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Installation Guide V8.4
Installation Guide V8.4
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October 2010
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Contents
Important Notice before Using GV-Video Capture Card .....................1
Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards .........................................................4
1.1 GV-4008 .................................................................................................................5
1.2 GV-3008 ...............................................................................................................13
1.3 GV-1120A, 1240A, 1480A ....................................................................................19
1.4 GV-1008 ...............................................................................................................27
1.5 GV-650A, GV-800A ..............................................................................................32
1.6 GV-600A ...............................................................................................................37
1.7 Installing Two Cards .............................................................................................42
1.8 Installing Drivers ...................................................................................................46
1.9 Connecting Hardware Watchdog..........................................................................48
1.10 Comparison Chart (H/W Compression)................................................................49
1.11 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Single Card) ...........................................50
1.12 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Two Cards).............................................52
Chapter 2 Hardware Accessories ....................................................54
2.1 GV-Multi Quad Card .............................................................................................55
2.2 GV-Loop Through Card ........................................................................................59
2.3 GV-NET Card V3.1 ...............................................................................................62
2.4 GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 ..........................................................................................65
2.5 GV-Hub V2 ........................................................................................................... 75
2.6 GV-COM V2.......................................................................................................... 79
2.7 GV-I/O 12-In Card V3 ...........................................................................................82
2.8 GV-I/O 12-Out Card V3 ........................................................................................85
2.9 GV-I/O Box (16 Ports)...........................................................................................88
2.10 GV-I/O Box (8 Ports) ............................................................................................95
2.11 GV-I/O Box (4 Ports) ..........................................................................................102
2.12 Accessing GV-I/O Box over Networks................................................................108
2.13 Installing USB Driver ..........................................................................................119
Chapter 3 Software Installation .....................................................120
3.1 Before You Start .................................................................................................121
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3.2 Installing the System...........................................................................................122
3.3 Program List ....................................................................................................... 124
Chapter 4 Screen Overview............................................................ 126
4.1 Main System .......................................................................................................127
4.2 ViewLog..............................................................................................................129
4.3 Remote Playback Client .....................................................................................130
4.4 SingleView Viewer ..............................................................................................134
4.5 MultiView Viewer ................................................................................................135
4.6 Center V2............................................................................................................137
4.7 Control Center Toolbar .......................................................................................139
Troubleshooting .................................................................................140
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Important Notice before Using GV-Video Capture Card
1. Exclusions:
• Currently GV-Video Capture Cards are not compatible with VIA-series, ATI-series
chipset motherboards.
If your GV-Video Capture Card or GV-System works in conjunction with the following GV
accessories, note the limitation that these accessories do not support 64-bit Windows
versions currently.
GV-Multi Quad Card GV-NET/IO Card (USB port connection)
GV-COM Box GV-NET Card (USB port connection)
GV-Hub Box GV-Keyboard
2. Hard Disk Requirements:
• It is strongly recommended to use two separate hard disks. One is for installing Windows
operating system and GV-System software, and the other is for storing recorded files.
• The total of recording frame rates that you can assign to a single hard disk is listed as
below:
Frame rate limit in a single hard disk when connecting to analog cameras
Software Compression
MPEG4-ASP
Video Resolution
NTSC PAL
CIF 480 fps 400 fps
VGA/D1 240 fps 200 fps
Turbo VGA 416 fps 400 fps
Turbo D1 352 fps 320 fps
Hardware Compression
H.264
Video Resolution
NTSC PAL
D1 240 fps 200 fps
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Frame rate limit in a single hard disk when connecting to IP cameras
MJPEG H.264 MPEG4
Video
Resolution
Frame Rate Bit Rate Frame Rate Bit Rate Frame Rate Bit Rate
2560x1920 (5M) 30 fps 102.26 Mbit/s
240 fps
21.24 Mbit/s
2560x1600 (4M) 60 fps 73.49 Mbit/s
240 fps
15.28 Mbit/s
2048x1536 (3M) 60 fps 64.73 Mbit/s
480 fps
10.52 Mbit/s
1600x1200 (2M) 120 fps 41.16 Mbit/s
480 fps
9.16 Mbit/s
1280x960 (1.3M) 200 fps 30.04 Mbit/s
480 fps
5.77 Mbit/s 480 fps 6.30 Mbit/s
640x480 (VGA) 480 fps 11.42 Mbit/s
640 fps
2.54 Mbit/s 640 fps 3.27 Mbit/s
320x240 (CIF) 480 fps 5.16 Mbit/s
640 fps
0.75 Mbit/s 640 fps 1.03 Mbit/s
Note: The above data was determined using the bit rate listed above and hard disks with
average R/W speed above 80MB/s.
The frame rate limit is based on the resolution of video sources. The higher video
resolutions, the lower frame rates you can assign to a single hard disk. In other words,
the higher frame rates you wish to record, the more hard disks you need to install. For the
information of recording frame rates, you may consult the user’s manual of the GV-
System or the IP camera that you wish to connect to.
• The hard disk space required to install GV-System must be at least 1 GB.
• To use Advance Video Analysis, at least 1 GB of memory is required.
• To use two or more of the following functions simultaneously, at least 2 GB of memory is
required: Advance Video Analysis, Video Analysis, IP Camera and Pre-Record by
Memory.
3. IP Camera with H.264 Codec
• To connect the IP cameras with H.264 codec and GV-IP Speed Dome (no matter which
codec you select), the CPU of Core 2 Quad can only support up to 8 channels. With
CPU of Core i7 or higher, you can record up to 32 channels but note the following limit
for live viewing:
¾ For live viewing of 32 channels, you need to lower the resolution and change the
codec to MPEG 4 or MJPEG.
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4. CPU Requirements:
• For recording resolution of 640 x 480 or above, Pentium 4 processor with Hyper
Threading is required.
5. Default Settings:
• For software recording rates, all GV Cards are set to CIF. For hardware recording rates,
GV-4008 Card is set to D1.
6. The Card with PCI-E Interface:
• All GV-Video Capture Cards with PCI-E Interfaces have x1 interface which can be
inserted into the PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot.
7. GV-600A, GV-650A and GV-800A:
• Starting from V8.3.2, GV-600 (V4), GV-650 (V4) and GV-800 (V4) are renamed to GV-
600A, GV-650A and GV-800A. These V4 Cards and A Cards are the same video capture
cards.
8. End of Support:
• Starting from V8.3, GV-System will not support GV-250 Card, GV-Hybrid DVR (MPEG2)
Card and GV-DSP Card.
• Starting from V8.3.2, GV-System will not support GV-2004 Card.
• Starting from V8.3.2, GV-System will not support MPEG2 codec.
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Chapter 1 Video Capture Cards
This chapter includes the following information:
• Minimum system requirements
• Packing list
• Connection diagrams
• Specifications
• Driver installation
• Comparison chart
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1.1 GV-4008
The GV-4008 Card provides up to 8 video and 8 audio channels, recording up to 240/200
fps (NTSC/PAL) in total with H.264 hardware compression. The new technology of
resolution is employed to enhance the live image of D1 without DSP Overlay. Even in
screen divisions, the largest division can remain at the high-quality D1 resolution.
Minimum System Requirements
32-bit
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
OS
64-bit
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
GV-4008 Core 2 Duo, 2.33 G
CPU
GV-4008 x 2 Core 2 Quad, 2.4 G
GV-4008
RAM
GV-4008 x 2
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-4008 250 GB
HDD
GV-4008 x 2 500 GB
VGA
ATI Radeon X1300 PCI-E / NVIDIA GeForce 7300 PCI-E
DirectX
9.0c
Power Supply
400 Watts
Packing List
1. GV-4008 Card x 1
2. 1-8 Cam Audio BNC Cable with BNC
Male to RCA Female Adaptors x 1
3. 1-8 Cam Video BNC Cable x 1
4. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x1
5. SATA Power Converter Cable x 1
6. USB Dongle x 1
7. Software DVD x 1
8. Feature Guide x 1
9. Installation Guide x 1
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Connecting One GV-4008 Card
• Connect the video and audio cables to the GV-4008 Card.
• Using the supplied SATA Power Converter Cable, connect the GV-4008 Card to power
supply. The Power LED in the top right corner should be lit in green and the 4 status
LEDs (D3, D9, D14, D18) in the left corner should be lit in green to indicate the normal
functionality.
Figure 1-1
Note:
1. The GV-4008 Card only works when the supplied USB Dongle is inserted to PC.
2. The GV-4008 Card cannot work with microphones which acquire power from the PC.
Use microphones which have external power supply.
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Connecting Hardware Watchdog
Insert the Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire to the 2-pin connectors on the Card. The (+)
pin on the Card must connect to the Reset (+) pin on the motherboard, and the (-) pin on
the Card to the Ground (-) pin on the motherboard. Ensure the connection is correct;
otherwise the hardware watchdog will be damaged.
Figure 1-2
Note: To locate the motherboard’s Reset (+) pin and the (-) pin, please refer to the
motherboard’s user manual.
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Connecting Two GV-4008 Cards
You can install two GV-4008 Cards for a total of 16 channels. Master Card is the card with
1-8 channels and Slave Card is that with 9-16 channels. Normally, the card attached to the
lower PCI slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI slot
number will act as Slave.
• Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump
Wire to the Master Card. For correct connection, see Figure 1-2
• Accessory Card Connections: To work together with GV-4008 Cards, GV-NET/IO
Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box Mode and connected to the PC through USB.
Figure 1-3
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Troubleshooting Power Supply Issues
When the Reset LED on the top of the Card is flashing red color or the four Status LEDs
are not all on, it indicates that the GV-4008 Card is short of power supply. Make sure your
power supply is of 400 watts at least. If not, replace it with the power supply of 400 or larger
watts. The power supply issues should be solved.
Adjusting the Video Settings in the Main System
One distinct feature of GV-4008 Cards is their ability of hardware compression, providing
you with higher system performance and DVD recording quality.
To take full advantage of GV-4008 Cards, you can adjust the video settings, including the
recording quality and frame rate, before running the GV-System.
Set the video settings of the recorded files:
Considering computer performance or recording quality, you may adjust the settings to
meet your needs.
