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*[[3rd_Party_VMS/Control4/Add_Dahua_IP_Camera_to_Control4|How to Add Dahua IP Camera to Control4]]
 
*[[3rd_Party_VMS/Control4/Add_Dahua_IP_Camera_to_Control4|How to Add Dahua IP Camera to Control4]]
 
*[[3rd_Party_VMS/Control4/Add_Dahua_Recorder_to_Control4|How to Add Dahua Recorder to Control4]]
 
*[[3rd_Party_VMS/Control4/Add_Dahua_Recorder_to_Control4|How to Add Dahua Recorder to Control4]]
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*[[3rd_Party_VMS/Control4/Setup_Event_Notification_Trigger|Setup Event Notification Trigger]]
  
 
==Prerequisites==
 
==Prerequisites==
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*https://my.control4.com/ Account
 
*https://my.control4.com/ Account
 
*Dahua Device configured for Static IP or DHCP Reservation
 
*Dahua Device configured for Static IP or DHCP Reservation
 
 
==Driver Features==
 
==Driver Features==
 
*Allows NVR Icon on Watch Menu, and Connection paths for HDMI and VGA into a Control4 video system
 
*Allows NVR Icon on Watch Menu, and Connection paths for HDMI and VGA into a Control4 video system
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*Uses Control4’s cable Proxy
 
*Uses Control4’s cable Proxy
 
*Connection paths for camera proxy interface
 
*Connection paths for camera proxy interface
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==Working==
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*Video Intercom-Main Stream Only, Must be connected to Control4 Compatible Recorder
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*ONVIF Compatible 3rd Party Camera added to Control 4 Compatible Dahua Recorder
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*H.264 + Smart Codec
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*MJPEG
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*Main Stream from Control4 Compatible Dahua IP Camera or Recorder
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*Sub-Stream from Control4 Compatible Dahua IP Camera or Recorder
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*Control4 can only support up to 720P for video streaming or snapshot from IP cameras.
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==Not Working==
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*H.265
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*H.265 + Smart Codec
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*Video Feeds with bit rate higher than 1Mbps
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*PTZ Controls for Control4 Compatible Dahua PTZ
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*PTZ Controls on 3rd Party PTZ
  
 
==Driver List==
 
==Driver List==
*[https://dahuawiki.com/images/Firmware/Control4/3rd_Party_Driver/dahua_camera_nvr_fixed.c4z Control4 Driver for Dahua IP Cameras]
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*[https://dahuawiki.com/images/Files/Third_Party/Control4/Dahua_Driver/dahua_camera_nvr_fixed.c4z Control4 Driver for Dahua IP Cameras]
  
*[https://dahuawiki.com/images/Firmware/Control4/3rd_Party_Driver/dahua_camera_nvr_fixed.c4z Control4 Driver for Dahua Recorders]
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*[https://dahuawiki.com/images/Files/Third_Party/Control4/Dahua_Driver/DH_nvr_cableproxy.c4z Control4 Driver for Dahua Recorders]
  
 
==Dahua Firmware to Enable Control4 Integration==
 
==Dahua Firmware to Enable Control4 Integration==
 
===XVR Firmware===
 
===XVR Firmware===
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XVR Firmware=
 
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!|Model
 
!|Model
 
!|Firmware
 
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|X72A2A
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*X72A2A
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*X51A3E
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*X52A3A
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*X52A3N
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|X51A3E
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*X51A1E
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*X51A2E
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*X71A1H
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|X52A3A
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*X72A3A
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*X54A5L
|X52A3N
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*X58A5S
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|X51A1E
 
|[https://dahuawiki.com/images/Firmware/Control4/Customer_XVR5x08-X_Internal_N_CGI_V4.000.10BE001.0.T.180808.zip <ul class="fa-ul">  <li><i class="fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down fa-4x" style="color:darkred;></i></li></ul>]
 
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|X51A2E
 
|[https://dahuawiki.com/images/Firmware/Control4/Customer_XVR5x08-X_Internal_N_CGI_V4.000.10BE001.0.T.180808.zip <ul class="fa-ul">  <li><i class="fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down fa-4x" style="color:darkred;></i></li></ul>]
 
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|X72A3A
 
|[https://dahuawiki.com/images/Firmware/Control4/Customer_XVR7x16-X_Internal_N_CGI_V4.000.10BE001.0.T.180808.zip <ul class="fa-ul">  <li><i class="fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down fa-4x" style="color:darkred;></i></li></ul>]
 
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|X54A5L
 
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|X58A5S
 
|[https://dahuawiki.com/images/Firmware/Control4/Customer_XVR7x16-X_Internal_N_CGI_V4.000.10BE001.0.T.180808.zip <ul class="fa-ul">  <li><i class="fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down fa-4x" style="color:darkred;></i></li></ul>]
 
 
|}
 
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===NVR Firmware===
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NVR Firmware=
 
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!|Model
 
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!|Firmware
 
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|x
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|[xx <ul class="fa-ul">  <li><i class="fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down fa-4x" style="color:darkred;></i></li></ul>]
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*DHI-NVR52A08-8P-4KS2
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*DHI-NVR52A16-16P-4KS2
===IP Camera Firmware===
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*DHI-NVR54A16-16P-4KS2
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*DHI-NVR58A16-16P-4KS2
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*DHI-NVR58A32-4KS2
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*N52A4P
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*N54A4P
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*N52B2P
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*N52B3P
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*N52B5P
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*N54B3P
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*N42B1P
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*N42B2P
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*N42B3P
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*N41B2P
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*N41B1P
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|x
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*N41C/N42C series
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==NVR Setup==
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Supported IP Camera=
Note: for faster installation, use Control4 SDDP!
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Control4 can only support up to 720P for video streaming or snapshot from IP cameras, so the customer will need to contact their regional TC for getting customized firmware for the IP cameras
 
