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  • Page 1 Installation Guide V8.2 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2 9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-8797-8377 Fax: +886-2-8797-8335 http://www.geovision.com.tw Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. January 2008...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards............1 GV-2004, 2008 ....................2 GV-1120, 1240, 1480 ..................10 GV-650, GV-800 ....................17 GV-600 ......................21 GV-250 ......................25 Installing Drivers ....................29 Connecting Hardware Watchdog...............31 Comparison Chart....................32 Chapter 2 Hardware Accessories ............35 GV-Multi Quad Card ..................36 GV-Hybrid DVR Card..................39 GV-Loop Through Card ..................42...
  • Page 4 2.22 GV-Compact DVR .....................86 2.23 Installing USB Driver..................87 Chapter 3 Software Installation ............89 Before You Start ....................90 Installing the System..................91 Program List ......................93 Chapter 4 Screen Overview..............95 Main System ......................96 ViewLog ......................98 Remote Playback Client ..................102 SingleView MPEG4 Encoder Viewer ...............104 MultiView MPEG4 Encoder Viewer ..............105 Remote Playback on WebCam................107 Center V2......................108...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards

    Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards This chapter includes the following information: • Minimum system requirements • Packing list • Connection diagrams • Specifications • Driver installation • Comparison chart...

  • Page 6: Minimum System Requirements

    1.1 GV-2004, 2008 The GV-2004 and GV-2008, as four-in-one combo cards, include the features of previous GV-Video Capture Card (recording of up to 16 video channels), GV-DSP Card (real-time display), GV-A16 Card (recording of up to 16 audio channels), and GV-Hybrid DVR Card (hardware compression).
  • Page 7 Video Capture Cards Connections (GV-2004) • Connect the D-Type video and audio cable to the GV-2004 Card. • Connect the TV Monitor to the GV-2004 Card if needed. 1-4 D-Type Video TV Monitor and Audio Cable Video 1~4 Audio 1~4...
  • Page 8 Connections (GV-2008) For the GV-2008 Card, you can choose to install one or two GV-2008 Cards to meet your different needs. Connect the D-Type video and audio cable to the GV-2008 Card. If needed, connect the TV monitor to the GV-2008 Card. When you install two GV-2008 Cards in a computer, you need to classify them as a master and a slave card.
  • Page 9 Video Capture Cards Connecting Slave Card to Master Card • 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. • Connect both cards’ inner pins with the 6-Pin Cable. See (A) connection in the Figure below.
  • Page 10 One distinct feature of GV-2004 and GV-2008 Cards is their ability of hardware compression, providing you with higher system performance and DVD recording quality. To take full advantage of GV-2004 and GV-2008 Cards, you can adjust the video settings, including the codec, video resolution and frame rate, before running the GV-System.
  • Page 11 Video Capture Cards 3. In the Select Hybrid Camera field, select one camera to be configured. 4. Select the desired codec, video attributes, recording quality and video resolution. If you want to apply the same setting to all selected cameras, click the Finger button in each field.
  • Page 12 7. Set the maximum frame rate for motion and non-motion periods so as to save as much disk space as possible. Note: 1. The default settings are as follows: Record Quality is 3, Video Resolution is 720 x 480 (NTSC) or 720 x 576 (PAL), Codec is MPEG 4 (ASP) and Frame Rate is 30 (NTSC) or 25 (PAL).

