AlienDVR Megahero, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...ck Start Guide 4 8 16ch alien MegaHero Models QS MEGAHERO Vol 1 Version 1 Q uick S t a r t G uide Everyone loves a Hero NEW IP Postcode Free dynamic DNS as standard 3 in 1 CCTV Technology Analogue HD TVI IP ...

Page 2: ...dynamic DNS which means you can connect to the Internet without having to fork out for a static IP address too Timed relays and the Kontrol Kommand function allow you to control lights gates loudspeakers and many other 3rd party devices over the Internet using your MegaHero as the control device Plus Instant Detective Video Analytics allow you to quickly search through hours of recorded footage in...

Page 3: ...etup 11 Ways To Control The MegaHero 12 Main Menu 14 Power Up Shutdown 15 Live View 16 Smart Setup 18 Playback Submenu 21 Playback Toolbar 22 Tools Submenu 24 Setup Submenu 25 Video Submenu 26 Schedule Submenu 27 Drives Submenu 28 Instant Submenu 29 Backup Submenu 30 How To 31 Instant Detective Explained 46 Software Solutions 47 Other Products To Consider 50 Specification 56 F A Q O v e r l e a f ...

Page 4: ...g AlienVision software on your PC locally or remotely Find out How To Backup Recorded Footage on page 41 42 8 How long can I record for Recording times depend on the Hard Drive you have fitted and some of the record settings on the DVR It is easy to record for over a month on an alienDVR but to calculate your exact drive requirements try using the HD Calculator tool at aliendvr com 7 How do I chan...

Page 5: ...w To Configure Your Router Using UPnP on page 33 To manually set up port forwarding you will need to refer to the MegaHero instruction manual which can be found on the CD which accompanied the DVR For more information on setting up port forwarding see online Tip 58 for Netgear routers or Tip 216 for BT routers 15 Do I need a static IP address No alien DVRs come with free dynamic DNS as standard so...

Page 6: ...the SHIFT button is used B When controlled by IR remote and the SHIFT button is used 3 TX RX Indicator blinks green when network connection is running 4 USB INTERFACE USB for mouse or memory stick 5 1 MENU Enter number 1 MENU Access the main menu interface 2 ABC F1 Enter number 2 Enter letters A B C F1 Selects all items on the list Zooms out zoom the PTZ camera Switches between main and spot video...

Page 7: ...n be used to delete the selected tag 0 A Enter number 0 A Switch between input methods upper and lower case symbols and numeric In Playback mode this button can be used to add the default tag 6 SHIFT Switch between number letter input and functional control e g Play Esc 7 DIRECTIONS Navigate between different fields and items in menus Mode Function All Playback Modes Up and Down buttons used to sp...

Page 8: ... and 1 alarm output 6 VGA DB15 connector for VGA output Display local video output and menu 7 AUDIO IN RCA Phono connector for audio input 8 AUDIO OUT RCA Phono connector for audio output 9 LAN Interface Connector for LAN Local Area Network Also used for connecting IP cameras 10 RS485 Interface Connector for RS485 devices Connect the D and D terminals to T and T of PTZ receiver respectively 11 12V...

Page 9: ...cameras 5 POWER Switch for turning the device on off 6 USB Interface Connects USB mouse or USB flash memory devices 7 HDMI HDMI video output 8 VGA DB15 connector for VGA output Display local video output and menu 9 AUDIO OUT RCA Phono connector for audio output 10 RS485 Interface Connector for RS485 devices Connect the D and D terminals to T and T of PTZ receiver respectively 11 12V 12VDC power su...

Page 10: ...rolled from just one alienPAD keyboard Use Kontrol Kommand modules to take control of 3rd party equipment easily through the MegaHero Control For timed relays use The KitVault keeps your Hero locked cool and secure Heating ON 7am OFF 9am Power ON 6am OFF 5pm Sirens Lights Gates Cameras 1 16 Depending on model Up to 18 IP Cameras Depending on model KitVault FREE AlienVision software with every DVR ...

