Page 2 - NEED; PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS; Toll free telephone:; For more product information visit; Having problems with this DVR?; will not erase your recorded footage.
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see 2 !IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ! NEED HELP? PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Please contact a DEFENDER customer support representative first regarding any additional information on product features, specifications or help with set-up.Please contact us via one...
Page 3 - PRODUCT WARRANTY & REGISTRATION; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN
PRODUCT WARRANTY & REGISTRATION Please visit our website at www.svat.com to apply for your product’s warranty registration. We take quality very seriously. This is why all of our products come with a one year warranty from the original purchase date against defects in workmanship and materials. ...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2PRODUCT FEATURES ......................................................... 3WHAT’S INCLUDED ........................................................... 4BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 2 INTRODUCTION Thank-you for purchasing the CLEARVU2 DVR system. Correct installation and use of this system will greatly increase the security in your home or business. Please read through this manual and carefully follow the instructions to get the most ou...
Page 6 - PRODUCT FEATURES
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 3 PRODUCT FEATURES
Page 7 - WHAT’S INCLUDED
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 4 WHAT’S INCLUDED BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS
Page 8 - INSTALLATIONS; Mounting; Wall Mounted
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 5 INSTALLATIONS Camera Installation Tips • Camera(s) should be installed between 8 and 13 feet above the area to be monitored. • Ensure there are no obstructions in the camera’s view, to maximize viewing area. • Ensure that the sunshade is positioned to avoi...
Page 9 - Wiring The Cameras
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 6 5. Connect the 60ft video/power wire’s male RCA plug to the VIDEO IN port for channels 1~4. Wiring The Cameras 1. Plug the 4 PIN DIN female connection on the camera into the 4 PIN DIN male connection on the 60 ft video/power wire. 2. Plug the camera’s powe...
Page 10 - CONNECTiON DIAGRAM
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 7 CONNECTiON DIAGRAM Connecting the DVR to a TV/Monitor 1. Connect one end of the RCA (male) wire to the VIDEO OUT port on the DVR.2. Attach the other end of the RCA (male) wire to the VIDEO IN port on your TV/monitor. 3. Ensure that your TV/monitor is set t...
Page 11 - Powering On; DVR OPERATION
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 8 Powering On 1. The power adapter comes in two pieces. Assemble the power adapter by plugging the power cord into the power brick, as shown on the diagram on the previous page. Plug the three pronged power cord into a power outlet. (It is strongly recommend...
Page 12 - Record Mode; Playback Mode
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 9 Record Mode While you are recording you will see a screen similar to the following: 1. The block icon ( □ ) beside each camera channel indicates that the camera channel is recording. Note :in this example that camera 1 and camera 3 is not recording. 2. The...
Page 13 - System Setup
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 10 3. Press to pause your footage. 4. Press to view your footage in reverse. 5. Press to fast forward your footage. Press it again to change the fast forward speed (FF1, FF2, FF3). 6. Press the button to stop playback and return to Live Mode. Note: A maximum...
Page 14 - Time Setup
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 11 Time Setup Ensure that your system time is accurate so that your recorded footage will be labeled with the correct event time. 1. Use the ▲ /1 ▼ /3 buttons to select the value you want to change (year, month, day, time). 2. Press the ► /4 to change the va...
Page 15 - Load Default; Language Setup
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 12 Load Default Use this option to reset the DVR to factory defaults. Please note that this will erase all your custom settings, but your recorded footage will be preserved. To reset your DVR to factory defaults and erase your custom settings: Select “LOAD D...
Page 16 - Camera Setup; Camera Enable
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 13 Camera Setup Camera Enable This option allows you to enable/disable camera channels. Use the ▲ /1 ▼ /3 buttons to select the camera channel you want to enable/disable. Then press the ► /4 button to enable or disable that camera channel. Camera Title This ...
Page 17 - Record Setup; Record Type
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 14 4. Motion Sensitivity - Press ► /4 to set up the motion sensitivity level (1-5, 1 being the most sensitive). 5. Hue – Press ► /4 to adjust the color of the camera. 6. Contrast – Press ► /4 to adjust the camera contrast. 7. Brightness - Press ► /4 to adjus...
