GeoVision V8.5.7.0 Surveillance System Installation Guide
Below you will find brief information for Surveillance System V8.5.7.0. The Surveillance System V8.5.7.0 is a comprehensive security solution that allows you to monitor and record video from multiple cameras. This system also comes with several advanced features, such as motion detection, recording schedules, and remote access.
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Installation Guide V8.5.7.0
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
IGV8570-A
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GeoVision, Inc.
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.
May 2013
Contents
Important Notice.................................................................................... 1
Important Notice before Using GV-Video Capture Card..................... 2
Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards......................................................... 6
1.1 GV-SDI-204 ........................................................................................................... 7
1.2 GV-5016 ...............................................................................................................14
1.3 GV-4008 ...............................................................................................................23
1.4 GV-4008A.............................................................................................................32
1.5 GV-3008 ...............................................................................................................38
1.6 GV-1120A, 1240A, 1480A.....................................................................................45
1.7 GV-1120B, GV-1240B, GV-1480B ........................................................................56
1.8 GV-900A...............................................................................................................63
1.9 GV-650A, GV-800A ..............................................................................................69
1.10 GV-600A.............................................................................................................77
1.11 GV-600B, GV-650B, GV-800B ............................................................................84
1.12 Installing Two Cards ...........................................................................................91
1.13 Installing Drivers .................................................................................................93
1.14 Comparison Chart (H/W Compression)...............................................................94
1.15 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Single Card)...........................................99
1.16 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Two Cards) ..........................................103
Chapter 2 Hardware Accessories.................................................. 107
2.1 GV-Multi Quad Card ...........................................................................................108
2.2 GV-Loop Through Card ......................................................................................112
2.3 GV-NET Card V3.1 .............................................................................................115
2.4 GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 ........................................................................................118
2.5 GV-Hub V2 .........................................................................................................128
2.6 GV-COM V2 .......................................................................................................132
2.7 GV-I/O 12-In Card V3 .........................................................................................135
2.8 GV-I/O 12-Out Card V3.......................................................................................138
2.9 GV-I/O Box (16 Ports).........................................................................................141
2.10 GV-I/O Box (8 Ports).........................................................................................148
2.11 GV-I/O Box (4 Ports).........................................................................................155
2.12 Accessing GV-I/O Box over Networks...............................................................161 i
2.13 Installing USB Driver.........................................................................................172
Chapter 3 Software Installation ..................................................... 174
3.1 Before You Start .................................................................................................175
3.2 Installing the System...........................................................................................176
3.3 Program List .......................................................................................................178
Chapter 4 Screen Overview ........................................................... 181
4.1 Main System .......................................................................................................182
4.2 ViewLog..............................................................................................................184
4.3 SingleView Viewer ..............................................................................................187
4.4 MultiView Viewer ................................................................................................188
4.5 Center V2 ...........................................................................................................190
Troubleshooting................................................................................ 192
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Important Notice
GPU Decoding Specifications
In V8.5 or later, 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
Sandy Bridge Ivy Bridge
Not Supported
32-Bit
Windows Vista / 7 / 8
Operating
System
64-Bit
Windows 7 / 8 /
Server 2008 R2 /
Server 2012
Windows 7 / 8 /
Server 2012
GV-System
Resolution
Windows 2000 / XP /
Server 2008
V8.5.0.0 or later V8.5.5.0 or later
1 MP / 2 MP 1 MP / 2 MP / 3 MP CIF / VGA / D1 / 4MP / 5MP
Codec
Stream
H.264
Single Stream
MPEG4 / MJEPG
Dual Streams
Note:
1. To apply GPU decoding, the recommended memory (RAM) requirements is 4 GB or more for 64-bit OS and 3 GB for 32-bit OS.
2. Windows 8 and Server 2012 are only supported in GV-System V8.5.7.0 or later.
Hardware Specifications
Motherboard
Intel chipset with onboard VGA
Ex: Intel® Q77, Q75, Z77, Z75, H77, B75, Q67, H67, H61, Q65, B65, Z68
Express Chipset.
Note: If you want to use an external VGA card, it is required to connect a monitor to the onboard VGA to activate GPU decoding.
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Multi-Channel Playback Specifications
In V8.5 or later, multi-channel playback in ViewLog has been enhanced to improve the smoothness of the video by producing higher frame rate. However, playing back multiple channels at high resolution can increase the CPU loading especially if the GV-System is processing other tasks simultaneously. As a result of the high CPU loading, dropped frames may sometimes occur in recorded video when playing back multiple megapixel channels.
To avoid the problem, it is recommended to play back megapixel video in single view.
Important Notice before Using GV-Video Capture Card
1. Exclusions:
•
Currently all GV-Video Capture Cards are not compatible with VIA series, ATI series chipset motherboards.
•
Currently GV-600(S), GV-650(S), GV-800(S), GV-600A, GV-650A and GV-800A, GV-
1120, GV-1240, GV-1480 Cards are not compatible with VIA series, ATI series, Intel
Sandy Bridge series and Intel Ivy Bridge series chipset motherboards.
•
Currently GV-3008 Card is not compatible with VIA series, ATI series, NVIDIA series,
Intel Sandy Bridge series and Intel Ivy Bridge series chipset motherboards.
•
If your GV-Video Capture Card or GV-System works in conjunction with GV-Multi Quad
Card or GV-Keyboard V1 / V2, note these accessories do not support 64-bit Windows
versions.
2. Hard Disk Requirements:
•
It is strongly recommended to use two separate hard disks. One is for installing Windows operating system and GV-System software, and the other is for storing recorded files.
•
The total of recording frame rates that you can assign to a single hard disk is listed as below:
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Frame rate limit in a single hard disk when connecting to analog cameras
Video Resolution (MPEG4)
CIF
VGA/D1
Turbo VGA
Software Compression
NTSC
960 FPS
480 FPS
416 FPS
PAL
800 FPS
400 FPS
400 FPS
Turbo D1 352 FPS 320 FPS
Note:
1. The above data was determined using the default codec MPEG4 and hard disks with average R/W speed above 110 MB/s.
2. The data for Turbo VGA and Turbo D1 was determined using GV-1480A Card.
Video Resolution
Hardware Compression
H.264
NTSC PAL
D1 480 FPS 400 FPS
Note: The above data was determined using the default codec H.264, default quality level Q3 and hard disks with average R/W speed above 110 MB/s.
Frame rate limit in a single hard disk when connecting to IP cameras
H.264 MJPEG
Video resolution
Frame Rate Bit Rate Frame Rate Bit Rate
5 MP (2560 x 1920)
4 MP (2048 x 1944)
3 MP (2048 x 1536)
2 MP (1920 x 1080)
220 FPS
330 FPS
440 FPS
660 FPS
8.5 Mbit/s
10.4 Mbit/s
9.83 Mbit/s
12.59 Mbit/s
80 FPS
105 FPS
140 FPS
210 FPS
30.4 Mbit/s
40.53 Mbit/s
38.67 Mbit/s
44.93 Mbit/s
1.3 MP (1280 x 1024) 660 FPS 6.16 Mbit/s 300 FPS 32.26 Mbit/s
Note: The data above was determined using the bit rate listed above and hard disks with average R/W speed above 110 MB/s.
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Frame rate limit in a single hard disk when connecting to SDI cameras
Hardware Compression
H.264
Video Resolution
NTSC PAL
1080p
1080i
720p
360 FPS
360 FPS
720 FPS
300 FPS
300 FPS
600 FPS
Note: The above data was determined using the default codec H.264, default quality level Q3 and hard disks with average R/W speed above 110 MB/s.
The frame rate limit is based on the resolution of video sources. The higher video resolutions the lower frame rates you can assign to a single hard disk. In other words, the higher frame rates you wish to record the more hard disks you need to install. For the information of recording frame rates, you may consult the user’s manual of the GV-
System or the IP camera that you wish to connect to.
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•
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The hard disk space required to install GV-System must be at least 1 GB.
To use Advanced Video Analysis, at least 1 GB of memory is required.
To use two or more of the following functions simultaneously, at least 2 GB of memory is required: Advanced Video Analysis, Video Analysis, IP Camera and Pre-Record by
Memory.
•
For recording resolution of 640 x 480 or above, Pentium 4 processor with Hyper
Threading is required.
4. Default Settings:
•
For software recording rates, all GV-Video Capture Cards, except GV-SDI-204 Card, are set to CIF. For hardware recording rates, GV-5016 / 4008A / 4008 / 3008 Card is set to
D1.
•
For software recording rates, GV-SDI-204 Card is set to 980 x 540. For hardware recording rates, GV-SDI-204 Card is set to 1080P30.
5. The Card with PCI-E Interface:
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GV-Video Capture Cards with x1 interface support the PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot.
GV-1120B, GV-1240B, GV-1480B Cards with x4 interface support x4, x8 or x16 slot.
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•
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6. GV-600A, GV-650A and GV-800A:
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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. These V4 Cards and A Cards are the same video capture cards.
7. End of Support:
•
Starting from V8.3, GV-System will not support GV-250 Card, GV-Hybrid DVR (MPEG2)
Card and GV-DSP Card.
Starting from V8.3.2, GV-System will not support GV-2004 Card.
Starting from V8.3.2, GV-System will not support MPEG2 codec.
Starting form V8.3.3, GV-System will not support GV-2008 Card.
Starting from V8.4, GV-System will not support Windows 2000.
Starting from V8.5.6, GV-System will not support GV-1008 and GV-1016 Cards.
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Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards
This chapter includes the following information:
• Minimum system requirements
• Packing list
• Connection diagrams
• Specifications
• Driver installation
• Comparison chart
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Video Capture Cards
1.1 GV-SDI-204
The GV-SDI-204 Card provides up to 4 video channels of HD-SDI cameras, recording up to
120 / 100 fps (NTSC / PAL) in total at 1080p with H.264 hardware compression. You can install up to four GV-SDI-204 Cards for a total of 16 channels. The new technology of resolution is employed to enhance the live image without DSP Overlay. Even in multi views, the image on the largest division view can remain at high-quality resolution without DSP
Overlay.
Minimum System Requirements
OS
CPU
RAM
32-bit
64-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012
GV-SDI-204 Core 2 Duo E4400, 2.00 GHz
GV-SDI-204 x 2
GV-SDI-204 x 3
Core 2 Quad Q9400, 2.66 GHz
Core i3-2130, 3.40 GHz
Core i3-2130, 3.40 GHz GV-SDI-204 x 4
GV-SDI-204
GV-SDI-204 x 4
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD
Graphic Card
GV-SDI-204 x 4 2 TB
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Packing List
1. GV-SDI-204 Card x 1
2. SATA Power Converter Cable x 1
3. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
4. USB Dongle x 1
5. Software DVD x 1
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Connecting the GV-SDI-204 Cards
Up to four GV-SDI-204 Cards can be connected. GV-SDI-204 Cards can also be installed with other types of GV-Video Capture Cards including GV-900A, GV-800B, GV-650B, GV-
600B, and GV-1480A / 1240A / 1120A Combo Cards, GV-1480B / 1240B / 1120B Combo
Cards, GV-4008 and GV-5016. With the combination of different video capture cards, the total number of channels cannot exceed 32 channels.
•
Connect the HD-SDI cameras to the GV-SDI-204 Card using BNC cables.
•
Using the supplied SATA Power Converter Cable, connect the GV-SDI-204 Card to power supply.
•
Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-2).
•
After you turn on the computer, the Power LED (D1) and Status LED (D10 and D18) should be lit in green to indicate the card is ready for use.
Power LED (D1) Status LED (D10)
Hardware
Watchdog
Video 1 ~ 4
Not
Functional
Status LED (D18)
GV-SDI-204 Card
SATA Power
Converter Cable
Figure 1-1
Note:
1. The GV-SDI-204 Card only works when the supplied USB Dongle is inserted to PC.
2. The connected HD-SDI cameras must have a resolution under 1080p_30, 720p_60 or
1080i_60. The Video Lost message will be displayed when the connected channels have higher resolution.
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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. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
When installing multiple capture cards, the Hardware Watchdog can be connected to any of the GV-SDI-204 cards, no matter if the cards are all GV-SDI-204 cards or a combination of
GV-SDI-204 cards and other capture cards. If you are installing GV-SDI cards in addition to existing video capture cards and the Hardware Watchdog has already been connected, you do not need to change the connection to a GV-SDI-204 card.
Figure 1-2
Note: To locate the motherboard’s Reset (+) pin and (-) pin, please refer to the motherboard’s user manual.
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Installing Drivers
After installing the GV-SDI-204 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.
•
Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers: installs card drivers.
•
Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers: installs USB dongle drivers.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed. The image below is an example of installing one GV-SDI-204 card.
Figure 1-3
Expand the
DVR-Devices field, you can see:
GV-SDI-204 Card
Single-card mode
Four-card mode
Entry
GV-SDI-204
GV-Series USB Protector
GV-SDI-204
GV-SDI-204
GV-SDI-204
GV-SDI-204
GV-Series USB Protector
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1
Video Capture Cards
Adjusting the Video Settings in the Main System
One distinct feature of GV-SDI-204 Cards is their ability of hardware compression, providing you with higher system performance and DVD recording quality.
To take full advantage of GV-SDI-204 Cards, you can adjust the video settings, including the recording quality and frame rate, before running the GV-System.
Setting up the video settings of the recorded files:
Considering computer performance or recording quality, you may adjust the settings to meet your needs.
1. On the Main System, click the
Configure button, select System Configure, select
Camera Install, and click Hardware Compression Setup. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-4
2. Select the cameras you want to set up, and click the Configure button. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-5
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3. In the Select Hardware-compressed Camera section, select one camera to be configured.
4. Select the recording quality. 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. The remote servers include CMS-related servers and WebCam Server. This feature can decrease the system load of DVR but increase that of remote servers.
6. To use standard H.264 codec in recording, enable
Standard codec in the Recording codec format section.
7. To apply the same setting to all cameras, click the
Finger button in each section.
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 1-6
9. In the Rec Control section, click the
Arrow button. The Hardware Rec. Frame Rate
Setting dialog box appears.
10. Set the maximum frame rate for motion, non-motion, I/O trigger periods to save disk space when possible.
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Video Capture Cards
Specifications
GV-SDI-204
Input Type
Video Input
Audio Input
1080p
Recording Rate and Display Rate
720p
BNC
4 Cams
N/A
1080i
H/W
1080p 1920 x 1080
720p 1280 x 720
Video Resolution
S/W
1080i 1920 x 1080
1080p 960 x 540, 480 x 270
720p 640 x 360
1080i 960 x 540, 480 x 270
Video Compression
Format
H/W H.264
Bit Rate Range
GV-NET/IO Card Support
S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
10M ~ 20M
Yes (Note 2)
GV-Multi Quad Card Support No
GV-Loop Through Card Support No
Dimensions (W x H) 158 x 111 mm / 6.22 x 4.37 in
Note:
1. GV-SDI-204 does not support the TV-Out function.
2. To work together with GV-SDI-204, GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box
Mode and connected to the PC through USB or DB9.
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1.2 GV-5016
The GV-5016 Card provides up to 16 video and 16 audio channels, recording up to 480 / 400 fps (NTSC / PAL) in total with H.264 hardware compression. The new technology of resolution is employed to enhance the live image without DSP Overlay. Even in multi views, the image on the largest division view can remain at high-quality resolution without DSP
Overlay.
Minimum System Requirements
OS
CPU
RAM
32-bit
64-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012
GV-5016 Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
Core i5 650, 3.20 GHz GV-5016 x 2
GV-5016
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-5016 x 2
HDD
Graphic Card
GV-5016 x 2 1 TB
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Packing List
1. GV-5016 Card x 1
2. 1-16 LFH-Type Audio and Video Cable x 1
3. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
4. USB Dongle x 1
5. Software DVD x 1
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1
Video Capture Cards
Connecting One GV-5016 Card
•
Connect the video and audio cables to the GV-5016 Card.
•
Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-11).
•
After you turn on the computer, the Power LED (D19) and Status LED (D17) should be lit in green to indicate the card is ready for use.
Figure 1-7
When connecting the cable, make sure the cable is connected correctly:
• The letter “H” on the connector should be on the same side as the chipsets.
GV-5016 Card
Figure 1-8
• The LFH connector on the cable is in the shape of a trapezoid and should match the trapezoid connector on the capture card.
GV-5016 Card
Cable
Figure 1-9
Note:
1. The GV-5016 Card only works when the supplied USB Dongle is inserted to PC.
2. The GV-5016 Card cannot work with microphones which acquire power from the PC.
Use microphones which have external power supply.
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Connecting Two GV-5016 Cards
You can install two GV-5016 Cards for a total of 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.
•
Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump
Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-11).
