GeoVision GV-Fisheye GV-FE111 User manual

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GV-FE111/GV-FE421 User's Manual
GV-Fisheye IP Camera H.264

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are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
December 2010

Preface
Welcome to the GV-Fisheye IP Camera User’s Manual.
The GV-Fisheye IP Camera has two models with different resolutions. This Manual is
designed for the following models and firmware versions:
Model Model Number Firmware Version
GV-FE111 V1.06
Fisheye Camera GV-FE421 V1.01
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Contents
Naming and Definition .............................................................1
Note for Recording...................................................................2
Note for Firmware Upgrade .....................................................3
1.1 Key Features ............................................................................................................4
1.2 Packing List ..............................................................................................................5
1.3 System Requirement ................................................................................................6
1.4 Options .....................................................................................................................6
1.5 Physical Description .................................................................................................7
1.6 Lens Adjustment.......................................................................................................8
1.7 Installation ................................................................................................................9
1.7.1 Hard Ceiling Mount ......................................................................................9
1.7.2 In-Ceiling Mount .........................................................................................10
1.7.3 Wall Mount and Ground Mount ..................................................................12
1.8 Connecting the Data Cable ....................................................................................13
Chapter 2 Getting Started ...................................................15
2.1 Installing on a Network ...........................................................................................15
2.2 Assigning an IP Address ........................................................................................15
2.3 Configuration Basics...............................................................................................17
Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera.......................................18
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images .....................................................................18
3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page ...................................................................19
3.2.1 The Live View Window...............................................................................20
3.2.2 Fisheye View..............................................................................................22
3.2.3 The Control Panel of the Live View Window ..............................................26
3.2.3 The Control Panel of the Live View Window ..............................................26
3.2.4 Snapshot of a Live Video ...........................................................................29
3.2.5 Video Recording.........................................................................................30
3.2.6 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View ........................................30
3.2.7 Alarm Notification .......................................................................................33
3.2.8 Video and Audio Configuration ..................................................................34
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3.2.9 Remote Configuration ................................................................................34
3.2.10 Camera Name Display .............................................................................35
3.2.11 Image Enhancement ................................................................................35
3.2.12 I/O Control................................................................................................36
3.2.13 Visual Automation ....................................................................................37
3.2.14 Network Status.........................................................................................37
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........................................38
4.1 Video & Motion .......................................................................................................40
4.1.1 Video Settings ............................................................................................40
4.1.2 Motion Detection ........................................................................................43
4.1.3 Privacy Mask..............................................................................................44
4.1.4 Tampering Alarm........................................................................................45
4.1.5 Visual Automation ......................................................................................47
4.2 I/O Control ..............................................................................................................48
4.2.1 Input Settings .............................................................................................48
4.2.2 Output Settings ..........................................................................................49
4.3 Events & Alerts .......................................................................................................50
4.3.1 E-mail .........................................................................................................50
4.3.2 FTP ............................................................................................................52
4.3.3 Center V2 ...................................................................................................54
4.3.4 VSM ...........................................................................................................56
4.3.5 ViewLog Server..........................................................................................58
4.3.6 RTSP..........................................................................................................59
4.4 Monitoring...............................................................................................................60
4.5 Recording Schedule ...............................................................................................61
4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings.....................................................................61
4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings...............................................................................62
4.6 Remote ViewLog ....................................................................................................63
4.7 Network ..................................................................................................................64
4.7.1 LAN ............................................................................................................64
4.7.2 Advanced TCP/IP.......................................................................................66
4.7.3 IP Filtering ..................................................................................................69
4.7.4 SNMP Setting.............................................................................................70
4.8 Management...........................................................................................................71
4.8.1 Date and Time Settings..............................................................................71
4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings....................................................................................73
4.8.3 Storage Settings.........................................................................................75
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4.8.4 User Account..............................................................................................77
4.8.5 Log Information ..........................................................................................78
4.8.6 Tools ..........................................................................................................79
Chapter 5 Recording and Playback ...................................80
5.1 Recording ...............................................................................................................80
5.2 Playback.................................................................................................................80
5.2.1 Playback Using the Memory Card..............................................................81
5.2.2 Playback over Network ..............................................................................82
5.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server....................................83
5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events..................................................84
Chapter 6 Advanced Applications .....................................85
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware ..................................................................................85
6.1.1 Using the Web Interface.............................................................................86
6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility..........................................................................87
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings........................................................................89
6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings.............................................................................89
6.2.2 Restoring the Settings................................................................................90
6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings.....................................................................91
6.4 Verifying Watermark ...............................................................................................92
6.4.1 Accessing AVI Files ...................................................................................92
6.4.2 Running Watermark Proof..........................................................................92
6.4.3 The Watermark Proof Window ...................................................................93
Chapter 7 DVR Configurations ...........................................94
7.1 Setting Up IP Cameras...........................................................................................95
7.1.1 Previewing Video and Setting Audio ..........................................................97
7.2 Remote Monitoring with Multi View ........................................................................99
7.2.1 Connecting to the IP Camera.....................................................................99
7.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map ............................................................................100
7.3.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera......................................................100
7.3.2 Connecting to the IP Camera...................................................................101
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Chapter 8 CMS Configurations.........................................102
8.1 Center V2 .............................................................................................................102
8.2 VSM......................................................................................................................104
8.3 Dispatch Server ....................................................................................................105
Specifications .......................................................................106
Camera .........................................................................................................................106
Optics Lens ...................................................................................................................106
Operation ......................................................................................................................107
Network .........................................................................................................................107
Mechanical....................................................................................................................108
General .........................................................................................................................108
Power over Ethernet .....................................................................................................108
Web Interface................................................................................................................109
Application.....................................................................................................................109
Appendix ...............................................................................110
A. Settings for Internet Explore 8 ..................................................................................110
B. RTSP Protocol Support ............................................................................................111
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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.

