Swann DVR4-1000 DVR User Manual
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1. 21 Viewing Backup Footage on a PC cont Extract footage from a larger video clip When dealing with larger backup files it may be necessary to extract smaller clips The following describes how to extract footage and export to a new VVF Tile 1 Open and play the clip to extract from Pause the clip where you want to start the extraction Right click the camera view and select Capture gt Mark In Find and Pause the clip at the end of the extraction Right click the camera view and select Capture gt Mark Out Aun fF wn Right click the camera view and select Capture gt Export and save the file name and location Note this export is in VVF format Exporting an AVI file To view video footage on another computer create an AVI file using the built in export ability 1 Right click the main Camera view and click Export gt AVI Epor To Avi x Ew Channal Pin Twa PA fe Apolo inmi Fia EiBsekup FootapenaaataiT Wwe Birt Quipu File Cacia ip Foriaepel 9241817 at Trees Comereition tet Erogreas TE Cancel 2 Click Browse next to Input File and select the video you want to convert 3 Click Browse next to Output File to select a location to export 4 Choose your preferred compression method by clicking Select If you are unsure which method to use select the default uncompressed mode 5 Click OK to export the file 6 Playback the Tile in your preferr2. 8 9 Rewind amp Fast Forward Moves left right in menus 7 11 10 Enter Exit Menu Button 12 11 Enter Button Confirm selection in menus P Swann 12 Play Pause Button Start or pause playback Using the Remote Control for the First Time The remote control contains a battery that must be activated before use Find and remove the clear plastic tab at the bottom of the remote The remote will now be ready for use Viewing Backup Footage on a PC Using the VVFPlayer software View backed up footage trom the DVR4 1000 with the included VVFPlayer software located on the CD 1 Copy the VVFPlayer software from the CD to your computer 2 Double click to open the VVFPlayer software 3 Click the File Folder 4 to bring up the open screen Navigate to the video you want to view and press Open The backup file will have a VVF extension 4 Use the controls to view the video footage VVFPlayer Interface 1 ectermp 02251712_n wt P Tx CHI 2009402 25 1459453 4 GH492009 02 25 1435053 roan 1 8 2 3 17 4 5 7 9 11 13 15 16 6 8 10 12 14 1 File name 10 Play 2 Date amp time of recording 11 Fast Forward 16x 32x 64x 3 Current play state 12 Photo snapshot 4 Open File 13 Single Camera View 5 Fast Reverse 16x 32x 64x 14 Split screen view 6 Reverse 1x 15 Timeline slider 7 Previous frame 16 Sound Mute 8 Pause 17 Volume 9 Next frame 18 Camera view 19 Backup Footag
3. Swann Technical Support All Countries E mail tech swannsecurity com Telephone Helpdesk USA toll free 1300 138 324 800 627 2799 M 9am 5pm AUS ET Su 2pm 0pm US PT Tu F lam 5pm AUS ET M Th 6am I 0pm US PT Sa lam 9am AUS ET F 6am 2pm US PT NEW ZEALAND toll free USA Exchange amp Repairs 0800 479 266 562 777 255 INTERNATIONAL M F 9am 5pm US PT 61 3 8412 4610 AUSTRALIA toll free See http www worldtimeserver com for information on time zones and the current time in Melbourne Australia compared to your local time Swann Swann Communications 2008 SR242 DU2 10005 040309 Swann plug amp playsecurity Advanced security made easy DVR4 1000 4 Channel Digital Video Recorder Operating Instructions SW242 DU2 SW244 DUX SW244 DUM www swannsecurity com Before You Begin FCC Verification NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are de signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen tial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deter mined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of th
4. butes to change from camera 1 4 Sensitivity Set the amount of movement necessary before motion detection triggers recording Set from 1 most sensitive to 4 least sensitive default Off Note this feature must be set from 1 4 to enable motion recording Alarm Duration Set the length of time the alarm will sound when motion is detected Set to Off 5 10 15 20 25 30 seconds or Continuous Note If the Alarm Duration is set to Continuous the alarm will continue to sound until this setting is changed Motion Area Select the area of the Camera to detect motion Motion occurring outside this designated area will not trigger a recording Use the arrow buttons to move around the screen Press the lt lt Mute but ton one time to select the position on screen then press the arrow but tons up down and left right to draw out a detection box and press the Mute button again to close the box In the example to the left the blue mo tion box is drawn over the door Only motion occurring in this area will trig ger recording i e the door opening This feature is helpful in high traffic areas where only a small portion of the screen needs to be monitored for example looking down a driveway with a busy road next to it Important To enable Motion Recording you must set the Sensitivity Motion Area for each camera AND set Motion Record in the Record Schedule menu 14 Starting the DVR With a New Hard Drive When starting t
