How to Understand How DVRs Work with Motion Sensing and Cameras
DVRs are now available with motion detection techniques, with either built-in or separate cameras. There are even mini spy cameras with concealed DVRs in them. They are good for anyone who would like a surveillance of their home or business, either live or recorded. With such DVRs, you can be away from home or out of town, yet be at peace by observing the happenings there. Here's how DVRs work with motion sensing and cameras.
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Understand motion detection. A DVR spots motion based upon the pixels in its view (pixels are light and dark dots that combine to create a picture). Any change in the pixels will be picked up by the DVR.
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A DVR can have attached cameras ranging from 1 to 128, depending on the version.
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Know that a DVR screen is split into several cells, and all or any of which can be selectively turned on or off. This facility enables it to skip detection of regular motions like a fan.
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Learn more about motion sensitivity. It is a facility wherein the DVR reacts only after a pre-set amount of change in motion has occurred. If the change in motion is very insignificant, the DVR will not trigger.
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The camera merely provides vision to the DVR. The intelligence to decide when to detect and what to detect rests within the DVR.
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Familiarize yourself with the viewing options of your DVR. You can either store the footage on your hard disk to view them later or view it over the internet, regardless of where you are geographically located. To do this, you must connect your DVR to the network.
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Tips & Warnings
Most cameras can suitably function with today's DVRs.
Wireless cameras are also available in case there are difficulties in wiring them to the system.
