Swann NVK-460 Manual

Welcome to the Setup Wizard! The Setup Wizard automatically runs the first time you start your NVR and will guide you through all the important
settings you need to get up and working. Please be patient as it can take a moment for the wizard to appear after turning on your NVR.
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• Change Wi-Fi settings
• Choose a language
• Select a video standard
• Select a time zone
• Change display resolution
• Adjust the system time and
date
• Select settings for Daylight
Savings
• Configure an email account
for alert notifications
• Create a new security code
for the NVR
This quick start guide gives you the choice of configuring
your NVR to run in “AP” mode or “Station” mode. “AP” is the
default mode of operation and the recommended method of
configuration. In this mode the included cameras communicate di-
rectly with the NVR with no configuration required, however a cable
connection to your router is required for Internet access. In “Sta-
tion” mode the NVR and cameras connect to your Wi-Fi network.
This gives you the freedom of placing the NVR in different locations
without being tethered to your router. Wi-Fi booster devices can
also be used to extend the overall coverage allowing you to mount
the cameras that were once outside the range of the NVR.
During the wizard you will:
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Please follow the instructions in the “Getting to know your NVR (blue
colour)” quick start guide before commencing the Setup Wizard.
Before proceeding to the Setup Wizard, you need to enable each check-
box for the equipment required. It’s recommended to have the NVR and
cameras close by during setup before doing a permanent installation.
AP Mode - If you would like to setup your NVR in this mode follow the
instructions on page 3. Please make sure the NVR is connected to your
router using the provided Ethernet cable and that each camera is con-
nected to the power adapter using the provided power splitter.
Station Mode - To setup in this mode follow the instructions on page 4.
Please make sure the NVR is connected to your router using the pro-
vided Ethernet cable. There is an additional Ethernet cable to connect
one of the cameras to your router. If you have additional Ethernet cables
on hand, use these to connect each camera to your router. Make sure
that each camera is connected to the power adapter using the provided
power splitter.
Click “Proceed” to continue.
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Wi-Fi Configuration - AP Mode 2
1. Click “Hide SSID” to hide the presence of the NVR from computer and
mobile devices over Wi-Fi. This is optional but it will increase the overall
security of your NVR if it is enabled.
2. Create a key that you are familiar with (it can be a mixture of numbers
and letters) or use the same key that you use to connect your comput-
er and mobile devices to your Wi-Fi network. Click the “abc” button to
change from lowercase to uppercase and click again to change to num-
ber input only. Uncheck “Show Key” if you want the key to be invisible.
3. Sometimes Wi-Fi products can conflict with each other or decrease
the available coverage if they share the same channel number. This can
relate to your own Wi-Fi router or other Wi-Fi products within your vicin-
ity. Check the settings for your Wi-Fi router to see what channel number
is used and select a different channel number for your NVR. If the Wi-Fi
coverage hasn’t improved or has deteriorated, try selecting a different
channel number.
4. Click the next button (triangle). Take note of the warning message
that appears then click “OK”. This will take you to the next step in the
Setup Wizard. All cameras will disconnect from the NVR momentarily.
Don’t worry this is normal. After a moment or two, all cameras will re-
connect to the NVR.
AP mode allows wire-
less communication
with the provided
cameras, however
the NVR must be con-
nected to your router
using the provided
Ethernet cable for an
Internet connection
and for remote ac-
cess using the Swan-
nView Link mobile
app and for Windows.
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Click the dialogue
box to access the on-
screen keyboard. Click
the “abc” button to
change from lower-
case to uppercase and
click again to change
to number input only.

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Wi-Fi Configuration - Station Mode
1. WIFI Mode - Click this to change to “Station” mode. Take note of the
warning message that appears then click “OK” to reboot the NVR. When
the NVR has rebooted you will see the introduction page again. Enable
each checkbox and click “Proceed” to continue.
2. SSID - The NVR and the camera(s) can now be configured to your Wi-
Fi network. Click the “Scan” button. Your Wi-Fi router will be displayed
(see above screenshot). You may also see other Wi-Fi routers within
your vicinity. Select your Wi-Fi router then click “OK”.
3. Key - For the “Key”, input the password for your Wi-Fi router. This will
be the same key that you use to connect your computer and mobile de-
vices to your Wi-Fi network. Click “Show Key” to display your password
so you confirm that you have input it correctly.
You’re now ready to sync the Wi-Fi settings to the camera(s). Continue
and follow the instructions below.
