NVR/Recording Setup/Time Lapse

Time Lapse Recording

Description

This guide will show how to set up continuous Snapshot recording for a Dahua recorder and camera to enable the ability to export snapshot images and create a time lapse video.

Prerequisites

• Dahua recorder with camera added
• PC running Windows 10

Video Instructions

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Step by Step Instructions

Configure Snapshot Recording

1. Log into the NVR

Select the Camera menu

2. Click Encode

Select the Snapshot tab

3. Use the drop-down box to select the Channel/camera to record

4. Use the drop-down box next to Interval to select Custom

5. Enter a time range, in seconds from 8-3600 in the field.

This will be the interval snapshots are taken.

Click OK to save

6. Click Setting > Storage

7. Select Schedule

Select the Snapshot tab

8. Use the drop-down box to select the channel/camera

Click Setting

9. Select the days and time to record (all) and General record type selected

Click OK to save

Click OK to save

10. Select Record Mode

Enable the Snapshot for the Channel/camera number

Toggle to On

Click OK

Export Snapshot Images

Create Time Lapse Video