GeoVision GV-NVR User manual

Quick Start Guide
http://www.geovision.com.tw
V8.4
GV-NVR
GV-NVR
2010/11
English
NVRV84-B
© 2010 GeoVision, Inc.All rights reserved.
All GeoVision Products are manufactured in Taiwan.
GV-NVR
Welcome to the GV-NVR Quick Start Guide. In the following sections, you
will learn the basic requirements and configurations of using GV-NVR.
For the detailed instructions of use, see the DVR User’s Manual on the
GV-NVR Software DVD.
Two types of USB dongles are available to connect third-party IP devices:
External-type NVR Dongle and Internal-type NVR Dongle.
Introduction
Packing List
Types of Dongle Options
• GV-NVR Software DVD x 1
• GV-NVR Quick Start Guide x 1
• Protection Key (NVR Dongle) available upon order x 1
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Note: GV-NVR automatically comes with 32 free IP channels when connected
with GeoVision IP video devices. To connect with third-party IP devices, you
need to purchase a NVR Dongle and install it to the computer.
• External-type NVR Dongle: This is used
for implementation of GV-NVR with
third-party IP video devices. The dongle
options include 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14,
16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 IP
channel(s).
For details on supported third-party IP video devices, please visit
GeoVision’s website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/4_21.asp
• Internal-type NVR Dongle: This dongle is not only used for connecting
GV-NVR with third-party IP video devices as External-Type NVR
Dongle, but also built with Hardware
Watchdog function .You need to connect
the USB dongle directly to the USB
header on the motherboard.

GV-NVR
The GV-NVR system can support up to 32 channels. The following table
lists the minimum and recommended system requirements needed to run
the GV-NVR.
System Requirements
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IMPORTANT:
1. To connect IP cameras with H.264 codec and GV-IP Speed Dome
(no matter which codec you select), the minimum CPU requirement of
Core 2 Quad can only support up to 8 channels. With CPU of Core i7 or
higher, you can record up to 32 channels but note the following limit for
live viewing:
3. Some GV hardware accessories and GV-System functions are not
available to GV-NVR users. Please note the following lists.
Unavailable GV-System functions:
• Adjustment of codec and resolution for third-party devices
• Recording quality
• Pre-Recording using RAM
• Hard Disk Calculator
• Noise Detection to Reduce File Size
• Video Lowpass Filter
2. For the users of 32-bit Windows, the memory limit of GV-NVR is 1.7 GB
with 2 GB RAM. For the users of 64-bit Windows, the memory limit of
GV-NVR is 1.7 GB with 2 GB RAM and 3 GB with 4 GB RAM. If the
high memory issue persists, the GV-NVR will become unstable.
• For live viewing of 32 channels, you need to lower the resolution
and change the codec to MPEG 4 or MJPEG.
Up to 4
Channels Up to 8 Channels Up to 16 Channels Up to 32 Channels
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 /
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
32-bit
OS
64-bit
Core 2 Duo,
2.4GHz
2 × 1 GB Dual Channels / 2 x 2 GB Dual Channels
(see IMPORTANT 2)
Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHzCPU Core i7,
2.8 GHz
ATI X1300
Memory
VGA

