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==Video Instructions==
 
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==Step by Step Instructions==
 
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1. Make sure the Recorder has been updated to the correct supported firmware:
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The full list of supported firmware can be found at [[3rd Party VMS/Control4]]
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''Firmware version used for this guide: V3.216.10BE000.0Build Date:2019-04-18''
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Also make sure the recorder is factory defaulted before beginning setup by going into Setup>System>Default>Factory Reset
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1.b. Make sure the monitor has been connected to the same local network as the devices. For wifi setup:
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2. Open Control4 Composer. If this is the first time loading the program, you will be prompted to enter your Control4 account credentials:
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3. After logging in a prompt will appear. Select the type of connection the computer has to the Control4 Controller. Make sure the controller is powered on and connected to the network. In this case the computer is on the same network as the EA1 Controller, so Local System is selected
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5.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 software
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6. Begin by adding the Control4 devices on the network, such as the C4-EA1 Controller and Wireless Monitor. You can double click the item in the list to add or Right Click>Add to Project
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8. Right click the Dahua Recorder from the Discovered devices list and select Add to Project

Revision as of 20:27, 22 April 2019

How to Add Dahua Recorder to Control4

Description

Using this driver allows a Control4 dealer to add an icon in the watch menu. This will enable the Control4 System to use the Monitor-Out/HDMI/VGA connector to integrate Dahua devices.

Prerequisites

Dahua Firmware to Enable Control4 Integration

Model Firmware
X72A2A
X51A3E
X52A3A
X52A3N
X51A1E
X51A2E
X72A3A
X54A5L
X58A5S

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Make sure the Recorder has been updated to the correct supported firmware:

The full list of supported firmware can be found at 3rd Party VMS/Control4

Firmware version used for this guide: V3.216.10BE000.0Build Date:2019-04-18

Also make sure the recorder is factory defaulted before beginning setup by going into Setup>System>Default>Factory Reset

Recorder default.jpg

1.b. Make sure the monitor has been connected to the same local network as the devices. For wifi setup:

[[File:]]

Factory default camera.jpg

2. Open Control4 Composer. If this is the first time loading the program, you will be prompted to enter your Control4 account credentials:

Control 4 Setup 1.jpg


3. After logging in a prompt will appear. Select the type of connection the computer has to the Control4 Controller. Make sure the controller is powered on and connected to the network. In this case the computer is on the same network as the EA1 Controller, so Local System is selected


Control 4 Setup 2.jpg


4. The software will scan the local network and give a prompt with any discovered devices. Select the controller then click Connect


Control 4 Setup 4.jpg


5.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 software


Control 4 Setup 4.5.jpg


6. Begin by adding the Control4 devices on the network, such as the C4-EA1 Controller and Wireless Monitor. You can double click the item in the list to add or Right Click>Add to Project

Control 4 Setup 6.5.jpg


7. Added devices will auto populate the device tree on the left side of the screen

Control 4 Setup 6.6.jpg


8. Right click the Dahua Recorder from the Discovered devices list and select Add to Project