GeoVision GV-Edge User manual
Quick Start Guide
GV-Edge Recording Manager
2021/01
English
ERMV20-QG-A
© 2021GeoVision Inc. All rights reserved.
Thank you for purchasing GV-Edge Recording Manager. This guide is designed to
assist the new user in getting immediate results from GV-Edge Recording
Manager. For advanced information on how to use GV-Edge Recording
Manager, please refer to GV-Edge Recording Manager User’s Manual online.
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Microsoft Corporation.
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Contents
1. Introduction.........................................................................................................1
1.1 Minimum System Requirements.............................................................................1
1.2 Supported GeoVision Products...............................................................................3
1.3 Options...................................................................................................................4
1.4 GPU Decoding Specifications.................................................................................4
Windows Version.......................................................................................................5
2. Getting Started....................................................................................................6
2.1 Installing the GV-Edge Recording Manager............................................................6
2.2 Adding Hosts..........................................................................................................7
2.3 Overview ..............................................................................................................11
2.3.1 Main Window ...........................................................................................................11
2.3.2 Toolbar .................................................................................................................... 12
3. Configuring the NAS.........................................................................................13
3.1 Recording to NAS.................................................................................................13
3.2 Changing the NAS Storage...................................................................................16
3.3 Deleting the NAS Storage for Recording...............................................................16
4. Enabling Host Monitoring ................................................................................17
5. Accessing Playback .........................................................................................18
Mac Version .............................................................................................................20
6. Getting Started..................................................................................................21
6.1 Installing the GV-Edge Recording Manager..........................................................21
6.2 Adding Hosts........................................................................................................22
6.3 Overview ..............................................................................................................25
6.3.1 Main Window .......................................................................................................... 25
6.3.2 Toolbar .................................................................................................................... 26
7. Configuring the NAS.........................................................................................27
8. Enabling Host Monitoring ................................................................................31
9. Accessing Playback .........................................................................................33
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1. Introduction
Welcome to the GV-Edge Recording Manager Quick Start Guide. In the following sections,
you will learn about the basic installations and configurations. For more details, see GV-Edge
Recording Manager User’s Manual.
1.1 Minimum System Requirements
Install GV-Edge Recording Manager to a computer that meets the minimum system
requirements.
Windows Version
OS Supported 64-bit Windows 10 / Server 2016 / Server 2019
32 channels (Dual Streams) Core i3-4130, 3.4 GHz
CPU 64 channels (Dual Streams) Core i5-4670, 3.4 GHz
32 channels (Dual Streams) 8 GB
Memory 64 channels (Dual Streams) 16 GB
Graphic Card PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024
recommended), 32-bit color
Note:
1. Support for 32-bit OS and 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2
has ended.
2. H.265 decoding requires 6th-Gen Intel Desktop Processor (Skylake) or above, which
comes with onboard GPU.
Mac Version
OS Supported OS X 10.9 or later
32 channels (Dual Streams) Mac mini (Core i5-3210M, 8 GB RAM)
Mac PC 64 channels (Dual Streams) iMac (Core i7-4770s, 8 GB RAM)
Software License (Windows and Mac Version)
Free License 32 channels
Maximum License 64 channels (Windows / Mac) + GV-Joystick (Windows)
Increment for Each License N/A
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Optional Combinations N/A
Windows Software License, Internal or External Dongle
License Type Mac In-App Purchase
Note:
1. GV-USB dongle comes in internal and external dongles. It is recommended that you
use the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the Hardware Watching function which restarts
the PC when Windows crashes or freezes.
2. You can only purchase software license for Mac online. For details, see 12.2
Purchasing License in GV-Edge Recording Manager User’s Manual.
3. The licensing for Windows version comes in two forms: GV-USB dongle and software
license. The two are incompatible. If a GV-USB dongle has been inserted on the
system, remove it before using software licensing. For details on software licensing,
click here.
Introduction
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1.2 Supported GeoVision Products
GV-IP Devices Supported Version
GV-IP Camera All GV-IPCameras with the latest firmware.
