GeoVision GV-Tower User manual

Quick Start Guide
RoHS
2015/04
English
Tower-QG-C
© 2015 GeoVision, Inc.All rights reserved.
All GeoVision Products are manufactured in Taiwan.
The Vision of Security
Thank you for purchasing GV-Tower System. This guide is designed to assist the new user in getting
immediate results from the GV-Tower System. For advanced information on how to use the GV-Tower
System, please refer to GV-Tower System User's Manual (GV-Desktop >Program button >
User Manual).

© 2015 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the
written consent of GeoVision.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.
GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential
damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein. Features and
specifications are subject to change without notice.
GeoVision, Inc.
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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 7 are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
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Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Packing List............................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.1.1 GV-Tower DVR/NVR System .......................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 GV-Tower VMS System................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Front View & Fear View....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Basic Installation................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Recommended Hard Drive .................................................................................................................................. 8
2. Install the Hard Drive............................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Turn On the Power .................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Windows Setup Installation............................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Configuring the IP Address ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Exiting to Windows............................................................................................................................................. 17
4. GV-Tower DVR/NVR System................................................................................................................................18
4.1 Main Screen......................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.1 Adding Hot Swap Drive to Recording Path................................................................................................. 19
4.1.2 Adding IP Video Devices............................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.3 Renaming the Camera .................................................................................................................................. 22
4.1.4 Choosing Recording Mode............................................................................................................................ 23
4.1.5 Changing Recording Resolution................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Set Up a Recording Schedule............................................................................................................................ 25
4.3 Play Back Video................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Back Up Video Files............................................................................................................................................ 28
5. GV-Tower VMS System .......................................................................................................................................... 30
5.1 Main Screen......................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.1.1 Adding Hot Swap Drive to Recording Path................................................................................................. 31
5.1.2 Adding IP Cameras to GV-VMS.................................................................................................................... 33
5.2 Configuring Camera Settings............................................................................................................................ 35
5.3 Play Back Recorded Videos............................................................................................................................... 36
5.4 Back Up Recorded Videos.................................................................................................................................. 38
6. Restore System......................................................................................................................................................... 39

1. Introduction
Welcome to the GV-Tower System Quick Start Guide. In the following sections, you will learn
about the basic installations and configurations of the GV-Tower System User’s Manual (GV-
Desktop > Program button > User Manual).
1.1 Packing List
1.1.1 GV-Tower DVR/NVR System
•GV-Tower DVR / NVR System x 1
•LFH Audio and Video Cable x 1 (only for GV-Tower DVR System)
•Key for Hard Disk Safety Lock x 2
•Hard Disk Drive Screw x 16
•GV-IR Remote Control x 1
•AC Power Cord x 1
•GV-Tower System Quick Start Guide x 1
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1.1.2 GV-Tower VMS System
•GV-Tower VMS System x 1
•Key for Hard Disk Safety Lock x 2
•Hard Disk Drive Screw x 16
•GV-IR Remote Control x 1
•AC Power Cord x 1
•GV-Tower System Quick Start Guide x 1
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1.2 Front View & Fear View
Front View
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No. Name No. Name
1 HDD x 4 7 Not Functional
2 Not Functional 8 IR Receiver
3 Not Functional 9 Power Button
4 Not Functional 10 Not Functional
5 Not Functional 11 HDD Activity LED (Red)
6 Reset Button 12 Power LED (Blue)
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Rear View
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No. Name No. Name
1 Power Connector 7 USB 2.0 Port x 4
2 LFH Audio and Video Connector＊8 Not Functional
3 Audio Microphone In Port 9 VGA Monitor Output
4 Audio Line Out Port 10 HDMI Port
5 Audio Line In Port 11 USB 2.0 Port x 2
6 Ethernet Port x 2 12 PS/2 Port (only for the keyboard)
Note: The feature marked with ＊is for GV-Tower DVR System only.
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1.3 Basic Installation
Here we use GV-Tower DVR System as the example.
1. There are two ways to connect the monitor to the GV-Tower DVR/NVR System and GV-
Tower VMS System.
•Using the VGA cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer, connect the VGA
monitor.
•Using the HDMI cable supplied by the HDTV manufacturer, connect the HDTV.
2. Using the supplied power cord, connect one end to theAC input and the other end to the
power outlet.
3. Connect speakers to the Audio Line Out port.
4. Using the supplied LFH Audio and Video cable, connect the yellow ends to the cameras,
and the red ends to the microphones.
5. Using the RJ-45 cable, connect one end to the Ethernet port and the other end to
Network.
6. Connect the mouse to the USB port.
7. Connect the keyboard to the PS/2 port.
Once the above hardware is properly connected, press the Power button on the front panel
to start the system. It takes about 1 minute for startup. The system should load automatically
and display cameras in the main screen.
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Using the IR Remote Control
The GV-IR Remote Control provides easy control of the GV-Tower DVR/NVR System and
GV-Tower VMS System. Its receiver is a built-in device.
For details, see GV-IR Remote Control User’s Manual (GV-Desktop > Program button >
User Manual).
Connecting to 2 Monitors
You can connect the 2 monitors to the ports labeled below on the back panel of the GV-
Tower DVR/NVR System and GV-Tower VMS System. Here we use GV-Tower DVR System
as the example.
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1.4 Recommended Hard Drive
For system efficiency, we recommend the following enterprise level hard disk drives. Avoid
using desktop level or green HDD which may affect system efficiency.
•WD RE series
•Seagate Constellation ES.3 series
•HGST Ultrastar series
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2. Install the Hard Drive
The GV-Tower DVR/NVR System or GV-Tower VMS System uses SATA hard drives for
video and audio data storage. Before recording, ensure to install your hard drives. Follow the
below steps to install the hard drive.
1. Press the release latch. The drawer handle pops up.
Release Latch
2. Pull out the drive drawer.
3. Remove the plastic carrier from the chassis.
4. Insert the hard drive in the drawer.
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5. Secure the hard drive with the 4 screws, and make sure all screw heads flush with the
surface.
6. Put the drawer back in the drive bay of the GV-Tower DVR/NVR System or GV-Tower
VMS System, and push the latch until it locks.
7. When the Power LED on the drawer shines blue, the hard drive is now ready to use.
•To format the hard drive, see 3.3 Formatting the Hard Drive in GV-Tower System
User’s Manual (GV-Desktop > Program button > User Manual).
•To add the hard drive to the recording path, see 3.4 Adding the Hard Drive to the
Recording Path in GV-Tower System User’s Manual (GV-Desktop > Program button
> User Manual).

