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Event function
The recorder will take an event action when any of the following events occur.
• Terminal alarm:
An event when an alarm input signal is supplied from an external device such as a
door sensor to the alarm input terminal on the rear of the recorder.
• Camera site alarm:
An event when an alarm (camera terminal alarm, etc.) is detected by a camera.
• Command alarm:
An alarm when receiving an alarm from a PC, etc. via a network.
• Face matching alarm: Alarm issued when a face contained in a live image matches an already registered
facial image.
Important:
• Face matching alarm does not apply event recording.
Note:
•
For setting conditions and limitations applicable to the face matching alarm, refer to the Installation Guide.
Face matching alarm is available when this function has been configured for use.
Event action
When the recorder recognizes an event, it will take an event action according to the set action mode.
Event action mode
In the event modes shown below, the recorder takes one of the following event actions when an event occurs.
The event action mode can be configured on the setup menu.
Recording & alarm action:
Performs all event actions according to the settings. ("A" in the following table)
Recording only:
Performs only recording, filing alarm logs, and moving to camera presets. ("B" in
the following table)
Alarm action:
Performs only alarm actions according to the settings. ("C" in the following table)
Off:
Files only alarm logs. ("D" in the following table)
* "Alarm action" can be selected only for the face matching alarm.
A different event action will be taken depending on the selected event action mode. Refer to a system adminis-
trator for further information.
Event action
Description
Mode*
1
A
B
C
D
Recording
Start event record-
ing
Recording will start according to the recording
duration configured on the setup menu.
●
b
×
×
Define pre-event
recording
Camera images recorded before an event occurs
can be associated with the event and saved on
the hard disk.
●
●
×
×
Alarm action
Move the camera to
the preset position
Move the camera to the preset position registered
in advance.
●
●
×
×
Blink the alarm indi-
cator
The alarm indicator on the front panel will start
blinking.
b
×
b
×
Sound the buzzer
The buzzer will start sounding for the duration set
in advance.
●
×
●
×
Send alarm output
signals
Output signals will be sent from the ALARM/
CONTROL connector at the rear of the recorder.
●
×
●
×
Display event infor-
mation on the main
monitor
The event type and terminal/camera number will
be displayed on the status display panel. At the
same time, the alarm button turn red.
b
×
b
×