PDF User Manual

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GV-DVR SYSTEM 

(S Series)

GV-2016S/2008S/1480S/1240S/1120S 

•

Recovery DVD in case of system failure 

•

Operates on Windows XP Embedded 

•

GV-Keyboard and GV-IR Remote Control included 

•

Latest surveillance software preinstalled and upgradeable 

•

User-friendly software interface 

•

Built-in 4 Inputs and 4 Outputs 

•

Available in 14 languages 

•

Compatible with GeoVision optional products 

•

Complete product information and testing reference 

•

Global warranty 

•

FCC/CE/RoHS/WEEE certification

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The GV-DVR is a 4U rackmount DVR system equipped with GeoVision’s video software & hardware 
capture card, Windows XP Embedded and surveillance S/W within the robust chassis. It is well 
equipped with HDD of a maximum size 3000GB with 4 silent CPU cooling fans. The mighty networking 
enables remote access and control of the system, while GeoVision high profile video compression 
technology allows superior transmission and video quality. The GV-DVR System features 8 or 16 audio 
and video channels with max. 480 FPS (NTSC) / 400 FPS (PAL) display rate. Max. Resolutions can 
reach full D1 on the model of GV-2008S or GV-2016S to fulfill high-profile security environment needs.   
Flexible combinations of specifications and accessories are provided to meet any installation need, e.g. 
enterprise, industry, retail, bank, government, casino, public utility, or even budget!     

Package 

•

  GV-DVR unit x 1 

•

  D-Type Video Cables x 2 (1-8 Cams Black Cable x 1, 9-16 Cams Blue Cable x 1) 

*

•

  D-Type Audio Cables x 2 (1-8 Channels Red Cable x 1, 9-16 Channels Red Cable x 1)

 *

•

  D-Type Video and Audio Cable x 2 

**

•

  AC Power Cord x 1 

•

  RJ-11 to DB-9 Cable x 1 

•

  Lock Key x 2 

•

  GV-Keyboard Package x 1 

•

  GV-IR Remote Control Package x 1 

•

  Self-Stick Rubber Pad x 4 

•

  Recovery DVD x 1   

•

  Nero Express CD x 1 

•

  Surveillance System Software CD x 1 

•

  GV-DVR System User’s Manual x 1 

•

  GV-DVR Quick Start Guide x 1 

•

 Surveillance 

System 

New Feature Guide x 1 

•

Surveillance System Installation Guide x 1

Note

 :

* Not supplied with GV-2008S / 2016S 

              ** Only supplied with GV-2008S /2016S (Quantity depends on model purchased) 

GV-Keyboard 

GV-IR Remote Control

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Models 

GV-2016S 

•

  Sixteen-channel digital video recorder 

•

  Records up to 480 (NTSC) / 400 (PAL) fps at D1 resolution 

•

  1600 GB / 2000 GB / 3000 GB storage 

GV-2008S 

•

  Eight-channel digital video recorder 

•

  Records up to 240 (NTSC) / 200 (PAL) fps at D1 resolution 

•

  1200 GB / 1600 GB / 2000 GB storage 

GV-1480S 

•

  Sixteen-channel digital video recorder 

•

  Records up to 480 (NTSC) / 400 (PAL) fps at CIF resolution 

•

  900 GB / 1200 GB / 1600 GB storage 

GV-1240S 

•

  Eight-channel or Sixteen-channel digital video recorder 

•

  Records up to 240 (NTSC) / 200 (PAL) fps at CIF resolution 

•

  600 GB / 1200 GB / 1600 GB storage 

GV-1120S 

•

  Sixteen-channel digital video recorder 

•

  Records up to 120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL) fps at CIF resolution 

•

  300 GB / 600 GB / 1200 GB storage 

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Front View   

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1 

5.25” Hard Disk Compartment 

6 

Power Switch 

2 

Power LED 

7 

Reset Button 

3 

Hard Drive Activity LED 

8 

Key Lock 

4 

DVD 

±

 RW Drive 

9 

USB Port x 2 

5 

Fan x 2 

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Rear View 

2

4

7

8

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

18

1

5

3

9

6

17

GV-1480S/1240S/1120S 

1 

Ethernet Port 

7 

RJ-11 Port 

13

LPT Parallel Printer Port 

2 

Alarm Output x 4,   

Sensor Input x 4 

8 

Audio Microphone In Port 

14

DB-9 Serial Input 

3 

D-Type Audio Port x 2 

9 

Audio Line In Port 

15

PS/2 Mouse Input 

4 

RCA TV Output 

10

Audio Speaker Out Port   

16

PS/2 Keyboard Input 

5 

D-Type Video Port x 2   

11

USB Port x 4 

17

AC Power Switch   

6 

RS-48

5±

  for PTZ Control 

12

VGA Monitor Output 

18

AC Power Input (110-230V)

