Swann DVR16-8600, DVR16-8600 Plus User Manual
DVR16-8600™ Plus
16 Channel H.264 DVR
User Manual
www.swannsecurity.com
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CAUTION
z Please read this user manual carefully to ensure you use the device correctly and safely
z The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice
z This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The voltage
of the power must be verified before using. If not in use for long periods of time unplug the DVR from power
z Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, sto ves or other devices that
produce heat
z Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
z Do not block any ventilation openings. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation around the DVR
z This DVR is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment. If water or moisture
makes contact with the DVR, unplug immediately and contact a qualified technician for support
z Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. There are no user serviceable parts inside
Getting Started
FCC WARNING STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of 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
Important Notice
All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations regarding 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. The legality of watching people other than you changes from country to
country and even state to state. Contact your local government’s privacy information body or your local Police for more
information on what if any restrictions you may face.
WARNING: Important notice about correct usage of the power adapter
The correct orientation for the enclosed power adapter is in a vertical or floor mount position.
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Precautions and Safety Instructions
Read this manual carefully before using the DVR. Follow the instructions for proper and safe use of this product. Keep the
instructions in a safe place for future reference.
- Use only the power adapter that is designed and supplied with this product
- Do not use this device near water or other liquids
- Do not use solvents or alcohols to clean the DVR – use a soft cloth only
- Ensure the vents on the sides and back of the DVR are not covered
- Do not use the DVR near heat sources such as heaters, stoves, fireplaces
- If the DVR has been damaged do not attempt to repair it yourself - contact Swann Technical Support for assistance
Maintenance
For safety reasons, disconnect the power adapter before cleaning the DVR. Solvents and alcohols may damage the casing.
Use only a soft cloth to clean the unit. If necessary, lightly dampen cloth with water only, for excess dirt and debris.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 DVR Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features.....................................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation.........................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Install Hard Drive&DVD Writer............................................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Front Panel Instruction........................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Rear Panel Instruction ........................................................................................................................................................7
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface ..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.3.2 Install Sensor&Alarm..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Remote Controller.............................................................................................................................................................11
2.5 Control with Mouse ...........................................................................................................................................................13
2.5.1 Connect Mouse................................................................................................................................................................................................13
2.5.2 Use Mouse.......................................................................................................................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instruction..............................................................................................................................15
3.1 Power On/Off....................................................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Login&User Management .................................................................................................................................................17
3.3 Recording .........................................................................................................................................................................21
3.3.1 Record Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.3.2 Manual Recording............................................................................................................................................................................................22
3.3.3 Timer Recording...............................................................................................................................................................................................23
3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording.............................................................................................................................................................................24
3.3.5 Alarm Recording...............................................................................................................................................................................................27
3.4 Playback ...........................................................................................................................................................................28
3.5 Backup&View....................................................................................................................................................................32
3.6 PTZ Control ...................................................................................................................................................................... 40
CHAPTER 4 Menu Setup Guide ...........................................................................................................................................44
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4.1 Menu Navigation...............................................................................................................................................................44
4.2 Main Menu Setup..............................................................................................................................................................45
4.2.1 Basic Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................47
4.2.2 Live Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................................49
4.2.3 Record Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................................50
4.2.4 Schedule Configuration....................................................................................................................................................................................52
4.2.5 Alarm Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................53
4.2.6 Motion Configuration........................................................................................................................................................................................55
4.2.7 Network Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................................56
4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration...........................................................................................................................................................................................59
4.2.9 User Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................................................................61
4.2.10 Tools Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................62
CHAPTER 5 Manage DVR.....................................................................................................................................................64
5.1 Format Hard Disk..............................................................................................................................................................64
5.2 Update Firmware ..............................................................................................................................................................65
5.3 Load Default Setup ...........................................................................................................................................................66
5.4 Check System Information................................................................................................................................................67
5.5 Check System Log............................................................................................................................................................69
5.6 Check On-line Network Users ..........................................................................................................................................71
5.7 Lock&Delete Files.............................................................................................................................................................72
CHAPTER 6 Remote Surveillance........................................................................................................................................74
6.1 Accessing DVR.................................................................................................................................................................74
6.1.1 On LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................74
6.1.2 On WAN...........................................................................................................................................................................................................75
6.2 Remote Preview ...............................................................................................................................................................76
6.3 Remote Playback&Backup ...............................................................................................................................................81
6.3.1 Remote Playback.............................................................................................................................................................................................81
6.3.2 Remote Backup ...............................................................................................................................................................................................84
6.4 Remote Menu Configuration.............................................................................................................................................86
6.5 Remote DVR Management...............................................................................................................................................88
6.5.1 Check System Log Remotley...........................................................................................................................................................................88
6.5.2 Lock&Delete Files Remotely............................................................................................................................................................................90
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CHAPTER 7
Mobile Surveillance .........................................................................................................................................92
7.1 By Phones with WinCE.....................................................................................................................................................92
7.2 By Phones with Symbian..................................................................................................................................................96
Appendix A FAQ.................................................................................................................................................................100
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity......................................................................................................................105
Appendix C Compatible Devices.......................................................................................................................................107
Appendix D DVR Specification..........................................................................................................................................108
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This DVR adopts high performance video processing chips in an embedded Linux system. It utilizes many most advanced
technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE
browser supported with full remote control, mobile view (by phones), etc. it has very powerful functions and high stability. It
can be widely used in banks, telecommunications, transportation, factories, warehouses, farming, etc.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
• Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate. Backup file can be played by a standard video player, without any
need of software or codec installations.
