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Basic DVR Operation
The USB Mouse (Recommended)
The easiest way to operate the DVR is to use the included USB
optical mouse - we put together the look and feel of the menu
system specifically for mouse-friendly navigation.
The controls are pretty easy to remember - heck, there are only
two buttons. It couldn't be simpler.
Left click:
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Selects an item or confirms a choice.
Right click:
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Opens the menu bar from the live viewing screen.
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Returns one "step" from a submenu.
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Opens a context menu in some settings screens.
The Scroll Wheel:
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Can be used to adjust the values of sliders and scales
when highlighted by the mouse.
Of course, you don't have to use the mouse.
Default Password Information
To ensure your privacy, this DVR supports password protection.
The default, all-access username is "admin". If the DVR asks you to log in before you've set a password, enter
admin as your username and leave the password blank. This will give you access to all areas of the DVR.
The password function is disabled by default. However, if you're asked for a password, the default is "12345".
To ensure your ongoing privacy, we strongly recommend setting a password as soon as possible. Choose
something that you'll remember, but that others would be unlikely to guess.
If you do manage to lock yourself out of the DVR, you'll need to contact us at the Swann Technical Support
Telephone Helpdesk - the number is on the back cover.
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The Remote Control
Many of the controls operate in a similar manner to controls
on a DVD player or similar. However, due to the specific and
multi-channel nature of the DVR, the functionality of some
buttons may not be immediately obvious.
Wireless Mice: Best of Both Worlds
Many wireless mice are compatible with the DVR. The only
kinds of wireless devices compatible are those that interface
in the same manner as regular wired devices: typically, these
will be mice which come with a dedicated USB receiver which
is pre-paired to the mouse.
Combination wireless receivers (such as those that come with
keyboard/mouse combinations) are usually NOT compatible
with the DVR. We suggest avoiding them.
Note that Bluetooth devices are NOT compatible with the
DVR. Use a wireless mouse that has a dedicated USB receiver.
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Basic Setup: General
The Setup Wizard will run automatically the first time you start the DVR.
The wizard will guide you through all the settings you need to get your DVR up and working, specifically:
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Choosing your Language
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Setting Video Input and Output Formats and Resolution
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Setting the Date, Time and your Time Zone
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Initializing and/or Formatting your Hard Drive
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Configuring the DVR to operate on your Network
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Setting up a Dynamic DNS for remote access
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Synchronizing the DVR's time with an online server
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Choosing the settings for Daylight Savings Time (DST)
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Creating Username(s) and Password(s)
Note: There are still a few things you'll really want to setup after you've finished with the wizard - the theory is that, once you've got
through the set up wizard, you can install the MyDVR software on a PC connected to the same network and configure the remaining
options via your computer.
Time Zone: Choose the time zone you're in. It's really important to select the right time zone if you're using NTP (Network Time
Protocol).
Some common time zones: In the USA, EST (Eastern Standard Time) is GMT -5:00, where PST (Pacific Standard Time) is GMT -8:00.
The UK is GMT +0:00 and the East Coast of Australia is GMT +10:00.
Menu Date Format: How you'd like the date to be displayed. Choose whichever format is standard in your region.
If you need to change any of these settings later, you can find these options:
Main Menu -> System -> General
General Configuration
Language: Choose the language you'd
like the menu system to be displayed in.
Video Standard: Choose between NTSC
(for the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan,
Korea and some other regions) or PAL
(UK, Europe, Australia and some other
areas). If this is set incorrectly, images
from your cameras will be distorted,
black and white, or simply not appear at
all.
Resolution: How many pixels the DVR
will output. Typically, you'll want to set
this to be equal to the native resolution
of your monitor/television (check the
manufacturer's
documentation).
If
your monitor's native resolution isn't
an option, then you'll want to use the
highest resolution possible without
exceeding the maximum resolution of
your monitor.
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