1. On the Main System, click the Configure button, select General Setting, select
Camera / Audio Install, and click Hybrid Camera Install. This dialog box appears.
Figure 1-4
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2. Select the cameras you want to set up, and click the Configure button. This dialog box
appears.
Figure 1-5
3. In the Select Hybrid Camera field, select one camera to be configured.
4. Select the video attributes and recording quality. If you want to apply the same setting
to all selected cameras, click the Finger button in each field.
5. The Enable hardware-compressed data FIFO option is disabled by default. When
the option is enabled, the hardware-compressed data from the video IP device, such
as IP camera, video server and compact DVR, will be transmitted directly to remote
servers instead of being compressed again on the DVR. The remote servers include
CMS-related servers and WebCam Server. This feature can decrease the system load
of DVR but increase that of remote servers.
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6. To access the frame rate settings, on the Main System, click the Configure button,
select General Setting, select System Configure, and then click the Camera Record
Setting tab. In the Rec Control section, click the Arrow button. The Hardware Rec.
Frame Rate Setting dialog box appears.
Figure 1-6
7. Set the maximum frame rate for motion and non-motion periods so as to save as much
disk space as possible.
Note: The default settings are as follows: Recording Quality is 3, Video Resolution is
704 x 480 (NTSC) or 704 x 576 (PAL), Codec is H.264 and Frame Rate is 30 (NTSC) or
25 (PAL).
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Specifications
GV-4008 GV-4008 x 2
Interface PCI-E
Input Type
DVI x 2
(for Video and Audio)
DVI x 4
(for Video and Audio)
Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams
Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels
240 fps (NTSC) 480 fps (NTSC)
S/W
(CIF)
200 fps (PAL) 400 fps (PAL)
240 fps (NTSC) 480 fps (NTSC)
Recording Rate
H/W
(D1)
200 fps (PAL) 400 fps (PAL)
NTSC 240 fps 480 fps
Display Rate
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
H/W 704 x 480 704 x 480
NTSC
S/W 352 x 240 352 x 240
H/W 704 x 576 704 x 576
Video Resolution
PAL
S/W 352 x 288 352 x 288
S/W Geo MPEG4, Geo H264, Geo H264 V2
Video
Compression
Format
H/W H.264
Audio Compression Format ADPCM
Bit Rate Range 2.5M ~ 5M
GV-NET/IO Card Support Yes
GV-Multi Quad Card Support No
Dimensions (W x H) 169 x 99 (mm) / 6.65 x 3.9 (in)
Note:
1. GV-4008 does not support the TV-Out function.
2. To work together with GV-4008, GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box
Mode and connected to the PC through USB.
3. In screen divisions, the largest division is set to D1 resolution and the other divisions
to CIF resolution.
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1.2 GV-3008
The GV-3008 Card provides up to 8 video and 8 audio channels, recording up to 240/200
fps (NTSC/PAL) in total with H.264 hardware compression. When the two Cards are
installed in the system, it can maintain a high recording rate of 480 fps at D1 resolution
and provide a high resolution DSP overlay of 1408 x 960 in 4/12/16 screen divisions.
Minimum System Requirements
32-bit
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
OS
64-bit
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
GV-3008 Core 2 Duo, 2.33 Ghz
CPU
GV-3008 x 2 Core 2 Quad, 2.4 Ghz
GV-3008
RAM
GV-3008 x 2
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-3008 250 GB
HDD
GV-3008 x 2 500 GB
VGA
ATI Radeon X1300 PCI-E / NVIDIA GeForce 7300 PCI-E
DirectX
9.0c
Power Supply
400 Watts
Packing List
1. GV-3008 Card x 1
2. 1-4 D-Type Video and Audio Cable x 1
3. 5-8 D-Type Video and Audio Cable x 1
4. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x1
5. Internal Power Y Cable x 1
6. Software DVD x 1
7. Feature Guide x 1
8. Installation Guide x 1
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Connecting One GV-3008 Card
• Connect the D-Type video and audio cables to the GV-3008 Card.
• Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump Wire. For correct connection, see 1.9
Connecting Hardware Watchdog.
• Connect the computer’s internal power supply to the GV-3008 Card. The Power LED
should be lit in green and the card ready LED should also be lit in green to indicate the
card is ready for use.
Figure 1-7
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Connecting Two GV-3008 Cards
You can install two GV-3008 Cards for a total of 16 channels. Master Card is the card with
1-8 channels and Slave Card is that with 9-16 channels. Normally, the card attached to the
lower PCI slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI slot
number will act as Slave.
• Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump
Wire to the Master Card. For correct connection, see 1.9 Connecting Hardware
Watchdog.
• Accessory Card Connections:
GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card only to the Master Card.
GV-Loop Through Card: Connect one card for each video capture card.
GV-Multi Quad Card: Connect one card to one of the video capture cards.
Figure 1-8
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Adjusting the Video Settings in the Main System
One distinct feature of GV-3008 Cards is their ability of hardware compression, providing
you with higher system performance and DVD recording quality.
To take full advantage of GV-3008 Cards, you can adjust the video settings, including the
recording quality and frame rate, before running the GV-System.
For details on adjusting the video settings, see Set the video settings of the recorded files
earlier in this chapter.
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Specifications
GV-3008 GV-3008 x 2
Interface PCI-E
Input Type D-Type DB 15 x 2 DB 15 x 4
Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams
Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels
240 fps (NTSC) 480 fps (NTSC)
S/W
(CIF)
200 fps (PAL) 400 fps (PAL)
240 fps (NTSC) 480 fps (NTSC)
Recording Rate
H/W
(D1)
200 fps (PAL) 400 fps (PAL)
NTSC 240 fps 480 fps
Display Rate
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
H/W 704 x 480 704 x 480
NTSC
S/W 352 x 240 352 x 240
H/W 704 x 576 704 x 576
Video Resolution
PAL
S/W 352 x 288 352 x 288
S/W
Geo MPEG4, Geo MPEG4 (ASP), Geo H264, Geo
H264 V2
Video Compression
Format
H/W H.264
Audio Compression Format G.711
Bit Rate Range 2.5M ~ 10M
GV-NET/IO Card Support Yes
GV-Multi Quad Card Support Yes
GV-Loop Through Card Support Yes
Dimensions (W x H) 180 x 100 (mm) / 7.09 x 3.94 (in)
Note:
1. GV-3008 does not support the TV-Out function.
2. In screen divisions, the largest division is set to D1 resolution and the other divisions to
CIF resolution.
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1.3 GV-1120A, 1240A, 1480A
GV-Combo A Card (GV-1120A, GV-1240A and GV-1480A) are the three-in-one combo
cards, providing one single card solution for 16 video / audio recording, real-time display
and TV-out display.
Minimum System Requirements
32-bit
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
OS
64-bit
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
GV-1120A
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading
GV-1120A x 2
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz, Dual Core
GV-1240A
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz Dual Core
GV-1240A x 2
Core 2 Duo, 2.53 GHz
GV-1480A
Core 2 Duo, 3.0 GHz
CPU
GV-1480A x 2
Core 2 Quad, 2.4 GHz
Windows XP 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels
RAM
Windows Vista /
7 / Server 2008
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-1120A 80 GB
GV-1120 A x 2 160 GB
GV-1240A 120 GB
GV-1240A x 2 250 GB
GV-1480A 250 GB
HDD
GV-1480A x 2 500 GB
VGA
ATI Radeon X1300 PCI-E / NVIDIA GeForce 7300 PCI-E
DirectX
9.0c
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Packing List (D-Type)
9. GV-Combo A Card x 1
10. Audio Extension Card x 1
11. 1-8 D-Type Video Cable x 1
12. 9-16 D-Type Video Cable x 1
13. 1-8 D-Type Audio Cable x 1
14. 9-16 D-Type Audio Cable x 1
15. Internal Power Y Cable x 1
16. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
17. Software CD x 1
18. Feature Guide x 1
19. Installation Guide x 1
Packing List (DVI-Type)
1. GV- Combo A Card x 1
2. 1-8 DVI-Type Video plus TV Out Cable x 1
3. 9-16 DVI-Type Video Cable x 1
4. 1-8 DVI-Type Audio Cable x 1
5. 9-16 DVI-Type Audio Cable x 1
6. Internal Power Y Cable x 1
7. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
8. Software CD x 1
9. Feature Guide x 1
10. Installation Guide x1
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Connecting One GV-Combo A Card (D-Type)
• Plug the Audio Extension Card in the assigned connectors on the GV-Combo A Card.
• Connect D-Type video and audio cables to the GV-Combo A Card and Audio
Extension Card respectively.
• Connect the PC’s internal power supply to the GV-Combo A Card.
• Connect the TV monitor to the GV-Combo A Card if needed.
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Video 1~8
Video 9~16
Audio 1~8
Audio 9~16
Internal
Power Y
Cable
7
TV Monitor
Audio Extension Card
2
GV-Combo Card
1
1-8 D-Type
Video Cable
3
9-16 D-Type
Video Cable
4
1-8 D-Type
Audio Cable
5
9-16 D-Type
Audio Cable
6
Figure 1-9
Note: The Card only works when it connects to PC’s power supply with the supplied
Internal Power Y Cable.
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Connecting One GV-Combo A Card (DVI-Type)
• Connect the DVI video and audio cables to the GV-Combo A Card.
• Connect the PC’s internal power supply to the GV-Combo A Card.
• Connect the DVI TV Out cable to the TV monitor if needed.
TV Monitor
GV-Combo A Card
1
1-16 DVI Video Cable
1-16 DVI Audio Cable
DVI TV Out
Cable
3
2
2
Internal
Power Y
Cable
Figure 1-10
Note: The Card only works when it connects to PC’s power supply with the supplied
Internal Power Y Cable.
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Connecting GV-NET/IO Card to GV-Combo A Card
Connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the 20-pin GV-NET/IO port on the GV-Combo A Card.
Some GV-Combo A Cards are built in two 20-pin ports. Ensure to connect the GV-NET/IO
Card to the correct port as illustrated below.
Figure 1-11
Note: If the GV-NET/IO Card is connected to the Debug port, it may lead to the GV-
NET/IO Card or GV-Combo A Card to be damaged, causing Video Lost or an error
message of “can’t find keypro” to pop up.
