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  • Page 1 GV-SNVR System User’s Manual User’s Manual SNVR-UM-J...
  • 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 Preface Welcome to the GV-SNVR System User’s Manual. The GV-SNVR system has a series of models designed to meet different needs. This manual is designed for the following models: Models GV-SNVR0400F GV-SNVR0411 GV-SNVR0412 GV-SNVR0811 GV-SNVR0812 GV-SNVR1600 GV-SNVR1611 GV-SNVR1612 Caution ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction................... 1 1.1 Features......................2 1.2 Models ......................3 1.3 Packing List and Package................3 1.3.1 GV-SNVR Single Package ..................GV-SNVR0400F ....................4 GV-SNVR0411......................4 GV-SNVR0412 .....................5 GV-SNVR0811......................5 GV-SNVR0812 .....................6 GV-SNVR1600 .....................6 GV-SNVR1611......................7 GV-SNVR1612 .....................7 1.3.2 GV-SNVR Bundled Package ................... GV-SNVR0400F ....................8 1.4 Compatible Products and System Requirements.........9...
  • Page 5 2.1.6 GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 ....................2.2 Connecting GV-SNVR................42 2.2.1 Network Connection for GV-SNVR1600 ..........47 2.2.2 Accessing GV-SNVR ................48 2.3 Setting Up IP Cameras ................49 2.3.1 Automatically Setting Up IP Cameras .............49 2.3.2 Manually Connecting GV-IP Cameras ............51 2.3.3 Manually Connecting Third-Party IP Cameras ........52 2.3.4 Changing Camera IP Address and Assigning Channels ......54...
  • Page 6 3.9 Account .......................91 Chapter 4 Video Playback ................... 93 4.1 Timeline Player ...................93 4.2 Recording Export ..................95 Chapter 5 Remote Access to GV-SNVR ............. 96 5.1 Accessing through IE Browser ..............97 5.1.1 Live View Screen ..................98 5.1.2 Camera Settings via Web ..............100 5.1.3 Snapshots of Live Video ...............101...
  • Page 7 6.2.3 Upgrading System Firmware..............117 6.2.4 Backing Up and Restoring Settings ............118 6.2.5 Restoring to Factory Default Settings ...........120 Appendix ....................... 121 A. Tested and Supported Hard Disk Drives............121 B. Live View Streaming ..................123 C. Supported Resolution by GV-SNVR ............125...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    With the feature of a Full HD HDMI video output, GV-SNVR eliminates the need of a separate PC to view and play back video images from the unit. Its USB ports allow you to connect a USB flash drive to import or export system settings, update firmware, save snapshot files and back up videos in AVI format.

  • Page 9: Features

    ˙ Timeline playback ˙ Multi-channel playback ˙ Display of HDD status and system temperature ˙ DST (Daylight Saving Time) support ˙ NTP (Network Time Protocol) support ˙ GeoVision DDNS server support ˙ E-mail notification for recording error and password retrieval...

  • Page 10: Models

    Support for 14 languages (13 languages for GV-SNVR0400F / 1600) ˙ The resolutions of streams 1 and 2 both must meet the requirements noted in Appendix C 1.2 Models GV-SNVR has the following models: GV-SNVR0400F - Support 1 SATA HDD (3.5”) GV-SNVR0411 - Record up to 4 IP channels GV-SNVR0412 - Support 1 SATA HDD (3.5”)

  • Page 11: Gv-Snvr Single Package

    Introduction 1.3.1 GV-SNVR Single Package GV-SNVR0400F 1. GV-SNVR0400F 2. AC power cord 3. AC/DC adapter (DC 19V, 3.42A, 65 W) 4. Screw x 6 (for HDD) 5. SATA cable 6. Download Guide 7. Quick Start Guide GV-SNVR0411 1. GV-SNVR0411 2. AC power cord 3.

  • Page 12: Gv-Snvr0412

    GV-SNVR0412 1. GV-SNVR0412 2. AC Power cord 3. AC/DC adapter (DC 48 V, 1.35 A, 65 W) 4. SATA cable 5. HDD power cable 6. Screw x 4 (for HDD) 7. USB mouse 8. Foam foot 9. Rack mount kit (2 L-shaped brackets + 4 screws) 10.

  • Page 13: Gv-Snvr0812

    Introduction GV-SNVR0812 GV-SNVR0812 AC power cord AC/DC adapter (DC 52V, 1.8A, 100W) SATA cable HDD power cable Screw x 4 (for HDD) Foam foot USB mouse Rack mount kit (2 L-shaped brackets + 4 screws) 10. Download Guide GV-SNVR1600 GV-SNVR1600 AC power cord SATA cable x 4 HDD mounting bracket kit (4...

  • Page 14: Gv-Snvr1611

    GV-SNVR1611 GV-SNVR1611 AC power cord SATA cable x 2 HDD power cable x 2 Screw x 8 (for HDD) Foam foot USB mouse Download Guide GV-SNVR1612 GV-SNVR1612 Power adapter AC power cord SATA cable x 2 HDD power cable x 2 Screw x 8 (for HDD) Foam foot USB mouse...

