First Alert M19HDMI User Manual

18.5 Color LCD Monitor

USER’S MANUAL

Model

M19HDMI

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 SmartBridge™ M19HDMI LCD Monitor which is included in the DCAD8810­70019 security kit. 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.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 Products >> Security Cameras
>> Wired Cameras.

Main Description

18.5” Diagonal 16:9 LCD Slimline Widescreen Monitor.

Product Features

• Active Matrix- Thin Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display

• LED Backlight

• Microprocessor based On Screen display controls for customizing display

• Complies with VESA DPMS International power saving regulations

© 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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SAFETY

CAUTION STATEMENTS

Safety Precautions

• Do not drop, puncture, or disassemble the monitor.

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

• Do not expose the monitor to high temperatures.

• For your own safety, avoid using the monitor when there is a storm or lightning in your area.

• Use the monitor with care. Avoid pressing hard on the monitor body.

• Do not crush or damage the power cable

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.

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 THE MONITOR

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 this monitor make sure you use
a static-free workstation. Any electrostatic en­ergy coming in contact with the monitor can

damage it permanently.

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 MONITOR 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.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

PACKAGE CONTENTS

What,s in the Box*

Note:

This monitor is included with the First Alert DCAD8810-70019 Security Camera kit.

M19HDMI 18.5” LCD 16:9

Monitor and Stand

Power Supply

HDMI Cable

(cable color may be

different)

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Back Panel

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1

2

3

4

5

Item FunctIon DescrIptIon

1

Auto Auto adjust monitor

2

Menu Show OSD menu/Select function.

3

Down Move icon selection down/decrease value

4

Up Move icon selection up/increase value

5

Power Turn ON/OFF monitor

HDMI

DC INVGA

678

6

DC IN For DC power supply

7

VGA VGA port

8

HDMI HDMI port

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

DC IN

DVR CONTROLS

Monitor Installation

Upright

VGA

HDMI

Base

Assemble the Monitor Stand

Assemble the monitor stand and attach to the display before using the monitor.

1. Insert Upright into Base and push until it snaps in place. Note: it can only be inserted in one way. If it
does not slide in easily, rotate Upright and try inserting again.

2. Lay the monitor face down on a clean, soft surface.

3. Inserted assembled Base/Upright into back of monitor, making sure two locating pins fit into place.

4. Tighten screws being careful not to over tighten.

Connect the Monitor

1. Using the supplied HDMI connector, connect the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor.

2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the DVR.

3. Connect the power adapter into the monitor, Then plug the 3 way prong adapter into a wall outlet.

Maintenance

Be sure to turn the POWER off and disconnect the AC adaptor before maintenance on the monitor.
Wipe the monitor with a dry, soft cloth. If the monitor is extremely dirty, wipe with a clean cloth dipped in a
weak soap-and-water solution wrung out thoroughly, and then wipe again with a dry cloth.

Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner, cleaning fluid or other chemicals. And do not use compressed air
to remove dust.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

OSD MENU

OSD - Picture Menu

Manually adjust the Brightness, Contrast, ECO Color Mode and toggle DCR (Dynamic Contrast) ON/OFF
of the monitor. Also, access quick selection of ECO or DCR by pressing buttons 3 or 4 on back of monitor.
See icons below.

Brightness

Brightness

Contrast

ECO MODE Standard

OSD

DCR OFF

1024x768 60Hz

OSD - Brightness/Contrast Menu

Normal Mode

Movie Mode

Game Mode

DCR

DCR On

Text Mode

DCR

DCR Off

OSD - Image Menu

Manually adjust the size and position settings for the monitor. H-Position and V-Position adjusts the
horizontal and vertical position of the monitor image. Clock adjusts the picture’s time and pulse. Phase
adjusts the focus and definition. With Aspect Ratio, you can select Auto, Wide (16:9) or 4:3.

Image

H.Position

V.Position

Clock

OSD

Phase

Aspect WIDE

OSD -Image Menu

1024x768 60Hz

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

OSD MENU

OSD - Color Temp Menu

Manually adjust the color settings for the monitor. The “-” button toggles between settings. There are two
presets defined: 9300 (Red: 44, Green: 49, Blue: 69), 6500 (Red: 49, Green: 49, Blue: 49). You cannot adjust
these settings. To define a USER setting and adjust all three colors, select USER, then push the MENU
button. Then use the “Up” or “Down” buttons to select the Red, Green or Blue settings. Push the MENU
button to move to the settings bar and push “+” or “-” to adjust color bar as desired.

OSD - Color Temp Menu - Presets

Color Temp.

Color Temp. user

Red

Green

OSD

Blue

1024x768 60Hz

OSD - Color Temp Menu - User Defined

OSD - Setup Menu

Changes the key functions of the monitor. Select the Language (English, French, Spanish at minimum.
Other languages may vary.) of the monitor. Change the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD. Set the
duration in seconds the OSD is displayed and set the translucence of the OSD screen.

OSD Menu

Language English

OSD H.Pos.

OSD V.Pos.

OSD

OSD Timer

Translucence

OSD - Setup Menu

1024x768 60Hz

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

OSD MENU

OSD - Reset Menu

Changes the Signal Source from HDMI or VGA inputs or resets monitor to factory defaults. Note: Auto
Adjust and Color Adjust are not available on this monitor from this screen. Use Button 1 on back of
monitor for Auto Adjust feature.

Reset

OSD

Signal Source

Reset

Auto Adjust

Color Adjust

OSD - Reset Menu

HDMI

1024x768 60Hz

OSD - No Input Signal

When no input signal is detected the “No Input Signal”
message will appear and move around the monitor for
about 15 seconds and then enter Power saving mode by
turning off the screen.