GV-VS11 V1.03 or later
GV-VS12 V1.07 or later
GV-VS14 V1.01 or later
GV-VS2400/2420 V1.00 or later
GV-VS2800/2820 V1.00 or later
GV-Video Server
GV-VS21600 V1.00 or later
GV-SNVR0400F V1.10 or later
GV-SNVR0411 V2.10 or later
GV-SNVR0811 V2.40 or later
GV-SNVR1600 V1.10 or later
GV-NVR System
GV-SNVR1611 V1.00 or later
GV-Software Supported Version
GV-Recording Server V1.2.4.0 or later
GV-DVR / NVR V8.5.9.0 or later
GV-VMS V14.10 or later
Note:
1. For the NAS application, it is required to use GV-IP Cameras (firmware V3.00 or later),
GV-Target Cameras (firmware V1.02 or later), GV-EFD2101/EFD3101/EVD2100/
EVD3100 (firmware V1.00 or later).
2. Files recorded to GV-NAS Systems are stored in MPEG4 format and those recorded to
memory cards are stored in AVI format.
3. Remote playback from SD card is not supported for the following models: GV-ABL /
TBL Series, GV-ADR / TDR Series, GV-AVD / TVD Series, GV-EBD Series,
GV-QSD5730 / 5731-IR, GV-SD2322-IR / 2722-IR / 3732-IR.
4. Adjusting dome view of PTZ cameras by double-clicking on the live view is not
supported for those added via GV-VMS.
5. The Center Move function of GV-PTZ cameras is not supported for such added via
GV-Recording Server / SNVR / VMS.
6. The following features are not supported for GV-SNVR:
A. Instant Playback.
B. Audio not supported for recording backup
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1.3 Options
GV-NAS System GV-NAS System is a Linux-based, network attached storage device
designed to store GV-IP Camera and GV-Target Camera recordings.
1.4 GPU Decoding Specifications
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) decoding can lower the CPU loading and increase the total
frame rate supported by a GV-Edge Recording Manager. GPU decoding can be performed on
on-board VGA, external VGA, or both. For details, see GPU Decoding Specifications in
GV-Edge Recording Manager User’s Manual.
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Windows Version
Getting Started
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2.2 Adding Hosts
Note: To connect to GV-DVR / NVR / VMS hosts, make sure Control Center Service and
Remote ViewLog Service functions are enabled to allow remote access of GV-Edge
Recording Manager.
1. Execute the GV-Edge Recording Manager program.
2. Upon first startup, GV-Edge Recording Manager automatically searches for the GV-IP
Devices and the servers installed with GeoVision software that are under the same LAN.
3. When the search is finished, you are prompted to select hosts. Click OK to proceed.
4. Select a desired host by checking the box . This dialog box appears.
5. Type the ID and password of the device and click OK.
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6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to select more hosts. The selected hosts are indicated with a green
plus sign.
7. Click the Add Selected Hosts button. When the hosts are added to the Host List, you are
prompted with a message. Click OK.
8. When prompted to update the status of the added hosts, select Yes or No.
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9. Once added, drag and drop the desired cameras from the Host List onto the Live View
Window for live view display.
Note:
1. For more ways of adding hosts, see 2.2 Adding Hosts in GV-Edge Recording Manager
User’s Manual.
2. If a router or firewall is installed, ensure the following communication ports required by the
Host Search function are open:
TCP/IP ports 5201 (for searching GV-DVR / NVR / VMS) and 5202 (for searching
GV-IP Devices)
Multicast port 5200
3. If antivirus software is installed, the Host Search function may be interfered and will not
detect the available hosts. In this case, turn off the antivirus software and try again.
4. To add GV-DVR / NVR / VMS hosts, make sure that Control Center Service and Remote
ViewLog Service are enabled ahead to allow remote access from GV-Edge Recording
Manager (Network button > Control Center Server > Start Default Service).
[GV-DVR / NVR]
[GV-VMS]
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5. To specify the time length allowed for GV-Edge Recording Manager to access the
GV-VMS in GV-VMS V16.11, click the account ID at the top of GV-VMS’s main page, click
Password Setup, and select Local Account Edit. In the Control Center tab, select the
Limit Connection Time option and specify the time length between 10 and 3600
seconds.
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2.3 Overview
2.3.1 Main Window
By default, there are three areas on the main window.
No. Name Description
1 Camera Channels Displays the live views / recordings of added hosts.
2 Device Lists &
Layout Contains the hosts added to the GV-Edge Recording Manager
and their I/O devices, and configures layout settings.
3 Toolbar Contains buttons to quickly access system settings, functions
and close image windows.
