schwazche

Yes it's the only camera so far. I was misinformed and thought that I was able to run a total of 8 hybrid cameras on my GV2008. This makes sense. I just ordered a 55-NR002-000 to allow me to add two IP cameras to the system. Thank you very much!

I've a GV-2008 with 6 existing Pelco PTZ cameras that works flawlessly, but can't seem to get a new AXIS-213 (supported IP camera) to connect and be controlled/displayed by my 8.3.2 server. The camera is on the same network and can be viewed/controlled by IE on the server. I'm able to add the camera but it stays in a "disconnected" state. Any tips would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Thanks Gents, That's what I assumed, but I was hoping that I'd missed something. You'd think with IP support, that GeoVision could accept streaming video from any IP source. Again I appreciate your help. Wishful thinking though.

I've a GV-800 on 8.1.2 controlling 6 Pelco PTZ cameras perfectly. I'm able to use GView2 on my phone and love the system. Is it possible to add video from a USB Webcam on another PC so I can view the video live as I do with my Pelcos? I assume that I'd need a driver but have been unable to find anything. Thanks in advance!

I just purchased one of the AccuDome LG-based cameras and wondered if my Geovision 2008 w 8.11 and GVnet-IO can "Call" or "Set" presets like you can from a keyboard? All of my other cameras are Pelco Spectra IIIs and I can enter their OSD via Geovision's PTZ setup menu. The AccuDome's PTZ functions (via Pelco-D) are working perfectly but it's OSD requires that you "Call Preset 57 Twice" to open the OSD Menu. I've read quite a bit but no one seems to have asked this particular question before. Thanks so much in advance. Schwazche

This is probably the same outfit. These were sold as "genuine" although they also mentioned "OEM" which is, of course, horse feces since GeoVision told me so. One thing that interests me is the that you mention the software disc with no software version..... I'll post a picture of my disc that certainly looks legit, but doesn't have any reference to a version on it. It did have 8.01 code though as I could also use a downloaded version without issue. Andy Chen at GeoVision in Taipei said that he as concerned about the chip in the lower left showing "800C". He thought that it was a card that should have only been distributed in China. Also the serial number had everyone at GeoVision concerned, both in California and Taiwan, because it looked legit but they couldn't match it to a shipped product. These pirates were well informed...... schwazche Here's a picture of the "Genuine" disc included with my card. This had the complete 8.01 software with documentation on it and I could download and install the 8.01 software from GeoVision. I assume they made the card work with this version, but GeoVision made changes that it wouldn't accept in newer code. One thing is that I never saw the "fake" display that others have seen. You'll notice that there's no reference to the version on this like I've seen on legitimate cards. Hope this helps!

Thanks again Rory. Gonna have to vacation down your way so I can buy you dinner at least... You're tops. my friend. I'm still indebted. schwazche

First I want to thank Rory and everyone here at the forum for all their help and suggestions as I tried unsuccessfully to upgrade to 8.11. After working extensively with GeoVision they determined that I had a "near-perfect" pirated GV-800-16 GeoVision card. I had sent high resolution pictures of both the front and back of the card to their Tech Support in Taiwan as well as here in the states and it took them two weeks of testing to determine that it was a forgery. A very "good" forgery that would run the 8.01 software that came on the accompanying CD as well as pass the GeoVision Version 8 detection tool but fail on 8.10 or 8.11 code. Bottom line is that I bought a brand new GV2008 and things work perfectly now. Again many thanks for everyone's help, especially Rory, and please forgive me wasting your time with what I bought as a "Genuine" GeoVision GV-800-16 that turned out to be a fake. Just to help others, I'm posting pictures of the card. Remember this fooled GeoVision so it just goes to show that you really have to be careful:

Thanks, I missed a couple of deals with cameras, I assumed that someone here would have an environmental mount laying around and would like some cash in place of it. So far, no luck. I'll certainly keep trying eBay but would prefer to buy from someone here (more reputable). schwazche

I just purchased a new Pelco DD5C22 Spectra II Dome Drive and need a housing/mount for the exterior of our home. I'm looking for something used as our budget is limited right now. I understand now that I can use either a Spectra II or III housing soI'd like to know what you've got. I'd prefer to stay with a Pelco but would certainly entertain 3rd party such as Wren or Videolarm if they're in reasonable shape. I don't care if they're scratched up as long as I can paint or replace a dome reasonably. Please pm or email. Thank you in advance. Schwazche

I want to thank everyone for their help and thought I'd give you an update. GeoVision has been helping me directly on this. Superb company to work with. Andy Chen in Taiwan support and his counterpart Alicia in California have been helping out. We first tried upgrading to 8.11 with the same results and they've spent considerable time collecting information, (pictures of the card, driver and configuration assurance and testing via VNC, etc.) They're stumped so far saying that everything is configured correctly and the drivers are correct. They said it looks like the cameras aren't putting out a high enough signal via 8.1x code and we even tried using a DVD player with composite video to no avail. I've gone back to 8.01 which works perfectly and am waiting to hear what they'll do next. The company is on vacation from the 17th through the 25th for the Chinese New Year so 8.01 will work fine until they're back. Plus, I'm just a lowly techno-geek playing around so I'll be fine until they get back. Anyway, I'll let you know the final outcome once we get this rectified. Thanks again to all who've helped. I hope to return the favor somehow. Schwazche

Boy, you had me excited there for a bit. I just checked and (sadly ) I had both of the D-SUB15s plugged in correctly. Thanks though 501... You know, it's gonna be something simple I believe... If I can only figure it out.... Schwazche

Thanks CollinR, I'm talking with Andy Chen at Geovision about this problem and if we don't get anywhere I'll be glad to get you the remote access. It's really refreshing to meet people such as you and rory and be a part of such a helpful forum. Oddly, I enjoy a good challenge like this. It makes me a better engineer.... Schwazche

I really appreciate your help. I see multiple entries as noted below. I wonder if that could be the problem. Do you only have a single entry under the HardwareIDs and CompatibleIDs? This is the requested key information for the 1st [GV800(S) Video Capture #A]. This is repeated for each of the other 3 Video Capture keys (B,C and D) DeviceDescription GV800(S) Video Capture #A HardwareIDs PCI\VEN_109E&DEV_036E&SUBSYS_763D800A&REV_11 PCI\VEN_109E&DEV_036E&SUBSYS_763D800A PCI\VEN_109E&DEV_036E&CC_040000 PCI\VEN_109E&DEV_036E&CC_0400 CompatibleIDs PCI\VEN_109E&DEV_036E&REV_11 PCI\VEN_109E&DEV_036E PCI\VEN_109E&CC_040000 PCI\VEN_109E&CC_0400 PCI\VEN_109E PCI\CC_040000 PCI\CC_0400 Thanks again! Schwazche

Thanks again rory. Still having the same problem. I just sent a message to geovision so we'll see how they respond. One thing I noticed is that the 8.1 drivers I have show to be GV800(S) and I have a GV-800 V3 card. For some reason, I seem to recall the 8.01 drivers being named something other than GV800(S). Will the "GV800(S)" Video /Audio drivers that came with my 8.1 software work on my GV-800-16 V3 card? I wonder if anyone else has a V3 card running 8.1.