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Contents Important Notice ....................................................................................................... ii Important Notice before Using GV-Video Capture Card....................................... iii Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards.............................................................................. 1 1.1 GV-SDI-204............................................................................................................. 2 1.2 GV-5016.....................................
Important Notice GPU Decoding Specifications Support for GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) decoding is added to lower the CPU loading and to increase the total frame rate supported by a GV-System. GPU decoding only supports the following software and hardware specifications: For H.
Software Specifications Sandy Bridge Ivy Bridge / Haswell / Haswell Refresh / Skylake Skylake Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 Operating 32-Bit System 64-Bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 GV-System V8.5.0.0 or later V8.5.8.0 or later V8.7.0.0 or later Resolution 1 MP / 2 MP 1 MP / 2 MP / 3 MP / 4 MP / 5 MP / 8MP / 12 MP 1 MP / 2 MP / 3 MP / 4 MP / 5 MP Codec H.264 Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 H.265 Note: 1.
Multi-Channel Playback Specifications In V8.5 or later, multi-channel playback in ViewLog has been enhanced to improve the smoothness of the video by producing higher frame rate. However, playing back multiple channels at high resolution can increase the CPU loading especially if the GV-System is processing other tasks simultaneously. As a result of the high CPU loading, dropped frames may sometimes occur in recorded video when playing back multiple megapixel channels.
Frame rate limit in a single hard disk when connecting to analog cameras Software Compression Video Resolution (MPEG4) NTSC PAL CIF 960 fps 800 fps VGA/D1 480 fps 400 fps Turbo VGA 416 fps 400 fps Turbo D1 352 fps 320 fps Note: 1. 2. The above data was determined using the default codec MPEG4 and hard disks with average R/W speed above 110 MB/s. The data for Turbo VGA and Turbo D1 was determined using GV-1480A Card. Hardware Compression H.
Frame rate limit in a single hard disk when connecting to SDI cameras Hardware Compression H.264 Video Resolution NTSC PAL 1080p 360 fps 300 fps 1080i 360 fps 300 fps 720p 720 fps 600 fps Note: The above data was determined using the default codec H.264, default quality level Q3 and hard disks with average R/W speed above 110 MB/s. The frame rate limit is based on the resolution of video sources. The higher video resolutions the lower frame rates you can assign to a single hard disk.
6. GV-600A, GV-650A and GV-800A: Starting from V8.3.2, GV-600 (V4), GV-650 (V4) and GV-800 (V4) are renamed to GV600A, GV-650A and GV-800A. These V4 Cards and A Cards are the same video capture cards. 7. End of Support: Starting from V8.3, GV-System will not support GV-250 Card, GV-Hybrid DVR (MPEG2) Card and GV-DSP Card. Starting from V8.3.2, GV-System will not support GV-2004 Card. Starting from V8.3.2, GV-System will not support MPEG2 codec. Starting form V8.3.
Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards This chapter includes the following information: Minimum system requirements Packing list Connection diagrams Specifications Driver installation Comparison chart
1.1 GV-SDI-204 The GV-SDI-204 Card provides up to 4 video channels of HD-SDI cameras, recording up to 120 / 100 fps (NTSC / PAL) in total at 1080p with H.264 hardware compression. You can install up to four GV-SDI-204 Cards for a total of 16 channels. The new technology of resolution is employed to enhance the live image without DSP Overlay. Even in multi views, the image on the largest division view can remain at high-quality resolution without DSP Overlay.
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting the GV-SDI-204 Cards Up to four GV-SDI-204 Cards can be connected. GV-SDI-204 Cards can also be installed with other types of GV-Video Capture Cards including GV-900A, GV-800B, GV-650B, GV600B, GV-1480A / 1240A / 1120A Combo Cards, GV-1480B / 1240B / 1120B Combo Cards, GV-4008 and GV-5016. With the combination of different video capture cards, the total number of channels cannot exceed 32 channels. Connect the HD-SDI cameras to the GV-SDI-204 Card using BNC cables.
Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
1 Video Capture Cards Installing Drivers After installing the GV-SDI-204 Card in the computer, insert the software DVD to install GVSeries drivers. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select the following two options to install card and USB dongle drivers. Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers: installs card drivers. Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers: installs USB dongle drivers.
Adjusting the Video Settings in the Main System One distinct feature of GV-SDI-204 Cards is their ability of hardware compression, providing you with higher system performance and DVD recording quality. To take full advantage of GV-SDI-204 Cards, you can adjust the video settings, including the recording quality and frame rate, before running the GV-System.
1 Video Capture Cards 4. Select the recording quality. 5. The Enable hardware-compressed data FIFO option is disabled by default. When the option is enabled, the hardware-compressed data from the video IP device, such as IP camera, video server and compact DVR, will be transmitted directly to remote servers instead of being compressed again on the DVR. The remote servers include CMS-related servers and WebCam Server. This feature can decrease the system load of DVR but increase that of remote servers. 6.
Specifications GV-SDI-204 Interface PCI-E (x1) Input Type BNC Video Input 4 Cams Audio Input N/A 1080p Recording Rate and Display Rate 720p 1080i H/W Video Resolution S/W Video Compression Format NTSC 120 fps PAL 100 fps NTSC 240 fps PAL 200 fps NTSC 120 fps PAL 100 fps 1080p 1920 x 1080 720p 1280 x 720 1080i 1920 x 1080 1080p 960 x 540, 480 x 270 720p 640 x 360 1080i 960 x 540, 480 x 270 H/W H.264 S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H.
