Home Security: User Manual
Home Security: User Manual
Home Security: User Manual
CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------ 3
1. INTRODUCTION---------------------------------------------------------------- 5
1.1 Features ------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
2. BOX CONTENTS --------------------------------------------------------------- 5
3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE ------------------------------------------- 6
3.1 LCD Monitor Overview -------------------------------------------------- 6
3.2 Cable Connector --------------------------------------------------------- 7
3.3 Mini DVR ----------------------------------------------------------------- 7
3.4 Remote Control ---------------------------------------------------------- 8
3.5 Camera Overview -------------------------------------------------------- 8
4. SETTING UP YOUR DEVICE ---------------------------------------------------- 9
4.1 Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------- 9
4.2 Camera Positioning ----------------------------------------------------- 9
4.3 Cables --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
4.4 Connecting to your home network-------------------------------------- 11
5. USING YOUR DEVICE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE -------------------------- 12
5.1 Installing the App---------------------------------------------------------- 12
5.2 Using the App ------------------------------------------------------------ 12
5.3 Using your device with a TV/Monitor----------------------------------- 13
6. SETUP WIZARD ----------------------------------------------------------------- 14
6.1 Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------- 14
6.2 Date & Time ------------------------------------------------------------- 14
6.3 Format SD Card---------------------------------------------------------- 14
6.4 Live Display -------------------------------------------------------------- 15
6.5 Recording Mode --------------------------------------------------------- 16
6.5.1 Manual Recording Mode ------------------------------------------ 16
6.5.1.1 All Camera’s----------------------------------------------- 16
6.5.1.2 Single Recording Mode------------------------------------ 16
6.5.2 Scheduled Recording Mode --------------------------------------- 17
6.5.3 Motion Detecting Recording Mode ------------------------------- 17
6.6 Playback Operation ------------------------------------------------------ 18
6.7 Camera Pairing ----------------------------------------------------------- 18
7. SPECIFICATION ---------------------------------------------------------------- 19
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ---------------------------------------------------------- 21
9. MONITOR SYSTEM MAP ------------------------------------------------------ 22
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ERA CCTV Overview
Wireless Bullet
Camera
OR
7” LCD Monitor
With built in DVR
OR
Wireless Dome
Camera
DVR
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ERA CCTV Safety
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
This device has been manufactured in accordance with international safety standards. Please
read the enclosed safety information and installation guide fully before proceeding and retain
for future use.
1. Unpack all components carefully and check box contents. If any items are missing, please
return the product in its original packaging to your retailer.
2. Install in accordance to manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Use only attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
4. Do not install next to a water source, any heat source, in direct sunlight and do not block
any ventilation openings. As this is a wireless device communicating over Wi Fi network,
please avoid installing near fridges, microwaves and cookers, as electrical interference may
occur.
5. Ensure products are fixed to a suitable, stable surface to prevent accidental falls and damage
to the products.
6. Products are fitted with ventilation openings to the rear, which should not be covered at
any time. This product should not be fitted in a built in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided (min. 10 cm).
7. Safeguard the power cord by observing the following information:
- Do not modify or manipulate the power cable or plug.
- Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not position where there is a risk
of the cable being stepped on.
- Ensure the mains cable is positioned away from any heating equipment, damp or moisture.
8. This product is equipped with a 3 wire grounding plug. Only operate this device using the
appropriate power source as detailed on the back of the product. If you are unsure please
contact your electrician. Disconnect the device from the power supply before carrying
out maintenance or installation.
9. Never open the housing or power supply unit. Do not insert any object into the product,
as this could lead to an electric shock.
10. If any of the following occur, unplug this product from the wall and contact our helpline:
- Power cord or plug is damaged.
- Liquid has been spilled into the product.
- Product does not operate normally, when the operating instructions have been followed.
- Product has been dropped or damaged.
11. Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Carefully clean surface with a soft,
damp cloth, taking care not to scratch the surface finish. Do not use any liquid or aerosol
cleaners.
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ERA CCTV Safety
Explanation of symbols
The triangular high voltage symbol is used to warn of the risk of injury or health hazards
(e.g. caused by electric shock).
