Motion Alarms Setup, Mouse | Pelco DVR5100 specification

MOTION ALARMS SETUP

Alarm settings for camera motion alarms are set independently from other alarms. Similar to setting up alarm settings, you can select the severity of motion alarms, set the pre- and post-alarm recording for motion alarms, and create a separate comment for logs.

Figure 47. Cameras Motion Alarm Settings Tab

To set up motion alarm settings:

1.Select the Motion tab. If necessary, select the Motion Alarm Settings tab.

2.Select the camera to be configured from the camera list.

3.Select the Severity: Minor, Normal, Major, or Critical.

4.For Pre-alarm and Post-alarm, select the recording interval to record before and after the motion alarm event. The default recording interval for Pre-alarm is 5 seconds.

NOTE: Setting the Pre-alarm to 0 (zero) seconds may cause you to miss vital video associated with an alarm, especially when storing video at 1 image every 2 seconds or slower. If you are recording at one of the sub- 1 image per second rates, Pelco recommends setting the Pre-alarm setting to match the recording rate (that is, set the Pre-alarm to 2 seconds minimum if recording at 1 image every 2 seconds).

Mouse:

•Click the mouse in a list to select an item.

•Click a time segment, and then click the up or down arrow to increase or decrease the interval.

[Control panel:

•Use the joystick to select an item in a list, and then press Enter/Shift.

•Move the joystick up or down to select an item in a list or to change a time.]

5.Click Apply to save the settings.

6.If necessary, click Apply To All Cameras.

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DVR5100 specifications

The Pelco DVR5100 is a versatile digital video recorder designed for security and surveillance applications. As part of Pelco's robust lineup of video management equipment, the DVR5100 offers a variety of features and technologies that make it an excellent choice for both commercial and residential environments.

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The user interface of the DVR5100 is designed with simplicity in mind, offering intuitive navigation through its menus and settings. This ease of use is complemented by comprehensive search features, enabling quick retrieval of recorded videos based on time, date, or event type.

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