Help with initialisation of empiretech cameras?

[BuseyCB]

I used a spare monitor to do the initial setup. I have both cameras added and have figured out remote viewing.

But here’s something you might find hilarious, I’m not sure it’s actually storing the recording to the HD. If anyone has advice on how confirm this I’d appreciate it.

 

[bigredfish]

Have you logged into the NVR web interface?
There is a search/playback function there

Have you set it to record?

***PSA for those with a New DAHUA NVR with Built-in PoE switch

IF you have a Dahua NVR with built-in PoE switch... DO NOT follow instructions telling you to use the config tool or switch the IP of your cameras or initialize anything..! With NVR's typically with a -P designation (Built-n PoE switch - example: 4208-8P-4KS2) none of that is required and it...

ipcamtalk.com

You should watch some instructional videos.

https://www.youtube.com/@dahuawikiteamdahua9468/videos

 

[BuseyCB]

Hey guys. Just stopping by to say Thanks. I still have some questions but I’m really impressed with the cameras and not.

I’m remote viewing via laptop and was wondering about the live view. It is delayed slightly and I was wondering if there’s a setting which I can get a live feed instead of a delayed by a few seconds.

The cams are crystal clear in both night and day vision. I can see why they come so highly recommended.

 

[wittaj]

The nature of IP cameras are there will be a delay. It is why analog cameras are used for time sensitive needs like cameras on cars.

The delay of the IP camera is also impacted by the rest of your system.

 

[BuseyCB]

Thanks @wittaj

I encountered an error today that I’m not quite sure what to make of. The configuration page for each camera will not load. Sharpness , brightness and other tweaks to get the best picture settings is faulty. It will load the image settings, but not the actual picture. Is this common? If so how do I get around it?

 

[bigredfish]

You are accessing those directly on the camera and not through the NVR settings right?

Usually a browser/plugin issue

best to use IE, or at least Edge in IE mode to see and use all controls

 

[BuseyCB]

@bigredfish I was using Firefox. I figured it’d be ok after initial setup. But I’ll go back to edge.

 

[wittaj]

Nope, these things are browser sensitive.

And as pointed out, make the changes in the camera GUI, not the NVR.