GeoVision GV-PFER12800 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
GV-PFER12800

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9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
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September 2023
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Contents
1. Overview..............................................................................................................1
2. Optional Installation ...........................................................................................2
2.1 Looking Up the Dynamic IP Address.............................................................2
2.2 Configuring the IP Address ............................................................................4
3. The Web Interface...............................................................................................5
4. Upgrading System Firmware .............................................................................8
5. Restoring to Factory Default..............................................................................9

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1. Overview
Note:
1. The camera can be powered by DC 12V / PoE power supply. If the PoE switch is used
to power the camera, DC 12V power supply is not required.
2. To load default settings, press and hold the default button for 10 seconds.

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2. Optional Installation
2.1 Looking Up the Dynamic IP Address
By default, when the camera is connected to a LAN with the DHCP server, it is
automatically assigned with a dynamic IP address. Follow the steps below to look up its IP
address.
Note:
1. By default, the Administrator’s username is admin and cannot be modified.
2. This function is only applicable on GV-IP Device Utility V8.9.9 or later.
1. Make sure the PC used to configure the IP address is under the same LAN as the camera.
Download and install GV-IP Device Utility from the company website.
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.
3. Find the camera with its Mac Address, and click on its IP address.
4. For the first-time users, you are requested to set up a password.
5. Type a new password and click OK.

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6. Click on its IP address again and select Webpage to open its Web interface.
7. Type the set password on the login page and click Login.

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2.2 Configuring the IP Address
If the camera is connected to a LAN without the DHCP server, the default IP address will be
192.168.0.10. Follow the steps below to modify the IP address to avoid IP conflict with other
GV-IP devices on the same LAN.
1. Open your Web browser, and type the default IP address 192.168.0.10.
2. Type the default username admin and your password. Click Login.
3. Select Static IP next to Type.
4. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address. Make sure that the IP
address of the camera is unique in the network.
5. Click Save.

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3. The Web Interface
Once you log in the Web interface, you will see the live view as shown below.
Item
Parameter
Description
Dewarping Rule
Hardware Dewarping
Click to select on-board dewarping mode.
Software Dewarping
Click to select client-side dewarping mode.
Installation
Ceiling Mounting
Click to select ceiling mounting.
Wall Mounting
Click to select wall mounting.
Flat Mounting
Click to select flat mounting.

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Display
1O
Select live view of original fisheye view.
1P
Select live view of 360° panoramic view.
2P
Select live view of two 180° panoramic views.
4R
Select live view of four regional views.
1O3R
Select live view of one original fisheye
view and three regional views.
1P3R
(Only for Hardware
Dewarping)
Select live view of one 360° panoramic
view and three regional views.
1P3R
(Only for Multi-Channel
Mode of Hardware
Dewarping)
Select live view of one original fisheye
view, one 360°panoramic view and three
regional views.
1P1R
(Only for Software
Dewarping)
Select live view of one 360° panoramic
view and one regional view.
1P4R
(Only for Software
Dewarping)
Select live view of one 360° panoramic
view and four regional views.

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Display
1P6R
(Only for Software
Dewarping)
Select live view of one 360° panoramic view
and six regional views.
1O8R
(Only for Software
Dewarping)
Select live view of one original fisheye
view and eight regional views.
Channel
(Only for Multi-Channel
Mode)
Click to play this channel on any window of live
view.
Window
/ /
Window Layout
(Only for Multi-Channel
Mode)
Click to set window layout to “1*1”/ “2*2”/ “1+4”.
Window Size
Click to display images at a window size.
Note:
•Original fisheye view: The whole wide-angle view of the fisheye camera is
displayed.
•Panoramic view: The round fisheye image is transformed to
rectangular image by certain calibration methods.
•Regional view: The close-up view of defined area in the original fisheye
view or panoramic view.
•Select the Installation, Display mode and the most appropriate Window Layout
in sequence.
For detailed information, see the user’s manual.

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4. Upgrading System Firmware
GeoVision periodically releases updated firmware on the company website. To load the
new firmware into the camera, follow the instructions below.
1. At the top, select System > Maintenance > System Maintenance. This page appears.
2. Click the button under System Upgrade to locate the firmware file saved at your local
computer.
3. Click Upgrade to process the upgrade.

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5. Restoring to Factory Default
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 Load Default Button.
On the Camera
1. Find the Default Button on the camera (see 1. Overview in the Quick Start Guide).
2. Press and hold the button for more than 10 seconds to restore to the factory default
setting.
On the Web Interface
1. On the Web interface, click Settings.
2. In the left menu, select System and select Maintenance.
3. At the top, select System Maintenance.
4. Under the section, click Reset.