Audio recording is an essential feature for surveillance systems, providing critical soundscape information along with visual data. DAHUA NVRs with the New Graphical User Interface (GUI) make it easy to set up and manage audio recording from supported cameras or external microphones. This tutorial will walk you through the process of enabling audio recording on your DAHUA NVR, ensuring you capture both high-quality video and audio.
Prerequisites:
- A DAHUA Recorder with the New GUI.
- A supported camera with a built-in microphone, or a supported microphone connected to and powered on the device.
- Consult your device's specification sheet to confirm its audio feature support, as this can vary between models.
Step by Step Instructions:
Enable Audio Source:
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Log In Using a Web Browser:
- Access your DAHUA NVR's web interface through a web browser.
- Access your DAHUA NVR's web interface through a web browser.
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Access Camera Settings:
- Click on "Setting" > "Camera" to open the camera configuration.
- Click on "Setting" > "Camera" to open the camera configuration.
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Select Encode Settings:
- Click on "Encode" and choose the camera channel that supports audio recording.
- Click on "Encode" and choose the camera channel that supports audio recording.
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Enable Audio:
- Click on "More" to access additional settings.
- Click on "More" to access additional settings.
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Check to Enable Audio:
- Tick the checkmark to enable audio recording.
- Tick the checkmark to enable audio recording.
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Select the Audio Source:
- Choose the audio source for your HD-CVI camera. Select "HDCVI" if the camera has a built-in microphone. Choose "Local" if you are using an external microphone connected to the recorder.
- Choose the audio source for your HD-CVI camera. Select "HDCVI" if the camera has a built-in microphone. Choose "Local" if you are using an external microphone connected to the recorder.
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Save the Settings:
- Click "OK" to confirm your audio source selection, then click "OK" again in the bottom right corner to save the settings.
- Click "OK" to confirm your audio source selection, then click "OK" again in the bottom right corner to save the settings.
Set Up Audio Recording:
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Log In Using a Web Browser:
- Access your DAHUA NVR's web interface as before.
- Access your DAHUA NVR's web interface as before.
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Navigate to the Main Menu:
- Upon logging in, you will see the main menu on the first screen.
- Upon logging in, you will see the main menu on the first screen.
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Access Audio Settings:
- From the main menu, click on the "Audio" option to proceed.
- From the main menu, click on the "Audio" option to proceed.
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Select Audio File Manager:
- Within the audio settings, choose the "Audio File Manager" option to manage and review your audio recordings.
- Within the audio settings, choose the "Audio File Manager" option to manage and review your audio recordings.
Setting up audio recording on your DAHUA NVR is a straightforward process that enriches your surveillance capabilities. By following these steps, you can ensure that your NVR is capturing both visual and auditory information, providing a more comprehensive security solution. Always check your device's specifications and system compatibility to leverage the full potential of your surveillance system.
