First Alert DCAD4205-480M User Manual

VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEM

USER’S MANUAL

Model

DCAD4205-480M

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU

Welcome

Thank you for choosing First Alert for your security needs!

For more than half a century, First Alert has made the home-safety and security products that make your job easier. Our products are built to the highest standard which has earned us a leadership role in the home-safety and security product categories. We are committed to serving our customers, from the professionals who install our products, to the families and businesses who count on them. 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.

This manual is written for the DCAD4205-480M DVR. It was accurate at the time it was completed. However, because of our ongoing effort to constantly improve our products, additional features and functions may have been added since that time and on-screen displays may change. We encourage you to visit our website at www.ﬁrstalert.com or www.brkelectronics.com to check for the latest manuals (English and Spanish), ﬁrmware updates, downloads, other security camera products and announcements. You’ll ﬁnd this product line under Home Security →→ Security Cameras →→Wired Cameras.

© 2014 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc., Aurora, Illinois 60504. BRK Brands, Inc. is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH). First Alert® and SmartBridge™ are registered trademarks of the First Alert Trust. Due to continuing product development, the product inside the packaging may look slightly different than the one on the package. To obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Central Standard Time. Made in China

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INTRODUCTION

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

Main Description

Four, eight or sixteen channel H.264 digital video recorder with Internet remote surveillance and motion detection suitable for applications such as high-end residential - new or remodel, light commercial, small business/retail, small warehouse or small grocery

Product Features

• Auto IP connection capability

• H.264 Compression

• Virus free Linux O/S

• Record, playback, mobile phone live view, backup, control, & remote access

• 500 GB hard drive installed

• Supports smart phone live view

• User-friendly interface: DVR capable of providing 16 bit true color,

semi-transparent GUI with notes for selected menu items.

• Advanced motion detection activated recording

• 24/7 Scheduled Recording

• Network monitoring through internet access

• Supports USB or external DVD backup

• Hi-speed backup/upgrade/record via USB2.0

• HDMI Video Out

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INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section DeScription page #

1 2

Introduction 2-3 Safety 6 Product Overview 7

What is in the Box 7

DVR Controls 8-10

Back Panel 8 Camera Speciﬁcations 9

Mouse and Virtual Keypad 10

Camera Power Connections 11

Initial Setup - System Operation 12

System Setup Menu 13

Search Menu 14 Conﬁguration Menu 15 Record Menu 16 Network Menu 17-18 Alarm Menu 19 Account Menu 20

Abnormality Menu 21 Storage Menu 22 Backup Menu 23 Output Menu 24 Display Menu 25 Log Menu 26 Default and BPS Menu 27 Auto Maintain Menu and Online Users Menu 28 Shutdown Menu 29

USB Firmware Upgrade 29

Remote Access 30

Smartphone Apps 30-31

V-show web setup 31-35

IMS 200 PC Software Setup 36-56 Camera Settings 57 V-Show Port Forwarding Setup 58-61 Network Setup 62-64

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INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section DeScription page #

Appendix 65

Hard Drive Removal and Installation 65

Speciﬁcations 66

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) 67

Troubleshooting 68

Warranty 69

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SAFETY

CAUTION STATEMENTS

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 use power cable if it is damaged or crushed.

Safety Precautions

Instructions for Use

• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.

• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.

• Clean the battery contacts and also those of

the device prior to battery installation.

• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).

• Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period of time.

• Remove used batteries promptly.

FCC Compliance

FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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 a residential installation. 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 the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

Notice: Only peripherals complying with FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc. is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Changes or modications to the product, not expressly approved by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important: The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and is intended to supply you with information regarding the FCC approval of this device. The phone number listed below is for FCC related questions only and not intended for questions regarding the connection or operation for this device.

FCC Declaration of Conformity for devices with the FCC logo. Responsible Party: First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Rd., Aurora, IL. 605048122 Telephone: (630) 851 - 7330. Product / Model: DVRADM04. We, First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc. declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Certiﬁcation (if applicable)

This device contains a radio transmitter. Accordingly, it has been certied as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules for intentional radiators. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with an FCC ID.

Fire and Electric Shock Hazard Statement

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. UNPLUG

ALL POWER SOURCES, INCLUDING CAMERAS FROM THE DVR

BEFORE REMOVING COVER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN

DAMAGE TO THE DVR OR ITS COMPONENTS AS WELL AS INJURY

OR DEATH.

Caution!