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1

4

3

2

5

6

GV-2008S 

1 

Alarm Output x 4, Sensor Input x 4 

4 

RCA TV Output   

2 

RS-485

±

  for PTZ Control

5 

D-Type Audio and Video Cable 1-4 

3 RJ-11 

Port 

6 D-Type 

Audio and Video Cable 5-8

1

*

3

7

8

4

5

6

2

GV-2016S 

1 

Alarm Output x 4, Sensor Input x 4   

6 

D-Type Audio and Video Cable 5-8 

2 

RS-485

±

  for PTZ Control

7 

D-Type Audio and Video Cable 9-12

3 

RJ-11 Port 

8 

D-Type Audio and Video Cable 13-16 

4 

RCA TV Output (1) 

＊

Not functional 

5 

D-Type Audio and Video Cable 1-4 

Note

:  

Owing to the installation of different GV Video Capture Cards, the rear panel may vary from model to model of 

GV-DVR series. The only difference between these models is the slot arrangement.

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Basic System Specifications 

Note: 

* The above specifications are default model for purchase. 

** Quotation is decided by the size of HDD. 

*** Please see P16 for the list of optional products, and contact your dealer or sales representative for further 

information. 

Model  

GV-2016S 

GV-2008S 

GV-1480S 

GV-1240S 

GV-1120S 

Motherboard 

Intel 945G Chipset or above   

CPU 

Intel Pentium 

4 3.0GHz

, 800MHz FSB or above 

RAM 

2GB 

Dual Channel 

1GB 

Dual Channel 

512MB 

Dual Channel 

1600GB 

1200GB  900GB 600GB 300GB 

2000GB 1600GB 

  1200GB 1200GB 

 600GB 

HDD * 

3000GB 2000GB  1600GB 1600GB 1200GB 

OS 

Microsoft Windows XP Embedded OEM   

VGA 

Intel GMA 950 or above   

DirectX 

9.0c 

DVD (

±

) RW 

16X 

Fan 

Front: 3 fans, Rear: 1 fans 

Power 

450 W, 110-230 V, 60-50 Hz   

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Video 

Audio 

Model  

GV-2016S 

GV-2008S 

GV-1480S 

GV-1240S 

GV-1120S 

Video Standard 

NTSC, PAL 

Video Input 

16 channels 

8 channels 

16 channels  8/16 channels 

16 channels 

Input Level 

1.0 Vp-p (

±

 10%) composite, 75 

Ω

TV Output 

1.0 Vp-p composite 

S/W: Geo MPEG4 / Geo Mpeg4 

(ASP) / Geo H264 

Compression 

H/W: MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 

Geo MPEG4 / Geo Mpeg4 (ASP) /   
Geo H264

NTSC 

480 FPS   

Display Frame 

(Max) 

PAL 

400 FPS 

NTSC 

360 x 240 /   
720 x 480 /   
720 x 480 De-interlace

320 x 240 /   
640 x 480 / 640 x 480 De-interlace / 
720 x 480 / 720 x 480 De-interlace

Display 

Resolution 

PAL 

360 x 288 / 
720 x 576 /   
720 x 576 De-interlace

320 x 240 /   
640 x 480 / 640 x 480 De-interlace /   
720 x 576 / 720 x 576 De-interlace

Camera Name 

Max. 32 characters 

Screen Split Control   

1x1 / 2x2 / 1+5 / 1+7 / 3x3 / 2+8 / 1+12 / 1+16 / 4x4

Screen Rotate Control 

1 ~ 10 sec. 

