Harnessing the Power of Intelligent Video Surveillance: Configuring IVS Recording on DAHUA NVR

Harnessing the Power of Intelligent Video Surveillance: Configuring IVS Recording on DAHUA NVR

Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) is revolutionizing the way we monitor our surroundings by providing smart detection and analysis capabilities. DAHUA NVRs, with their advanced IVS features, allow you to set up sophisticated recording schedules that adapt to specific events. This article will guide you through the process of configuring IVS recording on a DAHUA recorder with the New GUI, enabling you to optimize your surveillance system for intelligent video analysis.

Prerequisites:

Step by Step Instructions:

Step 1: Access AI Configuration

  • From the Main Menu, select the "AI" option to access the Artificial Intelligence settings
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Step 2: Set Up Smart Plan

  • Within the AI menu, choose "Parameters" and then "Smart Plan" to configure the intelligent video system.
  • Select the camera channel you wish to configure from the "Channel" drop-down menu.
  • Activate the IVS feature by clicking on the "Lightbulb" icon until it highlights blue, then click "Apply" at the bottom
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Step 3: Define IVS Rules

  • Select "IVS" from the left menu and choose the camera channel again.
  • Click the "+" button to add a new rule, then double-click on the "Type" column to choose the IVS rule type you want to use.
  • Adjust all the settings in the "Parameters" section, ensuring the "Record Channel" box is checked and the camera channel is highlighted
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Step 4: Draw the Rule on Live View

  • In the live view, left-click to add segments for the rule. Once completed, right-click to finish drawing the rule.
  • Click "Apply" to save the settings
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Step 5: Schedule IVS Recording

  • Select "Setting" at the top left, then choose "Storage" from the drop-down menu.
  • Go to "Schedule," then select the "Record" tab at the top.
  • Choose the camera channel from the "Channel" drop-down and click "Setting" next to the desired day of the week
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Step 6: Configure Recording Periods

  • Check the "All" box to select all days for the week and check the "Intelligent" box next to "Period 1" to specify when you want to record IVS events.
  • Adjust the days and time period as needed, then click "OK"
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Step 7: Save and Apply the Schedule

  • You will see blue bars on the schedule indicating when IVS events will be recorded.
  • Click "Apply" at the bottom to save the schedule
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Step 8: Search for IVS Events

  • Return to the Main Menu and click on "Search."
  • Check the box next to the camera channel on the right.
  • IVS events that have occurred will appear as blue bars on the timeline at the bottom.
  • Click on one of the blue bars to start playing the IVS event
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Conclusion: Configuring IVS recording on your DAHUA NVR is a powerful way to enhance your surveillance capabilities. By following these steps, you can ensure that your system is not only recording but also intelligently analyzing the video content to detect and respond to specific events. This proactive approach to security allows for more efficient monitoring and quicker response times, providing you with greater control and insight into your surveillance environment.