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Once any additional Devices have been added to the tree, select Connections, then select the Devices just created in the Device Tree, then in the center of the screen under 'Control Inputs' select the 'NVR_Link' driver to configure the input.ġ6.
Repeat the process for however many additional streams from the NVR are being integrated, in this guide 2 channels from the NVR are being added, so 2 devices were created in the same way.ġ5.
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Change the dropdown box next to 'Driver Actions' to 'Set Driver for Direct Camera Access'Īfter a moment, the Driver Status will update if the connection to the NVR was successful:. Change the Hostname/ IP Address field to be the local IP of the NVR then click 'Set'. With Fixed Camera selected, under Advanced Properties in the center of the screen: A device entry will appear in the tree as "Fixed Camera". Right click the search result that is listed as 'Dahua NVR Fixed Camera' and select 'Add to Project' - this is the correct driver to add a video stream from an IP Camera that is already added to a Dahua NVR.ġ4. To integrate the video streams from the IP cameras added to the recorder, click on the Search tab in the top right of the page, then enter "dahua" to filter the device types and press Enterġ3. The NVR setup is complete, now the video streams must be defined through the Composer softwareġ2. If you receive a prompt asking to overwrite the current file, make sure you select Yes Locate the directory where the dahua_camera_nvr_fixed.c4z driver was downloaded to and Select Open. To update the driver, right click the device in the list, 'NVR Viewer' by default, and select Update Driver. After entering each field, click Set next to each field to save each settingġ1. Enter the NVR settings in the center of the page, such as local IP and username/password, and # of Channels should be the number of video streams added to the recorder.ġ0. The recorder will be added to the device tree on the left. Right click the Dahua Recorder from the Discovered devices list and select Add to Projectĩ. Added devices will auto populate the device tree on the left side of the screenĨ. You can double click the item in the list to add or Right Click>Add to Projectħ. Begin by adding the Control4 devices on the network, such as the C4-EA1 Controller and Wireless Monitor. Select the controller then click Connectĥ.To begin adding devices, select the 'Discovered' tab in the System Design interface to pull up devices on the local network that have been automatically detected by the softwareĦ. Control4 dealer portal software#
The software will scan the local network and give a prompt with any discovered devices. In this case the computer is on the same network as the EA1 Controller, so Local System is selectedĤ. Make sure the controller is powered on and connected to the network. Select the type of connection the computer has to the Control4 Controller. If this is the first time loading the program, you will be prompted to enter your Control4 account credentials:ģ. Make sure the monitor has been connected to the same local network as the devices.
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The full list of supported firmware can be found at 3rd Party VMS/Control4įirmware version used for this guide: V3.216.10BE000.0Build Date:Īlso make sure the recorder is factory defaulted before beginning setup by going into Setup>System>Default>Factory Resetġ.b.
Make sure the Recorder has been updated to the correct supported firmware: Step by Step Instructions to Use Sub Stream NVR Instructionsġ.
Change Main Stream Settings to the following (note: these settings are best practices individual systems may require modification of these settings for certain applications). Choose Proper Channel (repeat for each channel). Log into NVR or use GUI and go to Setup.
If dealer is using T3 and EA controllers, MJPEG does not need to be used If these older devices are used at property, the dealer MUST enable Sub Stream and set to MJPEG.
Note: Certain older Control4 equipment require MJPEG for video stream (HC800, HC250, Infinity Touchscreens etc.). Step by Step Instructions to Use Main Stream