Image Control 

Contrast / Brightness / Saturation / Hue 

Model  

GV-2016S 

GV-2008S 

GV-1480S 

GV-1240S 

GV-1120S 

Audio Input

16 channels 

8 channels 

16 channels  8/16 channels 

16 channels 

Input Level 

0.5 ~ 1 Vp-p composite 

Compression 

ADPCM / G.723 

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Recording 

Model  

GV-2016S 

GV-2008S 

GV-1480S 

GV-1240S 

GV-1120S 

NTSC 

H/W:  
480 (D1) 

H/W:  
240 (D1)

S/W: 
480 (CIF) 

S/W: 
240 (CIF) 

S/W: 
120 (CIF) 

Recording 

Frame 

PAL 

H/W:  
400 (D1) 

H/W: 
200 (D1) 

S/W: 
400 (CIF) 

S/W: 
200 (CIF) 

S/W: 
100 (CIF) 

NTSC 

720x480 / 720x480 De-interlace

720x480 / 720x480 De-interlace / 640x480 / 

640x480 De-interlace / 320x240 

Image 

Compression 

Dimensions 

PAL 

720x576 / 720x576 De-interlace

720x576 / 720x576 De-interlace / 640x480 / 

640x480 De-interlace / 320x240 

Recording Mode 

Round the Clock / Motion Detection / Sensor Detection / Pre & Post Recording / 

Schedule Recording 

Schedule 

96 groups per day by 15 min. 

Instant Playback 

10 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 5 min. 

Pre Recording 

1~ 90 sec. (1 FPS) 

Water Marking 

Support 

Searching and Playback 

Search Method 

Date / Time 

Date / Time / Event 

Search 

Selectable on the tree list and calendar 

Log Search 

Through the log data to find the video event / time 

Backup Type 

DVD+R (DL) / DVD-R (DL) / DVD+R / DVD+RW / DVD-R / DVD-RW / CD-R / 

CD-RW  

Remote Client Software 

Monitoring Environment 

WebCam / Twin Server / CenterV2 / VSM / Control Center / Remote Playback 

Server / Remote View / IP Multicast / GView for PDA / MSView for Microsoft 

Smartphone / SSView Version 2 for Symbian Smartphone / SSView Version 3 for 

Nokia S60 2

nd

 / 3G Mobile Phone

WebCam Live View 

Max. 16 channels transmission (Max. 200 channels accessible) 

Remote Search 

WebCam’s Remote Playback / Remote Playback Server 

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System Monitoring and Recovery 

Power Restoration

Power restored after AC power loss 

Monitoring 

Two independent Watchdogs (Hardware Watchdog + Software Watchdog) 

Recovery DVD 

Automatic system rebuild 

Alarm 

Standard 4 

inputs 

GV-IO 12-In Card (Optional) 

16 inputs 

Sensor Input 

GV-IO Box (Optional) 

8 ~ 72 inputs 

Standard 4 

outputs 

GV-IO 12-Out Card (Optional) 

16 outputs 

Alarm Output 

GV-IO Box (Optional) 

16 ~ 144 outputs 

Motion Detection 

16 channels 

Connector 

Video Input 

BNC 8 / 16 ports 

Video Loop Output 
(Optional) 

BNC 16 ports 

Audio Input   

RCA 8 / 16 ports 

Audio Microphone In 

Mini stereo jack 

Audio Output   

Mini stereo jack 

TV Output 

RCA 

RS

±

485 for PTZ 

Control  

2-pin terminal 

Ethernet 

RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps 

USB 2.0 

Front: 2 ports, Rear: 4 ports 

VGA Output 

15-pin female D Sub   

Remote Access 

TCP/IP 

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Environment 

Operating Temp. 

0 ~ 50 °C (32 ~ 104 °F)

Humidity 

0 ~ 80% RH (non-condensing) 

Physical 

Model 

GV-2016S 

GV-2008S 

GV-1480S 

GV-1240S 

GV-1120S 

IPC Case 

4U Rackmount 

Color 

Silver 

Dimensions 

483 (W) x 178 (H) x 528 (D) mm (19 x 7 x 21 inch) 

300GB 

x  x x x 

17 

Kg 

600GB 

x 

x 

x 

17.6 Kg 

17.6 Kg 

900GB 

x 

x 18.2 

Kg x 

x 

1200GB 

x 

18.9 Kg 

18.8 Kg 

18.8 Kg 

18.8 Kg 

1600GB 

19.1 Kg 

18.9 Kg 

18.8 Kg 

18.8 Kg 

x 

2000GB 

19.1 Kg 

18.9 Kg 

x 

x 

x 

Weight 

3000GB 

19.1 

Kg 

x x x  x 

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PTZ Support 

PTZ Manufacturer & Model 

GV-System PTZ Option 

1 

Ademco (Juptier) 

