Swann QH4 Getting To Know Manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your Swann DVR. This quick start guide will assist you on getting the DVR up and
running as soon as possible. We recommend that you connect everything and give it a try before you do a permanent
installation, to make sure nothing was damaged during shipping. On the other side is a detailed connection map which
illustrates the various connections on the DVR.

1) Audio In

2) Video In

3) Audio Out

4) VGA

5) HDMI

6) LAN

7) USB

8) PTZ

9) Power

Getting to know your DVR

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VIDEO INAUDIO IN

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12) Power LED

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Here are explanations for the various connections and
lights on the DVR -

1) Audio In - For connecting a microphone or some other

audio source.

2) Video In - This is where you connected the included

cameras.

3) Audio Out - For connecting speakers.

4) VGA (optional) - If you have a digital TV or a monitor

with a VGA input, connect this to an available input.

5) HDMI - Connect this to your digital TV with a HDMI input

(HDMI cable included).

6) LAN - Connect this to your home network so your DVR

can connect to the Internet.

7) USB - Connect the mouse here. Also able to connect a

flash drive to back up your video recordings.

8) PTZ - For connecting a RS-485 device such as a PTZ

camera.

9) Power - This is where you connect the power adapter.

10) IR Receiver - Receives a signal from a remote control

(not supplied).

11) HDD LED - This will flash when the hard drive is

working.

12) Power LED - This light will turn on when the DVR has

power.

What does this mean?

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Installing a Hard Drive 1

1. The DVR requires either a 3.5” SATA hard drive or a

2.5” SATA hard drive to record video to. Most brands
such as Western Digital and Seagate are compatible. We
recommend an “AV (Audio/Video)” rated hard drive.

Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws
on the left and right-hand sides as well as the screw at
the rear of the DVR. When finished, gently remove the lid.

2. There are two cables to connect to your hard drive. One

cable is for data (SATA) and the other is for power. There
are mounting holes for a 3.5” hard drive and a 2.5” hard
drive. Try minimising any contact with the motherboard.

3. Place the hard drive as illustrated and connect the data

and power cable to the relevant connections on the drive.
Ensure they are firmly connected and that all cables are
resting on top of the hard drive and not underneath.

4. While holding the hard drive, gently turn over the DVR

and secure the drive in place using the supplied mounting
screws. You may have to move the hard drive to align the
screw holes on the drive with the mounts on the case. Use
a Phillips head screwdriver to fasten each screw.

When finished, place the lid back onto the DVR and fasten
the remaining screws.

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