Swann 8 Channel DVR H.264 User Manual

Advanced-Series

8 Channel H.264 DVR

M82600_211111E

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Easy Setup Guide

A

C

8ch H.264 DVR

Power Adapter

Remote

Control

Back of TV

INPUT

Easy Set Up Components

or

BNC to RCA Cable

Cable

DVR Power
Adapter

Cameras and Accessories Optional

Connecting the DVR to TV

Connect the RCA end of the
RCA to BNC cable to the

1

back of the TV INPUT

socket

Connect the BNC plug end
of the cable to the top

2

VIDEO INPUT socket on

the back of the DVR

B

Cameras Optional

Tune your TV to the
correct INPUT - this is

3

sometimes labelled A/V,
input, source, L1, L2, etc.

- consult TV manual for details

Swann Communications • Toll Free Technical Support: USA - 1-800-627-2799, Australia - 1300 13 8324 • Email:

Back of DVR

8ch H.264 DVR

Camera Connections

Connect the camera cable’s BNC
socket & DC socket to the BNC

1

plug & DC plug on the extension cable.

Connect the other end of the BNC
plug of the extension cable to the

2

camera connections on the back of
the DVR.

Connect the DC power sockets on the extension
cables to the power splitter’s DC plugs.

3

Connect the power
splitter’s DC socket

4

to the DC plug on
the power supply.

Plug in the DVR and
camera power adapter to

5

power outlets.

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Before you begin

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o 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 the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. These devices may not cause harmful interference, and

2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

All jurisdictions have specic laws and regulations relating to the use of cameras. Before using any

camera for any purpose, it is the buyer’s responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and regulations

that prohibit or limit the use of cameras and to comply with the applicable laws and regulations.

FCC Regulation (for USA): Prohibition against eavesdropping

Except for the operations of law enforcement ocers conducted under lawful authority, no person shall

use, either directly or indirectly, a device operated pursuant to the provisions of this Part for the purpose

of overhearing or recording the private conversations of others unless such use is authorized by all of the

parties engaging in the conversation.

Modications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Make sure product is xed correctly and stable if fastened in place

• Do not operate if wires and terminals are exposed

• Do not cover vents on the side or back of the DVR and allow adequate space for ventilation

DEFAULT PASSWORD INFORMATION

To ensure your privacy, this DVR supports password protection.

• The default, all-access username is “admin”. If the DVR asks you to log in before you’ve set a
password, enter admin as your username and leave the password blank. This will give you access to
all areas of the DVR.

• There is no “default” password - until you set a password and enable password protection, the DVR
will not ask you for one.

• To ensure your ongoing privacy, we strongly recommend setting a password as soon as possible.
Choose something that you’ll remember, but that others would be unlikely to guess.

• If you do manage to lock yourself out of the DVR, you’ll need to contact us at the Swann Technical
Support Telephone Helpdesk - the number is on the back cover.

FCC Verication

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undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

WARNING

operate the equipment.

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Table of Contents

Before you begin 2

Contents

Table of Contents 3
Overview 4
Important Information 6
Layout of the Rear Panel 7
Layout of the DVR4-2600 8
Layout of the DVR4-2550 9
Layout of the Remote Control 10
Navigating the Menus 12
Starting the DVR 16
Main Menu 18
Display Setup Menu 20
Record Menu 22
Record Setup Menu 23
Manual Frame Rate Conguration 24
The Recording Schedule 25
Motion Detection Setup 27
About Motion Detection 28
Motion Detection Area Setup 29
Network Menu 30
Record (Video) Search 33
Detail Files and Log List 34
USB Backup 35
Playback 37
Playing Backed Up Footage on a PC 39
Playing Backed Up Footage on a Mac 41
Device Management 43
HDD Management 44
PTZ Menu 46
Alarm Conguration Menu 47
Auto Email Setup Menu 49
System Setup Menu 51
Date and Time Menu 52
User Setup Menu 54
Video / Audio Setup Menu 56
Language Menu 57
System Information Menu 58
Maintain (System Maintenance) Menu 59
PTZ Controls 60
Remote Access 62
Remote Access: Ports and UPnP 63
Remote Access: IP addresses 64
Remote Access via Internet Explorer 66
Remote Access from a Mobile Device 68
Changing or Installing the Hard Drive 70
Troubleshooting 71
Technical Specications 72
Warranty Information 73
Helpdesk / Technical Support Details 74

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Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of this Swann DVR!

