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Contents Before you Begin 2 Table of Contents Package Contents 3 4 DVR Layout Layout of Remote Control Connecting Cameras to the DVR Starting the DVR 5 6 7 8 Navigating the Menus The Main Menu Hard Drive Setup Setting the Time Configuring the Camera Display 9 9 10 11 12 Recording Search and Playback 14 17 Backing up Footage Motion Detection Password Control Language System Me
Package Contents DVR4-2500™ Unit Remote Control Operating Instructions Easy Setup Guide Power Adapter with Cable Software CD Network cable USB cable RCA Video Cable RCA to BNC adapters X 4 Security Stickers (4 Pack) If you are missing any of the components above, contact Swann Communications for assistance.
DVR Layout Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1. Power Indicator - Lights on when DVR powered 2. Infra red sensor 3. Hard drive indicator - Lights when hard drive is active (flashes when recording, searching etc.) 4. Menu/ESC - Used to enter the main menu or exit a sub menu. 5. PTZ - Press in live view to see pop up menu. 6. Next Channel - Press to go to next channel in live view or playback 7.
Layout of Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 1. 0-9 (digit key pad) - Buttons 1-4 can be used to view channels 1-4 in individual display mode during recording and playback. - 0-9 can be used to input a password. - 0-9 cannot be used for any other numeric field with a yellow pop up keypad 2. ALL - Press to activate the entire screen for motion detection in MOTION DETECTOR SETUP; press again to deactivate motion detection to the entire screen. 3 - LEFT arrow - Move cursor left in menus. 4.
Connecting Cameras to the DVR Cameras and accessories optional 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Connect the power and BNC ends of the security camera to an extension cable. 2. Connect the DC end on the extension cables to the 4 way power splitter plugs. 3. Connect the camera power supply to the other end of the power splitter. 4. Connect the BNC end of the extension cables to the camera connections on the back of the DVR unit (CH1, CH2, CH3 & CH4) 5.
Starting the DVR Once you have connected the DVR and switched the power on it will begin to boot up. During boot up you will see the following screen. The DVR is basically a small, dedicated computer and thus needs about 45 seconds to boot up. Whilst booting, the DVR will show this screen: Once the DVR has booted (up and you have a camera connected to each channel) the DVR will take you straight to the ‘ALL’ view screen, showing all eight displays (below). 1 8 4 3 1. Displays showing cameras 1 and 3.
Navigating the Menus This DVR comes with a USB mouse and also a remote control, and also has a full compliment of control buttons on the front panel. So, basically, you have options! Note: The USB mouse must be attached to the upper USB port! The mouse functions just like any PC mouse for easy navigation of the menus. In a nutshell, the left mouse button selects and confirms choices, the right mouse button will take you back towards the main menu.
Hard drive Setup What’s this? Unlike a VCR which records to a tape, your DVR records footage to the internal hard drive. Therefore, it’s an important first step when configuring your DVR to make sure that the hard drive (HDD) options are correctly set. Think of it like inserting a really, really long tape that you don’t have to rewind. All the options we’re configuring here you’ll find in the HDD SETUP submenu.
Setting the Time Setting the Time & Date It’s important to set the Time & Date before recording footage. That way, when you search for events, they’ll be listed in the right order, and display when they were recorded. To set the Time and Date: 1. Go to the TIME AND DATE submenu. 2. Highlight the current numeric field, and press select or left click. 3. Use left and right (or the mouse) to select the digit(s) you want to change. 4.
Setting the Time (continued) Configuring custom DST MODE As the standards for daylight savings differ from country to country, and often state to state, you might need to manually tell the DVR exactly when it commences and ends in your locality. To do this, we need to configure the settings in the DST MODE CUSTOM submenu. First, select the appropriate week from the drop-down menu which lists the 1ST WEEK, 2ND WEEK (and so on) that DST commecnces in your region.
Camera Setup Color Setup You can fine tune the look of each channel individually by adjusting the HUE, BRIGHT (brightness), CONTRAST and SATURATION values for each channel. This is useful if peculiar lighting conditions, a non-standard camera or a conspicuously colored object in the frame cause the display to be inconveniently tinted, or over or under exposed. HUE: Changes the color mix of the frame (this can have very dramatic results). BRIGHT: Changes how light all tones in the image appear.
Recording In the RECORD SETUP submenu you can choose which channels will be active during recording, change the recording quality, enable & disable audio, select record more and Chunk Size (the maximum size of each recorded file). This submenu contains many of the most important settings on the DVR, and correctly configuring them is important to the ongoing smooth operation of the unit.
Record (continued) Schedule If you choose the TIME SCHEDULE recording option, then a SCHEDULE button will appear on the screen giving you access to set the schedule. Highlight and select this to set the schedule. When using the mouse, you’ll need to left click the schedule button to access the SCHEDULE screen. After clicking the SCHEDULE button a new screen will open showing: • • • • A CHANNEL drop-down list which contains channels 1 through 8.
