Swann DVR4-1000 User Manual 2

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Operating Instructions

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Before You Begin

Warranty Information

FCC Verifi cation:
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 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 the receiver

· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected

· 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 undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prohibition against eavesdropping

Except for the operations of law enforcement offi 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.

Swann Communications USA Inc.

12636 Clark Street

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA

Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions

Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship

and material for a period of one (1) year from it’s original purchase date. You must

present your receipt as proof of date of purchase for warranty validation. Any unit

which proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without charge

for parts or labour or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann. The end user is

responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair

centres. The end user is responsible for all shipping costs incurred when shipping

from and to any country other than the country of origin.

The warranty does not cover any incidental, accidental or consequential damages

arising from the use of or the inability to use this product. Any costs associated with

the fi tting or removal of this product by a tradesman or other person or any other

costs associated with its use are the responsibility of the end user. This warranty

applies to the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferable to any

third party. Unauthorized end user or third party modifi cations to any component

or evidence of misuse or abuse of the device will render all warranties void.

Swann Communications PTY. LTD.

Building 4, 650 Church Street,

Richmond, Victoria 3121

Australia

WARNING: Modifi cations not approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

· Make sure product is fi 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

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By law some countries do not allow limitations on certain exclusions in this warranty.

Where applicable by local laws, regulations and legal rights will take precedence.

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Technical Specifications

Contents

Video/Audio

Video Format: NTSC / PAL depending on region
Operating System: Embedded RTOS
Video Input: BNC x 4
Audio Input: RCA x 1, Line-In
Video Output: BNC x 1
Audio Output: RCA x 1, Line-Out

Display and Recording

Display Frame: NTSC: 120 fps (4 × 30 fps)
PAL: 100 fps (4 × 25 fps)
Global Recording Frame Rate: NTSC: Max. 60 fps
PAL: Max. 50 fps
Video Operation Duplex : Record, Playback
Display Resolution: NTSC: 640 x 448
PAL: 640 x 544
Recording Resolution: NTSC: 640x224
PAL: 640x272
Compression Format: Modifi ed MJPEG
Size per frame: Normal: 12K Bytes
High: 15K Bytes
Highest: 20K Bytes

General

HDD Interface: SATA HDD x 1
Backup Method: USB Flash Drive, Thumbdrive (up to 2GB max)
Search Mode: Time/Date, Event
Full Screen: Yes
Motion Detect: Yes
Loss Detect: Yes
Auto Switching: Yes
Buzzer Output: Yes
Brightness Adjust: Yes
Contrast Adjust: Yes
Recovery Mode: Auto Restore Record on power failure
DC Input: DC 12V
Dimensions: 8.6” x 11.3” x 2”
220mm x 288mm x 50mm
Weight: 3.3lbs

1.5kg

Before You Begin 2

Contents 3
Package Contents 4
DVR Layout 5
Front Panel 5
Rear Panel 5
Remote Control Layout 6

Connections & Installation

Connecting Cameras and Power Adapter 7
Connecting the DVR to a TV Monitor 8
Turning the DVR On/Off and Auto Recovery 8
Image Display 9
Single Camera View 9
Multi Camera View 9
Installing or Changing a Hard Drive 10
Starting the DVR With a New Hard Drive 11

Menu Operation 12

Accessing and Navigating the Menu System 12
Camera Menu 12
Record Menu 13
Motion Detection Menu 14
Screen Menu 15
Audio Menu 15
System Menu 16
Time Search 17
Exit Menu 17

Backing Up Footage to PC

Backup Footage 18
Viewing Backup Footage on a PC 19
Using the VVFPlayer software 19
VVFPlayer Interface 19
Extract footage from a larger video clip 20
Exporting an AVI fi le 20

Troubleshooting Guide 21
Technical Specifi cations 22
Warranty Information 23
Technical Support Details 24

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Package Contents

Troubleshooting Guide

DVR4-1000™ Unit

Remote Control

Operating Instructions

Easy Setup Guide

Power Adapter with Cable

Software CD

BNC to RCA Video Cable

Operating Instructions

Security Stickers

If you are missing any of the components above, contact Swann
Communications for assistance.

Problem: The Power light keeps blinking red.
Solution: Ensure you are using the correct Power Adapter provided for the DVR.

If you have purchased the DVR as part of a kit, make sure the cameras are oper­ating on a separate Power Adapter. The larger power adapter with higher amps
is designed specifi cally for the DVR.

Problem: The hard drive is not working.
Solution: Ensure the DVR is using the correct Power Adapter supplied. Open

the DVR and ensure the SATA cable is connected to the DVR and Hard Drive.

Problem: The hard drive usage is at 100% and will not record.
Solution: Format the hard drive or set the hard drive to overwrite mode.

Problem: I can only see a blue screen where my camera should be.
Solution: If only 1 camera view is blue, the DVR is not receiving that camera’s

signal. Check that the camera connections on the back of the DVR are secure.
Ensure the camera is plugged in and has power.

Problem: The DVR will not turn on.
Solution: Make sure you are using the correct Power Adapter for the DVR. Try

a second power outlet. Check the connections on the back of the DVR.

Problem: My DVR does not save footage more than a few days old.
Solution: Change the quality settings to Normal, lower the camera frame rates

or enable motion recording to conserve hard drive space.

Problem: I want to format my Hard Drive but I don’t remember the password.
Solution: The default password is “111111”. Swann recommends changing

the default password to prevent tampering or unauthorized use.

Problem: I am using wireless cameras and the DVR keeps beeping and motion
records all the time.
Solution: Analog wireless cameras suffer from interference. The DVR interprets
the change of image as motion and records. Swann recommends the use of wired
cameras or digital wireless cameras such as the ADW-300 for DVR recording.

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