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Quick Start Guide GV-SNVR System The Vision of Security Thank you for purchasing GV-SNVR. This guide is designed to assist the new user in getting immediate results from the GV-SNVR. For advanced information on how to use the GV-SNVR, please SNVR-QG-J refer to GV-SNVR User's Manual.
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GeoVision. 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.
You can choose to purchase a GV-SNVR package or a bundled package which includes 4 GV-Target IP Camera of your choice and a GV-PoE switch. Package Options: • Single Package for GV-SNVR0400F • Single Package for GV-SNVR0411 • Single Package for GV-SNVR0412 • Single Package for GV-SNVR0811 •...
(DC 19V, 3.42A, 65 W) Screw x 6 (for HDD) SATA cable Download Guide Quick Start Guide GV-SNVR0411 1. GV-SNVR0411 2. AC Power Cord 3. AC/DC Adapter (DC 52V, 1.38 A, 72 W) 4. SATA Cable 5. HDD Power Cable 6.
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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.
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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 pairs and 32 screws included)
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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...
1.1.2 Bundled Package for GV-SNVR0400F GV-SNVR400F Package x 1 Target IP Camera x 4 GV-POE0400 x 1 Note: For the Target IP Camera, select any 4 models from GV-EBL1100 / 2100, GV-EBX2100, GV-EDR1100, GV-EFD1100 / 2100. Contact your dealer for more information.
1.2 Compatible Products and System Requirements 1.2.1 Supported GV-IP Cameras The 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) ˙...
12700, via channel 1 and does not support fisheye dewarping (*). GV-EBL2101 / 2111 / 3101 is only supported on channel 1 of GV-SNVR0400F (*). Fisheye dewarping is only supported by GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812. For details, see 2.8.5 Fisheye Dewarping in GV-SNVR User’s Manual. GV-SNVR1611 V3.11 only supports fisheye dewarping on GV-SNVR Viewer (V1.5.0001).
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For GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 ˙ GV-Edge Recording Manager (Windows Version V1.4.0.3 / 1.4.0.0 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) ˙...
Chapter 2 Overview 2.1 GV-SNVR0411 Front View No. Name Function Power LED Shows constant Green when the power is supplied for the device. Shows constant red when: ˙ No hard drive is installed. HDD Error LED ˙ The hard drive is not formatted.
Connects to a HD TV. IMPORTANT: Only connect GV-SNVR0411 to the Internet through its WAN Port (No. 3), as opposed to any of the 4 PoE ports (No. 2), as they are only for connecting to IP cameras and have limited network connection.
2.3 GV-SNVR0400F Front View 1 2 3 No. Name Function USB 2.0 Port Connects to keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or GV-Joystick V2. Audio In Not functional. Audio Out Connects to speaker. Power LED Shows constant blue when the power is supplied for the device. Shows constant red when: ˙...
2.4 GV-SNVR0400F Rear View No. Name Function Gigabit Ethernet Port Connects to the network. HDMI Output Connects to the HD TV. Connects to 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.
2.5 GV-SNVR0811 Front View No. Name Function Power LED Shows constant Green when the power is supplied for the device. Shows constant red when: ˙ No hard drive is installed. HDD Error LED ˙ The hard drive is not formatted. ˙...
2.6 GV-SNVR0811 Rear View No. Name Function DC 52 V (Power Input) Connects to power supply. Connects to cameras, delivering power and network Megabit PoE Port connection to the cameras. Connects to the network. The light on the left turns orange Network when connecting to Ethernet of 10 /100 Mbps.
2.7 GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 Front View 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 ˙...
2.8 GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 Rear View 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.
2.9 GV-SNVR1600 Front View No. Name Function Power Button Turns on/off the power. Power LED Shows constant blue when the power is supplied for the device. HDD Status LED Flashes blue when the hard drive is writing or reading data. Shows constant red when: ˙...
2.10 GV-SNVR1600 Rear View No. Name Function Audio Microphone In Port Not functional. VGA Monitor Output Connects to the VGA monitor. HDMI Port Connects to the HD TV. Connects to keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or USB 2.0 Port GV-Joystick V2. Power Input Connects to power supply.
2.11 GV-SNVR1611 Front View 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: ˙...
2.12 GV-SNVR1611 Rear View No. Name Function Connects to cameras, delivering power and network Megabit PoE Ports connection to the cameras. Megabit Ethernet Port (WAN) Connects to the network. Audio Line In Port Connects to a microphone. Audio Line Out Port Connects to a speaker.
2.13 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.
2.14 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.
