Page 2 - Page 2; Thank you for choosing First Alert for your security needs!
Page 2 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 ...
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Page 3 Four channel MPEG-4 wireless digital video recorder with 7” 16:9 LCD Screen suitable for applications such as high-end residential - new or remodel, light commercial, small business/retail, small warehouse or small grocery. • 7” 16:9 LCD Screen • 2.4 GHz Digital Frequency Hopping Spread Spect...
Page 4 - Page 4; ection; CONTENTS
Page 4 S ection D eScription p age n umber 1 Introduction 2-4 2 Safety 5 3 Product Overview 6-8 What is in the Box 6 DVR Controls Front Panel 7 Side Panel & Display Indicators 8 4 Installation 9 Installing Cameras & Setting up the Wireless Receiver 9 5 System Operation 10-24 Main Menu Screen...
Page 5 - Page 5; FCC Compliance Class C Intentional Radiator; FCC Certification
Page 5 • 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 c...
Page 6 - Page 6; WARNING
Page 6 WARNING PROTECTED BY THESE PREMISES ARE UNDER 24 HOUR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 2 Window Warning Decals SEC24 Media Playback Software and Manuals Power Supplies for DVR and Cameras 2 - DWS-4713 - DWS-472 Digital Wireless Camera, Antenna and StandDWS-471: 1 CameraDWS-472: 2 Cameras AV Cable Mounting ...
Page 7 - Page 7; CONTROLS
Page 7 i tem F unction D eScription 1 Power/Mute Button (Top) 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. 2 Link & Power Indicators Shows status of signal strength, Battery and Power On/O...
Page 8 - Battery
Page 8 i tem F unction D eScription 1 DC 5V /1A Power Port Connect Power Adaptor. 2 AV Out Connect to a Monitor or TV through RCA inputs 3 Reset Powers unit off 4 Memory Card Slot Insert 2GB to 32GB Micro SD Memory Card (4GB Micro SD Card w/adaptor included) CONNECTIONS i tem i nDicator n ame i con ...
Page 9 - Page 9; OPTIONAL: VIEW ON TELEVISION OR OTHER MONITOR; Camera Orientation; Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advise.
Page 9 TV Video Audio 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. 1. Connect the power cable to the DC IN of the receiver.2. Plug the power supply i...
Page 11 - Pairing Key
Page 11 Select CAMERA SETUP, press MENU key once to enter sub-menu. Camera Setup-Main Menu Camera Setup-Sub Menu Camera Setup-Pairing Use to select the camera to set up (1-4). Use to select PAIRING, BRIGHTNESS and CAMERA ON/OFF settings. With PAIRING section highlighted, press MENU key once to begin...
Page 12 - Camera Setup-Adjust Brightness
Page 12 With BRIGHTNESS section highlighted, use to to adjust camera brightness. With ACTIVATION section highlighted, use 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 s...
Page 13 - Select RECORDER SETUP, press; Record Setup-Main Menu; Use; Record Schedule Setup Menu
Page 13 Select RECORDER SETUP, press MENU key once to enter sub-menu. Record Setup-Main Menu Use to select time block. Record Schedule Setup Menu
Page 14 - Recorder Schedule Setup - Options Set; MENU key to switch; Audio/Video Recording
Page 14 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 syst...
Page 15 - Formatting the Memory Card; Card erases all data. This step cannot be undone.
Page 15 Use to select MOTION DETECTION SENSITIVITY section. Use to highlight camera for setup. Use to adjust sensitivity level: OFF / LV1 / LV2 / LV3 (LV3 is most sensitive). Press ESC to save and exit. Use to select FORMAT STORAGE, press MENU to enter. Press MENU again to confirm and begin formatti...
Page 16 - SD; CARD
Page 16 This screen allows you to setup areas where you do not want motion to be detected. Use to select MASKING AREA SETUP menu. Use to highlight camera (1-4) for setup. Use to navigate to the grid where no motion detection is desired. Press MENU key to toggle between mask/unmask grid(s). Movements...
Page 18 - Playback-Date Detail Events; Channel
Page 18 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: channel selected by user. To playback recorded file, use to highlight the RECORDED FILE. It will turn to red...
Page 19 - Date and Time Setup Menu; Select SYSTEM SETUP and press; System Setup Menu
Page 19 Why Set a Date & 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 possi...
Page 21 - Multi Channels Idle Display Setup Menu; Select SYSTEM SETUP, press; Idle Display - 15 Seconds
Page 21 Multi Channels Idle Display Setup Menu Select SYSTEM SETUP, press MENU to enter. Use to select MULTI CHANNELS IDLE DISPLAY. Use to highlight DISPLAY QUAD DURING IDLE / AT 5 SEC INTERVALS / AT 10 SEC INTERVALS / AT 15 SEC INTERVALS. Press MENU to confirm selection. Press ESC to save and exit....
Page 24 - Memory Card Overwrite; Select MEMORY CARD OVERWRITE, press; Scan Activated Cameras; Select SCAN ACTIVATED CAMERAS, press
Page 24 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, locke...
Page 25 - INDICATORS; PC Playback Software - Sec24 Media Player
Page 25 The Sec24 Media Player is specifically designed to playback on your PC recorded files from the Micro SDcard. You must install the software provided on the CD that is included with your DVR Kit. The following is an overview of the software. i tem i nDicator n ame D eScription 1 Channel Playba...
Page 28 - TROUBLE
Page 28 e rror p oSSible c auSe S olutionS System is not receiving power or is not powering up Cable from power adapter is loose or is unplugged. No power at electrical outlet. • Confirm that all cables are connected correctly.• Confirm that the power adapter is securely connected to the back of the...
Page 30 - Receiver; SPECIFICATIONS
Page 30 i tem D eVice p arameter S peciFication Receiver Channels 4 Screen Type 7” LCD 16:9 Monitor Resolution 800 x 480 Video Format NTSC (default)/PAL Wireless Parameters 2.4 GHz secure digital wireless with 24 transmission channels using Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology Compres...
