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- Page 1 Security Made Smarter PLATINUM DIGITAL HD Professional HD Security System INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Important Information
Your NVR’s MAC address can also be obtained using SwannView Link for Important Notice: All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations re- Windows. Please download it from our website (support.swann.com). lating to the use of cameras. Before using any camera for any purpose, About this Manual it is the buyer’s responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and reg-... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Information Recording: Schedule Chapter 5: Playback & Backup Contents Chapter 1: Live View Search: Playback Live View 4 & 8 Channel The Playback Interface Live View 16 Channel Search: Event Chapter 2: Menu Search: Backup Menu Layout Chapter 6: System Configuration Chapter 3: Camera Configuration System: General IP Channel... -
Page 4: 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 your NVR. Each camera connected Camera1 Camera2 will be displayed on-screen. You can 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue check the status or operation of your NVR and cameras using the icons and Menu Bar on the Live View screen. -
Page 5: 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 Click & drag a live video channel to reposition it. -
Page 6: Live View 16 Channel
Live View: 16 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 Click & drag a live video channel to reposition it. Menu Bar Opens the Menu. -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Menu
Menu The Menu is where you control the various actions and options that are available on your NVR. You can also access previously recorded video for playback and to export to a USB storage device such as a flash drive. To maintain system integrity, a firm- ware upgrade can be performed when available and access to the Shutdown... -
Page 8: 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 9: Chapter 3: Camera Configuration
Camera Configuration The majority of the camera configura- tion options available are in the “Dis- play”, “Recording” and “Alarm” men- us 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 10: Ip Channel
IP Channel The IP channel function displays a list of cameras that are either con- nected directly to your NVR, or connected directly to your network. The name, IP address, channel number, status, user name and password of each camera is displayed. It’s not necessary to change the camera’s user name and password. -
Page 11: 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 12 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. Mask: Click the checkbox to enable then click “Area Settings” to create one or more privacy masks - see page 13 for more information.
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Page 13: 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 14: Camera Parameter
Camera Parameter Camera Parameter: Contextual: This function gives you complete control on every This function changes the way the camera processes white aspect of the camera’s display capabilities. Click the “Set” button to balance, to get the colours in the image as accurate as possible. change. -
Page 15: 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 2048 x 1536 which fits in with the capabilities of the pro- vided cameras. The Sub stream resolution is CIF (352 x 288). -
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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, this is great if you have parcels delivered to your door or if the potential burglar knocks or rings the doorbell to see if anyone is home. -
Page 20: Alarm: Video Loss
Alarm: Video Loss Video Loss is regarded as a potential alarm event and is consid- ered to occur any time your 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: Chapter 4: Recording Configuration
Recording Configuration The Recording Configuration options are available in the “Recording” menu. From here you can access and change the recording schedule for each cam- era connected as well as how your NVR will record video to the hard drive. You can also enable audio recording from the camera’s built-in microphone. -
Page 24: Recording: Encode
NVR’s audio output has to be enabled - see page 39 for more information. Record Audio (Sub stream): To monitor audio when using the Swann- View Link app and Windows software, you must enable audio recording for Sub stream (select “Sub stream” then click the checkbox to enable). -
Page 25: Recording: Option
Recording: Option options availa- ble here allow you to change various pects of how your 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 26: 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 27: Chapter 5: Playback & Backup
Playback & Backup The Playback function gives you the ability to search and play previous- ly recorded videos that are stored on your NVR’s hard drive. You have the choice of playing video that matches your recording schedule, manual re- cordings or motion events only. -
Page 28: Search: Playback
Search: Playback Channel Status: Select from one or more cameras for playback. The 8 Motion Detection recording types are colour coded. You can select to channel model can play up to four channels at a time and the 4 channel play video in 30 minute allotments (see above right example). -
Page 29: 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 30 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.
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Page 31: Search: Event
Search: Event Channel Status: Select from one or more cameras for playback or click “All” to select all cameras. Event Type: As Motion Detection 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 32: Search: Backup
Search: Backup Channel Status: Select from one or more cameras to backup or click Before proceeding, connect a USB flash drive to the port located at “All” to select all cameras. the front of your NVR. Video Type: Select the video type that you want to search for. The op- Wait a short moment then click “Next”. -
Page 33: Chapter 6: System Configuration
System Configuration The options available here give you complete control on how your NVR is configured and how it operates. Some of the options such as screen resolu- tion, time zone, email configuration, password creation and Daylight Sav- ing Time are configured during the Wizard. -
Page 34: 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 Menu. • Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings. Video Standard: Select the correct video standard for your country. -
Page 35: System: User
System: User Add: Click this to add a new user. Delete: Click this to delete an existing user. Please note, the adminis- trator 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 36: 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 your NVR. shot). The number of channels visible will depend on how many IP camera inputs your NVR has. -
Page 37: Alarm: Exception
Alarm: Exception Exception Type: Select the exception type that you would like to enable for notification. Send Email: Click the checkbox to send an email for the exception type you have selected. Click “Email Settings” if any changes are required to your email account. -
Page 38: Device: Hdd
Device: HDD This function gives you the option of format- ting your NVR’s hard drive, and it will be listed here for selec- tion. If you have a hard drive connected your NVR’s eSATA port, it will also be listed. Init: Click the checkbox next to the hard drive that you want to format then click this button. -
Page 39: Display: Output
Display: Output Resolution: Select a resolution that is suitable for your HDTV or monitor. 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 40: Network: General
Network: General As SwannLink Peer- to-Peer technology is utilised to communi- cate with your network mobile device, configuration of the network settings is not required. If you have networking expertise and require specific settings for your net- work, your NVR does have the ability to change them. -
Page 41: 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 42: 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 your NVR to function. Each action that your NVR performs as well as events detected are logged, which you can search and view. -
Page 43: 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 44: Network: Status
Network: Status Displays the current network settings provided by your network. • Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu. -
Page 45: 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 46: System: System Information
System: System Information Displays technical information about your NVR. 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. • Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu. -
Page 47: Glossary
Glossary 3D-Noise Filter: Is an enhanced form of digital noise reduction. The ad- 74.125.224.72. For this option, the DNS server is automatically provided vancement in technology enables noise to be filtered even more effec- by your Internet service provider. tively from the image, even in low light conditions. Auto-focus: Will adjust the lens of your camera to focus on an object 50Hz:... - Page 48 Glossary DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Uses an appropriate while maintaining image quality. H.264+ is an innovative encoding tech- server or router to enable dynamic assignment of an IP address to a nology aimed at surveillance video. device connected to the network. Hardware: A physical device.
- Page 49 Glossary Menu: Post-record: Is where you control the various actions and options that are Instructs your NVR to record for a set period of time after available on your NVR. an event has occurred. Motion Detection: PPPoE: Is the main method used by your NVR to detect mo- Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is the most common tion and is an essential part of your security system.
- Page 50 Glossary SMTP Server: Time Zone: This is the address of the server used for SMTP. Usually Is a region that observes a uniform standard time for le- in the form of a web address (e.g. smtp.gmail.com). gal, commercial, and social purposes. It is convenient for areas in close communication to keep the same time.
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Page 51: 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 52: Helpdesk & Technical Support
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