First Alert 8800 User Manual

Indoor/Outdoor

Analog Wired Cameras and DVR

Model 8800

USER'S MANUAL

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Table of Contents

1 Safety ...........................................................................................................................1

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 1

FCC Compliance ............................................................................................................................. 1

Disposal ........................................................................................................................................... 2

2 Getting to Know Your 8800 DVR................................................................................3

Check Package Contents.................................................................................................................. 3

Product Features .............................................................................................................................. 3

Product Overview ............................................................................................................................ 4

DVR Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 4

DVR Rear Panel....................................................................................................................... 5

Remote Control........................................................................................................................ 6

3 Setting Up ....................................................................................................................7

Installing a Hard Disk Drive............................................................................................................ 7

Basic Hardware Installation............................................................................................................. 8

PTZ Control Connections (Option) ......................................................................................... 8

Mounting a Camera ................................................................................................................. 9

Installing and Connecting the Cameras and DVR ................................................................... 9

4 Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 11

Start Up.......................................................................................................................................... 11

Main Menu .................................................................................................................................... 12

Displaying the Status Bar, Tool Bar, or Single Channel View............................................... 12

Status Bar............................................................................................................................... 13

Tool Bar ................................................................................................................................. 14

Tool Bar Menu Options ................................................................................................................. 15

System Configuration ............................................................................................................15

Manual Recording.................................................................................................................. 15

Video Playback ...................................................................................................................... 16

Video Backup......................................................................................................................... 18

PTZ Control (Option) ............................................................................................................19

Screen View Modes ...............................................................................................................21

Screen Layout Adjustment..................................................................................................... 22

Channel Status Display ..........................................................................................................23

5 DVR Settings..............................................................................................................24

System Configuration Menu.......................................................................................................... 24

System ........................................................................................................................................... 26

Language................................................................................................................................ 27

Video Standard....................................................................................................................... 27

VGA Setting........................................................................................................................... 27

Time Format........................................................................................................................... 27

Time Setting........................................................................................................................... 28

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Password Setting.................................................................................................................... 29

Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................. 30

Adduser............................................................................................................................. 30

Deluser.............................................................................................................................. 30

Authority Manage............................................................................................................. 31

Record............................................................................................................................................ 32

Video Channel........................................................................................................................ 33

Record Schedule .................................................................................................................... 33

Record Quality....................................................................................................................... 34

Record Frame Rate ................................................................................................................ 34

Record Source........................................................................................................................ 35

OSD Setting ........................................................................................................................... 35

Record Resolution.................................................................................................................. 35

Advanced Setting................................................................................................................... 35

Video.............................................................................................................................................. 36

Camera Channel..................................................................................................................... 37

PTZ Protocol.......................................................................................................................... 37

PTZ Baud Rate....................................................................................................................... 37

PTZ ID ................................................................................................................................... 37

Color Setting .......................................................................................................................... 37

Motion Detection ................................................................................................................... 38

Mosaic.................................................................................................................................... 39

Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................. 40

Motion Handling............................................................................................................... 40

Video Loss Handling ........................................................................................................ 41

Channel Name Settings..................................................................................................... 42

Net ................................................................................................................................................. 43

Network ................................................................................................................................. 44

HTTP Port.............................................................................................................................. 44

Command Port ....................................................................................................................... 44

Media Port.............................................................................................................................. 44

Next Page............................................................................................................................... 45

PPPoE Setting...................................................................................................................45

PPPoE IP........................................................................................................................... 46

DNS Address .................................................................................................................... 46

DDNS ............................................................................................................................... 47

Auto Register.................................................................................................................... 47

File Sharing....................................................................................................................... 48

Mobile Port ....................................................................................................................... 48

Email Setting .................................................................................................................... 48

Alarm ............................................................................................................................................. 49

Alarm Input Channel.............................................................................................................. 51

Alarm Input Type ................................................................................................................... 51

Event Handling ...................................................................................................................... 51

Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................. 52

Event Handling ................................................................................................................. 52

Alarm Setting.................................................................................................................... 52

