GeoVision GV-LX4C3D2W User manual

Quick Start Guide
1Introduction
Welcome to the GV-Compact DVR V3 Quick Start Guide. In the following sections,
you will learn about the basic installations and configurations of the GV-Compact
DVR V3. For a detailed user’s manual, see GV-Compact DVR V3 User’s Manual on
the GV-Compact DVR V3 software DVD.
© 2011 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
All GeoVision Products are manufactured in Taiwan.
2011/10
English
CDVRV3-QG-B
The 4-Channel Unit
GV-Compact DVR V3
Thank you for purchasing GV-Compact DVR. This guide is designed to assist the new user in getting
immediate results from the GV-Compact DVR. For advanced information on how to use the GV-Compact
DVR, please refer to GV-Compact DVR User's Manual on Software DVD.
Models
Description
Equipped with 2 USB ports and 1 hard drive
bay.
Equipped with 2 USB ports and 2 hard drive
bays.
Equipped with 2 USB ports, 1 hard drive
bay and 1 DVD-RW drive.
Equipped with vibration absorbers, 2 USB
ports and 1 hard drive bay.
Model No.
GV-LX4C3D1
GV- LX4C3D2
GV- LX4C3D2W
GV-LX4C3V
Model
Standard
Standard
Standard
Anti-Vibration
ACC
The 8-Channel Unit
Description
Equipped with 4 USB ports and 1 hard drive
bay.
Equipped with 4 USB ports and 2 hard drive
bays.
Equipped with 4 USB ports, 1 hard drive
bay and 1 DVD-RW drive.
Equipped with vibration absorbers, 4 USB
ports and 1 hard drive bay.
Equipped with vibration absorbers, 4 USB
ports and 2 hard drive bays.
Model No.
GV-LX8CD1
GV-LX8CD2
GV-LX8CD2W
GV-LX8CV1
GV-LX8CV2
Model
Standard
Standard
Standard
Anti-Vibration
ACC
Anti-Vibration
ACC
Note: For the Anti-vibration ACC models (GV-LX4C3V, GV-LX8CV1 and
GV-LX8CV2), it is necessary to use the hard drive for notebook, vehicle or
surveillance applications to prevent vibration and shock hazard.

Packing List
The 4-Channel Unit
●Power Cable x 1
(Anti-Vibration Model)
●Shorting Cable x 1
(Anti-Vibration Model)
●Lock Key x 2 (1 Bay), x 4 (2 Bays)
●Round Screws x 6 (1 Bay),
x 12 (2 Bays)
●T-Cap Screw x 4 (1 Bay),
x 8 (2 Bays)
●Remote Control x 1
●GV-Compact DVR Quick Start Guide
x 1
●GV-Compact DVR Software DVD x 1
●GV-NVR Quick Start Guide x 1
●GV-NVR Software DVD x 1
●Power Adaptor 12V, 5.0A x 1
(Standard Model)
●AC Power Cord x 1
(Standard Model)
●D-Type Video Cable x 1
●D-Type Audio/TV/Spot Monitor
Cable x 1
●1 to 4 Camera Power Cable x 1
The 8-Channel Unit
●Power Cable x 1
(Anti-Vibration Model)
●Shorting Cable x 1
(Anti-Vibration Model)
●Camera Power Cable x 2
●Lock Key x 2 (1 Bay), x 4 (2 Bays)
●Round Screws x 6 (1 Bay),
x 12 (2 Bays)
●T-Cap Screw x 4 (1 Bay),
x 8 (2 Bays)
●Remote Control x 1
●GV-Compact DVR Quick Start Guide
x 1
●GV-Compact DVR Software DVD x 1
●GV-NVR Quick Start Guide x 1
●GV-NVR Software DVD x 1
●Power Adaptor 12V, 5.0A x 1
(Standard Model)
●AC Power Cord x 1
(Standard Model)
●1 to 5 D-Type Video Cable x 1
●6 to 8 D-Type Video/TV/Spot Monitor
Cable x 1
●D-Type Audio Cable x 1

