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Effective Object: The object filter checkboxes allow the camera to be triggered only when a
specific object, such as a human or car, is detected by the camera. Both effective object
checkboxes can be activated at the same time.
Human: This checkbox allows the camera to be triggered only when a human figure is
detected.
Motor Vehicle: This checkbox allows the camera to be triggered only when a vehicle has
been detected.
Schedule: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record once an event is
detected.
Post-Record: Allows the user to delay recording for a specified time after the event ends.
Record Control: The channel currently enabled.
Picture Storage: When an alarm occurs, the DVR triggers a snapshot for the selected channel.
Tour: Used to setup a tour for multiple channels. Please note, this is only applicable for PTZ
controlled devices.
PTZ Linkage: Allows the user to activate pan, tilt, and zoom options. Please note, this is only
applicable to PTZ controlled devices.
Alarm Tone: Plays an audio file set by the user once an alert is triggered.
More: Access additional settings such as, buzzer, alarm upload, log, send email.
Anti-Dither: This field allows the user to set the anti-dither time. The values in this field can
range from 5 to 600 seconds. This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts. Based on
motion detection, a buzzer can go off, a tour can begin, PTZ can be activated, a snapshot can be
taken, or a channel can begin recording.
Show Message: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to show an on-screen
message when a motion detection alarm is triggered.
Buzzer: Check this box to enable a buzzer to be sound on your device if an event occurs.
Report Alarm: This option allows the system to upload the alarm once an event occurs.
Sub Screen: This option allows the system to provide a pop up of the alarm once it is triggered.
Log: Check this box to enable a log of the abnormality to be retained into the system.
Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to send an email when an event
is triggered. For more information on how to setup email alerts, please visit
amcrest.com/support
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh
button. To save the settings, click the OK button.
Smart Search
The Smart Search menu allows the user to view and access AI events from a centralized location.
For more information, please refer to the information provided below.
Viewing Face Detection Events
All face detection data retained by the system can be accessed via the Face Detection option
located in the Smart Search menu. Enter a start and end date and time for the event and list