Ademco (Juptier) 

2 

Bosch (TC700/8560) 

Bosch (TC700/8560) 

3 Canon 

VC-C3 

VCC3 

4 Canon 

VC-C4 

VCC4 

5 

CBC GANZ (ZC-S120 Series) 

CBC GANZ (ZC-S120 Series) 

6 

Chiper (V9KRV) 

Chiper (V9KRV) 

7 

D-Max Version Protocol 

D-Max Dome 

8 

DiGi Dome (DOH-240) 

DongYang Dome (DOH-240) / D-Max Dome 

9 

Direct Perception (PTU-D46) 

Direct Perception (PTU Series) 

10  DynaColor D-7720 

DynaColor (D-7720/D7722) / DynaColor Dome 

11 

DynaColor D-7722 

DynaColor Dome 

12  DynaColor Version Protocol 

DynaColor Dome 

13  Elbex (Matrix/1000) 

ELBEX (Matrix/1000) 

14  Elitar (EL-PT830) 

Pelco Dome 

15  GKB (SPD-221) 

GKB (SPD-221) 

16  Hi-Sharp (HS-CC600) 

HiSharp Pelco D 

17  Hi-Sharp (HS-CC610) 

HiSharp Pelco P 

18  JEC Version Protocol 

JEC Dome 

19  JEC (ETXK8000) 

Pelco Dome / JEC Dome 

20  JVC (TK-S576B/S655) 

JVC (TK-S5768B/S655) 

21  Kalatel Cyber Dome with KTD-312 

Kalatel Cyber Dome 

22  Kampro 230X CCD Zoom Camera (GE Security) Pelco Dome 

23 Kampro 

Technology 

(K-ZC23) 

Kampro Technology (K-ZC23) 

24  Kenko (DMP23-H1) 

Kenko (DMP23-H1) 

25  LiLin PIH-7000 (17X) 

Lilin (PIH) 

26  LiLin PIH-7600 (22X) 

Lilin (PIH) 

27  LiLin PIH-7600PL 

Lilin (PIH) 

28  LiLin PIH-7625 (25X) 

Lilin (PIH) 

29  LG (LPT-OS553HQ) 

LG (LPT-OS553HQ) 

30 Mintron 

(54G2AHN/P) 

Mintron 

31  MESSOA (SDS600 Series) 

MESSOS (SDS600 Series) 

32  Minking Version Protocol 

Minking Dome 

33 Mintron 

(54G2AHN/P) 

Mintron (54G2SHN/P) 

34  MZC (IR6018DN) 

Pelco Dome 

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35  NanWang (NVD 2300PNT) 

NanWang (NVD 2300PNT) 

36  Panasonic WV-CS850 

Panasonic (WV-CS850) 

37  Panasonic WV-CS854 

Panasonic (WV-CS850) 

38  PTZ in I/O 

PTZ in I/O 

39  Pelco/P-version Protocol 

Pelco Dome 

40  Pelco/D-version Protocol 

Pelco Dome 

41  Pelco (Spectra III) 

Pelco (Spectra III) 

42  SAE (DR-E588) 

SAE (DR-E588) 

43  Samsung (SPD-1600) 

Samsung (SPD-1600) 

44  Samsung (SPD-3300) 

Samsung (SPD-3300) 

45  Samsung (SCC-641) 

Samsung (SCC-641/643) 

46  Samsung (SCC-643) 

Samsung (SCC-641/643) 

47  Sensormatic (Ultra IV) 

Sensormatic (Ultra IV) 

48  Sony EVI-D100 

Sony (EVI-D100) 

49  Sony EVI-D100T 

Sony (EVI-D100) 

50  TOA (CC551) 

TOA (CC551) 

51  VIDO Dome 

VIDO Dome 

52  YAAN Version Protocol 

YAAN Dome 

53 Yoko 

(YK-2E00) 

Pelco 

Dome 

Note:  

This list is limited to the original models from the company mentioned above.    Any third-party camera models, 

even claiming of the same protocol compatibility, may or may not work properly with GV-System.  GeoVision 

takes no responsibility of such incompatibility. 

