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The Schedule function is similar to the one used to set up the recording schedule (covered
in Section 4.6 Recording), but this controls the alarm response only. You can set the alarm
to be on or off during specific periods. These responses are set up in the next option, Trigger,
and control what actions the DVR will take when motion is detected.
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An example of setting an alarm schedule
would be to turn off the audible alarm and
pop-up message for the period that you are
away from the DVR to avoid calling attention
to it.
Like the Recording Schedule, double-
clicking on a day in the Alarm Schedule
timeline opens a pop-up window allowing you
to make more precise settings.
In addition to recording when an event takes place, the DVR can also activate, or trigger, other
actions. Among these options are an audible buzzer alarm from the DVR itself, sending out
e-mail, and beginning recording on other channels. These actions are set in the Trigger area
of the Alarm menu.
Record - You can have other camera’s begin
recording even if they did not detect motion.
Snapshot - This is a still image captured by
one or more cameras. These can be attached
to any alarm e-mail.
Alarm Output - The length of time that the
DVR will remain in its “alarm state”.
Buzzer - The length of time that the audible
alarm will sound.
Pop-up Image - When triggered, the selected cameras live feed will appear in full-screen
mode.
Post- and Pre-Record - The amount of time that will be recorded by the camera detecting
the event before and after it occurs.
P.T.Z. - If you have a Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera connected to the DVR, you can have it rotate to a
preset point or begin a pre-programmed cruise. Please see Chapter 6 P.T.Z. Cameras for
instructions on utilizing a PTZ camera with your DVR.
Video Loss
If the DVR detects the loss of video feed from a camera, it can trigger other actions, just as
with the Alarm menu.
Camera Block
If the DVR determines that a camera is being blocked, it can also trigger a response in the
same manner as the Alarm or Video Loss functions. This function is normally disabled but it
may be turned on for individual cameras should your situation require it.
Because certain environmental factors,
such as a door that is open during business
hours, can block a camera, you are able to
adjust the sensitivity and set a schedule to
turn off camera blocking as needed. Or, you
can disable the function completely, if need.
The schedule and trigger functions work as
previously described.
NETWORK
Most of the settings in this menu were made using the Startup Wizard during your initial setup.
This chapter is covered in the Remote Monitoring Guide that came on the CD included
with your DVR. It is also available for download at Q-See.com/Support
COMMUNICATION
As with Network, this menu is covered in the Remote Monitoring Guide.
P.T.Z.
Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras will be discussed in Chapter 6 P.T.Z. Cameras.