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11.5 Alarm Menu - Exception
In the Exception sub-menu you can decide how the recorder alerts you when an error
occurs or maintenance is required.
The settings available may differ depending on the model of recorder.
Event Type
There are various events you can set up alerts for as listed Event Type column.
·
No Space on Disk - Alerts will be triggered when a hard drive is full and automatic
overwriting has not been enabled.
·
Disk Error - Alerts will be triggered when the recorder can not write to a hard drive.
This could be a failed drive or a loose cable for example.
·
Video Loss - Alerts will be triggered when the recorder loses connection to a
camera.
Enabling And Disabling Alerts
You can turn alerts On or Off for each event type by ticking or unticking the check box
in the
Switch column.
Audio Warning
The recorder can be set to produce a loud beeping sound when and event occurs.
From the
Buzzer drop down list you can choose the length of time the recorder will
sound the audio alarm for. You can also select Disable if you don't want the recorder
to sound a warning when triggered.
Trigger An Alarm Output
You can tell the recorder to trigger alarm outputs to activate a 3rd party device such
as a floodlight when an exception event occurs. Clicking the
Cog icon in the Alarm
Out column will open the Alarm Output window where you can dictate which alarm
outputs will be triggered. These can be the recorder's own local alarm outputs, the
alarm outputs of connected IP cameras or you can simply select All.