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Connecting Two GV-Combo A Cards
You can install two GV-Combo A Cards of the same model for up to 32 channels. Master
Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels. Normally,
the card attached to the lower PCI slot number will act as Master, and the card attached to
the higher PCI slot number will act as Slave.
• TV Output Connection: The RCA connector in the Master Card is for displaying 1-16
channels, and the one in the Slave Card is for displaying 17-32 channels.
• Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump
Wire to the Master Card.
• Accessory Card Connections:
GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card only to the Master Card.
GV-Loop Through Card: Connect the card for each video capture card.
GV-Multi Quad Card: Only connect one card to any of two video capture cards.
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1
2
3
4
GV-Combo A Card
(Master)
1
2
3
4
GV-Combo A Card
(Slave)
1
2
3
4
Internal
Power Y
Cable
TV Monitor
Audio Extension Card
1-8 D-Type
Video Cable
9-16 D-Type
Video Cable
1-8 D-Type
Audio Cable
9-16 D-Type
Audio Cable
Internal
Power Y
Cable
17-24 D-Type
Video Cable
25-32 D-Type
Video Cable
TV Monitor
17-24 D-Type
Audio Cable
25-32 D-Type
Audio Cable
1
2
3
4
Audio Extension Card
Hardware
Watchdog
Jump Wire
Hardware
Watchdog
Jump Wire
Figure1-12
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Specifications
GV-1120A GV-1240A GV-1480A
Interface Type PCI-E
Input Type DB15 x 2 (Video), DB9 x 2 (Audio)
Video Input 8, 12, 16 Cams 8, 16 Cams 16 Cams
Audio Input 8, 12, 16 Channels 8, 16 Channels 16 Channels
TV Output RCA Connector x 1
NTSC 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps
CIF
PAL 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps
NTSC 80 fps 120 fps 240 fps
Recording
Rate
D1
PAL 72 fps 100 fps 200 fps
NTSC 480 fps
CIF
PAL 400 fps
NTSC 480 fps
Display Rate
D1
PAL 400 fps
NTSC
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
Video Resolution
PAL
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Video Compression Format Geo MPEG4, Geo H264, Geo H264 V2
Audio Compression Format ADPCM
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
Yes
GV-Loop Through Card Support
Yes
GV-NET/IO Card Support Yes
D-Type
Dimensions
DVI-Type
179 x 99 (mm) / 7.04 x3.89 (in)
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1.4 GV-1008
The GV-1008, as a three-in-one combo card, provides one single card solution for 8
video/audio recording, real-time display and TV-out display. The Card can record each
channel at D1 in real time or 30 fps. When the two Cards are installed in the system, it can
be utilized to provide a single TV-out display of 16 cameras and maintain a high recording
rate of 480 fps at D1 resolution.
Minimum System Requirements
32-bit
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
OS
64-bit
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
GV-1008 Core 2 Duo, 3.0 GHz
CPU
GV-1008 x 2 Core i5-750, 2.66 GHz
GV-1008 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels
Windows XP
GV-1008 x 2 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-1008
RAM
Windows Vista /
7 / Server 2008
GV-1008 x 2
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-1008 250 GB
HDD
GV-1008 x 2 500 GB
VGA ATI Radeon X1300 PCI-E / NVIDIA GeForce 7300 PCI-E
DirectX 9.0c
Packing List
1. GV-1008 Card x 1
2. Audio Extension Card x 1
3. 1-8 D-Type Video Cable x 1
4. 1-8 D-Type Audio Cable x 1
5. 40-Pin Ribbon Cable with 3 headers x 1
6. Internal Power Y Cable x 1
7. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x1
8. Software CD x 1
9. Feature Guide x 1
10. Installation Guide x 1
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Connecting One GV-1008 Card
• Plug the Audio Extension Card in the assigned connectors on the GV-1008 Card.
• Connect D-Type video cable and audio cable to the GV-1008 Card and Audio
Extension Card respectively.
• Connect the PC’s internal power supply to the GV-1008 Card.
• Connect the TV monitor to the GV-1008 Card if needed.
1
2
3
4
Video 1~8
TV Monitor
1-8 D-Type
Video Cable
Hardware
Watchdog
Jump wire
GV-1008A Card
4
3
2
1
Audio Extension Card
Internal
Power Y
Cable
Audio 1~8
1-8 D-Type
Audio Cable
Figure 1-13
Note: The Card only works when it connects to PC’s power supply with the supplied
Internal Power Y Cable.
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Connecting Two GV-1008 Cards
You can install the Master and Slave of GV-1008 Cards for a total of 16 channels. The
Master and Slave are distinguished by the labels on cards, as shown below:
Mater Card:
Slave Card:
Use the supplied 40-pin cable to connect the Mater and Slave Cards together.
IMPORTANT:
1. The Slave Cards cannot work alone. They need to work in conjunction with the
Master Cards.
2. If both GV-1008 Cards are Master Cards, it is required to identify which are Master
and Slave by the PCI slot number. Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI slot
number will act as Master, and the card attached to the higher PCI slot number will
act as Slave.
• Video Channels: Connect only Video Channels 1~8 of the Master Card and Video
Channels 9~16 of the Slave Card with the supplied D-Type Video Cables
• Audio channels: Connect only Audio Channels 1~8 of the Master Card and Audio
Channels 9~16 of the Slave Card to Audio Extension Card.
• TV Output Connection: Connect a TV Monitor to any of the RCA connectors on the
Master and Slave Cards for displaying 1-16 channels.
• Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump
Wire to the Master Card.
• Accessory Card Connections:
GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card only to the Master Card.
GV-Loop Through Card: Connect one card to the 40-pin cable which connects
both Master and Slave Cards.
GV-Multi Quad Card: Connect one card to the 40-pin cable which connects both
Master and Slave Cards.
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1
2
3
4
GV-1008A Card
(Master)
1
2
3
4
GV-1008A Card
(Slave)
Video 1~8
TV Monitor
1-8 D-Type
Video Cable
4
3
2
1
Audio Extension Card
Video 9~16
9-16 D-Type
Video Cable
Audio 1~8
1-8 D-Type
Audio Cable
Audio 9~16
9-16 D-Type
Audio Cable
Figure 1-14
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Specifications
GV-1008 GV-1008 x 2
D-Type
DB 15 x 1 (Video)
DB 9 x 1 (Audio)
DB 15 x 2 (Video)
DB 9 x 2 (Audio)
Input Type
DVI-Type
DV1 x 1 (Video)
DVI x 1 (Audio)
DV1 x 2 (Video)
DVI x 2 (Audio)
Video Input 8 Cams 16 Cams
TV Output RCA Connector x 1
Audio Input 8 Channels 16 Channels
NTSC 240 fps 480 fps
CIF
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
NTSC 240 fps 480 fps
Recording Rate
D1
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
NTSC 240 fps 480 fps
CIF
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
NTSC 240 fps 480 fps
Display Rate
D1
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
NTSC
704 x 480, 704 x 480 (De-interlace), 640 x 480,
640 X 480 (De-interlace), 352 x 240, 320 x 240
Video Resolution
PAL
704 x 576, 704 x 576 (De-interlace), 640 x 480,
640 X 480 (De-interlace), 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Video Compression Format Geo MPEG4, Geo H264, Geo H264 V2
Audio Compression Format ADPCM
GV-Multi Quad Card Support Yes
GV-Loop Through Card Support Yes
GV-NET/IO Card Support Yes
Dimensions (W x H) 179 x 99 (mm) / 7.04 x3.89 (in)
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1.5 GV-650A, GV-800A
The GV-650A and GV-800A Cards have similar appearances, system requirements and
packing list so that we introduce both together in this section. However, you may choose
between the two according to your need for recording rate and audio channels.
Minimum System Requirements
32-bit Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
OS
64-bit Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
GV-650A Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz
GV-650A x 2 Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz with Hyper-Threading
GV-800A Pentium 4, 3.0 with Hyper-Threading
CPU
GV-800A x 2 Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz Dual Core
Windows XP 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels
RAM
Windows Vista / 7 / Server 2008 2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-650A / GV-800A 80 GB
HDD
GV-650A x 2 / GV-800A x 2 160 GB
GV-650A / GV-800A
GV-650A x 2
ATI Radeon X600 / NVIDIA 6200
VGA
GV-800A x 2
ATI Radeon X1300 PCI-E /
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 PCI-E
DirectX 9.0c
Packing List
1. GV-800A or GV-650A Card x 1
2. Audio Extension Card x 1 **
3. 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio D-Type Cable x 1
4. 9-16 Cams D-Type Cable x 1 *
5. Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
6. Software CD x 1
7. Feature Guide x 1
8. Installation Guide x 1
* Supplied with 12-16 Cams D-Type Video Capture Card
** Supplied with BNC Video Capture Card
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Connecting One GV-650A/GV-800A Card
There are two types of GV-800A and GV-650A Cards: BNC and D-Type. BNC type only
provides four video channels; audio extension card is required for extension. D-Type can
provide up to 16 video channels and four audio channels together.
For the D-Type video capture card, plug the black video/audio cable into the black
connector on the GV-650A/800A Card; the blue video cable into the blue connector, as
illustrated below.
Video 1~8 (Black)
Audio 1~4 (White)
Video 9~16 (Blue)
GV-800A/650A Card
1
4
3
3
Figure 1-15 D-Type GV-650A or GV-800A Card connections
Note:
1. The GV-650A Card only supports two audio channels so that only two audio ports
can work in the supplied 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio D-Type cable.
2. To install two GV-800A Cards, ensure one of both must have PCI-E interface.
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For the BNC-type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into the connector on
the GV-650A/804A Card, as illustrated below.
Audio Extension Card
GV-804A
1
2
Figure 1-16 BNC-type GV-650A or GV-804A Card connections
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Connecting Two GV-600A/GV-650A/GV-800A Cards
You can install two GV-600A/GV-650A/GV-800A of the same model for up to 32 channels.
Master Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels.
Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI slot number will act as Master, and the card
attached to the higher PCI slot number will act as Slave.
• Two GV-600A Cards only support two audio channels: Connect microphones to
Audio 1 connector of the Master Card, and Audio 5 connector of the Slave Card.
