First Alert M185 User manual

18.5,, Color LCD Monitor
user,S manual
MODEL
M185 18.5” LCD Widescreen Monitor
BRK Series

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Welcome
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 products that make
your job easier. Our products are built to the highest standard which has earned us a leadership role
in the home-safety and security product categories. We are committed to serving our customers,
from the professionals who install our products, to the families and businesses who count on them.
First Alert has been helping families and businesses stay safe for over 50 years. By having a First
Alert Security System, you’re taking the first step in protecting your home or business from damage
or theft. We’re watching, even when you’re not.
This manual is written for the M185 LCD Monitor which is included in the PRO-DC881060019 security
kit. It was accurate at the time it was completed. However, because of our ongoing effort to constantly
improve our products, additional features and functions may have been added since that time and on-
screen displays may change. We encourage you to visit our website at www.brkelectronics.com to check
for the latest manuals (English and Spanish), firmware updates, downloads, other security camera products
and announcements. You’ll find this product line under Products >> Security Cameras >> Wired Cameras.
introduction
thank you
Main Description
18.5” Diagonal 16:9 LCD Slimline Widescreen Monitor.
Product features
• Active Matrix- Thin Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display
• LED Backlight
• Microprocessor based On Screen display controls for customizing display
• Complies with VESA DPMS International power saving regulations
©2012 BRK Brands, Inc.
a Jarden Corporation company (NYSE: JAH)
www.brkelectronics.com
All rights reserved. Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc. 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122. Due to continuing product development, the
product inside the packaging may look slightly different than the one on the package.
BRK Brands, Inc. is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH). First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust. To obtain warranty
service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Central Standard Time.
Made in China

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safety
caution statements
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
UNPLUG ALL POWER SOURCES, INCLUDING CAMERAS FROM
THE DVR BEFORE REMOVING COVER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE DVR OR ITS COMPONENTS AS
WELL AS INJURY OR DEATH.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
safety precautions
• Do not drop, puncture, or disassemble the monitor.
• Do not tug on the power adapter. Use the plug to remove it from the wall.
• Do not expose the monitor to high temperatures.
• For your own safety, avoid using the monitor when there is a storm or lightning in your area.
• Use the monitor with care. Avoid pressing hard on the monitor body.
• Do not crush or damage the power cable
FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
Notice: Only peripherals complying with FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant
peripherals or peripherals not recommended by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc. is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception. Changes or modications to the product, not expressly approved by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
We, First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc. declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which this declaration relates: Complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Certification (if applicable)
This device contains a radio transmitter. Accordingly, it has been certied as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules for
intentional radiators. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with an FCC ID.
fcc compliance
These symbols indicate that it is prohibited to
dispose of batteries in the household waste.
Take spent batteries that can no longer be
charged to the designated collection points in
your community.
disposal
fire and electric shock hazard statement
Caution!
When working with electrostatic sensitive de-
vices such as hard disk or DVR unit, make sure
you use a static-free workstation. Any electro-
static energy coming in contact with the hard
disk or DVR can damage it permanently.

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product overview
package contents
What,s in the box
M185 18.5” LCD 16:9 Monitor
and Stand
Power Supply
18.5,, Color LCD Monitor
user,S manual
MODEL
M185 18.5” LCD Widescreen Monitor
BRK Series
Manual
VGA Cable
(cable color may be
different)
Note:
This monitor is included with the BRK Series PRO-DC881060019 Security Camera kit.

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product overview
Monitor controls
Item Function Primary Function IN Menu Function In Selection Function
1AUTO button
Press this button to automatically adjust
the size of the screen display to the most
appropriate size for the monitor.
Return to previous menu page Return to previous In Menu
Function
2MENU Button Press to enter the On Screen Display
Menu
Press to go further into the menu
screens to make adjustments
Press to confirm a setting and
return to one level up in the On
Screen Display menu.
3“+” Button Press to toggle between 16:9 and 4:3
screen aspect ratio
In menu setting page, press this
button to move UP
Press to increase the value of the
setting.
4“-” Button Displays the Preset Monitor Profiles (Stan-
dard, Text, Game, Internet, Sport and DCR)
In menu setting page, press this
button to move DOWN
Press to decrease the value of the
setting.
5POWER Button
Press to turn the monitor ON or OFF. The
Power light shows Green when the moni-
tor is ON.
Front Panel
POWERAUTO MENU +
-
21 543