You’ve chosen a versatile, powerful and great value security monitoring and
recording solution for your home or business. Let’s just take a moment to talk about
some of the great features that the DVR oers and some of the things to think about
before installing the system.

8 Channel Monitoring and Recording

The DVR can monitor and record eight channels simultaneously. You can congure
the recording modes for each of the eight channels independently. For example, you
could have four channels recording on a schedule, two recording constantly and two
armed to record on motion. Or any other combination you can think of!

Powerful H.264 Compression

The advanced video codec used by the DVR, called H.264, oers high quality video
les at a fraction of the size of older video codecs such as MPEG-2 or similar. Basically,
this means you can store more footage on the DVR’s hard drive, and that the quality
of that footage can be signicantly higher than many older video formats. H.264 has
been engineered to provide the highest level of data compression possible (saving
space on your hard drive) whilst maintaining a high image quality.

Powerful Networking and Remote Access Features

The DVR features an Ethernet port, which can be used to connect the DVR to your
local area network (LAN). With the addition of a high-speed Internet service, this
allows you to remotely access the DVR from any high-speed Internet terminal on
Earth! If that isn’t convenient enough, the DVR also features mobile device support,
allowing you to connect to it from a device running:

• iOS(iPhone3GSorlater,iPad)

• Android(version2.1orhigher)

• BlackBerryOS(version5)

• MicrosoftWindowsMobile®6.1(orhigher)Professional

• Symbian(S60,3rdor5thedition)

Multiple Monitor Connections

Not only does the DVR come with multiple video out ports (allowing you to connect
it to two televisions at once) it also comes with a VGA output, allowing you to connect
the DVR to a computer monitor. The VGA connection allows for a much higher quality
picture than traditional composite video connections, boasting resolutions of up to
1440 x 900 pixels.

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Installation Tips & Tricks

One of the most important things to decide early on is where you’re going to install
the DVR. There are several considerations to make, and some of them conict with
one another.

• Your DVR needs to be located in a central location to allow you maximum options
when placing your cameras. This is true whether your cameras are connected
via cables or wirelessly - one way, you’ll have to physically install cabling, and
wireless systems still have a limited range.

• On the other hand, your DVR should be installed somewhere secure. If the DVR is
too accessible it could be sabotaged or removed by an intruder.

• Ideally, assuming that you wish to use most features this DVR oers, it should be
installed close to a network access point. There is, however, no problem using a
long network cable - a Cat 5e Ethernet cable up to approximately three hundred
feet (about 90m) should work. Dierent network cable standards will oer a
longer or shorter range.

IMPORTANT: A note about operation

• We strongly recommend you use a USB mouse (one is included) for setup
and operation of the DVR.

• Your DVR is like a small, keyboardless computer and like most computers,
the fastest and easiest method for navigating through the menus and
their various options is with the mouse.

• Your remote control is ideal for those times your DVR is out of arms reach.

Package Contents

DVR Unit

Remote Control

Operating Instructions

Power Adapter with Cable

Software CD

If you are missing any of these components,

contact Swann Communications for assistance.

Network cable

USB Mouse

Security Stickers (4 Pack)

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Important Information

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

• Do not expose the DVR to moisture. Water is the arch-enemy of electrical
components and also poses a high risk of electric shock.

• Avoid dusty locations. Dust has a tendency to build up inside the DVR case,
leading to a high risk of failure or even re.

• Only install the DVR in a well ventilated space. The circuitry and hard drive in
the DVR produces a signicant amount of heat, and this heat needs a way out.

• Do not open the DVR case except to install/swap the hard drive inside. There
are no user serviceable parts inside.

• Never open the case whilst the DVR is plugged in, and never turn the DVR on
whilst the case is open.

• Use only the supplied power adapter. Other adapters may cause damage to
the DVR or cause a re.

• Do not cut or modify any cable for any reason. Doing so will void your
warranty, as well as pose a great risk of re or electrical shock.

• Do not expose the DVR to sudden bumps or shocks (for example, being
dropped). The DVR is as robust as possible, but many of the internal components
are quite fragile.

• Remember that the DVR is, in all likelihood, going to be left on 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. Keep this in mind when choosing a location for installation.

Default Password Information

To ensure your privacy, this DVR supports password protection.

USERNAME: The default, all-access username is “admin”. If the DVR asks you to
log in before you’ve set a password, enter admin as your username and leave
the password blank. This will give you access to all areas of the DVR.

PASSWORD: There is no “default” password - until you set a password and en­able password protection, the DVR will not ask you for one.

