Introduction
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome to the
GV-VMS Quick Start Guide.
Through this guide, you will learn the basic
settings of GV-VMS. For the complete instructions, refer to
1.1 License
GV-VMS V17 (Free 32 GV Channels)
GV-VMS V17 series supports connection of up to 64 IP devices, and up to 32 channels of
GeoVision IP Devices are for free. If you need to connect more than 32 channels of
GeoVision IP Devices or connect with third-party IP devices, additional licenses are required.
Supported Devices
Channels License
32 ch
No license required
GV-IP Devices Only
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
or
HD DVR
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.
•
3rd-Party
or
HD DVR
license, in increments of 1 ch.
Note:
1. The licensing comes in two forms:
GV-USB dongle
and
software license
. The two are
incompatible. If a GV-USB dongle has been inserted on the computer with the system,
please remove it before using software licensing.
2. GV-USB dongle comes in internal and external dongles. Internal dongle is recommended
for the Hardware Watchdog function, which restarts the PC when Windows crashes or
freezes.
3. GeoVision offers a 60-day trial period that allows you to connect to 16 channels of third-
party IP devices without license. Currently, you cannot remotely access the trial channels
using remote applications.
Note for GV-VMS V17.4.5:
1. The
HD DVR
license is only supported by GV-VMS V17.4.5 now.
2. The
HD DVR
license is required for connecting UA-XVR and UA-XVL series (only
analog
channels supported)
3. The
3rd-Party
license is required for connecting UA-IP cameras.