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- Page 1 The Setup Wizard • Create a Password • General Configuration • Configure your Email • Internet Time • Daylight Savings • Live View Mode • Live View Icons & Controls • Menu Layout QW4_84600040615E | © Swann 2015...
- Page 2 Create a Password Welcome to the Set- up Wizard! The Setup Wizard automatically runs the first time you start your DVR and will guide you through all You can use the on-screen the important settings keyboard to input text, you need to get up and characters and numbers.
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Page 3: General Configuration
General Configuration Language - Select a language you would like the system menu to be dis- Menu Date Format - Select a preferred display format. played in. In addition to the default English selection, both French and Device Name - Give your DVR a relevant name. Spanish languages are available. - Page 4 Configure your Email You can configure an email account so that your DVR sends you email alerts when events occur. We rec- ommend using Gmail. To create an account go to (www.gmail.com) and then input the de- tails here. Populate each field as shown in the above screenshot (the emails If you receive an error message, check that you have input your email address and password correctly and check your cables and shown are examples only, don’t use these).
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Page 5: Internet Time
Internet Time (Network Time Protocol) func- tion allows the DVR to automatically sync its clock with an In- ternet Time Service. This gives it the ability to constantly have an accurate time setting and is the best method to maintain accuracy. Click the “Sync”... -
Page 6: Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings This allows you to con- figure your DVR to au- tomatically adjust its time for Daylight Sav- ings in your time zone. You can set when day- light saving time starts and ends, for exam- ple, 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of a particular month. -
Page 7: Live View Mode
Live View Mode Live View is the default display mode for the DVR. Each camera connected will be displayed on-screen. You can check the status or operation of your DVR and cameras using the icons and Menu Bar on the Live View screen. Right-click the mouse to access the Menu Bar. Double-click a live 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue video channel to... -
Page 8: Live View Icons & Controls
Live View Icons & Controls Menu Bar Status Icons Click this to open the Menu. Click this to enable picture-in-picture This indicates that the camera is cur- when viewing multiple cameras. When en- rently recording. Whether it was sched- Single camera view. abled, one camera will be displayed full uled, initiated manually or triggered by Four camera view. -
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 For a comprehensive explanation on the... - Page 10 General Configuration Confused on which location to install your cameras? The cameras included with your security system can be installed in a number of different locations. Camera location can depend on the following - Distance from the camera to the DVR. Lighting conditions.
- Page 11 Front of House and Driveway To monitor the front of the house, whether it is the front garden, driveway or the entrance to your garage, it is recommended to install the camera where the roof meets the walls of the house, as illustrated below. This will shelter the camera from the elements, have a better field of view, and less likely to be vandalized.
- Page 12 Front of House and Driveway This camera will focus on the garage entrance. This camera will focus on the driveway entrance. 16 12...
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Page 13: Front Door
Front Door It has been found that most burglars will enter your home through the front door, so it is very important that you install a camera here. It is recommended to install the camera either above the door or to the side space permitting. Mount the camera in an elevated position so it is out of range of vandals or would be burglars. - Page 14 Backyard and Side Entrance Your backyard is mostly filled with a shed with lawn and garden tools, recreational equipment and children’s toys. It’s a good idea to install a camera so that you have an entire overview of the backyard. Like the cameras installed at the front of the house, it is recommended to install the camera where the roof meets the wall of the house.
- Page 15 Indoors It’s recommended that you place cameras inside the house that have high traffic areas such as entry and exit points (front door), hallways and staircases (if applicable). Other ideal locations are next to windows and rooms that have high priced valuables such as electronics, antiques and jewellery.
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Page 16: Camera Field Of View
Camera Field of View The Field of View produced by a camera is the area that the camera can see. It is an important factor to consider as it determines not just what the camera can see, but also the level of detail that is visible at a given distance. Cameras with a smaller lens, also known as a wide-angle lens, produce a greater Field of View than cameras with a larger lens. - Page 17 Lighting and Environment Tips Lighting • For best results do not point the camera towards a light source. • Pointing the camera towards a glass window intending to see outside may result in a poor image because of glare and lighting conditions inside and outside. •...
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Page 18: Camera Cables
Camera Cables When installing cameras outside, it is recommended to install the provided data & power cable away from the elements so it prevents them from deteriorating over time. Whilst cabling, avoid areas that have a high amount of electrical equipment where electrical interference is expected.
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