Indoor/Outdoor Analog Wired Cameras and DVR Model 4800 USER'S MANUAL
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Table of Contents 1 Safety ........................................................................................................................... 1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 1 FCC Compliance ............................................................................................................................. 1 Disposal ..............................................................
Table of Contents Model 4800 User's Manual Password Setting.................................................................................................................... 29 Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................. 30 Adduser............................................................................................................................. 30 Deluser......................................................
Table of Contents Model 4800 User's Manual Maintenance................................................................................................................................... 54 Log View................................................................................................................................ 55 Upgrade.................................................................................................................................. 55 HDD Manage ..............................
Table of Contents Model 4800 User's Manual 8 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 96 9 Technical Information ............................................................................................... 98 Warranty.......................................................................................................................100 Product Limited Warranty...............................................................
Chapter 1 Safety 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.
Safety Model 4800 User's Manual 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.
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your 4800 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.
Getting to Know Your 4800 DVR Model 4800 User's Manual PRODUCT OVERVIEW DVR FRONT PANEL 1 3 5 4 6 2 7 1 2 FULL/ QUAD Select full-screen output video from Channel 1, 2, 3, or 4 or all channels simultaneously (quad) MENU Access main menu ESC Exit the active window REC Start/stop manual recording BACKUP Open video search and backup menu Play/Pause in playback mode; open video search and playback menu PTZ* Pan-Tilt-Zoom high-speed dome camera functions 3 CH1–CH4 Select channel Cursor move
Getting to Know Your 4800 DVR Model 4800 User's Manual DVR REAR PANEL 1 3 4 2 6 5 8 7 10 9 1 USB Ports USB ports for backup devices (flash drive, DVD recorder) and mouse 2 Audio Output 1-channel audio output (2Vp-p, 600 ) 3 Audio Input 4-channel audio input (2Vp-p, 600 ) 4 Video Input 4-channel video input, BNC (1Vp-p, 75 ) 5 Video Output Output to display monitor, BNC (1Vp-p, 75 ) 6 Ethernet RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port 7 ALARM IN ALARM OUT RS-422/RS-485 Alarm input
Getting to Know Your 4800 DVR Model 4800 User's Manual REMOTE CONTROL 1 1 2 Alarm Reset REC Start manual recording Number/Channel buttons Enter values 0–9 in menus when in live viewing DEL Delete MENU Open main menu ESC Return to previous menu 4 5 Switch between quad and split-screen displays 4 PTZ* Open PTZ control window Adjust brightness Adjust contrast Play in slow mode/rewind /|| 6 3 Select channel to view when in fullscreen 3 5 Clear the alarm input or alarm output status
Chapter 3 Setting Up INSTALLING 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 data cable connector power input socket 2 power cable connector 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 5).
Setting Up Model 4800 User's Manual 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.
Setting Up Model 4800 User's Manual 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).
Setting Up Model 4800 User's Manual video BNC connector power connector to DVR video input BNC cable to DVR DC input splitter cable 12V DC power supply 10
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.
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual MAIN MENU The Main Menu has four 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.
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual STATUS BAR Click anywhere on the screen to display Status Bar at the bottom of the window. Status Bar 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).
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual 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.
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual 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, Video, Net, Alarm, Maintenance, and Save settings. See Chapter 5, DVR Settings for descriptions of the system configurations settings.
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual 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.
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual 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 blue = manually made). 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.
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual 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.
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual Connect external media such as USB flash drives, portable USB HDDs, and USB DVD recorders. Note: The system supports the FAT32 file system for USB flash drives. Choose either H.264 Raw, MP4, or AVI 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.
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual Menu functions may vary depending on the make and model of the PTZ camera used. For a detailed description of available options, refer to the PTZ camera user's manual. 1 Toggle Functional Panel Toggle the panel view for the options available on a PTZ camera. 2 Navigation Buttons Control the direction of the PTZ. (Refer to the PTZ camera user's manual.) 3 Speed Set the turning speed on a PTZ camera.
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual 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: 1. Click on the track button to start. 2. Move camera in the pattern you want it to run. 3.
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual 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).
Getting Started Model 4800 User's Manual 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.
