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  • Page 1 Indoor/Outdoor Analog Wired Cameras and DVR Model 8800 USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ©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 a.m.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Safety ... 1 Safety Precautions ... 1 FCC Compliance ... 1 Disposal ... 2 2 Getting to Know Your 8800 DVR ... 3 Check Package Contents... 3 Product Features ... 3 Product Overview ... 4 DVR Front Panel ... 4 DVR Rear Panel...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Model 8800 User's Manual Password Setting... 29 Advanced Settings ... 30 Adduser... 30 Deluser... 30 Authority Manage... 31 Record... 32 Video Channel... 33 Record Schedule ... 33 Record Quality ... 34 Record Frame Rate ... 34 Record Source... 35 OSD Setting ...
  • Page 5 Maintenance... 54 Log View... 55 Upgrade... 55 HDD Manage ... 56 HDD Capacity... 57 Hardware Version... 57 Software Version... 57 Software Release Date ... 57 Save ... 58 Save & Exit... 58 Exit... 58 Restore Defaults... 59 Logout... 59 6 Web Browser Operation ... 60 Enabling Download of an Unsigned ActiveX Control ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Model 8800 User's Manual 8 Troubleshooting ... 96 9 Technical Information ... 98 Warranty...100 Product Limited Warranty... 100 Warranty Exclusions ... 100 Obtaining Service ... 101...

  • Page 7: Safety

    AFETY RECAUTIONS 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. ...

  • Page 8: Disposal

    Safety Model 8800 User's Manual ISPOSAL 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.

  • Page 9: 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.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Getting to Know Your 8800 DVR Model 8800 User's Manual RODUCT VERVIEW DVR F RONT ANEL Select channel CH # Select full-screen output video from Channel 1–8 or all channels simultaneously Cancel alarm ALARM Access main menu MENU Exit the active window Start/stop manual recording Open video search and backup menu BACKUP...

  • Page 11: Dvr Rear Panel

    DVR R ANEL USB ports for backup devices (flash drive, DVD recorder) USB Ports and mouse 8-channel video input, BNC (1Vp-p, 75 ) Video Input Output to display monitor, BNC (1Vp-p, 75 ) Video Output Output to display monitor, VGA Video Output RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port Ethernet...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Getting to Know Your 8800 DVR Model 8800 User's Manual EMOTE ONTROL Clear the alarm input or alarm output Alarm Reset status Start manual recording Enter values 0–9 in menus when in Number/Channel live viewing buttons Select channel to view when in full- screen Delete Open main menu...

  • Page 13: Setting Up

    NSTALLING A 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 socket power input socket Format the HDD using the DVR before attempting to record because the standard PC formatting is not compatible.

  • Page 14: Basic Hardware Installation

    Setting Up Model 8800 User's Manual ASIC ARDWARE NSTALLATION 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.

  • Page 15: Mounting A Camera

    OUNTING A AMERA Select the position for the camera and secure the camera stand. (Use an appropriate screw type for the mounting surface.) Screw the camera onto the stand. Tighten the lock nut. Adjust camera to the proper view angle. Make sure the lens is upright relative to the subject.
  • Page 16 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...

  • Page 17: 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.

  • Page 18: Main Menu

    Getting Started Model 8800 User's Manual 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. ISPLAYING THE TATUS Right-click anywhere on the screen to display the Status Bar, Tool Bar, or neither.

  • Page 19: Status Bar

    TATUS Click anywhere on the screen to display Status Bar at the bottom of the window. On the far left of the bar, are five colored squares, indicating the alarm status: Alarm input status for each of the four windows and indicates alarm output. When alarm output is activated, color changes to red.

  • Page 20: Tool Bar

    Getting Started Model 8800 User's Manual 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. 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...

  • Page 21: Tool Bar Menu Options

    PTIONS YSTEM ONFIGURATION To access the system configurations screen, click the System Configuration icon on the Tool Bar. Use the screen to adjust System, Record, Camera, Net, Alarm, Maintenance and Save settings. See Chapter 5, DVR Settings for descriptions of the system configurations settings.

