The fact that this camera model is still be being used across many CCTV systems throughout the world simply amazes me. Tried and true 
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The fact that this camera model is still be being used across many CCTV systems throughout the world simply amazes me. Tried and true
still using mine, but will retire it shortly
Here have some talking about the IPC-HDW5231R-ZE and the IPC-T5442T-ZE s2, have big difference, but now the IPC-T5442T-ZE update to IPC-T54IR-ZE S3 version, even better.
(2) Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE | IP Cam Talk
(2) Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE | IP Cam Talk
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I have 9 of these and it looks like Dahua firmware upgrade to V4.001.xxxxxxxx.x.R or later partially kills the zoom function. Instead of being able to partially zoom in and out, now you can only zoom fully out or in.
mr_guns
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I’ve been using these for years without updating. With that change I’ll keep it that way. I don’t want to change what isn’t broken.
I have tried Microsoft Edge, Firefox and Pale Moon on several computers. All exhibit the same, no partial zoom. It is possible to do a partial zoom by going to the NVR's> settings>camera> camera list > click particular camera "webpage"/ log into camera/ Settings/Camera/zoom & focus/.
I wish Dahua would correct this issue in their next update!!!!
I wish Dahua would correct this issue in their next update!!!!
Kitsap
Getting the hang of it
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Yes, SmartPSS does allow partial zooms. I haven't tried SmartPSS Lite though.
BTW, DMSS also allows partial zoom. Sot it look like the Dahua firmware killed the partial zoom feature for the IPC-HDW221R-Z cameras.
What is everybody using to manage their IPC-HDW5231R-Z in 2025?
I've been using IE mode in Microsoft Edge with the plugin installed as prompted when you open the web interface. However, the main view shows only a zoomed in partial piece of the entire image.
The playback function is unusable due to screen elements being cut off.
Is SmartPSS as mentioned above the ideal solution? Is there an in-browser option?
System Version V2.800.0000005.0.R, Build Date: 2019-03-25
I've been using IE mode in Microsoft Edge with the plugin installed as prompted when you open the web interface. However, the main view shows only a zoomed in partial piece of the entire image.
The playback function is unusable due to screen elements being cut off.
Is SmartPSS as mentioned above the ideal solution? Is there an in-browser option?
Do you mean you have 9 of the IPC-HDW5231R-Z ? If so where would I find this firmware? I'm currently on what I thought was the latest:
System Version V2.800.0000005.0.R, Build Date: 2019-03-25
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