GeoVision GV-Fisheye GV-FE111 User manual

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User's Manual
GV-Fisheye IP Camera H.264
FE111421521TIV111-A

© 2012 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
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without the written consent of GeoVision.
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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.
May 2012

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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-FE111 V1.08
GV-FE421 V1.11
Fisheye Camera
GV-FE521 V1.11
Fisheye Rugged Camera GV-FER521 V1.11
Note: To upgrade to firmware V1.09 or later, it is required to use the latest version of GV IP
Device Utility (V8.5.3.0).

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Contents
Naming and Definition ............................................................vi
Note for Recording.................................................................vii
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................1
1.1 Key Features............................................................................................................1
1.2 Packing List..............................................................................................................3
1.3 System Requirement................................................................................................4
1.4 Optional Accessories................................................................................................6
1.5 Physical Description.................................................................................................7
1.6 Installation ................................................................................................................9
1.6.1 Hard Ceiling Mount ....................................................................................10
1.6.2 In-Ceiling Mount.........................................................................................11
1.6.3 Standard Wall Mount and Ground Mount...................................................13
1.7 Optional Installation................................................................................................14
1.7.1 Tilting Wall Mount.......................................................................................14
1.7.2 Wall Pendant Mount...................................................................................19
1.8 Connecting the Data Cable ....................................................................................22
1.8.1 GV-FE Series.............................................................................................22
1.8.2 GV-FER521................................................................................................23
Chapter 2 Getting Started ...................................................24
2.1 Installing on a Network...........................................................................................24
2.1.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address.............................................................25
2.1.2 Assigning an IP Address............................................................................27
2.2 Configuration Basics...............................................................................................28
Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera.......................................29
3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images.....................................................................29
3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page ...................................................................30
3.2.1 The Live View Window..............................................................................31
3.2.2 Fisheye View..............................................................................................33
3.2.3 The Control Panel of the Live View Window..............................................37
3.2.4 Snapshot of a Live Video...........................................................................41
3.2.5 Video Recording.........................................................................................41

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3.2.6 Wide Angle Lens Dewarping......................................................................42
3.2.7 Picture-in-Picture and Picture-and-Picture View........................................43
3.2.8 Object Tracking..........................................................................................45
3.2.9 Alarm Notification.......................................................................................47
3.2.10 Video and Audio Configuration ................................................................48
3.2.11 Remote Configuration ..............................................................................48
3.2.12 Camera Name Display.............................................................................49
3.2.13 Image Enhancement................................................................................49
3.2.14 I/O Control................................................................................................50
3.2.15 Visual Automation....................................................................................51
3.2.16 Network Status.........................................................................................51
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode ...........................................52
4.1 Video & Motion.......................................................................................................54
4.1.1 Video Settings............................................................................................54
4.1.2 Motion Detection ........................................................................................58
4.1.3 Privacy Mask..............................................................................................60
4.1.4 Text Overlay...............................................................................................61
4.1.5 Tampering Alarm........................................................................................62
4.1.6 Visual Automation......................................................................................64
4.2 I/O Control..............................................................................................................65
4.2.1 Input Settings.............................................................................................65
4.2.2 Output Settings ..........................................................................................66
4.3 Events & Alerts.......................................................................................................67
4.3.1 E-mail.........................................................................................................67
4.3.2 FTP ............................................................................................................69
4.3.3 Center V2...................................................................................................71
4.3.4 VSM ...........................................................................................................73
4.3.5 Backup Center ...........................................................................................75
4.3.6 Video Gateway / Recording Server............................................................77
4.3.7 ViewLog Server..........................................................................................79
4.3.8 RTSP..........................................................................................................80
4.4 Monitoring...............................................................................................................81
4.5 Recording Schedule...............................................................................................82
4.5.1 Recording Schedule Settings.....................................................................82
4.5.2 I/O Monitoring Settings...............................................................................83
4.6 Remote ViewLog....................................................................................................84
4.7 Network ..................................................................................................................85