  • Page 22: Video Playback

    Getting Started Model 8800 User's Manual IDEO LAYBACK To playback a recorded video, click the Record Search icon on the Tool Bar. Use the Video Playback menu to select the date/time and channel you wish to view. See Chapter 5, DVR Settings for descriptions of the playback settings. To playback a certain video feed from a particular camera, indicate the time and camera from which you want to receive information.
  • Page 23 Click Play on the menu tool bar, or navigate to it and press ENTER on the front panel of the DVR or remote control. The selected channels will playback in the view windows. In Playback Mode, the playback control panel and the date/time of the played file display. Fast rewind Pause Stop...

  • Page 24: Video Backup

    Getting Started Model 8800 User's Manual IDEO ACKUP To backup a video, click the Playback icon on the Tool Bar. To backup the recorded footage, indicate which cameras and time interval you want to save to an external source. Set the start and end time as described in Video Playback in this chapter.

  • Page 25: Ptz Control (Option)

    Connect external media such as USB flash drives, portable USB HDDs, and USB DVD recorders. Note: The system supports the FAT file system for USB flash drives. Choose either H.264 Raw or MP4 format for video backup. H.264 Raw Format ...
  • Page 26 Getting Started Model 8800 User's Manual Menu functions may vary depending on the make and model of the PTZ camera used. Toggle the panel view for the options Toggle available on a PTZ camera. Functional Panel Control the direction of the PTZ. (Refer Navigation to the PTZ camera user's manual.) Buttons...
  • Page 27 1. Select the preset number you want to clear or reset. 2. Click the Clear button. Sequence Procedures To set a sequence: 1. Select preset number. 2. Click the Set button. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more presets if needed. 4.

  • Page 28: Screen Layout Adjustment

    Getting Started Model 8800 User's Manual CREEN AYOUT DJUSTMENT Use the screen layout on the Tool Bar to access the Position screen. Use the buttons to reposition the layout of a full image or a single-view. Shrink/enlarge the window image vertically (creates a black margin at the top and bottom).

  • Page 29: Channel Status Display

    Getting Started Model 8800 User's Manual HANNEL TATUS ISPLAY Status icons display on the top-right corner of each channel image. Channel has detected motion in motion detection mode. Channel is in the scheduled recording mode. Channel is in the motion-detection triggered recording mode. Channel is in the alarm-triggered recording mode.

  • Page 30: Dvr Settings

    This chapter provides an overview of the DVR system configuration menu and instructions for setting operating parameters. YSTEM ONFIGURATION Click the System Configuration button on the Tool Bar to access the system configuration menu (See a menu Hierarchy on the next page). To display the Tool Bar, right-click anywhere on the window or press ENTER on the front panel of the DVR or remote control.
  • Page 31 System Record Setting Manual Record Record Search Tool Bar Clear Alarm 1/8 CH Position Maintenance Model 8800 User's Manual Language Video Standard Video Channel VGA Setting Record Schedule Time Format Record Quality Time Setting Record Rate Password Record Source Advanced OSD Setting Rec Resolution Camera Channel...

  • Page 32: System

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual YSTEM The System Configuration window provides access to seven sub-menus used to set the DVR system. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows. System Click the System button on the System Configuration menu to access the System settings sub-menu.

  • Page 33: Language

    Select the general system settings for operating the DVR. Menu titles are on the left, and the corresponding changeable/non-changeable values are in the fields to the right. A short description of each setting displays when the cursor moves over the field name or, enter the fields using the navigational buttons on the front panel of the DVR or the remote control.

  • Page 34: Time Setting

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual ETTING Adjust the current date and time set on the DVR. Click the >> button to open a dialog box and change the year, month, date, hours, minutes, and seconds. Click OK to confirm the setting or click CANCEL to reject the change.

  • Page 35: Password Setting

    ASSWORD ETTING Modify the Administrator or User passwords. If logged in as Administrator, you can change both passwords. If logged in as a User, you can only change the user password. Enter the new password using the numerical keyboard. Click OK to confirm or click CANCEL to reject the change.

  • Page 36: Advanced Settings

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual DVANCED ETTINGS The Advanced Settings menu (lower right-hand corner) has three options: Adduser, Deluser, and Authority Manage. DDUSER Click Adduser to add a new user to the system. Use the keypad to input user information. Click Enter to save.

