GeoVision GV-NVR System Lite V2 Series User manual

Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
GV-NVR System Lite V2 (Rev. B)
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Thank you for purchasing GV-NVR System Lite V2. This guide is designed to assist the new user in
getting immediate results from the GV-NVR System Lite V2. For advanced information on how to use
the GV-NVR System Lite V2, please refer to GV-NVR System Lite V2 User's Manual (GV-Desktop <
Program button < User Manual).
2013/10
English
NVRLV2BV10-QG-B

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October 2013

Preface
Welcome to the GV-NVR System Lite V2 (Rev. B) Quick Start Guide.
The GV-NVR System Lite V2 (Rev. B) has two models:
Models
GV-NVR Lite V2 (Rev. B) 1 TB
GV-NVR Lite V2 (Rev. B) 1.5 TB
This Quick Start Guide is designed for the Revision B of GV-NVR System Lite V2. It
provides the basic instructions to guide you through the installation and use of the
GV-NVR System Lite V2.
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Contents
1. Basic Installation ...........................................................................................................1
2. Packing List ...................................................................................................................3
3. Supported IP Cameras and Dongle Options ................................................................4
GV-NVR System Lite V2 Dongle ..................................................................................................... 7
4. Mounting Method...........................................................................................................8
Standing Mount................................................................................................................................8
Monitor Mount.................................................................................................................................. 8
5. Basic Configurations...................................................................................................10
Assigning the IP Address Automatically ........................................................................................ 10
Setting Up Third-Party IP Cameras ............................................................................................... 10
Changing the IP Address of GV IP Cameras................................................................................. 12
Changing IP Address of GV-NVR System Lite V2......................................................................... 12
Changing Codec and Resolution of GV IP Camera ...................................................................... 14
6. Main Screen .................................................................................................................15
Formatting the External Hard Drive............................................................................................... 16
Adding the External Hard Drive to the Recording Path................................................................. 16
Renaming the Camera .................................................................................................................. 17
Choosing Recording Mode ............................................................................................................ 17
7. Recording Schedule Setup .........................................................................................18
8. Video Playback ............................................................................................................19
Playback Controls.......................................................................................................................... 20
Using the Zoom ............................................................................................................................. 20
9. Video Files Backup ......................................................................................................21
Playing Backup Files ..................................................................................................................... 23
10. System Restoration ...................................................................................................24

