Swann DVR-1590 Series Instruction Manual

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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information FCC Verification FCC Regulation (for USA): Prohibition against eavesdropping Except for the operations of law enforcement officers conducted under This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits lawful authority, no person shall use, either directly or indirectly, a de- are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- vice operated pursuant to the provisions of this Part for the purpose...
Page 3: Password Recovery
Don’t forget to write down your password: ______________________ I haven’t created an email for my DVR, what can I do? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Please contact Swann Helpdesk & Technical Support (phone numbers located on page 72) for assistance.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Information �� 2 Capture: Schedule �� 34 Password Recovery �� 3 Playback & Backup �� Live View Mode (4 & 8 channel model) �� 7 Search: General �� 36 Live View Icons & Controls (4 & 8 channel model) �� 8 The Playback Interface ...
Page 5 Contents System: Info �� 62 System: Channel Info �� 63 System: Record Info �� 64 Search: Log �� 65 Glossary �� 66 Warranty Information �� 71 Helpdesk & Technical Support �� 72...
Page 6 Live View 19/07/2016 04:30:15 PM Live View is the default display mode for your 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 19/07/2016 04:30:15 PM Menu Bar.
Page 7: Live View Mode (4 & 8 Channel Model) �� 7 Search: General
Live View Mode (4 & 8 channel model) Live View mode is the default display for your DVR. Each camera connected will be displayed (multiple view modes available). You can check the operation of your DVR by using the status icons on the Live View screen. The date and time as well as the name for each camera is also displayed. 19/07/2016 04:30:15 PM Camera/Group Status Icons...
Page 8: Live View Icons & Controls (4 & 8 Channel Model)
Live View Icons & Controls (4 & 8 channel model) Menu Bar Status Icons Click this to open the Main Menu. Click this to repeatedly cycle through each This icon indicates that the camera is video channel full screen. Each video chan- being recorded.
Page 9: Live View Mode (16 Channel Model) �� 9 Playback: Smart
Live View Mode (16 channel model) Live View mode is the default display for your DVR. Each camera connected will be displayed (multiple view modes available). You can check the operation of your DVR by using the status icons on the Live View screen. The date and time as well as the name for each camera is also displayed. 19/07/2016 04:30:15 PM Camera/Group Status Icons...
Page 10: Live View Icons & Controls (16 Channel Model)
Live View Icons & Controls (16 channel model) Menu Bar Status Icons Click this to open the Main Menu. Select from a variety of different camera This icon indicates that the camera is layouts available. being recorded. Whether it was sched- Manually lock your DVR to prevent access uled, initiated manually or triggered by to the Main Menu when “Menu Timeouts”...
Page 11: Main Menu
Main Menu The “Main Menu” is where you control the various actions and options that are avail- able on your DVR. You can also access pre- viously recorded video for playback and to copy to a storage device such as a USB flash drive.
Page 12: Main Menu Layout
Main Menu Layout The various functions and options Clicking each category will reveal a available, are categorised on the number of tabs or sub-categories 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 13: Camera Configuration
Camera Configuration The camera configuration options are avail- able in the “Display”, “Record”, “Alarm” and “Device” menus that are accessible from the Main Menu. You can change the resolution, bitrate, OSD (on-screen dis- play) position as well as image settings for hue, brightness, contrast and saturation.
Page 14: Display: Live
Display: Live · Don’t forget to click “Save” The configuration op- tions available allow to apply settings. you to name each cam- · Use the “Copy” function to era relevant to where it apply all settings to the other has been installed as cameras.
Page 15 Display: Live · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Use the “Copy” function to apply all settings to the other cameras. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu.
Page 16: Display: Privacy Zone
Display: Privacy Zone This function can be · Don’t forget to click “Save” used to obscure all to apply settings. or part of your image · Use the “Copy” function to for privacy (up to four apply all settings to the other privacy masks can be cameras.
Page 17: Creating A Privacy Mask �� 17 Network: Email
Creating a Privacy Mask Depending on the number of masks that you want to create, each mask will be numbered. To reposition the mask, click and hold the mask number then move the mask to the desired location. Click and hold here to To resize the mask, click and hold the bottom right corner of the mask reposition the mask to then resize to the desired size.
