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Alarm: Exception
Advanced Configuration
An Exception is any deviation from the DVR’s normal behaviour - phrased another way, it’s like saying the DVR’s been working fine except for these events
Exception Type: What event type you’d like the DVR to react to. By configuring the Action for these events, you can create any combination of audio alerts (see below) or
HDD Full: As the name suggests, this event occurs when the DVR runs out of space on the hard drive to save new footage. This event is redundant if you’ve got overwrite enabled, as the DVR will automatically delete old footage to ensure it can continue to record.
HDD Error: Occurs when the DVR has trouble accessing its hard drive, or when it cannot detect one at all. This error could be generated by either an internal hard drive, or an external one connected to the eSATA port.
Net Disconnected: Will occur if the DVR has problems connecting to the Internet. This may indicate a problem with the DVR’s configuration, a fault with your network or a problem with your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
IP Conflict: This event will occur if the DVR detects another device on the same network with a conflicting IP address. It’s a little like two houses with the same number being on the same street - one house might get the other’s mail, or get woken up at all hours of the night being asked if someone named “Big Bob” lives there.
Basically, it indicates that two devices are trying to use the same IP address. This shouldn’t occur if you’re using DHCP addressing, unless one or more devices is set to use a STATIC IP (the static addressing method overrides the automatic assignment process).
Audio Warning: The DVR will use its internal buzzer to emit an alarm tone. It sounds like an old computer indicating an error, or a large truck backing up.
Send Email: The DVR will send an
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