Swann SW242-ALR warranty ? Is the DVR4-Alert easy to install?

DVR4-Alert™ FAQs

?Is the DVR4-Alert easy to install?

The Swann DVR4-Alert is designed with Do it Yourself installation in mind. Most people who can set up a VCR or Home Theatre system will not have any problems installing the DVR4-Alert. The plugs and cables do not need tools to install and are a simple click, push or twist fit. Minimal tools are required to successfully install the DVR.

?How much hard drive is used when recording 4 cameras?

This table shows the hard disk consumption for an 80GB Hard Drive.

Format	Quality	Frame Size	Frame Rate
			30	15	7	1
NTSC	HIGH	20	38	78	167	1165
	NORMAL	15	52	103	222	1533
	LOW	12	64	129	277	1942
			25	12	6	1
PAL	HIGH	20	46	97	194	1165
	NORMAL	15	62	129	258	1553
	LOW	12	78	162	323	1942

When selecting a Hard Drive You can calculate and estimate recording hours by using the following formula based on the use of an 80GB Hard Drive.

80G Byte @ 7 frames per second @ Normal quality 80 (G byte) x 1024 (M byte) x 1024 (K byte)

15 (Kbyte/frame) x 7 (frame/sec) x 60 (sec) x 60 (min) Estimate hours is 222 Hours

?Is there a hard disk drive fitted to the DVR4-Alert?

The DVR4-Alert does not come with a Hard Disk Drive fitted, but it supports most IDE (also called PATA) hard drives up to about 400GB in size. Check with your retailer for availability of suitable Hard Drives. Hard Drives can also be bought at most computer retailers.

When selecting a Hard Drive You can calculate and estimate recording hours by using the following formula based on the use of an 80GB Hard Drive.

80G Byte @ 7 frames per second @ Normal quality 80 (G byte) x 1024 (M byte) x 1024 (K byte)

15 (Kbyte/frame) x 7 (frame/sec) x 60 (sec) x 60 (min) Estimate hours is 222 Hours

?I have fitted a new hard drive to my DVR4-Alert and it is working some times, but when I set it for mo- tion activation the hard drive stops working, what is causing this?

Make sure your hard drive is jumpered to “Master”. This is done using the small plastic jumper blocks that are on the pins that are usually between the data socket and power socket on the end of the hard drive. Most hard drives come with an instruction sheet on the correct jumper setting for “Master”, and many also have the information printed on the label on top of the drive casing.

Also make sure that you have connected both the IDE and Molex connectors to your hard drive correctly and that there are no bent pins.

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