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GeoVision Surveillance System Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide V8.5.0.1
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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide V8.5.0.1 Quick Start Guide V8.5.0.1 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, DVRV8501-QG-A please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Notice for V8.5.0.1 ................... ii Important Notice before Using GV-Video Capture Card........iii Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards................1 1.1 GV-4008........................2 1.2 GV-4008A ........................11 1.3 GV-3008........................17 1.4 GV-1120A, 1240A, 1480A..................24 1.5 GV-1008........................34 1.6 GV-900A ........................41 1.7 GV-650A, GV-800A....................47 1.8 GV-600A ........................55 1.9 GV-600B, GV-650B, GV-800B.................62 1.10 Installing Two Cards....................69...

  • Page 4: Important Notice For V8.5.0.1

    Important Notice for V8.5.0.1 GPU Decoding Specifications In V8.5.0.1, support for GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) decoding is added to lower the CPU loading and to increase the total frame rate supported by a GV-System. GPU decoding only supports the following software and hardware specifications: Software Specifications Supported Not Supported...

  • Page 5: Important Notice Before Using Gv-Video Capture Card

    Important Notice before Using GV-Video Capture Card 1. Exclusions: • Currently GV-Video Capture Cards are not compatible with VIA-series, ATI-series chipset motherboards. • Currently GV-600A, GV-650A and GV-800A Cards are not compatible with VIA-series, ATI-series and Intel Sandy Bridge series chipset motherboards. •...

  • Page 6: Default Settings

    Frame rate limit in a single hard disk when connecting to IP cameras MJPEG H.264 MPEG4 Video Frame Rate Bit Rate Frame Rate Bit Rate Frame Rate Bit Rate Resolution 21.24 Mbit/s 2560x1920 (5M) 30 fps 102.26 Mbit/s 240 fps 15.28 Mbit/s 2560x1600 (4M) 60 fps...
  • Page 7 5. The Card with PCI-E Interface: • All GV-Video Capture Cards with PCI-E Interfaces have x1 interface which can be inserted into the PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot. 6. GV-600A, GV-650A and GV-800A: • Starting from V8.3.2, GV-600 (V4), GV-650 (V4) and GV-800 (V4) are renamed to GV- 600A, GV-650A and GV-800A.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Gv-4008

    2. 1-8 Cam Audio BNC Cable with BNC 6. USB Dongle x 1 Male to RCA Female Adaptors x 1 7. Software DVD x 1 3. 1-8 Cam Video BNC Cable x 1 8. Surveillance System Quick Start Guide x 1 4. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x1...
  • Page 11 Video Capture Cards Connecting One GV-4008 Card • Connect the video and audio cables to the GV-4008 Card. • Using the supplied SATA Power Converter Cable, connect the GV-4008 Card to power supply. The Power LED in the top right corner should be lit in green and the 4 status LEDs (D3, D9, D14, D18) in the left corner should be lit in green to indicate the normal functionality.
  • Page 12 Connecting Two GV-4008 Cards You can install two GV-4008 Cards for a total of 16 channels. Master Card is the card with 1- 8 channels and Slave Card is that with 9-16 channels. Normally, 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.

  • Page 13: Connecting Hardware Watchdog

    Video Capture Cards Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard.
  • Page 14 After installing the GV-4008 Card in the computer, insert the software DVD to install GV- Series drivers. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select the following two options to install card and USB dongle drivers.
  • Page 15 Video Capture Cards Troubleshooting Power Supply Issues When the Reset LED on the top of the Card is flashing red color or the four Status LEDs are not all on, it indicates that the GV-4008 Card is short of power supply. Make sure your power supply is of 400 watts at least.
  • Page 16 2. Select the cameras you want to set up, and click the Configure button. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-6 3. In the Select Hardware-compressed Camera section, select one camera to be configured. 4. Select the recording quality. 5. The Enable hardware-compressed data FIFO option is disabled by default. When the option is enabled, the hardware-compressed data from the video IP device, such as IP camera, video server and compact DVR, will be transmitted directly to remote servers instead of being compressed again on the DVR.
  • Page 17 Video Capture Cards 8. To access the frame rate settings, on the Main System, click the Configure button, select System Configure, and select Camera Configure. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-7 9. In the Rec Control section, click the Arrow button. The Hardware Rec. Frame Rate Setting dialog box appears.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications GV-4008 GV-4008 x 2 Interface PCI-E x1 Input Type Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Recording Rate (D1) 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Display Rate 200 fps 400 fps 704 x 480...

