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24 24 © Swann Communications 2008 Swann T echnical Support All Countries E-mail: tech@swannsecurity .com T elephone Helpdesk See http://www .worldtimeserver .com for information on time zones and the current time in Melbourne, Australia compared to your local time. USA toll free 1-800-627-2799 (Su, 2pm-10pm US PT) (M- Th, 6am-10pm US PT) (F 6am-2p[...]
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2 2 FCC V erifi cation: 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 r easonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residen- tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequenc[...]
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22 22 Video/Audio Video Format: NTSC / P AL depending on region Operating System: Embedded RTOS Video Input: BNC x 4 Audio Input: RCA x 1, Line-In Video Output: BNC x 1 Audio Output: RCA x 1, Line-Out Display and Recording Display Frame: NTSC: 120 fps (4 × 30 fps) P AL: 100 fps (4 × 25 fps) Global Recording Frame Rate: NTSC: Max. 60 fps P AL: Max[...]
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4 4 P ackage Contents DVR4-1000™ Unit Remote Control Operating Instructions Easy Setup Guide Power Adapter with Cable Software CD BNC to RCA Video Cable Operating Instructions Security Stickers If you are missing any of the components above, contact Swann Communications for assistance. 21 Problem: The Power light keeps blinking r ed. Solution: En[...]
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20 20 Viewing Backup Footage on a PC (cont) Exporting an A VI fi le Extract footage fr om a larger video clip T o view video footage on another computer cr eate an A VI fi le using the built in export ability . 1. Right-click the main Camera view and click Export > A VI 2. Click “Browse...” next to Input File and select the video you want [...]
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6 6 R emote Control Layout 1-4. Camera Select Buttons Changes to corresponding camera when pressed 5. Record / Stop Button Start or stop recor ding 6–7. Up & Down Buttons Moves up / down in menus 8-9. Rewind & Fast Forward Moves left / right in menus 10. Enter/Exit Menu Button 11. Enter Button Confi rm selection in menus 12. Play / Pause[...]
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18 18 Backup Footage The DVR4-1000™ has a backup feature via the USB port on the fr ont of the DVR. The DVR accepts fl ash drives or thumbdrives up to 2GB in size. Follow the steps below to backup footage: 1. Insert a USB fl ash drive / thumbdrive (not included) to the USB port. 2. Press Play to enter playback mode or use the Time Search featur[...]
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8 8 Connecting the D VR to a TV Monitor T urning the D VR On/Off and Auto R ecovery INPUT 1 2 1. Connect the RCA end of the Video Cable to the Y ellow 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. T une your TV to the correct input channel to view the [...]
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16 16 System Menu The System menu provides general setup options such as hard disk information, time, date and fi rmware settings. Use the arrow buttons to select and playback the highlighted Event. Press Stop to exit playback mode. Hint: Y ou can also access the Event List by pressing the Play button while viewing your cameras. Hard Disk Setup: D[...]
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10 10 IMPORT ANT NOTE: The following instructions ar e for installing or changing the hard drive. If your DVR4-1000™ alr eady has a hard drive pr e-installed disregar d these steps. Installing or Changing a Hard Drive Installing / Changing a Hard Drive in the DVR4-1000™ 1. Ensure the DVR4-1000™ is unplugged and r emoved from mains power . 6. [...]
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14 14 Motion Detection Menu The Motion Detection menu allows you to set motion options for each camera. Note: The DVR detects motion based on the level of change in the picture. Use the arrow buttons to move ar ound the screen. Pr ess the / Mute but- ton one time to select the position on screen then pr ess the arrow but- tons up/down and left/righ[...]
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12 12 Menu Operation Camera Menu Accessing and Navigating the Menu System The main Setup Menu can be accessed by pressing the Menu Button T o navigate the menus press the directional arr ow keys T o select the highlighted option press or or T o return to the previous menu press Note: The menu cannot be accessed while in playback or backup mode. Ret[...]
