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Recording
Motion recording
Use motion recording to have the system record only when motion is detected by one of the
cameras. The system can be set to record only from the camera that detects motion or from
the entire screen when the system is in Quad mode.
The system records motion in two ways. The cameras have built-in PIR sensor that track heat
from body movements to detect movement up to a maximum range of 21 feet (6.5 meters). PIR
motion detection is extremely accurate at detecting movements from people and animals, but
the accuracy decreases in extremely hot environments approaching or exceeding human body
temperature (98.6°F / 37°C).
The system also uses video motion detection, which looks for changes in video images
(frames) to detect motion. Video motion detection allows for motion detection beyond the
range of the PIR sensors and in extremely hot temperatures. Video motion detection is highly
accurate, but may trigger recording from changes in light or moving trees, leaves, etc. You can
set the sensitivity of video motion detection depending on your preferences (see “Configuring
video motion detection” on page 21).
A camera detects body heat movements, and
triggers the system to record.
The system detects movement in the image and
triggers recording.
PIR Motion Detection
Video Motion Detection
Both PIR and video motion detection can be used at the same time for enhanced accuracy.
Setting up motion recording
Prerequisite:
• Insert an empty SD card into the LCD receiver.
To enable motion recording:
1
During live view, press
.
• "MOTION" will light up on the LCD receiver.
2
Select the viewing mode. The viewing mode determines how motion recording operates.
•
Enable Quad mode (recommended):
Press
until Quad mode is selected. By default,
when motion is detected, the system will display and record the triggered camera on-screen.
When motion recording is complete, the view will return to Quad mode. You can also configure
the system to record the entire screen during Quad mode (see “Selecting Single Channel or
4 Channel motion recording” on page 21).
