8ch Swann NVR Configuration Help

Anyone here with knowledge in NVR system configuration? Please help
I have an 8ch Swann NVR with 1TB storage.
I have only hooked up 7 cams and they are on 1080p.
It only saves recording of a few days and not weeks.
Have I missed anything?
I do plan on getting a 4TB HDD but I’d want to know where I’m going wrong.
I’m happy to provide more details if needed.
Model and specs:
http://www.swann.com/au/sonvk-872858

Comments

  • Sounds about right to me. Lots of times they quote longer recording is on motion detection and/or not at the max resolution.

    Personally I would leave the recording at 1080p but set it to motion detection.

    Edit: This is on the swann site: + 24 days recording achieved using lower settings

    • It is set to motion detection but it’s recording everything 24x7.

      • Is there an option in motion detection where you can select certain parts of the video? Then deselect trees, etc. So that the wind/moving trees doesn't set off the motion detection all the time.

      • It is set to motion detection but it’s recording everything 24x7

        The nvr is recording 24/7 because it's detecting movement/differences in the frames. You need to identify the movements and exclude those zones.

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