First Alert cm420 User's Manual
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1. 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 if applicable 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock p alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance The exclamation point within an equilateral trian2. Flickering image Bright light shining directly into camera lens SOME WDE CAEL Or OE aly CUE or nEN GME away from the camera Adjust the contrast and brightness on the DVR or TV Move the camera or move any source of bright light away from the camera The camera s infrared LEDs shine invisible light that reflects off surfaces such as glass causing white light Place the camera on the other side of windows or place the lens flush against the surface to improve night vision Image is too light or dark Mis adjustment of contrast and brightness levels A white image appears at i Camera is placed too close to a window night SPECIFICATION APPENDIX WARRANTY WARRANTS 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 If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with 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 order to obta
3. 420 TVL F irst Aler t INDOOR OUTDOOR for wired video systems USER S MANUAL Model CM420 1 3 CMOS with Night Vision e ee night VISION indoor outdoor Va cameras MICRODUCCION MICRODUCCION First Alert LCAMERAMANFEACURES o e 1 3 CMOS Color e 420 TVL Resolution CT TC lr 30 IR LEDs e Night Vision Distance 50 Thank you for choosing First Alert for your security needs s 60m Lens For more than half a century First Alert has made the home safety and security products that make e O Lux Day amp Night Auto Switch 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 IPS4 Weather Proof Rating from the professionals who install our products to the families and businesses who count on them e ABS Plastic Housing and Mounting Stand 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 e Mounting Bracket and Hardware Included or theft We re watching even when you re not This manual is written for the CM420 security camera 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 adde
4. d 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 Wired Cameras 420 TVL First Alert INDOOR OUTDOOR r wired video systems USER S MANUAL Model CM420 1 3 CMOS with Night Vision CM420 420 TVL Camera Quick Install Guide 2011 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 12V DC Power Adaptor 75 BNC Video amp DC Power Cable BRK Brands Inc is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation NYSE JAH 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 PRODUCT OVERVIEU 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 w
5. gle is intended to servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT 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 Holes are provided on both the bottom and back of the camera housing to accommodate most mounting requirements Run cable from camera to DVR location See Information box below on Longer Cable Runs 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 Longer Cable Runs Longer cable runs may require an upgrade to RG59 Coax cable First Alert kits ship with economical AV cable that is designed to work a well up to the length of cable provided usually around 60 feet If longer distances between camera and DVR are reguired you will need to upgrade to RG59 Coax cable We provide several lengths up to 300 feet In addition if you need to run cable for
6. in any way affect personal or property damage or injury BRK is not responsible for any personal damage loss or theft related to the product or to its use for any harm whether physical or mental related thereto Any and all claims or statements whether written or verbal by salespeople retailers dealers or distributors to the contrary are not authorized by BRK and do not affect this provision of this warranty BRK s responsibility under this or any other warranty implied or expressed is limited to repair replacement or refund as set forth above These remedies are the sole and exclusive remedies for any breach of warranty BRK is not responsible for direct special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or under any other legal theory including but not limited to loss profits downtime goodwill damage to or replacement of equipment and property and any costs of recovering reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in or used with a system containing the product accompanying software BRK does not warrant the software will operate with any other software except that which is indicated BRK cannot be responsible 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 purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the abo
7. in wall installations then you may require fire rated cable FT 4 CMR UL approved for in wall installations Camera Wall Mounted Camera Ceiling Mounted Follow this diagram to connect camera to a DVR or other device using a BNC connection Note DVR Power Adaptor is for illustration purposes only Your power adaptor may be different Option 1 Option 2 Power from DVR Not Supplied Video to DVR Power from Supplied Adaptor Video In Power to DVR DC 12V Input oj Supplied 12V i DC Adaptor Splitter from DVR T Camera amp Power eS Power to Camera Power from 120V i aa V Cable BNC i DC Power f 29 12V DC Converter From DVR Video to Camera EE EE Power to Camera APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING CECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CM420 Color 1 3 CMOS NTSC Color 1 3 CMOS PAL NTSC 720 H X 487 V PAL 720 H X 576 V mode IMAGESENSOR O EFFECCIVEPIXELS o NTSC 60 fields sec PAL 50 fields sec oto C a 0 ET 1 50 1 60 1 100000 DC 12V 225mA IR ON OPERATIONCEMPERACURE OPERATION TEMPERATURE 14 F to 113 F 10 C to 45 C CROUBLESHOOTING ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE SOULUCIONS Check the camera video cable and connections e Disconnect and reconnect the cable at the system and at the No Picture Camera cables are loose or have become disconnected acts e Try moving the camera to another channel or use another cable
8. in warranty service you must keep the original sales receipt and proof of purchase in the form of the UPC code from the package BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change 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 modification 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 atmospheric moisture and humidity conditions or by installation or use of the product other than in strict accordance with the instructions 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 misuse abuse neglect alteration repair or improper installation of the product iii electrical short circuits or transients iv usage not in accordance with product installation v use of replacement parts not supplied by BRK vi improper product maintenance or vii accident fire flood or other Acts of God This warranty does not cover the performance o
9. ith care Avoid pressing hard on the cameras or DVR body Do not use power cable if it is crushed or damaged FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device This eguipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device 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 class B limits may be attached 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
10. r functionality of any computer software included in the package with the product BRK makes no warranty that the software provided with the product will function without interruption or otherwise be free of anomalies errors or Bugs This warranty does not cover any costs relating to removal or replacement of any product or software 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 any obligations to modify any product which has already been manufactured BRK will make every effort to provide updates and fixes to its software via its website This warranty does not cover any alteration or damage to any other software that may be or may become resident on the users system as a result of installing the software provided This warranty is in lieu of other warranties expressed or implied and BRK neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service of the product In no event shall BRK be liable for any special or consequential damages arising from the use of the product or arising from the malfunctioning or non functioning of the product or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to any cause beyond its control BRK does not make any claims or warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding the product s potential ability or effectiveness to prevent minimize or
11. ve Warranty Period Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from 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 Consumer 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 you 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 please mail the product to BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 81229 First Aler 2011 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 0397 000
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