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    Anyone tried Security Camera Warehouse (SCW) NVRs and Cameras?

    I have HikVision and Dahua systems. I have generally found the HikVision systems reliable and the software reasonably put together. I have found the Dahua Starlight turret cameras to have great night vision (Why I decided to try them on recommendation from Nayr), easy to install and the remote...
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    Unable to keep some Dahua NVR settings

    NVR: Dahua 5208-8P-4KS2 Camera: Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-Z Software versions: See attached. Making changes remotely through the web interface. I have to. The system is *very* remote. Original problem: - Unable to receive an email attachment of a motion event. Yes, that old chestnut. - Followed...
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    Lost IVS capability

    For a long time, intrusion detection on my Dahua NVR with the starlight cameras was working well. Eventually I was getting errors in the Web interface when trying to change or add IVS items. Since I am physically remote from the hardware, I had to wait until I flew out to investigate. When...
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    Viewing Dahua NVR Camera Snapshot Images from a Web Page

    I want to allow friends to view snapshots from just one camera I have connected to my NVR. But they can see snapshots from all cameras. The NVR software shows that it should be possible, but it appears to have a bug. I have a Dahua NVR and Dahua cameras connected directly into the NVR. A Dahua...
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    Can't get Dahua NVR to email a photo

    Does anyone know how to configure the Dahua NVR settings so that when an event is triggered like a line crossing or intrusion, the email that gets sent out has an image attached to it? The email notifications are coming through fine. I just can't see where tell it to send a photo. I've attached...
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    HikVision NVR displays "No record file" during playback

    Has anyone seen this before? Here's my setup: I have two HikVision cameras on a HikVision NVR. Until this morning, everything has been fine. I have continuous recording for both cameras as well as various settings for motion detection, line crossing, intrusion detection and email set up for...
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    DDNS problem but Only on HikVision NVR and Camera

    I am trying to diagnose why my HikVision NVR and Camera (Separate locations) do not seem to be updating the DDNS server when the router in the two locations and the Dahua NVR in one of the locations are successful. Here is my configuration: Location 1. Router, Hikvision NVR plugged into it...
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    HikVision terminating Hik-Online DDNS Service

    I was surprised to log into HikVision's DDNS service Hik-Online.com to be presented with a notice indicating that HikVision would be terminating the service. They are switching to a new service, providing a cut over period. That I can live with. But what was more concerning is the replacement...
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    Poor brightness and unable to change or save

    I have mounted a HikVision DS-2CD2732F-I dome camera vertically outside. I am getting poor image quality in terms of brightness and I cannot save modified brightness settings on the camera directly. I have a proper wall mount but I am not using it because I want the camera to be less...
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    Dahua NVR recommendation for 5 x 2MP cameras?

    I'm looking for a hardware recommendation. I will be installing 5, 2MP Dahua cameras. I need a suitable NVR. Access will only be remote. I'm thinking of a PoE unit for now. I can always add a switch in later, but I have to leave the US in about a week for Australia and install in there a...
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    Dahua vs HikVision

    I have a HikVision 8 port POE NVR (DS-7608NI-E2/8P) with some Hik cameras but I am thinking of switching to Dahua. The reviews of the Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z) seem uniformly good. I'm guessing it's better to pair a Dahua NVR with their cameras. Can anybody comment on...
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    EZViz cloud alternatives?

    What are cloud storage alternatives for HikVision cameras to EZViz? - In one house, I have HikVision cameras and an NVR. In my current location I only have a camera (Just for testing - for the moment). Is it true that you can't use EZVis cloud storage without an NVR? EZVis sees my camera and...
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    Unable to set DHCP in SADP. Camera keeps disappearing

    I have a HikVision DS-2CD2732F-I dome camera. It used to work fine, plugged into a HikVision NVR. We were recently burgled. They pulled the cord from the camera, I've had to take it down to remount it. I've moved the NVR to another country (Don't ask). I'm trying to work with the camera. I...
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    HikVision NVR Menu: Event Hint in Configuration -> Exceptions

    I have a HikVision DS-7608NI-E2/8P. Since HikVision camera and NVR documentation is so horribly outdated, inaccurate, incomplete and just plain confusing, I have a question about the "Event Hint" settings under "Configuration", "Exceptions". I am working with the NVR interface, not the iVMS PC...
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    Who's controlling the camera? The camera, the NVR or the iVMS client?

