Swann P-6T4 User Manual

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P-6T4, SW242-6T4
Swann Security
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  • Page 1 4 Channel H.264 DVR P-6T4, SW242-6T4 Swann Security www.swannsecurity.com EN110608...
  • Page 2 FCC WARNING STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Important Notice All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations regarding the use of cameras.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 Introduction ...1 1.1 DVR Introduction ...1 1.2 Main Features and Specification...1 CHAPTER 2 Panel Function ...3 2.1 Check the Accessories ...3 2.2 Front Panel & Interface Terminals...3 2.3 Back Panel & Interface Terminals ...4 2.4 Remote Controller Introduction ...5 2.4.1 Use Remote Controller...5 2.4.2 Facie of Remote Controller ...6 CHAPTER 3...
  • Page 4 4.1.1 Accessing DVR in LAN...41 4.1.2 Accessing DVR in WAN ...42 4.2 Main Interface ...44 4.2.1 Login ...44 4.2.2 Snap Picture ...45 4.2.3 Parameter Settings ...45 4.2.4 Record ...45 4.2.5 Camera Audio ...45 4.2.6 DVR Status Panel ...45 4.3 Remote Playback and Search ...46 4.3.1 Remote Playback ...46 4.3.2 Other Functions...47 4.4 Remote DVR Configuration ...50...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    1.1 DVR Introduction This DVR adopts the unique solution of Dual Stream technology, with a main processor that can process the signal of DVR recording and signal of internet transmission simultaneously, utilizing standard H.264 algorithm, the latest advanced video compression format. The solution allows DVR to have powerful internet function of remote controlling DVR completely, good internet speed, and high quality picture recording with very low bit rate, saving HDD space with long hour recordings.
  • Page 6 RECORD & PLAYBACK • Record modes: Manual operation, Sensor detection, Schedule Record and Motion detection • Support HDD recycle • Support single channel playback • Support deleting and locking the record • Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet •...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Panel Function

    CHAPTER 2 Panel Function Please make sure DVR is powered off before you connect the DVR with other equipment. Do not hot plug in! 2.1 Check the Accessories When you receive the machine, please check accessories and make sure you have all the parts. Normally, accessories include: a mouse,...
  • Page 8: Back Panel & Interface Terminals

    RECORD POWER 2.3 Back Panel & Interface Terminals The interfaces on the Back Panel please refer to the entity. There might be slightly difference from below figure. You could contrast below figure and the entity for realizing the function of every interface. The Back Panel and interface terminal is shown as Fig2.2 Back Panel.
  • Page 9: Remote Controller Introduction

    2.4 Remote Controller Introduction 2.4.1 Use Remote Controller Notice: Please note that Remote Controller is not a standard part of this DVR. Your package might not include it. Steps of using the Remote Controller are described as below: STEP1 Put the battery into the Remote Controller. Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller.
  • Page 10: Facie Of Remote Controller

    2.4.2 Facie of Remote Controller The entire facie of the Remote Controller is shown in Fig2.3 Remote Controller. All buttons on the Remote Controller describes as below table. You could use "A" button on the Remote Controller to switch the input mode. Button Name Power Button...
  • Page 11 Button Name Four-screen display mode Press the button to display the picture of four channels. Press "1X1" button in four-screen display mode to enter the channel 1. Nine-screen display mode Press the button to display the picture of nine channels. Press "1X1" button in nine-screen display mode to enter the channel 1.
  • Page 12 Button Name Stop Stop button: Press the button to stop playing record. Audio switch button Audio switch Press the button to switch the audio of the channel. Sequence Button Press the button to make DVR display channels in turn. A Button Press the button to switch the mode of font form.
  • Page 13 Number Button Corresponding Letter ().@<> DEF/def JKL/jkl PQRS/pqrs WXYZ/wxyz Digital Video Recorder User Manual Number Button Corresponding Letter ABC/abc GHI/ghi MNO/mno TUV/tuv...
  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Basic Operation Guide

    CHAPTER 3 Basic Operation Guide 3.1 How to Start DVR Notice: Before you power on the machine, please make sure the power input of DVR is eligible for local power supply. If the power indicator light is off, please do as the following to start DVR: STEP1 Connect DVR to AC adaptor and plug in.
  • Page 15 (referred Fig3.2 Main Menu). Fig3.1 Login STEP2 Press "Up", "Down", "Right" and "Left" buttons to move cursor, selection highlighted by yellow. STEP3 Press "Enter" key to enter the sub-menu. And press "Menu" key to get back to Main Menu when you use the front panel to operate.
  • Page 16: Basic Configuration

