The Main Menu - Swann DVR4-2000 Operating Instructions Manual

The Main Menu

Camera (Display Setup): The camera
menu contains all the options for setting
up how the DVR interfaces with and
displays the images from the cameras
connected to it. This is where channels
are enabled or disabled in live viewing,
and where the AUTOSEQ (Automatic
Sequence) function can be configured.
Record: Where you can configure the
recording options for the DVR. You can
set channels to be armed for recording
constantly or on a schedule, and set the
recording resolution, quality and size.
You can also enable or disable the audio
channel. Additionally, the recording
function for some or all channels can
be disabled entirely.
Network: Where you can configure
the DVR to operate on your home
network and over the Internet. This is
the most complex aspect of setting up
the DVR, and requires a good working
knowledge of networking methods and
protocols.
Search: Where you look for footage of
a specific event. You only need to know
the date and time that the incident that
you are looking for occurred. You need
not know exactly - you can specify a
The MAIN MENU of
the DVR. In this picture,
the mouse cursor is
currently highlighting
the CAMERA icon.
range of times and/or dates. The DVR
will list all recordings made in between
the start and end points you specify.
Devices: Here you can find the setup
and configurable options for the devices
which can be connected to the DVR.
These devices are in order:
HDD: The hard drive, where you store
your footage.
ALARM: The circumstances which will
trigger the DVR to record or issue an
alert of some kind (such as an email).
PTZ: For setting up the DVR to work
with Pan, Tilt, Zoom camera systems.
MOBILE: For setting up the DVR for
access via a compatible mobile/cell
phone.
MOTION: To configure how and where
the DVR looks for motion. This can be
used as (and is recommended as) the
primary recording mode of the DVR.
System: All the remaining options and
sub-menus. Here is where you set the
Date and Time and your Password,
change the video output settings,
change languages, or the automatic
maintenance schedule of the DVR.
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