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Indoor/Outdoor
Analog Wired Cameras and DVR
Model 8800
USER'S MANUAL
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©2010 Lehigh Consumer Products, LLC All rights reserved. Distributed by Lehigh Consumer Products, LLC, Macungie, PA 18062. Due to continuing product development, the product inside the packaging may look slightly different than the one on the package. Lehigh Consumer Products, LLC 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
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Table of Contents 1 Safety ...........................................................................................................................1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 1 FCC Compliance ............................................................................................................................. 1 Disposal ............................................
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Table of Contents Model 8800 User's Manual Password Setting.................................................................................................................... 29 Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................. 30 Adduser............................................................................................................................. 30 Deluser...............................
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Table of Contents Model 8800 User's Manual Maintenance................................................................................................................................... 54 Log View................................................................................................................................ 55 Upgrade.................................................................................................................................. 55 HDD Manage.........
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Table of Contents Model 8800 User's Manual 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................96 9 Technical Information ...............................................................................................98 Warranty.......................................................................................................................100 Product Limited Warranty.........................................
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Chapter 1 Safety 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 This device complies
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Safety Model 8800 User's Manual DISPOSAL These symbols indicate 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. 2
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Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your 8800 DVR Congratulations on purchasing your First Alert Security product. 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. CHECK PACKAGE CONTENTS Unpack the carton and check the contents for damage. Contact your supplier or dealer immediately if any part is mi
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Getting to Know Your 8800 DVR Model 8800 User's Manual PRODUCT OVERVIEW DVR FRONT PANEL 1 6 4 5 7 2 2 8 1 CH # Select channel Select full-screen output video from Channel 1–8 or all 2 channels simultaneously NO Cancel alarm 3 ALARM MENU Access main menu ESC Exit the active window REC Start/stop manual recording 4 BACKUP Open video search and backup menu Play/Pause in playback mode; open video search and playback menu PTZ* Pan-Tilt-Zoom high-speed dome ca
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Getting to Know Your 8800 DVR Model 8800 User's Manual DVR REAR PANEL 1 2 4 6 9 3 5 7 8 10 USB ports for backup devices (flash drive, DVD recorder) 1 USB Ports and mouse 3 Video Input 8-channel video input, BNC (1Vp-p, 75 ) 3 Video Output Output to display monitor, BNC (1Vp-p, 75 ) 4 Video Output Output to display monitor, VGA 5 Ethernet RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port 6 Audio output 1-channel audio output (2Vp-p, 600 ) ALARM IN Alarm input (1-4, 5-6, Ground
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Getting to Know Your 8800 DVR Model 8800 User's Manual REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 1 Alarm Reset Clear the alarm input or alarm output status 3 2 REC Start manual recording Number/Channel Enter values 0–9 in menus when in buttons live viewing 3 Select channel to view when in full- screen 4 DEL Delete MENU Open main menu ESC Return to previous menu 5 4 Switch between multi- and full-screen displays Open PTZ control window PTZ* Adjust brightness 5 Adjust contrast Play
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Chapter 3 Setting Up INSTALLING A HARD DISK DRIVE 1 Install a hard disk drive (HDD) in the DVR following the instructions provided by the HDD manufacturer. Connect the data and power cables to the appropriate sockets. data input data cable socket connector power input power cable socket connector 2 Format the HDD using the DVR before attempting to record because the standard PC formatting is not compatible. Use the Maintenance tab on the Tool Bar Main Menu (See Chapter 7)
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Setting Up Model 8800 User's Manual BASIC HARDWARE INSTALLATION Cameras Connect each camera output to the video input socket in the rear panel of the DVR using appropriate cable. The video input interface is a standard BNC connector, 1Vp-p, 75 Ω. Keep the video signal cable away from strong electromagnetic and electric interference. Audio Connection Connect the audio input to a standard RCA socket, 2Vp-p, 600 Ω. Keep the audio signal cable away from strong electromagnetic and
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Setting Up Model 8800 User's Manual MOUNTING A CAMERA 1 Select the position for the camera and secure the camera stand. (Use an appropriate screw type for the mounting surface.) 2 Screw the camera onto the stand. Tighten the lock nut. thumb screw lock nut 3 Adjust camera to the proper view angle. Make sure the lens is upright relative to the subject. Tighten the thumb bolt. INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE CAMERAS AND DVR 1 Connect the camera video connector into the
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Setting Up Model 8800 User's Manual video BNC connector power connector to DVR video input to DVR DC input BNC cable DVR 12V DC power supply splitter cable camera 12V DC power supply 10
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Chapter 4 Getting Started This chapter provides information about the main operating menus and tool bar options. The menus are used to configure the system and control the various functions of the DVR. The user selects options from a series of menus and executes the actions using the DVR keypad, the mouse or the remote control. START UP Power on the DVR and wait for the system to load. Note: If you have not yet installed a hard disk drive in the DVR, a buzzer will sound and a “No Ha
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Getting Started Model 8800 User's Manual MAIN MENU The Main Menu has eight windows evenly distributed over the screen. Use the Main Menu to access menu options and switch channel views, displaying either all channel feeds simultaneously or a full-screen view of a selected channel. DISPLAYING THE STATUS BAR, TOOL BAR, OR SINGLE CHANNEL VIEW Right-click anywhere on the screen to display the Status Bar, Tool Bar, or neither. To activate a single channel view from the multiple cha
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Getting Started Model 8800 User's Manual STATUS BAR Click anywhere on the screen to display Status Bar at the bottom of the window. Status Bar On the far left of the bar, are five colored squares, indicating the alarm status: 3 4 1 2 1 Alarm input status for each of the four windows and indicates alarm output. When alarm output is activated, color changes to red. 2 HDD usage (percentage). 3 Number of remote users accessing the system via the network/Internet (NET:X). 4
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Getting Started Model 8800 User's Manual TOOL BAR To display the Tool Bar, right-click the mouse anywhere on the screen, or press ENTER on the front panel of the DVR or on the remote control. Tool Bar The functions of the Tool Bar buttons are: Hide the Tool Bar and return to the Status Bar Access System Configuration menu Start manual recording Search, playback, and backup recorded files Access PTZ menu* Access current alarm information and cancel alarm notificat
