GeoVision GV-SNVR0411 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing GV-SNVR. This guide is designed to assist the new user in getting
immediate results from the GV-SNVR. For advanced information on how to use the GV-SNVR, please
refer to GV-SNVR User's Manual.
SNVR0411V210-QG-A
GV-SNVR System
The Vision of Security

© 2016GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
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written consent of GeoVision.
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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.
December 2016

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Contents
1. Introduction.........................................................................................................2
1.1 Packing List ............................................................................................................ 2
1.1.1 Single Package ........................................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 Bundled Package for GV-SNVR0400F ....................................................................... 4
1.2 Compatible Products and System Requirements .................................................... 5
1.2.1 Supported GV-IP Cameras ......................................................................................... 5
1.2.2 Supported GeoVision Applications .............................................................................. 7
1.2.3 System Requirements ................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Options ................................................................................................................... 8
2. Overview..............................................................................................................9
2.1 Front View .............................................................................................................. 9
2.1.1 GV-SNVR0411 ............................................................................................................ 9
2.1.2 GV-SNVR0400F ........................................................................................................ 10
2.1.3 GV-SNVR1600 ...........................................................................................................11
2.2 Rear View ............................................................................................................. 12
2.2.1 GV-SNVR0411 .......................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 GV-SNVR0400F ........................................................................................................ 13
2.2.3 GV-SNVR1600 .......................................................................................................... 14
3. Installation.........................................................................................................15
3.1 GV-SNVR0411 ..................................................................................................... 15
3.2 GV-SNVR0400F ................................................................................................... 17
3.3 GV-SNVR1600 ..................................................................................................... 19
4. Connecting the GV-SNVR.................................................................................21
4.1 Network Connection for GV-SNVR1600 ................................................................ 23
5. Connecting to GV-IP Cameras.........................................................................24
6. Formatting the Hard Drive................................................................................26
7. Main Screen.......................................................................................................28
7.1 Enabling Recording .............................................................................................. 29
7.2 Playing Back Video ............................................................................................... 29
7.3 Live Monitoring ..................................................................................................... 29
8. Remotely Accessing Live View........................................................................30
9. Upgrading Firmware.........................................................................................31

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1. Introduction
1.1 Packing List
You can choose to purchase a GV-SNVR package or a bundled package which includes 4
GV-Target IP Camera of your choice and a GV-PoE switch.
Package Options:
• Single Package for GV-SNVR0400F
• Single Package for GV-SNVR0411
• Single Package for GV-SNVR1600
• Bundled Package for GV-SNVR0400F
1.1.1 Single Package
GV-SNVR0411
1. GV-SNVR0411
2. AC Power Cord
3. AC/DC Adapter
(DC 52V, 1.38 A, 72 W)
4. SATA Cable
5. HDD Power Cable
6. Screw x 4 (for HDD)
7. Rubber Foot x 4 (for HDD)
8. USB Mouse
9. Firmware CD/DVD
10. Software CD/DVD
11. Warranty Card

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GV-SNVR0400F
1. GV-SNVR0400F
2. AC Power Cord
3. AC/DC Adapter
(DC 19V, 3.42A, 65 W)
4. Screw x 6 (for HDD)
5. SATA cable
6. Firmware CD/DVD
7. Software CD/DVD
8. Quick Start Guide
9. Warranty Card
GV-SNVR1600
1. GV-SNVR1600
2. AC Power Cord
3. SATA Cable x 4
4.
HDD Mounting Bracket Kit (4 pairs
and 32 screws included)
5. Rack Mount (2 L-shaped brackets
and 6 screws included)
6. Rubber Foot x 4
7. USB Mouse
8. Firmware CD/DVD
9. Software CD/DVD
10. Quick Start Guide
11. Warranty Card

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1.1.2 Bundled Package for GV-SNVR0400F
1. GV-SNVR400F Package x 1
2. Target IP Camera x 4
3. GV-POE0400 x 1
Note: For the Target IP Camera, select any 4 models from GV-EBL1100 / 2100,
GV-EBX1100 / 2100, GV-EDR1100 / 2100, GV-EFD1100 / 2100. For more information,
contact our sales representatives.

