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[Technical Notice] Unable to Record Videos Beyond 49 Days on GV-SNVR0411 / 0811 / 1611

Posted: September 24th, 2019, 10:06 am
by kevinchan

Article ID: GV5-09-26-KC
Release Date: 09/26/2019


Applied to
GV-SNVR0411 / 0811 V2.63 and earlier
GV-SNVR1611 V3.03 and earlier

Symptom
Due to certain system mechanisms, GV-SNVR0411 / 0811 before V2.67 and GV-SNVR1611 before V3.06 were automated to recycle, thus unable to record any videos beyond 49 days.

Solution
To resolve the above-mentioned symptom, follow the steps below to upgrade the system firmware and format the HDD(s).

IMPORTANT: Any data saved on the HDD(s) will be lost after formatting. Make sure to back up as needed prior to formatting.

To Upgrade the System Firmware:
  1. Visit the GeoVision website for each respective model and download the latest firmware file to a PC under the same LAN as your GV-SNVR.
    GV-SNVR0411 V2.67 Firmware
    http://www.geovision.com.tw/download/pr ... V-SNVR0411
    GV-SNVR0811 V2.67 Firmware
    http://www.geovision.com.tw/download/pr ... V-SNVR0811
    GV-SNVR1611 V3.06 Firmware
    http://www.geovision.com.tw/download/pr ... V-SNVR1611
  2. Download and install GV-IP Device Utility.
  3. Double-click the GV-SNVR in the list and select Configure.
  4. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab and click Browse to select the latest firmware file (.img) downloaded from the GeoVision website.
  5. To upgrade all the GV-SNVR in the list, of the same model with an identical username and password, in the list, select Upgrade all devices.
  6. Type your username and password or, if in default setting, type admin for username and password, and click Upgrade to start the upgrade.

To Format the Hard Disk Drive:
  1. On the GV-SNVR, click Format on the Storage page ( Setting > Storage )
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  2. Click Execute to format the hard drive.
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