DVR4-1000™

User Manual

SW242-DU2 www.swannsecurity.com

SR242-DU2-10005 EN160109

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Getting Started FCC Verification: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits or Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna · Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help IMPORTANT: Prohibition against eavesdropping. Except for the operations of law enforcement officers conducted under lawful authority, no person shall use, either directly or indirectly, a device operated pursuant to the provisions of this Part for the purpose of overhearing or recording the private conversations of others unless such use is authorized by all of the parties engaging in the conversation. WARNING: Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: · Make sure product is fixed correctly and stable if fastened in place · Do not operate if wires and terminals are exposed Maintenance For safety reasons, disconnect the power adapter before cleaning the DVR. Solvents and alcohols may damage the casing. Use only a soft cloth to clean the unit. If necessary, lightly dampen a cloth with water only, for excess dirt and debris.

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Contents

Getting Started FCC Verification-----------------------------------------------------------2 Important------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Warning: Power Adapter usage-----------------------------2 Important Safety Instructions-----------------------------------2 Maintenance------------------------------------------------------------------2 Contents--------------------------------------------------------------------------3 DVR Layout Package Contents-------------------------------------------------------4 Using the Remote Control for the First Time-----4 Front Panel---------------------------------------------------------------------5 Rear Panel----------------------------------------------------------------------6 Remote Control Layout----------------------------------------------6 Connecting the DVR Connecting Cameras and Power---------------------------7 Connecting the DVR to a TV/Monitor-------------------8 Powering the DVR On/Off-----------------------------------------8 Auto-Recovery Feature----------------------------------------------8 General Recording and Playback Display Layout---------------------------------------------------------------9 Auto-Switching Feature---------------------------------------------9 Changing Camera Views----------------------------------------10 Basic Recording---------------------------------------------------------10 Before Entering the Menu System----------------------10 Playback Mode-----------------------------------------------------------10 View List of Recordings-------------------------------------------10 Time Search----------------------------------------------------------------11 Menu Settings Navigating the Menu System--------------------------------12 System Setup Menu-------------------------------------------------12 Buzzer Alarm Time---------------------------------------------------12 Loss Alarm-------------------------------------------------------------------12 Password Setup---------------------------------------------------------12 Time Setup-------------------------------------------------------------------13 Camera Setup Menu------------------------------------------------13 Live ON/OFF---------------------------------------------------------------13 Record ON/OFF---------------------------------------------------------13

Brightness Setup-------------------------------------------------------13 Contrast Setup------------------------------------------------------------13 Color Setup------------------------------------------------------------------13 Auto Switching------------------------------------------------------------13 Record Setup Menu--------------------------------------------------14 Record Mode---------------------------------------------------------------14 Video Quality---------------------------------------------------------------14 Record Frame Rate--------------------------------------------------14 Record Schedule Menu-------------------------------------------14 Programming Record Modes--------------------------------14 Motion Setup Menu---------------------------------------------------15 Setting Camera Sensitivity-------------------------------------15 Recording with Motion Detection-------------------------15 Hard Drive Setup Menu-------------------------------------------16 Overwrite Feature------------------------------------------------------16 Hard Drive Information--------------------------------------------16 Master HDD Format-------------------------------------------------16 System Restore---------------------------------------------------------16 Approximate Hard Drive Recording Times------17 Connecting the DVR to a Computer DVR4-1000™ PC Viewer Software--------------------18 Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------18 System Requirements---------------------------------------------18 Running PC Viewer Software-------------------------------18 Disconnecting the DVR4-1000™------------------------19 PC Viewer Layout-----------------------------------------------------19 Searching for Specific Events------------------------------20 Capturing Video and Images--------------------------------20 Capturing MYS Video----------------------------------------------20 Capturing AVI Video-------------------------------------------------21 Capturing a JPEG Image---------------------------------------22 MYS Player Layout---------------------------------------------------22 Playing MYS Files-----------------------------------------------------23 Additional Information Specifications--------------------------------------------------------------24 Limited Warranty – Terms & Conditions------------25 Technical Support------------------------------------------------------26

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Package Contents The following contents are included in the standalone DVR pack:

DVR Unit Instruction Manual Easy Setup Guide Remote Control USB Cable Software CD Security Stickers DVR Power Supply Power Supply Cable Video Cable Using the Remote Control for the First Time The remote control contains a built-in battery that must be activated before use. Find the clear plastic tab at the bottom of the remove. Gently pull to remove. The remote will now be ready for use.