When working with electrostatic sensitive devices such as hard disk or DVR unit, make sure you use a static-free workstation. Any electrostatic energy coming in contact with the hard

disk or DVR can damage it permanently.

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The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS DVR UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT

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.

What,s in the Box*

DVR QUICK START GUIDE

ENGLISH

Step 4: Downloading the SmartBridge Software

Step 2: Connecting the Cameras / DVR

Connect the BNC & power from camera with BNC power cable using the side labeled "Camera Side”

Using other side of BNC power cable connect BNC to BNC video input on DVR

Connect power cable to one of the multi power splitter ends

Product Contents

Power

1 2 3 4

ESC

Rec

DVR

CAMERA(S)

REMOTE CONTROL & USB 2.0 MOUSE

WARNING

THESE PREMISES ARE UNDER 24 HOUR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

STICKERS

PROTECTED BY

Step 1: Connect the DVR to your Monitor or TV

(Monitor Option)

Connect a VGA cord (not included) from your monitor to the VGA Output port on the back of your DVR.

(TV Option)

Connect the end of the BNC-RCA (BNC SIDE ONLY) cable to the back of the DVR labeled “Video Output”

Connect the BNC-RCA (RCA SIDE ONLY) cable to an open video (yellow RCA) input on your TV/Monitor

(note the input name or number)

Turn on your TV and select the appropriate input (noted above)

Plug (red) connector on power splitter to 12V DC input on DVR

Plug DVR power supply into wall outlet

BNC VIDEO & DC POWER CABLE

(1 supplied with each camera)

(5 or 9-Way Power Splitter)

POWER SUPPLY DVR & CAMERAS

RJ45 ETHERNET CABLE

POWER SPLITTER FOR DVR AND CAMERAS

(9 way supplied with 8 Camera systems; 5 way supplied with 4 camera systems)

VGA

(Attach for each camera)

Step 3: Connecting your Mouse and Ethernet Cable

Connect the USB mouse to the bottom USB slot on the back

Connect the Ethernet cable to the back of the DVR labeled either NET or RJ45

Connect the other end of the cable directly to your router, modem or high speed internet connection input

Note: Please consult the networking section of your manual to conﬁgure the DVR for remote viewing.

BACK of DVR

Back of DVR

Quick Install Guide

Insert install CD into CD Rom Drive Double click SmartBridge.exe or let CDRom run automatically.

Install SmartBridge Software.

On your computer desktop, Double click installed Smartbridge Software Icon.

Select the Connect Tab. Enter Auto ID DVR Code (On DVR system, right click and select “Net Status” to obtain Auto ID DVR Code). Password is default 123. Select Login to start viewing your Smartbridge security system remotely.

Go to ﬁrstalert.com and search for model # to ﬁnd complete instruction manual of your First Alert DVR.

60504. BRK Brands, Inc. is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH). First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust. Due to continuing product development, the product inside the packaging may look slightly different than the one on the package. To obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Central Standard Time.

* iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

www.ﬁrstalert.com

iPhone, iPad, Android Compatible*

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

H.264 4 channel Digital DVR

with 500 GB

DCAD4205-480M

Installation

Software

RJ45 Ethernet Cable

PACKAGE CONTENTS

WARNING

THESE PREMISES ARE UNDER

24 HOUR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

PROTECTED BY

3 Window

Warning Decals

60’ BNC Video &DC Power Cables

(One for each camera. Varies with kits depending

on number of cameras included.)

Power Supply

for DVR

5-way splitter

USB 2.0 Mouse

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

DVR CONTROLS

Top Panel

item Function DeScription

1 Power LED Indicates power status of DVR 2 HDD LED Indicates status of DVR’s Hard Drive

Back Panel

item Function DeScription

Video In 4 video inputs

BNC Video Out For connecting to a monitor

HDMI Output For connecting to HDMI monitor

VGA Output For connecting to VGA monitor

RCA Audio Out For connecting to a speaker or ampliﬁer

6 8

RCA Audio Input For connecting audio signal from audio capable cameras or self powered microphones (RCA jacks)

Network For connecting RJ45 ethernet cable to PC or router

USB/Mouse Use Upper USB port for mouse connection; Use Lower USB port for USB ﬂashdrive or backup

Power Supply For connection to power cord +12V DC

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Camera Speciﬁcations

480m c1030Dp5

Image Sensor 1/3” Color CMOS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