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-2004 GV-2008 GV-2008 x 2 DB 15 x 1 DB 15 x 2 DB 15 x 4 Input Type (for Video and (for Video and (for Video and Audio) Audio) Audio) Video Input 4 Cams 8 Cams...
  • Page 14 1.2 GV-1120, 1240, 1480 GV-1120, GV-1240 and GV-1480 are the three-in-one combo cards, providing one single card solution for 16 video / audio recording, real-time display and TV-out display. To meet different needs, there are three types of GV-Combo cards: D-Type, DVI Type and PCI-E.
  • Page 15 Video Capture Cards Packing List (DVI Type) 1. GV-1120/1240/1480 Combo Card x 1 5. Software CD x 1 2. 1-16 DVI Video plus TV Out Cable x 1 6. Feature Guide x 1 3. 1-16 DVI Audio Cable x 1 Installation Guide x1 4.
  • Page 16 Specifications (D-Type) GV-1120 GV-1240 GV-1480 Input Type DB15 x 2 (Video), DB9 x 2 (Audio) Video Input 8, 12, 16 Cams 8, 16 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8, 12, 16 Channels 8, 16 Channels 16 Channels TV Output RCA Connector x 1 NTSC 120 fps 240 fps...
  • Page 17 Video Capture Cards Connections (PCI-E) • Plug the Audio Extension Card in the assigned connectors on the GV-Combo Card. • Connect D-Type video and audio cables to the GV-Combo Card and Audio Extension Card respectively. • Plug the power cable connector in the GV-Combo Card’s power connector. •...
  • Page 18 Specifications (PCI-E) GV-1120 GV-1240 GV-1480 Input Type DB15 x 2 (Video), DB9 x 2 (Audio) Video Input 8, 12, 16 Cams 8, 16 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8, 12, 16 Channels 8, 16 Channels 16 Channels TV Output RCA Connector x 1 NTSC 120 fps 240 fps...
  • Page 19 Video Capture Cards Connections (DVI-Type) • Connect the DVI video and audio cables to the GV-Combo Card. • Connect the DVI TV Out cable to the TV monitor if needed. 1-16 DVI Video Cable TV Monitor DVI TV Out Cable GV-Combo Card 1-16 DVI Audio Cable Figure 1-9 GV-Combo Card (DVI-Type) connections...
  • Page 20 Specifications (DVI-Type) GV-1120 GV-1240 GV-1480 Input Type DVI x 1 (for Video), DVI x 1 (for Audio) Video Input 8, 12, 16 Cams 8, 16 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8, 12, 16 Channels 8, 16 Channels 16 Channels TV Output RCA Connector x 1 NTSC 120 fps...
  • Page 21 Video Capture Cards 1.3 GV-650, GV-800 The GV-650 and GV-800 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 Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Server 2003 / Windows Vista Pentium 4-2.4 GHz with Hyper-Threading...
  • Page 22 Connections There are two types of GV-800 and GV-650 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 four audio channels together. For the D-Type video capture card, plug the black video/audio cable into the black connector on the GV-650/800 Card;...
  • Page 23 Video Capture Cards For the BNC-type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into No. 1 or No. 2 connector on the GV-650/800 Card, as illustrated below. Both connectors are okay for connection. GV-800/650 Card Audio Extension Card Figure 1-11 BNC-type GV-650 or GV-800 Card connections...
  • Page 24 Specifications GV-650 GV-800 BNC x 4 Input Type D-Type DB15 x 2 Video Input 4, 8, 12, 16 Cams Audio Input 2 Channels 4 Channels NTSC 60 fps 120 fps Recording Rate (At 320 x 240 Resolution) 50 fps 100 fps NTSC 60 fps 120 fps...

  • Page 25: Gv-600

    Video Capture Cards 1.4 GV-600 There are two types of GV-600 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 Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Server 2003 / Windows Vista Pentium 4-2.0 GHz...
  • Page 26 Connections For the D-Type video capture card, plug the black video/audio cable into the black connector on the GV-600 Card; the blue video cable into the blue connector, as illustrated below. Note: The GV-600 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.
  • Page 27 Video Capture Cards For the BNC-Type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into No. 1 or No. 2 connector on the GV-600 Card, as illustrated below. Both connectors are okay for connection. GV-600 Card Audio Extension Card Figure 1-13 BNC-Type GV-600 Card connections...
  • Page 28 Specifications GV-600 GV-600 BNC: BNC x 4 Input Type GV-600 D-Type: DB15 x 2 Video Input 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Cams Audio Input 1 Channel NTSC 30 fps Recording Rate (At 320 x 240 Resolution) 25 fps NTSC 30 fps...

  • Page 29: Gv-250

    Video Capture Cards 1.5 GV-250 There are two types of GV-250 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 Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Server 2003 / Windows Vista Pentium 4-2.0 GHz...
  • Page 30 Connections For the D-Type video capture card, plug the black video/audio cable into the black connector on the GV-250 Card; the blue video cable into the blue connector, as illustrated below. Note: The GV-250 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.
  • Page 31 Video Capture Cards For the BNC-Type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into the connector on the GV-250 Card, as illustrated below. GV-250 Card Audio Extension Card Figure 1-15 BNC-Type GV-250 Card connections...
  • Page 32 Specifications GV-250 GV-250 BNC: BNC x 4 Input Type GV-250 D-Type: DB15 x 2 Video Input 1, 2, 4, 6, 8,12,16 Cams Audio Input 1 Channel NTSC 15 fps Recording Rate (At 320 x 240 Resolution) 12 fps NTSC 15 fps Display Rate 12 fps 720 x 480, 720 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,...