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Front Panel

1. USB Connection Connect to PC to download or playback footage

2. Up Arrow

Move cursor up in menus or switches to camera 1 in view mode

3. Down Arrow

Move cursor down in menus or switches to camera 2 in view mode

4. Right Arrow

Move cursor right in menus or switches to camera 3 in view mode

5. Left Arrow

Move cursor left in menus or switches to camera 4 in view mode

6. Menu Button

Press to enter main menu / returns to previous menu / exits main menu

7. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control at the sensor

8. Power Indicator

Light is on when DVR is powered on

9. Hard Drive Indicator

Light is on when hard drive is active (recording, searching, etc.)

10. Play/Pause Button

Push to begin last recording playback or pause playback

11. Rewind Button

Push to rewind playback / confirms selection in menus

12. Fast Forward Button

Push to fast forward playback / confirms selection in menus

13. Record/Stop Button

Push to begin recording or stop recording

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Rear Panel

1. Video Output Output to monitor or TV

2. CH1

Input for Camera 1

3. CH2 Input for Camera 2

4. CH3

Input for Camera 3

5. CH4 Input for Camera 4

6. NTSC/PAL Switch

Set to NTSC to North America and PAL for Europe and Australia

7. Power Input

DVR power supply connection

Remote Control Layout 1-4. Camera Select Buttons

Changes to corresponding camera when pushed

5. Record/Stop Button

Start or stop recording 6–7. Up & Down Buttons Use to move up or down 8-9. Rewind & Fast Forward

Moves left/right in menus 10. Enter/Exit Menu Button 11. Enter Button

Confirm selection in menus 12. Play/Pause Button

Start or pause playback

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Connecting Cameras and Power The DVR4-1000™ requires at least 1 camera connected for full functionality. Follow these steps to connect cameras to the DVR.

1. If you have an extension cable, connect your camera to the extension.

2. Connect the BNC connector to VIDEO IN, CH1 on the back of the

DVR. If required, use RCA to BNC adapters for RCA cameras 3. Connect the Power connector on the extension cable to your

camera’s power supply

4. Finally connect the DVR’s power adapter to the DC 12V input on the back of the DVR, and plug in your camera power supply

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Connecting the DVR to a TV/Monitor

The DVR4-1000™ comes with a BNC to RCA video cable that will fit most modern TV’s. Your TV or monitor will need a free VIDEO INPUT to connect the DVR. Follow these steps to connect your TV/Monitor.

1. Connect the BNC cable to “VIDEO OUT” on the back of the DVR 2. Connect the Yellow RCA plug to a free Video Input on the back or side

of your TV/ monitor 3. Tune your TV/Monitor to the correct Video Input. This is sometimes

listed as Source, Input, L1, L2, Video, A/V and Channel 0. Consult your TV manual for more information

Powering the DVR On/Off To turn on your DVR connect the power adapter to the DC 12V input on the back of the unit. If you do not require use of the DVR for long periods of time, Swann recommends unplugging the unit. To turn the DVR off, simply unplug the DVR from the wall outlet or power point. Auto-Recovery Feature The DVR4-1000™ is equipped with an auto-recovery feature. Should a power outage occur while you are recording, the DVR will automatically begin recording again once power is restored.

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Display Layout

1. Date & Time Display Year/Month/Day

2. Video Status

V-LOSS appears when no signal is detected

3. Channel Indicator

Current channel in full screen view

4. Record Mode Each or Quad

5. Recording Indicator

6. Motion Detected

Motion indicator

7. Type of Recording Motion (M), Timer (T) or No recording (-)

Auto Switching Feature Press the Auto Switching button to cycle all 4 cameras in full screen mode. See Camera Setup Menu for details on changing the length of time between cycles.