Alarm Zoom Out .............................................................................................................. 53

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Maintenance................................................................................................................................... 54

Log View................................................................................................................................ 55

Upgrade.................................................................................................................................. 55

HDD Manage......................................................................................................................... 56

HDD Capacity........................................................................................................................ 57

Hardware Version................................................................................................................... 57

Software Version.................................................................................................................... 57

Software Release Date ...........................................................................................................57

Save ............................................................................................................................................... 58

Save & Exit............................................................................................................................ 58

Exit......................................................................................................................................... 58

Restore Defaults..................................................................................................................... 59

Logout.................................................................................................................................... 59

6 Web Browser Operation ...........................................................................................60

Enabling Download of an Unsigned ActiveX Control .................................................................. 60

Web Browser Login Screen ........................................................................................................... 61

Web Browser Main Window.......................................................................................................... 61

Tools Bar........................................................................................................................................ 63

DVR Parameters .................................................................................................................... 63

Server................................................................................................................................ 63

Channel............................................................................................................................. 65

Serial................................................................................................................................. 70

Alarm ................................................................................................................................ 71

User................................................................................................................................... 73

Device............................................................................................................................... 74

State .................................................................................................................................. 76

Talk-Back ............................................................................................................................... 77

Playback................................................................................................................................. 77

Search ............................................................................................................................... 78

Download.......................................................................................................................... 79

Device Log............................................................................................................................. 80

All Query Kinds................................................................................................................ 81

Query Kind by Time......................................................................................................... 81

Query Kind by Type ......................................................................................................... 81

Query Kind by Time and Type ......................................................................................... 83

Local Storage ......................................................................................................................... 84

Screen View Buttons.............................................................................................................. 85

PTZ Control Panel ......................................................................................................................... 85

7 Mobile Phone Support..............................................................................................87

Windows Mobile............................................................................................................................ 87

Symbian S60 3rd Phone................................................................................................................. 89

Sample Installation Process ................................................................................................... 89

Menu Buttons and Program Interface .................................................................................... 90

Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 91

Symbian Supported Mobile Phones............................................................................................... 92

Apple iPhone ................................................................................................................................. 94

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8 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................96

9 Technical Information ...............................................................................................98

Warranty.......................................................................................................................100

Product Limited Warranty............................................................................................................ 100

Warranty Exclusions .................................................................................................................... 100

Obtaining Service ........................................................................................................................ 101

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 Do not drop, puncture, or disassemble the cameras or DVR.

 Do not tug on the power adapter. Use the plug to remove it from the wall.

 Do not expose the cameras or DVR to high temperatures.

 For your own safety, avoid using the DVR when there is a storm or lightning in

your area.

 Use the cameras and DVR with care. Avoid pressing hard on the cameras or

DVR body.

 Do not crush or damage the power cable.

FCC COMPLIANCE

Chapter 1

Safety

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

received is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.

Notice: Changes or modifications to the product could void the user's

authority to operate the product.

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DISPOSAL

These symbols indicate that it is prohibited to dispose of these batteries in
the household waste. Take spent batteries that can no longer be charged to
the designated collection points in your community.

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Chapter 2

Getting to Know Your 8800 DVR

Congratulations on purchasing your First Alert Security product. First Alert has been helping
families and businesses stay safe for over 50 years. By having a First Alert Security System,
you’re taking the first step in protecting your home or business from damage or theft. We’re
watching, even when you’re not.

CHECK PACKAGE CONTENTS

Unpack the carton and check the contents for damage. Contact your supplier or dealer
immediately if any part is missing or damaged.

