First Alert Wireless Security System User's Manual
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1. Item FUNCTION DESCRIPTION VL AS 9d DC 5V 1A Power Port Connect Power Adaptor AV Out Connect to a Monitor or TV through RCA inputs Reset Powers unit off Memory Card Slot Insert 2GB to 32GB Micro SD Memory Card 4GB Micro SD Card w adaptor included DISPLAY INDICATORS ES am Q go a Bit 0 oo a 01 01 2012 AM 12 01 01 item INDICATOR NAME DESCRIPTION INDICATORS Channel Indicator 1 Shows camera channel being viewed Audio Indicator A Shows whether Audio is turned On Off for system Signal Indicator Q Shows status of signal strength Display Mode E Shows Quad Scan or Single Display mode 1 Volume Indicator IXE Audio volume 1 through 7 Battery Strength Chart System Date amp Time 01 01 2012 AM12 01 01 System Date and Time Zoom 1x ZOOM Indicates Zoom 1X or 2X Recording Indicator O Shows Recording is in Progress Mute Indicator qx Indicates recording mute feature is enabled Page 8 INSTALLATION CAMERAS amp WIRELESS RECEIVER INSTALLING CAMERAS 1 Select the position for the camera and secure the camera stand Screws and anchors are supplied Use an appropriate screw type for the mounting surface 2 Screw the camera onto the bracket W 3 Adjust camera to the proper view angle Make sure the lens is upright relative to your subject Tighten the thumb bolt 4 Screw the antenna into place on the rear of the camera Adjust the antenna to an upright position 5 C2. First Aler WIRELESS fca SECURITY SYSTEM SEC24 Media Playback Software and Manuals AV Cable User s Manual IR Remote Power Supplies for Mounting Hardware 4GB Micro SD Memory Wireless System DVR and Cameras 3 screws and 3 plastic Card with Adaptor RCA cable 2 total anchors per Camera Brand may vary connector Page 6 TOP PANEL IR Remote Tem FUNCTION Power Mute Button Link amp Power Indicators Menu Navigation Ring N ESC ZOOM ALARM REC DEL PRODUCT OVERVIEW DVR CONTROLS Receiver DESCRIPTION 0 a o gt Power unit On and Off or enable Mute Feature Hold button for several seconds to turn unit On or Off Briefly press button to toggle Mute On or Off Shows status of signal strength and Power On Off Center Button brings up Main Menu In menus press to confirm selections Display Switch Channel Menu Cursor Up Playback Fast Forward Display Switch Channel Menu Cursor Down Playback Fast Reverse Display Volume Up Menu Cursor Right Playback Volume Up Switch Display Channel Display Volume Down Menu Cursor Left Playback Volume Down Switch Display Channel Display amp Menu Exit or previous screen Playback Previous Zooms 2X Turns alarm On and Off Playback Next Record REC Mode Stops Recording Page 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW CONNECTIONS amp INDICATORS SIDE PANEL CONNECTIONS
3. Use V to select the camera to set up 1 4 Use lt gt to select PAIRING BRIGHTNESS and CAMERA ON OFF settings With PAIRING section highlighted press MENU key once to begin camera pairing Press Pairing Key button on Camera cord Pairing LED on camera will blink once then will begin blinking continuously indicating data transmission is in process Pairing Key System will confirm pairing process is successful with PAIRED displaying on screen System will indicate pairing process failed with PAIRING FAIL displaying on screen Press ESC to return to main menu Page ll i a A y TF CAMERA BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT Camera Setup Adjust Brightness With BRIGHTNESS section highlighted use MV to to adjust camera brightness CAMERA ACTIVATION Camera Setup Camera Activation With ACTIVATION section highlighted use AMV to enable or disable camera Press ESC to return to main menu NOTE Ensure the cameras are paired to the receiver for SCAN or QUAD to function properly camera ON can only be selected when camera has been paired to system Page 12 i RECORDER SETUP MENU Select RECORDER SETUP press MENU key once to enter sub menu Record Setup Main Menu RECORD SCHEDULE AMO AMOS 0 AMIO Record Schedule Setup Menu Use AV lt gt to select time block Page 13 F RECORD SCHEDULE CONTINUED RECORD SCHEELE aoib agir aih g i plaia A ie ie e r