  • Page 15: Gv-Snvr Bundled Package

    Introduction 1.3.2 GV-SNVR Bundled Package GV-SNVR0400F 1. GV-SNVR0400F package x 1 2. Target IP Camera x 4 3. GV-POE0400 x 1 Note: For the Target IP Camera, select any 4 models from GV-EBL1100 / 2100, GV-EBX1100 / 2100, GV-EDR1100 / 2100, GV-EFD1100 / 2100. Contact your dealer for more information.

  • Page 16: Compatible Products And System Requirements

    1.4 Compatible Products and System Requirements 1.4.1 Supported GV-IP Cameras GV-SNVR is compatible with the following GV-IP Cameras: ˙ GV-Target Series IP Cameras (Firmware V1.0 or later) ˙ GV-SD220/220-S (Firmware V1.04 or later) ˙ GV-UNFE2503 / UNP2500 (Firmware V2.11 or later) ˙...

  • Page 17: Supported Geovision Applications

    IMPORTANT: GV-SNVR supports a recording frame rate of up to 30 fps. GV-SNVR supports a total bandwidth of up to 50 Mbps for GV-SNVR0400F, 40 Mbps for GV-SNVR0411, 24 Mbps for GV-SNVR0412, 80 Mbps for GV-SNVR0811, 48 Mbps for GV-SNVR0812, 96 Mbps for GV-SNVR1612, 100 Mbps for GV-SNVR1600 and 320 Mbps for GV-SNVR1611.
  • Page 18 For GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 ˙ GV-Edge Recording Manager (Windows Version V1.4.0.3 / V1.4.0.0 or later for GV-SNVR0412 / 0812) ˙ GV-Control Center (V3.6.0 or later) ˙ GV-Center V2 (V18.2 + patch or later) ˙ GV-Vital Sign Monitor (V17.1 or later) ˙...

  • Page 19: System Requirements

    Recommended Hard Disks For system efficiency, it is recommended to use enterprise-level hard disk drives instead of desktop-level or green HDD. For tested hard disk drives, see Appendix. Note: GV-SNVR does not support 2.5” SATA HDD. Supported Web Browsers ...

  • Page 20: Optional Accessories

    1.5 Optional Accessories Optional devices can expand your GV-SNVR’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer for more information. GV-Joystick V2 facilitates PTZ camera control. It can be plugged GV-Joystick V2 into GV-SNVR for independent use to empower the operation of PTZ cameras.

  • Page 21: Overview

    Introduction 1.6 Overview 1.6.1 GV-SNVR0411 Front View Figure 1-2 No. Name Function Power LED Shows constant green when power is supplied. Shows constant red when: ˙ No hard drive is installed. HDD Error LED ˙ The hard drive is not formatted. ˙...

  • Page 22: Gv-Snvr0411 Rear View

    1.6.2 GV-SNVR0411 Rear View Figure 1-3 No. Name Function DC 52 V (Power Input) Connects to power supply. Connects to cameras, delivering power and network Megabit PoE Ports connection to the cameras. Connects to a network. Connects to a keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive, GV-WiFi USB 2.0 Port Adaptor V2 or GV-Joystick V2.

  • Page 23: Gv-Snvr0400F Front View

    Introduction 1.6.3 GV-SNVR0400F Front View Figure 1-4 No. Name Function USB 2.0 Port Connects to a keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or GV-Joystick V2. Audio In Not functional. Audio Out Connects to a speaker. Power LED Shows constant blue when power is supplied. Shows constant red when: ˙...

  • Page 24: Gv-Snvr0400F Rear View

    1.6.4 GV-SNVR0400F Rear View Figure 1-5 No. Name Function Gigabit Ethernet Port Connects to a network. HDMI Output Connects to a HD TV. Connects to a keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or GV-Joystick USB 2.0 Port Restores the device to default settings. Press the button for 15 Default Button seconds to load default.

  • Page 25: Gv-Snvr0811 Front View

    Introduction 1.6.5 GV-SNVR0811 Front View Figure 1-6 No. Name Function Power LED Shows constant green when power is supplied. Shows constant red when: ˙ No hard drive is installed. HDD Error LED ˙ The hard drive is not formatted. ˙ The hard drive fails. HDD LED Blinks green when the HDD is writing or reading data.

  • Page 26: Gv-Snvr0811 Rear View

    1.6.6 GV-SNVR0811 Rear View Figure 1-7 No. Name Function DC 52 V (Power Input) Connects to power supply. Connects to cameras, delivering power and network Megabit PoE Ports connection to the cameras. Connects to a network. The light on the left turns orange when Network connecting to Ethernet of 10 /100 Mbps.

  • Page 27: Gv-Snvr1600 Front View

    Introduction 1.6.7 GV-SNVR1600 Front View Figure 1-8 No. Name Function Power Button Turns on/off the power. Power LED Shows constant blue when power is supplied. HDD Status LED Flashes blue when the hard drive is writing or reading data. Shows constant red when: ˙...

  • Page 28: Gv-Snvr1600 Rear View

    1.6.8 GV-SNVR1600 Rear View Figure 1-9 No. Name Function Audio Microphone In Port Not functional. VGA Monitor Output Connects to a VGA monitor. HDMI Port Connects to a HD TV. Connects to a keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or USB 2.0 Port x 4 GV-Joystick V2.

