DigiairWatch Series User’s Manual 4-Channel Wireless Digital Video Recorder, with Wireless Camera(s), Night Vision, Audio, and SD Card Recorder
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Table of Contents Introduction Important Features Restrictions Condictions Package contents Product Basics Camera (SM-816DT) Receiver (SM-804DR) Quick Start On-Screen Display Single Channel Full Screen Display Quad Screen Display Playback Screen Display Operation Snap Shot button Record button Camera button Quad Screen button Menu button Exit button Menu Setup Settings Brightness Motion Detection Sensitivity Motion Detection Actions Motion Detection Alert Date and Time TV Standard Language System Informatio
Introduction Thank you for purchasing our product. The SecurityMan DigiairWatch series are “Do-It-Yourself” Digital Wireless Security camera kit’s designed for easy installation and operation. With surveillance made easy, this DIY kit will allow you to monitor your home, business, front or back doors, garage, backyard, or any location that you would like to keep an eye on. The DigiairWatch series includes one or two weatherproof digital wireless camera(s) and a SD card recorder.
Features • Do-it-yourself (D.I.Y) easy to use and simple installation • 3 seconds pre-alarm recording • Integrated SD digital video recorder (SD card not included) • 2.4GHz digital wireless recording system.
• Playback directly from the receiver or PC via SD card reader with any MP4 player software • Infrared filtered camera for best vibrant color picture Restrictions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the product operating instructions.
• DO NOT plug the AC adapter into the outlet in improper situations. • Plugging in an AC adapter with wet hands might cause electric shock. • Plugging in the AC adapter unsteadily might cause fire or electric shock. • DO NOT cover the AC adapter when it is connected to an outlet, place the adapter near heaters, or put it on the floor which is equipped with a heater. The above mentioned operation might cause fire or incidents. • DO NOT use it aboard; please abide by the airway’s provision.
Conditions Please read the following messages to make sure your working environment is suitable. • The temperature should be kept between –10˚C and 50˚C (14˚F to 122˚F). The relative humidity should be kept between 20% and 80%. • Avoid putting the product in places where temperature or humidity may change rapidly. • Keep it dry, dustless and avoid lens exposure in direct sunlight. • Keep product away from heat sources such as electric heaters. • Do not use the camera near harmful chemicals.
Package Contents Camera (SM-816DT) 1 for DigiairWatch 2 for DigiairWatch2 1 x DVR/Receiver (SM-804DR) 1 x AV Cable Mounting Bracket 1 for DigiairWatch 2 for DigiairWatch2 Antenna 2 for DigiairWatch 3 for DigiairWatch2 AC Adapter 2 for DigiairWatch 3 for DigiairWatch2 **SD card not included.
Product Basics Antenna Camera (SM-816DT) Sun Visor Pair Button Power Socket Camera Lens IR LED’s Light Sensor Power LED Angle Adjust Microphone Mounting Bracket DVR/Receiver (SM-804DR) Audio Out 1 & 2 Video Out DC IN Antenna ON/OFF Switch Mounting Slots Motion Dectect LED Power LED 7 SD Slot
Quick Start 1. Mount your camera(s) in the desired position. Make sure to plug in the power (5VDC, 1.0A) and attach the supplied antenna(s). CAUTION: To prevent electric shock or damage to the camera, please make sure to properly insolate the camera’s power connections if being used as an outdoor application. NOTE: For best results, please do a quick reception quality test before mounting your camera(s). 2. Plug in the receivers power supply (12VDC, 1.
3. Attach the antenna to the DVR/Receiver and insert a SD card (face up) into the SD Slot located on the right hand side of the DVR. NOTE: Make sure to format the SD card prior to recording. (Refer to the SD Card section of the user’s manual) SD *SD Card not included 4. Move the power switch located on the right side of the DVR/Receiver to the POWER ON position, turn on your TV and set it to the appropriate input channel. The TV must be on the A/V Input that you connected the DVR/receiver to.
On-Screen Display Single Channel Full Screen Display Snap Shot Video Record Signal Strength Date and Time No SD Card SD Card Initializing Camera Date and Time The Date and Time is displayed in the following format: Year/Month/Date Day HR:Min Note: Please refer to System Settings in the user’s manual for information on how to change the time and date. Snap Shot A small camera icon will appear at the top of the screen during manual or motion detected Snap Shot recording.
or recorded. You can toggle between cameras by simply pressing the Camera button on the receiver. Note: By default the user will not be able to toggle to any channel that does not have a camera allocated to it. No SD Card A “No SD card” notification will be displayed whenever the user attempts to start recording without an SD card inserted into the DVR. SD card initializing A “SD card initializing” notification will be displayed whenever an SD card is inserted into the DVR for the first time.
Playback Screen Display Loop Video Duration/Length Play Image Number File Name File Name The File Name identifies the current video/image being played or viewed. The File Name is also the starting time of the video clip and the last dash followed by a number represents the camera channel number (-1~-4) of the recorded file being played or viewed. NOTE: The file extension will vary depending on the type of file that is being played back (video: mp4; photo: jpg).
Image Number The image number is only viewable during photo playback and represents the total amount of files in the current folder and the current file being viewed. Operation Snap Shot button The Snap Shot button gives the you the ability to take an instant manual photo (jpeg) of what is being viewed on the output display monitor and are automatically stored on the SD card (not included) so they can be viewed later.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Exiting from quad view to single channel full screen (while recording) will halt all recording for all cameras except for the live camera being displayed. • In Single Channel Full Screen Display you can use the Camera button on the receiver to toggle through all four cameras (when applicable) in full screen display and then press the Record button to start recording when the desired camera is being displayed on the screen.
