GeoVision GV-Fisheye User manual

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

© 2010 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
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without the written consent of 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. Features and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
GeoVision, Inc.
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.geovision.com.tw
Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV
series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows and Windows XP
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
October 2010

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Contents
Naming and Definition .............................................................1
Note for Recording...................................................................2
Note for Firmware Upgrade .....................................................3
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................4
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............................................................................................11
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 ..............................................24
3.2.4 Snapshot of a Live Video ...........................................................................27
3.2.5 Video Recording.........................................................................................28
3.2.6 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View ........................................28
3.2.7 Alarm Notification .......................................................................................31
3.2.8 Video and Audio Configuration ..................................................................32

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3.2.9 Remote Configuration ................................................................................32
3.2.10 Camera Name Display .............................................................................33
3.2.11 Image Enhancement ................................................................................33
3.2.12 I/O Control................................................................................................34
3.2.13 Visual Automation ....................................................................................35
3.2.14 Network Status.........................................................................................35
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........................................36
4.1 Video & Motion .......................................................................................................38
4.1.1 Video Settings ............................................................................................38
4.1.2 Motion Detection ........................................................................................41
4.1.3 Privacy Mask..............................................................................................42
4.1.4 Tampering Alarm........................................................................................43
4.1.5 Visual Automation ......................................................................................45
4.2 I/O Control ..............................................................................................................46
4.2.1 Input Settings .............................................................................................46
4.2.2 Output Settings ..........................................................................................47
4.3 Events & Alerts .......................................................................................................48
4.3.1 E-mail .........................................................................................................48
4.3.2 FTP ............................................................................................................50
4.3.3 Center V2 ...................................................................................................52
4.3.4 VSM ...........................................................................................................54
4.3.5 ViewLog Server..........................................................................................56
4.3.6 RTSP..........................................................................................................57
4.4 Monitoring...............................................................................................................58
4.5 Recording Schedule ...............................................................................................59
4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings.....................................................................59
4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings...............................................................................60
4.6 Remote ViewLog ....................................................................................................61
4.7 Network ..................................................................................................................62
4.7.1 LAN ............................................................................................................62
4.7.2 Advanced TCP/IP.......................................................................................64
4.7.3 IP Filter.......................................................................................................66
4.8 Management...........................................................................................................67
4.8.1 Date and Time Settings..............................................................................67
4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings....................................................................................69
4.8.3 Storage Settings.........................................................................................71
4.8.4 User Account..............................................................................................73

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4.8.5 Log Information ..........................................................................................74
4.8.6 Tools ..........................................................................................................75
Chapter 5 Recording and Playback ...................................76
5.1 Recording ...............................................................................................................76
5.2 Playback.................................................................................................................76
5.2.1 Playback Using the Memory Card..............................................................77
5.2.2 Playback over Network ..............................................................................78
5.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server....................................79
5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events..................................................80
Chapter 6 Advanced Applications .....................................81
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware ..................................................................................81
6.1.1 Using the Web Interface.............................................................................82
6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility..........................................................................83
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings........................................................................85
6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings.............................................................................85
6.2.2 Restoring the Settings................................................................................86
6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings.....................................................................87
6.4 Verifying Watermark ...............................................................................................88
6.4.1 Accessing AVI Files ...................................................................................88
6.4.2 Running Watermark Proof..........................................................................88
6.4.3 The Watermark Proof Window ...................................................................89
Chapter 7 DVR Configurations ...........................................90
7.1 Setting Up IP Cameras...........................................................................................91
7.1.1 Previewing Video and Setting Audio ..........................................................93
7.2 Remote Monitoring with Multi View ........................................................................95
7.2.1 Connecting to the IP Camera.....................................................................95
7.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map ..............................................................................96
7.3.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera........................................................96
7.3.2 Connecting to the IP Camera.....................................................................97

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Chapter 8 CMS Configurations...........................................98
8.1 Center V2 ...............................................................................................................98
8.2 VSM......................................................................................................................100
8.3 Dispatch Server ....................................................................................................101
Specifications .......................................................................102
Camera .........................................................................................................................102
Optics Lens ...................................................................................................................102
Operation ......................................................................................................................103
Network .........................................................................................................................103
Mechanical....................................................................................................................103
General .........................................................................................................................104
Power over Ethernet .....................................................................................................104
Web Interface................................................................................................................104
Application.....................................................................................................................104
Appendix ...............................................................................105
A. Settings for Internet Explore 8 ..................................................................................105
B. RTSP Protocol Support ............................................................................................106

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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-FE110 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.

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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 GV-FE110.
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 GV-FE110. 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-FE110 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-FE110 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
•Built-in Web server for monitoring through IE browser
•H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG video compression
•Up to 15 frames per second at 1280 x 1024
•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
•GV-FE110 Camera Body
•Camera Cover
•Support Bracket x 3
•Screw (In-Ceiling Mount) x 3
•Screw (Hard Ceiling Mount) x 3
•Plastic Screw Anchor x 3
•Security Torx
•3-Pin Terminal Block
•GV-FE110 Software DVD
•DC 12V Power Adapter
•Installation Sticker

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1.3 System Requirement
To operate the GV-FE110 through a web browser, make sure your PC has good network
connection, and meet this system requirement:
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.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 GV-FE110’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 SD card slot, unscrew the three screws
indicated below and then remove the outer shell of the GV-FE110.
Figure 1-1
You can now access the Default button, LED indicators, and the SD card slot.
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Figure 1-2
No. Name Function
1 Lens Rotates the lens to adjust focus.
2 Speaker Receives the sound from the camera.
3 Microphone Talks to the surveillance area from the local computer.
4 Default Button Resets all configurations to default factory settings. See 6.3
Restoring to Factory Default Settings.
5 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 1.6 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 GV-FE110 on the network and refer to
Chapter 3 to see how to access the Web interface.

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1.7 Installation
There are two ways to mount the GV-FE110 on the ceiling, Hard Ceiling Mount and In-
Ceiling Mount. Make sure the ceiling has enough strength to support the fisheye camera.
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
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

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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

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1.7.2 In-Ceiling Mount
In-Ceiling Mount allows the GV-FE110 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
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

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4. On the back side, make sure the black plastic clips are slightly above the ceiling board
and pointing outward.
Figure 1-11
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

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1.8 Connecting the Data Cable
The GV-FE110 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

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Connecting to Power
You can connect to power using either the power adapter provided or a Power over Ethernet
(PoE) adapter. See “Power over Ethernet” in Specifications later in this manual before
purchasing a PoE adapter. To connect to power using the power adapter, follow the steps
below to connect the orange and yellow wires of the GV-FE110 to the 3-pin terminal block
provided.
1. Insert the yellow wire to the pin on the right-side of the terminal block and the orange
wire to the pin on the left-side of the terminal block.
2. Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to secure the screws above the pins.
Figure 1-15
3. Connect the DC 12V Power Adapter to the 3-Pin Terminal Block.
Figure 1-16
Note: A DC 12V power adapter has been provided, but both AC 24V power adapter and
DC 12V power adapter are compatible.