USER MANUAL
13
Alarm
Motion Detection
Video motion detection enables you to record only when there is activity within the view of a camera. This will
conserve space on the hard drive and allow you to quickly find recordings that you want to see.
“Main Menu”
→“Parameter ”→ “Alarm” → “Motion” to enter into
the menu below.
Alarm Out:
Check the box to make the alarm output relay active when there is a motion trigger.
Latch Time:
Determines how long the alarm output relay will latch after a motion trigger. Choose from;
10,20,40, and 60 seconds.
Post Recording:
Determines how long a
motion event will record after a trigger. Choose from; 30
seconds, 1, 2, and 5 minutes.
Show Message:
When motion is detected, the unit displays an “R” icon on the screen when in Motion
Record Mode. In Normal Record Mode, the unit changes the “R” on-screen to “M”.
Send Email:
Check the box to activate motion detection e-mail alert
Full Screen:
Check the box to show the channel “full screen” when motion is detected
Record Channel:
Select the channel(s) that will record the motion event. Typically the same channel is
selected as the one being set up (shown in the top box).
TIP: To quickly disable motion detection for a certain camera/channel, use the
“Disable / Enable” function. The other settings for that channel will remain intact.
AREA SETUP:
Click on the “Setup” button to display the 20 x 15 grid pattern below.
The grid will overlay your camera’s view for the channel being
edited. Use the mouse to left click a square On (red) – Off (clear).
Left click and drag the mouse pointer to quickly change an area.
Right click to exit back to the setup menu. Use this process to
pinpoint exactly what you want covered by motion detection
(red). Avoid areas (clear) that will cause false triggers such as
known public pathways, nearby tree branches, erratic
sun/shadow movement or pet traffic areas
Channel:
Choose channel(s) to enable motion
detection. Only channels with an active
camera will show on the drop list.
Enable:
Activates or deactivates motion
detection for the channel being set up
Sensitivity:
Adjusts from 1 (low sensitivity) to
8 (high). A lower number is suggested for
outdoor applications to avoid false triggers
caused by rapid changes in lighting or from
wind moving objects.
Buzzer:
Set the buzzer to alert you when
activity is detected. Selections are; Disable, 10,
20, 40 and 60 seconds.
