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INTRODUCTION

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

Main Description

Eight channel H.264 digital video recorder with Internet remote 
surveillance, motion detection, PTZ and alarm control suitable for 
applications such as high-end residential - new or remodel, light 
commercial, small business/retail, small warehouse or small grocery.

Product Features

•  Auto IP connection capability
•  H.264 Compression & Virus free Linux O/S
•  Record, playback, mobile phone live view, backup, control, & remote access
•  500 GB or 1 TB SATA hard drive installed
•  Supports smart phone live view 
•  User-friendly interface: DVR capable of providing 16 bit true color, 

semi-transparent GUI with notes for selected menu items. 

•  Advanced motion detection activated recording
•  24/7 Scheduled Recording 
•  Network monitoring through internet access
•  Supports USB or external DVD backup 
•  Hi-speed backup/upgrade/record via USB2.0
•  PTZ camera control

Summary of Contents for DVRA0405

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL Model DVRA0405 DVRA0805 DVRA0810 DVRA1610 SECURITY SYSTEM S...

Page 2: ...he time it was completed However because of our ongoing effort to constantly improve our products additional features and functions may have been added since that time and on screen displays may chang...

Page 3: ...IP connection capability H 264 Compression Virus free Linux O S Record playback mobile phone live view backup control remote access 500 GB or 1 TB SATA hard drive installed Supports smart phone live v...

Page 4: ...er On Off 13 Main Menu Access Quick Access Menu 14 Password Setup and User Permissions 14 15 Language 15 Camera Display Setup 16 Date and Time 17 Display Video Audio 17 5 Basic Operation 18 Recording...

Page 5: ...munication Settings 25 Step 3 Configure the Operation and Control of your PTZ Camera s 25 Step 4 Configure the CRUISE SETTING of your PTZ Camera 26 7 Remote Access 27 Network Setup for Remote Access 2...

Page 6: ...tant The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and is intended to supply you with information regarding the FCC approval of this device The...

Page 7: ...of your DVR TV Option Connect the end of the BNC RCA BNC SIDE ONLY cable to the back of the DVR labeled Video Output Connect the BNC RCA RCA SIDE ONLY cable to an open video yellow RCA input on your...

Page 8: ...Camera Selection 4 10 Press for camera selection of channels 10 16 on 16 channel DVR only 5 Menu Enter menu setup 6 ESC Brings system previous selection 7 Left In menu mode moves to highlight next sec...

Page 9: ...rnet cable to PC or router 5 RS485 For connecting PTZ cameras 6 Power Switch Power On Off 7 Power Supply For connection to power cord 12V DC 8 Audio Input For connecting audio signal from audio capabl...

Page 10: ...Press to Select channel to view use to input numerical information in appropriate screens 3 Navigation Buttons Press to make selection Press to cursor up in PTZ mode press to pan camera up Press to m...

Page 11: ...o select a menu option During live viewing in split screen double click on a chan nel to view the selected channel in full screen Double click the channel again to return to split screen view Selectin...

Page 12: ...to the length of cable provided usually around 60 feet If longer distances between camera and DVR are required you will need to upgrade to RG59 Coax cable We provide several lengths up to 300 feet In...

Page 13: ...brightness contrast and saturation by channel Layout Provides a choice of viewing channels on the monitor Split 4 Allows viewing of channels 1 through 4 Split 8 Allows viewing of channels 1 through 8...

Page 14: ...s and system information language Password Setup Setting Up User Permissions Passwords The system categorizes users into two main groups Local and Network Local user Refers to users who control host e...

Page 15: ...t the DVR to record or not record on one or all channels Network Allows the USER to access the DVR via a remote networked connection PTZ Allows the User to change PTZ parameter settings Quit Allows th...

Page 16: ...adjustments can be made by clicking the and squares 3 Repeat process for all channels as desired Or click DEFAULT to return video to the original factory settings 4 Click SAVE Video Resolution The Vi...

Page 17: ...rix Available on the 16 channel DVR only Display by Turns Check this option if you would like to have the monitor screen rotate through each channel in a full screen view Channels will rotate every 10...

Page 18: ...ormation To configure record settings 1 From the Setting Menu choose RECORD 2 Using the drop down select the channel to configure 3 Mainstream refers to the local recording quality Under Mainstream ch...

Page 19: ...ng 1 Click SET ALARM in the Motion Detect screen The ALARM SETTING screen will appear 2 Alarm Duration Input the duration of the alarm in number of seconds 1 9999999 3 Buzzer Place check mark in box i...

Page 20: ...l name and confirm the taking of a snapshot Snapshot Review Snapshots are accessible through the PICTURE Menu To reach the PICTURE menu do the following 1 Right Click Select SETTING from the Drop Down...

