Setting Up Events On Dahua Cameras

Step 1

• The first step is to log in to your recorder using a web browser and the IP address of the NVR. The IP address can be found by going to main menu>network>TC/IP.
• Enter the the IP address into your search browser and login using your NVR login details.
  

Step 2 - SMD

• Select AI>Parameters>SMD.
• Tick enable.
• Select the sensitivity you would like and your effective target.
• If you would like to enable lights or audio for the SMD events, this can be done by ticking the boxes. They can also bet adjusted by clicking the setting buttons.
• If you would like to set a schedule for the SMD, you are also able to set this up by pressing the setting button.
• Ensure the correct record channel is selected.

Step 4 - Illuminator Modes

• Click conditions and select illuminator
• Select the profile to day
• Most people would have the mode as off during the day however some will have it on auto for low light conditions.
• Change the profile to night
• You can set the illuminator mode to auto, which will automatically set the illuminator based on the ambient light available  (e.g street lights)
• You can also set the mode to manual which allows you to set the brightness for the entire night period set in step 3.