  • Page 37: Authority Manage

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual UTHORITY ANAGE Use the Authority Manage window to set a local and remote authority to access selected system features. By default, only the administrator account is allowed to modify DVR settings. In the authority options window, click the box next to an option to issue that authority to the user (check mark displays when selected).

  • Page 38: Record

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual ECORD The Record window provides access to eight sub-menus used to set the record parameters. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows. Record Click the Record button on the System Configuration menu to access the Record Settings sub-menu and adjust settings related to recording CCTV images to the HDD.

  • Page 39: Video Channel

    IDEO HANNEL Use the arrow key to select the camera (channel) number whose settings you want to modify (options: 1 through 8, or All). ECORD CHEDULE Create a schedule for recording tasks throughout the week so that only certain events are recorded to the HDD.

  • Page 40: Record Quality

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual Yellow: Recording triggered by an alarm or motion detection. Select a color option button before highlighting time cells. Click on the hour in the graph or click and drag an area in any direction to highlight several cells. Press OK to confirm the settings.

  • Page 41: Record Source

    ECORD OURCE Select whether the signal coming from the source will include audio. The options are: Video, and Video and Audio. OSD S ETTING Define the information that will be recorded as the OSD (On-Screen Display) string. The options are: Camera Name and Time stamp, Camera Name stamp, Time stamp, or None. Use the arrow buttons to select an option.

  • Page 42: Video

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual IDEO The Video window provides access to eight sub-menus used to set the camera parameters. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows. Video Click the Video button on the System Configuration menu to access the Camera settings options and customize the settings for PTZ*/standard cameras and set up quality, motion detection, and privacy zones.

  • Page 43: Camera Channel

    AMERA HANNEL Click the arrow button to select the camera number (channel 1 through 8, or All). PTZ P ROTOCOL Select the PTZ device protocol, and make sure it is consistent with the protocol of the installed PTZ cameras (options include: Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Tiandy, et.al.).

  • Page 44: Motion Detection

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual Place the cursor over a field and click the arrows to increase/decrease the values (1–16). The live feed from the camera lets you view the adjustments. Right-click anywhere in the window to return to the Camera Setting window. OTION ETECTION Set up motion detection sensitivity and manually configure the zones for motion detection.

  • Page 45: Mosaic

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual OSAIC Sometimes certain zones within the camera view should not be monitored for privacy protection. For example, if the view shows the windows of an apartment building in the monitored zone, choose to not record the apartment. The zone options are: ON or OFF. When ON, you can manually set up privacy zones.

  • Page 46: Advanced Settings

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual The following example shows a camera view with and without privacy zones. Select OFF in the Mosaic field to remove a privacy zone(s) or cancel the option. To undo a privacy area, click the >> button and right-click in the grayed-out zone (red border if it is active) to remove the red border.

  • Page 47: Video Loss Handling

    Select (checkmark) to trigger immediate motion detection from RECORD the selected cameras. Select to enable the Alarm Output when motion is detected. ALARM OUT Select to enable the internal buzzer when motion is detected. BUZZER Select to send an email, when motion is detected, to the EMAIL indicated address(es), including a snapshot of the event.

  • Page 48: Channel Name Settings

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual HANNEL ETTINGS Click the >> button to display the channel name. Enter or change the channel name using the keypad. Click OK to save the new name.

  • Page 49: Net

    The Net window provides access to eight sub-menus used to set the network and web parameters. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows. Click the Net button on the System Configuration menu to access the Network settings sub-menu and view/select network preferences.

  • Page 50: Network

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual ETWORK The DVR supports several two options for online viewing after an IP address is set: DHCP (automatic mode). Acquire the IP address using the DHCP client model.  Static IP (manual mode). Indicate the IP address using the Static IP model (enter ...

  • Page 51: Next Page

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual The Next Page menu (lower right-hand corner) has eight sub-menus: PPPoE Setting, PPPoE IP, ONS Address, DDNS, Auto Register, File Sharing, Mobile Port, and Email Setting. ETTING Use the arrow keys to activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) the PPPoE setting. The changes take effect when you save.

