Geovision GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System Quick start guide

Quick Start Guide

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DVRHV5F-QG-AC

V5 (Rev. F)

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GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System

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damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein. Features and

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GeoVision, Inc.

9F, No. 246, Sec. 1

, Neihu Rd.,

Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-8797-8377

Fax: +886-2-8797-8335

http://www.geovision.com.tw

Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV series products are

trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

May 2021

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Contents

Notice ............................................................................................................................... 3

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Note for Recording .......................................................................................................... 3

1. Basic Installation....................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Packing List ....................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Software License ............................................................................................... 5

GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 ......................................................................................... 5

GV-Hot Swap VMS System V5 ......................................................................................... 5

GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5..................................................................... 6

1.3 Recommended Hard Disks ................................................................................ 6

1.4 Rear Panel......................................................................................................... 7

1.5 Connecting GV-Keyboard V3............................................................................. 8

1.6 Connecting GV-IR Remote Control .................................................................... 8

1.7 Installation ......................................................................................................... 9

2. Install the Hard Drive................................................................................................10

3. Turn on the Power ....................................................................................................11

3.1 Starting up Windows ...........................................................................................12

3.2 Configuring the IP Address .................................................................................14

4. Setting Up the Video Storage Location...................................................................16

4.1 Formatting the Hard Drive...................................................................................16

4.2 Setting Up the Video Storage Location ...............................................................21

5. Restore the System..................................................................................................27

6. GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 .................................................................................29

6.1 Main Screen .......................................................................................................29

6.1.1 Adding IP Video Devices ..................................................................................... 30

6.1.2 Renaming the Camera ........................................................................................ 33

6.1.3 Choosing Recording Mode .................................................................................. 33

6.1.4 Changing Recording Resolution.......................................................................... 34

6.2 Setting up a Recording Schedule......................................................................35

6.3 Playing Back Video...........................................................................................36

6.3.1 Playback Controls................................................................................................ 37

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6.4 Backing Up Video Files.....................................................................................38

7. GV-Hot Swap VMS System V5 .................................................................................40

7.1 Main Screen .....................................................................................................40

7.1.1 Adding IP Video Devices to GV-VMS .................................................................. 42

7.2 Configuring Camera Setting..............................................................................44

7.3 Playing Back Recorded Videos.........................................................................45

7.4 Back up Recorded Videos ................................................................................47

8. GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5 ...........................................................48

8.1 Adding IP Video Devices...................................................................................48

8.2 Starting the Service...........................................................................................50

8.3 Creating User Account......................................................................................51

8.4 Connecting with GV-NVR / GV-VMS.................................................................53

8.5 Connecting with GV-Control Center ..................................................................53

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Notice

1. The back panel of GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 is subject to change without

prior notice.

2. You can access the digital copies of User’s Manuals and Quick Start Guides from

C:\User Manual.

3. If you are in an area with unstable voltage, make sure to install an automatic voltage

regulator (AVR) or a UPS power supply with AVR function, to maintain a constant voltage.

4. All damages to the power supply caused by unstable voltage are not included in the

2-year warranty service.

Note for Recording

1. Be sure to install each of your hard drives separately in alphabetical order as indicated

below for formatting. See 4.1 Formatting the Hard Drive for details.

2. Before recording, you need to divide your hard disks into 4 / 8 storage groups and each

group will be assigned with an equal number of cameras. See 4.2 Setting Up the Video

Storage Location for details.

3. The H.265 CPU and GPU decoding are only supported by GV-NVR V8.7.0.0 and

GV-VMS V15.11.0.0 or later versions.

Basic Installation

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1. Basic Installation

1.1 Packing List

1. GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5 / GV-Hot Swap VMS System V5 / GV-Hot Swap Recording

Server V5

2. AC Power Cord

3. Self-Stick Rubber Pad x 4

4. Documents Download Guide

5. Warranty Card

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1.2 Software License

The following Maximum License for IP devices is available as a paid service. The license is

based on your requirements for the number of connection channels. The USB dongle for

software license will be inserted to the system before shipment.

