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GeoVision GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
The Vision of Security
GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System
V5 (Rev. E)
Listed Product including appearances and images are samples and for reference only.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2018 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
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DVRHV5E-QG-AB

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  • Page 1 The Vision of Security Security GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 (Rev. E) RoHS Listed Product including appearances and images are samples and for reference only. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. DVRHV5E-QG-AB © 2018 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents   Notice ..........................3   Note for Recording ......................3   1. Basic Installation....................... 4   1.1 Packing List ....................... 4   1.2 Software License ....................5   GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 ..................5   GV-Hot Swap VMS System V5 ..................5  ...
  • Page 4   6.3 Playing Back Video...................39   6.3.1 Playback Controls....................40   6.4 Backing Up Video Files..................41   7. GV-Hot Swap VMS System V5 .................43   7.1 Main Screen .....................43   7.1.1 Adding IP Video Devices to GV-VMS ..............45   7.2 Configuring Camera Setting................47  ...

  • Page 5: Notice

    Notice 1. The back panel of GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 is subject to change without prior notice. 2. You can access the digital copies of User’s Manuals and Quick Start Guides from C:\User Manual. 3. If you are in an area with unstable voltage, make sure to install an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) or a UPS power supply with AVR function, to maintain a constant voltage.

  • Page 6: Basic Installation

    Basic Installation 1. Basic Installation 1.1 Packing List 1. GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 / GV-Hot Swap VMS System V5 / GV-Hot Swap Recording Server V5 2. AC Power Cord 3. Self-Stick Rubber Pad x 4 4. Documents Download Guide 5.

  • Page 7: Software License

    1.2 Software License The following Maximum License for IP devices is available as a paid service. The license is based on your requirements for the number of connection channels. The USB dongle for software license will be inserted to the system before shipment. GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 32 channels from GV-IP Devices Free License...

  • Page 8: Gv-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5

    Basic Installation GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5 Free License 128 channels Maximum License Increment for Each 1. GV-IP video devices only: 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, License 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128 IP channels 2.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    1.4 Rear Panel 4U (20-Bay) 7 8 9 10 No. Name No. Name AC Power Switch Audio Microphone In Port AC Power Input (Full Range) Audio Line Out Port USB 2.0 Port x 2 Audio Line In Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 2 VGA Port HDMI Port DisplayPort...

  • Page 10: 8/16-Bay)

    Basic Installation 3U (8/16-Bay) No. Name No. Name AC Power Switch Audio Microphone In Port AC Power Input (Full Range) Audio Line Out Port USB 2.0 Port x 2 Audio Line In Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 2 VGA Port HDMI Port DisplayPort USB Type C.

  • Page 11: 4-Bay)

    Audio Microphone In Port (Pink) Gigabit Ethernet Port USB Type C. Port DisplayPort HDMI Port VGA Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 x 2 For details, see Overview, Chapter 2, GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 (Rev. E) User’s Manual.

  • Page 12: Connecting Gv-Keyboard V3

    GV-Keyboard V3 and the other end into any one of the USB ports on the back of the System; you can operate the Keyboard immediately without installing any drivers. For details, see GV-Keyboard V3, Chapter 3, GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 (Rev. E) User’s Manual.

  • Page 13: Installation

    1.7 Installation Here we use the 4U (20-bay) model of GV-NVRH V5 as an example. 1. Connect the monitor using the HDMI / VGA / DisplayPort cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer. 2. Connect one end to the AC input and the other end to the power outlet using the supplied power cord.
  • Page 14 Basic Installation Connecting to 3 Monitors You can connect up to 3 monitors to the ports labeled below on the back panel of the GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5. Here we use the 3U (16 / 8-bay) model as the example.

  • Page 15: Install The Hard Drive

    2. Install the Hard Drive The GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 uses SATA hard drives for video and audio data storage. Before recording, be sure to install your hard drives. IMPORTANT: Be sure to install each of your hard drives separately for formatting. See 4.1 Formatting the Hard Drive for details.

