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Swann RedAlert/BlueAlert SW242-WDB manual

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  • Page 1

    RedAlert™ / BlueAlert™ 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 T oll-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 q[...]

  • Page 2

    RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder T able of Contents 2 15 T able of Contents Package Contents RedAlert/BlueAlert Features Using the SD Card Slot Changing the Wireless Camera Channel on the DVR Changing Cameras and Viewing 2 Cameras PIP (Picture-in-Picture) M[...]

  • Page 3

    3 14 T roubleshooting Wireless Camera Images Poor Picture : Realign antennas until image quality improves, slightly adjust the position of the Camera or Receiver . Change the location of the Camera, or use a different height or angle to see if the image improves. In some cases interference may be caused by another device on a similar frequency to t[...]

  • Page 4

    RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder Changing Cameras and Viewing 2 Cameras PIP (Picture-in-Picture) The RedAlert/BlueAlert DVR can display a wired and wireless camera in PIP mode. Note when viewing PIP only the main full screen image will be recorded. T o switch cameras and view PIP 1. Press the Displ[...]

  • Page 5

    3. Press OK to toggle Motion Detection ON or OFF . 4. Press Left/Right to highlight the desired option ( Delete One, Delete All, Format, Exit ) and then press OK to confirm the selection. 5. Press Left/Right to select Confirm (check) or Cancel (X) option, and then press OK to select. 4. Press the Left/Right buttons to highlight Exit and then press [...]

  • Page 6

    2. Press the Left/Right buttons to highlight Capture Format Photo/A VI (Video). 11. Press Left/Right to highlight the Exit option and then press OK to return menu interface. SHORTCUT : T o exit or go to previous menus press the Menu button on the DVR 3. T o delete an image, in playback mode press Menu to bring up the delete menu. Viewing and Deleti[...]

  • Page 7

    RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder TV Mode and Picture Quality Settings 1. Press the Menu button to enter menu interface. 2. Press Left/Right to highlight Setup and then press OK . 8. Press Left/Right in the Setup menu and highlight Motion Detect Sensitivity and press OK . 9. This screen shows the bo[...]

  • Page 8

    RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder Advanced Motion Detection Setup 1. From the Setup menu, press the Left/Right buttons to highlight Motion Detection Area and press OK . 2. Press Left/Right to change the size of the area of detection (Large, Medium or Small Box) and then press OK . Motion will be det[...]

  • Page 9

    RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder Advanced Motion Detection Setup 1. From the Setup menu, press the Left/Right buttons to highlight Motion Detection Area and press OK . 2. Press Left/Right to change the size of the area of detection (Large, Medium or Small Box) and then press OK . Motion will be det[...]

  • Page 10

    RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder TV Mode and Picture Quality Settings 1. Press the Menu button to enter menu interface. 2. Press Left/Right to highlight Setup and then press OK . 8. Press Left/Right in the Setup menu and highlight Motion Detect Sensitivity and press OK . 9. This screen shows the bo[...]

  • Page 11

    2. Press the Left/Right buttons to highlight Capture Format Photo/A VI (Video). 11. Press Left/Right to highlight the Exit option and then press OK to return menu interface. SHORTCUT : T o exit or go to previous menus press the Menu button on the DVR 3. T o delete an image, in playback mode press Menu to bring up the delete menu. Viewing and Deleti[...]

  • Page 12

    3. Press OK to toggle Motion Detection ON or OFF . 4. Press Left/Right to highlight the desired option ( Delete One, Delete All, Format, Exit ) and then press OK to confirm the selection. 5. Press Left/Right to select Confirm (check) or Cancel (X) option, and then press OK to select. 4. Press the Left/Right buttons to highlight Exit and then press [...]

  • Page 13

    RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder Changing Cameras and Viewing 2 Cameras PIP (Picture-in-Picture) The RedAlert/BlueAlert DVR can display a wired and wireless camera in PIP mode. Note when viewing PIP only the main full screen image will be recorded. T o switch cameras and view PIP 1. Press the Displ[...]

  • Page 14

    3 14 T roubleshooting Wireless Camera Images Poor Picture : Realign antennas until image quality improves, slightly adjust the position of the Camera or Receiver . Change the location of the Camera, or use a different height or angle to see if the image improves. In some cases interference may be caused by another device on a similar frequency to t[...]

  • Page 15

    RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder RedAlert/BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder T able of Contents 2 15 T able of Contents Package Contents RedAlert/BlueAlert Features Using the SD Card Slot Changing the Wireless Camera Channel on the DVR Changing Cameras and Viewing 2 Cameras PIP (Picture-in-Picture) M[...]

  • Page 16

    RedAlert™ / BlueAlert™ 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 T oll-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 q[...]