  • Page 52: Pppoe Ip

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual E IP PPPoE IP values are based on your Internet account. Contact your Internet Service Provider for details. DNS A DDRESS Place the cursor over a value and use the pop-up keypad to enter your DNS address.

  • Page 53: Ddns

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual DDNS Click the arrow to turn the DDNS option ON or OFF. When ON, click the >> button access the DDNS settings window and set the DDNS Server, User Name, and Password. Contact your Internet Service Provider for details. EGISTER Click the arrow to turn the Auto Register option ON or OFF.

  • Page 54: File Sharing

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual HARING Access live video feed or shared video files via a network or the Internet. To activate this feature, click the checkbox. To prevent file sharing, click the checkbox again to turn this option off. To use the file sharing feature, type the DVR IP address in the browser address field to access the login page.

  • Page 55: Alarm

    Enter the email address for the person who needs to receive the email. Enter the server email address from which the email will be sent. Click the View button to access the list of email addresses who will receive the email. Click the DEL button to remove an address from the list.
  • Page 56 DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual...

  • Page 57: Alarm Input Channel

    LARM NPUT HANNEL Click the arrow button to select an alarm input channel, view/change the alarm configurations, and set up each or all cameras (options: 01, 02, 03, 04, or ALL). LARM NPUT Select the type of alarm input for the previously selected channel (options: N.O - Normally Open and N.C.

  • Page 58: Advanced Settings

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual DVANCED ETTINGS The Advanced Settings menu has three options: Event Handling, Alarm Setting, and Alarm Zoom Out. VENT ANDLING Select to send email (checkbox) when an alarm is triggered. LARM ETTING Click the arrow key to turn the Alarm Setting ON or OFF. Alarm Setting allows for manual setup of an alarm schedule.

  • Page 59: Alarm Zoom Out

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual Click on individual cells or click and drag multiple cells to highlight the time span. Click the day of the week to highlight a 24-hour time span for that day (white = time when alarm is disabled;...

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual AINTENANCE The Maintenance window provides access to seven sub-menus used to set the maintenance functions. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows. Maintenance Click the Maintenance button on the System Configuration menu to access the Maintenance sub-menu to view system and event logs, versions of software and hardware, and to work with the HDD settings.

  • Page 61: Log View

    Click the >> button to open the Log window. In the Type field (options: All, Operation, Exception, and Alarm). In the Search Time field, enter the search date and time for the log. Click the SEARCH button to display the desired log(s). It may take several minutes to populate the list depending on the size and number of logs.

  • Page 62: Hdd Manage

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual HDD M ANAGE Click the >> button to view the HDD Manage window used to format and set up the DVR hard-disk drive (HDD). Note: Before recording video and audio feeds, the HDD must be formatted using the DVR.

  • Page 63: Hdd Capacity

    HDD C APACITY This field shows Total/Available HDD storage capacity. Discrepancies may exist due to system usage of the HDD. ARDWARE ERSION This field shows the current hardware version of the DVR. OFTWARE ERSION This field shows the current software version of the DVR. OFTWARE ELEASE This field shows the release date of the current software version.

  • Page 64: Save

    DVR Settings Model 8800 User's Manual The Save window provides access to four options. A section describing each sub-menu and their available options follows. Click the Save Settings button on the System Configuration menu to access the Save Settings sub-menu. &...

  • Page 65: Restore Defaults

    ESTORE EFAULTS Click the RESTORE DEFAULTS button to reset all configurations to factory defaults. All user-entered, customized configuration settings (system language, time, camera, PAL/NTSC system, and network settings) will be overridden by the factory default settings. OGOUT Click the LOGOUT button to log out of the system. Log in again (user name and password) to operate the DVR.

  • Page 66: Web Browser Operation

    This chapter provides information on using a web browser to monitor and configure the DVR remotely. NABLING OWNLOAD OF AN The Model 4800 is designed to operate with Internet Explorer (IE). To access the DVR via a web browser. You will need to install a special ActiveX component for web access. If the IE settings prohibit downloading unsigned ActiveX components, enable this function manually as described below.