  • Page 19: Gv-4008A

    5. Internal Power Y Cable x 1 2. 1-8 DVI-Type Audio Cable x 1 6. USB Dongle x 1 3. 1-8 DVI-Type Video Cable x 1 7. Software DVD x 1 4. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1 8. Surveillance System Quick Start Guide x 1...
  • Page 20 Connecting One GV-4008A Card • Connect the video and audio cables to the GV-4008A Card. • Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-10). • Connect the computer’s internal power supply to the GV-4008A Card. The LEDs (D17, D19, D21, D23) should be lit in green to indicate the card is ready for use. Figure 1-8 Note: 1.
  • Page 21 Video Capture Cards Connecting Two GV-4008A Cards You can install two GV-4008A Cards for a total of 16 channels. Master Card is the card with 1-8 channels and Slave Card is that with 9-16 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI-E slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI-E slot number will act as Slave.
  • Page 22 Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
  • Page 23 After installing the GV-4008A Card in the computer, insert the software DVD to install GV- Series drivers. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select the following two options to install card and USB dongle drivers.
  • Page 24 Specifications GV-4008A GV-4008A x 2 Interface PCI-E x1 Input Type Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Recording Rate (D1) 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Display Rate 200 fps 400 fps H/W 704 x 480...

  • Page 25: Gv-3008

    1. GV-3008 Card x 1 4. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x1 2. 1-4 D-Type Video and Audio Cable x 1 5. Software DVD x 1 3. 5-8 D-Type Video and Audio Cable x 1 6. Surveillance System Quick Start Guide x 1...
  • Page 26 Connecting One GV-3008 Card • Connect the D-Type video and audio cables to the GV-3008 Card. • Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-13). • Connect the computer’s internal power supply to the GV-3008 Card. The Power LED should be lit in green to indicate the card is ready for use.
  • Page 27 Video Capture Cards Connecting Two GV-3008 Cards You can install two GV-3008 Cards for a total of 16 channels. Master Card is the card with 1- 8 channels and Slave Card is that with 9-16 channels. The Master and Slave cards can be distinguished by the labels on cards, as shown below: Master Card: Slave Card:...
  • Page 28 Figure 1-12...
  • Page 29 Video Capture Cards Connecting Hardware Watchdog To restart the computer automatically by the hardware watchdog on the GV-Video Capture Card, a connection needs to be made from the card to the motherboard. 1. Using the supplied jumper wire, connect the reset jumper pins on the card and on the motherboard.
  • Page 30 After installing the GV-3008 Card in the computer, insert the software DVD to install GV- Series drivers. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers.
  • Page 31 Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-3008 GV-3008 x 2 Interface PCI-E x1 Input Type D-Type Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Recording Rate (D1) 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Display Rate 200 fps...

