Brickhouse Security Camscura Lux, User Manual

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Page 2: ...s to record based on motion vibration body heat voice or time of day The Camscura Lux allows you to change video quality video orientation and more Record for up to 24 hours on a single charge or use the AC adapter and eliminate power concerns All video is recorded to a micro SD card Use the Camscura Lux Setup Software to customize your settings from your Windows PC or MAC view your videos using y...

Page 3: ...Page 3 BrickHouse Security User s Guide In the box you will find the Camscura Lux a USB Cord AC Power Adapter and this User s Guide ...

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Page 7: ...efore first use we suggest charging the device for 8 hours The Camscura Lux records all footage to an SD card up to 128GB not in cluded Before inserting a micro SD card make sure the card is formatted correctly The device can record in the FAT 16 32 format If you arent sure how to format an SD card you can find instructions here http l bhs net sd format Special software is required to format 64GB ...

Page 8: ...e Security User s Guide To install the micro SD card place the camera on a flat surface with the BrickHouse Security logo facing upwards The card should be inserted with the gold contacts facing down away from the logo ...

Page 9: ...install the Camscura Lux Setup Software for PC download BHS_Cam_Setup_Tool exe After download is complete double click on the exe file to begin installation Follow the prompts to complete installation To install the Camscura Lux Setup Software for Mac download BHS_Cam_Setup_Tool dmg After download is complete double click on the dmg file to begin installation Drag the Camscura Lux Setup Software i...

Page 10: ...tware The Camscura Lux Setup Software is broken up into 3 sec tions When the device is plugged into your PC via USB the icon along the top will say DVR Connected If it says DVR Disconnected you may need to power your computer off and on and plug the device back in ...

Page 11: ...VR Date Time SnapShot displays the timestamp programmed into your Camscura Lux when it was connected to your PC To load any time changes click on Sync Date Time to DVR You should see a notification that reads Date Time Updated when complete If the device runs out of power it will hold its time settings for up to 5 days If more time passes between charges the time will have to be reset Note Time da...

Page 12: ... or 640 x 360 Refers to the number of dots per unit of area on a screen Setting your device to a higher resolution will produce a better quality image but will also increase the video file size Circular Recording Enable or Disable circular recording When enabled the device will automatically delete the oldest file on the memory card if it reaches capacity and replace it with a new file Timestamp E...

Page 13: ... will record before creating a new file For example if you choose 10 the device will save each recording and start a new file every 10 minutes Day Night Mode Choose Day Night or Auto switching When in Night mode the device needs less light to capture video but its picture can be blown out if there is bright light Enabling Auto Switching will allow the device to automatically switch between Day and...

Page 14: ...t to High will pick up the lightest sound that will trigger recording Set to low will pick up normal sound to trigger recording Vibration Trigger Sensitivity Set to High the lightest vibration will trigger recording Set to low will pick up normal vibration to trigger recording Vibration Trigger Standby Mode Device will be completely off until vibration is detected Standby mode saves power to the b...

Page 15: ...o High any movement will trigger device to start recording video Set to low normal movement will trigger device to record video Once you have chosen your settings click on the Sync Settings to DVR icon You will receive a Settings Saved notification when they have been loaded ...

Page 16: ... French German Chinese traditional and Chinese simplified Click on the Save Option button to save any changes you have made When disconnecting the Camscura Lux from your computer be sure to always choose the Safely Remove Hardware option in the Windows control panel To disconnect the Camscura Lux from your Mac locate the device in the Finder and hit the eject button ...

Page 17: ...when you re not around Before connecting external sensors connect your Camscura Lux to your computer all settings will be customized through your Camscura Lux Setup Software Ext Trigger In Contact Type Open On the Camscura Lux put the mode switch to the Custom mode position From the Camscura Lux Setup Software Choose Option Custom Mode Save Option then choose Settings Select Ext Trigger In Contact...

Page 18: ... Trigger out Trigger in Pin4 should connect to external device Trigger out Once the external device is connected to the Camscura Lux turn the device on Standby If no trigger is detected by the external device the trigger out of the external device will be kept open The Camscura will work in standby mode Triggered When the external device triggers it will connect and trigger the Camscura Lux to sta...

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Page 20: ...re Choose Option Custom Mode Save Option then choose Settings Select Ext Trigger In Contact Type Normal Close and press Sync Settings to DVR Connect the Camscura Lux to the external device recommended wire AWG26 The connector screw is on the top of Camscura Lux Trigger in Pin3 should connect to external device Trigger out Trigger in Pin4 should connect to external device Trigger out ...

Page 21: ...the device on Standby If no trigger is detected by the external device the trigger out of the external device will be kept open The Camscura will work in standby mode Triggered The external device will go into an open state this will trigger the Camscura Lux to start recording Camscura Lux External Device ...

Page 22: ... Choose Option Custom Mode Save Option then choose Settings Select Aux Trigger Out Contact Type Normal Open and press Sync Settings to DVR Connect the Camscura Lux to the external device recommended wire AWG26 The connector screw is on the top of the Camscura Lux Trigger out Pin5 should connect to external device Trigger in Trigger out Pin6 should connect to external device Trigger in ...

Page 23: ... connected to the Camscura Lux turn the device on Note Make sure the voltage input to the Camscura Lux trigger out Pin5 is under 24V and the current is less than 1A Ensure the current direction is correct Otherwise the device may be damaged Camscura Lux External Device ...

Page 24: ... Choose Option Custom Mode Save Option then choose Settings Select Aux Trigger Out Contact Type Normal Close and press Sync Settings to DVR Connect the Camscura Lux to the external device recommended wire AWG26 The connector screw is on the top of the Camscura Lux Trigger out Pin5 should connect to external device Trigger in Trigger out Pin6 should connect to external device Trigger in ...

Page 25: ... connected to the Camscura Lux turn the device on Note Make sure the voltage input to the Camscura Lux trigger out Pin5 is under 24V and the current is less than 1A Ensure the current direction is correct Otherwise the device may be damaged Camscura Lux External Device ...

Page 26: ...ctivated Recording Auto starts recording once the car is started auto stops recording when car is stopped Car Stop Recording Auto starts recording when car is stopped auto stops recording once car is started Car Activate and Car stop Recording Auto starts recording once car is started and continues to record even when the car is stopped The Camscura Lux will need to be powered off manually ...

Page 27: ...he settings on your PC it may automatically notify you that new hardware was detected If so select Open Folder to View Files If it is not automatically detected click Start on your desktop Select My Computer if you are using Windows XP or Computer if using Windows Vista or Windows 7 8 The device should be listed as a Removable Disk under the Devices With Removable Storage section Open that drive w...

Page 28: ...onality or fix issues To upgrade your device down load the new firmware to your PC and open the file Once open press the upgrade button on the device using a paperclip pin or similar and connect the device to your computer via USB The upgrade should occur automatically and a notification will appear on your screen once it has been completed ...

Page 29: ...ly push the Reset button Hold the buttons down for 1 seconds to force the device to power down and reset Problem The time is incorrect Solution Charge the device and use the Camscura Lux Setup Software to set the time If the battery remains drained for 5 days time settings will be lost Problem As soon as the device is turned on the LED turns red and it will not accept any commands Solution This in...

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