Video 1 ~ 16 (Yellow)
Audio 1 ~ 16 (Red)
Video 17 ~ 32 (Yellow)
GV-5016 Card (Master)
GV-5016 Card (Slave)
Hardware
Watchdog
Audio 17 ~ 32 (Red)
Figure 1-10
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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. Ensure the connection is correct; otherwise the hardware watchdog will not work.
PC Reset Switch
+
_
+
+ -
-
RST PWSW
Hardware Watchdog
HDD LED
Motherboard Front
Panel Jumper
GV-5016 Card
Figure 1-11
Note: To locate the motherboard’s Reset (+) pin and (-) pin, please refer to the motherboard’s user manual.
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Installing Drivers
After installing the GV-5016 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.
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Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers: installs card drivers.
•
Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers: installs USB dongle drivers.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed. The image below is an example of installing one GV-5016 card.
Figure 1-12
Expand the
DVR-Devices field, you can see:
GV-5016 Card
Single-card mode
Two-card mode
Entry
GV5016
GV-Series USB Protector
GV5016
GV5016
GV-Series USB Protector
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1
Video Capture Cards
Adjusting the Video Settings in the Main System
One distinct feature of GV-5016 Cards is their ability of hardware compression, providing you with higher system performance and DVD recording quality.
To take full advantage of GV-5016 Cards, you can adjust the video settings, including the recording quality and frame rate, before running the GV-System.
Setting up the video settings of the recorded files:
Considering computer performance or recording quality, you may adjust the settings to meet your needs.
1. On the Main System, click the
Configure button, select System Configure, select
Camera Install, and click Hardware Compression Setup. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-13
2. Select the cameras you want to set up, and click the Configure button. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-14
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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. The remote servers include CMSrelated servers and WebCam Server. This feature can decrease the system load of
DVR but increase that of remote servers.
6. To use standard H.264 codec in recording, enable
Standard codec in the Recording codec format section.
7. If you want to apply the same setting to all cameras, click the
Finger button in each section.
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 1-15
9. In the Rec Control section, click the
Arrow button. The Hardware Rec. Frame Rate
Setting dialog box appears.
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Video Capture Cards
10. Set the maximum frame rate for motion, non-motion, I/O trigger periods so as to save as much disk space as possible.
11. To adjust image quality, in the Video Attributes section, move the sliders to the desired values or click
Default to apply default values.
Note: The default settings are as follows: Recording Quality is 3, Video Resolution is 704 x
480 (NTSC) or 704 x 576 (PAL), Codec is Geo H.264 and Frame Rate is 30 (NTSC) or 25
(PAL).
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Specifications
Interface
Input Type
Video Input
Audio Input
Recording Rate (D1)
Display Rate
Video Resolution
Video Compression
Format
Audio Format
Bit Rate Range
GV-5016
PCI-E (x1)
LFH
GV-5016 x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2
NTSC
PAL
16 Cams
16 Channels
480 fps
400 fps
32 Cams
32 Channels
960 fps
800 fps
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
480 fps
400 fps
H/W 704 x 480
S/W 352 x 240
960 fps
800 fps
704 x 480
352 x 240
H/W 704 x 576 704 x 576
PAL
S/W
S/W 352 x 288
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
H/W H.264
352 x 288
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
5M ~ 10M
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
Yes (Note 2)
No
GV-Loop Through Card Support No
Dimensions (W x H) 168 x 70 mm / 6.61 x 2.75 in
Note:
1. GV-5016 does not support the TV-Out function.
2. To work together with GV-5016, GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box
Mode and connected to the PC through USB or DB9.
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Video Capture Cards
1.3 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.
Minimum System Requirements
OS
CPU
RAM
HDD
32-bit
64-bit
Graphic Card
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012
GV-4008 Core 2 Duo, 2.33 GHz
Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz GV-4008 x 2
GV-4008
GV-4008 x 2
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-4008 250 GB
GV-4008 x 2 500 GB
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
9.0c
400 Watts
DirectX
Power Supply
Packing List
1. GV-4008 Card x 1
2. 1-8 Cam Audio BNC Cable with BNC
Male to RCA Female Adaptors x 1
3. 1-8 Cam Video BNC Cable x 1
4. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x1
5. SATA Power Converter Cable x 1
6. USB Dongle x 1
7. Software DVD x 1
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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.
Audio 1~8
Status
LEDs
Power LED
Reset LED
Hardware
Watchdog
Video 1~8
GV-4008 Card
SATA Power Converter Cable
Figure 1-16
Note:
1. The GV-4008 Card only works when the supplied USB Dongle is inserted to PC.
2. The GV-4008 Card cannot work with microphones which acquire power from the PC.
Use microphones which have external power supply.
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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.
•
Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump
Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-18).
•
Accessory Card Connections: To work together with GV-4008 Cards, GV-NET/IO Card
V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box Mode and connected to the PC through USB or DB9
.
Hardware
Watchdog
Audio 1~8
GV-4008 Card (Master)
Video 1~8
SATA Power
Converter Cable
Audio 9-16
GV-4008 Card (Slave)
Video 9-16
Figure 1-17
SATA Power Converter Cable
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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 be damaged.
PC Reset Switch
Hardware
Watchdog
+
_
+
+ -
-
RST PWSW
GV-4008 Card
Figure 1-18
Note: To locate the motherboard’s Reset (+) pin and (-) pin, please refer to the motherboard’s user manual.
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HDD LED
Motherboard
Front Panel Jumper
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Installing Drivers
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.
•
Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers: installs card drivers.
•
Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers: installs USB dongle drivers.
Note: For the installation of two GV-4008 cards, it is required to restart the computer after the driver is installed.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed. The image below is an example of installing one GV-4008 card.
Figure 1-19
Expand the
DVR-Devices field, you can see:
GV-4008 Card
Single-card mode
Two-card mode
Entry
GV4008
GV-Series USB Protector
GV4008
GV4008
GV-Series USB Protector
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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. If not, replace it with the power supply of 400 or larger watts.
The power supply issues should be solved.
Adjusting the Video Settings in the Main System
One distinct feature of GV-4008 Cards is their ability of hardware compression, providing you with higher system performance and DVD recording quality.
To take full advantage of GV-4008 Cards, you can adjust the video settings, including the recording quality and frame rate, before running the GV-System.
Setting up the video settings of the recorded files:
Considering computer performance or recording quality, you may adjust the settings to meet your needs.
1. On the Main System, click the
Configure button, select System Configure, select
Camera Install, and click Hardware Compression Setup. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-20
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2. Select the cameras you want to set up, and click the Configure button. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-21
3. In the Select Hardware-compressed Camera section, select one camera to be configured.
4. Select the recording quality. 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. The remote servers include CMSrelated servers and WebCam Server. This feature can decrease the system load of
DVR but increase that of remote servers.
6. To use standard H.264 codec in recording, enable
Standard codec in the Recording codec format section.
7. If you want to apply the same setting to all cameras, click the
Finger button in each section.
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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 1-22
9. In the Rec Control section, click the
Arrow button. The Hardware Rec. Frame Rate
Setting dialog box appears.
10. Set the maximum frame rate for motion, non-motion, and I/O trigger periods so as to save as much disk space as possible.
11. To adjust image quality, in the Video Attributes section, move the sliders to the desired values or click
Default to apply default values.
Note: The default settings are as follows: Recording Quality is 3, Video Resolution is 704 x
480 (NTSC) or 704 x 576 (PAL), Codec is Geo H.264 and Frame Rate is 30 (NTSC) or 25
(PAL).
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Specifications
Interface
Input Type
Video Input
Audio Input
Recording Rate
(D1)
Display Rate
Video Resolution
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
GV-4008
PCI-E (x1)
DVI
8 Cams
8 Channels
240 fps
200 fps
240 fps
200 fps
H/W 704 x 480
S/W 352 x 240
H/W 704 x 576
S/W 352 x 288
Video Compression
Format
S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
H/W H.264
GV-4008 x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2
16 Cams
16 Channels
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
400 fps
704 x 480
352 x 240
704 x 576
352 x 288
Audio Format
Bit Rate Range
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
2.5M ~ 5M
Yes (Note2)
No
Dimensions (W x H)
Note:
169 x 99 mm / 6.65 x 3.9 in
1. GV-4008 does not support the TV-Out function.
2. To work together with GV-4008, GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box
Mode and connected to the PC through USB or DB9.
3. In screen divisions, the largest division is set to D1 resolution and the other divisions to CIF resolution.
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1.4 GV-4008A
The GV-4008A 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 without DSP Overlay. Even in multi views, the image on the largest division view can remain at the high-quality resolution without DSP
Overlay.
Minimum System Requirements
OS
32-bit
64-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012
GV-4008A Core 2 Duo, 2.33 GHz
CPU
RAM
HDD
Graphic Card
GV-4008A x 2
GV-4008A
Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-4008A x 2
GV-4008A 250 GB
500 GB GV-4008A x 2
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Power Supply 400 Watts
Packing List
1. GV-4008A Card x 1
2. 1-8 DVI-Type Audio Cable x 1
3. 1-8 DVI-Type Video Cable x 1
4. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
5. Internal Power Y Cable x 1
6. USB Dongle x 1
7. Software DVD x 1
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Connecting One GV-4008A Card
•
Connect the video and audio cables to the GV-4008A Card.
•
Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-16).
•
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.
D17
D18
D19
D20
D21
D22
D23
Video 1 ~ 8 (Yellow)
GV-Loop Through Card / GV-Multi Quad Card
Video 5 ~ 8 Video 1 ~ 4 Debug Port
Internal
Power Y
Cable
Hardware
Watchdog
LEDs
ON
1 2
Audio 1 ~ 8 (Red)
GV-4008A Card
Figure 1-23
Note:
1. The GV-4008A Card only works when the supplied USB Dongle is inserted to PC.
2. The GV-4008A Card cannot work with microphones which acquire power from the
PC. Use microphones which have external power supply.
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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.
•
Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump
Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-16).
•
Accessory Card Connections:
GV-Loop Through Card: Connect the card to two 10-pin connectors on each
Master and Slave Card by using a supplied cable with four 10-pin headers.
GV-Multi Quad Card: Connect the card to two 10-pin connectors on each Master and Slave Card by using a supplied cable with four 10-pin headers.
Video 1 ~ 8
GV-Loop Through Card / GV-Multi Quad Card
Video 5 ~ 8 Video 1 ~ 4
Internal
Power Y
Cable
GV-4008A Card (Master)
Hardware
Watchdog
ON
1 2
Audio 1 ~ 8
Video 9 ~ 16
Internal
Power Y
Cable
Video
13 ~ 16
Video
9 ~ 12
GV-4008A Card (Slave)
ON
1 2
Audio 9 ~ 16
Figure 1-24
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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.
PC Reset Switch
+
_
-
-
RST PWSW
ON
1 2
GV- 4008A Card
Hardware
Watchdog
HDD LED
Motherboard
Front Panel Jumper
Figure 1-25
Note: To locate the motherboard’s Reset (+) pin and (-) pin, please refer to the motherboard’s user manual.
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Installing Drivers
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.
•
Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Card Drivers: installs card drivers.
•
Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers: installs USB dongle drivers.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
Expand the
DVR-Devices field, you can see:
GV-4008A Card
Single-card mode
Two-card mode
Entry
GV4008(A)
GV-Series USB Protector
GV4008(A)
GV4008(A)
GV-Series USB Protector
Adjusting the Video Settings in the Main System
One distinct feature of GV-4008A Cards is their ability of hardware compression, providing you with higher system performance and DVD recording quality.
To take full advantage of GV-4008A Cards, you can adjust the video settings, including the recording quality and frame rate, before running the GV-System.
For details on adjusting the video settings, see
Setting up the video settings of the recorded
files in 1.1 4008 Card.
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Specifications
Interface
Input Type
Video Input
Audio Input
Recording Rate
(D1)
Display Rate
Video Resolution
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
GV-4008A
PCI-E (x1)
DVI
8 Cams
8 Channels
240 fps
200 fps
240 fps
200 fps
H/W 704 x 480
S/W 352 x 240
H/W 704 x 576
S/W 352 x 288
GV-4008A x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2
16 Cams
16 Channels
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
400 fps
704 x 480
352 x 240
704 x 576
352 x 288
Video
Compression
Format
S/W
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
H/W H.264
Audio Format
Bit Rate Range
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
2.5M ~ 5M
Yes (Note 2)
Yes
GV-Loop Through Card Support Yes
Dimensions (W x H) 169 x 112 mm / 6.65 x 4.41 in
Note:
1. GV-4008A does not support the TV-Out function.
2. To work together with GV-4008A, GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box
Mode and connected to the PC through USB or DB9.
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1.5 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. The GV-3008 Card provides the high-resolution live image with DSP Overlay. Even in multi views, the image on the largest division view can remain at the high-quality resolution.
Minimum System Requirements
OS
CPU
RAM
HDD
32-bit
64-bit
Graphic Card
DirectX
Power Supply
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012
GV-3008
GV-3008 x 2
Core 2 Duo, 2.33 GHz
Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
GV-3008
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-3008 x 2
GV-3008 250 GB
GV-3008 x 2 500 GB
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32bit color
9.0c
400 Watts
Packing List
1. GV-3008 Card x 1
2. 1-4 D-Type Video and Audio Cable x 1
3. 5-8 D-Type Video and Audio Cable x 1
4. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x1
5. Software DVD x 1
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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 1-28).
•
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.
Video/Audio 1~4
GV-Loop Through Card / GV-Multi Quad Card
Video 5~8
Video 1~4
Power LED
GV 3008 - 8
GV-NET/IO Card
Hardware
Watchdog
Jumper Wire
3008
Video/Audio 5~8 Internal
Power Y
Cable GV-3008 Card
Figure 1-26
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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:
IMPORTANT:
1. The Slave Cards cannot work alone. They need to work in conjunction with the Master
Cards.
2. If both GV-3008 Cards are Master Cards, it is required to identify which are Master and Slave by the PCI-E slot number. 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.
•
Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump
Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-28).
•
Accessory Card Connections:
GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card only to the Master Card.
GV-Loop Through Card: Connect the card to two 10-pin connectors on each
Master and Slave Card by using a supplied cable with four 10-pin headers.
GV-Multi Quad Card: Connect the card to two 10-pin connectors on each Master and Slave Card by using a supplied cable with four 10-pin headers.
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Video/Audio 1~4
Video/Audio 5~8
Video/Audio 9~12
Video/Audio 13~16
GV-Loop Through Card / GV-Multi Quad Card
Video 5 ~ 8
Video 1 ~ 4
GV-3008 Card (Master)
GV 3008 - 8
GV-NET/IO Card
Hardware
Watchdog
Jumper Wire
3008
Internal
Power Y
Cable
Video
9 ~ 12
Video
13 ~ 16
GV 3008 - 8
3008
GV-3008 Card (Slave)
Internal
Power Y
Cable
Figure 1-27
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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.
PC Reset Switch
GV 3008 - 8
3008
RST PWSW
GV-3008 Card
Hardware
Watchdog
HDD LED
Motherboard
Front Panel Jumper
Figure 1-28
2. If the computer has a reset switch, the switch’s jumper wire should already be connected to the motherboard’s reset jumper pins. Remove the switch wire from the motherboard and connect it to the reset jumper pins on the card.
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Installing Drivers
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.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
Expand the
DVR-Devices field, you can see:
GV-3008 Card
Single-card mode
Two-card mode
Two Master Cards
One Master and
Slave Card
Entry
GV3008 Capture
GV3008 Encode #1
GV3008 Encode #2
GV3008 Capture
GV3008 Capture
GV3008 Encode #1
GV3008 Encode #1
GV3008 Encode #2
GV3008 Encode #2
GV3008 Capture
GV3008 Capture
GV3008 Encode #1
GV3008 Encode #2
GV3008 Encode #3
GV3008 Encode #4
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.
For details on adjusting the video settings, see
Setting up the video settings of the recorded
files in 1.1 4008 Card.
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Specifications
Interface
Input Type
Video Input
GV-3008
PCI-E (x1)
D-Type
8 Cams
GV-3008 x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2
16 Cams
Audio Input
NTSC
8 Channels
240 fps
16 Channels
480 fps
Recording Rate (D1)
PAL
NTSC
200 fps
240 fps
400 fps
480 fps
Display Rate
Video Resolution
Video Compression
Format
PAL 200 fps
H/W 704 x 480
NTSC
S/W 352 x 240
H/W 704 x 576
PAL
S/W
S/W 352 x 288
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
H/W H.264
16 kHz / 16-bit Audio Format
Bit Rate Range
GV-NET/IO Card Support
2.5M ~ 10M
Yes
GV-Multi Quad Card Support Yes
GV-Loop Through Card Support Yes
Dimensions (W x H) 180 x 112 mm / 7.09 x 4.41 in
Note: GV-3008 does not support the TV-Out function.
