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Swann Alert DVR Camera Kit Security Camera User Manual

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1. Basic Operation continued Step 1 Installing the Hard Disk Drive Skip this step if your DVR comes with a hard disk drive already installed 1 Remove the screws on the bottom of the DVR 2 Slide the cover off carefully 3 Connect the power cord and data cable to the hard disk carefully Ensure the jumper s on the hard disk is set to MASTER 4 Use screws to fix the hard disk onto the rack 5 Then replace the cover on the case and fix it to the case CAUTION Do not open the cover when DVR is running Make sure the HDD is set to MASTER Step 2 Connecting your cameras Connect your cameras 1 to the Video Extension Cable 2 connect the DC 5Way Splitter 3 to the other end of Video Extension Cable 2 using its DC plug and connect BNC plug on the Video Extension Cable 2 to the Video Input 4 sockets CH1 CH4 on the rear panel of the DVR unit Step 3 Connecting your DVR to your monitor Connect Video Out Signal Cable 5 to the Video Output connector 6 on the back of the DVR then connect the other end of the Video Out signal cable 5 to your TV or Security Monitor s Video Input socket 7 Make sure your monitor is on the appropriate AV input channel If you have an AV TV with RCA sockets you will need to switch the TV to the AV channel on the TV to view the DVR This channel may be activated by a button on your remote control which is marked with this symbol L or L1 L2 or possibly AV AV1 or AV2
2. Help Desk Support Details Swann Technical Support All Countries E mail tech swann com au Telephone Helpdesk UNITED STATES toll free 877 274 3695 Sun Thurs 2pm 10 30pm PST 800 627 2799 Mon Fri 9am 1pm PST USA Exchange amp Repairs 562 777 2551 Mon Fri 9am 5pm PST AUSTRALIA toll free 1300 13 8324 Mon Fri 9am 5 30pm Aus EST International 61 3 8412 4610 Mon Fri 9am 5 30pm Aus EST See http www worldtimeserver com for information on different time Zones and the time in Melbourne Australia compare to your local time Warranty Information Swann 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 repair or replacement will be warranted for either ninety days or the remainder of the original one year warranty period whichever is longer 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 from and to any country other than the country of origin The warranty does not cover any incidental accidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this pro
3. e 1x Video Out Signal Cable e 1x DC 5 way Splitter e 1x User Manual e Security Stickers e This Instruction Sheet fany of these items are missing please contact your retailer FCC WARNING STATEMENT This device complies with Part 5 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Tips for positioning your cameras You should position your cameras to cover the areas most exposed to risk See our suggestions below for some ideas Direct exposure to the effects of the weather will void the warranty of cameras not intended for outdoor use 5 Reception 6 Cas areas register Where to Place The Security Stickers On your front window On side windows Near entrance points doors gates Next to a dummy camera mounted outside On the front counter On the cash register Next to an obvious camera NOOB WD 7 Mix dummies amp real cameras PROTECTED BY Swann SECURITY Design of sticker subject to change without notice FAQs Q What kind of camera should buy for this DVR A This unit is designed to work with any of Swann s extensive Security Camera range but any existing composite video camera using BNC or RCA interface for indoor outdoor infrared will work with the DVR It
4. Before using any camera for any purpose it is the buyer s responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and regulations that prohibit or limit the use of cameras and to comply with the applicable laws and regulations The legality of watching people other than yourself changes from country to country and even state to state Contact your local government s privacy information body or your local Police for more information on what if any restrictions you may face Basic Operation To help guide you through the process of setting up the DVR4 Alert we have outlined the steps and numbered each of the components required in the diagram below Rear View VCR TV or MONITOR Q DVR POWER ADAPTOR DC Input oy 6 Video Output Camera Power Adaptor N Riccio Video Out Signal Cable D only one provided iy am Video Extension o wey Cable x 4 p WARNING IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT CORRECT USE OF POWER ADAPTER Front View The correct orientation for the enclosed power adapter is in a vertical or floor mount position orientation correcte pour adapteur secteur fourni est dans une position verticale ou plancher Suum monte DVR4 Alert La orientacion correcta para el adaptador electrico incluido es en posicion vertical o instalado en el suelo Please refer to user s manual for advance operation
