Swann SWDVK-830008 Technical Information

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English10Before running MyDVR for the rst time:Ensure your DVR is connected to a network and (if accessing via the Internet) you know the Public IP A

English11MyDVR: InterfacePreview: The default splash screen of MyDVR.The screen layout emulates the multi-channel live view screen of the DVR, showing

English12MyDVR: Local CongurationThe local conguration screen is where you can customise how MyDVR will store and process footage on the local PC wh

English13MyDVR: Conguration OverviewDisplay: Camera (see page 20)Channel Name (Check Box): Whether the channel’s name will be displayed on screen or

English14Network: General (see page 29 for more)Be careful adjusting settings here - if the DVR can’t access the network anymore, you won’t be able to

English15Alarm: Motion Detection (see page 34)Channel: The channel you’re conguring the motion detection settings for.Enable: Whether the motion dete

English16Device: PTZ (see page 40)Channel: The channel you’d like to congure a PTZ camera for.Settings: See page 40 for more information about the PT

English17Remote Access From a Mobile DeviceUsing the SwannView app for mobile devices, you’ll be able to log into your DVR from almost anywhere you ca

English18Operating the DVR Locally1) Menu: Opens the main menu.2) Single Camera View: Shows images from one camera in full-screen.3) Quad-Camera View:

English19DisplayCameraMenu BarEncodePlaybackGeneralMotionHDDGeneralOptionBackupAdvancedVideo LossS.M.A.R.TUserLockEmail SettingsDDNSNTPIP FilterOutput

English2Before You BeginFCC VericationNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant t

English20Camera: DisplayCamera No.: Choose the camera / channel you want to edit here. The Camera No is the same thing as the number written on the re

English21The Camera: Output menu is where you can control how the DVR is going to deliver an image to your television, screen or monitor.You’ll be ab

English22Camera No.: The camera feed you want to alter the settings for. These will be numbered sequentially, and correspond to the BNC video inputs l

English23Overwrite: When enabled, the DVR will record over the les already stored on the hard drive. The DVR will always record over the oldest les

English24 Important GuidelinesThe schedule presented on-screen applies to one channel on one specic day of the week only.Use the Copy To functions to

English25To initiate playback:• Select the channels you’d like to playback. Note that the DVR can only playback a limited number of channels simulta

English26To backup footage:• Connect a USB ash drive or a USB HDD to the USB port on the front of the DVR- OR -• Connect an eSATA HDD to the eSATA

English27The Event Search menu will show you recordings that were triggered by the DVR detecting motion.Typically, the majority of recordings based u

English28The Playback InterfaceThe Playback interface is quite similar to a computer’s media player, or to the on-screen display of a DVD/Blu-Ray play

English29Network Access: Here you can choose between the three dierent types of networks that the DVR can be connected to. The three types of network

English3ContentsBefore You Begin 2Contents 3Introduction 4Basic DVR Operation 4Layout of the DVR 5Connection Diagram 6Connec

English30DDNS: The place to congure the DVR to automatically update a dynamic DNS service. If you want to remotely access the DVR via the Internet, y

English31How do I deal with a dynamic IP address?One option is to contact your ISP and request a static IP address. They’ll usually charge a small fee

English32The IP Filter can be used to modify which IP addresses have permission to talk to the DVR and which do not.This is an advanced feature, and i

English33Network: Advanced: Email SettingsIf you want the DVR to occasionally drop you a line, share news, tell you about its day and - more important

English34Alarm: MotionHow Motion Detection WorksThe way that the DVR looks for motion is quite straight forward - it’s a process where it compares one

English35Alarm: Motion Detection CongurationTo set the MOTION DETECTION AREAIn the MOTION DETECTION menu, use the mouse or the arrow buttons to highl

English36Alarm: Motion Detection - ActionAudio Warning: The DVR will use its internal buzzer to emit an alarm tone. It sounds like an old computer ind

English37Alarm: Video LossAlarm: Video LossVideo Loss is regarded as a potential alarm event, and is considered to occur any time that the DVR doesn’t

English38An Exception is any deviation from the DVR’s normal behaviour - phrased another way, it’s like saying the DVR’s been working ne except for

English39Here you’ll nd a comprehensive list of hard drives connected to the DVR.Typically, there will be one entry here, and it will probably be the

English4IntroductionBasic DVR OperationCongratuations on your purchase of this Swann DVR. You’ve made a ne choice for keeping a watchful eye over you

English40Left: The PTZ Settings menu.Above: The PTZ controls, accessed by the PTZ icon on the menu bar.Right: The PTZ context menu. Accessed by right-

English41Language: The language that the DVR’s menus, alerts and other communications will use. This usually defaults to English.Be careful not to ch

English42The System: User menu is where you can dene and congure the dierent levels of access various users have to the DVR. We suggest that at min

English43If you’re looking at the System Information screen, you’ve probably been directed to do so by Swann Technical Support. If we haven’t told you

English44To maintain the operational integrity of the DVR, it is suggested that it be rebooted periodically. In much the same way that a computer can

English45TroubleshootingQ: The images from my cameras are black & white and/or ickering. What’s up?A: Most likely, your Video Standard isn’t set

English46Get up to Date InformationWe’re constantly making improvements to our products, rmware, software, user manuals, video tutorials and more.To

English47Warranty InformationWarranty Terms & ConditionsSwann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for

English48USA toll free1-800-627-2799(Su, 2pm-10pm US PT)(M-Th, 6am-10pm US PT)(F 6am-2pm US PT)USA Exchange & Repairs1-800-627-2799 (Option 1)(M-F

English5Layout of the DVR1) Video Inputs 1 - 4: These are your primary video inputs. Each accepts a standard composite video signal and connects via a

English6Connect the BNC outputs from your cameras into the yellow BNC inputs on the rear of the DVR.Connect your cameras to power, using the a power-s

English7The Audio Out port can be used to connect a stereo, speakers, headphones or other external sound device.The Audio In ports can be used to conn

English8Layout of Remote ControlInstallation Guidelines134691011121413108752• Do not expose the DVR to moisture. Water is the arch-enemy of electrica

English9Your DVR comes with powerful remote access and interface software, called MyDVR. You can setup and congure almost all aspects of the DVR from