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4.7.1 LAN............................................................................................................85
4.7.2 Advanced TCP/IP.......................................................................................87
4.7.3 IP Filtering..................................................................................................91
4.7.4 SNMP Setting.............................................................................................92
4.8 Management...........................................................................................................93
4.8.1 Date and Time Settings..............................................................................93
4.8.2 GPS Maps Settings....................................................................................95
4.8.3 Storage Settings.........................................................................................97
4.8.4 User Account..............................................................................................99
4.8.5 Log Information........................................................................................100
4.8.6 System Log..............................................................................................101
4.8.7 Tools ........................................................................................................102
Chapter 5 Recording and Playback .................................104
5.1 Recording.............................................................................................................104
5.2 Playback...............................................................................................................104
5.2.1 Playback Using the Memory Card............................................................105
5.2.2 Playback over Network ............................................................................106
5.2.3 Access to the Recorded Files through FTP Server..................................107
5.2.4 Playback of Daylight Saving Time Events................................................108
Chapter 6 Advanced Applications ...................................109
6.1 Upgrading System Firmware................................................................................109
6.1.1 Using the Web Interface...........................................................................110
6.1.2 Using the IP Device Utility........................................................................111
6.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings......................................................................113
6.2.1 Backing Up the Settings...........................................................................113
6.2.2 Restoring the Settings..............................................................................114
6.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings...................................................................115
6.4 Verifying Watermark.............................................................................................116
6.4.1 Accessing AVI Files .................................................................................116
6.4.2 Running Watermark Proof........................................................................116
6.4.3 The Watermark Proof Window.................................................................117
6.5 Playing Back Videos from the SD Card................................................................118
6.5.1 Installing the GV-SDCardSync Utility........................................................118
6.5.2 Playing Back Using the GV-SDCardSync Utility.......................................121

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Chapter 7 DVR Configurations.........................................122
7.1 Setting Up IP Cameras.........................................................................................124
7.1.1 Customizing the Basic Settings................................................................127
7.2 Remote Monitoring with Multi View ......................................................................128
7.2.1 Connecting to the IP Camera...................................................................128
7.3 Remote Monitoring with E-Map............................................................................129
7.3.1 Creating an E-Map for the IP Camera......................................................129
7.3.2 Connecting to the IP Camera...................................................................130
Chapter 8 CMS Configurations.........................................131
8.1 Center V2 .............................................................................................................131
8.2 VSM......................................................................................................................134
8.3 Dispatch Server....................................................................................................135
Specifications.......................................................................136
Camera .........................................................................................................................136
Optics Lens...................................................................................................................137
Operation ......................................................................................................................137
Network.........................................................................................................................139
Mechanical....................................................................................................................139
General .........................................................................................................................139
Power over Ethernet .....................................................................................................140
Web Interface................................................................................................................141
Application.....................................................................................................................141
Appendix...............................................................................142
A. Settings for Internet Explore 8..................................................................................142
B. RTSP Protocol Support ............................................................................................143
C. The CGI Command ..................................................................................................144
D. Supported Firmware for Flash Memory....................................................................145

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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.

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Note for Installing Camera Outdoor
When installing GV-FER521 outdoor, be sure that:
1. The camera is set up above the junction box to prevent water from entering the camera
along the cables.
2. Any PoE, power, audio and I/O cables are waterproofed using waterproof silicon rubber
or the like.
3. The screws are tightened and the cover is in place after opening the camera cover.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The fisheye camera 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.
GV-FE111/GV-FE421/GV-FE521 are for indoor use, while GV-FER521 is designed for
outdoor environment.
1.1 Key Features
•1.3 MP / 4 MP / 5 MP progressive scan CMOS for GV-FE111/GV-FE421/GV-FE521
•5 MP progressive scan CMOS for GV-FER521
•H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG video compression for GV-FE111 and H.264 and MJPEG
video compression for GV-FE421 / GV-FE521 / GV-FER521
•Electronic day and night function (except GV-FE111)
•IP66 rating (GV-FER521 only)
•IK6 rating (GV-FER521 only)
•Provides 360° and 180° panorama view
•No mechanical moving parts
•Micro SD/SDHC Card Slot
•Virtual PTZ function
•Auto Pan function
•Object tracking
•Built-in Web server for monitoring through IE browser
•Different angle of view controllable by multiple users at the same time

