GeoVision GV-PFER12800 User manual

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User's Manual
GV-PFER12800
MFE-UM-A

©2023GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
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September 2023
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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction................................................................................................................1
Safety Instruction.....................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2. Product Description....................................................................................................2
2.1 Product Overview ..............................................................................................................2
2.2 Key Features .....................................................................................................................2
2.3 System Requirements........................................................................................................4
Chapter 3. Configuration Flow.....................................................................................................5
Chapter 4. Network Connection...................................................................................................7
4.1 Setting the Camera over the LAN......................................................................................7
4.1.1 Connect via aSwitch or aRouter................................................................................7
4.2 Dynamic IP Connection......................................................................................................8
Chapter 5. Accessing the Network Camera.................................................................................9
5.1 Assigning An IP Address....................................................................................................9
5.1.1 Assigning An IP Address Using GV-IP Device Utility...................................................9
5.1.2 Assign An IP Address via Browser............................................................................10
5.2 Accessing from the Web Browser...................................................................................13
Chapter 6. Live View .................................................................................................................14
6.1Fisheye Mode...................................................................................................................14
6.1.1 Operations on Live View Page ..................................................................................15
6.1.2 Set /Call aPreset /Patrol.........................................................................................22
Chapter 7. Playback..................................................................................................................27
Chapter 8. Settings....................................................................................................................31
8.1Media...............................................................................................................................31
8.1.1 Video.........................................................................................................................31
8.1.2 Image........................................................................................................................35
8.1.3 Audio.........................................................................................................................49
8.2 Network ...........................................................................................................................52
8.2.1 Basic .........................................................................................................................52
8.2.2 Advanced..................................................................................................................63
8.3 Storage............................................................................................................................77
8.3.1 Storage Management................................................................................................78
8.3.2 Record Settings.........................................................................................................78

8.3.3 Snapshot Settings.....................................................................................................81
8.3.4 Explorer.....................................................................................................................83
8.4 Event ...............................................................................................................................84
8.4.1 Basic Event...............................................................................................................84
8.4.2 VCA Event.................................................................................................................92
8.4.3 Object Counting ......................................................................................................116
8.4.4 Heat Map.................................................................................................................135
8.5 Fisheye..........................................................................................................................143
8.6 System...........................................................................................................................145
8.6.1 System Setting........................................................................................................145
8.6.2 Security...................................................................................................................146
8.6.3 Logs ........................................................................................................................153
8.6.4 Maintenance............................................................................................................155
Appendix.................................................................................................................................158
A. Optional Installation........................................................................................................158
1. GV-Mount211-7..............................................................................................................158
2. GV-Mount430.................................................................................................................161
3. GV-Mount508.................................................................................................................163
B. Note for Fisheye Camera with IR LED............................................................................166

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to
avoid danger or property loss. The precaution measures are divided into “Warnings”
and “Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings is neglected.
This installation must be conducted by a qualified service person and should
strictly comply with the electrical safety regulations of the local region
To avoid risk of fire and electric shock, do keep the product away from rain
and moisture before installed.
Do not touch components such as heat sinks, power regulators, and
processors, which may be hot
Source with DC/AC 12V or PoE
Please make sure the plug is firmly inserted into the power socket
When the product is installed on a wall or ceiling, the device should be
firmly fixed
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer. Never attempt
to disassemble the camera by yourself
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are
neglected.
Make sure that the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera
Do not store or install the device in extremely hot or cold temperatures, dusty
or damp locations, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation
Only use components and parts recommended by manufacturer
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock
To prevent heat accumulation, do not block air circulation around the
camera
Laser beams may damage image sensors. The surface of image sensors
should not be exposed to where a laser beam equipment is used
Use a blower to remove dust from the lens cover
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface of the camera. Stubborn stains can
be removed using a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent
solution, then wipe dry
Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as
they may damage the surface finishes
Save the package to ensure availability of shipping containers for future
transportation

