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First Alert DWIP-720 manual

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    USER’S MANUAL Model DWIP-720 IP CAMERA[...]

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    Page 2 Thank you for choosing First Alert for your security needs! For more than half a century , First Alert has made the home-safety and security pr oducts that make your job easier . Our products are built to the highest standar d which has earned us a leadership role in the home-safety and security product categories. W e ar e committed to serv[...]

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    Page 3 INTRODUCTION KEY PRODUCT FEA TURES A Pan, Tilt, Zoom indoor camera that featur es direct IP connectivety over a Wi-Fi or wir ed network. • 1/4” CMOS Sensor with NTSC settings • 720 High Definition resolution • 11 Infrared LEDs • Night Vision range of 32 feet • 47 degree field of view • Built in microphone ?[...]

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    Page 4 INTRODUCTION T ABLE OF CONTENTS S ection D eScription p age # 1 Intr oduction 2-3 2 Safety 5 3 Pr oduct Overview 6-7 What is in the Box 6 Features and Setup 7 4 Pr ogram Function 8-9 Menus 8-9 5 Remote Viewing 10-11 Setup 10 Smartphone Apps 11 6 Pr ogram Functions 12 Motion Recording 12 Alarms 13 7 Pr ogram Settings 14-21 System & Video [...]

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    Page 5 SAFETY CAUTION ST A TEMENTS Safety Precautions Safety Precautions • Do not drop, punctur e, or disassemble the IP Camera. • Do not tug on the power adapter . Use the plug to remove it fr om the wall. • Do not expose the IP Camera to high temperatures. • For your own safety , avoid using the IP Camera when there is a storm[...]

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    Page 6 PRODUCT OVER VIEW P ACKAGE CONTENTS What , s in the Box* DWIP-720 IP Camera Installation Software RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Install Guide Power Supply Anchors and Screws W all Mount and Brackets[...]

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    Page 7 PRODUCT OVER VIEW FEA TURES & SETUP Camera Components i tem F unction D eScription 1 Photo Sensor Detects ambient illumination level 2 Camera Lens Lens for Camera 3 IR LED Light for Night Vision mode 4 Audio Output For connecting Speakers or Headphones 5 Run LED Status light for camera operation 6 Audio Input For connecting an external m[...]

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    Page 8 PROGRAM FUNCTIONS MENUS 1. Full Screen: Brings the camera into Full Screen. 2. Settings: Opens the settings. dialogue windows to make various changes to the DWIP-720. 3. Device Management: Set device settings (WAN only). 4. Playback : Allows the recor ded files to be searched by Time/Day . Select the “specified time” box and enter the [...]

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    Page 9 Menus (continued) Camera Display Menu: Options to change settings and adjust the camera view can be accessed by either right-clicking or left-clicking on the camera display . The functions of the two menus are explained at right. Device Network Menu: Options to change settings for the device network connections can be adjusted by right-click[...]

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    Page 10 1. Follow steps 1-3 in "Initial Camera Installation" Instructions. 2. On your PC, insert the installation disk that came with your camera (or visit www .firstalert.com) and install the camera remote viewing softwar e. 3. Double click the software icon on your desktop. 4. Y our camera ID number should be listed in the LAN task pan[...]

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    Page 11 REMOTE VIEWING SMAR TPHONE APPS 1. Follow steps 1-3 in "Initial Camera Installation" instructions. 2. Make sure your mobile device is connected to your Local Area Network (WIFI). 3. Download the First Alert HD IP Camera Viewer from the appropriate App Stor e. 4. Open First Alert HD IP Camera Viewer App on mobile device. 5. Select [...]

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    Page 12 1. Connect to the DWIP-720 Camera. 2. Move the Mouse to the camera ID number in the left pane and right click on the camera name. 3. Select Micr o SD Card Configuration. 4. Format Micr o SD card by clicking “Format Micro SD”. W ARNING, THIS WILL ERASE ALL DA T A ON THE SD CARD. 5. Place a check in “Video motion detection alarm recor [...]

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    Page 13 Alarm Inputs: Alarm inputs are switches that activate when a door , window , cabinet etc. is opened or accessed. For example, you might want to only have the camera recor d when someone opens a tool cabinet or when a door opens vs. recor ding when motion occurs around those ar eas. There may be people moving by those areas fr equently but y[...]

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    Page 14 PROGRAM SETTINGS SYSTEM & VIDEO www .firstalert.com Program Settings • When Closing the Main Menu When closing the main window , the program can either become minimized in the status bar or will close the program completely . • Exit Software Check the “need Inquiry” box if you want to be notified the software is exiting.[...]

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    Page 15 PROGRAM SETTINGS NETWORK & ALARMS • Local Alarm Record When an alarm is triggered, choose the length of time the alarm will be active. • Local Alarm Capture Set amount of recording time when alarm activates. • Local Alarm Music Play sound file when alarm is activated. • Proxy Set the proxy type (HTTP or SOCKS) and e[...]

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    Page 16 www .firstalert.com PROGRAM SETTINGS CAMERA PROPER TIES Camera Properties Camera properties can be accessed by clicking on the wr ench icon on the lower right of the screen, right-clicking on the camera display , and selecting “More (M)” or by left clicking on the camera display and clicking the “More” button. Program Settings (con[...]

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    Page 17 PROGRAM SETTINGS DEVICE SETTINGS Device management can be accessed by clicking the camera icon in the upper left hand corner of the program. Device Management • Device List All connect devices are listed here. Add Device • Device Alias Device’ s custom name. • Device ID Select from dropdown menu of devices (letter E followe[...]

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    Page 18 www .firstalert.com Playback • Find All Records All records ar e searched. • Start/End Time Narrow the sear ch parameters. • The specified time Select to narrow search parameters. • Search Results Lists recor dings according to search criteria. Doubleclick an entry to launch in viewer . • Playback Controls Control[...]

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    Page 19 • Device ID Select which device to search from the dropdown menu. • Start/End Time Narrow the sear ch parameters to a specific date range. • Search Results Lists recor dings according to search criteria. • Online Users List current users connected to device. • Device ID Select which device to view . PROGRAM SETTING[...]

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    Page 20 www .firstalert.com The log displays all occurences for the connected devices. Log can be accessed by clicking the calculator icon in the upper left area of the softwar e. Device Log • Time Lists time of recor ding. • User Lists user who triggered last known action. • Device Lists device ID of action. • Description List[...]

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    Page 21 Help Device Notifications Help is launched by clicking on the question mark icon on the upper left menu. • Time Select which device to search. • User Narrow the sear ch parameters. • Device Lists recor dings according to sear ch criteria. • Description Lists recor dings according to sear ch criteria. PROGRAM SETTINGS HE[...]

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    Page 22 Error Possible Cause Solutions System is not receiving power or is not powering up Cable from power adapter is loose or is unplugged • Confirm that all cables are connected correctly • Confirm that the power ada pter is securely connected to the back of the unit Cables are connected, but system is not receiving sufficient power[...]

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    Page 23 W arranty PRODUCT LIMITED W ARRANTY BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of First Alert® brand products warrants that for a period of one year fr om the date of purchase (the “W arranty Period”), this product will be fr ee from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its sole option, will repair or replace this pr oduct or any [...]

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    ©2014 BRK Brands, Inc. a Jarden Corporation Company (NYSE:JAH) 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aur ora, IL 60504-8122 Phone: 630-851-7330 T ech Services: 800-323-9005 www .firstalert.com M08-0463-000[...]