  • Page 33: Installing Drivers

    Wizard will automatically detect the device. Ignore the wizard and follow these steps to install drivers: 1. Insert the software CD. It will run automatically and pop up a window. 2. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Cards Driver. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-16 3.
  • Page 34 Expand the DVR-Devices field, you can see: Model Entry GV-1120 GV1480/GV1240/GV1248/GV1120 Driver GV-1240 GV1480/GV1240/GV1248/GV1120 Driver GV-1480 GV1480/GV1240/GV1248/GV1120 Driver GV-2004 GV2004-MP4 (CAP), GV2004-MP4 (ENC) GV2008-MP4 (CAP), GV-2008 GV2008-MP4 (ENC), GV2008-MP4 (ENC) GV2008-MP4 (CAP), GV2008-MP4 (CAP), GV-2008 GV2008-MP4 (ENC), GV2008-MP4 (ENC), (2 GV-2008 Cards)

  • Page 35: Connecting Hardware Watchdog

    1. Using the supplied jumper wire, connect the reset jumper pins on the card and on the motherboard. PC Reset Switch PWSW GeoVision GV-600v2 GV-600 Motherboard Front Panel Jumper Figure 1-17 Watchdog connections 2.

  • Page 36: Comparison Chart

    2. For recording resolution of 640 x 480 or above, Pentium 4 processor with Hyper Threading is required. 3. For software recording rates, all GV cards are set to CIF. For hardware recording rates, GV-2004 and GV- 2008 Cards are set to D1 and Half D1.
  • Page 37 Video Capture Cards GV-1120 GV-1240 GV-1480 GV-2004 GV-2008 GV-2008 x 2 D-Type / PCI-E / DVI-Type D-Type 8, 12, 16 8, 16 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps...

  • Page 38: Chapter 2 Hardware Accessories

    Chapter 2 Hardware Accessories This chapter includes the following information: • System requirements • Packing list • Connection diagrams • Specifications • Driver installation...

  • Page 39: Gv-Multi Quad Card

    2.1 GV-Multi Quad Card The GV-Multi Quad Card connects up to 5 TV monitors (spot monitors). One port supports up to 16 screen divisions, while the other 4 ports support 1 and 4 screen divisions. It also allows self-defined channel sequence and position changes of divisions on the monitor screen.
  • Page 40 10-pin headers. Plug the corresponding cable headers into the connectors of GV-2004 or GV-2008 Card by the numbers marked on the headers and connectors. For instance, when connecting to two GV-2008 Cards, connect the headers “(1-4) 1”...
  • Page 41 Installing Drivers After you install the GV-Multi Quad Card to the computer, the Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the device. Ignore the wizard, and follow the steps in 1.5 Installing Drivers to install drivers. To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Device Manager. Expanding the Sound, video and game controllers field, you should see the entries for GVTVOUT Audio #A and GVTVOUT Video Capture #A.

  • Page 42: Gv-Hybrid Dvr Card

    Hardware Accessories 2.2 GV-Hybrid DVR Card The GV-Hybrid DVR Card supports hardware-based compression, giving you less CPU usage and higher system performance. It features: • DVD recording quality. • Support for exporting DVD format files. The Characteristics of GV-Hybrid DVR Card •...
  • Page 43 Connections Connect the GV-Hybrid DVR Card to the GV-Video Capture Card as illustrated below. Note: Make sure the Ribbon Cables are connected to the correct input and output on the GV-Hybrid DVR Card. 40-Pin Ribbon Cable Connects to the input of the 2 GV-Hybrid DVR Card or GV-DSP Card...
  • Page 44 Hardware Accessories Installing Drivers After you install the GV-Hybrid DVR Card to the computer, the Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the device. Ignore the wizard, and follow the steps in 1.5 Installing Drivers, Chapter 1 to install drivers. To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Device Manager. In the DVR-Devices field, you should see 4 entries for GVMP2 and 11 entries for GVMP2 Null, as shown below.