1. Packing List
Important: Please keep the original carton and all packing materials for future shipping need.
•GV-NVR System Lite V2 x 1
•AC Power Cord x 1
•Power Adapter x 1
•Standing Mount Kit (1 Base Stand and 1 Base Stand Screw included) x 1
•VESA Monitor Mount Kit (1 Stand Screw and 4 Fix Screws included) x 1
•GV-NVR System Lite V2 Quick Start Guide x 1
•GV-NVR Lite V2 Dongle for third-party IP cameras (optional)
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2. Supported IP Cameras and Dongle Options
The GV-NVR Lite V2 supports connections to GV-IP devices and third-party IP cameras. You
can adopt one of the following combinations:
IP cameras excluding GV-Fisheye cameras
•Connect up to 16 GV-IP cameras. See Section A.
•Connect up to 8 third-party cameras (of 640 x 480 resolution, H.264). See Section C.
•Connect up to 10 third-party cameras (of 1280 x 720 resolution, H.264). See Section C.
•Connect up to 10 third-party cameras (of 1280 x 1024 resolution, H.264). See Section C.
•Connect up to 8 third-party cameras (of 1920 x 1080 resolution, H.264). See Section C.
•Connect up to 2 third-party cameras (of 2048 x 1536 resolution, H.264). See Section C.
•Connect 1 third-party camera (of 2048 x 1944 resolution, H.264). See Section C.
•Connect 1 third-party camera (of 2560 x 1920 resolution, H.264). See Section C.
•Connect up to 8 cameras from GV-IP cameras and third-party IP cameras (of 640 x 480
resolution, H.264). See Section A and C.
•Connect up to 10 cameras from GV-IP cameras and third-party IP cameras (of 1280 x 720
resolution, H.264). See Section A and C.
•Connect up to 10 cameras from GV-IP cameras and third-party IP cameras (of 1280 x
1024 resolution, H.264). See Section A and C.
•Connect up to 8 cameras from GV-IP cameras and third-party IP cameras (of 1920 x 1080
resolution, H.264). See Section A and C.
•Connect 2 cameras from GV-IP cameras and third-party IP cameras (of 2048 x 1536
resolution, H.264). See Section A and C.
•Connect 1 camera from GV-IP cameras and third-party IP cameras (of 2048 x 1944
resolution, H.264). See Section A and C.
•Connect 1 camera from GV-IP cameras and third-party IP cameras (of 2560 x 1920
resolution, H.264). See Section A and C.
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IP cameras including GV-Fisheye cameras
•GV-Fisheye Camera 1.3 MP + one of the following options:
GV-IP Camera x 15
Third-party Camera (VGA) x 6
Third-party Camera (1 / 1.3 / 2 MP) x 8
Third-party Camera (3 / 4 / 5 MP) x 1
•GV-Fisheye Camera 2 MP + one of the following options:
GV-IP Camera x 15
Third-party Camera (VGA) x 5
Third-party Camera (1 / 1.3 / 2 MP) x 6
Third-party Camera (3 / 4 / 5 MP) x 1
•GV-Fisheye Camera 4 MP + one of the following options:
GV-IP Camera x 11
Third-party Camera (VGA) x 5
Third-party Camera (1 / 1.3 / 2 MP) x 4
Third-party Camera (3 / 4 / 5 MP) x 1
•GV-Fisheye Camera 5 MP + one of the following options:
GV-IP Camera x 8
Third-party Camera (VGA) x 3
Third-party Camera (1 / 1.3 / 2 MP) x 3
Third-party Camera (3 / 4 / 5 MP) x 1
Analog cameras through GV-Compact DVRs and GV-Video Servers
•Connect up to 14 analog cameras through GV-Video Servers (of 704 x 480 resolution,
H.264). See Section D.
•Connect up to 14 analog cameras through GV-Video Servers (of 352 x 240 resolution,
H.264). See Section D.
•Connect up to 10 analog cameras through GV-Compact DVR V3 Series (of 704 x 480
resolution, de-interlace). See Section D.
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The number of supported channels is based on the following resolution:
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Dual-stream Resolution
Section A
Stream 1 Stream 2
Max. Frame
Rate
Total Frame
Rate
D1 704 x 480 /
704 x 576
352 x 240 /
352 x 288 30 / 25 fps 480 / 400 fps
1 MP 1280 x 720 448 x 252 15 fps 240 fps
1.3 MP 1280 x 1024 320 x 256 15 fps 240 fps
2 MP 1920 x 1080 448 x 252 10 fps 160 fps
3 MP 2048 x 1536 320 x 240 10 fps 160 fps
4 MP 2048 x 1944 320 x 240 10 fps 160 fps
GV-IP Camera
5 MP 2560 x 1920 320 x 240 10 fps 160 fps
Section B Single Stream Resolution (H.264) Max. Frame
Rate
Total Frame
Rate
1.3 MP 1280 x 1024 (4:3) 7 fps 63 fps
2 MP 1440 x 1376 (4:3) 7 fps 21 fps
4 MP 2048 x 1944 (4:3) 6 fps 12 fps
GV-Fisheye
5 MP 2560 x 1920 (4:3) 6 fps 6 fps
Section C Single Stream Resolution (H.264) Max. Frame
Rate
Total Frame
Rate
VGA 640 x 480 30 fps 240 fps
1 MP 1280 x 720 15 fps 150 fps
1.3 MP 1280 X 1024 15 fps 150 fps
2 MP 1920 X 1080 10 fps 80 fps
3 MP 2048 x 1536 10 fps 20 fps
4 MP 2048 X 1944 10 fps 10 fps
Third-Party
Camera
5 MP 2560 X 1920 10 fps 10 fps
Dual-stream Resolution
Section D
Stream1 Stream 2
Max. Frame
Rate
Total Frame
Rate
GV-VS11 /
GV-VS14 704 x 480 352 x 240 30 fps 420 fps
GV-Video
Server V2 GV-VS12 /
GV-VS04H 352 x 240 N/A 30 fps 420 fps
GV-Compact DVR V3 704 x 480
De-interlace N/A 30 fps 300 fps