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 the 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.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual Language Video Standard Video Channel VGA Setting Record Schedule Time Format Record Quality Time Setting Record Rate Password System Record Source Advanced OSD Setting Record Rec Resolution Setting Camera Channel Advanced PTZ Protocol Manual Record PTZ Baud Rate Record Search Tool Bar PTZ ID Network Color Setting IP Address Motion Detection Subnet Mask Mosaic Gateway PTZ Video Clear Alarm Advanced 1/4 CH HTTP Port Command Port Net Media Port Positi
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual SYSTEM The System Configuration window provides access to seven sub-menus used to set the DVR system. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows. Language Video Standard VGA Setting System Time Format Time Setting Password Add User Advanced Del User Authority Manage Click the System button on the System Configuration menu to access the System settings sub-menu.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual Select the general system settings for operating the DVR. Menu titles are on the left, and the corresponding changeable/non-changeable values are in the fields to the right. A short description of each setting displays when the cursor moves over the field name or, enter the fields using the navigational buttons on the front panel of the DVR or the remote control. Use the arrow keys to the side of the field name to toggle through the available options.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual TIME SETTING Adjust the current date and time set on the DVR. Click the >> button to open a dialog box and change the year, month, date, hours, minutes, and seconds. Click OK to confirm the setting or click CANCEL to reject the change. Note: To avoid possible confusion with the time stamps on recorded and currently recording files, stop all ongoing recording processes before altering the system time and restart recording using the new settings.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual PASSWORD SETTING Modify the Administrator or User passwords. If logged in as Administrator, you can change both passwords. If logged in as a User, you can only change the user password. Enter the new password using the numerical keyboard. Click OK to confirm or click CANCEL to reject the change. Note: The default password for Admin is 888888. The default password for User is 666666. We recommend you select and enter a new password at system start up.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual ADVANCED SETTINGS The Advanced Settings menu (lower right-hand corner) has three options: Adduser, Deluser, and Authority Manage. ADDUSER Click Adduser to add a new user to the system. Use the keypad to input user information. Click Enter to save. DELUSER Click Deluser to remove a user from the system. Highlight the user name and click Delete.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual AUTHORITY MANAGE Use the Authority Manage window to set a local and remote authority to access selected system features. By default, only the administrator account is allowed to modify DVR settings. In the authority options window, click the box next to an option to issue that authority to the user (check mark displays when selected). Click OK to confirm the setting or click CANCEL to reject the change.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual RECORD The Record window provides access to eight sub-menus used to set the record parameters. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual VIDEO CHANNEL Use the arrow key to select the camera (channel) number whose settings you want to modify (options: 1, 2, 3, 4, or All). RECORD SCHEDULE Create a schedule for recording tasks throughout the week so that only certain events are recorded to the HDD. Select a color option button at the bottom of the screen and then click on the hour in the graph or click and drag an area in any direction to highlight several cells. Press OK to confirm the settings.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual Yellow: recording triggered by an alarm or motion detection. Select a color option button before highlighting time cells. Click on the hour in the graph or click and drag an area in any direction to highlight several cells. Press OK to confirm the settings. The changes will take effect after saving and exiting the menu. Note: For motion detection recording, set both the motion detection sensitivity and zone. See the Motion Detection Settings section below for details.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual RECORD SOURCE Select whether the signal coming from the source will include audio. The options are: Video and Video and Audio. OSD SETTING Define the information that will be recorded as the OSD (On-Screen Display) string. The options are: Camera Name and Time stamp, Camera Name stamp, Time Stamp, or None. Use the arrow buttons to select an option. RECORD RESOLUTION Select the record resolution (options: CIF, D1, and Half D1).
