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Swann DVR16-8900 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Rev. 1.1 (2010-07-22) ’ ANUAL Swann DVR16-8900 H.264 Real-Time Standalone DVR User’s Manual Please read the safety precaution before using the product. MT16120810E H.264 R...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    ’ ANUAL Safety Precautions   Disconnect power to the DVR when Do not install the DVR in direct sunlight.  connecting or disconnecting cables or Install the DVR in a cool and well ventilated location. Don’t install the DVR in an area accessing the rear panel.
  • Page 3 ’ ANUAL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of Two Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 4 ’ ANUAL Caution Please read the following precautions carefully before installing the product and follow the directions for installation.  Don’t install the DVR in a location which has high levels of dust, moisture, smoke or other contaminants.  Avoid locations which have high or fluctuating temperatures, and avoid direct sunlight. Do not install the product where the temperature is ever above 104°F/40°C, or below freezing 32°F/0°C).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ’ ANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION 1-1 Product characteristics ------------------------------------------------------------ 7 1-2 Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 1-3 Front Panel ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 1-4 Rear Panel -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 1-5 Remote controller ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10 1-6 Connection and initial settings ------------------------------------------------- 11 1-7 RS-485 connection --------------------------------------------------------------- 11 1-8 Control port (Output) connection ---------------------------------------------- 12 1-9 Sensor (Input) connection ------------------------------------------------------- 12 1-10 Internal hard disk installation ------------------------------------------------- 13...
  • Page 6 ’ ANUAL CHAPTER 3 WEB VIEWER 3-1 Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 54 1. Web viewer installation ................54 3-2 Functional description ----------------------------------------------------------- 56 1. Web viewer monitoring window ..............56 2. Web viewer search window ................. 57 3. Search menu ....................58 4.
  • Page 7 ’ ANUAL 1-1 Product characteristics ------------------------------------------------------------ 7 1-2 Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 1-3 Front Panel ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 1-4 Rear Panel -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 1-5 Remote Controller ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10 1-6 Connection and initial setting --------------------------------------------------- 11 1-7 RS-485 connection --------------------------------------------------------------- 11 1-8 Control port (Output) connection ---------------------------------------------- 12 1-9 Sensor (Input) connection ------------------------------------------------------- 12 1-10 Internal hard disk installation ------------------------------------------------- 13 H.264 R...

  • Page 8: Product Characteristics

    ’ ANUAL 1-1. Product characteristics  Runs a very stable, embedded version of Linux operating system.  Stable file system recovery even after power supply is disconnected from a power outage.  Realized small file size and high video quality by applying the H.264. ...

  • Page 9: Contents

    ’ ANUAL 1-2. Contents Software Installation CD User’s Manual Remote Controller Mouse SATA cable HDD power cable Power cable Adapter Screws 19” Rack mount Reference: The type of components can be applied differently by the option. 1-3. Front Panel ① ②...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    ’ ANUAL 1-4. Rear Panel ① USB port – Used to connect USB storage device, such as a flash drive. ② Main output port – It is used to connect BNC type monitor. (It outputs the same video as MAIN output.) ③...

  • Page 11: Remote Controller

    ’ ANUAL 1-5. Remote controller Please note: Some DVR models use a remote control with a slightly different shape. The buttons and their functions are the same. How to set the ID of remote controller: 1. Press cancel button for about 3 seconds, until the light on the power button lights up. 2.

  • Page 12: Connection And Initial Settings

    ’ ANUAL 1-6. Connection and initial setting Caution Cameras or other external devices can be connected to this device by  numerous methods. Refer to the user manual of the camera or other external device(s) for additional information.  When connecting camera(s), ensure that the camera is turned off. Do not connect power to the DVR until all devices –...

  • Page 13: Control Port (Output) Connection

    ’ ANUAL 1-7. RS-485 connection ① This device has 1 data port (RS-485). You can use this port to connect a PTZ camera or keyboard. (Optional) ② PTZ camera / keyboard connection Connect the PTZ serial communication cable to the RS-485 port.