Note:
GV IP cameras
1. GV IP cameras (excluding GV Fisheye), stream 1 is used for recording and single view,
and stream 2 for live viewing in multi divisions.
2. The default resolution for stream 1 is set at its maximum. Several resolution, aspect ratio
and codec options are available for each IP camera, except GV-Fisheye cameras.
3. It is highly recommended to set the panel resolution to 1280 x 1024 (default) or lower
when connecting to GV Fisheye to get better CPU performance.
Third-party cameras
4. For third-party cameras, be sure the resolution and codec are configured as specified
above to achieve the best performance and maximum frame rate. To find the supported
third-party cameras, go to http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/4_21.asp.
Frame Rate
5. Total Frame Rate equals to the Max. Frame Rate multiplies the supported channel
numbers.
6. If you record the images, access live view and see the playback simultaneously, the CPU
loading will increase massively. Therefore, the frame rates may drop.
GV-NVR System Lite V2 Dongle
A dongle is required when connecting to third-party IP cameras.
Dongle Options: 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 IP channels.
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3. Basic Installation
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1. Connect the speakers to the GV-NVR System Lite V2.
2. Connect the microphone to the GV-NVR System Lite V2.
3. Optionally connect the GV-USB Dongle for third-party IP cameras' connection.
4. Using the USB cables, connect a keyboard and a mouse to the GV-NVR System Lite V2.
5. There are two ways to connect the monitor to the GV-NVR System Lite V2.
•Using the VGA cable, connect the computer monitor to the GV-NVR System Lite V2.
•Using HDMI cable, connect the HDTV to the GV-NVR System Lite V2.
6. Using the RJ-45 cable, connect a switch or a hub to the GV-NVR System Lite V2.
7. Using the supplied power adapter, connect the GV-NVR System Lite V2 to the power
outlet.
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For automatic setup, connect GV IP cameras under the same LAN with the GV-NVR System
Lite V2. After the power is turned on, the GV-NVR System Lite V2 will search for GV IP
cameras with the default IP address, ID and password. The GV IP cameras will be displayed
on the main screen without any further configuration.
Automatic Connection
IP Address: 192.168.X.X
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default IP Address: 192.168.0.200
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
zFor automatic setup, see 5. Basic Configuration in the Quick Start Guide.
zFor manual setup, see 3.4 Setting Up IP Cameras in the GV-NVR System Lite V2 User’s
Manual.
zTo connect third-party IP cameras, see Setting Up Third-Party IP Cameras in the Quick
Start Guide.
IMPORTANT: For automatic setup, make sure all the devices (GV IP cameras and GV-NVR
System Lite V2) are connected under the same LAN before you turn on the power of GV-NVR
System Lite V2.
Note: The monitor you use must support screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 and display color
of 32 bits. And the HDTV must be capable of Full HD 1080P resolution.
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4. Mounting Method
Standing Mount
1. Attach the base stand to the GV-NVR System Lite V2.
2. Tighten the base stand screw.
Monitor Mount
1. Using the 4 fix screws, tighten the VESA monitor mount on the back of the computer
monitor.
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2. Peel off the liner from the Velcro.
3. Attach the GV-NVR System Lite V2 to the VESA monitor mount and tighten the stand
screw.
Stand Screw
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5. Basic Configurations
After you have installed the necessary cables and IP cameras, you are ready to access the
channels on GV-NVR System Lite V2. For details, see 3.4 Setting Up IP Cameras in the
GV-NVR System Lite V2 User's Manual.
Assigning the IP Address Automatically
1. Power on the GV-NVR System Lite V2. The GV IP cameras with the default IP address
(192.168.0.10), ID (admin) and password (admin) are detected, this message appears.
2. Click OK. The GV-NVR System Lite V2 will assign unused IP addresses and connect to
each of the GV IP camera in the form of 192.168.X.X. The channel will then be displayed
on the main screen.
Note:
1. You can change the automatically assigned IP address of a GV IP camera. See
Changing the IP address of the GV IP Cameras later in the Quick Start Guide.
2. If you select Cancel for manual IP assignment, see 3.4 Setting Up IP Cameras in the
GV-NVR System Lite V2 User's Manual.
Setting Up Third-Party IP Cameras
1. On the main screen, click the Configure button, select System Configure, and click IP
Camera Install.
2. Click the Scan Camera button.
3. Click the Start Scan button. The IP devices under the same LAN with the GV-NVR
System Lite V2 will be searched and listed.
4. Double-click the IP camera.
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5. Type the ID and password of the IP camera and click OK.

