Quick Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
Introduction 
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The frame rate limit is based on the resolution of video sources. The higher video 
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 
1.  To download GV-VMS, go to the Software Download and Upgrading page of GeoVision 
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 
 of GV-VMS. 
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 
 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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