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Hi there Just came across your thread. I have exactly the same problem, 2011's not sending emails and 2012 working fine. The bugger not working is a DH-DVR1604LE-AS which is failing to send emails. My current version is 2.608.0000.0 build:2011-9-28 You don't by any chance still have that firmware update knocking about? Thanks

I'm hoping to do further testing this weekend and update firmware - it's an English cam bought from a UK distributor so all good on the firmware front. I did notice adjusting the mic volume increases and decreases the volume of the noise (yes i'm pulling at straws here) yet the room the camera is in, is dead silent.

Hi, does anyone have any idea what could be causing this knocking sound when viewing the camera and playback? The cam is running firmware 5.1 and i just noticed i cannot successfully format the memory card. I'm going to update the firmware and buy a new card in a day or two. Could it be interference from an electrical source? Quick sample of the sound - https://vid.me/qBKv

Hello I'm setting up a Hikvision ds-2cd2432f-iw IP Camera powered by a TP-Link POE injector. The injector has 48v. I'd like to be able to remotely (with a control) turn the cam on and off when i'm in the room. For the experts out there would the following work? Add one of these between the POE wall plug and round connector that plugs into the POE - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Channel-AC-DC-12V-RF-Wireless-Remote-Control-Switch-Receiver-Transmitter-1-CH-/171247862697?pt=UK_Gadgets&var=&hash=item27df2b03a9 OR this one as i'm not sure about the voltage? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Channel-AC-220-240V-DC-Wireless-Remote-Control-Switch-Receiver-Transmitter-1CH-/171188670543?pt=UK_Gadgets&var=&hash=item27dba3d04f I've ruled out the simple remote wall plug sockets as it seems, having contacted most of the manufactures, they do not resume power if the main power trips. There default power sate if off! This is no good for me as i'm away from home for long periods.

Thanks for the replies guys. Been looking up ground loop and this could well be the problem. Is this in anyway a fire hazard?

Hi Does anyone have an idea what would cause cams to suddenly all look like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7O6gjD1ElM&feature=youtu.be - sort of like lines scrolling to the left. DVR is a Dahua (DH-DVR0804LE-AS) 8 channels, all 6 cams on D1 res. One cam had this very slightly for about a year but now all the cams have the problem and it's far worse. I've no idea what it is or what could be causing it? Nothing onsite has changed. Any views appreciated.

Hi, i'm having trouble logging into a Apollo HD 4 Channel 1TB H.264 and wondered if any of you guys knew where the problem may lie. I'm logging in via the web. The Webservice on the page loads so i've 'connected' to the DVR, but the login screen fails to loads. It just sits on a blank screen. Nor am i able to access the camera on my iPad via idmss. Both of the above methods usually work perfectly and i've had no problems logging in for the last year or so. Rebooting the DVR solves the problem, until it fails again after a day or so. Thanks

Hi guys I'm have trouble finding the right cable to wire door contacts to a Dahua DVR. It only needs to be 2 core cable, ideally as 'small' as in the picture. I can easily find 4/6/8 core alarm cable, but would like 2 core for a tidy job. Bell cable has been suggested, but it's solid and i'd rather have stranded cable. I'm based in the UK. I know it's a bit of a lame question, but what cable to you pro guys use? Could i use speaker cable? My other cable related question is I'm installing a couple door contacts on gates in the garden. As the image below, say i'm running the cable for right to left and fix the contacts on the edge of gate and frame opening. What is best practice to protect the cable from damage when open and closing the gate (by the hinge)? Thanks

Thanks, just contacted them.

Updated the firmware with the latest on ADATA website. The update seemed to work as i heard the beep the DVR makes when rebooting, however when checking the firmware no. and build no. they are still the same? I also checked the logs and they don't show any 'sigh' the firmware has been updated, tho' they may not in any case. The door alerts are still inconsistent. Will try the update again, when next onsite.

Hi all I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction - i'm after one 16ch Dahua DVR in Nice, France. I'm based in the UK and it's a one off install. Be great if there is a distributor in out there. Otherwise I'll probably end up taking a dvr with me and hope no problems arise. Thanks

If i knew where/how to check i would I've contacted the UK supplier, but they haven't replied yet.

Dahua DVR Apollo HD 4 Channel 1TB DVR H.264 Firmware version 2.608.0000.2 Build 2011-5-27 I have one alarm input sensor that is attached to a door. The DVR always logs the door movement correctly (see below). Local Alarm – door open. Alarm End – door closed. The problem is the email notification is inconsistent. The way it seems it should work with this DVR is you receive an email alert when the door is opened and another when the door is closed. Often you only receive one email, on open and closing of the door and a few times no email has been sent. The sending interval is set to 3 seconds. I have tried 3 different email smtp setting with the same results. Please see below for screen shots. Is there anything else I can try? The other DVR I have is a Dauha 16 channel and it works perfectly 100% of the time, always sending only one email, it seems the DVR firmware is setup differently?

Dahua support sent me the list of recommended and not recommended HDD - let me know if you need it. According to my supplier i have the Samsung HD103SI - so it's not a compatibility problem. This was Dahua's response - "do you use the recommended HDD ? I think you can continue using that HDD if it works. we sugguest use HDD for DVRS,not for PC." Interestingly on the 16ch DVR the hdd has been replaced, with it only to return to 'Slight' within 4 days. According to the logs it unexpectedly shutdown and the error was shown on auto reboot - same as when it occurred the first time. Now whenever I reboot the DVR it shows up slight. The 4ch DVR unit was replaced and 'Slight' hasn't returned. I have gone back to them just to clarify whether this means it maybe a software bug and there is nothing wrong with the HDD??

Ahh that is interesting, so you think there may be nothing wrong with the disk? I also formatted twice and within a few days 'Slight' returned both times... I have emailed Dahua directly as well so will be interesting to hear what they come back with. Otherwise the DVR is working 100%. It seems to only show the disk error on reboot and will beep if that's enabled. Firmware version is 2.608.0000.0,Build:2011-9-28