  • Page 16: Turn On The Power

    Turn on the Power 3. Turn on the Power Once the above hardware is properly connected, follow the steps below to turn on the GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5. 1. Turn on the monitor. Power On 2. For 4U (20-bay) models, turn on the AC power switch on the rear panel first. 4U (20-Bay) Models 3.

  • Page 17: Starting Up Windows

    3.1 Starting up Windows The Windows setup is preparing your computer for first use. 1. After the Windows starts, this setup screen appears. Select your language and click Next to continue. 2. Select your regional settings and time zone and click Next to continue.
  • Page 18 Turn on the Power 3. Click Accept to accept Microsoft software license terms. 4. Select between “Customize” or “Use Express settings” for your Windows 10 installation. 5. Type your account name. It is recommended that you create a password for your account and click Next.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Ip Address

    Configuring the IP Address GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 supports remote monitoring, control and configuration over a network connection. The following default IP addresses will automatically be assigned.  192.168.0.200 (All models)  192.168.0.201 (Only available for GV-Hot Swap NVR / VMS / Recording Server System) ...
  • Page 20 Obtain an IP address automatically to enable dynamic IP address. 6. Click OK to finish the setting. Note: For GV-Hot Swap Recording Server V5, to avoid network bottleneck, see Appendix B. Assigning Network Card, GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 (Rev. E) User’s Manual.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Video Storage Location

    4. Setting Up the Video Storage Location Formatting the Hard Drive Be sure to install each of your hard drives separately for formatting. Do not install and format more than one hard drive at a time. Depending on the model of your choices, install and format the hard drives in alphabetical order as indicated below.
  • Page 22 Setting up the Video Storage Location To format a hard disk: 1. Right-click This PC on your desktop, select Manage, and select Disk Management when the Computer Management window appears. 2. On the main page of Disk Management, the Initialize Disk dialog box appears for the new drive.
  • Page 23 The New Simple Volume Wizard appears. Click Next to continue. 6. The default partition size is the same as the maximum disk space. Make changes if necessary. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 24 Setting up the Video Storage Location 7. Assign a drive path that is not in use by other devices, and click Next to continue. Note: The default drive path starts from D:\. 8. Type a name in the Volume label box, ex. HDD1, and click Next to continue.
  • Page 25 9. When the formatting is complete, click Finish to close the wizard. 10. When the drive is successfully initialized, partitioned, and formatted, its status description should display “Healthy.”...

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Video Storage Location

    Setting up the Video Storage Location Setting Up the Video Storage Location To achieve stable recording performance, you need to divide your hard disks into 4 / 8 storage groups and each group will be assigned with an equal number of cameras. Note: Be sure to follow the hard drive installation of 20 / 16 / 8 / 4-bay models as below.
  • Page 27 Storage Group 1 Storage Group 2 Storage Group 3 Storage Group 4 3U 16-bay GV-Hot Swap NVR / VMS System 64-channel Camera 01-16 Camera 17-32 Camera 33-48 Camera 49-64 32-channel Camera 01-08 Camera 09-16 Camera 17-24 Camera 25-32 3U 8-bay Storage Group 1 Storage Group 2 Storage Group 3 Storage Group 4 GV-Hot Swap NVR / VMS...
  • Page 28 Setting up the Video Storage Location For the users of GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System, create 8 storage groups and assign the specified hard drives and camera channels in the storage group according to the tables below. Take the 4U 20-bay model as an example, you should assign hard drive D, F, H to Storage Group 1, and then assign camera 01-16 to be recorded in Storage Group 1.
  • Page 29 To create a storage group for GV-Hot Swap VMS System, 1. On the GV-VMS, open the Recording dialog box (Home > Toolbar > Configure > System Configure > Record Setting). 2. Select a camera and click next to Add Log Location to open the following dialog box. 3.
  • Page 30 Setting up the Video Storage Location To create a storage group for GV-Hot Swap NVR System, On the GV-NVR, click the Set Location button and select Storage Group Folder. This dialog box appears. To create a storage group, click the Add Storage Group icon .
  • Page 31 To create a storage group for GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System, On the GV-Recording Server, click Storage Path under Server. This dialog box appears. To create a storage group, click the Add button . The first storage group is created by default. To assign hard drives to a storage group, click the Add button above Storage Path and select folders to be assigned to the storage group.