400 fps
704 x 480
352 x 240
704 x 576
352 x 288
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1.6 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 / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
OS
64-bit
Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper Threading
GV-1120A
Turbo Mode: Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz, Dual Core
CPU
GV-1120A x 2
GV-1240A
GV-1240A x 2
GV-1480A
GV-1480A x 2
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz, Dual Core
Turbo Mode: Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz, Dual Core
Turbo Mode: Core 2 Duo, 3.0 GHz
Core 2 Duo, 2.53 GHz
Turbo Mode: Core 2 Quad, 2.8 GHz
Core 2 Duo, 3.0 GHz
Turbo Mode: Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
Turbo Mode: Core i7-920, 2.66 GHz
Windows XP
2 x 512 MB Dual
Channels
GV-1120A / 1240A /
1480A
RAM
Windows Vista / 7 / 8
/ Server 2008 /
Server 2012
2 x 1 GB Dual
Channels
HDD
GV-1120A x 2 /
1240A x 2 / 1480A x 2
GV-1120A
GV-1120 A x 2
GV-1240A
GV-1240A x 2
GV-1480A
GV-1480A x 2
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
80 GB / Turbo Mode: 120 GB
160 GB / Turbo Mode: 250 GB
120 GB / Turbo Mode: 160 GB
250 GB / Turbo Mode: 320 GB
250 GB / Turbo Mode: 320 GB
500 GB / Turbo Mode: 750 GB
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Graphic Card
DirectX
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
9.0c
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Packing List (D-Type)
1. GV-Combo A Card x 1
2. Audio Extension Card x 1
3. 1-8 D-Type Video Cable x 1
4. 9-16 D-Type Video Cable x 1
5. 1-8 D-Type Audio Cable x 1
6. 9-16 D-Type Audio Cable x 1
7. Internal Power Y Cable x 1
8. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
9. Software DVD x 1
Packing List (DVI-Type)
1. GV- Combo A Card x 1
2. 1-16 DVI-Type Video plus TV Out Cable x 1
3. 1-16 DVI-Type Audio Cable x 1
4. Internal Power Y Cable x 1
5. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
6.
Software DVD x 1
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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 1-33).
•
Connect the PC’s internal power supply to the GV-Combo A Card.
•
Connect the TV monitor to the GV-Combo A Card if needed.
Video 1~8
1-8 D-Type
Video Cable
TV Monitor
GV-Loop Through Card /
GV-Multi Quad Card
GV-NET/IO Card
Hardware
Watchdog
Video 9~16
4
2
3
1
GV-Combo A Card
9-16 D-Type
Video Cable
Internal
Power Y
Cable
Audio 1~8
1-8 D-Type
Audio Cable
Audio 9~16
1
2
3
4
9-16 D-Type
Audio Cable
Audio Extension Card
Figure 1-29
Note: The Card only works when it connects to PC’s power supply using the supplied
Internal Power Y Cable.
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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 1-33).
•
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
Cable
TV Monitor
GV-Loop Through Card /
GV-Multi Quad Card
GV-NET/IO Card
GV-Combo A Card
Hardware
Watchdog
Internal
Power Y
Cable
1-16 DVI Audio Cable
Figure 1-30
Note: The Card only works when it connects to PC’s power supply using the supplied
Internal Power Y Cable.
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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.
GV-NET/IO Card
O
N
1
O
N
1
1
O
O
N
20-Pin Ribbon Cable
1
Debug Port
GV-NET/IO Port
GV-Combo A Card
Figure 1-31
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 message of “can’t find keypro” to pop up.
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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.
•
TV Output Connection: The RCA connector in the Master Card is for displaying 1-16 channels, and the one in the Slave Card is for displaying 17-32 channels.
•
Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-33).
•
Accessory Card Connections:
GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card only to the Master Card.
GV-Loop Through Card: Connect the card for each video capture card.
GV-Multi Quad Card: Only connect one card to any of two video capture cards.
TV Monitor
1-8 D -Type
Video Cable
Audio Extension C ard
1
2
3
4
1-8 D -Type
Audio Cable
9-16 D-Type
Video Cable
3
1
4
2
GV-NET/IO Card
GV-Loop Through Card /
GV-Multi Quad Card
GV-Combo A Card
Hardware
Watchdog
Jum p Wire
(Master)
Internal
Pow er Y
Cable
9-16 D-Type
Audio Cable
TV Monitor
17-24 D-Type
Video Cable
25-32 D-Type
Video Cable
4
2
3
1
GV-C ombo A Card
(Slave )
Hardware
Watchdog
J um p Wire
Internal
Power Y
Cable
Audio Extension Card
1
2
3
4
17-24 D-Type
Audio Cable
25-32 D-Type
Audio Cable
Figure1-32
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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.
PC Reset Switch
RST PWSW
HDD LED
Motherboard
Front Panel Jumper
GV-Combo A Card
Hardware
Watchdog
Figure 1-33
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Installing Drivers
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.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
Expand the
DVR-Devices field, you can see:
Card Model
GV-1120A
GV-1240A
GV-1480A
Entry
Single-card mode
GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A
Two-card mode
GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A
GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A
Single-card mode GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A
Two-card mode
GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A
GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A
Single-card mode GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A
Two-card mode
GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A
GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A
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Specifications
Interface Type
Input Type
Video Input
Audio Input
TV Output
Recording
Rate
CIF
D1
Turbo
VGA
Turbo
D1
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
GV-1120A GV-1240A GV-1480A
PCI-E (x1)
D-Type, DVI
8, 12, 16 Cams 8, 16 Cams 16 Cams
8, 12, 16 Channels 8, 16 Channels 16 Channels
D-Type: RCA Connector
DVI: BNC Connector
120 fps 240 fps 480 fps
100 fps 200 fps 400 fps
80 fps
72 fps
120 fps
100 fps
120 fps
100 fps
120 fps
100 fps
240 fps
200 fps
240 fps
200 fps
240 fps
200 fps
416 fps
400 fps
352 fps
320 fps
Display
Rate
NTSC
PAL
Video Resolution
NTSC
PAL
480 fps
400 fps
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
Video Compression Format
Audio Format 16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
Yes
GV-Loop Through Card Support
Yes
GV-NET/IO Card Support Yes
D-Type
Dimensions
179 x 112 mm / 7.04 x 4.41 in
DVI-Type
Note: Turbo Mode is only applied in VGA and D1 resolutions. To activate Turbo Mode, see
Activating Turbo Mode, Chapter 1, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.
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GV-1120A x 2 GV-1240A x 2 GV-1480A x 2
Interface Type
PCI-E (x1) x 2
Input Type
Video Input
Audio Input
TV Output
D-Type, DVI
16, 20, 24, 28, 32
Cams
16, 24, 32 Cams 32 Cams
16, 20, 24, 28, 32
Channels
16, 24, 32
Channels
D-Type: RCA Connector
DVI: BNC Connector
32 Channels
240 fps 480 fps 960 fps
200 fps 400 fps 800 fps
CIF
NTSC
PAL
Recording
Rate
D1
Turbo
VGA
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
160 fps
144 fps
240 fps
200 fps
240 fps
200 fps
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
400 fps
832 fps
800 fps
Turbo
D1
NTSC
PAL
240 fps
200 fps
480 fps
400 fps
704 fps
640 fps
Display
Rate
NTSC
PAL
Video Resolution
NTSC
PAL
960 fps
800 fps
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
Video Compression Format
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
Yes
GV-Loop Through Card Support
Yes
GV-NET/IO Card Support
D-Type
Dimensions
DVI-Type
Yes
179 x 112 mm / 7.04 x 4.41 in
Note: Turbo Mode is only applied in VGA and D1 resolutions. To activate Turbo Mode, see
Activating Turbo Mode, Chapter 1, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.
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1.7
GV-1120B, GV-1240B, GV-1480B
GV-Combo B Card (GV-1120B, GV-1240B and GV-1480B) are of GV-Comb Card series, providing one single card solution for 16 video / audio recording and real-time display.
Minimum System Requirements
32-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
OS
64-bit
Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012
GV-1120B Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper Threading
GV-1120B x 2
GV-1240B
Core 2 Duo, E7200, 2.53 GHz
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz, Dual Core
CPU
GV-1240B x 2
GV-1480B
Core 2 Duo, 3.0 GHz
Core 2 Duo, 3.0 GHz
GV-1480B x 2 Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
Windows XP
2 x 512 MB Dual
Channels
GV-1120B / 1240B / 1480B
RAM
Windows Vista / 7
/ 8 / Server 2008 /
Server 2012
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-1120B x 2 / 1240B x 2 /
1480B x 2
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD
Graphic
Card
DirectX
GV-1120B x 2
GV-1240B
GV-1240B x 2
160 GB
120 GB
250 GB
GV-1480B x 2 500 GB
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
9.0c
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Packing List (DVI-Type)
1. GV- Combo B Card x 1
2. 1-16 DVI-Type Video Cable x 1
3. 1-16 DVI-Type Audio Cable x 1
4. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
5.
Software DVD x 1
Connecting One GV-Combo B Card (DVI-Type)
•
Connect the DVI video and audio cables to the GV-Combo B Card.
•
Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-36).
1-16 DVI Video Cable
GV-Loop Through Card
/ GV-Multi Quad Card
GV-NET/IO Card
Hardware
Watchdog
GV-Combo B Card
1-16 DVI Audio Cable
Figure 1-34
Note: Combo B Cards cannot work with microphones which acquire power from the PC.
Use microphones that have external power supply.
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Connecting Two GV-Combo B Cards
You can install two GV-Combo B 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.
•
Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-36).
•
Accessory Card Connections:
GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card only to the Master Card.
GV-Loop Through Card: Connect the card for each video capture card.
GV-Multi Quad Card: Only connect one card to any of two video capture cards.
1-16 DVI Video Cable
GV-Loop Through Card
/ GV-Multi Quad Card
1-16 DVI Audio Cable
GV-NET/IO Card
Hardware
Watchdog
GV-Combo B Card
(Master)
17-32 DVI Video Cable
17-32 DVI Audio Cable
Figure 1-35
GV-Combo B Card
(Slave)
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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.
GV-Combo B Card
Hardware
Watchdog
PC Reset Switch
RST PWSW
HDD LED
Motherboard
Front Panel Jumper
Figure 1-36
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Installing Drivers
After installing the GV-Combo B 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.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed. The image below is an example of installing one GV-Combo B card.
Figure 1-37
Expand the
DVR-Devices field, you can see:
Card Model
GV-1120B
GV-1240B
GV-1480B
Single-card mode
Two-card mode
Single-card mode
Entry
GV-1120B Audio #1~#16
GV-1120B Video #1~#16
GV-1120B Audio #1~#16
GV-1120B Audio #1~#16
GV-1120B Video #1~#16
GV-1120B Video #1~#16
GV-1240B Audio #1~#16
GV-1240B Video #1~#16
Two-card mode
GV-1240B Audio #1~#16
GV-1240B Audio #1~#16
GV-1240B Video #1~#16
GV-1240B Video #1~#16
Single-card mode
Two-card mode
GV-1480B Audio #1~#16
GV-1480B Video #1~#16
GV-1480B Audio #1~#16
GV-1480B Audio #1~#16
GV-1480B Video #1~#16
GV-1480B Video #1~#16
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Specifications
Interface Type
Input Type
Video Input
GV-1120B
PCI-E (x4)
DVI
16 Cams
16 Channels
GV-1240B
16 Cams
16 Channels
GV-1480B
16 Cams
16 Channels
Audio Input
NTSC 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps
CIF
Recording
Rate
PAL
NTSC
100 fps
120 fps
200 fps
240 fps
400 fps
480 fps
D1
PAL 100 fps
480 fps
200 fps 400 fps
Display
Rate
CIF
NTSC
PAL 400 fps
D1
Video Resolution
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
480 fps
400 fps
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
Video Compression Format
Audio Format 16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
Yes
GV-Loop Through Card Support
Yes
GV-NET/IO Card Support
Dimensions
DVI-Type
Yes
156 x 111 mm / 6.14 x 4.37 in
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GV-1120B x 2 GV-1240B x 2 GV-1480B x 2
Interface Type
PCI-E (x4) x 2
Input Type
DVI
Video Input
32 Cams 32 Cams 32 Cams
Audio Input
32 Channels 32 Channels 32 Channels
CIF
NTSC
PAL
240 fps
200 fps
480 fps
400 fps
960 fps
800 fps
Recording
Rate
D1
NTSC
PAL
CIF
NTSC
PAL
960 fps
800 fps
Display
Rate
D1
Video Resolution
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
960 fps
800 fps
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
Video Compression Format
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
Yes
GV-Loop Through Card Support
Yes
GV-NET/IO Card Support
Yes
156 x 111 mm / 6.14 x 4.37 in
Dimensions DVI-Type
240 fps
200 fps
480 fps
400 fps
960 fps
800 fps
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1.8 GV-900A
One GV-900A Card provides up to 32 video channels and 8 audio channels, recording up to
240 / 200 fps (NTSC / PAL) in total with H.264 software compression.
Minimum System Requirements
OS
CPU
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012
GV-900A Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Dual Core
RAM
GV-900A x 2 Core i5-750, 2.66 GHz
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD
GV-900A x 2 500 GB
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c
Packing List
1. GV-900A Card x 1
2. 1-16 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type
Cable x 2 / 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio
DVI-Type Cable x 2 / 1-4 Cams with
3. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
4. Software DVD x 1
4-Port Audio DVI-Type Cable x 2
Note: The two 1-16 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type cables are supplied with the
GV-900A card with 32 video inputs, the two
1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type cables are supplied with the GV-900A card with 16 video inputs and the two
1-4 Cams
with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type cables are supplied with the GV-900A card with 8 video inputs.
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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 1-40).
Video 1 ~ 4 (Black)
GV-NET I/O Card
Hardware
Watchdog
Audio 1 ~ 4 (Red)
Video 5 ~ 8 (Black)
GV-900A Card
Audio 5 ~ 8 (Red)
Figure 1-38
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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.
•
Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump
Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-40)
.
•
Accessory Card Connections:
GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card to the Master Card only.
GV-NET I/O Card
Video / Audio 1 ~ 4
Hardware
Watchdog
GV-900A Card (Master)
Video / Audio 5 ~ 8
Video / Audio 9 ~ 12
GV-900A Card (Slave)
Video / Audio 13 ~ 16
Figure 1-39
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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.
PC Reset Switch
+
_
+
+ -
-
RST PWSW
HDD LED
Motherboard Front
Panel Jumper
Hardware
Watchdog
GV-900A Card
Figure 1-40
Note: To locate the motherboard’s Reset (+) pin and (-) pin, please refer to the motherboard’s user manual.
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Installing Drivers
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.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
Expand the
DVR-Devices field, you can see:
GV-900A Card
Single-card mode
Two-card mode
Entry
GV900(A) Audio #1 ~ 8
GV900(A) Video #1 ~ 8
GV900(A) Audio #1
GV900(A) Audio #1
GV900(A) Audio #2
GV900(A) Audio #2
GV900(A) Audio #3
GV900(A) Audio #3
GV900(A) Audio #4
GV900(A) Audio #4
GV900(A) Audio #5
GV900(A) Audio #5
GV900(A) Audio #6
GV900(A) Audio #6
GV900(A) Audio #7
GV900(A) Audio #7
GV900(A) Audio #8
GV900(A) Audio #8
GV900(A) Video #1
GV900(A) Video #1
GV900(A) Video #2
GV900(A) Video #2
GV900(A) Video #3
GV900(A) Video #3
GV900(A) Video #4
GV900(A) Video #4
GV900(A) Video #5
GV900(A) Video #5
GV900(A) Video #6
GV900(A) Video #6
GV900(A) Video #7
GV900(A) Video #7
GV900(A) Video #8
GV900(A) Video #8
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Specifications
Interface
Input Type
GV-900A
PCI-E (x1)
DVI
GV-900A x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2
Video Input
Audio Input
8, 16, 32 Cams
8 Channels
16, 24, 32 Cams
16 Channels
Recording Rate
CIF
NTSC
8-port: 240 fps
32-port: 240 fps
D1
PAL
8-port: 200 fps
32-port: 200 fps
NTSC
8-port: 240 fps
32-port: 120 fps
PAL
8-port: 200 fps
32-port: 100 fps
8+8 port: 480 fps
16+16 port: 480 fps
8+8 port: 400 fps
16+16 port: 400 fps
8+8 port: 480 fps
16+16 port: 240 fps
8+8 port: 400 fps
16+16 port: 200 fps
Display Rate
Video Resolution
CIF
NTSC
8-port: 240 fps
32-port: 240 fps
PAL
8-port: 200 fps
32-port: 200 fps
NTSC
8-port: 240 fps
32-port: 120 fps
D1
8+8 port: 480 fps
16+16 port: 480 fps
8+8 port: 400 fps
16+16 port: 400 fps
8+8 port: 480 fps
16+16 port: 240 fps
PAL
8-port: 200 fps
32-port: 100 fps
8+8 port: 400 fps
16+16 port: 200 fps
NTSC
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace,
640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
PAL
704x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace,
640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Video Compression Format
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
Audio Format
GV-NET/IO Card Support
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
Yes
Dimensions (W x H) 120 x 112 mm / 4.7 x 4.4 in
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1.9 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
OS
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012
GV-650A Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz
GV-650A x 2 Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz with Hyper Threading
CPU
RAM
GV-800A
GV-800A x 2
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper Threading
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz Dual Core
GV-650A / GV-800A
Windows XP 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels
Windows Vista /
7 / 8 / Server
2008 / Server
2012
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-650A x 2 / GV-800A x 2 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-650A / GV-800A 80 GB
HDD
GV-650A x 2 / GV-800A x 2 160 GB
Graphic
Card
DirectX
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
9.0c
Packing List
1. GV-800A or GV-650A Card x 1
2. Audio Extension Card x 1 **
5. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
6. Software DVD x 1
3. 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio D-Type Cable x 1
4. 9-16 Cams D-Type Cable x 1 *
* Supplied with 12-16 Cams D-Type Video Capture Card
** Supplied with GV-800A Card only
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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.