Record (continued) Schedule (continued) Want Monday through Thursday to run on the same schedule, but don’t want to set it all individually? Too easy. The COPY button in the SCHEDULE screen allows you to copy the schedule for a certain day (that you may have already set) to all of or one of the other days. This saves you time having to set each day separately. To copy the schedule settings from day to day, select the day you’d like to copy from on the first drop down menu.
Search and Playback Video Search In the VIDEO SEARCH screen you can search for a specific day for a recording and view it in playback mode. This is useful for hunting a specific recording of an incident if you know the time and date it ocured. To search you need to input the date of the video then select the hour of the recording. Note that if you don’t know the exact day you want to search input just the MONTH & YEAR then click the SEARCH button.
Search and Playback (continued) FIle List In the FILE LIST screen you can view each video pack, listed in chronological order. You can set a filter to view files for a specific channel or record mode. Here you can also back up files to a USB flash drive. To filter by the channel on which the recording came from: • Using the mouse or the arrow buttons, highlight the SWITCH CHN drop-down menu, and left click or press select. • Choose from channels 1 through 8, or ALL if you wish to see all recordings.
Backing up Footage Backing up a file • • • • • First, insert a USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the DVR. Note that inserting a flash drive into the mouse port will not work correctly. Make sure there are no files on the USB flash drive that you wish to keep, as data already on the drive may be lost. Highlight the BAK check-boxes which correspond to the recordings that you wish to backup, and left click or press select.
Motion Detection (continued) Motion Detection Area Say, for example, you are trying to monitor your front yard, whilst in the background there is a busy street, and the cars driving past continually set off the motion detection. What can you do about it? Setting only part of the camera’s view to be motion sensitive might be the answer. This is useful in a number of circumstances, such as monitoring one particular door at the end of busy hallway, or a backyard with a tree that keeps blowing in the wind.
Password Control Password Setup The system password allows you to protect the DVR’s settings & recording. Without the password the DVR menu cannot be accessed. We strongly advise that you set a password as soon as possible to prevent unauthorized access to the DVR, either locally or remotely. It is this same password can must be entered for remote viewing. To set your PASSWORD: • Open the PASSWORD submenu (located in the SYSTEM menu).
System Menu The SYSTEM menu is where most of the advanced settings for the DVR hide out. Most of the time, there isn’t much you’ll need to change here. However, a few settings might need tweaking from time to time, so here’s a quick rundown of what’s what. Auto Maintain To maintain the operational integrity of the DVR, it is suggested that it be rebooted periodically. In much the same way that a computer can become unstable if left on for an extremely long time, the DVR can become unstable.
System Setting the Time 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the DATE / TIME menu, located in the SYSTEM menu. By using the mouse or the arrow buttons, navigate to the numeric time display and left click or press select. The first digit (see example to the right) will now be highlighted for editing. Using the pop-up keypad, use the mouse of the arrow buttons to select the digit that you want. Left click or press select to choose a digit.
PTZ (continued) Bit Settings There are several ‘bit’ settings to configure - again, these must match the required settings for the camera system. Consult the camera documentation to learn these values. Data Bit A DATA BIT is one part of a set of data sent to the camera to tell it which way to point. Some PTZ cameras like very short packets of information, others require longer packets of information at a time. We can set this by choosing the number of DATA BITS to form a packet.
PTZ (continued) Onscreen PTZ Controls You can bring up the PTZ Setup window by pressing the PTZ button on the remote control, or by right-clicking the mouse in the live view mode, and choosing PTZ. Here, you’ll be able to aim the camera, as well as alter aspects of the lens and iris configuration, if these features are supported by your camera system. Note that most PTZ systems support some, but not all, of these features. 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 1.
Installing the DVR Software Installing the DVR software For the best results when using a PC to access the DVR, use the included software which came on the mini-CD included with your DVR. This software is compatible with Windows-based computers only, and will not run under operating systems, such as Mac OS or Linux. Also, the software will not operate correctly on 64-bit Windows systems.
Installing the DVR Software (continued) 4. Follow the instructions & click NEXT. 5. Select the destination on your PC hard drive of the software files. Click NEXT to have them stored to the default location.
Installing the DVR Software (continued) 6. Click NEXT. 6. The installation is now complete. Click FINISH.
Configuring ActiveX You may need to change the security settings on your PC to be able to view the DVR remotely. If you are having trouble viewing your DVR remotely and are getting messages regarding active X controls the following instructions may help. Changing Security Settings on Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Click TOOLS > INTERNET OPTIONS. 3. In INTERNET OPTIONS click on the SECURITY tab at the top. 4. Select the INTERNET zone option. 5. Click on the CUSTOM LEVEL button. 6.