Menu Setup Press the Menu button on the DVR/Receiver at any time to enter the Main Menu Setup window as shown below. Then use the UP, DOWN, LF, and RT buttons to toggle through the menu options, press the OK button to select, save the changes, and press the EXIT button to exit from the selected menu screen. NOTE: The system will automatically exit from the menu options if inactive for more than 20 seconds.
• Brightness To adjust the brightness level of the DVR/Receiver, simply highlight and press OK on the Brightness option in the system settings. Use the UP, DOWN, LF, and RT buttons to make your adjustments and press the OK button to save your changes.
• • Sensitivity In the Motion Detection submenu, highlight and press OK on Sensitivity to adjust the sensitivity option for the motion detection recording feature. Options include: Never (off), Low (17’), Medium (25’), and High (30’). When sensitivity is set to Low, Medium, High or motion detection is enabled, each motion recording will have a 3 seconds pre-alarm recording before each events. NOTE: Multi channel motion detection recording only works in “Quad” screen display.
• • Motion Detection Alert In the Motion Detection submenu, highlight and press OK on Motion Detection Alert to enable or disable the audible alert notification that can be heard whenever motion is detected. Options include: ON and Off. • Date and Time It is highly recommended to set the date and time on the system prior to recording. To do this simply highlight and press OK on the Date and Time option.
• TV Standard To change the TV Standard on your DVR/Receiver simply highlight and press OK on the TV Standard option. Use the UP, DOWN, LF, and RT buttons to make your selection and press the OK button to save your changes. Options include: NTSC (North America) and PAL (UK/Europe). NOTE: Please contact technical support if you are unsure of what this setting refers to prior to making a selection. • Language To change the system language, highlight and press OK on the Language option.
• System Information The System Information option displays important information about your DVR/Receiver such as: System ID, Firmware, Total Size, and Free Space available on your SD card. To view this information simply highlight and press OK on the System Information option.
• Play Folder (Playback from Recorder) The Play Folder is used to view and playback recorded events stored on your SD Card and consist of 2 subfolders labeled Photos and Videos. To playback or view the recorded files stored on your SD card simply highlight and press OK on the Play Folder option to access the sub folders.
Once inside, you can use the Up and Down buttons to highlight the dated folder that you would like to review and press the OK button to view its hourly sub folders which contain the recorded events as illustrated below. At this point you can now highlight and select the recorded video file that you would like to playback by pressing the OK button on the selected file.
• • Photos All photo snap shots are stored in the Photos folder which also consists of sub folders that are automatically created according to the HOUR that the photos were taken. For example, all photos taken on March 7th 2012 will be stored in the folder labeled 03-07-2012 and categorized in subfolders by the hour they were created as shown below. To access these sub folders simply highlight and press the OK button on the Photos folder.
At this point you can now highlight and select the photo that you would like to view. While viewing an image use the LF and RT buttons to skip or go back to the next/ previous file, press the Record button to enable/disable a 3 seconds slide show and auto loop through the picture files, and press the OK or Exit button to exit to Photos folder. TIP: File naming convention: hr-min-sec-Camera#.jpg.
Photo: Open the Photos folder and then open one of the Date folders (mm-dd-yyyy) to view a list of all the snap-shot events taken for that date. Once inside the dated folder there is another subfolders separated by the hour. Select the hour you want to playback to get to the time file name JPG picture files. Double-click any of the jpg files (hr-min-sec-Camera #.jpg) and the image will be displayed in your default image viewer.
• SD Format SD Format is an important feature that should always be used whenever a NEW SD card is being used prior to recording to ensure proper compatibility format between the DVR and the card. To utilize this feature simply highlight the SD Format option and press the OK button. Next use the LF and RT buttons to make your selection (yes or no) and the OK button to confirm. NOTE: The SD Format option will erase everything on the SD Card.
• Auto Scan Auto Scan is used to set up an automatic camera rotation period between cameras 1-4 (when applicable). To do so, simply highlight and press OK on Auto Scan. Use the Up and Down buttons to make your selection and press the OK button to save your changes. Options include: Never (default), 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, and 20 seconds. NOTE: You can manually toggle between cameras 1-4 by pressing the Camera button on the receiver.
• • Adding Cameras To add a camera to your system, simply highlight any of the available cameras/channels (unlocked) and press the OK button on the receiver. Once selected, a confirmation screen will pop up asking you to confirm (YES) or cancel (NO) your selection, use the LF and RT buttons to make your selection and press the OK button to confirm. During the registration process a pop up window showing “Add/Remove Camera” will be displayed for approximately 10 seconds.
• • Removing Cameras To remove a camera from your system, simply highlight the selected camera to be removed and press the OK button on the receiver. Once selected, a confirmation screen will pop up asking you to confirm (YES) or cancel (NO) your selection, use the LF and RT buttons to make your selection and press the OK button to confirm. • Refresh Rate Refresh Rate is a video filter that reduces flickering effects in the interlaced video and eliminates flash caused by fluorescent lights.
Exit The monitor icon shown below is only used to exit from the main menu. Use the Up, Down, LF, and RT buttons to scroll over to monitor icon and press the OK button to exit back to the live view screen.
Specifications SM-816DT (Camera) SM-804DR (DVR/Receiver) Wireless Image Sensor Resolution Viewing Angle Audio Minimum Illumination IR LED Night Vision Range Weatherproof Rating Antenna Consumption Current Mounting Bracket Power LED Indicator Power Supply Dimensions (LxWxH) Pairing Button Display Modes CH Switch Intervals Frame Rate Recording Resolutions Pre-alarm Recording Recording Modes Recording Format Motion Detect Video Clip/Size SD Slot Control Buttons LED Indicators Power On/Off AV Out Antenna Po