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual VIDEO The Video window provides access to eight sub-menus used to set the camera parameters. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual CAMERA CHANNEL Select the camera (channel) number and click the arrow buttons to select channel 1, 2, 3, 4, or All. PTZ PROTOCOL* Select the PTZ device protocol, and make sure it is consistent with the protocol of the installed PTZ cameras (options include: Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Tiandy, et.al.). The changes take effect when you save and exit the menu.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual Place the cursor over a field and click the arrows to increase/decrease the values (1–16). The live feed from the camera lets you view the adjustments. Right-click anywhere in the window to return to the Camera Setting window. MOTION DETECTION Set up motion detection sensitivity and manually configure the zones for motion detection. There are four motion sensitivity options: Highest, Normal, Low, or Disable.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual MOSAIC Sometimes certain zones within the camera view should not be monitored for privacy protection. For example, if the view shows the windows of an apartment building in the monitored zone, choose to not record the apartment. The zone options are: ON or OFF. When ON, you can manually set up privacy zones. Click the >> button to view a full image of the camera feed. Left-click and drag to select zones to be grayed out on the live feed.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual The following example shows a camera view with and without privacy zones. Select OFF in the Mosaic field to remove a privacy zone(s) or cancel the option. To undo a privacy area, click the >> button and right-click in the grayed-out zone (red border if it is active) to remove the red border. Right-click anywhere outside the gray zone to exit the menu and save the changes.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual RECORD Select (checkmark) to trigger immediate motion detection from the selected cameras. ALARM OUT Select to enable the Alarm Output when motion is detected. BUZZER Select to enable the internal buzzer when motion is detected. EMAIL Select to send an email, when motion is detected, to the indicated address(es), including a snapshot of the event. (See information on setting up the list of email addresses.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual Note: These options only apply to previously selected camera channels (listed by the column of check boxes). CHANNEL NAME SETTINGS Click the >> button to display the channel name. Enter or change the channel name using the keypad. Click OK to save the new name.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual NET The Net window provides access to eight sub-menus used to set the network and web parameters. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual NETWORK The DVR supports several two options for online viewing after an IP address is set: DHCP (automatic mode). Acquire the IP address using the DHCP client model. Static IP (manual mode). Indicate the IP address using the Static IP model (enter data for IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields). Note: Contact your network administrator or Internet service provider for information specific to your network and an explanation of network settings.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual NEXT PAGE The Next Page menu (lower right-hand corner) has eight sub-menus: PPPoE Setting, PPPoE IP, ONS Address, DDNS, Auto Register, File Sharing, Mobile Port and Email Setting. PPPOE SETTING Use the arrow keys to activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) the PPPoE setting. The changes take effect when you save. Click the >> button to access the PPPoE Setting window. Using the keypad, enter the user account name and password. Get this data from your Internet Service Provider.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual PPPOE IP PPPoE IP values are based on your Internet account. Contact your Internet Service Provider for details. DNS ADDRESS Place the cursor over a value and use the pop-up keypad to enter your DNS address.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual DDNS Click the arrow to turn the DDNS option ON or OFF. When ON, click the >> button access the DDNS settings window and set the DDNS Server, User Name and Password. Contact your Internet Service Provider for details. AUTO REGISTER Click the arrow to turn the Auto Register option ON or OFF. When ON, click the >> button access the Auto Register settings window and set the Server IP, Server Port and Interval. Contact your Internet Service Provider for details.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual FILE SHARING Access live video feed or shared video files via a network or the Internet. To activate this feature, click the checkbox. To prevent file sharing, click the checkbox again to turn this option off. To use the file sharing feature, type the DVR IP address in the browser address field to access the login page. Enter the Admin name and password. The shared files can be accessed in the Video Out folder.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual Note: Some systems have a default email account from which notification emails will be sent. Make sure the default email address is in the Email Address Book or it will be treated as spam. Enter the email address for the person who needs to receive the email. Enter the server email address from which the email will be sent. Click the View button to access the list of email addresses who will receive the email. Click the DEL button to remove an address from the list.