Quick Start Guide

GV-VR360 IR Virtual Reality IP Camera

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,

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 Contents
Note for Connecting to GV-VMS................................................. ii
Note for Installing Camera Outdoor .......................................... iii
1. Introduction........................................................................... 1
1.1 Packing List ............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Optional Accessories................................................................................ 2
1.3 System Requirements.............................................................................. 3
1.4 Software Supported ................................................................................. 3
1.5 Overview.................................................................................................. 4
2. Installation............................................................................. 5
3. Accessing the Camera ......................................................... 7
3.1 Looking Up the Dynamic IP Address ........................................................ 7
4. Setting up YouTube Live Streaming .................................... 9
4.1 Getting YouTube Live Stream................................................................... 9
4.2 Configuring Live Stream Settings ........................................................... 12
4.3 Starting Live Stream ............................................................................... 13
5. Smart Device Connection .................................................. 14
6. Upgrading System Firmware ............................................. 15
7. Restoring to Factory Default.............................................. 16
7.1 Using the Web Interface......................................................................... 16
7.2 Directly on the Camera .......................................................................... 17

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Note for Connecting to GV-VMS
The camera is designed to work with and record on GV-VMS, a video management
system.

Once the camera is connected to the GV-VMS, the resolution set on the 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-VMS is
interrupted.

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Note for Installing Camera Outdoor
When installing the camera, 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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1. Introduction

Welcome to the GV-VR360 IR Virtual Reality IP Camera Quick Start Guide. In the
following sections, you will learn the basic installations and configurations. For a
detailed user manual, see the GV-VR360 IR Virtual Reality IP Camera User’s Manual:
http://www.geovision.com.tw/download/product/.

1.1 Packing List

 IR Virtual Reality IP Camera  Torx Wrench

 Mount Kit  Hex Key

 Screw x 3  Silica Gel Bag

 Download Guide
 Screw Anchor x 3
 Warranty Card

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1.2 Optional Accessories
Optional devices can expand your camera’s capabilities and versatility. Contact our
sales representatives for more information.

Device Description
GV-PoE Switch is designed to provide power along with
network connection for IP devices. GV-PoE Switch is
GV-PoE Switch
available in various models with different numbers and
types of ports.
GV-Relay V2 is designed to expand the voltage load of
GV-IP devices. It provides 4 relay outputs, and each can
GV-Relay V2
be set as normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC)
independently as per your requirement.
Contact our sales representatives for the countries and
Power Adapter
areas supported.

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 1 Introduction

1.3 System Requirements

CPU Intel® 6th generation CoreTM i3

Memory 4 GB or above
On Board Graphics Intel® HD Graphics 500 series or above
OS Windows 7 Service Pack 1 / Windows 10 or above
Web Browser Internet Explorer 10 / 11 or above

1.4 Software Supported

GV-VMS V18.1
GV-Control Center V3.6.0.0
GV-Edge Recording
V.1.4.0.0
Manager (for Windows)
GV-Recording Server V1.4.0.0 + Patch for live stream only
GV-Eye V2.5.2 for IOS and V2.5.1 for Android

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1.5 Overview

No. Description No. Description

1 Built-in microphone 7 Earth ground (M3 terminal)

2 IR LED 8 RJ45 waterproof
3 Fisheye lens 9 DC 12V jack (black)
4 Socket set screw 10 Digital input (white cable)
5 Audio in (pink jack) 11 Digital output (green cable)
Audio out (green jack, currently not
6 12 Ground wire (black cable)
functional)

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2. Installation

The camera is designed for outdoors. With the standard package, you can install the
camera on the ceiling.

1. Adjoin the base with the straight tube by turning it clockwise.

2. Thread the cables of the camera to the base end through the opposite end of the
straight tube and rotate the straight tube clockwise to attach it to the camera.

3. Mount the camera onto the ceiling using the mounting kit and the supplied
screws and screw anchors.

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4. Connect a network cable to the camera. Optionally waterproof the network cable
by disassembling the cap of the network connector and thread the network cable
as illustrated below.

5. Rotate the camera to adjust for the desired angle and tighten the screws to fixate
its position.

Note: Image at a radius of approximately 1.5 m (4.9 ft) away from the camera will be
slightly obscured in panoramic view.

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3. Accessing the Camera

3.1 Looking Up the Dynamic IP Address

By default, GV-VR360 is assigned with a dynamic IP address when the camera is
connected to a network with DHCP server. This IP address remains unchanged
unless you unplug or disconnect your camera from the network.

