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BASIC SETUP
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Operating the DVR Locally
If you're reading this page, it means that either:
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You've got the DVR setup, but its standard recording
program isn't for you. Fair enough - we cater to all
requirements here.
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You're interested in what other options and
capabilities the DVR has. Excellent - the answer is "a
lot".
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Everything works except just that one thing that
isn't right but you don't know where the option is.
Darn. We'll try and get you fixed up by the end of this
page.
There are some sections of Advanced Configuration that we
think are of benefit for most DVR owners to know about - in
particular, the email configuration of the DVR.
By Default...
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The DVR has motion recording enabled on every
channel, configured to operate at an average level of
sensitivity.
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To be a little more likely to record a border-line motion
event than not (we think it's better to get a false trigger
than miss an event).
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To record video each time it detects a motion event,
but not notify you via email (all events will be listed in
the log).
To alter the DVR's default behaviour, you'll need to change
some of the advanced settings.
You can do this on the DVR directly or by using the
SwannView Plus client software located on the included CD.
There is a fairly comprehensive manual also included. You
can also access the DVR's built-in web interface using your
Internet browser.
Quick Reference
Some of the more common reasons to have a look in the
Advanced Configuration include:
Changing your DVR network settings
Accessing the DVR remotely over the internet or network
requires that you define certain network settings correctly.
If you've utilized the Setup Wizard, you'd have entered the
important details to get your DVR up and running over the
network. If these settings aren't working or have changed,
you can manually configure the DVR's network settings via
the Configure: Network menu. For more information, see
pages 19 to 24.
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We recommend using UPnP if possible because it's
the easier and faster way to get your DVR connected to
the network. Make sure your UPnP settings are correct by
carefully reading the information on the following page:
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"Configuration: Network: UPnP" on page 20
Adjusting the Recording Schedule
The recording schedule is one of the most important things
to get right when configuring the DVR. More information
about the schedule can be found at:
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"Record: Schedule" on page 39
Configuring the Auto-Email Functions
If you want the DVR to notify you via email when it detects
a motion event, then you'll need to configure:
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"Configuration: Network: Email" on page 22
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"Camera Management: Motion" on page 47
Adjusting the Motion Detection Settings
If you want to change the way the DVR handles motion,
then you'll need to look at:
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"Camera Management: Motion" on page 47
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"Camera Management: Image" on page 44
Connecting External Sensors to the DVR
To configure external sensors, pair them to video channels
and change the associated action for each, see:
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"RS485, Sensor and Alarm I/O Block" on page 12
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"Configuration: Alarm: Alarm Input" on page 28
Connecting a PTZ Device to the DVR
If you got your camera as part of a kit with the DVR, then
there shouldn't be much configuration required. Follow the
instructions in your Swann PTZ Camera manual.
If the camera did not come with the DVR, then you'll
probably need to change the PTZ Configuration page. See:
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"Camera Management: PTZ" on page 45
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