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Changing Camera Views Push , , or buttons to change between cameras 1-4 in full screen. Basic Recording To begin manual recording, press the Record/Stop button when viewing your cameras. By default, “Each Rec” will appear indicating the DVR is recording each camera independently. Push the Record/Stop button again to stop a recording. Note: The DVR4-1000™ requires at least one camera connected to begin recording; a “VIDEO LOSS” message will appear if no camera is present. The DVR4-1000™ will automatically begin recording when powered on if a camera is connected. Before Entering the Menu System You must stop all record modes before entering playback or the main menu otherwise a Hard Drive Usage message will appear. Playback Mode To enter playback mode, press the Play/Pause button. The recordings will begin playing. Press the Play/Pause button again to pause the recording. Press the Fast Forward button to increase the playback speed by 2X, 4X or 8X. Press the Rewind button to reverse playback. To stop playback and return to live camera view, push the Record/Stop button. View List of Recordings To view a list of all recordings, push the Menu button while in playback mode. A list will appear with the newest recordings at the top. Move the cursor using the Up and Down arrows and push the Play/Pause button to view the recording. Push the Record/Stop button to exit playback and return to the live camera view.

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Time Search The DVR4-1000™ has a built-in search feature that allows you to enter a specific date and time to quickly search through recorded footage. While in playback mode, push the Menu button to bring up the list of recordings and then press the Record/Stop button to move the cursor to the date and time at the top of the screen. Cursor Time Date – YY/MM/DD Press the Left and Right buttons to move the cursor to the desired value. Press the Up and Down arrows to change the value the cursor is under. When you have finished changing the Date and Time you are searching for, press the Play/Pause button to view the recording. Note: If the date is outside of the range of your current recordings a “NO DATA” message will flash.

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Navigating the Menu System The DVR4-1000™ has many adjustable features to customize and suit various applications. Navigate the menus using these commands.

Menu Button – enter or exit menu

- return to previous menu

Buttons – move cursor - change value/select button

System Setup Menu

From the Main Menu, select System Setup

Buzzer Alarm Time: Number of seconds the alarm sounds Loss Alarm: Set the DVR to sound an audible alarm when any video signal is lost or disconnected from the unit Password Setup: Select to change password – Note: Default is “111111”

Set with the channel select buttons. You will be prompted to enter the current password before entering a new on.

Button: 1 Button: 2

Button: 3 Button: 4

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Time Setup: Set the current Date & Time using the arrow buttons Adjust the date in Year-Month-Day - YYYY/MM/DD Adjust the time in 24hr clock format in hour, minute, seconds - HH:MM:SS

Camera Setup Menu

Camera: Settings for current camera Live ON/OFF: Turns selected camera on/off Record ON/OFF: Set the selected camera for viewing only – will not record Bright Setup: Increase or decrease camera brightness – (0 low, 9 high) Contrast Setup: Increase or decrease image contrast – (0 low, 9 high) Colors Setup: Increase or decrease color hue – (0 low, 9 high) Auto Switching: Set the number of seconds the camera will be shown before cycling to the next image when enabled

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Record Setup Menu

Record Mode:

Each: Each camera will be recorded separately - on playback, each camera can be zoomed to full screen. Quad: All 4 cameras are recorded as one image - no zoom is available on playback

Video Quality: Set recording quality Low, Medium or High Record Frame Rate: Set Frame Rate up to maximum 30 fps NTSC

(4 Channels x 7.5 fps) or 25 fps PAL (4 Channels x 6.25 fps) Record Schedule Menu

Programmed Record: Set the DVR to record Motion, Timer or No recording – Schedule is based on 24-hour time clock

“M” : Motion Detection Recording “T” : Timer or Continuous Recording “–” : No Recording

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Motion Setup Menu

Channel Sensitivity: Set the sensitivity of each camera from 1-9 (1 being least sensitive and 9 being most sensitive) Note: Motion detection recording will not be activated unless specified in

Record Schedule/Programmed Record as above

Setting the sensitivity to “0” will turn off motion detection for the chosen camera

Recording with Motion Detection When Motion settings have been set exit all menus and press the Record/Stop button to begin recording. Square indicates Channel 1 is recording

2nd ‘M’ indicates Motion has been detected

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Hard Drive Setup Menu

Overwrite Enabled: Choose yes to enable the automatic overwrite option –

hard drive will automatically overwrite the oldest event when it becomes full

Master HDD Size: The total hard drive size Master HDD Used: The total memory used in MB and percentage full Master HDD Format: When formatting the hard drive you will be prompted to

enter your password to prevent unauthorized tampering

System Restore Feature

System Restore: This feature will reset all settings to default Note: System Restore resets settings only, will not erase hard drive contents

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Approximate Hard Drive Recording Times

The following table is an approximate guide to recording times for an 80GB hard drive. This is a general guide only as complexities and changes in an image will vary storage sizes.