2Overview
Optional devices can expand your GV-Compact DVR V3’s capabilities and versatility.
Contact your dealer for more information.
External IR Receiver
GV-GPS 232
Receiver with PS/2
Connector
2.5” to 3.5” HDD
Converter
GV-Relay V2
WiFi USB Adaptor
Power Adaptor of DC
12V, 5A
The external IR receiver, with a 5-meter cable (16.4 feet),
allows long-distance remote control of GV-Compact DVR
V3.
GV-GPS 232 Receiver is a Global Position System
receiver. It can be applied to vehicle tracking and location
verification. The device is designed for Anti-Vibration
ACC models only.
The HDD converter allows you to install a 2.5’’ SATA HDD
into GV-Compact DVR V3.
Working with this module, GV-Compact DVR V3 can
expand the voltage load up to 10A 250V AC / 10A 125V
AC / 5A 100V DC.
The WiFi USB Adaptor is designed to connect the GV IP
devices to the wireless network. It complies with IEEE
802.11 b/g/n (Draft 3.0) standards for wireless networking.
The power adaptor is used to power on the Anti-Vibration
ACC model to test the connection. The device is designed
for Anti-Vibration ACC models only.
Options Standard Model
GV-LX4C3D1
GV-LX4C3D2
GV-LX4C3D2W
The 4-Channel Unit
10
11
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
7654321
9
8
11
10
11
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
7654321
9
8
10
12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
7654321
9
8

Name
USB Port
System LED
IR Receiver
External IR
Reset Button
Default Button
Storage Removal Button
HDD Activity LED
HDD Power LED
Key Lock
HDD Drive Bay
DVD-RW Drive
DC Power Input (12V)
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Description
Connects the USB storage device, Wireless LAN
adaptor and/or mobile Internet device.
• Power LED: Turns on when the power is supplied.
• Ready LED: Turns on when the unit is ready for use.
• HDD LED: Turns on when the HDD is reading or
writing data.
• Disk Full/ Fault LED: Turns on when the HDD is full
or read/write error occurs.
Receives data from the infrared remote control.
Connects to an optional External IR receiver.
Restarts the unit, and keeps all current configurations.
Sets all configurations to factory settings.
Stops recording and dataches the HDD from the system.
Blinks when the HDD is reading or writing data.
Turns on when the power is supplied.
Locks and unlocks the HDD drive bay.
Installs the SATA hard drive for recording.
Writes the DVD disc for data backup.
Connects to power supply.
75 Ω
Video In/Out
Audio/TV In/Out
VGA Monitor Port
LAN Port
I/O Terminal Block
External IR
GPS Port
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
When using the Loop function, turn the switches to OFF
positions. The switch number is corresponding to the
channel number. The default setting is ON.
• Inputs (4 Blue Connectors/CH1-4): Connects to
cameras.
• Outputs (4 Black Connectors/CH1-4): Loops out
each camera input to monitors.
• TV Output (1 Black Connector/QUAD): Connects
to a TV monitor.
• Spot Monitor Output (1 Black Connector/MUX):
Connects to a spot monitor to display video
sequentially from each video input.
• Audio Inputs (4 White Connectors / CH1-4):
Connects to microphones.
• Audio Output for playback (1 Red Connector/
AUD-OUT): Connects to speakers. Note the audio
output only works during playback or when receiving
callback audio.
Connects to a PC monitor.
Connects to the network.
Connects to input and output devices, PTZ cameras,
and etc.
Connects to an optional External IR receiver.
Connects to a GPS 232 receiver.
Anti-Vibration ACC Model
GV-LX4C3V
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5
13
10 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 21
11
9
8

Name
USB Port
System LED
No
1
2
Description
Connects the USB storage device, Wireless LAN
adaptor and/or mobile Internet device.
• Power LED: Turns on when the power is supplied.
• Ready LED: Turns on when the unit is ready for use.
• HDD LED: Turns on when the HDD is reading or
writing data.
• Disk Full/ Fault LED: Turns on when the HDD is full
or read/write error occurs.
Standard Model
GV-LX8CD1
GV-LX8CD2
GV-LX8CD2W
The 8-Channel Unit
10
11
13 14 15 16 17 19
7654321
9
8
11
12
18
10
11
13 14 15 16 17 19
7654321
9
8
18 20
Anti-Vibration ACC Model
GV-LX8CV1
10
11
13 14 15 16 17 19
7654321
9
8
18 20
GV-LX8CV2
10
11
13 14 15 16 19
7654321
9
8
17 18
10
13 14 15 16 19
7654321
9
8
17 18