4. color semi transparent GUI with notes for selected menu items e 2X digital zoom e Audio surveillance cameras e 24 7 Scheduled Recording e CMOS Color cameras with 25 IR LED s for up to 60 night vision e Camera has built in IR cut filter for truer color representation e IP66 weather rating Page 3 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS PAGE SECTION DESCRIPTION Nume CA 1 Introduction 2 4 2 Safety 5 Product Overview 6 8 What is in the Box 6 3 DVR Controls Top Panel T Side Panel amp Display Indicators 8 4 Installation 9 Installing Cameras amp Setting up the Wireless Receiver 9 System Operation 10 24 Main Menu Screens 10 Camera Setup 11 12 Camera Pairing 11 Camera Brightness Adjustment 12 Camera Activation 12 Recorder Setup Menu 13 18 Record Schedule 13 14 Motion Detection Sensitivity 15 Format Memory Card 15 Setup Mask Area 16 5 Record Time 16 Playback 17 18 System Setup 19 22 Date and Time Setup 19 Power Saving 20 Multi channel Idle Display 21 TV Out Setup NTSC PAL 22 Language 22 Alarm Buzzer 23 Zoom 23 Scan Activated Channels 24 Memory Card Overwrite 24 6 PC Playback Software and Installation 25 27 Appendix 28 31 Connecting to DVR System 28 7 Troubleshooting 29 System Map 30 Specifications 31 Warranty 32 Page 4 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
5. numbers are approximate and o l EN are for estimating only Many factors im 5 Min e 0 press MENU to confirm influence actual storage capacities ds A including size of data quality aspect ratio and compression used Page 16 PLAYBACK 7 A A Playback Date Folder Menu This screen allows you to playback recorded video Use lt q gt to select the Date folder you want to view Press MENU to confirm selection and enter selected folder z 7 gt Playback Time Grid Menu Use lt gt to select Hour each block represent one hour time Press MENU to confirm selection and enter selected folder NOTE Each RECORDED FILE folder is indicated with file start end time and type of file recorded Page 17 SYSTEM OPERATION PLAYBACK PLAYBACK CONTINUED VEN TP ETS ALE TETY a did rw Pe n Bai iiki TT col B iea D eae e Es A Ae PM 10 05 PM 10 48 dl dee ea 1M 10 07 PM 10 53 channel indicator PM 10 0 e 1 2 3 4 in a SOLID square la amoo mj DCE a G EE indicates recording type for PM 10 33 that channel only See 1 at left saree The channel indicator 1 2 3 4 PM 10 43 all in Hollow squares indicate recording type effects all four Playback Date Detail Events channels See 2 at left The type of recorded file Schedule Motion Manual is indicated by S SCHEDULE Recording channel selected by user M MOTION channel triggered X CONTINUOUS Manual Recording ch
6. save and exit FORMAT MEMORY CARD Recorder Setup Format Memory Card Use A V to select FORMAT STORAGE press MENU to enter Press ES MENU again to confirm Mx When you install a new memory card you must and begin formatting memory card Press ESC to l it e ier be aa al the dci i E utton will begin the formatting exit NOTE If a new memory card is used then it process WARNING Formatting an existing SD must be formatted first here before use Card erases all data This step cannot be undone Page 15 F SETUP MASKING AREA Masking Area Setup Menu Masking Area Setup Grid This screen allows you to setup areas where you do not want motion to be detected Use AMV to select MASKING AREA SETUP menu Use lt to highlight camera 1 4 for setup Use AV lt I gt to navigate to the grid where no motion detection is desired Press MENU key to toggle between mask unmask grid s Movements taking place inside masked area will be ignored Continue selecting another grid for setup or press ESC to save and exit RECORD TIME ree ee 640 x 480 VGA 1GB 200 Minutes 8 3 hours 2GB 400 Minutes 16 6 hours a 8GB 1 600 Minutes 66 7 hours L 16GB 3 200 Minutes 133 3 hours lo 32GB 6 400 Minutes 266 7 hours a Recorder Setup Record Time RECORDING TIME FOR Use this menu to set the amount of time you want to record MEMORY CARDS after motion is detected Use lt gt to highlight recording Note All
7. 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 FCC COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance Class C Intentional Radiator This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class C Intentional Radiator pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Notice Only peripherals complying with FCC limits may be atta
