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  • Page 1 Installation Guide V8.4 Installation Guide V8.4 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, 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 before Using GV-Video Capture Card .....1 Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards ............4 GV-4008 .........................5 GV-3008 .......................13 GV-1120A, 1240A, 1480A ..................19 GV-1008 .......................27 GV-650A, GV-800A ....................32 GV-600A .......................37 Installing Two Cards .....................42 Installing Drivers ....................46 Connecting Hardware Watchdog................48 1.10 Comparison Chart (H/W Compression)..............49 1.11 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Single Card) ...........50 1.12 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Two Cards)..........52...

  • Page 4: Chapter 4 Screen Overview

    Installing the System...................122 Program List .......................124 Chapter 4 Screen Overview............126 Main System .......................127 ViewLog ......................129 Remote Playback Client ..................130 SingleView Viewer ....................134 MultiView Viewer ....................135 Center V2......................137 Control Center Toolbar ..................139 Troubleshooting .................140...

  • 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. If your GV-Video Capture Card or GV-System works in conjunction with the following GV accessories, note the limitation that these accessories do not support 64-bit Windows versions currently.
  • Page 6 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 2560x1920 (5M) 30 fps 102.26 Mbit/s 21.24 Mbit/s 240 fps 2560x1600 (4M) 60 fps 73.49 Mbit/s...
  • Page 7 4. CPU Requirements: • For recording resolution of 640 x 480 or above, Pentium 4 processor with Hyper Threading is required. 5. Default Settings: • For software recording rates, all GV Cards are set to CIF. For hardware recording rates, GV-4008 Card is set to D1.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Minimum System Requirements

    Video Capture Cards 1.1 GV-4008 The GV-4008 Card provides up to 8 video and 8 audio channels, recording up to 240/200 fps (NTSC/PAL) in total with H.264 hardware compression. The new technology of resolution is employed to enhance the live image of D1 without DSP Overlay. Even in screen divisions, the largest division can remain at the high-quality D1 resolution.
  • Page 10 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 11: 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 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 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 14 2. Select the cameras you want to set up, and click the Configure button. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-5 3. In the Select Hybrid Camera field, select one camera to be configured. 4. Select the video attributes and recording quality. If you want to apply the same setting to all selected cameras, click the Finger button in each field.
  • Page 15 Video Capture Cards 6. To access the frame rate settings, on the Main System, click the Configure button, select General Setting, select System Configure, and then click the Camera Record Setting tab. In the Rec Control section, click the Arrow button. The Hardware Rec. Frame Rate Setting dialog box appears.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications GV-4008 GV-4008 x 2 Interface PCI-E DVI x 2 DVI x 4 Input Type (for Video and Audio) (for Video and Audio) Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels 240 fps (NTSC) 480 fps (NTSC) (CIF) 200 fps (PAL) 400 fps (PAL)

  • Page 17: Gv-3008

    Video Capture Cards 1.2 GV-3008 The GV-3008 Card provides up to 8 video and 8 audio channels, recording up to 240/200 fps (NTSC/PAL) in total with H.264 hardware compression. When the two Cards are installed in the system, it can maintain a high recording rate of 480 fps at D1 resolution and provide a high resolution DSP overlay of 1408 x 960 in 4/12/16 screen divisions.
  • Page 18 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. For correct connection, see 1.9 Connecting Hardware Watchdog. • Connect the computer’s internal power supply to the GV-3008 Card. The Power LED should be lit in green and the card ready LED should also be lit in green to indicate the card is ready for use.
  • Page 19 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. 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 20 Adjusting the Video Settings in the Main System One distinct feature of GV-3008 Cards is their ability of hardware compression, providing you with higher system performance and DVD recording quality. To take full advantage of GV-3008 Cards, you can adjust the video settings, including the recording quality and frame rate, before running the GV-System.
  • Page 21 Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-3008 GV-3008 x 2 Interface PCI-E Input Type D-Type DB 15 x 2 DB 15 x 4 Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels 240 fps (NTSC) 480 fps (NTSC) (CIF) 200 fps (PAL) 400 fps (PAL) Recording Rate...