Page 11: ...ions on the Main menu page 25 27 6 Network And Remote Monitoring Networking your DVR allows you to backup footage using client software receive email notifications view real time video playback footage and control the DVR using a PC mobile or tablet Step by step guides on networking remote monitoring DDNS and port forwarding can be found in the How To section of the Main menu page 31 45 7 Connect ...

Page 12: ...Digital zoom in Drag and select target area Live view Drag channel time bar Right Click Single Click Live view Show menu Menu Exit current menu to upper level menu Scroll Wheel Scrolling Up Live view Previous screen Right click Menu Previous item Scrolling Down Live view Next screen Right click Menu Next item USB 3 Button Mouse Supplied On Screen Soft Keypad The simplest way to program and set up ...

Page 13: ...ccessful login 5 ESC ESC Back to the previous menu Press for arming disarming the DVR in Live View mode 6 REC REC Enter the Manual Record settings menu In PTZ control settings press the REC button and then you can call a PTZ pre set by pressing a Numeric buttons 7 PLAY PLAY Entering the All day Playback menu 8 DIRECTION ENTER Navigate between different fields and items in menus In Playback mode th...

Page 14: ...ro has to offer This quick start guide gives you a brief overview of the BlueDisc menu and each submenu For more in depth information about the Hero s menu system and settings please refer to the full MegaHero instruction manual supplied on the CD with the DVR Power Up Shutdown pg15 Live View pg16 17 Smart Setup pg18 20 Playback pg21 Playback Toolbar pg22 23 Tools pg24 Setup pg25 Video pg26 Schedu...

Page 15: ... the rear The power LED on the front of the DVR should show green indicating the device is getting power Shutdown To power down the DVR enter the Turn Off menu Click the Shutdown button then click the Yes button When instructed turn off the Power switch on the rear of the device From the Turn Off menu you can also Logout or Reboot the DVR Shutdown Interface Default Admin Password 555555 New Passwo...

Page 16: ... view shows you the video image for each camera in real time The device automatically enters Live View mode when powered up It is also at the very top of the menu hierarchy thus pressing the ESC button a number of times depending on which menu you re on always brings you to the Live View mode Icon Function Description Alarm video loss tampering motion detection or sensor alarm Record manual record...

Page 17: ...u Single Screen Switch to the single full screen by choosing a channel number from the dropdown list Multi screen Adjust the screen layout by choosing from the dropdown list Previous Screen Switch to the previous screen Next Screen Switch to the next screen Start Stop Autoswitch Enable disable the auto sequencing of the screens Start Recording Start all day normal recording or motion detection rec...

Page 18: ...ll enter Smart Setup Settings which can be configured during Smart Setup Resolution Quickly set the output resolution of the DVR For a monitor we recommend 1280 x 1024 For a TV we recommend 1920 x 1080 1080p Admin Password As all our DVRs come with the same admin password it is highly recommended that you set your own unique admin password Doing this during Smart Setup ensures you DVR is secure ri...

Page 19: ...ed We would recommend that you attain advice from a network professional if you intend to remotely monitor your DVR however advice and guidance is available at aliendvr com Advanced Network Configuration If you intend to remotely monitor you DVR via the web or one of our apps you must first setup port forwarding and if required DDNS If your router supports UPnP you can simply tick Enable UPnP and ...

Page 20: ...R IP Settings Any compatible IP cameras on the same network as the MegaHero will be displayed in the available IP camera list You can then add IP cameras to the DVR by checking the corresponding check box and clicking Add Record Settings The last window in Smart Setup is Record Settings Here each camera can be set to start recording normally or set to start recording when motion is detected To spe...

Page 21: ...n Line Crossing Detection and Intrusion Detection Tag Playback allows you to search for keywords given to previously tagged footage Instant Detective is the AlienDVR s inbuilt retrospective video analytics software Along with the standard Motion Detection which recalls footage where movement is detected in a user defined area the MegaHero has two new options Line Crossing Detection displays footag...

