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I have two IP cameras and the DS-7608NI-I2/8P NVR. I have not found any basic instructions on setting up the iVMS-4200 client to live view content as well as playback recorded content. Any pointers would be appreciated. --Rob

Hello, One of my mini-dome cameras has a cloudy looking video when in night-mode. (see below). The camera is mounted to a drop ceiling tile. Is this being caused by reflections back into the camera (perhaps from the side wall or glass door). If yes can I adjust a sensitivity setting in the...

Hi, Another newbie question. I have not be able to get a clear understanding of the Hikvision NVR behavior when the HDD(s) become full? Is there an option to allow overwriting of the oldest recordings? I have been searching the DS-7600NI series user manual without any luck. Thanks! --Rob

Hello, So I am testing the configuration of my DS-7608NI-I2/8P NVR with my two Hikvision mini-dome cameras (DS-2CD2542FWD-IS). I am trying to get the NVR to Record when motion is detected by the cameras Generate a motion detection event alarm based defined arming schedule What seems to be...

Hi, As a newbie I am looking for advice on a multiple building application as shown in the image below. Currently we only have two cameras in Building #1 (Church). The main building (Building #2) is connected to Building #1 (Church) via a single aerial Cat6 cable. As shown we also expect to add...

So with a Hikvision NVR, should I disable the camera's motion detection and just configure this in the NVR (or does the NVR configuration essentially push the motion detection settings to the camera?) On a related question, what about motion alarm reporting (e.g., via e-mail, to Surveillance...

I just received my DS-7608NI-I2/8P and began playing a bit with it. Under the Storage=>Schedule Settings=>Recording Schedule that seems to be the ability to define the time of day to apply Continuous record or Motion recording, etc. Is there any guidance regarding when you might close...

Hi, I see there are a number of tools on the Hikvision website. Which are the valuable ones for the "typical" application? For instance I am unclear of the value of: VSPlayer USSC Web Video Plugin For DVR / NVR Format Converter I will be using the Hikvsion NVR, although I do not have it...

FireFox v52 began rolling out earlier this month. Apparently it no longer supports NPAPI-based plugins, like the Hikvision's Webcomponents. I had been using Firefox to manage my camera and suddenly it stopped working, because it automatically updated to v52. I uninstalled and re-installed v51...

Hi, Is there a trick to using the "Import Config File" feature of the camera (DS-2CD2542FWD-IS) to set the device parameters of a new camera? When I try to import the device parameters I exported from a identical camera (aside for the field of view) the Importing dialog box seems to stay on the...

I am looking for guidance for selection of 4MP (2688 x 1520 @ 20 fps) vs 2MP (1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps) operation for an indoor mini-dome. Will it be easier to grab a clearer picture of a moving face at 30 fps or will the higher resolution at 20 fps be better. Any practical guidance? The camera has...

Is the Hikvision "DS-1258ZJ" the correct indoor wall mount for the DS-2CD2542FWD-IS mini-dome? I ask because the camera's mounting plate seems to attached to the "DS-1258ZJ" through the same two bracket holes as the camera wants to use to mate with the bracket. What I ended up doing is using...

Hi, I am new to the Hikvision world. The spec sheet for the DS-2CD2542FWD-IS mini-dome states "built-in microphone". I have not be able to hear any audio from the camera's Live view. I enabled camera to encode both audio and video. Any insights or suggestions? --Rob