  • Page 14: Internal Hard Disk Installation

    ’ ANUAL 1-10. Internal hard disk installation To prevent the hard disk in your DVR from being damaged, ensure you handle the DVR carefully. To prevent any data loss, it is recommended to back up any important data into an external storage device regularly.
  • Page 15 ’ ANUAL Hard disk installation of replacement Hard disk installation After shutting down the DVR, unplug the power from the outlet. ① Loosen the screw on the left, right and rear side of the DVR casing. ② Separate the cover of the main unit. ③...
  • Page 16 ’ ANUAL ⑩ Tighten the screws on the case. ⑪ After installing the hard disk, you must format the hard disk from the setting menu. - The first SATA cable port on the main board must be connected at all times. If a hard disk is not connected, the DVR may not operate normally (or at all).
  • Page 17 ’ ANUAL C. Recommended list of hard disk - Hard disks of below are the ones proved to be compatible through experiment. - Please refer to when adding or replacing the hard disk. Manufacturer Model name Capacity ST3250312CS 250GB ST3250310CS ST3500312CS 500GB Seagate...
  • Page 18 ’ ANUAL 2-1 Operation -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Start up ..................18 Shutdown ..................19 2-2 Live Display ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 2-3 System setting -------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 System ..................24 Video/Audio ................. 29 Event ..................34 Network ..................38 User ................... 42 2-4 PTZ Control ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 2-5 Search (playback) &...

  • Page 19: Operation

    ’ ANUAL 2-1. Operation 1) Start up Turn on the DVR. The power indicator light will turn on. Once the DVR boots, you’ll need to log in. Until you log in, the DVR will use the LOGOUT id. Pressing button, then the login window would be displayed. Select the desired username and press “OK”...

  • Page 20: Shutdown

    ’ ANUAL 2) Shutdown Whilt you are logged in as a user with sufficient rights, press the button and the logout window will be displayed, as shown below. A. SELECTION: Select Logout or EXIT. B. USER: Display current user has logged.(admin /user1/user2/user3) C.

  • Page 21: Live Display

    ’ ANUAL 2-2. Live Display ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ① [Camera name] Shows camera name  If you want to modify camera name, you can do so by selecting [Setup]  [Camera]   [Channel] [Status icon] (OSD) ② ...
  • Page 22 ’ ANUAL [Channel selection] ③ The selected channel shows is highlighted by a red rectangle.  Press “OK” button on the remote control to enlarge selected channel to full screen.  [Live view] ④ It shows current live view in real-time. ...
  • Page 23 ’ ANUAL 7) [ System Log] This accesses the system log in DVR.  button to show the System Log list.  Click the You can see the log of previous date or next date by using ◀ / ▶ button. ...
  • Page 24 ’ ANUAL [System control toolbar – Search screen] ⑥ ① ⑪ ⑫ ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ 1) [ Playback date/time] Plays back footage from the currently selected date/time.  2) [Live screen] Click button to enter live viewing mode. ...

  • Page 25: System Setting

    ’ ANUAL 2-3. System Setting Your DVR’s System Settings can be configured using this menu. Options can be accessed and changed as necessary using either the front buttons, mouse or remote control. Only the System Administrator (admin) can alter settings in the Settings menus. 1) System ①...
  • Page 26 ’ ANUAL [Date/Time] ② Set the date and time for the DVR.  You can select digit(s) you want to alter by using the ◀ / ▶ buttons.  Select Date or Time, then you will see virtual keypad as below. ...
  • Page 27 This is where you can execute a Firmware Update.  Don’t update your firmware unless instructed to by Swann technical support. A. FILE: You can specify the firmware file to update to using the ◀ / ▶ buttons. [Setting update] ④...
  • Page 28 ’ ANUAL [Initialization] ⑤              You can restore aspects or all of the DVR’s functioning to the initial (factory) state.  A. System log: Deletes the entire event log. B.
  • Page 29 ’ ANUAL [Controller] ⑥  Connect keyboard controller to the DVR, if you plan to use one. Here you can set the Device id and the Baud rate for your controller. For  information on these values, refer to controller user manual. ※...

  • Page 30: Video/Audio

    ’ ANUAL 2) Video/Audio The Video/Audio menu contains options for configuring your camera(s), recording options, schedule settings, color settings, the OSD (on-screen display) and PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom). [Channel] ① You can specify a name for each camera/channel.  You can also specify which (if any) audio input is associated with each camera. ...
  • Page 31 ’ ANUAL [Recording] ②  This is where you can view and alter your recording configuration. A. Total frame: Max frame rate has restricted by screen resolution. B. Camera: Select camera to set frame and quality. C. Resolution: Specify screen resolution. (CIF / HALF D1 / D1 ) D.
  • Page 32 ’ ANUAL [Schedule] ③  You can specify recording method by date and time using the schedule. Click time table to change recoding method. Click channel number to change recording method at all times. C. Click time label to change recording method for all channel. D.
  • Page 33 ’ ANUAL [Color] ④  You can adjust brightness, contrast, saturation and hue. [PTZ] ⑤ This is to setup the PTZ configuration.  CAMERA: select camera to setup PTZ. DEVICE NAME : Select camera name.(Max 15 cameras are supported) LG Multix_E / LG Co.,Ltd LG Multix / LG Co.,Ltd LPT - A100L / LG Co.,Ltd LVC-C100 / C200HM / LG Electric Inc...
  • Page 34 ’ ANUAL PELCO-D / PELCO Co.,Ltd 10. PELCO-P / PELCO Co.,Ltd 11. SCC-641 / SCC-643 / SAMSUNG Co.,Ltd 12. SPD-2300 / 3000 / 3300 / SAMSUNG Co.,Ltd 13. SUNGJIN / SUNGJIN Co.,Ltd 14. TPD7720 / DYNACOLOR,INC 15. V1305R-DC / V1300RB / CRX – 1013 / VICON C.