Page 18: Record: Mainstream (720P Model) �� 18 Network: Email Schedule
Record: Mainstream (720p model) The functions availa- · Don’t forget to click “Save” ble here allow you to to apply settings. change the resolution, · Use the “Copy” function to frame rate and bitrate apply all settings to the other for each camera con- cameras.
Page 19 Record: Mainstream (720p model) · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Use the “Copy” function to apply all settings to the other cameras. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu.
Page 20: Record: Mainstream (1080P Model) �� 20 Network: Ddns
Record: Mainstream (1080p model) The functions availa- · Don’t forget to click “Save” ble here allow you to to apply settings. change the resolution, · Use the “Copy” function to frame rate and bitrate apply all settings to the other for each camera con- cameras.
Page 21 Record: Mainstream (1080p model) · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Use the “Copy” function to apply all settings to the other cameras. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu.
Page 22: Record: Substream
Record: Substream The functions availa- · Don’t forget to click “Save” ble here allow you to to apply settings. control how video is · Use the “Copy” function to streamed to your mo- apply all settings to the other bile device using the cameras.
Page 23: Alarm: Motion
Alarm: Motion When motion has been · Don’t forget to click “Save” detected by one or to apply settings. more cameras, your · Use the “Copy” function to DVR will alert you to a apply all settings to the other potential threat at your cameras.
Page 24 Alarm: Motion · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Use the “Copy” function to apply all settings to the other cameras. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu.
Page 25: Motion Detection
Motion Detection Place the mouse inside the cell or square surrounded by a yellow border (as illustrated on the left). Press and hold the left mouse button, To delete the default click and drag to the bottom right-hand corner then release the mouse. motion detection area, This will delete the default motion detection area.
Page 26: Motion Detection Tips
Motion Detection Tips Placement of the cameras Place cameras so they are facing areas where people have to walk through to approach your home regardless of where they are headed. A good idea is to place a camera overlooking your front door to capture an image of anyone approaching it for later reference.
Page 27: Device: Ptz
Device: PTZ · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Use the “Copy” function to apply all settings to the other cameras. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu.
Page 28: Controlling Your Ptz Camera
Click this to access the Preset panel. This allows you to create multi- ple preset positions and to access the camera’s on-screen display. Click A Swann Pro-852 PTZ camera has been used in the example provided. again to close. This model is compatible with the 1590, 1600 and 4575 series of DVRs.
Page 29: Creating A Preset
Creating a Preset Creating a Preset 19/07/2016 04:30:15 PM → To create a preset, use the PTZ controls to move the camera to the desired focal position. The zoom and focus controls can also be used. Use the speed control to alter how fast or slow the camera will move. →...
Page 30: Recording Configuration
Recording Configuration The recording configuration options are available in the “Record” and “Capture” menus that are accessible from the Main Menu. From here you can access and change the default recording schedule (presented as a 24 hour 7 days a week grid and is color coded) for each camera connected.
Page 31: Record: Record
Record: Record · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Use the “Copy” function to apply all settings to the other cameras. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu.
Page 32: Record: Schedule
Record: Schedule By default, a Motion · Don’t forget to click “Save” schedule has been en- to apply settings. abled for each camera · Use the “Copy” function to connected, however apply all settings to the other you can change the cameras.
Page 33: Capture: Capture
Capture: Capture As an added feature, · Don’t forget to click “Save” you can enable and to apply settings. set a schedule for your · Use the “Copy” function to DVR to take a snapshot apply all settings to the other each time an event oc- cameras.
Page 34: Capture: Schedule
Capture: Schedule · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Use the “Copy” function to apply all settings to the other cameras. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu.
Page 35: Backup
Playback & Backup The Search function gives you the ability to search for and play previously record- ed videos as well as snapshots that are stored on your DVR’s hard drive. You have the choice of playing video that matches your recording schedule, manual record- ings or motion events only.
Page 36 Search: General Click the drop down menu to select the month that you would like to search on. Click the drop down menu to select the year that you would like to search on. Click the drop down menu to select from one or all cameras that you would like to search on and display for playback.
