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Network Video Recorder
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  • Page 1 PLATINUM DIGITAL HD Network Video Recorder INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information FCC Verification lawful authority, no person shall use, either directly or indirectly, a de- vice operated pursuant to the provisions of this Part for the purpose This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for of overhearing or recording the private conversations of others unless Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information Recording: Encode Contents Recording: Option Chapter 1: Live View Recording: Schedule Live View: 4 & 8 Channel Chapter 5: Playback & Backup Live View Icons & Controls Search: Playback Chapter 2: Menu The Playback Interface Menu Layout Search: Event Chapter 3: Camera Configuration Search: Backup...
  • Page 4 Contents System: System Information Warranty Information Helpdesk & Technical Support...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Live View

    Live View 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue Live View is the default display mode for the NVR. Each cam- Camera1 Camera2 era connected will be displayed 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue on-screen. You can check the status or operation of your NVR and cameras using the icons and Menu Bar on the Live View 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue...

  • Page 6: Live View: 4 & 8 Channel

    Live View: 4 & 8 Channel Double-click a live 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue video channel to view full screen. Status Icons Camera1 Camera2 Camera Toolbar 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue Alert Notification Menu Bar Opens the Menu. Click to view nine cameras.

  • Page 7: Live View Icons & Controls

    Live View Icons & Controls This indicates that the camera is currently recording. The motion icon indicates that the NVR is detecting mo- Whether it was scheduled, initiated manually or trig- tion from the camera. gered by motion, the icon will be the same. The audio icon indicates that the camera is selected for This indicates that the camera records at 720P (1280 x live audio.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Menu

    Menu The Menu is where you control the various actions and options that are available on the NVR. You can also access previous- ly recorded video for playback and to export to a USB storage device such as a flash drive. To maintain system integrity, a firmware upgrade can be per- formed when available and ac-...

  • Page 9: Menu Layout

    Menu Layout The various actions and options Clicking each category will reveal a that are available, are categorised number of tabs or sub-categories on the left-hand side of the Menu. that can be changed from their de- fault value. To exit or access the previous menu, right- click the mouse.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Camera Configuration

    Camera Configuration The majority of the camera con- figuration options available are in the “Display”, “Recording” and “Alarm” menus that are accessible from the Menu. You can change the resolution and bitrate settings as well as the image settings for brightness, contrast and more.

  • Page 11: Ip Channel

    IP Channel The IP channel function displays a list of cameras that are either con- • Don’t forget to click “Apply” to save settings. nected directly to the NVR, or connected directly to your network. The • Click “Cancel” to exit. name, IP address, channel number, status, user name and password of each camera is displayed.

  • Page 12: Display: Camera

    Display: Camera The configuration op- tions available allow you to name each cam- era relevant to where it has been installed as well as the ability to adjust image settings such brightness and contrast. You also have complete control of the camera’s display capabilities.
  • Page 13 Display: Camera (cont.) Sharpen: Increase or decrease the overall sharpness of the image. In- creasing the sharpness will also increase the level of video noise that is visible. Click “OK” to finish or click “Default” to reset all image settings. Mask: Click the checkbox to enable then click “Area Settings”...

  • Page 14: Creating A Privacy Mask

    Creating a Privacy Mask A privacy mask can be 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue used if you want to ob- scure part of your im- age for privacy. You can also use this option to minimize false trig- gers for Motion Detec- tion.

  • Page 15: Camera Parameter

    Camera Parameter 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue Camera2 Camera Parameter: Exposure Mode: This function gives you complete control on every This function determines how light or dark an image aspect of the camera’s display capabilities. Click the “Set” button to will appear on-screen. If there is very little light, the image will be un- change - derexposed.
  • Page 16 Camera Parameter (cont.) 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue Camera2 Contextual: CDS: This function changes the way the camera processes white This allows the image to be set by the camera’s light sensor. balance to correct image colours - Backlight: Compensate for differences between dark and light objects - Auto: The white balance is handled automatically.

  • Page 17: Recording: Encode

    Recording: Encode The Encode function allows you to change the resolution and bi- trate for each camera connected. By default the Main Stream res- olution is 1920 x 1080 which fits in with the capabilities of the pro- vided cameras. The Sub stream resolution is 640 x 360.