8. 15 SEC INTERVALS Press MENU to confirm selection Press ESC to save and exit NOTE 1 Camera ON OFF setting in CAMERA SETUP section will affect which camera s can be displayed during IDLE DISPLAY 2 Audio single channel at anytime will be available during QUAD mode by default on channel 1 or the next available channel with camera paired to system single FULL screen mode auto switch to channel viewing at the time or channel triggered by motion 3 Audio channel will stay connected until channel switched 4 If set to 5 10 15 sec interval then select SCAN ACTIVATED CAMERAS to achieve this display mode ISE O N G7 A ya W 9 ble m e e ENOL EVOL Idle Display QUAD Idle Display 5 Seconds k i di rr 07 07 iz G a y is i l lE l ES fc Ihe a G 0 NOI OI Idle Display 10 Seconds Idle Display 15 Seconds Page 21 TV Out Setup Menu Select SYSTEM SETUP press MENU to enter Use Z Vto select TV OUTPUT Use lt gt to highlight NTSC or PAL Press MENU to confirm selection Press ESC to save and exit NOTE Changing the TV system may affect display image scale LANGUAGE Default Menu Select SYSTEM SETUP press MENU to enter Use Z Vto select DEFAULT Use lt gt to select the system language for SYSTEM RESTORE press MENU to confirm selection and system will restore to factory default Press ESC to save and exit NOTE While SYSTEM RESTORE icon is high
9. CHANNEL First Alert WIRELESS 4cca SECURITY SYSTEM CAMERAS INCLUDED USER S MANUAL Model DWS 401 1 Camera Included INTRODUCTION THANK YOU First Alert 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 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 This manual is written for the DWS 401Wireless DVR system It was accurate at the time it was completed However because of our ongoing effort to constantly improve our products additional features and functions may have been added since that time and on screen displays may change We encourage you to visit our website at www brkelectronics com to check for the latest manuals English and Spanish firmware updates downloads other security camera products and announcements You ll find this product line under Products gt gt Security Cameras gt gt Wireless Camer
10. Range Recording Modes Output Language Zoom Memory Card Motion Block Mask Operating Temperature Operating Voltage Current Consumption Dimensions Camera Resolution IR LED s IR Cut Filter Weather Resistant Rating Night Vision Operating Temperature Operating Voltage Current Consumption Dimensions SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION 4 NTSC default PAL 2 4 GHz secure digital wireless with 24 transmission channels using Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS technology MPEG 4 320 x 240 Approximately 500 feet 150 meters open space line of sight Manual Schedule Motion Detection Supports real time AV preview and recording up to VGA 25 FPS Single Camera Mode or QVGA 25fps CH Multiple camera mode English Spanish French 2X Digital Zoom 4GB Micro SD card included Supports max to 32GB micro SDHC memory card 48 8 x 6 grid zones to block motion detection 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C DC 5V 1A 860mA max 4 9 124mm x 4 5 114mm x 0 8 21mm 640 x 480 20 Automatic for daytime true color IP 66 60 18m 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C DC 5V 1A 860mA max 4 8 D 123mm x 2 6 W 65mm x 2 6 H 65mm camera barrel only 6 2 D 157mm x 2 75 W 70mm x 8 5 H 216mm w stand and antenna Page 31 APPENDIX WARRANTY WARRANTY PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that f
11. Status Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for S5ec24 Media Player Sece4 Media Player is configuring pour new software installation The InstallShield Wizard will install Sec24 Media Player on pour computer To continue click Next Baa The following icon should have been placed on 5 your desktop Double click the Sec24 Media E Player icon on the desktop to start the software The InstallShield Wizard has successtully installed Sece4 Media Player Click Finish to exit the wizard Player Back Cancel Click on Load to import and playback previous recorded files SNX files already stored on your PC NOTE You will first need to save the files from the Micro SD card to the PC Your PC will need to have a Micro SD card reader If your PC only has a SD card reader you will need to use a Micro SD to SD memory card adaptor During playback all four channels will playback at once For privacy the user is able to manually disable audio on all channels and or video on one or more channels via the CHANNEL section of the playback software screen Page 2 APPENDIX CONNECTING TO DVR SYSTEM CONNECT TO YOUR WIRED DVR SECURITY SYSTEM Connecting First Alert wireless camera DWS 401 to our wired DVR systems or other wired DVR systems is very easy More importantly all of the features and recording options inherent in the wired DVR such as schedule recording mask f