3. Turn On the Power
3.1 Windows Setup Installation
The Windows setup is preparing your computer for first use.
1. After the Windows starts, the following screen pops up. Select your language and click
Next.
2. Select your country or region, time and currency and keyboard layout. Then click Next.
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3. Type a user name for your account and then click Next to continue.
4. It is recommended that you create a password for your account and then click Next to
continue.
5. Since no license terms are specified, the page is left blank intentionally. Select I accept
the license terms and click Next.
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6. You are suggested to select Ask me later to disable Windows automatic update.
Selecting the other two options may generate temporary files and result in wasting the
internal disk space.
7. Select your time zone, date and time and click Next.
8. You are recommended to select Work network in the screen below to disable the
network management share functions for security reasons.
When the above setup process is complete, Windows will finalize your settings automatically
in the background and restart.
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3.2 Configuring the IP Address
GV-Tower DVR/NVR System and GV-Tower VMS System support remote monitoring,
control and configuration over a network connection. The following default IP addresses will
automatically be assigned.
•Connection 1: 192.168.0.200
•Connection 2: 192.168.0.201
•Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
The local area connections listed correspond to the Ethernet ports as shown below:
Local Area Connection 1
Default IP: 192.168.0.201
Local Area Connection 2
Default IP: 192.168.0.200
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To change the above default IP addresses, follow the steps below.
1. On the GV-Desktop, click the Programs button, and select Control Panel.
2. Type the ID and password. The default ID and password are “0000”. The Control Panel
window appears.
3. Under Network and Internet, click View network status and tasks.
4. Under Connections, select the Local Area Connection you want to configure.
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5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and select Properties.
6. Select Use the following IP address and type the new IP information in the fields. Or
select Obtain an IP address automatically to enable dynamic IP address.
7. Click OK to finish the setting.
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3.3 Exiting to Windows
GV-Tower DVR/NVR System and GV-Tower VMS System is protected by GV-Desktop that is
limited to run the selected programs. If you need to exit to Windows desktop, follow these
steps.
1. Exit the main screen to display the GV-Desktop screen.
•GV-DVR/NVR:
•GV-VMS:
2. Click the Settings button, and type the valid ID and password. The default ID and
Password are “0000”. The Settings dialog box appears.
3. Under Desktop Type, select Windows from the drop-down list, and click OK.
4. Click the Log Off button, and type the ID and Password to display the Windows desktop.
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The GV-Desktop

4. GV-Tower DVR/NVR System
4.1 Main Screen
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No. Name No. Name
1 Logout / Exit / Minimize 8 Start/stop screen rotation
2 Select screen divisions 9 Access remote applications
3 Select a camera for full screen
mode 10 Camera Name
4 Start/stop recording 11 Date / Time / Storage Space
5 Set up recording schedules 12 Status indicators for remote applications
6 Access system settings 13 Click to call up PTZ Control Panel
7 Access ViewLog to play back
video 14 Click to call up I/O Control Panel
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