EFFECTIVE PIXELS

HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION

IP RATING IP66

NET For connecting RJ45 ethernet cable to PC or router

NUMBER OF INFRARED LED’S

NIGHT-VISION RANGE

INFRARED WAVE LENGHT

IR CUT FILTER NO

INDOOR/OUTDOOR

SIGNAL SYSTEM NTSC/PAL

LENS 6mm

ANGLE OF VISION 35-40º

FRAME RATE NTSC: 60 FIELDS/SEC; PAL: 50 FIELDS/SEC

648(H) X 488(V)

520TVL

UP TO 50 FEET

940nm

BOTH

MINIMUM ILLUMINANCE

AUDIO NO

GAIN CONTROL AUTO

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO

GAMMA CHARACTERISTICS

SHUTTER SPEED 1/50 (1/60) ~ 1/100000

VIDEO OUTPUT 1.0 Vp-p 75 OHM

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

CAMERA/STAND DIMENSIONS AT 90O

0 LUX (IR ON)

>48dB (AGC OFF)

0.45

12VDC 180±10mA (IR ON)

-22F ~ +122F (-30C ~ +50C)

W 58mm x H 77mm x L 119mm

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

MOUSE AND VIRTUAL KEYPAD

Mouse Controls

Mouse Operation with this DVR

The mouse is the primary input device for navigating system menus. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all system functions described in this manual are achieved through mouse input.

To use a mouse with the system: Connect a USB mouse to the USB MOUSE port on back panel of the system. NOTE: Only the USB 2.0 port on the back panel (Upper USB port) is designed for data backup to a USB ﬂash drive. Do not connect a USB ﬂash drive to the USB MOUSE port. (Lower USB port)

Use the mouse buttons to perform the following:

Left-Button:

• Click to select a menu option

• During live viewing in split-screen double-click on a channel

to view the selected channel in full-screen

• Double-click the channel again to return to split-screen view

• Selecting letter or number on the virtual keypad

Right-Button:

REAR of DVR

Connect Mouse &

USB Drive

(8 & 16 Channel Shown, 4 Channel Similiar)

Mouse Button

Operation

• Click to open the Quick Access Menu

• Exits any window

• Exits any menu or re-opens previous menu

Scroll-Wheel:

• No function

Virtual Keypad

To enter text or numerical data, the system uses a virtual keypad. In ﬁelds where letters or numbers can be entered, you can switch between various formats – numbers, upper case (ABC) and lower case (abc). Note you can access all numbers when in the “Letters” virtual keypads. See below.

Numbers

Letters

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Installing Cameras

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

CAMERA AND POWER CONNECTIONS

Installing Cable-Safe Mounting Bracket

Decide if the camera is to be wall or ceiling mounted and if cable will be fed through mounting surface hidden directly behind the bracket or fed through the side of the bracket so cable is exposed. Mark area where you will drill your hole. The Cable-Safe Mounting Bracket has three Adjusting Points. 1) Rotates Bracket 360° relative to mounting surface, 2) Adjusts bracket hinge 180° and 3) Rotates camera body 360° to level image.

Step 1: Select the position for the camera and drill your hole for the cable. Feed cable through mounting surface. Mount bracket to surface. Step 2: Aim camera at target and using Adjusting Points 1 and 2 in tandem position camera. Tighten Ring and Thumb Screw. Step 3: Rotate camera body using Adjusting Point 3 to the proper view angle making sure the Camera Shield is always on top and parallel to the ground so the image is level in the Live View Screen. See “Camera Orientation” Info box. Tighten screw. Step 4: Attach proper length of cable and run from camera to DVR location. Note: Power cable ends are different. Be sure the correct power connector end matches “To Camera” or “To DVR”. Tip - Connect cable at camera end before running cable to verify orientation is correct. Also, see Information box on “Longer Cable Runs”. Step 5: Check camera orientation via the Live View screen. Adjust as required.

Connecting Devices

Follow this to make device connections. Note, some devices are not included with this kit. See “What’s in the Box” for included devices.

Thumb Screw Ring

2 1

Screw

Slot for exposed cable installation

To DVR To Camera

Verify Cable Orientation

VGA to PC Monitor or TV

BNC to Security Camera Monitor

(Not included)

Back Panel

Connect Mouse &

USB Drive

Smartphone

through Mobile

Internet Setup

(Smartphone Not

included)

Video to DVR Channels 1-8

RCA Audio In

from Audio

Cameras

or Powered

Microphone

(Not included)

Splitter Cable

Power to Camera

RCA Audio Out to

Powered Speakers

(Not included)

AV Cable: BNC/DC Power (1 per Camera)