1 Video Capture Cards 1.2 GV-5016 The GV-5016 Card provides up to 16 video and 16 audio channels, recording up to 480 / 400 fps (NTSC / PAL) in total with H.264 hardware compression. The new technology of resolution is employed to enhance the live image without DSP Overlay. Even in multi views, the image on the largest division view can remain at high-quality resolution without DSP Overlay. Minimum System Requirements OS 32-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.
Connecting One GV-5016 Card Connect the video and audio cables to the GV-5016 Card. Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-11). After you turn on the computer, the Power LED (D19) and Status LED (D17) should be lit in green to indicate the card is ready for use. Figure 1-7 When connecting the cable, make sure the cable is connected correctly: The letter “H” on the connector should be on the same side as the chipsets.
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting Two GV-5016 Cards You can install two GV-5016 Cards for a total of 32 channels. Master Card is the card with 116 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI-E slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI-E slot number will act as Slave. Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-11).
Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
1 Video Capture Cards Installing Drivers After installing the GV-5016 Card in the computer, insert the software DVD to install GVSeries drivers. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select the following two options to install card and USB dongle drivers. Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers: installs card drivers. Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers: installs USB dongle drivers.
Adjusting the Video Settings in the Main System One distinct feature of GV-5016 Cards is their ability of hardware compression, providing you with higher system performance and DVD recording quality. To take full advantage of GV-5016 Cards, you can adjust the video settings, including the recording quality and frame rate, before running the GV-System. Setting up the video settings of the recorded files: Considering computer performance or recording quality, you may adjust the settings to meet your needs.
1 3. Video Capture Cards In the Select Hardware-compressed Camera section, select one camera to be configured. 4. Select the recording quality. 5. The Enable hardware-compressed data FIFO option is disabled by default. When the option is enabled, the hardware-compressed data from the video IP device, such as IP camera, video server and compact DVR, will be transmitted directly to remote servers instead of being compressed again on the DVR.
11. To adjust image quality, in the Video Attributes section, move the sliders to the desired values or click Default to apply default values. Note: The default settings are as follows: Recording Quality is 3, Video Resolution is 704 x 480 (NTSC) or 704 x 576 (PAL), Codec is Geo H.264 and Frame Rate is 30 (NTSC) or 25 (PAL).
Video Capture Cards 1 Specifications GV-5016 GV-5016 x 2 Interface PCI-E (x1) PCI-E (x1) x 2 Input Type LFH Video Input 16 Cams 32 Cams Audio Input 16 Channels 32 Channels NTSC 480 fps 960 fps PAL 400 fps 800 fps NTSC 480 fps 960 fps PAL 400 fps 800 fps H/W 704 x 480 704 x 480 S/W 352 x 240 352 x 240 H/W 704 x 576 704 x 576 S/W 352 x 288 352 x 288 Recording Rate (D1) Display Rate NTSC Video Resolution PAL Video Compression S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H264 Format H/W H.
1.3 GV-4008 The GV-4008 Card provides up to 8 video and 8 audio channels, recording up to 240 / 200 fps (NTSC / PAL) in total with H.264 hardware compression. The new technology of resolution is employed to enhance the live image of D1 without DSP Overlay. Even in screen divisions, the largest division can remain at the high-quality D1 resolution. Minimum System Requirements OS 32-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting One GV-4008 Card Connect the video and audio cables to the GV-4008 Card. Using the supplied SATA Power Converter Cable, connect the GV-4008 Card to power supply. The Power LED in the top right corner should be lit in green and the 4 status LEDs (D3, D9, D14, D18) in the left corner should be lit in green to indicate the normal functionality.
Connecting Two GV-4008 Cards You can install two GV-4008 Cards for a total of 16 channels. Master Card is the card with 18 channels and Slave Card is that with 9-16 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI slot number will act as Slave. Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-18).
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will be damaged.
Installing Drivers After installing the GV-4008 Card in the computer, insert the software DVD to install GVSeries drivers. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select the following two options to install card and USB dongle drivers. Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers: installs card drivers. Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers: installs USB dongle drivers.
1 Video Capture Cards Troubleshooting Power Supply Issues When the Reset LED on the top of the Card is flashing red color or the four Status LEDs are not all on, it indicates that the GV-4008 Card is short of power supply. Make sure your power supply is of 400 watts at least. If not, replace it with the power supply of 400 or larger watts. The power supply issues should be solved.
2. Select the cameras you want to set up, and click the Configure button. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-21 3. In the Select Hardware-compressed Camera section, select one camera to be configured. 4. Select the recording quality. 5. The Enable hardware-compressed data FIFO option is disabled by default.
1 Video Capture Cards 8. To access the frame rate settings, on the Main System, click the Configure button, select System Configure, and select Camera Configure. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-22 9. In the Rec Control section, click the Arrow button. The Hardware Rec. Frame Rate Setting dialog box appears. 10. Set the maximum frame rate for motion, non-motion and I/O trigger periods so as to save as much disk space as possible. 11.