Page 21: ...k panel of the DVR Make sure there is enough room on the USB device for the recording to be backed up 7 Highlight the recording file to be backed up from the file list selection 8 Click the Backup Ico...

Page 22: ...arm block on the rear panel of the DVR in order to use the I O input output alarms of the system See page 23 Alarm Inputs and Alarm Inputs Diagram for details on attaching alarm inputs Alarm Input ID...

Page 23: ...3 4 This should be in accordance with Alarm Input ID 1 2 3 4 in DVR software The below figure shows the Alarm Input cable has been connected with Port 1 so the Alarm Input 1 should be set in DVR softw...

Page 24: ...connected USB device as a txt file The system log shows 16 actions per page If you want to check any page enter the page no into Goto box mean the first page previous next and the end page System log...

Page 25: ...re PTZ Communication Settings To access this menu from the setup menu click DEVICE Then PTZ This will bring up the PTZ setup screen PTZ setting options for each camera can be selected independently fo...

Page 26: ...e ptz patrol screen and then click set to create preset positions See ptz preset screen To set up a preset use the ptz preset screen do the following 1 Use the directional arrows to set camera to the...

Page 27: ...R you restart the DVR 6 Port should stay at 9101 7 Exit out of the network screen and on the DVR system right click and select Net Status from the list of options pictured right 8 This will display yo...

Page 28: ...Page 28 wizard is finished Double click the icon to run the Smartbridge Software REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK SETUP...

Page 29: ...e adding groups section Click Port to enter the port settings This is to assign a router port that is open Typically this is set to 9101 recommended 2 The Device ID is the ID number found on your DVR...

Page 30: ...ge 30 REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK SETUP 1 You are now connected to the SmartBridge DVR remotely All cameras that are connected to your SmartBridge system should now be shown on the Smartbridge software scre...

Page 31: ...rnal drive after the record external button has been pressed Press this button to select the advanced settings features Press this button to open the settings window Press this button to isolate all c...

Page 32: ...ve is connected 2 Click the settings button and click the storage tab The drive letter your operating system associated to the external device is visible in the list Check the drive letter that you wa...

Page 33: ...d to the external hard drive 5 Select Playback external to play back recorded files All files available on the External hard drive can be played back on the Smartbridge Software Select the channel fro...

Page 34: ...Click repeatedly for reverse playback of a recording Manually set slow playback Takes a snapshot of a recording No Function No Function Plays all recordings Plays no recordings Turns audio On or Off S...

Page 35: ...Smartbridge on top of all other software within the operating system Check the Disabled Ctrl Alt Del when system is locked box to disable the use of Ctrl Alt Del when you lock the system To lock the s...

Page 36: ...pering with the DVR Software Unlock System Select Unlock System to unlock the Smartbridge Software from the lock state You will have to enter your User ID and Password Group Sequencing Display Starts...

Page 37: ...viewing called groups This is beneficial if you have multiple locations requiring surveillance To set up a group you need to have more than one Smartbridge DVR connected to a network Select the Advanc...

Page 38: ...Source to delete a camera source Select Default to revert back to default settings Select Apply to all to apply all settings to all camera sources within the group Select Save to save all settings Se...

Page 39: ...8 channel Standard Net Mode on 16 channel Minor low quality of camera Select QCIF CIF or None PAL NTSC default is NTSC Audio turns audio on or off only works if a mic is installed Position Changes the...

Page 40: ...Page 40 Device Logs Screen PTZ Options Screen REMOTE CONFIGURATION CAMERA SETTINGS...

Page 41: ...ostatic energy coming in contact with the hard disk or DVR can damage it permanently Hard Drive Format NOTE A new hard drive must be formatted after installation Format per instructions in the HDD MAN...

Page 42: ...ession ADPCM Picture processing and storage Picture compression H 264 Picture resolution CIF D1 Audio style ADPCM Video code rate CIF 384 768 Kbps D1 512 1024 Kbps Audio code rate 32 KB s Data storage...

Page 43: ...tly into the display device and check if they are causing the problem Check the brightness of the picture and bring it back to its original default setting No video input signal or too weak Question W...

Page 44: ...The data being downloaded exceeds the capacity of backup device The backup device is incompatible The backup device is damaged Question Why doesn t the Remote Control work Answer The remote control is...

Page 45: ...use not detected by system Mouse cable is not connected or is not firmly connected to the system Firmly connect the mouse cable to the USB Mouse port not the USB Data port on the front panel System ne...

Page 46: ...the users system as a result of installing the software provided This warranty is in lieu of other warranties expressed or implied and BRK neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it a...

Page 47: ...2012 BRK Brands Inc a Jarden Corporation Company NYSE JAH 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Phone 630 851 7330 Tech Services 800 323 9005 www brkelectronics com M08 0448 000...

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