Using Pictures, Cameras and Videos (Multimedia) (cont'd)
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Creating a Scene for Camera Recording
To create a scene for camera recording, press the Automation , Scene Setup and Add Scene
icons.
In the Trigger section, press the Edit icon to define the event Trigger type; press Save when
done.
In the Action section, press the Add icon to define the event Action type. Select the Recording
button. Select the camera(s) for recording; press Save when done.
Refer to the “Creating Scenes” section for details.
Notes:
• In some cases, you may see the video playback for the duration of less than the full two
minutes. If this occurs, it is recommended that you lower the frame rate and resolution to 320
x 240 @ 5 FPS.
• Recorded video events are always in 24 hour format regardless of keypad time format.
• Removing the SD card during video recording and playback may cause SD card corruption and
loss of data. To ensure recording is not in progress, before removing the SD card, check the
video recording status by exiting the Video Event screen and checking the recording status
icon on the lower left side of the Home screen.
Manual Video Recording
The camera recording feature can be used manually to record events to an SD card (supplied).
To access the manual video recording feature, press the Camera Record icon.
Select the desired camera for recording and then press the Record icon to begin recording.
Press the Record icon again to stop the recording. Note the maximum recording duration is two
minutes.
Event Viewing
To view a cameras’ recorded event:
Press the Multimedia and Event View icons; a list of events appear on the screen.
Press the Event View Setup icon and select the “Filter by Camera” button to view a specific
cameras’ event, select the “Show All" button to view all camera events or select “Filter by Critical” to
view (if enabled) a maximum of two events that have been stored when the SD card is not available.
Press Save when done.
Highlight the event from the list to view, and press Play .
Use the Delete icon to remove the event video.