Specifications GV-4008 GV-4008 x 2 Interface PCI-E (x1) PCI-E (x1) x 2 Input Type DVI Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels Recording Rate NTSC 240 fps 480 fps (D1) PAL 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps H/W 704 x 480 704 x 480 S/W 352 x 240 352 x 240 H/W 704 x 576 704 x 576 S/W 352 x 288 352 x 288 Display Rate NTSC Video Resolution PAL Video Compression S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H264 Format H/W H.
1 Video Capture Cards 1.4 GV-4008A The GV-4008A Card provides up to 8 video and 8 audio channels, recording up to 240 / 200 fps (NTSC / PAL) in total with H.264 hardware compression. The new technology of resolution is employed to enhance the live image without DSP Overlay. Even in multi views, the image on the largest division view can remain at the high-quality resolution without DSP Overlay. Minimum System Requirements OS 32-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.
Connecting One GV-4008A Card Connect the video and audio cables to the GV-4008A Card. Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-16). Connect the computer’s internal power supply to the GV-4008A Card. The LEDs (D17, D19, D21, D23) should be lit in green to indicate the card is ready for use.
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting Two GV-4008A Cards You can install two GV-4008A Cards for a total of 16 channels. Master Card is the card with 1-8 channels and Slave Card is that with 9-16 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI-E slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI-E slot number will act as Slave. Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-16).
Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
1 Video Capture Cards Installing Drivers After installing the GV-4008A Card in the computer, insert the software DVD to install GVSeries drivers. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select the following two options to install card and USB dongle drivers. Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers: installs card drivers. Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers: installs USB dongle drivers.
Specifications GV-4008A GV-4008A x 2 Interface PCI-E (x1) PCI-E (x1) x 2 Input Type DVI Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels Recording Rate NTSC 240 fps 480 fps (D1) PAL 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps H/W 704 x 480 704 x 480 S/W 352 x 240 352 x 240 H/W 704 x 576 704 x 576 S/W 352 x 288 352 x 288 Display Rate NTSC Video Resolution PAL Video Compression Format S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H264 H/W H.
1 Video Capture Cards 1.5 GV-3008 The GV-3008 Card provides up to 8 video and 8 audio channels, recording up to 240 / 200 fps (NTSC / PAL) in total with H.264 hardware compression. The GV-3008 Card provides the high-resolution live image with DSP Overlay. Even in multi views, the image on the largest division view can remain at the high-quality resolution. Minimum System Requirements OS 32-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.
Connecting One GV-3008 Card Connect the D-Type video and audio cables to the GV-3008 Card. Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-28). Connect the computer’s internal power supply to the GV-3008 Card. The Power LED should be lit in green to indicate the card is ready for use.
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting Two GV-3008 Cards You can install two GV-3008 Cards for a total of 16 channels. Master Card is the card with 18 channels and Slave Card is that with 9-16 channels. The Master and Slave cards can be distinguished by the labels on cards, as shown below: Master Card: Slave Card: IMPORTANT: 1. The Slave Cards cannot work alone. They need to work in conjunction with the Master Cards. 2.
GV-Loop Through Card / GV-Multi Quad Card Video 5 ~ 8 Video 1 ~ 4 Video/Audio 1~4 GV-NET/IO Card GV 3008 - 8 Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire 3008 GV-3008 Card (Master) Internal Power Y Cable Video/Audio 5~8 Video/Audio 9~12 Video 9 ~ 12 Video 13 ~ 16 GV 3008 - 8 3008 GV-3008 Card (Slave) Internal Power Y Cable Video/Audio 13~16 Figure 1-27 36
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting Hardware Watchdog To restart the computer automatically by the hardware watchdog on the GV-Video Capture Card, a connection needs to be made from the card to the motherboard. 1. Using the supplied jumper wire, connect the reset jumper pins on the card and on the motherboard. PC Reset Switch GV 3008 - 8 3008 GV-3008 Card Hardware Watchdog RST PWSW HDD LED Motherboard Front Panel Jumper Figure 1-28 2.
Installing Drivers After installing the GV-3008 Card in the computer, insert the software DVD to install GVSeries drivers. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers. To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
Video Capture Cards 1 Specifications GV-3008 GV-3008 x 2 Interface PCI-E (x1) PCI-E (x1) x 2 Input Type D-Type Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels NTSC 240 fps 480 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps H/W 704 x 480 704 x 480 S/W 352 x 240 352 x 240 H/W 704 x 576 704 x 576 S/W 352 x 288 352 x 288 Recording Rate (D1) Display Rate NTSC Video Resolution PAL Video Compression S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H264 Format H/W H.
1.6 GV-1120A, 1240A, 1480A GV-Combo A Card (GV-1120A, GV-1240A and GV-1480A) are the three-in-one combo cards, providing one single card solution for 16 video / audio recording, real-time display and TV-out display. Minimum System Requirements OS 32-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 GV-1120A GV-1120A x 2 GV-1240A CPU GV-1240A x 2 GV-1480A GV-1480A x 2 Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper Threading Turbo Mode: Pentium 4, 3.