  • Page 22: Gv-1120A, 1240A, 1480A

    1.3 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 32-bit Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 64-bit GV-1120A...
  • Page 23 Video Capture Cards Packing List (D-Type) 9. GV-Combo A Card x 1 15. Internal Power Y Cable x 1 10. Audio Extension Card x 1 16. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1 11. 1-8 D-Type Video Cable x 1 17. Software CD x 1 12.
  • Page 24 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 PC’s internal power supply to the GV-Combo A Card. •...
  • Page 25 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 PC’s internal power supply to the GV-Combo A Card. • Connect the DVI TV Out cable to the TV monitor if needed. 1-16 DVI Video Cable DVI TV Out TV Monitor...
  • Page 26 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 1-11 Note: If the GV-NET/IO Card is connected to the Debug port, it may lead to the GV- NET/IO Card or GV-Combo A Card to be damaged, causing Video Lost or an error...
  • Page 27 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 slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI slot number will act as Slave.
  • Page 28 Audio Extension Card 1-8 D-Type Audio Cable TV Monitor 1-8 D-Type Video Cable 9-16 D-Type Audio Cable Hardware Internal Watchdog Power Y GV-Combo A Card Jump Wire Cable (Master) 9-16 D-Type Video Cable TV Monitor Hardware Internal Watchdog GV-Combo A Card Power Y Jump Wire (Slave)
  • Page 29 Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-1120A GV-1240A GV-1480A Interface Type PCI-E 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...
  • Page 30 1.4 GV-1008 The GV-1008, as a three-in-one combo card, provides one single card solution for 8 video/audio recording, real-time display and TV-out display. The Card can record each channel at D1 in real time or 30 fps. When the two Cards are installed in the system, it can be utilized to provide a single TV-out display of 16 cameras and maintain a high recording rate of 480 fps at D1 resolution.

  • Page 31: Gv-1008

    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 PC’s internal power supply to the GV-1008 Card. •...
  • Page 32 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: Mater Card: Slave Card: Use the supplied 40-pin cable to connect the Mater and Slave Cards together. IMPORTANT: The Slave Cards cannot work alone.
  • Page 33 Video Capture Cards TV Monitor GV-1008A Card (Master) GV-1008A Card (Slave) Audio Extension Card 9-16 D-Type Audio Cable 1-8 D-Type 9-16 D-Type Video Cable Video Cable 1-8 D-Type Audio Cable Video 1~8 Video 9~16 Figure 1-14...
  • Page 34 Specifications GV-1008 GV-1008 x 2 DB 15 x 1 (Video) DB 15 x 2 (Video) D-Type DB 9 x 1 (Audio) DB 9 x 2 (Audio) Input Type DV1 x 1 (Video) DV1 x 2 (Video) DVI-Type DVI x 1 (Audio) DVI x 2 (Audio) Video Input 8 Cams...

  • Page 35: Gv-650A, Gv-800A

    Video Capture Cards 1.5 GV-650A, GV-800A The GV-650A and GV-800A 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 32-bit Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008...
  • Page 36 Connecting One GV-650A/GV-800A Card There are two types of GV-800A and GV-650A Cards: 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. For the D-Type video capture card, plug the black video/audio cable into the black connector on the GV-650A/800A Card;...
  • Page 37 Video Capture Cards For the BNC-type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into the connector on the GV-650A/804A Card, as illustrated below. Audio Extension Card GV-804A Figure 1-16 BNC-type GV-650A or GV-804A Card connections...
  • Page 38 Connecting Two GV-600A/GV-650A/GV-800A Cards You can install two GV-600A/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 39 Video Capture Cards Specifications GV-650A GV-800A Interface Type PCI, PCI-E 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 50 fps 100 fps Recording Rate NTSC...