  • Page 32: Restore The System

    Note: After recovery, you need to re-install all settings and passwords. But the recovery will not delete your recording files saved on the GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 since it only reformats the partition C and all of your files are still stored on other partitions.
  • Page 33 After selecting which partition you want to recover, click Start Restore and click Yes when the following message appears to start restoring. Once the restoration is complete, click Finish to leave the recovery system and restart the Windows automatically. For the recovery system part, see 3.1 Starting up Window in the Quick Start Guide.

  • Page 34: Gv-Hot Swap Nvr System V5

    GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 6. GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 Main Screen 1. Logout / Exit / Minimize 8. Start/stop screen rotation 2. Select screen divisions 9. Access remote applications 3. Select a camera for full screen mode 10. Camera Name 4.

  • Page 35: Adding Ip Video Devices

    6.1.1 Adding IP Video Devices The procedures for adding an IP camera, Video Server and Compact DVR may vary. The following instructions are the setup procedure for adding an IP camera in the system. 1. On the main screen, click the Configure button, select System Configure and click IP Camera Install.
  • Page 36 GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 4. Select a camera brand and model from the Brand and Device drop-down lists. respectively. This dialog box appears. 5. The options in the dialog box may vary depending on camera brands.  Dual Streams: Click the button to apply the default codec and resolution of the GV-IP camera.
  • Page 37 7. Right-click the camera and select Display position to map the camera to a channel. 8. The Status column now should display “Connected”. Click OK. For details, see Hybrid and NVR Solution, Chapter 2, GV-DVR/NVR User’s Manual.

  • Page 38: Renaming The Camera

    GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 6.1.2 Renaming the Camera 1. Click on the main screen, click System Configure and select Camera Configure. 2. In the Camera Name field, type a new name for the camera. 3. Click OK. 6.1.3 Choosing Recording Mode You can set each camera's recording mode individually for Motion Detection, Round-the-Clock or Day-Night.

  • Page 39: Changing Recording Resolution

    6.1.4 Changing Recording Resolution You can set each camera's recording resolution individually. After adding a camera to NVR, select Change Resolution from the following list:...

  • Page 40: Setting Up A Recording Schedule

    GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 6.2 Setting up a Recording Schedule You can program recording to turn on and off at a specific time each day. 1. Click on the main screen, and select Schedule Edit. 2. Select or enter the Start and End time of the schedule. 3.

  • Page 41: Playing Back Video

    6.3 Playing Back Video You can play back video recorded during a particular date and time. 1. Click on the main screen, and select Video/Audio Log. 2. Select the camera you wish to view. 3. Select a date folder from the date tree. 4.

  • Page 42: Playback Controls

    GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 6.3.1 Playback Controls 9 10 11 Description Description Rewind to Beginning Speed up/down Frame-by-Frame Reverse Zoom in/out Rewind A to B Playback Stop Frame-by-Frame / Real Time Playback Play Playback Scroll Frame-by-Frame Forward Audio on/off Forward to End Using the Zoom ...

  • Page 43: Backing Up Video Files

    6.4 Backing Up Video Files 1. Click on the main screen, and select Video/Audio Log. 2. Click on the functional panel. 3. Select Using Hard Disk. 4. Click Add time frame. 5. Enter the Start Time and End Time for backup. 6.
  • Page 44 GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5...

  • Page 45: Gv-Hot Swap Vms System V5

    7. GV-Hot Swap VMS System V5 7.1 Main Screen Name Description Login ID Click to manage accounts and passwords for accessing GV-VMS. Audio Click to control the volume of your PC. Home Shows the live view of connected cameras. ViewLog Shows a timeline of recorded events for playback.
  • Page 46 Brings up these options when Home is selected:  Monitor: Start / Stop monitoring, I/O monitoring and schedule monitoring  Network: Enable Webcam Server and connection to other GeoVision software.  Tools: Show / hide volume indicator and set up Object Index. ...

