GeoVision GV-QFER12700 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
GV-QFER12700

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October 2021
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Contents
Note for Connecting to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR.................................................................... ii
Note for Recording.............................................................................................................. ii
1. Introduction................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Packing List............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Overview................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Wire Definitions....................................................................................................................... 2
2. Installation..................................................................................................................... 3
3. Connecting the Camera................................................................................................ 5
3.1 Power Connection................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Waterproofing the Cable......................................................................................................... 5
4. Accessing the Camera ................................................................................................. 7
4.1 System Requirements............................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Looking Up the Dynamic IPAddress ...................................................................................... 8
4.3 Configuring the IP Address..................................................................................................... 9
5. The Web Interface........................................................................................................10
5.1 Viewing Live View Video....................................................................................................... 10
6. Upgrading System Firmware ......................................................................................12
7. Restoring to Factory Default.......................................................................................13

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Note for Connecting to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR
The GV-QFER12700 is designed to work with GV-VMS / DVR / NVR, a video management
system. Note the following when the camera is connected to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR:
Once the camera is connected to the GV-VMS / DVR / NVR, the resolution set on the GV-VMS
/ DVR / NVR 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-VMS
/ DVR / NVR is interrupted.
Note: Currently, only GV-VMS, applied with the patches, supports GV-QFER12700.
Note for Recording
Mind the following when using a memory card for recording:
Recorded data on the memory card can be damaged or lost if the data are accessed
while the camera is under physical shock, power interruption, memory card detachment
or when the memory card reaches the end of its lifespan. No guarantee is provided for
such causes.
The stored data can be lost if the memory card is not accessed for a long period of time.
Back up your data periodically if you seldom access the memory card.
Memory cards are expendable and their durability varies according to the conditions of
the installed site and how they are used. Back up your data regularly and replace the
memory card annually.
To avoid power outage, it is highly recommended to apply a battery backup (UPS).
For better performance, it is highly recommended to use Micro SD card of MLC NAND
flash, Class 10.
Replace the memory card when its read/write speed is lower than 6 MB/s or when the
memory card is frequently undetected by the camera.
To ensure smooth network usage, do not access the live view from more than 20
connections.

Introduction
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1. Introduction
Welcome to the GV-QFER12700 Quick Start Guide. In the following sections, you will learn the
basic installations and configurations. For a detailed user manual, see the GV-QFER12700
User’s Manual.
1.1 Packing List
• GV-QFER12700
• Self-Tapping Screw x 3
• Plastic Anchor x 3
• Torx Wrench
• Waterproof Rubber Set
• 4-Pin Alarm I/O Terminal Block
• Download Guide
• Warranty Card
1.2Overview
No.
Description
1
IR LED x 4
2
Default Button
3
Micro SD card slot

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1.3Wire Definitions
No.
Description
1
Audio In (Pink)
Audio Out (Green)
2
4-Pin Alarm I/O Terminal Block
3
Power (DC 12V)
4
RJ-45 / PoE

Installation
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2. Installation
In this chapter, you will learn how to install GV-QFER12700 with standard package.
Required Items
Tool for drilling a hole on the ceiling (user-prepared)
M4 Crosshead Screw Driver (user-prepared)
SD card (user-prepared)
1. Loosen the two screws on the dome cover with the supplied torx wrench, and remove the
dome cover by pulling it apart from the camera.
2. Place the camera on the desired ceiling or wall and mark the two screw holes.
3. Drill the marked screw holes and insert the supplied plastic anchors.
4. Align the two screw holes on the camera with the inserted plastic anchors. Fasten the
camera with the supplied self-tapping screws.
5. Close and secure the dome cover.

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Note: GV-QFER12700 can be installed to the wall or ceiling with GV-Mount206-1 / 903-2 /
904-2 / 912-1 / 919. Refer to the following sections and documents.
•GV-Mount 206-1 (5.4.2 GV-FER5701 / FER12203 / FER12700 / EFER3700 /
EFER3700-W / QFER12700, GV-Mount Accessories Installation Guide)
•GV-Mount903-2 (5.1.2 GV-EFER3700 / GV-EFER3700-W / GV-QFER12700, GV-Mount
Accessories Installation Guide)
•GV-Mount904-2 (5.6.2 GV-Mount904-1, GV-Mount Accessories Installation Guide)
•GV-Mount912-1 (5.12 Power Box Mount, GV-Mount Accessories Installation Guide)
•GV-Mount919 (Appendix C: In-Ceiling Mount Installation, GV-
QFER12700 User’s Manual)