For the D-Type video capture card, plug the black video/audio cable into the black connector on the GV-650A / 800A Card; the blue video cable into the blue connector, as illustrated below.
Video 1~8 (Black)
GV-Loop Through Card /
GV-Multi Quad Card
GV-NET/IO Card
GV-800A / 650A Card (PCI-Type)
Audio 1~4 (White)
Video 9~16 (Blue)
Figure 1-41 D-Type GV-650A / GV-800A Card with PCI interface
Note: The GV-650A Card only supports two audio channels so that only two audio ports can work in the supplied 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio D-Type cable.
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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 1-42 BNC-type GV-804A Card
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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.
Note: To install two GV-800A Cards, ensure one of both has PCI-E interface. For the detailed rules for two-card mode, see
1.10 Installing Two Cards.
•
Two GV-650A Cards only support four audio channels: Connect microphones to Audio
1 and Audio 2 connectors of the Master Card, and Audio 5 and Audio 6 connectors of the
Slave Card.
•
Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-44).
•
Accessory Card Connections:
GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card to the Master Card only.
GV-Loop Through Card: Connect the card for each video capture card.
GV-Multi Quad Card: Only connect one card to any of two video capture cards.
GV-Loop Through Card /
GV-Multi Quad Card
GV-650A / 800A Card
(Master Card)
GV-NET/IO
Card
Hardware
Watchdog
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GV-650A / 800A Card
(Slave Card)
Figure 1-43 D-Type GV-650A / 800A Cards with PCI-E interface
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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.
PC Reset Switch
+
_
-
RST PWSW
Hardware
Watchdog
GV-650A / 800A Card (PCI-Type)
HDD LED
Motherboard
Front Panel Jumper
Figure 1-44
Note: To locate the motherboard’s Reset (+) pin and (-) pin, please refer to the motherboard’s user manual.
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Installing Drivers
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.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
Expand the
DVR-Devices field, you can see:
Card Model
GV-650A Card
GV-800A Card
Single-card mode
Two-card mode
Single-card mode
Two-card mode
Entry
GV650(V4) Audio #1 ~ 2
GV650(V4) Video Capture #1 ~ 2
GV650(V4) Audio #1
GV650(V4) Audio #1
GV650(V4) Audio #2
GV650(V4) Audio #2
GV650(V4) Video Capture #1
GV650(V4) Video Capture #1
GV650(V4) Video Capture #2
GV650(V4) Video Capture #2
GV800(V4) Audio #1 ~ 4
GV800(V4) Video Capture #1 ~ 4
GV800(V4) Audio #1
GV800(V4) Audio #1
GV800(V4) Audio #2
GV800(V4) Audio #2
GV800(V4) Audio #3
GV800(V4) Audio #3
GV800(V4) Audio #4
GV800(V4) Audio #4
GV800(V4) Video Capture #1
GV800(V4) Video Capture #1
GV800(V4) Video Capture #2
GV800(V4) Video Capture #2
GV800(V4) Video Capture #3
GV800(V4) Video Capture #3
GV800(V4) Video Capture #4
GV800(V4) Video Capture #4
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Specifications
GV-650A GV-800A
Input Type
Video Input
D-Type
4, 8, 12, 16 Cams
BNC, D-Type
Audio Input 2 Channels 4 Channels
Recording
Rate
Display
Rate
CIF
D1
CIF
D1
Video Resolution
NTSC 60 fps
PAL 50 fps
NTSC 30 fps
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
25 fps
60 fps
50 fps
30 fps
PAL
NTSC
PAL
Video Compression Format
120 fps
100 fps
60 fps
50 fps
120 fps
100 fps
60 fps
25 fps 50 fps
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace,
640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace,
640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
Audio Format 16 kHz / 16-bit
GV-NET/IO Card Support Yes
GV-Multi Quad Card Support Yes
GV-Loop Through Card
Support
Yes
BNC GV-804A
Dimensions
(W x H)
GV-650A
D-Type
GV-800A
152 x 94 mm / 5.98 x 3.7 in
174 x 98 mm / 6.85 x 3.86 in
174 x 98 mm / 6.85 x 3.86 in
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Interface
GV-650A x 2
PCI x 2, PCI-E (x1) x 2,
PCI x 1 + PCI-E (x1) x 1
D-Type
32 Cams (Max.)
GV-800A x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2,
PCI x 1 + PCI-E (x1) x 1
BNC, D-Type Input Type
Video Input
Audio Input 4 Channels 8 Channels
Recording
Rate
Display
Rate
CIF
D1
CIF
D1
Video Resolution
NTSC 120 fps
PAL 100 fps
NTSC 60 fps
PAL 50 fps
NTSC 120 fps
PAL 100 fps
NTSC 60 fps
PAL
NTSC
PAL
Video Compression Format
240 fps
200 fps
120 fps
100 fps
240 fps
200 fps
120 fps
50 fps 100 fps
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace,
640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace,
640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
Audio Format 16 kHz / 16-bit
GV-NET/IO Card Support Yes
GV-Multi Quad Card Support Yes
GV-Loop Through Card
Support
BNC
Yes
GV-804A
Dimensions
(W x H)
GV-650A
D-Type
GV-800A
152 x 94 mm / 5.98 x 3.7 in
174 x 98 mm / 6.85 x 3.86 in
174 x 98 mm / 6.85 x 3.86 in
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1.10 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
OS
CPU
RAM
HDD
DirectX
32-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
64-bit
Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012
GV-600A Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz
Graphic Card
GV-600A x 2 Pentium 4, 2.6 GHz with Hyper Threading
GV-600A
Windows XP 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels
Windows Vista / 7 / 8
/ Server 2008 / 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
Server 2012
GV-600A x 2 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-600A 80 GB
GV-600A x 2
160 GB
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
9.0c
Packing List
1. GV-600A Card x 1
2. Audio Extension Card x 1 **
3. 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio D-Type
4. 9-16 Cams D-Type Cable x 1 *
* Supplied with 10-16 Cams D-Type Video Capture Card
** Supplied with BNC Video Capture Card
5. Hardware Watchdog Jumper
6. Software DVD x 1
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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.
Video 1~8 (Black)
GV-Loop Through Card /
GV-Multi Quad Card
GV-NET/IO Card
Audio 1~4 (White)
Video 9~16 (Blue)
Figure 1-45
GV-600A Card
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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-NET/IO Card
GV-600A Card
Figure 1-46
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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.
•
Two GV-600A Cards only support two audio channels: Connect microphones to Audio
1 connector of the Master Card, and Audio 5 connector of the Slave Card.
•
Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-48).
•
Accessory Card Connections:
GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card to the Master Card only.
GV-Loop Through Card: Connect the card for each video capture card.
GV-Multi Quad Card: Only connect one card to any of two video capture cards.
GV-600A Card
(Master Card)
GV-Loop Through Card /
GV-Multi Quad Card
GV-NET/IO Card
Hardware
Watchdog
Figure 1-47
GV-600A Card
(Slave Card)
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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.
-
PC Reset Switch
+
_
RST PWSW
GV-600A Card
Hardware
Watchdog
HDD LED
Motherboard
Front Panel Jumper
Figure 1-48
2. If the computer has a reset switch, the switch’s jumper wire should already be connected to the motherboard’s reset jumper pins. Remove the switch wire from the motherboard and connect it to the reset jumper pins on the card.
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Installing Drivers
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.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
Expand the
DVR-Devices field, you can see:
GV-600A Card
Single-card mode
Two-card mode
Entry
GV600(V4) Audio
GV600(V4) Video Capture
GV600(V4) Audio
GV600(V4) Audio
GV600(V4) Video Capture
GV600(V4) Video Capture
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Specifications
GV-600A GV-600A x 2
Interface
Input Type
Video Input
Audio Input
CIF
PCI PCI x 2
BNC, D-Type
1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
Cams
32 Cams (Max.)
1 Channel 2 Channels
NTSC 30 fps
PAL 25 fps
60 fps
50 fps
Recording
Rate
D1
NTSC 15 fps
PAL 12.5 fps
30 fps
25 fps
NTSC 30 fps 60 fps
CIF
Display
Rate
PAL 25 fps 50 fps
NTSC 15 fps 30 fps
D1
Video Resolution
PAL
NTSC
PAL
12.5 fps 25 fps
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Video Compression Format Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
Audio Format
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card
Support
Dimensions (W x H)
16 kHz / 16-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
144 x 89 mm / 5.67 x 3.50 in
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1.11 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.
However, you may choose among the three according to your need for recording rate.
Minimum System Requirements
OS
CPU
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012
GV-600B Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz
GV-600B x 2
GV-650B
Pentium 4, 2.6 GHz with Hyper Threading
Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz
GV-650B x 2
GV-800B
Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz with Hyper Threading
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper Threading
RAM
HDD
GV-800B x 2 Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz Dual Core
Windows XP 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels
GV-600B / 650B / 800B
Windows Vista / 7
/ 8 / Server 2008 /
Server 2012
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-600B x 2 / 650B x 2
/ 800B x 2
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-600B / 650B / 800B 80 GB
GV-600B x 2 / 650B x 2 /
800B x 2
160 GB
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
DirectX 9.0c
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Packing List
1. GV-600B, GV-650B or GV-800B Card x 1
2. 1-16 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type Cable x 1 / 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type
Cable x 1 / 1-4 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-
3. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
4. Software DVD x 1
Type Cable x 1
Note: The 1-16 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type cable is supplied with GV-600B /
GV-650B / GV-800B card with 16 video inputs, the
1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type cable is supplied with GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B card with 8 video inputs, while the
1-4 Cams with 4-Port Audio DVI-Type cable is supplied with GV-600B / GV-650B /
GV-800B card with 4 video inputs.
Connecting One GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Card
There are two types of GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Card: PCI and PCI-E. Here we take the GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Card with PCI interface for example to illustrate the connection.
•
Connect the video / audio cables into the DVI ports of the GV-600B / GV-650B /
GV-800B Card.
•
Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire (Figure 1-51).
Video 1 ~ 16 (Black)
GV-NET I/O Card
Audio 1 ~ 4 (Red)
GV-600B / 650B / 800B Card (PCI-Type)
Hardware
Watchdog
Figure 1-49
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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. 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.
Note: To install two GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Cards, ensure one of both has PCI-E interface. For the detailed rules for two-card mode, see
1.10 Installing Two Cards.
Here we take two GV-600B / GV-650B / GV-800B Cards with PCI-E interfaces for example to illustrate the connection.
•
Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire to the Master Card only (Figure 1-51).
•
Accessory Card Connection: Connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the Master Card only.
Video 1 ~ 16 (Black)
Audio 1 ~ 4 (Red)
Video 17 ~ 32 (Black)
GV-NET/IO Card
GV-600B / 650B / 800B Card
(Master)
GV-600B / 650B / 800B Card
(Slave)
Hardware
Watchdog
Audio 17 ~ 20 (Red)
Figure 1-50
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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.
PC Reset Switch
+
_
+
+ -
-
RST PWSW
GV-600B / 650B / 800B Card (PCI-Type)
Hardware
Watchdog
HDD LED
Motherboard Front
Panel Jumper
Figure 1-51
Note: To locate the motherboard’s Reset (+) pin and (-) pin, please refer to the motherboard’s user manual.
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Installing Drivers
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.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager and see if their entries are listed.
Expand the
DVR-Devices field, you can see:
Card Models
GV-600B
GV-600B x 2
GV-650B
GV-650B x 2
GV-800B
GV-800B x 2
Entry
GV600(B) Audio #1 ~ 4
GV600(B) Video #1 ~ 4
GV600(B) Audio #1
GV600(B) Audio #1
GV600(B) Audio #2
GV600(B) Audio #2
GV600(B) Audio #3
GV600(B) Audio #3
GV600(B) Audio #4
GV600(B) Audio #4
GV650(B) Audio #1 ~ 4
GV650(B) Video #1 ~ 4
GV650(B) Audio #1
GV650(B) Audio #1
GV650(B) Audio #2
GV650(B) Audio #2
GV650(B) Audio #3
GV650(B) Audio #3
GV650(B) Audio #4
GV650(B) Audio #4
GV800(B) Audio #1 ~ 4
GV800(B) Video #1 ~ 4
GV800(B) Audio #1
GV800(B) Audio #1
GV800(B) Audio #2
GV800(B) Audio #2
GV800(B) Audio #3
GV800(B) Audio #3
GV800(B) Audio #4
GV800(B) Audio #4
GV600(B) Video #1
GV600(B) Video #1
GV600(B) Video #2
GV600(B) Video #2
GV600(B) Video #3
GV600(B) Video #3
GV600(B) Video #4
GV600(B) Video #4
GV650(B) Video #1
GV650(B) Video #1
GV650(B) Video #2
GV650(B) Video #2
GV650(B) Video #3
GV650(B) Video #3
GV650(B) Video #4
GV650(B) Video #4
GV800(B) Video #1
GV800(B) Video #1
GV800(B) Video #2
GV800(B) Video #2
GV800(B) Video #3
GV800(B) Video #3
GV800(B) Video #4
GV800(B) Video #4
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Specifications
GV-600B GV-650B GV-800B
Input Type
DVI
Video Input 4, 8, 16 Cams
Audio Input
Recording
Rate
Display
Rate
CIF
D1
CIF
D1
Video Resolution
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
Video Compression Format
4 Channels
4-port: 30 fps
16-port: 30 fps
4-port: 25 fps
16-port: 25 fps
4-port: 30 fps
16-port: 15 fps
4-port: 25 fps
16-port: 12.5 fps
4-port: 30 fps
16-port: 30 fps
4-port: 25 fps
16-port: 25 fps
4-port: 30 fps
16-port: 15 fps
4-port: 25 fps
16-port: 12.5 fps
4-port: 60 fps
16-port: 60 fps
4-port: 50 fps
16-port: 50 fps
4-port: 60 fps
16-port: 30 fps
4-port: 50 fps
16-port: 25 fps
4-port: 60 fps
16-port: 60 fps
4-port: 50 fps
16-port: 50 fps
4-port: 60 fps
16-port: 30 fps
4-port: 50 fps
16-port: 25 fps
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
4-port: 120 fps
16-port: 120 fps
4-port: 100 fps
16-port: 100 fps
4-port: 120 fps
16-port: 60 fps
4-port: 100 fps
16-port: 50 fps
4-port: 120 fps
16-port: 120 fps
4-port: 100 fps
16-port: 100 fps
4-port: 120 fps
16-port: 60 fps
4-port: 100 fps
16-port: 50 fps
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
Audio Format
GV-NET/IO Card Support
Dimensions (W x H)
16 kHz / 16-bit , 32 kHz / 16-bit
Yes
PCI-Type: 120 x 65 mm / 4.7 x 2.5 in
PCI-E Type: 120 x 82 mm / 4.7 x 3.2 in
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Interface
Input Type
GV-600B x 2 GV-650B x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2, PCI x 1 + PCI-E (x1) x 1
DVI
GV-800B x 2
Video Input 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32 Cams
Audio Input 8 Channels
Recording
Rate
Display Rate
CIF
D1
CIF
D1
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
4+4 port: 60 fps
16+16 port: 60 fps
4+4 port: 50 fps
16+16 port: 50 fps
4+4 port: 60 fps
16+16 port: 30 fps
4+4 port: 50 fps
16+16 port: 25 fps
4+4 port: 60 fps
16+16 port: 60 fps
4+4 port: 50 fps
16+16 port: 50 fps
4+4 port: 60 fps
16+16 port: 30 fps
4+4 port: 50 fps
16+16 port: 25 fps
4+4 port: 120 fps
16+16 port: 120 fps
4+4 port: 240 fps
16+16 port: 240 fps
4+4 port: 100 fps
16+16 port: 100 fps
4+4 port: 200 fps
16+16 port: 200 fps
4+4 port: 120 fps
16+16 port: 60 fps
4+4 port: 100 fps
16+16 port: 50 fps
4+4 port: 240 fps
16+16 port: 120 fps
4+4 port: 200 fps
16+16 port: 100 fps
4+4 port: 120 fps
16+16 port: 120 fps
4+4 port: 240 fps
16+16 port: 240 fps
4+4 port: 100 fps
16+16 port: 100 fps
4+4 port: 120 fps
16+16 port: 60 fps
4+4 port: 100 fps
16+16 port: 50 fps
4+4 port: 200 fps
16+16 port: 200 fps
4+4 port: 240 fps
16+16 port: 120 fps
4+4 port: 200 fps
16+16 port: 100 fps
NTSC
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
Video Resolution
PAL
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Video Compression Format Geo MPEG4, Geo H264
Audio Format
GV-NET/IO Card Support
16 kHz / 16-bit , 32 kHz / 16-bit
Yes
PCI-Type: 120 x 65 mm / 4.7 x 2.5 in
PCI-E Type: 120 x 82 mm / 4.7 x 3.2 in
Dimensions (W x H)
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1.12 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.