  • Page 47: Adding Ip Video Devices To Gv-Vms

    7.1.1 Adding IP Video Devices to GV-VMS The Automatic Setup dialog box appears automatically after you power on the unit. Click Automatic Setup to see the list of IP cameras detected on the LAN. The default login information for cameras is admin / admin. Double-click the camera to type a different ID and password in the dialog box below if needed.
  • Page 48 GV-Hot Swap VMS System V5 Make sure the cameras you want to add are selected and click Apply. The cameras added are now listed in the IP Device List. Status icons available: Connected The camera is connected. Connecting GV-VMS is trying to connect to the camera. Connection Failed Unable to connect to the camera.

  • Page 49: Configuring Camera Setting

    7.2 Configuring Camera Setting After the cameras are added, you can configure their settings, such as video, audio and other general settings. Click the Setup button of an active camera in the IP Device List (Home > Toolbar > Configure >...

  • Page 50: Playing Back Recorded Videos

    GV-Hot Swap VMS System V5 7.3 Playing Back Recorded Videos 1. To access recorded videos, click the ViewLog icon in the top-right corner. 2. Open the Content List by clicking Toolbar and selecting Content List 3. Click Layout in the Content List, click the Add button , and select Add Layout to create a new layout or select Import from Live to import existing layouts from live view.
  • Page 51 6. Click on the timeline to select a time with video recordings. You can scroll the mouse to zoom in and out on the timeline. 7. Use the playback control buttons to play back recordings. Place the cursor on the buttons to see the name of the function.

  • Page 52: Back Up Recorded Videos

    GV-Hot Swap VMS System V5 7.4 Back up Recorded Videos 1. In ViewLog, click Toolbar , select Tools and select Backup. The Backup dialog box appears. Follow steps 3 to 9 in section 6.4 Backing Up Video Files earlier to back up files. For details, see Backup, Deletion and Repair, Chapter 5, GV-VMS User's Manual.

  • Page 53: Gv-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5

    8. GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5 After the GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5 is powered on, you will be prompt with a login interface. The default login name and password are admin. For the first-time user, the Install Wizard will appear to help you add IP video devices, assign storage path and start connections to IP devices.
  • Page 54 GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5 5. The GV-Recording Server will try to connect to the devices using admin as the default ID and password. To connect with other ID and password, select the camera, click the Edit button and select Host Setting. 6.

  • Page 55: Starting The Service

    8.2 Starting the Service 1. In the Service page, to be able to receive and record IP channels, select Start for Recording Server. 2. To enable the Video Gateway to transmit video to clients, select Start for Video Gateway. 3. Click Save and click Done. The Camera Connection Information page appears and shows the connection status of the camera added.

  • Page 56: Creating User Account

    GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5 8.3 Creating User Account The GV-Recording Server can simultaneously transmit up to 300 channels to clients. Follow the steps below to create user accounts with different access rights for client connection. Up to 1000 user and supervise accounts can be created. In the left menu, click User Account.
  • Page 57 To set access rights, select a user account and click the Privilege button . This dialog box appears. The cameras listed in the IP Device List are displayed. Select to allow the user to access the Live View, Remote Playback and Event Query of the camera. You can Select All cameras or Clear All selected cameras for each function by using the drop-down list above the camera list.

  • Page 58: Connecting With Gv-Nvr / Gv-Vms

    GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5 8.4 Connecting with GV-NVR / GV-VMS For details on configuring the GV-NVR / GV-VMS to access video streaming from the GV-Recording Server, see 5.1.2 Adding IP Video Devices and 6.1.2 Adding IP Video Devices to GV-VMS in the Quick Start Guide.
  • Page 59 Note: To see how to connect with clients Multi View, Multicast, Remote ViewLog and GV-Mobile Server, see Connections with Clients, Chapter 7, GV-Recording Server User’s Manual.

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