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SWDVK-846004-AU
User Manual
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Swann SWDVK-846004-AU User Manual

PRO-SERIES HD
Digital Video Recorder
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Important Information
FCC Verification
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:
• These devices may not cause harmful interference
• These devices must accept any interference received, including in­terference that may cause undesired operation
Important Notice - All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations
FCC Regulation (for USA): 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 - Changes or modifications made to this device not approved
expressly by the party responsible for compliance could void the 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 of the device and allow adequate space for ventilation
• Only use the power adapter supplied with the DVR
Password Information
The DVR’s Mac address can be obtained using SwannView Link for Win­dows. Please download it from our website.
About this Manual
This instruction manual is written for the DVR-4600 and was accurate at the time it was completed. However, because of our on-going efforts to constantly improve our products, additional features and functions may have been added since that time. We encourage you to visit our website to check for the latest updates and product announcements.
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Contents
Important Information 2
Contents 3
Live View 5
Chapter 1 - Menu 6
Menu Layout 7
Chapter 2 - Camera Configuration 8
Display: Camera 9
Creating a Privacy Mask 10
Recording: Encode 11
Alarm: Motion 12
Motion Detection 13
Motion Detection Schedule 14
Motion Detection Tips 15
Alarm: Video Loss 16
Recording: Option 24
Recording: Schedule 25
Chapter 4 - Playback & Backup 26
Search: Playback 27
The Playback Interface 28
Search: Event 30
Search: Backup 31
Chapter 5 - System Configuration 32
System: General 33
System: User 34
System Maintenance 35
Alarm: Exception 36
Device: HDD 37
Display: Output 38
Video Loss Schedule 17
Device: PTZ 18
Controlling a PTZ Camera 19
Creating a Preset 20
Creating a Patrol 21
Chapter 3 - Recording Configuration 22
Recording: Encode 23
Network: General 39
Network: Advanced 40
Chapter 6 - System Status 41
Search: Log Search 42
Network: Status 43
Device: S.M.A.R.T 44
System: System Information 45
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Contents (cont.)
Warranty Information 46
Helpdesk & Technical Support 47
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Live View
Live View is the default display mode for the DVR. Each camera connected will be displayed on-screen. You can check the status or operation of your DVR and cameras using the icons and Menu Bar on the Live View screen. Right-click the mouse to access the Menu Bar.
Status Icons
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Camera1 Camera2
Double-click a live video chan­nel to view full screen.
Camera Toolbar
Click & drag a live video chan­nel to reposition it.
Menu Bar
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1. Opens the Menu.
2. Click to view a single camera.
3. Click to view four cameras.
4. Click to view eight cameras.
5. Click to view nine cameras.
6. Click to view the next screen in
single or four camera view.
7. Click to enable PIP mode.
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8. Click to manually record the
selected camera.
9. Click to access the Setup Wiz-
ard.
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Menu
The Menu is where you control the various actions and options that are available on the DVR. You can also access previous­ly recorded video for playback and to export to a USB storage device such as a flash drive. To maintain system integrity, a firmware upgrade can be per­formed when available and ac­cess to the shutdown menu to restart or safely turn off the DVR.
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Menu Layout
The various actions and options that are available, are categorised on the left-hand side of the Menu.
To exit or access the previous menu, right­click the mouse.
Clicking each category will reveal a number of tabs or sub-categories that can be changed from their de­fault value.
To shutdown, reboot or lock the DVR, click the “Shutdown” button. To ensure the integri­ty of your data and recordings, always select “Shutdown” when powering off the DVR.
Some options may have additional menus that can be accessed.
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Camera Configuration
The majority of the camera con­figuration options available are in the “Display”, “Recording”, “Alarm” and “Device” menus that are accessible from the Menu. You can change the res­olution and bitrate settings as well as the image settings for brightness and contrast. The DVR has several controls for Motion Detection, Video Loss and the ability to create one or more privacy masks.
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Display: Camera
The configuration op­tions available allow you to name each cam­era relevant to where it has been installed as well as the ability to adjust image settings such as brightness and contrast.
Camera No.: Select a camera that you would like to configure. Camera Name: Select a name for the camera you’ve selected. It can be
up to 16 characters in length.
Display Camera Name: Leave this enabled if you would like to display
the camera name on the Live View screen, otherwise click to disable.
Record Date: It’s recommended to leave this enabled as it creates an
inseparable record of exactly when the footage was captured.
OSD Display Position: Click the “Set” button to change the position of
the camera name on the Live View screen. Use the mouse to reposition the camera name. Right-click the mouse then click “Save” to exit.
Image Settings: This gives you access to the image adjustment tools.
Click the “Set” button to change then click “OK” when finished.
Brightness: This changes how light the image appears to be. Contrast: This increases the difference between the blackest black and
the whitest white in the image.
Saturation: This alters how much colour is displayed in the image. The
higher the saturation, the more bright and vivid colours will appear.
Hue: This changes the colour mix of the image. Mask: Click the checkbox to enable then click “Area Settings” to create
one or more privacy masks - see page 10 for more information.
• Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings.
• Use the “Copy to” button to apply all settings to the other cameras.
• Don’t forget to click “Apply” to save settings.
• Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu.
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Creating a Privacy Mask
A privacy mask can be used if you want to ob­scure part of your im­age for privacy. You can also use this option to minimize false trig­gers for Motion Detec­tion. You can create up to four areas per cam­era to mask. Any area obscured by a privacy mask won’t be shown live or recorded.
1. Using the mouse, click & drag to select the area that you want to
create a privacy mask for (as shown above). Up to four masks can be created.
click the mouse to access the sub-menu (as shown above) then click “Delete Area”. Click “Delete All” to delete all masks. Click “Save” to save your mask or click “Cancel” to exit.
• Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings.
• Use the “Copy to” button to apply all settings to the other cameras.
• Don’t forget to click “Apply” to save settings.
• Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu.
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Recording: Encode
The Encode function allows you to change the resolution and bi­trate for each camera connected. The max­imum Main Stream resolution is 1080P (1920 x 1080) at 20fps, which fits in with the capabilities of the pro­vided cameras. The Sub stream resolution is Q720p (320 x 180).
Camera No.: Select a camera that you would like to configure. Encoding Parameters: Select which parameter that you would like to
configure, Main Stream or Sub stream.
Record Audio: See page 23 for more information. Resolution: The resolution is 1080P for Main Stream and Q720p for Sub
stream. By default, the SwannView Link app and Windows software uti­lises the Sub stream parameter to display an image from the DVR to your mobile device or computer.
Frame Rate(fps): The default frame rate is 20fps for Main Stream and
4fps for Sub stream. Change the Sub stream frame rate if you’re having issues streaming to your mobile device or computer.
Max. BitRate(Kbps): The default bitrate is 4096Kbps for Main Stream
and 128Kbps for Sub stream. Change the Sub stream bitrate if you’re having issues streaming to your mobile device or computer. By lowering the quality, you reduce the amount of data that is required.
• Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings.
• Use the “Copy to” button to apply all settings to the other cameras.
• Don’t forget to click “Apply” to save settings.
• Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu.
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Alarm: Motion
Whether you’re waiting for an expected event, hoping you don’t spot an unwelcome visitor, or just curious about what happens when you’re not around, Mo­tion Detection can be configured to alert you and record video only when it detects mo­tion. Motion Detection is enabled by default.
Channel: Select a camera that you would like to configure. Enable: Motion Detection is enabled by default. Motion Detection: Click the “Set” button to change the default Motion
Detection area - see page 13 for more information.
Schedule: Click the “Set” button to change the default Motion Detection
alarm schedule - see page 14 for more information.
Action: Click the “Set” button to enable an audio warning, to send an
email and to trigger other cameras when motion is detected.
• Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings.
• Use the “Copy to” button to apply all settings to the other cameras.
• Don’t forget to click “Apply” to save settings.
• Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu.
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Motion Detection
Using the “Sensitivity” function, you can change the motion sensitivity level for each time period available. The level is controlled by a slider, allowing you to set a value be­tween 0 and 50. The lower the number, the more sensitive the Motion Detection will be.
Motion Detection is an essential part of your security system. It’s the main method that detects when someone is in your home when they shouldn’t be. When motion has been detected by one or more cameras, a signal is sent to your DVR, alerting you to a potential threat in your home. It does this in several ways such as activating an audio warning using its internal buzzer, sending an email and sending an alert to your smartphone or tablet. You can also configure your DVR so it triggers the other cameras to start recording.
Motion Detection is the default recording mode for the DVR. The entire view of the camera is enabled to detect motion, however you can select certain areas if you wish. In the above example, a Motion Detection zone has been set up for the windows and dining room entrance. Movement outside of these zones will not be detected.
1. Right-click the mouse to access the sub-menu then click “Delete All”.
2. Click & drag to select the area that you want to create a zone for. Mul-
tiple zones can be created. The same action also applies if you want to delete a zone that has been created.
3. You can adjust the sensitivity level (see above) if required.
4. Right-click the mouse to access the sub-menu then click “Save” to
save any changes that you have made. To revert back to default settings click “Add to All” or click “Cancel” to exit.
• Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings.
• Use the “Copy to” button to apply all settings to the other cameras.
• Don’t forget to click “Apply” to save settings.
• Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu.
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Motion Detection Schedule
By default, a Motion De­tection alarm schedule has been enabled for each connected cam­era. You can however change the schedule according to what fits in with your needs. The schedule is presented as a 24 hour 7 days a week grid and is colour coded to represent the event type.
In the above example, a schedule has been created for 06:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. Sunday to Saturday. Using the mouse, click on a particular square or click & drag to change a section.
• Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings.
• Don’t forget to click “Apply” to save settings.
• Click “Cancel” to exit.
• Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu.
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Motion Detection Tips
Placement of the cameras
1. Keep cameras 10 - 15 feet (3 - 4 metres) away from heating vents, where the sunlight shines in, and
radiators. If a camera detects a swift change in motion, even that of a cloud passing quickly over direct sunlight shining into your living room, Motion Detection could be activated.
2. Place cameras in areas where people have to walk through, like the stairwell, main hallway or entry
door. That way, an intruder will activate Motion Detection regardless of where they are headed. Intruders usually go right for the master bedroom, so put a camera near that room or other rooms where you have valuables, like the study.
3. Walk through your house and assess where intruders are most likely to enter, and what path they would
take. Most burglars enter the home through a front or back door, so it’s advisable to place the cameras near those areas.
4. When installing cameras outside, it’s important to keep your front and backyard well-lit for ideal night
vision and the ability to detect motion. It’s common for intruders to enter a home through an unlocked garage or by using a garage door opener in an unlocked car located in the driveway.
Avoiding false triggers
1. A flag or foliage that is blown by the wind - Angle the camera so wind-blown objects are out of the
camera’s view.
Bedroom Backdoor
Hallways
Frontdoor
2. Pets moving in front of the camera - Lower the sensitivity level and/or point the camera into areas that
are not particular high-traffic for your pets.
3. Vehicles moving in the background - Angle the camera so as to avoid movement in the background.
4. Moving air from a heater or air conditioner - Angle the camera away from heater and air conditioner
sources.
5. Movement reflected off smooth surfaces such as glass - Lower the sensitivity level and/or avoid pointing
the camera directly at glass surfaces.
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