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual ALARM The Alarm window provides access to four sub-menus used to set the alarm functions. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows. Alarm Input Channel Alarm Input Type Alarm Event Handling Event Handling Advanced Setting Alarm Setting Alarm Zoom Out Click the Alarm button on the System Configuration menu to access the Alarm Settings sub-menu.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual ALARM INPUT CHANNEL Click the arrow button to select an alarm input channel, view/change the alarm configurations and set up each or all cameras (options: 01, 02, 03, 04, or ALL). ALARM INPUT TYPE Select the type of alarm input for the previously selected channel (options: N.O—Normally Open and N.C. —Normally Closed). N.O. Normally Open – in the normal state, the sensor device is kept under constant low voltage.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual ADVANCED SETTINGS The Advanced Settings menu has three options: Event Handling, Alarm Setting, and Alarm Zoom Out. EVENT HANDLING Select to send email (checkbox) when an alarm is triggered. ALARM SETTING Click the arrow key to turn the Alarm Setting ON or OFF. Alarm Setting allows for manual setup of an alarm schedule.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual Click the >> button to access the Alarm Schedule window. The cells represent the days of the week from Sunday to Saturday (vertically) and the hours of the day from 0 to 24 (horizontally). Click on individual cells or click and drag multiple cells to highlight the time span. Click the day of the week to highlight a 24-hour time span for that day (white = time when alarm is disabled; red = alarm is enabled). Click OK to save the changes.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual MAINTENANCE The Maintenance window provides access to seven sub-menus used to set the maintenance functions. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual LOG VIEW Click the >> button to open the Log window. In the Type field (options: All, Operation, Exception, and Alarm). In the Search Time field, enter the search date and time for the log. Click the SEARCH button to display the desired log(s). It may take several minutes to populate the list depending on the size and number of logs. The first column is the start time of an event in the YYYYMMDD HHMMSS format. The second column is the description of the events.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual HDD MANAGE Click the >> button to view the HDD Manage window used to format and set up the DVR hard-disk drive (HDD). Note: Before recording video and audio feeds, the HDD must be formatted using the DVR. You must be logged in as Administrator to format the HDD. Click the >> button in the HDD Manage field. If the DVR successfully detects the HDD, the information will display in a pop-up window: Number, Type, Total Memory, Available Memory, and State.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual HDD CAPACITY This field shows Total/Available HDD storage capacity. Discrepancies may exist due to system usage of the HDD. HARDWARE VERSION This field shows the current hardware version of the DVR. SOFTWARE VERSION This field shows the current software version of the DVR. SOFTWARE RELEASE DATE This field shows the release date of the current software version.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual SAVE The Save window provides access to four options. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows. Save & Exit Exit Save Restore Defaults Logout Click the Save Settings button on the System Configuration menu to access the Save Settings sub-menu. SAVE & EXIT Click this button to save all settings and exit the Save & Exit menu. EXIT Click the EXIT button to exit the menu without saving any changes.
DVR Settings Model 4800 User's Manual RESTORE DEFAULTS Click the RESTORE DEFAULTS button to reset all configurations to factory defaults. All user-entered, customized configuration settings (system language, time, camera, PAL/NTSC system, and network settings) will be overridden by the factory default settings. LOGOUT Click the LOGOUT button to log out of the system. Log in again (user name and password) to operate the DVR.
Chapter 6 Web Browser Operation This chapter provides information on using a web browser to monitor and configure the DVR remotely. ENABLING DOWNLOAD OF AN UNSIGNED ACTIVEX CONTROL The Model 4800 is designed to operate with Internet Explorer (IE). To access the DVR via a web browser. You will need to install a special ActiveX component for web access. If the IE settings prohibit downloading unsigned ActiveX components, enable this function manually as described below.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual WEB BROWSER LOGIN SCREEN Open IE and input the IP address of the DVR in the address field. If the IP is correct and remote access is enabled on the DVR, the Login window will display. Enter User Name and Password. Check the “Automatically Open All Previews” option to view all cameras after Login. Press RESET to reset entered values. Press LOGIN to display the main remote access window.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual 1 The central position of the window is the camera view. If you selected “Automatically Open All Previews” at Login, all available camera feeds display. A one-camera view displays by default with live feed. (There may be up to a two second delay from actual live events depending on the connection.) Recorded information can be accessed from the Playback menu. 2 In the bottom left corner of each individual camera view, is the status (e.g., previewing or idle).
