Geovision GV-VMS006 Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
GV-VMS V15.10.1.0
Thank you for purchasing GV-VMS. This guide is designed to assist the new user
in getting immediate results from the GV-VMS. For advanced information on how
to use the GV-VMS, please refer to
© 2016 GeoVision Inc. All rights reserved.
GV-VMS User's Manual online.
2016/02
English
VMSV151010-QG-A
© 2016 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
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without the written consent of GeoVision.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is
accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind
and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed
for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information
or products contained herein. Features and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Note: No memory card slot or local storage function for Argentina.
GeoVision, Inc.
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-8797-8377
Fax: +886-2-8797-8335
http://www.geovision.com.tw
Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV
series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows is the registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
February 2016
GV-VMS Trial Version
GV-VMS is a comprehensive video management system that records up to 64 channels of
GeoVision and/or third-party IP devices. GeoVision offers a 60-day trial period that allows
you to connect to 16 channels of third-party IP devices without license. A “Trial Version”
watermark will appear on the live view and recorded files for the 16 channels of third-party IP
devices.
Note:
1. If you insert a dongle for third-party IP devices, the dongle license will override the trial
version and the 16 trial channels will no longer be supported.
2. Currently, you cannot remotely access the trial channels using remote applications
such as GV-Edge Recording Manager and GV-Control Center…etc.
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Once the trial period expires, you will need to purchase dongles to conne
devices. The licenses available for purchase are shown below:
Supported Devices Channels License
ct to third-party IP
GV IP Devices Only
32 ch No license required.
64 ch GV-VMS Pro license required, 32 ch per license.
16 ch Trial Version: 16 channels of 3rd-Party IP devices
32 ch 3rd-Party license required, in increments of 1 ch.
GV + 3rd-Party IP
Devices
64 ch
2 licenses required:
GV-VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license.
rd
3
-Party license, in increments of 1 ch.
Note: GV-USB Dongle comes in internal and external dongles. It is recommended to use
the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the Hardware Watchdog function, which restarts the
PC when Windows crashes or freezes.
For the list of supported t
http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/4_21.asp
hird-party IP camera models, please visit GeoVision’s website:
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Contents
GV-VMS Trial Version .............................................................................i
Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................................................1
1.1 License.......................................................................................................................1
1.2 Options.......................................................................................................................2
1.3 Recommended System Requirements ......................................................................3
1.4 Minimum Network Requirements ...............................................................................4
1.5 Installing GV-VMS......................................................................................................5
1.6 Uninstalling and Upgrading GV-VMS.........................................................................7
1.7 Running GV-VMS.......................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Getting Started...................................................................10
2.1 Adding IP Cameras to GV-VMS...............................................................................10
2.2 Accessing Camera Live View...................................................................................12
2.3 Start Monitoring........................................................................................................13
Chapter 3 Camera Setup.....................................................................14
3.1 Configuring Recording Settings ...............................................................................14
3.2 Configuring Camera Settings ...................................................................................16
Chapter 4 Live View ............................................................................20
4.1 Arranging Live View Layouts....................................................................................20
4.2 Functions on the Live View ......................................................................................23
4.2.1 Zoom Window ................................................................................................25
4.2.2 Scan Window .................................................................................................27
4.2.3 Focus View and PIP.......................................................................................29
4.3 Setting Up Fisheye Cameras ...................................................................................31
4.4 Setting Up PTZ Cameras .........................................................................................33
Chapter 5 Video Processing..............................................................34
Chapter 6 Video Playback and Backup............................................36
6.1 Playing Back Recorded Videos................................................................................36
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6.2 Backing Up Recorded Videos ..................................................................................38
Chapter 7 Other Important Features.................................................39
7.1 Setting Up I/O Functions .......................................................................................... 39
7.2 Setting Up Schedules...............................................................................................41
7.3 Setting Up E-mail Alert Notifications ........................................................................43
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome to the GV-VMS Quick Start Guide. In this quick guide, you will learn about the
basic settings of GeoVision Video Management System. For complete instructions, refer to
GV-VMS User’s Manual.
1.1 License
GV-VMS supports connection with up to 64 IP devices. You can connect up to 32 channels
of GV-IP Devices for free. If you need to connect more than 32 channels of GV-IP Devices or
connect with third-party IP devices, license is required.
Supported Devices Channels License
GV IP Devices Only
GV + 3rd-Party IP
Devices
Note: GV-USB Dongle comes in internal and external dongles. It is recommended to use
the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the Hardware Watchdog function, which restarts the
PC when Windows crashes or freezes.