12. annel selected by user To playback recorded file use lt gt to highlight the RECORDED FILE It will turn to red type Press MENU to confirm selection and playback selected file NOTE By default playback display will be QUAD displaying images of all cameras paired ef o1 02 03 o4 All channel playback For single camera display press MENU once after playback has started to PAUSE Then use lt gt to select from channel to channel The channel indicator bottom left screen will show the channel number selected See 1 below of ml o2 o3 o4 Channel 1 playback in full screen of of m2 o3 o4 Channel 2 playback in full screen of o1 02 m3 14 Channel 3 playback in full screen oH nl o2 oo m Channel 4 playback in full screen 01 01 2012 AM 12 01 01 Video progress indicator See 2 at right is shown by a series of arrows that turn from blue B gt to red during playback Pressing the MENU will pause playback The red arrow will turn to the pause symbol Il For other control functions available during playback mode please refer to Section 3 DVR CONTROLS Front Face OM gt gt gt gt gt gt gt p 7 Software is included on the CD provided for playing back the recorded file s from the memory card on a PC Page 18 a SYSTEM SETUP System Setup Menu DATE amp TIME SETUP DATE AND TIME Fat 07 ue Gan ara NI tad Date and T
13. as 2012 BRK Brands Inc a Jarden Corporation company NYSE JAH www brkelectronics com All rights reserved Distributed by BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Due to continuing product development the product inside the packaging may look slightly different than the one on the package BRK Brands Inc is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation NYSE JAH First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust To obtain warranty service contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 Monday through Friday 7 30 a m 5 p m Central Standard Time Made in China Page 2 INTRODUCTION KEY PRODUCT FEATURES MAIN DESCRIPTION Four channel MPEG 4 wireless digital video recorder suitable for applications such as high end residential new or remodel light commercial small busi ness retail small warehouse or small grocery PRODUCT FEATURES e 2 4 GHz Digital Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS Technology e MPEG 4 Compression e Supports real time AV preview and recording up to VGA 25 FPS Single Camera Mode or QVGA 25fps CH Multiple camera mode e 4GB Micro SD Card Included Supports a maximum of 32GB SDHC memory card e Simultaneously preview amp record from all 4 wireless cameras e Independent motion detect recording with adjustable mask zone on any of 4 Cameras e Multiple recording mode selectable Manual Motion detect Scheduling e User friendly interface true
14. ched to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by First Alert BRK Brands Inc is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by First Alert BRK Brands Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment We First Alert BRK Brands Inc declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which this declaration relates Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Certification This device contains a radio transmitter Accordingly it has been certified as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules for intentional radiators Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with an FCC ID DISPOSAL This symbol indicates 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 Page 5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS WHAT S IN THE BOX Digital Wireless Receiver WARNING THESE PREMISES ARE UNDER 24 HOUR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE PROTECTED BY First Aler 2 Window Digital Wireless Camera Warning Decals Antenna and Stand
15. ea a ee A AA E a ea bs AMO 4 i DO AMOG 00 AMO 7 AMOS i yf l i y 00 Recorder Schedule Setup Options Set There are three different recording options available to chose from Press MENU key to switch between different recording mode M MOTION REC only when motion detected S SCHEDULE record between selected times for each day X MANUAL manual REC The system will record video from all 4 channels simultaneously with MOTION SCHEDULE and MANUAL record modes One of the four channels will have audio available Note To toggle between recording and not recording sound with the video image press the Power button once briefly The icon will show on the screen when the sound is muted See Audio Video Recording Caution Statement below The time slot boxes in the diagram above each represent hourly slots e g selecting AM 10 00 means recording will occur from 10 00 am to 11 00 am Also if for example boxes AM 10 00 and AM 11 00 are set to S Schedule recording please note that a continuous 2 hour video file will not be recorded but separate files depending on the recording time for each file setup e if set to 2 minutes then 60 clips will be recorded in a 2 hour schedule recording slot While the system is performing MOTION recording audio will automatically switch to the channel triggering by motion Recording cannot be stopped until 30 seconds after recording has started This mandatory system operation
