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- Page 1 Deluxe Internet Accessible 8CH DVR Deluxe Internet Accessible 8CH DVR w/ 8 Hi-Res Indoor/Outdoor Night Vision Cameras and 8” LCD Monitor w/ 8 Hi-Res Indoor/Outdoor Night Vision Cameras and 8" LCD Monitor INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model # www.defender-usa.com SENTINEL Version 1.0...
- Page 2 Warranty Terms 1. Defender products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price at Defender’s option.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. WHAT IS INCLUDED ..............................5 2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS ..............................5 2.1 FRONT PANEL .............................. 5 2.2 REAR PANEL ..............................6 2.3 CAMERA ................................ 7 2.4 MONITOR ..............................8 2.5 REMOTE CONTROL ........................... 9 3. INSTALLATION ................................10 3.1 CAMERA INSTALLATION ........................10 3.2 MONITOR INSTALLATION ........................12 3.2.1 CONNECTING TO DVR .........................12... - Page 4 13.2. TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................62 14.COMPLETE SPARTAN1 GUIDE ..........................63 14.1 FEATURES OF THE SPARTAN1 ......................63 14.2 CAMERA INSTALLATION ........................63 14.2.1 MOUNTING ............................64 15. SPECIFICATIONS ..............................65 Note: This is manual version 1 for this product, you may find updated versions by visiting www.defender-usa.com SENTINEL 3...
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Page 5: What Is Included
Split Button – Switch between Full Screen/ Quad Screen/ 9-Split Screen Auto Sequencing Button – Automatically cycle through all the camera channels Search Button – Quickly search your recorded footage by date and event. Menu Button Exit/Info Button – Return to the previous menu/view system information SENTINEL 3... -
Page 6: Rear Panel
BNC Video Output – For connection to your TV/monitor Ethernet Port – For connection to your local area network and Internet BNC SPOT Video Output – Additional connection to your TV/monitor, only displays video when motion recording is activated Cooling Fan SENTINEL 3... -
Page 7: Camera
3. CDS Sensor turns on the infrared LEDs when it gets dark out. 4. Camera Housing made of anodized aluminum to prevent rust. 5. Camera Mount allows the camera to be desk or wall mountable. 6 . Connection to Video / Power Wire Converts to RCA. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 8: Monitor
Mute Button through both Menu Button input channels. Enters the on screen menu. Pics Button Changes Down Arrow Button picture setting. Navigates the on screen menu. AV1/AV2 Button Up Arrow Button Switch input channels. Navigates the on screen menu. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 9: Remote Control
8. Call – Display the input channel you are currently viewing 9. Timer – Adjust timer settings 10. Language – Select the desired language 11. Calendar – Enter the onscreen calendar 12. AV – Switch between video inputs 13. Flip Image Horizontally 14. Flip Image Vertically SENTINEL 3... -
Page 10: Installation
2. Mount each camera in the desired location no more than 60 feet from the DVR unless you have purchased additional wiring. You may wall mount or desk mount these cameras. 3. Adjust cameras to the desired viewing angles. SENTINEL 3... - Page 11 4 pin din male connection on the 60 foot video/power wire. Plug the camera’s power supply into the power jack located on the 60 foot video/ power wire. Plug the camera’s power adapter into an AC outlet. SENTINEL 3...
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Page 12: Monitor Installation
Plug the “3.5mm to RCA (female) wire” into the AV1/IN port on the monitor. Plug one end of an RCA wire into the DVR’s VIDEO OUT port. Plug the other end into the female end of the 3.5mm to RCA (female) wire. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 13: Powering On
Out connection, you may connect it to the Audio In port on the DVR. 2. Connect an RCA audio wire (not included) to one of the Audio Out ports on the DVR. 3. Connect the other end to the Audio In port of your TV/monitor/speaker. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 14: Powering On
This is for your security and helps to prevent users from accidentally turning the DVR off. The DVR will power on and you will see a boot screen. After the DVR initializes your cameras should be displayed and recording will begin immediately. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 15: Monitor Operation
1. Press the menu button twice to display the OPTION menu. 2. In this menu you can adjust Language, Calendar, and Auto Change Source 3. To change the language, select it and use the volume keys to scroll through the available languages. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 16: Clock
5. To change the horizontal flip, select it and press volume up. This can also be changed directly using the remote. 6. To change the vertical flip, select it and press volume down. This can also be changed directly using the remote. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 17: Dvr Operation
