First Alert PRO-D1610 manual

H.264 Digital DVR user , S manual VIDEO COMPRESSION DIGIT AL DVR RECORDER MOBILE PHONE/ WEB READY H.264 BRK Series DVR OPTIMIZED SA T A HDD 1.0 TB MODEL PRO-D1610 16 Channel DVR[...]

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 ar e built to the highest standar d which has earned us a leadership role in the home-safety and security product categories. W e ar e committed[...]

Page 3 introduction key product features Main Description Sixteen channel H.264 digital video r ecor der with Inter net r emote surveillance, motion detection, PTZ and alarm contr ol suitable for applications such as high- end r esidential - new or r emodel, light commer cial, small business/r etail, small war ehouse or small gr ocery . Product fea[...]

Page 4 section description Page number 1 Intr oduction 2-3 2 Safety 6 3 Pr oduct 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 Default Video Output 13 Power On/Off 13 User Login 13 [...]

Page 5 introduction table of contents section description Page number 6 Advanced Operation 22 Alarm 22-23 Alarm Setup 22-23 E-mail 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: Configure PTZ Communication Settings 25 Step 3: Confi[...]

Page 6 safety caution statements CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. UNPLUG ALL POWER SOURCES, INCLUDING CAMERAS FROM THE DVR BEFORE REMOVING COVER. F AILURE TO DO SO CAN RESUL T IN DAMAGE TO THE DVR OR ITS COMPONENTS AS WELL AS INJUR Y OR DEA TH. The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to [...]

Page 7 product overview package contents What , s in the box PRO-D1610 H.264 16 Channel Digital DVR with 1TB Hard Drive USB 2.0 Mouse W ARNING PROTECTED BY THESE PREMISES ARE UNDER 24 HOUR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 2 Window W arning Decals Installation Software and Manuals Power Supply for DVR RJ45 Ethernet Cable (cable color may be differ ent) H.264 Digi[...]

Page 8 product overview dvr controls Item Function Control Description 1 Standby Press to enter/exit standby mode 2 IR Sensor IR receiver for the remote control 3 MENU/EXIT Press to open/close the main menu 4 LED Indicators Shows status of Link, 100M, Full, Alarm, Record, HDD. 5 Channel Numbers Press buttons 1~9 to view the selected channel in full[...]

Page 9 product overview dvr controls back Panel Item Function Description 1 POWER Input DC 12V/3A power connection 2 Network For connecting RJ45 ethernet cable to PC or router 3 VGA Output For connecting to a VGA monitor 4 Video Output For connecting to a BNC monitor (800 x 600) - NTSC or P AL 5 Alarm Input 4 alarm inputs Alarm Output 2 alarm outpu[...]

Page 10 7 2 1 11 6 5 4 3 8 9 10 9 12 13 product overview remote control Remote Control TIP: When using the remote control to enter passwor d and camera titles, select the field using the navigation buttons, press OK, and then pr ess the num- ber buttons. Battery Replacement - Instructions for Use Always purchase the corr ect size and grade of batt[...]

Page 11 pRODUCT oVERVIEW MOUSE and virtual Keypad Mouse Operation with this DVR T he mouse is the primary input device for navigating system menus. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all system functions described in this manual are achieved thr ough mouse input. T o use a mouse with the system: Connect a USB mouse to the USB MOUSE port on front panel o[...]

Page 12 connecting devices Video to Camera Power to Camera Power to 1 to 16 Cameras VGA to PC Monitor or TV (Monitor and Cable Not included) RJ45 Ethernet to Router and Internet PTZ & Alarm Connections (Cameras not included) Follow this diagram to make device connections. This diagram is for illustration purposes only . Cabling and other access[...]

Page 13 system start up Default Video Output The default video output for the DVR system is VGA. If you connect a BNC (CVBS) monitor on initial setup, you will need to use the mouse “Scroll Wheel” to switch to the BNC output to be able to use the mouse. Roll the mouse “Scroll Wheel” back- ward to go to BNC and forwar d to go to VGA. The REM[...]

Page 14 Main Menu Access T o open the Main Menu: Right-click anywhere on-screen to open the Quick Access Menu and select MAIN MENU (mouse only), or press the MENU button on the r emote control or fr ont panel of the system. NOTE: If passwords ar e enabled on the system, you need enter the 1-8 digit numerical password to open the Main Menu. Main Men[...]

Page 15 Password Setup Setting Up Passwords & User Permissions When you first startup your DVR, you are automatically logged in as the ADMIN under Device ID: 000000. By default, passwor ds are disabled on the system. Y ou will not need a password to log in or access menus. Y ou will not need a passwor d to access your system using the browser [...]

