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  1. ermac

    Strange noise / pixelation at bottom of camera image

    NB: playing the video now after posting, the area in question is covered up by the video play controls, so close them to see bottom of video.
  2. ermac

    Strange noise / pixelation at bottom of camera image

    Hi, I have a 2mp Dahua PTZ, that has been brilliant since 2019. However, recently, the past 2 or so months I have noticed a strange constant pixelation / noise at the bottom of the screen. It is there constantly. Whether there is movement in the scene or a still scene, change of light, shadows...
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    • Forum: Dahua
  3. ermac

    Dahua NVR recommendation: DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2E vs DHI-NVR5216-8P-I

    Worth enquiring about, if it means I can scrap the XVR, will make sense getting it. Will ask the Dahua supplier regarding the EoC ports. Thanks.
  4. ermac

    Dahua NVR recommendation: DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2E vs DHI-NVR5216-8P-I

    Thanks very helpful, with the IPs all having AI on the cams I don't think I will need to use the NVRs AI, and as shown, enabling the AI on the -I model NVR's IP channels cuts the bandwidth down considerably. The 4kS2E will probably be fine for my current requirements.
  5. ermac

    Dahua NVR recommendation: DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2E vs DHI-NVR5216-8P-I

    The DHI-NVR5216-8P-I is a 16 channel NVR... it just has 8 PoE ports.
  6. ermac

    Dahua NVR recommendation: DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2E vs DHI-NVR5216-8P-I

    and yes the pro series NVR has 16 PoE and the WizMind NVR has 8 PoE... I am running the IPs through a PoE switch so no need for any NVR PoE ports, so that number is irrelevant.
  7. ermac

    Dahua NVR recommendation: DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2E vs DHI-NVR5216-8P-I

    I am running a hybrid system of 16 cams (11 WizMind IP cams and 5 HDCVI cams) currently all connected to a XVR (DH-XVR5216-4KL-I2) The XVR gives the HDCVI cams WizSense AI but I cannot recored on SMD for the IPs or get push notifications for any AI alerts through the XVR. Only solution is to...
  8. ermac

    Dahua IP HFW5442E-ZE vs HFW5241E-ZE

    Thank you for your prompt reply. This site is my trusted source for security camera information, I don't look else where for reviews, except on youtube to see playback footage of certain models if available (some members have youtube channels too that I subscribe to). No point having a nice...
  9. ermac

    Dahua IP HFW5442E-ZE vs HFW5241E-ZE

    Thank you, appreciate the feedback. I just have two other questions... On the latest spec sheet for these models; The 5241 has a minimum illumination rating of: 0.002 lux@F1.5 (Color, 30 IRE) 0.0002 lux@F1.5 (B/W, 30 IRE) 0 lux (Illuminator on) The 5442 has a minimum illumination rating of...
  10. ermac

    Dahua IP HFW5442E-ZE vs HFW5241E-ZE

    I am looking at replacing one of my older 2mp cameras that face the street with either the 4mp HFW5442E-ZE (IPC-HFW5442E-ZE) or the 2mp HFW5241E-ZE (IPC-HFW5241E-ZE) - both with WizMind AI Between these two camera, which one performs better in low light / at night, and produces a better quality...
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  11. ermac

    Axis Cameras on Dahua NVR

    Thanks for your response and insight Bickford. Makes sense and sounds like it is definitely not worth such a premium price to use on a Dahua system. My main reason for wanting Axis was purely for ascetics. I will reconsider the Dahua dome options.
  12. ermac

    Axis Cameras on Dahua NVR

    Thanks Bigred, main reason I want to get the Axis cams is that I want to mount them inside and they don't need a junction box if you mount them on a concrete ceiling or brick wall. Network cable plugs in nicely into the camera inside at the back with Axis. The Dahua domes on the other hand will...
  13. ermac

    Axis Cameras on Dahua NVR

    Hi, I have a Dahua XVR and Dahua cams both IP and HDCVI. I am looking at some Axis IP domes on the remaining slots I have available on the system. Does anyone know exactly how much functionality will be lost on the Axis cameras going through the Dahua XVR? Is it still worth it? Would I still...
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    • axis axis communications dahua dahua nvr dahua xvr dome camera dome camera help
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    • Forum: Dahua
  14. ermac

    New version of SmartPSS for MacOS released

    :facepalm: that's not great!
  15. ermac

    New version of SmartPSS for MacOS released

    Hi, I see Dahua have released a new update of SmartPSS for MacOS Catalina dated 14 April 2020. Has anyone updated and tried this version yet? Is it stable? The December release was not and was very resource heavy. The new release is available here...
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  16. ermac

    SmartPSS on macOS Catalina

    Thanks. Hope they come out with an update soon. Poor form by Dahua.
  17. ermac

    SmartPSS on macOS Catalina

    Everyone still finding SmartPSS for Catalina unstable and/or a resource drain?
  18. ermac

    Best practise for time sync

    Thanks for the info @SouthernYankee.
  19. ermac

    Best practise for time sync

    Don't see how pinging a reliable and trusted NTP server poses any risk to your network though.
  20. ermac

    Best practise for time sync

    Thanks, yeah I noticed the 1 sec difference despite same NTP server! That does irritate me a bit, but good to know it's pretty normal.
  21. ermac

    Best practise for time sync

    I am sure this topic has been discussed a few times here, but would like to know what most think the best practise is for syncing Dahua IP cameras' time with a Dahua NVR/XVR's time? Should the NVR/XVR be set to sync with an NTP and each IP camera also set to sync with an NTP in the camera's own...
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    • dahua ntp nvr time time setting time setting offset dst ntp time sync
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    • Forum: Dahua
  22. ermac

    New Smart PSS V2.003.0000000.0.R.190802

    why don't you download direct from the Dahua website?
  23. ermac

    SmartPSS tanking CPU usage when split in 4

    Windows or Mac version?
  24. ermac

    New Smart PSS V2.003.0000000.0.R.190802

    Direct from the Dahua Website: https://www.dahuasecurity.com/support/downloadCenter/softwares?id=2&child=201
  25. ermac

    SmartPSS on macOS Catalina

    Doesn't sound good at all!
  26. ermac

    New Smart PSS V2.003.0000000.0.R.190802

    Thanks, hope they fix the bugs soon. Worth getting it in current release in your opinion?
  27. ermac

    New Smart PSS V2.003.0000000.0.R.190802

    Dahua have finally released SmartPSS for MacOS Catalina: https://www.dahuasecurity.com/support/downloadCenter/softwares?id=2&child=201 :)
  28. ermac

    SmartPSS / MacOSX Catalina

    Dahua have finally released SmartPSS for MacOS Catalina: https://www.dahuasecurity.com/support/downloadCenter/softwares?id=2&child=201 :)
  29. ermac

    Need help with some Networking and choosing PTZs

    For power, just to power the PTZ consider also a PoE+ injector as an option if he doesn't have an AC outlet in the barn. I run my PTZ on a PoE+ injector and it seems to work fine, I don't see any draw backs and made installation easy without needing to upgrade my Switches to PoE+ switches just...
  30. ermac

    SmartPSS / MacOSX Catalina

    Thanks Jayson! Good to know. December still a while, but better than nothing.
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