5. channel camera channels Display Camera Brightness Contrast Hue saturation Channel Display the attributes of currently selected camera 1 4 Display Turn the selected camera On or Off in the main display Brightness Contrast Hue Saturation Move the sliders to fine tune the display of the currently selected camera 12 The Record Menu adjusts recording quality timers and schedules Record ST ETT UE Record Quality High Event Rec Duration 10 Record Schedule Record Speed Set the recording frame rate per camera Note higher frame rates provide smoother recordings but use more hard drive space You may individually set the Record Ae Se ee ea ee Speed of each camera The total et gt number of frames used can not exceed i Channel 2 lt SS000008 channe _3 lt QQQRRER 60 for NTSC systems or 50 for PAL Channel 4 lt S0000008 i systems Record Speed TOTAL FRAME USED 60 Record Quality Set the image quality of the recordings from Normal High or Highest Note higher image quality settings use more hard drive space Event Rec Duration When Motion Detection is active Event Rec Duration is the length of time in seconds the DVR will record after motion stops from 5 10 15 20 25 or 30 seconds Default is set to 10 seconds Record Schedule Set different recording modes depending on the time of day The Record Schedule allows you to set the recording mode for each hour of the day base
6. d on a 24 hour clock Use the left right keys to move and up down keys to change the current selection Record Schedule epg ee ar No Record will not record rime Record Time Record will record for the entire I Motion Record hour Motion Record will only record when motion is detected Important To enable Motion Recording you must set the hour to Motion Record green AND set the Sensitivity and Motion Area in the Motion Detection menu 13
7. e Connecting Cameras and Power Adapter The DVR4 1000 has a backup feature via the USB port on the front of the DVR The DVR accepts flash drives or thumbdrives up to 2GB in size Follow the steps below to backup footage 1 Insert a USB flash drive thumbdrive not included to the USB port 2 Press Play to enter playback mode or use the Time Search feature to find a recording Cameras and 3 Pause playback at the start of the footage you would like to backup accessories optional 4 Press the Iggy Menu File button to display the USB Backup Mode 5 Press the CH1 E button to designate the start of a backup recording 6 Play and find the end of the footage you want to backup and press Pause 7 Press the CH2 Hi button to indicate the end of a backup recording G gt la A A 8 When you are happy with the Start and End time of the recording press the CH4 Hi 1 Connect the Power and BNC ends of the Security Camera to an button to continue Extension Cable eee 9 The Backup to USB screen will appear 2 Connect the BNC end of the Extension Cable to the back of the DVR a with details of the USB device inserted size 2009 02 25 15 10 42 requirements and file name Press CH4 Him to 3 Connect the power end of the Extension Cable to the Power Splitters 4 Available 19543440 ER Fifi 67904 KB begin copying 2251712 VVI A a 10 When the backup is complete press the 4 Connect the Power Splitter to the Came
8. e following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 These devices may not cause harmful interference and 2 These devices must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Prohibition against eavesdropping Except for the operations of law enforcement officers conducted under lawful authority no person shall use either directly or indirectly a device operated pursu ant to the provisions of this Part for the purpose of overhearing or recording the private conversations of others unless such use is authorized by all of the parties engaging in the conversation WARNING Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate the equipment IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Make sure product is fixed correctly and stable if fastened in place Do not operate if wires and terminals are exposed Do not cover vents on the side or back of the DVR and allow adequate space for ventilation Warranty Information Swann Communications PTY LTD Building 4 650 Church St
