password.
Note:
•Password must be 8 to 32 characters long, contain at least one number and one letter.
•You can click the “Forget Password?” on the login page to reset the password by
answering three security questions when you forget the password, if you set the
security questions in advance.
Step 4: After login, please select “Settings” → “Network” → “Basic” → “TCP/IP”. The
Network Settings page appears (Shown as below);
Step5: Change the IP address or other network values. Then click “Save” button;
Step6: The change of default IP address is completed.

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5.2 Accessing from the Web Browser
The camera can be used with the most standard operating systems and browsers. And
the camera was upgraded to support Plugin-Free Mode. In Plugin-Free Mode, you can
preview the video on the browser without plugin. Currently Plugin-Free Mode is supported
in Firefox & Google Chrome & Safari & Edge browser for Windows system, MAC system,
iOS system and Android system.
Both H.265 & H.264 video codecs are supported in Plugin-Free Mode for camera, and it
will play the secondary stream by default.

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Chapter 6. Live View
6.1 Live Video
After logging in the network camera web GUI successfully, user is allowed to view live
video as follows.
Table 2. Description of the buttons
No.
Parameter
Description
1
Live Video
Click to access the live view page.
2
Playback
Click to access the playback page.

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3
Settings
Click to access the configuration page.
4
Click to select system language.
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Display the user name and click to logout.
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Choose the stream (Primary/Secondary/Tertiary)
to show on the current video window.
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Choose the options (Hide Detection
Region/Region Entrance/ Region
Exiting/Advanced Motion/Line
Crossing/Loitering/ People Counting/Object
Left/Object Remove/Regional People Counting)
to hide/display detection region on the current
video window.
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Recording
When recording, the icon appears.
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Alarm
When an alarm of VCA event was triggered, the
icon appears.
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Alarm
When an alarm of people counting was triggered,
the icon appears.
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Alarm
When an alarm of Motion Detection was triggered,
the icon appears.
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Alarm
Except for the three kinds of alarms above, when
other alarms were triggered, the icon appears.