  • Page 67: Web Browser Login Screen

    ROWSER OGIN CREEN Open IE and input the IP address of the DVR in the address field. If the IP is correct and remote access is enabled on the DVR, the Login window will display. Enter User Name and Password. Check the “Automatically Open All Previews” option to view all cameras after Login.
  • Page 68 Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual The central position of the window is the camera view. If you selected “Automatically Open All Previews” at Login, all available camera feeds display. A one-camera view displays by default with live feed. (There may be up to a two second delay from actual live events depending on the connection.) Recorded information can be accessed from the Playback menu.

  • Page 69: Tools Bar

    Note: If the network connection is interrupted or abnormal, the message “Hear beat lost, please check the network” displays in the top right corner of the main window. After the network connection is recovered, the preview mode displays automatically. PTZ Control.* OOLS DVR P ARAMETERS...
  • Page 70 Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual There are four subsections in the Server menu: Device Configuration: Enter the device name and choose the Signal Standard (NTSC/PAL/SECAM). Values for Channel Count, Alarm Input, Device Serial Number, Device Type, Hard Disk Count, and Alarm Output are not changeable and provide reference information about the DVR.

  • Page 71: Channel

    Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual Click CONFIRM to save changes and exit. Click CANCEL to exit without saving changes. Click RESTORE DEFAULT to reset values to parameters before changes were made. Click SAVE PARAMETERS to save change. Click EXIT to close the window without saving changes.

  • Page 72: Font

    Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual Click FONT to display a dialog window and modify the font size. Check the Motion Detect box to initiate the motion detection feature on the DVR for the selected camera. Use the Setup and Action buttons to adjust the motion detection zone and the alarm type.
  • Page 73 Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual CTION Click ACTION to open a pop-up window with method options when motion is detected: Sound Alarm, Send to Center, Email Notify. Check the Trigger Alarm Output to display the Output 1 checkbox. To choose which channel will start recording an alarm, check the appropriate boxes on the list under the Trigger Record option.
  • Page 74 Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual When the motion detection alarm is triggered, and the remote notification is activated, a message displays at the top right corner of the window with information such as: “Device Alarm: Motion Detection, Channel 1.” Check the Mosaic/Privacy Mask box and use the Setup button to access the Setup Area window.
  • Page 75 Kind: Works with Enable Subcode, and when activated, has two options: Main Bitrate and Subbitstream. Use this function to allow a lower network bit stream for slower network connections or computers. Signal Type: Dropdown menu (options: Video Stream and Multiplex Stream). Encode Mode: Dropdown menu (option: Advance H.264).

  • Page 76: Serial

    Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual Use Copy To options to select All Channels, or Channels 1 through 4 individually. Click COPY to copy settings from the current channel to All or specified channel(s). Click CONFIRM to save changes and exit. Click CANCEL to exit without saving changes. Click RESTORE DEFAULT to reset values to parameters before changes were made.

  • Page 77: Alarm

    LARM Click the ALARM tab to open the Alarm menu to adjust input/output settings for each channel. Alarm Input: Dropdown menu (options: Alarm Input 1 to 8). Alarm Type: Dropdown menu (options: Open and Close, referring to N.O./N.C.). Enable: Check the box to enable the Alarm Schedule. Click ALARM SCHEDULE to display a schedule window.
  • Page 78 Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual To mark the time cells, click on them individually or click and drag to highlight a larger time span. Click OK to save the changes. Click CANCEL to ignore the changes. Sound Alarm: Check the box to sound an alarm when an alarm is triggered. Send to Center: Check the box to send an alarm notification with the alarm input number, such as “Device alarm: IO alarm, IO input X”...

  • Page 79: User

    Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual Click the USER tab to open the User menu to adjust user account and authority settings. List: List of available users. User Name: User name. Binding IP: Indicates Binding IP (static IP) or Binding MAC to restrict access to the DVR from remote locations.

  • Page 80: Device

    Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual the legend on the right: green = Preview for all channels, and red = Preview for no channel. Accredit: Check box allows the Administrator to permit a user specific functions (enabled is marked in green) or not to permit (disable marked in red). If a box is not checked, the function is inactive.
  • Page 81 Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual PGRADE The Upgrade subsection offers options for finding a file to upload. Click BROWSE to display an “Open File” window. Select the file and click START UPGRADE (click STOP UPGRADE to stop). The State field shows the status of the upgrade (Idle if not upgrading).