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17. first to begin installation Other Windows version will be similar Organize Open Share with New folder fl 0 Tr Favorites HZ Desktop mM Downloads Recent Places al Libraries Es Documents al Music E Pictures E Videos ef Homegroup jE Computer El Data C a Local Disk Ds ee NANO PRO F tu Network En Application Mame EN 20111027 Sec24 Madi 20111027 Sec24 Media Player_v1 0 9 e Date modified Size 5 144 KB fa Run as administrator Troubleshoot compatibility Share with TAN TT 77 2011027_Sec24 Media Player_v1 0 9 44 rar 3777 Pin to Taskbar Pin to Start Menu Restore previous versions Send to Create shortcut Delete Rename Properties Windows 7 Run as Administrator Dialog Box The following error message will appear if you did not select Run as administrator option first before starting the installation Please repeat instructions above then double click the icon to start the installation process Feature transfer error Feature DefaultFeature Component File Error Files C Program Files Sec24 Media Player Access Is denied Error Dialog Box Page 26 PC OPERATION PLAYBACK SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Follow the screens as shown below to complete the installation process Sec24 Media Player InstallShield Wizard im Sec24 Media Player InstallShield Wizard Setup
18. ield enhanced motion detect remote internet and mobile phone access e mail alerts and alarm functions all work as they should In addition you get the benefit of a large hard drive for extended recording time To make the connection you will need a Male BNC to Female RCA adaptor See image at right This is used to allow the Wireless System RCA cable to be connected to the BNC Video In port on the back of the DVR Step 1 Install and pair the wireless camera to the wireless receiver as per the instructions Do not insert the SD card All recording will be done on the DVR Step 2 Attach the BNC Male RCA Female adaptor described above to one of the Video In BNC ports of the DVR Step 3 Connect the AV cable that ships with the Wireless System to the AV Out port on the Wireless System Receiver Then connect the yellow RCA plug to the adaptor on the Video In Port with adaptor you just connected above Connect the White RCA plug to the Audio In port of the same number as the Video In port if you want to record sound Both port numbers must be the same to sync the sound with the video image That s it You re connected See image below for details Step 4 Configure your recording settings on the DVR Note You need one Wireless receiver for every Video In Port on the wired DVR Most Wireless Systems have has the capability of pairing 4 cameras per Receiver However if you pair all cameras you will see 4 cameras in one Channel of the Live Vie
19. ime Setup Menu Select SYSTEM SETUP and press MENU to enter sub menu Use lt gt to highlight and adjust YEAR MONTH DATE HOUR MINUTE Use 1 V adjust each section and press ES MENU to confirm adjustment Press ESC to save and exit Why Set a Date amp Time It s important to set the proper date and time before continuing so that you can easily locate recorded events Inaccurate dates and times on files may affect their admissibility as evidence in court In addition when changing current time settings 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 Page 19 POWER SAVING Power Saving Setup Menu Select SYSTEM SETUP press MENU to enter Use 1 Vto select POWER SAVING Use lt gt to highlight SCREEN OFF AFTER 5 MINUTES IDLE SCREEN OFF AFTER 10 MINUTES IDEL SCREEN ALWAYS ON Press MENU to confirm selection Press ESC to save and exit Power Saving 5 Minutes Power Saving 10 Minutes Ami a a Y Power Saving Always On Page 20 MULTI CHANNELS IDLE DISPLAY SETUP a as as A Multi Channels Idle Display Setup Menu Select SYSTEM SETUP press MENU to enter Use 1 Vto select MULTI CHANNELS IDLE DISPLAY Use lt gt to highlight DISPLAY QUAD DURING IDLE AT 5 SEC INTERVALS AT 10 SEC INTERVALS AT