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Chapter 2. Product Description
2.1 Product Overview
GeoVision provides a consistent range of cost-effective and reliable network cameras to
fully meet your requirements. Based on embedded Linux operating system, GeoVision’s
fisheye IP camera could be easily accessed and managed either locally or remotely with
great reliability. With built-in high-performance DSP video processing modules, the
cameras pride on low power consumption and high stability. They support state-of-the-art
H.265/ H.264 video compression algorithm and industry-leading HD dual-stream
technology to achieve the highest level of video image quality under the limited network
resources. It is fully functional, supporting for flexible and comprehensive alarm linkage
mechanism, day and night auto switch and privacy masking, etc.
In practical applications, GeoVision’s fisheye IP camera could either work
independently in the LAN, or be networked to form a powerful safety monitoring
system. It is widely used in fields such as finance, education, industrial production,
civil defense, health care for security’s sake.
2.2 Key Features
System
Built-in WEB server, support IE/ Firefox/ Chrome/ Safari browser
Based on Linux OS with high reliability
Support Plugin- Free mode
Support activation and set- up of the security questions for cameras
Support ONVIF Profile G & Q & S & T
Three- privilege levels of users for flexible management
Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC card local storage support, expand the edge storage
Image
0.005Lux Ultra Low Light
Smart IR II technology
12 MP Video Viewing Experience
Support HLC
Support BLC
ICR filter with auto switch, true day/night
H.265/ H.264 video compression capability
70% ~ 80% bandwidth saved by 10-level adjustable H.265+
Support Primary Stream/ Secondary Stream/ Tertiary Stream
Real-time video electronic amplification

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Audio
G.711 audio compression capability
Support Audio I/O
Network
UPnP protocol for the easy management of camera
Support DDNS
FTP upload, SMTP upload, SD card record and SIP phone
Advanced Function
Motion Detection, Privacy Masking, Network Fault Detection and ROI
Support AI Video Content Analysis
Support People Counting function
Support Heat Map function
Hardware
Support PoE for power supply
Support Alarm I/O
Built-in microphone
IK10-rated vandal-proof metal cover, and IP67-rated weather-proof housing
Fisheye
Up to 30fps @4000 ×3000
Support Hardware Dewarping and Software Dewarping
Support Auto Tracking function
11 display modes to meet various needs
Equipped with Audio I/O and Alarm I/ O
IK10-rated vandal- proof metal cover, and IP67- rated weather- proof housing
Streamlined design, exquisite appearance
Easy to blend in with the installation environment

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2.3 System Requirements
Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/Server 2000/Server 2008
CPU: 1.66GHz or higher
RAM:1G or higher
Graphic memory: 128MB or more
Internet protocol: TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6)
Web Browsers: Internet Explorer 8.0 and above version, Mozilla Firefox, Google
Chrome and Safari.

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Chapter 3. Configuration Flow
The configuration flow of cameras is shown in the following figure.
Note: The configuration must be based on the actual situation of different models.
More configuration details are shown in the following table.

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Table 1. Description of flow
Configuration
Description
Reference
Network Connection
Connect the network
camera. You can set the
camera over the LAN or
dynamic IP connection.
4.1 Setting the Camera
over the LAN
Accessing the Network
Camera
Accessing from IP
address, web browser
and back-end software
are available.
5.1 Assigning An IP
Address
Configure Basic
Parameters
After login the camera, you
can adjust the
video/image/audio/network
parameters as needed.
8.1 Media
8.2 Network
Configure Advanced
Functions
Configure the advanced
functions, such as VCA
and people counting.
8.4 Event

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Chapter 4. Network Connection
4.1 Setting the Camera over the LAN
Connecting the camera to a switch or a router is the most common connection method.
The camera must be assigned an IP address that is compatible with its LAN.
4.1.1Connect via aSwitch or aRouter
Refer to the following figure to set network camera over the LAN via the switch or router.