Page 16 initial setup system operation camera display setup Setting Up Cameras for Viewing and Recording Use the Display Setup menu to customize channel titles, show/hide the date and time in live viewing and playback, and enable/ disable preview channels. T o customize Display settings, click DISPLA Y from the Main Menu: Display 1. Configure the [...]

Page 17 System Setup Use the SYSTEM SETUP Menu to set the system language, date and time, device IDs and passwords, system maintenance, configur e video settings and gather system information like serial number and software version. language, date and time Setting Up Language/Date/Time Set the system language, date and time, passwords, and config[...]

Page 18 Basic Operation Recording recording RECORD Mode Configure Recor ding Options: In this Menu you have three r ecording options: POWER UP (Continuous), TIMER RECORD (enables SCHEDULE menu) and ALARM (within SCHEDULE menu). By default, the DVR is set to recor d continuously . Set parameters as follows: 1. From the Main Menu click RECORD. Under[...]

Page 19 Basic Operation Recording Recording Schedule (TIMER RECORD) Example Privacy Mask Field MASK FIELD lets you block a specific portion of a channel you do not want recor ded or shown on the display screen. This can be useful if you need to conceal a sensitive area being captur ed by the camera. T o use the Privacy Mask Field: 1. From the Reco[...]

Page 20 Basic Operation Playback playback PLA YBACK Mode Playback and Record Sear ch View recorded video on the system thr ough the SEARCH Menu. T o begin playback: 1. There ar e two ways to access the SEARCH menu. Right-click anywhere on the screen and select VIDEO SEARCH fr om the Quick Access Menu. The SEARCH Menu opens. Or from the Main Menu se[...]

Page 21 Basic Operation Playback Backup Use the FILE LIST sub-menu to find recor ded video on your system and copy it to a USB flash drive (not included). NOTE: The system is compatible with most major brands of USB flash drives, with capacities from 256 MB to 4 GB. T o backup recorded data: 1. Connect a blank USB flash drive to the top USB por[...]

Page 22 ADVANCED Operation ALARM Hard Drive and USB Options continued: Formatting the USB Flash Drive Use a USB flash drive to backup recor ded video and upgrade the system`s firmware. Y ou should always format the USB flash drive you intend to use with the system. NOTE: Not formatting the USB flash drive may result in impr oper functionality .[...]

Page 23 Advanced Operation ALarm 4. Click APPL Y . Click OK in the confirmation window . Alarm Inputs: Alarm inputs are devices or switches that activate when a door , window , cabinet etc. is opened or accessed. For example, you might want to only have the camera recor d when someone opens a tool cabinet or when a door opens vs. recor ding when m[...]

Page 24 Advanced Operation System System Info and System Update System Information: View system information, including the serial number , software version, MCU and MAC address, and serial number of the system. T o access this menu, from the MAIN MENU click SYSTEM then click INFO. System Maintain Use the SYSTEM MAINT AIN menu to update system firm[...]

Page 25 Advanced Operation PTZ 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 this DVR Connect a PTZ camera [...]

Page 26 Advanced Operation PTZ Setup Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Setup Continued: In the PTZ SETUP screen you can set or contr ol the following for each PRESET defined: 1. SET PRESET : Saves any PRESET functions changed with this screen. 2. CLEAN PRESET : Clears a defined PRESET without going to the SET CRUISE screen. 3. CALL PRESET : Calls a defined PR[...]

Page 27 Network Setup for Remote Access Use the NETWORK SETUP menu to configure your network and DNS settings for r emote access. If you are only going to access the DVR locally from a computer attached to the same r outer as the DVR, you only need to configure settings using either the DHCP or ST A TIC IP . Because you are on the same network, p[...]

Page 28 T o configure Static IP settings in the DVR : 1. Select ST A TIC IP from the TYPE drop down box in the NETWORK SETUP Menu. 2. Enter your IP Address, Subnet mask, and Gateway info you obtained fr om your computer through the pr evious step in the respective fields using the Virtual Keyboard. 3. Click APPL Y . Click OK in the confirmation [...]

Page 29 DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Local Network so you can access the DVR over the Internet using a static or dynamic IP address. One problem with a dynamic addr ess is your internet service provider (ISP) changes this address fr om time to time. When it change[...]

Page 30 Next configure DDNS settings in the DVR From the Network Setup menu, enter Primary or Secondary DNS fr om the W AN settings of your router in the DNS field 1. Click DDNS SETTINGS. 2. Under DDNS, select ON. 3. Under SERVICE, select DYNDNS if you obtained your domain name fr om DynDNS.com. 4. Under DOMAIN NAME, enter your DDNS domain name y[...]

Page 31 REMOTE Access Remote Surveillance Remote Surveillance Remote Surveillance using Inter net Explorer 8 or 9: The DVR features built-in br owser -based software that allows you to access your system remotely over your local ar ea network (LAN) or over the Internet using Inter net Explorer®. Once you have configur ed the network settings on t[...]

