“Motion Detection” in order to trigger motion recording (refer to chapter
5.10).
2) If record type is “Alarm” or other related types, you must setup “Alarms” in
order to trigger alarm recording (refer to chapter 5.13).
3) The time periods are between 00:00 and 24:00.
5.13 External Alarm Input and Relay Output
For DS-7204HI-S series DVR, there are 4 alarms in and 1 relay out. In “Alarms”
menu, you can setup for each external alarm input.
In main menu, move “Active Frame” to “Alarms” icon and press [ENTER] key
to enter alarms menu: Shown as Fig.5.23 below
5.23 Alarms setup
External alarm input setup:
Step 1: Select one alarm input Use [↑] [↓] keys to select one alarm input.
Step 2: Alarm type
This is sensor type. You can select “Normal Open” or “Normal Close” according
to the sensor type.
Step 3: Enter “Alarm in Handling” sub menu
In the “Alarms” menu, there are two options for “Alarm Handling” item. One is
“Ignore”, and the other is “Handle”. If you select “Handle” option, you can active
“Policy” and “PTZ Linkage” buttons on right side. Move “Active Frame” to “Policy”
button and press [ENTER] key, you will enter “Alarm in Handling” sub menu: Shown
as Fig.5.24 below