  • Page 35: Event

    ’ ANUAL 3) Event You can set the DVR’s behavior when an event occurs, such as a sensor detecting something, motion being detected or video loss. and the event filter settings when event occurs. [Sensor] ① You can specify the processing when event occurs from input device. ...
  • Page 36 ’ ANUAL [Motion detection] ②  You can choose how the DVR will respond when motion is detected. A. Channel: Choose a channel to set the motion detection settings for. B. Motion zone: Choose the section of the screen which will be sensitive to motion. Click “SET”...
  • Page 37 ’ ANUAL Select all: Selects the entire area to be active. Unselect all: Unselects the entire screen. Save: Saves the currently selected area as a motion detection zone. Exit: Exiting motion zone setting. C. SENSITIVITY: Setting the motion sensitivity. (High/Normal/Low) D.
  • Page 38 ’ ANUAL [Event filter] ④  Specifying the event which will be sent to the central monitoring center and E-mail. You can choose which, if any, of the following actions will count as “events” in the system log. A. System start. When the DVR is turned on or rebooted. B.

  • Page 39: Network

    ’ ANUAL 4) Network You can setup the DVR to operate over a network. This is an advanced feature of the DVR and should only be attempted by persons familiar with networking technologies. ① [TCP/IP] Choose your network mode (Static IP / Dynamic IP) and your IP address information. ...
  • Page 40 ’ ANUAL [Streaming] ②  You can set each item about the network video streaming. A. Total frame: Here you can see the total available frame rate for streaming. Frames used / Frames remaining B. Camera: Choose a camera to set the frame rate for. C.
  • Page 41 ’ ANUAL [DDNS]  You can use a DDNS service: visit www.dvrdns.net and add a domain name. You can connect to DVR easily using host name instead of an IP address  A. Mode: Enabling or disabling DDNS. B. Server: The DDNS server you’re using is here. C.
  • Page 42 ’ ANUAL A. MODE: Determines whether the DVR will report to the central monitoring center when an event occurs. B. IP ADDRESS: The IP address of the central monitoring center. C. PORT: The TCP port number of the central monitoring center. ※...

  • Page 43: User

    ’ ANUAL 6) User Here you can create, modify or remove different users with varying levels of access. ① [User list] This is a list of all registered users of the DVR.  [Create user] ② A. Total: It displays the current number of registered users, and the maximum number of users who can be registered.
  • Page 44 ’ ANUAL Setup Manual alarm Search Backup Network Multi login Audio E. Cameras: Specify the cameras which the user has access to. [Modify authority] ③ A. User ID: Select a user id to modify authority. B. Password: Change password using keypad button. C.
  • Page 45 ’ ANUAL ④ [Delete user]  Here you can delete user accounts. H.264 R...

  • Page 46: Ptz Control

    ’ ANUAL 2-4. PTZ control  It is used to control PTZ camera which is connected at RS-485 port. The DVR must be properly configured. Not all controls are compatible with all PTZ cameras. 1. Click the icon to control PTZ. 2.
  • Page 47 ’ ANUAL Setting a new preset position  Move the camera to a position using direction buttons (⑤). Select the preset number to set using button (⑨). Click button ⑪ “SET”. Repeat steps 1 ~ 3 to set other preset positions. ※...

  • Page 48: Search (Playback) & Backup

    ’ ANUAL 2-5. Search (playback) & backup Various features are available for user to search recorded data easily. 1) Time search You can search for recorded events based on the date that they occurred.  How to search through recorded footage by date: ...

  • Page 49: Event Search

    ’ ANUAL 2) Event Search  You can also locate recorded footage by accessing the recorded event log. A. Click the button on the main menu bar. It’s located in the bottom of the search mode screen. Use the buttons located in the top right to select camera to search. C.