1 Video Capture Cards Packing List (D-Type) 1. GV-Combo A Card x 1 6. 9-16 D-Type Audio Cable x 1 2. Audio Extension Card x 1 7. Internal Power Y Cable x 1 3. 1-8 D-Type Video Cable x 1 8. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1 4. 9-16 D-Type Video Cable x 1 9. Software DVD x 1 5. 1-8 D-Type Audio Cable x 1 Packing List (DVI-Type) 1. GV- Combo A Card x 1 5. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1 2. 1-16 DVI-Type Video plus TV Out Cable x 1 6. Software DVD x 1 3. 1-16 DVI-Type Audio Cable x 1 4.
Connecting One GV-Combo A Card (D-Type) Plug the Audio Extension Card in the assigned connectors on the GV-Combo A Card. Connect D-Type video and audio cables to the GV-Combo A Card and Audio Extension Card respectively. Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-33). Connect the PC’s internal power supply to the GV-Combo A Card. Connect the TV monitor to the GV-Combo A Card if needed.
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting One GV-Combo A Card (DVI-Type) Connect the DVI video and audio cables to the GV-Combo A Card. Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-33). Connect the PC’s internal power supply to the GV-Combo A Card. Connect the DVI TV Out cable to the TV monitor if needed.
Connecting GV-NET/IO Card to GV-Combo A Card Connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the 20-pin GV-NET/IO port on the GV-Combo A Card. Some GV-Combo A Cards are built in two 20-pin ports. Ensure to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the correct port as illustrated below.
Video Capture Cards 1 Connecting Two GV-Combo A Cards You can install two GV-Combo A Cards of the same model for up to 32 channels. Master Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI-E slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI-E slot number will act as Slave.
Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card and on the motherboard as illustrated below. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
1 Video Capture Cards Installing Drivers After installing the GV-Combo A Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers. To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
Specifications GV-1120A GV-1240A GV-1480A Interface Type PCI-E (x1) Input Type D-Type, DVI Video Input 8, 12, 16 Cams 8, 16 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8, 12, 16 Channels 8, 16 Channels 16 Channels TV Output D-Type: RCA Connector DVI: BNC Connector NTSC 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps PAL 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 80 fps 120 fps 240 fps PAL 72 fps 100 fps 200 fps Turbo VGA NTSC 120 fps 240 fps 416 fps PAL 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps Turbo D1 NTSC 120 fps 240 fps 352 fps PAL
1 GV-1120A x 2 Interface Type PCI-E (x1) x 2 Input Type D-Type, DVI GV-1240A x 2 Audio Input TV Output NTSC 240 fps 480 fps 960 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps 800 fps NTSC 160 fps 240 fps 480 fps PAL 144 fps 200 fps 400 fps Turbo VGA NTSC 240 fps 480 fps 832 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps 800 fps Turbo D1 NTSC 240 fps 480 fps 704 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps 640 fps NTSC 960 fps PAL 800 fps NTSC 960 fps PAL 800 fps CIF D1 CIF Display Rate D1 NTSC Video Resolution PAL 704 x 4
1.7 GV-1120B, GV-1240B, GV-1480B GV-Combo B Card (GV-1120B, GV-1240B and GV-1480B) are of GV-Comb Card series, providing one single card solution for 16 video / audio recording and real-time display. Minimum System Requirements OS 32-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 CPU GV-1120B Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper Threading GV-1120B x 2 Core 2 Duo, E7200, 2.53 GHz GV-1240B Pentium 4, 3.
1 Video Capture Cards Packing List (DVI-Type) 1. GV- Combo B Card x 1 4. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1 2. 1-16 DVI-Type Video Cable x 1 5. Software DVD x 1 3. 1-16 DVI-Type Audio Cable x 1 Connecting One GV-Combo B Card (DVI-Type) Connect the DVI video and audio cables to the GV-Combo B Card. Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-36).
Connecting Two GV-Combo B Cards You can install two GV-Combo B Cards of the same model for up to 32 channels. Master Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI-E slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI-E slot number will act as Slave. Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-36).
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card and on the motherboard as illustrated below. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
Installing Drivers After installing the GV-Combo B Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers. To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed. The image below is an example of installing one GV-Combo B card.
1 Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-1120B GV-1240B GV-1480B Interface Type PCI-E (x4) Input Type DVI Video Input 16 Cams 16 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 16 Channels 16 Channels 16 Channels NTSC 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps PAL 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps PAL 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 480 fps PAL 400 fps NTSC 480 fps PAL 400 fps CIF Recording Rate D1 CIF Display Rate D1 NTSC Video Resolution PAL 704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480, 6
GV-1120B x 2 GV-1240B x 2 GV-1480B x 2 Interface Type PCI-E (x4) x 2 Input Type DVI Video Input 32 Cams 32 Cams 32 Cams Audio Input 32 Channels 32 Channels 32 Channels NTSC 240 fps 480 fps 960 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps 800 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps 960 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps 800 fps NTSC 960 fps PAL 800 fps NTSC 960 fps PAL 800 fps CIF Recording Rate D1 CIF Display Rate D1 NTSC Video Resolution PAL 704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace,
1 Video Capture Cards 1.8 GV-900A One GV-900A Card provides up to 32 video channels and 8 audio channels, recording up to 240 / 200 fps (NTSC / PAL) in total with H.264 software compression. Minimum System Requirements OS 32-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 CPU RAM HDD GV-900A Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Dual Core GV-900A x 2 Core i5-750, 2.
