COP-USA DVRH264-D1-8 User Manual
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
DVR User Manual
For H.264-4-channe/ 8-channel/16-channel Digital Video Recorder
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CAUTION
z Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely
z This manual is suitable for 4-channel, 8-channel and 16-channel series DVR. In this book, we take 200FPS
8-channel DVR as a sample. All examples and pictures used are conforming to it.
z As product update, the contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
z This device should operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The voltage
of the power must verify before using. If not in use for a long time, pull out the plug from the socket
z Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other device that
produce heat
z Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
z Do not block any ventilation openings. And ensure well ventilation around the machine
z Do not power off the DVR at normal recording condition! The correct operation to shut off DVR is to stop
recording firstly, and then select “shut-down” button at the right of the menu bar to exit, and finally to cut off
the power.
z This machine is indoor using equipment. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment. In case
any solid or liquid get into the machine’s case, please cut off the power supply immediately, and ask for
qualified technicians to check the machine before restart
z Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. No any parts repaired by yourself without technical aid
or approval.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 DVR Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Main Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive ................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer ...............................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Front Panel Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface ..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.4 Remote Controller ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.5 Control with Mouse ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.1 Connect Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.5.2 Use Mouse ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1 Power On/Off .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Start .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Login &User Management ................................................................................................................................................ 17
3.3 Recording ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.1 Record Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.2 Manual Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.3.3 Schedule Recording ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.3.5 Alarm Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.4 Playback ........................................................................................................................................................................... 27
3.5 Backup &View ................................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.6 PTZ Control ...................................................................................................................................................................... 39
CHAPTER 4 Menu Setup Guide .............................................................................................................................................. 42
4.1 Menu Navigation ............................................................................................................................................................... 42
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4.2 Main Menu Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 43
4.2.1 Basic Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.2.2 Live Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
4.2.3 Record Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.2.4 Schedule Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.2.5 Alarm Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.2.6 Motion Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
4.2.7 Network Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
4.2.9 User Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
4.2.10 Tools Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
CHAPTER 5 Manage DVR ...................................................................................................................................................... 60
5.1 Format Hard Disk.............................................................................................................................................................. 60
5.2 Update Firmware .............................................................................................................................................................. 61
5.3 Load Default Setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 61
5.4 Check System Information ................................................................................................................................................ 62
5.5 Check System Log ............................................................................................................................................................ 64
5.6 Check On-line Network Users .......................................................................................................................................... 66
5.7 Lock &Delete Files ............................................................................................................................................................ 66
CHAPTER 6 Remote Surveillance ........................................................................................................................................... 68
6.1 Accessing DVR ................................................................................................................................................................. 68
6.1.1 On LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 68
6.1.2 On WAN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
6.2 Remote Preview ............................................................................................................................................................... 70
6.3 Remote Playback &Backup .............................................................................................................................................. 76
6.3.1 Remote Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 76
6.3.2 Remote Backup ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
6.4 Remote Menu Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 81
6.5 Remote DVR Management ............................................................................................................................................... 83
6.5.1 Check System Log Remotely ........................................................................................................................................................................... 83
6.5.2 Lock &Delete Files Remotely ........................................................................................................................................................................... 85
CHAPTER 7 Mobile Surveillance ......................................................................................................................................... 87
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7.1 By Phones with WinCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 88
7.2 By Phones with Symbian .................................................................................................................................................. 92
Appendix A FAQ ........................................................................................................................... ........................................ 96
Appendix B Calculation of Recording Capacity .................................................................................................................... 100
Appendix C Compatible Devices .......................................................................................................................................... 101
Appendix D DVR Specifications for 4-channel DVR ........................................................................................................ 102
Appendix E DVR Specifications for 8-channel DVR ........................................................................................................... 103
Appendix F DVR Specifications for 16-channel DVR ...................................................................................................... 104
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed specially for CCTV system. It adopts high performance video processing
chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes many most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low
bit rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile
view(by phones), etc., which ensure its powerful functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive characteristics, it is widely
used in banks, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, and irrigation and so on.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
• Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
• Support VGA output
• Support channel security by hiding live display
• Display the local record state and basic information
• Support USB or PS/2 mouse to make full control
RECORD MEDIA
• Support several SATA HDD to record for a longer time without any limitation
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BACKUP
• Support USB 2.0 devices to backup
• Support built-in SATA DVD writer to backup
• Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
• Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
• Support recycle after HDD full
• Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
• 64MB for every video file packaging
• 4/8/16 audio channels available
• Two record search mode: time search and event search
• Support single and 4 screen playback
• Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
• Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
• 4 channel alarm output and 16 channel alarm input available
• Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
• Support pre-recording and post recording
• Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
• Support linked PTZ preset and auto cruise of the corresponding channel
PTZ CONTROL
• Support various PTZ protocols
• Support 128 PTZ presets and 32 auto cruise tracks
• Support remote PTZ control through internet
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SECURITY
• Two level user group management: advance and normal, rights authorized by administrator
• Support 1 administrator and 15 users.
• Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
• Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
• Support IE browser to do remote view
• Support max 5 connection simultaneously
• Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.
• Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
• Support remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
• Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
• Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
• Support mobile surveillance by smart phones or PDA with WinCE OS, 3G network available
• Support CMS to manage multi devices on internet
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CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation
Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.
Please disconnect the power before connected to other devices. Do not hot plug in/out
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive
Notice: 1. Support eight SATA hard-disk drives. Please use th e hard-disk dr ive the manufac turers recomme nd speciall y for security and safe
field.
2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. For the details, please refer to “Appendix-2 Calculation of
Recording Capacity”.
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer
Notice: 1. The writers must be the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer to “Appendix -3 Compatible Devices”
2. This device is only for backup
2.2 Front Panel Instructions
Notice: The pictures are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.
The Front Panel interface is shown as Fig 2.1:
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Fig 2.1 Front Panel
Item Name Function
1 Multi-screen button Change screen display like single, 4, 8 ,and 16 screens
2 10+ Input number 10 and the above number together with other digital keys.
3 MENU Enter menu in live
4 BACKUP Enter backup mode in live
5 P.T.Z Enter PTZ mode in live
6 AUDIO Control voice
7 Enter button To confirm the choice or setup
8 INFO Check recording data
9 Direction Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
10 REW Rewind
11 PLAY Enter play interface
12 Shuttle Control the speed of playback
13 STOP Quit playback mode
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14 FF Fast forward
15 IR receiver For remote controller
16 SEARCH Enter search mode
17 REC Record manually
18 Power Power on/off
19 USB port
20 Digital keys Input digital number or select the number of camera
21 Indicators Working indicators of power and network, etc.
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface
The rear Panel interface is shown as Fig 2.2:
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To connect external USB devices for backup or update firmware（Can not
connect to mouse）
Tab 2.1 Definition of Front Panel Buttons
Fig 2.2 Rear Panel (1) for 4-channel DVR
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Item Name Description
1 SPOT OUT
2 AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to the sound box
3 S-VIDEO S-Video output, connect to monitor
4 PS/2 port Connect to PS/2 mouse
5 USB MOUSE Only for USB mouse
6 RJ45 port Connected to internet
7 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
8 RS232 For debug
9 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-4, 5-16 reserved
10 RS485 Connect to speed dome
11 ALARM OUT Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm.
12 +5V and GND +5 V and Grounding
13 AUDIO IN 4CH AUDIO input
14 FAN For cooling the device
15 POWER INPUT AC 110Vor 110V
16 VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor
17 VIDEO INPUT 4CH VIDEO input
18 E-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
19 POWER SWITCH Switch on/off
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only video display, no
menu show
Tab 2.2 Definition of Rear Interface
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Fig 2.3 Rear Panel (2) for 8-channel DVR
