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2. Type the host name, IP address, login ID and password of the host. Keep the
communication port as default, unless otherwise necessary.
3. Click the Update Information button to request the number of cameras and I/O modules
installed from the host. When the update is complete, this message will appear: Update
system information successfully.
4. Click OK to add the host.
Tip:
1. To access the Web interface of the IP device, click Configure on the Host Settings
dialog box (Figure 2-1).
2. To access live view of a camera, right-click the camera on the Host List and select Live
View.
Note:
1. To add a DVR host, it is required to enable Control Center Service at the DVR;
otherwise the message Unable to Connect will appear when accessing the live view.
See 2.3 Connecting to Control Center.
2. The Control Center supports IP video devices using RTSP, ONVIF and PSIA standards.
To connect the IP device compatible with any of these standards, select Protocol from
the Brand drop-down list. See RTSP Streaming, Appendix C.
2.2.2 Creating a Group
You can group cameras from different hosts by location and purpose (such as matrix view
display).
1. On the Group List window, click the Add Group button (No. 4, Figure 1-4).
2. Name the created group.
3. Drag the desired cameras from the Host List to the created group.
4. Click the Save button (No. 1, Figure 1-4) to store your settings.
Tip: Right-click a camera to see the device information and access the live view.