Operating instructions
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SD Advanced
Activity Setup
The unit supports Activity Detection on all video inputs. It enables cameras to automatically detect 
any movement/changes within the video scene; this can trigger a number of operations such as FTP 
alarm notication and an increase in recording rate. 
A still image of the selected camera will be shown in the Grid Editor screen. To establish an Activity 
zone, edit the cells displayed across the image. 
This option should be used in conjunction with the Zone Inputs and Zone Actions menus.
Global Activity Mode  Three options are available for Activity activation (specically in 
relation to a PTZ camera). 
Selecting ‘Active while at Preset 1’ will result in Activity mode 
functioning only when the camera is at preset position 1. Select 
‘Active while camera not in motion’ for Activity mode to function 
only when the camera is still. Select ‘Always Active’ for Activity 
mode to be in constant operation.
Activity Channel  This is a drop down list of the video inputs on the unit, selecting 
an input will display images from the corresponding video source.
Edit Action  Select ‘Invert’ to change the current grid state i.e. Clear to Set. 
Select ‘Clear’ to remove grids or select ‘Set’ to add grids. 
Activity Sensitivity  This option allows the sensitivity setting to be established for the 
activity grid being congured. There are ve settings to choose 
from: Indoor High, Indoor Low, Outdoor High, Outdoor Low, 
Very Low.