Item Name Description
1 Spot out
2 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box
3 S-VIDEO S-Video output, connect to monitor
4 MIC IN Talk
5 USB MOUSE Only for USB mouse
6 PS/2 port Connect to PS/2 mouse
7 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
8 RS232 For debug
9 LAN Network port
10 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-8, 9-16 reserved
11 RS485 Connect to speed dome
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only video display, no menu
show
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Item Name Description
12 ALARM OUT Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm.
13 +5V and GND +5 V and Grounding
14 AUDIO IN Audio input form 1-8 channels
15 FAN For cooling the device
16 POWER INPUT AC 110Vor 110V
17 POWER SWITCH Switch on/off
18 LOOP OUT For outputting each channel’s image independently
19 e-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
20 Video in Video input channels from 1-8
21 Video out Connect to monitor
Tab 2.3 Definition of Rear Interface
Fig 2.4 Rear Panel (3) for 16-channel DVR
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Item Name Description
1 Spot out
2 Audio in 16 CH Audio input
3 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box
4 S-video S-Video output, connect to monitor
5 MIC IN Talk
6 USB MOUSE Only for USB mouse
7 PS/2 port Connect to PS/2 mouse
8 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
9 RS232 For debug
10 LAN Network port
11 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-16
12 RS485 Connect to speed dome
13 ALARM OUT Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm.
14 + 5V and GND +5 V and Grounding
15 FAN For cooling the device
16 POWER INPUT AC 110Vor 110V
17 POWER SWITCH Power on/off
18 Loop out For outputting each channel’s image independently
19 e-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
20 Video in Video input channels from 1-16
21 Video out Connect to monitor
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only video display, no menu
show
Tab 2.4 Definition of Rear Interface
2.4 Remote Controller
It uses two AAA size batteries and works after loading batteries as following:
STEP1 Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller
STEP2 Place batteries. Please take care the poles (+ and -)
STEP3 Replace the battery cover
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Notice: Frequently defect checking as following
1. Check batteries poles
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries
3. Check IR controller sensor is mask
If it doesn't still work, Please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2.5 Remote Controller.
Fig 2.5 Remote Controller
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Item Name Function
1 Power Button Soft switch off to stop firmware running. Do it before power off.
2 INFOR Button Get information about the DVR like firmware version, HDD information
3 REC Button To record manually
4 Digital Button Input digital or choose camera
5 Multi Screen Button To choose multi screen display mode
6 SEARCH Button To enter search mode
7 MENU Button To enter menu
8 ENTER Button To confirm the choice or setup
9 Direction Button Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
10 +/- Button To increase or decrease the value in setup
11 Playback Control Button To control playback, Fast forward/rewind/stop/single frame play
12 AUDIO Button To enable audio output in live mode
13 Auto Dwell Button To enter auto dwell mode
14 BACKUP Button To enter backup mode
15 PTZ Control Button
To control PTZ camera:
Move camera/ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS/SPEED control
Tab 2.5 Definition of Remote Controller
2.5 Control with Mouse
2.5.1 Connect Mouse
It supports PS/2 or USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel, please refer to Fig 2.5 Remote Controller.
Notice: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check as below
Unplug/re-plug several times / Power off/on several times/ Change a mouse to try
2.5.2 Use Mouse
The structure of the main menu is shown in Fig 2.5 Remote Controller
In live:
Click left button on one camera to be full screen display. Click again to return to the previous screen display.
Click right button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen as Fig 2.5 Remote Controller. Here are all control
and setup. Click right mouse again to hide the control bar.
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In setup:
Click left button to enter. Click right button to cancel setup, or return to the previous.
If want to input the value, move cursor to the blank and click. A input window will appear as Fig. 12. It supports digitals,
letters and symbols input.
Fig 2.12 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window
Users can change some value by the wheel, such as time. Move cursor onto the value, and roll the wheel when the
value blinks.
It supports mouse drag. I.e. Set motion detection area: click customized, hold left button and drag to set motion
detection area. Set schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time
In playback:
Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to searching mode.
In backup:
Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to previous picture.
In PTZ control:
Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to live.
Notice: Mouse is the default tool in all the operation below unless Exceptional indication.
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CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instructions
3.1 Power On/Off
Notice: Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the co nn ec tion is good.
3.1.1 Start
There are two ways to start this DVR. One way is to Connect with the source power, switch on the power button near the
power port in the rear panel, and the system will be loaded. The other is to start by the Power button on the front panel,
( this method will be used only if the system is shot shut-down), please press Power button 3～5 seconds, the system will
start normally, and the screen will display as Fig 3.1 System Loading.
Fig 3.1 System Loading
Following that, it will enter in live with eight screens shown below:
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Fig 3.2 Preview
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Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
(green)
(yellow)
HDD Current working HDD Space Size of current HDD
Free Free space of current USB devices connected
Enable audio in live Disable audio in live
Manual record
Motion detection record
HDD full
(blue)
(red)
Timer record
Alarm record
3.1.2 Close
When you close the system, please strictly obey normal close operation. Users can close the unit by remote
controller, front panel, and mouse.
By remote controller:
STEP1 Press POWER button, the screen below will appear.
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STEP2 Choose OK to enter. The unit will power off automatically after a while
STEP3 Disconnect the power
By front panel or mouse:
STEP1 Press ENTER button or click right mouse to show menu bar, referring to Fig 4.1 Control Bar.
