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    Getting the footage from Hikvision devices.

    You can set iVMS-4200 to export in .avi no need to convert afterwards
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    Connecting NVR to NVR for backup

    I like how the new V4 firmware lets you connect a second NVR to your main NVR for backup. I’ve tried other methods for redundant backup (NAS, E-SATA) but they all have issues and are far from perfect. The second NVR works perfect. Except for one complaint... the channel names don’t carry over...
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    NVR & POE Switch Question

    First, YES the internal switch address needs to remain different than the LAN port of the NVR. Second, referencing your network map, the cameras connected to the switch need to hav an IP in the same range of the router since it is outside of the NVR. Then in the camera setup of the NVR, use a...
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    NVR to NVR via managed Switch to LAN to Managed switch to NVR

    It shouldn't matter which building your in, as long as your on a PC on the local network just brows int the NVR you want to see/manage. If you want "all cameras recorded in the admin office" then get a single 32 Chanel NVR
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    Hikvision KB6003 not working in Hik-connect, can visit website, other issues

    Cutting power to your doorbell transformer would reboot it. Or, disconnect one of the wires on the transformer and reconnect it
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    Why Flash Hikvision Firmware Over My LaView Equipment

    Hikvision has 2 versions of all their firmwares. A “Hikvision branded” version, and a “generic” version for the generic market. The generic version is stripped of the “Hikvision” branding, connects to a different platform access (Guarding Vision) and sometimes has a few features missing. When...
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    Benefits Of Smart AI NVR with Smart AI Cameras

    If using motion detection, AI is a must for reducing false alarms
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    Where did my Dahua NVR GUI access go?

    I use "fing" on my iPhone. that app is a life saver!
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    easiest NVR + cloud backup to install?

    I have a hidden NAS recording redundantly. They would have to find both!
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    Dahua NVR4208-8P-4KS2 and timeline shifting 1hr with other brand cameras

    Check the DST setting on all of them
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    Why Flash Hikvision Firmware Over My LaView Equipment

    its possible that the LaView will accept the generic version of the Hik firmware... but you need to know what the equivalent model number is
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    New Firmware - Hikvision I-series NVR - Version 4.40.010

    I wish I saw this before I updated... I just installed V4.40.010 yesterday and im having the same issue. I get a reboot every 10-15 min. it stopped once all the cameras were in night mode. then started up again 4 hours after sunrise today. I have disabled all events, and smart events. no change...
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    Abnormal Shutdown Help

    Update: it ran through the night without any reboots. it lasted until about 10:30am which is about 4 hours into daylight before it rebooted again. now its back to rebooting every 10 min again. I have no idea whats causing it, and I don't seem to have access to V4.40.015 yet. ill try to ask my...
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    Abnormal Shutdown Help

    I have noticed that I often experience random reboots after a firmware update. It usually lasts a day or two. Today I updated to V4.40.010_200624 and have been getting the “abnormal shutdowns) every 10-15 min. That lasted for about 5 hours until I shut in down completely. I let it sit for a few...
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    Ivms-4500 cameras not showing up

    I would check all your network settings in the camera. Maybe they changed during the update. Did you have static IP’s set on the cameras? Maybe the update enable dhcp?
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    DS-HD1 Doorbell

    I to had to delete mine from the app and re-add it to get it working again also. Your not going to get a reading across the terminals with a meter. It uses an electronic relay to short the wires to ring the chime. The device needs to be up and running for that
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    NVR doesn't seem to save changed passwords for cameras

    I have had the exact opposite experience. (Hikvision) I’ve made changes in the camera that was later changed by the NVR
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    Where to buy/not buy hard drives?

    I get all my drives from amazon as well. No issues so far. Also, only get a purple drive. Don’t use anything else, including red’s. Purple is specifically for surveillance for a reason!
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    Simplest way to see cams on tv

    I can view my cameras through my Apple TV. If you have one, maybe explore that rout?
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    NVR and Portable Hard Drive

    Save yourself the headache and do it right. As mentioned, USB does not offer the necessary throughput. Also, the drive that’s inside your portable housing is not going to be surveillance rated. Get yourself some Western Digital Purple drives. If you think about it, the hard drive is the most...
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    NVR doesn't seem to save changed passwords for cameras

    I don’t think that’s a good idea. The NVR has admin control over your cameras, and will always override the camera settings with its own settings. It’s best to manipulate as many settings possible on the NVR, and only adjust settings on the camera that can’t be done on the NVR
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    NVR IP camera's will not work on one side of my house. Cannot find cause

    The OP has already ruled out cabling issues. He said that he can have a camera plugged in with a picture, and simply walk to that side of the house and the Image will go black. The simplest, and most logical explanation has got to be the alien theory
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    Advice on NVR placement in house

    I disagree. I think 4 is the best option. I’ve had my NVR in my garage for over 5 years with ZERO issues. It is high on a shelf, just below the roof. It is the hottest part of the garage. I live in California, with sun year round. The location was perfect for routing cables. I even have the NVR...
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    NVR IP camera's will not work on one side of my house. Cannot find cause

    But your definitely on to something! You had results with the faraday cage. Maybe try different type of screening material. Try one that is steel, maybe with a 1/4” mesh
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    Remote Recording Skipping/Choppy

    20Mbps is not going to support 22 cameras with any decent resolution and bitrate. To get 22 cameras to stream smoothly, the resolution, frame rate, and bitrate would need to be turned down so much that you wouldn’t have a viewable picture. You need to record on site
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    Nuisance: Max Bitrate changing to 32 Kbps all the time

    I recently had a similar situation where I was viewing a particular camera on my phone, and I could see the bitrate change back and forth randomly. I could tell that it was bitrate, not the resolution. It stumped me for a couple days until I figured it out! When you look at the picture setting...
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    POE NVR +NAS for cloud storage.

    Hikvision is capable of doing what you want. You can point the NVR at the NAS, then tell it to “redundant” record to that drive. I have it set up that way using a Synology. Also, some Hikvision NVR’s have a eSATA on the back. Same thing, just plug in a external HD, then set that drive to...
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    Problem after firmware update

    I experienced this about a year ago after a firmware update. It created several users, with lots of strange characters. If you scroll far to the right to the end of the names, you will find one that says admin at the end. Select that user, and use your password. Once your in, you can delete all...
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    IP# Question

    Good point, and you might as well hide the SSID while your at it!
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    IP# Question

    Yes your always limited to the number of “channels” the NVR was designed for. Any wireless router can be configured to act as an access point, some are just easier than others to configure. You can always google the procedure for your specific model.
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