Note: Besides GV-804A Card, all GV video capture cards support two-card mode.
Rules to Use Two Cards
GV video capture cards have two interface types: PCI and PCI Express (PCI-E). When you install two video capture cards, ensure they are installed in the right slots as instructed in the following tables.
•
GV-600A, GV-650A, GV-800A
Card Combination
V3.20 and later V4.20 and later
V3.20 and later
V4.20 and later
X
X
X
GV-600A
GV-650A
GV-800A
PCI x 2
PCI x 2
PCI-E x 2
PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1
PCI-E x 2
PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1
1. The V3.20 (and later) Cards or the combination of V3.20 and V4.20 (and later) Cards do not support two-card mode.
2. For GV-600A cards, it is required to use two PCI slots.
3. For GV-650A cards, you can use two PCI slots, two PCI Express slots, or the combination of PCI and PCI Express slots.
4. For GV-800A cards, it is required to use two PCI Express slots, or the combination of PCI and PCI Express slots.
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•
GV-600B, GV-650B, GV-800B
Card Combination
GV-600B / 650B / 800B
GV-600B / 650B / 800B
PCI-E x 2
PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1
1. For GV-600B / 650B / 800B card, it is required to use two PCI Express slots, or the combination of PCI and PCI Express slots.
•
GV-1120A, GV-1240A, GV-1480A
Card Combination
V1.02 / V2.00 and later
Combo A Cards
(GV-1120A / 1240A / 1480A)
V1.02 / V2.00 and later
PCI-E x 2
PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1
X
Combo A Cards
(GV-1120A / 1240A /
1480A)
X
PCI-E x 2
1. V1.02 / V2.00 (and later) and Combo A Cards all support two-card mode, but the combination of V1.02 / V2.00 (and later) and Combo A Cards does not support two-card mode.
2. When you install two V1.02 / V2.00 (and later) Cards, it is required to use two PCI
Express slots or the combination of PCI and PCI Express slots.
3. When you install two Combo A Cards, it is required to use only two PCI Express slots.
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1.13 Installing Drivers
After you install the GV-Video Capture Card on the computer, the Found New Hardware
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 1-52
3. Click
Install to install the drivers. When the installation is complete, this message will appear: Install Successfully.
4. Click
Exit to close the dialog box.
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1.14 Comparison Chart (H/W Compression)
Interface
Input Type
Video Input
Recording
Rate and Display
Rate
Video Codec
1080p
720p
1080i
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
GV-SDI-204
PCI-E (x1)
4
120 fps
100 fps
240 fps
BNC
GV-SDI-204 x 4
PCI-E (x1) x 4
16
480 fps
400 fps
960 fps
PAL
NTSC
PAL 100 fps 400 fps
H/W H.264
S/W
H/W
1080p
720p
1080i
200 fps
120 fps
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
800 fps
480 fps
Video Resolution
S/W
1080p
720p
960 x 540, 480 x 270
640 x 360
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card Support
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
1080i 960 x 540, 480 x 270
X
O
1
O
1
O
1
X X
X
O
1
O
1
O
1
O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU
RAM
Core 2 Duo, 2.00 GHz
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
Core i3, 3.40 GHz
HDD 500 GB 2 TB
Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
Note:
1. To work together with GV-SDI-204, GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box Mode and connected to the PC through USB or DB9.
2. All Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Interface
Input Type
Video Input
Total Recording Rate
(D1)
GV-5016
PCI-E (x1)
LFH
GV-5016 x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
16
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
32
960 fps
800 fps
960 fps
Display Rate
Video Codec
Video Resolution
PAL 400 fps 800 fps
H/W H.264
S/W
NTSC
PAL
H/W
S/W
H/W
S/W
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
704 x 480
352 x 240
704 x 576
352 x 288
16 32 Audio Input
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card Support
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
X
X
O
1
O
1
O
1
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
X
X
O
1
O
1
O
1
O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz Core i5 650, 3.20 GHz
RAM 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD 500 GB 1 TB
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32bit color
Note:
1. To work together with GV-5016, GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box Mode and connected to the PC through USB or DB9.
2. All Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Interface
Input Type
Video Input
Total Recording Rate
(D1)
GV-4008A
PCI-E (x1)
DVI
GV-4008A x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
8
240 fps
200 fps
240 fps
16
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
Display Rate
Video Codec
Video Resolution
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
H/W H.264
S/W
NTSC
PAL
H/W
S/W
H/W
S/W
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
704 x 480
352 x 240
704 x 576
352 x 288
8 16 Audio Input
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card Support
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
O O
O O
O
1
O
1
O
1
O
1
O
1
O
1
O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU Core 2 Duo, 2.33 GHz Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
RAM 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD 250 GB 500 GB
Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
Note:
1. GV-Net/IO Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box Mode and connected to the PC through USB or
DB9.
2. All Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Interface
Input Type
Video Input
Total Recording Rate
(D1)
GV-4008
PCI-E (x1)
DVI
GV-4008 x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
8
240 fps
200 fps
240 fps
16
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
Display Rate
Video Codec
Video Resolution
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
H/W H.264
S/W
NTSC
PAL
H/W
S/W
H/W
S/W
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
704 x 480
352 x 240
704 x 576
352 x 288
8 16 Audio Input
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card Support
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
X
X
O
1
O
1
O
1
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
X
X
O
1
O
1
O
1
O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU Core 2 Duo, 2.33 GHz Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
RAM 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD 250 GB 500 GB
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32bit color
Note:
1. GV-Net/IO Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box Mode and connected to the PC through USB or
DB9.
2.
All Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Interface
Input Type
Video Input
Total Recording Rate
(D1)
GV-3008
PCI-E (x1)
D-Type
GV-3008 x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
8
240 fps
200 fps
240 fps
16
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
Display Rate
Video Codec
Video Resolution
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
H/W H.264
S/W
NTSC
PAL
H/W
S/W
H/W
S/W
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
704 x 480
352 x 240
704 x 576
352 x 288
8 16 Audio Input
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card Support
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
OS
16 kHz / 16-bit
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
Minimum System Requirements
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU Core 2 Duo, 2.33 GHz Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
RAM 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD 250 GB 500 GB
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
Note:
All Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Video Capture Cards
1.15 Comparison Chart
(S/W Compression: Single Card)
GV-600A GV-650A GV-800A
Input Type
Video Input
Total Recording
Rate
Display Rate
Video Codec
CIF
D1
CIF
D1
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
BNC, D-Type
1, 2, 4, 6, 8,
10, 12, 14, 16
30 fps
25 fps
D-Type
4, 8, 12, 16
60 fps
50 fps
BNC, D-Type
4, 8, 12, 16
120 fps
100 fps
15 fps
12.5 fps
30 fps
25 fps
30 fps
25 fps
60 fps
50 fps
60 fps
50 fps
120 fps
100 fps
15fps
12.5 fps
30 fps
25 fps
60 fps
50 fps
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
Video Resolution
PAL
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Audio Input
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
1 2 4
16 kHz / 16-bit
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 ( 32-bit and 64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU
RAM
Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
with HT
2 x 512 MB Dual Channels (Windows XP)
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels (Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008 /
Server 2012)
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32bit color
Note:
All Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Interface
Input Type
Video Input
Total
Recording
Rate
CIF
D1
CIF
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
GV-600B
30 fps
25 fps
15 fps
12.5 fps
30 fps
25 fps
GV-650B
PCI, PCI-E (x1)
GV-800B
DVI
4, 8, 16
60 fps
50 fps
30 fps
120 fps
100 fps
60 fps
50 fps 25 fps
60 fps
50 fps
120 fps
100 fps
GV-900A
PCI-E (x1)
8, 16, 32
240 fps
200 fps
120 fps
100 fps
240 fps
200 fps
Display Rate
Video Codec
D1
NTSC
PAL
15fps
12.5 fps
30 fps 60 fps
25 fps 50 fps
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
120 fps
100 fps
Video Resolution
NTSC
PAL
GV-Loop Through Card
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
4 8 Audio Input
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
OS
X
X
O
O
O
O
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
X
X
O
O
O
O
Minimum System Requirements
X
X
O
O
O
O
X
X
O
O
O
O
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 ( 32-bit and 64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU
Pentium 4,
2.0 GHz
Pentium 4,
2.4 GHz
Pentium 4,
3.0 GHz
with HT
Pentium 4,
3.0 GHz
Dual Core
RAM
2 x 512 MB Dual Channels (Windows XP)
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
(Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008 / Server
2012)
80 GB
2 x 1 GB Dual
Channels
HDD 160 GB
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
Note:
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Video Capture Cards
GV-1120A GV-1240A GV-1480A
Input Type
Video Input
Total Recording
Rate
Display Rate
Video Codec
CIF
D1
NTSC
NTSC
PAL
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
8, 12, 16
120 fps
100 fps
80 fps
72 fps
480 fps
400 fps
D-Type, DVI
8, 16
240 fps
200 fps
120 fps
100 fps
480 fps
400 fps
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
16
480 fps
400 fps
240 fps
200 fps
480 fps
400 fps
Video Resolution
PAL
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
8, 12, 16 8, 16 16 Audio Input
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card
Hardware Watchdog
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
O O O
O O O
O O O
O
O
O O
O O
O O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) / Server
2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
With HT
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
Dual Core
Core 2 Duo, 3.0 GHz
2 x 512 MB Dual Channels (Windows XP)
RAM
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels (Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008 / Server
2012)
80 GB 120 GB 250 GB HDD
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
Note:
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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GV-1120B GV-1240B GV-1480B
Input Type
Video Input
Total Recording
Rate
Display Rate
Video Codec
Video Resolution
Audio Input
Audio Format
CIF
D1
CIF
D1
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
OS
16
120 fps
100 fps
120 fps
100 fps
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
400 fps
DVI
16
240 fps
200 fps
240 fps
200 fps
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
400 fps
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
16
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
400 fps
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
16 16 16
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
O O O
O O O
O O O
O
O
O O
O O
O O O
Minimum System Requirements
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
With HT
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
Dual Core
Core 2 Duo, 3.0 GHz
2 x 512 MB Dual Channels (Windows XP)
RAM
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels (Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008, R2 /
Server 2012)
HDD 80 GB 120 GB 250 GB
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended),
32-bit color
Note:
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Video Capture Cards
1.16 Comparison Chart
(S/W Compression: Two Cards)
Interface
GV-600A x 2
PCI x 2
GV-650A x 2
PCIx 2,
PCI-E(x1)x 2,
PCIx 1 + PCI-E(x1)x 1
GV-800A x 2
PCI-E(x1) x 2,
PCI x 1 + PCI-E(x1) x 1
Input Type
Video Input
Total Recording
Rate
Display Rate
CIF
D1
CIF
D1
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
BNC, D-Type
60 fps
50 fps
30 fps
25 fps
60 fps
50 fps
30 fps
25 fps
D-Type
32 (Max.)
120 fps
100 fps
60 fps
50 fps
120 fps
100 fps
60 fps
50 fps
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
BNC, D-Type
240 fps
200 fps
120 fps
100 fps
240 fps
200 fps
120 fps
100 fps
Video Codec
Video Resolution
NTSC
PAL
2
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
4 8 Audio Input
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card Support
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
16 kHz / 16-bit
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit ) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU
RAM
Pentium 4, 2.6 GHz with HT
Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz with HT
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
Dual Core
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
Note:
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Interface
Input Type
Video Input
Total Recording
Rate
Display Rate
Video Codec
Video Resolution
CIF
D1
CIF
D1
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
GV-600B x 2 GV-650B x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2, PCI x 1 + PCI-E
(x1) x 1
DVI
GV-800B x 2 GV-900A x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2
8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32
60 fps
50 fps
30 fps
120 fps
100 fps
60 fps
200 fps
16, 24, 32
240 fps
120 fps
480 fps
400 fps
240 fps
25 fps
60 fps
50 fps
30 fps
25 fps
50 fps
120 fps
100 fps
60 fps
50 fps
100 fps
240 fps
200 fps
120 fps
100 fps
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
200 fps
480 fps
400 fps
240 fps
200 fps
Audio Input
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card Support
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
8 8 8 16
X
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
X X X
X X X X
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) / Server
2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit ) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU
RAM
Pentium 4, 2.6
GHz with HT
Pentium 4, 2.8
GHz with HT
Pentium 4, 3.0
GHz Dual Core
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
Core i5-750,
2.66 GHz
HDD 160 GB 500 GB
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
Note:
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Video Capture Cards
Interface
Input Type
Video Input
CIF
NTSC
Total Recording
Rate
D1
PAL
NTSC
PAL
Display Rate
NTSC
PAL
Video Codec
GV-1120A x 2
16, 20, 24, 28, 32
240 fps
200 fps
160 fps
144 fps
GV-1240A x 2
PCI-E (x1) x 2
D-Type, DVI
16, 24, 32
480 fps
400 fps
240 fps
200 fps
GV-1480A x 2
32
960 fps
800 fps
480 fps
400 fps
Video Resolution
NTSC
PAL
960 fps
800 fps
960 fps
800 fps
960 fps
800 fps
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Audio Input
Audio Format
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
OS
16, 20, 24, 28, 32 16, 24, 32 32
O
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
Minimum System Requirements
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) / Server
2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
Dual Core
Core 2 Duo,
2.53 GHz
Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
RAM 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD 160 GB 250 GB 500 GB
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color
Note:
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Interface
Input Type
GV-1120B x 2 GV-1240B x 2
PCI-E (x4) x 2
DVI
GV-1480B x 2
Video Input
Total Recording
Rate
Display Rate
Video Codec
Video Resolution
Audio Input
Audio Format
GV-NET/IO Card Support
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
Hardware Watchdog
OS
CIF
D1
CIF
D1
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
GV-Loop Through Card
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
32
240 fps
200 fps
240 fps
200 fps
960 fps
32
480 fps
400 fps
480 fps
400 fps
960 fps
32
960 fps
800 fps
960 fps
800 fps
960 fps
800 fps
960 fps
800 fps
800 fps
960 fps
800 fps
800 fps
960 fps
800 fps
Geo MPEG4, Geo H.264
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
32 32 32
16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O
O
O O
O O
Minimum System Requirements
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 & 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) / Server
2008 (32-bit and R2, 64-bit) / Server 2012 (64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU
Core 2 Duo, E7200,
2.53 GHz
Core 2 Duo,
3.0 GHz
Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
RAM 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD 160 GB 250 GB 500 GB
Graphic Card
AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended),
32-bit color
Note:
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Accessories
This chapter includes the following information:
• System requirements
• Packing list
• Connection diagrams
• Specifications
• Driver installation
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.
For further operations on GV-System, see
Quad Spot Monitors Controller, Chapter 11, GV-
DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.
System Requirement
• GV-System Version 8.1 or above
Packing List
1. GV-Multi Quad Card x 1
2. 1-5 D-Type Video Cable x 1
3. 40-Pin Ribbon Cable x 1
4.
40-Pin Ribbon Cable with Four 10-Pin Headers x 1
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2
Hardware Accessories
Connections
•
Use the supplied Ribbon Cable to connect the GV-Multi Quad Card to the GV-Video
Capture Card as illustrated below.