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1.2 Compatible Products and System Requirements
1.2.1 Supported GV-IP Cameras
The GV-SNVR is compatible with the following GV-IP Cameras:
˙GV-Target Series IP Cameras (Firmware V1.0 or later)
˙GV-SD220/220-S (Firmware V1.04 or later)
˙All the other GV-IP Cameras (Firmware V2.11 or later) EXCEPT the models below:
GV-SNVR
System Firmware Not Supported Models
SNVR0400F V1.11
GV-BX110
GV-BL110
GV-EBL2101/2111/3101 (conditionally supported) *
GV-Fisheye Cameras
GV-MFD110
GV-PT110
GV-PTZ010D
GV-SD010/200/200-S/2322-IR/3732-IR
GV-EBD4700
SNVR0411 V2.10
GV-BX110
GV-BL110
GV-FER12203
GV-MFD110
GV-PT110
GV-PTZ010D
GV-SD010
SNVR1600 V1.21
GV-BX110
GV-BX12201
GV-BL110
GV-FER12203
GV-Fisheye Cameras (conditionally supported) *
GV-MFD110
GV-PT110
GV-PTZ010D
GV-SD010/200/200-S/2411/2322-IR/3732-IR
GV-EBD4700

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IMPORTANT:
1. The GV-SNVR supports the recording frame rate of up to 30 fps only.
2. The GV-SNVR supports a total bandwidth of up to 40 Mbps for GV-SNVR0411, 50 Mbps
for GV-SNVR0400F and 100 Mbps for GV-SNVR1600.
3. GV-Fisheye Cameras, except GV-FER12203, are only supported on channel 1 of
GV-SNVR1600 (*).
4. GV-EBL2101 / 2111 / 3101 is only supported on channel 1 of GV-SNVR0400F (*).
5. For supported IP camera, the resolutions of stream 1 and 2 both must meet the
requirements noted in Appendix C.

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1.2.2 Supported GeoVision Applications
The GV-SNVR is compatible with the following applications:
For GV-SNVR0411
˙GV-Edge Recording Manager (Windows Version V1.2.0.0 or later)
˙GV-Control Center (V3.4.0.0 or later)
˙GV-Center V2 (V16.10 or later)
˙GV-Vital Sign Monitor (V16.10 or later)
˙GV-Eye (V2.2 or later)
Note: H.265 video compression is only supported by GV-Eye V2.3 or later.
For GV-SNVR0400F / 1600
˙GV-Edge Recording Manager (Windows Version V1.1.0.0 or later)
˙GV-Control Center (V3.3.0.0 or later)
˙GV-Center V2 (V15.10 or later)
˙GV-Vital Sign Monitor (V15.10 or later)
˙GV-Eye (V2.0 or later)

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1.2.3System Requirements
Recommended Hard Disks
GV-SNVR0411 supports 1 SATA HDD (3.5”) with up to 8 TB capacities, GV-SNVR0400F
supports 1 SATA HDD (3.5”) with up to 4 TB capacities, and GV-SNVR1600 supports 4 SATA
HDD (3.5”) with total up to 16 TB capacities. For system efficiency, it is recommended to use
the enterprise-level hard disk drives instead of desktop-level or green HDD. For tested hard
disk drives, see Appendix in GV-SNVR User’s Manual.
Note: The GV-SNVR does not support the 2.5” SATA HDD.
Supported Web Browsers
 Internet Explorer 8 or later
 Google Chrome
 Mozilla Firefox
 Safari (Only supported by GV-SNVR0411)
 Microsoft Edge (Only supported by GV-SNVR0411)
1.3 Options
Optional devices can expand your GV-SNVR’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer
for more information.
Options Description
GV-Joystick V2
The GV-Joystick V2 facilitates the PTZ camera control. It
can be plugged into the GV-SNVR for independent use to
empower the operation of PTZ cameras.
GV-POE Switch
The GV-POE Switch is designed to provide power along with
network connection for IP devices. The GV-POE Switch is
available in various models with different numbers and types
of ports.
Slide Rail Kit (for
GV-SNVR1600 only)
The Slide Rail Kit is used to mount a rail for the
GV-SNVR1600 in a 19” cabinet.