RJ45 Ethernet to

Router and Internet

Power to DVR

Splitter - 5 camera 1 Power

DC Converter - 12V

Use First Alert Cameras Only

Power

from 120V

Video to Camera

Use First Alert Power Supply Only

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INITIAL SETUP

SYSTEM OPERATION

Powering your DVR and Cameras

The power supply included with the DVR is rated for 5 amps. Normally, this is enough to power both the DVR and supplied cameras. However, using aftermarket cameras or a larger number of cameras may surpass the capability of the power supply, causing the systerm to shut down. Most devices should be marked with the Amperage rating, but some may be marked by wattage. In this case, Amp usage can be found by dividing Watts by Volts, or A=W/V. The power supply should be upgraded if it surpasses 80% of its rating

(i.e., 4 amps for a 5 amp power supply), to compensate for momentary spikes in current draw. Note: One Amp equals 1000 milliamps

System Start Up

Power On/Off

To power the system On/Off, connect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel. Press the toggle switch to the on position in the back of the DVR. At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments, the system loads a live display view.

User Login Menu

NOTE: Powering down stops the system. The power LED is still on. The only way to fully power down the system is by turning the power off & on with the power switch on the back of the DVR. If no power switch is present, remove the power cord from power outlet.

User Login

Password

ATTENTION: By default, passwords are “123456” on the system. For security purposes, it is highly recommended to change passwords on the system using the Conﬁguration Menu. See “Password” section for details on setting up passwords. Right click and select Login.

Main Viewing Screen

Main Menu

Right Click Menu

Clicking the right button of the mouse will launch a drop down menu. This menu will allow you to access the view display settings, adjust PTZ cameras, and screen settings. It will also allow acess to the recordings on the hard-drive and main menu to access other settings

When using the mouse, use the Right Click Menu to access several system options, including the System Setup Menu. Select one of the following options:

• View Layout: Provides a choice of viewing channels on the monitor

• View 1: Allows viewing of 1 channel

• View 4: Allows viewing of 4 channels

• Color Setting: Adjust video image settings by channel

• Search: Open the Search Menu and

playback recorded video

• Record: Access to manual recording settings for each channel

• Main Menu: Opens the main system menu

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Each camera channel can be adjusted individually for brightness, contrast, hue, sharpness and saturation. To adjust:

1. Channel: Select the proper channel for adjustment using the Channel drop down.

2. Brightness, Contrast & Saturation may be adjusted by placing and clicking the mouse cursor with the appropriate rectangle. Finer adjustments can be made by clicking the + and - squares.

3. Repeat process for all channels as desired. Or click DEFAULT, to return video to the original factory settings.

4. Click SAVE.

Main Menu

The main menu allows access to six sub-menus: Search , Conﬁguration, Storage, Output, Maintain and Shutdown. Left click the associated icons and the sub-menu will launch. Right click will to escape out of the sub-menu.

1. Search Search records by type, channel, time and playback.

2. Conﬁguration Conﬁgure recording, motion detection, abnormalities, alarm, system, network and user management settings.

3. Storage Hard disk and back up management

4. Output Conﬁgure out serial and output modes.

Color Setting

The Color Setting menu adjusts a speciﬁed channel’s (single screen) image color, hue, brightness, contrast, and saturation parameters. Set it for two time periods according to the local times between day and night. For each adjustment, the device will automatically switch to the best video quality.

1. Period Two time periods can be set to match the ambient light during day or night. This option will automatically switch the color conﬁguration at the set time. Check each box to enable this function at the speciﬁed time

2. Hue Adjust the screen image color.

3. Brightness Adjust the screen image brightness. It decreases/increases the brightness of the screen image to make the image clearer.

SYSTEM SETUP

MAIN MENU & COLOR MENU

5. Maintain Display the system log information, version information, stream statistics, and online Users. You can also reset to factory defaults or use the automatic maintenance function

6. Shutdown Log off the User menu, turns off the machine, restarts the system, and switches Users and all other operations.

4 5 6

4. Contrast Adjust the black and white levels, the greater the ratio, the brighter the image.

5. Saturation Adjust screen image color purity. The greater the value, the cleaner the screen image appears.

6. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the screen image, a higher number will be a sharper image

Menu Buttons

The buttons below will typically appear on menus. Speciﬁc buttons will have their function explained with the corresponding menus options:

1. Default: Apply default settings

2. OK: Apply settings and exit menu

3. Cancel: Exit menu without applying changes

4. App.: Apply changes without exiting menu

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SYSTEM SETUP

SEARCH MENU

Search Menu

The main menu allows access to six sub-menus: Search , Conﬁguration, Storage, Output, Maintain and Shutdown. Left click the associated icons and the submenu will launch. Right click will to escape out of the sub-menu.

