How to Build a DVR
Every Geovision DVR Card that leaves our warehouse includes: newest hardware version of that particular card, newest Full Version software CD, newest manual, camera connection cables, and full retail box . In short, you get an authentic Geovision DVR Card with everything you need to build your DVR (other then your PC).
It's easy to install. This card simply plugs into a PCI slot on the back of your computer. Then you can connect all of your cameras to it. Once your cameras are hooked up, just install the software and you are ready to record and view your cameras. Plus when you purchase your card from us you get FREE Lifetime Toll-Free Technical Support too!
Step 1: Unpack
A typical kit includes a GeoVision PCI DVR card, additional backplane adapters, security cameras, mounting brackets, cables, power supply units (if purchased) and the GeoVision software CD with the latest version available.
Step 2: Installing the GeoVision card
There is a connector cable to plug-in to the reset switch on the motherboard. This is used by the WatchDog facility in the GeoVision software to automatically reboot your PC if it crashes or hangs due to any hardware fault.
Step 3: Connecting your cameras to Power adapters
and GeoVision card.
Connect your camera to the BNC cable (Figure 3-2 & Figure 3-3)
Next, Connect the opposite ends of the BNC cable to the the Power adapter and the back of the GeoVision card (Figure 3-4 & Figure 3-5)
Step 4: Mounting the cameras
Step 5: Where to install cameras
Step 6: Installing the software
Insert the GeoVision CD into your CD drive and choose the main installation program. Follow the prompts to configure your cameras and setup the recording and monitoring options with internet remote view. |
How do I choose the right card for a particular system?
Geovision breaks their product line down by two things.
Frames Per Second: This is the total number of frames per second that the card can capture.
Slow:1-4 fps - Slower than Time Lapse Video
OK: 5-9 fps - Time Lapse Video
Good:10-15 fps - Good Motion Video
Better:16-29 fps - Near Full Motion Video
Best: 30 fps - Full Motion Video
Choose a card that has enough video inputs to cover the maximum number of cameras you need to use. Computer/Cameras not included.
For example: The GV-1240 card can record a total of 240 fps. That means that if you are use up to 8 cameras, then you will record 30 images per second per camera. If you use 16 cameras, then you record at 15 fps each (240 divided by 16).
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How to Add IP Cameras to GeoVision
1. Within the MultiCam software, navigate to Configure -> System Configure -> IP Camera Install.
2. Find the button labeled IP Device Utility to start the application.
3. IP Device Utility will search for IP cameras on the network. Then click on the General Settings tab to see a list of recognized cameras on your network. If you
don't see the proper amount of cameras listed here, make sure all data
and/or power cables are securely connected.
4. Under this tab, you will see the camera models, MAC addresses and
firmware versions listed. You can see in the picture below that the
cameras found all have the default IP address of 192.168.0.10. We
need to change/assign different IP addresses for each camera on the
network in order for proper function of the software. The easiest way to
do this is to click on the button labeled Auto Set IP Address (highlighted in red). This will automatically assign sequential IP
addresses for each of the cameras, based on your current network setup.
5. After clicking the button, you should see the dialog box asking for
User name and password. Use the default username/password of admin/admin. Click Configure and you should then see a dialogue box warning that it will assign IP addresses to all cameras. If you want to continue, press Yes and you should see then see a progress bar detailing what is happening.
6. If successful, you should see listed the same IP cameras, but with
new sequential IP addresses. If not, repeat steps 4 and 5. After
reviewing this window, close the window to return back to the IP Camera Install window.
7. From the IP Camera Install window, click on Scan Camera to open the utility to scan for cameras to add. In the new window that opens, start the scan by clicking on the button labeled Start Scan. You should then see a progress bar for the scanning process.
8. To add each camera listed in the window, you must double-click on
the name of the camera to enter in a query mode where the program will
ask the camera what resolution it supports.
9. Enter in the default user name and password (admin/admin) for the camera.
10. Within this window, the camera is automatically queried for
available resolutions. As you can see in the window below, it has been
detected under Codec Type and automatically filled in. Click Apply to add the camera into the main IP Camera Install window. Repeat steps 8-10 for each camera. Close the Scan Camera window when finished with all cameras.
11. Back in the main IP Camera Install window is the last step. For
each camera, you can right click on the name of the camera and a menu
should appear. From within this menu, you must choose the
position/window you want the IP camera assigned to. It will be under the Display Position menu choice. Repeat this for each camera and when finished, click on OK and your IP cameras should be properly installed.
V8.4 Remote View SOFTWARE is included with your purchase. | |||||||
v8.4 Installation Guide | v8.4 New Feature Guide | ||||||
How to View Live Video on Mac OS X (Geovision) | |||||||
v8.33 Compatible with Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 32bit & 64bit | |||||||
Geovision DVR Card Model | GV-600 | GV-650 | GV-800 | GV-1120 | GV-1240 | GV-1480 | |
Total Record & Display Speed: | 30 fps | 60 fps | 120 fps | 120/480fps | 240/480fps | 480/480 fps | |
Camera Inputs (varies per card): | 4,8,12 or 16 | 4,8,12 or 16 | 4,8,12 or 16 | 8,12 or 16 | 8 or 16 | 16 or 32 | |
Audio Inputs: | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 or 16 | 8 or 16 | 16 or 32 | |
Number of days a 200GB drive will last @ 8 hours per day recording 16 cameras. | 60 Days | 30 Days | 16 Days | 16 Days | 8.3 Days | 6.5 Days | |
FPS (Frames Per Second) Recorded and Displayed, per camera | 32Ch: GV-1480-32ch | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | 30 |
16Ch: | 1.9 | 3.8 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 15 | 30 | |
8 Ch: | 3.8 | 7.5 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 | |
4 Ch: | 7.5 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
2 Ch: | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
Card Model: | GV-600 | GV-650 | GV-800 | GV-1120 | GV-1240 | GV-1480-16 | |
2 Cards in 1 system: | |||||||
On Sale: Starting price: | $135.99 | $369.99 | $310 | $692 | $755 | $1039 | |
Need more video channels? You can install 2 Cards in 1 system: View Instructions Below | |||||||
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GV Mobile Phone Applications Download
GV-AView V1
for Android
(installation guide pdf)
GV-iView V2.11
for iPhone
and iPod Touch
GV-Remote View
for BlackBerry
- BlackBerry App World
- BlackBerry OS V4.x.x
- BlackBerry OS v5.0
GV-GView V2
for Win PDA
Win Mobile 5.0
and 2003 for Pocket PC Win Mobile 6 / 6.1 Classic and Professional
GV-MSView
for Win Smartphone
- GV-MSView V2
(Win Mobile 5.0)
- GV-MSView V3
(Win Mobile 6 / 6.1)
SSView V3
for Symbian
Nokia S60 2nd
& 3rd Edition