11. Live monitoring operations have no effect on recording functions. SENTINEL 3... - Page 18 SENTINEL 3...
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Page 19: Record Mode
DVR. You must buy these alarm sensors separately from a 3rd party, and DEFENDER does not offer support on motion sensors. This feature is for advanced users only. If you have alarm sensors wired correctly, the alarm record function will allow you to specify which hours of the day you want to record when your alarm sensor is triggered. -
Page 20: Playback Mode
“PAUSE” button to pause. 11. Connect the audio output to your TV/monitor/speaker input (using an RCA wire) to enable audio playback. 12. Press the “STOP” button to stop playback and return to live monitoring mode or schedule record mode. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 21: Search
MONTH/DAY/HOUR/MINUTE), use the “LEFT/ RIGHT” buttons or drag the index bar to make changes to the setup. 7. After setup has been completed, press the “ENTER” button to enter play mode, or the “EXIT” button to return to live monitoring mode. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 22: Menu Setup Description
The password is requested after the “MENU” button is pressed. 1. In order to enter the main menu, the password entered must be correct. After entering the main menu all recording activities will stop. 2. Default Password: 11111111 (CH1~CH8 represents number 1~8). SENTINEL 3... -
Page 23: Date/ Time Setup
6.1 DATE/ TIME SETUP DATE FORMAT (Three Types of Date Format Setup) : 1. Y/M/D: Year/ Month/ Day 2. M/D/Y: Month/ Day/ Year 3. D/M/Y: Day/ Month/ Year SENTINEL 3... -
Page 24: Camera Setup
3. Move between the characters of the camera title by using the “LEFT/ RIGHT” buttons and use “UP/ DOWN” buttons to edit the camera title (letters A-Z, numbers 0-9 or blank spaces). 6.2.2 VIDEO ADJUST Adjustable brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue for 1 –8 CH videos. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 25: Motion Detection
You can set up a maximum of 3 separate detection areas (Detection areas may overlap): • Press the” UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT” buttons to setup the starting point of the detection area. • Press the “ENTER” button to confirm the starting point of the detection area. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 26: Record Setup
6. CONTINUOUS: Set FPS for schedule continuous recording. 7. MOTION DETECT: Set FPS for schedule motion detection recording. 8. ALARM: Set FPS for schedule alarm recording (if you have alarm sensors wired into the DVR). 9. DEFAULT: Reload the factory default setting. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 27: Schedule Setup
2. M: Motion Detect Record 3. A: Alarm Recording (advanced users only) 4. - : None (no recording will occur) 5. * : All (all types of recording are activated) Record Mode Priority: Manual Record>Alarm Record>Motion Detection Record>Continuous Record SENTINEL 3... -
Page 28: Hard Disk Setup
6.6 CF CARD SETUP 1. CF TOTAL CAPACITY: Total Capacity 2. CF REMAIN CAPACITY: Remaining Capacity 3. CF CARD COPY: Copy the selected file to the CF card. 4. FORMAT: Delete all data stored in the CF card. SENTINEL 3... - Page 29 AVI file. Windows Media Player supports AVI file playback (File size is 720X240. When using a computer to playback, the video aspect ratio is not 1:1, please use a player with adjustable video aspect ratio). SENTINEL 3...
