Swann 8 Channel DVR H.264 - Manual (Page 29)

27 Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.
Here, you’ll be able to set the motion detection features of the DVR for each channel.
We suggest that motion detection is, under most circumstances, the most practical
recording method for the DVR to employ.
How it Works: Once motion detection has been enabled for a channel, it will register
to the DVR as an ALARM EVENT. Thus, you can use the ALARM RECORDING mode in
the schedule to trigger the DVR to record when motion detection triggers an alarm
signal.
Enable: Whether or not motion detection is enabled on a specific channel. Each
channel can be configured independently of one another.
Sensitivity: There are eight levels of motion detection sensitivity, 1 being the least
sensitive and 8 being the most sensitive. To find the right value for you, we suggest
setting it and then testing the chosen setting by getting an able volunteer to move
through the camera’s view and testing whether or not the motion detection is trig-
gered.
Note: The motion detection feature will seem more sensitive at night, particularly
when using low-light or active infrared cameras. We recommend that you test your
motion detection sensitivity both during the day and at night to ensure your sensi-
tivity setting is suitable for either lighting condition.
Area: Click the applicable Setup button to setup the motion detection area for that
channel. See “Motion Detection Area Setup” on page 29 for details on how to do this,
and what it means.
Motion Detection Setup