5. To extend the operating distance from your TV or VCR you will need to purchase an A V extension cable sold separately which are available at most electronics stores Note We do not recommend extending the camera cable length past 330 Feet 100 metres with a single cable run to avoid loss of signal Multiple cable sections connected to make up one cable length can drastically reduce the video signal run distance Step 4 Powering your DVR amp Cameras Connect the DC plug 8 at the end of the DVR Power Adaptor 9 into the DC input socket 10 in the back of the DVR Plug the DVR Power Adaptor 9 into the mains power point in your wall Connect the DC plug at the end of the Camera Power Adaptor 11 in to DC 5 Basic Operation continued Way Splitter 3 then plug the Camera Power Adaptor 11 into the mains power point in your wall Step 5 DVR boot up As the DVR boots up it should detect the HDD installed If your hard disk is not detected please redo step 1 Step 6 Accessing the Menu Press the Menu button to enter the setup menu Use the A Up and y Down buttons to select an item Press the J Select button to the modify settings Press the gay Menu button again to save your settings amp exit Step 7 Setting up the Time amp Date Enter the menu system and select the Sub Menu option Highlight the Time Setup option and press the J Select button to the m
6. doesn t matter whether it is color black white or a mix of both camera types USB cameras are not suitable for use with the DVR4 Alert Q I can t turn on the DVR A Make sure that the power cord is plugged in correctly and the red power light on DVR front panel is on Make sure your power point is turned on Q see nothing but a black screen after I turn on the DVR A Check the camera input and video output connection on DVR back panel If you can t find a problem with these connections check whether the camera power cable is firmly connected Also make sure the monitor is on the correct AV channel Q My color cameras are showing as black amp white on the DVR A Make sure the system format of the DVR is set to either NTSC or PAL to match your cameras and the TV standard Q Can I prevent other people from stopping the recording while am gone A Set the password feature to ON in the menu Now if the DVR is in schedule or recording mode no one can change the setting unless they use the correct password You should change the password during the initial setup of the unit Q What kind of hard disk drive should purchase to make the DVR run A Any PC compatible IDE ATA hard disk drive will work Q forgot my password What should I do A Contact Swann Technical Support contact detail s located at the back of this instruction NOTE All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations relating to the use of cameras
7. duct 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 transferrable to any third party Unauthorised end user or third party modifications to any component or evidence of misuse or abuse of the device will render all warranties void Swann www swannsecurity com Swann Alert DVR Camera K t 4 Channel DVR amp 4 OutdoorCams Swann Helpdesk Has the answers If this device does not work when you first plug it in do not take it back to the store Contact the Swann Helpdesk using our fast e mail service tech swann com au or call us on one of the Toll Free numbers shown on the back cover of this booklet Most problems can be quickly and easily fixed with a simple e mail or a quick chat with one of our friendly technical staff Toll Free available in the US and Australia only Installation Guide CONTENTS Upiigere U e1l 6 p a mA A te terme E E P E E ar arr teen ance A cement 2 Your package comes WIM seusecnasasedsarnasasanthuanuanaecandeanwiiaraiavonGramulsaniasats 2 Basic Ci all OM sat coe cetencosccternctiecteascedinesce enace asce csaneestcneunadioaeuaeecosesentnnces 3 Basic Operation continued sc nctsdncussncwartredueeascdrammmendiuanaesadnuudumalunianenctia 4 Basic Operatio
8. n COMMAUCG sc aacsnssmecccositencanenessasaadseslerenienacemnndiasenss 5 PA O tet esice lea tosis baer E E prensa E E es 6 Tips for positioning your CAMETAS c ccececcseeeeceeeeecseeeecseueessseeeessaeees 7 Help DESK Support DEANS areca iie deciienesinendmnetninciccnnasonmnnedadvetmnedaneaddiweadeesc Back Cover Warranty TMPOMAM OM so iciccccusecccdesiettendacecabeedecsvoncsdacabosdisecddveouctedabdentecieeeede Back Cover Introduction The Swann DVR4 Alert is a 4 channel Digital Video Recorder which has many advanced features which allow you to record footage from up to 4 security cameras to a hard drive for later playback This DVR offers an affordable recording and monitoring solution for your home or business Simply connect your cameras and start your surveillance setup The DVR is ideal for usage in your home to watch over your premises and valuables and in your business to monitor customers your parking lot staff and lobby area Having no tapes to maintain replace or rewind means this recorder can be setup once and virtually forgotten about until and unless a review of the video becomes necessary It also dramatically reduces the down time for maintenance or repair that is generally associated with VCRs Your package comes with e 1x DVR4 Alert with HDD fitted e 4x Outdoor Cams e 1x Power Adapter amp Power Cable for DVR design may vary depending on country e 1x Power Adapter for Cameras e 4x Video Extension Cable
9. odify settings Use the A Up and Y Down buttons to select a time or date to change Press the 4 Select button to modify Press the Q Menu button again to save your settings amp exit Step 8 Start amp Stop Recording Press the Record button to start recording Press the E Stop button to stop recording With the password option enabled you must correctly enter the password to stop recording Step 9 Playback Recording Press the _ Play button to play the last recording which has not been previously viewed During playback press the M Menu button to initiate the Time Search feature and display a list of all recorded video clips on the HDD Use the A Up and Y Down buttons to select a time or date to change Press the 4 Select button to edit time line values and press the Play button to play the video clip

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