IR Receiver
Default Button
Reset Button
Storage Removal Button
External IR
HDD Activity LED
HDD Power LED
Key Lock
HDD Drive Bay
DVD-RW Drive
DC Power Input (12V)
LAN Port
Video In/Out
Video In/Out & TV-Out
Audio In/Out
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Receives data from the infrared remote control.
Sets all configurations to factory settings.
Restarts the unit, and keeps all current configurations.
Stops recording and dataches the HDD from the system.
Connects to an optional External IR Receiver.
Blinks when the HDD is reading or writing data.
Turns on when the power is supplied.
Locks and unlocks the HDD drive bay.
Installs the SATA hard drive for recording.
Writes the DVD disc for data backup.
Connects to power supply.
Connects to the network.
• Inputs (5 Blue Connectors/CH1-5): Connects to
cameras.
• Outputs (5 Black Connectors/CH1-5): Loops out
each camera input to monitors.
• Inputs (3 Blue Connectors/CH6-8): Connects to
cameras.
• Outputs (3 Black Connectors/CH6-8): Loops out
each camera input to monitors.
• TV Output (1 Black Connector/QUAD): Connects to
a TV monitor
• Spot Monitor Output (1 Black Connector/MUX):
Connects to a spot monitor to display video
sequentially from each video input.
• Audio Inputs (8 Red Connectors/CH1-8): Connects
to microphones.
• Audio Output for playback (1 White Connector/
AUD-OUT): Connects to speakers. Note the audio
output only works during playback or when receiving
callback audio..
VGA Monitor Port
I/O Terminal Block
GPS Port
18
19
20
Connects to a PC monitor.
Connects to input and output devices, PTZ cameras,
and etc.
Connects to a GPS 232 receiver.
Continued on the reverse

For details on looping video out on monitors and displaying each video sequentially
on a spot monitor, see Connecting Optional Video Output Devices, Chapter 3 in the
Compact DVR V3 User’s Manual on the software DVD.
For details on installing the hard drive, see Installing Hard Drive, Chapter 3 in the
Compact DVR V3 User’s Manual on the software DVD.
Note: The GV-Compact DVR V3 cannot work with the microphone requiring
power from the unit. Use the microphone that has external power supply.
●4-Ch: Using the blue connectors of the supplied D-Type Video Cable, connect
to cameras.
●8-Ch: Using the blue connectors of the supplied 1 to 5 D-Type Video Cable,
connect to cameras 1 to 5. Using the blue connectors of the supplied 6 to 8
D-Type Video/TV/Spot Monitor Cable, connect to cameras 6 to 8.
1. Connect to power by using the supplied power adaptor.
2. Connect to cameras.
●4-Ch: Using the supplied D-Type Audio/TV/Spot Monitor Cable, connect
microphones to the four white connectors and a speaker to the red connector.
●8-Ch: Using the supplied D-Type Audio Cable, connect microphones to the
eight red connectors and a speaker to the white connector.
B. Using the VGA cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer, connect to a VGA
monitor (as illustrated in the figure).
3. Connect to microphones and a speaker.
A. 4-Ch: Using the black connector (QUAD) of the supplied D-Type
Audio/TV/Spot Monitor Cable, connect to a TV monitor.
8-Ch: Using the black connector (QUAD) of the supplied 6 to 8 D-Type
Video/TV/Spot Monitor Cable, connect to a TV monitor.
4. Connect video output. There are two options:
5. Connect to the network by using the standard RJ-45 cable.
3Connecting the GV-Compact DVR V3
Basic Connection for Standard Models
Internet
The 4-Channel Unit
The 8-Channel Unit
1
2 3
5
4
Internet
1
2 2
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3
Cameras
6-8
Cameras
1-5