  • Page 32: Gv-1120A, 1240A, 1480A

    1.4 GV-1120A, 1240A, 1480A GV-Combo A Card (GV-1120A, GV-1240A and GV-1480A) are the three-in-one combo cards, providing one single card solution for 16 video / audio recording, real-time display and TV-out display. Minimum System Requirements Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 32-bit Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 64-bit...
  • Page 33 4. 9-16 D-Type Video Cable x 1 9. Software DVD x 1 5. 1-8 D-Type Audio Cable x 1 10. Surveillance System Quick Start Guide x 1 Packing List (DVI-Type) 6. Internal Power Y Cable x 1 1. GV- Combo A Card x 1 7.
  • Page 34 Connecting One GV-Combo A Card (D-Type) • Plug the Audio Extension Card in the assigned connectors on the GV-Combo A Card. • Connect D-Type video and audio cables to the GV-Combo A Card and Audio Extension Card respectively. • Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-18). •...
  • Page 35 Video Capture Cards Connecting One GV-Combo A Card (DVI-Type) • Connect the DVI video and audio cables to the GV-Combo A Card. • Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-18). • Connect the PC’s internal power supply to the GV-Combo A Card. •...
  • Page 36 Connecting GV-NET/IO Card to GV-Combo A Card Connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the 20-pin GV-NET/IO port on the GV-Combo A Card. Some GV-Combo A Cards are built in two 20-pin ports. Ensure to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the correct port as illustrated below. Figure 1-16 Note: If the GV-NET/IO Card is connected to the Debug port, it may lead to the GV-NET/IO Card to be damaged, or the GV-Combo A Card to burn out, causing Video Lost or an error...
  • Page 37 Video Capture Cards Connecting Two GV-Combo A Cards You can install two GV-Combo A Cards of the same model for up to 32 channels. Master Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI-E slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI-E slot number will act as Slave.
  • Page 38 Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card and on the motherboard as illustrated below. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work. Figure 1-18...
  • Page 39 After installing the GV-Combo A Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers.
  • Page 40 Specifications GV-1120A GV-1240A GV-1480A Interface Type PCI-E x1 Input Type D-Type, DVI 8, 12, 16 Cams 8, 16 Cams 16 Cams Video Input 8, 12, 16 Channels 8, 16 Channels 16 Channels Audio Input D-Type: RCA Connector TV Output DVI: BNC Connector NTSC 120 fps 240 fps...
  • Page 41 Video Capture Cards GV-1120A x 2 GV-1240A x 2 GV-1480A x 2 PCI-E x1 Interface Type D-Type, DVI Input Type 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 16, 24, 32 Cams 32 Cams Video Input Cams 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 16, 24, 32 32 Channels Audio Input Channels...

  • Page 42: Gv-1008

    7. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x1 3. 1-8 D-Type Video Cable x 1 8. Software DVD x 1 4. 1-8 D-Type Audio Cable x 1 9. Surveillance System Quick Start Guide x 1 5. 40-Pin Ribbon Cable with 3 Headers x 1...
  • Page 43 Video Capture Cards Connecting One GV-1008 Card • Plug the Audio Extension Card in the assigned connectors on the GV-1008 Card. • Connect D-Type video cable and audio cable to the GV-1008 Card and Audio Extension Card respectively. • Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-21). •...
  • Page 44 Connecting Two GV-1008 Cards You can install the Master and Slave of GV-1008 Cards for a total of 16 channels. The Master and Slave are distinguished by the labels on cards, as shown below: Master Card: Slave Card: Use the supplied 40-pin cable to connect the Master and Slave Cards together. IMPORTANT: The Slave Cards cannot work alone.
  • Page 45 Video Capture Cards Figure 1-20...
  • Page 46 Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
  • Page 47 After installing the GV-1008 Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers.
  • Page 48 Specifications GV-1008 GV-1008 x 2 Interface PCI-E x1 Input Type D-Type, DVI Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams D-Type: RCA Connector TV Output DVI: BNC Connector Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels NTSC 240 fps 480 fps 200 fps 400 fps Recording Rate NTSC 240 fps 480 fps...