9. ecovery Image Display Single Camera View Multi Camera View Installing or Changing a Hard Drive Starting the DVR With a New Hard Drive Menu Operation Accessing and Navigating the Menu System Camera Menu Record Menu Motion Detection Menu Screen Menu Audio Menu System Menu Time Search Exit Menu Backing Up Footage to PC Backup Footage Viewing Backup Footage on a PC Using the VVFPlayer software VVFPlayer Interface Extract footage from a larger video clip Exporting an AVI file Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications Warranty Information Technical Support Details ONUUuU BW N O IO LO O W WO N _ _ 12 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 19 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 Package Contents m DVR4 1000 Unit m Remote Control m Operating Instructions m Easy Setup Guide m Power Adapter with Cable m Software CD m BNC to RCA Video Cable m Operating Instructions Security Stickers If you are missing any of the components above contact Swann Communications for assistance roubleshooting Guide Problem The Power light keeps blinking red Solution Ensure you are using the correct Power Adapter provided for the DVR If you have purchased the DVR as part of a kit make sure the cameras are oper ating on a separate Power Adapter The larger power adapter with higher amps is designed specitically for the DVR Problem The hard drive is not working Solution Ens
10. ed media player 20 DYR Layout Front Panel 1 1 USB Connection Download backup footage to Flash Drive not included 2 Up Arrow Move cursor up in menus or Camera 1 fullscreen view 3 Down Arrow Move cursor down in menus or Camera 2 fullscreen view 4 Right Arrow Move cursor right in menus or camera 3 fullscreen mode Rear Panel 11 12 13 5 Left Arrow Move cursor left in menus or camera 4 fullscreen view 6 Menu Button Press to enter main menu previous menu exit menu 7 Remote Control Sensor 8 Power Indicator Lights on when DVR powered 9 Hard Drive Indicator Lights when hard drive Is active recording searching etc 10 Play Pause Button Push to begin last recording or pause playback 11 Rewind Button Push to rewind playback con firms selection in menus 12 Fast Forward Auto Switching Button Push to fast forward playback confirms selection in menus 13 Record Stop Button Push to begin or stop recording 1 Video Output Output to TV monitor 2 Video Input Inputs for cameras x 4 BNC 3 Audio Input Input for microphone 1 x RCA 4 Audio Output Output to speaker 1 x RCA 5 DC 12V Power Input Power Adapter connection for DC 12V adapter only Remote Control Layout 1 4 Camera Select Buttons Changes to corresponding camera when pressed 5 5 Record Stop Button 1 2 Start or stop recording 3 A 6 7 Up amp Down Buttons Moves up down in menus 6 10
11. ere applicable by local laws regulations and legal rights will take precedence 23 Technical Specifications Video Audio Video Format Operating System Video Input Audio Input Video Output Audio Output Display and Recording Display Frame Global Recording Frame Rate Video Operation Duplex Display Resolution Recording Resolution Compression Format Size per frame General HDD Interface Backup Method Search Mode Full Screen Motion Detect Loss Detect Auto Switching Buzzer Output Brightness Adjust Contrast Adjust Recovery Mode DC Input Dimensions Weight 22 NTSC PAL depending on region Embedded RTOS BNC x 4 RCA x 1 Line In BNC x 1 RCA x 1 Line Out NTSC 120 fps 4 x 30 fps PAL 100 fps 4 x 25 fps NTSC Max 60 fps PAL Max 50 fps Record Playback NTSC 640 x 448 PAL 640 x 544 NTSC 640x224 PAL 640x272 Moditied MJPEG Normal 12K Bytes High 15K Bytes Highest 20K Bytes SATA HDD x 1 USB Flash Drive Thumbdrive up to 2GB max Time Date Event Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Auto Restore Record on power failure DC 12V 8 6 x 11 3 x2 220mm x 288mm x 50mm 3 3lbs 1 5kg Contents Before You Begin Contents Package Contents DVR Layout Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Layout Connections amp Installation Connecting Cameras and Power Adapter Connecting the DVR to a TV Monitor Turning the DVR On Off and Auto R
12. f activated when the hard disk is full the DVR will overwrite the oldest footage automatically Default Yes Format HDD This option will permanently delete all data on the hard disk The password must be correctly entered to format the hard disk Password Change This option will change the current password You will be prompted to enter the current password the new password and then confirm the new password before the change is complete Note The default password is 111111 If you have lost or forgotten your password contact Swann Communications Technical Support for assistance Time Set Set the DVR date and time The date is in YYYY MM DD format Confirm the changes by pressing Apply Event List Displays a list of the last 127 recorded events from the most recent recording to the oldest Use the Time Search feature for older events not in list Start Stop Date amp Time Event Use the arrow buttons to select and ERE a i playback the highlighted Event Press Stop to exit playback mode Hint You can also access the Event 01509 02725 D14 09 02 25 14 48 05 zR List by pressing the Play button while 013 09 02 25 14 47 2 STOP viewing your cameras Loss Alarm When enabled an audible alarm will sound indicating the DVR has lost the camera signal or a camera has been unplugged F W Upgrade Displays the current firmware version and allows future up grades via a USB Flash Drive Do not remove the Flash Drive while the
