Swann SW231PC4, SW231-UD4 Operating Instructions Manual
SW231PC4 & SW231-UD4
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Operating Instructions
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PC-DVR4-Net
Operating Instructions
Software Version 6.3.0.7
SW241-PC4™
SW241-UD4™
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Before you Begin
FCC Verification:
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 officers 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.
WARNING: Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
· Make sure product is fixed 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
The username for the default account for the PC-DVR “SYSTEM”. The password in blank (i.e. enter
nothing). This is an administrator account, and will allow anything in the configuration of the DVR to
be changed. We strongly suggest changing this as soon as possible.
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Table of Contents
Before you Begin 2
Table of Contents 3
Overview 4
Layout PCI Version 5
USB Version 5
Installation Hardware 6
Software 7
Main Interface 8
Basic Configuration 9
Recording 10
Video ProcAmp 11
Motion Detection 12
Schedule 13
Alarm / Sensor Configuration 14
Auto-Mail 16
P.T.Z. (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) Configuration 16
P.T.Z. (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) Control 17
User Configuration 17
Playback 18
Capture and Backup 19
Networking the PC-DVR 20
Remote Access 21
The Remote Viewing Interface 22
The Remote Playback Interface 23
Remote Configuration 24
Connecting via iPhone 25
Troubleshooting Guide 26
Technical Specifications 27
Helpdesk / Technical Support Rear Cover
Warranty Information Rear Cover
Overview
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Congratulations on your purchase of this Swann four channel PC-based surveillance system. You’ve chosen an
extremely cost effective and adaptable security solution to integrate with your existing computer system.
The PC-DVR and included software will allow you to turn your computer into a fully featured digital video
recorder with advanced networking and remote access features. You’ll be able to monitor four cameras at a time,
and record footage directly to your computer’s hard drive.
Whether you have the external USB PC-DVR or the internal PCI card version of the PC-DVR, this manual will cover
everything from installing your hardware to configuring your system for remote viewing (that is, being able to
access your security system via the Internet).
The PC-DVR boasts the following features:
Advanced video compression: The PV-DVR records footage using the powerful MPEG-4 compression, allowing
for high-quality footage requiring the minimum possible hard drive space. This is the same format used by BluRay discs to store high definition video and a favorite format for Internet video due to its high quality and small
file size.
Flexible Recording Options: The PC-DVR can be configured to operate using several different recording modes.
You can record constantly (Manual Recording), record based on a schedule (Schedule Recording) or record only
when something happens in view of one of your cameras (Motion Detection Recording) or automatically record
when one of your alarms are triggered (Sensor Alarm Recording).
Support for Pan, Tilt and Zoom cameras: Supporting a number of PTZ control decoders, the PC-DVR is
compatible with many different PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) control systems and can be configured to control multiple
stand-alone or dome-mounted camera systems simultaneously.
Real-time, multi-camera displays: There are numerous viewing methods available using the included software,
including split screen and automatic channel cycling.
Multiple Recording Search Options: Search for recordings using the time and date they were recorded, the
camera they were recorded on, the recording mode in which they were recorded, or a combination of these
criteria.
Remote Access and Networking Features: Being directly incorporated into your PC, the PC-DVR is highly
network compatible. You can monitor live images and engage playback via both the local area network and
remotely via the Internet once properly configured. It also allows for the remote control of PTZ compatible camera
systems.
System Requirements
Minimum Recommended
CPU: Intel PIII 800MHz or equivalent Intel PIV 1GHz (or equivalent) or higher
Memory: 256MB 512MB or more
Video RAM: 32MB 64MB or higher
Network Card: 10/100Mbps or faster 10/100Mbps or faster
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP
Microsoft® Windows® Vista 32-bit
Microsoft® Windows® 7 32-bit (PCI Version ONLY)
Direct Draw: Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0
If your computer does not meet the minumum system requirements, we recommend not installing the PC-DVR
on this system. Consider upgrading your computer system, or acquiring a new PC to use the PC-DVR.