  • Page 29: Gv-Snvr1611 Front View

    Introduction 1.6.9 GV-SNVR1611 Front View Figure 1-10 No. Name Function HDD1 LED Constant blue when HDD1 is writing or reading data. HDD2 LED Constant blue when HDD2 is writing or reading data. Shows constant red when one or both of the hard drives is: ˙...

  • Page 30: Gv-Snvr1611 Rear View

    1.6.10 GV-SNVR1611 Rear View Figure 1-11 No. Name Function Connects to cameras, delivering power and network Megabit PoE Ports connection to the cameras. Megabit Ethernet Port (WAN) Connects to a network. Audio Line In Port Connects to a microphone. Audio Line Out Port Connects to a speaker.

  • Page 31: Gv-Snvr0812 Front View

    Introduction 1.6.11 GV-SNVR0812 Front View Figure 1-12 No. Name Function Power LED Shows constant blue when power is supplied. Network LED Shows constant blue when connected to a network. Shows constant red when the hard drive is either: ˙ Not formatted. HDD Fail LED ˙...

  • Page 32: Gv-Snvr0812 Rear View

    1.6.12 GV-SNVR0812 Rear View Figure 1-13 No. Name Function I/O Panel Connects to 4 input and 1 output devices Audio Line Out Port Connects to a speaker. Audio Line In Port Connects to a microphone. HDMI Output Connects to a HD TV. VGA Output Connects to a VGA monitor.

  • Page 33: Gv-Snvr0412 Front View

    Introduction 1.6.13 GV-SNVR0412 Front View Figure 1-14 No. Name Function Power LED Shows constant blue when power is supplied. Network LED Shows constant blue when connected to a network. Shows constant red when the hard drive is either: ˙ Not formatted. HDD Fail LED ˙...

  • Page 34: Gv-Snvr0412 Rear View

    1.6.14 GV-SNVR0412 Rear View Figure 1-15 No. Name Function I/O Panel Connects to 4 input and 1 output devices Audio Line Out Port Connects to a speaker. Audio Line In Port Connects to a microphone. HDMI Output Connects to a HD TV. VGA Output Connects to a VGA monitor.

  • Page 35: Gv-Snvr1612 Front View

    Introduction 1.6.15 GV-SNVR1612 Front View Figure 1-16 No. Name Function Power LED Shows constant blue when power is supplied. Shows constant red when: ˙ No hard drive is installed. HDD Fail LED ˙ The hard drive is not formatted. ˙ The hard drive fails. USB 2.0 Port Connects to a keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or GV-Joystick V2.

  • Page 36: Gv-Snvr1612 Rear View

    1.6.16 GV-SNVR1612 Rear View Figure 1-17 No. Name Function Audio Line In Port Connects to a microphone. Audio Line Out Port Connects to a speaker. I/O Panel Connects to 8 input and 1 output devices VGA Output Connects to a VGA monitor. HDMI Output Connects to a HD TV.

  • Page 37: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Installation GV-SNVR uses SATA hard drive(s) for video data storage. Before recording, be sure to install the hard drive. 2.1.1 GV-SNVR0411 Installing the Hard Drive Follow the steps below to install the hard drive to GV-SNVR0411.
  • Page 38 3. Secure the hard drive from the back of the drawer using the 4 supplied screws. Figure 2-4 4. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. Data Cable SATA Power Cable Figure 2-5 5. Assemble the cover with the device by tightening the screws on the bottom and sides. (Figure 2-1).

  • Page 39: Gv-Snvr0811

    Getting Started 2.1.2 GV-SNVR0811 Installing the Hard Drive Follow the steps below to install the hard drive to GV-SNVR0811. 1. Unscrew the two screws on both sides and remove the cover. Figure 2-6 2. Place the hard drive in the driver drawer. Figure 2-7...
  • Page 40 3. Secure the hard drive from the back of the drawer using the 4 supplied screws. For hard drive under 4 TB For hard drive above 4 TB Figure 2-8 4. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. Figure 2-9 5.

  • Page 41: Gv-Snvr0400F

    Getting Started 2.1.3 GV-SNVR0400F Installing the Hard Drive Follow the steps below to install the hard drive to GV-SNVR0400F. 1. Unscrew the two screws on the rear panel and remove the cover. Figure 2-10 2. Unscrew the drive drawer and take it out from the device. Figure 2-11...
  • Page 42 3. Place the hard drive in the drive drawer as below by aligning the three holes. Figure 2-12 4. Secure the hard drive with the drive drawer using the 6 supplied screws (3 screws on each side). Figure 2-13 5. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. Figure 2-14...

  • Page 43: Gv-Snvr1600

    Getting Started 6. Put the drive drawer back in the device and secure the two screws on the drive drawer (Figure 2-11). 7. Assemble the cover with the device by tightening the screws on rear panel (Figure 2-10). The hard drive is now ready for use. 2.1.4 GV-SNVR1600 Installing the Hard Drive Follow the steps below to install the hard drive to GV-SNVR1600.
  • Page 44 3. Align the mounting bracket with the holes inside the unit. Figure 2-17 4. Tighten the 4 screws on the side of the hard drive. Figure 2-18 5. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. Figure 2-19...