GV-Hot Swap NVR System V5

Free License

32 channels from GV-IP Devices

Maximum License

32 channels from third-party IP devices

Increment for Each

License

1 to 32 third-party IP cameras in increments of 2 ch

Dongle Type

Internal

GV-Hot Swap VMS System V5

GV-VMS V17 for Free 32 GV Channels

32 ch

No license required

GV-IP Devices

Only

64 ch

GV-VMS Pro license required, 32 ch per license

16 ch Trial Version: 16 channels of 3rd-Party IP devices

32 ch

3rd-Party license required, in increments of 1 ch

GV +

3rd-Party IP

Devices

64 ch

2 licenses required:

• GV-VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license.

• 3rd-Party license, in increments of 1 ch

License Type

Internal Dongle or Software License

GV-VMS V18 for AI Integration

32 ch

Initial license

GV-IP Devices

Only

64 ch

2 licenses required:

• GV-VMS V18.1 or later initial license

• GV-VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license

32 ch

2 licenses required:

• GV-VMS V18.1 or later initial license

• 3rd-Party license required, in increments of 1 ch

GV +

3rd-Party IP

Devices

64 ch

3 licenses required:

• GV-VMS V18.1 or later initial license

• GV-VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license

• 3rd-Party license, in increments of 1 ch

License Type

Internal Dongle or Software License

Basic Installation

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GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5

Free License

N/A

Maximum License

256 channels

Increment for Each

License

1. GV-IP video devices only: 8, 16, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60,

64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124,

128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 148, 152, 156, 160, 164, 168, 172, 176,

180, 184, 188, 192, 196, 200, 204, 208, 212, 216, 220, 224, 228,

232, 236, 240, 244, 248, 252, 256 IP channels.

2. Third-party IP devices (Includes GV-IP video devices): 8, 16,

32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96,

100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 148,

152, 156, 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 192, 196, 200,

204, 208, 212, 216, 220, 224, 228, 232, 236, 240, 244, 248, 252,

256 IP channels.

Dongle Type

Internal

1.3 Recommended Hard Disks

For system efficiency, we recommend the following enterprise level hard disk drives. Avoid

using desktop level or green HDD which may affect system efficiency.

 Seagate Enterprise Series

 WD Gold Level Series

 WD Ultrastar Series

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1.4 Rear Panel

Here we use the 4U (20-bay) model of GV-NVRH V5 as an example.

No.

Name

No.

Name

1 Power Connector x 1

2 HDMI x 1

3 DisplayPort x 1

4 USB 2.0 (Type-A) x 3

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LAN 2.5 GbE (on the left side of the rear panel) x 1

LAN 1 GbE (on the right side of the rear panel) x 1

7 Not functional x 2

8 USB 3.2 (Type-C) x 1

9 USB 3.2 (Type-A) x 4

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IO Terminal Block + RJ-11 Port

(RS-485± ports are not functional)

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Audio Jack x 6

 Center Speaker Out

(Orange)

 Rear Speaker Out

(Black)

 Optical S/PDIF Out

 Line In (Blue)

 Line Out (Green)

 Mic In (Pink)

Basic Installation

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1.5 Connecting GV-Keyboard V3

The optional GV-Keyboard V3 is designed to operate the GV-Hot Swap NVR / VMS System

exclusively. Using the USB cable supplied with the GV-Keyboard V3, plug one end into the

GV-Keyboard V3 and the other end into any one of the USB ports on the back of the System;

you can operate the Keyboard immediately without installing any drivers.

For details, see GV-Keyboard V3, Chapter 3, GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 (Rev. F)

User’s Manual.

Note: The GV-Keyboard V3 is not supported by GV-Hot Swap Recording Server V5.

1.6 Connecting GV-IR Remote Control

The optional GV-IR Remote Control provides easy control of the GV-Hot Swap NVR / VMS

System V5. Its receiver is built in all models.

Note: The GV-IR Remote Control is not supported by GV-Hot Swap Recording Server.

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1.7 Installation

Here we use the 2U (4-bay) model as an example.

1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports.

2. Connect one end to the AC input and the other end to the power outlet using the supplied

power cord.

3. Connect the monitor using the HDMI / DisplayPort cable supplied by the monitor

manufacturer.

4. Connect one end to the Ethernet port and the other end to Network using the RJ-45

cable.