1. Calendar

Select a date to search recordings

2. Time

Select time frame to search

3. Play Controls

Use the controls to control playback

4. Recording Mode

Deﬁne alarm mode to search by

5. Channel

Choose camera channel to search

6. List

All recordings will be listed by time

7. Backup

Select the folder icon to back up to an external location

8. Recording List

All recordings will be listed by time

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SYSTEM OPERATION

CONFIGURATION and SYSTEM MENU

Conﬁguration Menu

Selecting the conﬁguration icon from the Main Menu will launch the conﬁguration sub-menu. This menu will give access to the System, Record, Network, Alarm, Account and Abnormality menus.

NTSC or PAL?

NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is the video system or standard used in North America and most of South America. In NTSC, 30 frames are transmitted each second. Each frame is made up

of 525 individual scan lines. PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is the predominant video system or standard mostly used overseas. In PAL, 25 frames are transmitted each second. Each frame is made up of 625 individual scan lines.

System Menu

The sytem menu determines basic dvr settings

1. System Time

Set the current date and time

2. Date Format Modiﬁes the way the date is displayed

3. Date Separator Select the seperator for date display

4. DST Click to enable DST, and select “Set” to adjust DST settings

5. Time Format Select 12 or 24 hour display mode

6. Language Choose from 29 languages

7. HDD Full When the Hard Drive reaches full capacity, select “overwrite” to overwrite ﬁles from earliest to latest date. Select “Stop Recording” to stop recording when Hard Drive is full.

8. Pack Duration Sets the length for each recording, choose between 1 to 120 minutes

9. DVR No. Set the number of the DVR when used with other DVR systems

10. Video Standard Choose between NTSC (North America) or PAL (Other regions) standards for video display

11. Auto Logout Choose the interval between user log in and automatic logout. 0 means no setting, and can be set to a max of 60 minutes.

12. Device Name Enter a custom name for the DVR

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SYSTEM OPERATION

RECORD MENU

Record Menu

The record menu determines recording settings, there are two tabs under the menu

Local Channel Tab

1. Channel: Select channel

2. Compression: Set compression setting (currently only H.264)

3. Resolution: Select resolution standard, D1, CIF, or 960H

4. Frame Rate (FPS): PAL=1-25 fps, NTSC= 1-30 fps.

5. Bit Rate Control: Choose either CBR(constant) or VBR

(variable) to set image quality settings

6. Quality: When VBR is selected for Bit Rate, select maximum

video quality setting

7. Audio: Enable or disable audio recording for the channel

8. Bit Rate (Kb/S): Select network communication speed

9. Snapshot: Set snapshot settings, including mode (trigger or schedule), image size, image quality, and frequency

10. More Sets: Choose to launch sub-menu

a. Channel Name Display

Check to display channel name on monitor b. Date Display: Check to display date on monitor c. Channel Display: Set the position of Channel name on

monitor d. Time Display: Set the position of time on monitor e. Video Cover: Check to enable privacy cover f. Set Area: Choose to set area for video privacy cover on

monitor. Size of cover can be resized using cursor

Record Plan Tab

Recording conﬁgurations are set in this tab. The colored bars correspond to recording format on each day and length of time. Green represents Regular recording, Yellow is Motion Detection and Red is Alarm recording mode.

Settings can be modiﬁed by clicking the Set button.

11. Channel: Select video feed channel

12. Copy: Copy settings to other channels

13. Set: Choose to specify recording settings for day

14. Record Type: Set the recording times. Up to six segments can be set per day

15. Regular, MD and Alarm: Check one to specify recording type for the recording period

16. Select All, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Check one, some or all to apply settings above to one or more

days of the week

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Audio/Video Recording

Caution: Audio surveillance in some states is illegal or requires permission from one or

both parties to record someone’s voice. Laws are also different from residential vs. commercial applications. Some federal, state, and local laws prohibit certain surveillance activities and/or the use or distribution of the information obtained from such activities. Prior to using this system, you should become familiar with the pertinent laws to ensure compliance with those applicable to surveillance activities.

