The GeoVision GV-SDCard Sync Utility is a free backup tool designed to automatically sync and download video recordings from a GeoVision IP camera’s local Micro SD card to a centralized Windows computer or server. This utility ensures critical surveillance footage remains secure even during network disruptions, as it retroactively pulls locally stored footage once connectivity is restored. 📋 Prerequisites & Hardware Support
Compatible Cameras: Supported on H.264 IP cameras (firmware V1.11 or later), H.265 IP cameras (firmware V1.00 or later), and standard GV-BX, GV-PPTZ, or GV-SD series devices.
Camera Setup: The camera must already have a functional, formatted Micro SD card configured to record footage locally. 1. Installation
You can install the utility either from your software package or directly via the web:
From Software DVD: Insert the disc into your PC, select Install GeoVision Supplemental Utilities, choose GV-SDCardSyncUtility, and follow the wizard prompts.
Web Download: Alternatively, you can fetch the standalone ZIP file directly from the GeoVision Download Server. Extract and run the installer. 2. Initial Setup & Configuration
The Setting window automatically opens upon the very first launch. If it does not appear, click the Setting button on the interface. Configure the following options across the three core tabs: 🔄 Synchronization Tab
Synchronize automatically at an interval: Check this option to download videos at recurring time frames (e.g., every 30 minutes).
Synchronize automatically at: Select this to pull video files once per day at a specific off-peak time (e.g., 2:00 AM).
Local Folder Path: Specify the exact directory on your computer’s hard drive where the synced video files will be saved.
Download Audio Files: Check this box if you want accompanying audio tracked alongside the video files (enabled by default). 🌐 Network Tab
Max. download speed of each device (Kb/sec): Use this setting to limit the download speed so the utility does not consume all your network bandwidth.
Tip: Type 0 in this field if you want to remove all bandwidth limits and sync at maximum speed. ⚙️ General Tab
Start up automatically at Windows login: Check this box to ensure the utility automatically launches in the background every time the server or PC restarts. 3. Adding Your Cameras
After completing the main settings, click Add Device inside the utility.
Enter the target camera’s local IP address, connection port, username, and password.
Click Test Connection to ensure the utility can access the camera’s Micro SD card directory.
Save the device. The utility will immediately sit in your Windows system tray, quietly managing background synchronization based on your schedule. 4. Playback and Resolution Matching
To view the retrieved files, click Play Video within the utility. This opens the remote viewer log.
Important Resolution Check: If the player formatting looks skewed, press Start, type desk.cpl, and hit Enter to find your monitor’s exact layout resolution (e.g., 1920×1080). Ensure the utility display settings match or exceed your Windows resolution to prevent viewing glitches.
If you are experiencing any issues with this process, let me know your camera model or what firmware version you are currently running so we can troubleshoot further!
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