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- Page 1 PRO SERIES HD Digital Video Recorder INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Important Information
Only a select pose, it is the buyer’s responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws number of staff at Swann Helpdesk/Technical Support can assist. Pass- and regulations that prohibit or limit the use of cameras and to comply word retrieval can take several days, which means you will not be able with the applicable laws and regulations. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Information Recording: Option Contents Recording: Schedule Chapter 4: Playback & Backup Live View Chapter 1: Menu Search: Playback Menu Layout The Playback Interface Chapter 2: Camera Configuration Search: Event Display: Camera Search: Backup Creating a Privacy Mask Chapter 5: System Configuration Recording: Encode System: General Alarm: Motion... - Page 4 Contents (cont.) Warranty Information Helpdesk & Technical Support...
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Page 5: Live View
Live View Live View is the default display mode for the 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 Menu Bar. Double-click 09/12/2014 10:30:15 Tue live video chan-... -
Page 6: Chapter 1: Menu
Menu The Menu is where you control the various actions and options that are available on the DVR. You can also access previous- ly recorded video for playback and to export to a USB storage device such as a flash drive. To maintain system integrity, a firmware upgrade can be per- formed when available and ac-... -
Page 7: 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 8: Chapter 2: Camera Configuration
Camera Configuration The majority of the camera con- figuration options available are in the “Display”, “Recording”, “Alarm” and “Device” menus that are accessible from the Menu. You can change the res- olution and bitrate settings as well as the image settings for brightness and contrast. -
Page 9: 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. Camera No.: Brightness: Select a camera that you would like to configure. This changes how light the image appears to be. -
Page 10: Creating A Privacy Mask
Creating a Privacy Mask A privacy mask can be 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. You can define up to four areas per cam- era to mask. -
Page 11: 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 “720P (1280 x 720)” at 25fps which fits in with the capa- bilities of the provid- ed cameras. -
Page 12: 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 13: Motion Detection
Motion Detection 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 more sensitive the motion detection will be. -
Page 14: 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 15: Motion Detection Tips
Motion Detection Tips Placement of the cameras Bedroom Backdoor Keep cameras 10 - 15 feet (3 - 4 metres) away from heating vents, where the sunlight shines in, and radiators. If a camera detects a swift change in motion, even that of a cloud passing quickly over direct sunlight shining into your living room, motion detection could be activated. -
Page 16: Alarm: Video Loss
Alarm: Video Loss Video loss is regarded as a potential alarm event and is consid- ered to occur any time the DVR 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 17: 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 18: Device: Ptz
CCTV industry. This ensures that any PTZ camera you have purchased, will work with this DVR. For the best result, we recommend using a Swann branded PTZ camera. Address(0-255): The command address of the device you want to asso-... -
Page 19: Controlling A Ptz Camera
Controlling a PTZ Camera To control a PTZ camera, use the mouse and click the channel the cam- Click this to select a different channel. era is connected to. Click the “PTZ” button on the camera toolbar. The Click this to select a different Preset position. PTZ controls will appear on-screen. -
Page 20: Creating A Preset
Creating a Preset Use the PTZ controls to move the camera to the desired focal position. Call: Select a saved Preset slot then click this to move the camera to the The Zoom and Focus controls can also be used. Preset position. -
Page 21: Creating A Patrol
Creating a Patrol Patrol mode instructs the DVR to automatically move the camera ac- Start: Click this to start a Patrol. cording to the Preset positions that have been created. Clear: Select a saved Preset slot then click this to clear. Click the “Patrol”... -
Page 22: Chapter 3: Recording Configuration
Recording Configuration The recording configuration op- tions are available in the “Re- cording” menu that is accessi- ble from the Menu. From here you can access and change the recording schedule for each camera connected as well as how the DVR will record video to the hard drive. -
Page 23: Recording: Encode
Recording: Encode Record Audio: If you have a microphone or some other audio device con- nected to the DVR’s audio input, click the checkbox to record audio. To monitor what is being recorded, the DVR’s audio output has to be en- abled - see page 38 for more information. -
Page 24: Recording: Option
Recording: Option options availa- ble here allow you to change various pects of how the DVR 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 25: 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 26: Chapter 4: Playback & Backup
Playback & Backup The playback function gives you the ability to search and play previously recorded videos that are stored on the DVR’s hard drive. You have the choice of playing video that matches your recording schedule, manual re- cordings or motion events only. The backup function gives you the ability to save important events to a USB storage device... -
Page 27: Search: Playback
Search: Playback Channel Status: Select from one or more cameras for playback or click tion detection recording types are colour coded. You can select to play “All” to select all cameras. video in 30 minute allotments (see above right example). Video Type: Select the video type that you want to search for. -
Page 28: The Playback Interface
The Playback Interface Double-click 24/04/2015 07:15:00 Fri 24/04/2015 07:15:00 Fri video channel to view full screen. Camera1 Camera2 1 2 3 1. Mute: 6. Pause/Single Frame: Mutes audio playback. icon above the timeline indicating the mark in Pauses playback. Sub- and out points. - Page 29 The Playback Interface (cont.) 24/04/2015 07:15:00 Fri 24/04/2015 07:15:00 Fri Camera1 Camera2 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. so you can maximise your viewing area.
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Page 30: 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 31: Search: Backup
Search: Backup Channel Status: Select from one or more cameras to backup or click the one that you want to backup. “All” to select all cameras. Before proceeding, connect a USB flash drive to the spare port locat- Video Type: Select the video type that you want to search for. -
Page 32: Chapter 5: System Configuration
System Configuration The options available here give you complete control on how the DVR is configured and how it operates. Some of the op- tions such as screen resolution, email configuration, password creation and Daylight Saving Time are configured during the Setup Wizard, so they won’t be covered in great detail here. -
Page 33: 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 system menu. • Click the “Default” button to revert back to default settings. Video Standard: Select the correct video standard for your country. -
Page 34: System: User
System: User Add: Click this button to add a new user. Delete: Delete an existing user. Please note, the administrator 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 35: System Maintenance
System: Maintenance Enable auto reboot: It’s recommended to leave this enabled as it main- tains the operational integrity of the DVR. Auto reboot at: Choose when you would like the DVR to reboot. Typically this will be a time when it’s unlikely there will be any activity to record. Firmware Upgrade: Click this to upgrade the firmware when available. -
Page 36: Alarm: Exception
Alarm: Exception Exception Type: Select the exception type that you would like to enable for notification. Audio Warning: Click the checkbox to enable the DVR’s internal buzzer for the exception type you have selected. Send Email: Click the checkbox to send an email for the exception type you have selected. -
Page 37: Device: Hdd
Device: HDD This function gives you the option of format- ting the DVR’s hard drive, and it will be list- ed here for selection. If you have a hard drive connected to the DVR’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 38: 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 39: Network: General
Network: General As SwannLink Peer- to-Peer technology is utilised to commu- nicate with your net- work and mobile de- vice, configuration of the network settings is not required. If you have networking ex- pertise require specific settings for your network, the DVR does have the ability to change them. -
Page 40: Network: Advanced
Network: Advanced Prior to developing our SwannLink Peer-to- Peer technology, our SwannDNS service was used to connect to your DVR 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 41: Chapter 6: System Status
System Status The various status tabs give you an overview of the various settings and options that have been selected for the DVR to function. Each action that the DVR performs as well as events detected are logged, which you can search and view. -
Page 42: 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 43: Network: Status
Network: Status Displays the current network settings provided by your network. • Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu. -
Page 44: 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 45: System: System Information
System: System Information Displays technical information about the DVR. • Right-click the mouse to exit the Menu. - Page 46 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.
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