  • Page 45: Gv-Snvr1611 / 1612

    Getting Started 6. To install more HDDs, repeat the steps above. 7. Place the cover back and tighten the screws. The hard drive is now ready for use. Installing the L-Shaped Brackets Tighten the 6 screws to secure and attach the 2 L-shaped brackets to each side of GV-SNVR1600.
  • Page 46 2. Place the hard drive in the driver drawer. Figure 2-22 3. Secure the hard drive from the back of the drawer using the 4 supplied screws. Figure 2-23 4. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. Figure 2-24...

  • Page 47: Gv-Snvr0412 / 0812

    Getting Started 5. Assemble the cover with the device by tightening the screws on both sides and the rear side. The hard drive is now ready for use. 2.1.6 GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 Installing the Hard Drive Follow the steps below to install the hard drive to GV-SNVR0412 / 0812. 1.
  • Page 48 3. Secure the hard drive from the back of the drawer using the 4 supplied screws. Figure 2-27 4. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. Data Cable SATA Power Cable Figure 2-28 5. Assemble the cover with the device by tightening the screws on both sides and the rear side.

  • Page 49: Connecting Gv-Snvr

    Getting Started 2.2 Connecting GV-SNVR Follow the steps below to connect GV-SNVR. GV-SNVR0411...
  • Page 50 GV-SNVR0400F GV-SNVR1600...
  • Page 51 Getting Started...
  • Page 52 1. Connect GV-SNVR to power. 2. Connect GV-SNVR to a network using the Ethernet cable. For GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 / 1611 / 1612, only connect to a network via its specified LAN / WAN port as illustrated.
  • Page 53 Getting Started Note: GV-SNVR is DHCP enabled. When it is connected to a network, it will be automatically assinged an IP address. For GV-SNVR1600, the monitor used for VGA output must be capable of having a screen resolution of 1080p. For GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 / 1611 / 1612, when configuring the camera’s video resolution to 4K, make sure your monitor is a 4K-capable...

  • Page 54: Network Connection For Gv-Snvr1600

    2.2.1 Network Connection for GV-SNVR1600 There are two network ports, LAN and WAN, for GV-SNVR1600. If both network ports are used simultaneously, only the WAN port can be connected to the Internet. Therefore, it is recommended to connect the devices as below. Internet GV-IP Cameras GV-SNVR1600...

  • Page 55: Accessing Gv-Snvr

    2.2.2 Accessing GV-SNVR This function is only for GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 / 1611 / 1612. When turning on GV-SNVR for the first time or loading default settings, a login window appears. Follow the steps below to access GV-SNVR.

  • Page 56: Setting Up Ip Cameras

    2.3 Setting Up IP Cameras After installing the IP cameras under the same LAN as GV-SNVR, you can now add the cameras to GV-SNVR. 2.3.1 Automatically Setting Up IP Cameras To automatically set up the IP cameras, follow the steps below.
  • Page 57 / 1611 to automatically assign a dynamic IP address to the cameras. For details, refer to 3.3 Network. GV-SNVR connects to IP cameras with the default ID and password admin. If the IP camera uses a different ID and password, click the Edit icon and type the correct login information.

  • Page 58: Manually Connecting Gv-Ip Cameras

    To duplicate cameras with the same port number but different IP addresses, type the port number and select Duplicate for IP Address. To connect GV-SNVR with the added cameras, click the box next to the CH column on the Camera page.

  • Page 59: Manually Connecting Third-Party Ip Cameras

    Getting Started Figure 2-36 2.3.3 Manually Connecting Third-Party IP Cameras Note this section only applies to GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 / 1611 / 1612. You can connect third-party cameras through ONVIF or RTSP protocol. button. On the Camera page, click the Add Cameras Select the type of Protocol that is supported by your IP camera, ONVIF or RTSP.
  • Page 60 Type the RTSP URL to enable Stream1 and Stream2. For the RTSP command, consult the documentation of the third-party IP camera. Figure 2-38 Click Apply to add the IP camera. To connect GV-SNVR with the added cameras, click the box next to the CH column on the Camera page. Figure 2-39...

  • Page 61: Changing Camera Ip Address And Assigning Channels

    Getting Started 2.3.4 Changing Camera IP Address and Assigning Channels On the Camera page, you can change the IP address of the connected cameras by clicking on the IP address. You can also re-assign the camera to another channel. For example, to change the camera on Channel 1, deselect the connected camera on Channel 1 and select another camera for connection.

  • Page 62: Formatting Hard Drive

    2.4 Formatting Hard Drive After installing the hard drive to GV-SNVR, you need to format the hard drive before enabling monitoring. On the main screen, click the Setting button. Figure 2-41 Select Storage. Figure 2-42 Click Format. This dialog box appears.
  • Page 63 Getting Started When the hard drive is successfully formatted, its icon should be marked with a green tick, and the word “Normal” appears. The information of operating temperature, hard drive status and total time in use is also displayed. Figure 2-44 Note: When the hard drive status displays a value other than 0, replace the hard drive with a new one to ensure proper video recording.

  • Page 64: Main Screen

    2.5 Main Screen Close the Camera page to see the connected channels on the main screen. Here we use GV-SNVR0811 for illustration. Figure 2-45 No. Name Description Indicates the camera name. The column changes from gray to red Camera Name when the recording is enabled.
  • Page 65 Note: For GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812, when the system temperature reaches above 55°C (131°F), GV-SNVR records an entry under the system log and records an additional entry for every 3°C (°F) of increment in temperature above 55°C (131°F).