    I see that the HikVision camera can do motion detection, that the HikVision NVR can do motion detection and so can the HikVision iVMS-4200 software running on a PC and connecting to the HikVision NVR. So, if I have all these set up, who's really running the show? Who's doing the actual...
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    Line crossing setup not possible through the NVR?

    I have a HikVision camera and NVR. I read in a HikVision manual that line crossing can only be set up directly with the camera and not through the NVR. Is this correct? Some time ago I set up line crossing. I don't remember how I did it. I do note that I can see the settings through the NVR...
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    Best strategy for remote access?

    I am looking for guidance on the appropriate configuration of a surveillance system that will only be accessed remotely. I can make a trip out to install it, but after than, I will always be remote. And I do mean remote, as in the other side of the planet. A word on bandwidth. From the remote...
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    Can't see motion vs. continuous in HikVision web app

    In HikVision's web app (Firefox on Windows), if I only record motion, I see motion in red on the timeline during playback. If I record continuous as well as motion, I see only blue on the timeline, so I can't see when the motion occured. The legend under the timeline shows alarm in red and...
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    HikVision HQ Mobile Apps: Which One?

    HikVision HQ has 7 mobile apps listed. Which one is appropriate? https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=HIKVISION+HQ iVMS-4500, 4500 HD, 5060, 5060 V3.3.0, 5200, 4520 or Hik-Connect? This is Android of course, as I have an Android phone. I don't know what the Apple app store...
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    The correct approach to a HikVision setuip. iVMS-4200? Web Access? Embedded software?

    This applies to HikVision cameras but even more so to HikVision NVRs. You can examine and change settings on a HikVision camera by connecting to it's web server directly over port 80 or installing the iVMS-4200 application on your PC and doing it that way. The question is, does the PC...
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    Problem port forwarding HikVision NVR

    I am trying to get external access to my HikVision NVR. My provider is Comcast, which goes to my cable modem, which goes to my router, which goes to (1) A VOIP unit, (2) the NVR and (3) my PC. I had to set up port forwarding for the VOIP unit to work. That works fine. People can calll me. I...
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    How to tell if my HikVision IP camera is Chinese model or not?

    Hi, I bought a HikVision DS-2CD2732F-I 3MP 2.8-12mm camera on eBay new for $100, which is obviously considerably less than new US retail. How can I determine whether my camera is a Chinese grey market import? There is no CH in the serial number. Just 9 numeric digits. My firmware is V5.2.0...
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    Reading number plates. How far, what resolution and what lens?

    Does anyone have a chart cross referencing the readibility of a car number plate based on these three parameters? The assumption is that the car is stationary. And of course I can't imagine being able to read a plate at night with IR unless it is a very targeted lens and close. Or I could be...
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    Difference between HikVision NVRs DS-7608NI-SE/P and DS-7604NI-E1/4P?

    An installer has quoted me for a job which includes a DS-7608NI-SE/P. This is a unit with 4 PoE connectors. I couldn't find it on the HikVision site but I can on an Internet search and I have a HikVision PDF for it. The HikVision site shows it's 4 PoE connector unit as DS-7604NI-E1/4P. I am...
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    What is an embedded NVR?

    Do NVRs that are not described as "embedded" need to hook up to a PC to do their processing or other functions? For example, on the HikVision USA Plug & Play NVR page (http://overseas.hikvision.com/us/products_10649.html): DS-7616NI-E2/16P Embedded Plug & Play NVR $336 DS-7716NI-SP/16...
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