Page 37: The Playback Interface
The Playback Interface Click to close 22/08/2016 08:51:03 AM 22/08/2016 08:51:03 AM Play Calendar Click on a camera to Playback Mode select it (a surrounding blue square is shown). Camera List 22/08/2016 08:51:03 AM 22/08/2016 08:51:03 AM Click and hold the timeline then drag left or right to the desired time period (if the video is playing, press...
Page 38 The Playback Interface Click to close 22/08/2016 12:57:58 PM 22/08/2016 12:57:58 PM 22/08/2016 12:57:58 PM Play Calendar Playback Mode 22/08/2016 12:57:58 PM 22/08/2016 12:57:58 PM 22/08/2016 12:57:58 PM Camera List 22/08/2016 12:57:58 PM 22/08/2016 12:57:58 PM When selecting five or more cameras for play- back, each camera is rep- resented as a single re-...
Page 39 Playback: Smart Smart mode allows you to define one or more specific areas of the 22/08/2016 08:51:03 AM 22/08/2016 08:51:03 AM video which then makes it easier to find what you are searching for. For Play example, you may have movement on the left-hand side of the yard, but you want to see what is happening on the right-hand side.
Page 40 Playback: Smart Click and drag to select the area that you want to define. Multiple are- 22/08/2016 08:51:03 AM as can be defined. You can also use the same action to remove sections of the defined area or to delete it entirely. When finished, click the search button to play video based on the ar- eas defined.
Page 41: Search: Events
Search: Events This function can be used to search, play and copy motion events to a search criteria (as shown above). Double-click an event to play (the event USB flash drive. will play full screen). Click the checkbox next to each event to select it. Date: Backup: Click the calendar icon to select the month, year and date that you...
Page 42: Search: Picture
Search: Picture Search: This function can be used to search, play and copy snapshots to a USB Click this to display a list of snapshots that match your search flash drive. criteria (as shown above). Double-click a snapshot to display it full screen.
Page 43: Playing A Slideshow
Playing a Slideshow 28/09/2016 10:40:26 PM 28/09/2016 10:40:26 PM 28/09/2016 10:40:26 PM Play 28/09/2016 10:40:27 PM 28/09/2016 10:40:27 PM 28/09/2016 10:40:31 PM 28/09/2016 10:40:31 PM 28/09/2016 10:40:31 PM Click this to play the slideshow in reverse. Click this to view a single snapshot at a time. Click this to play the slideshow.
Page 44: System Configuration
System Configuration The options available give you complete control on how your DVR is configured and how it operates. Some of the options such as display resolution, time zone, email configuration, Daylight Saving and pass- word creation are configured during the Startup Wizard.
Page 45: Display: Output
Display: Output · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu. Video Output: This option cannot be changed. transparent the Menu Bar and Main Menu will appear on-screen.
Page 46: Network: Network
Network: Network As SwannLink Peer- · Don’t forget to click “Save” to-Peer technology is to apply settings. utilised to communi- · Click the “Default” button cate with your network to revert back to default set- mobile device, tings. configuration of the ·...
Page 47 Network: Network · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu. UPNP: A network protocol designed to allow network connected devices to automatically configure the router for the purposes of remote access.
Page 48 Ethernet cable or try a different port on your router. Recipient: Input the email address that you want to send email alerts to. Search “less secure apps” at (support.swann.com). Interval: This is the length of time that must elapse after your DVR...
Page 49 Network: Email Schedule · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Use the “Copy” function to apply all settings to the other cameras. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu.
Page 50 Network: DDNS Prior to developing our · Don’t forget to click “Save” SwannLink Peer-to- to apply settings. Peer technology, our · Click the “Default” button SwannDNS service to revert back to default set- was used to connect tings. to your DVR remote- ·...
Page 51: Network: Rtsp
Network: RTSP The RTSP function can · Don’t forget to click “Save” be used to stream a to apply settings. camera’s live view im- · Click the “Default” button age to your computer, to revert back to default set- using software such as tings.
Page 52: System: Ntp
System: NTP (Network · Don’t forget to click “Save” Time Protocol) func- to apply settings. tion allows your DVR · Click the “Default” button to automatically sync to revert back to default set- its clock with a time tings. server. This gives it ·...