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Page 30: Others
(advanced users). When the buzzer or relay device is triggered by an event, enabling this setting will allow you to press any key to deactivate. 3. COLOR BAR: By using the color bar, the user may adjust the color of the monitor. 4. LANGUAGE: Select the desired language. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 31: Password
CF card the password will not be requested by the system. 2. Default Password: 11111111 (CH1~CH8 represents number 1~8). 3. Press the “ENTER” button to enter new password, confirm settings, and press “EXIT” button to exit. 6.7.2 BUZZER BUZZER: ON: Buzzer is enabled. OFF: Buzzer is disabled. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 32: Relay Output (Advanced Users)
5. DISK FULL: Disable/enable disk full alarm. 6.7.3 RELAY OUTPUT (Advanced users) The installation of any relay output alarm is optional and DEFENDER cannot offer technical support on such alarms. Contact the alarm sensor manufacturer for more information. RELAY OUTPUT: A relay output can be connected to an external sounding device or warning device. -
Page 33: Alarm Input (Advanced Users)
6.7.4 ALARM INPUT (Advanced users) The installation of any external alarm sensor is optional and DEFENDER cannot offer technical support on such alarms. Contact the alarm sensor manufacturer for more information. Sensor Type NC → Normal Close (NC) Alarm Setup NC (Normal Close), the alarm will be triggered during NC status. -
Page 34: Sequence Dwell Time
3. SPOT MONITOR ALARM: Specify the dwell time for the spot monitor alarm. 6.8 FACTORY DEFAULT To return to factory default settings, select the “YES” option and then press “ENTER” to load the factory defaults. Press “EXIT” to exit. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 35: Dvr Networking Guide
Your router model #: Example: DI-524 Router IP: Example: 192.168.1.1 DVR IP: Port #: ______ Example: 192.168.1.101 Example: 2000 External IP: Example: 14.14.243.113 DynDNS Username: Example: myname1234 DynDNS Password: Example: 123ABC DynDNS Domain Chosen: Example: dyndns.org Sign-In URL: Example: myname1234. dyndns.org SENTINEL 3... -
Page 36: Prepare Your Computer
NOTE: If you do not have ActiveX installed and the previous step did not download it, go to www. download.com and search for ActiveX. Download the ActiveX Download Control. Your computer is now able to view the feed from the DVR. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 37: Prepare Your Dvr
Some versions of Internet Explorer will not work with a space in the address bar. If this is the case, try it without the space. eg: 192.168.0.100:2000 6. If entered successfully a window will open up with a login screen. The default USER NAME is admin. The default PASSWORD will be 1234. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 38: Connect To The Internet
(the port number assigned to your DVR. The default port number is 2000. ) The steps for your router will be similar to the following. These instructions have also been created without a firewall in place. If you have a firewall, please consult a computer technician. SENTINEL 3... - Page 39 1. Open your web browser. Enter the ROUTER IP address in the address bar as shown below and press ENTER. 2. Enter the user name admin. Leave the password blank followed by pressing the OK button (unless you have set up a user name and password for your router) 3. Select the Advanced tab. SENTINEL 3...
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Page 40: Find Your External Ip
2. Press ENTER, and your DVR’s login window should pop up. If it does not pop up, your router is not properly forwarding the necessary port. This could be due to a number of problems including incorrect settings, presence of a firewall, or a DSL modem that has its own IP address. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 41: Forwarding Outside Your Network
You may have to configure PPPoE settings in the DVR to match the settings provided to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Consult your ISP for more information. DEFENDER technical support cannot troubleshoot modems, since changing these settings can potentially render your modem inoperable. - Page 42 6. When you click the link, a window will appear that displays “Account Confirmed.” Click on the login link and enter the user name and password you created. 7. Click on the Services button located on the top menu 8. Click on the Dynamic DNS link SENTINEL 3...
- Page 43 12. In the IP address field, type in your external IP address (it may also be shown below the field). 13. Leave all the rest of the options as-is, and click Create New Host. 14. Your dynamic DNS settings have been created. SENTINEL 3...