13. firmware is updating as it may damage the DVR Only use updates authorized by Swann Hi complete remove the Flash Drive and restart the DVR m Single Camera View 1 2 3 1 Current Camera Channel 2 Motion Detection Icon 3 Recording Icon 4 Main Display 5 Current Date amp Time 6 Mute Audio 6 7 No Camera Signal Icon Multi Camera View Multi Camera View with No Cameras Multi Camera View with 4 Cameras Installing or Changing a Hard Drive IMPORTANT NOTE The following instructions are for installing or changing the hard drive If your DVR4 1000 already has a hard drive pre installed disregard these steps Installing Changing a Hard Drive in the DVR4 1000 1 Ensure the DVR4 1000 is unplugged and removed from mains power Remove 2 Locate and remove the screws 3 Pull up the top halt of the DVR indicated in the diagram There are case from the back and remove 7 screws in total Remove 4 Locate and remove the screws holding the hard drive in place shown in the diagram There are 4 screws in total Secure the hard drive before unscrewing from the DVR to avoid dropping damage 5 Remove the SATA and power cable from the back of the Hard Drive 6 Replace the current Hard Drive and plug in SATA and power cables as shown in step 5 7 Screw in the hard drive to the bottom of the case 8 Replace the top of the case 9 Screw in the remaining 7 screws to the sides and to
14. he DVR4 1000 for the first time or starting the DVR after changing to a new hard drive the DVR will configure the hard drive for use Fol low the on screen prompts to configure the hard drive ICH DYR Fw 1 5 7 0113 UCODE 32 VIDEO PAI DISKO 238475MB ST3250820S New Disk DISK CONFIGURATION CHANGED PLAY CHANGE CONFIGURATION 1 After the DVR recognizes the new hard drive press PLAY to configure for use ACH DYRA FW 1 5 7 OLLSA UCODE 42 VIDEO Fil DISKU JZIB4ATSMA ST425041L10A5S Hew Disk CONFIGURATION CHANGED DISE PLAY LHANGE CONFIGURATION DISKU PRESS PLAY FORMAT STOP LANCEILI 2 When the hard drive is configured you will be asked to format or cancel Press PLAY to confirm the format IMPORTANT NOTE If format is chosen all existing data on the hard drive will be deleted and unrecoverable 11 Menu Operation l Accessing and Navigating the Menu System The main Setup Menu can be accessed by pressing the Menu Button i To navigate the menus press the directional arrow keys AV gt A To select the highlighted option press J gt or lt q ord To return to the previous menu press ff Note The menu cannot be accessed while in playback or backup mode Return to the main camera view before entering the menu Setup Record Motion Detection Screen Audio System Search Exit Main Setup Menu Camera Menu i The Camera menu allows you to change visual attributes on each of the
15. p of the DVR 10 The Screen menu adjusts the display of cameras in the main camera view Rordei Video Adjustment Auto Switching Border Applies a border between the cameras in multi camera view Video Adjustment Adjust the display to fit on your TV monitor Auto Switching When active in live view mode the DVR will automatically switch between camera channels in full screen mode Set the delay from 1 10 seconds between changes or Off To activate Auto Switching press the button marked fgg when viewing your cameras Press the my button again to stop Auto Switching The Audio menu sets the audio recording and volume options Record Mute Note You must have a camera with Input Volume juout Volume audio or a microphone to record or monitor audio Record Set to on to record audio from the Audio Input on the back of the DVR Mute Turns Audio on or off when viewing or recording cameras Alternatively press the Mute button to turn Audio on or off while viewing your cameras Input Volume Move the slider to change the volume of the audio recorded Output Volume Move the slider to change the volume of audio playback 15 Motion Detection Menu The Motion Detection menu allows you to set motion options for each camera Motion Detection CONN Sr S Sensitivity Wem E A Note The DVR detects motion based Motion Area on the level of change in the picture Channel Select which camera attri