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual Note: If the network connection is interrupted or abnormal, the message “Hear beat lost, please check the network” displays in the top right corner of the main window. After the network connection is recovered, the preview mode displays automatically. 7 PTZ Control.* TOOLS BAR DVR PARAMETERS Click PARAMETERS on the Tool Bar to open the Device Parameters sub-menu.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual There are four subsections in the Server menu: Device Configuration: Enter the device name and choose the Signal Standard (NTSC/PAL/SECAM). Values for Channel Count, Alarm Input, Device Serial Number, Device Type, Hard Disk Count and Alarm Output are not changeable and provide reference information about the DVR. Net Configuration: Enter network configuration parameters. Enable PPPoE has two options: Enable and Disable.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual Click CONFIRM to save changes and exit. Click CANCEL to exit without saving changes. Click RESTORE DEFAULT to reset values to parameters before changes were made. Click SAVE PARAMETERS to save change. Click EXIT to close the window without saving changes. CHANNEL Click the CHANNEL tab to open the Channel menu and adjust settings for each individual channel.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual FONT Click FONT to display a dialog window and modify the font size. Check the Motion Detect box to initiate the motion detection feature on the DVR for the selected camera. Use the Setup and Action buttons to adjust the motion detection zone and the alarm type. SETUP Click SETUP to open a live feed window and indicate cells to be included for motion detection.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual ACTION Click ACTION to open a pop-up window with method options when motion is detected: Sound Alarm, Send to Center, Email Notify. Check the Trigger Alarm Output to display the Output 1 checkbox. To choose which channel will start recording an alarm, check the appropriate boxes on the list under the Trigger Record option.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual When the motion detection alarm is triggered, and the remote notification is activated, a message displays at the top right corner of the window with information such as: “Device Alarm: Motion Detection, Channel 1.” Check the Mosaic/Privacy Mask box and use the Setup button to access the Setup Area window. Check the Video Loss Alarm box to manage alarm options on Video Loss. Click SETUP to display the Alarm for the Video Loss window and modify the settings.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual Kind: Works with Enable Subcode, and when activated, has two options: Main Bitrate and Subbitstream. Use this function to allow a lower network bit stream for slower network connections or computers. Signal Type: Dropdown menu (options: Video Stream and Multiplex Stream). Encode Mode: Dropdown menu (option: Advance H.264). Video Bitrate: Dropdown menu (options: Best, Good, Better, Normal, and Customize).
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual Use Copy To options to select All Channels, or Channels 1 through 4 individually. Click COPY to copy settings from the current channel to All or specified channel(s). Click CONFIRM to save changes and exit. Click CANCEL to exit without saving changes. Click RESTORE DEFAULT to reset values to parameters before changes were made. Click SAVE PARAMETERS to save change. Click EXIT to close the window without saving changes.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual ALARM Click the ALARM tab to open the Alarm menu to adjust input/output settings for each channel. Alarm Input: Dropdown menu (options: Alarm Input 1 to 4). Alarm Type: Dropdown menu (options: Open and Close, referring to N.O./N.C.). Enable: Check the box to enable the Alarm Schedule. Click ALARM SCHEDULE to display a schedule window.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual Use the Alarm Schedule window to enable/disable alarm output on a weekly basis. The table represents days of the week (Sunday to Saturday vertically) and hours of the day (0 to 24 horizontally). Color encoding has two options: white = alarm is disabled, and red = enabled alarm. To mark the time cells, click on them individually or click and drag to highlight a larger time span. Click OK to save the changes. Click CANCEL to ignore the changes.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual Trigger Alarm Output: Check to display Output 1 checkbox. Trigger Record: Choose which channels will start recording after an alarm is initiated (options: Channels 1 to 4, All, or None). Joint Channel: Check the box to activate a PTZ camera* (if a channel is connected to a PTZ camera) upon alarm (options: All Channels or Channels 1 to 4). Preset Point: Check the box to move associated PTZ camera* to Preset Point, using a dropdown menu with preset points.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual List: List of available users. User Name: User name. Binding IP: Indicates Binding IP (static IP) or Binding MAC to restrict access to the DVR from remote locations. The user can connect to the DVR only from a specific IP address or PC, and not from any other IP or PC. Password, Confirm Password: Use to change user/administrator passwords. Options: List of options available to a specific user. Some options are changeable (i.e.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual DEVICE Click the Device tab to open the Device Parameters menu for firmware upgrades and time synchronization. UPGRADE The Upgrade subsection offers options for finding a file to upload. Click BROWSE to display an “Open File” window. Select the file and click START UPGRADE (click STOP UPGRADE to stop). The State field shows the status of the upgrade (Idle if not upgrading). The Progress Bar shows the current upgrade process.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual EMAIL NOTIFICATION Email Notify is similar to that present in the Net tab of the DVR settings (see Chapter 5, Email Settings). You can indicate multiple email addresses of the people who should be notified in case of an alarm, and the sender’s details. Indicate Server Address and Server Port, as well as User Name, Password and Email Address of the Addresser (Sender).
