13.3 Configure the VMD settings [VMD area]
Click the [VMD area] tab on the “Alarm” page. (→9.1 How to display the setup menu, 9.2 How to operate the setup menu)
The video motion detection areas can be set on this page.
Up to 4 areas can be set. When motion is detected in the set area, it will be regarded as an alarm.
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The alarm occurrence indication button (→1.2 About the “Live” page) will be displayed when motion is detected by the VMD function.
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The alarm occurrence indication button will be displayed when receiving a command alarm.
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Depending on the network environment, notification may be delayed even when “Real time” is selected for “Alarm status update mode” on the [Basic] tab of the “Basic” page (→10.1 Configure the basic settings [Basic]).
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After configuring the VMD area, the VMD area may move out of alignment when the JPEG/H.264 “Image capture mode” setting is changed. Make sure to check the VMD area after changing the “Image capture mode” setting.
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When the camera is installed on a car, VMD cannot be used because it will make false detections when the car is moving.
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The motion detection function is not the dedicated function to prevent thefts, fires, etc. We are not responsible for any accidents or damages that may occur.
[Area]
When selecting a VMD area in the screen, it will be numbered as area 1. (Subsequent areas will be numbered in the order of selection.)
[Status]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to perform video motion detection.
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On: Performs video motion detection.
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Off: Does not perform video motion detection.
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Default: Off
[Detection area]
Adjust the size of the VMD area using the slider. The smaller the selected value is, the higher the sensitivity of VMD area becomes. The current value (1-10) will be displayed on the right of the slider.
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Default: 1
[Detection sensitivity]
Adjust the sensitivity of motion detection in the VMD area using the slider. The settings can be configured for each area individually. The larger the value is set, the higher the sensitivity level becomes.
The current value (1 (low) - 15 (high)) will be displayed below the slider.
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Default: 8
[Delete] button
Click the [Delete] button corresponding to the area to be deleted. The outline of the selected area will be deleted.
[Light detection control]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to suspend video motion detection affected by brightness change such by a dimming level control.
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Default: Off
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“Light detection control” may not work when brightness change is too small.
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When “On” is selected for “Light detection control”, the video motion detection may not be performed even when detecting a subject moving over the whole screen.
[Area No. notification]
When “Panasonic alarm protocol notification >>” is clicked, the [Notification] tab of the “Alarm” page will be displayed. (→13.4 Configuration of the settings relating to alarm notification [Notification])
VMD information addition
[Information addition]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to add VMD information to superimposed image data.
The VMD information can be searched by some of Panasonic network disk recorders. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected devices for further information about the functions and settings.
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Default: Off