16. ra Power Adapter Pe Stop button and remove the USB device ees ee 5 Plug in the Camera Power Adapter and the DVR Power Adapter to mains power outlets WARNING Do not connect the DVR directly to a computer Do not remove the USB Flash Drive while the DVR is copying footage Damage may occur to attached devices if used improperly 18 7 Connecting the DVR to a TV Monitor Back of DVR Back of TV 1 Connect the RCA end of the Video Cable to the Yellow Video INPUT on the back of the TV Monitor 2 Connect the BNC end of the Video Cable to the Video OUTPUT connection on the back of the DVR 3 Tune your TV to the correct input channel to view the DVR Using your TV s Remote Control press the Input button until the DVR appears on screen Most TVs will label this button as Input Video Source A V TV AV Line Channel O etc If you are unable to view your DVR on your TV contact your TV s manufac turer for assistance Turning the DVR On Off and Auto Recovery Powering the DVR On Off To turn on your DVR connect the Power Adapter to the DC 12V input on the back of the unit To turn the DVR off unplug the DVR from the wall outlet or power point If the DVR will not be in use for extended periods of time Swann recommends unplugging the unit Auto Recovery Feature The DVR4 1000 is equipped with an Auto Recovery feature Should a power outage occur while you are recording the DVR will automatically resume
17. record ing once power is restored 8 Time Search allows you to quickly jump to a specific time and date to view a 2009 02 25 14 45 21 recording 2009 02 25 5 50 04 Time Search 2009 02 25 14 46 58 Start time This is the date and time of the oldest recording on the DVR Stop time This is the date and time of the final recording on the DVR Enter a time between the Start and End time and press the Play button to view a recording Press the Fast Forward and Rewind buttons to quickly scan through recordings Press Fast Forward or Rewind multiple times to speed up playback Press the Stop button to exit playback mode Save Exit or Load Setup Defaults from the Exit menu N a V P amp F x i t i i Exit without Saving Load Setup Default Save amp Exit Use this option to save all settings that have been changed in the DVR menus All changes made will be lost if you do not choose this option Exit Without Saving Select to disregard any changes that have been made and return to camera view Load Setup Default Reset all settings on the DVR to factory defaults 17 The System menu provides general setup options such as hard disk information time date and firmware settings system Hard Disk Setup Password Change Time Set Event List Loss Alarm ofi F W Upgrade GELUET Hard Disk Setup Display information about the installed hard disk including total size and memory usage Overwrite Enable I
18. reet Richmond Victoria 3121 USA Australia Swann Communications USA Inc 12636 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Limited Warranty Terms amp Conditions Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one 1 year from it s original purchase date 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 The end user is responsible for all shipping costs incurred when shipping trom and to any country other than the country of origin The warranty does not cover any incidental accidental or consequential damages arising trom the use of or the inability to use this product Any costs associated with the fitting or removal of this product by a tradesman or other person or any other costs associated with its use are the responsibility of the end user This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferable to any third party Unauthorized end user or third party modifications to any component or evidence of misuse or abuse of the device will render all warranties void By law some countries do not allow limitations on certain exclusions in this warranty Wh
19. ure the DVR is using the correct Power Adapter supplied Open the DVR and ensure the SATA cable is connected to the DVR and Hard Drive Problem The hard drive usage is at 100 and will not record Solution Format the hard drive or set the hard drive to overwrite mode Problem can only see a blue screen where my camera should be Solution If only 1 camera view Is blue the DVR is not receiving that camera s signal Check that the camera connections on the back of the DVR are secure Ensure the camera is plugged in and has power Problem The DVR will not turn on Solution Make sure you are using the correct Power Adapter for the DVR Try a second power outlet Check the connections on the back of the DVR Problem My DVR does not save footage more than a few days old Solution Change the quality settings to Normal lower the camera frame rates or enable motion recording to conserve hard drive space Problem want to format my Hard Drive but don t remember the password Solution The default password is 111111 Swann recommends changing the default password to prevent tampering or unauthorized use Problem am using wireless cameras and the DVR keeps beeping and motion records all the time Solution Analog wireless cameras suffer from interference The DVR interprets the change of image as motion and records Swann recommends the use of wired cameras or digital wireless cameras such as the ADW 300 for DVR recording
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