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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. When the connection between the
camera and GV-System is interrupted, the recording to the memory card will be resumed to
back up the images on the camera.
When connecting from the GV-System, GV-FE421 is only supported on 64-bit operating
systems.

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Note for Firmware Upgrade
Before you upgrade the firmware, please follow these instructions:
1. The firmware upgrade must be performed on the LAN.
2. Stop monitoring of the camera.
3. Stop all the remote connections including Center V2, VSM and ViewLog Server.
4. Stop the connection to GV-System.
Failure to follow the above instructions may cause damages to the camera. For details on
firmware upgrade, see 6.1 Upgrading System Firmware in the User’s Manual.
If firmware upgrade fails, you will need to restore the camera to the default settings. For
details, see 6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings in the User’s Manual.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The GV-FE111/GV-FE421 is a fisheye camera that allows you to monitor all angles of a
location using just one camera. The distorted hemispherical image of the fisheye camera will
be converted into the conventional rectilinear projection.
Without installing any software, you can watch live view and utilize functions such as motion
detection, privacy mask, and alert notification through the Web interface using an IE browser.
In addition, the GV-Fisheye IP Camera seamlessly integrates with the GV-System, providing
advanced monitoring and video management features.
1.1 Key Features
•360 degree fisheye view
•1/3” progressive scan CMOS for GV-FE111 and 1/2.5” progressive scan CMOS for GV-
FE421
•Built-in Web server for monitoring through IE browser
•Different angle of view controllable by multiple users at the same time
•H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG video compression for GV-FE111 and H.264 and MJPEG
video compression for GV-FE421
•Up to 15 frames per second at 1280 x 1024 for GV-FE111 and 2048 x 1944 for GV-
FE421
•Built-in microphone and speaker
•Motion detection triggering actions, e.g. image upload and output trigger
•Privacy mask to cover parts of the image that should not be viewable.
•IP address filtering
•PoE (Power over Ethernet)
•16 languages on web interface

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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
•Security Torx
•Plastic Screw Anchor x 3
•3-Pin Terminal Block
•GV-FE421 Software DVD
•GV-NVR Software DVD
•DC 12V Power Adapter
•Installation Sticker
•GV-NVR Quick Start Guide

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1.3 System Requirement
To operate the camera through a web browser, make sure your PC has good network
connection, and meet this system requirement:
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x or later
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.
1.4 Options
Optional devices can expand your camera’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer
for more information.
GV-PA191 The GV-PA191 is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter designed to
provide power to the IP device through a single Ethernet cable.

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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
You can now access the Default button, LED indicators, and the micro SD card slot.
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3
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Figure 1-2
No. Name Function
1 Lens Rotates the lens to adjust focus.
2 Speaker Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer.
3 Microphone Receives the sound from the camera.
4 Default Button Resets all configurations to default factory settings. See 6.3
Restoring to Factory Default Settings.
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.

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1.6 Lens Adjustment
By default, the lens should already be adjusted to produce clear image. If not, you can adjust
the focus by removing the outer shell of the camera and then rotating the lens (No.1, Figure
1-2). To see how to remove the outer shell of the camera, refer to 1.5 Physical Description.
Set an object about 50 cm (19.7 in) in front of the camera and rotate the lens until the image
becomes clear. You can access the live images of the camera by connecting to its Web
interface. Refer to Chapter 2 to see how to install the camera on the network and refer to
Chapter 3 to see how to access the Web interface.

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1.7 Installation
The GV-FE111/GV-FE421 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.
Hard Ceiling Mount In-Ceiling Mount
Wall Mount Ground Mount
Note: The fisheye camera is designed for indoor use only.
1.7.1 Hard Ceiling Mount
1. Place the installation sticker on the ceiling board. The 3 red dots indicate the location of
the screws.
Figure 1-5

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2. At the 3 red dots, drill a hole slightly smaller than the plastic screw anchors provided.
3. Insert the 3 plastic screw anchors in the drilled holes.
4. Secure the fisheye camera with the 3 hard ceiling mount screws provided.
Figure 1-6
5. Place the camera cover for hard ceiling mount on top of the camera and tighten the
screws with the security torx provided.
Figure 1-7
1.7.2 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. Place the installation sticker on the ceiling board, and cut the circle part out of the ceiling.
Figure 1-8

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2. Align the 3 support brackets with the holes on the back of the camera as shown below
and secure using the in-ceiling mount screws provided.
Figure 1-9
3. Place the fisheye camera into the ceiling opening as shown below.
Figure 1-10
4. On the back side, make sure the black plastic clips are slightly above the ceiling board
and pointing outward.
Figure 1-11

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5. From the front side of the camera, tighten the screws.
Figure 1-12
6. Place the camera cover for in-ceiling mount on top of the camera and tighten the 3
screws.
Figure 1-13
1.7.3 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.

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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 1-14
Wire Definition
No. Wire Color Definition
1 Yellow AC 24V+ / DC 12V+
2 Orange AC 24V- / DC 12V-
3 Brown Digital Input
4 Red Digital Output
5 Black GND