GeoVision GV-HOT SWAP V3 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

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GV-HOT SWAP DVR SYSTEM V3
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Thank you for purchasing GV-Hot Swap DVR System V3. This guide is designed to assist the new user in getting immediate
results from the GV-Hot Swap DVR System V3. For advanced information on how to use the GV-Hot Swap DVR System V3,
please refer to GV-Hot Swap DVR System V3 User's Manual and Surveillance System User's Manual on CD.
© 2008 May GeoVision Inc. All rights reserved.
Check the Accessories Supplied
D-Type Audio Cable x 2 (1 x 1-8 Channels Red Cable, 1 x 9-16 Channels Red
Cable) *Not available for GV-NVRH V3
GV-Keyboard Package x 1 IR Remote Control Package x 1
AC Power Cord x 1 RJ-11 to DB9 Cable x 1
*Not available for GV-NVRH V3
Lock Key x 2
Self-Stick Rubber Pad x 4
Recovery DVD x 1
Nero Express CD x 1
Surveillance System Software CD x 1
GV-Hot Swap DVR System V3 User's Manual x 1
GV-Hot Swap DVR System V3 Quick Start Guide x 1
Surveillance System New Feature Guide x 1
Surveillance System Installation Guide x 1
Important: Please keep the original carton and all packing materials for future shipping need.
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Turn on the Power
1. Turn on the monitor.
On
2. Turn on the AC power switch on the rear panel.
On
3. Turn on the main power switch on the front panel.
Power On
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Basic Installation
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DVRHV3-QG-5
Connecting GV-Keyboard
Using the USB cable supplied with the GV-Keyboard, plug one end into the
GV-Keyboard and the other end into the assigned USB port (COM6) on the back of
the GV-Hot Swap DVR V3.
USB Cable
COM6
COM7
GV-Keyboard
GV-Hot Swap DVR V3
Note: If you like to plug the Keyboard into other USB ports of the GV-
to 3.9.1 GV-Keyboard in GV-Hot Swap DVR System V3 User's Manual.
Connecting IR Remote Control
Plug the Receiver into any USB ports on the GV-Hot Swap DVR V3.
Receiver Connect to USB
Port
GV-Hot Swap DVR V3
Configuring an IP Address
The GV-Hot Swap DVR V3 uses Windows operating system to configure an IP
address. For this, you must exit to Windows:
1. Exit the main screen to display the GV-Desktop screen.
2. Click the Settings button, and enter the valid ID and Password to display the
Settings dialog box.
3. Under Desktop Type, select Windows from the drop-down list, and click OK.
4. Click the Log Off button, and enter the valid ID and Password to display the
Windows desktop.
5. Configure a static IP address on Windows XP platform. Check your network
administrator if you have questions about the configuration.
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Install the Hard Drive
The GV-Hot Swap DVR V3 uses SATA hard drives for video and audio data storage.
To install a hard drive into the drive bay:
1. Turn off the power of the drive bay. Make sure the Power LED is off.
COM8
2. Turn the safety lock to the OPEN position.
3. Press the safety lock. The drawer handle pops up.
4. Pull out the drive drawer.
COM9
LOCK
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Safety Lock
Rear View
OPEN
4 Drive Drawer
Hot Swap
DVR V3, refer
Drawer Handle
Front panel of SATA
Front panel of SATA backplane installed in
the 8-bay model
backplane installed in
the 4-bay and 6-bay
models
Power Button
HDD
Activity LED
Power LED
IR Remote Control
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Note: The default ID and Password are "0000".
1. Using the supplied power cord, connect one end to the AC input and
the other end to the power outlet.
2. Connect the keyboard to the PS/2 input.
3. Connect the mouse to the PS/2 input.
4. Using the VGA cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer, connect
the VGA monitor.
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5. For video lost beep, connect speakers to the Audio Line Out port.
6. Using the RJ-45 cable, connect one end to the Ethernet port and the
other end to Network.
7. Using the BNC video cables, connect one end to the BNC connectors
and the other end to video sources.
8. Using the supplied D-type audio cables, connect one end to audio
ports and the other end to audio sources.
5. Remove the lid of the drawer.
6. Insert the hard drive in the drawer, and slide the lid back on.
7. Turn over the drawer, and secure the hard drive with the supplied 4 screws.
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Front panel of SATA
backplane installed in
the 10-bay model
RESET
HD1
8. Put the drawer back in the drive bay of the GV-Hot Swap DVR V3.
RESET
HD2
9. Push the drawer handle back, and turn the safety lock to the LOCK position.
HD1 10. Press the Power button. When the Power LED indicates green, the hard drive is
Power Button
HD3
and LED
ready for use.
HD2
Power Button HD4
Note:
and LED
. Ensure to format hard drives before they can be usable. See 3.4 Formatting the
HD3
Hard Drive in GV-Hot Swap DVR System V3 User's Manual.
. To assign hot-swap drives as storage locations, see Adding the Hard Drive to
Fan LED
Recording Path later in this guide.
Back to GV-Desktop
Back to GV-Desktop after configuring the IP address:
Click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, click GVCombo, and click
Key Lock Utility.
For details, refer to 3.8 Configuring an IP Address in GV-Hot Swap DVR System V3
User's Manual.
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