Follow the steps below to check out the camera’s dynamic IP address:

1. Download and install the GV-IP Device Utility program (V8.7.1.0 or later) from
our website.

Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN as the
camera you wish to configure.

2. Select Start on the PC, point to Programs and select GV-IP Device Utility. The
Utility window appears and automatically searches for the IP devices under the
same LAN.

3. Click the Name or Mac Address column to sort.

4. Use the Mac address of the camera to look up its IP address.

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5. The login page appears. Type the default ID and password admin and click
Apply.

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4. Setting up YouTube Live Streaming

GV-VR360 can be streamed online, through YouTube, for a 360° live VR video that
can be viewed by the user and/or viewers with granted access.

4.1 Getting YouTube Live Stream

1. After logging in to your YouTube account, click your Account icon and select
Creator Studio.

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2. Under Creator Studio, click LIVE STREAMING, Events and click New live event.

3. Type the information of your live stream as needed.

 Name the live stream.

 Set the start time of your live stream and Add end time if necessary.

 In the upper-right drop-down list, select between Unlisted and Public, for
the stream to be viewable only by you or open to the public.

 Select Custom under Type.

4. Go to the Advanced settings tab and select This live stream is 360°.

5. Go to Ingestion Settings and select between Single-use and Reusable stream

key. Reusable stream key is recommended as you do not need to modify the
Stream name when using the same stream for future use.

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 4 Setting up YouTube Live Streaming

6. Click Save Changes. The Stream Name and Server URL are now available for
use.

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4.2 Configuring Live Stream Settings
Once your YouTube live stream event is set, go to the camera’s Web interface, click
System Settings, Audio & Video Settings and select Live to configure its live
stream settings.

Figure 4-8

 Stream Name: Copy the Stream name obtained from YouTube (Figure 4-7).

 Main Server Address: Copy the server URL obtained from YouTube (Figure
4-7).

 Video Format: Displays the current video codec of the camera’s live stream.
Only H.264 video codec is supported for YouTube streaming. To change the
video codec, see 3.1.1 Video Settings, GV-VR360 User’s Manual.

 Audio In Source & Audio Quality: Displays the current audio source and the
audio codec setting of the camera. Only AAC audio codec is supported for
YouTube streaming. To modify the audio settings, see 3.1.2 Audio Settings,
GV-VR360 User’s Manual.

Click Apply to save the settings.

For additional settings of GV-VR360, see Chapter 3 Administrator Mode, GV-VR360

User’s Manual.

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 4 Setting up YouTube Live Streaming

4.3 Starting Live Stream

After the required settings are set, go back to the YouTube website and select Live
control room.

Click Preview and click Start Streaming.

The live video stream of GV-VR360 is now viewable on YouTube.

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5. Smart Device Connection

You can access the live video stream of GV-VR360 and view it in VR mode through
mobile devices using the mobile application GV-Eye. YouTube mobile app is also
supported.

Download GV-Eye from Google Play or Apple Store.

GV-Eye on Google Play GV-Eye on Apple Store

For details on system requirements, installation and setup, please refer to GV-Eye
Installation Guide. To view the live stream in VR mode, enable 360 View in System
Settings.

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6. Upgrading System Firmware

GeoVision periodically updates the latest firmware to the company website. You can update
the camera’s firmware through the Web interface or GV-IP Device Utility.

1. Go to System Settings, click Tools Under Management and select Firmware Upgrade.

2. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.zip) saved at your local computer.

3. Click the Upload button to start upgrading.

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7. Restoring to Factory Default

If for any reason the camera is not responding correctly, you can reset it to its factory
default setting by using its Web interface or pressing the Default button on the
camera.

7.1 Using the Web Interface

1. After logging on to the Web interface, go to System Settings.

2. In the left menu of Web interface, select Management and click Tools.

3. Under the Device Settings tab, click the Default button to restore the factory
default settings, and the current IP address of the camera will be kept.

4. To restore the camera and its IP address to factory default settings, select
Restore All Default Setting Without Keeping Current IP Address and click
Default.

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 7 Restoring to Factory Default

7.2 Directly on the Camera

1. Loosen the 3 screws at the rear end of the camera with the supplied torx wrench
to reveal the camera cover. Then loosen the 3 screws on the camera cover to
access the default button.

2. Keep the power and network cables (or PoE) connected to the camera.

3. Press and hold the Default button on the camera body. This shall take about 5
seconds.

4. Release the Default button. The camera reboots automatically once the process
of loading default settings is completed.

5. Before closing the camera cover, insert the supplied silica gel bag as indicated
and push it in toward the front end of the camera.

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