Linux Embedded DVR

January 5, 2005
George Tang Industrial Corporation GDV-08 DVR

George Tang Industrial Corporation GDV-08 DVR

George Tang Industrial Corporation introduced the GDV-08, its latest 8-channel DVR with built-in LAN and CD-RW. The Linux-embedded unit is bundled with Software Watchdog and realtime MPEG-4 compression. 8 channels? Now this is one sick DVR... Too bad it's not a PVR (Personal Video Recorder) with the ability to pause and rewind Live TV - it would put Tivo and my Windows Media Center Edition 2005 PC along with my LinkSys Media Center Extender to shame if it could record/pause/rewind/fast-forward up to 8 different channels.

I believe this system is more designed to record video surveillance cameras that require high resolution, such as casinos, banks, etc. Though nothing can prevent you from using it to record video from a coax cable TV signal. Although my guess is that this unit only monitors or tunes into channels 3 and 4 as opposed to a full TV tuner. Nevertheless, a pretty cool unit that if I got my hands on I'm sure I could have fun with - especially since it runs on the open source Linux platform.

It features multiple password protection, two IDE-supported hard disk storage, video loss detection, pre-scheduled recording and date code functions. Specifications include resolutions of 640 x 480 pixels (display) and 320 x 240 pixels (recording), display speeds of up to 240fps (NTSC) and 200fps (PAL), and recording speed of 60fps. It has four/eight BNC video input connectors, D type VGA, BNC TV-out and four/eight loop-through video output connectors, eight NC/NO digital alarm inputs and two NC/NO relay outputs.

Other features include alarm to e-mail function, CD-R/RW backup alarm solution, PTZ camera-supported control, LAN/WAN/Internet access, JPEG (by Java) and MPEG-4 (by OCX) remote views and remote online playback via MPEG-4 streaming. The unit supports PAL, NTSC and SECAM systems.

New CCTV digital video recorders: Linux-embedded DVR has built-in LAN and CD-RW

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  1. Tony :
    April 21, 2005 7:38 PM

    Does anyone know who manufactures the GEN IV Technologies' Stand Alone DVR? It runs embedded Linux.

    The manufacturer is in Korea, and there is a distributor in the US, but no one wants to give itup.smile

    I would really appreciate some pointers.


  1. Gerald Spradlin :
    May 11, 2005 8:22 PM

    Intellicam and LJD own the manufacturer. If you visit uspto.org and do a search for gen iv technology, you can find the trademark owner.

    They are made in Korea and the JPEG2000 unit releases soon. You may purchase direct from Korea if you prefer, but with shipping, the price ends up being higher than Intellicam supplies in the USA to "volume" buyers, and the same holds true for our sister company in the UK, (LJD). It is merely an entry to mid level solution. Very popular (over 72000 sold) due to good performance at a good price, with what is probably an idustry best reliability rate.


  1. mffip :
    June 11, 2005 11:14 AM

    MFFIP, Inc. announces the sale of a US Utility Patent Application designated DVR001. The disclosure includes innovations in the DVR field. Bids are being accepted on eBay, item number 5981167951.


  1. TooLz :
    July 4, 2005 10:26 AM

    Does anyone know who the korean supplier of the product is?
    I spoke with LJD on the phone recently and they say they build and program the DVR in the UK.
    I do know they program it here because I have had them customized for me but I would like to know who the koreen supplier is.

    Thanks!


  1. Mohammad Javed :
    February 11, 2006 6:37 AM

    Please inform us that who manufactures the GEN IV Technologies' Stand Alone DVR? It runs embedded Linux.


  1. Tony :
    March 1, 2006 5:32 PM

    Thank you Gerald for the great piece of information. I just talked with the Intellicam folks and they're awesome.


  1. AG :
    May 17, 2006 5:09 PM

    Why not build your own?
    MythTV wink


  1. angie gallenbut :
    January 29, 2007 12:58 PM

    Hello, i'm looking for informations and manuals for GEN IV DVR 16 channel, old model, black case with CD-RW and no audio channels. If you have these informations please contact me as soon as possible. Thanks a lot Angie


  1. mike :
    March 3, 2007 5:49 PM

    angie,, i have an 8 channel gen IV, with the manual. if youd like to write me at mike@wavespub.com , i should be able to answer some questions for you.
    mike


  1. Nestor :
    May 10, 2007 12:02 PM

    Hi , I have the GEN IV 16 ch,and I need the default password or how reset

    Nestor


  1. John Caruso :
    May 10, 2007 12:08 PM

    i love linux and Macs which use a Linux-type kernel.

    Anyone own an Apple TV?


  1. robert :
    May 12, 2007 3:06 PM

    we sell this brand. you Call us for support. we can email you thr manual and password reset instruction.

