Swann DVR4-Advantage User manual

DVR4-Advantage
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Installation Guide
4 Channel Digital Video Recorder
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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 to Swann’s repair
centres. 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 . 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 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.
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Your package comes with
Basic Operation
Basic Operation (continued)
Basic Operation (continued)
FAQs
Tips for positioning your cameras
Help Desk / Support Details
Warranty Information
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Back Cover
Back Cover
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Back Cover
Back Cover
The Swann DVR4 Advantage 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.
With the new USB feature you can now transfer incidents to your PC and give the footage to the
police or other law enforcement bodies.
Introduction
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INSTALLATION
Your package comes with...
• 1 x DVR4 Advantage
• 1 x Power Adapter (design may vary from depending on country)
• 1 x Power Cable (design may vary from depending on country)
• 4 x BNC to RCA gender changers
• 1 x IR Remote Control
• 1 x Software CD
• 1 x User Manual
• Security Stickers
• This Instruction Sheet
If any of these items are missing, please contact your retailer.
Tips for positioning your cameras
1. Doorways
5. Reception
areas
6. Cash
register
7. Mix
dummies
& real
cameras
8. Under
eaves
2. Windows 3. Car Parks 4. Verandahs
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.
Where to Place The Security Stickers:
1. On your front window
2. On side windows
3. Near entrance points - doors, gates
4. Next to a dummy camera mounted outside
5. On the front counter
6. On the cash register
7. Next to an obvious camera
Design of sticker subject to
change without notice.
* We recommend using Seagate™ Hard Disk Drives with this DVR.
Trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Using your DVR Using your DVR
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FAQs
Basic Operation
To help guide you through the process of setting up the DVR4 Advantage, we have outlined
the steps and numbered each of the components required in the diagram below.
CAMERA 1
POWER
ADAPTOR
7
2
5
6
8
DVR4 ADVANTAGE
Q. What kind of camera should I 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 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 Advantage.
Q. What kind of alarm device should I buy for DVR?
A. Most sound alarms are compatible with our DVR, consult your alarm manufacturer for
information on compatibility.
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. I see nothing but a blue 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 & 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 I 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 I purchase to make the DVR run?
A. Any PC compatible IDE, ATA hard disk drive will work.
Q. I forgot my password. What should I do?
A. Press the “pause” button 10 times to reset the DVR's password to the factory default password of
“ Ch1” button 6 times.
Q. What kind of Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras can I use with the DVR?
A. You can use any PTZ cameras which support PELCO-D protocols. Please visit
www.swannsecurity.com for information on our Swann Speeddome PTZ camera.
“ Ch1” 6 .
MAINS
WALL SOCKET
*Please note: Only one RCA to RCA cable for connecting
the DVR to your TV or AV Monitor is supplied.
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Basic Operation (continued)
Basic Operation
Step 1 - Installing the Hard Disk Drive (Skip this step if your DVR comes with a hard disk drive
already installed)
CAUTION:
Do not open the cover when DVR is running!
Make sure the HDD is set to MASTER.
1. Remove the screws around the top cover.
2. Remove the top cover 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 the provided screws to fix the hard disk onto the rack.
5. Then replace the cover on the case and fix it to the case.
Connect your cameras (1) to the Video Input sockets (CH1 - CH4) on the rear panel of the DVR
unit. If your camera has RCA male plugs, you will first need to fit the supplied BNC to RCA adaptors
to the Video Input sockets (2) and connect your camera(s) to each of these.
Connect a BNC to RCA adaptor to the Monitor Output connector (3) on the back of the DVR,
then connect the Male RCA Cable (a) (*only one supplied) to this connector. Connect the other
end of the RCA cable to your TV or Security Monitor’s Video Input socket (4).
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
, or L1, L2 or possibly AV, AV1 or AV2.
Step 2 - Connecting your cameras
Step 3 - Connecting your DVR to your monitor
* 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 1 - Installing the Hard Disk Drive (Skip this step if your DVR comes with a hard disk drive
already installed)
CAUTION:
Do not open the cover when DVR is running!
Make sure the HDD is set to MASTER.
Step 2 - Connecting your cameras
Step 3 - Connecting your DVR to your monitor
Basic Operation (continued)Basic Operation (continued)
Step 4 - Powering your DVR
Connect the black plug at the end of the power adaptor (5) into the DC input plug (6) in the back
of the DVR.
Plug the power adaptor (7) into the mains power point in your wall.
Push the power switch (8) on the back of the DVR into the “ ON” position.
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 “ Up” and “ Down” buttons to select an item.
Press the “ Select” button to the modify settings.
Press the “ Menu” button again to save your settings & exit.
Step 7 - Setting up the Time & Date
Enter the menu system and select the “Sub Menu” option.
Highlight the “Time Setup” option and press the “ Select” button to the modify settings.
Use the “ Up” and “ Down” buttons to select a time or date to change.
Press the “ Select” button to modify.
Press the “ Menu” button again to save your settings & exit.
Step 8 - Start & Stop Recording
Press the “ Record” button to start recording.
Press the ” 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.
During playback, press the “ Menu” button to initiate the Time Search feature and display a list
of all recorded video clips on the HDD.
Use the “ Up” and “ Down” buttons to select a time or date to change.
Press the “ Select” button to edit time line values and press the “ Play” button to play the
video clip.
Step 4 - Powering your DVR
Step 5 - DVR boot up
Step 6 - Accessing the Menu
Step 7 - Setting up the Time & Date
Step 8 - Start & Stop Recording
Step 9 - Playback Recording