• Two GV-650A Cards only support four audio channels: Connect microphones to
Audio 1 and Audio 2 connectors of the Master Card, and Audio 5 and Audio 6
connectors of the Slave Card.
• Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump
Wire to the Master Card.
• Accessory Card Connections:
GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card only to the Master Card.
GV-Loop Through Card: Connect the card for each video capture card.
GV-Multi Quad Card: Only connect one card to any of two video capture cards.
Video 1~8
(Black)
Audio 1~4
(White)
Video 9~16
(Blue)
Video 17~24
(Black)
Audio 5~8
(White)
Video 25~32
(Blue)
Figure 1-17
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Specifications
GV-650A GV-800A
Interface Type PCI, PCI-E
BNC BNC x 4
Input Type
D-Type DB15 x 2
Video Input 4, 8, 12, 16 Cams
Audio Input 2 Channels 4 Channels
NTSC 60 fps 120 fps
CIF
PAL 50 fps 100 fps
NTSC 30 fps 60 fps
Recording
Rate
D1
PAL 25 fps 50 fps
NTSC 60 fps 120 fps
CIF
PAL 50 fps 100 fps
NTSC 30 fps 60 fps
Display
Rate
D1
PAL 25 fps 50 fps
NTSC
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace,
640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
Video Resolution
PAL
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace,
640 x 480, 640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Video Compression Format Geo MPEG4, Geo H264, Geo H264 V2
Audio Compression Format ADPCM
GV-NET/IO Card Support Yes
GV-650A 144 x 98 (mm) / 5.67 x 3.86 (in)
BNC
GV-804A 152 x 94 (mm) / 5.98 x 3.7 (in)
GV-650A 144 x 98 (mm) / 5.67 x 3.86 (in)
Dimensions
(W x H)
D-Type
GV-800A 174 x 98 (mm) / 6.85 x 3.86 (in)
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1.6 GV-600A
There are two types of GV-600A Cards: BNC and D-Type. BNC-Type only provides four
video channels; video and audio extension cards are required for extension. D-Type can
provide up to 16 video channels and one audio channel together.
Minimum System Requirements
32-bit
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
OS
64-bit
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
GV-600A Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz
CPU
GV-600A x 2 Pentium 4, 2.6 GHz with Hyper-Threading
Windows XP 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels
RAM
Windows Vista / 7 /
Server 2008
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
GV-600A 80 GB
HDD
GV-600A x 2 160 GB
VGA
ATI Radeon X600 / NVIDIA 6200
DirectX
9.0c
Packing List
1. GV-600A Card x 1
2. Audio Extension Card x 1 **
3. 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio D-Type
4. 9-16 Cams D-Type Cable x 1 *
5. Hardware Watchdog Jumper
6. Software CD x 1
7. Feature Guide x 1
8. Installation Guide x 1
* Supplied with 10-16 Cams D-Type Video Capture Card
** Supplied with BNC Video Capture Card
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Connecting One GV-600A Card
For the D-Type video capture card, plug the black video/audio cable into the black
connector on the GV-600A Card; the blue video cable into the blue connector, as
illustrated below.
Note: The GV-600A Card only supports one audio channel so that only one audio port
can work in the supplied 1-8 Cams with 4-Port Audio D-Type cable.
Video 1~8 (Black)
Audio 1~4 (White)
Video 9~16 (Blue)
GV-600A Card
1
3
3
4
Figure 1-18 D-Type GV-600A Card connections
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For the BNC-Type video capture card, plug the Audio Extension Card into the connector
on the GV-600A Card, as illustrated below.
Audio Extension Card
GV-600A Card
1
2
Figure 1-19 BNC-Type GV-600A Card connections
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Connecting Two GV-600A/GV-650A/GV-800A Cards
You can install two GV-600A/GV-650A/GV-800A of the same model for up to 32 channels.
Master Card is the card with 1-16 channels and Slave Card is that with 17-32 channels.
Normally, the card attached to the lower PCI slot number will act as Master, and the card
attached to the higher PCI slot number will act as Slave.
• Two GV-600A Cards only support two audio channels: Connect microphones to
Audio 1 connector of the Master Card, and Audio 5 connector of the Slave Card.
• Two GV-650A Cards only support four audio channels: Connect microphones to
Audio 1 and Audio 2 connectors of the Master Card, and Audio 5 and Audio 6
connectors of the Slave Card.
• Hardware Watchdog Connection: Connect the supplied Hardware Watchdog Jump
Wire to the Master Card.
• Accessory Card Connections:
GV-NET/IO Card: Connect the card only to the Master Card.
GV-Loop Through Card: Connect the card for each video capture card.
GV-Multi Quad Card: Only connect one card to any of two video capture cards.
Video 1~8
(Black)
Audio 1~4
(White)
Video 9~16
(Blue)
Video 17~24
(Black)
Audio 5~8
(White)
Video 25~32
(Blue)
Figure 1-20
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Specifications
GV-600A
BNC BNC x 4
Input Type
D-Type DB15 x 2
Video Input 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Cams
Audio Input 1 Channel
NTSC 30 fps
CIF
PAL 25 fps
NTSC 15 fps
Recording
Rate
D1
PAL 12.5 fps
NTSC 30 fps
CIF
PAL 25 fps
NTSC 15 fps
Display Rate
D1
PAL 12.5 fps
NTSC
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
Video Resolution
PAL
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Video Compression Format Geo MPEG4, Geo H264, Geo H264 V2
Audio Compression Format ADPCM
GV-NET/IO Card Support Yes
Dimensions (W x H) 144 x 89 (mm) / 5.67 x 3.50 (in)
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1.7 Installing Two Cards
You can install two video capture cards of the same model for a total of 32 channels. For
example, 2 x GV-650A Cards (16 channels) = 32 channels.
It is also possible to implement two video capture cards of different channels. For example,
GV-650A Card (12 channels) + GV-650A Card (16 channels) = 28 channels.
Note:
1. Besides GV-804A Card, all GV video capture cards support two-card mode.
2. Starting from V8.3.2, GV-600 (V4), GV-650 (V4) and GV-800 (V4) are renamed to GV600A, GV-650A and GV-800A. These V4 Cards and A Cards are the same video
capture cards.
Rules to Use Two Cards
GV video capture cards have two interface types: PCI and PCI Express (PCI-E). When
you install two video capture cards, ensure they are installed in the right slots as instructed
in the following tables.
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•
GV-600A, GV-650A, GV-800A
Card Combination V3.20 and later V4.20 and later
V3.20 and later
X X
GV-600A PCI x 2
PCI x 2
PCI-E x 2
GV-650A
PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1
PCI-E x 2
V4.20 and later
X
GV-800A
PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1
1. The V3.20 (and later) Cards or the combination of V3.20 and V4.20 (and later) Cards do
not support two-card mode.
2. For GV-600A cards, it is required to use two PCI slots.
3. For GV-650A cards, you can use two PCI slots, two PCI Express slots, or the
combination of PCI and PCI Express slots.
4. For GV-800A cards, it is required to use two PCI Express slots, or the combination of PCI
and PCI Express slots.
•
GV-1120A, GV-1240A, GV-1480A
Card Combination V1.02/V2.00 and later
Combo A Cards
(GV-1120A/GV-1240A/
GV-1480A)
PCI-E x 2
V1.02/V2.00 and later
PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1
X
Combo A Cards
(GV-1120A/GV-1240A/
GV-1480A)
X
PCI-E x 2
1. V1.02/V2.00 (and later) and Combo A Cards all support two-card mode, but the
combination of V1.02/V2.00 (and later) and Combo A Cards does not support two-card
mode.
2. When you install two V1.02/V2.00 (and later) Cards, it is required to use two PCI Express
slots or the combination of PCI and PCI Express slots.
3. When you install two Combo A Cards, it is required to use only two PCI Express slots.
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Comparison Charts for Single-Card and Two Cards
• GV-600A, GV-650A, GV-800A
GV-600A/GV-650A/GV-800A Single Card Two Cards
Video Input 1-16 Cams 2-32 Cams
GV-600A
1 Channels
(Ch1)
GV-600A
2 Channels
(Ch1, Ch17)
GV-650A
2 Channels
(Ch1-Ch2)
GV-650A
4 Channels
(Ch1-Ch2,
Ch17-Ch18)
Audio Input
GV-800A
4 Channels
(Ch1-Ch4)
GV-800A
8 Channels
(Ch1-Ch4,
Ch17-Ch20)
Support for
GV-NET/IO Card O O 1
GV-Loop Through Card O O 2
GV-Multi Quad Card O O 3
•
GV-1120A, GV-1240A, GV-1480A, GV-1008
GV-1120A/GV-1240A/GV-1480A/
GV1008
Single Card Two Cards
Video Input 8-16 Cams 16-32 Cams
Audio Input 8-16 Channels 16-32 Channels
Real-Time Display (DSP) O O
Support for
GV-NET/IO Card O O 1
GV-Loop Through Card O O 2
GV-Multi Quad Card O O 3
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GV-4008, GV-3008
GV-4008/GV-3008 Single Card Two Cards
Video Input 1-8 Cams 2-16 Cams
Audio Input 1-8 Channels 2-16 Channels
GV-4008
X X
Real-Time Display (DSP)
GV-3008 O O
Support for
GV-4008 O4 O 4
GV-NET/IO Card
GV-3008 O O
GV-4008
X X
GV-Loop Through Card
GV-3008 O O
GV-4008 X X
GV-Multi Quad Card
GV-3008 O O
Note:
1. Connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the video capture card of 1 to16 channels.
2. You can connect the GV-Loop Through Card for each video capture card,
3. Only connect one GV-Multi Quad Card to any of two cards.
4. To work together with GV-4008, GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box
Mode and connected to the PC through USB.
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1.8 Installing Drivers
After you install the GV-Video Capture Card on the computer, the Found New Hardware
Wizard will automatically detect the device. Ignore the wizard and follow these steps to
install drivers:
1. Insert the software DVD. It will run automatically and pop up a window.
2. Select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Cards Driver. This dialog box
appears.
Figure 1-21
3. Click Install to install the drivers. When the installation is complete, this message will
appear: Install Successfully.
4. Click Exit to close the dialog box.
Note:
1. In Windows XP, the wizard will disappear after installation. In Windows 2000, close
the wizard manually.