  • Page 49: Gv-900A

    2. 1-16 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type 4. Software DVD x 1 Cable x 2 / 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio 5. Surveillance System Quick Start Guide x 1 DVI-Type Cable x 2 / 1-4 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type Cable x 2...
  • Page 50 Connecting One GV-900A Card Here we use the GV-900A Card of 8 channels to illustrate the connection. • Connect the video / audio cables into the DVI ports of the GV-900A Card. • Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-24). Video 1 ~ 4 (Black) GV-NET I/O Card Hardware...
  • Page 51 Video Capture Cards Connecting Two GV-900A Cards You can install two GV-900A Cards for up to 32 channels. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI-E slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI-E slot number will act as Slave.
  • Page 52 Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
  • Page 53 After installing the GV-900A Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers.
  • Page 54 Specifications GV-900A GV-900A x 2 Interface PCI-E x1 Input Type Video Input 8, 16, 32 Cams 16, 24, 32 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels 8-port: 240 fps 8+8 port: 480 fps NTSC 32-port: 240 fps 16+16 port: 480 fps 8-port: 200 fps 8+8 port: 400 fps 32-port: 200 fps...

  • Page 55: Gv-650A, Gv-800A

    Audio Extension Card x 1 ** 6. Software DVD x 1 3. 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio D-Type Cable x 1 7. Surveillance System Quick Start 4. 9-16 Cams D-Type Cable x 1 * Guide x 1 * Supplied with 12-16 Cams D-Type Video Capture Card...
  • Page 56 Connecting One GV-650A / GV-800A Card The GV-650A Card is designed with a D-Type connector while the GV-800A Card is designed with two types of connectors: BNC and D-Type. BNC type only provides four video channels; audio extension card is required for extension. D-Type can provide up to 16 video channels and four audio channels together.
  • Page 57 Video Capture Cards For the BNC-type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into the connector on the GV-804A Card, as illustrated below. Audio Extension Card GV-NET/IO Card GV-804A Card Figure 1-26 BNC-type GV-804A Card...
  • Page 58 Connecting Two GV-650A / GV-800A Cards You can install two GV-650A / GV-800A of the same model for up to 32 channels. Master Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels. Normally, 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.
  • Page 59 Video Capture Cards Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard.
  • Page 60 After installing the GV-650A / GV-800A Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers.
  • Page 61 Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-650A GV-800A Interface PCI, PCI-E x1 None Input Type D-Type D-Type Video Input 4, 8, 12, 16 Cams Audio Input 2 Channels 4 Channels NTSC 60 fps 120 fps 50 fps 100 fps Recording Rate NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 25 fps...
  • Page 62 GV-650A x 2 GV-800A x 2 Interface PCI, PCI-E x1 None Input Type D-Type D-Type Video Input 32 Cams (Max.) Audio Input 4 Channels 8 Channels NTSC 120 fps 240 fps 100 fps 200 fps Recording Rate NTSC 60 fps 120 fps 50 fps 100 fps...

  • Page 63: Gv-600A

    2. Audio Extension Card x 1 ** 6. Software DVD x 1 3. 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio D-Type 7. Surveillance System Quick Start 4. 9-16 Cams D-Type Cable x 1 * Guide x 1 * Supplied with 10-16 Cams D-Type Video Capture Card...
  • Page 64 Connecting One GV-600A Card For the D-Type video capture card, plug the black video / audio cable into the black connector on the GV-600A Card; the blue video cable into the blue connector, as illustrated below. Note: The GV-600A 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 65 Video Capture Cards For the BNC-Type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into the connector on the GV-600A Card, as illustrated below. Figure 1-30...
  • Page 66 Connecting Two GV-600A Cards You can install two GV-600A Cards for up to 32 channels. Master Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels. Normally, 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.
  • Page 67 Video Capture Cards Connecting Hardware Watchdog To reboot the computer by the hardware watchdog on the GV-Video Capture Card, a connection needs to be made from the card to the motherboard. 1. Using the supplied jumper wire, connect the reset jumper pins on the card and on the motherboard.
  • Page 68 After installing the GV-600A Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers to install card drivers.
  • Page 69 Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-600A GV-600A x 2 Interface Input Type BNC, D-Type 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Video Input 32 Cams (Max.) Cams Audio Input 1 Channel 2 Channels NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 25 fps 50 fps Recording Rate...