    3.2.1 Basic Configuration Basic Configuration menu is shown as Fig3.4 Basic Configuration VIDEO FORMAT After you enter the Basic Configuration menu, you need to set the video format. There are two options to choose: NTSC and PAL. STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor manually. STEP2 Press "Enter"...
  • Page 17: Live Configuration

    STEP2 Modify the DVR name. STEP3 Press "Enter" key to confirm the operation. DVR ID You could set DVR ID. It consists of three numbers. STEP1 Press "Up", fDown", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to modify numbers. STEP3 Input three numbers, and press "Enter"...
  • Page 18 CHANNEL STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to switch the channel which you want to set. CHANNEL NAME You could set the channel name. Range for inputting the words contents letters from ‘a’ to ‘z’ and numbers from ‘0’ to ‘9’. STEP1 Press "A"...
  • Page 19: Record Configuration

    Modify value of contrast, brightness, saturation and hue of the picture. COPY CONFIG TO Copy the configurations of this channel to any other selected channel. STEP1 Select the channel which this channel will be copied to. STEP2 Press "COPY" button. STEP3 Press "Enter"...
  • Page 20 RECYCLE If select "RECYCLE" check box to have continuous recording, DVR will overwrite the oldest record when HDD is full. If you unselect "RECYCLE" check box, the DVR will stop recording when the HDD is full. 3. TIME STAMP If selecting the check box, record time will be displayed on the bottom of screen when playing back the record. PRERECORD TIME Prerecord time is the record time before alarm.
  • Page 21: Alarm Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Frame rate is the recording picture amount per second. If you choose 15, the picture recording rate is 15 frames per second. You could set frame rate for different record mode. If the video format is NTSC, there will be five frame rates to choose: 1, 3, 7, 15 and 30. The maximum of the frame rate is If the video format is PAL, there will be five frame rates to choose: 1, 3, 6, 12 and 25.
  • Page 22 distant time of detecting the motion. If the HOLD TIME is 1 minute, the motion which is detected will only trigger the alarm once in 1 minute. CHANNEL STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Press "Enter"...
  • Page 23 Substeps of manually selecting the detection area are described as below: In the Area Setup submenu, press "Up" and "Down" buttons to choose "CUSTOM" option. Press "Enter" key to confirm the operation. Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to choose the part which needs to be detected. Press "Enter"...
  • Page 24 HOLD TIME It sets the record time after the alarm happened. There are two options to choose: 1 minute and 2 minutes. It also sets the distant time of detecting the motion. If the HOLD TIME is 1 minute, the sensor event which is detected will only trigger the alarm once in 1 minute.
  • Page 25 ‘NC’ means normal close. If ‘NC’ is chosen, the DVR will alarm when the alarm is in high level. TRIGGER RECORD One channel can connect to one sensor. But one sensor can match one or more channels. STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor to "TRIGGER RECORD" option. STEP2 Select the check box of the channel which sensors match.
  • Page 26: Ptz Configuration

    3.2.5 PTZ Configuration PTZ Configuration menu is shown as Fig3.14 PTZ Configuration. Fig3.14 PTZ Configuration CHANNEL Switch to the channel which connects to the Speed Dome. BAUDRATE There are five options of baudrate to choose: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200. PROTOCOL Choose the PTZ protocol.
  • Page 27: User Configuration

    STEP6 Press "ESC" button to come back the Preset menu. STEP7 Press "SAVE" button to save the position of camera which you adjust before as Presetting Point; press "CANCEL" button to discard the setting to get back to upper menu. Notice: Do you know how to use the Presetting Point? You can use the number key to switch the Presetting Point in PTZ mode.
  • Page 28: Network Configuration

    If unselect "AUTHORIZATION CHECK" check box, users can enter the system directly without password. USER Press "Enter" key to switch to another user. Using "+” and "-" buttons could also change the user. PASSWORD Admin’s password is initialized as ‘123456’. Users with authorization change this user’s password. Password consists of numbers between 0 and 9.
  • Page 29 Fig3.18 Network Configuration BASIC CONFIGURATION Basic Configuration submenu is shown as below Fig3.19 Basic Configuration. STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to enter the Basic Configuration menu. NET SERVER If you select the check box and set the port number of the server, you would make the NET SERVER enable. NET VIDEO QUALITY It sets picture quality of remote surveillance.
  • Page 30 It is the IP configure of the DVR. There are three options to choose: STATIC, DHCP and PPPoE. Take Static IP address as example. STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Input IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. STEP3 Press "OK"...
  • Page 31 Notice: The actual ISP list may be different from each vendor. Take the ‘dns2p.com’ as example to introduce. If different from the below example, please connect with your Domain Name Service Provider to be guided how to get the domain. Apply the Domain Name (1) Register in the Web STEP1...
  • Page 32 STEP1 Return to homepage after registering successfully. STEP2 Click "Account Manager" on the right of homepage to login (referred Fig3.24 Login Page). STEP3 Input the username and password with the information that you have registered. STEP4 Click "Enter" key after filling in the textbox. (3) Domain Setup STEP1 Click "Domain Management"...
  • Page 33: Manager Tools

