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Dahua DVR Tips

32-channel DVR Remote Setup
If you want to configure a 32-channel DVR using PSS make sure you are using version 4.04.6 or newer. Anything less and you will not be able to edit the "DETECT" or "ALARM" sections. Additionally if you are using firmware version 2.606.0024.4 or 2.608+ then you need the newer PSS to edit the "ENCODE" section properly.
COPY Feature in DVR Setup
Careful using the "COPY" feature such as in the "DETECT" section; if for example you setup channel 1 then copy that to the other channels, anytime channel 2 detects motion it will record channel 1.

Length of Recordings
In the "GENERAL" section, lower the "PACK DURATION" to get smaller recorded files, so for example when downloading recorded files to your computer the file will not be as large.

IR Remote's Device Address
In the "GENERAL" section, set the "Device No" to 0. This is especially useful for clients that like to use the IR remote and might click the wrong button - on the IR Remote the "ADD" button at top right lets you assign it's address to a DVR's "Device No", if the client clicks that accidentally it brings up "000" which is a "Device No" of 0. If they click Enter it is saved and if the "Device No" in the DVR is not set to 0, the IR Remote will fail to work with that DVR.

Covert Cameras
The logged in user on start up is called "default". It is a built in user account and cannot be removed, and you cannot change its group level; it does not use a password either. You can only set Authority for Live video (Monitor) and Search/Playback (Replay). If you want to hide some cameras from others then change the Authority for the user "default" unchecking the cameras you do not want them to see - it will still record. To view all cameras they could login with the user "888888" which is a local admin account only (cannot use it over the network/internet). You can delete the user "888888" on some DVRs. If you want to create a new local account just uncheck CONTROL THE DEVICE under Authority - this denies access to that account over the network. NOTE: you cannot modify the "default" user over the network, you must be in front of the DVR.

Admin Account
Change the "admin" password - this is the built in admin account and cannot be removed or edited, except the password. Use this account to maintain your client's DVRs locally or remotely, perhaps use the same master password for all the DVRs you maintain. If the client wants to watch live and playback remotely then setup a user account for them with their own name and password, and set the Authority for Monitor and Replay for all channels. I also create a basic generic user for live remote video with Monitor Authority only.

666666 Account
I suggest you remove this user. If you dont then anyone that knows your IP can connect and watch live video and playback. OR at the very least disable playback for the user. I always remove 666666 and create a new user account.
 

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The above may vary between firmware versions.

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