3 40-Pin Ribbon Cable
GV-Video Capture Card
2
1-5 D-Type
Video Cable
TV 1
TV 2
TV 3
TV 4
TV 5
1
GV-Multi Quad Card
Figure 2-1 GV-Multi Quad Card connections
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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.
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Figure 2-2
2
Hardware Accessories
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 2
.13 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.
Figure 2-3 Verifying GV-Multi Quad Card drivers
Specifications
Interface for
GV-Video Capture Card
TV Output
Input Signal
TV Monitor Layout
Compatible Model
Dimensions (W x H)
Ordering Information
55-TVOUT-050
40-Pin Connector
DB15 to 5 BNC Connectors
16 Channels
Port 1: supports up to 16 screen divisions.
Port 2 ~ Port 5: support 1 and 4 screen divisions.
All GV-Video Capture Card models
178 x 104 mm / 7.01 x 4.09 in
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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.
Packing List
1. GV-Loop Through Card x 1
2. 1-8 D-Type Video Cable x 1
3. 9-16 D-Type Video Cable x 1
4. 40-Pin Ribbon Cable x 1
5. 40-Pin Ribbon Cable with Four
6.
10-Pin Headers x 1
Overview
No. 3
IN
OUT
No. 2
No. 1
No. 1: Video OUT
No. 2: Video OUT
No. 3: Video IN (IN for GV Video Capture Card only)
Figure 2-4 GV-Loop Through Card
Note:
1. For No. 2 Video Out, an extra D-Type extension card is required.
2. Select either No. 1 or No. 2 for video out. Using both at the same time may cause video degradation.
3. Only connect GV-Video Capture Card to No. 3. Other devices are prohibited.
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2
Hardware Accessories
Connections
• Connect D-type cables and the GV-Video Capture Card to the GV-Loop Through Card as illustrated below.
GV Video Capture Card
Video out 1~8
(Loop out)
Video out 9~16
(Loop out)
4
40-Pin
Ribbon Cable
2 1-8 D-Type
Video Cable
3 9-16 D-Type
Video Cable
1 GV-Loop Through Card
Figure 2-5 GV-Loop Through Card connections
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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
Output Interface
40-Pin Connector x 2
DB15 Connector x 2
40-Pin Connector x 1
16 Channels
All GV-Video Capture Card models
130 x 98 mm / 5.12 x 3.86 in
Input Signal
Compatible Model
Dimensions (W x H)
Ordering Information
55-VLP16-111
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2
Hardware Accessories
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. GV-NET Card x 1
2. RJ-11 to DB9 Cable x 1
3. RJ-11 to USB Cable x 1
Overview
4. Pin Internal USB Cable x 1
5. Pin to 4-Pin Mini Power Cable x 1
1
GV-NET Card
ON
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
Connects to
PC's COM port or USB port
Connects to the USB
Connectors on the PC's motherboard
5
4-pin to 4-pin
Mini Power Cable
Figure 2-6 GV-Net Card V3.1 Connections
Note: The GV-NET Card only provides RS-485 / RS-232 data conversion; the connection to the GV-Video Capture Card is not required.
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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.
1. You can connect a RJ-11 to DB9 Cable to the PC's COM Port when a RS-485 device is connected.
ON
PTZ Dome
RS-485+
RS-485-
2
RJ-11 to DB9 Cable
Connects to PC's COM Port
Figure 2-7
2. You can connect a RJ-11 to USB Cable to the PC's USB Port when a RS-485 device is connected.
ON
PTZ Dome
RS-485+
RS-485-
Connects to PC's USB Port
3
RJ-11 to USB Cable
Figure 2-8
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.13 Installing USB Driver.
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3. 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.
ON
PTZ Dome
VCC
(white)
(green)
(black)
DM (D-)
DP (D+)
GND
RS-485+
RS-485-
4
3-pin Internal
USB Cable
DM
DP
GND
(white)
(green)
(black)
Connects to the USB
Connectors on the PC's
Motherboard
Figure 2-9
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.13 Installing USB Driver.
Specifications
OS Supported
Interface
Communication
Environmental Condition
Compatible Model
Dimensions (W x H)
32-bit
64-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / Server 2008
RJ-11 to DB9 (RS-232)
RJ-11 to USB
3-Pin Internal USB to Internal USB
RS-485+ / RS-485-
RS-485 1,200~115,200 bps; USB
0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
All GV-Video Capture Card Models
97 x 90 mm / 3.82 x 3.54 in
Ordering Information
55-NETCR-310
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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
1. A USB port is provided for PC connection, and it is used with 30 DC output voltages.
2. It can switch between two modes, NET/IO Card Mode and I/O Box Mode, which expand its capability.
3. Up to 4 GV-NET/IO Cards can be chained together when it is on the I/O Box Mode.
4. It can act as an independent device when it is on the I/O Box Mode.
Packing List
1. GV-NET/IO Card x 1
2. 20-Pin Ribbon Cable with 4 Connectors x1
3. RJ-11 to DB9 Cable x 1
4. RJ-11 to USB Cable x 1
5. 3-Pin Internal USB Cable x 1
6. 4-Pin to 4-Pin Mini Power Cable x 1
7. Software DVD x 1
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Overview
Relay Out 1
Relay Out 2
Relay Out 3
Relay Out 4
Com
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Ground
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
1
GV-NET I/O Card
ON ON
1 1
1ON
2
2
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ON
4
4-pin to 4-pin Mini
Power Cable
6
20-pin
Ribbon Cable
GV Video Capture Card
Figure 2-10 GV-NET/IO Card connections
Note:
1. The supplied RJ-11 to DB9 Cable of older versions is not compatible with the GV-
NET/IO Card V3.1.
Version 3.1
With a PC Mark
Older Versions
Without a PC Mark
2. When the GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 is in the I/O Box mode, it is incompatible with the
GV-IO 12-In Card of versions earlier than V3.
3. To prevent the noise interference in I/O operation, tightly screw the GV-NET/IO Card
V3.1
to the PC case.
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4. 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. Wrong connection may damage the GV-NET/IO
Card or the GV-Combo A Card, causing Video Lost or an error message of “can’t find keypro” to pop up.
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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, 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.
•
If you want to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to RS-485 devices, you have three ways of connections. See below.
Three Ways of Connections of GV-NET/IO Card and RS-485 Devices:
1. You can connect a RJ-11 to DB9 Cable to the PC's COM Port when a RS-485 device is connected.
(Allowed for AC/DC Output Voltage)
Figure 2-11
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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
O
N
1
O
N
1
O
2
Connects to PC's USB Port
RS-485+
RS-485-
4
RJ-11 to USB Cable
Figure 2-12
With 2-pin header
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.13 Installing USB Driver.
3. 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.
(Allowed for AC/DC Output
Voltage)
Figure 2-13
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.13 Installing USB Driver.
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Connections In I/O Box Mode
For the connections in the I/O Box Mode, 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. You can connect a RJ-11 to DB9 Cable to the PC's COM Port.
(Allowed for AC/DC
Output Voltage)
Figure 2-14
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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 2.13 Installing USB Driver.
3. You can connect a 3-Pin Internal USB Cable to the USB Connectors on the PC's
Motherboard.
(Allowed for DC Output Voltage only)
Figure 2-16
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.13 Installing USB Driver.
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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. It is required to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the GV-Video
Capture Card for usage.
•
I/O Box Mode: Without the switch jumper inserted, the GV-NET/IO Card can work as an independent device. It is NOT necessary to connect to the GV-Video Capture
Card for usage.
Figure 2-17
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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.
DIP Switch
Figure 2-19
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Specifications
OS Supported
Input
Output
Interface
Mode Switch
Address
Communication
32-bit
64-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / Server 2008
Input 4
Input Signal Dry Contact, Wet Contact 9~30V AC/DC
Relay Output
Relay Status
4
Normal Open
Relay Capacitance
USB Connection 30V DC, 3A
RS-232 Connection
125 / 250V AC, 3A
30V DC, 3A
RJ-11 to DB9
RJ-11 to USB
3-Pin Internal USB to Internal USB
I/O Box Mode Without GV-Video Capture Card
NET/IO Card Mode With GV-Video Capture Card
1~4
RS-485, USB, RS-232
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C / 32°F ~ 122°F
Humidity 5% ~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
Compatible Model
Dimensions (W x H)
Ordering Information
55-IOCRD-310
All GV-Video Capture Card Models
99 x 90 mm / 3.90 x 3.54 in
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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. GV-Hub V2 x 1
2. A to B USB Cable x 1
(1.2 meters / 3.93 feet)
Overview
3. DB9 RS-232 Cable x 4
(1.8 meters / 5.90 feet)
4. Software DVD x 1
RS485-C +
RS485-C -
LEDs
RXD
TXD
RS232-C
LEDs
RXD
TXD
RS485-D -
RS485-D +
RS232-D
RS232-A
RS485-A +
RS485-A -
LEDs
RXD
TXD
RS232-B
GV-HUB
LEDs
RXD
TXD
RS485-B -
RS485-B +
Figure 2-20
Note: There are four sets of RS-232 / 485 ports (A-D). In a single set, you can only choose RS-232 or RS-485 port for connection.
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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.
Output
com.H
DO 16
DO 15
DO 14
DO 13 com.G
DO 12
DO 11
DO 10
DO 9 com.F
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5 com.E
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
RS- 485 RX
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
H
G
F
E
Input
USB RX
USB TX
A
D
C
B
GV- IOBOX 16
com.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13 com.C
DI 12
DI
DI
DI
DI
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9 com.B
DI
DI
DI
DI com.A
8
7
6
5
3
4
1
2
Figure 2-22
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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.
Terminal Resistance Switch
1. TR-A, TR-B, TR-C and TR-D is the Terminal Resistance Switch for
RS485-A, RS-485-B, RS-485-C, and RS-485D respectively.
2. Followings are the address assignments of the Terminal Resistance
Switch.
Switch No. Resistance Value
(
Ω)
0
Switch No. Resistance Value
(
Ω)
Installing Drivers
When you connect the GV-Hub V2 to the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the device. To install the drive, follow the steps described in
2.13
Installing USB Driver.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to
Device Manager. Expanding the Ports field, you should see the 4 entries for
Prolific USB-to Serial Bridge.
Figure 2-23
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Specifications
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OS Supported
Serial Interface
32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008
64-bit
RS-232
Windows 7 / Server 2008
Signal: DCD, RxD, TxD, DTR, GND, DSR,
RTS, CTS
Connecter: DB9 Male x 4
(A, B, C, D)
RS-485
Signal: D+, D-
Connector: Terminal Block x 4
(0 ~7, ∞~17.14 Ω)
Serial Line Protection 16 KV ESD for All Signals
USB
Compliance
Speed
USB 2.0 Backward Compatible
Full Speed 12 Mbps
Data Bit 7, 8
Communication
Parameters
Stop Bit
Flow Control
1 , 2
RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Speed 600 bps to 115,200 bps
Environmental
Conditions
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
0~55 Degree C / 32~131 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
103 x 30 x 125 mm / 4.06 x 1.18 x 4.92 in
Ordering Information
84-HUB04-200
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2.6 GV-COM V2
The GV-COM V2 adds one RS-485 port to your computer through a USB connector. The
GV-COM V2 can convert the standard RS-232 signal, through USB connector, to RS-485
2-wire control for PTZ cameras, GV-Data Capture Box or any other RS-485 devices.
Packing List
1. GV-COM V2 x 1
2. USB Extension Cable x 1
(1.8 meters / 5.91 feet)
3. Software DVD x 1
Overview
Figure 2-24
Note: The GV-COM V2 is only capable of converting one RS-485 signal to RS-232 signal. The RS-485 port is extended into two sets of connection points.
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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 2-25 Terminal Resistor connections
Terminal Resistance Switch
The default setting of the Switch is OFF. To switch on the Terminal
Resistance Switch, push the switch to the
ON position.
Installing Drivers
When you connect GV-COM V2 to the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the device. To install the drive, follow the steps described in
2.13
Installing USB Driver.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to
Device Manager. Expand the Ports field, and you should see one entry for Prolific USB-to-Serial Bridge.
Figure 2-26
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Specifications
OS Supported
Serial Interface
USB
32-bit
64-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 / Server 2012
Signal: RS485+, RS485-
RS-485
Connector: Terminal Resistance Switch (120Ω)
Serial Line
Protection
16 KV ESD for All Signals
Compliance USB 2.0 Backward Compatible
Speed Full speed 12 Mbps
Communication
Parameters
Environmental
Conditions
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Ordering Information
84-GVCOM-200
Data Bit
Stop Bit
7, 8
1, 2
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Speed 600 bps to 115,200 bps
0~55 Degree C / 32~131 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
68.5 x 33.5 x 16 mm / 2.7 x 1.32 x 0.63 in
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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
Packing List
1. GV-I/O 12-In Card x 1
2. 20-Pin Ribbon Cable with 4 connectors x 1
3. 4-Pin to 4-Pin Mini Power Cable x 1
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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
1
GV-IO 12-In Card
Input 5
Input 6
Input 7
Input 8
Ground
Input 9
Input 10
Input 11
Input 12
Ground
Input 13
Input 14
Input 15
Input 16
Ground
3
4-pin to 4-pin
Mini Power Cable
Dry Contact
Wet Contact
ON E CE
ON
ON
1 2 3
E CE
1 2 3
OFF
2
20-pin Ribbon Cable
GV Video Capture Card
Figure 2-27 GV-I/O 12-In Card connections
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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.
2. To prevent the noise interference in I/O operation, tightly screw the GV-I/O 12-In
Card to the PC case.
3. The GV-I/O 12-In Card must work with the GV-NET/IO Card together.
Specifications
OS Supported
Input
DC IN
Environmental Condition
Compatible Model
Dimensions (W x H)
Ordering Information
55-IO12I-300
32-bit
64-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / Server 2008
Input 12
Input Signal Dry Contact, Wet Contact 9~30V AC/DC
DC 5V, 1A
0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F
5
%~95% (Non-Condensing)
All GV-Video Capture Card Models
90 x 99 mm / 3.54 x 3.90 in
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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
Packing List
1. GV-I/O 12-Out Card x 1
2. 20-Pin Ribbon Cable with 4 Connectors x 1
3. 4-Pin to 4-Pin Mini Power Cable x 1
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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
1
GV-IO 12-Out Card
Relay Out 5
Relay Out 6
Relay Out 7
Relay Out 8
Com
Relay Out 9
Relay Out 10
Relay Out 11
Relay Out 12
Com
Relay Out 13
Relay Out 14
Relay Out 15
Relay Out 16
Com
3
4-pin to 4-pin
Mini Power Cable
2
20-pin Ribbon Cable
GV Video Capture Card
Figure 2-28 GV-I/O 12-Out Card connections
Note:
1. To prevent noise interference in I/O operation, tightly screw the GV-I/O 12-Out Card to the computer case.
2. The GV-I/O 12-Out Card must work together with the GV-NET/IO Card.
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Specifications
OS Supported
32-bit
64-bit
Relay Output
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / Server 2008
12
Relay Status Normal Open
Output
DC IN
Environmental Condition
Compatible Model
USB Connection 30V DC, 3A
Relay Capacitance
RS-232
Connection
125 / 250V AC, 3A
DC
5V, 1A
0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
All GV-Video Capture Card Models
Dimensions (W x H)
Ordering Information
55-IO12O-300
120 x 99 mm / 4.72 x 3.90 in
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2.9 GV-I/O Box 16 Ports
The GV-I/O Box 16 Ports 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.
• A USB port is provided for PC connection, and it is only used for 30 DC output voltage.
System Requirements
If the GV-I/O Box is listed as
Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port under Windows Device
Manager, GV-System version 8.2 or above is required. If the GV-I/O Box is listed as
XR21B1411 USB UART under Windows Device Manager, GV-System version 8.5.7.0 or above is required.
To see how to check the device name under Windows Device Manager, refer to
2.13
Installing USB Driver.
Packing List
1. GV-I/O Box 16 Ports x 1
2. USB Cable (Type A to B) x 1
3. Power Adapter DC 12V x 1
4. Software DVD
Note: The GV-I/O box 16 Ports comes with the option of an Ethernet module. See 2.12
Accessing GV-I/O Box over Networks.
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Overview
3
E
B
Figure 2-29
DIP Switch
The GV-I/O Box 16 Ports 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.
A B C D A B C D
ON
1 2 3 4
E CE
To change the inputs to different kind of contact, push the switch upward.
ON
1 2 3 4
E CE
Dry Contact
To change the inputs to different kind of contact, push the switch downward.
Note: The RS-485 connectors do not have the conversion function from RS-485 to RS-232, so don’t connect RS-485 devices, such as PTZ camera, to the connectors.
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Connections to PC
There are three
ways to connect the GV-I/O Box 16 Ports to the PC. Only one of three methods can be used at a time.
