Advanced Motion Detection Settings - Swann REDALERT SW242-WDV Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced Motion Detection Settings

Motion Detect Sensitivity
The RedAlert's MOTION DETECTION threshold can be confi gured. This means that
you can choose exactly how much motion the RedAlert needs to detect before
it will start capturing images. This is a setting that should be defi ned carefully,
as if the setting is too low insignifi cant events (such as a passing bird or a minor
interference event) may trigger the RedAlert to record. If the setting is too high,
the RedAlert might not record when you really need it to!
The best way to confi gure the MOTION DETECT SENSITIVITY is to have an assistant
to play the part of pretend security risk. This way we can observe how the RedAlert
reacts to your unique environmental conditions, and confi gure it to deliver the best
result.
Target and
Current Values
To set the MOTION DETECT SENSITIVITY optimally:
1. In the SETUP SUBMENU, use LEFT/RIGHT to navigate to MOTION DETECT
SENSITIVITY. Press OK.
2. This will take you to the MOTION DETECT SENSITIVITY setup screen. You'll see
the area of the screen you've confi gured to be sensitive to motion, and two
values: the TARGET VALUE, and the CURRENT VALUE.
3. When the CURRENT VALUE exceeds the TARGET VALUE, the
triggered to record an image/video.
4. With the help of your able assistant, we need to determine the correct value
for the TARGET VALUE. Have your assistant play the part of the security risk,
and slowly walk through the area covered by the RedAlert.
5. Whilst they do this, watch the CURRENT VALUE. It will fl uctuate up and down,
but what we're looking for is the level it seems to average at.
6. Set the TARGET VALUE to a level determined by watching the CURRENT
VALUE.
7. Once it's set, test it by having your assistant repeat their performance, and
checking to see if a motion event is triggered (the RedAlert will tell you on the
screen when this happens).
8. If the RedAlert is not triggered when it should be, lower the TARGET VALUE.
Alternately, if the RedAlert captures images when nothing is happening, raise
the TARGET VALUE.
9. When you've confi gured the system to your satisfaction, exit the MOTION
DETECT SENSITIVITY screen by pressing OK.
Motion Detect
Area
RedAlert will be
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