2. For the installation of two GV-4008 cards, it is required to restart the computer after
the driver is installed.
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To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Device Manager and see if the following
entries are listed.
Expand the DVR-Devices field, you can see:
Model Entry
GV-604A
GV604(V4) Audio
GV604(V4) Video Capture
GV-600A
GV600(V4) Audio
GV600(V4) Video Capture
GV-650A
GV650(V4) Audio #1 - #2
GV650(V4) Video Capture #1 - #2
GV-804A
GV800 Audio #1 - #4
GV800_4A Video Capture #1 - #4
GV-800A
GV800(V4) Audio #1 - #4
GV800(V4) Video Capture #1 - #4
GV-1008 GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A/GV1008
GV-1120A GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A/GV1008
GV-1240A GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A/GV1008
GV-1480A GV1480A/GV1240A/GV1248A/GV1120A/GV1008
GV-4008
GV4008
GV-Series USB Protector
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1.9 Connecting Hardware Watchdog
To reboot the computer by the hardware watchdog on the GV-Video Capture Card, a
connection needs to be made from the card to the motherboard.
1. Using the supplied jumper wire, connect the reset jumper pins on the card and on the
motherboard.
GeoVision GV-600 v2
GV-600A
Motherboard
Front Panel Jumper
PWSW
LEDHDD
PC Reset Switch
+
_
RST
Figure 1-22 Watchdog connections
2. If the computer has a reset switch, the switch’s jumper wire should already be
connected to the motherboard’s reset jumper pins. Remove the switch wire from the
motherboard and connect it to the reset jumper pins on the card.
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GV-4008 GV-4008 x 2
Input Type
DVI x 2 DVI x 4
Video Input 8 16
NTSC 240 fps 480 fps
Total Recording Rate
(D1)
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
NTSC 240 fps 480 fps
Display Rate
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
H/W
H.264
Video Codec
S/W
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264, Geo H264 V2
H/W 704 x 480
NTSC
S/W 352 x 240
H/W 704 x 576
Video Resolution
PAL
S/W 352 x 288
Audio Input 8 16
Audio Codec
ADPCM
GV-Multi Quad Card Support X X
GV-Loop Through Card Support X X
GV-NET/IO Card Support O1 O
1
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support O1 O
1
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support O1 O
1
GV-I/O Support O O
Hardware Watchdog O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Server
2008 (32-bit)
DirectX
9.0c
CPU Core 2 Duo, 2.33G Core 2 Quad, 2.4G
RAM
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD
250 GB 500 GB
VGA ATI Radeon X1300 PCI-E / NVIDIA GeForce 7300 PCI-E
Note:
1. GV-Net/IO Card V3.1 must be set in the I/O Box Mode and connected to the PC through USB.
2. All Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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GV-3008 GV-3008 x 2
Input Type
DB15 x 2 DB15 x 4
Video Input 8 16
NTSC 240 fps 480 fps
Total Recording Rate
(D1)
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
NTSC 240 fps 480 fps
Display Rate
PAL 200 fps 400 fps
H/W
H.264
Video Codec
S/W
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264, Geo H264 V2
H/W 704 x 480
NTSC
S/W 352 x 240
H/W 704 x 576
Video Resolution
PAL
S/W 352 x 288
Audio Input 8 16
Audio Codec
ADPCM
GV-Multi Quad Card Support O O
GV-Loop Through Card Support O O
GV-NET/IO Card Support O O
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support O O
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support O O
GV-I/O Support O O
Hardware Watchdog O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Server
2008 (32-bit)
DirectX
9.0c
CPU Core 2 Duo, 2.33G Core 2 Quad, 2.4G
RAM
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD
250 GB 500 GB
VGA ATI Radeon X1300 PCI-E / NVIDIA GeForce 7300 PCI-E
Note: All Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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GV-600A GV-650A GV-800A
Input Type BNC / D-Type
Video Input
1, 2, 4, 6, 8,
10
,
12, 14, 16
4, 8, 12, 16 4, 8, 12, 16
NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps
CIF
PAL 25 fps 50 fps 100 fps
NTSC 15 fps 30 fps 60 fps
Total
Recording
Rate
D1
PAL 12.5 fps 25 fps 50 fps
NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps
CIF
PAL 25 fps 50 fps 100 fps
NTSC 15fps 30 fps 60 fps
Display Rate
D1
PAL 12.5 fps 25 fps 50 fps
Video Codec Geo MPEG4, Geo H264, Geo H264 V2
NTSC
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
Video Resolution
PAL
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Audio Input 1 2 4
Audio Codec ADPCM
GV-Multi Quad Card Support
O O O
GV-Loop Through Card
O O O
GV-NET/IO Card Support
O O O
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support
O O O
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support
O O O
GV-I/O Support
O O O
Hardware Watchdog
O O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 ( 32-bit and 64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)
DirectX 9.0c
CPU Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
with HT
2 x 512 MB Dual Channels (Windows XP)
RAM
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels (Windows Vista / 7 / Server 2008)
HDD 80 GB
VGA
ATI Radeon X600A / NVIDIA 6200
Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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GV-1008 GV-1120A GV-1240A GV-1480A
D-Type / DVI-Type
8 8, 12, 16 8, 16 16
240 fps 120 fps 240 fps 480 fps
200 fps 100 fps 200 fps 400 fps
240 fps 80 fps 120 fps 240 fps
200 fps 72 fps 100 fps 200 fps
240 fps 480 fps 480 fps 480 fps
200 fps 400 fps 400 fps 400 fps
240 fps 480 fps 480 fps 480 fps
200 fps 400 fps 400 fps 400 fps
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264, Geo H264 V2
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
8 8, 12, 16 8, 16 16
ADPCM
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
Minimum System Requirements
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) / Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)
9.0c
Core 2 Duo, 3.0 GHz
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
With HT
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
Dual Core
Core 2 Duo, 3.0 GHz
2 x 512 MB Dual Channels (Windows XP)
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels (Windows Vista / 7 / Server 2008)
250GB 80 GB 120 GB 250 GB
ATI Radeon X1300 PCI-E / NVIDIA GeForce 7300 PCI-E
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1.12 Comparison Chart (S/W Compression: Two Cards)
GV-600A x 2 GV-650A x 2 GV-800A x 2
Input Type
BNC / D-Type BNC / D-Type D-Type
Video Input
32 (Max)
32 (Max) 16, 20, 24, 28, 32
NTSC 60 fps 120 fps 240 fps
CIF
PAL 50 fps 100 fps 200 fps
NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps
Total Recording Rate
D1
PAL 25 fps 50 fps 100 fps
NTSC 60 fps 120 fps 240 fps
CIF
PAL 50 fps 100 fps 200 fps
NTSC 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps
Display Rate
D1
PAL 25 fps 50 fps 100 fps
Video Codec Geo MPEG4, Geo H264, Geo H264 V2
NTSC
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
Video Resolution
PAL
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
Audio Input 2 4 8
Audio Codec
ADPCM
GV-Multi Quad Card Support O O O
GV-Loop Through Card Support O O O
GV-NET/IO Card Support O O O
GV-I/O 12-In Card Support O O O
GV-I/O 12-Out Card Support O O O
GV-I/O Support O O O
Hardware Watchdog O O O
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit )
DirectX 9.0c
CPU
Pentium 4, 2.6 GHz
with HT
Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz
with HT
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
Dual Core
RAM
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
HDD
160 GB
VGA
ATI Radeon X600
NVIDIA 6200
ATI Radeon X1300
PCI-E / NVIDIA
GeForce 7300 PCI-E
Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Video Capture Cards
1
GV-1008 x 2 GV-1120A x 2 GV-1240A x 2 GV-1480A x 2
D-Type / DVI-Type
16 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 16, 24, 32 32
480 fps 240 fps 480 fps 960 fps
400 fps 200 fps 400 fps 800 fps
480 fps 160 fps 240 fps 480 fps
400 fps 144 fps 200 fps 400 fps
480 fps 960 fps 960 fps 960 fps
400 fps 800 fps 800 fps 800 fps
480 fps 960 fps 960 fps 960 fps
400 fps 800 fps 800 fps 800 fps
Geo MPEG4, Geo H264, Geo H264 V2
704 x 480, 704 x 480 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 240, 320 x 240
704 x 576, 704 x 576 De-interlace, 640 x 480,
640 x 480 De-interlace, 352 x 288, 320 x 240
16 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 16, 24, 32 32
ADPCM
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
O O O O
Minimum System Requirements
Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista (32-bit) / 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) / Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)
9.0c
Core i5-750,
2.66 GHz
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz
Dual Core
Core 2 Duo,
2.53 GHz
Core 2 Quad,
2.4 GHz
2 x 1 GB Dual Channels
500 GB 160 GB 250 GB 500 GB
ATI Radeon X1300 PCI-E / NVIDIA GeForce 7300 PCI-E
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Chapter 2 Hardware Accessories
This chapter includes the following information:
• System requirements
• Packing list
• Connection diagrams
• Specifications
• Driver installation
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2.1 GV-Multi Quad Card
The GV-Multi Quad Card connects up to 5 TV monitors (spot monitors). One port supports
up to 16 screen divisions, while the other 4 ports support 1 and 4 screen divisions. It also
allows self-defined channel sequence and position changes of divisions on the monitor
screen.
For further operations on GV-System, see Quad Spot Monitors Controller, Chapter 11,
DVR User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software DVD.
System Requirement
• GV-System Version 8.1 or above
Packing List
1. GV-Multi Quad Card x 1
2. 1-5 D-Type Video Cable x 1
3. 40-Pin Ribbon Cable x 1
4. 40-Pin Ribbon Cable with Four 10-Pin Headers x 1
5. Installation Guide x 1
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• Use the supplied Ribbon Cable to connect the GV-Multi Quad Card to the GV-Video
Capture Card as illustrated below.
1
GV-Multi Quad Card
GV-Video Capture Card
40-Pin Ribbon Cable
3
2
1-5 D-Type
Video Cable
TV 1
TV 2
TV 3
TV 4
TV 5
Figure 2-1 GV-Multi Quad Card connections
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Connections with Two Video Capture Cards
In the computer where two video capture cards are installed, the GV-Multi Quad Card
should connect to only one video capture card. Use the supplied Ribbon Cable to connect
the GV-Multi Quad Card to the video capture card of your choice.