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
• Supports VGA output
• Supports channel security by hiding live display
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• Displays the local record state and basic information
• Supports USB or PS/2 mouse to make full control
• Supports system locking and unlocking
RECORD MEDIA
• Supports 2 X SATA HDD to record to save long time, without limitation limited
BACKUP
• Supports USB devices to backup
• Supports built-in SATA DVD writer to backup
• Supports eSATA to backup by external HDD and other devices (pending)
• Supports saving recorded files to a remote computer through internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
• Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
• Supports recycle when HDD full
• Resolution, frame rate and picture quality adjustable for every channel respectively
• 64MB for every video file packaging
• 4 audio channels available
• Two record search mode: time search and event search
• Supports single and 4 screen playback
• Supports deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
• Supports remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
• 16 channel alarm input and 4 channel alarm output available
• Supports schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
• Supports pre-recording and post recording
• Supports linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
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• Supports linked PTZ preset and auto cruise of the corresponding channel
PTZ CONTROL
• Supports various PTZ protocols
• Supports various PTZ presets and 16 auto cruise tracks
• Supports remote PTZ control through internet
SECURITY
• Two level user group management: advance and normal, rights authorized by administrator
• Support for one administrator and 15 users.
• Supports event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
• Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
• Supports IE browser to do remote view
• Supports max 5 connection simultaneously
• Supports dual stream. Network stream adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.
• Supports picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
• Supports remote time and event search, mouse drag search, single channel playback with picture snap
• Supports remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
• Supports remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
• Supports mobile surveillance by smart phones or PDA with symbian or WinCE OS, 3G network available
• Supports CMS to manage multi devices on internet (pending)
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CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation
Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.
Please disconnect the power before being connected to other devices. Don't hot plug in/out
2.1 Install Hard Drive & DVD Writer
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive
Notice: 1. Supports two SATA hard drives. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe field.
2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity”.
STEP1 Unscrew and Open the top cover
STEP2 Connect the power and data cables to the HDD. Place the HDD onto the bottom case as below.
Fig 2.1 Connect HDD cables
STEP3 Screw the HDD in place as shown in Fig. 2.2
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Fig 2.2 Screw HDD to case
2.1.2 Installing a DVD Writer (Optional)
Notice: 1. The writer must be the compatible. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”
2. This device is only for backup
STEP1 Unscrew and Open the top cover
STEP2 Connect the power and data cables. Place the writer onto the bottom case as below.
Fig 2.3 Connect the Writer Cables
STEP3 Screw the writer as below.
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Fig 2.4 Screw the Writer to the case
2.2 Front Panel Instruction
The Front Panel interface is shown as Fig 2.5 Front Panel.
Fig 2.5 Front Panel
Item Name Function
1 Digital button Input digitals or choose camera
2 +/Menu button
1. Increase the value in setup
2. Enter menu in live
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Item Name Function
3 0/-/Backup
1. Digital 0
2. Decrease the value in setup
3. Enter backup mode in live
4 RECORD Record manually
5 REW Rewind
6 PLAY Enter playback interface
7 10+ Choose channel 10 above with other digitals 0-9
8 SEARCH Enter search mode
9 FF/PTZ
1. Fast forward
2. Enter PTZ mode in live
10 STOP/ESC
1. Quit playback mode
2. Exit the current interface or status
11 USB port To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup or update firmware
12 Indicator Working indicators of power, HDD, network, etc
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Direction/Multi-screen
button
1. Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
2. Change screen display like single, 4, 9 and 16 screens
14 Enter button To confirm the choice or setup
15 IR Receiver For remote controller
Tab 2.1 Definition of Front Panel Buttons
2.3 Rear Panel Instruction
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interfa ce
The rear Panel interface is shown as Fig 2.6 Rear Panel.
