How to setup active deterrence on X-Series equipment?

Applies to Product: All X-Series NVRs, XVRs & XP-4AD-FB/FT, XP-8AD-FD/FT, XP-5ALL-FD, XP-5ALL-MZB/MZD, XP-4ULL-FB/FT, XP-8ALL-FB/MZB, XP-8LPR-MZB, XP-PANO-B/T/T-DL, X-PTZ4. X-PTZ37
Applies to Firmware: 8.2.2 and newer

Setting up active deterrence is straightforward to implement and offers significant advantages across various installation environments. This powerful feature effectively discourages criminal activities, such as robbery and loitering, enhancing security and peace of mind.

X-Series active deterrence setup

Follow these steps to configure active deterrence and siren settings on your X-Series device:

1. Access the Main Menu:

   • Log in to your X-Series device and navigate to the Main Menu.

   • Under the "Alarm" section, select the "Deterrence" option.

2. Configure Warning Light Settings:

   • In the Deterrence menu, use the dropdown to select the channel(s) for which you want to enable active deterrence.

   • Enable the "Warning Light" option for the selected channel.

   • Adjust the "Warning Light Duration" to specify how long the warning lights will remain active before deactivating.

3. Set Warning Light Schedule:

   • Select the "Warning Light Schedule" option to access a page listing features that can trigger active deterrence.

   • Choose the desired feature and enable the "Motion Warning Light Switch" option.

   • Customize the schedule to define the days and hours when active deterrence will be operational. Use the provided timeline to set specific times or enable 24/7 operation.

   • Note: Ensure the selected trigger feature is properly configured and enabled, as active deterrence will not function if the feature is not set up correctly.

4. Configure Audible Siren Settings:

   • In the same "Alarm" section of the Main Menu, select the "Siren" option.

   • Follow similar steps as for the deterrence setup, selecting the desired channel(s).

   • Configure the following siren settings:

     • Siren Type: Choose from pre-installed siren sounds or upload a custom audio file for a user-defined siren.

     • Siren Volume: Adjust the volume level to control the loudness of the siren output.

     • Siren Duration: Set the duration for which the siren will play when triggered.