USER’S MANUAL Model DVR0805 DVR0810
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 Eight 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 • H.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 2 Description Page # Introduction Safety Product Overview 2-3 6 7 What is in the Box 7 DVR Controls 3 Front Panel 8 Back Panel 9 Remote Control 10 Mouse Controls 11 Camera Power Connections 12 Connecting Devices 12 Initial Setup - System Operation 4 System Start Up 13 Power On/Off 13 Main Menu Access (Quick Access Menu) 14 Password Setup and User Permissions 15 Camera Display Setup 16 Language, Date and Time 17 Display, Video/Audio
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Page # Advanced Operation 22 Alarm 22-23 Alarm Setup 22-23 Email Setup 23 System Info and System Update 6 24 System Maintain 24 Upgrade Firmware 24 PTZ Setup and Control 25-26 Step 1: Connect your PTZ Camera to this DVR 25 Step 2: Configure PTZ Communication Settings 25 Step 3: Configure the Operation and Control of your PTZ Camera(s) 25 Step 4: Configure the CRUISE SETTING of your PTZ Camera 26 Remote Access 27 Network Setup
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.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS , What s in the Box* WARNING H.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW DVR CONTROLS Front Panel 3 1 Item Function Control 2 5 4 7 6 9 10 8 11 12 14 13 16 15 18 17 19 21 20 Description 1 2 (1) IR remote receiver Power indicator light 3 Previous file/1 4 HDD indicator light 5 Next file /2 6 PTZ /8 7 8 Slow play /3 HDD Info/9 Direct remote towards this position when using DVR A red light indicates power is on In Live Mode shows camera One; In search and Playback mode: selects previous file in list;Use to select previous entry
PRODUCT OVERVIEW DVR CONTROLS Back Panel 7 9 4 10 1 Item 2 3 5 8 6 Function Description 1 Alarm & RS485 4 alarm inputs and terminals for PTZ Cameras 2 VGA Output For connecting to VGA monitor 3 USB/Mouse Use Upper USB port for mouse connection; Use Lower USB port for USB flashdrive or backup 4 Lan For connecting RJ45 ethernet cable to PC or router 5 Power Supply For connection to power cord +12V DC 6 Audio Input For connecting audio signal from audio capable cameras or self po
PRODUCT OVERVIEW REMOTE CONTROL 6 Remote Control 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.
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 front panel of the system. NOTE: Only the USB 2.0 port on the back panel (bottom USB port) is designed for data backup to a USB flash drive.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW CAMERA AND POWER CONNECTIONS Installing Cameras Mounting Cameras and Running Cable Select the position for the camera and secure the camera stand. Screw the camera onto the stand. Adjust camera to the proper view angle. Make sure the lens is upright relative to the subject. Tighten the thumb bolt. First Alert cameras can be either ceiling or wall mounted by simply reversing the camera stand mounting. See “Camera Orientation” Info box.
INITIAL SETUP SYSTEM OPERATION System Start Up Power On/Off To power the system On/Off, connect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel. At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments, the system loads a live display view. Video Icons Function Indicates the channel is recording.
INITIAL SETUP SYSTEM OPERATION Main Menu Access To open the Main Menu: Right-click anywhere on-screen to open the Quick Access Menu and select MAIN MENU (mouse only), or press the MENU button on the remote control or front panel of the system. NOTE: If passwords are enabled on the system, enter the 6-digit numerical password to open the Main Menu. Main Menu 1. RECORD SEARCH: Search for recorded video on the system. 2.
INITIAL SETUP SYSTEM OPERATION To Set Password Click on Main Menu, System, and Account to reach the Account Configuration Screen. Click on MODIFY PASSWORD Select the user name Using the virtual mouse, input the Old (existing) PASSWORD, NEW password. Click OK to confirm. The system will confirm the change. Click OK to exit. Only the ADMIN can ADD or MODIFY a GROUP or USER. USER can modify their password only.
INITIAL SETUP SYSTEM OPERATION Camera Display Setup Setting Up the Live View Video Screen Use the GUI DISPLAY screen to set up. Access the GUI display screen from the MAIN MENU , click SYSTEM, then CLICK GUI DISPLAY. GUI Display To set-up the display select SYSTEM from the MAIN Menu; then select GUI Display. 1.
INITIAL SETUP SYSTEM OPERATION Language, Date and Time Setting Up Language/Date/Time The SYSTEM Setup Menu contains the following sub-menus: Language, Date/Time, Account, GUI Display, Video and Exit Language To change the system language: from the LANGUAGE drop down menu select the language amongst 26 different languages. Click OK to apply. Click EXIT to close the menu. NOTE: The system will change the language after a restart. A pop up box will ask if you want to perform a restart immediately or not.