  • Page 45: Gv-Loop Through Card

    2.3 GV-Loop Through Card The GV-Loop Through Card is designed to take the video signal directly from the GV- Video Capture Card, without internal device processes, and then split it into 16 signals while maintaining video quality. With the duplicate 16 signals, the card can meet your need for multiple monitors.
  • Page 46 10-pin headers. Plug the corresponding cable headers into the connectors of GV-2004 or GV-2008 Card by the numbers marked on the headers and connectors. For instance, when connecting to two GV-2008 Cards, connect the headers “(1-4) 1”...
  • Page 47 Specifications Interface for GV-Video Capture Card 40-Pin Connector x 2 DB15 Connector x 2 Output Interface 40-Pin Connector x 1 Input Signal 16 Channels Compatible Model All GV-Video Capture Card models Dimensions 130 mm x 98 mm...

  • Page 48: Gv-Dsp Card

    Hardware Accessories 2.4 GV-DSP Card The GV-DSP Card, a real-time display card, enables the live display up to 480 fps. In addition, the card supports a TV output, allowing for the simultaneous display on computer and a TV monitor (spot monitor). For further operations on GV-System, see DSP Spot Monitor Controller, Chapter 1, User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD.
  • Page 49 Connections Use the supplied Ribbon Cable to connect the GV-DSP Card to the GV-Video Capture Card as illustrated below. GV Video Capture Card 40-Pin Ribbon Cable TV Monitor GV-DSP Card Figure 2-7 GV-DSP Card connections...
  • Page 50 Hardware Accessories Installing Drivers After you install the GV-DSP Card to the computer, the Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the device. Ignore the wizard, and follow the steps in 1.5 Installing Drivers to install drivers. To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Device Manager. Expanding the Sound, video and game controllers field, you can see: Figure 2-8 Verifying GV-DSP 16-port Card drivers Model...

  • Page 51: Gv-A16 Card

    2.5 GV-A16 Card The GV-A16 Card can work with the GV-Video Capture Card to record audio for 16 channels, and to provide full duplex audio communication between local and remote users. Packing List 1. GV-A16 Card x 1 3. 9-16 D-Type Audio Cable x 1 2.
  • Page 52 Hardware Accessories Installing Drivers After you install the GV-A16 Card to the computer, the Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the device. Ignore the wizard, and follow the steps in 1.5 Installing Drivers, Chapter 1 to install drivers. To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Device Manager. Expanding the Sound, video and game controllers field, you should see the entries for GVA16 Audio and GVA16 Video.

  • Page 53: Gv-Net Card V3.0

    2.6 GV-NET Card V3.1 The GV-NET Card is a RS-485 / RS-232 interface converter. This Card connects to the RS-232 port or USB port on your computer, and allows RS-485 devices, such as PTZ domes, to be connected through the Card. Packing List 1.
  • Page 54 Hardware Accessories RS-485 Device Connections To connect the GV-NET Card to the RS-485 devices, there are three ways of connections. See the pictures below. You can connect a RJ-11 to DB9 Cable to the PC's COM Port when a RS-485 device is connected.
  • Page 55 You can connect a 3-Pin Internal USB Cable to the USB connectors on the PC's Motherboard when a RS-485 device is connected. PTZ Dome RS-485+ RS-485- (white) DM (D-) 3-Pin Internal (green) DP (D+) USB Cable (black) (white) (green) Connects to the USB (black) Connectors on the PC's Motherboard...