  • Page 70: Gv-600B, Gv-650B, Gv-800B

    1.9 GV-600B, GV-650B, GV-800B There are two types of GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Card: PCI and PCI-E. Both types of the GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Card provide up to 16 video channels and 4 audio channels. The GV-600B, GV-650B and GV-800B Cards have the same appearances and similar system requirements so that we introduce the three cards together in this section.
  • Page 71 2. 1-16 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type Cable 4. Software DVD x 1 x 1 / 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type 5. Surveillance System Quick Start Cable x 1 / 1-4 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI- Guide x 1...
  • Page 72 Connecting Two GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Cards You can install two GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Cards of the same model for up to 32 channels. Master Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels.
  • Page 73 Video Capture Cards Connecting Hardware Watchdog Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+) pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard.
  • Page 74 After installing the GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Card in the computer, insert the software DVD. The DVD will run automatically and an installation window will pop up. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV- Series Card Drivers to install card drivers.
  • Page 75 Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-600B GV-650B GV-800B Interface PCI, PCI-E x1 Input Type Video Input 4, 8, 16 Cams Audio Input 4 Channels 4-port: 30 fps 4-port: 60 fps 4-port: 120 fps NTSC 16-port: 30 fps 16-port: 60 fps 16-port: 120 fps 4-port: 25 fps 4-port: 50 fps 4-port: 100 fps...
  • Page 76 GV-600B x 2 GV-650B x 2 GV-800B x 2 Interface PCI-E x1 Input Type Video Input 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels 4+4 port: 60 fps 4+4 port: 120 fps 4+4 port: 240 fps NTSC 16+16 port: 60 fps 16+16 port: 120 fps 16+16 port: 240 fps...

  • Page 77: Installing Two Cards

    Video Capture Card 1.10 Installing Two Cards You can install two video capture cards of the same model for a total of 32 channels. For example, 2 x GV-650A Cards (16 channels) = 32 channels. It is also possible to implement two video capture cards of different channels. For example, GV-650A Card (12 channels) + GV-650A Card (16 channels) = 28 channels.
  • Page 78 • GV-600B, GV-650B, GV-800B, GV-900A Card Combination GV-600B / 650B / 800B / 900A GV-600B / 650B / 800B / PCI-E x 2 900A 1. For GV-600B / 650B / 800B card, it is required to use two PCI Express slots. •...

  • Page 79: Installing Drivers

    Wizard will automatically detect the device. Ignore the wizard and follow these steps to install drivers: 1. Insert the software DVD. It will run automatically and pop up a window. 2. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Cards Driver and select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-36 3.

  • Page 80: Comparison Chart (H/W Compression)

    1.12 Comparison Chart (H/W Compression) GV-4008A GV-4008A x 2 PCI-E x1 Interface Input Type Video Input NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Total Recording Rate (D1) 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Display Rate 200 fps 400 fps H.264 Video Codec Geo MPEG4, Geo H264...
  • Page 81 Video Capture Card GV-4008 GV-4008 x 2 Interface PCI-E x1 Input Type Video Input NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Total Recording Rate (D1) 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Display Rate 200 fps 400 fps H.264 Video Codec Geo MPEG4, Geo H264 704 x 480 NTSC...
  • Page 82 GV-3008 GV-3008 x 2 Interface PCI-E x1 D-Type Input Type Video Input NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Total Recording Rate (D1) 200 fps 400 fps NTSC 240 fps 480 fps Display Rate 200 fps 400 fps H.264 Video Codec Geo MPEG4, Geo H264 704 x 480 NTSC 352 x 240...