20. ing white light This is normal operation for night vision System not set up correctly or memory card is missing Overwrite is not enabled Mute is on Channel s has been turned OFF Interference Antenna direction is limited Signal has been blocked Strong radio signal nearby Strong electromagnetic interference nearby Camera and receiver are too close SOLUTIONS APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING Confirm that all cables are connected correctly Confirm that the power adapter is securely connected to the back of the unit Confirm power is on at electrical outlet Format SD card per instructions Locate camera closer to receiver Connect camera through Camera Pairing menu If possible remove major obstacles in between the camera and the receiver Or relocate the camera to another location Confirm camera power supply is connected correctly Confirm power is on at electrical outlet Place the camera on the other side of windows to try to improve the night vision or place in a well lit area No action required Ensure correct DATE AND TIME has been set and the Record Schedule setup correctly Ensure the memory card is inserted into DVR and formatted Enable Memory Card Overwrite or Re format memory card Turn Mute off This feature is used to record images without sound for legal purposes See page 14 for audio recording caution statement and details Turn Camera s ON in Came
21. is designed to prolong the overall life of memory card To stop recording press REC DEL once To remove the memory card please power off the system first If SCHEDULE recording mode is set the system will automatically resume recording 60 seconds after recording is stopped manually If MOTION record mode is set the system will resume motion detection function 60 seconds after recording is stopped manually Recording must be stopped before entering the system main menu and the system will resume the mode selected in the IDLE DISPLAY SETUP NOTE Recording will not work if there is no memory card inserted into the DVR Caution Audio surveillance in some states is illegal or requires permission from one or both par ties to record someone s voice Laws are also different from residential vs commercial applications Some federal state and local laws prohibit certain surveillance activities and or the use or distribution of the information obtained from such activities Prior to using this system you should become familiar with the per tinent laws to ensure compliance with those applicable to surveillance activities Page 14 MOTION DETECTION SENSITIVITY e E 3 CA ma 0d um El ua e Recorder Setup Motion Detection Sensitivity Use V to select MOTION DETECTION SENSITIVITY section Use lt gt to highlight camera for setup Use V to adjust sensitivity level OFF LV1 LV2 LV3 LV3 is most sensitive Press ESC to
22. lighted the system firmware version will be displayed example VER 11 06 11 21 13 09 Page 22 ae ALARM BUZZER OWN OFF Alarm Buzzer Menu Select ALARM BUZZER press MENU to toggle buzzer ON or OFF When motion is detected by a camera then a buzzer sound will be triggered by the monitor ZOOM Zoom Menu Select ZOOM press MENU to enter ZOOM Mode Press MENU again to zoom in 2X When zooming in use ANS lt gt to select various views Press MENU to zoom out In zoom out 1X use to change available channel Press ESC to exit ZOOM Page 23 SCAN ACTIVATED CAMERAS Scan Activated Cameras Select SCAN ACTIVATED CAMERAS press MENU to begin camera scan mode NOTE 1 Camera ON OFF setting in CAMERA SETUP section will affect which camera s can be displayed during IDLE DISPLAY See p 25 for the display interval setup 2 The system will automatically activate QUAD display if recording function is activated MEMORY CARD OVERWIRITE ST r ole dl F ON OFF Memory Card Overwrite Select MEMORY CARD OVERWRITE press MENU to activate overwrite function and press MENU again to de activate NOTE 1 One of the following examples will appear on display screen a 1 89GB space available on memory card b ERROR either memory card is missing locked or damaged 2 When memory card is full the system will display MEMORY FULL PLEASE FORMAT on the preview screen if overwrite is not e