To ensure your ongoing privacy, we strongly recommend setting a password
as soon as possible. Choose something that you’ll remember, but that others
would be unlikely to guess.

If you do manage to lock yourself out of the DVR, you’ll need to contact us at
the Swann Technical Support Telephone Helpdesk - the number is on the back
cover.

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Layout of the Rear Panel

8 57 9 6

1) CH1 ~ CH8 (Video Inputs): These

are the eight camera inputs, labelled as
per their channel in the DVR’s interface.
Thus, plug the camera you want to be
associated with Channel 1 into the port
marked CH1 and so on.

2) Video Outputs: This sends a

composite video signal out of the DVR.
Each of the two ports can be connected
to separate monitors. The output
marked MAIN will show the main
DVR interface (all channels accessible
plus menus, unless you’ve configured
the DVR to use the VGA as the main
output).

3) Audio Inputs (CH1 ~ CH4): Four

labelled audio inputs. These will accept
standard line-level signals (<1V) and
can be assigned to channels later.

4) Audio Output: Two mono audio

output channels. These output a
standard ‘line-level’ signal, and can
easily be connected to the audio inputs
on a television or stand-alone audio
device.

5) VGA Output: For connection to a

VGA monitor. This will display the same
image as the MAIN video output at a

2 1

4 3

selectable resolution between 800 x
600, to a maximum of 1440 x 900.

6 Above) USB Mouse Port: For
connecting the included USB mouse
(other standard USB mice will also
work). This port will not accept a USB
flash drive – this port will work with a
mouse only.

6 Below) USB Backup Port: For
connecting a USB flash drive for the
purposes of backing up footage.

7) RS485 Connections: This is the serial
communication port, used primarily to
connect PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) devices.

8) Power Connection: For supplying
power to the DVR. Use only the supplied
power adaptor, and do NOT change or
modify it in any way. Modifications to
your power supply radically increases
the risk of electrocution or fire, and will
immediately void your warranty.

9) LAN Port: To connect an Ethernet
cable, allowing the DVR to be connected
to a local area network. This network,
in turn, can be used to give the DVR a
connection to the Internet.

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Layout of the DVR4-2600

1 2 3 4 6 7 8

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1) Power Indicator: This LED is

illuminated when the DVR is connected
to power and switched on.

2) Infrared Sensor: Monitors signals

coming from the infrared remote control.
If this sensor is blocked or obstructed,
then the functionality of the remote will
be impaired.

3) Hard Drive Indicator: Lights up

when the hard drive is active. It will ash
rapidly when recording or searching (in
time with the read/write cycles).

4) Menu/ESC: One of the primary

controls for navigating through the
menus. When in live-viewing mode, it
will enter the main menu. When pressed
in the main menu, it will return the DVR
to live-viewing mode. Finally, when in a
submenu, this button will return you to
the main menu.

5) PTZ: Opens the Pan, Tilt, Zoom pop­up menu. This is used to control PTZ
capable camera systems, and will not
aect standard cameras.

6) CH+: Moves “up” one channel.

7) CH-: As 6, but descends one channel.

8) Display (All) Mode: Enters split-

screen multi-view. The whole screen
is split into four or nine sections, each
displaying the images from one camera.
Press multiple times to cycle through all
available viewing modes.

9) Rewind: During playback, this will
reverse the footage. Press multiple times
to increase the speed of the reversing.
When navigating through menus, this
button will move the cursor to the left.

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Layout of the DVR4-2550

15 17

10) Pause: During playback, will pause

the current recording and leave a still­frame on screen. In live-viewing mode,
this will activate the auto-sequence
mode, where the display automatically
cycles through the available camera
signals (this must be correctly congured
and enabled to function correctly).

11) Play: If pressed in live-viewing mode,

this will take you directly into playback
mode, and begin playing the most
recent recording. In playback mode, use
it to resume playback after pausing or
stopping a recording.

12) Fast-Forward: During playback,

this will speed up the footage. Press
multiple times to increase the speed of
the playback. When navigating through
menus, this button will move the cursor
to the right.

1 2 3

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16

19

13) Stop: In playback mode, pressing
this button will stop playback.

14) Record: Press to immediately start
recording. This acts as a manual override
to the schedule and motion recording
modes. For a channel to be recorded in
this mode (or any other) it must listed as
‘active’ in the Camera Setup and Record
Setup menus.

15 ~ 18) Arrows: Move the cursor in the
selected direction in the menus.