The triangular warning symbol indicates important notes in these operating instructions
which must be observed.
This symbol indicates special tips and notes on the operation of the unit.
Important Information
All guarantee claims are invalid in the event of damage caused by non compliance with
this user guide. We cannot be held liable for resulting damages.
CAUTIONS
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ERA CCTV Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing ERA CCTV. Your new wireless security system has been designed for
ease of installation and incorporates a range of features to secure your home.
Additional cameras can be purchased separately to extend the system.
1.1 Features
MONITOR/ MINI DVR
MPEG4 compression, support VGA and HD with two kinds of resolution
Support SDHC up to 64GB
Multiple recording modes
Up to 200m wireless transmission range
Supports 4 channel auto switching
Supports 2 split/ 4 quad image view
Interference free, secure and private signal camera
VGA resolution: 640x480, HD resolution: 1280x720
Network
CAMERA
1.3 Mega pixels
IR LED for night vision
With automatic IR cut
Built-in microphone
2. BOX CONTENTS
INSIGHT USER’S MANUAL
CCTV System
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ERA CCTV Product Overview
Front Side
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1 IR Sensor: 8 button:
Remote control sensor. In the on screen menu, press to select setting
2 MENU button: item or decrease the parameter. In live or
Press to enter or exit the Main menu playback mode, press to decrease the volume.
3 REC/STOP button: 9 QUAD button:
Press to enter or exit the Recording mode. Short press to toggle between CH1 - CH4
4 button: 10 TV OUT button
In “Playback/Video” menu, press to play or 11 LED indicator:
pause the selected file The LED lights turn blue when the power is
Enter to sub-menu under main menu. turned ON.
5 button: 12 RF Double Antenna:
In the on-screen menu, press to select setting Sends and receives signals to or from the
item. camera. Double Antenna: to enhance the
During playback mode, use to select the sensitivity and date rate.
previous file. 13 Bracket
6 button:
In the on-screen menu, press to select
setting item.
During playback mode, use to select the next
file.
7 button: 14 SD card socket:
In the on screen menu, press to select setting Insert SD card into the socket for both video
item or increase the parameter. In live or and audio recording.
playback mode, press to increase the volume. 15 Mini USB socket
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ERA CCTV Product Overview
1 Video Output:
Connect the included A/V cable to view video
From the receiver on the TV or monitor.
2 DC power outlet: DC 12V/1.5A
3 Rj45: Internet connection
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ERA CCTV Installation
Lighting Conditions
Ensure that cameras have adequate lighting to record the target area.
For the best results do not point the camera towards a light source.
It is recommended to clean the camera lens periodically to ensure picture
quality is consistent
Environmental Conditions
Ensure the cameras aren’t subject to any excessive heat
Target Area
Ensure cameras are positioned to provide ample coverage. Consider blind
spots and mounting the camera in an elevated position for a high vantage
point and to keep out of the reach of burglars and vandals.
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ERA CCTV Installation
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ERA CCTV Installation
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4.3 Cables
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Please
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the safety guidelines for information on the cables and power. It is important that
any power cables are managed safely and protected from damage.
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ERA CCTV Mobile App/AV
1 Connect the monitor/ DVR to your home wireless router using a network cable.
2 Press “MENU” > “System Setting” and select “Network”.
3 Select “Dynamic IP”
4 Press “PLAY”.
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ERA CCTV Content
4 If the UID does not appear automatically after search you can add a camera manually by
selecting “Add camera”. Enter the UID reference and default password. To find the UID
reference use your CCTV device and press “MENU” > “System Info” and select “Network
Info”
5 If you want to change camera resolution in the app press “Edit Camera”
6 Stored recordings are found in the “Event Menu”.
7 Alternatively by selecting the camera button you can take a snapshot.
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ERA CCTV Setup
6 SETUP WIZARD
6.1 Introduction
When purchased as a kit the cameras are automatically pre-paired to the monitor/DVR. If you have
purchased additional cameras please go to section 6.7 Camera Pairing before proceeding.
NOTE: It’s highly recommended to pair the cameras to the receiver before permanently mounting
the cameras.
