The Setup Wizard EN • System Language • Disable or enable the Setup Wizard • Configure Password • General Configuration • Daylight Savings & Internet Time • Configure your Email • Live View Mode • Live View Icons & Controls QW48_4500040515E | © Swann 2015 1
System Language 1 Welcome to the Setup Wizard! The Setup Wizard automatically runs the first time you start your DVR and will guide you through all the important settings you need to get up and working. Please be patient as it can take a moment for the wizard to appear after turning on your DVR. System Language: Choose a language you would like the system menu to be displayed in. Select from English, Russian, French and Spanish. • Click “Apply” to continue. • Click “Exit” to exit the Setup Wizard.
Disable or enable the Setup Wizard 2 By default, the setup wizard will display each time the DVR starts or is re-booted. As the setup wizard is only required the first time you turn on the DVR, click the checkbox to disable this. • Click “Next” to continue. • Click “Exit” to exit the Setup Wizard.
Configure Password 3 This step is really easy. You just have to give your DVR a new password. • Click “Next” to continue. Admin Password: The default password is “12345”. Click the dialogue box and enter this password. • Click “Exit” to exit the Setup Wizard. New Admin Password: Click the checkbox to enable a new password. New Password: Enter a new password. The password can be up to 16 characters in length. Confirm: Enter your new password again to confirm.
General Configuration Time Zone: Select the correct time zone relevant to your region. 4 Date Format: Select a preferred display format. Resolution: Select a resolution that is suitable for your HDTV or Monitor. 1920 x 1080 resolution will give you the best display quality. System Date: If the date is not correct, click the calendar icon to select the correct date. • Click “Previous” to go back to the previous screen. • Click “Next” to continue.
Daylight Savings & Internet Time 5 Enable DST: Click the checkbox if you would like the DVR to adjust the time when Daylight Savings time begins. The NTP (Network Time Protocol) function allows the DVR to automatically sync its clock with an on-line server, which gives it the ability to constantly have an accurate time setting. Obviously this is very important for a security system and is enabled by default. We don’t recommend changing any of the default settings.
Configure your Email 6 You can configure an email account so that your DVR sends you email alerts when events occur. We recommend using Gmail. To create an account go to (www.gmail.com) and then input the details here. 1. Populate each field as shown in the above screenshot (the emails shown are examples only, don’t use these). 2. Click “Test” to verify that the information you’ve entered is correct. A message will appear on-screen indicating a successful email test. Click “OK” to continue.
Live View Mode 7 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 by right-clicking the mouse to access the Menu Bar. For smartphone and tablet users, you can use the free SwannView Plus app to turn your mobile device into a monitoring centre for the DVR. Take a look at the included “The SwannView Plus Mobile App” quick start guide for further information.
Live View Icons & Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Menu Bar 1. Click this to access the Menu. 2. Click this to display a full-screen video channel. 3. Click this to select one of the multi-screen viewing modes available. 4. Click this to display the previous channel(s). 5. Click this to display the next channel(s). 6. Click this to automatically switch between channels at specific intervals (known as “Dwell Time”). 7. Click this to select either continuous record mode or motion detection record mode.
General Configuration EN Confused on which location to install your cameras? The cameras included with your security system can be installed in a number of different locations. Camera location can depend on the following 1. Distance from the camera to the DVR. 3. Lighting conditions. 2. Environmental conditions. 4. The area that you would like to monitor.
Front of House and Driveway To monitor the front of the house, whether it is the front garden, driveway or the entrance to your garage, it is recommended to install the camera where the roof meets the walls of the house, as illustrated below. This will shelter the camera from the elements, have a better field of view, and less likely to be vandalized. Install the camera where the roof meets the walls of the house.
Front of House and Driveway This camera will focus on the driveway entrance. This camera will focus on the garage entrance.
Front Door It has been found that most burglars will enter your home through the front door, so it is very important that you install a camera here. It is recommended to install the camera either above the door or to the side space permitting. Mount the camera in an elevated position so it is out of range of vandals or would be burglars. Placing the camera at a slight angle will allow you to see who is approaching your front door as well as giving you the ability to have facial recognition.
Backyard and Side Entrance Your backyard is mostly filled with a shed with lawn and garden tools, recreational equipment and children’s toys. It’s a good idea to install a camera so that you have an entire overview of the backyard. Like the cameras installed at the front of the house, it is recommended to install the camera where the roof meets the wall of the house. If you have a side gate or more than one entrance to the backyard, you may want to have an additional camera focused to that area.
Indoors It’s recommended that you place cameras inside the house that have high traffic areas such as entry and exit points (front door), hallways and staircases (if applicable). Other ideal locations are next to windows and rooms that have high priced valuables such as electronics, antiques and jewellery. Have a look at the image(s) on the DVR first before installing the cameras permanently.
Camera Field of View The Field of View produced by a camera is the area that the camera can see. It is an important factor to consider as it determines not just what the camera can see, but also the level of detail that is visible at a given distance. Cameras with a smaller lens, also known as a wide-angle lens, produce a greater Field of View than cameras with a larger lens. This means that the camera can see a large area but the objects will appear smaller within the scene area.
Lighting and Environment Tips Lighting • For best results do not point the camera towards a light source. • Pointing the camera towards a glass window intending to see outside may result in a poor image because of glare and lighting conditions inside and outside. • Don’t place the camera in a shaded area that is looking into a well-lit area as this will result in a poor display. The light to the sensor located at the front of the camera needs to be the same as the light at the focal target for best results.
Camera Cables When installing cameras outside, it is recommended to install the provided data & power cable away from the elements so it prevents them from deteriorating over time. Whilst cabling, avoid areas that have a high amount of electrical equipment where electrical interference is expected. This can create all types of interference to the video picture. Also avoid sharp bends, which can affect cable impedance and cause interference to the video picture.
