7” LCD with built-in DVR USER’S MANUAL Model HS-4705-400 4 Channels/4 Cameras H.
Introduction Introduction key product features thank you Main Description Four channel H.264 digital video recorder with Internet remote surveillance, motion detection, PTZ and alarm control suitable for applications such as highend residential - new or remodel, light commercial, small business/retail, small warehouse or small grocery.
Introduction Introduction table of contents table of contents Section 1 2 Page Number Description Introduction Safety Product Overview Front Panel 8 Back Panel 9 Remote Control 10 Mouse Controls 11 Camera Power Connections 12 Connecting Devices 12 Initial Setup - System Operation 4 13 Power On/Off 13 User Login 13 Live View Screen 14 Quick Access Menu 14 Main Menu Access 14 Password Setup 15 Camera Display Setup 16 Display 16 Video/Audio 16 Language, Date and Time 22-
Product Overview Safety package contents caution statements What,s In The Box Safety Precautions • • • • • • 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. For your own safety, avoid using the DVR when there is a storm or lightning in your area. Use the cameras and DVR with care. Avoid pressing hard on the cameras or DVR body.
Product Overview Product Overview dvr controls dvr controls Back Panel Front Panel 10 1 2 8 8 3 4 11 6 7 5 6 Item Function Control Description 1 LCD ON/OFF Turns LCD Display on or off 2 Standby/Window Function 1: Press and hold to enter/exit standby mode. Function 2: Switch between Quad view and CHN 1-4 single channel view.
Product Overview Product Overview mouse and virtual keypad remote control Remote Control 2 1 Remote Control Operation Mouse Operation with this DVR The remote control is the secondary input device for navigating the system’s interface. In device operation, the enter key has the same function as “left click” of the mouse. The mouse is the primary input device for navigating system menus. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all system functions described in this manual are achieved through mouse input.
Initial Setup Product Overview system operation camera and power connections System Start Up Installing Cameras Mounting Cameras and Running Cable Select the position for the camera and secure the camera stand. Screw the camera onto the stand. Adjust camera to the proper view angle. Make sure the lens is upright relative to the subject. Tighten the thumb bolt. First Alert cameras can be either ceiling or wall mounted by simply reversing the camera stand mounting. See “Camera Orientation” Info box.
Initial Setup Initial Setup system operation system operation Live View Screen Password Setup The Live View Screen is the home or main viewing screen. It shows live video of all current cameras connected to the DVR. You can double-click a channel at any time to view it in single-channel mode. You access all menus from this Live View screen via the Quick Access Menu.
Initial Setup Initial Setup system operation system operation Camera Display Setup Language, Date And Time 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. To customize Display settings, click BASIC from the Main Menu, then click DISPLAY: Display 1.
Basic Operation Basic Operation recording recording Recording Schedule (TIMER RECORD) Example Basic Setup Use the BASIC SETUP menu to configure language, date and time settings, password setup, along with display, video and audio settings. You can also exit the system through this menu. The Basic Setup menu contains the following sub-menus: Language, Date/Time, Password, Display, Video/Audio and Exit.
Basic Operation Basic Operation playback HDD management Backup Playback PLAYBACK Mode Playback and Record Search View recorded video on the system through the RECORD SEARCH Menu. To begin playback: 1. There are two ways to access the VIDEO SEARCH menu. Right-click anywhere on the screen and select VIDEO SEARCH from the Quick Access Menu. The RECORD SEARCH Menu opens, or from the Main Menu select SEARCH. NOTE: When you first open the RECORD SEARCH Menu, it displays the current month and date. 2.
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation alarm alarm 5. USB Flash Drives The system is compatible with most major brands of USB flash drives, with capacities from 256 MB to 4 GB. If you need to reformat your flash drive then click on the USB FORMAT button while the USB drive is connected to the USB port on the front of the DVR. Be aware that this button is not for use with any external USB hard drive you may connect to the DVR for backup.
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation system and System Update Pan/Tilt/Zoom...PTZ System Information: Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Setup: View system information, including the firmware version, MAC address, and serial number of the system. To access this menu, from the MAIN MENU click ADVANCED then click INFO. System Maintain Use the SYSTEM MAINTAIN menu to update system firmware and set an automatic system reset schedule. To access this menu, from the MAIN MENU click ADVANCED then click MAINTAIN.
Advanced Operation Remote Access PTZ network setup Network Setup - Remote Access Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Setup Continued: In the PTZ Senior Control screen you can set or control 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 PRESET without going to the SET CRUISE screen. 4.
Remote Access Remote Access network setup network setup To configure Static IP settings in the DVR: 1. Select STATIC IP from the TYPE drop down box in the NETWORK SETUP Menu. 2. Enter your IP Address, Subnet mask, and Gateway info you obtained from your computer through the previous step in the respective fields using the Virtual Keyboard. 3. Click APPLY. Click OK in the confirmation window. 4.
