Swann DVR4-5500 manual Accessing your DVR via QuickTime

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DVR4-5500™

Operating Instructions

6.3.2 Accessing your DVR via QuickTime

Access to the DVR via QuickTime will allow you to log into the DVR and monitor the live images only.

1.Ensure you are running the most up-to-date version of QuickTime. If you need to update, you can grab an update from the Internet, at www.apple.com/quicktime

2.Open your QuickTime window.

3.From the File menu, choose Open URL in New Player…

4.Key in the address of your DVR (see 6.1)

5.Click OK.

6.A popup window will appear, asking you for the username and password (both “admin” by default).

7.The login may take a moment to process. When it does, you will be taken directly to the live view page.

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Contents All-in-One Digital Video Recorder Video Viewer Risk of Electric ShockIntroduction Default Password InformationManual Contents Layout of Digital Video Recorder DVR Part 1 Setting up the DVR HardwareConnecting Cameras to the DVR Connecting Power to the DVRLayout of the Infrared Remote Control Part 2 Configuring the DVR SoftwareSome tips on selecting a password Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Password Recording Part 3 Basic FunctionsOverview of the Interface The Live Monitoring Layout Locking / Unlocking the DVR KeylockSome More Recording Options Motion RecordingManual Recording Controls for Playback PlaybackUpgrading Firmware Finding an EventPart 4 Advanced Operations Setting the Recording SettingsBasic Settings Find the Record Settings in the Quick Start menuAdvanced Settings Programming the TimerWhole Image Centre of Image Advanced Motion Detection SettingsAdvanced System Information Backing up Events2 …to your PC Address Type Assigned by Dhcp or Manually Assigned Connecting the DVR to your Local NetworkPart 5 Networking Point to Point Protocol Over Ethernet Networking PPPoE Configuring the DVRNetwork with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Important Static versus Dynamic IP Addresses Configuring your Network for Remote ViewingPort Forwarding Your Public IP AddressConnecting to your DVR Part 6 Remotely accessing your DVRUsing the Video Viewer software InstallationSettings Using the Video Viewer Interface Icon Name DescriptionButton Function Description Access the Detailed Record SettingsClick Download Playing Back FootageStatus List Window Backing up Footage via the NetworkAccessing your DVR via Internet Explorer Accessing the DVR without Video ViewerAccessing your DVR via QuickTime Appendix 2. Compatible USB Flash Drive List Operating InstructionsAppendix 5. Replacing the Sata HDD Appendix 3. Compatible Sata HDD ListAppendix 4. Removing the DVR Module Warranty Terms and Conditions Swann Technical Support