Our Promise
Swann stands by its Lifetime Support promise to make 
advanced security easy to use, install and maintain. 
Everything is in the pack but if you need it, Swann’s help 
desk is available with extended hours for the life of the 
product. Swann products are also backed by a 12 month 
manufacturer’s warranty.
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Smartphone Security Monitoring System
DVR8-2550™ Networking Digital Video Recorder & 
 8 x ADS-180™ Cameras
For more information on this product visit 
www.swann.com
What’s in the box
• DVR8-2550™
• 500GB Hard Drive (installed)
• Remote Control (with batteries)
• ADS-180™ Cameras x 8
• BNC Cables 60ft/18m x 8
• Mouse
• Ethernet Cable
• BNC to RCA Video Cable
• Software CD
• Power Adapter
• Operating Instructions
• Theft Deterrent Stickers x 4
Specications
DVR8-2550 
Video
Video Signal Type  NTSC or PAL 
Video Inputs  8 Composite BNC Inputs 
Video Outputs  2 Composite BNC Outputs, VGA Out 
Display Resolution  VGA: 1440x900, 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600 
  AV OUT: NTSC: 704x480 / PAL: 704x576 
Display Frame Rate  Real Time NTSC 30 fps/channel, PAL: 25 fps/channel
Audio 
Audio Input  4 RCA Inputs 
Audio Output  2 RCA Outputs
Recording 
Compression Format  H.264 
Recording Resolution  NTSC: D1 (704x480), HD1 (704x240), CIF (352x240) 
  PAL: D1 (704x576), HD1 (704x288), CIF (352x288) 
Recording Frame Rate  NTSC: D1 (60 fps), HD1 (120 fps), CIF (240 fps) 
  PAL: D1 (50 fps), HD1 (100 fps), CIF (200 fps) 
Recording Modes  Manual / Motion / Schedule 
Multiplex Operation  Multiplex 
HDD Interface / Type  1TB SATA HDD (installed) 
Hard Drive Support  Up to 2TB
Network 
LAN Connection  Yes 
Network Interface  RJ45 Ethernet 
Network Protocol  TCP/IP, DDNS, UPnP 
Dynamic DNS  Yes (dyndns, 3322) 
Remote Operation  Via http using IE (ActiveX) or NetViewer Software (included)
General 
Operating Power  DC 12V 
Dimensions  12.4” x 8.9” x 2.4” / 315mm x 225mm x 60mm 
Weight  4.4lbs / 2kg 
Backup Method  USB to Flash Drive / Network 
Mouse  Yes (uses 2 x AAA batteries, included) 
Remote Control  Yes (USB x 1)
ADS-180
Video 
Image Sensor  1/4” Super CMOS 
Video Quality  400 TV Lines 
Number of Effective Pixels NTSC: 656 x 492 
Minimum Illumination  0 Lux (IR on) 
Day / Night Mode  Color during day / switches to B&W at night 
White Balance  Automatic 
Signal / Noise Ratio  > 50dB 
Electronic Shutter  1/60 - 1/15,000 NTSC1/50 - 1/15,000 PAL 
Gain Control  Automatic 
Backlight Compensation Yes 
Wide Dynamic Range  No 
Lens  6mm 
Viewing Angle  37 degrees
Night Vision 
Night Vision Distance  Up to 32ft / 10m 
IR Cut Filter  No 
Number of Infra-Red LEDs 30 
Infra-Red Wavelength  940nm 
Infra-Red LED Life  10,000 hours 
General 
Indoor / Outdoor  Indoor / Outdoor 
Operating Power  DC 12V 
Operating Temperature 14°F ~ 122°F -10°C ~ 50°C1 
Body Construction  Aluminum & ABS Plastic 
Dimensions – Camera  2.5” x 2.8” x 2.5”/ 65mm x 70mm x 65mm 
Dimensions – Stand  2.8” x 2.3” x 2.3”/ 72mm x 60mm x 60mm 
Weight – Camera & Stand 0.4lbs / 165g & 0.6lbs / 260g 
Cable Length  60ft / 18m
Codes
Swann Code  SWDVK-825508C 
UPC  815849011724
Installation is easy
Do-it-Yourself
Installing this Swann product is simple. For instructions, 
tips and videos see the operating instructions in this pack 
or visit 
www.swann.com
Professional Installation
Need extra help? 
We have an installer in your region! 
For more visit
www.swann.com
Stream live video footage 
from anywhere in the world
One of the great features of this product is its remote viewing 
capabilities. You can view your home or business from anywhere 
in the world via broadband Internet connection on PC or on your 
Smartphone* via the SwannView app.
BlackBerry
Nokia
HTC
Samsung
iPhone iPad
iPhone
®
Android
®
BlackBerry
®
SwannView app
DOWNLOAD FROM
Symbian OS
®
Windows Mobile
®
Also compatible with
USE WITH
www.swann.com/swannview
or use the disk in the pack
Available on the
App Store
Please note that the information contained within this document is subject to change without notification. 
All trademarks remain properties of their respective owners.
+ 60 days recording achieved using lower settings, default settings give 14 days recording 
** Applies to modems that have UPnP function  *Monitor and mobile phones not included