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    Dahua camera freezing on motion detect?

    See another thing that makes me think it HAS to be the NVR, Cameras with MIC AUDIO on the NVR, the audio is choppy sometimes... If you RTSP into those cameras with MIC AUDIO on VLC player, the audio is smooth with no choppy sound. WTH? lol
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    Dahua camera freezing on motion detect?

    #1 I thought maybe was an issue with the FW on the 4MP cameras, but since I've got the new 4300c camera, it also drops out. #2 I also thought something with the cables, but that doesn't really explain the non issues with VLC player and the RTSP streams not dropping out at all, while viewing the...
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    Dahua NVR updating question...

    I may have misread in your earlier posts, are you saying your 4300 cameras do have smart lines or no? Here is the info from my 4300c camera with built in MIC, no smart lines. Supposed to be actual ENGLISH firmware. Device Type IPC-HDW4300C Software Version 2.420.0004.0.R, build : 2014-11-03...
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    Dahua NVR updating question...

    Here is a link to the NVR that I have, the image is the same as mine (no buttons on the front of the NVR) Most of the NVR4216 that I find when searching look much different on the front of the unit, lots of buttons. I'm guessing mine is a newer revision or something, there are like 3 listings...
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    Dahua NVR updating question...

    I didn't know the 4300 camera had smart lines, only motion. I just received a 3MP IPC-HDW4300c camera (which has a built in MIC) and I didn't see smart lines in the camera interface through the web browser at all. To answer your question about if I can do smart lines through the NVR on cameras...
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    Dahua camera freezing on motion detect?

    I have a new problem, BUT I found the cause, yet I'm searching for the answer WHY? lol (I keep posting these problems seeking answers and ideas, and mostly just to document my issues) I have 3 cameras set at 2048 bitrate, I have 1 camera set at 3500 bitrate. (In the past 2 days I just...
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    Possible? Analog DVR to NVR?

    I have an analog PTZ dome that has a good image, I have it connected to an analog DVR. That analog DVR has internet access, so you can connect to the cameras that are connect to the DVR from your phone/comp, etc. Is it possible to add that analog camera to an IP CAM NVR? I was hoping there is a...
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    Home Defense Discussion

    One of the main things to deter the "pros" are to not get into a groove or schedule, be random. If someone is targeting you, they will find out your schedule and know when you are or aren't home. When I'm home, at night I turn lights on and off randomly throughout the night. I'm up very late...
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    PoE switch placement

    I think the crawlspace he's talking about is in the attic, I may be wrong. But good points! I would run the electric into the attic, it's always nice to have in the future for other things. Depending how hot the attic gets, you could always hook up a fan to expell the hot air in the attic. Not...
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    Dahua NVR updating question...

    I've edited smart lines and drawing them thru the NVR under EVENT > IVS > Draw or something like that. I wasn't sure, I just imagined a FW update would do a factory reset automatically or something. I would export my settings just incase so I could import them back, but it's probably best to do...
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    Dahua camera freezing on motion detect?

    I said earlier in this thread there are some gremlins about lol!
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    Dahua NVR updating question...

    I think it is a Dahua NVR 4216 I found the FW on a couple of different websites and FTP... Finally General_NVR4xxx_Eng_PN_V3.200.0000.9.R.20150529.bin Type NVR Record Channel: 16 SN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Web: 3.1.0.5 System Version: 3.200.0000.6.R Build Date: 11-27-2014
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    Dahua camera freezing on motion detect?

    Cameras are powered by a POE switch, which that is plugged directly into the router. The NVR is connected directly to the router. Now, the problem still exists if the POE switch is directly connected to the NVR (eliminating the router) It's an f'd up problem lol!
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    Dahua camera freezing on motion detect?

    Okay, odd, My new POE Dahua 3mp camera, hooked up to POE it will cause other cameras to drop out for a few minutes, like usual. BUT it appears when powered by the 12v pigtail, no dropouts.. I have 2 different POE switches I've tested with, the main one is a 4 POE port TP Link from Amazon.
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    Dahua camera freezing on motion detect?

