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Per Channel Configuration
Per Channel Configuration allows you to configure alarm events for
video loss and alarm inputs and outputs.
Channel Select
For each item in this section, select a specific camera channel to
configure.
Alarm In
Use the wired alarm input to enable your recorder to detect alarm
inputs. Select Normally Closed (N/C) if the circuit should be completed
in normal circumstances. The alarm will be trigger when the circuit is
open in this situation. If the circuit should be open in normal situations,
select Normally Open (N/O).
Example: Using a Sensor to Trigger Video Recording
These steps outline the process of installing a sensor for a door that
should normally be closed. In this scenario, your recorder will log
Sensor events. To enable your HDIP recorder to record when the door
is opened, you must also configure the recording Schedule to
Motion/Event. Refer to the Schedule section of this manual for more
information.
Note For more details about setting up your door contacts, please
refer to documentation from your alarm manufacturer. Door
sensor hardware can be purchased at many home
improvement stores.
1. Follow the manufacturer instructions to attach your sensor
hardware to the door. There should be two parts for each door
sensor contact, one attached to the door itself, and the other
attached to the door frame.
2. Connect the wire from one side of the door sensor contact to AI 1
on the Alarm I/O connection block on the rear of your recorder (see
illustration).Connect the wire from the other side of the door sensor
contact to GROUND on the Alarm I/O connection block on the rear
of your recorder (see illustration).
3. Log in to your HDIP recorder as an administrator, and navigate to
the Alarms menu, and then click Per Channel Configuration.
4. Set Alarm In to Normally Closed (N/C).
5. Close Per Channel Configuration, and then return to the Live
screen.
6. Your HDIP recorder will log this Sensor event each time the door is
opened.
7. To enable your HDIP recorder to record when the door is opened,
you must also configure the recording Schedule to Motion/Event.
Refer to the Schedule section of this manual for more information..
Sensor
Door
GND
AI 1
ALARM I/O
Door frame
Magnet