    information above and try again. Application STEP1 Connect DVR to the Network Client. STEP2 After popping up the login interface, fill in "Server" textbox with ‘ *.dns2p.com’ to visit the Network Client of the DVR. ‘*’ is the domain which is set in ‘(3) Domain Setup’. According to the example above, fill in "Server" textbox with ‘...
  • Page 34 UICK FORMAT STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Select "QUICK Format" check box. FORMAT STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Select "FORMAT" button. STEP3 Press "Enter" key, a hint will pop up: ‘FORMAT WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON THIS HDD! FORMAT NOW? ’ STEP4 Press "OK"...
  • Page 35 TYPE Types of the log file. Move the cursor to the log file types which you want to inquire, press "Enter" key to select the types. The default setting is select all types. For example: TIME Beginning time and ending time of the log file. STEP1 Select types of the log.
  • Page 36 STEP2 Enter the menu after word-‘USB’ is displayed on the live mode. STEP3 Press "Up" and "Down" buttons to move the cursor on "UPDATE" button. STEP4 Press "Enter" key to start updating. Process of backup is shown as Fig3.32 Updating. STEP5 After the program checked is done, the system will restart.
  • Page 37: Shortcut Menu

    3.3 Shortcut Menu 3.3.1 PTZ PTZ mode is shown as Fig3.35 PTZ Mode. In order to switch the channel to which connects the video output of the Speed Dome, you may press "PTZ" button to enter the PTZ mode. In the live view of PTZ mode, the default channel is channel 1, you can use Remote Controller to change the channel number to enter the corresponding channel PTZ mode.
  • Page 38: Search

    FOCUS STEP1 In PTZ mode, press "FOCUS" button. STEP2 Press "+" and "-" buttons to control focus. IRIS STEP1 In PTZ mode, press "IRIS" button. STEP2 Press "+" and "-" buttons to control little and much light of the Speed Dome. 3.3.2 Search Press the "Search"...
  • Page 39 STEP1 In Calendar submenu, press "Up", "Down", "Right" and "Left" buttons to select date. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to enter the Playback submenu, referred Fig3.38 Playback. STEP3 Press "Enter" key to select channels. STEP4 Press "Up", "Down", "Right" and "Left" buttons to select time of the date which you select ahead. The time in red has record file.
  • Page 40 − TYPE: The type of the event. There are two types of event: MOTION and SENSOR. − M: Motion detection. − A: Sensor detection. − LOCK: Lock status of files. STEP6 Press "Up" and "Down" buttons to choose the event record. STEP7 Press "Enter"...
  • Page 41 (3) START TIME Start recording time to backup. The first line is hour, and the second line is minute. You must choose the date firstly and choose the time secondly. (4) END TIME End recording time to backup. The first line is hour, the second line is minute. You must choose the date firstly and choose the time secondly.
  • Page 42 ‘BACKUP COMPLETELY’. So far, the backup is completed. VIEW BACKUP If backup with AVI format, most media player can view directly. If backup with DVR format, please use the client software to view. (We also supply extra software, DVR player, which can play AVI and DVR format, it is suggested to utilize DVR player to play both format recordings).
  • Page 43: Information

    STEP5 Move the cursor to "DELETE" button and press "Enter" key, information will be given as below: ‘SOME RECORDS WILL BE DELETED, CONTINUE?’ STEP6 Press "Left" and "Right" buttons to select "OK" button. STEP7 Press "Enter" key to delete this record. LOCK/UNLOCK Lock submenu is shown as Fig3.43 LOCK/UNLOCK.
  • Page 44 • If you press the "Left" button, it will display the third channel in full screen. • If you press the "Right" button, it will display the fourth channel in full screen. • If you press the "Enter" button, it will display the four-divided channel. •...
  • Page 45: Chapter 4 Remote Surveillance

    CHAPTER 4 Remote Surveillance 4.1 Accessing DVR Because our DVR supports IE control, you need use IE connect to DVR and download and install ActiveX controls for remote controlling the DVR. Before remote controlling the DVR, you need right connect the DVR and cable to internet. If you access the DVR through WAN, you need to set DVR and router parameters firstly.
  • Page 46: Accessing Dvr In Wan