  • Page 50: Backup

    ’ ANUAL 3) Backup  Here you can backup your recorded footage by selecting a start and end point. Select the icon, located at the bottom of the screen. Select a device to backup data will be stored. Select media type. If you select FILESYSTEM, backup data will be stored as native format with backup player.
  • Page 51 ’ ANUAL The message “BACKUP STOP” will be shown when backup is finished. How to cancel backup  If you press button when backup is running, the selection message will be shown as below.  Click “OK” button to cancel backup. H.264 R...
  • Page 52 ’ ANUAL MEDIA ERASE  You can erase data in the storage media, like USB memory stick, CD-RW, or DVD-RW.  When you are to use USB memory stick, after connecting USB storage to USB port of front side, click “MEDIA ERASE” button to erase data. ...
  • Page 53 ’ ANUAL  You can backup automatically daily based by schedule backup. If you are to use schedule backup, set “Use schedule” to “ON”. Enter the time to execute backup at “Backup time”. If USB memory stick is not connected or has no free space, backup cannot be executed.
  • Page 54 ’ ANUAL 3-1 Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 1. Web viewer installation ............54 3-2 Functional description ----------------------------------------------------------- 56 1. Web viewer monitoring window ..........56 2. Web viewer search window ............57 3. Search menu ................ 58 4. Saving as AVI file dialog box ............. 59 H.264 R...

  • Page 55: Installation

    ’ ANUAL 3-1. Installation Set up the network before the installation.  1. Web viewer installation ① Enter the DVR IP address in the Web address window, and then the following Active X installation window will be displayed. ② When you click on the Active X install button, the following window will be displayed. Press the Install button.
  • Page 56 ’ ANUAL ③ Press the Next button from the Web View installation window. When the installation is completed, the Web initialization screen will be displayed. (General installation recommended) ④ Enter the ID and password. (Multi-login is not enabled and you must log in to the DVR with an unused ID.

  • Page 57: Functional Description

    ’ ANUAL 3-2. Functional description 1. Web viewer monitoring window ③ ② ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑨ ⑦ ⑧ ⑪ ⑩ ⑫ ⑬ ① ⑭ ① Divide screen division (Full screen/1/4/9/16) ② Selecting a camera ③ Real time image capture (Save as JPEG) ④...

  • Page 58: Web Viewer Search Window

    ’ ANUAL 2. Web viewer search window ③ ④ ⑤ ⑧ ⑦ ⑥ ⑩ ⑨ ⑪ ⑫ ① ② ① Divide screen division (Full screen/1/4/9/16) ② Selecting a camera ③ Saving video or still image (Saving as AVI/JPEG/BMP) ④ Date/Time selection button to play back (Refer to 3. Search dialog box) ⑤...

  • Page 59: Search Menu

    ’ ANUAL 3. Search Menu ① ② ③ ⑤ ④ ⑥ ⑧ ⑦ ① Recorded data graph (Click on the data graph to select time to play.) ② Time scroll bar ③ Zoon in/out of graph (It can be scaled from 2 hours to 24 hours by minute unit.) ④...

  • Page 60: Saving As Avi File

    ’ ANUAL 4. Saving as AVI file ① ② ④ ③ ⑤ ⑥ ⑧ ⑦ ⑨ ⑩ ① Camera name/Date/Time which is currently displayed. ② Starting AVI saving (File name is requested when you click on this button.) ③ Stopping AVI saving ④...
  • Page 61 ’ ANUAL 4-1 Functional description ---------------------------------------------------------- 61 1. Real-time monitoring ............. 61 H.264 R...

  • Page 62: Functional Description

    ’ ANUAL 4-1. Functional description 1. Real-time monitoring If you can use Wi-Fi environments, you can view the real-time monitoring video from DVR with iPhone/iPod. ① Run web browser at iPhone/iPod, and enter DVR IP address. ② Enter id and password, and click “login” button the real-time monitoring screen will be shown.
  • Page 63 ’ ANUAL 5-1 Check before requesting for service ------------------------------------------ 63 5-2 Recommended device to use --------------------------------------------------- 66 5-3 Initial setting list for factory default ------------------------------------------- 68 5-4 Product specification ------------------------------------------------------------- 73 H.264 R...