Connecting One GV-900A Card Here we use the GV-900A Card of 8 channels to illustrate the connection. Connect the video / audio cables into the DVI ports of the GV-900A Card. Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-43).
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting Two GV-900A Cards You can install two GV-900A Cards for up to 32 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI-E slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI-E slot number will act as Slave. Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-43). Accessory Card Connections: GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card to the Master Card only.
Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
1 Video Capture Cards Installing Drivers After installing the GV-900A Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers. To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
Specifications GV-900A GV-900A x 2 Interface PCI-E (x1) PCI-E (x1) x 2 Input Type DVI Video Input 8, 16, 32 Cams 16, 24, 32 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels 8-port: 240 fps 8+8 port: 480 fps 32-port: 240 fps 16+16 port: 480 fps 8-port: 200 fps 8+8 port: 400 fps 32-port: 200 fps 16+16 port: 400 fps 8-port: 240 fps 8+8 port: 480 fps 32-port: 120 fps 16+16 port: 240 fps 8-port: 200 fps 8+8 port: 400 fps 32-port: 100 fps 16+16 port: 200 fps 8-port: 240 fps 8+8 port: 480 fps
1 Video Capture Cards 1.9 GV-650A, GV-800A The GV-650A and GV-800A Cards have similar appearances, system requirements and packing list so that we introduce both together in this section. However, you may choose between the two according to your need for recording rate and audio channels. Minimum System Requirements OS 32-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 CPU RAM HDD GV-650A Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz GV-650A x 2 Pentium 4, 2.
Connecting One GV-650A / GV-800A Card The GV-650A Card is designed with a D-Type connector while the GV-800A Card is designed with two types of connectors: BNC and D-Type. BNC type only provides four video channels; audio extension card is required for extension. D-Type can provide up to 16 video channels and four audio channels together.
1 Video Capture Cards For the BNC-type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into the connector on the GV-804A Card, as illustrated below.
Connecting Two GV-650A / GV-800A Cards You can install two GV-650A / GV-800A of the same model for up to 32 channels. Master Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI slot number will act as Slave. Note: To install two GV-800A Cards, ensure one of both has PCI-E interface. For the detailed rules for two-card mode, see 1.10 Installing Two Cards.
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
Installing Drivers After installing the GV-650A / GV-800A Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers. To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
1 Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-650A GV-800A Interface PCI, PCI-E (x1) Input Type D-Type Video Input 4, 8, 12, 16 Cams Audio Input 2 Channels 4 Channels NTSC 60 fps 120 fps PAL 50 fps 100 fps NTSC 30 fps 60 fps PAL 25 fps 50 fps NTSC 60 fps 120 fps PAL 50 fps 100 fps NTSC 30 fps 60 fps PAL 25 fps 50 fps NTSC 704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240 PAL 704x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-i
GV-650A x 2 GV-800A x 2 Interface PCI x 2, PCI-E (x1) x 2, PCI x 1 + PCI-E (x1) x 1 PCI-E (x1) x 2, PCI x 1 + PCI-E (x1) x 1 Input Type D-Type BNC, D-Type Video Input 32 Cams (Max.
1 Video Capture Cards 1.10 GV-600A There are two types of GV-600A Cards: BNC and D-Type. BNC-Type only provides four video channels; video and audio extension cards are required for extension. D-Type can provide up to 16 video channels and one audio channel together. Minimum System Requirements 32-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 OS CPU RAM HDD GV-600A Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz GV-600A x 2 Pentium 4, 2.
Connecting One GV-600A Card For the D-Type video capture card, plug the black video / audio cable into the black connector on the GV-600A Card; the blue video cable into the blue connector, as illustrated below. Note: The GV-600A Card only supports one audio channel so that only one audio port can work in the supplied 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio D-Type cable.
1 Video Capture Cards For the BNC-Type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into the connector on the GV-600A Card, as illustrated below.
Connecting Two GV-600A Cards You can install two GV-600A Cards for up to 32 channels. Master Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI slot number will act as Slave. Two GV-600A Cards only support two audio channels: Connect microphones to Audio 1 connector of the Master Card, and Audio 5 connector of the Slave Card.
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting Hardware Watchdog To reboot the computer by the hardware watchdog on the GV-Video Capture Card, a connection needs to be made from the card to the motherboard. 1. Using the supplied jumper wire, connect the reset jumper pins on the card and on the motherboard. PC Reset Switch + + + _ - - GV-600A Card Hardware Watchdog RST PWSW HDD LED Motherboard Front Panel Jumper Figure 1-51 2.
Installing Drivers After installing the GV-600A Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers. To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
1 Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-600A GV-600A x 2 Interface PCI PCI x 2 Input Type BNC, D-Type Video Input 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 32 Cams (Max.) Cams Audio Input 1 Channel 2 Channels NTSC 30 fps 60 fps PAL 25 fps 50 fps NTSC 15 fps 30 fps PAL 12.5 fps 25 fps NTSC 30 fps 60 fps PAL 25 fps 50 fps NTSC 15 fps 30 fps PAL 12.
1.11 GV-600B, GV-650B, GV-800B There are two types of GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Card: PCI and PCI-E. Both types of the GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Card provide up to 16 video channels and 4 audio channels. The GV-600B, GV-650B and GV-800B Cards have the same appearances and similar system requirements so that we introduce the three cards together in this section. However, you may choose among the three according to your need for recording rate. Minimum System Requirements OS 32-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.