5. Connect speakers to the Audio Line Out port.

Install the Hard Drive

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2. Install the Hard Drive

The GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 uses SATA hard drives for video and audio data

storage. Before recording, be sure to install your hard drives.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to install each of your hard drives separately for formatting. See 4.1

Formatting the Hard Drive for details.

1. Slide the release latch to the right. The drawer handle pops up.

2. Pull out the drive drawer.

3. Insert the hard drive in the drawer.

4. Secure the hard drive with the 4 screws (included in the drawer), and make sure all screw

heads flush with the surface.

5. Put the drawer back in the drive bay of the system, and push the latch until it locks. The

white LED on the drawer shines, and the hard drive is now ready to use.

Release Latch

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3. Turn on the Power

Once the above hardware is properly connected, follow the steps below to turn on the GV-Hot

Swap Surveillance System V5.

1. Turn on the monitor.

Power On

2. For 4U (20-bay) models, turn on the AC power switch on the rear panel first.

4U (20-Bay) Models

(Note: The figure of 4U model is for reference only; the rear panel may vary due to product

enhancement.)

3. Turn on the main power switch on the front panel.

Turn on the Power

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3.1 Starting up Windows

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.

2. Select your regional settings and time zone and click Next to continue.

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3. Click Accept to accept Microsoft software license terms.

4. Select between “Customize” or “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.

When the above setup process is complete, Windows will finalize your settings automatically

in the background and restart.

IMPORTANT: In case that you cannot access Windows operating system and restore it

using built-in recovery mechanism (see 5. Restore the System in the Quick Guide), it is

highly recommended to back up the OS before you start any settings and operations.

For details, see Appendix C. Back up Your System in GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5

(Rev. F) User’s Manual.

Turn on the Power

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3.2 Configuring the IP Address

GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 supports remote monitoring, control and configuration

over a network connection. The following default IP addresses will automatically be assigned.

 192.168.0.200 (All models)

 192.168.0.201 (Only available for GV-Hot Swap NVR / VMS / Recording Server System)

 192.168.0.202 (Only available for GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V5)

The system supports up to 3 Ethernet ports. The number of Local Area Connection is

assigned from the left to the right. Here we use the 4U (20-bay) model of GV-Hot Swap

Recording Server System V5 as illustration.

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To change the static IP addresses or to enable a dynamic IP address, follow the steps below.

1. Right-click the Network icon on the right-hand side of the taskbar and select Open

Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change Adapter Settings from the left-hand side menu of the Network and Sharing

Centre window.

3. Under Network Connections, select a network connection you want to configure its IP

address.

4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties.

5. Select Use the following IP address and type the new IP information in the fields or

select Obtain an IP address automatically to enable dynamic IP address.

6. Click OK to finish the setting.

Note: For GV-Hot Swap Recording Server V5, to avoid network bottleneck, see Appendix

B. Assigning Network Card, GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V5 (Rev. F) User’s Manual.

Setting up the Video Storage Location

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4. Setting Up the Video Storage Location

4.1 Formatting the Hard Drive

Be sure to install each of your hard drives separately for formatting. Do not install and format

more than one hard drive at a time.

Depending on the model of your choices, install and format the hard drives in alphabetical

order as indicated below.

Disk (D:)

Disk (E:)

Disk (F:)

Disk (G:)

Disk (H:)

Disk (I:)

Disk (J:)

Disk (K:)

Disk (L:)

Disk (M:)

Disk (N:)

Disk (O:)

Disk (P:)

Disk (Q:)

Disk (R:)

Disk (S:)

Disk (T:)

Disk (U:)

Disk (V:)

Disk (W:)

20-Bay Models

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To format a hard disk:

1. Right-click This PC on your desktop, select Manage, and select Disk Management when

the Computer Management window appears.

2. On the main page of Disk Management, the Initialize Disk dialog box appears for the new

drive. Click the created disk and select a partition style.

3. Click OK. The created disk is successfully initialized.

4. On the main page of Disk Management, right-click in the unallocated space of a new drive

and select New Simple Volume.

Setting up the Video Storage Location

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5. The New Simple Volume Wizard appears. Click Next to continue.

6. The default partition size is the same as the maximum disk space. Make changes if

necessary. Click Next to continue.

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