  • Page 40: Gv-600A

    1.6 GV-600A There are two types of GV-600A 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 32-bit Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008...
  • Page 41 Video Capture Cards 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 42 For the BNC-Type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into the connector on the GV-600A Card, as illustrated below. Audio Extension Card GV-600A Card Figure 1-19 BNC-Type GV-600A Card connections...
  • Page 43 Video Capture Cards Connecting Two GV-600A/GV-650A/GV-800A Cards You can install two GV-600A/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 44 Specifications GV-600A BNC x 4 Input Type D-Type DB15 x 2 Video Input 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Cams Audio Input 1 Channel NTSC 30 fps 25 fps Recording Rate NTSC 15 fps 12.5 fps NTSC 30 fps 25 fps Display Rate...

  • Page 45: Installing Two Cards

    Video Capture Cards 1.7 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 46 • GV-600A, GV-650A, GV-800A Card Combination V3.20 and later V4.20 and later V3.20 and later GV-600A PCI x 2 PCI x 2 GV-650A PCI-E x 2 V4.20 and later PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1 PCI-E x 2 GV-800A PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1 1.
  • Page 47 Video Capture Cards Comparison Charts for Single-Card and Two Cards • GV-600A, GV-650A, GV-800A GV-600A/GV-650A/GV-800A Single Card Two Cards Video Input 1-16 Cams 2-32 Cams 1 Channels 2 Channels GV-600A GV-600A (Ch1) (Ch1, Ch17) 4 Channels 2 Channels GV-650A GV-650A (Ch1-Ch2, Audio Input (Ch1-Ch2)
  • Page 48 • GV-4008, GV-3008 GV-4008/GV-3008 Single Card Two Cards Video Input 1-8 Cams 2-16 Cams Audio Input 1-8 Channels 2-16 Channels GV-4008 Real-Time Display (DSP) GV-3008 Support for GV-4008 GV-NET/IO Card GV-3008 GV-4008 GV-Loop Through Card GV-3008 GV-4008 GV-Multi Quad Card GV-3008 Note: 1.

  • Page 49: 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. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-21 3.
  • Page 50 To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Device Manager and see if the following entries are listed. Expand the DVR-Devices field, you can see: Model Entry GV604(V4) Audio GV-604A GV604(V4) Video Capture GV600(V4) Audio GV-600A GV600(V4) Video Capture GV650(V4) Audio #1 - #2 GV-650A GV650(V4) Video Capture #1 - #2...

  • Page 51: 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-600A Motherboard Front Panel Jumper Figure 1-22 Watchdog connections 2.

  • Page 52: Comparison Chart (H/W Compression)

    1.10 Comparison Chart (H/W Compression) GV-4008 GV-4008 x 2 DVI x 2 DVI x 4 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...
  • Page 53 Video Capture Cards GV-3008 GV-3008 x 2 Input Type DB15 x 2 DB15 x 4 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, Geo H264 V2...

  • Page 54: Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Single Card)

    1.11 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Single Card) GV-600A GV-650A GV-800A Input 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 120 fps Total 25 fps 50 fps...
  • Page 55 Video Capture Cards GV-1008 GV-1120A GV-1240A GV-1480A D-Type / DVI-Type 8, 12, 16 8, 16 240 fps 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps 200 fps 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps 240 fps 80 fps 120 fps 240 fps 200 fps 72 fps 100 fps 200 fps...

  • Page 56: Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Two Cards)

    1.12 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Two Cards) GV-600A x 2 GV-650A x 2 GV-800A x 2 Input Type BNC / D-Type BNC / D-Type D-Type 32 (Max) Video Input 32 (Max) 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 NTSC 60 fps 120 fps 240 fps 50 fps 100 fps...
  • Page 57 Video Capture Cards GV-1008 x 2 GV-1120A x 2 GV-1240A x 2 GV-1480A x 2 D-Type / DVI-Type 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 16, 24, 32 480 fps 240 fps 480 fps 960 fps 400 fps 200 fps 400 fps 800 fps 480 fps 160 fps...

