Manual First Alert DVR0805

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    USER’S MANUAL Model DVR0805 | DVR0810 ...

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    Page 2 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 pr oducts that make your job easier . Our products ar e built to the highest standar d which has earned us a leadership role in the home-safety and security product categories. W e ar e committe ...

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    Page 3 INTRODUCTION KEY PRODUCT FEA TURES Main Description Eight channel H.264 digital video r ecor der with Inter net r emote surveillance, motion detection, PTZ and alarm contr ol suitable for applications such as high-end r esidential - new or r emodel, light commer cial, small business/r etail, small war ehouse or small gr ocery . Product featu ...

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    Page 4 S ection D eScription p age # 1 Intr oduction 2-3 2 Safety 6 3 Pr oduct Overview 7 What is in the Box 7 DVR Controls Front Panel 8 Back Panel 9 Remote Control 10 Mouse Controls 11 Camera Power Connections 12 Connecting Devices 12 4 Initial Setup - System Operation 13 System Start Up 13 Power On/Off 13 Main Menu Access (Quick Access Menu) 14 ...

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    Page 5 INTRODUCTION T ABLE OF CONTENTS S ection D eScription p age # 6 Advanced Operation 22 Alarm 22-23 Alarm Setup 22-23 Email Setup 23 System Info and System Update 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: Configu ...

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    Page 6 SAFETY CAUTION ST A TEMENTS Safety Precautions • Do not drop, punctur e, or disassemble the cameras or DVR. • Do not tug on the power adapter . Use the plug to remove it fr om 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 i ...

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    Page 7 PRODUCT OVER VIEW P ACKAGE CONTENTS What , s in the Box* H.264 8 channel Digital DVR with 500 GB or 1 TB Hard Drive DC8405: 500 GB DC8810: 1 TB USB 2.0 Mouse W ARNING PROTECTED BY THESE PREMISES ARE UNDER 24 HOUR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 3 Window W arning Decals Installation Software Power Supply for DVR and Cameras RJ45 Ethernet Cable 9-way Power ...

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    Page 8 PRODUCT OVER VIEW DVR CONTROLS Front Panel i tem F unction c ontrol D eScription 1 (1) IR remote receiver Direct remote towards this position when using DVR 2 Power indicator light A red light indicates power is on 3 Previous file/1 In Live Mode shows camera One; In search and Playback mode: selects previous file in list;Use to select prev ...

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    Page 9 PRODUCT OVER VIEW DVR CONTROLS Back Panel i tem F unction D eScription 1 Alarm 4 alarm inputs 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 RS485 For connecting PTZ cameras 6 Power Swit ...

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    Page 10 Remote Control Remote Control Operation The remote contr ol 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 OVER VIEW REMOTE CONTROL 7 2 1 6 5 4 3 8 9 Directions for Installing/ Changing Batteries 1. Open battery compart ...

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    Page 11 PRODUCT OVER VIEW MOUSE AND VIR TUAL KEYP AD 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 thr ough mouse input. T o use a mouse with the system: Connect a USB mouse to the USB MOUSE port on front panel ...

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    Page 12 Installing Cameras Mounting Cameras and Running Cable Select the position for the camera and secure the camera stand. Scr ew the camera onto the stand. Adjust camera to the proper view angle. Make sure the lens is upright r elative to the subject. Tighten the thumb bolt. First Alert cameras can be either ceiling or wall mounted by simply re ...

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    Page 13 System Start Up Power On/Off T o power the system On/Off, connect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel. Flip the toggle switch on in the back of the DVR. 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 . INITIAL SETUP SYSTEM ...

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    Page 14 Password Setup Setting Up Passwords & User Permissions When you first startup your DVR, you are automatically logged in as the ADMIN. By default, passwords ar e disabled on the system. Y ou will not need a password to log in or access menus. Y ou will not need a password to access your system using the browser -based remote software. C ...

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    Page 15 INITIAL SETUP SYSTEM OPERA TION Add Group Add User Account Modify T o Set Password Click on Main Menu, System, and Account to reach the Account Configuration Scr een. Click on MODIFY P ASSWORD Select the user name Using the virtual mouse, input the Old (existing) P ASSWORD, NEW password. Click OK to confirm. The system will confirm the c ...

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    Page 16 INITIAL SETUP SYSTEM OPERA TION Camera Display Setup Setting Up the Live View Video Screen Use the GUI DISPLA Y screen to set up. Access the GUI display screen from the MAIN MENU , click SYSTEM, then CLICK GUI DISPLA Y . GUI Display T o set-up the display select SYSTEM from the MAIN Menu; then select GUI Display . 1. Configure the followin ...

