DVR Settings

[AaMania 0]

First off I apologize if this is in the wrong thread..

 

I posted my question on another board to no avail, I hope someone here can help!

 

Hey Everyone.

 

Having a issues with one of my DVR boxes not being able to pull up any recordings for playback, I personally did not set up the system so am unaware of the parameters I need to have selected. From what it seems the camera only records certain bit and pieces of the overall selected days and times.

I tried to manually copy all settings and parameters from my other identical box to the one giving me problems to no avail.

 

What I am looking for is a 24Hr Motion activated recording 7 Days a week.

 

This is the equipment i am working with:

http://www.apexcctv.com/support/Downloads/Standalones/AP-604/AP-60xdvr_manual.pdf

 

It is the AP-608, 8 Channel model.

 

Thanks for helping and taking time to view this.

 

-Mania

[shockwave199 0]

From a quick view of the manual, check these parameters-

 

On the recording config page-

 

- For all seven days make sure the period is set 0-24 and check off detect.

 

Set pre record to 5 seconds. That will add 5 seconds to the beginning of any recorded footage, which can help.

 

On the motion detect page confirm these settings-

 

- Period set. Make sure it 24 hrs a day if that's what you want

 

- Region set. Check how each camera view is blocked for picking up motion. Configure to capture as much motion as needed, and block areas that aren't needed.

 

- Sensitivity. Once you're done blocking, check to see if it's picking up motion consistently by walking in the shot and checking playback. If needed, increase sensitivity.

 

See if that helps. Good luck.