(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. This is an optional function. See
2.12 Accessing GV-
I/O Box over Networks.
1. Use the USB cable to connect one GV-I/O Box 16 Ports to PC.
(Allowed for DC Output
Voltage only)
Output
com.H
DO 16
DO 15
DO 14
DO 13 com.G
DO 12
DO 11
DO 10
DO 9 com.F
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5 c om.E
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
RS- 485 RX
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
H
G
F
E
Input
USB RX
USB TX
D
C
B
A
GV-IOBOX 16
c om.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13 c om.C
DI 12
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9 c om.B
DI 8
DI
DI
DI
7
6
5 com.A
DI 1
DI
DI
DI
2
3
4
Figure 2-30
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. See 2.13 Installing USB Driver.
2. Use the RS-485 connectors to connect one GV-I/O Box 16 Ports to PC.
(Allowed for
AC/DC Output Voltage)
Output
com.H
DO 16
DO 15
DO 14
DO 13 com.G
DO 12
DO 11
DO 10
DO 9 com.F
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5 com.E
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
RS- 485 RX
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
H
G
F
E
Input
USB RX
USB TX
D
C
B
A
GV-IOBOX 16
com.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13 com.C
DI 12
DI
DI
DI
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9 com.B
DI
DI
DI
DI
8
7
6
5 com.A
DI 1
2
3
4
Figure 2-31
Assigning Addresses to GV-I/O Box 16 Ports
Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 Ports can be chained together to expand the I/O capacity.
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Use the ID switch (1~9) to assign addresses 1~9 to the connected GV-I/O Box 16 Ports.
PC
Output
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5 com.E
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1 com .H
DO 16
DO 15
DO 14
DO 13 com .G
DO 12
DO 11
DO 10
DO 9 com.F
RS- 485 RX
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
H
G
F
E
RS-485 +/-
Input
USB RX
USB TX
D
C
B
A
GV-IOBOX 16
com.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13 com.C
DI 12
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9 com.B
DI
DI
8
7
DI
DI com .A
DI
DI
1
2
DI
DI
3
4
6
5
Output
com .H
DO 16
DO 15
DO 14
DO 13 com .G
DO 12
DO 11
DO 10
DO 9 com .F
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5 com.E
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
RS- 485 R X
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
H
G
F
E
RS-485 +/-
Input
USB RX
USB TX
A
D
C
B
GV-IOBOX 16
com.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13 com.C
DI 12
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9 com.B
DI
DI
8
7
DI
DI com.A
DI
DI
1
2
DI
DI
3
4
6
5
Output
com .H
DO 16
DO 15
DO 14
DO 13 com .G
DO 12
DO 11
DO 10
DO 9 com .F
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5 com.E
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
RS- 485 R X
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
H
G
F
E
RS-485 +/-
Input
USB RX
USB TX
A
D
C
B
GV-IOBOX 16
com.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13 com.C
DI 12
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9 com.B
DI
DI
8
7
DI
DI com.A
DI
DI
1
2
DI
DI
3
4
6
5
GV-IO Box 16 (1) GV-IO Box 16 (2)
~
GV-IO Box 16 (9)
Figure 2-32
ID Switch
E
B
1. Addresses 0 and A to F are NOT functional.
2. Assign the addresses when the power is off.
3. If you want to change the assigned address of the connected GV-I/O
Box 16 Ports, set the switch to the new address, and then re-plug the power adaptor.
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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. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 Ports are connected with the PC through one single RS-485 cable.
After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 Ports with the PC, only switch on the Terminal Resistance Switches in the first and last connected pieces of GV-I/O Box
16 Ports.
Figure 2-33
2. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 Ports are connected with the PC through a RS-
485 / RS-232 conversion device.
After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 Ports with the PC through a RS-
485 / RS-232 conversion device, such as GV-NET/IO Card and GV-Hub, insert a
Terminal Resistor in the conversion device and switch on the Terminal Resistance
Switch of the last connected GV-I/O Box 16 Ports.
Figure 2-34
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3. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 Ports are connected with the PC through separate RS-485 cables.
After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 Ports with the PC through separate
RS-485 cables, switch on Terminal Resistance Switches of the connected piece of GV-
I/O Box 16 Ports at the end of each cable.
Figure 2-35
Terminal Resistance Switch
The default setting of the Switch is OFF. To switch on the Terminal
Resistance Switch, push the switch downward.
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Specifications
OS Supported
Input
Output
Ethernet
DC IN
Address
Terminal Resistance
Environmental Condition
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Ordering Information
84-IOB16-100
32-bit
64-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 / Server 2012
Input 16
Dry Contact
Input Signal
Wet Contact, 9-30V AC/DC
Relay Output 16
Relay Status Normal Open
Relay
USB
Connection
Capacitance RS-485
Connection
RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps (Optional)
30V DC, 3A
125 / 250V AC, 3A
30V DC, 3A
DC 12V, 1A
0-9, A-F
120
Ω
0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
180 x 27 x 183 mm / 7.09 x 1.06 x 7.2 in
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The GV-I/O Box 8 Ports 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.
• A USB port is provided for PC connection, and it is only used for 30 DC output voltage.
System Requirements
If the GV-I/O Box is listed as
Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port under Windows Device
Manager, GV-System version 8.2 or above is required. If the GV-I/O Box is listed as
XR21B1411 USB UART under Windows Device Manager, GV-System version 8.5.7.0 or above is required.
To see how to check the device name under Windows Device Manager, refer to
2.13
Installing USB Driver.
Packing List
1. GV-I/O Box 8 Ports x 1
2. USB Cable (Type A to B) x 1
3. Power Adapter DC 12V x 1
4. Software DVD x 1
Note: The GV-I/O box 8 Ports comes with the option of an Ethernet module. See
2.12
Accessing GV-I/O Box over Networks.
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B
Figure 2-36
DIP Switch
The GV-I/O Box 8 Ports 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.
A B A B
ON
1 2
E CE
ON
1 2
E CE
To change the inputs to different kind of contact, push the switch upward.
To change the inputs to different kind of contact, push the switch downward.
Note:
1. The RS-485 connectors do not have the conversion function from RS-485 to RS-232, so don’t connect RS-485 devices, such as PTZ camera, to the connectors.
2. To add a GV-I/O Box 8 Ports to the GV-System of version 8.2, select
GVIO-USB (16)
from the Device drop-down list in the System Configure dialog box.
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Connections to PC
There are three ways to connect a GV-I/O Box 8 Ports to the PC. Only one of the three methods can be used at a time.
(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. See
2.12 Accessing GV-I/O
Box over Networks
1. Use the USB cable to connect one GV-I/O Box 8 Ports to the PC.
(Allowed for DC
Output Voltage only)
Output com.D
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
com.C
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
RS- 485 RX
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
D
C
Input
USB RX
USB TX
com .B
B
com .A
A
GV-IOBOX 8
Figure 2-37
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. See 2.13 Installing USB Driver.
2. Use the RS-485 connectors to connect one GV-I/O Box 8 Ports with the PC.
(Allowed for AC/DC Output Voltage)
PC
GV-Hub / GV-COM
GV-NET Card /
GV-NET/IO Card
Figure 2-38
RS-485+
RS-485-
Output com.D
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
com.C
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
RS- 485 RX
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
D
C
Input
USB RX
USB TX
com .B
B
com .A
A
GV-IOBOX 8
GV-IO Box 8
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Assigning Addresses to GV-I/O Box 8 Ports
Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 Ports 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
Ports.
Output com.D
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
com.C
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
RS- 485 RX
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
D
C
Input
USB RX
USB TX
com .B
B
com .A
A
GV-IOBOX 8
Output com.D
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
com. C
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
RS- 485 RX
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
D
C
Input
USB RX
USB TX
com .B
B
com .A
A
GV-IOBOX 8
Output com.D
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
com.C
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
RS- 485 RX
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
D
C
Input
USB RX
USB TX
com .B
B
com .A
A
GV-IOBOX 8
Figure 2-39
ID Switch
E
B
1. Addresses 0 and A to F are NOT functional.
2. Assign the addresses when the power is off.
3. If you want to change the assigned address of the connected GV-I/O
Box 8 Ports, set the switch to the new address, and then re-plug the power adaptor.
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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. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 Ports are connected with the PC through one single RS-485 cable.
After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 Ports with the PC, only switch on the Terminal Resistance Switches in the first and last connected pieces of GV-I/O Box
8 Ports.
Figure 2-40
2. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 Ports are connected with the PC through a RS-
485 / RS-232 conversion device.
After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 Ports with the PC through a RS-485
/ RS-232 conversion device, such as GV-NET/IO Card and GV-Hub, insert a Terminal
Resistor in the conversion device and switch on the Terminal Resistance Switch of the last connected GV-I/O Box 8 Ports.
Figure 2-41
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3. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 Ports are connected with the PC through separate RS-485 cables.
After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 Ports with the PC through separate
RS-485 cables, switch on Terminal Resistance Switches of the connected piece of GV-
I/O Box 8 Ports at the end of each cable.
RS-485 Cable 1 RS-485 Cable 2
RS-485-
GV-IO Box 8
(the last of Cable 1)
RS-485+
GV-IO Box 8
(the last of Cable 2)
GV-NET/IO Card /
GV-Hub / GV-COM /
GV-NET Card
Figure 2-42
Terminal Resistance Switch
The default setting of the Switch is OFF. To switch on the Terminal
Resistance Switch, push the switch downward.
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Specifications
OS Supported
Input
Output
Ethernet
DC IN
Address
Terminal Resistance
Environmental Condition
Dimensions (W x H x D)
32-bit
64-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 / Server 2012
Input 8
Dry Contact
Input Signal
Wet Contact, 9-30V AC/DC
Relay Output 8
Relay Status Normal Open
USB Connection
Relay
Capacitance
RS-485 Connection
30V DC, 3A
125 / 250V AC, 3A
30V DC, 3A
RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps (Optional)
DC 12V, 1A
0-9, A-F
120
Ω
0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
135 x 28 x 145 mm / 5.31 x 1.10 x 5.70 in
Ordering Information
84-IOB08-100
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2.11 GV-I/O Box 4 Ports
A small but a capable device, the GV-I/O Box 4 Ports 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
• 4 inputs and 4 outputs are provided.
• Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 4 can be chained together.
• A USB port is provided for PC connection, and it is only used for 30 DC output voltage.
System Requirements
If the GV-I/O Box is listed as
Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port under Windows Device
Manager, GV-System version 8.2 or above is required.
To see how to check the device name under Windows Device Manager, refer to
Installing
USB Driver later in this Installation Guide.
Packing List
1. GV-I/O Box 4 Ports x 1
2. RJ-11 to DB9 Cable x 1
3. RJ-11 to USB Cable x
1
4. Terminal Resistor x 1
5. Power Adapter DC 12V x 1
6. Software DVD x 1
Note: The GV-I/O Box 4 Ports does not provide the option of an Ethernet module.
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B
Figure 2-43
DIP Switch
ON
1
A
Wet Contact
To change the inputs to different kind of contact, push the switch upward.
ON
1
To change the inputs to different kind of 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.
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Connections to PC
There are two ways to connect a GV-I/O Box 4 Ports to the PC:
1. Use the RJ-11 to USB cable to connect a GV-I/O Box 4 Ports to the PC.
(Allowed for
DC Output Voltage only)
PC
RJ-11 to USB Cable
w w w . g e o v i s i o n . c o m . t w
GV-IOBOX 4
GV-IO Box 4
Figure 2-44
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. See 2.13 Installing USB Driver.
2. Use the RJ-11 to DB9 cable to connect a GV-I/O Box 4 Ports to the PC.
(Allowed for
AC/DC Output Voltage) w w w . g e o v i s i o n . c o m . t w
GV-IOBOX 4
Figure 2-45
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Assigning Addresses to GV-I/O Box 4 Ports
Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 4 Ports 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 Ports.
w w w . g e o v i s i o n . c o m . t w
GV-IOBOX 4 w w w . g e o v i s i o n . c o m . t w
GV-IOBOX 4 w w w . g e o v i s i o n . c o m . t w
GV-IOBOX 4
Figure 2-46
ID Switch
ID
B
1. Address 0 and A to F are NOT functional.
2. Assign the addresses when the power is off.
3. If you want to change the assigned address of the connected GV-I/O
Box 4 Ports, set the switch to the new address, and then re-plug the power adaptor.
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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 Ports are connected with the PC through one single RS-485 cable.
When you connect one GV-I/O Box 4 Ports to another GV-I/O Box 4 Ports or more, only insert the Terminal Resistors in the first and last connected pieces of GV-I/O Box 4 Ports.
Figure 2-47
2. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 4 Ports are connected with the PC through a RS-485 /
RS-232 conversion device.
After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 4 Ports with the PC through RS-485 /
RS-232 conversion device, such as GV-NET/IO Card and GV-Hub, insert the Terminal
Resistors in the conversion device and the last connected GV-I/O Box 4 Ports.
Figure 2-48
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3. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 4 Ports are connected with the PC through separate
RS-485 cables.
After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 4 Ports with the PC through separate
RS-485 cables, insert the Terminal Resistors in the connected piece of GV-I/O Box 4
Ports at the end of each cable.
Figure 2-49
Specification
OS Supported
Input
Output
DC IN
Address
Terminal Resistance
Environmental Condition
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Ordering Information
84-IOB04-100
160
32-bit
64-bit
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008
Windows 7 / Server 2008
Input
Input Signal
Relay Output
Relay Status
Relay
Capacitance
4
Dry Contact
Wet Contact, 9-30V AC/DC
4
Normal Open
USB Connection 30V DC, 3A
RS-232 / RS-485
Connection
125 / 250V AC, 3A
30V DC, 3A
DC 12V, 1A
0-9, A-F
120
Ω
0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
111.4 x 27.5 x 101 mm / 4.39 x 1.08 x 3.98 in
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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. Depending on your network, choose Fixed IP for a static IP address or DHCP for a dynamic IP address such as those assigned by an ISP or other DHCP server.
GV-I/O Box is linked to GV-System by using the
Virtual I/O function. Please note these specifications when GV-I/O Box works with GV-System:
1. GV-System supports up to 9 I/O modules which include real I/O devices and virtual I/O devices linked through networks.
2. Up to 5 connections, which include GV-System and any CMS applications, are allowed to control one GV-I/O Box.
Note:
1. GV-I/O Box has a default IP address of
192.168.0.100. The computer used to set the IP address must be under the same network or subnet sequence assigned to the Box.
2. To link GV-I/O Box to GV-System, see
Virtual I/O Control, Chapter 6 in GV-DVR User’s
Manual on the Software DVD.
3. It is required to use
Internet Explorer 7 or above to access the Web interface of GV-
I/O Box.
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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.
Figure 2-50
3. In the Machine Name field, edit the name of the connected GV-I/O Box.
Mask, Default Gateway and Domain Name Server.
Success. Then GV-I/O Box can be accessed with this fixed IP address.
Note: If you like to use the domain name instead of IP address, you may use Domain Name
Service as well. For details on domain name service, see
2.12.2 DHCP Connection.
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2.12.2 DHCP Connection
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides another way of accessing GV-I/O Box when using a dynamic IP from a DHCP server. DDNS assigns a domain name to GV-I/O Box so that GV servers can always access GV-I/O Box by using the domain name.
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. For details on DynDNS, please consult them at www.dyndns.org.
Output com.D
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
com.C
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
RS- 485 RX
RX- 485 TX
DC 12V
D
C
Input
USB RX
USB TX
B
A
com .B
DI 8
DI 7
DI 6
DI 5
com .A
DI 4
DI 3
DI 2
DI 1
GV -IOBOX 8
Figure 2-51
2.12.2.1 Registering a DDNS Domain Name
To obtain a domain name from the GeoVision DDNS Server:
Or open an Internet browser, and type the Web address
http://ns.dipmap.com/register.aspx. This page appears.
Figure 2-52
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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. In the Password filed, type a password. Passwords are case-sensitive and must be at least 6 characters. Type the password again in the Re-type Password field for confirmation.
4. In the Word Verification section, type the characters or numbers shown in the box. For example, type
i8UCY in the required field. Word Verification is not case-sensitive.
Hostname is the domain name, consisting of the registered username and
“dipmap.com”, e.g. somerset01.dipmap.com.
Figure 2-53
Note: The registered username will be invalid when it is not used for one month.
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2.12.2.2 Configuring GV-I/O Box on Internet
After acquiring a domain name from the DDNS Server, you need to configure the domain name on GV-I/O Box so that GV servers can access GV-I/O Box by using the domain name on Internet.
1. Follow the Steps 1 to 2 in
2.12.1 Fixed IP Connection. The Network Configuration page appears.
If you select GeoVision DDNS, the system will automatically bring up the Host Name.
