Swann DVR8-2500 manual Contents

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Contents

Before you Begin	2
Table of Contents	3
Package Contents	4
DVR Layout	5
Layout of Remote Control	6
Connecting Cameras to the DVR	7
Starting the DVR	8
Navigating the Menus	9
The Main Menu	9
Hard Drive Setup	10
Setting the Time	11
Configuring the Camera Display	12
Recording	14
Search and Playback	17
Backing up Footage	19
Motion Detection	19
Password Control	21
Language	21
System Menu	22
PTZ	23
Installing the DVR Software	26
Configuring Active X	29
Network Setup	30
D9 Viewer Software	31
About IP Addresses	38
Port Forwarding	38
Installing/Changing the Hard Drive	39
Troubleshooting	40
Technical Specifications	41
Warranty Information	43
Technical Support	Back Cover

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Contents DVR8-2500 Before You Begin FCC VerificationImportant Note Prohibition against eavesdropping Contents Package Contents Right arrow Press to move cursor right in menus DVR Layout3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Infra red sensorLayout of Remote Control Connecting Cameras to the DVR Starting the DVR Main Menu Navigating the MenusWhat’s this? Hard drive SetupDaylight Savings Time Setting the TimeSetting the Time & Date Selecting Time & Date formats and Time ZoneConfiguring the Camera Display Naming ChannelsName Position Auto Sequence Camera SetupColor Setup LiveChannel Changing Video Quality and setting the AudioRecord Mode RecordingLeft click or press select Setting the ScheduleRecord ScheduleTo set the Chunk Size Chunk SizeHighlight the button, and left click or press select Search and PlaybackVideo Search Monthly CalendarFIle List Backing up a file Setting the Motion Detection sensitivityBacking up Footage Motion DetectionMotion Detection Area To set the Motion Detection AreaDetection To change the Language setting Password ControlPassword Setup To set your PasswordTo configure the Auto Reboot feature System MenuAuto Maintain Baud Rate Setting the TimeSystem ProtocolPTZ Onscreen PTZ Controls Speed AdjustmentInstalling the DVR Software Installing the DVR Software Click Next Installation is now complete. Click Finish Configuring ActiveX Changing Security Settings on Internet ExplorerOpen Internet Explorer What is an IP ADDRESS? Network SetupNetwork Setup Static IP & Pppoe Setup DVR unitLogin D9 Viewer SoftwareOpening D9 PC viewer D9 Viewer Software Layout Channel Name Date & TimeOpen Window, Capture & Record Replay BackupRecord Alarm screen you can change settings for motion detection AlarmFile Save Path SettingPassword Enable NetworkDaylight Saving Time Using Internet ExplorerViewing Remotely Host InfoAbout IP Addresses Port ForwardingDynamic VS Static IP Addresses Locate the 4 screws holding down the hard drive stand Installing/Changing the HDDTroubleshooting Technical Specifications Page Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions Warranty InformationNEW Zealand toll free Australia toll free