Guides

How to Troubleshoot If a Uniview Camera Has Strobe Problem

 If your Uniview active deterrence camera's strobe light isn’t working as expected, this guide will help you diagnose and resolve the issue. Covering everything from event linkage setup to hardware checks and firmware validation, this troubleshooting walkthrough ensures your visual warning features are fully operational. If the document doesn’t load, click here to view it in a new tab.

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How to Troubleshoot If a Uniview Camera Has the Breathing Effect

Experiencing a rhythmic pulsing or 'breathing' visual anomaly in your Uniview camera footage? This guide outlines the most common causes—including focus issues, backlight imbalance, and lens configuration—and walks through the correct troubleshooting steps to restore clean, stable imaging. Perfect for field techs and remote diagnostics. If the document doesn’t load, click here to open it in a new tab.

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How to Get a Uniview Camera’s RTSP Stream

 This guide explains how to access the RTSP stream from Uniview IP cameras for integration into NVRs, VMS platforms, and third-party tools like VLC Media Player. You'll learn how to construct stream URLs for different profiles, including sub-streams and audio-enabled streams, and how to authenticate properly using camera credentials. If the document doesn’t load, click here to view it in a new...

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How to Set Media Stream

This guide details how to set up and adjust media stream parameters on Uniview cameras. From changing resolution and bitrate to choosing between main, sub, and third stream types, these settings help optimize bandwidth usage, enhance mobile viewing, and tailor recording performance for local or remote users. If the document doesn’t load, click here to view it in a new tab.

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How to Set Alarm Input/Output in IPC

This guide explains how to configure alarm input and output (I/O) on Uniview IP cameras. You'll learn how to wire and program external devices—such as sirens, strobe lights, relays, or sensors—so that they integrate with motion detection or smart events. A must-have setup for systems requiring interactive event response or third-party automation triggers. If the document doesn’t load, click here to view...

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How to Set Audio Detection Alarm

This guide outlines how to set up the Audio Detection Alarm feature on Uniview cameras, enabling alerts when the ambient sound exceeds a set threshold. Ideal for environments where audio anomalies—like shouting, breaking glass, or sudden noise—should trigger recording, strobe lights, or notifications. If the document doesn’t load, click here to open it in a new tab.

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How to Change a Uniview Camera’s System Time

This guide explains how to update the system time on Uniview cameras using either manual configuration or automatic NTP synchronization. Keeping camera time accurate is critical for timestamp integrity, video playback accuracy, and maintaining reliable event logs for security investigations or compliance needs. If the document doesn’t load, click here to view it in a new tab.

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