First Alert DVR0805, DVR0810 user manual Live Viewing Tab, Live Viewing Talk Function Recording

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Remote Viewing -
PTZ Control

REMOTE ACCESS

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 to show or hide all the channel windows.

4.Click to start/stop manual recording to your PC on ALL channels. For more details see RECORDING.

5.Select a channel (outlined in red) and then click the audio bars to increase or decrease listen-in volume. Click the icon to mute/unmute.

Live Viewing Talk Function

NOTE: The Talk function is not supported.

Recording

NOTE: You will record video to your PC regardless of the recording mode on the system itself. By default, recorded files are saved in C:\DVR\[ip_address]\Record.

Recording

You can record video directly to your PC using the remote surveillance software.

To record video to your PC, from Live viewing, click to start/stop manual recording to your PC on ALL channels

Quick Access Menu

Right-click any channel to open the sub-menu.

The sub-menu contains the following options:

Remote Viewing-

Quick Access Menu

PTZ Control

You must have a PTZ camera (not included) connected to the system in order to use the PTZ controls. To control a PTZ camera:

1.Select the channel of the connected PTZ camera(s).

2.Click the navigation arrows to pan and tilt the camera.

3.Click + /- to control zoom, focus, and iris.

4.Enter presets.

5.Click SETTING, HAND, and CLEAR to further control presets.

Screen Captures

Use the remote surveillance software to take a snapshot of the channels on the main display screen. Screen Captures can be useful for your own records, or may be needed by authorities in case of a security incident.

To take a screen capture:

1.From Live Viewing, select the channel you want to capture. The selected channel will be highlighted in a red frame.

2.Click .

3. Click OK in the confirmation window. Screen captures are saved as BMP files to the default save location (C:\DVR\...).

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Contents USER’S Manual Thank YOU IntroductionWelcome Product features KEY Product FeaturesMain Description Table of Contents Introduction FCC Compliance SafetySafety Precautions Fire and electric shock hazard statementPackage Contents Product OverviewDVR Controls Front PanelBack Panel Remote Control Operation Remote ControlRemote Control Directions for Installing/ Changing BatteriesMouse and Virtual Keypad Connecting Devices Camera and Power ConnectionsInstalling Cameras Mounting Cameras and Running CableUser Login Initial SetupPower On/Off Quick Access MenuSetting Up Passwords & User Permissions Main Menu AccessPassword Setup Main MenuModify Password Add User Add Group Account Modify To Set PasswordTo Modify the Group or User Setting Up the Live View Video Screen Camera Display SetupNtsc or PAL? Language, Date and Time Setting Up Language/Date/TimeWhy Set a Date & Time? LanguageRecording Record ModeBasic Operation RecordingMotion Detect Setup Cctv ResolutionRegion Cover Playback Search ModePlayback Record SearchHard Drive and USB Options Backup To backup recorded dataHDD Management HDD menu displays the followingAlarm AlarmAdvanced Setup Alarm and Email OptionsAlarm Ouput Alarm ManagementAlarm Inputs Video Blind Screen Alarm Status Alarm Manage ScreenSystem System Info and System UpdateSystem Information PTZ Pan/Tilt/Zoom PTZ SetupPTZ Camera Setup Pan tilt zoom...PTZPTZ Setup Advanced OperationsNetwork Setup Remote AccessNetwork Setup for Remote Access To configure PPPoE settings To configure Static IP settings in the DVRTo configure UPnP settings UPnP Universal Plug and PlayFirst obtain your Router DNS Ddns Dynamic Domain Name ServiceWAN Settings Example To obtain your Primary or Secondary DNSPort Forwarding Naming Tip Next configure Ddns settings in the DVRHow to Determine the IP Address of the DVR Port ForwardingRemote Surveillance Remote Surveillance using Internet Explorer 8 orRemote Surveillance Configuring ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer Using Remote SurveillanceSetup Required Prior to Remote Access Logging Into Your System RemotelyRemote Surveillance Main Screen Live Viewing Tab Live Viewing Talk Function RecordingRemote Viewing-Playback Screen Playback TabRemote Viewing-Progress Bar Player Software Remote BackupRemote Viewing-Error Message Remote Viewing-Search Calendar SearchRemote Setup Alarm Screen Setup TabRemote Setup Record Screen Remote Setup PTZ Screen Remote Setup Network ScreenRemote Setup Setting Screen Remote Setup Maintenance Screen Remote Setup Host Info ScreenMobile Access Setup and ControlMobile Setup Mobile PhoneMobile Setup Appendix Hard Drive Removal and InstallationHDD Installation To replace the hard drive in the DVR Hard DriveSpecifications Technical SpecificationsFAQ,s FAQ SQuestion What is the meaning of? Answer Question Why doesn’t motion detection work? Answer Question Why is there no audio when playing back? AnswerQuestion Why is my system time not correct? Answer Question Why do I have a USB device error? AnswerTroubleshooting TroubleshootingWarranty WarrantyBRK Brands, Inc Jarden Corporation Company Nysejah

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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