GeoVision GV-Mini User manual

GV-Mini System
UseUser’s Manual
MI-UM-A

© 2019GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may notbe 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.
March 2019

Welcome to the GV-Mini System User’s Manual.
The Manual provides an overview of the GV-Mini System and its accessories. It also
includes the instructions to guide you through the installation and use of the GV-Mini
System:
Chapter 1, Introduction
Identifies the accessories and options of the GV-Mini System.
Chapter 2, Overview
Identifies the components of the GV-Mini System.
Chapter 3, Getting Started
Provides step-by-step instructions on setting up the GV-Mini System.
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting
Suggests courses of action if the GV-Mini System doesn’t seem to be working
properly.
User’s Manual for GV-Mini System

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Contents
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. iii
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................... 1
1.1 Packing List .................................................................................................1
1.2 Options ........................................................................................................1
1.3 Supported Software .....................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Overview ............................................................................................... 2
2.1 Front View....................................................................................................2
2.2 Rear View ....................................................................................................3
Chapter 3 Getting Started...................................................................................... 4
3.1 Basic Installation..........................................................................................4
3.2 Windows Setup Installation..........................................................................5
3.3 System Restoration......................................................................................7
3.4 Updating GV-Mini System............................................................................8
3.5 Installation of 2.5-inch HDD/SSD.................................................................9
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................11
Appendix ……………………………………………………………………………….. 13
A. Frame Rate Limit for GV-NVR / VMS.............................................................13
B. Total Frame Rate and Max. No. of Channels Supported for GV-NVR / VMS .14

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Safety Instructions
Observe these safety instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself and damage
to the product.
Read all safety and installation instructions before you operate the product.
Do not operate the product in high humidity areas or expose it to water or moisture.
Do not put the product in an unstable, a slanting or vibrated place.
Do not block any ventilation opening.
Do not install the product near any heat sources such as radiator, heat register or
other apparatus that produce heat.
Operate the product using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
1. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this may cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not use the product when abnormality occurs, such as emitting smoke from the
product, smelling burning, being damaged by drop, invasion of foreign objects inside the
product, etc. Be always sure to remove the AC adaptor at once and contact your dealer.
Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they
may cause hazards and void the warranty.
Do not attempt to service the product yourself, as removing the casing may expose
you to dangerous voltage and void the warranty.

Introduction
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Packing List
The GV-Mini System package includes the following items. If any of the items are missing or
damaged, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement.
Important: Please keep the original carton and all packing materials for future shipping need.
1. GV-Mini System
2. 19V, 120W Power Adapter
3. Power Cord (by region)
4. Download Guide
1.2 Options
Optional devices can expand your system’s capabilities and versatility.
VESA Bracket The bracket allows for mounting the unit on the rear of a computer monitor.
1.3 Supported Software
1. GV-NVR
2. GV-VMS
3. GV-ASManager
4. GV-FR Server (coming)
5. GV-Smart Retail (coming)

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Chapter 2 Overview
2.1 Front View
Figure 2-1
No. Name No. Name
1 Power Button 5 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C)
2 Power LED 6 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-A)
3 HDD LED 7 Headphone/Headset
4 MIC-In

Overview
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2.2 Rear View
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Figure 2-2
No. Name No. Name
1. DC Jack (for 19V 120W Power Adapter) 6. COM port
2. DisplayPort 7. Gigabit LAN port
3. HDMI Port 8. Key Lock (Anti-tampering)
4. VGA Port 9. Kensington Lock (Anti-theft)
5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-A) 10 USB 2.0 Port

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Chapter 3 Getting Started
3.1 Basic Installation
This section describes all the equipments required to program and operate the GV-Mini
System.
Figure 3-1
1. Using the supplied power cord, connect one end to the AC input and the other end to the
power outlet.
2. Using the DisplayPort / VGA / HDMI cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer, connect
up to 2 monitors for simultaneous displays.
3. Connect the mouse and keyboard to the USB ports.
4. Using the RJ-45 cable, connect one end to the Ethernet port and the other end to Network.
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.

Getting Started
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3.2 Windows Setup Installation
The Windows setup is preparing your computer for first use.
1. After the Windows starts, this setup screen appears. Select your language and click Next
to continue.
Figure 3-2
2. Select your regional settings and time zone and click Next to continue.
Figure 3-3

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3. Click Accept to accept Microsoft software license terms.
4. Select between “Customize” and “Use Express settings” for your Windows 10 installation.
5. Type your account name. It is recommended that you create a password for your account
and click Next.
Figure 3-4
6. When the above setup process is complete, Windows will finalize your settings
automatically in the background and restart

Getting Started
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3.3 System Restoration
You can restore preinstalled files, once they are damaged, by running the recovery from the
hidden partition. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps
below.
Note: The recovery will delete all files and restore the GV-Mini System to factory default
settings.
1. Remove or turn off the power of any connected USB devices.
2. Restart the GV-Mini System.
3. Press F11 button several times to avoid accessing the system.
4. When this screen appears, click the OneKey System Recovery button.
Figure3-5
5. Select Restore system using the image file in AOMEI OneKey Recovery Partition and
click Next.