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2. Overview
2.1 Front View
2.1.1 GV-SNVR0411
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No. Name Function
1 Power LED Shows constant Green when the power is supplied for the device.
2 HDD Fail LED
Shows constant red when the following situations occur:
˙No hard drive is installed.
˙The hard drive is not formatted.
˙The hard drive fails.
3 HDD LED Blinks Green when the HDD is writing or reading data.
4 USB 2.0 Port Connects to a keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or GV-Joystick V2

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2.1.2GV-SNVR0400F
123 4 5
16
No. Name Function
1 USB 2.0 Port Connects to keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or GV-Joystick V2.
2 Audio In Not functional.
3 Audio Out Connects to speaker.
4 Power LED Shows constant blue when the power is supplied for the device.
5 HDD Error LED
Shows constant red when the following situations occur:
˙No hard drive is installed.
˙The hard drive is not formatted.
˙The hard drive fails.
6 Power Button Turns on/off the power.

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2.1.3GV-SNVR1600
1234567
No. Name Function
1 Power Button Turns on/off the power.
2 Power LED Shows constant blue when the power is supplied for the device.
3 HDD Status LED Flashes blue when the hard drive is writing or reading data.
4 HDD Error LED
Shows constant red when the following situations occur:
˙No hard drive is installed.
˙The hard drive is not formatted.
˙The hard drive fails.
5 WAN LED Flashes blue when the WAN port is receiving activity.
6 LAN LED Flashes blue when the LAN port is receiving activity.
7 USB 2.0 Port Connects to keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or GV-Joystick V2.

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2.2 Rear View
2.2.1 GV-SNVR0411
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No. Name Function
1 DC 52 V (Power Input) Connects to power supply.
2 Megabit PoE Port Connects to cameras, delivering power and network
connection to the cameras.
3 WAN Connects to the network.
4 USB 2.0 Port Connects to a keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or
GV-Joystick V2.
5 Default Button Restores the device to default settings. Press the button for
15 seconds to load default.
6 HDMI Output Connects to a HD TV.

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2.2.2GV-SNVR0400F
123
5
4
No. Name Function
1 Gigabit Ethernet Port Connects to the network.
2 HDMI Output Connects to the HD TV.
3 USB 2.0 Port Connects to keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or GV-Joystick
V2.
4 Default Button Restores the device to default settings. Press the button for 15
seconds to load default.
5 Power Input Connects to power supply.

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2.2.3GV-SNVR1600
12 3 4 5
6789
No. Name Function
1 Audio Microphone In Port Not functional.
2 VGA Monitor Output Connects to the VGA monitor.
3 HDMI Port Connects to the HD TV.
4 USB 2.0 Port Connects to keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive or
GV-Joystick V2.
5 Power Input Connects to power supply.
6 Gigabit Ethernet Port
(LAN) Connects to the network.
7 Gigabit Ethernet Port
(WAN) Connects to the network.
8 Audio Line Out Port Connects to the headphone.
9 Audio Line Out Port Connects to the speaker.
Note:
When the two Ethernet ports (No. 6 and 7) are used together, one is LAN port and the
other is WAN port.

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3. Installation
The GV-SNVR uses SATA hard drive for video data storage. Before recording, be sure to
install the hard drive.
3.1 GV-SNVR0411
1. Unscrew three screws on the bottom and two screws on the sides; then remove the cover.
2. Place the supplied rubber foots on four of the six oval holes and place the hard drive in the
drive drawer as below by aligning the four holes.

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3. Secure the hard drive from the back of the drawer using the supplied 4 screws.
4. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive.
SATA
Power Cable
Data Cable
5. Place the cover back and tighten the screws.
The hard drive is now ready to use.

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3.2 GV-SNVR0400F
1. Unscrew the two screws on the rear panel and remove the cover.
2. Unscrew the drive drawer and take it out from the device.
3. Place the hard drive in the drive drawer as below by aligning the three holes.
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4. Secure the hard drive with the drive drawer using the supplied 6 screws (3 screws on each
side).
5. Connect the SATA Power Cable and Data Cable to the hard drive.
SATA
Power Cable Data Cable
6. Put the drive drawer back in the device and secure the two screws on the drive drawer.
Refer to Step 2.
7. Assemble the cover with the device by tightening the screws on rear panel. Refer to
Step 1.
The hard drive is now ready to use.