1 Press “MENU”
2 Select “System Setting”
3 Select “Date and Time”
4 Use the arrows to set the correct date and time.
5 To confirm setting press “PLAY”
6 To exit press “MENU”.
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ERA CCTV Setup
Press the “NEXT” button to view each camera channel (1 to 4) individually. When more than one
camera is in use press “QUAD” to view all paired cameras.
1 Signal indicator - The signal indicator shows the strength of the connection to the camera.
2 Channel indicator - Displays the current channel number. Press “ CH1/ CH2/CH3/ CH4”
on the remote control to switch between the available channels.
3 Camera resolution display
4 Recording indicator - When the receiver is recording, the red indicator “REC” will be shown
on the LCD screen.
5 Date & time display
6 SD card indicator - When an SD card is inserted into the SD card slot, the indicator will be
shown on the LCD screen.
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ERA CCTV Setup
The system supports three recording modes “Manual”, “Scheduled” or “Motion Detection”.
1 If you want all cameras to record manually, view all cameras on the monitor by pressing
“QUAD”.
2 Press “REC” to start all cameras recording.
3 Press “REC to stop all cameras recording.
1 If you want a single camera to record manually, view the wanted camera on the monitor by
pressing “QUAD” and use the previous and next buttons to choose the correct camera.
2 Press “REC“to start recording. A file will automatically be created every 5, 10 or 15 minutes.
3 To select time interval go to ”File Section” by pressing “MENU” > “Record Setting” and
select“File Section”.
4 Press “REC” to stop recording.
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ERA CCTV Setup
1 To schedule a recording press “MENU” > “Record Setting” and enter “Schedule Record”.
2 Enter the schedule settings by pressing “PLAY”
3 Choose one or more cameras to record by using the previous and next button and accept
by pressing “PLAY”.
4 To set start and end time use the next button to jump to time setting.
5 To set start and end time use the up and down buttons.
6 To choose the day or recording use the next button to jump to day setting.
7 Select day by pressing “PLAY”. It is possible to choose more than one day.
8 To confirm the recording go to “SET” by using the next button and press “PLAY”.
9 To view your scheduled recordings you can browse through the calender by using the
previous and next buttons. Please note that the date and time have to be set correctly
to ensure the successful scheduled recording (see 6.4 for date and time setting).
10 To delete a scheduled recording simply create an identical scheduled recording and press
“DEL” instead of “SET”.
Start time:
record start time
End Time:
record end time
In this mode the receiver starts recording when motion is detected by any activated camera
1 To activate a camera press “MENU” > “Record Setting” and select “Record Mode”.
2 Use the up and down buttons to select a camera; and then using the previous and next
buttons select the mode “Motion”.
3 Enter the settings by pressing “PLAY”
4 NOTE: To adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection go to “Motion Detection” in the
“Record Settings” menu. Use the up and down buttons to select a camera and previous and
next buttons to select the level of sensitivity.
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ERA CCTV Setup
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ERA CCTV Specification
7. SPECIFICATION
Monitor
Item Parameter
Display Screen 7”TFT LCD (16:9)
System Resolution 800(H) X RGB X 480(V)
Video Standard PAL / NTSC
Wireless Frequency range 2.400GHz ~ 2.483GHz
Video & Audio Receiving range Up to 200m line of sight
input Receiving sensitivity -89dBm 4M mode Dev=1MHz
Video output 1ch CVBS 1.0Vp-p, impendance 75Ω
AV Output
Audio output No
Record Picture compression MPEG4
& Recording format .ASF
Playback Recording mode Manual / Schedule / Motion detection
Local Real time encoder typically at VGA 30FPS @64MHz, HD 20FPS @96MHz
Framerate
PC playback 30FPS @ VGA, 30FPS @ HD 720p
Mini USB Used for software update (for manufacturer use only)
SD card 64GB max.
Connector Power supply DC12V/1.25A
Power consumption 6W max.
