Basic Operation, Recording, Record Mode

BASIC OPERATION

RECORDING

Recording

RECORD Mode

Configure Recording Options:

You have three recording modes: Schedule, Manual and Stop. By default, the DVR is set to record by schedule.

To set the recording options, right click from the mouse and click on RECORD MODE. There you can select amongst the three options for each individual channel. Or you can highlight ALL to make a change to all channels at once. SCHEDULE: System will record according to schedule that is set.

MANUAL: System always records. System records not matter what settings are in place.

STOP: System does not record , no matter what other parameters are set.

RECORD Settings

In order to set the record settings, from the Main Menu, click RECORD. Set parameters as follows:

1.Under RESOLUTION, select CIF, HD1, or D1 or QCIF. NOTE: Channels 1 & 2 allows options D1, HD1, CIF and QCIF.; Channels 3-8: allow settings of CIF and QCIF.

2.FRAMERATE: Choose the recording frame rate 1-30, (fps – frames per second). The lower the value, the less life-like and more jerky the recorded movements will be. However, a lower frame rate uses less HDD space. Make your choice depending on the precision with which you want to follow the events being recorded. Frame-rate of each channel can be adjusted but is limited by the total resources available. The total frame rate for all channels combined cannot exceed 420 (NTSC) fps. The ratios of D1, HD1 and CIF are as follows: 1 D1= 4 x CIF, 1 HD1 = 2 x CIF.QCIF=1/4 CIF.

3.QUALITY, The quality rating is on a 6 point scale. The selections are 6-High, 5,4,3,2,1-Low.

4.AUDIO, select On to enable or disable. If audio recording is enabled, the system will record audio from connected audio capable cameras (not included). See caution statement on audio recording in Video section.

Detailed Settings for RECORD Mode:

Select RECORD CONFIG. The RECORD CONFIG screen will appear. From this screen, you have the ability to select a schedule or manually record. Also, you may select to stop recording, which will disable the recording feature.

Record Mode

Main Menu

Record

To schedule a recording:

1.Select a channel and then highlight SCHEDULE

2.Set the Period Times for up to 4 period settings by using the virtual mouse and setting the start and stop times for each period.

3.Click check box for SCHEDULE, DETECT(motion detect) or ALARM to enable the appropriate recording type. Click NEXT PAGE to adjust cameras 5 through 8. Click OK to save and exit.

4.Copy the setting (if desired) to another or all channels as desired.

5.Click OK. to save settings.

6.Record Size: Using the virtual mouse, set the RECORD SIZE from 1-120 minutes.

7.Click ok to confirm selections.

Record Configuration

Audio/Video Recording

Caution:Audiosurveillanceinsomestatesisillegal or requires permission from one or both parties to record someone’s voice. Laws are also different from residential vs. commercial applications. Some

federal, state, and local laws prohibit certain surveillance activi- ties and/or the use or distribution of the information obtained from such activities. Prior to using this system, you should become familiar with the pertinent laws to ensure compliance with those applicable to surveillance activities.

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DVR0810, DVR0805 specifications

The First Alert DVR0810 and DVR0805 are sophisticated digital video recorders designed for home security and surveillance. Both models provide a comprehensive solution for monitoring premises, providing peace of mind and enhanced security features.

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