Swann DVR4-5500 manual Manual Contents

DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions

MANUAL CONTENTS

Part 1: Setting up the DVR Hardware………………………………………………………….5

1.1Layout of the DVR…………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

1.2Connecting Cameras to the DVR………………………………………………………………………….. 5

1.3VGA Connection……………………………………………………………………………………………...5

1.4Connecting Power to the DVR…………………………………………………………………………….. 5

Part 2: Configuring the DVR Software……………………………………………………………………….6

2.1Layout of the IR Remote……………………………………………………………………………………. 6

2.2Setting the Date and Time………………………………………………………………………………….. 7

2.3Setting the Password………………………………………………………………………………………...7

Part 3: Basic Functions………………………………………………………………………… 8

3.1Overview of the Interface…………………………………………………………………………………… 8

3.2Locking / Unlocking the DVR (Keylock)…………………………………………………………………… 8

3.3Recording…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8

3.3.1Timer Recording………………………………………………………………………………..8

3.3.2Motion Recording……………………………………………………………………………… 9

3.3.3Manual Recording……………………………………………………………………………...9

3.3.4Additional Recording Options………………………………………………………………... 9

3.4Playback……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10

3.4.1Finding an Event………………………………………………………………………………. 10

3.4.2Controls for Playback…………………………………………………………………………. 10

3.5Upgrading Firmware………………………………………………………………………………………… 10

Part 4: Advanced Operations…………………………………………………………………...11

4.1Quicksearch………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11

4.2Configuring the Record Settings…………………………………………………………………………… 11

4.2.1Basic Settings.…………………………………………………..…………………………….. 11

4.2.2Advanced Settings…………………………………………………………………………….. 12

4.3Programming the Timer…………………………………………………………………………………….. 12

4.4Advanced Motion Detection Settings……………………………………………………………………… 13

4.5Advanced System Information……………………………………………………………………………... 13

4.6Backing up Events…………………………………………………………………………………………... 13

4.6.1…to a USB Flash Drive……………………………………………………………………….. 13

4.6.2…to your PC…………………………………………………………………………………… 14

Part 5: Networking……………………………………………………………………………….. 15

5.1Connecting the DVR to your Network……………………………………………………………………... 15

5.2Configuring the DVR………………………………………………………………………………………… 16

5.2.1Networks with DHCP………………………………………………………………………….. 16

5.2.2Networks with STATIC IP…………………………………………………………………….. 16

5.2.3PPPoE………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16

5.3Configuring your Network for Remote Viewing……………………………………………………………17

5.3.1Port Forwarding……………………………………………………………………………….. 17

5.3.2Your PUBLIC IP Address…………………………………………………………………….. 17

Part 6: Remotely Accessing your DVR………………………………………………………..18

6.1Finding your DVR via the Network or Internet……………………………………………………………. 18

6.2Using the Video Viewer Software………………………………………………………………………….. 18

6.2.1Installation……………………………………………………………………………………… 18

6.2.2Connecting to your DVR……………………………………………………………………… 18

6.2.3Using the Video Viewer Interface……………………………………………………………. 19

6.2.4The Miscellaneous Control Window………………………………………………………… 200

6.2.5The Record Settings Window………………………………………………………………... 200

6.2.6Playing Back Footage………………………………………………………………………… 211

6.2.7Backing up Footage via the Network……………………………………………………….. 211

6.3Accessing the DVR without Video Viewer………………………………………………………………… 222

6.3.1…via Internet Explorer…………………………………………………………………………222

6.3.2…via QuickTime……………………………………………………………………………….. 23

Appendices

Appendix 1: Technical Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………… 24

Appendix 2: Compatible USB Flash Drive List …………………………………………………………………………… 24

Appendix 3: Compatible SATA HDD List………………………………………………………………………………….. 25

Appendix 4: Removing the DVR Module………………………………………………………………………………….. 25

Appendix 5: Replacing the SATA HDD……………………………………………………………………………………. 25

Warranty Terms & Conditions……………………………………………………………………………………………. 26

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