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Wi-Fi Configuration - Station Mode (cont.)
4. Sync - Click the “Sync” button. The camera(s) connected to your rout-
er will be displayed (see above screenshot). Click the checkbox to select
the camera(s), click the “Sync” button then click “OK”.
5. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the LAN connection on the cam-
era(s). The camera(s) will momentarily disconnect then reconnect. If
you’re syncing a single camera at a time, connect the Ethernet cable
to the LAN connection, click the “Refresh” button and repeat the above
step until all cameras have been synced. When the last camera has
been synced to the NVR click the “Finish” button.
6. If required, you can disconnect the Ethernet cable from the NVR so it
can communicate with your Wi-Fi network. A green Wi-Fi icon will ap-
pear at the top right indicating the NVR’s Wi-Fi signal strength.
7. Click the next button (triangle) to continue.
Due to the variances in Wi-Fi networking technology and the loca-
tion that you are in, the overall playback quality may change when
running in “Station” mode.
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1. Language - Choose a language you would like the system menu to be
displayed in. In addition to the default English selection, both Spanish
and French languages are available.
2. Video Standard - Select the correct video standard for your country.
USA, Canada and some Latin American countries use NTSC. UK, Aus-
tralia and New Zealand use PAL.
3. Time Zone - Select a time zone relevant to your region.
4. Resolution - Select a resolution that is suitable for your HDTV or Mon-
itor. 1920 x 1080 resolution provides you with the best display quality.
UID & QR Code - This is a unique ID number for your NVR. You will use
this later when configuring the mobile app and Windows software. You
can access this anytime by clicking the “Setup Wizard” button on the
Menu Bar.
7. Click the next button (triangle) to continue.
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1. System Time - The system date and time should be set correctly ac-
cording to the time zone that you have selected. If the date and time
are incorrect, adjust accordingly. Please note, each time you boot up
or restart the NVR, the correct date and time will be applied using NTP
(Network Time Protocol) automatically.
If Daylight Savings does not apply to your locale, you can skip this step.
2. DST Setting - Click this to adjust settings for Daylight Savings. This
option allows you to configure your NVR to automatically adjust its time
for Daylight Savings in your time zone. You can set when daylight saving
time starts and ends, for example, 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of a par-
ticular month. Click the “Enable DST” checkbox then adjust the settings
accordingly. Click “Apply” then “OK” to save changes made. This will
take you back to the “System Time” screen.
3. Click the next button (triangle) to continue.
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Hard Drive/Configure Your Email 7
1. Format - As the hard drive inside the NVR is pre-formatted, you can
skip this step.
2. Click the next button (triangle) to continue.
The “HDD Size” displayed in the above screenshot is not indicative
of the hard drive space available. This will vary according to the
hard drive size and type that is included with your NVR.
Configure an email account to receive email alerts when events occur.
Go to (www.gmail.com) to create an account then input the details here.
1. Populate each field as shown in the above screenshot (the email ad-
dresses shown in the above screenshot are examples only, don’t use
these). Click “Show Password” to display the password.
2. Click “Test” to verify that the information is correct then click “OK”.
If you receive an error message, check that you have input your email
address and password correctly and check your cables and connections.
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1. This bit is really easy. You just have to give your NVR a new security
code (recommended) or you can use the default code which is “12345”.
You can change the security code for both “admin” and “guest”. The
guest login can be used to provide access to your NVR using the Swan-
nView Link Windows software without the ability to change settings or
save video recordings.
2. Select “Enable Password” if you would like an extra layer of authen-
tication on your NVR. Each time you access the main menu, you will be
prompted for your NVR’s security code. Enter a new security code then
enter it again to confirm.
3. Click “Do not run wizard on start-up” to disable the Setup Wizard
when you start your NVR and click “Finish” to complete the Setup Wiz-
ard.
On the other side of this quick start guide is an explanation of Live View
and the controls available as well as instructions for the various func-
tions in the menu.
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Live View Mode
Live View is the default mode for the NVR. Each camera connected will be displayed on-screen. You can check the status or operation of your NVR
and cameras using the status icons and Menu Bar on the Live View screen. Right-click the mouse to access the Menu Bar.
Menu Bar
Camera Name
Status Icons
Time & Date
Double-click a
camera to view full
screen. Double-
click again to
return.
Click and hold a
camera to move it
to a different Live
View screen.
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