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    Long Time Listener, First Time Caller - Dahua/Empire 4k Color Cams

    I'm not using Blue Iris. I'm using a Dahua NVR, and accessing it through the SmartPSS app, or through the web interface via the IP.
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    Long Time Listener, First Time Caller - Dahua/Empire 4k Color Cams

    Still experiencing this issue, can anyone help with this? Exported video in .mp4 format from SmartPSS is nice and smooth.
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    Dahua NVR5216-16P-4KS2E - Adding Camera From Switch

    No. I don't even know what that means. Sorry my naming convention is confusing. I named the channels based on what they look at, not where they're mounted. Helps out the wife. Channel 6 is the camera I mounted ON the shed, lol. Thank you for that explanation. I actually hooked up one of...
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    Dahua NVR5216-16P-4KS2E - Adding Camera From Switch

    I did a full power down of the POE switch and NVR. Then powered the NVR back on, then the POE switch. Looks like everything is resolved. I still have the question about the pros/cons of connecting the 4-port POE switch into the 24-port switch. Seems like it puts more traffic on my network...
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    Dahua NVR5216-16P-4KS2E - Adding Camera From Switch

    Thought this might help. Here is a schematic of my network. Cam 6 is the one I'm having issues with. Should I have it plugged into port 6 (which is labeled as one of the POE ports)? Cams 1-5 are all POE direct to the NVR. Should I plug my 4-port POE switch into one of my 24-port switches...
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    Dahua NVR5216-16P-4KS2E - Adding Camera From Switch

    I added it manually, and I can view the camera live and playback. But when I click on the IE icon, I cannot log into the camera. I suspect I know what the problem is related to. When I was testing out the camera before I mounted it on the shed I had it plugged into a different port on the NVR...
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    Dahua NVR5216-16P-4KS2E - Adding Camera From Switch

    I added a camera on my shed, but unlike my other cameras, it's not directly plugged into my NVR's ports. The back of my NVR looks like ports 1-8 are labeled POE, and 9-16 are not POE. My new camera located in the shed is plugged into a POE switch, which then goes to a media adapter to convert...
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    Review-Dahua IPC-K42A 4mp Indoor Cube cam 2.8mm

    Is it normal to see a dim red light when the IR emitters turn on? This is my first camera with IR.
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    Image Sensor Size & Pixel Size Comparison Calculations

    Thanks for the reply. My math checked out ok, but I didn't realize the sensor size was just notional. Like you said though, nearly the same relative result. Thanks for the links!
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    Image Sensor Size & Pixel Size Comparison Calculations

    No, not specifically. I do have a few regrets, which I will be correcting at some point. My mounting locations and focal lengths aren't great. I went with 2.8mm in all locations, and 3.6 in just one. I should have went 3.6 in all of them, and went with a much longer focal length for the one...
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    Image Sensor Size & Pixel Size Comparison Calculations

    Yes, that's me.
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    Image Sensor Size & Pixel Size Comparison Calculations

    I was recently comparing several cameras for a location I was interested in, and I wanted to assess light sensitivity beyond what is just listed in the spec sheet. I did a rough calculation and thought others may find it interesting. I calculated the sensor size using the number of vertical...
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    CAT6A Shielded (FTP) Running Along 120VAC for 75'

    Ordered: 2x of these media converters. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CFATL0?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_4EYDNR8247SX5DWW50JG 2x of these SFP modules. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CFATYW?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_SHZQ138A1240J18QYK8X 1x of these 50m LC to LC patch cables...
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    Camera Recommendation - 100' target distance, low natural light

    How have I never seen this site before! What a fantastic way to compare cameras. Thanks for the link!
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    Camera Recommendation - 100' target distance, low natural light

    I am considering mounting a camera to the side of my shed, to view the parked car next to my house. It is about 100' away from the camera mounting location on the shed. That side of my house does not have any exterior lights and it not lit well by any other ambient lights. So far my camera...
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    CAT6A Shielded (FTP) Running Along 120VAC for 75'

    Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. This forum is great! I like the fiber idea, as I've tried to get as many things off wireless as possible. The pull within the smaller 3/4" conduit with the 120VAC wires should be easy, there is plenty of room left in there. A few questions. I see...
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    OpenVPN server on Router Help

    I updated my .ovpn file to point to my public IP, retried the connection. While my phone was connected to my wifi, I was unable to connect. I disconnected my phone from my wifi network and then the connection succeeded. I then pulled up the DMSS app and confirmed I was able to access my...
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    OpenVPN server on Router Help

    The import seems to go ok. When I click the connect button on my iOS app client, I get the error. I first tried with the default IP address (the one assigned by my ISP I suppose). That didn't work, so I setup a DDNS thinking that may help. Same error message. Here is the beginning of my...
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    CAT6A Shielded (FTP) Running Along 120VAC for 75'

    Well that just about sums up this conversation. I definitely won't do it if it's against code, and even if not, sounds like it was a bad idea anyhow. I'll check into the wireless bridges. Thanks!
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    OpenVPN server on Router Help

    I'm working to securely and remotely monitor my Dahua cams via the DMSS app, when I'm away from my home network. I read that the right way to do this is through a VPN connection. I have a TP Link router that has an OpenVPN server option. I created a certificate, enabled the VPN server, and...
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    CAT6A Shielded (FTP) Running Along 120VAC for 75'

    I have a shed that is located approximately 75 feet away from my house, and would like to run an ethernet line out there for a camera. I have CAT6A FTP (overall foil shield). I have two buried conduits that I ran out there. One is 3/4" for a 20A 120VAC supply. It currently has 3 10ga wires...
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    Dahua NVR5216-16P-4KS2E Glitchy Audio

    I have glitchy audio when using SmartPSS, only during playback. The video seems to stream fine on playback, but the audio hangs up every 1 second or so. I don't notice it during live view. If I export a clip to a .mp4 file the audio sounds fine. Any ideas? My NVR model number is...
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    Long Time Listener, First Time Caller - Dahua/Empire 4k Color Cams

    How would you guys deal with this type of lighting situation, where you have a very bright area lit by direct sunlight, and a shaded area? The area of focus for this camera is the front porch, in the shaded area. I already increased the exposure settings to a bit on the + side of things, to...
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua - IPC-Color4K-X / DH-IPC-HFW5849T1-ASE-LED - Full Color 4K Camera

    Thanks for the advice. I was able to substantially improve my audio quality by turning off the noise filter, and decreasing the max to 85%.
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua - IPC-Color4K-X / DH-IPC-HFW5849T1-ASE-LED - Full Color 4K Camera

    I have the same issue. The audio quality is not good, at least not with my settings. I currently have AAC format, and 40kHz sampling.
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    Dahua NVR: Near Real-Time Notification Solution

    I thought I'd share my solution, and some things that I tried that didn't work out so well. Key requirements: Near real-time notifications to my cell phone. Reliable, works every time. Works when my cell is not connected to my home Wifi network. Notifications come through even when on "sleep"...
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    Long Time Listener, First Time Caller - Dahua/Empire 4k Color Cams

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    Long Time Listener, First Time Caller - Dahua/Empire 4k Color Cams

    Continual improvement, this stuff is fun. I was unhappy about the lens flare I was getting on the porch cam at night, so I fashioned up temporary piece of paper to see if I could improve upon it, without interfering with the video frame. Here is my paper hood, it extends 1.5-2" beyond the...
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    IVS Global Calibration - Detailed Questions

    I use the NVRs IP to access the NVR. Then settings, camera, to see the camera list. Then click the IE button. I haven't unplugged the camera and tried to connect directly to it. I don't actually know how to do that.
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    IVS Global Calibration - Detailed Questions

    I use exclusively IE for the camera stuff. I did the calibration in IE, but when I got to the calibration verification steps, the length of the line was not displaying. So I tried just the calibration verification step in Chrome, and the length of the line displayed on the screen. Not sure...
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