    4.1.2 Accessing DVR in WAN When you access DVR in WAN, you need to set safety certificate firstly. STEP1 Double-click the IE browser icon to open the IE browser. STEP2 Select ‘tools > Internet Options’ in menu bar, it will pop up "Internet Options" window, referred Figure4-2 Internet Optionss.
  • Page 47 Figure4-2 Internet Options STEP3 Click "Security" option, and click "Custom Level…" in "Security level for this zone", it will pop up "Security Settings" window, referred Figure4-3 Security Settings. STEP4 In "Security Settings" window, enable the options which relate with ActiveX controls. STEP5 Click "OK", finish setting the parameters.
  • Page 48: Main Interface

    STEP8 The system access DVR automatically after finishing installation. The Network Client interface will be displayed in IE browser, referred Figure4-1 Network Client Interface. Notice: When the Network Client is running on VISTA operation system, you also need set relational ActiveX parameters. Steps of setting parameters are shown as follows: 1.
  • Page 49: Snap Picture

    STEP1 Click button to input username and password in the pop-up box. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to login. Notice: Click "EXIT" button, you could exit the system. 4.2.2 Snap Picture Snap live picture. Press 4.2.3 Parameter Settings Parameter Settings window could set the amount how many picture you snap once. If you select 5, you can snap five pictures every time when you click "Snap Picture"...
  • Page 50: Remote Playback And Search

    4.3 Remote Playback and Search 4.3.1 Remote Playback Click button in the Main Interface to enter the following area which is shown as Fig4.3 Remote Playback. Record Playback and Control Meaning of the function button in the Remote Playback window is shown as below: : Play /Pause.
  • Page 51: Other Functions

    Fig4.5 Data Preview shows the record data of different channels in corresponding time. In the figure, left side shows the available channels. When certain channel has been selected for playback, the background color will be highlighted and ‘ ’ sign will appear beside the channel title. The data preview area at the center gives details of the record files.
  • Page 52 There are two methods of backup: backup by time and backup by event. TIME BACKUP STEP1 Select the time and record type. STEP2 Select the camera. STEP3 Press "Browse…" button to select the folder of saving the Backup file. STEP4 Select cameras which you want to backup.
  • Page 53 STEP5 Select the type of backup file. STEP6 Click "Select Event" button to enter the Select Event window which is shown as Fig4.7 Select Event. Choose event list and press ">>" button to move to backup list, showed in the box under; Click ">>>>" to choose all events.
  • Page 54: Remote Dvr Configuration

    STEP1 Click button to enter the Remote Lock window, as Fig4.8 Remote Lock. Fig4.8 Remote Lock STEP2 Select the time and record type. STEP3 Select the camera. STEP4 Click "Select Event" button, system find the corresponding event and it will pop up the LOCK EVENT window which is shown as Fig4.9 Lock Event.
  • Page 55 The definitions of the buttons in Fig4.10 are as below: System Configuration Alarm Configuration Manage Tools The Remote DVR Configuration can set the configurations of the DVR remotely. The operation is the same as DVR. It can change the configuration of DVR. Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig4.10 Remote DVR Configuration Live configuration...
  • Page 56: Basic Configuration

    4.4.1 Basic Configuration Click button in the Remote DVR Configuration and enter the Basic Configuration which is shown as below Fig4.11 Basic Configuration. After you change parameters of the Basic Configuration window, click "OK" button, the setting will be saved and inured on the DVR.
  • Page 57: Live Configuration

    Date Format Select the option in the drag-down list to change the format of date. There are three date format : YY/MM/DD、DD/MM/YY 和 MM/DD/YY. Buzzer Select the option in the drag-down list to change the time how long the buzzer will last. 4.4.2 Live Configuration Click button in the Remote DVR Configuration, the drag-down menu will appear.
  • Page 58: Record Configuration

    Show Name Select the check box to change be hidden or shown the name of DVR channel in the live display mode. Channel Name Input words to change the name of the channel. COLOR SETTINGS Channel Select the option in the drag-down list to change the channel of DVR. Brightness /Contrast /Saturation /Hue You can set suitable brightness, contrast, saturation and hue for every channel by drawing the slider.
  • Page 59 Parameter Settings The setting is the same as ‘3.2.3 Record Configuration’ of the DVR. If you change it on Network Client, the DVR will change along with it. Schedule Record The default value of Schedule Record is not active. STEP1 Click the check box of the Schedule Record, it will be active.
  • Page 60: Alarm Configuration