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Shorting
Cable Shorting
Cable
Terminal Block of 4-Ch Terminal Block of 8-Ch
1. Connect the ACC wire from the vehicle to Pin 16 (4-Ch) or Pin 24 (8-Ch) on the
terminal block. For details see Connecting Anti-Vibration ACC Models to the
Vehicle later in the Quick Start Guide.
2. Connect the Power Cable to the unit and to the vehicle.
Basic Connection for Anti-Vibration ACC Models
Testing Anti-Vibration ACC Models
The 4-Channel Unit
The 8-Channel Unit
To power on Anti-Vibration ACC Models:
3. 4-Ch: Connect the black wire of the Camera Power Cable to Pin 10 and red wire
to Pin 11 on the terminal block.
8-Ch: Connect the black wires of the Camera Power Cables to Pin 18 or Pin 20,
and the red wires of the Camera Power Cables to Pin 17 or Pin 19 on the terminal
block.
4. Connect the Camera Power Cable to cameras.
●Supplied Shorting Cable
●Additional power adaptor (DC 12V, 5A), which can be purchased from GeoVision.
1. Connect the Shorting Cable to Pins 14 and 16 (4-Ch) or Pins 22 and 24 (8-Ch) on
the terminal block.
2. Power on the unit by using a power adaptor. The unit automatically starts after
powering up for 5 seconds.
3. Set up the settings of the unit, such as storage, images, recording and etc through
its OSD or Web interface.
4. Remove the power adaptor. The unit turns off immediately after powering off.
To power on cameras through the vehicle power supply:
When the Anti-Vibration ACC model is connected to the vehicle power supply, the unit
will automatically start after you turn on the vehicle ignition. Power is supplied to the
unit as long as the vehicle ignition is on.
Before connecting the ACC model to a vehicle, you can power on the unit at other
places for testing and setup.
Items required:
Cameras
Camera
Power Cable
Vehicle
VGA Monitor
Power Cable
ACC Wire
1
2
3
4
4
4
Cameras
Cameras
Camera
Power Cable
Camera
Power Cable
Vehicle
VGA Monitor
Power Cable
ACC Wire
1
23
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18 20 22
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+/-
Fuse Box
For details, see 3.3.2 Connecting to a Vehicle, Chapter 3 in GV-Compact DVR V3
User’s Manual on the software DVD.
Connect to Pin 16 (4-Ch) or
Pin 24 (8-Ch) of the
Terminal Block on the
GV-Compact DVR V3
Connect the white wire to the
Vehicle’s Power Cable
(10 ~ 28 VDC, 5A)
Connect the black wire to the
Vehicle’s Ground Cable
The Supplied
Power Cable
ACC wire from
the Vehicle
GV-Compact DVR V3
Vehicle
1. Connect the white power wire of the unit to the positive-voltage power cable
from the fuse box.
2. Remove the car door scuff plate and wire the power cable along the driver’s door
toward the back seat.
3. Use one of the two methods below to connect the black ground wire of the unit.
4. Turn on the car ignition and the unit should start automatically within 5 seconds.
Turn off the car ignition and the unit should shut down 30 seconds after the car
ignition is off.
●Method 1: Connect the black ground wire to the negative-voltage power
cable from the fuse box.
●Method 2: Connect the black ground wire to the vehicle’s chassis so that the
wire contacts the bare metal.
When the black ground wire is connected correctly, the unit will automatically
shut down 30 seconds after the car’s power is off. If the unit does not shut
down, try to connect the black ground wire using the other method.
Connecting the ACC Wire
Connecting the Power Wire
1. Locate and open the fuse box, which is usually located below the dashboard and
to the left of the steering wheel.
2. Look for “cigarette lighter” fuse location, which is indicated in the fuse
specification diagram on the fuse box or in the owner’s manual.
3. Connect the ACC wire from the cigarette lighter fuse to Pin 16 (4-Ch) or Pin 24
(8-Ch) on the terminal block.
Connecting Anti-Vibration ACC Models to a Vehicle
You need to connect the ACC model to ACC wire and power wire on the vehicle.
The following instructions are based on installation on a Toyota Zace Surf. Since
each vehicle differs in design, refer to the owner’s manual of your vehicle for details
or have the installation done by a properly trained technician.
Using the fuse specification diagram, locate the power cables from the fuse box. You
may need to use a voltmeter to determine positive-voltage and negative-voltage
cables.
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ACC wire of
the Vehicle
Terminal Block of 4-Ch Terminal Block of 8-Ch
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2319 21
ACC wire of
the Vehicle