  • Page 82: State

    Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual TATE Click the State tab to view system information. All items are for reference only. Hard Disk State: Information on the number of available HDDs, their capacity, available space, and state (idle, writing, etc.). Channel State: Information for each active channel (recording state, signal, main bit rate value, sub stream state for the channel, and sub bit rate value).

  • Page 83: Talkback

    ALKBACK Click the TALK-BACK tab on the Tool Bar to have a live audio conversation with anyone at the location of the DVR using the PC microphone and speakers. LAYBACK Click the PLAYBACK tab on the Tool Bar to view recorded files stored on the PC or on the DVR.

  • Page 84: Search

    Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual Target: Dropdown menu (options: Remote Device (DVR) and Local Host (PC). Channel: Dropdown menu (options: Channels 1 to 4). Kind: Dropdown menu (options: All Records, Normal Record, Triggered by Alarm and Motion Detection). Begin: Dropdown menu for recording start time (format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS).

  • Page 85: Download

    OWNLOAD Click DOWNLOAD to save selected files. The download progress for the file being saved displays on the No.X progress bar. The number is shown on the left of the bar and the time elapsed displays on the right. The Total Progress bar shows the overall download status when saving more than one file.

  • Page 86: Device Log

    Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual EVICE Click the DEVICE LOG tab on the Tool Bar to view a log of recorded files. speed using the Fast Rewind button. Rewind (Normal, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16). You cannot directly go back to Normal fast rewind.

  • Page 87: All Query Kinds

    Select the event logs you would like to view. Query Kind: Dropdown menu (options: All, By Time, By Type, or By Time, and Type). Channel: Dropdown menu (options: All or Channels 1 to 4). UERY INDS If you choose to view All logs from all channels or one channel, all other options (Type, Sub-Type, Begin Time, and End Time) are inactive.
  • Page 88 Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual The subtype field is inactive. Operation There are 32 subtype field options available.

  • Page 89: Query Kind By Time And Type

    Exception There are 7 subtype field options available. Alarm There are 7 subtype field options available. UERY IND BY IME AND This query combines Time and Type with the Begin and End Time. Click QUERY to submit a request and view the log. (It may take several minutes depending on the number of entries and the connection.) Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual...

  • Page 90: Local Storage

    Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual The resulting log list provides this information: No.: In order of appearance  Type: Alarm/Operation  Sub Type: Motion Detection Alarm Begin / Motion Detection Alarm End /  Remote PTZ* Control Detail: None / Local Time Set / Local Graph Color / Local Encode Set / Local ...

  • Page 91: Ptz Control Panel

    CREEN UTTONS Click to stretch one-camera view over the whole screen of the browser window; all control bars will be hidden Highlight a screen and click to enlarge to single-view; all the menus will remain. Click to display quad camera views; click in full screen mode (menus hidden) and the camera image will be 4 windows (menus shown).
  • Page 92 Web Browser Operation Model 8800 User's Manual Control the direction of the PTZ movement (see PTZ Navigation manual for scanning mode information). Buttons Set the turning speed of PTZ camera. Speed Click to zoom in/out. Zoom Click to make the image brighter or darker (disabled if Iris camera has automatic iris adjustment).

  • Page 93: Mobile Phone Support

    The Model 8800 DVR can transmit live feed from CCTV cameras to a mobile phone, so that you can access your surveillance system from virtually anywhere in the world. Currently, this feature is supported for phones with Windows CE Mobile, Symbian S60 3rd Edition OS, and the Apple iPhone.
  • Page 94 Mobile Phone Support Model 8800 User's Manual Only one live feed channel can be viewed at a time on a mobile phone. Note: Split mode and playback of recorded files is not yet available. On-screen data provides information about current time (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS format), channel number, bit rate (Kbps), frame rate (fps), resolution, and status of the camera.

