™ plug&playsecurity Advanced security made easy ™ DVR4-1000™ 4 Channel Digital Video Recorder Swann Technical Support All Countries E-mail: tech@swannsecurity.com Telephone Helpdesk USA toll free 1-800-627-2799 (Su, 2pm-10pm US PT) (M-Th, 6am-10pm US PT) (F 6am-2pm US PT) USA Exchange & Repairs 562-777-2551 (M-F, 9am-5pm US PT) AUSTRALIA toll free 1300 138 324 (M 9am-5pm AUS ET) (Tu-F 1am-5pm AUS ET) (Sa 1am-9am AUS ET) NEW ZEALAND toll free 0800 479 266 INTERNATIONAL +61 3 8412 4610 See http://www.
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.
Technical Specifications Contents Video/Audio Video Format: Operating System: Video Input: Audio Input: Video Output: Audio Output: Contents Package Contents DVR Layout Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Layout Display and Recording Display Frame: Global Recording Frame Rate: Video Operation Duplex : Display Resolution: Recording Resolution: Compression Format: Size per frame: General HDD Interface: Backup Method: Search Mode: Full Screen: Motion Detect: Loss Detect: Auto Switching: Buzzer Output: B
Package Contents 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. Troubleshooting Guide Problem: The Power light keeps blinking red. Solution: Ensure you are using the correct Power Adapter provided for the DVR.
Viewing Backup Footage on a PC (cont) DVR Layout Extract footage from a larger video clip Front Panel When dealing with larger backup files it may be necessary to extract smaller clips. The following describes how to extract footage and export to a new .VVF file. 2 1 3 4 5 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 1. Open and play the clip to extract from. 2. Pause the clip where you want to start the extraction. 3. Right-click the camera view and select Capture > Mark In 4.
Viewing Backup Footage on a PC Remote Control Layout 1-4. Camera Select Buttons Changes to corresponding camera when pressed 5. Record / Stop Button Start or stop recording 6–7. Up & Down Buttons Moves up / down in menus 8-9. Rewind & Fast Forward Moves left / right in menus Using the VVFPlayer software View backed up footage from the DVR4-1000™ with the included VVFPlayer software located on the CD. 1. Copy the VVFPlayer software from the CD to your computer. 2.
Connecting Cameras and Power Adapter Backup Footage 1 The DVR4-1000™ has a backup feature via the USB port on the front of the DVR. The DVR accepts flash drives or thumbdrives up to 2GB in size. Follow the steps below to backup footage: 3 1. Insert a USB flash drive / thumbdrive (not included) to the USB port. 2. Press Play to enter playback mode or use the Time Search feature to find a recording. 3. Pause playback at the start of the footage you would like to backup. 4.
Connecting the DVR to a TV Monitor Time Search Time Search allows you to quickly jump to a specific time and date to view a recording. 1 INPUT Back of TV 2 Start time: This is the date and time of the oldest recording on the DVR. Back of DVR 1. Connect the RCA end of the Video Cable to the Yellow Video INPUT on the back of the TV Monitor. 2. Connect the BNC end of the Video Cable to the Video OUTPUT connection on the back of the DVR.
System Menu Image Display The System menu provides general setup options such as hard disk information, time, date and firmware settings. Single Camera View 1 2 3 1. Current Camera Channel 2. Motion Detection Icon Hard Disk Setup: Display information about the installed hard disk including total size and memory usage. 3. Recording Icon 4 4. Main Display Overwrite Enable: If activated, when the hard disk is full the DVR will overwrite the oldest footage automatically. Default: Yes. 5.
Installing or Changing a Hard Drive Screen Menu IMPORTANT NOTE: The following instructions are for installing or changing the hard drive. If your DVR4-1000™ already has a hard drive pre-installed disregard these steps. The Screen menu adjusts the display of cameras in the main camera view. Installing / Changing a Hard Drive in the DVR4-1000™ 1. Ensure the DVR4-1000™ is unplugged and removed from mains power. Remove Border: Applies a border between the cameras in multi camera view.
Motion Detection Menu The Motion Detection menu allows you to set motion options for each camera. Starting the DVR With a New Hard Drive When starting the DVR4-1000™ for the first time or starting the DVR after changing to a new hard drive, the DVR will configure the hard drive for use. Follow the on screen prompts to configure the hard drive. Note: The DVR detects motion based on the level of change in the picture. Channel: Select which camera attributes to change from camera 1-4.
Menu Operation Record Menu Accessing and Navigating the Menu System The Record Menu adjusts recording quality, timers and schedules. The main Setup Menu can be accessed by pressing the Menu Button To navigate the menus press the directional arrow keys To select the highlighted option press or or To return to the previous menu press Note: The menu cannot be accessed while in playback or backup mode. Return to the main camera view before entering the menu.