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Installation
Monitor Setup
back Panel
Assemble the Monitor Stand
Assemble the monitor stand and attach to the display before
using the monitor.
1. Insert Upright into Base and push until it snaps in place. Note:
it can only be inserted in one way. If it does not slide in easily,
rotate Upright and try inserting again.
2. Lay the monitor face down on a clean, soft surface.
3. Inserted assembled Base/Upright into back of monitor,
making sure two locating pins fit into place.
4. Tighten screws being careful not to over tighten.
Connect the Monitor
1. Using the supplied VGA connector, connect the VGA cord to
the back of the monitor.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cord to the DVR.
3. Connect the power adapter into the monitor, Then plug the 3
way prong adapter into a wall outlet.
Mon itor Stand Installation
VGA DC
2
1
Item Function
1VGA Input
212V Power Input
Maintenance
Be sure to turn the POWER off and disconnect the AC adaptor before maintenance on the monitor.
Wipe the monitor with a dry, soft cloth. If the monitor is extremely dirty, wipe with a clean cloth dipped in a
weak soap-and-water solution wrung out thoroughly, and then wipe again with a dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner, cleaning fluid or other chemicals. And do not use compressed air
to remove dust.
VGA DC
Base
Upright

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product overview
OSD Menu
OSD - Picture Menu
Manually adjust the Brightness and Contrast of the monitor. Automatically adjust the Image (Auto
Adjustment) and Color (Color Adjust). When these last two are selected the adjustment bars shown below
are displayed on the screen.
Brightness
Contrast
Auto Adjustment
Color Adjust
i
COLOR
PICTURE
SIZE & POSITION
SETUP
INFORMATION
PICTURE
OSD - Picture Menu
PICTURE
Brightness
Contrast
Auto Adjustment
Color Adjust
:
:
:
:
80
80
OSD - Picture Sub Menu
OSD - Color Menu
Manually adjust the color settings for the monitor. The
“-” button toggles between settings. There are three
presets defined: 9300 (Red: 127, Green: 125, Blue: 130),
6500 (Red: 114, Green: 118, Blue: 138), 5500 (Red: 122,
Green: 117, Blue: 102). You cannot adjust these settings.
To define a USER setting and adjust all three colors,
select USER, then push the MENU button to move back
to Color Temp. Then use the “-” button to select the Red,
Green or Blue settings. Push the MENU button to move
to the settings bar and push “+” or “-” to adjust color bar
as desired.
Color Temp.
Red
Green
Blue
i
COLOR
PICTURE
SIZE & POSITION
SETUP
INFORMATION
COLOR
OSD - Color Menu
COLOR
Color Temp.
Red
Green
Blue
:
:
:
:
125
127
9300
130
OSD - Color Sub Menu - Presets
Auto Adjustment : 80
Color Adjustment : 80
COLOR
Color Temp.
Red
Green
Blue
:
:
:
:
125
127
USER
130
OSD - Color Sub Menu - User Defined

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pRODUCT oVERVIEW
OSD Menu
OSD - Size & Position Menu
Manually adjust the size and position settings for the monitor. With Aspect Ratio, you can select 16:9 or
4:3. H-Position and V-Position adjusts the horizontal and vertical position of the monitor image. Clock
adjusts the picture’s time and pulse. Phase adjusts the focus and definition.
Aspect Ratio
H-Postion
V-Position
Clock
i
COLOR
PICTURE
SIZE & POSITION
SETUP
INFORMATION
Phase
SIZE & POSITION
OSD -Size & Position Menu
SIZE & POSITION
Aspect Ratio
H-Position
V-Position
Clock
:
:
:
:
50
50
16:9
54
Phase
:
85
OSD - Size & Position Sub Menu
OSD - Setup Menu
Changes the key functions of the monitor. Select the Language (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,
Chinese, Portuguese) of the monitor. Change the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD. Set the
duration in seconds the OSD is displayed and Reset the monitor back to default settings.
Language
Menu H-Postion
Menu V-Position
Menu Timer
i
COLOR
PICTURE
SIZE & POSITION
SETUP
INFORMATION
Reset
SETUP
OSD - Setup Menu
SETUP
Language
Menu H-Position
Menu V-Position
Menu Timer
:
:
:
:
50
50
English
25
Reset
:
OSD - Setup Sub Menu
OSD - Information Menu
Displays information about the monitor. No sub menu is available for this menu.
47.7kHz 60Hz PP
1360 x 768
i
COLOR
PICTURE
SIZE & POSITION
SETUP
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
OSD - Information Menu