Remote Access Remote Access network setup network setup Next configure DDNS settings in the DVR From the Network Setup menu, enter Primary or Secondary DNS from the WAN 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 from DynDNS.com. 4. Under DOMAIN NAME, enter your DDNS domain name you received from the confirmation email. For example, if your domain name is adam@ dyndns.
Remote Access Remote Access network setup remote surveillance Step 3: Test Port Forwarding 1. In the Checklist Screen, test if the ports are working by clicking on the “Do it now” button in item “(7) Test that the ports now work.”. (See “Checklist Screen” below). 2. You should receive a message in the right side of the “Test Your Port Screen“ screen, “Port Status Tool” stating that the port is online and can be reached, then you have set it up correctly. You will also receive an IP Address. 3.
Remote Access Remote Access remote surveillance remote surveillance Configuring ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer 8: 1. Open Internet Explorer 8 2. Click on Tools 3. Select Internet Options in the pull-down menu 4. Click on the Security Tab 5. Select Trusted Sites 6. Click on the Sites button 7. Uncheck the “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone” button. 8. Type the DVR’s IP address (obtained during Network Setup) or DDNS domain name (obtained through DynDNS.
Remote Access Remote Access remote surveillance remote surveillance Live Viewing Tab: By default, Remote Surveillance opens in Live Viewing mode (split-screen). To 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-screen configurations. You can also double-click a channel at any time to view it in single-channel. 3. Click 4. 5. Click to start/stop manual recording to your PC on ALL channels.
Remote Access Remote Access remote surveillance remote surveillance Search Use the calendar and drop-down menus to search for recorded video on your system. 1. Click < > to change the month on the calendar. Dates with recorded video data will appear in bold. 2. Click the date. Recorded video files will populate the File List. 3. From the Channel drop-down menu, select a specific channel or select ALL CHANNEL and then click SEARCH. 4.
Remote Access Mobile Phone remote surveillance setup and control SETTING You can check and change the parameter settings as configured in the DVR 1. BANDWIDTH: Set the bandwidth in kbps (128k, 192k, 256k, 384k, 512k, 1024k) that you want to allocate for traffic based on internet bandwidth available. This bandwidth does not include audio. 2. FILE SAVE PATH: The path where you want to save captured picture and recording video.
Mobile Phone Mobile Phone setup and control setup and control Step 5: Network Parameters When you login for the first time, go to the “Settings” tab and configure the network parameters first. These should be the same as on the DVR. Step 4: Launch Program After installed, click the QQeye icon to run the program. Your DVR can be configured to be viewed remotely on your smartphone running the Symbian OS using the MEye software. Step 1: Program Download Copy the install program MEye.3rd.
Mobile Phone Mobile Phone setup and control setup and control Step 7: Main Interface and Controls • Snapshot default save path is: C:\Data\Images. • Button Definitions: Note, you must have a PTZ camera(s) connected for PTZ functions to operate. • The “NextGroup” button switches the camera displays in groups of 4, i.e. 1-4; 5-8, etc. depending on how many channels your system can support and how many cameras you have connected. Item 1 2 3 Main Screen 4 5 6 7 8 Android 1.
Mobile Phone Mobile Phone setup and control setup and control Apple iPhone on 3G Networks Your DVR can be configured to be viewed remotely on your iPhone or iPad using the MEye software. System requirements: iPhone or iPad 2.0 or greater with at least 800KB of free space. iTunes is optional. Step 4: Network Parameters When you login for the first time, go to the “Settings” tab and configure the network parameters first. These should be the same as on the DVR. 1. 2. 3.
Mobile Phone Mobile Phone setup and control setup and control Blackberry OS 5.0 Phones (Curve 8900, Bold 9700, Tour 9630) Your DVR can be configured to be viewed remotely using a smartphone running the BlackBerry mobile OS version 5.0 using the MEye software. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the BlackBerry to your PC via USB Cable. Launch BlackBerry Desktop Manager and run select Import Files. Locate MEye.cod and MEye.alx (it may be easier to copy the two files to your hard drive) and click on OPEN.
Appendix Appendix hard drive Hard Drive Removal specifications and Installation Remove four screws Technical Specifications Item HDD Installation To install or 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. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE DVR OR ITS COMPONENTS AS WELL AS INJURY OR DEATH 2. Remove screws securing the cover of the DVR and remove cover 3.
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Appendix Appendix troubleshooting warranty Troubleshooting Error Warranty Possible Cause Solutions Cable from power adapter is loose or is unplugged Cables are connected, but system is not receiving sufficient power • Confirm that the system is powered on (LED indicators on the front should be ON) • If the unit is connected through a power bar or surge protector, try bypassing the bar and connecting the power directly to the wall outlet • Confirm that there is power at the outlet • Connect the pow
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