Motion detection is a pivotal feature in surveillance systems, allowing for targeted and efficient recording based on movement within the camera's field of view. DAHUA NVRs, with their new Graphical User Interface (GUI), offer an intuitive way to set up motion detection recording. This article provides a detailed guide on configuring motion detection recording on your DAHUA NVR, ensuring your surveillance system captures only the essential moments.
Prerequisites:
- A DAHUA Recorder equipped with the new GUI.
- A DAHUA Camera connected to the recorder.
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: Access the Alarm Menu
- From the main menu, select the "Alarm" option to begin configuring motion detection settings.
Step 2: Navigate to Video Detection
- Choose "Video Detection" from the left-hand menu, then click on the "Motion Detection" tab at the top.
Step 3: Enable Motion Detection
- Select the channel from the drop-down menu next to "Channel."
- Check the box next to "Enable" to activate motion detection.
- Also, check the box next to "Record Channel" to enable recording when motion is detected.
- Click on "Setting" next to "Region" to define the area for motion tracking.
Step 4: Define Motion Detection Areas
- Highlight the areas in red where you want the system to track motion.
- Click "OK" to confirm your selection.
Step 5: Configure Additional Motion Detection Options
- Select "More" at the bottom of the menu.
- Check the boxes next to any additional options you want to activate upon motion detection.
- Click "OK" to save these settings.
Step 6: Apply and Save Motion Detection Settings
- Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page to save your motion detection settings.
- You will see "Operation Succeeded" at the top when your changes have been successfully saved.
Step 7: Set Up Storage for Motion Detection Recordings
- From the main menu, click on the "Setting" drop-down and select "Storage."
Step 8: Schedule Motion Detection Recording
- Select "Schedule" on the left, then "Record" at the top.
- Choose the channel from the drop-down next to "Channel."
- Click on the "Setting" button next to any day of the week to configure the recording schedule.
Step 9: Configure Weekly Recording Schedule
- Check the "All" box to enable the schedule for all days of the week.
- Check the "Motion" box for "Period 1" to specify that motion detection should trigger recording during this time.
- Click "OK" to save the schedule.
Step 10: Save the Recording Schedule
- Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page to save the recording schedule settings.
Step 11: Ensure Automatic Recording Mode
- Select "Record Mode" on the left.
- Make sure "Auto" is enabled for the appropriate channel(s) to allow automatic recording based on motion detection.
- Click "Apply" to save these settings.
Step 12: Verify Motion Detection Recording Setup
- Click on the "Main Menu" icon at the top right, then select "Search."
- Check the box next to the channel on the right.
- You should see yellow lines or bars indicating the scheduled motion detection recording times.
Setting up motion detection recording on your DAHUA NVR is a straightforward process that significantly enhances the efficiency of your surveillance system. By following these steps, you can ensure that your system only records when there is movement, saving storage space and focusing on capturing events of interest. This feature is particularly useful for environments where constant recording is not necessary, providing a balance between security and resource management.
