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    Can't see motion vs. continuous in HikVision web app

    I missed the subtle difference in the naming of the firmware file between EN and ML versions. If given a choice, should I downloading EN? (I only need EN) Thanks also for educating me about K41 vs. K51. Firmware filenames now make more sense. I think I see now where the latest firmware is for...
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    Can't see motion vs. continuous in HikVision web app

    I think I just posted after your post. I will read your clarification now and see if I can figure it out. Thanks Alistair. With an NVR in another country, I don't want to brick it, but I need the update for the web improvements.
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    Can't see motion vs. continuous in HikVision web app

    HikVision firmware organization drives me crazy. 1. The US site contains old firmware. 2. The Chinese site some of the newest, but no documentation and the model numbers on the web page don't match the model number that I have, yet people say that it works. 3. The European site has confusing...
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    Can't see motion vs. continuous in HikVision web app

    Ah, okay, more reading. In page 5 of the post you originally mentioned: Updated NVR firmware published - NVR_78_79_EXX_V3.4.80_160718.zip The discussion eventually moves on from the original 3.4.8 to 3.4.9 and you provided a link to another HikVision Europe site: HIKVISION EUROPE Is this the...
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    Can't see motion vs. continuous in HikVision web app

    I am confused about the versions available for download vs. the NVR model I have. In the post: Updated NVR firmware published - NVR_78_79_EXX_V3.4.80_160718.zip It refers to the Chinese website, but nowhere on that download page is anything mentioned about the model DS-7608. Although lots of...
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    Can't see motion vs. continuous in HikVision web app

    I am using the 8 port POE model, the DS-7608NI-E2 / 8P. Purchased on eBay in March 2016 for $320. The configuration screen in the web interface reads firmware version V3.4.2 build 160205, encoding version V5.0 build 160201, web version V4.0.1 build 160202 and plugin version V3.0.6.1. Serial...
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    Can't see motion vs. continuous in HikVision web app

    After a break in posts, I am just wondering whether there is any fix for this yet. I'll illustrate the problem more clearly. In the first photo, you can see three periods of motion highlighted in red around about 10:30am. Up until that time, the camera had only been set to record motion...
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    HikVision terminating Hik-Online DDNS Service

    I signed up for a paid Dyn account and established DDNS domains for my Wi-Fi routers in different locations. The routers are keeping the DDNS service updated. But I am having problems with the HikVision NVR, which I have set to update another DDNS domain (Just to see if it is working). The Wi-Fi...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Been waiting for some of these cameras from Andy since the end of November. I'm about to receive a Dahua PAL NVR so I'm looking forward to some cameras. Hopefully by Christmas!
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    HikVision terminating Hik-Online DDNS Service

    I was surprised to log into HikVision's DDNS service Hik-Online.com to be presented with a notice indicating that HikVision would be terminating the service. They are switching to a new service, providing a cut over period. That I can live with. But what was more concerning is the replacement...
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    Poor brightness and unable to change or save

    I am using Firefox 50.0.2 on Ubuntu 16.10 WebComponents doesn't install nicely on Linux but I can use VLC for live view, but not playback. I ran VMWare Workstation 12 under Ubuntu and opened Windows 7, then IE 11 with Web Components. Yes, save still not available. Attached, an image taken at...
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    Poor brightness and unable to change or save

    When it is noon in 4 hours I will attach another image capture to show that the morning sun is not the cause because I can already see people suggesting that.
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    Poor brightness and unable to change or save

    I have mounted a HikVision DS-2CD2732F-I dome camera vertically outside. I am getting poor image quality in terms of brightness and I cannot save modified brightness settings on the camera directly. I have a proper wall mount but I am not using it because I want the camera to be less...
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    Dahua NVR recommendation for 5 x 2MP cameras?

    The roofing is known as Colorbond, which is very popular in Australia and easy to lay. Colorbond is thin flat sheet which is corrugated so you can stand on it then dipped in zinc to stop it rusting then prepainted for aesthetics before being cut into various sizes. Typically a sheet is about 3-4...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I sent a message to Andy asking him to arrange PayPal.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I don't see PayPal as a payment option. When you go to AliExpress's "How can I pay" screen, PayPal is not listed there either.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I expect my experience with Ali Express is what many prospective customers worry about: Sales people are available over email when you want to buy something, but there is very little recourse when things go wrong. My order was rejected. The only way to appeal was with a button that didn't work...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Disappointing first experience ordering through Empire on AliExpress. Ordered two of the Starlight cameras through them. Passed the Verified by Visa screen. Received a confirmation: "Payment successfully made." Later received the message: "Your payment was not processed due to security...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    That looks cold and miserable. Reminds me of when I lived in the Midwest. Brrr. Great shots though.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Two Starlight pieces finally appeared on Empire tonight (I wanted 5), so I snagged them and shipped them to Australia in advance of my trip next week. The order said I had to wait 24 hours for confirmation of payment. Will be interesting to see if it goes through with "Verified by Visa" with a...
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    Dahua NVR recommendation for 5 x 2MP cameras?

    A reasonable point. With 4 or 5 cameras planned, I honestly don't think I will ever have the need for more than that. Hardware is so cheap these days that if, in a couple of years, I was proven wrong and needed more ports, that a new NVRs then would probably be cheap and come with much more...
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    Dahua NVR recommendation for 5 x 2MP cameras?

    Yeah I saw that. The wait time was a bit long but I could handle it. I think I might actually go with the Dahua NVR5208-8P-4KS2. I don't see myself ever needing 16 ports but I do want PoE for now. A switch might be in my future. I saw that model on Empire at AliExpress as I see that people...
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    Dahua NVR recommendation for 5 x 2MP cameras?

    Can't seem to find the 5216-4ks2 for sale anywhere...
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    Dahua NVR recommendation for 5 x 2MP cameras?

    100% agree. We used to have a German Shepherd. His bark alone was enough to make any thief go "Okay, next house." But due to the earth shattering house prices in our neighborhood, we rent. Sadly, there isn't a landlord here that would ever accept a dog. Also agree with your points on mobile...
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    Dahua NVR recommendation for 5 x 2MP cameras?

    Thanks for the recommendation. I'll look for one. The house 5 doors down from me just got burgled. Literally an hour ago. The cops have swarmed the street. The owner saw them in his living room on his camera before they pulled the feed. So much for the preventative nature of cameras...
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    Dahua NVR recommendation for 5 x 2MP cameras?

    I'm looking for a hardware recommendation. I will be installing 5, 2MP Dahua cameras. I need a suitable NVR. Access will only be remote. I'm thinking of a PoE unit for now. I can always add a switch in later, but I have to leave the US in about a week for Australia and install in there a...
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    Dahua vs HikVision

    Ah. Okay. Maybe I missed that. I'll check it out once the Telco reconnects my DSL. It's a major pain when your system is on the other side of the globe and the Telco stuffs up the wiring in the street.
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    Unable to set DHCP in SADP. Camera keeps disappearing

    Hmm. Interesting. I have found other issues since. I tried changing the HTTP port in SADP from 80 to 81. Once I did that, I couldn't access the camera any more. I rebooted it and I was using http://198...:81 SADP also started playing up again, not allowing me to change it back as it would time...
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    Dahua vs HikVision

    BTW, in the image below, taken from your earlier posting, can you tell me the difference between the red patches in the upper line from those in the lower line?
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    Dahua vs HikVision

    What's the swizzle selector?
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