Page 22: ...ing or exit the playback screen using the top bar How To Exit Full screen Mode To exit full screen viewing simply right click the mouse or press the Menu button on the front of the DVR Example Of Playback Toolbar Playback Toolbar Explained This toolbar has everything you need to control the playback of recorded footage You can also set the analysis area when using Instant Detective clip and save s...

Page 23: ...n Function Speed Down Speed Up Previous Recording Day Event Tag Search Result Next Recording Day Event Tag Search Result Zoom In Timeline Zoom Out Timeline Video Type Bar Normal Event Instant Detective Search Result Single Frame Playback You can also advance recordings by a single frame at a time To achieve single frame playback whilst the footage is playing or reverse playing press the Speed Down...

Page 24: ...tworks and hard drives Log Information shows all major system events within a specified time period such as alarm triggers when the device is powered on or off and network issues Recordings found can be played back from here Other functions available through the Tools submenu are View Playback By System Log Import Export System Configuration Files Upgrade Firmware Default System Settings View Netw...

Page 25: ...gs and exceptions such as a full HDD and user accounts Setup Interface Under the Live View tab you can set video outputs which channels are displayed where and for how long You can also setup zero channel encoding to stream multiple channels over a single channel using minimal bandwidth In the User tab as the administrator you can create new accounts and choose what permissions users have both loc...

Page 26: ...ring To copy settings from one camera to another simply click the Copy button here ticking the Analogue checkbox will copy the settings to all other cameras Alternatively you can tick individual cameras you wish to copy the settings to Click OK to apply Video Quality Diagnostics allows you to set the threshold as to when the DVR alarms if it encounters blurred images abnormal brightness or colour ...

Page 27: ...re not constantly recording Schedule Interface Example For A Convenience Store 6 options are available when creating a recording schedule Normal will record exactly as the camera has been configured Motion records when motion is detected Alarm records when an alarm is triggered Motion Alarm records when motion has been detected or an alarm has been triggered Motion Alarm will only record when moti...

Page 28: ...eras for example could be assigned a dedicated hard drive If hard drives are set to Quota mode individual cameras can be assigned a portion of a hard drive This allows you to set a maximum recording capacity for each camera The Overwrite option in the Drives menu lets you select whether the device overwrites old data when full If set to No when the hard drive is full the DVR will stop recording Fu...

Page 29: ...mporarily overrides any schedule or alarm previously set The Instant menu also allows you to instantly trigger all or individual alarms In the Manual Video Quality Diagnostics tab you can test specific channels for blurred images abnormal brightness or colour casting Functions available through the Instant submenu Record Instantly Trigger Alarms Instantly Camera Video Quality Diagnostics Instant I...

Page 30: ...to search by channel time record type and file type Exporting footage in this way ensures only recordings needed are backed up You also have the option to backup by Event If it is known an event has been triggered event type start time end time and channel be set We recommend plugging the mouse into the rear USB port leaving the front USB port free for backing up footage When a USB device is conne...

Page 31: ...verything from networks to configuring the alienDVR mobile apps You can find some useful How To guides on the following pages which cover Networking pg32 UPnP Router Configuration AutoPort pg33 Configuring AlienDDNS pg34 35 Connecting To A Local PC pg36 37 Android Phone iPhone Setup pg38 Android Tablet iPad Setup pg39 Install A 3 5 SATA Hard Drive pg40 Backup Recorded Footage pg41 42 Add Alarm Inp...

Page 32: ...patch cable Do not use a crossover cable which is used for direct connection between your device and PC Check the Enable DHCP box and click Apply Go back to the main menu and select Tools then click the Network tab at the top On the main menu of the device select Set Up then click the Network tab Note these settings for later IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 33: ...ters saving you time and energy providing your router supports UPnP If port forwarding is not configured you can t remotely access the DVR as the router s ports used by the Hero will be blocked Set the Mapping Type to Auto When you select Auto the mapping ports can be automatically assigned by the router 4 You can click Refresh to get the latest status of the port mapping 5 Click the Apply button ...