    Also, sometimes if you go from a 4 camera split window, and double click a camera to make it full screen, if you do it quickly from 1 camera to another, it will make that camera drop out. Weird
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    Dahua camera freezing on motion detect?

    Nope, I wish it were something simple lol. I have set static IPs for the cameras and the NVR. It doesn't cause a drop out EVERYTIME by what I described above, just sometimes. It seems like when there is some kinda of data transfer or action, it causes a camera or 2 to drop out. See if Camera...
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    5 MegaGixel 1/1.8" low light destroyer for $90-AVOID LONGSE JUNK

    Longse, is that a camera or?
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    Dahua NVR updating question...

    I know it sounded lazy or whatever, I was just curious because the way the lines are drawn are quite specific and I like where they are, I would prefer not to redraw them if possible. :) I wasn't sure if updating the firmware on an NVR would be considered a factory reset or if it would do a...
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    Dahua camera freezing on motion detect?

    Okay, say I have 4 cameras total. I have 3 hooked up POE and recording, say I plug the 4th one in powered by POE. 1 of the 3 cameras will drop the moment the 4th camera comes online. WTF? I'm getting ready to setup a demo Blue Iris PC install tonight, as today the cameras dropping out have...
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    How do you see what is on the hdd?

    Which NVR brand? I'd imagine it may be encrypted so that only the NVR can read it, I don't know.
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    Dahua NVR updating question...

    I have 4 cameras connected to my 16 channel NVR, I have smart line detection setup on a couple of them. If I upgrade the FW on the NVR, would my drawn lines be removed and I would have to re-draw them? Or are they embedded on the camera themselves? I'm curious so I'll know what I'm facing if I...
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    Dahua Motion Detect, teach me something

    It is a regular POE switch, I have 2 different ones as I replaced the original one trying to track down the problem. The problem happens regardless if the POE switch is plugged into the router or not, I can have the POE switch completely offline and only plugged into the NVR and the same...
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    Sunday Attic Party -- Loving Life

    That's when I break out my sledge hammer or drywall knife and go on a rescue mission. haha, jk, depending what it is I dropped behind, sentimental or really expensive, I would go in and get it
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    Dahua Motion Detect, teach me something

    Thanks again, if they don't have it, ask if there is an easy recovery if the FW is bad, corrupt or something. (I imagine there should be a failsafe if the FW isn't for the NVR it would fail to update and the NVR remain functioning) If they don't want to give you the FW, ask if the file name is...
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    Dahua Motion Detect, teach me something

    Thanks alot!! :) I've found some FW actually but not sure if it will work and I'd hate to brick my NVR without a way to reverse it. A surprise search of some other keywords has lead me to finding this FW on an FTP, I've searched for a long time now, so this was a lucky break. Let me know what...
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    Dahua Motion Detect, teach me something

    Awesome, thanks!!! Here is my NVR info: I think it is a Dahua NVR 4216 Type NVR Record Channel: 16 SN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Web: 3.1.0.5 System Version: 3.200.0000.6.R Build Date: 11-27-2014
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    Best body cam for around $150-$200?

    The newer versions battery lasts a little over 80 minutes I believe it is. There is a Mobius 2 coming out sometime, not sure the specs though. You could use a battery bank with extended USB cable to power it for longer. The mobius is a very good camera for many functions, great video quality and...
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    Dahua Motion Detect, teach me something

    The Dahua site support won't give you firmware unless you bought from an authorized dealer (I think) or they may not give any firmware. I sure wish I could sort out my NVR problem. Maybe someone can let us know if they find a site with firmware for NVRs
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    anyone found a good mic that picks up from far away?

    It does need a 12v power source to power it, it has a 12v power in, and the audio out, and another 12v out so you can use it as a Y splitter to power another 12v source without the need of an extra Y splitter cable. There may be a MIC that will work for you WITHOUT the need for additional...
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    Dahua Motion Detect, teach me something

    @dmroo where did you get your NVR and cameras? Usually you have to get the firmware from the seller. Good luck with that, as 99.9999% of them don't have it or won't share it. As far as I know anyways. I use only IE to connect to my cameras or NVR to make changes through a web browser. I...