Connecting the Camera
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3. Connecting the Camera
3.1 Power Connection
To power up the camera, choose one of the following options below.
Connect the DC 12V power adaptor (optional accessory) to the power connector of the
camera and the power outlet.
Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera and a GV-PA191 PoE
Adapter (optional accessory).
3.2 Waterproofing the Cable
Audio / Alarm I/O Cable
Follow the steps below to waterproof the Audio / Alarm I/O cables.
1. Connect the required devices to the camera and apply sealant such as silicone on holes,
voids and gaps which have potential risk to water leakage. There should be no gap
between the connectors and the cables.
2. Seal the end of the rubber coating of the cables as indicated in the figure below. Use
enough silicone gel to fill in the hose and wrap around each wire; otherwise, waterproof
function cannot be guaranteed.
RJ-45 Cable
Follow the steps below to waterproof the RJ-45 cable.
1. Insert the waterproof components through the Ethernet cable as shown below.
1
2
3
Insert in order

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2. Insert the cable into the RJ-45 plug.
3. Assemble the waterproof rubber set.
4. If the DC cable is not in use, you can waterproof it by inserting the supplied plug into the DC
interface.
DC interface
Plug

Accessing the Camera
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4. Accessing the Camera
4.1 System Requirements
Once installed, your camera is accessible over the network. Make sure your PC has good
network connection, and meet the following requirements:
Operating System
Windows 7 or later
Memory
Minimum: 4 GB
Recommended: 8 GB
CPU
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2430M, 2.4 GHz
Recommended: Intel Core i7-870, 2.93 GHz
Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.0 (recommended)
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge

Safari
Note: The live view of the main stream is playable on non-IE browsers only in MJPEG
format.

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4.2 Looking Up the Dynamic IP Address
By default, when the camera is connected to LAN with a DHCP server, it is automatically
assigned with a dynamic IP address. Follow the steps below to look up its IP address and set
up a login password.
Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN as your
camera.
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. Find the camera with its MAC Address, and click on its IP address.
4. The dialog box appears for you to create a new password.
Note: By default, theAdministrator’s username is admin and cannot be modified.

Accessing the Camera
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5. Type the desired password and click Save. The login page appears.
6. Type the username admin and your password. Click Login.
4.3Configuring the IP Address
By default, the GV-QFER12700, connected to LAN without a DHCP server, is assigned with a
static IP address of 192.168.0.10. Follow the steps below to assign a new IP address to avoid
IP conflict with other GeoVision devices.
1. Open your Web browser, and type the default IP address 192.168.0.10.
2. For the first-time user, you will be asked to create a new password.
3. Type the username admin and your password. Click Login.
4. Click System, select Network in the left menu and select Basic.
5. Select Use fixed IP address.
6. Type the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address. Make sure that the IP
address of the camera is unique in the network.
7. Click Save.
Note: See details in 2.2.3 Network, GV-QFER12700 User’s Manual.

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5. The Web Interface
5.1 Viewing Live View Video
Once you log in the Web interface, you will see the live view as shown below.
12345678910 11 12
No. Name Function
1 Video Quality Show or hide the bitrate and compression of each stream.
2 Full Screen Display in full screen mode.
3 Talk
Turn on or off outward audio transmission.
4 Listen
Turn on or off inward audio transmission.
5 Snapshot Click to save JPEG snapshots.
6 Live View Pause
Pause or restart video streaming.
7 Record
Turn on or off video recording.
8 Manual Trigger
Turn on or off the manual trigger.
9 Fisheye View
Turned on by default. Click to turn off .
10 Single View Turn on or off . Hold left-click and drag the
pointer
in any direction to pan and tilt, or scroll the mouse
wheel to zoom in and out.

The Web Interface
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11 Dual 180 Degree Ceiling Mount Turn on or off . Hold left-click to
pan 180°.
180 Degree Wall Mount Turn on or off . Hold left-click and
drag the pointer to tilt 180°.
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Quad View Ceiling Mount
Turn on or off . Hold left-click and
drag the pointer in any direction to
pan and tilt, or scroll the mouse wheel to
zoom in and out.
360 Degree Wall Mount
Turn on or off . For the top grid,
hold left-click and drag the pointer to
tilt 180°. For the bottom grids, hold left-
click
and drag the pointer in any direction
to pan and tilt, or scroll the mouse wheel to
zoom in and out.
Note: No. 11 and 12 varies based on the type of Installation
selected in Fisheye Setting. For
details, see Step 3 in 2.4.11 Fisheye Setting, GV-QFER12700 User’s Manual.

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6. Upgrading System Firmware
GeoVision periodically releases the updated firmware on the website. To load the new
firmware into the camera, follow the instructions below.
1. Select System from the top menu > Software Upgrade. This page appears.
2. In Step 1, click the Browse button to locate the firmware file saved at your local computer.
3. In Step 2, select the type of the firmware file.
4. In Step 3, click Upgrade.
Note: See details in 2.2.16 Software Upgrade, GV-QFER12700 User’s Manual.

Restoring to Factory Default
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7. Restoring to Factory Default
If for any reason the camera is not responding correctly, you can restore the camera to its factory
default settings using the Web interface.
1. Select System at the top > Factory Default. This page appears.
2. Select Full Restore, Partial Restore, or Reboot.
Note: See details in 2.2.14 Factory Default, GV-QFER12700 User’s Manual.