GeoVision 250-VR256-000 GV Recording Server User Guide

GeoVision 250-VR256-000 GV Recording Server User Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the GV-Recording Server Quick Start Guide. This quick guide will guide you through the basic installation of GV-Recording Server, connecting to IP video devices and distributing to clients. For the detailed user manual, see GV-Recording Server User’s Manual.

Packing List

• GV-USB Dongle

Software License
GV-Recording Server (full functions available):

32, 36, 40, 44, 48,52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104,108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 148,152, 156, 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 192,196, 200, 204, 208, 212, 216, 220, 224, 228, 232, 236,240, 244, 248, 252, 256 IP channels2.    Third-party IP devices (Includes GV-IP video devices) : 8, 16, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 148, 152, 156, 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 192, 196, 200, 204, 208, 212, 216, 220, 224, 228, 232, 236, 240, 244, 248, 252, 256 IP channels3.    Third-party or HD DVR license for UA-IP devices: In increments of 1 ch
Optional Combinations| N/A
Dongle Type| Internal or External

GV-Video Gateway Only (without recording functions):

video devices) :128, 256 IP channels
Optional Combinations| N/A
Dongle Type**| Internal or External

Note:

1. To see how to install the internal GV-USB Dongle, refer to Appendix C. Install the Internal USB Dongle in the GV-Recording Server User Manual.
2. The HD DVR license is only supported by GV-Recording Server V2.1.0 or later.
3. The HD DVR license is required for connecting UA-HD DVR (only analog channels supported).
4. The third-party license is required for connecting UA-IP cameras.

System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements
The PC used to install GV-Recording Server must meet the following minimum system requirements:

OS| 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 / Server2019
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CPU| Core i7 8700, 3.2 GHz
Memory| l    GV-Video Gateway: 6 GB Dual Channelsl    GV-Recording Server: 16 GB Dual Channels
Hard Disk| Installation| 1 GB
OS| 32 GB
Browser| l    Internet Explorer 8 to 11l    Firefox 26.0l    Google Chrome 31.0.1650.63l    Safari 5.1.7
LAN| Gigabit Ethernet x 1~6
Software| .Net Framework 3.5
Hardware| l    GV-Video Gateway: Internal or External GV-USB Donglel GV-Recording Server: Internal or External GV-USB Dongle

Note:

1. The 1 GB hard disk requirement is for installation of GV-Recording Server only. To see hard disk requirements for recording, see 2.3 Recommended Hard Disk Requirements for more details.
2. In order to receive 256 channels and transmit up to 600 channels, see 2.3 Recommended Hard Disk Requirements and 2.4 Recommended Network Requirements.
3. The browsers supported by GV-Recording Server are Internet Explorer, Firefox,  Google Chrome, and Safari. You can access single live view by using Firefox and Internet Explorer. Only Internet Explorer is supported for playing back recorded files.

Compatible GV-Software

• GV-Backup Center: version 1.1.2 or later
• GV-Cloud Center: version 1.0 or later
• GV-Control Center: version 3.7.0 or later (V3.6.0 or earlier only support 128 CH)
• GV-DVR / NVR, Multi View, Multicast: version 8.5.6 or later (for 64 CH)
• GV-Edge Recording Manager for Windows: version 2.0 (V1.0.0 or earlier only support 128 CH)
• GV-Edge Recording Manager for Mac: version 1.2.0 (V1.0.0 or earlier only support 128 CH)
• GV-Eye: version 2.7.4 or later (V2.7.3 or earlier only support 128 CH)
• GV-GIS: version 3.1.1 or later
• GV-Mobile Server: version 1.3 or later (for 64 CH)
• GV-Redundant Server and Failover Server: version 2.0 [coming soon] (V1.1.0.0 or earlier only support 128 CH)
• GV-Vital Sign Monitor: version 8.5.9 or later (for 128 CH)
• GV-VMS: version 14.10 or later (for 64 CH)

Compatible USA Vision Products
GV-Recording Server is compatible with the following USA Vision products:

• UA-HD DVR: UA-XVL810, UA-XVL1610, UA-XVR810, UA-XVR1620
• UA-IP Camera: UA-B580F3, UA-R500F2, UA-R560F2, UA-R580F2, UA R800F2

Note:

1. The required licenses for connecting UA-HD DVR / UA-IP cameras are as follows:
2. The HD DVR license is only supported by GV-Recording Server V2.1.0 or later.
3. The HD DVR license is required for connecting UA-HD DVR (only analog channels supported).
4. The 3 rd party license is required for connecting UA-IP cameras.
5. When local playback is enabled on UA-HD DVR, GV-Recording Server will automatically switch to Stream 2 for recording, and the event will be documented in the system log.

Recommended Hard Disk Requirements
The maximum channels per hard disk for motion recording and the recommended hard disk requirements for 24 hours of round-the-clock recording are listed as below.

Res.

|

Bitrate

|

FPS

|

Codec

|

Max. CH per HDD and required HDD size

| Required HDD size (recording 256 CH, 24 hr)| Recommende d HDD requirements
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1.3 MP| 0.83Mbps| | | 32 CH / 280 GB| 2.3 TB|
2 MP| 1.6Mbps| | | 32 CH / 540 GB| 4.4 TB| 1 TB 7200RPM HDD x 8
3 MP| 2 Mbps| 30 fps| | 32 CH / 693 GB| 5.6 TB|
4 MP| 2.21| | H.265| 22 CH / 747 GB| 9 TB|
Mbps| | | 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD x 12
5 MP| 2.41Mbps| 22 CH / 814 GB| 9.8 TB
8 MP| 3.5| 20 fps| 22 CH / 1190 GB| 14.3 TB
Mbps| |

Note:

1. The number of hard drives required varies depending on the write speed of the hard drive and the hard disk size required varies depending on the recorded file size. The recommended hard disk requirement is just for your reference.
2. For system efficiency, we recommend the enterprise-level hard disk drives with 7200 RPM at least and average R/W speed above 110 MB/s. Avoid using desktop-level hard disks which may affect system efficiency.
3. The hard disk requirements above are applicable to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS and GV-IP Devices only.

Recommended Network Requirements
The server’s transmitting capacity varies depending on the number of Gigabit connections. The number of Gigabit network cards required to receive 256 channels and transmit 600 channels are listed below according to the resolution of the source video.

Resolution| Bitrate| FPS| Codec| Gigabit Network Cards Required
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Receiving 256 CH| Transmitting 600 CH
1.3 MP| 0.83Mbps|

30 fps

|

H.265

|

Gigabit network card x 1(up to 256 CH per card)

| Gigabit network card x 1(up to 600 CH per card)
2 MP| 1.6Mbps|

Gigabit network card x 2 (up to 300 CH per card)

3 MP| 2Mbps
4 MP| 2.21Mbps
5 MP| 2.41Mbps| Gigabit network card x 2(up to 128 ch per card)| Gigabit network card x 3 (up to 200 CH per card)
8 MP| 3.5Mbps| 20 fps

The deployment of Gigabit connections for transmitting and receiving is suggested as illustrated below. Ensure to run every Gigabit connection on a different network in order to reduce the lag on any network connection.

2 / 3 / 4 MP Source Video

5 / 8 MP Source Video

Note:

1. To avoid network bottleneck, each network card must be assigned a different IP address and subnet mask. Refer to Appendix D. How to Avoid Network Bottleneck in GV-Recording Server User’s Manual for details.
2. The network requirements above are applicable to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS and GV-IP Devices only

Installation

Installing GV-Recording Server

1. Insert GV-USB Dongle to a dedicated computer or server and install the driver and the GV-Recording Server from GeoVision website.

2. To install USB driver, select Driver, F/W, Patch from the drop-down list and click the Download icon of GV-Series Card Driver / GV-USB Devices Driver.

3. To install GV-Recording Server, select Primary Applications from the drop-down list and click the Download icon of GV-Recording Server / GV-Video Gateway.
   