Page 32 Configuring ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer 8: 1. Open Internet Explorer 8 2. Click on T ools 3. Select Internet Options in the pull-down menu 4. Click on the Security T ab 5. Select T rusted Sites 6. Click on the Sites button 7. Uncheck the “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone” button. 8. T ype the DV[...]

Page 33 Remote Surveillance Main Screen: Upon login, the Remote Surveillance main screen appears in your br owser . REMOTE Access Remote Surveillance 1 7 6 8 3 4 2 5 Item Function Description 1 Modes Click LIVE, PLA YBACK, and SETUP 2 Main Screen Main display screen for live viewing and playback 3 Time Stamp Time stamp appears on each channel 4 Cha[...]

Page 34 Live Viewing T ab: By default, Remote Surveillance opens in Live Viewing mode (split-screen). T o use Live Viewing: 1. Click LIVE at the top of the main screen. 2. Click the display mode icons to view the main screen in single-channel, quad, or split-scr een configurations. Y ou can also double-click a channel at any time to view it in sin[...]

Page 35 Playback T ab Use the Replay menu to search and playback r ecorded video on your system. T o use the replay menu: 1. Click REPLA Y at the top of the main screen. The main scr een will be grey . 2. Click REFRESH below the calendar to view the recor ded files for the current month. NOTE: Normal r ecor ding is indicated by a clock icon; alarm[...]

Page 36 Search Use the calendar and drop-down menus to sear ch for recor ded video on your system. 1. Click < > to change the month on the calendar . Dates with r ecorded video data will appear in bold. 2. Click the date. Recorded video files will populate the File List. 3. From the Channel dr op-down menu, select a specific channel or sele[...]

Page 37 Setup T ab Use the SETUP tab to configure the settings of your system fr om 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 r emote location. T o open remote setup: Click SETUP at the top of the main screen. The Remote Setup menu featur es the following tabbed opt[...]

Page 38 Remote Setup - Host Info Screen HOST INFO This interface allows you to view system information such as HDD status, remain r ecord time, firmwar e version and MAC Address. All the information is for viewing only and cannot be changed remotely . Remote Setup - Setting Screen SETTING Y ou can check and change the parameter settings as config[...]

Page 39 Mobile Phone Setup and Control Mobile Phone Mobile Setup Mobile Setup allows you to send alerts to your cellular phone running Windows Mobile Pro, Andr oid, Blackberry , or iPhone on 3G networks. T o get the latest software it is r ecommended that from your phone you go to your App Stor e or Market icon and search for the MEye application. [...]

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 for available features. Below ar e screen shots fr o[...]

Page 41 Appendix Hard Drive Hard Drive Removal and Installation HDD Installation T o 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. F AILURE TO DO SO CAN RESUL T IN DAMAGE TO THE DVR OR ITS COMPONENTS AS WELL AS INJUR Y OR DEA TH 1[...]

Page 42 Technical Specifications Item Device Parameter Specification System Language English/Spanish/French/Chinese GUI 16 Bit Graphic menu (OSD Menu) Password User password, Administra tor password Video Video in 16ch composite video input 1.0Vp-p, impedance 75Ω, BNC Video out 1 VGA, 1 BNC (CVBS) Video display 16-channel: 1/4/9/16 channel Video s[...]

Page 43 Appendix Notes Notes and Important Data Notes Write down important data, passwor ds, IP addresses, etc. for your DVR. Item Device Parameter Data User Name & Passwords Admin Name: P assword: User 1 Name: P assword: User 2 Name: P assword: User 3 Name: P assword: User 4 Name: P assword: User 5 Name: P assword: Network Setup Media Port Web[...]

Page 44 FAQ , s If your problem is not listed below , please call our toll-free number for more support. T ech Services: 800-323-9005 . Question: Why is the DVR not working after starting? Answer: • Check the power adaptor input • Check the on-off power line, is it well-connected? • Check the power on-off switch on the back of the un[...]

Page 45 Question: Why is there no audio during playback? Answer: • Audio settings not correct: open audio-video item and check the audio to see if it is closed in playback interface Question: Why is my system time not correct? Answer: • Wr ong setting or user did not click “Edit” to confirm • Circuit Boar d battery is not connec[...]

Page 46 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 ada pter is securely connected to the back of the unit Cables are connected, but system is not receiving s[...]

Page 47 Warranty PRODUCT LIMITED W ARRANTY BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of First Alert® brand products warrants that for a period of one year fr om the date of purchase (the “W arranty Period”), this product will be fr ee fr om defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its sole option, will repair or replace this pr oduct or any [...]

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