Menu Operation Record Menu Accessing and Navigating the Menu System The Record Menu adjusts recording quality, timers and schedules. The main Setup Menu can be accessed by pressing the Menu Button To navigate the menus press the directional arrow keys To select the highlighted option press or or To return to the previous menu press Note: The menu cannot be accessed while in playback or backup mode. Return to the main camera view before entering the menu.
Motion Detection Menu The Motion Detection menu allows you to set motion options for each camera. Starting the DVR With a New Hard Drive When starting the DVR4-1000™ for the first time or starting the DVR after changing to a new hard drive, the DVR will configure the hard drive for use. Follow the on screen prompts to configure the hard drive. Note: The DVR detects motion based on the level of change in the picture. Channel: Select which camera attributes to change from camera 1-4.
Installing or Changing a Hard Drive Screen Menu IMPORTANT NOTE: The following instructions are for installing or changing the hard drive. If your DVR4-1000™ already has a hard drive pre-installed disregard these steps. The Screen menu adjusts the display of cameras in the main camera view. Installing / Changing a Hard Drive in the DVR4-1000™ 1. Ensure the DVR4-1000™ is unplugged and removed from mains power. Remove Border: Applies a border between the cameras in multi camera view.
System Menu Image Display The System menu provides general setup options such as hard disk information, time, date and firmware settings. Single Camera View 1 2 3 1. Current Camera Channel 2. Motion Detection Icon Hard Disk Setup: Display information about the installed hard disk including total size and memory usage. 3. Recording Icon 4 4. Main Display Overwrite Enable: If activated, when the hard disk is full the DVR will overwrite the oldest footage automatically. Default: Yes. 5.
Connecting the DVR to a TV Monitor Time Search Time Search allows you to quickly jump to a specific time and date to view a recording. 1 INPUT Back of TV 2 Start time: This is the date and time of the oldest recording on the DVR. Back of DVR 1. Connect the RCA end of the Video Cable to the Yellow Video INPUT on the back of the TV Monitor. 2. Connect the BNC end of the Video Cable to the Video OUTPUT connection on the back of the DVR.
Connecting Cameras and Power Adapter Backup Footage 1 The DVR4-1000™ has a backup feature via the USB port on the front of the DVR. The DVR accepts flash drives or thumbdrives up to 2GB in size. Follow the steps below to backup footage: 3 1. Insert a USB flash drive / thumbdrive (not included) to the USB port. 2. Press Play to enter playback mode or use the Time Search feature to find a recording. 3. Pause playback at the start of the footage you would like to backup. 4.
Viewing Backup Footage on a PC Remote Control Layout 1-4. Camera Select Buttons Changes to corresponding camera when pressed 5. Record / Stop Button Start or stop recording 6–7. Up & Down Buttons Moves up / down in menus 8-9. Rewind & Fast Forward Moves left / right in menus Using the VVFPlayer software View backed up footage from the DVR4-1000™ with the included VVFPlayer software located on the CD. 1. Copy the VVFPlayer software from the CD to your computer. 2.
Viewing Backup Footage on a PC (cont) DVR Layout Extract footage from a larger video clip Front Panel When dealing with larger backup files it may be necessary to extract smaller clips. The following describes how to extract footage and export to a new .VVF file. 2 1 3 4 5 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 1. Open and play the clip to extract from. 2. Pause the clip where you want to start the extraction. 3. Right-click the camera view and select Capture > Mark In 4.
Package Contents 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. Troubleshooting Guide Problem: The Power light keeps blinking red. Solution: Ensure you are using the correct Power Adapter provided for the DVR.
Technical Specifications Contents Video/Audio Video Format: Operating System: Video Input: Audio Input: Video Output: Audio Output: Contents Package Contents DVR Layout Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Layout Display and Recording Display Frame: Global Recording Frame Rate: Video Operation Duplex : Display Resolution: Recording Resolution: Compression Format: Size per frame: General HDD Interface: Backup Method: Search Mode: Full Screen: Motion Detect: Loss Detect: Auto Switching: Buzzer Output: B
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.
™ plug&playsecurity Advanced security made easy ™ DVR4-1000™ 4 Channel Digital Video Recorder Swann Technical Support All Countries E-mail: tech@swannsecurity.com Telephone Helpdesk USA toll free 1-800-627-2799 (Su, 2pm-10pm US PT) (M-Th, 6am-10pm US PT) (F 6am-2pm US PT) USA Exchange & Repairs 562-777-2551 (M-F, 9am-5pm US PT) AUSTRALIA toll free 1300 138 324 (M 9am-5pm AUS ET) (Tu-F 1am-5pm AUS ET) (Sa 1am-9am AUS ET) NEW ZEALAND toll free 0800 479 266 INTERNATIONAL +61 3 8412 4610 See http://www.