23. nabled Page 24 PC OPERATION PC PLAYBACK SOFTWARE PC PLAYBACK SOFTWARE The Sec24 Media Player is specifically designed to playback on your PC recorded files from the Micro SD card You must install the software provided on the CD that is included with your DVR Kit The following is an overview of the software Sect Mein Player i mih a prae 5 Pray Channel lla que i inad fosplay _oooo ooo PC Playback Software Sec24 Media Player INDICATORS Item INDICATOR NAME DESCRIPTION mh Channel Playback Screen Shows camera channel being viewed Playback Progress Bar Shows progress of playback file Play Shows status of signal strength Pause Shows battery strength Stop Shows Quad Scan or Single Display mode Fast Forward amp Rewind Naviagate through recorded file Load Load Recorded Files Replay Replay the last file viewed 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Channel Select Enable Disable channels and audio on playback Page 25 PC OPERATION PLAYBACK SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PLAYBACK SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Insert the CD into the CD ROM of your PC Click on MY COMPUTER double click on the drive where the CD ROM is assigned by the PC for example E In this drive you will find the following icon EN 20111027 Sec24 Media Player v1 0 9 44 If Windows 7 is running on your PC please right click on icon 20111027_Sec24 Media Player_v1 0 9 44 and select Run as administrator option
24. onnect the power cable to the DC IN of the camera 6 Plug the power supply into the electrical outlet 7 Once the camera is connected see Camera Setup Camera Pairing to link the camera s to the receiver Camera Orientation It s important the camera is mounted correctly to ensure the image is not upside down as the Camera lens can only be positioned one way SETTING UP THE WIRELESS RECEIVER 1 Connect the power cable to the DC IN of the receiver 2 Plug the power supply into the electrical outlet VIEW ON TELEVISION OR OTHER MONITOR 1 Connecting to a monitor such as a TV Connect the AV cable into the AV OUT of the receiver 2 Connect the two RCA jacks to the TV AV IN Yellow Video White Audio 3 Press POWER button to turn on the receiver 4 Once the receiver is connected see Camera Setup Pairing Operating Menus to link the camera s to the receiver Page 9 MAIN MENU The Main Menu screen is used to control the various functions of the DVR system It contains the following sub menu icons Camera Setup Record Setup Event List System Setup Alarm Buzzer Zoom Scan Activated Cameras and Memory Card Overwrite E A mt o ON OFF Memory Card Overwrite Main Menu Page 10 CAMERA SETUP MENU _ Select CAMERA SETUP press MENU key once to enter sub menu Camera Setup Main Menu Camera Setup Sub Menu
25. or a period of one year from the date of purch the Warranty Period this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship BRK at its sole option will repai replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the Warranty Period Replacement or repair be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made v a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser only from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable In or to obtain warranty service you must keep the original sales receipt and proof of purchase in the form of the UPC code from package BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter modify or any way chal the terms and conditions of this warranty WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS Parts and Labor 1 year limited warranted parts do not include bulbs LEDs and batteries This warranty does not apply to bulbs LEDs and batteries supplied with or forming part of the product This warranty is invalidated if non BRK accessories are or have been used in or in connection with the product or in any modifica or repair is made to the product This warranty does not apply to defects or damages arising by use of the product in other than normal including normal atmosphe moisture and humidity condi
26. ra Setup menu Place the camera and or receiver antenna at a new angle or readjust its posi tion to make an improvement Remove obstacles between the camera and receiver that might affect the signal e g furniture cabinets and walls Relocate the camera closer to the receiver Adjust the camera antenna and receiver position If possible remove major obstacles in between the camera and receiver Or relocate the camera to another location Keep WIFI router away from the camera and or receiver Keep active appliances such as hair dryers heat fans air conditioners water pumps or microwave ovens away from the camera and or receiver The camera has a high sensitivity microphone Keep the camera at least 10 feet away from the receiver If the camera must be within 10 feet of the receiver keep the volume down Page 29 PPENDIX 7 STEM MAP SYSTEM MAP Channel 1 h i Camera Setup Brightness hannel 2 i Chamnel 3 Channel 4 Schedule Motion Sensitivity Cam 1 EE y Cam 3 Cam 1 a Play Mode Event List Date Time System Setup 10 Mn Language Default Zoom Setup Scan Activated Cameras Memory Card Overwrite Page 30 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ITEM Receiver Camera Device PARAMETER Channels Video Format Wireless Parameters Compression Format Recording Resolution Communication
