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Hardware Quick Start Guide
Welcome! Lets get started.
To start using your DVR, you need the following:
1. A high-definition TV capable of displaying 720p or
1080p video. Look at the ports on the back or side of
your TV to make sure it has an HDMI input.
2. A router with a broadband internet connection.
3. A mobile device (Android or iOS) to download the
free HomeSafe View app.
Carefully unpack each item and discard any pack-
aging not required.
Security Made Smarter
QH48_1590150716E | © Swann 2016

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  • Page 1 2. A router with a broadband internet connection. 3. A mobile device (Android or iOS) to download the free HomeSafe View app. Carefully unpack each item and discard any pack- aging not required. Security Made Smarter QH48_1590150716E | © Swann 2016...
  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Dvr

    Getting to know your DVR Congratulations on the purchase of your Swann DVR. This Quick Start Guide will assist you on getting your DVR up and running as soon as possible. To make sure nothing was damaged during shipping, we recommend that you connect everything and give it a try before you do a permanent installation.
  • Page 3: What Does This Mean

    What does this mean? 1. Camera Inputs: Connect your cameras here. Twist the As your DVR is designed to be always on, there is no video connection to lock it in place. power button. To turn off your DVR, use the Shutdown function then disconnect the power adapter.
  • Page 4 Step One: Connect your Cameras Connect the video output and Video & Power Cable Connect this to your DVR Video Input power input connections on the Twist to lock connectors bullet camera to the corresponding connections on the supplied video & Power Splitter Power Output connects here...
  • Page 5 Step Two: Connect to your Home Network Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port (1) on your DVR then connect the other end to a spare port (2) on your router. Don’t proceed to the next step until this is done. AUDIO AUDIO INPUT...
  • Page 6 Step Three: Connect your Mouse Connect the supplied mouse (1) to the bottom USB port (2). To copy your video recordings and to perform a firmware upgrade, connect a storage device such as a USB flash drive (not included) to the top port. AUDIO AUDIO INPUT...
  • Page 7 Step Four: Connect to your TV Connect the supplied HDMI cable to the HDMI port (1) on your DVR then connect the other end to a spare HDMI input (2) on your TV. The labels on your TV (back or side) indicate which input you need to select when your DVR is turned on. HDMI Cable HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 1...
  • Page 8 Step Five: Connect to your Monitor If you have a monitor with a VGA connection, connect a VGA cable (not supplied) to the VGA port (1) on your DVR then connect the other end to the VGA input (2) on your monitor. A VGA cable and monitor AUDIO AUDIO...
  • Page 9 Step Six: Connect your Power Adapter Connect the supplied power adapter’s power connection (1) to the power input (2) on your DVR first (this will minimise sparking). Connect the power adapter to a power outlet then press the outlet’s switch to the on position to supply power. AUDIO AUDIO INPUT...
  • Page 10 Video & Power Cable Video & Power Cable Power Adapter Connect this to your DVR Video Input connects here Twist to lock Connect to a spare connectors power outlet Power Adapter connects here Power Splitter Power Output connects here Power Splitter Video Output Bullet Camera Connect the supplied Ethernet cable...