The GV-SNVR uses SATA hard drive for video data storage. Before recording, be sure to install the hard drive. 3.1 GV-SNVR0411 1. Unscrew three screws on the bottom and two screws on the sides; then remove the cover. 2. Place the supplied rubber foots on four of the six oval holes and place the hard drive in the...
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3. Secure the hard drive from the back of the drawer using the 4 supplied screws. 4. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. Data Cable SATA Power Cable 5. Place the cover back and tighten the screws. The hard drive is now ready to use.
3.2 GV-SNVR0811 1. Unscrew the two screws on the both sides, and remove the cover. 2. Place the hard drive in the driver drawer. 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...
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4. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. SATA Power Cable Data Cable 5. Assemble the cover with the device by tightening the screws on the both sides. The hard drive is now ready to use.
3.3 GV-SNVR0400F 1. Unscrew the two screws on the rear panel and remove the cover. 2. Unscrew the drive drawer and take it out from the device. 3. Place the hard drive in the drive drawer as below by aligning the three holes.
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4. Secure the hard drive with the drive drawer using the 6 supplied screws (3 screws on each side). 5. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. SATA Power Cable Data Cable 6. Put the drive drawer back in the device and secure the two screws on the drive drawer. Refer to Step 2.
3.4 GV-SNVR1600 1. Loosen the 6 screws and remove the cover. 2. Assemble the mounting brackets with the hard drive and tighten the screws on both sides. R - Right Note: Each mounting bracket is labeled L or R for recognition. Align the mounting bracket with the holes on the hard drive and make sure it is secured to the correct side.
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4. Tighten the 4 screws on the side of the hard drive. Front Rear Panel Panel Side View of the HDD 5. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. SATA Power Cable Data Cable 6. To install more HDDs, repeat the steps above. 7.
3.5 GV-SNVR1611 / 1612 Installing the Hard Drive 1. Unscrew the two screws on both sides and the four screws on the rear to remove the cover. 2. Place the hard drive in the driver drawer. 3. Secure the hard drive from the back of the drawer using the 4 supplied screws.
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4. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. Data Cable SATA Power Cable 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.
3.6 GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 The following procedure is exemplified using GV-SNVR0812. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Unscrew the two screws on both sides and the two screws on the rear to remove the cover. 2. Place the hard drive in the driver drawer. 3.
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4. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive. Data Cable SATA Power Cable 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.
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5. Connect a mouse and/or keyboard to the USB port(s). 6. Only for GV-SNVR0411 / 0412 / 0811 / 0812 / 1611, connect cameras to GV-SNVR using Ethernet cables. 7. Only for GV-SNVR0412 / 0812 / 1611 / 1612, connect up to input and output devices to GV-SNVR.
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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, when configuring the camera’s video resolution to 4K, be sure your monitor is a 4K-capable monitor.
4.1 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...
4.2 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.
Upon login, GV-SNVR automatically searches and lists the IP cameras under the same LAN. For GV-SNVR0411 / 0811 / 1611 / 1612 only, you are prompted with a dialog box asking if you want to automatically assign IP address. The automatic assignment only applies to cameras with IP address 192.168.0.10.
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To connect GV-SNVR0411 / 0811 / 1611 to GV-IP Cameras, your network environment must have a DHCP server. Or, you can enable the DHCP Server function of GV-SNVR0411 / 0811 / 1611 to automatically assign a dynamic IP address to the cameras. For details, refer to 3.3 Network in GV-SNVR User’s Manual.
Chapter 6 Formatting Hard Drive After installing the hard drive to GV-SNVR, you need to format the hard drive before enabling the monitoring. On the main screen, click the Setting button. Select Storage and click Format. A message appears to ask for confirmation. Click Execute to format the hard drive.
Chapter 7 Main Screen Close the Camera page to see the connected channels on the main screen. Here we use GV-SNVR0811 for illustration. No. Name Description Indicates the camera name. The column changes from gray to red Camera Name when the recording is enabled. System Brings up the options: Log Out, Reboot, and Shutdown.
7.1 Enabling Recording To start recording, click the Record button and select a camera. To enable recording for all the connected cameras, select Start All Monitoring. For details, see 2.6 Enabling Recording in GV-SNVR User’s Manual. 7.2 Playing Back Video You can instantly play back the recorded video without interrupting monitoring and recording.
Note: To enable the update of live view on your Web browser, you must set the Web browser to allow ActiveX controls and perform a one-time installation of GeoVision’s ActiveX components on your computer. For users of Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge, it is required to download SNVR Viewer for remote access.
Chapter 9 Upgrading Firmware GeoVision periodically releases 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. 1. Download the firmware file to a USB flash drive.
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