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Chapter 5
Advanced programming
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Contact Setup page
The Contact Setup page is where you define the individual alarms. For tips, see Programming tips for dome
alarms on page 60.
To access the Contact Setup page of Alarms , select Alarms and Contact Setup .
Figure 41. Contact Setup page
Note: Remember to select OK to save any changes you make on the page.
Contact no. The Contact no. drop-down box allows you to select the alarm number that you want to
program.
Contact type. Alarm contacts are identified as NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed). Default is
NO.
Contact name. The Contact name box allows you to give your alarms unique titles. Default numerical
titles are provided. There is a 60-character limit for all titles, but be aware of how much video you
want to cover with your titles.
Action. The Action feature can associate a programmed action with an alarm. An action is
not required. Choices are None (default), Preset, Tour, and Macro. If you select Preset, Tour, or
Macro, the
Action number feature is activated to let you select a specific one.
Action number. The Action number feature lets you select a specific preset, tour, or macro, if you
selected Preset, Tour, or Macro in the Action feature.
Relay 1. Each Relay feature can associate one relay action with an alarm. Relays can be used to trip such
devices as speakers, doors, and DVMRs. You can set both relays to activate with an alarm. Choices are
No action (default), On, and Off.
Duration. The Duration feature defines how long the relay is active. Choices are Infinite (default) and
seconds (5 through 120 seconds in 5-second increments). The Infinite duration does not end unless
another alarm is tripped.