  • Page 58: Chapter 2 Hardware Accessories

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

  • Page 59: Gv-Multi Quad Card

    Hardware Accessories 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 60 Connections • Use the supplied Ribbon Cable to connect the GV-Multi Quad Card to the GV-Video Capture Card as illustrated below. 40-Pin Ribbon Cable GV-Video Capture Card 1-5 D-Type TV 1 Video Cable TV 2 TV 3 TV 4 GV-Multi Quad Card TV 5 Figure 2-1 GV-Multi Quad Card connections...
  • Page 61 Hardware Accessories Connections with Two Video Capture Cards In the computer where two video capture cards are installed, the GV-Multi Quad Card should connect to only one video capture card. Use the supplied Ribbon Cable to connect the GV-Multi Quad Card to the video capture card of your choice. Figure 2-2...

  • Page 62: Ordering Information

    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 1.8 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 63: Gv-Loop Through Card

    Hardware Accessories 2.2 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 64 Connections • Connect D-type cables and the GV-Video Capture Card to the GV-Loop Through Card as illustrated below. GV Video Capture Card 40-Pin Ribbon Cable Video out 1~8 1-8 D-Type (Loop out) Video Cable 9-16 D-Type Video Cable Video out 9~16 (Loop out) GV-Loop Through Card Figure 2-5 GV-Loop Through Card connections...
  • Page 65 Hardware Accessories Connections with Two Video Capture Cards If your system is equipped with two video capture cards, you can connect the GV-Loop Through Card to each video capture card. Specifications Interface for GV-Video Capture Card 40-Pin Connector x 2 DB15 Connector x 2 Output Interface 40-Pin Connector x 1...

  • Page 66: Gv-Net Card V3.1

    2.3 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 67 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 68 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 69: Key Features

    Hardware Accessories 2.4 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 70 Overview Relay Out 1 GV-NET I/O Card 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 2-10 GV-NET/IO Card connections Note:...
  • Page 71 Hardware Accessories Ensure to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the 20-pin GV-NET/IO port on the GV- Combo A Card as illustrated below. The wrong connection may lead to the GV- NET/IO Card or the GV-Combo A Card to be damaged, causing Video Lost or an error message of “can’t find keypro”...
  • Page 72 Connections with Two Video Capture Cards If your system is equipped with two video capture cards, connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the video capture card of 1-16 channels. Connections in NET/IO Card Mode For the connections in the NET/IO Card Mode, please follow the instructions below: •...
  • Page 73 Hardware Accessories 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 RS-485+ RS-485- With 2-pin header RJ-11 to USB Cable Connects to PC's USB Port Figure 2-12 Note: It is required to install the USB driver.
  • Page 74 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 75 Hardware Accessories 2. You can connect a RJ-11 to USB Cable to the PC's USB Port. (Allowed for DC Output Voltage only) Figure 2-15 Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.22 Installing USB Driver. 3.
  • Page 76 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 77 Hardware Accessories 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. Figure 2-18 Note: When the GV-NET/IO Card is set to the I/O Box Mode, it can have extended connections with GV-I/O Boxes.
  • Page 78 Specifications Input Input Dry Contact, Wet Contact 9~30V Input Signal AC/DC Relay Output Relay Status Normal Open Output USB Connection 30V DC, 3A Relay Capacitance 125 / 250V AC, 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 79: Gv-Hub V2

    Hardware Accessories 2.5 GV-Hub V2 The GV-Hub V2 adds four RS-232/RS-485 serial ports through your computer’s USB port. The USB solution for serial port extension is perfect for any RS-485 to RS-232 conversion requirements, such as POS and PTZ applications. Packing List 1.
  • Page 80 Connections Following provides two examples of using the GV-Hub V2: Connecting POS Systems The GV-Hub V2 can provide a local connection for up to four POS systems, and deliver transaction data to the GV-System over a USB cable. Figure 2-21 Connecting RS-485 Devices With the GV-Hub V2, the GV-System can connect up to 16 PTZ domes and nine GV-I/O Boxes (16 ports, 8 ports, 4 ports) simultaneously.
  • Page 81 Hardware Accessories Extending Transmission over the Distance The transmission signals between the RS-485 communications become weak over the distance. To maintain the signals, switch on the Terminal Resistance Switch to reduce the resistance value. The loger the distance, the smaller the resistance value (Ω) should be switched on.
  • Page 82 Specifications Signal: DCD, RxD, TxD, DTR, GND, DSR, RTS, CTS RS-232 Connecter: DB9 Male x 4 (A, B, C, D) Serial Interface Signal: D+, D- RS-485 Connector: Terminal Block x 4 (0 ~7, ∞~17.14 Ω) Serial Line Protection 16 KV ESD for All Signals Compliance USB 2.0 Backward Compatible Speed...