For more details, see 1.2 The Toolbar, 1.3 The Host List and 4.1 The Live View Window
respectively in GV-Edge Recording Manager User’s Manual.
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2.3.2 Toolbar
No. Name Description
1 Login Account Changes the login ID and Password of the Administrator
account and switches to or enable / disable Guest account.
2 Full Screen Diminishes all setting windows and toolbars and displays only
the main screen.
3 Close All Videos Closes all videos currently streamed on the main screen.
4 Snapshot Takes a snapshot of a desired camera channel.
5 Configure Contains the general settings of GV-Edge Recording
Manager, imports / exports data, accesses IP Device Utility,
and manages software license.
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3. Configuring the NAS
You can set GV-IP Cameras and GV-Target Cameras to record to NAS (Network-Attached
Storage) devices.
To see whether your camera models can record to NAS devices, check the table.
IMPORTANT:
1. For the NAS application, it is required to use GV-IP Cameras (firmware V3.0 or later) and
GV-Target Cameras (firmware V1.02 or later),
GV-EFD2101/EFD3101/EVD2100/EVD3100 (firmware V1.00 or later).
2. For performance and compatibility, it is highly recommended to use GV-NAS Systems for
recording.
3. Make sure the computer installed with GV-Edge Recording Manager is under the same
LAN with the NAS devices.
3.1 Recording to NAS
1. On the main screen, click the Batch Update Wizard button from the toolbar and
select NAS Setup. The cameras that support NAS devices appear in the NAS Setup
window.
2. Select the cameras for NAS management and click Start. The NAS Setup window
appears.
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3. Click the Search for network host button to detect the NAS installed under the LAN.
The detected network hosts are listed.
4. Select a NAS from the list and click the Search the host’s network storage button to
detect its shared folder(s).This dialog box appears.
5. Type the administrator username and password of the NAS device that allows for highest
level of access. The default username and password for a GV-NAS System are both
admin. The server’s folders are detected and shown.
6. Expand the sever to show its folders
7. Assign storage paths for GV-IP Cameras.
Configuring the NAS
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A. Select at least one camera.
B. Select a NAS folder and click the Select this storage path for the device button
to assign this storage path. The storage path appears in the Storage Path column
immediately.
C. Type the ID and password of an established account of the NAS server. For example,
for a GV-NAS System, type the default username Cam01 and default password
12345678.
D. In the Storage Path column, you can manually change the IP address of a GV-NAS
System.
8. Click the Save button to store the settings.
Note:
1. Be sure that you assign each camera to record to a different user account in GV-NAS
System to avoid disrupting the recycling process. For details, see GV-NAS System User’s
Manual.
2. For GV-NAS2008 / 4008, the default user name is Cam01 up to Cam08 for each of the 8
user accounts; for GV-NAS2016 / 4016, the default user name is Cam01 up to Cam16 for
each of the 16 user accounts. The default passwords are all 12345678. For details, see
GV-NAS System Quick Start Guide and User’s Manual.
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3.2 Changing the NAS Storage
From the NAS Setup window (step 7 in 3.1 Recording to NAS), select a camera, select a new
NAS folder and click . The new storage path is immediately assigned. Alternatively type
the storage path, ID and password of a NAS folder. Click Save to apply the settings.
3.3 Deleting the NAS Storage for Recording
From the NAS Setup window (step 7 in 3.1 Recording to NAS), select a camera and click the
Delete the selected storage path button. The storage is deleted. Click the Save
button to store the settings.
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4. Enabling Host Monitoring
You can remotely enable the monitoring function on host using GV-Edge Recording Manager.
Note:
1. This function is only supported by GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, GV-IP Cameras (except
GV-ABL / ADR / AVD / EBD / TBL / TDR / TVD series, GV-SD2322-IR / 2722-IR /
3732-IR).
2. For GV-DVR / NVR / VMS, make sure of the account used for connecting to GV-Edge
Recording Manager having the privilege to enable monitoring.
From the Live View Window, right-click a live view channel and select Monitor.
The monitoring and recording status is indicated on each channel:
Channel Color Monitoring & Recording Status
Not monitoring
Monitoring but not recording
Monitoring and recording
For more details on the Live View Window, see Chapter 4 Live View in GV-Edge Recording
Manager User’s Manual.
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