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Dahua - AcuPick Mode - Feature Limitations

When AcuPick mode is enabled on your NVR, certain features are automatically disabled due to system resource constraints. This article explains each limitation and what your options are if you need those features.

Applies to AcuPick mode only The limitations below do not apply when the device is set to AI Mode. If any of these features are critical to your setup, consider switching to AI Mode instead. See Configuring AcuPick Mode for guidance on changing modes.

How to Disable AcuPick Mode

To restore the features listed below, switch the recorder from AcuPick Mode to AI Mode.

1
Navigate to:
Main Menu → EVENT → AI Settings → Smart Plan → Recorder
2
Under Mode, select AI Mode instead of AcuPick.
Smart Plan Recorder screen showing AcuPick and AI Mode radio buttons
3
Click Apply. The device will restart automatically to apply the change.
Note The mode set on the camera and the local device must match. Ensure the connected camera is also set to AI Mode to avoid configuration conflicts.

Affected Features

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4K Resolution on Auxiliary Screen

When AcuPick is enabled, the auxiliary (secondary) screen is limited to resolutions below 4K. The primary screen is unaffected.

Workaround: Switch the recorder to AI Mode to restore 4K output on the auxiliary screen. Note that this will disable AcuPick on connected devices.
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AI by Recorder

The following AI by Recorder features are unavailable while AcuPick mode is active:

  • Face Detection
  • Face Recognition
  • Perimeter Protection
  • Smart Motion Detection (SMD)

These features rely on the recorder's onboard AI processing, which is reallocated to support AcuPick's human body and vehicle detection.

Workaround: Switch to AI Mode to re-enable all AI by Recorder features. AcuPick on connected devices will no longer be available in this mode.
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Fisheye Dewarping

Fisheye dewarping — which corrects the wide-angle distortion produced by fisheye lenses — is not supported when AcuPick mode is enabled. Footage from fisheye cameras will still be recorded, but the dewarped view will be unavailable in live view and playback.

Workaround: Switch to AI Mode to restore fisheye dewarping support.

Quick Reference

Feature AcuPick Mode AI Mode
AcuPick (human & vehicle search) Available Unavailable
4K on auxiliary screen Unavailable Available
Face Detection & Recognition Unavailable Available
Perimeter Protection Unavailable Available
Smart Motion Detection (SMD) Unavailable Available
Fisheye Dewarping Unavailable Available
Changing modes requires a restart Switching between AcuPick Mode and AI Mode will trigger an automatic device restart. Plan any mode changes during a maintenance window to avoid interruption to your recording schedule.