Click inside the browser GUI. Return to your software client and refresh the stream feed.
: Attempting to use PTZ controls on a fixed camera that doesn't support movement. Recording Template Conflicts : Switching to an "Event" recording template on an
. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that the hardware or current firmware does not support, most commonly when searching for or playing back specific event-triggered video like motion detection. Why You Are Seeing This Error VCA Incompatibility
Outdated iVMS-4200 version or outdated device firmware. hikvision error code hcnetsdkdll 23 better
Before troubleshooting software, ensure your camera actually supports the feature. Check your camera model number on the Hikvision website.
Understanding the root cause is necessary for a "better" fix than just restarting the software.
[Web Browser Entry] ──> [Configuration] ──> [Video & Audio] ──> [Lower Resolution/Bitrate] ──> [Apply Changes Locally] Step 3: Flash System Firmware Click inside the browser GUI
: Delete the device from your management software (like iVMS-4200 or Hik-Connect ) and add it again using the admin account to ensure all permissions are fully enabled.
Check if the recording type is set to "Event." If your device does not support VCA, change this setting back to or "Motion" .
Check the HDD settings. Ensure a hard drive is selected, formatted, and has space assigned to it. Step 6: Restart the Storage Server and iVMS-4200. 2. Update iVMS-4200 and Firmware Recording Template Conflicts : Switching to an "Event"
Open Command Prompt and run ping [Camera_IP] to check for packet loss. If the network is unstable, error 23 will persist. 3. Downgrade/Update iVMS-4200 (Most Effective)
Old firmware may not "understand" newer commands sent by the latest