  • Page 18: Alarm: Motion

    Alarm: Motion Whether you’re waiting for an expected event, hoping you don’t spot an unwelcome visitor, or just curious about what happens when you’re not around, Mo- tion Detection can be configured to alert you and record video only when it detects mo- tion.

  • Page 19: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue Using the “Sensitivity” function, you can change the motion sensitivity level for each time period available. The level is controlled by a slider, allowing you to set a value be- tween 0 and 50. The lower the number, the Camera1 more sensitive the Motion Detection will be.

  • Page 20: Motion Detection Schedule

    Motion Detection Schedule By default, a Motion De- tection alarm schedule has been enabled for each connected cam- era. You can however change the schedule according to what fits in with your needs. The schedule is presented as a 24 hour 7 days a week grid and is colour coded to represent the event type.

  • Page 21: Motion Detection Tips

    Motion Detection Tips Placement of the cameras Bedroom Backdoor Keep cameras 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4 metres) away from heating vents, where the sunlight shines in, and radiators. If a camera detects a swift change in motion, even that of a cloud passing quickly over direct sunlight shining into your living room, Motion Detection could be activated.

  • Page 22: Alarm: Video Loss

    Alarm: Video Loss Video Loss is regarded as a potential alarm event and is consid- ered to occur any time the NVR doesn’t re- ceive an active video signal from any of its video inputs. When a video input has no in- coming signal, a “VID- EO LOSS”...

  • Page 23: Video Loss Schedule

    Video Loss Schedule In the above example, a schedule has been created for 06:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. Sunday to Saturday. Using the mouse, click on a particular square or section to change. • Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings. •...

  • Page 24: Controlling An Optical Zoom & Auto-Focus Camera

    Controlling an Optical Zoom & Auto-focus Camera If you have purchased 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue an IP camera with an optical zoom and au- to-focus function, you can use the on-screen camera controls zoom in and out of the scene the camera is focused on.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Recording Configuration

    Recording Configuration The Recording Configuration options are available in the “Re- cording” menu. From here you can access and change the re- cording schedule for each cam- era connected as well as how the NVR will record video to the hard drive.

  • Page 26: Recording: Encode

    Recording: Encode Record Audio: Click the checkbox to enable audio recording from the camera’s built-in microphone. To monitor what is being recorded, the NVR’s audio output has to be enabled - see page 41 for more information. • Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings. •...

  • Page 27: Recording: Option

    Recording: Option options availa- ble here allow you to change various pects of how the NVR will record video, such as recording before and after an event has occurred as well as the ability to record over existing video, to make room for new events on the hard drive.

  • Page 28: Recording: Schedule

    Recording: Schedule By default, a Motion Detection recording schedule been enabled for each con- nected camera. You can however change the schedule according to what fits in with your needs. The schedule is presented as a 24 hour 7 days a week grid and is colour coded to rep- resent the event type.

  • Page 29: Chapter 5: Playback & Backup

    Playback & Backup The Playback function gives you the ability to search and play previously recorded vide- os that are stored on the NVR’s hard drive. You have the choice of playing video that matches your recording schedule, man- ual recordings or motion events only.

  • Page 30: Search: Playback

    Search: Playback Channel Status: Select from one or more cameras for playback or click tion Detection recording types are colour coded. You can select to play “All” to select all cameras. video in 30 minute allotments (see above right example). Video Type: Select the video type that you want to search for.

  • Page 31: The Playback Interface

    The Playback Interface Double-click 01/05/2015 07:15:00 Fri 01/05/2015 07:15:00 Fri video channel to view full screen. Camera1 Camera2 01/05/2015 07:15:00 Fri 01/05/2015 07:15:00 Fri 1 2 3 1. Mute: 6. Pause/Single Frame: Mutes audio playback. icon above the timeline indicating the mark in Pauses playback.
  • Page 32 The Playback Interface (cont.) 01/05/2015 07:15:00 Fri 01/05/2015 07:15:00 Fri Camera1 Camera2 01/05/2015 07:15:00 Fri 01/05/2015 07:15:00 Fri 9 10 9. Hide: Zoom Out: Click this to hide the playback interface the mouse over the channel you want to view Click this to zoom out of the video.

  • Page 33: Search: Event

    Search: Event Channel Status: Select from one or more cameras or click “All” to se- lect all cameras. Event Type: As Motion is the sole event type, this cannot be changed. Start Time: Select your start date and time. End Time: Select your end date and time.

