DAHUA NVRs offer a robust alarm recording feature that can be customized to enhance security monitoring. This feature allows you to set up alarms that trigger recordings, ensuring that you capture crucial footage when it matters most. This article will guide you through the process of setting up alarm recording on your DAHUA NVR using the new Web GUI.
Note: Please check your product's specifications for alarm input/output availability, as not all DAHUA Recorders support these features.
Prerequisites:
- Access to a DAHUA NVR with new Web GUI.
- Knowledge of the alarm input/output configuration if applicable.
Step by Step Instructions:
Setting Up Alarm Input:
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Access Alarm Settings:
- From the main menu, navigate to "Alarm" and then select "Alarm Input." For this example, we are using the NVR 72 series.
- From the main menu, navigate to "Alarm" and then select "Alarm Input." For this example, we are using the NVR 72 series.
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Select Alarm Input Number:
- Choose the alarm input number corresponding to the alarm port on the back of your recorder.
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Enable Alarm Input:
- Click "Enable" to activate the selected alarm input.
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Name the Alarm:
- Enter a name for the alarm; by default, it is set to "AlarmIn#."
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Schedule Alarm Activation:
- Use the "Period" setting to schedule when the alarm should be enabled.
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Trigger Alarm Output:
- Configure the alarm input to trigger the recorder's alarm output.
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Select Recording Channel:
- Choose which channel you want the recorder to start recording from when the alarm is triggered.
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PTZ Actions:
- Optionally, set basic PTZ actions such as Preset, Tour, or Pattern to be activated upon alarm triggering.
Setting Up Alarm Recording Schedule:
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Access Storage Schedule:
- From the main menu, click on "Management" > "Storage" > "Schedule."
- From the main menu, click on "Management" > "Storage" > "Schedule."
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Select the Channel:
- Choose the channel for which you want to set up the alarm recording schedule.
- Choose the channel for which you want to set up the alarm recording schedule.
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Enable Alarm Recording:
- Click on "Setting" next to the timeline bar to enable alarm recording.
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Set Duration and Type:
- Set the duration for the alarm recording (default is 24 hours, 00-24).
- Select "Alarm" as the type of recording trigger.
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Copy Schedule to All Days:
- You can select "All days" to apply the same schedule to every day of the week and then click "Save."
- You can select "All days" to apply the same schedule to every day of the week and then click "Save."
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Save the Schedule:
- Click "Save" to store the settings for the alarm recording schedule.
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Confirm the Settings:
- After saving, ensure that the settings are correctly applied and that the alarm recording schedule is in place.
- After saving, ensure that the settings are correctly applied and that the alarm recording schedule is in place.
Setting up alarm recording on your DAHUA NVR is an effective way to ensure that your surveillance system captures important events. By following these steps, you can customize your NVR to record only when specific alarms are triggered, optimizing storage usage and focusing on critical security incidents. This feature is invaluable for environments that require heightened security measures, providing an additional layer of surveillance control.