SYSTEM OPERATION

NETWORK MENU

Network Menu

Use this menu to set DVR network

parameters. The menu contains 4 tabs. The DVR will default to an IP address of

192.168.1.88

3 4 5

6 7

Advanced Tab

The advanced settings tab will allow access to conﬁgure network settings. Each option will have a

Setting button that will launch a open to adjust the parameters

1. PPPoE Enable PPPoE. Clicking Setting will allow entry of information provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP)

2. 3G Enable a wireless 3G connection. Clicking Setting will allow entry of information provided by your wireless provider

3. DDNS Enable a DDNS hostname

4. NTP Enable Network Time Protocol

5. IP Filter Assign IP addresses to a block/allow list

6. Multicast Set the transfer parameters and port settings.

7. Email Enable and adjust settings for DVR email messages

8. FTP Set File Transfer Protocol for server

9. Alarm Server Enter settings for alarm server

10. Push Enter settings for push server

11. Auto Register Enter settings for auto register

Base Tab

1. Network Card Type The DVR has a built in ethernet card

2. DHCP Check the box to enable automatic IP addressing. Otherwise, use the boxes below to manually set parameters

3. IP Address Assign IP address

4. Subnet Mask Assign IP address for subnet

5. Gateway Enter the IP address for network gateway

6. First DNS Server Enter address for preferred server

7. Alternate DNS Server Enter address for alternate server

8. Physical Address Displays address for current port

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SYSTEM OPERATION

NETWORK MENU

Network State Tab

Settings for Network State are not user adjustable

P2P Tab

Conﬁgure Peer to Peer settings for the DVR

1. Enable

3 4 5

Enable or Disable P2P settings

2. Transfer Mode Select transfer settings

3. Account Reuse Check to enable the account to be used multiple times

4. Device ID Displays DVR’s unique ID

5. Password Specify P2P password

6. Local Port Enter network port for connection

7. State Displays network status

8. QR Code Scan with your smartphone to connect

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SYSTEM OPERATION

ALARM MENU

Detect Tab

Conﬁgure detection settings for alarms

1. Channel Select video feed channel

2. Motion Detect

Check box to enable motion detect. Click the Set Area button to deﬁne detection area. Click Process button to launch Process Sub-Tab. Click the Preferences Start/Stop button to begin

or end preference. Use the drop down menu to set Sensititvy and the Trigger Interval can be set by seconds.

3. Video Loss Check box to enable alarm in video feed is lossed. Click Process button to launch Process Sub-Tab. Click the Preferences Start/Stop button to begin or end preference.

4. Camera Masking Check box to enable Video privacy mask. Click Process button to launch Process Sub-Tab. Click the Preferences Start/Stop button to begin or end preference.

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SYSTEM OPERATION

ACCOUNT MENU

Account Menu

The Account menu contains settings for managing system Users and groups of Users.

1. Add User Adds group member information and sets authorizations. The default users are “admin”, “user” and a

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hidden “default”. The password of the ﬁrst two usernames is 123456. An “admin” user has full system authorization; a “user” only has surveillance and playback authorization. The hidden “default” user operates without a password in login mode and cannot delete. The DVR logs in automatically using the default account if there is “no user login”. A User can revise some limits of power so some operations can be performed without logging in.

2. Modify User Modiﬁes existing group member information and authorizations

3. Add Group Adds groups and sets up group authorizations. Sets up a group and authorizes 60 items, including control panel, shut down, live view, playback, record, record backup, P/T/Z control, account, system information, alarm in /out settings, system conﬁguration, search log, log delete, upgrade, operation authority, etc

4. Modify Group Modiﬁes existing Group information

5. Modify Password Change passwords A password must be 1-6 characters in length and can use characters including letters, numbers, and limited symbols: underline, dash and dot. You cannot use a space as a beginning or ending character. Any account with management (admin) authorization can change the passwords of other accounts.

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SYSTEM OPERATION

ABNORMALITY MENU

Abnormality Menu

There are ﬁve items in the Abnormality menu. To activate a warning or error

message function, click on the check box beside it. The Process button beside each item gives access to further settings for that item.

1. No Disk Displays a warning when the internal hard disk drive is not present or can’t be detected. Process accesses Alarm Output , Show Message and Send Email settings.

2. No Disk Space Displays a warning when hard disk capacity is lower than the percentage threshold you enter. The Process button accesses the same items as the one for No Disk

3. Net Disconnection Displays a warning when a network is not connected. The Process button access Alarm Output, Show Message, Send Email and Record Channel

4. IP Conﬂict Displays a warning when IP addresses conﬂict. The Process button accesses the same items as the one for No Disk

5. Disk Error Displays a warning when there is an error in reading or writing to the hard disk. The Process button accesses the same items as the one for No Disk

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