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ABOUT THE EVENT FUNCTION
The event action will be performed when the following
events occur.
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Motion detection:
When motion is detected by the
motion detection function (see below), this is stated as
an event of motion detection.
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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 video loss.
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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 the terminal alarm.
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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 the
command alarm.
About the Motion Detection Function (VMD)
An alarm 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 detect-
ed, or send e-mails when motion is detected.
Refer to a system administrator for further information about
the required settings for the motion detection function such
as the settings of the detection area.
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Action at an event occurrence
The event action will be performed according to the set-
tings when an event occurs.
There are 2 event action modes for the alarm mode
(ALARM) and the activity detection mode (ACT DET) for
each event type. The event action will be different accord-
ing to the event action mode set.
When an event of the alarm mode (ALARM) occurs, this unit
activates the alarm action.
About the event action mode
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Alarm Mode (ALARM)
This mode announces an event occurrence outside. Action
taken in the alarm mode is referred to as the alarm action.
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Activity Detection Mode (ACT DET)
This mode records images in the place where an event
occurred without announcing it.
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* : Available only when using a PC via a network (Refer to
the Network Setup Instructions (PDF) for further informa-
tion.)
Event Action
Alarm Mode
Activity Detection
Mode
Start recording
Displays event information
on the monitor.
Sounds the buzzer.
Blinks the alarm indicator.
* Switches from a displayed
image to the image from
the location of the alarm
occurrence.
* Moves a camera to the
preset position.
* Announces an event
occurrence by sending e-
mails.
* Announces an event
occurrence by the
PS·Data/Serial (RS232C)
commands.
Supplies a signal from the
ALARM connector or the
ALARM/CONTROL connec-
tor on the rear panel of this
unit (Alarm signal output).
Records the event log.
* Transmits images to an
FTP server
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