  • Page 66: Enabling Recording

    To start recording, click the Record button (No. 4, Figure 2-45) and select a camera. To enable recording for all of the connected cameras, select Start All Monitoring. By default, GV-SNVR records with Round-the-clock mode. The default recording resolution and codec depend on the settings of each camera.

  • Page 67: Live Monitoring

    2.8.1 Snapshots To take a snapshot of a live or playback video, follow the steps below. Connect an USB flash drive of FAT32 format to GV-SNVR. Click the camera name of a desired camera and select Snapshot. The message “Snapshot success” pops up when the image is successfully captured and saved to the USB flash drive.

  • Page 68: Audio

    2.8.2 Audio To enable the audio function on live video, follow the steps below. Note: To listen to the audio of any camera, make sure the Enable Audio function is applied. For details, see 3.1 Camera. Click the name of the desired camera and select Speaker. The audio icon appears next to the camera name, and the audio is now accessible.
  • Page 69 2.8.2.1 Using Microphone on GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 / 1611 / 1612 To use the microphone function of GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 / 1611 / 1612, follow the steps below. Note: To transmit audio to the speaker of any camera using the microphone of GV-SNVR, make sure of the following ...

  • Page 70: Ptz Control

    2.8.3 PTZ Control To enable the PTZ function on live view, click the camera name of the desired camera and select PTZ. The PTZ control panel appears at the lower-right corner of the live view. Note: 1. This is only available for cameras supporting PTZ functions. 2.

  • Page 71: Digital Ptz Function

    Figure 2-51 For details on GV-Joystick V2, see GV-Joystick V2 User’s Manual. Note: GV-SNVR does not support GV-Keyboard. 2.8.4 Digital PTZ Function Note this section is only applicable to GV-SNVR1600. To enable the DPTZ function on live video, click the camera name of the desired camera and select Enable Digital PTZ.

  • Page 72: Fisheye Dewarping

    The DPTZ function is only available for non-PTZ cameras. 2.8.5 Fisheye Dewarping Only for GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 that connects to GeoVision IP Fisheye cameras. A fisheye camera allows you to cover all angles of a location with just one camera. Using different fisheye view modes, the distorted hemispherical image produced by the fisheye camera can be converted to a conventional rectilinear projection.

  • Page 73: Image Orientation

    Getting Started  Image Alignment: On the upper-right square of the Quad view, click any button from , and the red circle appears. Use the to align the red circle with the edge of the camera image. For details, see 5.1.7 Fisheye View. Figure 2-54 ...

  • Page 74: Chapter 3 System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration This section introduces the following settings: Camera, Record, Network, Storage, Display, Service, System, and Account. Camera To access the camera settings, click the Edit button of the camera on the Camera page. Figure 3-1 The Camera Settings page appears. 3.1.1 GV-IP Camera Settings Figure 3-2 ...
  • Page 75 Default. Note: For the FPS function, GV-SNVR supports up to 30 fps. After loading default, the IP camera will restart and may take some time to reconnect. The Web Page button is intended for configuring the login info of GV-IP cameras without default ID and password and accessing of third-party camera’s web address.
  • Page 76 3.1.1.1 Configuring GV-IP Cameras without Default ID and Password Only for GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 / 1611. For GV-IP cameras without default ID and password, follow the steps below to configure the cameras from GV-SNVR. 1. Once connected, click the Edit button next to the camera you want to configure and click Web Page.

  • Page 77: Third-Party Ip Camera Settings (Onvif)

    System Configuration 3. Close the account setup page, type the Username and Password set and click Connect. Figure 3-5 3.1.2 Third-Party IP Camera Settings (ONVIF) Figure 3-6  Camera Name: Type a desired name for the camera.  Username: Type the username of the camera. The default is admin. ...
  • Page 78  Encoder Configuration: The Encoder Configuration displays the type of audio encoding of the camera connected.  Codec: The audio codec supported by GV-SNVR is G.711. [Motion] Motion Area: Draw a specified area on the image for motion detection. ...

  • Page 79: Record

    For the FPS function, GV-SNVR supports up to 30 fps. After loading default, the IP camera will restart and may take some time to reconnect. Camera settings that can be configured through GV-SNVR may vary with different camera models. When the camera does not support motion detection, the message “Not supported by camera”...

  • Page 80: Network

    Network The Network settings includes basic network configurations that enable GV-SNVR to be connected to a network. By default, GV-SNVR is assigned with a dynamic IP address when connecting to the network. 3.3.1 WAN / LAN [LAN / WAN] The Settings can be found under the LAN or WAN tab depending on the model of your GV-SNVR.
  • Page 81 System Configuration  IP Address: Type a static IP address for GV-SNVR. The default is 192.168.0.100 (or 192.168.100.100 for GV-SNVR1611). Subnet Mask: Type a subnet mask. The default is 255.255.255.0.   Gateway: Type a gateway. The default is 192.168.0.1.
  • Page 82 GV-SNVR.  IP Configuration: Select DHCP or Static according to your network environment.  MAC Address: Displays the MAC Address of GV-SNVR.  DHCP Server: Select Active to automatically assign a dynamic IP address to the connected cameras. Set the range of the IP addresses for the connected cameras by defining the Start ...