Page 18 - Video Quality
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 15 Video Quality Press ► /4 to select between Low, Normal and High quality settings. Lower quality settings will record a lower quality picture but will allow you to record more footage. Higher quality settings will record a higher quality picture but will u...
Page 19 - Buzzer Setup; Motion Alert
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 16 Time Recording [T] The DVR will record continuously during the set time. Motion Recording [A] The DVR will record only when motion is detected during the set time. Time Motion (Mixed) [M] The DVR will record continuously during the set time, but when moti...
Page 20 - Buzzer Time; Event List; Time Search; USB Device Setting
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 17 Buzzer Time Press ► /4 to adjust the amount of time in seconds (0-30 sec) that alerts will sound. You can also set the alert to continuous or off. Event List Time Search Use this option to search the DVR for a specific recorded event by time. 1. Use the ▲...
Page 21 - Format
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 18 Use this option to back up your recorded footage onto a USB flash drive for viewing on your PC. You must use the included software CD to view recorded footage on your PC (not Mac compatible). In the USB Device Setting subscreen, the following options are ...
Page 22 - Erase Video Data; Hard Drive Setup; Disk Full
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 19 5. Use the ▲ /1 ▼ /3 buttons to select the hour, minute and second from which you want to start backing up footage. Use the ► /4 button to change the values. To confirm this selection, press . 6. Select End Time, and press ► /4. 7. Use the ▲ /1 ▼ /3 butto...
Page 23 - DVR PLAYER SOFTWARE; HDD Size; HDD Used; HDD Format
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 20 DVR PLAYER SOFTWARE To view recorded footage on your computer, you must use the included player software. This software allows you to view the footage like you would on the DVR (quad screen view). Please note that the DVR Player Software is not Mac compat...
Page 24 - Software Installation
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 21 Software Installation 1. Place the CD-ROM that was included with the DVR system into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If your computer does not automatically open the CD folder, go to Start>My Computer and double-click on the CD-ROM icon. 2. Copy and past...
Page 25 - Capturing Images/Video to your Computer; Settings
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 22 Capturing Images/Video to your Computer 3. To view your captured video, press to switch to capture playback mode. 4. A dialog box will open, allowing you to select the file to play back. After you select the file, click Open to begin playback. Settings Cl...
Page 26 - DVR PLAYER TROUBLESHOOTING
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 23 DVR not recording 1. Make sure recording is enabled in each camera’s setting. Go to >Camera Setup>Camera Setting and enable recording for each camera if it has been disabled. 2. Make sure recording is enabled and set to the correct recording setting...
Page 27 - SPECIFICATIONS
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 24 SPECIFICATIONS 4 Channel DVR Functionality Simplex Video Compression MJPEG Live Resolution 720 x 480 Recording Frame Rate Max. 120FPS (30 FPS per camera channel) Recording Time Max 154 Days (lowest quality settings @ 1FPS) Recording Resolution 640 x 224 R...
Page 28 - CCD Color Camera
SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 25 CCD Color Camera Camera Type Bullet Image Sensor 1/4" Color Sharp CCD Resolution 420 TV Lines Outdoor Use Yes IP Rating IP65 Focal Length 3.6mm Focus Type Fixed Night Vision Yes No. of IR LEDs and Range 12, up to 15ft IR LED Control Automatic (CDS Sen...
Page 29 - SVAT SUPPORTS CRIME STOPPERS; CRIME ST
SVAT SUPPORTS CRIME STOPPERS Crime Stoppers programs are operated as non-profit charities and are managed by a volunteer board of directors who raise funds and pay rewards to individuals who anonymously call with information that helps solve crime. Rewards are paid for tips that lead to the arrest a...
Page 31 - NOTES; Customer Information Card
NOTES SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CLEARVU2 Customer Information Card User’s Name:Company Name:Address:Postal Code:Phone Number:Email:Model Number of Product:Serial Number of Product:Purchase Date:Place of Purchase: NOTE: We recommend that you keep a record of your purchase receipt with your man...
