RedAlert / BlueAlert DVR Easy Setup Guide

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Push the SNAP button to record an image or start a video recording

Manual Recording

The Camera mode will

The Video mode will

take a still image

will take approximately

 

10 seconds of video

HINT: The Down arrow toggles between camera/video mode when viewing your cameras

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Press the MODE button to enter playback mode

Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to change images

Date image recorded

Time image recorded

Viewing Recorded Images

Type of capture photo or video

Image number

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Motion Detection Recording Setup

1.In the menu highlight Setup and press the OK button

2.Choose Motion Detect Area and press the OK button

3.Use the Left and Right arrows to change the size of area to detect and press the OK button

4.Next use the arrows to move the rectangle to a region you want to detect and hit the OK button

5.Hightlight Motion Detect Count and press OK to change between 1, 3 or 5. The number indicates how many images will be captured per detection

6.Highlight Motion Detect Interval and press OK to choose 1, 3 or 5. The number indicates the pause in seconds between two instances of motion detection

7.Next highlight Motion Detect Sensitivity and press the OK button

8.Within the rectangle is where motion will be detected. The lower the Target Value the easier to sense/begin recording

9.Finally, back in the main menu change Capture Format to Photo or AVI. Note the Interval and Count options apply only to photo detection

10.To activate motion detection, set Motion Detect to ON in the menu or when viewing your camera push the UP arrow to toggle motion on/off

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Swann RedAlert/BlueAlert DVR setup guide Manual Recording, Viewing Recorded Images, Motion Detection Recording Setup

RedAlert/BlueAlert DVR specifications

The Swann RedAlert/BlueAlert DVR is a sophisticated digital video recorder designed for seamless security monitoring and recording. This innovative device provides users with the tools to enhance surveillance systems, utilizing advanced technology for efficient performance and high-quality footage.

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