 320GB H.264 Web-Ready DVR System (1)

 Power Supply (2)

 Wired Indoor/Outdoor Cameras (8)

 Camera Stands (8)

 Mounting Kits (8)

 60 ft. BNC Cables (8)

 Splitter Cable (1)

 Remote Control (1)

 Mouse (1)

 Installation CD (1)

 User's Manual (1)

PRODUCT FEATURES

 H.264 advanced video compression

 Mobile phone/web-ready system

 2 USB ports for data backup and mouse operation

 Equipped with 320GB hard drive

 Includes 30 infrared LEDs for night vision

 Indoor/outdoor cameras

 Includes 60 ft. BNC cables

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

DVR FRONT PANEL

1

1 CH # Select channel

4

6

5

7

2
2

8

2

NO

3

ALARM
MENU Access main menu
ESC Exit the active window
REC Start/stop manual recording

4

BACKUP Open video search and backup menu

PTZ* Pan-Tilt-Zoom high-speed dome camera functions
Navigation

Buttons

5

ENTER Confirm/select operation
6 IR Window Infrared sensor for remote control
7 POWER Power LED
8 HDD HDD status LED

Select full-screen output video from Channel 1–8 or all
channels simultaneously

Cancel alarm

Play/Pause in playback mode; open video search and
playback menu

Cursor movement:

= up, = down, = left, = right

* Cameras supplied with 8800 system are not equipped with PTZ feature.

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DVR REAR PANEL

1

2

4

3

5 10

6

7 8

1 USB Ports

3 Video Input 8-channel video input, BNC (1Vp-p, 75 )
3 Video Output Output to display monitor, BNC (1Vp-p, 75 )
4 Video Output Output to display monitor, VGA
5 Ethernet RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port
6 Audio output 1-channel audio output (2Vp-p, 600 )

USB ports for backup devices (flash drive, DVD recorder)
and mouse

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ALARM IN

7

8 DC 12V Power input
9 Fan Cooling fan air intake
10 Power Power switch

ALARM OUT
RS-422/RS-485

Alarm input (1-4, 5-6, Ground) – external sensor devices
Alarm output (7-8) – external alarm devices
PTZ camera control (9-12)

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REMOTE CONTROL

1 Alarm Reset Clear the alarm input or alarm output

status

2 REC Start manual recording

Number/Channel
buttons

3

DEL
MENU
ESC

4

PTZ*

Enter values 0–9 in menus when in
live viewing

Select channel to view when in full­screen

Delete

Open main menu

Return to previous menu

Switch between multi- and full-screen
displays

Open PTZ control window

1 2

3

4

5

5

6






|

/||

|

Adjust brightness

Adjust contrast

Play in slow mode/rewind

6

Play/Pause

Stop

Fast forward

Go to next frame

* Cameras supplied with 8800 system are not equipped with PTZ feature.

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INST ALLING A HARD DISK DRIVE

1 Install a hard disk drive (HDD) in the DVR following the instructions provided by the

HDD manufacturer. Connect the data and power cables to the appropriate sockets.

data input

socket

power input

socket

power cable

data cable
connector

2 Format the HDD using the DVR before attempting to record because the standard PC

formatting is not compatible. Use the Maintenance tab on the Tool Bar Main Menu
(See Chapter 7).

Note: Depending on the size of the HDD, formatting can take several minutes.

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BASIC HARDWARE INSTALLATION

 Cameras

Connect each camera output to the video input socket in the rear panel of the DVR
using appropriate cable. The video input interface is a standard BNC connector,
1Vp-p, 75 Ω. Keep the video signal cable away from strong electromagnetic and
electric interference.

 Audio Connection

Connect the audio input to a standard RCA socket, 2Vp-p, 600 Ω. Keep the audio
signal cable away from strong electromagnetic and electric interference.

Note: Only the DVR has audio capability; the cameras do not have audio.

 Monitor

Connect the main output connector to a TV input with a BNC-to-RCA cable.

 Power

Use the 12V DC adapters supplied for connecting the DVR and the cameras with a
power source.

 Alarm Input/Output

Connect Alarm In 1-4 to N.O. (Normally Open) or N.C. (Normally Closed) alarm
connectors and one Ground connection. Connect Alarm Out to the corresponding

connections and Ground accordingly. (See Chapter 5, Alarm Input Type.)

 Ethernet

Connect a standard RJ-45 twisted-pair Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector for
remote access to the video images from the cameras via LAN or the Internet.