GV-NVR
Optional devices can expand your GV-NVR’s capabilities and versatility.
Contact your dealer for more information.
AVP (Advanced Video Process) functions include
Panorama View, Video Stabilizer, Defogging and
etc. You can add the AVP functions to the
GV-NVR by using an additional AVP Dongle, or
upgrading your external or internal NVR Dongle
to have the AVP functions.
The USB dongle can provide the Hardware
Watchdong function to the GV-NVR system by
restarting the computer when Windows crashes.
You need to connect the dongle internally on the
motherboard.
GV-Data Capture V3 Box can integrate the
GV-NVR to an electronic POS system, while
GV-Data Capture V3E Box can establish such
integration through LAN or Internet.
An easy way for serial port extension. This hub
can add 4 RS-232/RS-485 serial ports through
the GV-NVR’s USB port.
This unit can add 1 RS-232/RS-485 serial port
through the GV-NVR’s USB port.
GV-IO Box 4 Ports provides 4 inputs and 4 relay
outputs, and supports both DC and AC output
voltages. A USB port is also provided for PC
connection.
GV-IO Box 8 Ports provides 8 inputs and 8 relay
outputs, and supports both DC and AC output
voltages. You can connect the unit to the PC
either by using its USB port or through network
by using its Ethernet module.
AVP
(Advanced Video
Process) Functions
Internal USB Dongle
GV-Data Capture V3
Box
GV-Hub Box
GV-COM Box
GV-IO Box (4 Ports)
GV-IO Box (8 Ports)
GV-IO Box 16 Ports provides 16 inputs and 16
relay outputs, and supports both DC and AC
output voltages. You can connect the unit to the
PC either by using its USB port or through
network by using its Ethernet module.
The GV-NET/IO Card is a RS-485 / RS-232
interface converter, providing 4 inputs and 4 relay
outputs. It supports both DC and AC output
voltages.
GV-Joystick facilitates the PTZ camera control. It
can be either plugged into the GV-NVR for
independent use or connected to GV-Keyboard to
empower the operation.
GV-Keyboard V3 is used to program and operate
GV-NVR and PTZ cameras. Through RS-485
configuration, it can control up to 16 GV-NVR
systems. In addition, through RS-485 or RS-422
connection, it can set up and control up to 32
PTZ cameras directly without making any
configuration through the GV-NVR.
GV-IO Box (16 Ports)
GV-NET/IO Card
(I/O Box Mode)
GV-Joystick
GV-Keyboard V3
Options
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GV-NVR
USB Driver Installation
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It is required to install the driver of USB dongle before use. After you insert
the USB dongle to the computer where GV-NVR is installed, the Found
New Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the device. Ignore the
Wizard and follow these steps to install the driver:
1. Insert the GV-NVR Software DVD. It will run automatically and a window
pops up.
2. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver, and then click
Install GeoVision USB Devices Driver. This dialog box appears.
3. Click Install to install the driver. When the installation is complete, this
message will appear: Install done!
Figure 1
Figure 2
4. To verify that the driver is installed correctly, go to Windows Device
Manager and xpand DVR-Devices. You should see the entry of
GV-Series USB Protector.
Figure 3
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System Installation
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Before You Start
For optimal performance of your system, it is important to follow these
recommendations before installing the GV-NVR:
• It is strongly recommended to use two separate hard disks. One is for
installing Windows OS and GV-NVR 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-NVR 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-NVR 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-NVR software and video files are stored on two separated hard
disks, the performance of GV-NVR will not be affected.
Before installing the GV-NVR, make sure DirectX 9.0c is already installed
on your computer.
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 IP
camera that you wish to connect to.
Note: The above data was determined using the bit rate listed above and
hard disks with average R/W speed above 80MB/s.
• Since the size of transmitted data from IP cameras may be quite large
and reach beyond the transfer rate of a hard disk, you should note the
total of recording frame rates that you can assign to a single hard disk,
as listed below:
Frame rate limit in a single hard disk
MJPEG H.264 MPEG
Video
resolution Frame
Rate Bit Rate Frame
Rate Bit Rate Frame Rate Bit Rate
2560x1920
(5M) 30 fps 102.26 Mbit/s 240 fps 21.24 Mbit/s
2560x1600
(4M) 60 fps 73.49 Mbit/s 240 fps 15.28 Mbit/s
2048x1536
(3M) 60 fps 64.73
Mbit/s 480 fps 10.52
Mbit/s
2048x1536
(3M) 120 fps 41.16 Mbit/s 480 fps 9.16 Mbit/s
1280x960
(1.3M) 200 fps 30.04 Mbit/s 480 fps 5.77 Mbit/s 480 fps 6.30 Mbit/s
640x480
(VGA) 480 fps 11.42
Mbit/s 640 fps 2.54
Mbit/s 640 fps 3.27
Mbit/s
320x240
(CIF) 480 fps 5.16 Mbit/s 640 fps 0.75 Mbit/s 640 fps 1.03 Mbit/s