  • Page 83: Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Single Card)

    Video Capture Card 1.13 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Single Card) GV-600A GV-650A GV-800A Interface PCI, PCI-E x1 Input Type BNC, D-Type D-Type BNC, D-Type 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, Video Input 4, 8, 12, 16 4, 8, 12, 16 10, 12, 14, 16 NTSC 30 fps 60 fps...
  • Page 84 GV-600B GV-650B GV-800B GV-900A Interface PCI, PCI-E x1 PCI-E x1 Input Type Video Input 4, 8, 16 8, 16, 32 NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps 240 fps 25 fps 50 fps 100 fps 200 fps Total Recording Rate NTSC 15 fps 30 fps...
  • Page 85 Video Capture Card GV-1008 GV-1120A GV-1240A GV-1480A Interface PCI-E x1 Input Type D-Type, DVI Video Input 8, 12, 16 8, 16 NTSC 240 fps 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps 200 fps 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps Total Recording Rate NTSC 240 fps...

  • Page 86: Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Two Cards)

    1.14 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Two Cards) GV-600A x 2 GV-650A x 2 GV-800A x 2 Interface PCI, PCI-E x1 BNC, D-Type D-Type BNC, D-Type Input Type Video Input 32 (Max.) NTSC 60 fps 120 fps 240 fps 50 fps 100 fps 200 fps Total Recording Rate...
  • Page 87 Video Capture Card GV-600B x 2 GV-650B x 2 GV-800B x 2 GV-900A x 2 Interface PCI-E x1 Input Type Video Input 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32 16, 24, 32 NTSC 60 fps 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps 50 fps 100 fps 200 fps...
  • Page 88 GV-1008 x 2 GV-1120A x 2 GV-1240A x 2 GV-1480A x 2 Interface PCI-E x1 Input Type D-Type, DVI Video Input 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 16, 24, 32 NTSC 480 fps 240 fps 480 fps 960 fps 400 fps 200 fps 400 fps 800 fps...

  • Page 89: Chapter 2 Software Installation

    Chapter 2 Software Installation This chapter includes the following information: • Important notice • Installing a program • Program list • User’s Manual...

  • Page 90: Before You Start

    2.1 Before You Start For optimal performance of your system, it is important to follow these recommendations before installing GV-System software: • It is strongly recommended to use two separate hard disks. One is for installing Windows OS and GV-System software, and the other is for storing recorded files and system logs. •...

  • Page 91: Software Installation

    Software Installation 2.2 Installing the System When you insert the Surveillance System Software DVD, the Install Program window will pop up automatically: Figure 2-1 The Install Program Window Installing DirectX Before installing the system software, make sure DirectX 9.0c is already installed on your computer.
  • Page 92 Installing the System To install the GV-System, follow these steps: 1. In the Install Program window, click Install GeoVision xxx System (ex. Install GeoVision V8.5.0.1 System). 2. To install the Main System, select GeoVision Main System, and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 93: Program List

    Software Installation 2.3 Program List The Surveillance System Software DVD includes the following programs: First Page: Main System Remote ViewLog Fast Backup and Restore Multicam System GV-IP Device Utility Multi View E-Map Server Remote E-Map Center V2 Dynamic DNS Service Figure 2-2 First page of program installation 10.
  • Page 94 Third page: 21. Local DDNS Server 22. GV-AView for Android Smartphone in Android Market 23. GV-iView for iPhone and iPod Touch in iTunes Store 24. GV-iView HD for iPad in iTunes Store 25. GV-Remote View for BlackBerry Smartphone in BlackBerry App World Figure 2-4 Third page of program installation...

  • Page 95: User's Manuals

    Software Installation 2.4 User’s Manuals For detailed information on hardware accessories, see the Installation Guide on the Surveillance Software DVD. For configuration and usage of the GV-System, see the DVR User’s Manual on the Surveillance Software DVD.

  • Page 97: Chapter 3 Basic Operation

    Chapter 3 Basic Operation This chapter includes the following information: • Main screen • Setting video storage • Changing camera names and attributes • Choosing the recording mode • Changing the recording resolution • Setting a recording schedule • Playing the video •...

  • Page 98: Main Screen

    3.1 Main Screen Connection status of remote applications Date / Time / Storage Space Camera Name Click to access other applications Select screen divisions Click to display the TV Quad control panel Click to display the I/O control panel Logout / Exit / Minimize Click to display the PTZ control panel Select a camera for full screen mode Figure 3-1...