  • Page 83: Gv-Com V2

    Hardware Accessories 2.6 GV-COM V2 The GV-COM V2 adds one RS-485 serial port through your computer’s USB port. The USB solution for serial port extension is perfect for any RS-485 to RS-232 conversion requirement such as POS and PTZ applications. Packing List 1.
  • Page 84 Extending Transmission over the Distance When the transmission signals between the RS-485 communications become weak over the distance, switch on the Terminal Resistance Switch to maintain the signals. The diagram below illustrates how to use the Terminal Resistance Switch to maintain the signals: Figure 2-26 Terminal Resistor connections Terminal Resistance Switch...
  • Page 85 Hardware Accessories Specifications Signal: RS485+, RS485- RS-485 Connector: Terminal Resistance Switch (120Ω) Serial Interface Serial Line 16 KV ESD for All Signals Protection Compliance USB 2.0 Backward Compatible Speed Full speed 12 Mbps Parity None, Even, Odd Data Bit 7, 8 Communication Stop Bit 1, 2...

  • Page 86: System Requirements

    2.7 GV-I/O 12-In Card V3 The GV-I/O 12-In Card is designed to work with the GV-NET/IO Card. With 12 digital inputs, the GV-I/O 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 87 Hardware Accessories Connections Insert the GV-I/O 12-In Card to an empty card slot. Connect the 20-Pin Ribbon Cable to the GV Video Capture Card, the GV-I/O 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 88 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 89: Gv-I/O 12-Out Card V3

    Hardware Accessories 2.8 GV-I/O 12-Out Card V3 The GV-I/O 12-Out Card is designed to work with the GV-NET/IO Card. With 12 relay outputs, the GV-I/O 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 90 Connections Insert the GV-I/O 12-Out Card to an empty card slot. Connect the 20-Pin Ribbon Cable to the GV Video Capture Card, the GV-I/O 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 91 Hardware Accessories Specifications Relay Output Relay Status Normal Open Output USB Connection 30V DC, 3A Relay Capacitance RS-232 125 / 250V AC, 3A Connection DC IN DC 5V, 1A 0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F Environmental Condition 5%~95% (Non-Condensing) Compatible Model All GV-Video Capture Card Models Dimensions (W x H)

  • Page 92: Gv-I/O Box (16 Ports)

    2.9 GV-I/O Box (16 Ports) The GV-I/O Box 16 provides 16 inputs and 16 relay outputs, and supports both DC and AC output voltages. Key Features • 16 inputs and 16 outputs are provided. • Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 can be chained together. •...
  • Page 93 Hardware Accessories Overview Figure 2-30 DIP Switch The GV-I/O Box 16 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.
  • Page 94 Connections to PC There are three ways to connect the GV-I/O Box 16 to the PC: (1) Use the USB cable to connect the PC. (2) Through the option of GV-Hub, GV-COM, GV-NET Card or GV-NET/IO Card, use the RS-485 connectors to connect the PC. (3) Through network connection.
  • Page 95 Hardware Accessories Assigning Addresses to GV-I/O Box 16 Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 can be chained together to expand the I/O capacity. Use the ID switch (1~9) to assign addresses 1~9 to the connected GV-I/O Box 16. Output Input Output...
  • Page 96 Extending Transmission over the Distance When the transmission signals between the RS-485 communications become weak over the distance, switch on the Terminal Resistance Switches to maintain the signals. Three conditions below illustrate how the Terminal Resistance Switches should be switched on. 1.
  • Page 97 Hardware Accessories 3. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 are connected with the PC through separate RS-485 cables. After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 with the PC through separate RS- 485 cables, switch on Terminal Resistance Switches of the connected piece of GV-I/O Box 16 at the end of each cable.
  • Page 98 Specifications Input Input Dry Contact Input Signal Wet Contact, 9-30V AC/DC Relay Output Relay Status Normal Open Output 30V DC, 3A Relay Connection Capacitance RS-485 125 / 250V AC, 3A Connection 30V DC, 3A Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps (Optional) DC IN DC 12V, 1A Address 0-9, A-F...