Page 34: ...ntaining a password Enter A DNS Server Address On the main menu of the device select Set Up then click the Network tab 1 Now click the DDNS tab in the top bar 1 Click Apply 6 Tick the Enable DDNS checkbox 2 Ensure AlienDDNS is selected from the DDNS Type drop down list 3 Enter a valid email address into the email field you will receive an email 5 Leave the password field blank 4 Enter the appropri...

Page 35: ...he password from the email into the Alien DDNS Password entry field 7 Click Apply 8 Don t forget to change the admin password from 555555 when setting up AlienDDNS This will help prevent any unauthorised access to your DVR Accessing The DVR The domain name registered takes the form of the DVR s internal serial number followed by ippostcode com for example xxx11011 ippostcode com you can use this a...

Page 36: ...ifications If a wired connection is required connect an RJ45 crossover cable between the LAN port on the rear of the DVR and the LAN port on the PC laptop Insert the CD shipped with your alien device into your PC and run 1 Select AlienVision Client for Windows from the list Click on the Install Software button and follow the on screen prompts 2 AlienVision Default Login Details Username admin Pass...

Page 37: ...ame your choice Device IP found in network settings Port default 8240 Username default admin Password default 555555 Channel No no of inputs of your DVR Right click on the UK Globe icon in the left hand window and select Add Device 5 6 Adding A Device Once connected you can learn more about how to use AlienVision at aliendvr com Look in our support section for great tips on backing up footage and ...

Page 38: ...pp you will have to have 3rd party app installation enabled on your phone or tablet This can be found as an option under Application Security Settings and reads Allow installation of non market applications 2 Select Devices from the tab bar and click the Add button Enter the following details then click the Save icon Device Name your choice Address Enter your IP address or domain name Port default...

Page 39: ...n enabled on your phone or tablet This can be found as an option under Application Security Settings and reads Allow installation of non market applications 2 Click the to add a new device Enter the following details and tap the Save button when done Name choose device name Server enter a fixed IP address or domain name Port default 8240 Username default admin Password default 555555 4 Port forwar...

Page 40: ...the PCB 1 Screw through the four holes in the base of the DVR and into the four fixing holes in the bottom of the hard drive Screws supplied with hard drive 3 See online tip 301 for a more in depth guide to installing a 3 5 inch SATA hard drive at aliendvr com TIP 301 To record higher quality video or to record for longer periods of time you may wish to add an extra hard drive to your DVR This pro...

Page 41: ... export footage is using the Quick Export feature In this way you can export your footage onto a USB flash drive hard drive or DVD writer To do a Quick Export follow these simple steps Click Export to begin exporting 7 From the main menu enter the Backup menu 1 Choose the channel s you wish to backup 2 Choose the time period in which the incident took place 3 Click Quick Export 4 Select your USB d...

Page 42: ...ay is to Download By Time just follow these simple steps During playback highlight the channel from which you want to download footage and click the button 1 Click the Download By Time tab 2 Set the start date and time 3 Set the end date and time 4 Click Start Download 5 When the download is complete A message will pop up in the bottom right hand corner of the screen informing you that the downloa...

Page 43: ...nhance your security system Alarm inputs can be used to trigger the DVR to record a specific channel This is a simple way to extend the record time of your DVR as it will only record small clips rather than all day An alarm trigger could also be used to give a command to a PTZ or VoiceOff unit For example a PTZ could be set to look at a certain area such as a doorway A VoiceOff unit could be confi...

Page 44: ...ers turning on lights and sirens to operators being able to control heating systems and security gates When using an alien DVR you have three options for controlling third party equipment alarm outputs RS232 and RS485 connections For more information on controlling 3rd party equipment see online tip 312 at aliendvr com TIP 312 Alarm Outputs non timed relays Alarm outputs can be set to trigger equi...

