Activate the Avigilon Control Center™ Software
Downgrading to the ACC 5 Software
:
The HD Network Video Recorder is pre-installed with ACC 6 software. You can use the ACC 6 software or the
ACC 5 software.
Do not activate the ACC 6 software if you plan to use the ACC 5 software.
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Before you can configure cameras and monitor live or recorded video, you will need to activate your ACC
software license. The license is provided with the recorder. If you don't have a license, you will need to
purchase one.
Other parts of the ACC system may start while you perform this procedure, but you will not be able to use any of
the features until after license activation is complete.
Licensing the ACC™ 6 Software
The first time you connect to the new appliance with the ACC Client, you must activate a license for the new
ACC software. After the license is activated, you can immediately use the licensed features.
1. Start the ACC Client.
2. The Select one or more sites to log in dialog box is displayed. If you are connected only to the new
recorder, one site is listed in the left navigation panel. The default name is
HDVA
.
3. Double-click the new recorder name to log in. There is no user name or password set on the recorder.
4. In the top-left corner, click
to open the New Task menu, then click
.
5. In the site Setup tab, click
.
6. In the License Management dialog box, click
Add License…
.
7. In the following dialog box, select one of the following tabs:
l
If you have internet access, select the
Automatic
tab. Go to
l
If you do not have internet access, or you plan to keep the system on a private intranet, select the
Manual
tab. Go to
Automatic License Activation
In the
Automatic
tab:
1. In the Enter Product Keys section, enter the license key.
2. In the Activate and License Site section, click
Activate now
.
Manual License Activation
In the
Manual
tab:
1. In the
Enter Product Keys
section, enter the license key.
2. In Generate Activation File section, click
Save File…
.
3. In the Save As window, select where you want to save the
.key
file that is generated by the system. You
Activate the Avigilon Control Center™ Software
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