Page 2 - Thank you for choosing First Alert for your security needs!; INTRODUCTION; THANK YOU
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 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 s...
Page 3 - Page 3; KEY PRODUCT FEATURES; Main Description; CIF Real-time simultaneous recording
Page 3 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 ware...
Page 4 - Page 4; Introduction; TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 4 S ection D eScription p age # 1 Introduction 2-3 2 Safety 6 3 Product 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...
Page 5 - Page 5; Advanced Operation
Page 5 INTRODUCTION TABLE 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: Configur...
Page 6 - Page 6; SAFETY; CAUTION STATEMENTS; Safety Precautions; FCC Compliance; CAUTION
Page 6 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 i...
Page 7 - Page 7; PRODUCT OVERVIEW; PACKAGE CONTENTS; WARNING
Page 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW PACKAGE 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 WARNING PROTECTED BY THESE PREMISES ARE UNDER 24 HOUR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 3 Window Warning Decals Installation Software Power Supply for DVR...
Page 8 - Page 8; DVR CONTROLS; Front Panel
Page 8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 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: s...
Page 9 - Page 9; Back Panel
Page 9 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 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...
Page 10 - Remote Control; Remote Control Operation; REMOTE CONTROL; NAVIGATION BUTTONS
Page 10 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 REMOTE CONTROL 7 2 1 6 5 4 3 8 9 Directions for Installing/Ch...
Page 11 - MOUSE AND VIRTUAL KEYPAD; Mouse Operation with this DVR; Mouse Controls; Virtual Keypad
Page 11 PRODUCT OVERVIEW MOUSE AND VIRTUAL KEYPAD 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...
Page 12 - Installing Cameras; Mounting Cameras and Running Cable; CAMERA AND POWER CONNECTIONS
Page 12 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 ca...
Page 13 - System Start Up; INITIAL SETUP; SYSTEM OPERATION; Quick Access Menu
Page 13 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. 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 ...
Page 14 - Password Setup; Setting Up Passwords & User Permissions; Main Menu Access
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 are disabled on the system. You will not need a password to log in or access menus. You will not need a password to access your syst...
Page 16 - Camera Display Setup; Setting Up the Live View Video Screen
Page 16 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 se...
Page 17 - Language, Date and Time
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 To change the system language: from the LANGUAGE drop down menu select the language amongst 26 different languages. ...
Page 18 - BASIC OPERATION; RECORDING; Recording; RECORD Mode; Audio/Video Recording
Page 18 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 am...
Page 19 - CCTV Resolution
Page 19 BASIC OPERATION RECORDING Region Cover REGION COVER lets you block a specific portion of a channel you do not want recorded or shown on the display screen. This can be useful if you need to conceal a sensitive area being captured by the camera. To use the REGION COVER:1. From record menu cli...
Page 20 - PLAYBACK; playback; SEARCH Mode
Page 20 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 ...
Page 21 - HDD Management; Hard Drive and USB Options:; Formatting the Internal Hard Drive
Page 21 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 w...
Page 22 - Email Tip; ADVANCED OPERATION; ALARM; Advanced Setup; Alarm and Email Options:
Page 22 Email Tip Depending upon your settings, the system can generate a lot of email alerts. For that reason, we recommend 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 different...
Page 23 - Alarm Inputs Configuration
Page 23 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...
Page 24 - SYSTEM; System Info and System Update
Page 24 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 M...
Page 25 - PTZ; PTZ Camera Setup
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 thi...
Page 26 - ADVANCED OPERATIONS; PTZ SETUP
Page 26 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 C...
Page 27 - Network Setup for Remote Access; REMOTE ACCESS; NETWORK SETUP
Page 27 Network Setup for Remote Access Use the NETWORK SETUP 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...
Page 30 - Port Forwarding Naming Tip
Page 30 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 field1. Click DDNS SETTINGS.2. Under DDNS, select ON.3. Under SERVICE, select DYNDNS if you obtained your domain name from DynDNS.com. 4. Under ...
Page 31 - Remote Surveillance; Remote Surveillance using Internet Explorer 8 or 9:; REMOTE SURVEILLANCE
Page 31 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®. Once you have configured the network setti...
Page 32 - Using Remote Surveillance:; Setup Required Prior to Remote Access
Page 32 Configuring ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer 8: 1. Open Internet Explorer 82. Click on Tools3. Select Internet Options in the pull-down menu4. Click on the Security Tab5. Select Trusted Sites6. Click on the Sites button7. Uncheck the “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in...
Page 35 - Playback Tab
Page 35 Playback Tab Use the Replay menu to search and playback recorded video on your system. 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 recordi...
Page 36 - Player Software
Page 36 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-dow...
Page 37 - Setup Tab
Page 37 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. The Remote S...
Page 39 - Mobile Phone; Mobile Setup; MOBILE PHONE; SETUP AND CONTROL; Mobile Access
Page 39 Mobile Phone Mobile Setup Mobile allows you to send alerts to your cellular phone running Windows Mobile Pro (6.0 or later), Android, Blackberry (Curve 8900, Bold 9700, Tour 9630), or iPhone on 3G networks. Download the MeYe application . IPhone: Use Itunes app store. Android: Use Playstore....
Page 40 - Mobile Setup-continued
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 fo...
Page 41 - Hard Drive Removal and Installation; Hard Drive Format; APPENDIX; HARD DRIVE
Page 41 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 ...
Page 42 - Technical Specifications; SPECIFICATIONS
Page 42 Technical Specifications Item Device Parameter Specification System Language English/ Chinese GUI 16 Bit Graphic menu (OSD Menu) Password User password, Administrator password Video Video in 8ch composite video input 1.0Vp-p, impedance 75Ω, BNC Video out 1 VGA, 1 BNC (CVBS) Video display 8-c...
Page 45 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting
Page 45 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting 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 adapter is securely connected to the back of...
Page 46 - Warranty; WARRANTY
Page 46 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 rep...
