Installation Tips & Tricks

One of the most important things to decide early on is where you’re going to install the DVR. There are several considerations to make, and some of them conflict with one another.

Your DVR needs to be located in a central location to allow you maximum options when placing your cameras. This is true whether your cameras are connected via cables or wirelessly - one way, you’ll have to physically install cabling, and wireless systems still have a limited range.

On the other hand, your DVR should be installed somewhere secure. If the DVR is too accessible it could be sabotaged or removed by an intruder.

Ideally, assuming that you wish to use most features this DVR offers, it should be installed close to a network access point. There is, however, no problem using a long network cable - a Cat 5e Ethernet cable up to approximately three hundred feet (about 90m) should work. Different network cable standards will offer a longer or shorter range.

IMPORTANT: A note about operation

We strongly recommend you use a USB mouse (one is included) for setup and operation of the DVR.

Your DVR is like a small, keyboardless computer and like most computers, the fastest and easiest method for navigating through the menus and their various options is with the mouse.

Your remote control is ideal for those times your DVR is out of arms reach.

Package Contents

DVR Unit

Network cable

Remote Control

USB Mouse

Operating Instructions

Security Stickers (4 Pack)

Power Adapter with Cable

 

Software CD

If you are missing any of these components, contact Swann Communications for assistance.

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