27. s Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Page 32 First Aler 2012 BRK Brands Inc a Jarden Corporation Company NYSE JAH 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Phone 630 851 7330 Tech Services 800 323 9005 www brkelectronics com M08 0426 002
28. tions or by installation or use of the product other than in strict accordance with the instructi contained in the product owner s manual This warranty does not apply to defects in or damages to the product caused by i negligent use of the product ii mist abuse neglect alteration repair or improper installation of the product iii electrical short circuits or transients iv usage no accordance with product installation v use of replacement parts not supplied by BRK vi improper product maintenance or accident fire flood or other Acts of God This warranty does not cover the performance or functionality of any computer software included in the package with the prod BRK makes no warranty that the software provided with the product will function without interruption or otherwise be free anomalies errors or Bugs This warranty does not cover any costs relating to removal or replacement of any product or softw installed on your computer BRK reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements in its products without incurring obligations to modify any product which has already been manufactured BRK will make every effort to provide updates and fixe its software via its website This warranty does not cover any alteration or damage to any other software that may be or may becc resident on the users system as a result of installing the software provided This warranty is in lieu of other warranties
29. ts of recover reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in or used with a system containing the product accompanying softw BRK does not warrant the software will operate with any other software except that which is indicated BRK cannot be respons for characteristics of their party hardware or software which may effect the operation of the software included Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpos limited in duration to the duration of the above Warranty Period Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclus or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitati or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary ft state to state or province to province or jurisdiction to jurisdiction OBTAINING SERVICE If service is required do not return the product to your place of purchase In order to obtain warranty service contact the Consul Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 a m 5 00 a m Central Standard Time Monday through Friday To assist us in serving y please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling After contacting the Consumer Affairs Division and it is determined that the product should be returned for Warranty Service ple mail the product to BRK Brand
30. w screen Keep in mind any motion or recording from any of the 4 wireless cameras will affect the recording on the one channel You cannot separate out these four cameras They record as one screen Paired Camera from Wireless De eed Male BNC Female RC adaptor to Video In 1 AV Cable from Wireless Receiver to Video In 1 and Audio In 1 Yellow to Video White to Audio Page 28 ERROR System is not receiving power or is not powering up SD Card is not detected by the system There is no picture on selected channels camera picture is not being displayed At night only white appears on the screen A black and white image ap pears at night The system will not record under SCHEDULE MOTION detection setting SD Card is full 0 remaining and the unit is no longer record ing MEMORY FULL PLEASE FORMAT is on the screen The recording on the DVR ap pears but does not have sound Channel s disappear during auto or manual scan Poor image quality Low or unstable signal Audio Feedback TROUBLESHOOTING PossiBLE CAUSE Cable from power adapter is loose or is unplugged No power at electrical outlet SD Card is not formatted Camera out of range Camera not Paired Signal is blocked The power supply for the camera is not plugged in No power being received at the electri cal outlet The camera s infra red LEDs shine invisible light that reflects of surfaces such as glass caus
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