 USB

Connect the mouse, USB flash drive, USB portable HDD, USB portable DVD
recorder to the DVR USB port. The DVR supports only FAT32 file USB devices.

PTZ CONTROL CONNECTIONS (OPTION)*

Connect the PTZ control jacks to the corresponding RS422/RS485 TX+ and TX-interfaces
on the rear panel of the DVR. See the PTZ camera manual for descriptions of protocols,
baud rates, and IDs.

* Cameras supplied with 8800 system are not equipped with PTZ feature.

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MOUNTING A CAMERA

1 Select the position for the camera and secure the camera stand. (Use an appropriate

screw type for the mounting surface.)

2 Screw the camera onto the stand. Tighten the lock nut.

thumb screw

lock nut

3 Adjust camera to the proper view angle. Make sure the lens is upright relative to the

subject. Tighten the thumb bolt.

INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE CAMERAS AND DVR

1 Connect the camera video connector into the BNC cable (supplied).

2 Connect the BNC connector on the other end of the cable to the video input on

the DVR.

3 Plug the camera power connector into the BNC cable.
4 Plug the other end of the camera power cable into one of the camera splitter

connectors.

5 Plug the camera power connector from the 12V DC power supply adapter into the

splitter.

6 Plug the DVR power connector from the 12V DC power supply adapter into the power

input on the rear panel of the DVR.

7 Plug the power supply cord from the two adapters into an electrical outlet.

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video BNC connector

BNC cable

power connector

to DVR video input

to DVR DC input

DVR 12V DC power supply

splitter cable

camera 12V DC power supply

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Chapter 4

Getting Started

This chapter provides information about the main operating menus and tool bar options. The
menus are used to configure the system and control the various functions of the DVR. The
user selects options from a series of menus and executes the actions using the DVR keypad,
the mouse or the remote control.

START UP

Power on the DVR and wait for the system to load.

Note: If you have not yet installed a hard disk drive in the DVR, a buzzer will sound

and a “No Hard Disk” message will appear on the screen. (See Chapter 3,
Setting Up.)

At log in, select your user account and enter your password. Choose the user accounts by
clicking arrow buttons on both sides of the account field (or using arrow keys on the
remote control), and enter the password using the numerical keypad in the lower part of the
Input Password window. Press OK to confirm or press CANCEL to clear the field and
enter another value.

By default, the system has two users: Admin and User with preset passwords. Only the
Admin (administrator) is able to change critical system settings.

Note: The default password for Admin is 888888; User is 666666. Change your

password in the System Settings of the System Configuration Menu (see
Password Setting).

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MAIN MENU

The Main Menu has eight windows evenly distributed over the screen. Use the Main Menu
to access menu options and switch channel views, displaying either all channel feeds
simultaneously or a full-screen view of a selected channel.

DISPLAYING THE STATUS BAR, TOOL BAR, OR SINGLE CHANNEL VIEW

Right-click anywhere on the screen to display the Status Bar, Tool Bar, or neither.

To activate a single channel view from the multiple channel view, left-click twice on the

particular window or press the single/multiple view button

remote control. To return to the multi-screen view, double-click on the screen or press the

single/multiple view button on the DVR front panel or remote control.

on the DVR front panel or

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STATUS BAR

Click anywhere on the screen to display Status Bar at the bottom of the window.

On the far left of the bar, are five colored squares, indicating the alarm status:

1 2

3 4

1 Alarm input status for each of the four windows and indicates alarm output.

When alarm output is activated, color changes to red.

2 HDD usage (percentage).
3 Number of remote users accessing the system via the network/Internet (NET:X).
4 Current date/time in YYYY-MM-DD HH-MM-SS format.

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TOOL BAR

To display the Tool Bar, right-click the mouse anywhere on the screen, or press ENTER on the
front panel of the DVR or on the remote control.

