Configuration procedure for DVRs
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Communication Security
Depending on the video system security setting, the driver may need a username and
password to access the NICE/RIVER video server. In general, a secure
communication is strongly recommended.
In the on the Database Connection Info setting of the AMS tool, do not check the
option
Allow Default SDK Authentication and make sure to define a user account fore
remote connection in the
Administrator tool.
To add a driver to your project, proceed as follows:
1. Select the VNM node.
2. In the toolbar, click the Video Driver icon corresponding to the NICE/RIVER
Driver (NR Driver).
3. In the Server Settings section, enter the IP Address of the NICE/RIVER server.
4. Check the Enable Secure Connection checkbox and enter the Username and
Password of the account you have defined in the NICE/RIVER
Administrator
tool
for remote communication.
4.2 Configuration procedure for DVRs
The following is the configuration procedure for a DVR unit.
Adding the Video Network Manager
1. Open the Composer project.
2. If not already done, add
– the Video Network Manager
– and the NICE/RIVER driver.
Adding a folder
Optionally, create a folder for the DVR unit.
Adding the DVR node
1. Select the new folder.
2. Click the Video menu .
3. Select the icon corresponding to the DVR you want to add:
– NICE Recorder
– RIVER Recorder
Note: You can customise the default name of the new node typing in a new name in
the
field of the
tab.
Configuring DVR IP address and Secure Connection
1. Select the new DVR node, and then click the Node tab.