Super Circuits COVSMDVR User Manual

Super Circuits COVSMDVR User Manual

Day/night smoke detector camera with dvr

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Day/Night Smoke Detector
Camera with DVR

User Manual

Product: COVSMDVR
Please read this manual before installing and using this camera and always follow instructions for proper use.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Day/Night Smoke Detector Camera with DVR User Manual Product: COVSMDVR Please read this manual before installing and using this camera and always follow instructions for proper use. Save this manual for future reference. COVSMDVR_SM...
  • Page 2 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Supercircuits, Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
  • Page 3 PRECAUTIONS Precautions Do not install the camera where the temperature or humidity is not • within the specified operating range. Do not install the camera under unstable lighting. • Do not use the camera close to an gas or oil leak. •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    APPENDIX A Troubleshooting ......... 20 www.supercircuits.com...
  • Page 5: Section 1 Features

    SECTION 1: FEATURES Features SECTION 1 Covert camera • 600 lines resolution • 0.5 lux low light rating • 12 VDC powering • AVI digital video recorder (DVR) with SD card storage • Remote control • Power LED Drop Cable 12 VDC Video BNC Power Connector...
  • Page 6 SD Card LED Cable Screws (2) Writer/Reader Module Mounting Screw Holes (2 of 3) Base Assembly Mounting Screw Hole (1 of 3) Camera Mounting Camera Mounting Screw (1 of 2) Screw (1 of 2) Camera Module COVSMDVR with cover removed www.supercircuits.com...
  • Page 7: System Options

    SECTION 1: FEATURES Remote Control Delete Press to delete the file selected in the recordings list. ESC / MODE Press to return to the previous menu, and quick playback. Left / REW Press to move left in the mask area, and 4 levels of fast backward playback.
  • Page 8 SECTION 1: FEATURES Connect Single camera/DVR network with monitor Multiple camera/DVR network with system DVR and monitor www.supercircuits.com...
  • Page 9: Section 2 Installation

    • 2.3 Installing the camera 1. Separate the COVSMDVR cover from the base. Rotate the cover about 1/8 turn counterclockwise, then carefully lift it off the base. CAUTION: After separating the cover from the base, it is still connected by the LED cable. Carefully unplug the LED cable from the base assembly, then set the cover aside.
  • Page 10 Four screws and anchors, appropriate for many surface types, are provided with the NOTE camera. Soft surfaces, such as acoustic ceiling tile, require bolts with backing washers. See the drawing below. Drop Cable Backing Washer for Soft Surface Hole for Drop Cable Camera Base Assembly Bolts/Screws www.supercircuits.com...
  • Page 11 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION 4. Drill holes into the mounting surface for the fasteners you will use. 5. Drill a ¾" hole through the mounting surface for the camera drop cable. 6. Route the drop cable through the ¾" hole, then secure the camera base assembly to the surface with the fasteners.
  • Page 12: Section 3 Dvr Setup And Usage

    • Record Modess • Playback • System Settings • The remote control provided with your camera is used to control DVR. Before using the remote control, you may need to install the battery (CR2025) or remove the pull tab. www.supercircuits.com...
  • Page 13: Initial Dvr Setup For Recording

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP AND USAGE 3.1 Initial DVR setup for recording To setup your DVR for recording video, configure the system settings, image settings and record settings, then choose a record mode. System Setting 1. Insert an SD, MMC, or SDHC card (up to 32GB) into the card slot on the back of the camera.
  • Page 14 Image Setting 1. If not at the SET UP menu screen, press the ESC button repeatedly until the SET UP screen appears. 2. Use the UP or DOWN button to highlight Image Setting, then press ENTER. www.supercircuits.com...
  • Page 15 SECTION 3: DVR SETUP AND USAGE 3. Use the UP or DOWN button to highlight (recording) Quality, then press ENTER. In the Quality submenu, use the UP or DOWN button to highlight H (high), M (medium), or L (low), then press ENTER again. (NOTE: Refer to the Specifications section for information on how these settings affect recording capacity.) 4.
  • Page 16 Yes (to overwrite old data) or No, then press ENTER to close the submenu. 4. To set the Section value, press the DOWN button to highlight Section, then press ENTER. The Section feature allows you to set the maximum size of recorded files www.supercircuits.com...
  • Page 17 SECTION 3: DVR SETUP AND USAGE by time length. In the Section submenu, select 15min, 30min, or 1hr, then press ENTER to return to close the submenu. 5. To setup motion detection recording, press the DOWN button to highlight Motion Detection, then press ENTER.
  • Page 18 1. Plug the LED cable into the mating connector in the base assembly. Note that this connector is keyed. 2. Place the cover onto the base assembly, aligning the side tabs of the base with the slots inside the cover. www.supercircuits.com...
  • Page 19: Playing Back Recorded Video

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP AND USAGE 3. Rotate the cover about 1/8 turn clockwise until it locks into place. 3.3 Playing back recorded video Video recorded by your camera can be played back either by the DVR or by an external device such as a computer.
  • Page 20 Files recorded by the camera are AVI files with ASF format, which will play with Windows® Media Player, VLC Media Player (available as a free download from the internet), and other AVI video player software. www.supercircuits.com...
  • Page 21: Section 4 Cleaning

    SECTION 4: CLEANING Cleaning SECTION 4 Clean the camera housing with a mild cleaning solution and a lint free cloth. Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the • camera housing. These may cause damage to the surface over time. Dust can be removed from the unit by wiping it with a soft damp cloth.
  • Page 22: Section 5 Specifications

    Video modes Manual, Scheduled, and Motion Detection Playback mode Search by time Rewrite Auto or off Storage media SD / MMC card (SDHC up to 32 GB) Operating Temperature 14°F ~ 113°F (-10°C ~ 45°C) Power Supply 12 VDC www.supercircuits.com...
  • Page 23 SECTION 5: SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Power Consumption 200 mA ± 10% @ 12 VDC Dimensions (L x W x H) 5.59” (dia.) x 1.63” (H) (142 mm (dia.) x 41.5 mm (H)) Weight 5.33 oz ± 0.11 oz (151 g ± 3 g) Day/Night Smoke Detector Camera with DVR...
  • Page 24: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Before sending the camera for repair, please follow the suggestions listed below and make sure that the camera is installed correctly. If it still does not perform adequately, please consult your supplier or contact Supercircuits Support at 1.800.335.9777. 1. No picture on the monitor screen.

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