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Stew Bloomfield
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March 28, 2024
Stew Bloomfield
Technical DirectorIt's that time of year again, where the clocks leap forward – we get to enjoy lighter, longer evenings and once again it’s time to remind you all to make sure you have set your Video Surveillance systems up correctly to make use of the in built functions, namely DST and NTP. Hopefully, you won't be asking what these settings are, and hopefully you have already got them set up ready for Sunday, when the clocks go forward. If not, then be prepared for phone calls from your customers to ask why the clocks on their 'CCTV' are now an hour out!
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January 27, 2023
In this video, Stew demonstrates exactly how to setup automatic pan, tilt & zooms so your PTZ can navigate key areas of the scene 24/7. Although a TiOC PTZ was used in this video, all Presets, Tours, Patterns, Idle Motion & Time Task settings should be accessible on all network PTZs when viewed from a web browser (eg. Internet Explorer or Edge).
Includes: All TiOC PTZ settings, Preset points, Tours, Patterns, Idle Motion & Time Task settings
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November 01, 2022
Did you know 2MP low-light performance can often be better than 8MP?
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2MP / 5MP / 8MP comparisons
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Night-time technologies from Dahua
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Other methods of providing light
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October 19, 2022
In this video, Stew goes through the steps of setting up a 4-wire, analogue Dahua video intercom and linking it with a maglock and push-to-exit button. The KTA02M kit used is one of the most cost effective methods of replacing old doorbells with two-way audio and live video for maximum security.
Includes: Unboxing, how it works & wiring example with maglock & push-to-exit button
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October 13, 2022
You might have heard that Dahua has been reinstated by ONVIF, but what exactly does this mean?
- What is ONVIF?
- Typical use & limitations
- What this change means for installers
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March 07, 2022
Our DHSA instructor, Stew Bloomfield, recalls his first DHSA training session for our customers:
- How we became accredited
- Our innovation room
- How to join our next session
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January 14, 2022
In this brief video, Stew narrates a video of the TiOC PTZ panning & activating its lights & sirens. This PTZ offers installers an affordable, all-in-one solution for guarding open, public spaces.
Utilise its audio outputs to amplify its audio using a TOA powered horn speaker (as seen in the related video!)
Includes: Full feature overview & mounting options
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November 02, 2021
The built-in speaker is an effective deterrent & audible in its immediate vicinity but if you need an audible warning message anywhere near the PTZ's 150M IR Range to warn off potential intruders before they even get close - you're going to need a separate audio solution... We present the TOA powered horn speaker.
Using just a 12V DC PSU, you can connect a powered horn speaker directly to the audio connections of the PTZ, change the audio output device of the PTZ via the web browser to really pack a punch with any of your own custom audio messages as demonstrated in this video.
Includes: Audio comparison of built-in vs. TOA speaker audio
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