Four Channel H.264 Digital Video RecorderAdvanced-SeriesM12C16031210E
10Navigating the MenusThere are two main ways to navigate through the menus on the DVR. One way is to use the buttons on the front panel of the DVR an
11Navigating the MenusIMPORTANT - Remembering to Apply Your ChangesWhen you’re using the menus to change settings or values, none of your changes will
12Starting the DVROnce the DVR has been connected to power it will switch itself on automatically. The DVR takes approximately 45 seconds to boot up,
The Main MenuThe MAIN MENU of the DVR. In this picture, the mouse cursor is currently highlighting the CAMERA icon.Camera (Display Setup): The camera
The DISPLAY SETUP MENU of the DVR. In this picture, the mouse cursor is currently highlighting the CH1 title field.Naming ChannelsYou can change the na
The Record Setup MenuRemember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.15In the RECORD SETUP menu you can choose which chann
The Recording ScheduleRemember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.16The first step in setting the schedule is choosing
Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.17This is the NETWORK SETUP screen.This is the most technically complex as
Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.18Video SearchIn the VIDEO SEARCH screen you can search for a specific day
Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.19Preparing a USB Flash DriveMost, but not all, USB flash drives are compat
FCC Verification:NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Ru
PlayBack20This is an example of the PLAYBACK interface, currently playing back four channels simultaneously in quad view.Channels 1, 3 and 4 were acti
Playing Backed Up Footage on a PC21The video files which the DVR backs up are not playable by standard multimedia software. This means that your usual
Device Management & HDD MenuRemember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.22This is the HARD DRIVE (HDD) MANAGEMENT
HDD Menu (ctd) & PTZ MenuOVERWRITE: When enabled, the DVR will record over the files already stored on the hard drive. Us-ing the overwrite option
The Alarm MenuRemember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.24From this menu you can configure the DVR to emit an alarm t
Auto Email SetupRemember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.25You can configure the DVR to automatically send you email
Mobile Devices & Motion Detection MenuRemember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.26For more information about acc
Motion Detection ConfigurationRemember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.27Say, for example, you are trying to monito
System Setup and Date & Time MenusRemember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.28The SYSTEM SETUP menu is where mos
Password and Video Setup Menus29Setting your PasswordThe system password allows you to protect the DVR’s settings & recording. Without the passwor
Before You BeginTable of Contents3Before You Begin 2Table of Contents 3Overview 4Important Information & Package Contents 5Fr
Language, Info and Maintenance MenusRemember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.30System Information MenuThe system in
Language, Info and Maintenance Menus PTZ ControlsRemember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.31You can bring up the PT
Remote AccessThe primary requirements for accessing the DVR via the Internet are:A High-Speed Internet ConnectionVideo uses a lot of data, so you’ll n
33Public and Private IP AddressesThe IP address used by the DVR, whether entered manually (STATIC) or assigned by the dynamic host (DHCP) is the priva
Remote Access via Internet ExplorerThe easiest way to access your DVR remotely is via an Internet browser. These instructions will detail how to acces
Remote Access from a Mobile Device35The DVR supports access from mobile devices, such as mobile phones with Microsoft Windows Mobile® as their operati
Changing or installing a Hard Drive36Note: the following instructions are for installing or changing the hard drive. If your DVR already has a hard d
Problem: I’m not getting a picture on my TV or monitor!Solution: There are a couple of things that could be going on. Here are a couple of theories:•
Technical Specifications38DVRVideoVideo Format PAL or NTSCVideo Inputs 4 x Composite BNC InputsVideo Outputs 2 x Composite BNC Outputs,
Warranty InformationSwann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from it’s orig
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Important Information5IMPORTANT GUIDELINES• Do not expose the DVR to moisture. Water is the arch-enemy of electrical components and also poses a high
Layout of the Front Panel61 2 3198549 10 11 6 712 13 1415 1718161) Power Indicator: This LED is illuminated when the DVR is connected to power and swi
Layout of the Rear Panel1) CH1 ~ CH4 (Video Inputs): These are the four camera inputs, labelled as per their channel in the DVR’s interface. Thus, plu
1) 0 ~ 9 (Numeric Buttons): Used to input numbers. 1 ~ 4 can be used as quick channel changing buttons in a similar manner to a television, and these
1. Connect the power and BNC ends of the security camera to an extension cable. Ensure these connections are secure, and shielded from weather, moist
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