Network Setup Network Setup DHCP The DVR can be configured to operate over a local area network (LAN) or over the Internet (REMOTE ACCESS). The easiest, fastest and most robust network to configure (under most circumstances) is a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Using this type of network, one of your devices (usually your router) is responsible for monitoring your network and assigning IP addresses as necessary. First, access the NETWORK SETUP menu from the MAIN MENU.
D9 Viewer Software Opening D9 PC viewer For the best results when accessing your DVR via REMOTE ACCESS or a LAN, use the included software. The remote viewing/playback software is called D9 VIEWER. The interface and functionality of the software is quite similar to the interface and functionality of the DVR. There are, however, some notable differences. We will go through using and configuring the D9 VIEWER software over the next few pages.
D9 Viewer Software: Layout 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 2 9 10 11 12 13 1. Channel Name 2. Date & Time 3. Live - Click to view live view screen. 4. Replay - Click to view the replay screen. 5. Setup - Click to view the setup screen. 6. Logout - Click to logout. 7. Minimise - Press to minimise screen 8. Close - Press to close D9-Viewer. 9. PTZ Control - Pan, Tilt, Zoom controls. 10. Open Window, Capture & Record Click to OPEN and CLOSE live view . Click to capture image. Click to start recording. 32 11.
D9 Viewer Software Replay In the REPLAY screen of the D9 Viewer you can search and playback footage recorded on your DVR. The files are separated by channel and record mode. 1. Click on a date in the calender to view files for that day. Use the arrow buttons on each side of the month & to go back one month or forward. You should see a list of files under the FILE LIST heading. If you don’t see any files LEFT click the button.
D9 Viewer Software (continued) Record In the RECORD screen in SETUP you can change the camera record settings. You can turn each channel on or off, select the recording resolution & quality, turn on or off the audio, select a record mode and set up the record schedule. Most of the options that you will find here operate in exactly the same manner as on your DVR.
D9 Viewer Software (continued) Alarm In the alarm screen you can change settings for motion detection. 1. Motion Detection - Status i. Scroll over the dropdown list and LEFT click. ii. Select ON to switch motion detection on for that channel. Selecting OFF will turn motion detection OFF for that channel. iii. LEFT click. 2. Motion Detection - Sensitivity i. Scroll over the dropdown list and LEFT click. ii. Select the sensivity level you want for that channels motion detection; LOW, NORMAL, HIGH & HIGHEST.
D9 Viewer Software Network For users with minimal network knowledge it is best to use the DHCP when setting the DVR to view remotely. Note: These settings should already being configured using the DVR. See Network Setup on page 35. 1. Network - Type i. Scroll over the dropdown list and LEFT click. ii. Select DHCP to setup the DVR & view it remotely. iii. LEFT click. iv. Logout and log back in.
D9 Viewer Software Viewing Remotely Now that you have configured the DVR and your PC you can view your DVR over the internet. The DVR can be viewed remotely over the internet using the DVR software on the CD included with the DVR or using a web browser (preferably Internet Explorer). You’ll need to know the PUBLIC IP ADDRESS of your network. Using Internet Explorer http://210.9.10.115:85 1. Open up Internet Explorer.
About IP ADDRESSES Internet Protocol (IP) Version 4 is the networking protocol employed by this DVR, and of the Internet as a whole. It allows for approximately four billion (specfically 232) individual addresses. This is a lot, but it isn’t enough for every device in the world to have it’s own. Thus, the Internet is broken down into a series of smaller networks (LANs and Intranets) which have a unique IP.
Installing/Changing the HDD Note: the following instructions are for installing or changing the hard drive. If your DVR already has a hard drive pre-installed disregard these steps. 1. Ensure the DVR is unplugged and removed from mains power. 2. Locate and remove the 3 screws on the rear of the DVR. 3. Pull up the top case of the DVR. Remove Back of DVR 4. Locate the 4 screws holding down the hard drive stand. 5.
Troubleshooting Problem: My monitor is not showing any display/picture. Solution: Make sure you have connected the VIDEO OUTPUT on the DVR to a VIDEO INPUT on the back of your TV/monitor. Try different channels on your TV or monitor - many TV’s call their component video input confusing things, like AV, TV/AV, AUX, COMPOSITE, CHANNEL 0 and so on. Problem: My DVR does not switch on. Solution: Make sure you have plugged in the power supply (12V 3A) to the DVR and into the wall socket.
Technical Specifications DVR8-2500 Video Video Format Video Inputs Video Outputs Display Resolution Display Frame Rate PAL or NTSC 8 x Composite BNC Inputs 2 x Composite BNC Outputs, 1 x VGA Out NTSC: 704 x 480, PAL: 704 x 576 NTSC: 120fps, PAL: 100fps Audio Audio Inputs Audio Output 1 x RCA Audio Input 1 x RCA Audio Output Recording Compression Format Recording Resolution Recording Frame Rate Recording Modes Multiplex Operation HDD Interface Hard Drive Support H.
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