Figure 2-54
Success. Then GV-I/O Box can be accessed with this domain name.
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2.12.3 Other Setting
In the left menu, click
Other Setting. This page appears.
Figure 2-55
[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.
[Communication Port] Keeps the default port value 10000.
[Mac Address/Firmware Version] Indicates the MAC address of the network medium and the Ethernet module version of GV-I/O Box.
[Reboot System/Set Default]
Reboot System: Performs a warm boot of GV-I/O Box. This operation keeps the current configuration.
Default Value: Resets all configuration parameters to their factory settings. This may take 5 seconds to complete.
Note: If you switch the connection from USB or RS-485 to network, first remove the USB or
RS-485 cable from GV-I/O Box and then select
Enable in this setting page; otherwise, the network connection will not function.
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2.12.4 Input Setting
In the left menu, click Input Setting. This page appears.
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Figure 2-56
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.
Alarm Output: Select None for no alarm output, or select between Output 1 and
Output 16 to trigger when the input is detected.
Click
Submit button to save the changes, or click Cancel button to return the changes to its previous state.
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2.12.5 Output Setting
In the left menu, click
Output Setting. This page appears.
Figure 2-57
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.
Normal Mode (N/O and N/C): Output continues to be triggered until the source of the output condition is stopped.
Toggle Mode (N/O and N/C): Output continues to be triggered until a new input trigger ends the output.
Pulse Mode (N/O and N/C): Output is triggered for the amount of time set in the
Pulse Mode Delay Time (1-60) field.
Pulse Mode Delay Time (1-60): Enter the time in seconds for the pulse delay time between 1 and 60 seconds.
Click
Submit button to save the changes, or click Cancel button to return the changes to its previous state.
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2.12.6 In/Out Monitor
In the left menu, click
In/Out Monitor. This page appears.
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Figure 2-58
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). Click ALL ON button to force all 16 outputs to be triggered. Click
ALL OFF button to turn off all 16 outputs. Select the individual outputs to turn it
ON to force the output to be triggered or turn it OFF.
Click
Submit button to save the changes, or click Cancel button to return the changes to its previous state.
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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 2-59
4. When the Update is complete, a dialog box appears and asks you to reboot the system.
Note: It is required to reboot GV-I/O Box after updating the firmware. Without rebooting, the firmware update is not complete.
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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 2-60
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2.13 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:
1. Insert the Software DVD. It will run automatically and pop up a window.
GeoVision USB Devices Driver. This dialog box appears.
Figure 2-61
3. Click
Install to install the drivers. When the installation is complete, this message will appear:
Install done!
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To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Windows Device Manager after restarting the PC. Expanding the Ports field, you should see Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port or
XR21B1411 USB UART depending on the version of the driver. The COM number in the parenthesis indicates the COM port currently in use.
Figure 2-62
Note: If you unplug the GV-NET/IO Card or GV-I/O Box from the PC and connect another
GV-NET/IO Card or GV-I/O Box to the same USB port, the COM port may still be changed.
Access the Windows Device Manager again to look up the new COM port number.
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Chapter 3 Software Installation
This chapter includes the following information:
• Important notice
• Installing a program
• Program list
3
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.
• When formatting the two hard disks, select NTFS as the file system.
• GV-System is a multi-channel video recording system. With normal use of the system, the drive containing video files will become fragmented. This is because GV-System constantly stores video files of multi channels simultaneously, and video files will be scattered all over the drive. It is not necessary to regularly perform disk defragmentation. Since GV-System software and video files are stored on two separated hard disks, the performance of GV-System will not be affected.
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3.2 Installing the System
When you insert the Software DVD, the Install Program window will pop up automatically:
Figure 3-1 The Install Program Window
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3 Software Installation
Installing the System
To install the GV-System, follow these steps:
1. In the Install Program window, click Install GeoVision Paid Software.
2. Select GV-DVR/NVR, and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Follow the above steps to install other programs one by one.
Uninstalling the System
To uninstall the GV-System, follow these steps:
1. Close any open programs because your computer will restart during the uninstalling process.
2. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Control Panel, select Add or Remove Programs and then click Geovision Digital Surveillance System.
Note:
Uninstalling the system will not delete video files and log files previously saved in the computer.
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3.3 Program List
The Surveillance System Software includes GeoVision Paid Software and GeoVision Free
Utility. To use the GeoVision Paid Software, you need a proper GV-USB dongle installed on your computer. To use the GeoVision Free Utility, you can install these GeoVision utilities for free.
GeoVision Paid Software includes the following programs:
First Page:
1.
2.
GV-DVR/NVR
GV-Center V2
3.
4.
GV-Vital Sign Monitor
GV-Dispatch Server
5.
6.
GV-Control Center
GV-Video Wall Server
7.
8.
GV-GIS
GV-Backup Center
9.
GV-Mobile Server
10.
GV-Recording Server
Second page:
11.
GV-Redundant and Failover
Server
12.
GV-POS Data Sender [Only for Graphic Mode POS device]
13.
GV-POS Text Sender [Only
for Windows-Based and Text
Mode POS device]
Figure 3-2 First page of program installation
Figure 3-3 Second page of program installation
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GeoVision Free Utility includes the following programs:
First Page:
1.
2.
3.
GV-Authentication Server
GV-Audio Broadcast
GV-Bandwidth Control Client
Site
4.
GV-Backup Viewer
5.
6.
GV-Dynamic DNS Service
GV-E-Map Server
7.
GV-Fast Backup and
Restore Multicam System
8.
9.
GV-IP Device Utility
GV-Local DDNS Server
10.
GV-MultiView
Second page
Figure 3-4 First page of program installation
11.
GV-Multicast
12.
GV-MultiLang Tool
13.
GV-SetLanguage
14.
GV-Mcamctrl Utility [Only for GV-Joystick]
15.
GV-Remote ViewLog
16.
GV-Remote E-Map
17.
GV-SMS Server
18.
GV-Skype Video Utility
19.
GV-SDCardSync Utility
20.
GV-AView for Android
Smartphone in Android
Market
Figure 3-5 Second page of program installation
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Third page:
21.
GV-iView for iPhone and iPod
Touch in iTunes Store
22. GV-iView HD for iPad in iTunes
Store
Figure 3-6 Third page of program installation
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Chapter 4 Screen Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the major screens:
• Main System
• ViewLog
• SingleView Viewer
• MultiView Viewer
• Center V2
4.1 Main System
Connection status of remote applications
Date / Time / Storage Space
Camera Name
Logout / Exit / Minimize
Select screen divisions
Select a camera for full screen mode
Click to access other applications
Click to display the TV Quad control panel
Click to display the I/O control panel
Click to display the PTZ control panel
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The controls in the main screen:
No Name Description
Indicates the camera number matching the port number in the GV video capture card.
2 Camera
Indicates the given camera name.
3 Date/Time
5 Connection
Indicates the current date and time.
4 Storage
Indicates the remaining disk space.
Indicates the connection status of remote applications.
Displays the PTZ control panel.
Displays the I/O control panel.
8 TV-Out
Displays the TV Quad control panel.
9 User-Defined
Accesses other applications.
11 Network
Indicates the GV-System’s name, usually named by its geographical location.
Enables the connection to remote applications
12 Camera
Rotates through the screen divisions.
13 ViewLog
14 Configure
Brings up these options: Instant Play, Video/Audio Log, System
Log, Search POS Data, POS Live View, Live Object Index,
Search Object Index, Live Panorama View and E-Map.
Accesses system settings.
15 Schedule
Sets up recording schedules.
16 Monitor
Starts or stops monitoring.
17 Camera
Selects the desired camera number for main division view.
18 Screen
Selects screen divisions.
19 Exit
Brings up these options: Login/Change User, Logout, Minimize,
Restart Multicam and Exit.
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4.2 ViewLog
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The controls in the ViewLog window:
No Name Description
1 Camera
Indicates the given camera name.
2 Camera View
Displays the playback video.
Switches between list mode and line mode. Sets up MDB filter.
Displays date folders.
5 Display
Specifies event type to display in List Mode or Line Mode.
6 Video Event List
Displays video events within a certain date folder.
7 Camera
Sets a desired camera for display.
Sets screen divisions: Single View, Panorama View, Quad View or Multi View. Single View also includes these options: Standard,
9 Advanced
Accesses basic search, advanced search and bookmark. Reloads video event list.
10 Normal
Displays or closes Timeline or Video Event List.
11 Function Panel Provides various settings for ViewLog.
12 Slider
Moves the slider to rewind or forward the video during playback
13 Audio
Enables audio playback.
14 Playback
Contains typical playback control buttons.
A highlighted icon indicates an enabled function. From left to right are the A to B Mode, auto playing of next events, the contrast and
16 Playback
Indicates the playback speed. x1 represents normal playback d
Indicates the time of the playback video.
19 Exit
Indicates the date of the playback video.
Closes or minimizes the ViewLog window.
20 A to B Mode
Plays repeatedly the set frames A to B.
Plays back video frame by frame, on real time, with smooth playback or with just key frames.
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Functional Panel
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The controls in the Functional Panel:
No Name
1 Effects
2 Save As AVI
3 Save As Image
Description
Adds effects to the images. The effect options include:
Contrast/Brightness, Light Enhancement, Equalization,
Sharpen, Smooth, Grayscale, Undo to Prev. Action, Undo All
Effects, Copy Image to Clipboard, Sample, and Advanced
Video Analysis.
Save a video file as avi or exe format.
Save a video image as bmp, jpg, gif, png, or tif format.
4 Print
5 Setting
6 Tools
7 Backup
Specifies various settings for printing.
Accesses system settings of ViewLog.
Brings up these options: Object Search, Advanced Log
Browser, Delete, Remote ViewLog Service, Remote Storage
System, Address Book, Display GIS Window, Select Map API, and Tool Kit.
Backs up video files.
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The controls in the SingleView Viewer:
No Name Description
2 Menu
3 Expand / Close
Indicates the remaining time when you log in as Guest. When the time is up, you will be logged out automatically.
Includes these options: Information, Video, Audio, Preset Go, I/O
Control, Alarm Notify, Camera Adjustment, Download and
POS/Wiegand.
Expands or closes the Menu option list.
4 Option Selection Bar Selects the Menu option. For the list of options, see “Menu” above.
5 Show System Menu
Brings up these options: Alarm Notify, Video and Audio
Configuration, Remote Config, Change Server, Show Camera
Name and Image Enhance.
6 Show Camera Menu Select the desired camera for display.
7 PTZ Control Displays the PTZ control panel.
8 I/O Control
9 Full Screen
Displays the I/O control panel.
Switches to full screen view.
10 File Save Saves live video in the local computer.
11 Change Quality
12 Snapshot
13 Speaker
14 Microphone
15 Stop
16 Play
Adjusts video quality with two options: Geo H264 and Geo MPEG4.
For hardware-compressed or megapixel video stream, you have options of Hardware Streaming JPEG, Hardware Streaming
MPEG4 or Hardware Streaming H.264.
Takes a snapshot of the displayed live video.
Enables live audio from the remote GV-System.
Enables speaking to the remote GV-System.
Terminates the connection to the remote GV-System.
Connects to the remote GV-System.
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The controls in the MultiView Viewer:
No Name Description
1 Monitoring live
3 Auto Search
Displays the connected GV-Systems and their available cameras.
Displays all hosts on the same LAN.
4 Show Camera Menu
5 PTZ Control
Select the desired camera for display. If a panorama view is created at the GV-System, it is also included in this menu.
Displays the PTZ control panel.
6 I/O Control Displays the I/O control panel.
7 Channel Status
8 ViewLog
9 Configure
10 Edit Host
11 Camera Status
Indicates the general information of the selected channel.
Accesses Remote ViewLog.
Accesses system settings of the MultiView.
Adds, deletes or modifies GV-System.
Displays the camera status of the connected GV-System.
Displays the general information of the connected
GV-System.
Zooms in or out the selected channel. 13 Zoom in and out
14 Add/Remove Channel Adds or deletes the channels for video polling.
15 Next Goes to the next page of Screen Division buttons.
16 Multicast
17 Full Screen
18 Video Polling
19 Screen Division
20 Exit/Minimize
21 Speaker
22 Microphone
23 Play
24 Stop
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Accesses the Multicast function.
Switches to a full screen view.
Rotates through the selected channels.
Sets the screen divisions to 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16 or 32.
Closes or minimizes the MultiView window.
Enables speaking to the remote GV-System.
Enables live audio from the remote GV-System.
Establishes the connection to a GV-System.
Terminates the connection to a GV-System.
Saves live video.
Changes video resolution.
Takes a snapshot of the selected channel.
Saves the selected cameras and creates a Multiple Host.
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4.5 Center V2
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The controls in the Center V2 window:
No Name Description
Indicates the date, time, remaining disk space and the total number of online channels versus available channels.
3 Find A Subscriber Searches for desired ID in the Current Subscriber field.
Displays subscribers’ IDs and online status.
Blue Icon: Indicates the subscriber is online.
Gray Icon: Indicates the subscriber is offline.
Alarm Icon: Indicates either motion has been detected or the I/O has been triggered at the subscriber’s site.
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6 Host Information
Accesses Event Log, Event List, audio and microphone control,
SMS Server configuration, and short message notification.
Displays the connection status of subscribers.
7 Accounts Adds, deletes or modifies subscriber accounts.
Brings up these options: System Configure, Event Log Settings,
Notification, Password Setup, E-mail Setup, Customize Alarm
Report, SMS Setup, I/O Device, Automatic Failover Support and
Version Information.
9 Previous Page
10 Next Page
11 Refresh Channel
12 Split Mode
13 Exit
14 Flag
15 Clipboard
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17 ID
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19 Message
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Displays the previous page of camera views.
Displays the next page of camera views.
Refreshes the connection status.
Sets the screen division. Different resolution provides options of screen divisions for a single monitor and dual monitors.
Closes or minimizes the Center V2 window.
Flags an event for later reference.
Displays the Alarm Report dialog box.
Indicates an event coming with an attachment. Double-click the event to open the attached video file.
Indicates a subscriber’s ID.
Indicates the event type: Alarm, Attachment, Connection,
Login/Logout, Motion, System and Trigger.
Indicates associated information for each event type.
Indicates when Center V2 receives an event.
Indicates when an event happens at the subscriber’s site.
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Troubleshooting
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. Check the video/audio connection.
2. Make sure the video/audio device is turned on.
3. Make sure the video standard in your country matches the setting in GV-System.
4. Switch the cable from the functional channel to the non-functional channel, and vice versa. If the previously non-functional channel is now able to deliver video/audio, you should check the video/audio device itself and its related cables.
The screen image appears distorted or jitters.
If the screen image seems to be distorted, jitter, or not to look right, try these steps:
1. Make sure the video standard in your country matches the setting in GV-System.
2. Make sure the camera and its cable are not damaged or frayed. Try to replace a camera or cable to see if this fixes the problem.
Messages “Can’t find keypro” and “Card Setup Fail” appear when
GV-System starts.
1. Verify the video capture card driver. See 2.13 Installing Drivers.
2. Insert the video capture card to a different PCI slot to see if this fixes the problem.
3. If you are using the video capture card V1, attach an appropriate Keypro to the PC’s parallel port and run Dos2kreg.exe from the GV-System folder.
4. If using GV-600, GV-650 or GV-650 and running the version between 7.0 and 7.0.5.0, you may need an appropriate USB dongle.
5. If running the version of 8.0 or later and using GV-600A, GV-650A, GV-800A, GV-
1120A, GV-1240A or GV-1480A, you may follow Steps 1 and 2 to fix the problem.
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A message “Can’t find new xxx Module:1, Address:1, in Com1” appears.
1. Check the RS-485 or USB connection between the GV-System and the GV I/O device.
2. Check whether the power adapter is properly attached to the GV I/O device.
3. Check whether the Port and Address settings on the I/O Devices tab in the System
Configure dialog box are correct.
A message “No PTZ Device Installed” or “Default PTZ Device not
Activate” appears.
1. Make sure the Activate option is enabled in Main System. See Step 4, “PTZ Control
Panel”, Chapter 1, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.
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 [email protected]
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Key features
Record video from multiple cameras
Motion detection
Recording schedules
Remote access
Advanced video analysis
Hardware compression
GPU decoding
Multi-channel playback
User-friendly interface
Frequently asked questions
The minimum system requirements for the Surveillance System V8.5.7.0 vary depending on the number of cameras you wish to connect. Please refer to the "Minimum System Requirements" section in the Installation Guide for details.
The connection process varies depending on the type of cameras you are using. Please refer to the "Connecting the Cameras" section in the Installation Guide for specific instructions.
The Surveillance System V8.5.7.0 offers a variety of recording options, including continuous recording, motion-activated recording, and scheduled recording. You can adjust the recording settings to meet your specific needs.
