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Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the
RedAlert2
! This single channel video
recorder is a terrific value for money security solution, as well as being easy to
install, use and transport from location to location. Practically fitting into the palm
of your hand is a neat feature as well!
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of learning how to install, configure and use the
RedAlert2
, let’s just take a moment to discuss its features, strengths and limitations,
so you can get the most out of your
RedAlert2
.
How it Works
The
RedAlert2
will record video or still images directly to an SD card, and it can be
configured to do this whenever it detects motion in the view of its camera.
It is an ideal monitoring solution for guarding specific security vulnerabilities
around the home or small office. Some suggested applications include monitoring
the front or back door, a main hallway, or a courtyard or balcony. If there is a single,
specific location that you wish to safeguard, the
RedAlert2
is the perfect solution.
By correctly configuring the motion detection settings, and using a large SD card
you can get the
RedAlert2
to function autonomously for up to months at a time!
A few key points to remember:
The
•
RedAlert2
requires high-quality, high-speed SD cards to function
correctly.
Cheaper SD cards have slower write speeds, and can’t keep up with
the
RedAlert2
. Digital video requires a massive amount of data - so make sure
you use the highest quality, highest speed cards available. The
RedAlert2
is
compatible with the SD and SDHC standards.
The
•
RedAlert2
can monitor a maximum of two cameras at once (one of
which must be wired, the other one wireless) but can record only one
at a time
. Savvy users might have already noticed that the
RedAlert2
has four wireless
channels – the
RedAlert2
is not recommended for multiple wireless cameras! See page
11 for more information about why we’ve included multiple camera channels.
Though it is remarkably efficient hardware for its size and cost, the
•
RedAlert2
is a
miniature, self contained, entry-level video recording unit. It will (unfortunately)
not operate like the mythical technology shown on television shows like
CSI
or
24
(we really wanted it to, but it turns out that sort of technology costs
millions of dollars and doesn’t really work that well in real life, anyway). Bear
this is mind when placing your camera(s):
the closer the camera is to the
action you want to capture, the more detail you’re going to get
. For
example, if you want to capture a vehicle registration tag, you’ll have to have
the camera within about a dozen feet (about 4 meters) from the vehicle to
capture the required detail.
The
•
RedAlert2
is a single channel recorder.
It will only record one video/
image at a time. When using motion detection and picture-in-picture mode,
the
RedAlert2
will automatically switch between the wired and wireless
cameras to record whichever of the two cameras detects motion.
If you’re using your
•
RedAlert2
with a wireless camera, be sure to read the
section on page 11 on interference and how you can avoid it when you
configure your system.
