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Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the GV-Compact DVR V3 Quick Start Guide. In the following sections,

you will learn about the basic installations and configurations of the GV-Compact

DVR V3. For a detailed user’s manual, see GV-Compact DVR V3 User’s Manual on

the GV-Compact DVR V3 software CD/DVD.

All GeoVision Products are manufactured in Taiwan.

2012/10

English

CDVR

V3-QG-C

The 4-Channel Unit

GV-Compact DVR V3

Thank you for purchasing GV-Compact DVR. This guide is designed to assist the new user in getting

immediate results from the GV-Compact DVR. For advanced information on how to use the GV-Compact

DVR, please refer to GV-Compact DVR User's Manual on Software DVD.

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pact DVR. This guide is designed to assist the new user in gettinttingg

mpact DVR. For advanced information on how to use the GV-Compact

DVR User's Manual on Software DVD.

Models

Description

Equipped with 2 USB ports and 1 hard drive

bay.

Equipped with 2 USB ports and 2 hard drive

bays.

Equipped with 2 USB ports, 1 hard drive

bay and 1 DVD-RW drive.

Equipped with vibration absorbers, 2 USB

ports and 1 hard drive bay.

Model No.

GV-LX4C3D1

GV- LX4C3D2

GV- LX4C3D2W

GV-LX4C3V

Model

Standard

Anti-Vibration

ACC

The 8-Channel Unit

Description

Equipped with 4 USB ports and 1 hard drive

bay.

Equipped with 4 USB ports and 2 hard drive

bays.

Equipped with 4 USB ports, 1 hard drive

bay and 1 DVD-RW drive.

Equipped with vibration absorbers, 4 USB

ports and 1 hard drive bay.

Equipped with vibration absorbers, 4 USB

ports and 2 hard drive bays.

Model No.

GV-LX8CD1

GV-LX8CD2

GV-LX8CD2W

GV-LX8CV1

GV-LX8CV2

Model

Standard

Anti-Vibration

ACC

Anti-Vibration

ACC

Note: For the Anti-vibration ACC models (GV-LX4C3V, GV-LX8CV1 and

GV-LX8CV2), it is necessary to use the hard drive especially for notebook, vehicle

or surveillance applications, and tightly fasten the unit on the vehicle to prevent

vibration and shock hazard.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Introduction Welcome to the GV-Compact DVR V3 Quick Start Guide. In the following sections, you will learn about the basic installations and configurations of the GV-Compact DVR V3. For a detailed user’s manual, see GV-Compact DVR V3 User’s Manual on the GV-Compact DVR V3 software CD/DVD. Quick Start Guide GV-Compact DVR V3 Models The 4-Channel Unit Model No. Model Description GV-LX4C3D1 Standard Equipped with 2 USB ports and 1 hard drive bay.
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Packing List The 4-Channel Unit ● Power Adaptor 12V, 5.0A x 1 (Standard Model) The 8-Channel Unit ● Power Cable x 1 (Anti-Vibration Model) ● Power Adaptor 12V, 5.
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2 Overview The 4-Channel Unit Options Standard Model Optional devices can expand your GV-Compact DVR V3’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer for more information. 11 External IR Receiver The external IR receiver, with a 5-meter cable (16.4 feet), 10 allows long-distance remote control of GV-Compact DVR 9 8 V3. GV-GPS 232 GV-GPS 232 Receiver is a Global Position System Receiver with PS/2 receiver. It can be applied to vehicle tracking and location Connector verification.
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Anti-Vibration ACC Model 14 75 Ω When using the Loop function, turn the switches to OFF positions. The switch number is corresponding to the channel number. The default setting is ON. 15 Video In/Out • 11 9 8 • 1 2 3 5 6 7 10 13 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 16 Audio/TV In/Out GV-LX4C3V No Name • • Description 1 USB Port Connects the USB storage device, Wireless LAN adaptor and/or mobile Internet device. 2 System LED • • • Power LED: Turns on when the power is supplied.
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The 8-Channel Unit Standard Model Anti-Vibration ACC Model 1 11 11 10 10 9 8 9 8 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 15 16 17 18 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 GV-LX8CD1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 GV-LX8CV1 11 11 10 10 9 8 9 8 1 1 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 16 17 18 19 GV-LX8CV2 GV-LX8CD2 No Name 1 USB Port Connects the USB storage device, Wireless LAN adaptor and/or mobile Internet device.
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3 IR Receiver Receives data from the infrared remote control. 18 VGA Monitor Port Connects to a PC monitor. 4 Default Button Sets all configurations to factory settings. 19 I/O Terminal Block 5 Reset Button Restarts the unit, and keeps all current configurations. Connects to input and output devices, PTZ cameras, and etc. 6 Storage Removal Button Stops recording and dataches the HDD from the system. 20 GPS Port Connects to a GPS 232 receiver.
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3 Connecting the GV-Compact DVR V3 Basic Connection for Standard Models 1. Connect to power by using the supplied power adaptor. The 4-Channel Unit 2. Connect to cameras. ● 4-Ch: Using the blue connectors of the supplied D-Type Video Cable, connect to cameras. 5 Internet 1 ● 8-Ch: Using the blue connectors of the supplied 1 to 5 D-Type Video Cable, connect to cameras 1 to 5. Using the blue connectors of the supplied 6 to 8 D-Type Video/TV/Spot Monitor Cable, connect to cameras 6 to 8. 3.
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To power on cameras through the vehicle power supply: Basic Connection for Anti-Vibration ACC Models 3. 4-Ch: Connect the black wire of the Camera Power Cable to Pin 10 and red wire to Pin 11 on the terminal block. 8-Ch: Connect the black wires of the Camera Power Cables to Pin 18 or Pin 20, and the red wires of the Camera Power Cables to Pin 17 or Pin 19 on the terminal block. The 4-Channel Unit 4 Power Cable Camera Power Cable 2 3 4. Connect the Camera Power Cable to cameras.
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Connecting the Power Wire Connecting Anti-Vibration ACC Models to a Vehicle You need to connect the ACC model to ACC wire and power wire on the vehicle. Connect to Pin 16 (4-Ch) or Pin 24 (8-Ch) of the Terminal Block on the GV-Compact DVR V3 Using the fuse specification diagram, locate the power cables from the fuse box. You may need to use a voltmeter to determine positive-voltage and negative-voltage cables.
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4 5 Formatting the Hard Drive Follow the steps below to format the hard drive before recording. 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control. 2. Select ADVANCED, select STORAGE SETTINGS, and select STORAGE MANAGEMENT. The model name of the connected hard drive appears. Assigning an IP Address By default, the IP address of your GV-Compact DVR V2 is assigned by the DHCP server unless your router does not support DHCP. In this case, the default IP address will be 192.168.0.10.
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6 Main Screen Overview 1 Important: 2 3 4 5 11 7 1. PPPoE should only be enabled, if you know which IP address the GV-Compact DVR V3 will get from the ISP. Otherwise, you must use the Dynamic DNS service to obtain a domain name linked to the GV-Compact DVR V3’s changing IP address first. For details on Dynamic DNS Server settings, see Advanced TCP/IP, Chapter 6 in GV-Compact DVR V3 User’s Manual on the software CD/DVD 2.
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7 Basic Operations Upgrading System Firmware You can perform the following basic operations using the remote control. 8 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision will periodically release the updated firmware on the website. To load the new firmware into the GV-Compact DVR V3, read the important notes below and then follow the instructions. Important: 1. While the firmware is being updated, the power supply must not be interrupted. 2. Do not turn the power off for 10 minutes after the firmware is updated. 3.