User Manual

the standard format of the selected recording codec will be applied. See Geo Mpeg4
Advanced Settings later in this chapter.
The Advanced Codec Setup button also includes the function of noise detection. See Noise
Detection to Reduce File Size later in this chapter.
Note: To set the recording quality and codec of IP cameras, refer to IP Channel Setup in Chapter 2.
[Motion Detection]
Apply to all cameras
Adjust Sensitivity (Level 1-10)
Clear mask
Set mask color Cut mask
Add mask
Activate Noise Tolerance &
Motion Detection Associated Group
Figure 1-10
 Sensitivity: There are 10 levels of sensitivity for motion detection. The default value is set to 9.
The higher the value, the more sensitive the system is to the motion. Click the Arrow button to
access the two options below:
~ Noise Tolerance: This function reduces false alarms and unwanted recordings caused by
weather or light changes without changing video quality. The level of noise tolerance can be
adjusted. For details, see Video Noise Solutions later in this chapter.
~ Motion Detection Associated Group: Refer to Associated Monitoring later in this chapter for
more details.
 Mask Filter: Mask instructs the system to ignore movement within the masked area. Mask could
be applied to repetitive motion that should be ignored within the surveillance area, such as street
trees.
Figure 1-11
 Invoke Alarm: Sends computer alarm (.wav sound file) on motion detection.
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