4. To download and install .Net Framework 3.5, go to:
   http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=21.

Starting GV-Recording Server
After installing GV-Recording Server, you are prompted to define an ID and password, with the password requiring to be at least 8 characters long and containing at least 3 of the following types of characters: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and special characters.

Once set, the GV-Recording Server icon appears in the system tray.

1. Right-click the GV-Recording Server icon and select Start Service.

2. After the GV-Recording Server icon turns green, right-click the icon again and select Access Web Interface. The Web interface login page appears.
   

3. Type the same ID and Password used for login.

4. Type the verification number shown in the image.

5. Click Login. The GV-Recording Server Web interface is now displayed.

Note:

1. To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a one-time installation of GeoVision’s ActiveX component onto your computer.
2. If the GV-Recording Server is installed behind a firewall or router, you may need to open these default ports: HTTP port 80, server connection port (Active connection port) 11000 and Passive connection port 50000, remote playback (Remote ViewLog) port 5552

Connecting to IP Devices

When logging in the GV-Recording Server for the first time, the Install Wizard will prompt you to add IP video devices, assign storage path to store recorded files and start connections to IP devices.

Adding IP Video Devices

1. When the Install Wizard is launched, the GV-Recording Server automatically detects available IP video devices under the LAN. This dialog box appears.
   

2. If you have multiple network interface cards, use the drop-down list to select one and click Search.

3. Select the IP video devices you want to establish active connection with.

4. Click Add and map the device to a channel. The Working Camera List appears.
   

5. The GV-Recording Server will try to connect to the devices using admin as the default ID and password. To connect with other ID and password, select the camera,  click the Edit button and select Host Setting. In the dialog box, select Change ID and Password, type the ID and password of the camera and click OK.

6. Click Save and click Next Page

Assigning Storage Paths

1. In the Storage Path page, click Auto or Manual when a message appears asking you to select the storage dispatch mode. If you click Manual, skip to step 4.

2. Select at least one storage path to store camera recordings and click OK. In this case, Local Disk (D:\) and (E:\) are selected to be the storage locations
   

3. Click either storage folder to see the cameras in the Working Camera List being equally distributed between Storage1 (Disk D:\) and Storage2 (Disk E:\).
   

4. To add a new storage folder in a different disk drive, clicks the Add button or select an existing storage folder.
   

5. Use the default storage path, or click the Add button to select a new storage path.
   

6. In the Working Camera List section, select the cameras you wish to assign to the current storage path or type a range of camera number and click the Select button. Videos of the cameras selected will be recorded to the storage path indicated.

7. To specify a recycle threshold, select Yes next to Recycle and type a minimum free space. When the remaining free space falls below that threshold, the oldest files will be overwritten. The threshold will be dynamically adjusted according to the total storage size and a popup window will appear as a reminder
   

8. If you want to automatically re-assign the cameras, click the Auto Dispatch button.

9. Click Save and click Next Page at the lower-right corner of the page.

Note:

1. When a camera begins recording, the shortcut path of the respective camera will be created, linking to the storage path of its recorded videos. By default, the shortcut folders are located at C:\Programs Files (x86)\RecordingServer\shortcuts.
2. For the suggested maximum number of channels in a hard disk, see Recommended Hard Disk Requirements in the Quick Start Guide.
3. You can select a network drive as storage path, e.g. the drive from an iSCSI or a NAS system.

Starting Service

1. In the Service page, to be able to receive and record IP channels, select Start for Recording Server.

2. To enable the video gateway to transmit video to clients, select Start for Video Gateway
   

3. Click Save and click Done. The Camera Connection Information page appears and shows the connection status of the camera added.
   

Active and Passive Mode

There are two ways to establish connection with IP video devices, active connection where GV-Recording Server initiates the connection and passive connection where the GV-IP video device initiates the connection. IP devices added with the Install Wizard introduced in section 3 is using active connection.

Passive Connection
To create passive connection, the GV-Recording Server must be configured to allow connections from GV-IP devices

To allow passive connection on GV-Recording Server:

1. In the left menu, select General Setup.

2. Select Allow Geo IP Device Login. The default ID and Password to log onto the GV-Recording Server is admin, and the default port value is 50000. If you change the ID and Password, they must be matched on the Web interface of the GV-IP device
   

3. Click Save.

To access GV-Recording Server on GV-IP devices:
The GV-IP device must also be configured to access the GV-Recording Server.