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Page 44: Finalizing The Set-Up
3. Under the “Network DVR Setup” window, scroll down to “DDNS Account Setting.” 4. Make sure the ENABLE button is selected. 5. Enter the username, password, and full domain name you configured at www.dyndns.com Example: UserName: myname Password: mypassword DomainName: myname.dvrdns.org SENTINEL 3... -
Page 45: Additional Troubleshooting
(see 7.2.2) NOTE: When entering an external or internal IP address, the port number is required and should be in the following format: 192.168.0.100 :2000 OR 192.168.0.100:2000 (some browser versions require a space, some do not) SENTINEL 3... -
Page 46: Function Setup
8. FUNCTION SETUP 8.1 MAIN DISPLAY Optimal browsing resolution is 1024 x 768. Live Display Move the cursor inside the image range and right mouse click to display the following menu: SENTINEL 3... -
Page 47: View
This mode allows you to save picture or video files from the DVR to your computer. Image Recording Setup Display: 1. Save as JPEG: Save as picture file 2. Save as AVI: Save as AVI animation file Note: To prevent asynchronous AVI recording both functions should not be simultaneously selected. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 48: Save As Jpeg
For example, setting the Pre Name to “DVR_” will generate files starting with “DVR_1”, DVR_2” and so on. 8.1.2.3 DVR CONTROL 1.SPLIT Full Screen/ Quad Screen/9-Split Screen 2.PLAY Play Button 3.PAUSE Pause Button SENTINEL 3... - Page 49 Down Directional Button/ Channel Down Button 12.CH Camera Select Button: CH1~8 Resolution Setting • 176x144 • 352x288 • 704x576 • 120x160 • 320x240 (Pre-set Value) • 640x480 Quality Setting • High • Middle • Low (Pre-set Value) Brightness/ Contrast/ Saturation/ Sharpness SENTINEL 3...
- Page 50 Live Video Back to live video display Record Please refer to 9.1.2 Image Recording Snapshot Press this button to capture one live image and press “RIGHT” button to store the image. Audio Live audio control “On/ Off” (Default: OFF). SENTINEL 3...
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Page 51: Advanced Network Setup
LAN Setting: LAN IP address setting is the same as IPEdit. DHCP: Select item “Automatically by DHCP” to get an IP address. DNS: Static IP users needs to setup an IP address. If you do not know your static IP settings, contact your Internet Service Provider. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 52: User Setup
Reboot: Restart the Network DVR. Firmware update: Updates the firmware, if a new firmware version becomes available. Firmware updates may be available at www.defender.com (advanced users only). Restore factory default configuration: Click “Restore factory default configuration” to return to factory default settings (Please restart the Network DVR after setup has been completed). -
Page 53: Dvr Troubleshooting
If your camera is connected to a VCR/DVR, make No picture/signal: sure that it is properly connected to your TV/ monitor. Check all connections to make sure they are secure and properly connected. Check your power supply to ensure that the camera is powered up. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 54: Network Installation
Try the camera in a pitch black Night Vision is not working setting. The area that it is in may have too much light and may not activate the sensor. 10. NETWORK INSTALLATION 10.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SENTINEL 3... -
Page 55: Hard Disk Information
HDD activities, then power-off the device before replacing the hard disk. 12. APPENDIX 12.1 DB25 ALARM INPUT/RELAY OUTPUT DEFINITION Definition Definition Definition Definition ALARM 1 ALARM 2 ALARM 3 ALARM 4 ALARM 5 ALARM 6 ALARM 7 ALARM 8 RELAY RELAY RELAY OUT- OUT-COM OUT-N.C. N.O. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 56: Complete Monitor Guide
3.5mm Headphone Jack Up Arrow Button Connects to stereo headphones. Navigates the on screen menu. Power Input DC power Volume Decrease Button input (12V) Volume Increase Button Speakers Auto Button Mounting Rails Automatically cycles through both Mounting Hole input channels. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 57: Remote Control
7. Call – Display the input channel you are currently viewing 8. Timer – Adjust timer settings 9. Language – Select the desired language 10. Calendar – Enter the onscreen calendar 11. AV – Switch between video inputs 12. Flip Image Vertically 13. Flip Image Horizontally SENTINEL 3... -