  • Page 34: Search: Backup

    Search: Backup Channel Status: Select from one or more cameras to backup or click the one that you want to backup. “All” to select all cameras. Before proceeding, connect a USB flash drive to the spare port locat- Video Type: Select the video type that you want to search for.

  • Page 35: Chapter 6: System Configuration

    System Configuration The options available here give you complete control on how the NVR is configured and how it operates. Some of the options such as screen resolution, time zone, email configuration, pass- word creation and Daylight Sav- ing Time are configured during the Setup Wizard, so they won’t be covered in great detail here.

  • Page 36: System: General

    System: General The settings for Lan- guage, Video Standard, Time Zone, Menu Date Format, System Time, enabling a password renaming your device are configured during the Setup Wiz- ard. Language: Choose a language for the system menu. • Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings. Video Standard: Select the correct video standard for your country.

  • Page 37: System: User

    System: User Add: Click this button to add a new user. Delete: Delete an existing user. Please note, the Administrator cannot be deleted. Modify: Modify an existing user’s password. Click the “Permission” but- ton to modify configuration and operation permissions (see above right example).

  • Page 38: System Maintenance

    System: Maintenance Enable auto reboot: It’s recommended to leave this enabled as it main- from a local source such as a USB flash drive (see above right screen- tains the operational integrity of the NVR. shot). The number of channels visible will depend on how many IP camera inputs your NVR has.

  • Page 39: Alarm: Exception

    Alarm: Exception Exception Type: Select an exception type for notification. • Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings. Audio Warning: Click the checkbox to enable the NVR’s internal buzzer • Don’t forget to click “Apply” to save settings. for the exception type you have selected.

  • Page 40: Device: Hdd

    Device: HDD This function gives you the option of formatting the NVR’s hard drive, and it will be listed here for selection. Init: Click the checkbox next to the hard drive that you want to format then click this button. Please note, formatting the hard drive will re- move all information that is stored on it.

  • Page 41: Display: Output

    Display: Output Resolution: Select a resolution that is suitable for your HDTV or monitor. • Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu. Transparency: Increase or decrease the transparency level for the on- screen menus. Mouse Sensitivity: Increase or decrease the mouse sensitivity. Border Adjustment: Adjust the top, bottom, left and right border if nec- essary for your HDTV or monitor.

  • Page 42: Network: General

    Network: General As SwannLink Peer- to-Peer technology is utilised to commu- nicate with your net- work and mobile de- vice, configuration of the network settings is not required. If you have networking ex- pertise require specific settings for your network, the NVR does have the ability to change them.

  • Page 43: Network: Advanced

    Network: Advanced Prior to developing our SwannLink Peer-to- Peer technology, our SwannDNS service was used to connect to your NVR remote- ly. This service is still active and we recom- mend creating an ac- count as a means of backup. DDNS: UPNP enable: Click the “Set”...

  • Page 44: Chapter 7: System Status

    System Status The various status tabs give you an overview of the various settings and options that have been selected for the NVR to function. Each action that the NVR performs as well as events detected are logged, which you can search and view.

  • Page 45: Search: Log Search

    Search: Log Search Major Type: Select the major type that you want to search for. The op- tions are “All”, “Manual”, “Schedule” and “Motion”. Minor Type: Depending on the major type selected, you have various options to choose from. Start Time: Select your start date and time.

  • Page 46: Network: Status

    Network: Status Displays the current network settings provided by your network. • Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu.

  • Page 47: Device: S.m.a.r.t

    Device: S.M.A.R.T Displays technical and performance information about the hard drive selected. • Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu.

  • Page 48: System: System Information

    System: System Information Displays technical information about the NVR. • Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu.

  • Page 49: Warranty Information

    You must present your receipt as proof of date of purchase for warranty validation. 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 end user is responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair centres.

  • Page 50: Helpdesk & Technical Support

    Helpdesk & Technical Support Technical Support E-mail: tech@swann.com Telephone Helpdesk USA Toll Free 1-800-627-2799 USA Parts & Warranty 1-800-627-2799 (M-F, 9am-5pm US PT) AUSTRALIA 1800 788 210 NEW ZEALAND Toll Free 0800 479 266 0808 168 9031 M7285201015E | © Swann 2015...

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