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4.2 Dynamic IP Connection
Step 1: Connect the network camera to a router;
Step 2: On the camera, assign a LAN IP address, the Subnet mask and the Gateway;
Step 3: On the router, set port forwarding. E.g., 80, 8000 and 554 ports. The steps for
port forwarding vary depending on different routers. Please look up the router's user
manual for assistance with port forwarding;
Step 4: Apply a domain name from a domain name provider;
Step 5: Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router;
Step 6: Visit the camera via the domain name.

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Chapter 5. Accessing the Network Camera
5.1 Assigning An IP Address
The Network Camera must be assigned an IP address to be accessible. The default
IP address of GeoVision fisheye IP cameras is 192.168.0.10.
You can either change the IP address of the camera via Smart Tools or browser. Please
connect the camera in the same LAN of your computer.
5.1.1 Assigning An IP Address Using GV-IP Device Utility
See Chapter 5 Advanced Settings here for assigning an IP address using GV-IP Device
Utility. Note that this function is only applicable on GV-IP Device Utility V8.9.9 or later.

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5.1.2 Assign An IP Address via Browser
If the network segment of the computer and that of the camera are different, please
follow the steps to change the IP address:
Step 1: Change the IP address of computer to 192.168.0.10 segment, here are two ways
as below:
a. Start→Control Panel→Network and Internet Connection→Network
Connection→Local Area Connection, and double click it;

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b. Click “Advanced”, and then click “IP settings”--> “IP address”--> “Add”. In the pop-
up window, enter an IP address that in the same segment with the camera (e.g.,
192.168.5.61, but please note that this IP address shall not conflict with the IP
address on the existing network);
Step 2: Start the browser. In the address bar, enter the default IP address of the
camera: http://192.168.0.10;

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Step 3: You need to set the password first when using it for the first time. And you can
also set three security questions for your device after activation. Then you can log in to
the camera with the user name (admin) and a custom password.
Note:
Password must be 8 to 32 characters long, contain at least one number and
one letter.
You can click the “forget password” in login page to reset the password by
answering three security questions when you forget the password, if you
set the security questions in advance.
Step 4: After login, please select “Settings” → “Network” → “Basic” → “TCP/IP”. The
Network Settings page appears (shown as the figure below);
Step 5: Change the IP address or other network values. Then click “Save” button;
Step 6: The change of default IP address is completed.

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5.2 Accessing from the Web Browser
The camera can be used with the most standard operating systems and browsers. And
the camera supports Plugin-Free Mode. In Plugin-Free Mode, you can preview the
video on the browser without plugin. Currently Plugin-Free Mode is supported in
Firefox & Google Chrome & Safari & Edge browser for Windows system, MAC system,
iOS system and Android system. Both H.265 & H.264 video codecs are supported in
Plugin-Free Mode for camera, and it will play the secondary stream by default.
Note: Currently you can only use the dewarping mode of fisheye cameras with plugin
via Internet Explorer.

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Chapter 6. Live View
6.1Fisheye Mode
After logging in the network camera web GUI successfully, user is allowed to view
live video as follows.
Live view interface (Multi-Channel Mode):

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Live view interface (Bundle-Stream Mode):
6.1.1 Operations on Live View Page
[Display Control]
Display Control allows you to select install type, display mode, window screen and
channel of live view.

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Table 2. Description of Display Control buttons
Item
Parameter
Description
Dewarping
Rule
Hardware Dewarping
Click to select on-board dewarping mode.
Software Dewarping
Click to select client-side dewarping mode.
Installation
Ceiling Mounting
Click to select ceiling mounting.
Wall Mounting
Click to select wall mounting.
Flat Mounting
Click to select flat mounting.
Display
1O
Select live view of original fisheye view.
1P
Select live view of 360° panoramic view.
2P
Select live view of two 180° panoramic views.
4R
Select live view of four regional views.
1O3R
Select live view of one original fisheye
view and three regional views.
1P3R
(Only for Hardware
Dewarping)
Select live view of one 360° panoramic
view and three regional views.
Display
1P3R
(Only for Multi-
Channel Mode of
Hardware Dewarping)
Select live view of one original fisheye
view, one 360°panoramic view and
three regional views.