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product overview
OSD Menu
Standard
Text
Game
Internet
Sport
DCR
No Input Signal
Out of Range
OSD - Preset Profiles
Displays the Preset Monitor Profiles (Standard, Text, Game, Internet,
Sport and DCR) available with the Monitor.
OSD - No Input Signal
When no input signal is detected the “No Input Signal”
message will appear and move around the monitor for
about 15 seconds and then enter Power saving mode by
turning off the screen.
OSD - Out of Range
When the maximum resolution of the monitor is exceeded,
the “Out of Range” message will appear and move
around the monitor for about 15 seconds and then enter
Power saving mode by turning off the screen.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solutions
No Picture on Monitor
Cable from power adapter is loose or is
unplugged
• Confirm that all cables are connected correctly
• Confirm that the power adapter is securely connected to the
back of the unit
• Confirm that the monitor is powered on (POWER LED indicator
on the front should be Green.
VGA Cable not connected or damaged
• Make sure the VGA connection to the Monitor and source DVR is
properly aligned and securely fastened.
• Check the pins on both ends of the VGA plug. If any are broken,
bent or missing replace the cable.
The image does not fit onto the
Monitor screen Monitor not adjusted properly • Adjust screen settings per instructions in this manual.
The image is too light or too dark Monitor not adjusted properly • Adjust brightness screen settings per instructions in this manual.
Color appears abnormal Damaged VGA Cable • Check the pins on both ends of the VGA plug. If any are broken,
bent or missing replace the cable.
Appendix
Troubleshooting and Specifications
Technical Specifications
Item Specification
DISPLAY SIZE 18.5” (16:9) LED SLIM
DISPLAY STYLE ACTIVE MATRIX TFT
BACKLIGHT LED
DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO 5,000,000:1
PIXEL PITCH 0.239
RESOLUTION 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz
RESPONSE 2mS
VIEWING ANGLE H/V 176O/170O
COLOR GLOSSY BLACK
H-FREQUENCY 55.9KHz
V-FREQUENCY 60Hz
VGA INPUT YES
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
POWER CONSUMPTION 11W
STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION 0.5W
FRONT CONTROL MENU, DOWN, UP, AUTO POWER/LED
OSD ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH, CHINESE, PORTUGUESE
WORKING TEMPERATURE 41 °F to 114 °F (5 °C to 40°C)
MONITOR DIMENSIONS 13 3/4” (349.3mm) H x 17 3/4” (450.9mm) W x 5 3/4” (146.1mm) D

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Warranty
PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of First Alert® brand products warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase
(the “Warranty Period”), this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its sole option, will repair or
replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the Warranty Period. Replacement or repair will
be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with
a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser only from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. In order
to obtain warranty service, you must keep the original sales receipt and proof of purchase in the form of the UPC code from the
package. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change
the terms and conditions of this warranty.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
Parts and Labor: 1 year limited (warranted parts do not include bulbs, LEDs, and batteries)
This warranty does not apply to bulbs, LEDs, and batteries supplied with or forming part of the product.
This warranty is invalidated if non- BRK accessories are or have been used in or in connection with the product or in any modification
or repair is made to the product.
This warranty does not apply to defects or damages arising by use of the product in other than normal (including normal atmospheric,
moisture and humidity) conditions or by installation or use of the product other than in strict accordance with the instructions
contained in the product owner’s manual.
This warranty does not apply to defects in or damages to the product caused by (i) negligent use of the product, (ii) misuse,
abuse, neglect, alteration, repair or improper installation of the product, (iii) electrical short circuits or transients, (iv) usage not in
accordance with product installation, (v) use of replacement parts not supplied by BRK, (vi) improper product maintenance, or (vii)
accident, fire, flood or other Acts of God.
This warranty does not cover the performance or functionality of any computer software included in the package with the product.
BRK makes no warranty that the software provided with the product will function without interruption or otherwise be free of
anomalies, errors, or “Bugs.” This warranty does not cover any costs relating to removal or replacement of any product or software
installed on your computer.
BRK reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements in its products without incurring any
obligations to modify any product which has already been manufactured. BRK will make every effort to provide updates and fixes to
its software via its website. This warranty does not cover any alteration or damage to any other software that may be or may become
resident on the users system as a result of installing the software provided. This warranty is in lieu of other warranties, expressed or
implied, and BRK neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the
sale or service of the product. In no event shall BRK be liable for any special or consequential damages arising from the use of the
product or arising from the malfunctioning or non-functioning of the product, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty
due to any cause beyond its control.
BRK does not make any claims or warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding the product’s potential, ability, or effectiveness to
prevent, minimize, or in any way affect personal or property damage or injury. BRK is not responsible for any personal damage, loss,
or theft related to the product or to its use for any harm, whether physical or mental related thereto. Any and all claims or statements,
whether written or verbal, by salespeople, retailers, dealers, or distributors to the contrary are not authorized by BRK, and do not
affect this provision of this warranty.
BRK’s responsibility under this, or any other warranty, implied or expressed, is limited to repair, replacement or refund, as set
forth above. These remedies are the sole and exclusive remedies for any breach of warranty. BRK is not responsible for direct,
special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or under any other legal theory including but
not limited to, loss profits, downtime, goodwill, damage to or replacement of equipment and property and any costs of recovering,
reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in or used with a system containing the product accompanying software.
BRK does not warrant the software will operate with any other software except that which is indicated. BRK cannot be responsible
for characteristics of their party hardware or software which may effect the operation of the software included.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is
limited in duration to the duration of the above Warranty Period. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
state to state, or province to province, or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
OBTAINING SERVICE
If service is required, do not return the product to your place of purchase. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer
Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you,
please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.
After contacting the Consumer Affairs Division and it is determined that the product should be returned for Warranty Service, please
mail the product to: BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122.
Appendix
Warranty

©2012 BRK Brands, Inc.
a Jarden Corporation Company (NYSE:JAH)
3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Phone: [phone] Tech Services: 800-323-9005
www.brkelectronics.com
M08-0443-000