19) Select: The equivalent of Enter/
Return on a computer keyboard. Use this
button to (as the name suggests) select
an option in the menus, or to conrm an
entry.

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Layout of the Remote Control

1

2

3

4
5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

10

1) 0 ~ 9 (Numeric Buttons): Used to

input numbers. 1 ~ 4 can be used as quick
channel changing buttons in a similar
manner to a television, and these will
work during either live-viewing mode
or playback. Additionally, the numeric
buttons will be used when inputting
any numerical information – most often,
your password.

2) ALL: Activates or deactivates the

entire area shown on screen to be
armed for Motion Detection recording
mode. Motion Detection will need to be
correctly congured for this button to
function as described.

3, 7, 9 & 10) Arrow Buttons: Moves the
cursor in the appropriate direction when
navigating menus.

8) SEL (Select): The SELECT button is
the equivalent of Enter/Return on a
computer keyboard. Use this button to
(as the name suggests) select an option
in the menus, or to conrm an entry.

11) Mute: Enables or disables the audio
output. This won’t have any eect on
recordings - if you’ve congured the DVR
to record audio, then it will continue to
do so while muted - you just won’t hear
it until you un-mute it!

12) Play: If pressed in live-viewing mode,
this will take you directly into playback
mode, and begin playing the most
recent recording. In playback mode, use
it to resume playback after pausing or
stopping a recording.

4) Rewind: During playback, this will

reverse the footage. Press multiple times
to increase the speed of the reversing.

5) Record: Press to immediately start

recording. This acts as a manual override
to the schedule and motion recording
modes. For a channel to be recorded in
this mode (or any other) it must listed as
‘active’ in the Camera Setup and Record
Setup menus.

6) Menu: One of the primary controls for

navigating through the menus. When in
live-viewing mode, it will enter the main
menu. When pressed in the main menu,
it will return the DVR to live-viewing
mode. Finally, when in a submenu, this
button will return you to the main menu.

13) Fast-Forward: During playback, this
will increase the speed of playback. Press
multiple times to increase the speed of
playback further.

14) Stop: In playback mode, pressing
this button will stop playback.

15) Pause: During playback, will pause
the current recording and leave a still­frame on screen. In live-viewing mode,
this will activate the auto-sequence
mode, where the display automatically
cycles through the available camera
signals (this must be correctly congured
and enabled to function correctly).

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Navigating the Menus

Camera Color Setup

Main Menu

Record

Network

Search

Device

Record Setup

Motion

Search

Playback

File Details File Details

HDD Management

Alarm Cong

PTZ Settings

Mobile

Area Setup

Auto Email

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Date & Time Set

User Password

Video Settings

System

Language

System Information

System Maintenance

There are two main ways to navigate through the menus on the DVR. One is to use
the included USB mouse. This is the fastest and easiest way to navigate through the
menus, make selections and input information. We highly recommend using the
mouse to operate your DVR.

The other way is to use the buttons on the remote control. This is ideal for times
when your DVR is not within reach or you only want to perform basic functions.

USB Mouse

When a USB mouse is attached to the DVR, it allows for easy navigation and operation
of the menus. In this capacity, the mouse functions in a very similar manner to the
mouse attached to a computer. The left mouse button is used to select, conrm
choices and otherwise interact with the menu system. The right mouse button
opens the pop-up menu (when pressed in live-viewing mode) or exits a menu (when
pressed whilst in the menu system).

Remote Control

For an explanation of the functions of the buttons on the remote control, see
“Layout of the Remote Control” on page 10. Many of the controls operate in a
similar manner to controls on a DVD player or similar. However, due to the specic
and multi-channel nature of the DVR, the functionality of some buttons may not be
immediately obvious.

IMPORTANT:

The DVR displays the menu on only one output at a time. If the DVR is not

displaying the menu on the screen you have connected, press the 0 key on the

remote control to swap displays.

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Navigating the Menus

IMPORTANT - Remembering to Apply Your Changes

When you’re using the menus to change settings or values, you should click “Apply”
in the bottom right corner to save your changes.

If you do not click “Apply,” a window will pop up asking whether you want to save
your changes. Choose “OK” to save the changes or choose “CANCEL” to discard them.

Always select the APPLY button before leaving a menu

or OK from the Save Changes dialog window upon exit

if you want to save the changes that you have made.

There are two reasons why any changes to your settings must be conrmed. For one,
it helps prevent accidental modication of the DVR’s settings while you’re navigating
other menus or similar. Secondly, the DVR only checks and loads the settings you’ve
modied when the apply button is pressed or you conrm the change upon exit. This
is important to prevent the DVR operating erratically or performing an unintended
operation whilst settings are in the process of being modied.