For the list of supported third-party IP camera models, please visit GeoVision’s website:
http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/4_21.asp
32 ch No license required.
64 ch GV-VMS Pro license required, 32 ch per license.
16 ch Trial Version: 16 channels of 3rd-Party IP devices.
32 ch 3rd-Party license required, in increments of 1 ch.
2 licenses required:
64 ch
GV-VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license.
rd
3
-Party license, in increments of 1 ch.
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1.2 Options
The following optional devices are available to expand your GV-VMS’s capabilities and
versatility. Contact your dealer for more information.
Optional Devices Description
The USB dongle can provide the Hardware Watchdog function
Internal USB Dongle
to the GV-VMS by restarting the computer when Windows
crashes. You need to connect the dongle internally on the
motherboard.
GV-Hub V2
GV-COM V2
GV-IO Box (4 Ports)
GV-IO Box (8 Ports)
GV-IO Box (16 Ports)
GV-Joystick V2
An easy way for serial port extension, this hub can add 4 RS232 / RS-485 serial ports through the GV-VMS’s USB port.
GV-COM V2 can add 1 RS-232 / RS-485 serial port through the
GV-VMS’s USB port.
GV-IO Box 4 Ports provides 4 inputs and 4 relay outputs, and
supports both DC and AC output voltages. A USB port is also
provided for PC connection.
GV-IO Box 8 Ports provides 8 inputs and 8 relay outputs, and
supports both DC and AC output voltages. You can connect the
unit to the PC either by using its USB port or through network by
using its Ethernet module.
GV-IO Box 16 Ports provides 16 inputs and 16 relay outputs,
and supports both DC and AC output voltages. You can connect
the unit to the PC either by using its USB port or through
network by using its Ethernet module.
GV-Joystick V2 allows you to easily control PTZ cameras. It can
be either plugged into the GV-VMS for independent use or
connected to GV-Keyboard.
GV-Keyboard V3
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GV-Keyboard V3 is used to program and operate GV-VMS and
PTZ cameras. Through RS-485 configuration, it can control up to
36 GV-VMS. In addition, you can connect PTZ cameras directly
to the keyboard for PTZ control.
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1.3 Recommended System Requirements
Below are the recommended PC requirements for connecting GV-VMS with 32 and 64
channels of GV and 3
GV-VMS (Up to 32 Channels) GV-VMS Pro (Up to 64 Channels)
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party IP cameras (dual streams).
OS
CPU
Memory
64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2
4th Generation i3-4130, 3.4 GHz 4th Generation i7-4770, 3.4 GHz
8 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
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1.4 Minimum Network Requirements
The data transmitting capacity of GV-VMS depends on the number of Gigabit connections
available. The numbers of Gigabit network cards required to connect 64 channels are listed
below according to the resolution and codec of the source video.
Codec Resolution
1.3 MP
2 MP
3 MP
H.264
MJPEG
4 MP
5 MP
8 MP
12 MP
1.3 MP
2 MP
3 MP
4 MP
Bitrate
Used
(Mbps)
5.05 1920 1 Max. 64 ch / card
7.01 1920 1 Max. 64 ch / card
10.48 1280 1 Max. 64 ch / card
11.65 960 2 Max. 50 ch / card
16.48 640 2 Max. 38 ch / card
17.14 1600 2 Max. 38 ch / card
16.67 960 2 Max. 38 ch / card
32.36 1920 3 Max. 22 ch / card
44.96 1920 4 Max. 16 ch / card
38.73 1280 4 Max. 18 ch / card
40.35 960 4 Max. 17 ch / card
Total
FPS
for 64 ch
Gigabit Network
Cards Required
Max. Channels
Supported per
Network Card
5 MP
8 MP
12 MP
Note: The network requirements may vary depending on the bit rate of the streams.
30.48 640 3 Max. 22 ch / card
58.52 1600 6 Max. 12 ch / card
65.98 960 6 Max. 11 ch / card
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1.5 Installing GV-VMS
Before You Start
For optimal performance of your system, it is important to follow these recommendations
before installing the GV-VMS:
It is strongly recommended to use separate hard disks. One is for installing Windows
OS and GV-VMS software, and the other is for storing recorded files and system logs.
When formatting the hard disks, select NTFS as the file system.