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    Page 17 Language, Date and Time Setting Up Language/Date/Time The SYSTEM Setup Menu contains the following sub-menus: Language, Date/Time, Password, Display , and Video/Audio. Language T o change the system language: from the LANGUAGE drop down menu select the language amongst 26 differ ent languages. Click OK to apply . Click EXIT to close the men ...

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    Page 18 BASIC OPERA TION RECORDING Recording RECORD Mode Configure Recor ding Options: Y ou have three r ecor ding modes: Schedule, Manual and Stop. By default, the DVR is set to recor d by schedule. T o set the recording options, right click fr om the mouse and click on RECORD MODE. There you can select amongst the thr ee options for each individ ...

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    Page 19 BASIC OPERA TION RECORDING Region Cover REGION COVER lets you block a specific portion of a channel you do not want recor ded or shown on the display screen. This can be useful if you need to conceal a sensitive area being captured by the camera. T o use the REGION COVER: 1. From r ecord menu click REGION COVER. The REGION COVER menu opens ...

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    Page 20 BASIC OPERA TION PLA YBACK playback SEARCH Mode Record Sear ch View recorded video on the system thr ough the SEARCH Menu. Video can be played from the attached hard drive or fr om 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 scr ...

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    Page 21 BASIC OPERA TION PLA YBACK Backup NOTE: The system is compatible with most major brands of USB flash drives, with capacities from 256 MB to 4 GB. T o 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 r ecords you would like to backup. Select the file (s) yo ...

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    Page 22 Email Tip Depending upon your settings, the system can generate a lot of email alerts. For that reason, we r ecommend setting up a dedicated email address specifically for the Security System alert notices. Also to better manage your alerts, you will want the alert emails to go to a differ ent account than the one sending them. ADV ANCED O ...

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    Page 23 ADV ANCED OPERA TION 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 ar e 6 sensitivity settings from Lowest to Highest. Y ou are given the option of being informed of this event thr ough Email or with the alarm status ...

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    Page 24 ADV ANCED OPERA TION SYSTEM System Info and System Update System Information: View system information, including the firmware version, MAC address, and serial number of the system. T o access this menu, from the MAIN MENU click ADV ANCED then click VERSION. Maintaining your System Use the AUTO MAINT AIN menu to set the parameters for reboo ...

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    Page 25 Pan tilt zoom...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. Step 1: Connect your PTZ Camera to this DVR Connect a PTZ camera to the BNC and DC power ...

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    Page 26 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS PTZ SETUP Pan Tilt Zoom...PTZ Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Setup Continued: PTZ functions include: PTZ directional contr ol, zoom, focus, iris, operation setup, preset cr eation, set tour (patrol) sequences between pr eset views, and scan (pattern) between 2 locations. From the PTZ Contr ol:01 screen you ar e able to make setti ...

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    Page 27 Network Setup for Remote Access Use the NETWORK SETUP menu to configure your network and DNS settings for remote access. If you ar e only going to access the DVR locally from a computer attached to the same r outer as the DVR, you only need to configure settings using either the DHCP or ST A TIC IP . Because you are on the same network, p ...

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    Page 28 T o configure Static IP settings in the DVR: 1. Select ST A TIC IP from the TYPE drop down box in the NETWORK SETUP Menu. 2. Enter your IP Address, Subnet mask, and Gateway info you obtained from your computer thr ough the previous step in the respective fields using the Virtual Keyboard. 3. Click APPL Y . Click OK in the confirmation wi ...

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    Page 29 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 fr om time to time. When it changes ...

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    Page 30 Next configure DDNS settings in the DVR From the Network Setup menu, enter Primary or Secondary DNS from the W AN settings of your r outer in the DNS field 1. Click DDNS SETTINGS. 2. Under DDNS, select ON. 3. Under SERVICE, select DYNDNS if you obtained your domain name from DynDNS.com. 4. Under DOMAIN NAME, enter your DDNS domain name yo ...

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    Page 31 Remote Surveillance Remote Surveillance using Internet Explorer 8 or 9: The DVR features built-in br owser -based software that allows you to access your system remotely over your local ar ea network (LAN) or over the Internet using Inter net Explorer®. Once you have configur ed the network settings on the DVR to match those on your route ...