  • Page 83: Wifi

    Static to type the IP information, including IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and/or Primary and Secondary DNS. WPS: Alternatively, you can connect GV-SNVR to your router through WPS. To do this,  enable WPS on your router, click the WPS button and type the required information.

  • Page 84: Ddns

    DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of accessing GV-SNVR when using a dynamic IP address. DDNS assigns a domain name to GV-SNVR, so you do not need to go through the trouble of checking if the IP address assigned by DHCP Server or ISP (in xDSL connection) has changed.

  • Page 85: E-Mail

    System Configuration 3.3.4 E-Mail Configure your mail server to allow e-mail notifications upon: Error of writing recording data to the hard disk drive Request for the retrieval of username and password for system login Figure 3-12  Sender: Type the sender’s e-mail address. ...

  • Page 86: Web Server

     Web Port: The Web Port is used for connection with compatible GeoVision software and allows users to access GV-SNVR through the Web interface. The default port is 80.  Streaming port (VSS): The VSS streaming port is used for connection with GV-Eye...

  • Page 87: Storage

    GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 / 1611 / 1612 Figure 3-14  Language: Select a language for the OSD interface.  Show Style: Only for GV-SNVR0400F / 1600. Select a color scheme for GV-SNVR interface. Default scheme is black.
  • Page 88 In the example of a 15-second scan interval with 16 cameras in 9-ch division, GV-SNVR will alternate between 15 seconds of showing cameras 1 - 9 and another 15 seconds for cameras 10 - 16.

  • Page 89: Service

    5. Only for GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 / 1600 / 1611 / 1612, select camera channels for Motion and Video Lost events alert. When either of these events occurs on the selected cameras, GV-SNVR will send notifications or videos to GV-Center V2 or GV-Vital Sign Monitor.

  • Page 90: Regulating People Flow With Gv-Ip Cameras

    6. Only for GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 / 1611 / 1612 under the Center V2 tab, Select the desired input alarms. GV-SNVR will send notifications to GV-Center V2 ˙ upon the input triggers. In Schedule Setting, configure the schedules for sending notifications to GV- ˙...

  • Page 91: Connecting To Gv-Eye

    GeoVision Applications. To use this function, GV-SNVR must be connected to the Internet. Up to 2 GV-Eye / Remote ViewLog / SNVR Viewer can be connected to a GV-SNVR at a time. Click Mobile APP. This interface appears. To connect GV-Eye to GV-SNVR using the QR- code scan, refer to 5.

  • Page 92: Connecting To Gv-Cloud Center

    Note this function is only applicable to GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 1611 / 1612 and GV- SNVR0812 V1.05 or later. You can connect GV-SNVR to the cloud-based software GV-Cloud Center using the Cloud Center account registered at https://dashboard.vsm.mygvcloud.com/.

  • Page 93: Event

    Note this function is only applicable to GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 / 1611 / 1612. In the Event settings, you can configure GV-SNVR to trigger output alarms, start video recording, send e-mail alerts and/or trigger buzzer upon motion detection and input trigger events.
  • Page 94 [Trigger]  Alarm Out: Select the output to be triggered upon input trigger or motion detection events.  Alarm Out Duration: Specify the duration for the output to be triggered, from 0 to 600 seconds. Record: Select the desired camera channel(s) to start recording upon input trigger or ...

  • Page 95: System

    System Configuration System In the System settings, you can change the device name and login information of GV-SNVR. You can also access the Time settings and System Log. Figure 3-21  Device Name: Name GV-SNVR.  Auto Login: Select Active to enable the automatic login for GV-SNVR (only applicable to GV-SNVR1612).
  • Page 96 To enable the adjusted settings, click Apply. Note: You can also use GV-IP Device Utility to synchronize the date and time of GV-SNVR with a computer. For details, see GV-IP Device Utility Installation Guide...
  • Page 97 To export the system log, click the Export button at the upper-right corner and click Apply. A USB flash drive needs to be inserted to GV-SNVR prior to exporting. To search for specific events, click the Filter button at the upper-right corner to limit the search results using the following options.

  • Page 98: Account

    In the Account settings, you can manage up to 10 system users, including admin, operator, and guest, and grant different permissions to operators. Note: The Admin account has full access to the functions of GV-SNVR. Make sure to use the Admin account of GV-SNVR when being connected from GeoVision software, e.g. GV-Edge Recording Manager.
  • Page 99 System Configuration On the Edit Permission page, you can configure the User Type, Basic Permissions and Camera Permissions of the selected account. User Type: You can change Operator to Guest which only has access to live view  and playback functions. Basic Permissions: Configure the permissions you wish to grant or deny access to.

  • Page 100: Chapter 4 Video Playback

    Chapter 4 Video Playback The timeline player plays back recorded video without affecting recording. There are two ways to launch the timeline player: ˙ On the main screen, click the Playback button (No. 6, Figure 2-28). ˙ On the camera view, click a camera name and select Instant Playback. On the timeline player screen, the system automatically plays back video recorded from 3 minutes before the playback function is enabled.
  • Page 101 Video Playback Use controls on the Playback Panel to view the event in the way you want. Move the slider forward or backward to navigate through video frames. Figure 4-2 The controls in the timeline player screen: No. Name Description Camera Name Indicates the camera name.