  • Page 95: Symbian S60 3Rd Phone

    S60 3 YMBIAN HONE Install xxx.sisx file from the installation CD onto a Symbian S60 3rd Edition mobile phone. (Compatible mobile phones are listed in the next section.) For instructions on installing software on your mobile phone, refer to the mobile phone user's manual. Note: Before using this feature, apply for Internet service (e.g., 3G or 3.5G) for your mobile phone.

  • Page 96: Menu Buttons And Program Interface

    Mobile Phone Support Model 8800 User's Manual After installation is complete, click the QQEye icon in the applications list on the mobile phone to open the menu window. To move between the buttons, use the navigation keys on the mobile phone. UTTONS AND ROGRAM NTERFACE...

  • Page 97: Setup

    ETUP The Symbian mobile phone must be configured for CCTV feed. Click the Setting icon and enter the preferred network access point, server address, server port, and user name. Enter the network through which you connect to the Internet. Default Access Point Options: None, WAP over GPRS, and mobile service providers Note: If you choose None, you will be offered a list of available networks to choose from when you click .

  • Page 98: Symbian Supported Mobile Phones

    Mobile Phone Support Model 8800 User's Manual YMBIAN UPPORTED OBILE Symbian mobile phones tested for remote access compatibility with Model 8800 DVR. LG KT610 LG KS10 LG KT615 Nokia 3250 Nokia 5320 XpressMusic Nokia 5500 Sport Nokia 5630 XpressMusic Nokia 5700 Nokia 5730 XpressMusic Nokia 6110 Navigator Nokia 6120...
  • Page 99 Nokia N73 Nokia N75 Nokia N76 Nokia N77 Nokia N78 Nokia N79 Nokia N80 Nokia N81 Nokia N81 8GB Nokia N82 Nokia N85 Nokia N86 8MP Nokia N91 Nokia N92 Nokia N93 Nokia N93i Nokia N95 Nokia N95 8GB Nokia N96 Samsung I7110 Samsung INNOV8 Samsung SGH-G810...

  • Page 100: Apple Iphone

    Mobile Phone Support Model 8800 User's Manual PPLE I HONE The Apple iPhone application needs to be downloaded from the iPhone AppStore. To download the Apple iPhone program: 1. Open Apple iTunes. 2. Search for “aplayer” which is offered by company “Longterm,” our third party supplier.
  • Page 101 Click the settings icon to open the setting menu. Server IP: DVR IP address Port: Mobile Port (default: 7050) Username: Login User Name (Admin) Password: Default: 888888 6. Click BACK to save settings and return to the main window. Mobile Phone Support Model 8800 User's Manual...

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    Problem DVR fails to start after being connected to the power supply DVR restarts repeatedly DVR crashed when recording or playing recorded information Updating operation fails Mouse does not work Recording function does not work properly Image on the monitor appears in black and white rather than color Nothing displayed on the...
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting Model 8800 User's Manual Problem Color quality is low in both real-time and recorded images Mosaic on the PC monitor during playback Displayed date and time are not correct Forgot password Solution Check adjustment of the output/input video parameters on the DVR menu.

  • Page 104: Technical Information

    NSTC/PAL Video Format H.264 Baseline Compression BNC 4 CH Input / 1 Output Video Input Motion detection, Sensor Input, Relay Output , Video Loss Alarm Type 8 CH Input / 1 CH Output Sensor In/Out Each Channel: NTSC (30 fps); PAL (25 fps) Display Frame Rate NTSC: CIF (352x240), half D1 (704x240), D1 (704x480) Playback Resolution...
  • Page 105 Troubleshooting Model 8800 User's Manual CAMERA Image Sensor Resolution Effective Pixels Lens White Balance Signal/Noise Ratio Gain Control Backlight Compensation Viewing Angle Color Indoor/Outdoor Number of Infrared LEDs Night Vision Distance Operating Temperature Dimensions Power Adapter CMOS 400 TV lines NTSC: 656 x 492 6.0mm Automatic...

  • Page 106: Warranty

    IMITED ARRANTY 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 repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the Warranty Period.

  • Page 107: Obtaining Service

    Warranty Model 8800 User's Manual software via its website. This warranty does not cover any alteration or damage to any other software that may be or may become resident on the users system as a result of installing the software provided. This warranty is in lieu of other warranties, expressed or implied, and BRK neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service of the product.

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