  • Page 56: Gv-Net/Io Card V3.1

    Hardware Accessories 2.7 GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 The GV-NET/IO Card is a RS-485 / RS-232 interface converter, providing 4 inputs and 4 relay outputs as well. It supports both DC and AC output voltages. Key Features • A USB port is provided for PC connection, and it is used with 30 DC output voltages. •...
  • Page 57 Overview GV-NET I/O Card Relay Out 1 Relay Out 2 Relay Out 3 Relay Out 4 1 O N Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Ground RS-485 + RS-485 - 4-Pin to 4-Pin Mini Power Cable 20-Pin Ribbon Cable GV Video Capture Card Figure 2-15 GV-NET/IO Card connections Note:...
  • Page 58 Hardware Accessories Connections in NET/IO Card Mode For the connections in the NET/IO Card Mode, please follow the instructions below: • It is required to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to GV Video Capture Card with the 20- Pin Ribbon Cable. •...
  • Page 59 2. You can connect a RJ-11 to USB Cable to the PC's USB Port when a RS-485 device is connected. (Allowed for AC/DC Output Voltage) GV Video Capture Card PTZ Dome 1 O N RS-485+ RS-485- With 2-Pin Header RJ-11 to USB Cable Connects to PC's USB Port Figure 2-17 Note: It is required to install the USB driver.
  • Page 60 Hardware Accessories Connections In I/O Box Mode For the connections in the I/O Box Mode, please follow the instructions below: • It is not necessary to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to GV Video Capture Card. • Connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the PC by one of the following three ways. Three Ways of Connections of GV-NET/IO Card and PC: 1.
  • Page 61 2. You can connect a RJ-11 to USB Cable to the PC's USB Port. (Allowed for DC Output Voltage only) GV Video Capture Card Chaining together with GV-NET/IO Box V 3.1 / GV-IO USB Box RS-485+ Without 2-Pin Header RS-485- RJ-11 to USB Cable Figure 2-20 Note: It is required to install the USB driver.
  • Page 62 Hardware Accessories Switching Modes The GV-NET/IO Card provides two modes for users to expand its capability: I/O Box Mode and NET/IO Card Mode. With a mode-switch jumper to insert on the 2-pin header, you can switch between modes. • NET/IO Card Mode (default): With the switch jumper inserted, this default mode acts as a GV-NET/IO Card.
  • Page 63 Extended Connections Via the RS-485 connectors, up to 4 GV-NET/IO Cards can be chained together when the GV-NET/IO Card is on the I/O Box mode. For extended connections, the address assignment is shown below. Address Switch Address Assignment OFF/OFF Address 1 1 O N OFF/ON Address 2...
  • Page 64 Hardware Accessories Specifications Input Input Input Signal 9~30V AC/DC Relay Output Relay Status Normal Open Output USB Connection 30V DC, 3A Relay Capacitance 125 / 250V AC, 3A RS-232 Connection 30V DC, 3A RJ-11 to DB9 Interface RJ-11 to USB 3-Pin Internal USB to Internal USB I/O Box Mode Without GV-Video Capture Card...

  • Page 65: Gv-Io 12-In Card V3

    2.8 GV-IO 12-In Card V3 The GV-IO 12-In Card is designed to work with the GV-NET/IO Card. With 12 digital inputs, the GV-IO 12-In Card can expand the GV-System’s capacity up to 16 digital inputs. System Requirements • GV-NET/IO Card Packing List 1.
  • Page 66 Hardware Accessories Connections Insert the GV-IO 12-In Card to an empty card slot. Connect the 20-Pin Ribbon Cable to the GV Video Capture Card, the GV-IO 12-Out Card, and the GV-NET/IO Card as shown below. Connect to GV-NET/IO Card and GV-IO 12-Out Card GV-IO 12-In Card Input 5...
  • Page 67 Note: 1. Use of DIP switch: a. Use the switch for dry contact and 9-30V wet contact. b. The card allows the use of mixing dry and wet contact devices together. (Default Setting: Dry Contact) c. The 12 inputs divided as four-in-one groups are related to the three switches on the card for dry and wet contact.

  • Page 68: Gv-Io 12-Out Card V3

    Hardware Accessories 2.9 GV-IO 12-Out Card V3 The GV-IO 12-Out Card is designed to work with the GV-NET/IO Card. With 12 relay outputs, the GV-IO 12-out Card can expand the GV-System’s capacity up to 16 relay outputs. System Requirements • GV-NET/IO Card Packing List 1.
  • Page 69 Connections Insert the GV-IO 12-Out Card to an empty card slot. Connect the 20-Pin Ribbon Cable to the GV Video Capture Card, the GV-IO 12-In Card, and the GV-NET/IO Card as shown below. Connect to GV-NET/IO Card and GV-IO 12-In Card GV-IO 12-Out Card Relay Out 5 Relay Out 6...
  • Page 70 Hardware Accessories Specifications Relay Output Relay Status Normal Open Output 30V DC, 3A Connection Relay Capacitance RS-232 125 / 250V AC, 3A Connection DC IN DC 5V, 1A Environmental Condition 0~50 Degree C, 5%~95% (Non-Condensing) Compatible Model All GV-Video Capture Card Models Dimensions 120 mm x 99 mm...

