Initial Setup System Operation; System Start Up; Power On/Off - First Alert SmartBridge DVRAD0405 User Manual

Powering your DVR and Cameras
The power supply included with the DVR is rated for 5 amps. Normally, this is enough to power both the
DVR and supplied cameras. However, using aftermarket cameras or a larger number of cameras may sur-
pass the capability of the power supply, causing the systerm to shut down. Most devices should be marked
with the Amperage rating, but some may be marked by wattage. In this case, Amp usage can be found by
dividing Watts by Volts, or A=W/V. The power supply should be upgraded if it surpasses 80% of its rating
(i.e., 4 amps for a 5 amp power supply), to compensate for momentary spikes in current draw. Note: One Amp equals 1000 milliamps

System Start Up

Power On/Off

To power the system On/Off, connect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel. Press the toggle
switch to the on position in the back of the DVR. At startup, the system performs a basic system check
and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments, the system loads a live display view.
User Login
Password
ATTENTION: By default, passwords are disabled on the system. You
do not need to enter a password when accessing any system menus.
However, for security purposes, it is highly recommended to enable
passwords on the system using the Password Menu. See "Password"
section for details on setting up passwords. Right click and
select Login. No password is required when no password is
set up. Right click again to show the quick access menu
Quick Access Menu
When using the mouse, use the Quick Access Menu to
access several system options, including the System
Setup Menu. Select one of the following options:
• System Setup: Opens the main system menu
• View Layout: Provides a choice of viewing channels on the
monitor
• View 1: Allows viewing of 1 channel
• PIP: Allows viewing of 2 channels,
Picture in Picture
• View 4: Allows viewing of 4 channels
• View 8: Allows viewing of channels 1
through 8, with channel 1 in large view mode
• Split 9: Allows viewing of
channels in a 3 x 3 channel grid
• Split 16: Allows viewing of
channels in a 4 x 4 channel grid
• Video Adjust: Adjust video image settings by channel
• PTZ: Opens the PTZ control menu
• Clients: Network user status
• Snapshot: Allows you to take a photo of the
channel that the cursor is on, and save to HDD
• Photos: Review save Snapshots, and upload to USB drive
• Record Setup: Access to recording settings
for each channel, begin manual recording
• Playback: Open the Search Menu
and playback recorded video
• Clear Alarm: Cancel alarms
• Shutdown: Allows a choice of logging out,
powering down or restarting the DVR system
NOTE: Powering down stops the system. The power LED is still on. The only way to fully power down
the system is by turning the power off & on with the power switch on the back of the DVR.
INITIAL SETUP
SYSTEM OPERATION
Power Switch
Main Viewing Screen
User Login Menu
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