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Using Control4 SDDP for installation:
 
*Click on the Discovered Tab and find the nvr:
 
 
[[file:Control4_Setup1.png|600px]]
 
 
 
*Enter Username and Password for NVR
 
*Recommend setting IP address to Static or use DHCP Reservation
 
*Make connections for NVR according to standard Control4 procedures
 
 
 
==Setup NVR Streams (H.264, MJPEG)==
 
Note: Certain older Control4 equipment require MJPEG for video stream (HC800, HC250, Infinity Touchscreens etc..).  If these older devices are used at property, the dealer MUST enable Sub Stream and set to MJPEG.  If dealer is using T3 and EA controllers, MJPEG does not need to be used
 
 
 
*Log into NVR or use GUI and go to Setup
 
*Select IMAGE, ENCODE
 
*Choose Proper Channel (repeat for each channel)
 
*Change Main Stream Settings to the following (note: these settings are best practices; individual systems may require modification of these settings for certain applications)
 
 
 
1. Code-Stream Type: Continuous
 
 
 
2. Compression: H.264
 
 
 
3. Resolution: 1280*720(720P)
 
 
 
4. Frame Rate(FPS): 13
 
 
 
5. Bit Rate Type: VBR
 
 
 
6. Bit Rate: 1024
 
 
 
IF MJPEG is required do the following:
 
 
 
1. Enable Sub Stream on Channel
 
 
 
2. Compression: MJPEG
 
 
 
3. Resolution: 704*480(D1)
 
 
 
4. Frame Rate(FPS): 13
 
 
 
5. Bit Rate: 1024
 
 
 
==Camera Viewing Setup==
 
*Search for Dahua in Search of ComposerPro
 
*Add PTZ and Fixed cameras for all cameras you want to view in Control4
 
 
 
[[file:Control4_Setup2.png|400px]]
 
 
 
*Make connection for each camera to the correct channel on the nvr
 
 
 
[[file:Control4_Setup3.png|400px]]
 
 
 
*By default, the driver chooses the video stream from the NVR. This is acceptable for 1 to 2 cameras only.  If more cameras are required, Select Driver Actions: Set Video from Camera directly, then enter the camera ip address, username and password.
 
 
 
[[file:Control4_Setup4.png|400px]]
 
 
 
==Setup Event Notification (Trigger C4 FROM NVR)==
 
1. Log into NVR or use GUI and go to Setup
 
 
 
2. Select Network, Alarm Center
 
 
 
3. Enable Alarm Center
 
 
 
4. Protocol Type: ALARM CENTER
 
 
 
5. Host IP: IP Address of Director
 
 
 
6. Port: Port listed on Driver Property: Server Communication Port
 
 
 
7. Self-report Time: Never
 
 
 
[[file:Control4_Setup5.png|600px]]
 
 
 
8. Select Event (choose which event you want to monitor)
 
 
 
9. Choose which event you want Control4 to be notified of
 
 
 
10. Create proper event action.  The event action should be Alarm Upload
 
 
 
11. In Composer, Select: Alarm Upload Event and add actions associated with event
 
 
 
[[file:Control4_Setup6.png]]
 
 
 
NOTE: Currently there is only a single notification that can come from the NVR.
 

Latest revision as of 15:36, 6 May 2022

Control4

Overview

Using this driver allows a Control4 dealer to add an icon in the watch menu. This will enable the Control4 System to use the Monitor-Out/HDMI/VGA connector to integrate Dahua devices.

Control4 infograph.png

Instructions

Prerequisites

Driver Features

  • Allows NVR Icon on Watch Menu, and Connection paths for HDMI and VGA into a Control4 video system
  • Event Connection for Triggers FROM NVR (using either, connection binding or Composer Event)
  • NUMBER buttons select that channel (example: Button 6 = Camera 6 on the TV)
  • Setup RED, GREEN, YELLOW, and BLUE buttons to trigger different views on TV
  • Uses Control4’s cable Proxy
  • Connection paths for camera proxy interface

Working

  • Video Intercom-Main Stream Only, Must be connected to Control4 Compatible Recorder
  • ONVIF Compatible 3rd Party Camera added to Control 4 Compatible Dahua Recorder
  • H.264 + Smart Codec
  • MJPEG
  • Main Stream from Control4 Compatible Dahua IP Camera or Recorder
  • Sub-Stream from Control4 Compatible Dahua IP Camera or Recorder
  • Control4 can only support up to 720P for video streaming or snapshot from IP cameras.

Not Working

  • H.265
  • H.265 + Smart Codec
  • Video Feeds with bit rate higher than 1Mbps
  • PTZ Controls for Control4 Compatible Dahua PTZ
  • PTZ Controls on 3rd Party PTZ

Driver List

Dahua Firmware to Enable Control4 Integration

XVR Firmware

Model Firmware
  • X72A2A
  • X51A3E
  • X52A3A
  • X52A3N
  • X51A1E
  • X51A2E
  • X71A1H
  • X72A3A
  • X54A5L
  • X58A5S

Model Firmware
  • DHI-NVR52A08-8P-4KS2
  • DHI-NVR52A16-16P-4KS2
  • DHI-NVR54A16-16P-4KS2
  • DHI-NVR58A16-16P-4KS2
  • DHI-NVR58A32-4KS2
  • N52A4P
  • N54A4P
  • N52B2P
  • N52B3P
  • N52B5P
  • N54B3P
  • N42B1P
  • N42B2P
  • N42B3P
  • N41B2P
  • N41B1P
  • N41C/N42C series

Control4 can only support up to 720P for video streaming or snapshot from IP cameras, so the customer will need to contact their regional TC for getting customized firmware for the IP cameras