Note that the “Date and Time Menu” on page 52 will not ask you to conrm your
changes. This is to prevent an incorrect time accidentally being selected, as this can
have major consequences.

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

As the DVR doesn’t have a keyboard, when you have to enter text the DVR will present
you an on-screen ‘keyboard’. This will automatically appear when you select a text
eld which allows you to enter a value.

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Getting Started

If you’ve just unpacked your DVR and are not sure where to begin setting up your system,
here’s a quick rundown of the most important things that need to be set up.

• Test your system. Before installing cables into walls, it’s a great idea to plug
everything in and make sure it all works. This is particularly true if you’re using
additional cameras to any that came with the DVR (this DVR is available stand­alone or in a kit with cameras). We do our very best to ensure that the equipment
reaching you is of the highest quality and will work out of the box, but accidents
do occur in shipping and sometimes components can fail. Better to nd out now
than once everything is screwed in place!

• Then, once the DVR is on and working, the rst thing to do is to set your user
access controls and passwords (see “User Setup Menu” on page 54 for

details on how to do it).

• Set the Date and Time (see “Date and Time Menu” on page 52 for details)
to ensure that, once you start recording, you are able to index and search the
recorded footage easily. Also, if using the DVR’s footage in any legal proceedings,
then having an accurate date and time on your footage becomes quite crucial.

• Check your hardware - specically, and most importantly, the hard drive (see
“HDD Management” on page 44). This is where all your footage will be stored,
so it’s quite important to ensure that it is functioning correctly.

• Setup your recording modes and/or schedule (see “The Recording Schedule”
on page 25) to make sure that the DVR will record what you want it to, and at

the right time.

• OPTIONAL (Advanced Users): Congure your network settings (see “Network
Menu” on page 30).

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Starting the DVR

Once the DVR has been connected to power
it will switch itself on automatically. The DVR
takes approximately 45 seconds to boot up,
during which time the image to the right will
be displayed.

When you rst press a button on the remote
control or click a button on the mouse, the
DVR may ask you to LOGIN.

To get full functionality of the DVR, enter the username admin and leave the password
eld blank. To change the admin password, alter user priviledges or change whether
the DVR requires a secure login or not, see “User Setup Menu” on page 54.

The default mode of the DVR is live-viewing mode. This is the mode which monitors
the images coming from your cameras in real-time, and allows you to congure your
recording and channel options. The DVR automatically starts in live-viewing mode,
with multi-view enabled.

The rst thing you’ll probably open is the pop-up menu. To access the pop-up
context menu, right-click anywhere on the live-viewing screen, or press the MENU
/ ESC button on the remote control. The pop-up menu lets you quickly access the
following functions, which can be selected by left-clicking the option you want. The
options are described in detail on the following page.

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Main Menu: Opens the Main Menu of the DVR. See
page 18.

PTZ: Opens the Pan, Tilt, Zoom controls. The same
function can be accessed by pressing the PTZ
button on the remote control.

Multi-pics: Select from all available viewing modes,
and which channels you’d like to display. You can
access the same options by using the viewing modes
select button.

Left: The Multi-pics options. Ch01-04
and Ch05-08 will display 2 x 2 (quad)
screenimages of theselected channel.
Ch01-08will display alleightchannels
simultaneously (3 x 3, with one blank
frame).

PIP (Picture In Picture): Accesses a list of available PIP modes. You can also access
and cycle through these modes using the PIP button on the remote control.

Rec Search: Opens the Record (Video) Search menu, as detailed on “Record (Video) Search”
on page 33.

Mute On/O: Turns the audio on or o.

Manual Rec: Instantly engages manual recording.

Start Rotate: Initiates the automatic display rotation. Channels will be displayed

sequentially on an automatic loop. To set the rotate time, see page “Video / Audio
Setup Menu” on page 56. If Rotate has already been turned on, then this option

will change to Stop Rotate, which will disable the rotate function.

Start Cruise: This will initiate the cruise mode for PTZ devices. You’ll need to have
congured your PTZ device using the PTZ Conguration menu (page 46) and then
programmed a series of preset points (see “Setting up Cruise Mode” on page 61)
to use as a series of cruise movements.

Lock (only appears once a password has been set - see “User Setup Menu” on
page 54): Locks the DVR’s user interface. Unlocking the DVR requires a correct

username and password combination.