Page 53: Device: Hdd
Device: HDD · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu. This function gives you the option of formatting your DVR’s hard drive, Connect a USB flash drive to copy events that you want to save.
Page 54: Device: S.m.a.r.t
(such as one or more bad sec- eral use of your DVR, however one of our Swann Helpdesk & Technical tors), you can instruct your DVR to continue saving to the drive.
Page 55: System: General
System: General · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu. Date: Video Format: Click the calendar icon to change the date. Select the correct video standard for your country.
Page 56: System: Dst
System: DST The DST (Daylight Sav- · Don’t forget to click “Save” ing Time) function al- to apply settings. lows you to select the · Click the “Default” button amount of time that to revert back to default set- Daylight Saving has in- tings.
Page 57: System: Users
System: Users · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu. To change your DVR’s password, click the “Edit” button. The password has to be a minimum of six characters and can contain a mixture of numbers and letters.
Page 58: Advanced: Maintain
Advanced: Maintain · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu. Default User: Admin is the default user account. If multiple user ac- all the settings that you have customised.
Page 59: Advanced: Events
Advanced: Events Whenever there is an · Don’t forget to click “Save” event or if your DVR to apply settings. displays abnormal be- · Click the “Default” button haviour, you can be to revert back to default set- alerted to in multiple tings.
Page 60: Advanced: Auto Upgrade
Advanced: Auto Upgrade · Don’t forget to click “Save” to apply settings. · Click the “Default” button to revert back to default set- tings. · Click the “Close” button to exit the Main Menu. Auto Upgrade: By default, your DVR will automatically download and install new firmware when available.
Page 61: System Status
System Status The various status tabs give you an over- view of the various settings and options that have been selected for your DVR to function. Each action that your DVR per- forms as well as events detected are logged, which you can search and view. If you call our helpdesk for assistance, our staff may ask you to access these tabs to assist them in solving any technical issues...
Page 62: System: Info
System: Info · Don’t forget to click “Save” Displays technical in- formation about your to apply settings. DVR as well as your · Click the “Close” button to device ID and QR code. exit the Main Menu. If you call our helpdesk for assistance, our staff may ask you to access this tab to assist them...
Page 63: System: Channel Info
System: Channel Info Displays the Mainstream and Substream settings used for each camera connected. If you call our helpdesk for assistance, our staff may ask you to access this tab to assist them in solving any technical issues that you may be having.
Page 64: System: Record Info
System: Record Info Displays the recording settings for each camera connected. If you call our helpdesk for assistance, our staff may ask you to access this tab to assist them in solving any technical issues that you may be having. ·...
Page 65: Search: Log
Search: Log Each action that your DVR performs as well events detected are logged. These log files can be searched, viewed and copied to a USB flash drive for safe keeping. Start/End Date: Click the calendar icon to select the month, year and date that you would like to search on.
Page 66: Glossary
Glossary Bandwidth: 3D-Noise Filter: Is an enhanced form of digital noise reduction. The ad- In computer networks, bandwidth is used as a synonym for vancement in technology enables noise to be filtered even more effec- data transfer rate, the amount of data that can be carried from one point tively from the image, even in low light conditions.
Page 67 Glossary DDNS (Dynamic DNS): Is a service that converts IP addresses into host home network to the outside network that is providing access to the names (a host name is a lot easier than trying to remember an IP ad- internet.
Page 68 Glossary Menu: Is where you control the various actions and options that are crete units. Each unit can be a maximum of 60 minutes in length. Your available on your DVR or NVR. DVR or NVR will play these as one continual video. Motion Detection: Is the main method used by your DVR or NVR to de- PAL:...
Page 69 Glossary S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Technology): This Time Server: Is a server that reads the actual time from a reference is an automatic system on modern HDDs and SSDs to detect potential clock and distributes the information to its clients on the network. drive errors before they occur.
Page 70 Glossary Video Stream: Indicates that your DVR or NVR is recording a video stream only. WDR (Wide Dynamic Range): Is technology to balance out images that have a large dynamic range. An example of this situation would be if an indoor camera were pointing towards a window or building entrance.
Page 71: 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 72: Helpdesk & Technical Support
Technical Support Website: support.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 Security Made Smarter M1590_1600_4575VER1E101016 | © Swann 2016...

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