No Input Signal

OSD - Out of Range

When the maximum resolution of the monitor is exceeded,
the “Out of Range” message will appear and move
around the monitor for about 15 seconds and then enter
Power saving mode by turning off the screen.

Out of Range

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APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING/SPECIFICATIONS

Troubleshooting

problem possIble cause solutIons

• Confirm that all cables are connected correctly

• Confirm that the power adapter is securely connected to the back

No Picture on Monitor

The image does not fit onto the
Monitor screen

Cable from power adapter is loose or is unplugged

HDMI or VGA Cable not connected or damaged

Monitor not adjusted properly • Adjust screen settings per instructions in this manual.

of the unit

• Confirm that the monitor is powered on (POWER LED indicator on
the front should be Green.

• Make sure the HDMI or VGA connection to the Monitor and source
DVR is properly aligned and securely fastened.

• Check the pins on both ends of the HDMI or VGA plug. If any are
broken, bent or missing replace the cable.

The image is too light or too dark

Color appears abnormal Damaged HDMI or VGA Cable

Monitor not adjusted properly

• Adjust brightness screen settings per instructions in this manual.

• Check the pins on both ends of the VGA plug. If any are broken,

bent or missing replace the cable

Technical Specifications

Item specIFIcatIon

DISPLAY SIZE 18.5” (16:9) LED SLIM

DISPLAY STYLE ACTIVE MATRIX TFT

BACKLIGHT LED

DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO 1,000:1

PIXEL PITCH 0.283

RESOLUTION 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz

RESPONSE 5ms

VIEWING ANGLE H/V 16O°/15O°

COLOR 16.7M

INPUT HDMI, VGA

POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 1.1A

POWER CONSUMPTION <=35W

BACK CONTROL MENU, DOWN, UP, EXIT, POWER

OSD ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH

WORKING TEMPERATURE

MONITOR DIMENSIONS 13 3/4” (349.3mm) H x 17 3/4” (450.9mm) W x 6” (152.4mm) D with Stand / 1” (25.4mm) without Stand

41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40°C)

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APPENDIX

WARRANTY

Warranty

PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY

BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of First Alert® brand products warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase
(the “Warranty Period”), this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its sole option, will repair or
replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the Warranty Period. Replacement or repair will
be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with
a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser only from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. In order
to obtain warranty service, you must keep the original sales receipt and proof of purchase in the form of the UPC code from the
package. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change
the terms and conditions of this warranty.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

Parts and Labor: 1 year limited (warranted parts do not include bulbs, LEDs, and batteries)
This warranty does not apply to bulbs, LEDs, and batteries supplied with or forming part of the product.
This warranty is invalidated if non- BRK accessories are or have been used in or in connection with the product or in any modification
or repair is made to the product.
This warranty does not apply to defects or damages arising by use of the product in other than normal (including normal atmospheric,
moisture and humidity) conditions or by installation or use of the product other than in strict accordance with the instructions
contained in the product owner’s manual.
This warranty does not apply to defects in or damages to the product caused by (i) negligent use of the product, (ii) misuse,
abuse, neglect, alteration, repair or improper installation of the product, (iii) electrical short circuits or transients, (iv) usage not in
accordance with product installation, (v) use of replacement parts not supplied by BRK, (vi) improper product maintenance, or (vii)
accident, fire, flood or other Acts of God.
This warranty does not cover the performance or functionality of any computer software included in the package with the product.
BRK makes no warranty that the software provided with the product will function without interruption or otherwise be free of
anomalies, errors, or “Bugs.” This warranty does not cover any costs relating to removal or replacement of any product or software
installed on your computer.
BRK reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements in its products without incurring any
obligations to modify any product which has already been manufactured. BRK will make every effort to provide updates and fixes to
its software via its website. This warranty does not cover any alteration or damage to any other software that may be or may become
resident on the users system as a result of installing the software provided. This warranty is in lieu of other warranties, expressed or
implied, and BRK neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the
sale or service of the product. In no event shall BRK be liable for any special or consequential damages arising from the use of the
product or arising from the malfunctioning or non-functioning of the product, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty
due to any cause beyond its control.
BRK does not make any claims or warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding the product’s potential, ability, or effectiveness to
prevent, minimize, or in any way affect personal or property damage or injury. BRK is not responsible for any personal damage, loss,
or theft related to the product or to its use for any harm, whether physical or mental related thereto. Any and all claims or statements,
whether written or verbal, by salespeople, retailers, dealers, or distributors to the contrary are not authorized by BRK, and do not
affect this provision of this warranty.
BRK’s responsibility under this, or any other warranty, implied or expressed, is limited to repair, replacement or refund, as set
forth above. These remedies are the sole and exclusive remedies for any breach of warranty. BRK is not responsible for direct,
special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or under any other legal theory including but
not limited to, loss profits, downtime, goodwill, damage to or replacement of equipment and property and any costs of recovering,
reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in or used with a system containing the product accompanying software.
BRK does not warrant the software will operate with any other software except that which is indicated. BRK cannot be responsible
for characteristics of their party hardware or software which may effect the operation of the software included.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is
limited in duration to the duration of the above Warranty Period. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
state to state, or province to province, or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

OBTAINING SERVICE

If service is required, do not return the product to your place of purchase. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer
Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you,
please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.
After contacting the Consumer Affairs Division and it is determined that the product should be returned for Warranty Service, please
mail the product to: BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122.

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©2014

BRK Brands, Inc.
a Jarden Corporation Company (NYSE:JAH)
3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Phone: [phone] Tech Services: 800-323-9005

www.brkelectronics.com
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