    4.4.4 Alarm Configuration Click button in the Remote DVR Configuration, the drag-down menu will appear. There are Motion Alarm window, Sensor Alarm window and Other Alarm window. The setting is the same as ‘3.2.4 Alarm Configuration’ of the DVR. If you change it here, the DVR will change along with it.
  • Page 61: Remote Ptz

    STEP3 After update finishing, DVR need to be rebooted to apply the new firmware. LOAD DEFAULT Load default setup. SYSTEM INFORMATION It displays the information of the DVR, such as version, DVR name and MAC address and so on. SYSTEM LOG It displays the information about operating information on the DVR.
  • Page 62 Channel When you need to set PTZ control, you should enter the PTZ configuration window and click the corresponding channel. Then users can begin to control the PTZ through enabled channel. Baud Rate It sets the Baud Rate of PTZ device. The default value is 9600. Protocol It sets the communication protocol of PTZ device.
  • Page 63 PTZ CONTROL INTERFACE Click button in the Main Interface (referred Fig4.2 Main Interface) and enter the PTZ Control interface which is shown as Fig4.18 PTZ Control. You can control PTZ devices by the function buttons on the right side of the interface. The function of the buttons is described as below table.
  • Page 64 Icon Description Upward Controlling the speed dome to swing up. FOCUS+ It sets the camera’s long focus. ZOOM+ It sets the camera’s zoom in. IRIS+ It sets the PTZ device’s much light. Go to the Presetting Point Adjust PTZ speed It sets the rotational speed of the PTZ.
  • Page 65: Chapter 5 Operation With Mouse

    CHAPTER 5 Operation with Mouse 5.1 Switch the Display of Channel You can switch the display mode of channels in DVR with mouse. • If the picture of the channel is in multi-divided mode, you could switch the picture to full screen through clicking on the picture.
  • Page 66: Ptz Control

    Right-click on the picture to exit the menu. 5.2.3 PTZ Control Click "PTZ Control" menu to enter the PTZ mode. The shortcut menu of PTZ is shown as Fig5.1 Shortcut Menu of PTZ. You could control the zoom-in and zoom-out, focus and input lightness of the Speed Dome. FOCUS Click "FOCUS+"...
  • Page 67: Fast Reverse And Fast Forward

    Notice: buttons are used to control the Speed Dome to swing up, right, left and down. 5.3 Fast Reverse and Fast Forward When you play back the record, you can backward or forward the record. Multiple of reversing and forwarding is controlled through using the mouse. The shortcut menus of fast backward and fast forward are shown as Fig5.2 Fast Reverse and Fast Forward.
  • Page 68: Chapter 6 Frequently Asked Questions

    CHAPTER 6 Frequently Asked Questions Question1: You have been download and install Network Client software from the DVR. But after inputting DVR IP, username and password, it appears ‘ Can’t open codec TVTTH ’. Answer: When installing the software, the system regedit and system file need to be modified. And if you login the system as ordinary user, the modification operation could not be performed.
  • Page 69: Appendix A Main Standard & Parameter

    Appendix A Main Standard & Parameter Model VIDEO Input Level Video Standard Video Output Screen Split Control Display Resolution NTSC Speed NTSC AUDIO Compression Audio In/ Out Input Level RECORDING Compression Compression bit rate Resolution NTSC Speed NTSC Mode Motion detection HDD interface SEARCHING Searching Method...
  • Page 70 Real Time ALARM Sensor Input Alarm Output Motion Detection CONNECTOR Video Input Main Monitor Output Audio Input (Mono) Audio Output (Mono) Sensor Input Alarm Output PTZ (RS-485) Ethernet USB 1.1 ELECTRICAL Power Source Power Consumption BACKUP Digital Backup OTHERS Multiplex Control Device Digital Video Recorder User Manual App.
  • Page 71: Appendix B Record Capability

    Appendix B Record Capability The following table shows how much capability record of 4 channels engrosses per hour. Picture Quality Resolution Total frame rate High 352*288 100F/S Medium 352*288 100F/S 352*288 100F/S Notice: The data of the above table comes from our tests which are just used for user’s reference. Different definition and stabilization (object’s movement) of the images will lead different results.
  • Page 72 (M-F, 9am-5pm US PT) See http://www.worldtimeserver.com for information on different time zones and the time in Melbourne Australia compare to your local time. Digital Video Recorder User Manual Swann Technical Support Worldwide Email support tech@swann.com.au AUSTRALIA toll free 1300 138 324...
  • Page 73 Any unit which proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without charge for parts or labour or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann. The repair or replacement will be warranted for either ninety days or the remainder of the original one year warranty period, whichever is longer.
  • Page 74 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Swann Communications 2008©...

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