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DVR Compatibility
This camera is compat ible with the following Sw ann 1080p DVR models:
• Swann 4500, 4550, 4 600, 4750, 5000 & 8 075 Series DVRs
This is not an exhaustiv e list - since the time of publicatio n we will have released new er
DVRs with which thi s camera may be suppor ted.
Note: The camera image w ill appear only in black and w hite on the screen in DVR model s
where the video outpu t signal mode of the camera is not au tomatically detected. You
can correct this by u sing the camera joystick to s et the video output signal mode of t he
camera to corresp ond with the type of DVR y ou are operating. Simply pus h the joystick in
the direction corre sponding to the signal you want to se lect, as described be low, and hold
for approximately 2 seconds.
Left – AHD. This is the signal us ed with Swann recorder s such as the 4600 Serie s DVR.
Right – TVI. This is the si gnal used with Swann recor ders such as the 4500 an d 8075
Series DVRs.
After the mode is chang ed, the camera turns of f briefly then restar ts in the new mode.
The camera has an OSD (on-screen display) that is accessable using the camera joystick. The OSD
allows you to adjust the appearance and characteristics of the image shown on the camera.It is an
optional, advanced feature and recommended only for experienced users. There’s no requirement
to use the OSD - in the majority of situations, the automatic settings work quite well.
Using the camera joystick
• The joystick has a middle button that you press to open the OSD menu. This button is also
used to select an option.
• Push the joystick up or down to choose a selection in the menu. Push left or right to toggle
between options for a particular setting.
• The symbol indicates that there is a submenu for the option. Select the option then press
the middle button to enter the submenu.
OSD Menu Options
The following is an overview of the options available on the camera’s OSD menu. For a more detailed
guide to the OSD functionality, download the OSD manual for the camera from support.swann.com.
AE (Automatic Exposure): Adjust exposure settings according to the existing light conditions.
WB (White Balance): Choose from a selection of white balance options to adjust screen color and
obtain the most accurate reproduction of color tone in the scene.
Day-Night: Control the camera’s colour mode during different times of the day and night
Video Setting: General image settings common to most cameras.
Language: Change the OSD menu language.
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