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4gb
SECURITY SYSTEM
CAMERAS INCLUDED
USER’S MANUAL
Models
DWS-471 1 Camera Included
DWS-472 2 Cameras Included
MPEG-4 4GB
VIDEO 7” LCD MICRO SD AUDIO INDOOR/OUTDOOR NIGHT
COMPRESSION SCREEN CARD INCLUDED SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS VISION
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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU 1 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 A
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INTRODUCTION KEY PRODUCT FEATURES 1 MAIN DESCRIPTION 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. PRODUCT FEATURES • 7” 16:9 LCD Screen • 2.4 GHz Digital Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Technology • MPEG-4 Compression • Supports real-time AV preview and recording up to VGA@25 FPS(Single Camera Mode) or Q
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INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 CONTENTS p age Section DeScription n umber 1 Introduction 2-4 2 Safety 5 Product Overview 6-8 What is in the Box 6 3 DVR Controls Front Panel 7 Side Panel & Display Indicators 8 Installation 9 4 Installing Cameras & 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
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SAFETY CAUTION STATEMENTS 2 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 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 Clas
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS 3 WHAT’S IN THE BOX Digital Wireless Receiver with 7” LCD Screen WARNING THESE PREMISES ARE UNDER 24 HOUR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE PROTECTED BY Digital Wireless Camera, 2 Window Antenna and Stand Warning Decals DWS-471: 1 Camera DWS-472: 2 Cameras 4gb SECURITY SYSTEM CAMERAS INCLUDED USER’S MANUAL Models DWS-471 1 Camera Included DWS-472 2 Cameras Included MPEG-4 4GB SEC24 Media Playback VIDEO 7” LCD MICRO SD AUDIO INDOOR/OUTDOOR NIGHT COMPRESSION SCREEN
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW DVR CONTROLS 3 FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CONTROLS i tem Function DeScription Power/Mute Button Power unit On and Off or enable “Mute” Feature. Hold button for several seconds to 1 (Top) 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/Off 3 Menu Center Button brings up Main Menu. In menus, press to confirm selections Navigation Ring Display: Switch Channel Menu: Cursor Up Play
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW CONNECTIONS & INDICATORS 3 SIDE PANEL CONNECTIONS i tem Function DeScription 1 DC 5V /1A Power Port Connect Power Adaptor. 4 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) 3 DISPLAY INDICATORS 2 1 1 2 10 5 8 3 6 4 7 9 INDICATORS i tem i nDtorica n ame i con DS e cription 1 Channel Indicator Shows camera channel being viewed 2 Audio Indicator Shows whe
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INSTALLATION CAMERAS & WIRELESS RECEIVER 4 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. 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. Connect
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SYSTEM OPERATION MAIN MENU 5 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. Camera Setup-Main Menu Record Setup-Main Menu Event List-Main Menu System Setup-Main Menu Alarm Buzzer-Main Menu Zoom-Main Menu Scan Activated Cameras-Main Menu Memory Card Overwrite-Main Menu Page 10
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SYSTEM OPERATION CAMERA SETUP 5 CAMERA SETUP MENU Select CAMERA SETUP, press MENU key once to enter sub-menu. Camera Setup-Main Menu CAMERA PAIRING 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 camera pairing. Press Pairing Key button on Camera cord. Pairing Key Pairing LED on camera will blink once then will begin blinking co
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SYSTEM OPERATION CAMERA SETUP 5 CAMERA BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT Camera Setup-Adjust Brightness With BRIGHTNESS section highlighted, use to to adjust camera brightness. CAMERA ACTIVATION Camera Setup-Camera Activation 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 selected when camera has been paired to system. Page 12
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SYSTEM OPERATION RECORDER SETUP 5 RECORDER SETUP MENU Select RECORDER SETUP, press MENU key once to enter sub-menu. Record Setup-Main Menu RECORD SCHEDULE Record Schedule Setup Menu Use to select time block. Page 13
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SYSTEM OPERATION RECORDER SETUP 5 RECORD SCHEDULE - CONTINUED 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 a
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SYSTEM OPERATION RECORDER SETUP 5 MOTION DETECTION SENSITIVITY Recorder Setup-Motion Detection Sensitivity 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. FORMAT MEMORY CARD Recorder Setup-Format Memory Card Use to select FORMAT STORAGE, press Formatting the Memory Card When you install a new memory card, you must MENU to enter. Press MENU ag
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SYSTEM OPERATION RECORDER SETUP 5 SETUP MASKING AREA Masking Area Setup Grid Masking Area Setup Menu 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 taking place inside masked area will be ignored. Continue selecting another grid for setup or pre
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SYSTEM OPERATION PLAYBACK 5 PLAYBACK Playback-Date Folder Menu This screen allows you to playback recorded video. Use to select the Date folder you want to view. Press MENU to confirm selection and enter selected folder. Playback-Time Grid Menu Use 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
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SYSTEM OPERATION PLAYBACK 5 PLAYBACK - CONTINUED Channel Record Indicators NOTE: The channel indicator 1, 2, 3, 4 in a SOLID square indicates recording type for that channel only. (See 1 at left). 1 The channel indicator 1, 2, 3, 4 all in Hollow squares indicate recording type effects all four channels. (See 2 at left) 2 Playback-Date Detail Events The type of recorded file (Schedule / Motion / Manual) is indicated by: S - SCHEDULE Recording: channel selected by user. M - MOTION channe
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SYSTEM OPERATION DATE & TIME SETUP 5 SYSTEM SETUP System Setup Menu DATE & TIME SETUP Date and Time Setup Menu Select SYSTEM SETUP and press MENU to enter sub-menu. Use to highlight and adjust: YEAR / MONTH / DATE / HOUR / MINUTE. Use adjust each section and press MENU to confirm adjustment. Press ESC to save and exit. 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 m
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SYSTEM OPERATION POWER SAVING 5 POWER SAVING Power Saving Setup Menu Select SYSTEM SETUP, press MENU to enter. Use to select POWER SAVING. Use 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 Power Saving - Always On Page 20