  • Page 99: Gv-I/O Box (8 Ports)

    Hardware Accessories 2.10 GV-I/O Box (8 Ports) The GV-I/O Box 8 provides 8 inputs and 8 relay outputs, and supports both DC and AC output voltages. Key Features • 8 inputs and 8 outputs are provided. • Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 can be chained together. •...
  • Page 100 Overview Figure 2-37 DIP Switch The GV-I/O Box 8 allows the use of mixing dry and wet contact devices together. The 8 inputs divided as four-in-one groups (A and B) are related to the 2 switches on the box for dry and wet contact.
  • Page 101 Hardware Accessories Connections There are three ways to connect a GV-I/O Box 8 to the PC: (1) Use the USB cable to connect the PC. (2) Through the option of GV-Hub, GV-COM, GV-NET Card or GV-NET/IO Card, use the RS-485 connectors to connect the PC. (3) Through network connection that is an optional function.
  • Page 102 Assigning Addresses to GV-I/O Box 8 Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 can be chained together to expand the I/O capacity. Use the ID switch (1~9) to assign addresses 1~9 to the connected pieces of GV-I/O Box 8. Output Input Output...
  • Page 103 Hardware Accessories Extending Transmission over the Distance When the transmission signals between the RS-485 communications become weak over the distance, switch on the Terminal Resistance Switches to maintain the signals. Three conditions below illustrate how the Terminal Resistance Switches should be switched on. 1.
  • Page 104 3. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 are connected with the PC through separate RS- 485 cables. After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 with the PC through separate RS- 485 cables, switch on Terminal Resistance Switches of the connected piece of GV-I/O Box 8 at the end of each cable.
  • Page 105 Hardware Accessories Specifications Input Input Dry Contact Input Signal Wet Contact, 9-30V AC/DC Relay Output Relay Status Normal Open Output USB Connection 30V DC, 3A Relay RS-485 125 / 250V AC, 3A Capacitance Connection 30V DC, 3A Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps (Optional) DC IN DC 12V, 1A Address...

  • Page 106: Gv-I/O Box (4 Ports)

    2.11 GV-I/O Box (4 Ports) As a small but a capable device, the GV-I/O Box 4 provides 4 inputs and 4 relay outputs. It supports both DC and AC output voltages, and provides a USB port for PC connection. Key Features •...
  • Page 107 Hardware Accessories Overview Figure 2-44 DIP Switch Dry Contact To change the inputs to different kind of To change the inputs to different kind of contact, push the switch upward. contact, push the switch downward. Note: The RS-485 connectors do not have the conversion function from RS-485 to RS-232. It will not work if you connect RS-485 devices, such as PTZ camera, to the connectors.
  • Page 108 Connections to PC There are two ways to connect a GV-I/O Box 4 to the PC: 1. Use the RJ-11 to USB cable to connect a GV-I/O Box 4 to the PC. (Allowed for DC Output Voltage only) w w w . g e o v i s i o n . c o m . t w RJ-11 to USB Cable GV-IOBOX 4 GV-IO Box 4...
  • Page 109 Hardware Accessories Assigning Addresses to GV-I/O Box 4 Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 4 can be chained together to expand the I/O capacity. Use the ID switch to assign addresses 1~ 9 to the connected pieces of GV-I/O Box 4. w w w .
  • Page 110 Extending Transmission over the Distance When the transmission signals between the RS-485 communications become weak over the distance, use the supplied Terminal Resistor to maintain the signals. Three conditions below illustrate how the Terminal Resistors should be inserted. 1. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 4 are connected with the PC through one single RS- 485 cable.
  • Page 111 Hardware Accessories 3. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 4 are connected with the PC through separate RS- 485 cables. After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 4 with the PC through separate RS-485 cables, insert the Terminal Resistors in the connected piece of GV-I/O Box 4 at the end of each cable.