Figure 2-2
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Installing Drivers
After you install the GV-Multi Quad Card to the computer, the Hardware Wizard will
automatically detect the device. Ignore the wizard, and follow the steps in 1.8 Installing
Drivers to install drivers.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Device Manager. Expanding the Sound,
video and game controllers field, you should see the entries for GVTVOUT Audio #A
and GVTVOUT Video Capture #A.
Figure 2-3 Verifying GV-Multi Quad Card drivers
Specifications
Interface for
GV-Video Capture Card
40-Pin Connector
TV Output DB15 to 5 BNC Connectors
Input Signal 16 Channels
TV Monitor Layout
Port 1: supports up to 16 screen divisions.
Port 2 ~ Port 5: support 1 and 4 screen divisions.
Compatible Model All GV-Video Capture Card models
Dimensions (W x H) 178 x 104 (mm) / 7.01 x 4.09 (in)
Ordering Information
55-TVOUT-050
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2.2 GV-Loop Through Card
The GV-Loop Through Card is designed to take the video signal directly from the GV-
Video Capture Card, without internal device processes, and then split it into 16 signals
while maintaining video quality. With the duplicate 16 signals, the card can meet your need
for multiple monitors.
Packing List
1. GV-Loop Through Card x 1
2. 1-8 D-Type Video Cable x 1
3. 9-16 D-Type Video Cable x 1
4. 40-Pin Ribbon Cable x 1
5. 40-Pin Ribbon Cable with Four 10-Pin Headers x 1
6. Installation Guide x 1
Overview
N
o
. 3
No. 1
IN
OUT
No. 2
No. 1: Video OUT
No. 2: Video OUT
No. 3: Video IN (IN for GV Video Capture Card only)
Figure 2-4 GV-Loop Through Card
Note:
1. For No. 2 Video Out, an extra D-Type extension card is required.
2. Select either No. 1 or No. 2 for video out. Using both at the same time may cause
video degradation.
3. Only connect GV-Video Capture Card to No. 3. Other devices are prohibited.
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• Connect D-type cables and the GV-Video Capture Card to the GV-Loop Through Card
as illustrated below.
Video out 1~8
(Loop out)
Video out 9~16
(Loop out)
40-Pin
Ribbon Cable
4
GV-Loop Through Card
1
2
3
9-16 D-Type
Video Cable
1-8 D-Type
Video Cable
GV Video Capture Card
Figure 2-5 GV-Loop Through Card connections
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Connections with Two Video Capture Cards
If your system is equipped with two video capture cards, you can connect the GV-Loop
Through Card to each video capture card.
Specifications
Interface for GV-Video Capture Card 40-Pin Connector x 2
DB15 Connector x 2
Output Interface
40-Pin Connector x 1
Input Signal 16 Channels
Compatible Model All GV-Video Capture Card models
Dimensions (W x H) 130 x 98 (mm) / 5.12 x 3.86 (in)
Ordering Information
55-VLP16-111
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2.3 GV-NET Card V3.1
The GV-NET Card is a RS-485 / RS-232 interface converter. This Card connects to the
RS-232 port or USB port on your computer, and allows RS-485 devices, such as PTZ
domes, to be connected through the Card.
Packing List
1. GV-NET Card x 1
2. RJ-11 to DB9 Cable x 1
3. RJ-11 to USB Cable x 1
4. 3-Pin Internal USB Cable x 1
5. 4-Pin to 4-Pin Mini Power Cable x 1
6. Installation Guide x 1
Overview
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
GV-NET Card
+-
ON
1
Connects to
PC's COM port
or USB port
4-pin to 4-pin
Mini Power Cable
5
Connects to the USB
Connectors on the PC's
motherboard
Figure 2-6 GV-Net Card V3.1 Connections
Note: The GV-NET Card only provides RS-485 / RS-232 data conversion; the
connection to the GV-Video Capture Card is not required.
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RS-485 Device Connections
To connect the GV-NET Card to the RS-485 devices, there are three ways of connections.
See the pictures below.
1. You can connect a RJ-11 to DB9 Cable to the PC's COM Port when a RS-485 device
is connected.
Connects to PC's COM Port
RJ-11toDB9Cable
2
PTZ Dome
RS-485+
RS-485-
ON
Figure 2-7
2. You can connect a RJ-11 to USB Cable to the PC's USB Port when a RS-485 device
is connected.
RJ-11 to USB Cable
3
RS-485+
RS-485-
ON
PTZ Dome
Connects to PC's USB Port
Figure 2-8
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.22 Installing USB Driver.
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3. You can connect a 3-Pin Internal USB Cable to the USB connectors on the PC's
Motherboard when a RS-485 device is connected.
3-pin Internal
USB Cable
Connects to the USB
Connectors on the PC's
Motherboard
DM (D-)
GND
(white)
(green)
(black)
DM
DP
GND
(white)
(green)
(black)
RS-485+
RS-485-
ON
DP (D+)
PTZ Dome
4
VCC
Figure 2-9
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.22 Installing USB Driver.
Specifications
RJ-11 to DB9 (RS-232)
RJ-11 to USB
3-Pin Internal USB to Internal USB
Interface
RS-485+ / RS-485-
Communication RS-485 1,200~115,200 bps; USB
Environmental Condition
0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
Compatible Model All GV-Video Capture Card Models
Dimensions (W x H) 97 x 90 (mm) / 3.82 x 3.54 (in)
Note: Currently GV-NET Card does not support 64-bit Windows versions when you
choose the PC’s USB port for connection. For users of 64-bit Windows versions, you
need to use the PC’s COM port for connection.
Ordering Information
55-NETCR-310
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2.4 GV-NET/IO Card V3.1
The GV-NET/IO Card is a RS-485 / RS-232 interface converter, providing 4 inputs and 4
relay outputs as well. It supports both DC and AC output voltages.
Key Features
• A USB port is provided for PC connection, and it is used with 30 DC output voltages.
• It can switch between two modes, NET/IO Card Mode and I/O Box Mode, which
expand its capability.
• Up to 4 GV-NET/IO Cards can be chained together when it is on the I/O Box Mode.
• It can act as an independent device when it is on the I/O Box Mode.
Packing List
1. GV-NET/IO Card x 1
2. 20-Pin Ribbon Cable with 4 Connectors x1
3. RJ-11 to DB9 Cable x 1
4. RJ-11 to USB Cable x 1
5. 3-Pin Internal USB Cable x 1
6. 4-Pin to 4-Pin Mini Power Cable x 1
7. Installation Guide x 1
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GV Video Capture Card
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
Relay Out 1
Relay Out 2
Relay Out 3
Relay Out 4
Com
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Ground
4-pin to 4-pin Mini
Power Cable
4
GV-NET I/O Card
1
ON
20-pin
Ribbon Cable
6
1ON
1 2
ON1ON
Figure 2-10 GV-NET/IO Card connections
Note:
1. The supplied RJ-11 to DB9 Cable of older versions is not compatible with the GV-
NET/IO Card V3.1.
Version 3.1
With a PC Mark
Older Versions
Without a PC Mark
PC
2. When the GV-NET/IO Card V3.1 is in the I/O Box mode, it is incompatible with the
GV-IO 12-In Card of versions earlier than V3.
3. To prevent the noise interference in I/O operation, tightly screw the GV-NET/IO
Card V3.1 to the PC case.
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4. Ensure to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the 20-pin GV-NET/IO port on the GV-
Combo A Card as illustrated below. The wrong connection may lead to the GV-
NET/IO Card or the GV-Combo A Card to be damaged, causing Video Lost or an
error message of “can’t find keypro” to pop up.
O
N
1
O
N
1 2
O
N
1
O
N
1
2
3
4
GV-NET/IO Card
20-Pin Ribbon
Cable
the Debug Port
GV-Combo A Card
the GV-NET/IO
Port
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Connections with Two Video Capture Cards
If your system is equipped with two video capture cards, connect the GV-NET/IO Card to
the video capture card of 1-16 channels.
Connections in NET/IO Card Mode
For the connections in the NET/IO Card Mode, please follow the instructions below:
• It is required to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to GV-Video Capture Card with the 20-
Pin Ribbon Cable.
• If you want to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to RS-485 devices, you have three ways
of connections. See below.
Three Ways of Connections of GV-NET/IO Card and RS-485 Devices:
1. You can connect a RJ-11 to DB9 Cable to the PC's COM Port when a RS-485 device
is connected. (Allowed for AC/DC Output Voltage)
Figure 2-11
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2. You can connect a RJ-11 to USB Cable to the PC's USB Port when a RS-485 device
is connected. (Allowed for AC/DC Output Voltage)
RJ-11toUSBCable
4
1
O
N
1 2
O
N
1
O
N
With 2-pin header
PTZ Dome
RS-485+
RS-485-
GV Video Capture Card
Connects to PC's USB Port
Figure 2-12
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.22 Installing USB Driver.
3. You can connect a 3-Pin Internal USB Cable to the USB Connectors on the PC's
Motherboard when a RS-485 device is connected. (Allowed for AC/DC Output
Voltage)
3-pin Internal
USB Cable
Connects to the USB
Connectors on the PC's
motherboard
DM
DP
GND
(white)
(green)
(black)
1
O
N
1 2
O
N
1
O
N
With 2-pin header
PTZ Dome
RS-485+
RS-485-
GV Video Capture Card
5
VCC
DM (D-)
DP (D+)
GND
(white)
(green)
(black)
Figure 2-13
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.22 Installing USB Driver.
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Connections In I/O Box Mode
For the connections in the I/O Box Mode, please follow the instructions below:
• It is not necessary to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to GV-Video Capture Card.
• Connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the PC by one of the following three ways.
Three Ways of Connections of GV-NET/IO Card and PC:
1. You can connect a RJ-11 to DB9 Cable to the PC's COM Port. (Allowed for AC/DC
Output Voltage)
Figure 2-14
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2. You can connect a RJ-11 to USB Cable to the PC's USB Port. (Allowed for DC
Output Voltage only)
Figure 2-15
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.22 Installing USB Driver.