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DVR4-1000™ PC Viewer Software Introduction The PC Viewer Software will allow you to stream images and video recorded on your DVR to your PC. You can review footage on the DVR or backup images and video to your PC. There are 2 modes included with this software.

1. DVR Viewing Software – for reviewing recorded footage directly from the DVR and backing up files to your computer (MYS, JPEG, AVI formats)

2. MYS File Player – will allow you to play proprietary MYS files saved

to your computer without having the DVR connected System Requirements Operating System: Windows 2000 (SP4) or later CPU: 1.0 GHz or greater RAM: 256MB or greater DirextX: Version 7.0 or later Installation

1. Ensure the DVR4-1000™ is powered on 2. Connect the included USB cable to your computer and DVR4-1000™ 3. Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive 4. Open My Computer and navigate to your CD-ROM 5. Double-click the “setup.exe” program located on the CD 6. Click “Install” 7. Read the License Agreement and click “I agree” 8. Click “Ok” to complete the installation

Running the PC Viewer Software First, ensure the DVR is connected to the computer and turned on. When connected, the DVR will display “USB CONNECTING” and you will be unable to operate the DVR until you disconnect the USB cable. Next, From the Start menu, find the DVR4-1000™ folder and click the icon named “DVR4-1000 PC USB Viewer”. The software will detect the DVR and load the last recorded image on the hard drive. Note: If you receive an error, check the USB connections on the DVR or PC and restart the program

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Disconnecting the DVR4-1000™ When you have finished using the software and are ready to disconnect, simply unplug the USB cable from the DVR. DO NOT “Stop” the USB Storage Device in the Windows taskbar to prevent data loss or corruption. PC Viewer Layout

1. Channel View Cameras 1-4

2. Position Slider Cycle through all recordings

3. MYS Player Switch to MYS player view

4. Not Used 5. Hard Drive Information 6. Channel Selection

Full screen selector

7. Viewer Playback Controls

8. Capture MYS Video Create MYS video file preserving DVR video formatting

9. Capture AVI Video

Convert video to AVI

10. Capture JPEG Image Create JPEG screen capture

11. Not Used 12. Current Status 13. Recording Date & Time

Date recording captured

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Searching for Specific Events

To search for a specific recordings follow these steps

1. Click ‘Searcher’ > ‘Event List’ from the menu to show a list of all recordings along with the date and time it began and ended

2. Click the recording you are searching for and then click ‘OK’ – Note the

names indicate the time a recording began and finished 3. The recording will begin playing. Use the playback controls to navigate

to the images required Alternatively, you may use the Position Slider to quickly navigate through all footage recorded on the hard drive. Capturing Video and Images

The PC Viewer software has 3 options for backing up footage from the DVR to your PC

1. Capture MYS Video – This option will save selected video in

the proprietary .MYS format. Video files in this format are preserved as they were written to the DVR4-1000™

2. Capture AVI Video – This option will save selected video in .AVI format, commonly read by most computers

3. Capture JPEG Image – This option allows you to capture a single frame in JPEG format for viewing on most computers

Capturing MYS Video

1. Navigate the viewer to a position you would like to begin recording and click the pause button in player controls

2. Click the Capture MYS Video button to bring up the save dialog box

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3. The save dialog box shows the directory where your recording will be saved. Click ‘OK’ to continue. The ‘Capturing’ dialog will appear indicating it is recording the images to PC

4. Click ‘Stop Capturing’ to stop the recording. The file will now appear in the default directory C:\DVR4-1000\Capture_MYS\

Capturing AVI Video

1. Navigate the viewer to a position you would like to begin recording and click the pause button in player controls

2. Click the Capture AVI Video button to bring up the save dialog box

3. Choose a filename and location to save your video and click save. 4. Choose your desired compression type. The default is

