GeoVision GV-800 User manual

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GV-800 / GV-650
The GV-650A and GV-800A Cards have similar appearances, system requirements and packing list
so that we introduce both together in this section. However, you may choose between the two
according to your need for recording rate and audio channels.
Minimum System Requirements
32-bit Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
OS 64-bit Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
GV-650A Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz
GV-650A x 2 Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz with Hyper-Threading
GV-800A Pentium 4, 3.0 with Hyper-Threading
CPU
GV-800A x 2 Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz Dual Core
Windows XP 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels
RAM Windows Vista / 7 / Server 2008 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-650A / GV-800A 80 GB
HDD GV-650A x 2 / GV-800A x 2 160 GB
GV-650A / GV-800A
GV-650A x 2 ATI Radeon X600 / NVIDIA 6200
VGA
GV-800A x 2 ATI Radeon X1300 PCI-E / NVIDIA
GeForce 7300 PCI-E
DirectX 9.0c
Packing List
1. GV-800A or GV-650A Card x 1
2. Audio Extension Card x 1 **
3. 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio D-Type Cable x 1
4. 9-16 Cams D-Type Cable x 1 *
5. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
6. Software CD x 1
7. Feature Guide x 1
8. Installation Guide x 1
* Supplied with 12-16 Cams D-Type Video Capture Card
** Supplied with BNC Video Capture Card
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Connecting One GV-650A/GV-800A Card
There are two types of GV-800A and GV-650A Cards: BNC and D-Type. BNC type only provides
four video channels; audio extension card is required for extension. D-Type can provide up to 16
video channels and four audio channels together.
For the D-Type video capture card, plug the black video/audio cable into the black connector on the GV-650A/800A Card; the blue
video cable into the blue connector, as illustrated below.
Video 1~8 (Black)
Audio 1~4 (White)
Video 9~16 (Blue)
GV-800A/650A Card
1
4
3
3
Figure 1-11 D-Type GV-650A or GV-800A Card connections
Note:
1. 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.
2. To install two GV-800A Cards, ensure one of both must have PCI-E interface.

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For the BNC-type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into No. 1 or No. 2 connector on the GV-650A/804A Card, as
illustrated below. Both connectors are okay for connection.
Audio Extension Card
GV-804A/650A Card
1
2
or
1
2
Figure 1-12 BNC-type GV-650A or GV-804A Card connections
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Connecting Two GV-600A/GV-650A/GV-800A Cards
You can install two GV-600A/GV-650A/GV-800A of the same model for up to 32 channels. Master
Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels. Normally, the card
attached to the lower PCI slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI
slot number will act as Slave.
•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.
•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 andAudio 6 connectors of the Slave
Card.
•Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire to
the Master Card.
•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.
Figure 1-13

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Specifications
GV-650A GV-800A
Interface Type PCI, PCI-E
BNC BNC x 4
Input Type D-Type DB15 x 2
Video Input 4, 8, 12, 16 Cams
Audio Input 2 Channels 4 Channels
NTSC 60 fps 120 fps
CIF PAL 50 fps 100 fps
NTSC 30 fps 60 fps
Recording Rate
D1 PAL 25 fps 50 fps
NTSC 60 fps 120 fps
CIF PAL 50 fps 100 fps
NTSC 30 fps 60 fps
Display Rate
D1 PAL 25 fps 50 fps
NTSC 720 x 480, 720 x 480 De-interlace,
640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace, 360 x 240, 320 x 240
Video Resolution PAL 720 x 576, 720 x 576 De-interlace,
640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace, 360 x 288, 320 x 240
Compression Format Geo MPEG4, Geo MPEG4 (ASP), Geo H264,
Geo H264 V2
GV-NET/IO Card Support Yes
GV-650A 144 x 98 (mm) / 5.67 x 3.86 (in)
BNC GV-804A 152 x 94 (mm) / 5.98 x 3.7 (in)
GV-650A 144 x 98 (mm) / 5.67 x 3.86 (in)
Dimensions (W x H)
D-Type GV-800A 174 x 98 (mm) / 6.85 x 3.86 (in)