6. Click Query to detect the IP camera again. The settings accessible on this interface may
vary depending on the camera brand.
zPort: Video streaming port number.
zStream Type: The GV-NVR System Lite V2 only supports a single stream when
connecting to a third-party IP camera.
zCodec Type: It is highly recommended to choose H.264 codec type for best
performance.
7. Click Apply. The IP camera will be added to the IP Device Setup window.
8. Click the listed camera, and select Display position to map the IP camera to a channel
on the GV-NVR System Lite V2.
9. The Status column now should display “Connected”. Click OK. The channel should be
displayed on the main screen.
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Changing the IP Address of GV IP Cameras
1. On the GV-Desktop, click the Programs button and select VS Utility. The GV IP Device
Utility appears and automatically detects the GV IP cameras on the LAN.
2. Double-click one camera in the list.
3. Type the user name and password of the GV IP camera. By default both values are
admin.
4. Type the new IP information.
5. Click OK. The new IP address is updated to the camera.
Changing IP Address of GV-NVR System Lite V2
The GV-NVR System Lite V2 has a default IP address of 192.168.0.200 for connecting with
GV IP cameras automatically. You can also change the IP address of GV-NVR System Lite V2
by following the steps below.
Note: After you change the IP address of GV-NVR System Lite V2, you should also change
the IP addresses of GV IP cameras to the same network; otherwise, the GV-NVR System Lite
V2 will not detect the cameras for automatic connection.
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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. Click the View network status and tasks option under the Network
and Internet setting.
3. Click the Change the adapter settings option.
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4. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
and click Properties.
5. Select Use the following IP address, type the new IP information, and click OK to finish
the setting.
Changing Codec and Resolution of GV IP Camera
Several resolution, aspect ratio and codec options are available for GV IP cameras, except
GV-Fisheye cameras.
1. On the main screen, click the Configure button, select System Configure, and click IP
Camera Install.
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2. Click the listed camera, and select Change live view codec, Change record codec or
Change Resolution.

6. Main Screen
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1. Logout / Exit / Minimize
2. Select screen divisions
3. Select a camera for full screen mode
4. Start/stop recording
5. Set up recording schedules
6. Access system settings
7. Access ViewLog to play back video
8. Start/stop screen rotation
9. Access remote applications
10. Camera Name
11. Date / Time / Storage Space
12. Status indicators for remote applications
13. Click to call up PTZ Control Panel
14. Click to call up I/O Control Panel
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Formatting the External Hard Drive
The GV-NVR System Lite V2 records audio and video to the internal hard drive. You can also
use an external hard drive to expand recording space. You must format the hard drive before
you can use it.
To format an external hard drive, use Windows’ Disk Management. To start initializing and
formatting an external hard drive, click the Programs button on the GV-Desktop and select
Disk Management. The feature is protected by an ID and a password. The default ID and
password are “0000”. For details to format an external hard drive, see 3.5 Formatting the Hard
Drive in GV-NVR System Lite V2 User’s Manual (GV-Desktop < Program button < User
Manual).
Adding the External Hard Drive to the Recording Path
Before you start recording to the external hard drive, you need to add the formatted external
hard drive to the recording path.
Note: The default recording path for external hard drives starts from E:\
1. On the GV-Desktop, click the Programs button, and select Hot Swap HDD Tool.
2. Right-click the hard drive in the MediaMan Tools window, select Add for recording, and
then select the storage group from the drop-down list. Storage 1 is created by default.
3. Click OK to automatically configure the hard drive to the recording path.
4. In the MediaMan Tools window, if the hard disk drive is successfully added to store data,
its Status field will display “Standby”.
5. To add another formatted hard disk drive for storage, repeat the above steps.
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For details, see 3.6 Adding the External Hard Drive to the Recording Path in GV-NVR System
Lite V2 User's Manual (GV-Desktop < Program button < User Manual).