GeoVision GV-PBL8800 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
GV-IP Panoramic Cameras
GV-PBL8800
GV-PDR8800

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June 2022
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Contents
1. Hardware Overview.............................................................................................1
1.1 Fixed Rugged IP Dome Camera......................................................................1
1.1.1 GV-PDR8800..................................................................................................1
1.2 Fixed Bullet IP Camera....................................................................................2
1.2.1 GV-PBL8800..................................................................................................2
2. Quick Installation Steps .....................................................................................3
2.1 Fixed Rugged IP Dome Camera Installation..................................................3
2.2 Fixed Bullet IP Camera Installation................................................................5
3. Waterproofing the Connector ............................................................................6
4. Accessing the Network Camera ........................................................................7
4.1 Looking Up the Dynamic IP Address.............................................................7
4.2 Configuring the IP Address ............................................................................8
5. The Web Interface...............................................................................................9
6. Upgrading System Firmware ...........................................................................13
7. Restoring to Factory Default............................................................................11

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1. Hardware Overview
1.1 Fixed Rugged IP Dome Camera
1.1.1 GV-PDR8800

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1.2 Fixed Bullet IP Camera
1.2.1 GV-PBL8800

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2. Quick Installation Steps
2.1 Fixed Rugged IP Dome Camera Installation
Loosen the setscrew and take the bracket off.
Note: There are two setscrews on the camera that fasten the bracket. Loose either one or
both setscrews until the bracket can be taken off. Only one of the setscrews needs to
be screwed while fixing.
Fix the bracket on the position where the camera is intended to be installed.

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Step 1: Buckle the lanyard on the camera body tightly to the reserved hook on the bracket.
After connecting the cables to the respective connectors, twine the cables around tidily in the
room on the bottom.
Step 2: Rotate the camera to bracket and tighten the setscrew.
Step 3: Loosen clamp screw and adjust shooting direction, tighten clamp screw.

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2.2 Fixed Bullet IP Camera Installation
Step 1: Connect the cables to the corresponding interface on the rear cover of the Junction
Box. Then fix the rear cover on the position where it is intended to be installed. The rear cover
can be fixed in the following two ways:
1. Fix the rear cover directly
2. Fix the rear cover via a bracket
Note: The bracket is optional, which can be applied in special scenarios that require screws
of larger sizes.
Step 2: When the front cover is correctly fixed to the rear cover, the camera will be powered
on by contact power supply. Adjust shooting direction and rotate locking ring.
Note: Loosen the screws of SD card structure to get access to the SD card slot if you need.
Fix the screws again after inserting the SD card to complete the operation.

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3. Waterproofing the Connector
Step 1: Get the network cable through the screw nut, rubber ring and the screw bolt.
Step 2: Insert the rubber ring into the screw bolt.
Step 3: Connect the screw nut to the screw bolt.
Step 4: Place the O-Ring on the network port connector, tighten the screw bolt and the
connector.
Note: Make sure to tightly wrap all cable-out interfaces with adhesive tape to protect them
from water.

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4. Accessing the Network Camera
4.1 Looking Up the Dynamic IP Address
By default, when the camera is connected to LAN with DHCP server, it is automatically
assigned with a dynamic IP address. Follow the steps below to look up its IP address. Note
this function is only applicable on GV-IP Device Utility V8.9.7.0 or later.
1. Download and install the GV-IP Device Utility program 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. For the first-time users, select Configure to set up a password.
4. Type a new password and click OK.
5. Type the default username (admin) and your password on the login page and click Login.
Note:
1. The computer you use to configure the IP address must be under the same LAN as your
camera.
2. By default, the Administrator’s username is admin and cannot be modified.