GeoVision GV-FE2301 User manual

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User's Manual
GV-Fisheye IP Camera H.264
FER12203V101-A

© 2015 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part,
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.
Note: No memory card slot or local storage function for Argentina.
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 2015

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Preface
Welcome to the GV-Fisheye IP Camera User’s Manual.
The GV-Fisheye IP Camera has the following models with different resolutions. This Manual
is designed for the following models and firmware versions:
Model Model Number Firmware Version
GV-FE2301
GV-FE4301
V3.0
GV-FE3402 / 3403 V3.03
Fisheye Camera
GV-FE5302 / 5303 V3.0
GV-FER3402 / 3403 V3.03
GV-FER521
GV-FER5302 / 5303
V3.0
Fisheye Rugged Camera
GV-FER12203 V1.01
Note:
1. To upgrade the camera firmware from V2.07 or earlier to the latest version, back up the
files in the camera’s memory card first before the upgrade and it is required to re-format
the memory card after the upgrade.
2. Starting from V3.0, GV-Fisheye IP Camera (except GV-FER12203) supports recording
to NAS devices using the Network Neighborhood settings.

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Contents
Naming and Definition ...........................................................vii
Note for Connecting to GV-System / GV-VMS ....................viii
Note for Recording ..................................................................ix
Note for USB Storage and WiFi Adapter ................................x
Note for Installing Camera......................................................xi
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................1
1.1 Key Features ......................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Packing List ........................................................................................................... 5
1.3 System Requirement ............................................................................................11
1.4 Optional Accessories ............................................................................................12
1.5 Physical Description..............................................................................................13
1.5.1 GV-FE2301 / 4301 and GV-FER521.........................................................13
1.5.2 GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 ..............................................................15
1.5.3 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303............................................................16
1.5.4 GV-FER12203 ..........................................................................................19
1.6 Installation ............................................................................................................20
1.6.1 Hard Ceiling Mount ...................................................................................21
1.6.2 In-Ceiling Mount........................................................................................29
1.6.3 Standard Wall Mount and Ground Mount..................................................32
1.6.4 Ground Mount...........................................................................................32
1.7 Connecting the GV-Fisheye Camera ....................................................................33
1.7.1 GV-FE2301 / 4301....................................................................................33
1.7.2 GV-FER521 ..............................................................................................35
1.7.3 GV-FE3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303 ..............................................................36
1.7.4 Connecting PoE Converter and IR LED Ring for GV-FE3403 / 5303 ........37
1.7.5 GV-FER3402 / 3403 / 5302 / 5303............................................................40
1.7.6 GV-FER12203 ..........................................................................................42

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Chapter 2 Getting Started ...................................................43
2.1 Installing on a Network..........................................................................................43
2.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address............................................................44
2.1.2 Assigning an IP Address...........................................................................46
2.1.3 Configuring the Wireless Connection ........................................................48
2.2 Configuring the Basics ..........................................................................................51
Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera.......................................52
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images ....................................................................52
3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page ..................................................................53
3.2.1 The Live View Window..............................................................................54
3.2.2 Fisheye View ............................................................................................57
3.2.3 The Control Panel of the Live View Window .............................................61
3.2.4 Snapshot of a Live Video ..........................................................................65
3.2.5 Video Recording .......................................................................................65
3.2.6 Wide Angle Lens Dewarping.....................................................................66
3.2.7 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View........................................67
3.2.8 Object Tracking.........................................................................................69
3.2.9 Alarm Notification......................................................................................71
3.2.10 Video and Audio Configuration ...............................................................73
3.2.11 Remote Configuration.............................................................................75
3.2.12 Camera Name Display............................................................................75
3.2.13 Image Enhancement...............................................................................75
3.2.14 I/O Control ..............................................................................................76
3.2.15 Visual Automation...................................................................................77
3.2.16 Network Status .......................................................................................78
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........................................79
4.1 Video & Motion .....................................................................................................81
4.1.1 Video Settings ..........................................................................................82
4.1.2 Motion Detection.......................................................................................88
4.1.3 Privacy Mask ............................................................................................90
4.1.4 Text Overlay .............................................................................................91
4.1.5 Tampering Alarm ......................................................................................92
4.1.6 Visual Automation.....................................................................................94
4.2 I/O Control ............................................................................................................95