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6. After selecting which partition you want to recover, click Start Restore and click Yes when
the following message appears to start restoring.
Figure3-6
7. Once the restoration is complete, click Finish to leave the recovery system and restart the
Windows automatically.
3.4 Updating GV-Mini System
If you like to update your GV-Mini System, contact your dealer for more information.
Before contacting your dealer, you may check software update news at our website:
http://www.geovision.com.tw

Getting Started
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3.5 Installation of 2.5-inch HDD/SSD
1. Unscrew the four screws on the back panel. Pull out the motherboard tray.
Figure 3-7
2. Remove the motherboard by unscrewing the four screws of each corner.
3. Flip the motherboard over with the reverse side up. Place the HDD/SSD onto trays (A)
and (B).
Figure 3-8
4. Secure the HDD/SSD of tray A with the four screws.
Figure 3-9

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5. Flip the motherboard right side up and secure the HDD/SSD of tray B in place.
Figure 3-10
6. Ensure the SATA Data and Power Cable is connected to the HDD/SSD.
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Figure 3-11
7. Connect the ends of the SATA Cables to the SATA Connectors as shown in Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12

Troubleshooting
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
GV-Mini System stops responding (aka “crashed” or “froze”)
1. Check if your mouse and keyboard are working properly.
If they cease functioning, following steps 2 and 3 to restart the system.
If they work, open the Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) and end the task of a
non-responding program.
2. Push the Power button for 10 to 20 seconds until the GV-Mini System turns off.
3. Push the Power button again to turn the GV-Mini System back on.
GV-Mini System is unable to start.
If your GV-Mini System is unable to start after you push the Power button, try these steps:
1. Remove the AC power adapter from the DC Jack.
2. Wait for 30 seconds before plugging the AC power adapter back in.
3. Push the Power button to see if the GV-Mini System can start.
No screen image
If your GV-Mini System is able to start properly but images cannot be displayed on the
connected monitor(s), try these steps:
1. Check if the blue power LED is lit.
Figure 4-1
2. Use a different monitor output and see if it works.

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GV-Mini System suffers virus attack.
GV-Mini System is designed and optimized for Windows 10 platform. It may be vulnerable to
newly created worms and exploits that attack any of the underlying operating system’s
previously undocumented flaws. If your GV-Mini System suffers virus attack, try rebuilding the
operating system and the software. Refer to 3.3 System Restoration.
How can I find more help?
1. Visit our website at http://www.geovision.com.tw/
2. Write us at [email protected]

Appendix
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Appendix
A. Frame Rate Limit for GV-NVR / VMS
The total of recording frame rates that you can assign to a single hard disk for GV-NVR / VMS
recording is listed as below:
Frame Rate Limit in a Single Hard Disk
Video
resolution
H.264
H.265
Frame Rate (fps)
Bitrate (Mbit/s)
Frame Rate (fps)
Bitrate (Mbit/s)
1.3 MP
660
5.05
N/A
N/A
2 MP
660
7.01
N/A
N/A
3 MP
440
10.48
660
5.35
4 MP
330
11.65
550
7.74
5 MP
220
16.48
660
6.73
8 MP
550
14.13
N/A
N/A
12 MP
330
14.47
N/A
N/A
Note: The data for GV-NVR / VMS were obtained using the bit rate listed above and hard disks
with average R/W speed above 110 MB/s, with the model of Core i7 and 16 GB RAM.

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B. Total Frame Rate and Max. No. of Channels Supported
for GV-NVR / VMS
Note: The data shown in the tables below were obtained using the model with Core i7 and 16
GB RAM.
For GV-IP Camera (Dual Streams)
GV-NVR
Video
Resolution
Dual-stream Resolution
Max. Frame
Rate / Camera
Channel
Total Frame
Rate / System
Stream 1 (H.264)
Stream (H.264)
1.3 MP
1280 x 1024
320 x 256
30 fps
32
960 fps
2 MP
1920 x 1080
448 x 252
30 fps
32
960 fps
3 MP
2048 x 1536
320 x 240
20 fps
32
640 fps
5 MP
2560 x 1920
320 x 240
10 fps
32
320 fps
8 MP
3840 x 2160
1280 x 720
25 fps
32
800 fps
12 MP
4000 x 3000
1024 x 768
15 fps
32
480 fps
Video
Resolution
Dual-stream Resolution
Max. Frame
Rate / Camera
Channel
Total Frame
Rate / System
Stream 1 (H.265)
Stream (H.264)
1 MP
1280 x 720
640 x 360
30 fps
32
960 fps
2 MP
1920 x 1080
640 x 360
30 fps
32
960 fps
3 MP
2048 x 1536
640 x 480
30 fps
32
960 fps
4 MP
2560 x 1440
640 x 360
25 fps
32
800 fps
5 MP
2592 x 1944
640 x 480
30 fps
32
960 fps

Appendix
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GV-VMS
Dual-stream ResolutionVideo
Resolution Stream 1 (H.264) Stream (H.264)
Max. Frame
Rate / Camera
Channel
Total Frame
Rate / System
1.3 MP 1280 x 1024 320 x 256 30 fps 64 1920 fps
2 MP 1920 x 1080 448 x 252 30 fps 64 1920 fps
3 MP 2048 x 1536 320 x 240 30 fps 64 1920 fps
5 MP 2560 x 1920 320 x 240 25 fps 64 1600 fps
8 MP 3840 x 2160 1280 x 720 25 fps 64 1600 fps
12 MP 4000 x 3000 1024 x 768 15 fps 64 960 fps
Dual-stream ResolutionVideo
Resolution Stream 1 (H.265) Stream (H.264)
Max. Frame
Rate / Camera
Channel
Total Frame
Rate / System
1 MP 1280 x 720 640 x 360 30 fps 64 1920 fps
2 MP 1920 x 1080 640 x 360 30 fps 64 1920 fps
3 MP 2048 x 1536 640 x 480 30 fps 64 1920 fps
4 MP 2560 x 1440 640 x 360 25 fps 64 1600 fps
5 MP 2592 x 1944 640 x 480 30 fps 64 1920 fps