1 Video Capture Cards Packing List 1. GV-600B, GV-650B or GV-800B Card x 1 3. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1 2. 1-16 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type Cable 4.
Connecting Two GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Cards You can install two GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Cards of the same model for up to 32 channels. Master Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI-E slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI-E slot number will act as Slave. Note: To install two GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Cards, ensure one of both has PCI-E interface.
1 Video Capture Cards Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
Installing Drivers After installing the GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GVSeries Card Drivers to install card drivers. To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
1 Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-600B Interface PCI, PCI-E (x1) Input Type DVI Video Input 4, 8, 16 Cams Audio Input 4 Channels NTSC CIF PAL Recording Rate NTSC D1 PAL NTSC CIF PAL Display Rate NTSC D1 PAL 4-port: 30 fps 16-port: 30 fps 4-port: 25 fps 16-port: 25 fps 4-port: 30 fps 16-port: 15 fps 4-port: 25 fps 16-port: 12.5 fps 4-port: 30 fps 16-port: 30 fps 4-port: 25 fps 16-port: 25 fps 4-port: 30 fps 16-port: 15 fps 4-port: 25 fps 16-port: 12.
GV-600B x 2 GV-650B x 2 Interface PCI-E (x1) x 2, PCI x 1 + PCI-E (x1) x 1 Input Type DVI Video Input 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels NTSC CIF PAL Recording Rate NTSC D1 PAL NTSC CIF PAL Display Rate NTSC D1 PAL 4+4 port: 60 fps 16+16 port: 60 fps 4+4 port: 50 fps 16+16 port: 50 fps 4+4 port: 120 fps 16+16 port: 120 fps 4+4 port: 100 fps 16+16 port: 100 fps 4+4 port: 240 fps 16+16 port: 240 fps 4+4 port: 200 fps 16+16 port: 200 fps 4+4 port: 60 fps 16+16 port: 30 fps 4+4 po
1 Video Capture Card 1.12 Installing Two Cards You can install two video capture cards of the same model for a total of 32 channels. For example, 2 x GV-650A Cards (16 channels) = 32 channels. It is also possible to implement two video capture cards of different channels. For example, GV-650A Card (12 channels) + GV-650A Card (16 channels) = 28 channels. Note: Besides GV-804A Card, all GV video capture cards support two-card mode.
• GV-600B, GV-650B, GV-800B Card Combination GV-600B / 650B / 800B GV-600B / 650B / 800B PCI-E x 2 PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1 1. For GV-600B / 650B / 800B card, it is required to use two PCI Express slots, or the combination of PCI and PCI Express slots. • Combo A Cards (GV-1120A, GV-1240A, GV-1480A), Combo B Cards (GV1120B, GV-1240B, GV-1480B) Card Combination V1.02 / V2.00 and later Combo A or Combo B Cards V1.02 / V2.00 and later PCI-E x 2 PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1 X Combo A or Combo B Cards X PCI-E x 2 1.
1 Video Capture Card 1.13 Installing Drivers After you install the GV-Video Capture Card on the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the device. Ignore the wizard and follow these steps to install drivers: 1. Insert the software DVD. It will run automatically and pop up a window. 2. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Cards Driver and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-55 3.
1.14 Comparison Chart (H/W Compression) Interface GV-SDI-204 GV-SDI-204 x 4 PCI-E (x1) PCI-E (x1) x 4 Input Type BNC Video Input 1080p Recording Rate and Display Rate 720p 1080i Video Codec 4 16 NTSC 120 fps 480 fps PAL 100 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 960 fps PAL 200 fps 800 fps NTSC 120 fps 480 fps PAL 100 fps 400 fps H/W H.264 S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H.
1 Interface GV-5016 GV-5016 x 2 PCI-E (x1) PCI-E (x1) x 2 Input Type LFH Video Input Total Recording Rate (D1) Display Rate Video Codec Video Capture Card 16 32 NTSC 480 fps 960 fps PAL 400 fps 800 fps NTSC 480 fps 960 fps PAL 400 fps 800 fps H/W H.264 S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H.
Interface GV-4008A GV-4008A x 2 PCI-E (x1) PCI-E (x1) x 2 Input Type DVI Video Input Total Recording Rate (D1) Display Rate Video Codec 8 16 NTSC 240 fps 480 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps H/W H.264 S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H.
1 Interface GV-4008 GV-4008 x 2 PCI-E (x1) PCI-E (x1) x 2 Input Type DVI Video Input Total Recording Rate (D1) Display Rate Video Codec Video Capture Card 8 16 NTSC 240 fps 480 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps H/W H.264 S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H.
Interface GV-3008 GV-3008 x 2 PCI-E (x1) PCI-E (x1) x 2 Input Type D-Type Video Input Total Recording Rate (D1) Display Rate Video Codec 8 16 NTSC 240 fps 480 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps H/W H.264 S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H.
Video Capture Card 1 1.15 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Single Card) GV-600A Interface GV-650A PCI GV-800A PCI, PCI-E (x1) Input Type BNC, D-Type D-Type BNC, D-Type Video Input 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 4, 8, 12, 16 4, 8, 12, 16 NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps PAL 25 fps 50 fps 100 fps NTSC 15 fps 30 fps 60 fps PAL 12.5 fps 25 fps 50 fps NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps PAL 25 fps 50 fps 100 fps NTSC 15fps 30 fps 60 fps 12.
