Swann DVR4-2500 Operating Instructions Manual page 13

NetViewer - About the Software
The included software "NetViewer" is an invaluable tool for accessing, operating,
controlling and backing up footage from your DVR. It interfaces with your DVR via
your local network or remotely via the Internet, so it's also the primary method of
remotely accessing your DVR as well. The software can be installed on as many
computers as you like.
Using the NetViewer software, you'll be able to remotely:
• View live images coming from the DVR.
• Playback and backup events from the DVR hard drive directly to the remote
terminal you are accessing the DVR from.
• Change the settings and preferences in the DVR menu system (such as the
recording schedule and quality settings).
System Requirements
Minimum
Processor 1.0 GHz or more
RAM 256MB
Graphics Card 64MB
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768
Internet Connection 128kbps upload speed
Operating System(s) Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Notes:
• We suggest ensuring that your network is functioning properly before installing
this software - you can test remotely accessing your DVR via an Internet
browser window.
• At the time of writing, the software does not support the newer 64-bit versions
of these operating systems.
• The NetViewer software is not compatible with Mac OS or Unix/Linux
systems.
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Recommended
2.0 GHz or Dual/Quad Core
512MB or higher
128MB or higher
1280 x 1024 or higher
256kbps upload speed or higher
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XP 32-bit
® Vista 32-bit
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
As the DVR doesn't have a keyboard, when you have to enter text the DVR will
present you an on-screen 'keyboard'. This will automatically appear when you
select a text fi eld which allows you to enter a value.
If you want to change the type of characters
being entered, click the ABC button on the right
of the keyboard - this will cycle through the
modes available. You can enter letters, numbers
or symbols, each with their own mini-keyboard.
Getting Started
If you've just unpacked your DVR and are not sure where to begin setting up your
system, here's a quick rundown of the most important things that need to be set up.
• Test your system. Before installing cables into walls, it's a great idea to plug
everything in and make sure it all works. This is particularly true if you're
using additional cameras to any that came with the DVR (this DVR is available
stand-alone or in a kit with cameras). We do our very best to ensure that the
equipment reaching you is of the highest quality and will work out of the box,
but accidents do occur in shipping and sometimes components inevitably fail.
Better to fi nd out now than once everything is screwed in place!
• Then, once the DVR is on and working, the fi rst thing to do is to
password (see page 42 for details on how to do it).
• Set the Date and Time (page 41 for details) to ensure that, once you start
recording, you are able to index and search the recorded footage easily. Also,
if using the DVR's footage in any legal proceedings, then having an accurate
date and time on your footage becomes quite crucial.
• Check your hardware - specifi cally, and most importantly, the hard drive
(see pages 30 & 31). This is where all your footage will be stored, so it's quite
important to ensure that it is functioning correctly.
• Setup your recording modes and/or schedule
sure that the DVR will record what you want it to, and at the right time.
• OPTIONAL (Advanced Users): Confi gure your network settings (pages 22 -
23 & 50 - 51).
set your
(pages 18 - 21) to make
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