Page 58: Installation
If the camera supports audio, ensure that the RCA audio cable of the camera (red or white) is connected to one of the audio inputs (red or white) on the “3.5mm to RCA (female) wire.” Ensure that the cameras are plugged in. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 59: Option 2: Connecting To A Dvr
DVR’s AUDIO OUT, and that the other end (red or white) is connected to one of the audio inputs (red or white) on the “3.5mm to RCA (female) wire.” Make sure that audio is enabled on the DVR. Ensure that the DVR is plugged in and powered on. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 60: Powering On
2. In this menu you can adjust Contrast, Brightness, Color, and Sharpness 3. Use the channel up and down buttons to select the desired setting, and use the volume buttons to increase or decrease the values. 4. Press the MENU key to exit the PICTURE menu. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 61: Clock
5. To change the horizontal flip, select it and press volume up. This can also be changed directly using the remote. 6. To change the vertical flip, select it and press volume down. This can also be changed directly using the remote. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
DVR/camera. Press the horizontal/vertical flip Upside-down or inverted picture buttons to fix the picture. Check the picture options to make sure that color, brightness, and Distorted Color/Too Bright or Dark contrast are set properly. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 63: Complete Spartan1 Guide
This camera comes with 60ft of video/power wire. Please make sure that you mount the cameras no more than 60ft from the TV/monitor/VCR/DVR. • We recommend using a surge protected power bar to protect the cameras internal circuitry. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 64: Mounting
RCA plug to the VIDEO IN port of your TV/ monitor/VCR/DVR. 6. If your VIDEO IN port is a BNC connection (common with DVR units), you will need to attach the BNC to RCA adapter before connecting the camera. SENTINEL 3... -
Page 65: Specifications
Playback Navigation ........Rewind, Play, Pause, Stop, Slow Motion LED Indicators ............... Alarm, Play, HDD, Record Housing Material..................Aluminum Housing Color .................. Midnight Black Cooling ....................Fan Based Power Input ....................12V/4.2A Power Adapter Input ..........AC 100~240V (switching adapter) Power Consumption ..................12.8W SENTINEL 3... - Page 66 Camera Type ....................Bullet Image Sensor ................1/4” Color CCD Resolution...................420 TV Lines Outdoor Use ......................Yes IP Rating ......................IP65 Focal Length ....................3.6mm Focus Type .....................Fixed Night Vision .......................Yes Number of IR LEDs and Range ............12, up to 15ft SENTINEL 3...
- Page 67 Signal/Noise Ratio ..................>48dB Camera Bracket....................Yes Operating Temperature ..............-14°F ~ 122°F Operating Humidity ...................98% Camera Power Input...............DC 12V 300mA Power Adapter Input ................120V 60Hz LED Power Indicator................... No Dimensions ...................4” x 2.25” x 2.25” Weight ......................0.6lbs SENTINEL 3...
- Page 68 DEFENDER SUPPORTS CRIME STOPPERS Crime Stoppers programs are operated as non-profit charities and are managed by a volunteer board of directors who raise funds and pay rewards to individuals who anonymously call with information that helps solve crime. Rewards are paid for tips that lead to the arrest and indictment of people charged with felony offenses, and to date Crime Stoppers statistics show a conviction rate of approximately 95%.
- Page 69 DEFENDER SUPPORTS CRIME STOPPERS To receive more information about Crime Stoppers or to make a charitable donation please fill in the fields below, cut on the dotted line an mail in. SENTINEL3 www.defender-usa.com...
- Page 70 WWW.DEFENDER-USA.COM Disclaimer Defender does not endorse any of defender products for any illegal activities. Defender is not responsible or liable in any way shape or form for any damage, vandalism, theft or any other action that may occur while a Defender product is in use by the purchaser.
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