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12 12 Menu Operation Camera Menu Accessing and Navigating the Menu System The main Setup Menu can be accessed by pressing the Menu Button T o navigate the menus press the directional arr ow keys T o select the highlighted option press or or T o return to the previous menu press Note: The menu cannot be accessed while in playback or backup mode. Ret[...]
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14 14 Motion Detection Menu The Motion Detection menu allows you to set motion options for each camera. Note: The DVR detects motion based on the level of change in the picture. Use the arrow buttons to move ar ound the screen. Pr ess the / Mute but- ton one time to select the position on screen then pr ess the arrow but- tons up/down and left/righ[...]
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10 10 IMPORT ANT NOTE: The following instructions ar e for installing or changing the hard drive. If your DVR4-1000™ alr eady has a hard drive pr e-installed disregar d these steps. Installing or Changing a Hard Drive Installing / Changing a Hard Drive in the DVR4-1000™ 1. Ensure the DVR4-1000™ is unplugged and r emoved from mains power . 6. [...]
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16 16 System Menu The System menu provides general setup options such as hard disk information, time, date and fi rmware settings. Use the arrow buttons to select and playback the highlighted Event. Press Stop to exit playback mode. Hint: Y ou can also access the Event List by pressing the Play button while viewing your cameras. Hard Disk Setup: D[...]
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8 8 Connecting the D VR to a TV Monitor T urning the D VR On/Off and Auto R ecovery INPUT 1 2 1. Connect the RCA end of the Video Cable to the Y ellow 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. T une your TV to the correct input channel to view the [...]
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18 18 Backup Footage The DVR4-1000™ has a backup feature via the USB port on the fr ont of the DVR. The DVR accepts fl ash drives or thumbdrives up to 2GB in size. Follow the steps below to backup footage: 1. Insert a USB fl ash drive / thumbdrive (not included) to the USB port. 2. Press Play to enter playback mode or use the Time Search featur[...]
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6 6 R emote Control Layout 1-4. Camera Select Buttons Changes to corresponding camera when pressed 5. Record / Stop Button Start or stop recor ding 6–7. Up & Down Buttons Moves up / down in menus 8-9. Rewind & Fast Forward Moves left / right in menus 10. Enter/Exit Menu Button 11. Enter Button Confi rm selection in menus 12. Play / Pause[...]
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20 20 Viewing Backup Footage on a PC (cont) Exporting an A VI fi le Extract footage fr om a larger video clip T o view video footage on another computer cr eate an A VI fi le using the built in export ability . 1. Right-click the main Camera view and click Export > A VI 2. Click “Browse...” next to Input File and select the video you want [...]
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4 4 P ackage Contents DVR4-1000™ Unit Remote Control Operating Instructions Easy Setup Guide Power Adapter with Cable Software CD BNC to RCA Video Cable Operating Instructions Security Stickers If you are missing any of the components above, contact Swann Communications for assistance. 21 Problem: The Power light keeps blinking r ed. Solution: En[...]
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22 22 Video/Audio Video Format: NTSC / P AL depending on region Operating System: Embedded RTOS Video Input: BNC x 4 Audio Input: RCA x 1, Line-In Video Output: BNC x 1 Audio Output: RCA x 1, Line-Out Display and Recording Display Frame: NTSC: 120 fps (4 × 30 fps) P AL: 100 fps (4 × 25 fps) Global Recording Frame Rate: NTSC: Max. 60 fps P AL: Max[...]
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2 2 FCC V erifi cation: 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 r easonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residen- tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequenc[...]
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24 24 © Swann Communications 2008 Swann T echnical Support All Countries E-mail: tech@swannsecurity .com T elephone Helpdesk See http://www .worldtimeserver .com for information on time zones and the current time in Melbourne, Australia compared to your local time. USA toll free 1-800-627-2799 (Su, 2pm-10pm US PT) (M- Th, 6am-10pm US PT) (F 6am-2p[...]