1. Access the Video Gateway / Recording Server setting page on the Web interface of the GV-IP device
   

2. Select Activate Link.

3. Type the IP address or domain name of the GV-Recording Server.

4. Keep the default port number as 50000 or modify the port number to match the connection port specified in General Setup page on the GV-Recording Server.

5. Type the User Name and Password to log onto the GV-Recording Server. The default values for both login username and password are admin.

6. Click Apply to connect. When the connection is established, the following message will be displayed at the bottom of the Web interface.
   

To start passive connection on GV-Recording Server:

1. On the GV-Recording Server, select Install Camera in the left menu. This dialog box appears
   

2. Click the IP Device List button on the Working Camera List. The passive connection is listed in the Host List.

3. Click Add and select a channel. The IP device will be added to the Working Camera List.

4. Click Save.

5. In the left menu, click Service and select Start to enable the Recording Server and Video Gateway services.

6. Click Save to start services.

Distributing to Clients

GV-Recording Server can simultaneously transmit up to 600 channels to clients. User accounts can be created for clients to access GV-Recording Server through Web interface. In addition, GV-DVR / NVR, GV-Multi View, GV-VMS, and GV- Control Center can be configured to receive streaming from GV-Recording Server.

Web Interface through User Account
You can create up to 1000 User and Supervisor accounts to access GV Recording Server. The Supervisor accounts have full access to GV-Recording Server, and you can set up different level of access rights for the User accounts.

1. In the left menu, click User Account. This dialog box appears.
   

2. Click the Add button . This dialog box appears.
   

3. Type the User Name, Password and a password Hint for the account.

4. Use the Level drop-down list to select Supervisor or User.

5. Type an e-mail address for the account. When you forget the password, the password can be sent to your e-mail account using the Forget Password link in the login page

6. Click OK to return to the User Account List.

7. To set access rights, select a user account and click Privilege . The cameras listed in the IP Device List are displayed.
   

8. Select the checkboxes to allow the user to access the Live View, Remote Playback and Event Query of the camera.

9. Specify the maximum number of simultaneous logins, including via remote connections,  allowed by the user account in Video Gateway – Max. Connection(s).

10. Specify the maximum time the user is allowed to access the GV-Recording Server, in seconds, per login in Limit Connection Time.

11. To access the Web interface in User Mode, type the user account’s User Name and Password in the GV-Recording Server login page.

For details on User Mode, see Chapter 6 User Mode in GV-Recording Server User’s Manual.

Connecting with GV-DVR / NVR
You need to configure the GV-DVR / NVR to access video streaming from the GV- Recording Server. You can download and install the GV-DVR / NVR from GeoVision’s website.

1. On the main screen of GV-DVR / NVR, click the Configure button, select System Configure, select Camera Install and select IP Camera Install. This dialog box appears.
   

2. Click the Add Camera button. This dialog box appears.
   

3. Type the IP address or domain name of the GV-Recording Server. Keep default HTTP port as 80 or change to match the HTTP port configured in GV-Recording Server. Type the client’s username and password. Select GV-Video Gateway / GV Recording Server from the Device drop-down list. This dialog box appears.
   

4. Keep the default communication port of GV-Recording Server as 11000, or modify the value to match the TCP/IP port on the GV-Recording Server. Click the Query button to attempt connection to the GV-Recording Server. When the connection is established, the camera options will be displayed in the Preview and Record drop-down lists.

5. Select one camera to be connected. The selections in the Preview and Record drop-down lists will be the same.

6. Click Apply. The IP camera is added to the list.

7. Click the listed camera, and select Display Position to map the IP camera to any channel on the GV-DVR / NVR. After the mapping is complete, the Status column will display “Connected”.
   

8. Click OK to exit all open dialog boxes. The IP camera from the GV Recording Server is now displayed at specified channel.