    214-256-5985
    Robert Tabbara
    www.aftersurveillance.com


  1. Berry Miller :
    May 12, 2007 7:51 PM

    In regards to Gerald Spradlins comment where he claims that he owns the manufacturer of the GEN IV. This is not true. He may own a little stock but by no means has the right to claim ownership. You would think if he actually owned the manufacturer he would be able to keep their products in stock which they can't seen to do. And when they do have them they are getting them through a third party here in the USA. I will say that Gerald Spradlin does own the logo GEN IV. Just the logo. The JPEG2000 DVMR is sold and imported by many other companies that do not stamp their logo on the DVR.


  1. Berry Miller :
    May 12, 2007 8:02 PM

    Nestor, about your 16 Channel Default Password problem. By default there is no password even though it does ask for one when you press the MENU button. When it asks for the password try simply pressing the ENTER button on the DVR. The ENTER button is just below the UP ARROW and has symbol that looks just like the symbol on your computers keyboard, Arrow pointing to the left. If the DVR says "invalid password" then there is a password set on the DVR. If it lets you into the menus then there was no password and your in. If it turns out there is a password set then keep in mind that there is a master password that will get you in. I can't post that password here out of respect but your welcome to contact any reputable dealer of the JPEG2000 DVR and they may be willing to help you get in to reset the password. Just do a Google for "JPEG2000 DVR" and you will get a list of sellers. Berry


  1. Nestor :
    May 17, 2007 2:46 PM

    Hi again,I got another problem with one,
    "V Protect" VS 16 ch series,people from this co.626-354-6698(V Protect office),gave us one phohe from 'everfocus' and told me they do not have this model for support,now I need the program to reset the password,to handle stand alone option,if some one can help me I appreciated.

    Nestor

    nestortalavera@caribe.net


  1. Nestor :
    May 27, 2007 9:48 AM

    Berry, I can't find a dealer who help me,my e-mail is nestortalavera@caribe.net
    Or some other people,I pay for the info.
    again is the GEN IV 16 ch black case with CD,no audio in /out.
    Or maybe the firmware,I appreciated.


  1. koko :
    June 12, 2007 4:29 AM

    so who is the manufacturer of the product?
    can anyone reffer to their site or any other info about them?


  1. Robert :
    June 14, 2007 3:01 PM

    My company is an authorized Distributor for this DVR. You can call us at 214-256-5985 if you have any questions.

    Robert Tabbara


  1. Bonnie :
    July 2, 2007 9:57 PM

    I can't get our GenIV DVR to playback in "Motion Det" mode - it automatically jumps to "All" - and shows no selections for motion detection.
    I cannot find a way to get it back to record in motion detection - Please, can someone help?
    Thanks


  1. SpyShop2000[TypeKey Profile Page] :
    July 19, 2007 2:09 AM

    Hi Bonnie,

    If you haven't figured this out yet call me at 888-724-164, Terry. I'm not sure I understand the question that your asking but I'm sure we can help you through it.

    Thanks,

    Terry / www.SpyShop2000.com
    sales@spyshop2000.com


  1. kam :
    September 10, 2007 11:49 PM

    anybody tell me,to buy additional new camera, what kind specifications to look for , for this 16 chanells dvr systym


  1. Courtney :
    March 5, 2008 7:37 AM

    I purchased a Gen IV Technology DVR Model G4-764 last year in August. The guy who installed it has been horrible with getting back to me on explaining how to use the system. To make a long story short, my home was broken into twice in three months, so I figured the way to go would be installing security cameras. While the system works perfectly, the gut who installed it accidently left my home with the instruction manual and the remote. Once I came back to live at my home in Sept 2007, I realized I did not have these items and have been calling him ever since to get them. He always schedules appointments, but never shows up. It is going on six months now and not only do I not have a remote, but my system is still not connected to my static Ip address for me to view the cameras online if I am away from home. I'm very frustrated and need help in where I go to purchase a new remote and receive a manaual. BTW, does the manual explain how to set up the ip to view on the computer?

    Any help is appreciated.

    Courtney Brown
    court72@bellsouth.net


  1. chris inos :
    April 19, 2008 12:39 AM

    Have GEN IV...THAT does not have hardrive..this is an old model thqt hqw the cd-rw.
    what would be a compatible hardrive for this unit...any help.?


  1. Kevin Ess :
    May 8, 2008 8:25 PM

    Does any one have a manual or know where I can get a manual for "Intellicam Gen IV 8 Channel CCTV DVR"?? It appears that this was mfg. in Asia somewhere. It is used but seems to be in good shape. Any help or a push in the right direction would be much appreciated.

    Kevin
    esskev@merr.com


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