Please note that whilst multiple PCI PC-DVR cards can be installed into one computer system,
the USB version of the PC-DVR does not support this feature.
Additionally, the USB and PCI versions of the PC-DVR cannot be used in conjunction.
Layout: PCI Card Version
Layout: USB Version
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Rear of Card
Camera Connections
1 2 3 4
1
2
3
4
BNC Plugs for Cameras
Alarm Port
Data
Connectors
(PCI)
BNC Plugs
for Cameras
Alarm Port
Data Connectors (PCI)
USB Plug
for connection to PC
Audio RCA Plugs (for
Microphone or other
sound device)
Video RCA Plugs (for
Camera)
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Installation: Hardware
Installing the PC-DVR: PCI Card Version
Installing the PC-DVR: USB Version
2. Remove the cover
from your computer
case. Exercise caution
whilst doing so - some
components can retain
an electrical charge even
once the power has been
disconnected.
Remove the screws 1.
holding your computer’s
cover in place.
Locate a spare USB 2.0 port on your computer. Avoid using a hub, USB extension lead or USB 1.0 or 1.1 ports, as these 1.
will limit the bandwidth available to the DVR, causing the unit to perform poorly or not at all.
Plug the USB plug on the PC-DVR into the spare USB 2.0 port. Your operating system will detect it automatically, and ask 2.
you if you want to install drivers. Be sure to choose “NO” - the drivers will be installed along with the software during
the next step of installation.
7. Replace the cover of
your computer, replacing
screws as necessary,
and reattach any cables
disconnected during the
installation procedure.
8. Start your computer.
5. If necessary, remove the spare slot cover.
Often, these are screwed in place, but
sometimes are physically part of your
computer’s case, perforated for easy removal. In the latter circumstance, exercise
care when removing the slot cover – the
perforated edges can be sharp!
6. Carefully insert the PC-DVR card into the
spare PCI slot. Grip the card at both ends,
and apply even, steady pressure until it is
firmly and completely inserted into the
PCI slot. Insert and fully tighten a screw
into the thread located on top of the slot
cover.
4. Locate a spare PCI
slot. Generally, these
are located on the
motherboard of your
computer and are white.
3. With care, lay your
computer down on it’s
side so that the internal
components (i.e. the
motherboard and PCI
cards) are facing upright.
IMPORTANT
Read before you attempt installation:
Be aware that you may void the •
manufacturer’s warranty by opening
your computer case. If in doubt, contact
your retailer for more information before
proceeding.
To avoid static discharge to sensitive parts, •
wear rubber soled shoes. Grip the metal
of the case momentarily to discharge any
static electricity before going any further.
If you are unfamiliar with installing and/•
or maintaining computer hardware, we
suggest employing the services of a
professional computer technician to install
the PCI card into your computer.
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Installation: Software
1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive.
2. If the software does not run automatically, open your optical drive,
locate and run the file named “setup.exe”.
3. Wait a moment whilst the software is loaded from the CD-ROM.You
will see the following window appear: Simply choose “Next”.
4. You will be asked to select your video standard. The correct option to
choose depends on your location. For countries such as the United
States and Japan use NTSC, whilst Western Europe, the UK and
Australia use PAL.
5. Wait whilst the device drivers are installed. You will see a progress
meter showing the progress of this step.
6. You may be presented with a window similar to the following:
Choose “Install this driver software anyway” or “Continue Anyway”
(depending on the options displayed by your operating system).
7. You will be asked to nominate the folder you want the software
installed to. Unless you have a specific reason to change this, use the
suggested location. Choose “Next”.
8. You will also be asked to choose the folder in your Start Menu where
you’d like the program shortcut to be located. Again, unless you have
a specific place in mind, use the default location. Choose “Next”.
9. The installation should now be complete. You’ll see one final window.
Click “Finish” to end the installation procedure.
10. You may need to restart your computer.
Step 6 as it appears in
Microsoft Windows® Vista.
Step 6 as it appears in
Microsoft Windows® XP.
