Hidden COVSMDVR User Manual

Day/Night Smoke Detector
Camera with DVR
User Manual

Product: COVSMDVR

Please read this manual before installing and using this camera and always follow instructions for proper use.

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PRECAUTIONS

Precautions

• Do not install the camera where the temperature or humidity is not

within the specied operating range.

• Do not install the camera under unstable lighting.

• Do not use the camera close to an gas or oil leak.

• Do not disassemble the camera.

• Do not drop the camera; protect it from strong shock.

• Never point the camera directly at intense light.

• Do not expose the camera to rain or spill beverage on it.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 System options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

SECTION 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.2 What you need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.3 Installing the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SECTION 3 DVR Setup and Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.1 Initial DVR setup for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3.2 Reinstall the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.3 Playing back recorded video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SECTION 4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SECTION 5 Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

APPENDIX A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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NOTES

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SECTION 1: FEATURES

SECTION1 Features

• Covert camera

• 600 lines resolution

• 0.5 lux low light rating

• 12 VDC powering

• AVI digital video recorder (DVR) with SD card storage

• Remote control

Power LED

Drop Cable

Video BNC
Connector

12 VDC

Power

Connector

NOTE: This device does not directly detect smoke.

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SD Card

Writer/Reader

Module

LED Cable

Cover

Mounting

Screw Hole

(1 of 3)

Camera Mounting

Screw (1 of 2)

Camera Mounting
Screw (1 of 2)

SD Module

Mounting
Screws (2)

Base

Assembly

Mounting
Screw Holes
(2 of 3)

Camera Module

COVSMDVR with cover removed

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Remote Control

Delete Press to delete the le selected in the

recordings list.

ESC / MODE Press to return to the previous menu, and

quick playback.

Left / REW Press to move left in the mask area, and 4

levels of fast backward playback.

Right / FF Press to move right in the mask area, and

4 levels of fast forward playback.

Play / Pause Press to play or pause playback.
UP and DOWN Press to select an item and to increase or

decrease the volume during the playback.

ENTER / REC Press to conrm, and start recording.
MENU / Pre Press to enter and exit a menu.
STOP Press to stop recording.

1.1 System options

The camera can connect directly to a CCTV monitor or to a DVR.

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Connect

Single camera/DVR network with monitor

Multiple camera/DVR network with system DVR and monitor

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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION

SECTION2 Installation

2.1 What’s in the box

The camera package contains:

• Camera/DVR assembly

• Mounting screws and wall anchors

• Remote control

• User manual (this document)

2.2 What you need

To install the camera, you will need:

• Hardware and tools to attach the camera to the mounting surface

• Video and power extension cable

• 12 VDC power adapter with 200 mA capacity

2.3 Installing the camera

1. Separate the COVSMDVR cover from the base. Rotate the cover about 1/8 turn
counterclockwise, then carefully lift it o the base. CAUTION: After separating the
cover from the base, it is still connected by the LED cable. Carefully unplug the LED
cable from the base assembly, then set the cover aside.

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2. Position the camera base assembly in the mounting location with the camera lens
pointing at your surveillance target. Mark the location of the holes for the mounting
screws and drop cable.

NOTE

One mounting screw hole is covered by the SD card module. If necessary, remove the two
screws that secure SD module, then mark the location of the mounting screw hole.

3. Obtain the best fasteners for securing the camera to the mounting surface.

NOTE

Four screws and anchors, appropriate for many surface types, are provided with the
camera. Soft surfaces, such as acoustic ceiling tile, require bolts with backing washers.
See the drawing below.

Bolts/Screws

Drop Cable

Hole for

Drop Cable

Camera Base

Assembly

Backing
Washer for
Soft Surface

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4. Drill holes into the mounting surface for the fasteners you will use.

5. Drill a ¾" hole through the mounting surface for the camera drop cable.

6. Route the drop cable through the ¾" hole, then secure the camera base assembly to
the surface with the fasteners.

7. Attach a video/power extension cable to the camera drop cable, then attach the other
end to a power 12 VDC (200 mA) power adapter and to a video monitor or DVR.

8. Power on the camera.

9. Loosen (do not remove) the camera mounting screws. While observing video from
the camera, move the camera module to produce the best view of your surveillance
target.

10. Carefully tighten the camera mounting screws to hold the camera in place.

11. Before reattaching the cover, complete the DVR setup procedures in Section 3 of this
manual.

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SECTION 3: DVR SETUP AND USAGE

SECTION3 DVR Setup and Usage

The DVR control interface appears as an OSD with a SET UP menu that includes:

• Image Settings

• Record Settings

• Record Modess

• Playback

• System Settings

The remote control provided with your camera is used to control DVR. Before using the
remote control, you may need to install the battery (CR2025) or remove the pull tab.