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•Up to 15 fps at 1280 x 1024 for GV-FE111, 15 fps at 2048 x 1944 for GV-FE421 and
10 fps at 2560 x 1920 for GV-FE521 / GV-FER521
•Built-in microphone and speaker
•One sensor input and alarm output (except GV-FER521)
•DC 12V / AC 24V / PoE (DC 12V / AC 24V not supported in GV-FER521)
•Playback from any view angle and zoom level
•Privacy mask to cover parts of the image that should not be viewable
•Visual automation
•Tampering alarm
•Text overlay
•28 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
•Torx Wrench
•Plastic Screw Anchor x 3
•3-Pin Terminal Block (for GV-FE series only)
•DC 12V Power Adapter (for GV-FE series only)
•Silica Gel Bag and Adhesive Tape x 2 (for GV-FER521 only)
•Installation Sticker
•GV-Fisheye IP Camera Software DVD
•GV-NVR Software DVD
•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 the following system requirement:
GV-FE111
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008
OS 64-bit Windows 7 / Server 2008
GV-System Version GV-System V8.4.0.0 with patch files or later
Browser Internet Explorer 7.x or later
GV-FE421
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008
OS 64-bit Windows 7 / Server 2008
GV-System Version GV-System V8.4.0.0 with patch files or later
Browser •Internet Explorer 7.x or later
•Firefox
•Google Chrome
•Safari
Note: For GV-FE421, 32-bit operating system is only supported in V8.5.0.0 or later.
GV-FE521 / GV-FER521
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008
OS 64-bit Windows 7 / Server 2008
GV-System Version GV-System V8.5.0.0 or later
Browser •Internet Explorer 7.x or later
•Firefox
•Google Chrome
•Safari

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Note:
1. If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, additional settings are required. Refer
to Settings for Internet Explorer 8 in Appendix A.
2. When using non-IE browsers,
a.The following functions are not supported: Motion Detection, Tampering Alarm,
Visual Automation, Text Overlay, Two-Way Audio, and GPS map settings. To see
the functions available on live view windows using non-IE browsers, see Figure 3-4.
b.RTSP streaming must be enabled. By default, RTSP streaming is enabled. See
4.3.8 RTSP to see more details on RTSP settings.

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1.4 Optional Accessories
Optional devices can expand the capabilities and versatility of your GV-FE series and GV-
FER521. Contact your dealer for more information.
Name Details
GV-PA191
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Adapter
The GV-PA191 is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter
designed to provide power to the IP device through a
single Ethernet cable.
GV-Mount
Accessories The GV-Mount Accessories provides a comprehensive
lineup of accessories for installation on ceiling, wall and
pole. For details, see GV-Mount Accessories Installation
Guide on the software CD.

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1.5 Physical Description
To access the Default button, LED indicators and micro SD card slot, unscrew the screws
indicated below and then remove the outer shell of the camera.
Figure 1-1a: GV-FE Series Figure 1-1b: GV-FER521
Note: For GV-FER521, a silica gel bag is attached to the inside of the camera’s outer shell.
The silica gel loses effectiveness after you open the camera’s outer shell. To prevent the
lens from fogging up, it is highly recommended to replace the silica gel bag every time you
open the camera. To replace the silica gel bag, use the supplied adhesive tape to attach a
new silica gel bag and fasten the camera’s outer shell within 2 minutes of opening the silica
gel bag package.

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You can now access the Load Default button, LED indicators, and the micro SD card slot.
Figure 1-2a: GV-FE Series
Figure 1-2b: GV-FER521
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.