GeoVision GV-800 - User Manual

Installing Two Cards
(GV-600, GV-650, GV-800)
Packing List
You can install two video capture cards of the same model for a total of 32
channels. For example, 2 x GV-650 Cards (16 channels) = 32 channels.
Blue D-Type Cable for Video x 2
Black and White D-Type Cable for Video and Audio x 2
GV-600/650/800 Card x 2
Hardware Watchdog Jumper Wire x 1
Software DVD x 1
Feature Guide x 1
Installation Guide x 1
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You can also implement two video capture cards of different channels. For
example, GV-650 Card (12 channels) + GV-650 Card (16 channels) = 28
channels.
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.
Card
Combination
V4.20 and laterV3.20 and later
V3.20 and later
XX
V4.20 and later X
1. The V3.20 (and later) Cards or the combination of V3.20 and V4.20 (and later)
Cards do not support two cards.
2. For GV-600 (V4) Cards, it is required to use two PCI slots.
3. For GV-650 (V4) Cards, you can use two PCI slots, two PCI Express slots, or
the combination of PCI and PCI Express slots.
4. For GV-800 (V4) Cards, it is required to use two PCI Express slots, or the
combination of PCI and PCI Express slots.
Note:
1. GV-800_4A Card does not support two cards.
2. PCI-E GV-650 (V4) and GV-800 (V4) Cards have x1 interface which can be
inserted into the PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot.
PCI x 2GV-600 (V4)
PCI x 2
GV-650 (V4) PCI-E x 2
PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1
PCI-E x 2
GV-800 (V4)
PCI x 1+ PCI-E x 1

Summary

Installing Two Cards

Packing List

List of components included when installing two video capture cards.

Rules to Use Two Cards

Connections

Master and Slave Cards

Defines Master and Slave cards based on PCI slot number for dual card installation.

GV-600 Card Connections

Specific audio connection instructions for users with two GV-600 cards.

GV-650 Card Connections

Specific audio connection instructions for users with two GV-650 cards.

Hardware Watchdog Connection

Guidance on connecting the hardware watchdog jumper wire to the master card.

Accessory Card Connections

Instructions for connecting optional accessory cards like GV-NET/IO or GV-Loop Through.

Specifications

Minimum System Requirements

Details essential hardware and operating system prerequisites for capture card installation.

GeoVision GV-800 Specifications

General

Brand	GeoVision
Model	GV-800
Category	Video Card
Language	English