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SECTION 3: DVR SETUP AND USAGE

3.1 Initial DVR setup for recording

To setup your DVR for recording video, congure the system settings, image settings and
record settings, then choose a record mode.

System Setting

1. Insert an SD, MMC, or SDHC card (up to 32GB) into the card slot on the back of the
camera. See the Specications section of this manual for more information.

2. While observing the video image from the camera, point the remote control at the
front of the camera and press the MENU button. The SET UP will appear.

3. Press the UP button to highlight System Setting, then press ENTER.

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4. In the System Setting menu, use the UP or DOWN button to highlight Language,
then press ENTER. Highlight the screen language you prefer, then press ENTER again.
Options: English, German, Spanish.

5. Use the UP or DOWN button to highlight Time, then press ENTER. In the Time
screen, use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the value of the year, if necessary,
the press the Right button to move to the next eld (month). Adjust the value in
each eld until the current date and time is displayed, then press ENTER to conrm
the setting and return to the System Setting screen.

6. Use the UP or DOWN button to highlight Card Info., then press ENTER. Verify that
the information displayed for the memory card is correct, then press ENTER.

7. Format your memory card. Use the UP or DOWN button to highlight Format, then
press ENTER. Press the UP button to select YES, then press ENTER again. Allow the
format operation to complete before continuing.

Image Setting

1. If not at the SET UP menu screen, press the ESC button repeatedly until the SET UP
screen appears.

2. Use the UP or DOWN button to highlight Image Setting, then press ENTER.

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3. Use the UP or DOWN button to highlight (recording) Quality, then press ENTER.
In the Quality submenu, use the UP or DOWN button to highlight H (high), M
(medium), or L (low), then press ENTER again. (NOTE: Refer to the Specications
section for information on how these settings aect recording capacity.)

4. Press the DOWN button to highlight (recording) Frame Rate, then press ENTER. In
the Frame Rate submenu, use the UP or DOWN button to highlight 30 fps, 15 fps,
or 5 fps, then press ENTER again.

5. Press ESC to return to the SET UP menu.

REC. Setting

1. In the SET UP menu screen, press the UP or DOWN button to highlight REC.
Setting, then press ENTER.

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2. To setup a schedule for recording video, use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight
Scheduled Time, then press ENTER. In the Scheduled Time screen, the recording

start time is displayed at the top in the format YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM; the end time
is displayed below. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the value of the year, if
necessary, the press the Right button to move to the next eld. Adjust the value of
each eld until the desired start time and end time is displayed, then press ENTER to
conrm the setting and return to the REC. Setting screen.

3. To set the media overwrite option, press the DOWN button to highlight Overwrite,
then press ENTER. If enabling the overwrite option, the DVR will write over old data
to save newer data after the memory card becomes full. In the Overwrite submenu,
select Yes (to overwrite old data) or No, then press ENTER to close the submenu.

4. To set the Section value, press the DOWN button to highlight Section, then press
ENTER. The Section feature allows you to set the maximum size of recorded les

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by time length. In the Section submenu, select 15min, 30min, or 1hr, then press
ENTER to return to close the submenu.

5. To setup motion detection recording, press the DOWN button to highlight Motion
Detection, then press ENTER.

a. Press ENTER again to open the Mask Area screen. The mask feature divides the

video image into a grid of blocks, where each block area is selected to either sense
for motion or be ignored. Blocks selected for motion detection are highlighted
blue, and the cursor position is highlighted yellew. To select a block area or
deselect a selected block area, use the UP, DOWN, RIGHT, and LEFT buttons to
move the cursor to the block, then press ENTER. Use this method to dene only
the areas of the image where motion should be sensed. When nished, press ESC
to return to the Motion Detection screen.

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b. In the Motion Detection screen, press DOWN to highlight Sensitivity, then

press ENTER. In the Sensitivity submenu, select H (high), M (medium), or L
(low), then press ENTER to return to close the submenu. (NOTE: Try dierent
Sensitivity settings to produce the best performance for your surveillance target.)

6. Press ESC twice to return to the SET UP menu, then press REC to initiate motion
detection recording.

REC. Mode

1. In the SET UP menu screen, press the DOWN button to highlight REC. Mode, then
press ENTER.

2. In the submenu, use the UP or DOWN button to highlight the method for triggering
recording: Manual, Scheduled, or by Motion Detection, then press ENTER.

