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RedAlert Digital Video Recorder Manual

RedAlert Digital Video Recorder Manual

RedAlert Digital Video Recorder Manual

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Package Contents
Using the SD Card Slot
Connecting the Camera Power Supply
Changing the Camera Channels
Changing the Wireless Camera Channel on the DVR

Changing Cameras and Viewing 2 Cameras PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
Motion Detection Setup
Choosing Video or Photo Recording
TV Mode and Picture Quality Settings
Advanced Motion Detection Setup
Viewing and Deleting Saved Images
Changing Folders
Connecting additional wireless cameras
Achieving the best wireless signal

RedAlert Specifications
Wireless Outdoor Camera Specifications

Tips and Troubleshooting

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Wireless Outdoor Camera Specifications

RedAlert DVR Specifications

1 Video Output
1 Video Input

Built in 4 CH Wireless Receiver (DVR records only 1 camera at a time)
Operating Power:  5V DC
Preset to NTSC or PAL Depending on Region (manually adjustable)
16MB internal memory
Output Format - AVI, JPEG
Maximum SD Capacity - 2GB
Recording Format:

AVI Video  10s
JPEG images

Recording Resolution:

JPEG 640 X 480
AVI 320 X 240

Wireless Channel Frequencies:  2414, 2432, 2450 & 2468MHz

Using the SD Card Slot

Insert an SD card with label facing up into the RedAlert DVR.  The DVR can handle SD 
cards up to 2GB.  Once the card is inserted the DVR will save recordings to the SD card.  
You can playback images on a monitor directly from the RedAlert or insert the card into a 
card reader on your computer to view recordings.  Recordings are saved as AVI for videos 
and JPEG for still images.

                                         Package Contents

- RedAlert DVR
- Antenna
- DVR Power Supply
- Instruction Manual
- Easy Setup Guide

- Wireless Outdoor Camera (WOC)
- WOC Power Supply
- SD Card
- Video Out Cable
- Video In Cable

Channels:

2414, 2432, 2450 & 2468MHz

Operating Power:

8/9V DC

Power Consumption:

65-110mA

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Size:

54 x 43mm (2 / ” x 1 / ”)

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Antenna:

Omni-directional

Transmitting Range:

20-30m (conditions may limit)

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Weight:

7 / oz (220 grams)

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Operating Temperature:

32° - 122°F ~ (0° - 50°C)

Sensor:

1/3”(8.5mm) Color CMOS 

Horizontal Resolution:

380 TV lines

Minimum Illumination:

1 Lux@ f1.2

Lens:

(5.6mm) 60 degrees

NOTE:

All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations relating to the use of 
cameras. Before using any camera for any purpose, it is the buyer’s 
responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and regulations that prohibit 
or limit the use of cameras and to comply with the applicable laws and 
regulations.
The legality of watching people other than yourself changes from country to 
country and even state to state. Contact your local government's privacy 
information body or your local Police for more information on what if any 
restrictions you may face.

If onboard memory or SD memory is full, the DVR will automatically overwrite the oldest 
images or video first ensuring the DVR keeps recording.

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When an SD card is 

inserted, an icon appears 
showing  it is detected by the 
RedAlert.  All images will now 
be recorded to the SD card.

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Summary of Contents for RedAlert Single Channel Digital Security Recorder

Page 1: ...ted for either ninety days or the remainder of the original one year warranty period whichever is longer The end user is responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the to Swann s repair cent...

Page 2: ...he SD card You can playback images on a monitor directly from the RedAlert or insert the card into a card reader on your computer to view recordings Recordings are saved as AVI for videos and JPEG for...

Page 3: ...Move the camera to a shaded location or fit a hood to stop sunlight entering the camera lens directly Foreground is dark while background is too bright If the camera is looking from a dark area towar...

Page 4: ...witch between photo and video recording when viewing a live image Consult the Easy Setup Guide for information on camera connections For assistance with this product contact Swann Technical Support on...

Page 5: ...n press OK to exit the menu SHORTCUT When viewing your camera press the UP arrow to quickly toggle Motion Detection ON OFF Choosing Video or Photo Recording 1 Press the Menu button to enter menu inter...

Page 6: ...ng up the delete menu Viewing and Deleting Saved Images 1 When viewing a live image press Mode to enter playback mode and view saved images 3 Press OK to toggle Photo or AVI video recording 4 Press th...

Page 7: ...e highest level of motion Target Value is the level of motion required to set off motion detection For motion to be detected the Current Value must be higher than the Target Value 10 Press Left Right...

Page 8: ...to the Setup menu 5 Press OK to change the Motion Detect Count This value can be set to 1 3 or 5 photos taken per motion detection event 6 Next press Left Right to highlight Motion Detect Interval Th...

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