  • Page 102: Recording Export

    GV-ViewLog player for playback. Note: For GV-SNVR0400F / 1600, the exported recordings only support video. If GV-SNVR is connected with more than one USB flash drive, the recordings will be backed up to the first USB flash drive connected.

  • Page 103: Chapter 5 Remote Access To Gv-Snvr

    Recording Manager / GV-Control Center at a time, while GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 / 1612 only supports 1 at a time. Up to 2 GV-Eye / Remote ViewLog / SNVR Viewer can be connected to a GV-SNVR at a time.

  • Page 104: Accessing Through Ie Browser

    1. Open your Web browser and type the IP address of GV-SNVR. Note: To look up the IP address of GV-SNVR, see 3.3 Network. Alternatively, run GV-IP Device Utility to search for your GV-SNVR. For details, see 6.2 Using GV-IP Device Utility.

  • Page 105: Live View Screen

    Select screen divisions and switch between cameras in single division. Up / Down Access the following system configuration pages of GV-SNVR: Camera, Record, Network, Storage, Service, Event, System, and Setting Account. See Chapter 3 System Configuration for details on these settings.
  • Page 106 Click the camera name to capture snapshots or enable speaker. Note: 1. The Web interface of GV-SNVR only connects to the main stream of GV-IP Cameras when using single division and 4-division display. For details, see Appendix B Live View Streaming.

  • Page 107: Camera Settings Via Web

    5.1.2 Camera Settings via Web For GV-SNVR0812 V1.05 or later only, to configure the settings of cameras connected to GV-SNVR via its Web interface, click the Setting button (No. 2, Figure 5-2) on the live view screen, select Camera and click the Edit button next to the desired camera.

  • Page 108: Snapshots Of Live Video

    Accessing through Web Browser 5.1.3 Snapshots of Live Video To take a snapshot of live video, follow the steps below. 1. Right-click on the live view of desired camera and select Snapshot. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-4 2. Select a storage path, name the file and select an image format from JPEG or BMP under Save as Type.

  • Page 109: Picture-In-Picture View

    5.1.4 Picture-in-Picture View With the Picture in Picture (PIP) view, you can crop the video to get a close-up view or zoom in on the video. This function is useful for detailed images of the surveillance area. 1. Right click on the live view of a desired camera and select PIP. An inset window of the camera view appears in the bottom right corner.

  • Page 110: Picture-And-Picture View

    Accessing through Web Browser 5.1.5 Picture-and-Picture View With the Picture and Picture (PAP) view, you can create a split video effect with multiple close-up views on the image. Up to 7 close-up views can be defined for clear and detailed images of the surveillance area.

  • Page 111: Digital Ptz Control

    5.1.6 Digital PTZ Control In non-PTZ cameras, the Digital PTZ (DPTZ) function allows you to simulate the PTZ movement on the screen. This function is also supported in PT / PTZ cameras. Note: The Digital PTZ function is not supported in the 16-division and 9-division display on GV-SNVR1600.

  • Page 112: Fisheye View

    Accessing through Web Browser 5.1.7 Fisheye View Only for GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 / 1611 that connects to GeoVision IP Fisheye cameras. A fisheye camera allows you to cover all angles of a location with just one camera.
  • Page 113 Dual 180 degree: two 180º views Single view: one PTZ view Figure 5-11 Note: Fisheye Dewarping is not supported when the channel resolution is configured to 4K. Only one fisheye camera can be dewarped by GV-SNVR at a time.
  • Page 114 Accessing through Web Browser Camera Position: Select Ceiling, Wall or Ground according to where the camera is  mounted. Adjust AutoPan Speed At Top-Left Channel: Select low, medium, or high speed to  enable Auto Pan for one PTZ view at the rotation speed of your choice. This option applies to Quad view, 360º...

  • Page 115: Accessing Through Snvr Viewer

    1. Open your Web browser and type the IP address of GV-SNVR. Note: To look up the IP address of GV-SNVR, see 3.3 Network. Alternatively, run GV-IP Device Utility to search for your GV-SNVR. For details, see 6.2 Using GV-IP Device Utility.

  • Page 116: Live View Through Snvr Viewer

    Camera Name snapshots, start instant playback, enable speaker, or enable fisheye dewarping (only applicable to GV-Fisheye cameras). Logout Logs out of GV-SNVR. Brings up the following information / options: The software version of the SNVR Viewer ˙ Display options: Display language and aspect video ratio ˙...
  • Page 117 1. The SNVR Viewer only connects to the main stream of GV-IP Cameras when using single division display. For details, see Appendix B Live View Streaming. 2. Configurations of camera settings through GV-SNVR Viewer is only supported by GV- SNVR0812 V1.05 or later, see 5.1.2 Camera Settings via Web.

  • Page 118: Accessing Through Mobile Devices

    Accessing through Web Browser Accessing through Mobile Devices To access the live view of GV-SNVR through iOS or Android devices, you must install GV- Eye app on your mobile device. With GV-Eye, you can watch multiple live views in dual streams, use Picture in Picture (PIP) function and take snapshots from your mobile device.

