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Basic Setup: Installing MyDVR on PC
Your DVR comes with powerful remote access and interface
software, called MyDVR. You can setup and configure almost
all aspects of the DVR from the MyDVR interface.
The MyDVR software will allow you to:
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view images from your DVR in real-time
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playback recorded footage
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copy footage to your local PC and
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adjust settings and configure the DVR
In fact, the MyDVR software is so powerful; you don't even
need to connect a monitor to the DVR if there's a computer on
the local network that you're running MyDVR on.
For quick and easy configuration of the DVR's settings,
recording quality and schedule, we suggest using the
remote interface in MyDVR.
How to install MyDVR:
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Insert the included CD into your computer.
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Locate the file called MyDVR.exe and run this file. You
may be asked by UAC (User Account Control) to allow
MyDVR to "make changes" to your system. Select Allow
or Continue.
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You'll see an installation wizard. Simply follow the prompts
to install the software.
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Once the MyDVR software has been installed, it should
automatically detect your DVR on your network.
Minimum PC Requirements:
2.0GHz or faster CPU
(Dual-core recommended)
1GB or more RAM
(2GB recommended)
10/100Mbps Network
(1000Mbps recommended)
Internet connection
(512kbps+ recommended)
1024x768 resolution
(1280x720 recommended)
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft
Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8
NOTE: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Got a Mac?
Check out
www.swann.com/mydvrmac
for the latest Mac-based remote
access software.
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MyDVR: Logging In
Before running MyDVR for the first time:
Ensure your DVR is connected to a network and (if accessing
via the Internet) you know the Public IP Address of the DVR or
the DDNS address (see "Network: Advanced: DDNS" on page
39 for more).
That your network is set to DHCP addressing or the DVR
has been configured to use STATIC addressing (see "Network:
General" on page 37).
That UPnP is enabled on your router (see your router's
documentation to learn more).
If you're accessing the DVR via a LAN (local network):
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Select LAN under the heading Network Type (unless your
computer has performance issues - then select WAN. See the
note on multiple monitors, below/right).
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Your DVR should automatically appear in the list of
compatible devices near the top of the window.
If your DVR does not appear, choose Scan Device in LAN.
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If this doesn't work, then it indicates some kind of local
network fault.
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Select your DVR from the list - it will probably be the only
thing there, unless you've got another Swann DVR.
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.
If you're logging in to the DVR for the
first time via a local network, then use
the following settings:
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IP: This field will self-populate when
you select a DVR from the list.
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Server Port: The default is 9000.
MyDVR will automatically detect the
server port of the DVR.
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Username: To get full control of the
DVR, use the default administrator
username: admin. You can create
other accounts, but the default is
always called admin.
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Password: Enter the admin account
password here. If you haven't set a
password yet, then leave this field
blank (and we suggest that you set a
password as soon as possible).
If you're accessing the DVR via the Internet:
Select WAN under the heading Network Type.
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If you're using a Fixed Public IP address, choose IP
Address under Register Mode, and enter the IP address
into the space marked IP.
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If you're using a DDNS hostname, choose Domain Name
under Register Mode, and enter the DDNS domain name
into the field labelled Domain.
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If you're using the SwannDVR DDNS service, your address
will be:
yourDDNSname.swanndvr.net
Enter the Server Port for the DVR. The default is 9000.
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The DVR won't be able to automatically detect this over the
Internet - you'll need to remember it if you've changed it!
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Enter your Username and Password.
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Choose Login.
Note: Multiple Monitors
The MyDVR software does not support hardware acceleration
when using multiple monitors. On some systems, this can cause
significantly reduced performance.
If you experience slow playback or the video is not being displayed
at all, disable all monitors but your primary one. Selecting WAN
mode (even over a local network) can also improve performance.
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