Swann SWDVK-84580V8D - User Manual

6 Click for contents Live View Live View is the default display mode for your DVR. Each camera connected will be displayed on-screen. You can check the status or operation of your DVR and cameras using the icons and Menu Bar on the Live View screen. Right-click the mouse to access the Menu Bar. Chan...

7 Click for contents Live View Mode Live View mode is the default display for your DVR. Each camera connected will be displayed (multiple view modes available). You can check the operation of your DVR by using the status icons on the Live View screen. The date and time as well as the name for each c...

8 Click for contents Live View Icons & Controls Menu Bar 1. This is the Start button. Click to reveal ad- ditional functions available (see below). 2. Four camera view. 3. Nine camera view (this will display eight cameras on the 8 channel model). 4. Click this to select from one of the mul- ti-s...

10 Click for contents Menu Layout The various functions and options available, are categorised on the left-hand side of the Menu. Clicking each category will reveal a number of tabs or sub-categories that can be changed from their default setting. To exit or access the previous menu, right-click the...

11 Click for contents Camera Configuration The camera configuration options are avail-able in the “Display”, “Record”, “Alarm” and “Device” menus that are accessible from the Main Menu. You can change the resolution, bitrate, OSD (on-screen display) position as well as image settings for hue, bright...

14 Click for contents Display: Privacy Zone Channel: Select a camera that you would like to edit. Mask Area: To create a mask, click the checkbox to enable. Area 1 to 4: Click the checkbox on the number of privacy masks that you want to enable. Up to four privacy masks can be enabled per camera.Depe...

15 Click for contents Enabling a Privacy Mask 1. Depending on the number of masks that you want to enable, each mask will be numbered. To reposition the mask, click and hold the mask number then move the mask to the desired location. 2. To resize the mask, click and hold the bottom right corner of t...

21 Click for contents Motion Detection Setup 1. Click “Clear All” to delete the default motion detection area. 2. To create a new motion detection area, press and hold the left mouse button to select the cell or square that you want to start at, then click and drag to select the area that you want t...

22 Click for contents Motion Detection Tips Placement of the cameras1. Place cameras so they are facing areas where people have to walk through to approach your home regardless of where they are headed. A good idea is to place a camera overlooking your front door to capture an image of anyone approa...

23 Click for contents Thermal-Sensing Camera Tips If thermal-sensing cameras have been included with your DVR or you have purchased them separately, the following tips will help you in getting the best results from your security system.Your cameras have a built-in PIR (passive infrared motion detect...

25 Click for contents Spotlight Detection Setup 1. Click “Clear All” to delete the default spotlight detection area. 2. To create a new spotlight detection area, press and hold the left mouse button to select the cell or square that you want to start at, then click and drag to select the area that y...

26 Click for contents Spotlight Trigger Schedule By default, the spotlight and siren will not trigger between 06:30 a.m. and 04:30 p.m., however you can change this according to your needs.Each square represents 30 minutes. Using the mouse, click on a particular square to change or click and drag th...

28 Click for contents Camera’s On-Screen Display 1. To access the on-screen display, in Live View mode, click the camera then click the PTZ button on the Camera Toolbar. 2. The camera will display full screen and the navigation controls will appear on the left. Click the middle button (circle) to di...

29 Click for contents Recording Configuration The recording configuration options are avail-able in the “Record” and “Capture” menus that are accessible from the Main Menu. From here you can access and change the default recording schedule (presented as a 24 hour 7 days a week grid and is color code...

34 Click for contents System Configuration The options available give you complete con-trol on how your DVR is configured and how it operates. Some of the options such as dis-play resolution, time zone, email configura-tion, Daylight Saving and password creation are configured during the Startup Wiz...

35 Click for contents Display: Display Configuration Sequence Mode: Select how many video channels you would like to display when your DVR is in sequence mode. You can select from one, four or six cameras to display at a time. Sequence Dwell Time: Enter in seconds the maximum length of time you woul...

37 Click for contents Network: Email Configuration Email: Click the checkbox to input your email details. Encryption: Leave this on “Auto”. This ensures your DVR will always use the correct encryption for your email provider. SMTP Port: Gmail input 00587. Outlook input 00587. SMTP Server: Gmail inpu...

38 Click for contents Network: Email Schedule Channel: Select a camera that you would like to edit. Detection: If email alerts have been enabled for motion detection, you can change the schedule on when your DVR can send those alerts. For example, you may only want to receive alerts during the day b...

41 Click for contents Network: Date and Time Date and Time If the date, time and time zone are incorrect, click the relevant dialogue boxes and drop down menus to change. NTP Settings The NTP (Network Time Protocol) function gives your DVR the ability to au-tomatically sync its clock with a time ser...

44 Click for contents Device: Cloud Storage Before activating the cloud function, we recommend that you create a Drop-box account using the same email address and password used for your DVR. On your computer go to www.dropbox.com, input your name, email address and password, agree to the terms &...

49 Click for contents Advanced: Auto Upgrade Auto Upgrade: By default, your DVR will automatically download and install new firmware when available. Click the drop down menu if you would like to disable this feature. Check for update from internet: By default, your DVR will automatical- ly check and...

50 Click for contents System Status The various status tabs give you an over-view of the various settings and options that have been selected for your DVR to function. Each action that your DVR performs as well as events detected are logged, which you can search and view. If you call our helpdesk fo...

52 Click for contents System: Channel Information Displays the Mainstream and Substream settings used for each camera con-nected.If you call our helpdesk for assistance, our staff may ask you to access this tab to assist them in solving any technical issues that you may be having.Right-click the mou...

54 Click for contents System: Network State Displays the network settings used by your DVR.If you call our helpdesk for assistance, our staff may ask you to access this tab to assist them in solving any technical issues that you may be having.Right-click the mouse to exit.

55 Click for contents Glossary 3D-Noise Filter: Is an enhanced form of digital noise reduction. The advance- ment in technology enables noise to be filtered even more effectively from the image, even in low light conditions. 50Hz: Is the mains frequency used in the UK, Australia and most European co...

60 Click for contents Warranty Information USA Swann Communications USA Inc. 12636 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA Australia Swann Communications Suite 5B, 706 Lorimer Street Port Melbourne Vic 3207 Australia United Kingdom Swann Communications LTD. Stag Gates House 63/64 The Avenue SO171...