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About the event function
The event action will be performed when the following events occur.
• Motion detection:
When motion is detected by the motion detection function (see below), this is stated as an
event of a motion detection.
• Video Loss:
When a video signal supply is stopped because of a cable disconnection or malfunction of
a camera, this is stated as an event of a video loss.
• Terminal alarm:
When a signal is supplied from an external device such as a door sensor to the ALARM
terminal, this is stated as an event of a terminal alarm.
• Command alarm:
When a command alarm is supplied from a PC connected to the SERIAL connector on the
rear panel of this unit, this is stated as an event of a command alarm.
About the motion detection function (VMD)
A signal will be supplied when motion (luminance transition) is detected in a designated area. It is possible to
save images recorded in the place where motion is detected, or send e-mails when motion is detected.
Refer to a system administrator for further information about the required settings for the motion detection func-
tion such as the settings of the detection area.
Action at an event occurrence
The event action will be performed according to the settings when an event occurs.
There are 2 event action modes for the alarm mode (ALARM) and the activity mode (ACT DET) for each event type.
The event action will be different according to the set event action mode.
When an event of the alarm mode (ALARM) occurs, this unit activates the alarm action.
About the event action mode
• Alarm Mode (ALARM)
This mode notifies of an event occurrence outside. Action taken in the alarm mode is referred to as the alarm
action.
• Activity Detection Mode (ACT DET)
This mode records images in the place where an event occurred without notifying outside.
• OFF
Performs only recording of the event log. Other event actions will not be performed.
Event Action
Alarm Mode
Activity Detection Mode
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Start recording.
Displays event information on the monitor.
Blinks the alarm indicator.
Switches the displayed image to the image from a location
of an alarm occurrence.
Move a camera to the preset position.
Notifies of an event occurrence by sending e-mails.
Notifies of an event occurrence by the PS·DATA/RS232C
commands.
Supplies a signal from the ALARM connector or the
ALARM/CONTROL connector on the rear panel of this
unit (Alarm signal output).
Record the event log.
Transmits images onto an FTP server
Sounds the buzzer.
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