GV-VMS is a multi-channel video recording system. With normal use of the system, the
drive containing video files will become fragmented. This is because GV-VMS
constantly stores video files of multi channels simultaneously, and video files will be
scattered all over the drive. It is not necessary to regularly perform disk defragmentation.
Since GV-VMS software and video files are stored on separated hard disks, the
performance of GV-VMS will not be affected.
Since the size of transmitted data from IP cameras may be quite large and reach
beyond the transfer rate of a hard disk, you should note the total of recording frame
rates that you can assign to a single hard disk, as listed below:
Frame rate limit in a single hard disk
H.264 MJPEG
Video Resolution
Frame Rate Bit Rate Frame Rate Bit Rate
1.3 MP (1280 x 1024) 660 fps 5.05 Mbit/s 300 fps 32.26 Mbit/s
2 MP (1920 x 1080) 660 fps 7.01 Mbit/s 210 fps 44.93 Mbit/s
3 MP (2048 x 1536) 440 fps 10.48 Mbit/s 140 fps 38.67 Mbit/s
4 MP (2048 x 1944) 330 fps 11.65 Mbit/s 105 fps 40.53 Mbit/s
5 MP (2560 x 1920) 220 fps 16.48 Mbit/s 80 fps 30.4 Mbit/s
8 MP (3840 x 2120) 660 fps 14.13 Mbit/s 96 fps 58.52 Mbit/s
12 MP (4000 x 3000) 330 fps 14.47 Mbit/s 56 fps 65.98 Mbit/s
Note: The data above was determined using the
average R/W speed above 110 MB/s.
bit rate listed above and hard disks
with
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The frame rate limit is based on the resolution of
resolutions, the lower frame rates you can assign to a single hard disk. In other words,
the higher frame rates you wish to record, the more hard disks you need to install. For
the information of recording frame rates, you may consult the user’s manual of the IP
camera that you wish to connect to.
Installing GV-VMS
video sources. The higher video
1. To download GV-VMS,
Website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_8_VMS.asp
2. To install GV-VMS, find the Primary Applications section under the Video Management
Software tab and click the Download icon
3. Double-click GVVMSInstaller.exe and follow the instructions in the wizard to complete
installation.
4. If you are using a USB dongle, insert the dongle to your computer. The GV-USB dongle is
needed if you want to connect to more than 32 channels of IP devices or to third-party IP
devices.
5. To install USB driver, find the Driver section under the Video Management Software tab,
and click the Download icon
go to the Software Download and Upgrading page of GeoVision
.
of GV-VMS.
of GV-USB Devices Driver.
Figure 1-1
If you are using the GV-USB dongle, verify that the driver is installed correctly after the steps
above. Go to Windows Device Manager and expand DVR-Devices. You should see the GV-
Series USB Protector.
Figure 1-2
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1.6 Uninstalling and Upgrading GV-VMS
GeoVision will periodically release software updates on our website. Before installing
software upgrade, be sure to uninstall GeoVision Software first. By default, GeoVision
software and log files are stored on one drive, while video files are stored on a different drive.
Uninstalling GV-VMS will not remove the video, log, and setting files previously saved in the
computer.
To uninstall the GV-VMS, follow these steps:
1. Close any open programs because
process.
2. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Uninstall a Program under
Programs.
3. In the list of currently installed programs, select GV-VMS, and then click
Uninstall/Change.
your computer will restart during the uninstalling
Figure 1-3
4. When you are prompted to confirm the program removal, click Yes.
To upgrade, download the newest GV-VMS from
computer: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_8_VMS.asp
GV-VMS], 1.5 Installing GV-VMS in this Quick Start Guide.
GeoVision’s website and re-install on your
. For details, see [Installing
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1.7 Running GV-VMS
1. To start the system, double-click the GV-VMS icon on desktop or in the folder where
you have installed it.
2. Type your login information.
Figure 1-4
3. Click E-Mail List to set up an e-mail address so that you can recover a forgotten
password when needed.
4. Click OK. The main screen of GV-VMS and a dialog box appears.
5. To choose how to save your system database, select Microsoft Office Access
Database or select Microsoft SQL Server and fill out the required fields.
Figure 1-5
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In the main screen of GV-VMS, the main setting buttons are located in the top-right corner.
When logging in for the first time, the Automatic Setup dialog box will appear to help you
quickly add cameras to the GV-VMS. Refer to the next section for details.
Version Inform ation
Storage Space
Audio
Home
ViewLog
ToolbarLogin ID
Exit
Figure 1-6
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