STEP2 Click Shut down button, referring to Fig 3.3 Shut down
STEP3 Click OK to enter on the pop-up window. The unit will power off automatically after a while
STEP4 Disconnect the power
3.2 Login &User Management
Users can logout and login the DVR system. Users cannot do any other operations except changing the multi-screen
display once logout. It is in logout once it starts or restarts.
Login:
If it is in logout, please press right mouse to show the control bar. Press Login, Search, or System etc. A login window
will appear, asking for ID and password as Fig 3.4 Login.
Fig 3.4 Login
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Notice: The default is admin and 123456.
Change password:
Every one can change his own password.
STEP1 In login state, click Log in/out on the control bar. A window will appear with two options. One is for logout,
another for password modification. Click Password, the window will appear as Fig 3.5 Change Password.
Fig 3.5 Change Password
STEP2 Input the old password. Then input new password 2 times.
STEP3 Press OK button to change.
Add &Delete users:
This unit has a default administrator and two user groups, advance and normal user. It supports 1 administrator and 15
users totally. Administrator can add or delete other users, and change their group level. Administrator cannot be added or
deleted.
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Press right mouse to show the control bar. Enter Menu---->System.
STEP1 Enter USER configuration. Click Add button, please see Fig 3.6 Add User.
Fig 3.6 Add User
STEP2 Input user name and password. Choose the user group.
STEP3 Click OK button to add a new user
STEP4 Choose a user, a symbol
will display at the end of the user information. Click Authority button to change the
group level.
STEP5 Press Delete button to delete the user. A security window will appear as below.
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STEP6 Click OK button to delete the user
Notice: illumination of users’ rights
Administrator: have all rights to do every thing.
Advance: do others except entering USER to manage users
Normal: do others except entering SYSTEM to change the settings.
The user name and password are the combination of digitals, letters, or symbols. The number of characters must be one or above.
3.3 Recording
3.3.1 Record Setup
Users need install and format a HDD, and set all the recording parameters before recording. It has four recording modes.
Users can enable them simultaneously. They have different priorities as below.
Motion detection recording > Sensor recording > Manual recording > Timer recording
Press right mouse to show the control bar, referring to Fig 4.1 Control Bar. Enter Menu---->System.
STEP1 Enter RECORD configuration, referring to Fig 3.7 Record Setup. Select cameras.
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Fig 3.7 Record Setup
STEP2 Set Video quality, Frame rate, and Resolution.
STEP3 Have Audio checked if you input audio and want to record. Check Time stamp to record.
STEP4 Enable recording function for cameras in Record option.
Notice: If having camera unchecked here, it will not record in any recording mode.
STEP5 Set Alarm record hold time. It is for post alarm recording.
STEP6 Enable Recycle. It covers old video once HDD full. If you have it unchecked, it will stop recording auto once
HDD full.
STEP7 Click OK to finish.
Notice: The more space is used per hour, the higher the value of Video quality, Frame rate, and Resolution.
This Unit supports pre-alarm recording. However, no option to set the pre-alarm recording time, the default is 10 seconds
3.3.2 Manual Recording
Just press REC button on the front panel after quitting system setup. Press Stop button to stop recording.
Alternatively, press REC button on remote controller, click again to stop.
Or click REC button on the control bar with mouse, click again to stop.
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3.3.3 Schedule Recording
Users can set different schedule time for every day in one week. If you want a special schedule for one day, you can use
Holiday function.
STEP1 Enter SCHEDULE configuration. Select Channel and Schedule; please see Fig 3.8 Schedule Setup.
Fig 3.8 Schedule Setup
STEP2 The volume means the 7 days of one week. The row means 24 hours. Set the schedule time.
Green means checked. Transparence means unchecked.
STEP3 Press Add button to select the date if you want a special schedule for a certain day. A window will appear as Fig
3.9 Calendar.
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Fig 3.9 Calendar
STEP4 Select the date and set the schedule time. If want to delete this special schedule, click Delete button
STEP5 Click OK button to finish
Then the DVR will auto record once it goes to the time you set.
3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording
This unit supports recording channels and PTZ linking. This means it will record any cameras, or trigger any speed
dome to preset or do auto cruise once motion detected.
STEP1 Enter MOTION configuration, please see Select cameras
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Fig 3.10 Motion Detection Setup
STEP2 Enable Detection first. Enter Area to set Sensitivity and detection Area. In detection area, red means unchecked,
transparence means available, see Fig 3.10 Motion Detection Area Setup. Due to the sensitivity is influenced by the color
and time (day or night), users can adjust its value according to the practical condition.
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