  • Page 119: Accessing Through Gv-Control Center

    Accessing through GV-Control Center You can connect to GV-SNVR from GV-Control Center to access live view and play back recordings. For details, refer to GV-Control Center User’s Manual. Note: For the versions of GV-Control Center compatible with your GV-SNVR, see 1.4.2 Supported GeoVision Applications.

  • Page 120: Chapter 6 Advanced Applications

    The Advanced Options function allows you to quickly upgrade firmware and export / import device settings. 6.1.1 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision periodically release the updated firmware on the Website. You can upgrade the firmware using a USB flash drive of FAT32 format. To upgrade the firmware, follow the steps below.

  • Page 121: Safe Mode Of Gv-Snvr1611

    6.1.2 Safe Mode of GV-SNVR1611 In the event of a firmware update failure, such as an accidental power outage while updating, GV-SNVR automatically switches to Safe Mode upon startup. Figure 6-2 Select the firmware file of GV-SNVR and click OK.

  • Page 122: Backing Up And Restoring Settings

    Advanced Applications 6.1.3 Backing Up and Restoring Settings You can back up the configurations of GV-SNVR and restore the backup data to the current GV-SNVR or import it to another one using a USB flash drive. 1. Connect the USB drive to GV-SNVR.

  • Page 123: Using Gv-Ip Device Utility

    IP address of the device, upgrade firmware and export/import device settings. 6.2.1 Looking Up the IP Address You can use GV-IP Device Utility to look up the IP address of your GV-SNVR and GV-IP Camera. 1. Install GV-IP Device Utility from the download page.

  • Page 124: Upgrading System Firmware

    Advanced Applications 6.2.3 Upgrading System Firmware You can also use GV-IP Device Utility to upgrade firmware of multiple GV-SNVR devices at a time. Note the computer used to upgrade firmware must be under the same LAN as GV- SNVR. 1. Double-click GV-SNVR in the list and select Configure. This dialog box appears.

  • Page 125: Backing Up And Restoring Settings

    10. Double-click GV-SNVR in the list and select Configure. 11. Click the Export tab. This window appears. Figure 6-6 12. Click the Browse button to assign a file path. 13. Type the Password of GV-SNVR, and click the Export button to save the backup file.
  • Page 126 Figure 6-7 15. Click the Browse button to locate the backup file (.dat). 16. Select Upgrade all devices to import the settings into all GV-SNVR devices under the same LAN. To import password settings and/or network settings, select Password Settings and/or Network settings.

  • Page 127: Restoring To Factory Default Settings

    6.2.5 Restoring to Factory Default Settings With GV-IP Device Utility, you can also restore all configurations of your GV-SNVR back to its default settings. 1. In Figure 6-5, click the Other tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-8 2. Click the Load default button to restore GV-SNVR back to its factory default settings.

  • Page 128: Appendix

    Appendix A. Tested and Supported Hard Disk Drives For system efficiency, it is recommended to use the enterprise-level hard disk drives instead of desktop-level or green HDD. The HDD listed below are tested by GeoVision. Model Capacity WD101PURZ 10 TB...
  • Page 129 Appendix Model Capacity Seagate ST8000VE000 8 TB ST8000VX0002 8 TB ST8000VX004 8 TB ST4000NC000 4 TB ST4000NM0033 4 TB ST4000VX005 4 TB ST4000VX013 4 TB ST3000NM0033 3 TB ST3000VX000 3 TB ST2000NC000 2 TB ST2000VX000 2 TB ST1000DM003 1 TB ST1000VX000 1 TB ST1000VX005...

  • Page 130: Live View Streaming

    B. Live View Streaming The default streaming for local display and Web browser access are listed below. GV-SNVR0411 Screen Display Default One Camera >2M All Camera <=2M 1 Division Stream 1 Stream 1 Stream 1 Channel 1: Stream 2 4 Divisions Stream 2 Stream 1 Other channels: Stream 1...
  • Page 131 Appendix 9 Divisions Stream 2 16 Divisions Stream 2 GV-SNVR1612 Screen Display Default 1 Division Stream 1 4 Divisions Stream 1 Channel 1 / 7 / 13: Stream 1 6 Divisions Other channels: Stream 2 Channel 1 / 7 / 9: Stream 2 8 Divisions Other channels: Stream 1 9 Divisions...

  • Page 132: Supported Resolution By Gv-Snvr

    C. Supported Resolution by GV-SNVR To see the live view, make sure the resolutions of stream 1 and 2 both meet the specifications listed below. Model GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 Stream Main Stream Sub Stream 2592 x 1944...
  • Page 133 Appendix Model GV-SNVR0400F Stream Main Stream Sub Stream 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 320 x 240 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 CH2 ~ CH4 320 x 240 640 x 480 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720...
  • Page 134 Model GV-SNVR1600 Stream Main Stream Sub Stream 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1520 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 320 x 240 320 x 240 1600 x 1200 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 960 CH2~CH16...
  • Page 135 Appendix Model GV-SNVR1611 Stream Main Stream Sub Stream 4000 x 3000 2592 x 1944 2560 x 1920 1280 x 1200,1024 x 768, 960 x 2048 x 1536 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 2592 x 1520...
  • Page 136 Model GV-SNVR1612 Stream Main Stream Sub Stream 4000 x 3000 2592 x 1944 2560 x 1920 1280 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 960 x 2048 x 1536 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 2592 x 1520...

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