USER’S MANUAL Model DVRAD0405/DVRAD0805/DVRAD0810/DVRAD1610/DVRAD1620
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.
INTRODUCTION KEY PRODUCT FEATURES Main Description Four, eight or sixteen channel H.264 digital video recorder with Internet remote surveillance, motion detection, PTZ and alarm control 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.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 2 Description Page # Introduction Safety Product Overview 2-5 6 7 What is in the Box 7 DVR Controls 3 8-9 Front Panel 8 Back Panel 9 Remote Control 10 Mouse and Virtual Keypad 11 Camera Power Connections 12 Connecting Devices 12 Initial Setup - System Operation 13 System Start Up 13 Power On/Off 13 Setup Wizard Setup Wizard 4 5 14 System Setup Menu 16-29 General 16 Channel 18-19 Network 20-21 Alarm 22-25 System 26-27 Devi
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Page # Remote Access 40 Network Setup 6 8 40-42 External Recording 43 External Playback 44 Settings 45 Advanced Setting 46 Pan Tilt Zoom 47 Setting Up Groups 48 Remote Configuration 49 Camera Settings 50 Appendix 51 Hard Drive Removal and Installation 51 Specifications 52 FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) 53 Troubleshooting 54 Warranty 55 Page 5
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.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW DVR CONTROLS Front Panel 2 12 7 8 10 9 11 4 Channel DVR 1 8 Channel DVR 2 1 16 Channel DVR 1 Item 1 2 3 Function (1) IR remote receiver Power indicator light Record indicator light Buttons 1-4(8)(16) 12 7 3 5 2 12 3 5 Control 8 10 9 11 4 6 7 3 8 10 9 11 5 Description Direct remote towards this position when using DVR A green light indicates power is on A green flashing light indicates recording Camera Selection 4 10+ Press for camera selection of ch
PRODUCT OVERVIEW DVR CONTROLS Back Panel 4 Channel DVR 10 11 8 3 12 8 Channel DVR 10 1 2 11 12 5 4 7 6 3 8 8 13 1 2 5 4 7 6 8 13 16 Channel DVR 10 11 12 Item 2 8 3 1 5 4 7 6 8 13 Function Description 1 Alarm 4 alarm inputs; 1 alarm output 2 VGA Output For connecting to VGA monitor 3 HDMI Output For connecting to HDMI monitor 4 USB/Mouse Use Lower USB port for mouse connection; Use Upper USB port for USB flashdrive or backup 5 NET For connecting RJ45
PRODUCT OVERVIEW REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control 1 Remote Control Operation The remote control is the secondary input device for navigating the system’s interface. In device operation, the MENU key has the same function as “left click” of the mouse. Item 1 2 Function Description Power Click power for about 3-5 seconds to shut down the DVR.
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.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW CAMERA AND POWER CONNECTIONS Installing Cameras 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.
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.
INITIAL SETUP SETUP WIZARD Setup Wizard Quick Startup After the initial system power up, the system will ask for a login. The default user is “abc” and there is no password. Simply click login, after which the Setup Wizard will start. Clicking on “Next” will bring you to the next page. “Cancel” will exit the Wizard.
INITIAL SETUP SETUP WIZARD • Resolution (Main) Choose between “None(Camera Default)”, “CIF(352x288)” or “D1(720x480)” resolutions • kbps (Main) Choose transmission rate for camera channel NOTE: A higher kbps will result in larger video files • Resolution (Minor) Choose between “None(Main Setting Default)”, “QCIF(176×144)” or “CIF(352x288)” resolutions over network • kbps (Minor) Choose transmission rate for camera channel over a network connection • Fluency (Minor) Selects the frame rate that is transmit
SYSTEM SETUP GENERAL MENU System Setup General Menu Path: System Setup>General After the system powers up, and the user is logged in, the Right Click Menu can be accessed. To access basic System Settings, select the first option, “System Setup.” To open the System Setup Menu: Right-click anywhere on-screen to open the Quick Access Menu and select System Setup (mouse only), or press the Menu and select System Setup on the remote control or front panel of the system.
SYSTEM SETUP GENERAL MENU General Menu (Continued) Path: System Setup>General • Date Format Set the date format according to your local preference • Set Date Enter the current date here • Auto Synchronize Time Adjusts and sets system time to match network server time • Enable DST Set time to adjust for Daylight Savings • Set Time Enter the current time here • Timezone Setting Set your local time-zone here • User Group Toggles User List between local users and network users • Automatic Logout Toggles
SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL MENU • View Setting This tab adjusts certain channel appearance options • Channel The channel number according to view arrangement • Channel Name The channel name can be changed here, i.e., CH01 will be displayed as Front Hall Channel Menu Path: System Setup>Channel Use the Channel Menu and its submenus to adjust Channel Display settings, including resolution, menu display position, privacy masks, audio settings • Copy Will copy one channel’s settings to the rest of the channels.
SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL MENU Channel Menu (Continued) Path: System Setup>Channel • Resolution (Main) Choose between “None(Camera Default)”, “CIF(352x288)” or “D1(720x480)” resolutions • kbps (Main) Choose transmission rate for camera channel NOTE: A higher kbps will result in larger video files • Resolution (Minor) Choose between “None(Main Setting Default)”, “QCIF(176×144)” or “CIF(352x288)” resolutions over network • kbps (Minor) Choose transmission rate for camera channel over a network connection • Fl
SYSTEM SETUP NETWORK MENU Network Menu Path: System Setup>Network Using the Network menu, settings for the DVR’s connection to a network and the internet can be changed and adjusted. • IP The DVR’s IP address can be manually set here • NetMask The IP Subnet Mask can be manually set here • Gateway Set the Gateway IP address here • DNS Select the DNS IP address for the network here • MAC This is the MAC address for the DVR • PPPoE Click Set to setup the DVR to comminucate over DSL or 3G wireless networks.
SYSTEM SETUP NETWORK MENU Network Menu (Continued) Path: System Setup>Network • Service Sets parameters to use a Closed Circuit platform over a network connection • WebCC Toggle Web Closed Circuit capability over the network • Port Set an open port for WebCC to access on the network • Audio Choose the Audio Channel to broadcast over network • Bi-directional talk Enable the use of two way communication over a network Page 21
SYSTEM SETUP ALARM MENU Alarm Menu Path: System Setup>Alarm Settings for different alarm parameters can be set from the Alarm menu, including how and when an alarm is triggered. Use the Alarm In feature to configure alarm settings. NOTE: External alarm devices must be connected to the alarm block on the rear panel of the DVR in order to use the I/O (input/ output) alarms of the system. See page 25 “Alarm Inputs” and “Alarm Inputs Diagram” for details on attaching alarm inputs.
SYSTEM SETUP ALARM MENU Alarm Menu (Continued) Path: System Setup>Alarm • Channel Indicates the channel • Keep Alarm How long the alarm will be active before being cancelled • Enable Sets the alarm settings for a channel to on or off • Turn on Buzzer Activate DVR alarm buzzer • Send to Client Alarm will be forwarded to another connected DVR • Alarm Output Determine how the system iniates the Alarm alerts, including sending an email, sounding a buzzer, etc.
SYSTEM SETUP ALARM MENU Alarm Menu (Continued) Path: System Setup>Alarm • End Time Indicates time to end settings. NOTE: 24 hour clock • Channel • Enable Indicates the Sets the channel alarm settings for a channel to on or off • Start Time Indicates time to begin settings. NOTE: 24 hour clock • End Time Indicates time to endsettings. NOTE: 24 hour clock • Start Time Indicates time to begin settings. NOTE: 24 hour clock • End Time Indicates time to end settings.
SYSTEM SETUP ALARM MENU Alarm Menu (Continued) Path: System Setup>Alarm • Inbound Setting Select settings for DVR to receive email • Inbound Site Enter the site for the inbound mailbox • Modify Adjust Inbound email settings • E-Mail Adjust settings for E-Mail alarms, and destination email address and settings • Add/Delete Add or Delete Inbound email settings • Mail Testing Click to send a test email and confirm settings are working • SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol settings for the outbound email ad
SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM MENU System Menu Path: System Setup>System Access system logs, system maintenance options and information on the DVR • Type Filter log display according to type of event • Detail Detailed information of a selected log event • Backup Record log file to an external USB drive • Date Narrow results to a specific date • Event Number DVR identity, log event number • Time Date and Time of logged event Page 26 • Description Brief summary of event
SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM MENU System Menu (Continued) Path: System Setup>System • maint Settings and options to update DVR • Scheduled Restart Toggle if/when the DVR will do an automatic reboot. NOTE: time is on 24 hour clock • Update Type Select where data is pulled from to update the DVR • Update Manually update DVR • Reset Factory Reset the DVR to factory settings.
SYSTEM SETUP DEVICE MENU Device Menu Path: System Setup>Device Access device options for hardware connected to the DVR • Device Storage device type and name • Used Amount of data on device • Capacity Amount of storage capacity of device • Status Current status of the Hard Drive • Format Format storage device.