Operating temperature 0°C ~+ 50°C
Operating humidity 10%~90%
Environmental Atmosphere pressure 86kpa ~ 106jps
Dimensions 183mm x 136mm x 30mm
Weight (without package) 470g
Mini DVR
Item Parameter
System Video standard PAL / NTSC
Frequency range 2.400GHz ~ 2.483GHz
Wireless
Auto switching dwell time 5 seconds
Video & Audio
Receiving Range Up to 200m line of sight
input
Receiving sensitivity -89dBm
Video output 1ch CBVS 1.0Vp-p, impendance 75Ω
AV Output
Audio output 1ch audio output, impendance 600Ω
Picture compression MPEG4
Record
Recording resolution VGA / QVGA
&
Recording mode Manual / Schedule / Motion detection
Playback
Frame rate 30FPS @ 320x240 QVGA (Max) 25FPS @ 640x480 VGA (Max)
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ERA CCTV Specification
Mini DVR
Mini USB Connector for software update (manufactory use only)
Connector
SD card 64GB max
Power Supply 100-240V~50/60Hz 5V/1A
Power Consumption 4W max.
Operating Temperature -20°C ~ +50°C
Environmental
Operating Humidity 10% ~ 90%
Atmospheric Pressure 86Kpa ~ 106Kpa
Dimension (W*H*D) 100mm x 25mm x 80mm
Weight (without package) 120g
Camera
Item Parameter
Image Sensor Type 1/4” colour CMOS image sensor
Effective Pixel 1280 x 720
Lens f=3.6mm
IR LED 24pcs, Ø5mm
System AGC Auto
Electronic Shutter 1/60 ~ 1/15,000 sec
White Balance Auto
TX Power 17dbm @ room temperature
Environmental Rating IP65
Power Supply DC5V/1A
Power Consumption 3W max
Operating Temperature -20°C ~ +60°C
Environmental
Bullet Camera Dome Camera
Dimension (W*H*D) 95mm x 140mm 80mm x 100mm
Weight (without package) 327g 297g
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ERA CCTV Troubleshooting
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems with the system, there is often a quick and simple solution.
Please try the following.
Problem Solution
1 Check all connections to the camera. Make sure the adapter
No picture from a camera is plugged in.
2 Make sure that the receiver is ON.
3 Make sure that the camera is in range of the receiver
1 Make sure the SD card is inserted into the SD card slot correctly.
Recording problems 2 Check the memory of the SD card is not full.
3 Make sure the size of your SD card is compatible with the system.
The system can support up to a 64GB SD card
1 Check that the RJ45 connector is properly connected to the router.
2 Ensure wireless adaptor is set to obtain IP address automatically.
Can’t view via smartphone
3 If you use a fixed IP setting, check whether your settings match the
same as your network.
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ERA CCTV System Map
SD Card Info
System Info Version Info
Network Info
Playback
Record Mode
Motion Detection
Record Setting
File Section
File Overwrite
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Guarantee*
At ERA we take great pride in the quality of our products. Our
technology achieves outstanding performance and durability and
we can therefore offer a limited guarantee.
Conditions
In order to take advantage of our guarantee, you must comply with
the following conditions:-
1. This limited guarantee is not transferable and is extended only
to, and is solely for the benefit of, the original purchaser of the
product. Please retain your dated sales invoice as proof of purchase
and forward this to us if you wish to make a claim under this
guarantee.
2. Products must be installed, maintained, used and cleaned in
accordance with our instructions otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
3. The product must not be damaged or modified in any way nor
must it have been subjected to any unauthorised repairs.
Exclusions
1. This guarantee does not cover the cost of any removal or
installation of products, damage due to fair wear and tear, misuse,
abuse or customer negligence, damage caused by unauthorised
modifications, use or repair, and failure to follow cleaning and
maintenance instructions. The guarantee will not cover the loss of
any stored data on your product.
2. This guarantee is in addition to your contractual and statutory
rights and does not affect your statutory rights.
To Make A Claim
Please send the product together with details of your claim in
writing, including your original dated sales invoice, the name of
the re-seller and the product name and number within two years
of the original date of purchase, to the following address:
HOME SECURITY
24/7 Technical Helpline: 01204 782 666
ERA, Straight Road, Short Heath, Willenhall,
West Midlands, WV12 5RA, England.
[email protected] www.erahomesecurity.com