  • Page 112: Accessing Gv-I/O Box Over Networks

    2.12 Accessing GV-I/O Box over Networks GV-I/O Box 8 and GV-I/O Box 16 come with the option of network connectivity. With network connectivity, GV-I/O Box can be linked to GV-System, GV-GIS and Control Center over networks for I/O management. GV-I/O Box with network connectivity can support two network environments: Fixed IP and DHCP.
  • Page 113 Hardware Accessories 2.12.1 Fixed IP Connection To assign GV-I/O Box to a fixed IP: 1. Open an Internet browser, and type the default IP address https://192.168.0.100. The login dialog box appears. 2. Type default value admin for both Username and Password, and click OK. This page appears.
  • Page 114 To enable the DDNS function, first you should apply for a domain name from the DDNS service provider’s website. There are 2 providers listed in GV-I/O Box: GeoVision DDNS Server and DynDNS.org. To register at GeoVision DDNS Server, see the following instructions.
  • Page 115 Hardware Accessories 2. In the Username field, type a name. Username can be up to 16 characters with the choices of “a ~ z”, “0 ~9”, and “-”. Note that space or “-” cannot be used as the first character. 3.
  • Page 116 2. Click Enable, and select Send to DDNS. 3. Type Host Name, User Name and Password that are registered on the DDNS Server. If you select GeoVision DDNS, the system will automatically bring up the Host Name. Figure 2-57 4. Click Submit. When the setting is complete, the Status field will indicate: Register...

  • Page 117: Other Setting

    Hardware Accessories 2.12.3 Other Setting In the left menu, click Other Setting. This page appears. Figure 2-58 [Device ID] Indicates the current ID of the device. [Connection to IO-BOX] Select Enable to use GV-I/O Box through network or select Disable to use GV-I/O Box through USB or RS-485 connection. GV-I/O Box cannot support more than one method simultaneously.
  • Page 118 2.12.4 Input Setting In the left menu, click Input Setting. This page appears. Figure 2-59 Enable: Select to enable this Input function to be used by GV-I/O Box. Name: Edit the name of the Input. Input Mode: Configure the input to NC (normally closed) or NO (normally open) mode. Enable Latch: Instead of constant output alarm in N/O and N/C, the option provides a momentary alarm when triggered.
  • Page 119 Hardware Accessories 2.12.5 Output Setting In the left menu, click Output Setting. This page appears. Figure 2-60 Enable: Select to enable this Output function to be used by GV-I/O Box. Name: Edit the name of the Output. Output Mode: Configure the input to NC (normally closed) or NO (normally open) mode.
  • Page 120 2.12.6 In/Out Monitor In the left menu, click In/Out Monitor. This page appears. Figure 2-61 Input Status: Indicates the current status of the 16 inputs, whether it is On (triggered) or OFF (no input). Output Status: Indicates the current status of the 16 outputs, whether it is ON (triggered) or Off (no output).

  • Page 121: Updating Firmware

    Hardware Accessories 2.12.7 Updating Firmware To update the firmware of GV-I/O Box: 1. In the left menu, click Firmware Update. This page appears. Figure 2-62 2. Click the Browse… button to open the firmware file (*.bin) 3. Click the Upload button. This update procedure may take 60 seconds to complete. 4.
  • Page 122 2.12.8 Changing Login ID and Password In the left menu, click Account Setting. This page appears. You can modify the login name and password. The password is case sensitive and is limited to 4 characters with the choices of “a ~ z” and “0 ~ 9”. Figure 2-63...