GV-600B Interface GV-650B PCI, PCI-E (x1) Input Type GV-900A PCI-E (x1) DVI Video Input Total Recording Rate GV-800B 4, 8, 16 CIF D1 CIF Display Rate D1 8, 16, 32 NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps 240 fps PAL 25 fps 50 fps 100 fps 200 fps NTSC 15 fps 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps PAL 12.5 fps 25 fps 50 fps 100 fps NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps 240 fps PAL 25 fps 50 fps 100 fps 200 fps NTSC 15fps 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps 12.
1 GV-1120A GV-1240A Interface D-Type, DVI Video Input Display Rate GV-1480A PCI-E (x1) Input Type Total Recording Rate Video Capture Card 8, 12, 16 8, 16 16 NTSC 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps PAL 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 80 fps 120 fps 240 fps PAL 72 fps 100 fps 200 fps NTSC 480 fps 480 fps 480 fps PAL 400 fps 400 fps 400 fps CIF D1 Video Codec Geo MPEG4, Geo H.
GV-1120B GV-1240B Interface PCI-E (x4) Input Type DVI Video Input Total Recording Rate GV-1480B CIF D1 CIF Display Rate D1 16 16 16 NTSC 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps PAL 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps PAL 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 480 fps 480 fps 480 fps PAL 400 fps 400 fps 400 fps NTSC 480 fps 480 fps 480 fps PAL 400 fps 400 fps 400 fps Video Codec Geo MPEG4, Geo H.
1 Video Capture Card 1.16 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Two Cards) GV-600A x 2 Interface PCI x 2 Input Type GV-650A x 2 PCIx 2, PCI-E(x1) x 2, PCI-E(x1)x 2, PCI x 1 + PCI-E(x1) x 1 PCIx 1 + PCI-E(x1)x 1 BNC, D-Type D-Type Video Input Total Recording Rate GV-800A x 2 BNC, D-Type 32 (Max.
GV-600B x 2 GV-650B x 2 PCI-E (x1) x 2, PCI x 1 + PCI-E (x1) x 1 Interface Input Type GV-900A x 2 PCI-E (x1) x 2 DVI Video Input Total Recording Rate GV-800B x 2 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32 CIF D1 CIF Display Rate D1 16, 24, 32 NTSC 60 fps 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps PAL 50 fps 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps 240 fps PAL 25 fps 50 fps 100 fps 200 fps NTSC 60 fps 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps PAL 50 fps 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps 240 fp
1 GV-1120A x 2 GV-1240A x 2 Interface D-Type, DVI Video Input Display Rate GV-1480A x 2 PCI-E (x1) x 2 Input Type Total Recording Rate Video Capture Card 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 16, 24, 32 32 NTSC 240 fps 480 fps 960 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps 800 fps NTSC 160 fps 240 fps 480 fps PAL 144 fps 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 960 fps 960 fps 960 fps PAL 800 fps 800 fps 800 fps CIF D1 Video Codec Geo MPEG4, Geo H.
GV-1120B x 2 GV-1240B x 2 Interface PCI-E (x4) x 2 Input Type DVI Video Input Total Recording Rate GV-1480B x 2 CIF D1 CIF Display Rate D1 32 32 32 NTSC 240 fps 480 fps 960 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps 800 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps 960 fps PAL 200 fps 400 fps 800 fps NTSC 960 fps 960 fps 960 fps PAL 800 fps 800 fps 800 fps NTSC 960 fps 960 fps 960 fps PAL 800 fps 800 fps 800 fps Video Codec Geo MPEG4, Geo H.
Chapter 2 Software Installation This chapter includes the following information: Important notice Installing a program Program list User’s Manual
2.1 Before You Start For optimal performance of your system, it is important to follow these recommendations before installing GV-System software: It is strongly recommended to use two separate hard disks. One is for installing Windows OS and GV-System software, and the other is for storing recorded files and system logs. When formatting the two hard disks, select NTFS as the file system. GV-System is a multi-channel video recording system.
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Installing the System To install the GV-System, follow these steps: 1. In the Install Program window, click Install GeoVision Primary Applications. 2. Select GV-DVR/NVR, and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Follow the above steps to install other programs one by one. Uninstalling the System To uninstall the GV-System, follow these steps: 1. Close any open programs because your computer will restart during the uninstalling process. 2.
2 Software Installation 2.3 Program List The Surveillance System Software includes GeoVision Primary Applications and GeoVision Supplemental Utilities. To use the GeoVision Primary Applications, you need a proper GV-USB dongle installed on your computer. To use the GeoVision Supplemental Utilities, you can install these GeoVision utilities for free. GeoVision Primary Applications includes the following programs: First Page: 1. GV-VMS 2. GV- DVR/NVR 3. GV-Center V2 4. GV-Vital Sign Monitor 5.