The functions of the Tool Bar buttons are:

Hide the Tool Bar and return to the Status Bar

Access System Configuration menu

Start manual recording

Search, playback, and backup recorded files

Access PTZ menu*

Access current alarm information and cancel alarm notification

View single window

View 4-screen window

View 8-screen window

Adjust window layout/position

Tool Bar

* Cameras supplied with 8800 system are not equipped with PTZ feature.

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TOOL BAR MENU OPTIONS

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

To access the system configurations screen, click the System Configuration icon on the
Tool Bar.

Use the screen to adjust System, Record, Camera, Net, Alarm, Maintenance and Save

settings. See Chapter 5, DVR Settings for descriptions of the system configurations

settings.

MANUAL RECORDING

To record a video feed, click the Manual Record icon on the Tool Bar, or press REC on the
front panel of the DVR or on the remote control to access the Manual Record menu. Select
the channels you wish to record or choose to record all four channels simultaneously. Press
OK to confirm, or press CANCEL to undo your choice.

There are three ways to record live video feed from the cameras: Manual, Scheduled, or
Alarm. If the recording schedule is in conflict with manual recording, the manual
recording will be processed first until stopped. Recording modes are displayed in the top
right corner of the menu. Manual recording mode is indicated onscreen with the grey icon.

See Chapter 5, DVR Settings for descriptions of the record settings.

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

To playback a recorded video, click the Record Search icon on the Tool Bar.

Use the Video Playback menu to select the date/time and channel you wish to view. See

Chapter 5, DVR Settings for descriptions of the playback settings.

To playback a certain video feed from a particular camera, indicate the time and camera
from which you want to receive information. If using the remote, navigate between fields
using the

buttons and modify the time using the ▲and ▼buttons. Press ENTER to

confirm your selection.

Using the mouse, position the cursor over the field and use the navigation buttons to
modify the values. After selecting the day, click SEARCH to locate the recordings from
that day.

Select the Start and Stop time on the time line positioned against the available channels
(choose the channel to view by selecting the checkbox next to each channel). Up to four
channels can be selected for playback. The start and stop times of the recording are
indicated by two vertical lines on the time line. If using the remote control, go to the
desired line using navigation buttons. To fine-tune the required time, use the
buttons to zoom in/out of the time line, or use the

buttons to move along the time line.

Time values will display above the time line.

Using the mouse, left-click once to set up the start time, then left-click to indicate the stop
time. Right-click to cancel the marked time.

The available recordings will be represented by colored bars on the time line depending on
the type of recording (blue = common, green = motion detection triggered, red = alarm
triggered, and grey = manually made).

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Click Play on the menu tool bar, or navigate to it and press ENTER on the front panel of
the DVR or remote control. The selected channels will playback in the view windows.

In Playback Mode, the playback control panel and the date/time of the played file display.

Fast rewind

Pause

Stop

Fast/Slow Forward (available speeds: 1x, 8x, 16x, 1/2x, and 1/4x)

Frame-by-frame view

Toggle single camera view and 4 camera view

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VIDEO BACKUP

To backup a video, click the Playback icon on the Tool Bar.

To backup the recorded footage, indicate which cameras and time interval you want to

save to an external source. Set the start and end time as described in Video Playback in this

chapter.

After setting the start and stop times, click the Backup button to access the Backup menu.
The system automatically detects all available backup devices and displays them in the
Backup Device field. Place the cursor over the field or use the arrow buttons view the
available choices. Press the arrows on each side of the field to toggle between options.

Note: If the system does not recognize connected devices or none are connected, a

warning message ("No Available Device") displays.

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Connect external media such as USB flash drives, portable USB HDDs, and USB DVD
recorders.

Note: The system supports the FAT file system for USB flash drives.

Choose either H.264 Raw or MP4 format for video backup.

 H.264 Raw Format

Stored video files can be played by an H.264 player. Download an H.264 player
from http://www.videolan.org/vlc. Rename the stored video file from *.264 to
*.h264 and play the video on a VLC Media Player.

 MP4 Format

The system automatically records special decoder components to USB flash
drives or DVD discs along with the video file. After installing this component on
a PC, use the Windows Media Player to play saved MP4 format video files.