Adding IP Video Sources
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1. Insert the GV-NVR System Software DVD. The Install Program
window pops up automatically (see Figure 1).
2. Click Install GeoVision xxx System (ex. Install GeoVision V8.4.0.0
System).
3. To install the Main System, select GeoVision Main System, and
follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Follow the above steps to install other programs one by one.
Figure 4
To install the GV-NVR, follow these steps:
Installing the GV-NVR
1. Close any open programs because your computer will restart during
the uninstalling process.
2. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Add or
Remove Programs.
3. In the Currently installed programs list, select GV-NVR V8.4.0.0,
and then click Remove.
4. When you are prompted to confirm the program removal, click Yes.
To uninstall the GV-NVR, follow these steps:
Note: Uninstalling the GV-NVR will not delete video files and log files
previously saved in the computer.
Uninstalling the GV-NVR Figure 5
Figure 6
1. On the main screen, click the Configure button, select General
Setting, select Camera / Audio Install and click IP Camera Install.
This dialog box appears.
• To add an IP camera from a list of the IP cameras on the LAN, click
Scan Camera.
• To manually set up an IP camera, follow steps 2 to 7.
The procedures for adding an IP camera, Video Server and Compact DVR
may vary. The following is the setup procedure for an IP camera in the
system.
2. Click Add Camera. This dialog box appears.

Figure 7
3. Type the IP address, username and password of the IP camera. Select
a camera brand and device from the drop-down list. This dialog box
appears.
Figure 8
4. If the connection is not established, modify the default HTTP port and
click Query.
5. The options in the setup dialog box may vary depending on the camera
brand.
6. Click Apply. The IP camera is added to the list.
7. Click the listed camera, and select Display position to map the IP
camera to a channel on the GV-System.
8. The Status column now should display “Connected”. Click OK.
• Port: Video streaming port number.
• Stream Type: You may have the option of single streaming only or
both single and dual streaming.
• Codec type: You may have the option of MPEG4, JPEG, or H.264.
If the selected camera supports dual streaming, the preview codec
and recording codec can be set differently.
• Resolution: Select resolutions for preview and recording.
For more details, see Hybrid and NVR Solution, Chapter 2, DVR User’s
Manual on the GV-NVR Software DVD.

Upgrading GV-NVR
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Figure 9
Figure 10
The Black Dongle can be upgraded to include more functions or enhance
the system. You need to collect the data from your dongle and send it back
to GeoVision for an upgrade. The upgrade is charged services. To
upgrade your dongle, follow these steps:
1. Each dongle has its own serial number. Find it on the side of the
dongle. Later this serial number will be used in naming the files for
upgrading.
5. To save the data to your local computer, click Save Key ID Data. If you
have more than one dongle to upgrade, click Batch Save. Different
dongle data will be saved as separate files. The file will be named after
the serial number on the dongle and saved as *.out. For example, if a
dongle serial number is 7116442, the file is named “NVR-7116442.out”.
6. Send this data file to GeoVision at [email protected]. The
GeoVision will examine the data file and send an *.in file back to you.
The file name also includes the serial number of that dongle. In this
example, the data file to be sent back is named “NVR-7116442.in”.
7. After you receive the updated file, insert the correct dongle matching
the .in file you receive, and then run GVUsbKeyUpClient.exe.
8. Click Select All to read the dongle, click Upgrade and then open the
updated file to upgrade the dongle. You can also select more than one
dongle in the list and click Batch Upgrade to upgrade them at the
same time. Make sure these dongles match the updated files you
receive.
2. Insert the dongle to the computer.
3. In the GV folder, double-click GVUsbKeyUpClient.exe. This dialog
box appears.
4. To retrieve the data from the dongle, click Select All. The information of
the dongle will be displayed in the information field. Note the displayed
number of “HW Serial” should be the same as that on the dongle.
SIC+7116442
SIC+7116442
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
http://www.geovision.com.tw