‘Uncompressed’ - click ‘OK’

5. The video will begin playing and recording to your PC. When it has finished, click the Capture AVI Video button to stop recording

6. A message will appear confirming the file has been created and where

it is located. The file will now play on most media players

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Capturing a JPEG Image 1. Navigate the viewer to a position you would like to begin recording and

click the pause button in player controls 2. Click the ‘Capture JPEG Image’ button to create an image

3. A dialog box will appear showing the location and filename in year-

month-day-time format of when it was recorded

MYS Player Layout

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1. Channel View

2. Open File Dialog Box Select MYS file to view

3. Position Slider Recording timeline

4. PC Viewer Switch to PC Viewer

5. Open File

Open an MYS file 6. File Information

7. Viewer Playback Controls

8. Capture JPEG Image

Create JPEG screen capture Playing MYS Files

1. From the PC Viewer screen click the ‘MYS Player’ button 2. The Open file box will appear – select the file you wish to play and click

‘Open’

3. The file will begin playing. Use the playback controls to navigate through the video

While in MYS Viewer mode you may create a JPEG image as in the PC Viewer software. To return to the PC Viewer click ‘PC Viewer’ button. Note: If you have already stored MYS files on the computer and wish to view them you do not need to have the DVR4-1000™ connected to the PC. The program will default to MYS Viewer mode when the DVR is not present.

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Specifications

Operating System Embedded RTOS Video Input NTSC/PAL Video Input

Channel 4CH Composite

Video Output Channel 1CH Composite

Display Frame NTSC 120 fps (4 x 30 fps) PAL 100 fps (4 x 25 fps)

Recording Frame NTSC Max. 60 fps Rate(QUAD) PAL Max. 50 fps

Recording Mode Motion Continuous / / Programmed Display NTSC 640 x 448

Resolution PAL 640 x 544 Recording NTSC 640x224 PAL 640x272 Advanced Low 12K Bytes / Frame

Compression Format MJPEG Normal 15K Bytes / Frame

High 20K Bytes / Frame Supported HDD SATA X 1 Backup Device PC via USB or Output to VCR

Search Mode Time / Date / Event MOTION DETECT YES

LOSS DETECT YES BUZZER OUTPUT YES Brightness adjust YES Contrast adjust YES

USB Output YES System monitor Power recover auto restore record mode Power supply DC 12V

Dimension 9” x 12” x 2” 224mm x 298mm x 53mm

Weight 3.3 lbs / 1.5 KG

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Limited Warranty – Terms and Conditions

i. Swann Communications warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the supplied device and accessories only. We will not be held responsible for any resulting loss or damage to property, or loss of income or earnings that may be caused by failure of this device, or by complications or costs arising from the use of this device or any associated software or hardware.

ii. All Swann warranties are limited to the original purchaser only, and are not transferable to any other party.

iii. All Swann modem products are covered by a Return to Base warranty. iv. Warranty registration is not required, but purchasers are asked to

retain their receipt as proof of purchase. v. Any party returning a faulty unit must pay all applicable freight (and

insurance if applicable) charges to return the unit to Swann Communications.

vi. Swann Communications will pay all freight charges to return the repaired unit to the returning party.

vii. Swann Communications will at their discretion, repair, replace or credit the faulty unit unless otherwise specified by contractual agreement.

viii. Any unit returned as faulty, but tested and found OK will incur a handling charge.

ix. DOA: Swann considers that any product that fails within 14 days of end user purchase can be considered DOA, and will be replaced with a new unit.

x. Swann Communications will fully support their modems for the entire warranty period, but Swann cannot provide support for third party software, over which we have no control in its use or design.

xi. Returns will be rejected unless clearly marked with a Return Authorisation number supplied by the Swann Tech Department.

xii. Swann reserves the right to replace any faulty unit that is no longer in production with a current model of similar or equivalent type.

xiii. Evidence of any of the following conditions will void any warranty claim. Lightning Strike, Power Surge, physical damage, or removal of any tamper seal.

xiv. Swann recommends the fitting of telephone line and PowerPoint surge suppression devices.

xv. Information on credits and returns is contained within the accompanying Returns Policy document.

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