To play backed up video on a PC:

1. Locate the compressed file WMP_MKiaFilter.rar on a USB flash drive or
CD/DVD where the video file was saved and decompress WMP_MKiaFilter.rar.

2. Execute InstallFilter.bat to install the decoder components.

3. Use the Windows Media Player to view the saved video.

PTZ CONTROL (OPTION)*

PTZ control is available for cameras with the PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) option. Press the PTZ
control button to view the current video feed in single-screen mode.

The PTZ menu displays in the top left corner of the screen. Use the navigation buttons to
determine the rotation of the camera. Click the drop-down menu button
the function panel.

to display

* Cameras supplied with 8800 system are not equipped with PTZ feature.

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Menu functions may vary depending on the make and model of the PTZ camera used.

Toggle

1

Functional
Panel

Navigation

2

Buttons

3 Speed

4 Zoom Click to zoom in/out.

5 Iris

6 Focus

7 Auxiliary

Toggle the panel view for the options
available on a PTZ camera.

Control the direction of the PTZ. (Refer
to the PTZ camera user's manual.)

Set the turning speed on a PTZ camera.
Use the mouse to click on the scale for
adjusting this setting.

Click to make the image brighter or
darker. (This function is disabled for
cameras with automatic iris adjustment.)

Click to focus in/out. (This function is
disabled for cameras with automatic
focus.)

Click to open and to close auxiliaries.
Different functions respond to different
protocols. The auxiliaries include light,
wiper, power, etc. (Refer to the PTZ
camera user's manual.)

Preset

8

Point

9 Seq

10 Track

Preset Point Procedures

To set the pre-adjusted settings:

1. Select the preset number.

2. Adjust the camera as desired, including direction, focus, iris, and zoom values.

3. Click the Set button.

To call the pre-adjusted settings:

1. Select the preset number.

2. Click the Start button.

Preset camera position, focus, zoom, and
iris settings for easy access.

Sequence is a running route of the
camera that passes through multiple
presets.

Track is a continuous running route of a
camera.

To clear/reset pre-adjusted settings:

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1. Select the preset number you want to clear or reset.

2. Click the Clear button.

Sequence Procedures

To set a sequence:

1. Select preset number.

2. Click the Set button.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more presets if needed.

4. Click the Run button.

To clear a sequence:

1. Click the Clear button to clear sequence.

Track Procedures

To set a track:

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1. Click on the track button

to start.

2. Move camera in the pattern you want it to run.

3. Click the track button again to finish the track setup.

4. Click the run button

5. Click the clear button

to run track. Click again to stop running.

to clear the track sequence.

SCREEN VIEW MODES

Use the screen view button on the Tool Bar to switch between single- and multiple-screen
views depending on the number of cameras installed. .

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SCREEN LAYOUT ADJUSTMENT

Use the screen layout on the Tool Bar to access the Position screen.

Use the buttons to reposition the layout of a full image or a single-view.

Shrink/enlarge the window image vertically (creates a black margin at the
top and bottom).

Shrink/enlarge the window image horizontally (creates a black margin on
the left and right).

Move the window image up, down, left, right on the monitor (leaves black
margin on one side of the display).

Auto-stretch the window image centering it with equal circumference

OK

CANCEL

margins.

Confirm the adjusted position.

Cancel the current position.

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CHANNEL STATUS DISPLAY

Status icons display on the top-right corner of each channel image.

Channel has detected motion in motion detection mode.

Channel is in the scheduled recording mode.

Channel is in the motion-detection triggered recording mode.

Channel is in the alarm-triggered recording mode.

Channel is in the manual recording mode.

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Chapter 5

DVR Settings

This chapter provides an overview of the DVR system configuration menu and instructions for
setting operating parameters.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU

Click the System Configuration button on the Tool Bar to access the system configuration
menu (See a menu Hierarchy on the next page). To display the Tool Bar, right-click
anywhere on the window or press ENTER on the front panel of the DVR or remote control.

System Configuration button

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