Page 45: ...RS485 Connection With an RS485 connection you can remotely control up to 31 Kontrol kommand modules via AlienVision This means you can control up 248 timed relays This also frees up the RS232 port for other devices such as a VoiceOff audio unit Open gate for 1 minute Light on for 15 minutes Activate siren for 8 minutes Turn heating on for 3 hours Turn building power ON OFF Up to 31 K K modules Rel...

Page 46: ...up anytime something moves across a user defined line Intrusion Detection finds footage of times when something moves into and stays inside a user defined area Motion Detection searches for any movement inside a user defined area The following is an example of how Instant Detective could be use A car is stolen under the surveillance of a camera recorded on an MegaHero In the playback screen select...

Page 47: ...an be used for quite comprehensive remote monitoring applications alien Vu Simple viewing of live CCTV and playback alienVu client software is easy to use and boasts an uncluttered interface that allows simple live preview and playback from a single DVR at a time alienVu is very easy to use and a good solution for PC users seeking software with a minimum learning curve Features include remote rela...

Page 48: ... com Free download at www aliendvr com alien Desktop PC Desktop Widget Keep your CCTV camera view above all windows alienDesktop Widget is a simple but extremely useful desktop widget that allows you to have a single camera live on your desktop in a resizeable window The window stays on top of other applications so that you can keep an eye on key areas like a reception or nursery without breaking ...

Page 49: ...med photo snapshots alienWebcam also has a timelapse feature which records snapshots at different times of the day and saves them locally Third party software can then be used to create a high speed video of a set time period often seen on TV to depict flowers blooming or seasons changing Who uses it This software has been used to provide snapshot images of buildings being constructed traffic monito...

Page 50: ...nal to RELAY 9 second K K module to close for 3 hours which overrides a central heating controller You might even open RELAY 3 for 9 minutes to triggers a siren because you have spotted intruders You can assign groups to the relays You can even name each function and button in the software so that it s really easy to use Order Code REL008 Hinged Lid For Easy Installation And Access LockableTo Prev...

Page 51: ...com Warning messages can be downloaded or recorded in MP3 format and stored on the removable SD card These sounds can be used to welcome visitors deter intruders warn or inform people as they enter certain areas Order Code VOX200 Compatible With The MegaHero USB 2 0 3 0 Connection Plug And Play With this portable DVD writer you can easily backup and copy recordings from your MegaHero DVR to disc O...

Page 52: ...s 550TVL Wide Dynamic Range 50M IR range 12x optical zoom and 12x digital Panning at an incredible 240 per second and tilting at 180 per second the Cub really is high speed With 360 continuous rotation 256 presets and 8 tours the Cub is an impressive top of the range PTZ Order Code PTZ640 External Anit vandal NiteDevil Analogue Dome Mini High Speed Analogue PTZ Auto Digital Zoom Dual Voltage Built...

Page 53: ... ONVIF compatibility and POE Available in a 2MP or 1 3MP version the camera offers superb 1080P resolution and is supplied with free client software for easy set up and installation Adjustable high powered IR LEDs gives maximum flexibility for long range surveillance at night or by turning the LEDs down they provide excellent close up surveillance too Order Code IP CAM841 1 3 Mega Pixel Order Code...

Page 54: ...ow it to carry audio and RS485 data along the same Co ax cable You can even carry three video signals in one direction and a fourth signal in the other direction Order Code MULE004 4 Way Pair Order Code MULE002 2 Way Pair CCTV Mule Send 4 Video Signals Down 1 Co ax 4 x Video In 1 x RG59 OUT Even audio data Transmit Video Signals Up To 1 2Km Digital DataTransmission Privacy Pairing Function Video A...

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Page 56: ... Power PSU Supplied 12V DC 2A 12V DC 3 3A 12V DC 5A Consumption 460mA 870mA 1 6A Working Temperature 10 C 55 C Working Humidity 10 90 Dimensions 50 x 320 x 230mm 50 x 380 x 295mm Weight Bare Bones 1 5Kg 2Kg All specifications are approximate We reserves the right to change any product specifications or features without notice Whilst every effort is made to ensure that these instructions are comple...