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4.2.1 Input Settings............................................................................................95
4.2.2 Output Settings.........................................................................................96
4.3 Events & Alerts .....................................................................................................97
4.3.1 E-mail .......................................................................................................97
4.3.2 FTP...........................................................................................................99
4.3.3 Center V2 ...............................................................................................102
4.3.4 Vital Sign Monitor....................................................................................104
4.3.5 Backup Center........................................................................................106
4.3.6 Video Gateway / Recording Server.........................................................108
4.3.7 ViewLog Server ......................................................................................110
4.3.8 RTSP/ONVIF ..........................................................................................111
4.4 Monitoring...........................................................................................................113
4.5 Recording Schedule............................................................................................114
4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings..................................................................114
4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings ...........................................................................115
4.6 Remote ViewLog ................................................................................................116
4.7 Network ..............................................................................................................117
4.7.1 LAN ........................................................................................................117
4.7.2 Wireless Client Mode..............................................................................119
4.7.3 Advanced TCP/IP ...................................................................................121
4.7.4 UMTS Settings........................................................................................125
4.7.5 IP Filtering ..............................................................................................127
4.7.6 SNMP Setting .........................................................................................128
4.8 Management.......................................................................................................129
4.8.1 Date and Time Settings ..........................................................................129
4.8.2 Storage Settings .....................................................................................131
4.8.3 User Account ..........................................................................................136
4.8.4 Log Information.......................................................................................137
4.8.5 Tools.......................................................................................................139
4.8.6 Language................................................................................................141
Chapter 5 Recording and Playback .................................142
5.1 Recording ...........................................................................................................142
5.2 Playback .............................................................................................................143
5.2.1 Playback from the Memory Card.............................................................143
5.2.2 Playback over Network ...........................................................................148
5.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server .................................149
5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events...............................................150

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Chapter 6 Advanced Applications ...................................151
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware...............................................................................151
6.1.1 Using the Web Interface .........................................................................153
6.1.2 Using the GV-IP Device Utility ................................................................154
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings.....................................................................156
6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings..........................................................................156
6.2.2 Restoring the Settings.............................................................................157
6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings..................................................................158
6.3.1 Using the Web Interface .........................................................................158
6.3.2 Directly on the Camera ...........................................................................158
6.4 Changing Password............................................................................................161
6.5 Verifying Watermark ...........................................................................................163
6.5.1 Accessing AVI Files ................................................................................163
6.5.2 Running Watermark Proof ......................................................................163
6.5.3 The Watermark Proof Window ................................................................164
6.6 Downloading Videos from the Micro SD Card .....................................................165
6.6.1 Installing the GV-SDCardSync Utility ......................................................165
6.6.2 The GV-SDCardSync Utility Window ......................................................168
Chapter 7 DVR Configurations .........................................169
7.1 Setting Up IP Cameras on GV-System ...............................................................171
7.1.1 Customizing the Basic Settings on GV-System.......................................174
7.2 Setting Up IP Cameras on GV-VMS ...................................................................175
7.3 Remote Monitoring with Multi View .....................................................................178
7.3.1 Connecting to the IP Camera..................................................................178
7.4 Remote Monitoring with E-Map...........................................................................179
7.4.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera.....................................................179
7.4.2 Connecting to the IP Camera..................................................................180
Chapter 8 CMS Configurations.........................................181
8.1 Center V2 ...........................................................................................................181
8.2 Vital Sign Monitor................................................................................................184
8.3 Dispatch Server ..................................................................................................185

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Appendix 187
A. Settings for Internet Explore 8 or later.....................................................................187
B. RTSP Protocol Support...........................................................................................188
C. The Supported Mobile Broadband Devices.............................................................189
D. The CGI Command.................................................................................................190
E. Supported Firmware for Flash Memory ...................................................................191

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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.
GV-VMS GeoVision Video Management System for IP cameras.

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Note for Connecting to GV-System /
GV-VMS
The GV-Fisheye IP Camera is designed to work with GV-System / GV-VMS, a video
management system. Note the following when the camera is connected to GV-System / GV-
VMS:
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 / GV-VMS, the resolution set on the
GV-System / GV-VMS 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 / GV-VMS is interrupted.