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual Automatic Refresh: Check box to keep current with changing values; data is refreshed every 5 seconds. Alternatively, click REFRESH to renew data and view the latest information. Click RESTORE DEFAULT to reset values to parameters before changes were made. Click SAVE PARAMETERS to save change. Click EXIT to close the window without saving changes.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual Target: Dropdown menu (options: Remote Device (DVR) and Local Host (PC)). Channel: Dropdown menu (options: Channels 1 to 4). Kind: Dropdown menu (options: All Records, Normal Record, Triggered by Alarm and Motion Detection). Begin: Dropdown menu for recording start time (format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS). End: Dropdown menu for recording end time of recording (format: YYYY-MMDD HH:MM:SS). SEARCH Click SEARCH to perform a query.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual DOWNLOAD Click DOWNLOAD to save selected files. The download progress for the file being saved displays on the No.X progress bar. The number is shown on the left of the bar and the time elapsed displays on the right. The Total Progress bar shows the overall download status when saving more than one file. Click STOP to stop the download. To play a file, check the box in the No.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual speed using the Fast Rewind button. Rewind (Normal, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16). You cannot directly go back to Normal fast rewind. Use the Fast Forward button to return to Normal speed. Decrease/increase contrast. Decrease/increase brightness. Mute sound. Go to next/previous file in the playback list (available only when multiple files are selected).
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual Select the event logs you would like to view. Query Kind: Dropdown menu (options: All, By Time, By Type, or By Time, and Type). Channel: Dropdown menu (options: All or Channels 1 to 4). ALL QUERY KINDS If you choose to view All logs from all channels or one channel, all other options (Type, Sub-Type, Begin Time, and End Time) are inactive. QUERY KIND BY TIME Select Query Kind by Time to view logs according to Time.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual Four types are available: All, Operation, Exception, and Alarm. All The subtype field is inactive. Operation There are 32 subtype field options available.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual Exception There are 7 subtype field options available. Alarm There are 7 subtype field options available. QUERY KIND BY TIME AND TYPE This query combines Time and Type with the Begin and End Time. Click QUERY to submit a request and view the log. (It may take several minutes depending on the number of entries and the connection.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual The resulting log list provides this information: No.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual SCREEN VIEW BUTTONS Click to stretch one-camera view over the whole screen of the browser window; all control bars will be hidden Highlight a screen and click to enlarge to single-view; all the menus will remain. Click to display quad camera views; click in full screen mode (menus hidden) and the camera image will be 4 windows (menus shown). Double-click any window to view full-screen or hide/show menu modes.
Web Browser Operation Model 4800 User's Manual 1 Navigation Buttons Control the direction of the PTZ movement (see PTZ manual for scanning mode information). 2 Speed Set the turning speed of PTZ camera. 3 Zoom Click to zoom in/out. 4 Iris Click to make the image brighter or darker (disabled if camera has automatic iris adjustment). 5 Focus Click to focus-in/out (disabled if camera has automatic focus). 6 Auxiliary Click to open/close auxiliaries including light, wiper, power, etc.
Chapter 7 Mobile Phone Support The Model 4800 DVR can transmit live feed from CCTV cameras to a mobile phone, so that you can access your surveillance system from virtually anywhere in the world. Currently, this feature is supported for phones with Windows CE Mobile, Symbian S60 3rd Edition OS, and the Apple iPhone. WINDOWS MOBILE Install xxx.cab file from the installation CD on a Windows-based mobile phone. (See you phone user's manual for information on installing applications.
Mobile Phone Support Model 4800 User's Manual Only one live feed channel can be viewed at a time on a mobile phone. Note: Split mode and playback of recorded files is not yet available. On-screen data provides information about current time (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS format), channel number, bit rate (Kbps), frame rate (fps), resolution, and status of the camera. Channel Select the camera channel. Connect Click to connect to the system and watch the live feed from a CCTV camera.