SYSTEM SETUP DEVICE MENU System Menu (Continued) Path: System Setup>System • Channel Select the channel that has a PTZ camera • Address Address of the PTZ camera • Protocol Select operating code for PTZ camera • BR Baud rate • Left Right Swap Mirror joystick left/right movement • Up Down Swap Mirror joystick up/down movement • Iris Zoom Swap Mirror zoom motion on joystick • Focus Zoom Swap Mirror focus zoom motion on joystick • Zoom Swap Mirror zoom motion on joystick • Patrol Select and adjust patrol pre
VIEW LAYOUT VIDEO OPERATION View Layout The number of channels displayed can be controlled from this menu. One camera channel can be selected to fill the whole display, or a number of different channels can subdivide the display. • View 1 Select which Channel to fill entire display • PIP Channel 1 and 2 will be displayed. Channel 2 will display as a PIP.
VIDEO ADJUST VIDEO OPERATION Video Adjust Each camera channel can be adjusted individually for brightness, contrast and saturation. To adjust: • Lightness Adjust the lightness of the channel between 0 and 255 units 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.
PTZ VIDEO OPERATION PTZ Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Setup: NOTE: Consult the instruction manual of your PTZ camera for complete information about your camera, including protocol, baud rate and parity settings before beginning setup. Enter these settings in the DVR. + – + – RS485 ~ STEP 1: Connect your PTZ Camera to this DVR Connect a PTZ camera to the BNC and DC power cables.
CLIENTS NETWORK OPERATION will move while being controlled manually. Certain PTZ camera will use only part of the range. • Zoom: “+” zooms in and “-” zooms out • Focus: “+” and “-” focuses the picture. • Iris: “+” lets more light in and “-” removes light from the picture. This is useful to correct backlight issues. • Directional keys: left and right arrows control the pan; up and down arrows control the tilt.
SNAPSHOT & PHOTO RECORDING OPERATION Snapshot Snapshot is used to take a photo of a particular channel • Taking a Snapshot Using the mouse, left-click on a channel display to take and save a snapshot • Exiting Snapshot Using the mouse, rightclick to exit snapshot Photos Photo is used to review photos taken by the snapshot tool • Search Type Use the dropdown menu to narrow the results to how the photo was recorded • Channel Use the dropdown menu to narrow the results to one channel’s photos Files are displa
RECORD SETUP RECORDING OPERATION Record Setup Record Setup is used to set scheduled or manual recording • Channel List of channels • Manual Select to begin manual recording of a channel • Scheduled The “Set” Button will launch a new sub menu to set recording schedules when Type is changed to “Scheduled” • Set See page 36 for the submenu that will set scheduling • Copy Will copy one channel’s settings to the rest of the channels.
RECORD SETUP RECORDING OPERATION Scheduling Recording (cont.
RECORD SETUP RECORDING OPERATION Record Setup Use the Scheduled submenu, accessed from Record Setup (See page 36), to set various recording styles and times for each channel. Use the mouse to click and drag a time or set the time by using the on-screen keyboard. • Channel Indicates Channel that is being scheduled Use the mouse to click and drag a time or set the time by using the on-screen keyboard.
PLAYBACK RECORDING OPERATION Playback Recorded video is accessed through the Search Recording screen. To access the recordings, right click the mouse to access the quick menu drop down. Select PLAYBACK. The SEARCH RECORDING screen will appear on screen. To Find & Play Recordings: 1. Choose the target channel to search recordings on, or select ALL. 2. Select the TYPE of recording by using the drop don. Selections include Manual, Schedule, Motion Detect MD, Alarm and All. 3.
CLEAR ALARM & SHUTDOWN SYSTEM OPERATION Clear Alarm Clears and cancels current channel alarms • Current Cancels current alarm on a channel • Clear All Clears all alarms on all channels Shutdown The system provides the ability with a controlled shut down, through a power down or with a Restart. To access the shut down system menu, right click the mouse to see the drop down quick menu and then select Shutdown. The following screen appears. Logout: Logs the user out.
REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK SETUP Network Setup for Remote Access Network Setup for Remote Access Your Smartbridge system is capable of connecting to a local area network (LAN) to view remotely, without the use of port forwarding. Please follow the steps below. 1. Right click and select “System Setup.” Then select “Network,” then “Setting”. This will allow you to view all of your network settings. 2. Plug the Ethernet cable from your router the Ethernet port on the back of the DVR. 3.
REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK SETUP 1. • 2. 3. 1. The connect tab is for connecting to one SmartBridge DVR only. Use the advanced Tab when connecting to multiple Smartbridge DVR’s at once. (Group). See adding groups section. Click Port to enter the port settings. This is to assign a router port that is open. Typically, this is set to 9101 (recommended) The Device ID is the ID number found on your DVR system. This will be the letter A followed by a series of numbers. Enter your device ID.
REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK SETUP Press this button to connect all cameras connected to the Auto ID system. Also, Right click on a camera source screen and select connect. Press this button to disconnect all cameras connected to the Auto ID system. Also, Right click on a camera source screen and select disconnect. Press this button to Record to an external hard drive (80gb or larger required) Press this button to take a snapshot image of a selected camera window.
REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK SETUP External Recording You are able to record using the remote software simultaneously to recording on the Smartbridge DVR system. In order to record using the Smartbridge remote software, you will need an 80 GB minimum external hard drive formatted to FAT32. 1. Plug an external hard drive into your computer. Your operating system should associate a drive letter to the hard drive. Once the hard drive is connected, 2. Click the settings button and click the storage tab.
REMOTE ACCESS EXTERNAL PLAYBACK External Playback 5. Select Playback external to play back recorded files. All files available on the External hard drive can be played back on the Smartbridge Software. Select the channel from the dropdown of the channel you would like to playback. Double click the file you would like to playback. Opens a saved .sv5 file to play.
REMOTE ACCESS SETTINGS Settings Select to adjust specific settings for your Smartbridge DVR. (See recording external for Storage Tab information) Select the Advanced Tab. Check the Place system always on top box to place the Smartbridge on top of all other software within the operating system. Check the Disabled Ctrl-Alt-Del when system is locked box to disable the use of Ctrl-AltDel when you lock the system. To lock the system, see Advanced Settings section.
REMOTE ACCESS ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced Settings Select to open the advanced settings options for your Smartbridge DVR • • Switch User (Feature enabled in advanced mode only): Switches between users (see setting up groups) TV Mode: Select TV mode to place all connected channels to share the full screen. Right click to exit TV Mode. • Lock System: Select Lock System to lock the Smartbridge Software. This will prevent anyone from tampering with the DVR Software.
REMOTE ACCESS PAN TILT ZOOM Pan Tilt Zoom If you have pan tilt zoom cameras installed, you are able to control the pan tilt zoom cameras remotely with the Smartbridge Software.
REMOTE ACCESS DVR GROUPS Setting Up Groups With the Smartbridge Software, you are able to set up multiple DVR’s for remote viewing called groups. This is beneficial if you have multiple locations requiring surveillance. To set up a group, you need to have more than one Smartbridge DVR connected to a network. Select the Advanced Tab To add a group, Select settings Default username is abc and default password is 123 To add a group, select the Video Source/group Tab • Select add group.
REMOTE ACCESS CAMERA SETTINGS Remote Configuration With the Smartbridge software, you are able to configure camera settings remotely. To do this, right click on any camera source that has a camera connected and select set remotely. (Note, for this feature to be enabled, you must select the enable devices management box in settings – Advanced.
REMOTE ACCESS CAMERA SETTINGS Channel –select channel of the PTZ Ch name – give the channel number a name Main – quality of camera CIF or D1 on 4/8 channel Standard/Net Mode on 16 channel Minor- low quality of cameraSelect QCIF, CIF or None. PAL/NTSC –default is NTSC Audio- turns audio on or off (only works if a mic is installed) Position - Changes the position of the date and time and ch. No. Select Left down, Left up, or None. Main size- chose the size of the file for streaming.
APPENDIX HARD DRIVE Hard Drive Removal and Installation HDD Installation To replace the hard drive in the DVR: 1. 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 2. Remove screws securing the cover of the DVR and remove cover. 3. Disconnect the hard drive power and data cables. 4. Remove old hard drive and replace with the new one. 5.
APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Item Device Parameter Specification Language English/ Spanish/ French GUI 16 Bit Graphic menu (OSD Menu) Password User password, Administrator password Video in 4/8/16 channel composite video input 1.
APPENDIX FAQ’s , FAQ s If your problem is not listed below, please call our toll-free number for more support. Tech Services: 800-323-9005.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Error Possible Cause Solutions Cable from power adapter is loose or is unplugged Cables are connected, but system is not receiving sufficient power • Confirm that the system is powered on (LED indicators on the front should be ON) • If the unit is connected through a power bar or surge protector, try bypassing the bar and connecting the power directly to the wall outlet • Confirm that there is power at the outlet • Connect the power cable to another outlet • Te
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.
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