3. Press MENU to close the SET UP menu and return to a live view from the camera.

3.2 Reinstall the cover

To reinstall the cover:

1. Plug the LED cable into the mating connector in the base assembly. Note that this
connector is keyed.

2. Place the cover onto the base assembly, aligning the side tabs of the base with the
slots inside the cover.

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3. Rotate the cover about 1/8 turn clockwise until it locks into place.

3.3 Playing back recorded video

Video recorded by your camera can be played back either by the DVR or by an external
device such as a computer.

Playback with the DVR

1. From the live camera view screen, press the MENU button to open the SET UP menu.

2. Press the DOWN button to highlight Playback, then press ENTER. The camera will
read and display information from the les on the memory card.

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3. In the le list screen, use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a le to play, press
ENTER to conrm your selection, then press PLAY to watch the le. You can control

playback as follows:

— Press the Left/REW button to rewind the le. Press repeatedly to rewind faster.
— Press Right/FF to fast forward. Press repeatedly to forward faster.
— Press Play/Pause to pause and resume playback.
— To delete a le from the list, use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a le, press

ENTER to conrm your selection, then press Delete.

— To exit playback mode and return to the camera live view , press ESC, then press

ENTER.

Playback with a computer

To playback recorded video les on a computer, remove the memory card from the
camera and connect it to a computer. Files recorded by the camera are AVI les with ASF
format, which will play with Windows® Media Player, VLC Media Player (available as a free
download from the internet), and other AVI video player software.

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SECTION 4: CLEANING

SECTION4 Cleaning

Clean the camera housing with a mild cleaning solution and a lint free cloth.

• Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the

camera housing. These may cause damage to the surface over time.

• Dust can be removed from the unit by wiping it with a soft damp cloth. To remove

stains, gently rub the surface with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent
solution, then rinse and dry it with a soft cloth.

CAUTION



Do not use benzene, thinner or other chemical products on the camera
assembly; these may dissolve the paint and promote damage of the surfaces.
Before using any chemical product, read the accompanying instructions
carefully.

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SECTION 5: SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION5 Specications

Item Specication

Image sensor 1/3” CCD sensor

Total pixels 768 (H) x 494 (V)

Horizontal resolution 600 TV Lines

Scanning system 2:1 interlace
Sensitivity 0.5 LUX / F 2.0
Lens type Pinhole 3.7 mm
S/N Ratio > 48 dB
Gamma correction 0.45
Gain control Auto
Back light compensation Auto
Auto exposure Auto
White balance ATW with MCT (Multi-Color Temperature) Technology
D/N auto Not supported
Audio None
Video compression MPEG4 (ASF format)
Resolution for video 640 x 480
Frame rate 5 / 15 / 30 FPS at 640 x 480
Image quality mode High Middle Low
Recording size / 1 hr 1.3 ~ 1 GB 900 ~ 700 MB 700 ~ 500 MB
Video modes Manual, Scheduled, and Motion Detection
Playback mode Search by time
Rewrite Auto or o
Storage media SD / MMC card (SDHC up to 32 GB)
Operating Temperature 14°F ~ 113°F (-10°C ~ 45°C)
Power Supply 12 VDC

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Item Specication

Power Consumption 200 mA ± 10% @ 12 VDC
Dimensions (L x W x H) 5.59” (dia.) x 1.63” (H) (142 mm (dia.) x 41.5 mm (H))
Weight 5.33 oz ± 0.11 oz (151 g ± 3 g)

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APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIXA Troubleshooting

Before sending the camera for repair, please follow the suggestions listed below and make
sure that the camera is installed correctly. If it still does not perform adequately, please
consult your supplier or contact your vendor.

1. No picture on the monitor screen.

a. Check that all connected devices are powered on.
b. Conrm that the voltage is correct.
c. Conrm that the power supply provides enough current to power the camera.
d. Check that all video cables are correctly connected.

2. The picture is not clear.

a. Check that your monitor is correctly adjusted.
b. Conrm that the lens is not covered with dust, dirt, etc. To clean the glass use a

soft, dry and non-abrasive cloth or a commercially available lens cleaning set.

3. The picture has interference.

a. The camera may be close to a high voltage source, such as a power generator.
b. The BNC cable may not be terminated properly.
c. Video cables are not connected properly.

CAUTION



This camera is a precision instrument and when treated with care, will
provide years of satisfactory performance. If a problem does occur, do
not attempt to make repairs. Servicing should always be referred to your
supplier.