  • Page 71: Gv-Net Box

    2.10 GV-NET Box The GV-NET Box is a RS-485 / RS-232 interface converter, the same function as the GV- NET Card. The differences are that the GV-NET Card is fixed within the computer and receives the power supply from your computer, while the GV-NET Box is an independent box and has its own power supply adaptor.
  • Page 72 Hardware Accessories Specifications RS-232 to PC DB9 Male to DB9 Female Cable RS-485 Interface Two Wires Communication RS-485, 1,200-19,200 bps DC IN Power Adapter DC 5V, IA Inner Positive Environmental Condition 0 to 50 Degree C, 5%-95% (Non-Condensing) Compatible Model All GV-Video Capture Card Models Dimensions 103 (W) x 32 (H) x 64 (D) mm...

  • Page 73: Gv-Io Usb Box

    2.11 GV-I/O USB Box The GV-I/O USB Box provides 16 inputs and 16 relay outputs. It not only supports both DC and AC output voltages but also provides a USB port. Key Features • It is a combination of both GV-I/O Box and GV-Relay Box. •...
  • Page 74 Hardware Accessories Overview Figure 2-28...
  • Page 75 Connections to PC There are two ways to connect the GV-I/O USB Box to PC: • Use the USB cable to connect to the PC, and • Use the RS-485 connectors to connect to the PC through the option of GV-Hub, GV- COM, GV-NET Card or GV-NET/IO Card.
  • Page 76 Hardware Accessories Assigning Addresses to GV-I/O USB Boxes Up to 9 GV-I/O USB Boxes can be chained together to expand the I/O capacity. Use the ID Switch to assign addresses 1~ 9 to the connected GV-I/O USB Boxes. GV-NET Box RS-232 to PC RS-485 RS-485+...
  • Page 77 Long-Distance Connection The supplied Terminal Resistor must be used when the connection distance is greater than 200 meters. When one GV-I/O USB Box is connected to another GV-I/O USB Box or more, only insert the Terminal Resistors in the RS-485 connectors of the first and the last connected GV- I/O USB Boxes.
  • Page 78 Hardware Accessories DIP Switch The GV-I/O USB Box allows the use of mixing dry and wet contact devices together. The 16 inputs divided as four-in-one groups (A, B, C and D) are related to the 4 switches on the box for dry and wet contact. To change the inputs to different kind of contact, push the switch upward (wet contact) or downward (dry contact).

  • Page 79: Gv-Hub Box

    2.12 GV-Hub Box The GV-Hub adds four RS-232/RS-485 serial ports through your computer’s USB port. The plug and play USB solution for serial port extension is perfect for mobile instrumentation and POS applications. Packing List 1. GV-Hub Box x 1 4.
  • Page 80 Hardware Accessories Connections Following provides two examples of using the GV-Hub: Connecting POS Systems The GV-Hub can provide a local connection for up to four POS systems, and deliver transaction data to the GV-System over a USB cable. RS-232 or RS-485 GV-Hub RS-232...
  • Page 81 Installing Drivers When you connect the GV-Hub Box to the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the device. Ignore the wizard, and follow these steps to install the drivers. 1. Insert the installation CD to your computer. 2.
  • Page 82 Hardware Accessories Specifications Signal: DCD, RxD, TxD, DTR, GND, DSR, RTS, CTS RS-232 Connecter: 4 x DB9 Male (A, B, C, D) Serial Interface Signal: D+, D-, GND RS-485 Connector: 4 x Terminal Block (A, B, C, D) Serial Line Protection 16 KV ESD for All Signals USB 1.1, 1.0 Compliance...