Connecting with Multi View
You can find the Multi View from GeoVision’s website. Click 2. Install GeoVision Primary Applications to access the installation program. After installing the program, you need to log in the Multi View to access video streaming from the GV-Recording Server.

1. In the login dialog box, click the Edit button. This dialog box appears
   

2. Select Video Gateway / Recording Server from the Device drop-down list.

3. Type IP address or domain name of the GV-Recording Server.

4. Keep the default VSS Port as 11000 or modify it to match the TCP/IP port on the GV-Recording Server.

5. Click OK to return to the login page.

6. Type the client’s username and password created on the GV-Recording Server.

7. Click OK to log in.

8. The GV-Recording Server will be listed under the Host list. Drag and drop its IP cameras to the desired channels on the Multi View

Connecting with the GV-Control Center
You need to configure the GV-Control Center to access video streaming from the GV-Recording Server. You can download and install GV-Control Center from GeoVision’s website

1. On the Host List of GV-Control Center, right-click Recording Server List and select Add Recording server. The Host Settings dialog box appears.
   

2. Name the host of GV-Recording Server.

3. Type the IP address or domain name of the GV-Recording Server.

4. Type the client’s username and password created on the GV-Recording Server.

5. Keep the communication ports as default settings; otherwise modify them to match the HTTP (default value: 80) and TCP/IP (default value: 11000) ports on the GV Recording Server.

6. Click the Update Information button to request the number of cameras from the GV-Recording Server. When the update is complete, the message “Update system information successfully” will appear.

7. Click OK. The host is created under the Recording Server List.

Connecting with Multicast
The Multicast view allows you to receive video and audio streams from a multicast group. You need to first enable the multicast function. See 5.3.5 Video Gateway in GV Recording Server User’s Manual for details.

You can find the Multicast from GeoVision’s website. Click 2. Install GeoVision Primary Applications to access the installation program.

Connecting with GV-VMS
To set up the cameras from the GV-Recording Server on the GV-VMS, follow these steps: You can download and install GV-VMS from the GeoVision’s website.

1. To access the IP Device Setup page, click Home , select Toolbar , click Configure and select Camera Install.
   

2. Click Add Camera . This dialog box appears.
   

3. Type the IP address, username and password of the GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server. Modify the default HTTP port 80 if necessary. Select GeoVision and model name from the Brand drop-down list and select the GV-Video Gateway / GV-Recording Server model from the Device drop-down lists. The following dialog appears.
   

4. Click the Query button to attempt connection to the GV-VideoGateway / GV-Recording Server. When the connection is established, the camera options will be displayed in the Preview and Record drop-down lists.

5. Select one camera to be connected. The selections in the Preview and Record drop-down lists will be the same.

6. Click Apply. The IP camera is added to the list

Connecting with Remote ViewLog
The recordings of the GV-Recording Server can be played back remotely using the GV-Remote ViewLog V2, which can be downloaded and installed from the GeoVision’s website.

1. Once installed, launch GV-Remote ViewLog V2 and create a Remote ViewLog account.
   

2. After creating an account, the Add New Host dialog box will appear.
   

3. Select Recording Server under Host Type.

4. Type the Name, IP Address, Account and Password of the GV-Recording Server, Supervisor or Client. Only modify the default port 5552 if necessary.

5. Click OK. The GV-Recording Server is now connected.

6. The ViewLog player appears, with the events listed under the Event List tab on the left.
   

Connecting with GV-Mobile Server
You need to configure the GV-Mobile Server to access video streaming from the GV-Recording Server. You can download and install GV-Mobile Server from GeoVision’s website.

1. Select a camera from the left menu and click the Stream Source tab. This window appears.
   

2. Type a name to describe the camera in the Camera Name field (Max. 31 characters).

3. Select GV-Recording Server for Brand.

4. Type the Command Port, IP Address, User Name and Password of the GV Recording Server. The default command port for GV-Recording Server is 11000.

5. Type the camera number for live viewing in Source Camera. The default  setting is 1.

6. Click Apply.

For details on GV-Mobile Server, see GV-Mobile Server User’s Manual on GeoVision’s website

References

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