The License Priority: setting decides the order that devices are connected to the server. The server will
try to connect cameras with a higher priority before cameras with lower priority. If the server does not
have enough camera channel licenses, low priority devices may not be connected. A camera channel
license is only used when the device actually connects to the server.
7. If the camera supports a secure connection, the
Camera Control:
drop down list is displayed. Select one
of the following options:
NOTE:
The setting may not be displayed if the camera only supports one of the options.
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Secure
— The system will protect and secure the camera's configuration and login details. This
option is selected by default.
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Unsecure
— The camera's configuration and login details will not be secured and may be
accessible to users with unauthorized access.
Cameras with a secure connection are identified with the
icon in the Status column.
8. If it is not displayed, click
to display the Site View Editor and choose where the device appears in the
System Explorer.
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In the
site directory, drag devices up and down the right pane to set where it is displayed.
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If your site includes
folders, select a location for the device in the left pane. The right pane
updates to show what is stored in that directory.
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If you are connecting multiple devices at the same time, the selected devices must be assigned to
the same location.
Tip:
If the site you want is not listed, you may need to connect the device to a different server. Make sure
the selected server is connected to the site you want.
9. Click
OK
.
10. If the device is password protected, the Camera Authentication dialog box appears. Enter the device's
username and password, then click
OK
.
Setting the Recording Schedule
Once all the cameras have been connected, you can set when you want each camera to record video.
By default, all connected cameras are set to record when events are detected by the system. You can skip this
procedure if you prefer to keep the default settings.
Before you can assign a recording schedule, you must create a template. The template allows you to assign the
same schedule to multiple cameras.
Creating a Recording Template
The events that can be selected for the template depend on the licensed features in your system.
NOTE:
Be aware that the system recording schedules use the same timezone as the appliance. For more
information about setting the time, see
Setting the Recording Schedule
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