3. You can connect a 3-Pin Internal USB Cable to the USB Connectors on the PC's
Motherboard. (Allowed for DC Output Voltage only)
Figure 2-16
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. For details, see 2.22 Installing USB Driver.
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Switching Modes
The GV-NET/IO Card provides two modes for users to expand its capability: I/O Box Mode
and NET/IO Card Mode. With a mode-switch jumper to insert on the 2-pin header, you can
switch between modes.
• NET/IO Card Mode (default): With the switch jumper inserted, this default mode acts
as a GV-NET/IO Card. It is required to connect the GV-NET/IO Card to the GV-Video
Capture Card for usage.
• I/O Box Mode: Without the switch jumper inserted, the GV-NET/IO Card can work as
an independent device. It is NOT necessary to connect to the GV-Video Capture
Card for usage.
Figure 2-17
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Extended Connections
Via the RS-485 connectors, up to 4 GV-NET/IO Cards can be chained together when the
GV-NET/IO Card is on the I/O Box mode. For extended connections, the address
assignment is shown below.
Figure 2-18
Note: When the GV-NET/IO Card is set to the I/O Box Mode, it can have extended
connections with GV-I/O Boxes.
DIP Switch
Figure 2-19
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Specifications
Input 4
Input
Input Signal
Dry Contact, Wet Contact 9~30V
AC/DC
Relay Output 4
Relay Status Normal Open
USB Connection 30V DC, 3A
Output
Relay Capacitance
RS-232 Connection
125 / 250V AC,
3A
30V DC, 3A
RJ-11 to DB9
RJ-11 to USB
Interface
3-Pin Internal USB to Internal USB
I/O Box Mode Without GV-Video Capture Card
Mode Switch
NET/IO Card Mode With GV-Video Capture Card
Address 1~4
Communication RS-485, USB, RS-232
Environmental Condition
0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
Compatible Model All GV-Video Capture Card Models
Dimensions (W x H) 99 x 90 (mm) / 3.90 x 3.54 (in)
Note: Currently GV-NET/IO Card does not support 64-bit Windows versions when you
choose the PC’s USB port for connection. For users of 64-bit Windows versions, you need
to use the PC’s COM port for connection.
Ordering Information
55-IOCRD-310
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2.5 GV-Hub V2
The GV-Hub V2 adds four RS-232/RS-485 serial ports through your computer’s USB port.
The USB solution for serial port extension is perfect for any RS-485 to RS-232 conversion
requirements, such as POS and PTZ applications.
Packing List
1. GV-Hub V2 x 1
2. A to B USB Cable x 1
(1.2 meters / 3.93 feet)
3. DB9 RS-232 Cable x 4
(1.8 meters / 5.90 feet)
4. Installation CD x 1
5. Installation Guide x 1
Overview
TR-DTR-B
TR-C TR-AUSB
Figure 2-20
Note: There are four sets of RS-232 / 485 ports (A-D). In a single set, you can only
choose RS-232 or RS-485 port for connection.
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Following provides two examples of using the GV-Hub V2:
Connecting POS Systems
The GV-Hub V2 can provide a local connection for up to four POS systems, and deliver
transaction data to the GV-System over a USB cable.
Figure 2-21
Connecting RS-485 Devices
With the GV-Hub V2, the GV-System can connect up to 16 PTZ domes and nine GV-I/O
Boxes (16 ports, 8 ports, 4 ports) simultaneously.
H
Output
DC 12V
G
F
E
RS-485 RX
RX-485 TX
A
com.A
DI 1
USB RX
USB TX
GV-IOBOX 16
Input
DI 2
DI 3
DI 4
B
com.B
DI 8
DI 7
DI 6
DI 5
C
com.C
DI 12
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9
D
com.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
DO12
DO11
DO10
DO 9
DO16
DO15
DO14
DO13
com.H
com.G
com.F
com.E
Figure 2-22
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Extending Transmission over the Distance
The transmission signals between the RS-485 communications become weak over the
distance. To maintain the signals, switch on the Terminal Resistance Switch to reduce the
resistance value. The loger the distance, the smaller the resistance value (Ω) should be
switched on.
Terminal Resistance Switch
1. TR-A, TR-B, TR-C and TR-D is the Terminal Resistance Switch for
RS485-A, RS-485-B, RS-485-C, and RS-485D respectively.
2. Followings are the address assignments of the Terminal Resistance
Switch.
Switch No. Resistance Value
(Ω)
Switch No. Resistance Value
(Ω)
0 ∞ 4 30 Ω
1 120 Ω 5 24 Ω
2 60 Ω 6 20 Ω
3 40 Ω 7 17.14 Ω
Installing Drivers
When you connect the GV-Hub V2 to the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard will
automatically detect the device. To install the drive, follow the steps described in 2.13
Installing USB Driver.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Device Manager. Expanding the Ports
field, you should see the 4 entries for Prolific USB-to Serial Bridge.
Figure 2-24
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Signal: DCD, RxD, TxD, DTR, GND, DSR,
RTS, CTS
RS-232
Connecter: DB9 Male x 4
(A, B, C, D)
Signal: D+, D-
RS-485
Connector: Terminal Block x 4
(0 ~7, ∞~17.14 Ω)
Serial Interface
Serial Line Protection 16 KV ESD for All Signals
Compliance USB 2.0 Backward Compatible
USB
Speed Full Speed 12 Mbps
Parity None, Even, Odd
Data Bit 7, 8
Stop Bit 1 , 2
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Communication
Parameters
Speed 600 bps to 115,200 bps
Environmental
Conditions
0~55 Degree C / 32~131 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
103 x 30 x 125 (mm) / 4.06 x 1.18 x 4.92 (in)
Ordering Information
84-HUB04-200
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2.6 GV-COM V2
The GV-COM V2 adds one RS-485 serial port through your computer’s USB port. The
USB solution for serial port extension is perfect for any RS-485 to RS-232 conversion
requirement such as POS and PTZ applications.
Packing List
1. GV-COM V2 x 1
2. USB Extension Cable x 1
(1.2 meters / 3.93 feet)
3. Installation CD x 1
4. Installation Guide x1
Overview
Off
Terminal Resistor Switch
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
Figure 2-25
Note: The GV-COM V2 is only capable of converting one RS-485 signal to RS-232
signal. The RS-485 port is extended into two sets of connection points.
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Extending Transmission over the Distance
When the transmission signals between the RS-485 communications become weak over
the distance, switch on the Terminal Resistance Switch to maintain the signals.
The diagram below illustrates how to use the Terminal Resistance Switch to maintain the
signals:
Figure 2-26 Terminal Resistor connections
Terminal Resistance Switch
The default setting of the Switch is OFF. To switch on the Terminal
Resistance Switch, push the switch to the ON position.
Installing Drivers
When you connect GV-COM V2 to the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard will
automatically detect the device. To install the drive, follow the steps described in 2.13
Installing USB Driver.
To verify the drivers are installed correctly, go to Device Manager. Expand the Ports field,
and you should see one entry for Prolific USB-to-Serial Bridge.
Figure 2-27
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Specifications
Signal: RS485+, RS485-
RS-485
Connector: Terminal Resistance Switch (120Ω)
Serial Interface
Serial Line
Protection
16 KV ESD for All Signals
Compliance USB 2.0 Backward Compatible
USB
Speed Full speed 12 Mbps
Parity None, Even, Odd
Data Bit 7, 8
Stop Bit 1, 2
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Communication
Parameters
Speed 600 bps to 115,200 bps
Environmental
Conditions
0~55 Degree C / 32~131 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
68.5 x 33.5 x 16 (mm) / 2.7 x 1.32 x 0.63 (in)
Ordering Information
84-GVCOM-200
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2.7 GV-I/O 12-In Card V3
The GV-I/O 12-In Card is designed to work with the GV-NET/IO Card. With 12 digital
inputs, the GV-I/O 12-In Card can expand the GV-System’s capacity up to 16 digital inputs.
System Requirements
• GV-NET/IO Card
Packing List
1. GV-I/O 12-In Card x 1
2. 20-Pin Ribbon Cable with 4 connectors x 1
3. 4-Pin to 4-Pin Mini Power Cable x 1
4. Installation Guide x 1
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Connections
Insert the GV-I/O 12-In Card to an empty card slot. Connect the 20-Pin Ribbon Cable to
the GV Video Capture Card, the GV-I/O 12-Out Card, and the GV-NET/IO Card as shown
below.
12
ECE
3
ON
GV Video Capture Card
Input 5
Input 6
Input 7
Input 8
Ground
OFF
Wet Contact
ON
GV-IO 12-In Card
1
12
ECE
3
ON
12
ECE
3
ON
Dry Contact
20-pin Ribbon Cable
2
Connect to
GV-NET/IO Card and
GV-IO 12-Out Card
Input 13
Input 14
Input 15
Input 16
Ground
Input 9
Input 10
Input 11
Input 12
Ground
4-pin to 4-pin
Mini Power Cable
3
Figure 2-28 GV-I/O 12-In Card connections
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Note:
1. Use of DIP switch:
a. Use the switch for dry contact and 9-30V wet contact.
b. The card allows the use of mixing dry and wet contact devices together.
(Default Setting: Dry Contact)
c. The 12 inputs divided as four-in-one groups are related to the three switches
on the card for dry and wet contact.
2. To prevent the noise interference in I/O operation, tightly screw the GV-I/O 12-In
Card to the PC case.
3. The GV-I/O 12-In Card must work with the GV-NET/IO Card together.
Specifications
Input 12
Input
Input Signal Dry Contact, Wet Contact 9~30V AC/DC
DC IN DC 5V, 1A
Environmental Condition
0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
Compatible Model All GV-Video Capture Card Models
Dimensions (W x H) 90 x 99 (mm) / 3.54 x 3.90 (in)
Ordering Information
55-IO12I-300
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2.8 GV-I/O 12-Out Card V3
The GV-I/O 12-Out Card is designed to work with the GV-NET/IO Card. With 12 relay
outputs, the GV-I/O 12-out Card can expand the GV-System’s capacity up to 16 relay
outputs.