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Fig 2.6 Rear Panel
Item Name Description
1 VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor
2 SPOT Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. only video display, no menu show
3 VIDEO IN 16ch Video input
4 AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to the sound box
5 AUDIO IN Audio input, connect to MIC or other audio capture devices
6 S-VIDEO S-Video output, connect to monitor
7 PS/2 port Connect to PS/2 mouse
8 USB port Only for USB mouse
9 RJ45 port Connected to internet
10 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
11 COM port For debug
12 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-16. Please refer to 2.3.2 Install Sensor & Alarm
13 +5V and GND +5 Voltage and Ground
14 ALARM OUT Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm. Please refer to 2.3.2 Install Sensor & Alarm
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Item Name Description
15 RS485 Connected to speed domes
16 FAN For cooling the device
17 POWER INPUT DC 12V
Tab 2.2 Definition of Rear Interface
Notice: The resolution of VGA output is 800*600/60Hz. If connected through VGA port, please assure your display supports the display mode.
2.3.2 Install Sensor & Alarm (Optional)
The DVR has 16 channel alarm input and 4 channel alarm output.
Alarm Input:
The alarm input is triggered by electric level (High: 5V, Low: 0V). Users can connect external sensors, like gas
detector, smoke detector and infrared detector. Once the DVR detect that the electric level meet the setting users
make, it will trigger DVR recording or alarm out.
For example, a sensor is connected to alarm input1 as Fig 2.1. Cable A and B will be connected once the sensor detect
event. Users set Device type as NC (Normal Close), Please refer to Fig 2.1. It will input +5V (high level) to input1 when
events happen. DVR is triggered.
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Fig 2.7 Sensor Connection
Alarm output:
The DVR has 4 channel relay alarm output, which just give on/off signal to external alarm. The status of these pin
are illustrated as Fig 2.1.
NO
..
COM
NC
..
NO
..
COM
NC
..
Before alarm
After alarm
Fig 2.8 Relay Output Status
Users need connect their alarm according to the NO or NC type of the alarm. One connection example as Fig 2.1
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Fig 2.9 Alarm Output Connection
Notice: The power in series must be 277VAC/10A or 30VDC/10A or below
2.4 Remote Controller
Insert the two included batteries into the Remote.
STEP1 Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller
STEP2 Place batteries. Please take care the poles (+ and -)
STEP3 Replace the battery cover
Notice: Frequently defect checking as following
1. Check batteries poles
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries
3. Check IR controller sensor is mask
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If it doesn't still work, Please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2.10 Remote Controller.
Fig 2.10 Remote Controller
Item Name Function
1 Power Button Soft switch off to stop firmware running. Do it before power off.
2 INFOR Button Get information about the DVR like firmware version, HDD information
3 REC Button To record manually
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Item Name Function
4 Digital Button Input digital or choose camera
5 Multi Screen Button To choose multi screen display mode
6 SEARCH Button To enter search mode
7 MENU Button To enter menu
8 ENTER Button To confirm the choice or setup
9 Direction Button Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
10 +/- Button To increase or decrease the value in setup
11 Playback Control Button To control playback. Fast forward/rewind/stop/single frame play
12 AUDIO Button To enable audio output in live mode
13 Auto Dwell Button To enter auto dwell mode
14 BACKUP Button To enter backup mode
15 PTZ Control Button To control PTZ camera. Move camera/ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS/SPEED control
Tab 2.3 Definition of Remote Controller
2.5 Control with Mouse
2.5.1 Connect Mouse
It supports PS/2 or USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel, please refer to Fig 2.10 Remote Controller.
Notice: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check as below
1. Unplug/replug mouse
2. Power off/on DVR
3. Try anot her mouse
2.5.2 Use Mouse
The structure of the main menu is shown in Fig 2.10 Remote Controller
In live:
Click left button on one camera to be full screen display. Click again to return to the previous screen display.
Click right button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen as Fig 2.10 Remote Controller. Here are all
control and setup. Click right mouse again to hide the control bar.
In setup:
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Click left button to enter. Click right button to cancel setup, or return to the previous.
If want to input the value, move cursor to the blank and click. A input window will appear as Fig 2.10 Remote
Controller. It supports digitals, letters and symbols input.
Fig 2.11 Input Window
Users can change some value by the wheel, such as time. Move cursor onto the value, and roll the wheel when the
value blinks.