  • Page 99: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Start/stop recording Set up recording schedules Access system settings Access ViewLog to play back videos Start/stop screen rotation Connect to remote applications...

  • Page 100: Setting Video Storage

    3.2 Setting Video Storage You can create a maximum of 16 storage groups, each with a set of storage location, keep day and recycle size to store your recording files. Click on the main screen, select System Configure and select General Setting. This dialog box appears.
  • Page 101 Basic Operation In the Video Log Storage section, click the Set Location button and select Storage Group Folder. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-3 Click the Add Storage Group icon . The first storage group is created by default. Click the new storage group and select the cameras to be added to it. Note that a camera can only be added to one storage group.

  • Page 102: Changing Camera Names And Attributes

    3.3 Changing Camera Names and Attributes You can give a new name for each camera and adjust camera attributes. Click on the main screen, select System Configure and select Camera Configure. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-4 In the Camera Name field, type a new name for the camera. In the Video Attributes section, use the sliders to adjust video attributes.

  • Page 103: Choosing The Recording Mode

    Basic Operation 3.4 Choosing the Recording Mode You can set the recording mode of each camera as Motion Detection, Round-the-Clock or Day and Night. The Day and Night mode allows you to have different recording modes for different time frames of the day. Click on the main screen, select System Configure and select Camera Configure.

  • Page 104: Changing The Recording Resolution

    3.5 Changing the Recording Resolution The default recording resolution is 320 x 240. You can set the recording resolution of each camera individually. Click on the main screen, select A/V Setting and select Video Source. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-6 Select the desired video standard and resolution from the drop-down list, and click OK.
  • Page 105 Basic Operation Click the arrow button next to Recording Quality to select the desired resolution. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set up each camera. Click OK. For details, see 1.3.1 Setting Video Source and Resolution, V8.5.0.1 DVR User’s Manual on the Surveillance Software DVD.

  • Page 106: Setting A Recording Schedule

    3.6 Setting a Recording Schedule You can schedule the system to record at a specific time each day. Click on the main screen, and select Schedule Edit. Select the Start and End time. Select day(s). Select Rec, and use the drop-down list to select Round-the-Clock or Motion Detection as the recording mode.

  • Page 107: Playing The Video

    Basic Operation 3.7 Playing the Video You can play back the video recorded during a particular date and time. Click on the main screen, and select Video/Audio Log. The ViewLog window appears. Select the camera you wish to view. Select a date folder from the date tree. Select a time from the Video Events list.
  • Page 108 Frame by Frame, Real Time or Just Key Frame Playback Scroll Audio on/off Rewind to Forward to Zoom Rewind Play Beginning in/out Speed A to B Frame-by-Frame Stop Frame-by-Frame up/down Playback Reverse Forward Figure 3-10 Using the Zoom Zoom in: Click the Zoom-in button, and then click on the area you want to magnify. Each click will increase the zoom level.

  • Page 109: Backing Up The Video

    Basic Operation 3.8 Backing up the Video You can back up videos of the desired time to CD / DVD. Insert the CD / DVD media into the drive. Click on the main screen, and select Video/Audio Log. Click on the functional panel. Select CD Using OS-Burning to burn files using the inbuilt software of Windows.
  • Page 110 Enter the Start Time and End Time. Select the desired camera(s) for backup. Use the drop-down list to select the types of events for backup, e.g. video, audio or both together. Click OK to add the time frame. You can repeat steps 5 to 8 to create up to 10 time frames.
  • Page 111 Basic Operation Playing the Backup Videos Open the backup folder, run EZViewLog500.exe , and then follow the instructions in the Playing the Video section earlier in this Quick Guide. For details, see Backup, Deletion and Repair, Chapter 5, V8.5.0.1 DVR User’s Manual on the Surveillance Software DVD.

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