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GeoVision

Optional Products    

Optional devices can expand your GV-DVR’s capabilities and versatility. Contact your dealer or go to GeoVision 

web-site for more information. 
 

GV-Video Loop Through Card 

This card can take the video signal from the GV-DVR and then split it into 16 

signals while maintaining video quality. It can meet the need for multiple spot 

monitors. 

GV-IO 12-In Card

With 12-point digital inputs, this card can expand the GV-DVR up to 16 sensor 

inputs.  

GV-IO 12-Out Card

With 12-point relay outputs, this card can expand the GV-DVR up to 16 alarm 

outputs. 

GV-Multi Quad Card

With this card, the GV-DVR can connect up to 5 TV screens. The screen 

divisions on the TV screens can be definable.   

GV-I/O Box

With 8 input points and 16 output points, this unit can be used alone for digital 

inputs. Or it can be used in combination with GV-RELAY Boxes to expand 

GV-DVR’s I/O capability. 

GV-RELAY Box

With 8-point relay outputs, this unit must be used in combination with GV-I/O 

Box. Up to 2 GV-RELAY Boxes can connect to 1 GV-I/O Box, highly expanding 

the GV-DVR’s I/O capability. 

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GV-Data Capture V3 /V3E

GV-Data Capture V3 can integrate the GV-DVR to an electronic POS system, 

while GV-Data Capture V3E can establish such integration through LAN or 

Internet.  

GV-Hub

An easy way for serial port extension. This hub can add 4 RS-232/RS-485 serial 

ports through the GV-DVR’s USB port. 

GV-COM

This unit can add 1 RS-232/RS-485 serial port through the GV-DVR’s USB port.

Other Optional Products 

HDD 

HDD optional can be customized to meet different needs.    The maximum limit is 

3000GB. 

VGA Card 

The function of dual display is provided, you can choose optional VGA card supports 

dual VGA output.   

RAM  

The amount of RAM installed in GV-DVR can be customized to meet different needs.   

The maximum limit is 2G. 

DOM 

(Disk on Module) 

This small device is a solid state hard drive, performing well in harsh conditions to 

provide better data storage. 

Language 

English / Czech / French / German / Hebrew / Hungarian / Italian / Japanese / Polish / Portuguese (Brazil) / 

Russian / Spanish / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese

Warranty 

2 Years 

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Order Information 

Note:

* GV-DVR Systems come with default specifications with standard price list. 

** All the optional products shown on the table can be ordered separately, you need to contact your dealer or sales 

representative for pricing and ordering of optional products. 

*** The purchased optional products will be added on the GV-DVR before shipment. 

Model  

Item 

GV-2016S

GV-2008S

GV-1480S 

GV-1240S

GV-1120S

HDD (GB) 

1600 / 

2000 /   

3000  

1200 /   

1600 /   

2000 

900 / 

1200 / 

1600 

600 / 

1200 / 

1600 

300 /   

600 /   

1200 

VGA 

Single 

Output 

Single 

Output 

Single 

Output 

Single 

Output 

Single 

Output 

Default 

RAM 

2GB 

1GB 

512MB 

512MB 

512MB 

HDD (Total GB) 

No 

3000 

2000 / 

3000 

2000 /   

3000 

2000 /   

3000 

VGA 

Dual 

Output 

Dual 

Output

Dual 

Output

Dual 

Output

Dual 

Output

RAM (Total) 

No 

2GB 

1GB / 2GB 

Other 

Optional 

Products 

DOM (Disk On Module) 

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

GV-Video Loop Through Card 

Yes / No 

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

GV-IO 12-In Card 

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

GV-IO 12-Out Card 

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

GV-Multi Quad Card 

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

GV-I/O Box 

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

GV-Relay Box 

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

GV-Data Capture   

V3 / V3E 

V3 / V3E 

V3 / V3E 

V3 / V3E 

V3 / V3E 

GV-Hub 

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

GeoVision 

Optional 

Products 

GV-Com 

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

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* Product design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.   

* All brand names are registered trademarks referred are the properties to their respective owners. 

* 2007 GeoVision Inc. all rights reserved. 

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Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan 

Tel: +886-2-8797-8377 

Fax: +886-2-8797-8335 

Email: sales@geovision.com.tw; support@geovision.com.tw 

Web-Site: http://www.geovision.com.tw