Mobile Phone Support Model 4800 User's Manual SYMBIAN S60 3RD PHONE Install xxx.sisx file from the installation CD onto a Symbian S60 3rd Edition mobile phone. (Compatible mobile phones are listed in the next section.) For instructions on installing software on your mobile phone, refer to the mobile phone user's manual. Note: Before using this feature, apply for Internet service (e.g., 3G or 3.5G) for your mobile phone. Contact your mobile service provider for details.
Mobile Phone Support Model 4800 User's Manual After installation is complete, click the QQEye icon in the applications list on the mobile phone to open the menu window. To move between the buttons, use the navigation keys on the mobile phone. MENU BUTTONS AND PROGRAM INTERFACE Status Information Line Name of the selected button (e.g., “Stop”) and status of the program (e.g., “Playing”).
Mobile Phone Support Model 4800 User's Manual SETUP The Symbian mobile phone must be configured for CCTV feed. Click the Setting icon and enter the preferred network access point, server address, server port, and user name. Default Access Point Enter the network through which you connect to the Internet. Options: None, WAP over GPRS, and mobile service providers Note: If you choose None, you will be offered a list of available networks to choose from when you click .
Mobile Phone Support Model 4800 User's Manual SYMBIAN SUPPORTED MOBILE PHONES Symbian mobile phones tested for remote access compatibility with Model 4800 DVR.
Mobile Phone Support Model 4800 User's Manual Nokia N73 S60 3rd_INIT 09-Apr-06 Nokia N75 S60 3rd_INIT 27-Sep-06 Nokia N76 S60 3rd_FP1 08-Jan-07 Nokia N77 S60 3rd_INIT 12-Feb-07 Nokia N78 S60 3rd_FP2 11-Feb-08 Nokia N79 S60 3rd_FP2 21-Aug-08 Nokia N80 S60 3rd_INIT 09-Nov-05 Nokia N81 S60 3rd_FP1 29-Aug-07 Nokia N81 8GB S60 3rd_FP1 29-Aug-07 Nokia N82 S60 3rd_FP1 14-Nov-07 Nokia N85 S60 3rd_FP2 21-Aug-08 Nokia N86 8MP S60 3rd_FP2 17-Feb-09 Nokia N91 S60 3rd_INIT 14-Apr-0
Mobile Phone Support Model 4800 User's Manual APPLE IPHONE The Apple iPhone application needs to be downloaded from the iPhone AppStore. To download the Apple iPhone program: 1. Open Apple iTunes. 2. Search for “aplayer” which is offered by company “Longterm,” our third party supplier. It is a free application. 3. Download and install onto the iPhone per iPhone installation procedures. 4. Click the application icon to open the main application screen.
Mobile Phone Support Model 4800 User's Manual 5. Click the settings icon to open the setting menu. Server IP: DVR IP address Port: Mobile Port (default: 7050) Username: Login User Name (Admin) Password: Default: 888888 6. Click BACK to save settings and return to the main window.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Problem Solution DVR fails to start after being connected to the power supply Make sure the power switch on the DVR is turned on and that there is sufficient power. Make sure the start-up procedure is working. Make sure the power supply has sufficient power to operate the hard disks. DVR restarts repeatedly Disconnect all cameras and network connections, and start the DVR. If this doesn't solve the problem, remove the cover and take out the hard drive.
Troubleshooting Model 4800 User's Manual Problem Color quality is low in both real-time and recorded images Mosaic on the PC monitor during playback Solution Check adjustment of the output/input video parameters on the DVR menu. Check the connecting cables to ensure good connectivity. Make sure the recording parameters are not set too low. The recording quality may decline, resulting in occasional mosaics. Adjust the settings. Damaged sections on hard disks can cause mosaics during playback.
Chapter 9 Technical Information DVR Video Format NSTC/PAL H.
Troubleshooting Model 4800 User's Manual CAMERA Image Device CMOS Resolution 400 TV lines Effective Pixels NTSC: 656 x 492 Lens 6.0mm White Balance Automatic Signal/Noise Ratio > 48dB Gain Control Automatic Backlight Compensation Automatic Viewing Angle 40 degrees Color Yes Indoor/Outdoor Both Number of Infrared LEDs 30 Night Vision Distance Up to 50 ft Operating Temperature 32 - 105°F Dimensions 5.5”(H) x 2.
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