  • Page 83: Gv-Com Box

    2.13 GV-COM Box The GV-COM adds one RS-232/RS-485 serial port through your computer’s USB port. The plug and play USB solution for serial port extension is perfect for mobile instrumentation and POS applications. Packing List 1. GV-COM Box x 1 4.
  • Page 84 Hardware Accessories Long-Distance Connection When the two conditions below are met, the supplied Terminal Resistor needs to be used: 1. Conneciton distance is greater than 600 meters. 2. High-speed baud rate is applied, ex. 115200. The diagram below illustrates how to use Terminal Resistor on Terminal Block attached to the RS-485 device: Figure 2-41 Terminal Resistor connections Installing Drivers...
  • Page 85 Specifications Signal: DCD, RxD, TxD, DTR, GND, DSR, RTS, CTS RS-232 Connecter: DB9 Male Serial Interface Signal: D+, D- RS-485 Connector: Terminal Block Serial Line 16 KV ESD for All Signals Protection USB 1.1, 1.0 Compliance USB 2.0 Backward Compatible Speed Full speed 12 Mbps Parity...

  • Page 86: Gv-Data Capture V2 Box

    Hardware Accessories 2.14 GV-Data Capture V2 Box The GV-Data Catpure V2 can integrate your POS system (cash register) with the GV- System. Through the intergration, you can investigate a transaction with transaction data overlaying on video footage. System Requirements • GV-System Version 6.0.2.0 or above For details on GV-Data Capture V2 Box, see GV-Data Capture V2 User’s Manual attached with the product.

  • Page 87: Gv-Data Capture V3 Series

    2.16 GV-Data Capture V3 Series Compared to the V2E, the GV-Data Capture V3 Series, including V3 and V3E, not only provides LAN but Internet connection. In addition, the V3 Series can support both serial and parallel POS systems (cash registers). System Requirements •...

  • Page 88: Gv-Joystick

    Hardware Accessories 2.18 GV-Joystick The GV-Joystick facilitates the PTZ camera control such as pan, tilt, zoom and focus. It can work on the GV-System independently, and its compatibility with GV-Keyboard empowers the operation of GV-System as well. System Requirements • GV-System Version 8.2 or above For details on GV-Joystick, see GV-Joystick User’s Manual attached with the product.

  • Page 89: Gv-Video Server

    2.21 GV-Video Server The GV-Video Server can stream the real-time digital video over the Internet in the same way that current IP cameras do. With the GV-Video Server attached to analog cameras, you can see camera images through a web browser anywhere and anytime. With the GV- Video Server connected to the GV-System, your existing surveillance system can be upgraded and networked into a new IP surveillance system.

  • Page 90: Installing Usb Driver

    To use the USB function, it is required to install the driver on the PC. Follow these steps to install the driver: Insert the software CD. It will run automatically and pop up a window. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and then click Install GeoVision USB Devices Driver. This dialog box appears. Figure 2-43 Click Install to install the drivers.

  • Page 91: Chapter 3 Software Installation

    Chapter 3 Software Installation This chapter includes the following information: • Important notice • Installing a program • Program list...

  • Page 92: Before You Start

    3.1 Before You Start For optimal performance of your system, it is important to follow these recommendations before installing the system software: • It is strongly recommended to divide your hard disk into two partitions. One partition is for installing Windows OS and System Software, and the other for storing audio/video files and system logs.

  • Page 93: Software Installation

    Software Installation 3.2 Installing the System When you insert the Surveillance System Software CD, the Install Program window will pop up automatically: Figure 3-1 The Install Program Window Before installing the system software, make sure DirectX 9.0c is already installed on your computer.

  • Page 94: Installing The System

    1. In the Install Program window, click Install GeoVision xxx System (ex. Install GeoVision V8.2.0.0 System). 2. To install the Main System, select GeoVision Main System, and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Follow the above steps to install other programs one by one.

  • Page 95: Program List

    Software Installation 3.3 Program List The Surveillance System Software CD includes the following programs: First Page: Main System Remote View IP Multicast Center V2 Fast Backup and Restore Multicam System LocalDDNS Server Authentication Server Dynamic DNS Service Remote Playback Client site Figure 3-2 First page of program installation 10.
  • Page 96 Third page: 21. Remote ViewLog 22. Bandwidth Control Client Site 23. Backup Viewer 24. Single Player Figure 3-4 Third page of program installation...

  • Page 97: Chapter 4 Screen Overview

    Chapter 4 Screen Overview The GV-System provides two skin types: Silver and Conventional. The factory default is Silver. Each skin type has its own interface design. Therefore, this chapter gives you an overview of the following major screens: • Main System •...