  • Page 123: 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 2-51 Click Install to install the drivers.

  • Page 124: Chapter 3 Software Installation

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

  • Page 125: Before You Start

    Software Installation 3.1 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 126: Installing The System

    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 127 1. In the Install Program window, click Install GeoVision xxx System (ex. Install GeoVision V8.4 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 128: Program List

    3.3 Program List The Surveillance System Software CD includes the following programs: First Page: Main System Remote ViewLog Remote Playback Client Site Single Player Center V2 Multi View Audio Broadcast Multicast Microsoft PDA Viewer V2 10. Microsoft Smartphone Viewer V2 Figure 3-2 First page of program installation (For Windows Mobile 5.0) Second page:...
  • Page 129 Software Installation Third page: 21. Authentication Server 22. Twin DVR System 23. SMS Server 24. Bandwidth Control Client Site 25. Backup Viewer 26. GV-IP Device Utility 27. Mcamctrl Utility (Only for GV- Joystick) Figure 3-4 Third page of program installation...

  • Page 130: Chapter 4 Screen Overview

    Chapter 4 Screen Overview This chapter provides an overview of the major screens: • Main System • ViewLog • Remote Playback Client • SingleView Viewer • MultiView Viewer • Center V2 • Control Center...

  • Page 131: Main System

    Screen Overview 4.1 Main System...
  • Page 132 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 133: Viewlog

    Screen Overview 4.2 ViewLog 20 21...
  • Page 134 The controls in the ViewLog window: No Name Description Camera Name Indicates the given camera name. Camera View Displays the playback video. Arrow Switch Switches between list mode and line mode. Sets up MDB filter. Date Tree Displays date folders. Display Option Specifies event type to display in List Mode or Line Mode.
  • Page 135 Screen Overview Functional Panel The controls in the Functional Panel: No Name Description Adds effects to the images. The effect options include: Contrast/Brightness, Light Enhancement, Equalization, 1 Effects Sharpen, Smooth, Grayscale, Undo to Prev. Action, Undo All Effects, Copy Image to Clipboard, Sample, and Advanced Video Analysis.

  • Page 136: Remote Playback Client

    4.3 Remote Playback Client...
  • Page 137 Screen Overview The controls in the RPB Client window: No Name Description Camera Name Indicates the given camera name Camera View Displays the playback vieo. 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 138: Singleview Viewer

    4.4 SingleView Viewer The controls in the SingleView Viewer: No Name Description Indicates the remaining time when you log in as Guest. When the Countdown Timer time is up, you will be logged out automatically. Includes these options: Information, Video, Audio, Preset Go, I/O Menu Control, Alarm Notify, Camera Adjustment, Download and POS/Wiegand.

  • Page 139: Multiview Viewer

    Screen Overview 4.5 MultiView Viewer...
  • Page 140 The controls in the MultiView Viewer: No Name Description 1 Monitoring Window Displays live video. Displays the connected GV-Systems and their available 2 Host Window cameras. 3 Auto Search Displays all hosts on the same LAN. Select the desired camera for display. If a panorama view is 4 Show Camera Menu created at the GV-System, it is also included in this menu.

  • Page 141: Center V2

    Screen Overview 4.6 Center V2...
  • Page 142 The controls in the Center V2 window: No Name Description 1 Monitoring Window Displays live video. Indicates the date, time, remaining disk space and the total 2 Status Panel number of online channels versus available channels. 3 Find A Subscriber Searches for desired ID in the Current Subscriber field.

  • Page 143: Control Center Toolbar

    Screen Overview 4.7 Control Center Toolbar 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 144: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 145 Troubleshooting GV-System is designed to provide you with trouble-free performance. If it does not appear to be functioning correctly, please make sure all connectors are properly attached and follow these troubleshooting steps: GV-System has video and/or audio lost. If your GV-System fails to show video, audio or both, try these steps: 1.
  • Page 146 Panel”, Chapter 1, DVR 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...
  • Page 147 Troubleshooting...

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