  • Page 64: Check Before Requesting For Service

    ’ ANUAL 5-1. Check before requesting for service Check before requesting for service. If the following symptoms are observed when using the product, recheck the following. It may not be a problem. Symptom Checkpoint and resolution Check whether the power plug is correctly plugged. I cannot turn on the power of Check whether the voltage of the power supply is correct.
  • Page 65 ’ ANUAL Symptom Checkpoint and resolution Check whether the recording audio channel is correctly set up. I cannot hear the audio recorded Check whether the connecter on the rear side of the device is connected with the video. with external device (Line input) correctly. Check whether the connected external device is operating correctly.
  • Page 66 ’ ANUAL Symptom Checkpoint and resolution When the E-mail transmission fails without SMTP server setting. Check whether the network is set up correctly.  Check whether the E-mail address is entered correctly.  Check the spam mail setting for the entered E-mail address. ...

  • Page 67: Recommended Device To Use

    ’ ANUAL 5-2. Check before requesting for service ① List of recommended USB memory Classification Manufacturer Model name Capacity ELECOM MF-BU201GWH BUFFALO RUF2-E1GL-BL Cruzer Micro Scandisk Cruzer Micro U3 8/16GB USM1GJX SONY USM8GH PRINCETON PFU-STS1G DATA TB-ST1GB I-O FM Semiconductor MLC gold SUM-M4GPV SAMSUNG...
  • Page 68 ’ ANUAL ③ List of supported PTZ camera Protocol Manufacturer Pan/Tilt Zoom Focus Iris Preset Tour LG Multix_E ○ ○ ○ LG Multix ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ LPT-A100L ○ LVC-C100/200HM/LG ○ ○ ○ Electric Inc HSDN251 / Honeywell Co., Honeywell ○...

  • Page 69: Initial Setting List For Factory Default

    ’ ANUAL 5-3. Initial setting list for factory default. 1 Step 2 Step 3Step 4Step INPUT Default Remote id 00~99 De-interlace On / Off Auto- switching 1~30 Sec. 10 Sec. interval Spot-division 1 / 4 / 16 Spot-out AUTO/1~16 Overview Button buzzer On/Off English/...
  • Page 70 ’ ANUAL system log Unselected settings Unselected recorded Initialization Unselected data Factory Unselected default ON/OFF Device id 1~16 1200/2400/4 Controller 800/9600/19 Baud rate 9600 200/38400/5 7600/115200 Camera 1~16 Camera name CH01 Camera1 Camera2 Camera3 Camera4 Camera5 Camera6 Camera7 Audio 1 Camera Camera8 Audio 2...
  • Page 71 ’ ANUAL Holiday Camera 1~16 Brightness 0~100 COLOR Contrast 0~100 Saturation 0~100 0~100 Camera 1~16 LG-Multix_E LG-Multix LPT-A100L LVC-C100 HSDN251 MD200 New Born WVCS850 Device name PELCO-D PELCO-P SCC-641 SPD-2300 SUNGJIN TPD7720 V1305R-DC Device id 1200/2400/4 800/9600/19 Baud rate 9600 200/38400/5 7600/115200 5 Sec...
  • Page 72 ’ ANUAL Sensitivity Normal Normal High Alarm On / Off Alert On / Off Spot-out On / Off 1~10 Sec. / Duration 10 Sec. Channel 1~16 Alarm On/Off Video loss Alert On/Off 1~10 Duration 10 Sec. Sec./Off System start On/Off Shutdown On/Off Setting...
  • Page 73 ’ ANUAL HIGH VERY HIGH Mode On/Off Server www.dvrdns.net DDNS Port 65500 Domain Interval 1~60 Min 5 Min Mode On/Off IP address Port Mode On/Off SMTP Server Port ACCOUNT E-MAIL PASSWORD SENDER RECEIVER E-MAIL TEST admin anonymous user1 User list user2 user3 SETUP...
  • Page 74 ’ ANUAL SEARCH Selected BACKUP Selected NETWORK Selected MULTI LOGIN Selected AUDIO Selected All channel CAMERA selected admin/user1 SELECT USER /user2/user3 anonymous /anonymous USER ID anonymous PASSWORD 000000 SETUP MANUAL ALARM SEARCH BACKUP NETWORK Selected MULTI LOGIN Selected AUDIO All channel CAMERA selected admin/user1...

  • Page 75: Product Specification

    ’ ANUAL 5-4. Product Specification MODEL H.264 16CH DVR OPERATING SYSTEM Embedded Linux COMPRESSION H.264 HARDWARE CODEC MULTIPLEX FUNCTION Live, Record, Backup and Network at the same time RECORDING RESOLUTION D1, Half D1, CIF RECORDING SPEED 480fps(NTSC), 400fps(PAL) at CIF Resolution VIDEO INPUT 16 BNC Composite 2 BNC Composite (Main, Spot-out),...

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