  • Page 98: Main System

    4.1 Main System Silver Conventional...

  • Page 99: Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards

    Screen Overview The controls in the main screen: Name Description Indicates the camera number matching the port number in the GV Camera Number video capture card. Camera Name Indicates the given camera name. Date/Time Indicates the current date and time. Storage Space Indicates the remaining disk space.

  • Page 100: Viewlog

    4.2 ViewLog Silver Conventional...
  • Page 101 Screen Overview The controls in the ViewLog window: No Name Description Camera Name Indicates the given camera name. Camera View Displays the playback video. Date Tree Displays date folders. Video Event List Displays video events within a certain date folder. Arrow Switch Switches between Event List and Connect Multi Host list.
  • Page 102 Silver Functional Panel The controls in the Functional Panel: No Name Description Adds effects to the images. The effect options include: Sample, Contrast/Brightness, Light Enhancement, Effects Equalization, Sharpen, Smooth, Defog, Stabilizer, Grayscale, Copy, Undo to Prev. Action and Undo All Effects. Saves a video file as avi or exe format and displays the Save As AVI Merging List.
  • Page 103 Screen Overview Conventional Functional Panel The controls in the Function Panel: No Name Description Gives the examples of “Before” and “After” effects of contrast, Sample brightness, light enhancement, equalization, sharpness, smoothness and Gray. Contrast/Brightness Modifies color contrast and brightness of the video image. Light Enhancement/ Modifies light enhancement and equalization of the video image.

  • Page 104: Remote Playback Client

    4.3 Remote Playback Client Silver Conventional...
  • Page 105 Screen Overview The controls in the RPB Client window: Name Description Camera Name Indicates the given camera name. Camera View Displays the playback video. Connect Sets the connection to the RPB servers. Disconnect Closes all or selected connections to the RPB servers. Download (Play) Downloads and plays the remote video.

  • Page 106: Singleview Mpeg4 Encoder Viewer

    File Save the time length of each saved clip. Adjusts video quality with two options: Geo H264 and Geo MPEG4. If the connected site (GV-2004, GV-2008, GV-IP Camera, or GV- Change Quality Video Server) supports hardware compression, the option of IP Camera MPEG2 or IP Camera MPEG4 appears.

  • Page 107: Multiview Mpeg4 Encoder Viewer

    Screen Overview 4.5 MultiView MPEG4 Encoder Viewer The controls in the MultiView Viewer: No Name Description Monitoring Window Displays live video. Host Server Window Displays connected GV-Systems and their available cameras. UPnP Device Displays all hosts on the same LAN. PTZ Control Displays the PTZ control panel.
  • Page 108 Add/Remove Channel Adds or deletes the channels for video polling. Click the Add or Remove Channel button and then click the desired channel to add to or remove from the video polling. Full Screen Switches to a full screen view. Video Polling Rotates through the selected channels.

  • Page 109: Remote Playback On Webcam

    Screen Overview 4.6 Remote Playback on WebCam The controls in the Remote Playback on WebCam: No Name Description File Tree Displays date folders. Event List Displays the video events Channel Select Tab Selects different channels. Option Includes the Enable DirectDraw option. Object Search Searches Object Index.

  • Page 110: Center V2

    4.7 Center V2 Silver Conventional...
  • Page 111 Screen Overview The controls in the Center V2 window: No Name Description Monitoring Window Displays live video. Indicates the date, time, remaining disk space and the total Status Panel number of online channels versus available channels. Type the desired ID in the Current Subscriber field and click this Find A Subscriber button to search.

  • Page 112: Control Center Toolbar

    4.8 Control Center Toolbar Silver Conventional The controls on the Control Center Toolbar: Name Description Host List Opens the Host List to create and edit DVRs. Group List Opens the Group List to group cameras from different DVRs. IP Matrix List Opens the IP Matrix List to display up to 36 Matrix views.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 114 USB dongle. 5. If running the version of 8.0 or later and using GV-250, GV-600 V4, GV-650 V4, GV- 800 V4, GV-1120, GV-1240, GV-1480, GV-2004 or GV-2008, you may follow Steps 1 and 2 to fix the problem.
  • Page 115 Panel”, Chapter 1, User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD. 2. If multiple PTZ cameras are installed, make sure to activate each PTZ camera individually. How can I find more help? 1. Visit our website at http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/4_1.asp 2. Write us at support@geovision.com.tw...

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