Page 2 - FCC WARNING STATEMENT; Firmware; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 2 FCC WARNING STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that m...
Page 3 - Introduction; Default Password Information
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 3 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Swann DVR4-5500 ™ LCD Digital Video Recorder. This stand-alone unit is highly adaptable, and more than capable of providing a simple security solution for both home and business security needs. A high resolutio...
Page 4 - ANUAL; Part 1: Setting up the DVR Hardware................................................................... 5; Part 6: Remotely Accessing your DVR................................................................. 18; Appendices
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 4 M ANUAL C ONTENTS Part 1: Setting up the DVR Hardware…………………………………………………………. 5 1.1 Layout of the DVR…………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 1.2 Connecting Cameras to the DVR………………………………………………………………………….. 5 1.3 VGA Connection……………………………………………………………………………………………... 5 1...
Page 5 - Part 1: Setting up the DVR Hardware; Connecting Cameras to the DVR; Check VGA Connection
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 5 Part 1: Setting up the DVR Hardware 1.1 Layout of Digital Video Recorder (DVR) AC POWER: Using the supplied power lead, connect this to a wall socket, using an extension lead if required. Uses IEC13/14 connectors (this is the same plug that most desktop computers ...
Page 6 - Part 2: Configuring the DVR Software; Layout of the Infrared Remote Control
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 6 Part 2: Configuring the DVR Software Before we can start recording video, we need to take a moment to configure some of the settings on the DVR. We need to set the DATE & TIME , and then assign a PASSWORD for you. To do this, we need to use the infrared remote...
Page 7 - Setting the Date and Time; before; Setting the Password
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 7 2.2 Setting the Date and Time Once you have powered on the DVR for the first time, and it has finished initialising, we can now set the DATE AND TIME . To do this: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. You may be asked for your password . The default password is “0000”. Th...
Page 8 - Part 3: Basic Functions; Overview of the Interface: The Live Monitoring Layout
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 8 Part 3: Basic Functions 3.1 Overview of the Interface: The Live Monitoring Layout This section will cover everything you need to start monitoring your cameras and recording footage. It is worth taking some time to experiment with the basic functions of the DVR, so...
Page 10 - Upgrading Firmware; Don’t change the filename
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 10 3.4 Playback 3.4.1 Finding an Event So – something has happened, and you want to review your footage. No problems! The easiest way to go about this is to press the LIST button. This will bring up a menu of different options. 1. RECORD LIST : Choose this if you wa...
Page 11 - Part 4: Advanced Operations; Setting the Recording Settings
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 11 Part 4: Advanced Operations 4.1 Quick Search If you’re hunting some specific footage and you know the date and time at which the DVR recorded it, the best option might be to do a QUICKSEARCH for the event you want. 1. Open the MENU and move down to the second pag...
Page 12 - not; Programming the Timer; RECORD / DETECTION TIMER
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 12 4.2.2 Advanced Settings To get to the ADVANCED CONFIGURATION settings for recording: 1. Open the MENU and scroll down to the ADVANCED CONFIG . 2. Select the RECORD option. There are a number of options that you can configure or engage here, such as: 1. Engaging t...
Page 13 - Advanced Motion Detection Settings; Whole Image; Advanced System Information; Do not
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 13 4.4 Advanced Motion Detection Settings To alter the MOTION DETECTION settings: 1. Open the menu, and scroll down to ADVANCED CONFIG . 2. Select DETECTION from the submenu and press 3. This will open the DETECTION WINDOW . You can access settings for all four chan...
Page 15 - Connecting the DVR to your Local Network
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 15 Part 5: Networking Why would you put your DVR onto a network? Well, how about being able to monitor your security system from any Internet capable computer on Earth, or even in low orbit if you travel that far from home? It’s pretty cool, and really convenient. W...
Page 16 - Configuring the DVR; Network with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 16 5.2 Configuring the DVR Once your DVR is connected to your network using a standard Ethernet cable (a cat5 or higher cable) – it plugs into the port on the back of the DVR and runs to the router (or to a network switch, if the ports on the router are full). It is...
Page 17 - Configuring your Network for Remote Viewing
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 17 5.3 Configuring your Network for Remote Viewing There are two final steps you’ll need to take to be able to access your DVR via the Internet. The first is to configure your router for port forwarding . If you’re totally unfamiliar with what this entails, we sugge...
Page 18 - Part 6: Remotely accessing your DVR; Finding your DVR via the network or the Internet; Username and Password:
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 18 Part 6: Remotely accessing your DVR There are a few methods available for you to access your DVR remotely or via your local network, ranging from using the dedicated software (supplied on the enclosed CD) to using an Internet Explorer browser window. NOTE: The fi...
Page 19 - Icon
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 19 6.2.3 Using the Video Viewer Interface NO. Icon Name Description 1 N/A Image Display The place where your images are displayed. 2 Address Book Where you can enter the IP address of your DVR, and save it for future reference. 3 Miscellaneous Control Gives you a li...
Page 20 - Button
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 20 6.2.4 The Miscellaneous Control Window When you click Miscellaneous Control icon ( ) you’ll be transported to the Miscellaneous Control window: Button Function Description Colour Setting Changes the appearance of selected video channels. Allows you to set the bri...
Page 21 - Backing up Footage via the Network
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 21 6.2.6 Playing Back Footage Access this window by clicking the Status List / Playback icon ( ) in the Miscellaneous Settings window, and selecting either the Record or Backup tab. The STATUS LIST Window The PLAYBACK Window To playback a recording, simply select th...
Page 22 - Accessing the DVR without Video Viewer; Accessing your DVR via Internet Explorer; NAME
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 22 6.3 Accessing the DVR without Video Viewer If you are away from your DVR and want to access the footage on it or configure your recording options, you can gain access to the DVR via Internet Explorer (Windows) window or QuickTime Player (Mac). 6.3.1 Accessing you...
Page 24 - Appendix 1. Technical Specifications; Appendix 2. Compatible USB Flash Drive List
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 24 Appendix 1. Technical Specifications LCD Panel Size 18.95” (measured across diagonal) Resolution WSXGA+ (1440 x 990 pixels) Aspect Ratio 16 : 10 Widescreen Peak Brightness 300cd/m 2 (typical) Contrast Ratio 1000 : 1 (typical) Response Time 5ms [Tr + Tf] (typical)...
Page 26 - Warranty Terms and Conditions; Swann Communications USA Inc.
DVR4-5500™ Operating Instructions 26 Warranty Terms and Conditions Swann Communications USA Inc. 12636 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA Swann Communications PTY. LTD. Building 4, 650 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria 3121 Australia Swann Communications warrants this product against defects...
Page 27 - © Swann Communications 2009; Swann Technical Support; Telephone Helpdesk; USA; USA Exchange & Repairs; toll free; NEW ZEALAND; toll free; INTERNATIONAL
© Swann Communications 2009 Swann Technical Support All Countries E-mail: [email protected] Telephone Helpdesk See http://www.worldtimeserver.com for information on time zones and the current time in Melbourne, Australia compared to your local time. USA toll free 1-800-627-2799 (Su, 2pm-10pm US...