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    Page 32 Configuring ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer 8: 1. Open Internet Explorer 8 2. Click on T ools 3. Select Internet Options in the pull-down menu 4. Click on the Security T ab 5. Select T rusted Sites 6. Click on the Sites button 7. Uncheck the “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone” button. 8. T ype the DV ...

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    Page 33 Remote Surveillance Main Screen: Upon login, the Remote Surveillance main screen appears in your br owser . Item Function Description 1 Modes Click LIVE, PLA YBACK, and SETUP 2 Main Screen Main display screen for live viewing and playback 3 Time Stamp Time stamp appears on each channel 4 Channel Channel number appears in the top left corner ...

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    Page 34 Live Viewing T ab: By default, Remote Surveillance opens in Live Viewing mode (split-screen). T o 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-scr een configurations. Y ou can also double-click a channel at any time to view it in sin ...

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    Page 35 Playback T ab Use the Replay menu to search and playback r ecorded video on your system. T o use the replay menu: 1. Click REPLA Y at the top of the main screen. The main screen will be gr ey . 2. Click REFRESH below the calendar to view the recor ded files for the current month. NOTE: Normal r ecor ding is indicated by a clock icon; alarm ...

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    Page 36 Search Use the calendar and drop-down menus to sear ch for recor ded video on your system. 1. Click < > to change the month on the calendar . Dates with recor ded video data will appear in bold. 2. Click the date. Recorded video files will populate the File List. 3. From the Channel dr op-down menu, select a specific channel or sele ...

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    Page 37 Setup T ab Use the SETUP tab to configure the settings of your system fr om 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 r emote location. T o open remote setup: Click SETUP at the top of the main screen. The Remote Setup menu features the following tabbed opti ...

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    Page 38 Remote Setup - Host Info Screen HOST INFO This interface allows you to view system information such as HDD status, remain r ecord time, firmwar e version and MAC Address. All the information is for viewing only and cannot be changed remotely . Remote Setup - Setting Screen SETTING Y ou can check and change the parameter settings as config ...

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    Page 39 Mobile Phone Mobile Setup Mobile allows you to send alerts to your cellular phone running Windows Mobile Pro (6.0 or later), Andr oid, Blackberry (Curve 8900, Bold 9700, T our 9630), or iPhone on 3G networks. Download the MeY e application . IPhone: Use Itunes app store. Andr oid: Use Playstore. Blackberry: Use Market For all phones config ...

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    Page 40 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 ar e screen shots fr o ...

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    Page 41 Hard Drive Removal and Installation HDD Installation T o 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. F AILURE TO DO SO CAN RESUL T IN DAMAGE TO THE DVR OR ITS COMPONENTS AS WELL AS INJUR Y OR DEA TH 1. Remove screws secu ...

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    Page 42 T echnical Specifications Item Device Parameter Specification System Language English/ Chinese GUI 16 Bit Graphic menu (OSD Menu) Password User password, Administrator pass word Video Video in 8ch composite video input 1.0Vp-p, impedance 75Ω, BNC Video out 1 VGA, 1 BNC (CVBS) Video display 8-channel: 1/4/9 channel Video standard PA L , ( ...

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    Page 43 APPENDIX FA Q , S FA Q , s If your problem is not listed below , please call our toll-free number for more support. T ech Services: 800-323-9005 . Question: Why does DVR not work after starting? Why did the DVR stop working? Answer: • Check that the power adapter is plugged into the DVR properly • Check the power source and all po ...

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    Page 44 APPENDIX FA Q , S Question: Why is there no audio when playing back? Answer: • Check to see that the audio settings for the channels are corr ect. • Audio is off in r ecord menu Question: Why is my system time not correct? Answer: • Wr ong setting or user did not click “Edit” to confirm Question: Why doesn’t motion det ...

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    Page 45 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING T roubleshooting Error Possible Cause Solutions System is not receiving power or is not powering up Cable from power adapter is loose or is unplugged • Confirm that all cables are connected correctly • Confirm that the power ada pter is securely connected to the back of the unit Cables are connected, but ...

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    Page 46 W arranty PRODUCT LIMITED W ARRANTY BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of First Alert® brand products warrants that for a period of one year fr om the date of purchase (the “W arranty Period”), this product will be fr ee fr om defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its sole option, will repair or replace this pr oduct or any ...

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    ©2012 BRK Brands, Inc. a Jarden Corporation Company (NYSE:JAH) 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aur ora, IL 60504-8122 Phone: 630-851-7330 T ech Services: 800-323-9005 www .brkelectr onics.com M08-0415-000 ...

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