Main Interface
Please Note: The above example shows the maximum number of images that the software can display. If you have the
PCI version of the PC-DVR and additional free PCI slots, additional cards can be added to your system - up to a maximum
of four cards allowing for 16 channels.
Only ONE (1) USB PC-DVR can be connected to a computer at a time.
The USB version cannot be used in conjunction with the PCI version of the PC-DVR.
Using multiple PCI PC-DVR cards simultaneously is an advanced feature of the unit,
and not recommended for novice users.
Default state
Manual Recording Mode
Schedule Recording Mode
Motion Detection Recording Mode
Sensor/Alarm Recording Mode
Each light on the Channel Status display corresponds to
one camera connection. The color of the light indicates
the current status of that channel.
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1/CAM1
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•
3/CAM3
•
2/CAM2
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4/CAM4
Live Viewing Display
EMAP
Lock / Unlock
Event Search
Configuration Panel
PTZ Controls
Exit Button
Time & Date
Remaining
Hard Drive
Space
Indicator
Viewing
Mode
Switches
Capture
Urgent
Record
Single
View
Channel
Status
Quad
View
AutoCycle
Auto-Cycle Config: When Auto-Cycle display mode is engaged
(that is, the PC-DVR displays one channel at a time, automatically
cycling through all active channels) these settings will determine
how long it dwells on each channel.
Dwell Time: How long each channel will be displayed for.
Caption: Choose how each channel will be identified.
None: No title will be shown.
ID: Will display the camera’s number.
Name: Will show the name tagged on that camera.
ID/Name: Will show the name and ID of that camera.
Live Audio: Change which audio channel will be recorded.
Audio Config: Here you can change the GAIN (essentially the
volume) of one or both audio channels.
Networking Configuration: Here you can choose the port
settings that the PC-DVR uses to interface with your LAN and the
Internet.
Storage Location: Lets you choose which hard drive the software
will record data to. Only drives already connected to your system
will appear here.
Auto-Reboot & Auto-Login Configuration Tab: Click here to
access the Auto-Reboot and Auto-Login Configuration tabs.
Basic Configuration: The current screen. From other configuration
windows, this will take you back to this screen.
Schedule Configuration: Opens the schedule window. If you
want the PC-DVR to record at certain specific times, this is where
you can program that schedule.
Video Configuration: Opens the video configuration window,
where you can change the size and quality of the video files the
software will save.
Motion Detection Configuration: If you want the PC-DVR to
record when movement occurs within view of the cameras, use this
screen to configure the motion detection settings.
Alarm Configuration: If you have an external alarm system
connected to the PC-DVR, then this is where you’ll be able to define
which channels record on which alarm signal.
P.T.Z. Configuration: For remotely controlling the pan, tilt and
zoom features of a P.T.Z. capable camera system.
User Configuration: Where you are able to configure other
settings not covered in the other menus.
Channel Attributes: Where the individual attributes associated
with each channel can be changed and modified. See overleaf for
details.
Auto-Reboot Configuration: As computers need to be
occasionally rebooted to ensure they continue to operate reliably,
the PC-DVR software includes the option to do this automatically.
Select the frequency of rebooting here.
Auto-Login Configuration: Used primarily in conjunction
with the auto-reboot feature. You can input the username and
password you use to login to Windows here, and the PC-DVR will
automatically login to Windows when the computer restarts.
Access the Basic Configuration screen by clicking on the Configuration Panel icon (the one that looks like a spanner). Here,
you can configure and control various aspects of the PC-DVR’s functionality. In addition, the Configuration Menu located on
the right hand side of this window contains the links to the recording option setup screens.
Basically, if you want to make the PC-DVR function differently from the default settings, this is where you do it.
Basic Configuration
Auto-Reboot Configuration
Auto-Login
Configuration
Storage Location
Network Configuration
Auto-Reboot & Auto-Login Config Tab
Auto-Cycle
Config
Basic Configuration
Schedule Configuration
Video Configuration
Motion Detection Config
Alarm Configuration
P.T.Z. Configuration
User Configuration
Return to Live Viewing Mode
Record Setup
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