It supports mouse drag. I.e. Set motion detection area: click customized, hold left button and drag to set motion
detection area. Set schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time
In playback:
Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to searching mode.
In backup:
Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to live.
In PTZ control:
Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to searching mode.
Notice: Mouse is the default tool in all the operation below unless Exceptional indication.
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CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instruction
3.1 Power On/Off
Notice: Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connection is go od .
Connect the power, the system will be loaded. The screen show as Fig 3.1 System Loading
Fig 3.1 System Loading
After that, it will enter live in 16 screens. The meaning of letters or symbols on screen is as the form below.
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Fig 3.2 Preview
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
Enable audio in live
Disable audio in live
Manual record
Timer record
Motion detection record
Alarm record
HDD Current working HDD Space Size of current HDD
Free Free space of current
USB devices connected
HDD full
Tab 3.1 Symbols in Live
To power off safely, please follow the below. Users can close the unit by remote controller, front panel and mouse.
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By remote controller:
STEP1 Press POWER button, the screen below will appear.
Fig 3.3 Shut down
STEP2 Choose OK to enter. The unit will power off automatically after a while
STEP3 Disconnect the power
By front panel or mouse:
STEP1 Press ENTER button or click right mouse to show menu bar, referring to Fig 4.1 Control Bar.
STEP2 Click Shut down button, referring to Fig 3.3 Shut down
STEP3 Click OK to enter on the pop-up window. The unit will power off automatically after a while
STEP4 Disconnect the power
3.2 Login & User Management
Users can logout and login the DVR system. Users cannot do any other operations except changing the multi screen
display once logout. It is in logout once it starts or restarts.
Login:
If it is in logout, press right mouse to show the control bar. Press Login, Search or System etc. A login window will
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appear, asking for ID and password as Fig 3.4 Login.
Fig 3.4 Login
Notice: The default is admin and 123456.
Change password:
Every one can change his own password.
STEP1 In login state, click Log in/out on the control bar. A window will appear with two options. One for logout,
another for password modification. Click Password, the window will appear as Fig 3.5 Change Password.
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Fig 3.5 Change Password
STEP2 Input the old password. Then input new password 2 times.
STEP3 Press OK button to change.
Add & Delete users:
This unit has a default administrator and two user groups, advance and normal user. It supports one administrator
and 15 users totally. Administrator can add or delete other users, and change their group level. Administrator cannot be
added or deleted.
Press right mouse to show the control bar. Enter Menu---->System.
STEP1 Enter USER configuration. Click Add button, see Fig 3.6 Add User.
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Fig 3.6 Add User
STEP2 Input user name and password. Choose the user group.
STEP3 Click OK button to add a new user
STEP4 Choose a user, a symbol
will display at the end of the user information. Click Authority button to change
the group level.
STEP5 Press Delete button to delete the user. A security window will appear as below.
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STEP6 Click OK button to delete the user
Notice: illumination of users’ rights
Administrator: have all rights to do every thing.
Advance: do others except entering USER to manage users
Normal: do others except entering SYSTEM to change the settings .
The user name and password are the combination of digitals, letters or symbols. The number of characters must be 1 or above.
3.3 Recording
3.3.1 Record Setup
Users need install and format a HDD, and set all the recording parameters before recording. It has four recording
modes. Users can enable them simultaneously, but only one recording mode works at a time. They have different
priorities as below.
Motion detection recording > Sensor recording > Manual recording > Timer recording
Press right mouse to show the control bar, referring to Fig 4.1 Control Bar. Enter Menu---->System.
STEP1 Enter RECORD configuration, referring to Fig 3.7 Record Setup. Select cameras.
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Fig 3.7 Record Setup
STEP2 Set Video quality, Frame rate and Resolution.
STEP3 Have Audio checked if you input audio and want to record. Check Time stamp to record
STEP4 Enable recording function for cameras in Record option.
Notice: If have camera uncheck here, it won’t record in any recording mode.
STEP5 Set Alarm record hold time. It is for post alarm recording.
STEP6 Enable Recycle. It covers old video once HDD full. If you have it unchecked, it will stop recording auto once
HDD full
STEP7 Click OK to finish
Notice: The higher the used storage of every hour, the higher the value of Video quality, Frame rate and Resolution.
This Unit supports pre-alarm recording. But no option to set the pre-alarm recording time, the default is 10 seconds
3.3.2 Manual Recording
Just press REC button on the front panel after quitting system setup. Press Stop button to stop recording.
Or press REC button on remote controller, click again to stop.
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