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Main Menu

The MAIN MENU of the DVR. In this picture, the mouse cursor is currently

highlighting the DISPLAY icon.

“Display Setup Menu” on page 20: The camera menu contains all the options for
setting up how the DVR interfaces with and displays the images from the cameras
connected to it. This is where channels are enabled or disabled in live viewing, and
where the AUTOSEQ (Automatic Sequence) function can be congured.

Record Menu:

“Record Setup Menu” on page 23: Where you can congure the recording
options for the DVR. You can set channels to be armed for recording constant­ly or on a schedule, and set the recording resolution, quality and size. You can
also enable or disable the associated audio channel. Additionally, the record­ing function for some or all channels can be disabled entirely.

“About Motion Detection” on page 28: To congure how and where the
DVR looks for motion. This can be used as (and is recommended as) the pri­mary recording mode of the DVR.

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“Network Menu” on page 30: Where you can congure the DVR to operate on
your home network and over the Internet. If you want to connect to your DVR re­motely using a computer or a mobile device, these settings will need to be cong­ured correctly.

This is the most complex aspect of setting up the DVR, and requires a working
knowledge of networking methods and protocols.

“Record (Video) Search” on page 33: Where you look for footage of a specic
event. You only need to know the date and time that the incident that you are look­ing for occurred. You need not know exactly - you can specify a range of times and/
or dates. The DVR will list all recordings made in between the start and end points
you specify.

“Device Management” on page 43: Here you can nd the setup and congurable
options for the devices which can be connected to the DVR. These devices are in
order:

“HDD Management” on page 44: The hard drive, where you store your
footage.

“Alarm Conguration Menu” on page 47: The circumstances which will
trigger the DVR to record or issue an alert of some kind (such as an email).

“PTZ Menu” on page 46: For setting up the DVR to work with Pan, Tilt,
Zoom camera systems.

“System Setup Menu” on page 51: All the remaining options and sub-menus.
Here is where you set the Date and Time and your Password, change the video out­put settings, change languages, or the automatic maintenance schedule of the DVR.

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Display Setup Menu

The DisplaySetup menu of the DVR. In this picture, the mouse cursor is cur-

rently highlighting the CH1 title eld.

Naming Channels

You can change the name of any channel from the default (and rather drab) “CHx” to
anything that you would like (up to 8 characters in length). A descriptive name on
each channel often makes it easier to remember what camera is where, and which
channel would have captured an event you might be looking for.

Channel Name: The name that will be displayed over the image from a channel.

Simply highlight this box and enter the new name you would like.

Position: Where the title of the channel is displayed on screen. You can choose

any of the four corners of the display (U-L meaning Up-Left, and D-R
meaning Down-Right).

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Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.

Color Setup

You can ne tune the look of each channel individually by adjusting the HUE, BRIGHT
(brightness), CONTRAST and SATURATION values for each channel. Just select the
SETUP option under the COLOR heading to open the dialog window.

This is useful if peculiar lighting conditions, a non-standard camera or a conspicuously
colored object in the frame cause the display to be inconveniently tinted, or over/
under exposed. Basically, this will help x something that just doesn’t look ‘right’.

HUE: Changes the color mix of the image (this can have very dramatic

results). It’s somewhat like moving through a rainbow.

BRIGHT: Changes how light the image appears to be. However, it can’t make

the camera see further in the dark, or increase the clarity of an ill-lit
image.

CONTRAST: Increases the dierence between the blackest black and the whitest white

in the image. Useful if sections of the image “grey out” but setting the
contrast too high will degrade image quality.

SATURATION: Alters how much color is displayed in the image. The higher the

saturation, the more bright and vivid colors will appear to be. Again,
setting this too high can degrade image quality.

LIVE Viewing - Enabling and Disabling Channels

Monitoring something that you’d rather keep private/secret/unknown to the casual
observer? No problems. You can alter which channels appear when in live viewing
mode, and which ones appear later on.

To do so is simple: simply locate the LIVE drop down menu - it only contains two
options, Enable or Disable. Simply change the value to Disable and that channel will
now appear to be blank in live viewing mode. Images on the channel in question will
still be recorded - and you’ll see it as normal in playback mode.

Displaying the Time

In the nearby LIVE TIME and RECORD TIME drop down menus, you can select whether
you want to see the time displayed on the channel in either live viewing mode or
recording, respectively. The time will always be recorded in the event list and in
the footage’s meta-data (the information included in the le such as when it was
recorded - you can access this later) - this simply changes whether or not you see it
in the main view screen.

Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.

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