System Requirements
• GV-NET/IO Card
Packing List
1. GV-I/O 12-Out Card x 1
2. 20-Pin Ribbon Cable with 4 Connectors x 1
3. 4-Pin to 4-Pin Mini Power Cable x 1
4. Installation Guide x 1
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Connections
Insert the GV-I/O 12-Out Card to an empty card slot. Connect the 20-Pin Ribbon Cable to
the GV Video Capture Card, the GV-I/O 12-In Card, and the GV-NET/IO Card as shown
below.
GV Video Capture Card
20-pin Ribbon Cable
2
GV-IO 12-Out Card
1
Connect to
GV-NET/IO Card and
GV-IO 12-In Card
4-pin to 4-pin
Mini Power Cable
3
Relay Out 5
Relay Out 6
Relay Out 7
Relay Out 8
Com
Relay Out 13
Relay Out 14
Relay Out 15
Relay Out 16
Com
Relay Out 9
Relay Out 10
Relay Out 11
Relay Out 12
Com
Figure 2-29 GV-I/O 12-Out Card connections
Note:
1. To prevent noise interference in I/O operation, tightly screw the GV-I/O 12-Out
Card to the computer case.
2. The GV-I/O 12-Out Card must work together with the GV-NET/IO Card.
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Specifications
Relay Output 12
Relay Status Normal Open
USB Connection 30V DC, 3A
Output
Relay Capacitance
RS-232
Connection
125 / 250V AC, 3A
DC IN DC 5V, 1A
Environmental Condition
0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
Compatible Model
All GV-Video Capture Card Models
Dimensions (W x H) 120 x 99 (mm) / 4.72 x 3.90 (in)
Ordering Information
55-IO12O-300
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2.9 GV-I/O Box (16 Ports)
The GV-I/O Box 16 provides 16 inputs and 16 relay outputs, and supports both DC and
AC output voltages.
Key Features
• 16 inputs and 16 outputs are provided.
• Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 can be chained together.
• A USB port is provided for PC connection, and it is only used for 30 DC output voltage.
• Ethernet module is optional
System Requirements
• GV-System version 8.2 or above
Packing List
1. GV-I/O Box 16 x 1
2. USB Cable (Type A to B) x 1
3. Power Adapter DC 12V x 1
4. Installation Guide x 1
Note: The GV-I/O box (16 Ports) comes with the option of an Ethernet module. See
2.12 Accessing GV-I/O Box over Networks.
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Overview
3
B
E
Figure 2-30
DIP Switch
The GV-I/O Box 16 allows the use of mixing dry and wet contact devices together. The 16
inputs divided as four-in-one groups (A, B, C and D) are related to the 4 switches on the
box for dry and wet contact.
1234
ECE
ON
A BCD
Dry Contact
1234
ECE
ON
A BCD
To change the inputs to different kind of
contact, push the switch upward.
To change the inputs to different kind of
contact, push the switch downward.
Note: The RS-485 connectors do not have the conversion function from RS-485 to RS-232,
so don’t connect RS-485 devices, such as PTZ camera, to the connectors.
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Connections to PC
There are three ways to connect the GV-I/O Box 16 to the PC:
(1) Use the USB cable to connect the PC.
(2) Through the option of GV-Hub, GV-COM, GV-NET Card or GV-NET/IO Card, use the
RS-485 connectors to connect the PC.
(3) Through network connection. This is an optional function. See 2.12 Accessing GV-I/O
Box over Networks.
Note: Only one of the three methods can be used one time. If your GV-I/O Box has
network connectivity, ensure to unplug the network cable before switching the connection
to USB or RS-485. See [Connection to IO BOX] in 2.12.3 Other Setting.
1. Use the USB cable to connect one GV-I/O Box 16 to PC. (Allowed for DC Output
Voltage only)
H
Output
DC 12V
G
F
E
RS-485 RX
RX-485 TX
A
com.A
DI 1
USB RX
USB TX
GV-IOBOX 16
Input
DI 2
DI 3
DI 4
B
com.B
DI 8
DI 7
DI 6
DI 5
C
com.C
DI 12
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9
D
com.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
DO12
DO11
DO10
DO 9
DO16
DO15
DO14
DO13
com.H
com.G
com.F
com.E
Figure 2-31
Note: It is required to install the USB driver. See 2.13 Installing USB Driver.
2. Use the RS-485 connectors to connect one GV-I/O Box 16 to PC. (Allowed for
AC/DC Output Voltage)
H
Output
DC 12V
G
F
E
RS-485 RX
RX-485 TX
A
com.A
DI 1
USB RX
USB TX
GV-IOBOX 16
Input
DI 2
DI 3
DI 4
B
com.B
DI 8
DI 7
DI 6
DI 5
C
com.C
DI 12
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9
D
com.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
DO12
DO11
DO10
DO 9
DO16
DO15
DO14
DO13
com.H
com.G
com.F
com.E
Figure 2-32
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Assigning Addresses to GV-I/O Box 16
Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 can be chained together to expand the I/O capacity. Use
the ID switch (1~9) to assign addresses 1~9 to the connected GV-I/O Box 16.
RS-485 +/-
GV-IO Box 16 (1)
GV-IO Box 16 (2)
GV-IO Box 16 (9)
RS-485 +/-
RS-485 +/-
~
PC
H
Output
DC 12V
G
F
E
RS-485 RX
RX-485 TX
A
com.A
DI 1
USB RX
USB TX
GV-IOBOX 16
Input
DI 2
DI 3
DI 4
B
com.B
DI 8
DI 7
DI 6
DI 5
C
com.C
DI 12
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9
D
com.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
DO12
DO11
DO10
DO 9
DO16
DO15
DO14
DO13
com.H
com.G
com.F
com.E
H
Output
DC 12V
G
F
E
RS-485 RX
RX-485 TX
A
com.A
DI 1
USB RX
USB TX
GV-IOBOX 16
Input
DI 2
DI 3
DI 4
B
com.B
DI 8
DI 7
DI 6
DI 5
C
com.C
DI 12
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9
D
com.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
DO12
DO11
DO10
DO 9
DO16
DO15
DO14
DO13
com.H
com.G
com.F
com.E
H
Output
DC 12V
G
F
E
RS-485 RX
RX-485 TX
A
com.A
DI 1
USB RX
USB TX
GV-IOBOX 16
Input
DI 2
DI 3
DI 4
B
com.B
DI 8
DI 7
DI 6
DI 5
C
com.C
DI 12
DI 11
DI 10
DI 9
D
com.D
DI 16
DI 15
DI 14
DI 13
DO 4
DO 3
DO 2
DO 1
DO 8
DO 7
DO 6
DO 5
DO12
DO11
DO10
DO 9
DO16
DO15
DO14
DO13
com.H
com.G
com.F
com.E
Figure 2-33
ID Switch
B
E
1. Addresses 0 and A to F are NOT functional.
2. Assign the addresses when the power is off.
3. If you want to change the assigned address of the connected GV-I/O
Box 16, set the switch to the new address, and then re-plug the
power adaptor.
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Extending Transmission over the Distance
When the transmission signals between the RS-485 communications become weak over
the distance, switch on the Terminal Resistance Switches to maintain the signals. Three
conditions below illustrate how the Terminal Resistance Switches should be switched on.
1. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 are connected with the PC through one single
RS-485 cable.
After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 with the PC, only switch on the
Terminal Resistance Switches in the first and last connected pieces of GV-I/O Box 16.
1
ON
1
ON
1
ON
Figure 2-34
2. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 are connected with the PC through a RS-485 /
RS-232 conversion device.
After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 with the PC through a RS-485 /
RS-232 conversion device, such as GV-NET/IO Card and GV-Hub, insert a Terminal
Resistor in the conversion device and switch on the Terminal Resistance Switch of the
last connected GV-I/O Box 16.
ON
ON
Figure 2-35
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3. Multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 are connected with the PC through separate
RS-485 cables.
After you connect multiple pieces of GV-I/O Box 16 with the PC through separate RS-
485 cables, switch on Terminal Resistance Switches of the connected piece of GV-I/O
Box 16 at the end of each cable.
ON
ON
Figure 2-36
Terminal Resistance Switch
The default setting of the Switch is OFF. To switch on the Terminal
Resistance Switch, push the switch downward.
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Specifications
Input 16
Dry Contact
Input
Input Signal
Wet Contact, 9-30V AC/DC
Relay Output 16
Relay Status Normal Open
USB
Connection
30V DC, 3A
Output
Relay
Capacitance
RS-485
Connection
125 / 250V AC, 3A
30V DC, 3A
Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps (Optional)
DC IN DC 12V, 1A
Address 0-9, A-F
Terminal Resistance 120Ω
Environmental Condition
0~50 Degree C / 32~122 Degree F
5%~95% (Non-Condensing)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 180 x 27 x 183 (mm) / 7.09 x 1.06 x 7.2 (in)
Ordering Information
84-IOB16-100
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2.10 GV-I/O Box (8 Ports)
The GV-I/O Box 8 provides 8 inputs and 8 relay outputs, and supports both DC and AC
output voltages.
Key Features
• 8 inputs and 8 outputs are provided.
• Up to 9 pieces of GV-I/O Box 8 can be chained together.
• A USB port is provided for PC connection, and it is only used for 30 DC output voltage.
• Ethernet module is optional.
System Requirements
• GV-System version 8.2 or above
Packing List
1. GV-I/O Box 8 x 1
2. USB Cable (Type A to B) x 1
3. Power Adapter DC 12V x 1
4. Installation Guide x 1
Note: The GV-I/O box (8 Ports) comes with the option of an Ethernet module. See
2.12 Accessing GV-I/O Box over Networks.
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Overview
Figure 2-37
DIP Switch
The GV-I/O Box 8 allows the use of mixing dry and wet contact devices together. The 8
inputs divided as four-in-one groups (A and B) are related to the 2 switches on the box for
dry and wet contact.
12
ECEON
AB
12
ECEON
AB
To change the inputs to different kind of
contact, push the switch upward.
To change the inputs to different kind of
contact, push the switch downward.
Note:
1. The RS-485 connectors do not have the conversion function from RS-485 to RS-232,
so don’t connect RS-485 devices, such as PTZ camera, to the connectors.
2. To add a GV-I/O Box 8 to the GV-System of version 8.2, select GVIO-USB (16) from
the Device drop-down list in the System Configure dialog box.
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