Follow the steps below to format the hard drive before recording.
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control.
2. Select ADVANCED, select STORAGE SETTINGS, and select STORAGE
MANAGEMENT. The model name of the connected hard drive appears.
3. Move the focus to DETAIL, select FORMAT and press the button. You will
be prompted to confirm the action.
4. Select YES and press the button to start formatting. The format progress will
appear in the top right of the screen, e.g. “PART 1: 94/100”. When the format is
complete, the amount of free disk space will be displayed.
Note:
1. The maximum space of one partition is 200 GB.
2. The connected USB mass storage device must also be formatted according
to above instructions before use.
4Formatting the Hard Drive
Designed for use on the network, the GV-Compact DVR V3 must be assigned an IP
address to make it accessible. There are two ways to assign an IP address: Using
OSD Menu and Using Web Interface.
For detail on assigning an IP address using the Web interface of the GV-Compact
DVR V3, see Connecting with a PC, Chapter 5 in GV-Compact DVR V3 User’s
Manual on the software DVD.
To use the OSD menu to assign a static IP:
1. Press the Menu button, select NETWORK and then select CONNECTION
SETTINGS. Set a static IP, subnet mask, gateway, primary DNS and secondary
DNS (optional), which are provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
2. Using the network cable, connect one end to the LAN port on the rear panel of the
unit, and the other end to the network. The GV-Compact DVR V3 is now
accessible by entering the assigned IP on the browser.
3. To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your
browser to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a one-time installation of
GeoVision’s ActiveX component onto your computer.
5Assigning an IP Address

Important:
1. If Dynamic IP Address and PPPoE are enabled, you must check the current
IP address from the OSD screen of Network Status every time before logging
in the unit. Otherwise, you may enable the DDNS function that links a domain
name to the unit’s changing IP address first.
2. If Dynamic IP Address or PPPoE is enabled and you cannot access the unit,
you may have to reset it to the factory default settings and then perform the
network settings again. For details on how to restore to factory default
settings, see Restoring to Factory Default Settings, Chapter 8 in GV-Compact
DVR V3 User’s Manual on the software DVD.
3. The GV-Compact DVR V3 has a default IP address of 192.168.0.10. The login
ID and password are admin.
4. To access the Web interface of the GV-Compact DVR V3, it is required to use
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x or later.
1. Date and time: Indicates the current date and time when viewing live video.
2. A / B / C: Indicates the type of device defined for the GV-Compact DVR V3.
3. Monitoring icon : Appears when the monitoring is activated.
4. Manual recording icon or Schedule recording icon : Appears when the
recording is started manually or by schedule.
5. Input icon : Appears when the input device is installed and activated.
6. Channel number/Camera name: Displays the camera number or name.
7. Hard disk status: Indicates the amount of free space on the hard disk. When the
disk is full, the status will turn to red.
8. Motion detection mode icon : Appears when the camera is set to the
recording mode of motion detection.
9. Round-the-clock mode icon : Appears when the camera is set to the
recording mode of round-the-clock.
10.Recording icon : Appears when the monitoring is started. A red icon
indicates the image of the camera is being recorded.
11. Vehicle speed: Indicates the average speed of the vehicle when the GPS
function is enabled. This function is only available for the Anti-Vibration ACC
models (GV-LX4C3V, GV-LX8CV1 and GV-LX8CV2).
6Main Screen Overview
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WARNING: The interruption of power supply during updating causes not only
update failures but also damages to the GV-Compact DVR V3. In this case,
please contact your sales representative and send your device back to
GeoVision for repair.
You can perform the following basic operations using the remote control.
Upgrading System Firmware
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[email protected] http://www.geovision.com.tw
Important:
1. While the firmware is being updated, the power supply must not be
interrupted.
2. Do not turn the power off for 10 minutes after the firmware is updated.
3. If you use the IP Device Utility for firmware upgrade, the computer used to
upgrade firmware must be under the same network of the GV-Compact DVR
V3.
GeoVision will periodically release the updated firmware on the website. To load the
new firmware into the GV-Compact DVR V3, read the important notes below and then
follow the instructions.
1. In the Live View window, click the Show System Menu button and select Remote
Config. This dialog box appears.
2. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local
computer.
3. Click the Upgrade button to start the upgrade.
7Basic Operations 8Upgrading System Firmware
Operations
Date/Time Adjustment
Recording Operation
Search and Playback
PTZ Control
Channel Number and
Camera Name
Video Backup
Steps
Press the Menu button, select ADVANCED and then
select DATE AND TIME.
Press the Rec button to start recording and press the
Stop button to stop recording.
Press the Search button to see the search and
playback options.
Press the Channel button to display the PTZ channel
and use the directional buttons to control the PTZ
movement.
Press the Menu button, select Channel Settings and
then Channel Name to change the camera name.
Press the Menu button, select Advanced and then
Display Settings to display the channel number or
camera title.
Press the Menu button, select Advanced and then
Backup to specify the time and channel for backing
up video files.