GeoVision Supplemental Utilities includes the following programs: First Page: 1. GV-Authentication Server 2. GV-Audio Broadcast [Only for GV-DVR/NV 3. GV-Bandwidth Control Client Site 4. GV-Backup Viewer [Only for GVDVR/NVR] 5. GV-Dynamic DNS ServiceV2 6. GV-E-Map Server 7. GV-Fast Backup and Restore Multicam System [Only for GV-VMS] 8. GV-IP Device Utility 9. GV-Local DDNS Server Figure 2-4 First page of program installation 10. GV-MultiView [Only for GV-DVR/NVR] Second Page: 11.
2 Software Installation Third Page: 21. GV-iView for iPhone and iPod Touch in iTunes Store [Only for GV-DVR/NVR] 22. GV-iView HD for iPad in iTunes Store [Only for GV-DVR/NVR] 23. GV-Eye for Android Smartphone in in Android Market 24.
2.4 User’s Manuals For detailed information on hardware accessories, see the GV-DVR and Accessories Installation Guide on the Software DVD. For configuration and usage of the GV-System, see the GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.
Chapter 3 Basic Operation This chapter includes the following information: Main screen Setting video storage Changing camera names and attributes Choosing the recording mode Changing the recording resolution Setting a recording schedule Playing the video Backing up the video
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3 Basic Operation Start/stop recording Set up recording schedules Access system settings Access ViewLog to play back videos Start/stop screen rotation Connect to remote applications 111
3.2 Setting Video Storage You can create a maximum of 16 storage groups, each with a set of storage location, keep day and recycle size to store your recording files. 1. Click on the main screen, select System Configure and select General Setting. This dialog box appears.
3 2. Basic Operation In the Video Log Storage section, click the Set Location button and select Storage Group Folder. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-3 . The first storage group is created by default. 3. Click the Add Storage Group icon 4. Click the new storage group and select the cameras to be added to it. Note that a camera can only be added to one storage group. 5. Click the Add New Path icon to specify the storage location in a hard drive which is not used for other storage groups. 6.
3.3 Changing Camera Names and Attributes You can give a new name for each camera and adjust camera attributes. 1. Click on the main screen, select System Configure and select Camera Configure. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-4 2. In the Camera Name field, type a new name for the camera. 3. In the Video Attributes section, use the sliders to adjust video attributes. 4. Click OK. For details, see 1.2.3 Adjusting Camera Configuration, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.
3 Basic Operation 3.4 Choosing the Recording Mode You can set the recording mode of each camera as Motion Detection, Round-the-Clock or Day and Night. The Day and Night mode allows you to have different recording modes for different time frames of the day. 1. Click on the main screen, select System Configure and select Camera Configure. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-5 2. From the Camera Name drop-down list, select a camera. 3. In the Rec. Control section, select Rec.
3.5 Changing the Recording Resolution The default recording resolution is 320 x 240. You can set the recording resolution of each analog camera individually. 1. Click on the main screen, select A/V Setting and select Video Source. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-6 2. Select the desired video standard and resolution from the drop-down list, and click OK. 3. Click on the main screen, select System Configure, and select Camera Configure. This dialog box appears.
3 Basic Operation 4. Select a desired camera from the Camera Name drop-down list. 5. Click the Arrow button and click Recording Resolution to select the desired resolution. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set up each camera. 7. Click OK. For details, see 1.3.1 Setting Video Source and Resolution, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.
3.6 Setting a Recording Schedule You can schedule the system to record at a specific time each day. on the main screen, and select Schedule Edit. 1. Click 2. Select the Start and End time. 3. Select day(s). 4. Select Rec, and use the drop-down list to select Round-the-Clock or Motion Detection as the recording mode. 5. Select camera(s). 6. Click Add Schedule. 7. Click OK. 4 2 5 3 6 7 Figure 3-8 For details, see 1.8 Recording Schedule, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.
3 Basic Operation 3.7 Playing the Video You can play back the video recorded during a particular date and time. 1. Click on the main screen, and select Video/Audio Log. The ViewLog window appears. 2. Select the camera you wish to view. 3. Select a date folder from the date tree. 4. Select a time from the Video Events list. 5. Click to begin playback.
Frame by Frame, Real Time, Just Key Frame or Smooth Playback Playback Scroll Audio on/off Rewind to Beginning Rewind Frame-by-Frame Reverse Play Stop Forward to End Frame-by-Frame Forward Zoom in/out Speed up/down A to B Playback Figure 3-10 Using the Zoom Zoom in: Click the Zoom-in button, and then click on the area you want to magnify. Each click will increase the zoom level. Zoom out: Click the Zoom-out button, and then click on the image to zoom out.
3 Basic Operation 3.8 Backing up the Video You can back up videos of the desired time to CD / DVD. 1. Insert the CD / DVD media into the drive. 2. Click on the main screen, and select Video/Audio Log. 3. Click on the functional panel. 4. Select Using OS-Burning to burn files using the inbuilt software of Windows. 5. Click Add time frame.
6. Enter the Start Time and End Time. 7. Select the desired camera(s) for backup. 8. Use the drop-down list to select the types of events for backup, e.g. video, audio or both together. 9. Click OK to add the time frame. You can repeat steps 5 to 8 to create up to 10 time frames.
3 Basic Operation Playing the Backup Videos Open the backup folder, run EZViewLog500.exe , and then follow the instructions in the Playing the Video section earlier in this Quick Guide. For details, see Backup, Deletion and Repair, Chapter 5, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.