BASIC OPERATION RECORDING Recording RECORD Mode Configure Recording Options: You have three recording modes: Schedule, Manual and Stop. By default, the DVR is set to record by schedule. To set the recording options, right click from the mouse and click on RECORD MODE. There you can select amongst the three options for each individual channel. Or you can highlight ALL to make a change to all channels at once. SCHEDULE: System will record according to schedule that is set. MANUAL: System always records.
BASIC OPERATION RECORDING CCTV Resolution CCTV resolution is measured in vertical and horizontal pixel dimensions and typically limited by the capabilities of both the camera and the recorder that you are using for your CCTV surveillance installation. CCTV systems use an analog video signal. For television specifications (which CCTV uses) the highest resolution that can be captured and stored is 704 x 480 (NTSC for the United States) and 720 x 576 (PAL for Europe).
BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK playback SEARCH Mode Record Search View recorded video on the system through the SEARCH Menu. Video can be played from the attached hard drive or from an attached backup device. Device must be attached prior to search being made. 1. The Playback mode can be accessed in two ways. Right-click anywhere on the screen and select SEARCH from the Quick Access Menu. or from the MAIN MENU select SEARCH. The SEARCH screen opens. 2.
BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK Backup NOTE: The system is compatible with most major brands of USB flash drives, with capacities from 256 MB to 4 GB. To backup recorded data: 1. Connect a blank USB flash drive to the Bottom USB port on the back of the DVR. 2. Perform a search for the records you would like to backup. Select the file (s) you want to backup from the file list. 3. Click BACKUP Icon button , located near the bottom right of the screen. The BACKUP screen will appear. 4.
ADVANCED OPERATION ALARM Advanced Setup Use the ADVANCED SETUP menu to configure alarm settings, lookup version information, set motion detection, mobile surveillance, maintain system parameters, set PTZ configurations and network settings.
ADVANCED OPERATION ALARM Video Blind Video Blind is a feature that detects when the camera is covered or is being obstructed by light with the inability to capture live camera viewing. There are 6 sensitivity settings from Lowest to Highest. You are given the option of being informed of this event through Email or with the alarm status screen displayed. Click OFF or On to enable. Alarm Management DELAY setting is the amount of time that recording will continue after the alarm is cleared.
ADVANCED OPERATION SYSTEM System Info and System Update System Information: View system information, including the firmware version, MAC address, and serial number of the system. To access this menu, from the MAIN MENU click ADVANCED then click VERSION. Maintaining your System Use the AUTO MAINTAIN menu to set the parameters for rebooting the system, review/update default settings and review the system log. To access this menu, from the MAIN MENU click ADVANCED then click AUTO MAINTAIN.
ADVANCED OPERATION PTZ Pan tilt zoom...PTZ Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Setup: ~ ~ Step 1: Connect your PTZ Camera to this DVR Connect a PTZ camera to the BNC and DC power cables. Also, connect the communication cable from the PTZ camera to the 485T+ and 485Tcontrol inputs to the PTZ block on the back of the DVR. Note there is only one set of PTZ control inputs (485T+ and 485T-), however multiple PTZ cameras can be set up by making parallel connections.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS PTZ SETUP Pan Tilt Zoom...PTZ Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Setup Continued: PTZ functions include: PTZ directional control, zoom, focus, iris, operation setup, preset creation, set tour (patrol) sequences between preset views, and scan (pattern) between 2 locations. From the PTZ Control:01 screen you are able to make settings for: SPEED: Set the PTZ rotation range. Default range: 1 ~ 8. ZOOM: Click button to adjust the zoom multiple of the camera.
REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK SETUP Network Setup for Remote Access Use the NETWORK menu to configure your network and DNS settings for remote access. If you are only going to access the DVR locally from a computer attached to the same router as the DVR, you only need to configure settings using either the DHCP or STATIC IP. Because you are on the same network, port forwarding and knowing the public IP address are not necessary.
REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK SETUP To configure Static IP settings in the DVR: 1. Select STATIC IP from the TYPE drop down box in the NETWORK Menu. 2. Enter your IP Address, Subnet mask, and Gateway info you obtained from your computer through the previous step in the respective fields using the Virtual Keyboard. 3. Click OK. Click OK in the confirmation window. 4.
REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK SETUP DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Local Network so you can access the DVR over the Internet using a static or dynamic IP address. One problem with a dynamic address is your internet service provider (ISP) changes this address from time to time. When it changes you need to re-configure your DVR with the new address. To do so you will have to get the new IP address. Although you can go to www.
REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK SETUP Next configure DDNS settings in the DVR From the Network Setup menu, enter Primary or Secondary DNS from the WAN settings of your router in the DNS field 1. Click DDNS SETTINGS. 2. Under DDNS, select ENABLE. 3. Under DDNS Type, select DYNDNS if you obtained your domain name from DynDNS.com. 4. Under DOMAIN NAME, enter your DDNS domain name you received from the confirmation email. For example, if your domain name is adam@dyndns.com, you need to enter adam@ dyndns.
REMOTE ACCESS REMOTE SURVEILLANCE Remote Surveillance Remote Surveillance using Internet Explorer 8 or 9: The DVR features built-in browser-based software that allows you to access your system remotely over your local area network (LAN) or over the Internet using Internet Explorer®.
REMOTE ACCESS REMOTE SURVEILLANCE Configuring ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer 8: 1. Open Internet Explorer 8 2. Click on Tools 3. Select Internet Options in the pull-down menu 4. Click on the Security Tab 5. Select Trusted Sites 6. Click on the Sites button 7. Uncheck the “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone” button. 8. Type the DVR’s IP address (obtained during Network Setup) or DDNS domain name (obtained through DynDNS.
REMOTE ACCESS REMOTE SURVEILLANCE 2. You must install the ActiveX® in order to access your system. Click the attention bar at the top of the main page and select Install ActiveX Control. DVR Net viewer will reset. 3. In the warning box click Install. The login page appears. Leave the password field blank (default). NOTE: If you have enabled passwords on your system, enter your USER NAME or ADMIN password. However, only the ADMIN can change settings and options on the system. 4.
REMOTE ACCESS REMOTE SURVEILLANCE Live Viewing Tab: By default, Remote Surveillance opens in Live Viewing mode (split-screen). To use Live Viewing: 1. Click LIVE at the top of the main screen. 2. Click the display mode icons to view the main screen in single-channel, quad, or split-screen configurations. You can also double-click a channel at any time to view it in single-channel. 3. Click to show or hide the channel windows. 4. Click to start/stop manual recording to your PC on ALL channels.
REMOTE ACCESS REMOTE SURVEILLANCE Playback Tab Use the Replay menu to search and playback recorded video on your system. Remote Viewing-Playback Screen To use the replay menu: 1. Click REPLAY at the top of the main screen. The main screen will be grey. 2. Click REFRESH below the calendar to view the recorded files for the current month. NOTE: Normal recording is indicated by a clock icon; alarm recording (alarm, loss, and motion events) are indicated by an exclamation mark icon. 3.
REMOTE ACCESS REMOTE SURVEILLANCE Search Use the calendar and drop-down menus to search for recorded video on your system. 1. Click < > to change the month on the calendar. Dates with recorded video data will appear in bold. 2. Click the date. Recorded video files will populate the File List. 3. From the Channel drop-down menu, select a specific channel or select ALL CHANNEL and then click SEARCH. 4.
REMOTE ACCESS REMOTE SURVEILLANCE Setup Tab Use the SETUP tab to configure the settings of your system from a remote location. NOTE: If the Main Menu is open on the system, you will not be able to make changes to the system from the remote location. To open remote setup: Click SETUP at the top of the main screen.
REMOTE ACCESS REMOTE SURVEILLANCE SETTING You can check and change the parameter settings as configured in the DVR • BANDWIDTH: Set the bandwidth in kbps (128k, 192k, 256k, 384k, 512k, 1024k) that you want to allocate for traffic based on internet bandwidth available. This bandwidth does not include audio. • FILE SAVE PATH: The path where you want to save captured picture and recording video.
MOBILE PHONE SETUP AND CONTROL Mobile Phone Mobile Setup Mobile Setup allows you to send alerts to your mobile devices running Android or iOS on 3G or 4G networks. To get the latest software it is recommended to go to your App store or Marketplace and search for the MEye application from your device.For all phones configure MOBILE settings as follows: Step 1: Configure DVR - For all phones configure MOBILE settings as follows: 1. From the MAIN Menu click ADVANCED then MOBILE. 2.
MOBILE PHONE SETUP AND CONTROL Mobile Setup-continued 4. Go to the Main Screen and start the session by selecting the Play button. Select a Channel number to view each connected camera. Depending on your setup and phone you can control PTZ cameras and other functions. See your application for available features. Below are screen shots from various phones.
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 1. Remove screws securing the cover of the DVR and remove cover. 2. Disconnect the hard drive power and data cables. 3. Remove old hard drive and replace with the new one.
APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Item Device Parameter Specification Language English/ Chinese GUI 16 Bit Graphic menu (OSD Menu) Password User password, Administrator password Video in 8ch 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 , FAQ S Question: Why is there no audio when playing back? Answer: • Check to see that the audio settings for the channels are correct.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Error Possible Cause Solutions • Confirm that all cables are connected correctly • Confirm that the power adapter is securely connected to the back of the unit 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 connecti
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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