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    my damn newish dahua nvr just died, how to fix?

    I have had several different NVR's with HDD failures and the cameras still show on the screen, even adding cams to one without a hard drive installed but I have never had the 608H-XX-XI. I just tested by unplugging the HDD with a reboot and the images stayed, not sure whats up with your unit as...
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    Can't use USB port on NVR anymore.

    Yeah works pretty good, even better with a mouse ...
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    Can't use USB port on NVR anymore.

    The keyboard can work just like a mouse, use tab to change shift + tab back and enter to select and you can type where needed. It was just to see if the USB controller was out on all ports
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    Can't use USB port on NVR anymore.

    I think there is a mouse sensitivity slider under system/general, make sure that is turned up. You could also plug a keyboard into one of the USB ports to see if that works or a thumb drive to see if the ports are dead.
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    PTZ5A4M-25X Tracking issues - Dahua SD5A425GA-HNR

    After reading through you thread I thought I would take a look at the 5A again to see if I was having the same issues as I didn't recall anything too wild when I tested this out a year ago. This is the 5A4k25x with the same FW V3.200.0000018.2.R, Build Date: 2024-06-17 Everything is just about...
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    PT - New Dahua Camera Category and Models

    I have been playing aroung with 2 of their cheap Pt and PTZ models and I think for the price they will be pretty good cams. SD2C400NA-B-PV-PRO and the SD3D216NB-GNY The color PT is about the size of the 54XX turret with the 1/1.8 cmos with a pretty good color nightime image. It does have...
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    Best Dahua Front Door Camera recommendation 2025

    I agree with wittaj, unless you need face detection I think this camera is the best with 2 way talk, dual mic pickup, alarm and a large CMOS. The night time image is amazing with 1/1.8 with the F1.0 for observation and detection and the ability to turn on the LED or warm lights automatically...
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    RMA requested, no email response

    @EMPIRETECANDY
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    WTS NVR's, PTZ's NKB {US}

    A bunch of goodies - some new, some used, some returns. All came from Empiretech except the NKB, I bought that new a few years back. All have beed tested and are in very good shape, guaranteed working condition. Will take PP, CC, Venmo, EBT, Shipping USP included, AK & HI extra PTZ's 1 pc -...
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    DMSS works for Live View but not Playback

    Make sure you have the latest Firmware installed on all. "aspect ratio is way off" ?? - System - Display- check resolution =1920x1080
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    IPC-T54IR-ZE S3 Wall Mounting - Direct or Bracket?

    Lol, my bad .. 6mm- 1/4"
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    IPC-T54IR-ZE S3 Wall Mounting - Direct or Bracket?

    You will want the PFA203 for that cam. The difference is where the mounting holes are drilled out for the different cameras.
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    IPC-T54IR-ZE S3 Wall Mounting - Direct or Bracket?

    You will need 1/8" hole for the cable if using a mount or a 7/8" hole to fit the connector into, if you use a PFA203 or 205 they look a lot better than a direct mount or a PFA130 on a flat wall.
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    2024 EmpireTech Thanksgiving Day Sales& Black Friday &Christmas Sales- Winter Sales

    The issue on the soffit mount is not a 70° limit as the camera does not have a limit. The issue is that on a low mount (ranch house) when you tilt the camera up, the sun shield hits the mount so you can't aim it high enough. I used a PFA121, (tapped some 4mm holes) because the PFA124 was not...
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    How to setup dahua NVR

    Not sure what Dahua NVR you use but they all are pretty much the same for setting up. You can connect with the LAN ip address and use a PC but you will be missing many features that a monitor connected directly will have. Here are a couple vids on setting up and using.