Swann DVR4-2550 Technical Information

M42600_211111EAdvanced-Series4 Channel H.264 DVR

8Layout of the DVR4-26001 2 3 4 6 7 89510 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19141) Power Indicator: This LED is illuminated when the DVR is connected to power and

910) Pause: During playback, will pause the current recording and leave a still-frame on screen. In live-viewing mode, this will activate the auto-seq

10123456810121479111315Layout of the Remote Control

111) 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 thes

12Navigating the MenusMain MenuCamera Color SetupRecord SetupMotionArea SetupSearchPlaybackFile Details File DetailsRecordNetworkSearchAuto EmailHDD M

13There are two main ways to navigate through the menus on the DVR. One is to use the included USB mouse. This is the fastest and easiest way to navig

14IMPORTANT - Remembering to Apply Your ChangesWhen you’re using the menus to change settings or values, you should click “Apply” in the bottom righ

15Getting StartedIf you’ve just unpacked your DVR and are not sure where to begin setting up your system, here’s a quick rundown of the most important

16Once the DVR has been connected to power it will switch itself on automatically. The DVR takes approximately 45 seconds to boot up, during which tim

17Main Menu: Opens the Main Menu of the DVR. See page 18.PTZ: Opens the Pan, Tilt, Zoom controls. The same function can be accessed by pressing the PT

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18The MAIN MENU of the DVR. In this picture, the mouse cursor is currently highlighting the DISPLAY icon.“Display Setup Menu” on page 20: The camera m

19“Network Menu” on page 30: Where you can congure the DVR to operate on your home network and over the Internet. If you want to connect to your DVR

20Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.The DisplaySetup menu of the DVR. In this picture, the mouse cursor is

21Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Color SetupYou can ne tune the look of each channel individually by adj

22Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Record Setup: The RecordSetup menu will allow you to access and congur

23Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Enabling / Disabling Recording: Choose whether the channel you’ve select

24Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Frame Rate: How many frames per second (FPS) the DVR records. “Real-time

25Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Inthisexampleimage,theCH1willrecordonlyALARMeventsbetweenmid

26Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.NO RECORD: As the name suggests, the DVR will not record anything from

27Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Here, you’ll be able to set the motion detection features of the DVR for

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28How Motion Detection WorksThe way that the DVR looks for motion is quite straight forward - it’s a process where it compares one frame (that is, a s

29Say, for example, you are trying to monitor your front yard, whilst in the background there is a busy street, and the cars driving past continually

30Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.This is the NETWORK SETUP screen.This is the most technically complex as

31Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.UPnP (Universal Plug and Play): UPnP is a technology which makes congur

32Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.NETMASK (SUBNET MASK): If the IP address is like a street address, then

33Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Video SearchIn the VIDEO SEARCH screen you can search for a specic day

34Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.The Detail Files ScreenThis is the main screen you’ll use when locating

35Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Preparing a USB Flash DriveMost, but not all, USB ash drives are compat

36Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.USB Backup Instructions• First, insert a USB ash drive into the USB po

37This is an example of the PLAYBACK interface, currently showing quad view.Channels 1, 3 and 4 were not recording at this time.The playback controls

2FCC VericationNOTE: 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

38Playback ControlsThe playback controls work in a similar manner to those you’ll nd on a DVD player or VCR. The playback controls aect all channels

39The video les which the DVR backs up are not playable by standard multimedia software. This means that your usual media player is not going to be a

40The Playback InterfaceAssuming that you’ve used the default installation paths, you can access the playback software by selecting the desktop icon n

41Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Playing Backed Up Footage on a MacTheFileList PlaybackWindowPlayback

42Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Playback ControlsThe playback controls are located at the bottom of the

43Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.HDD: For accessing information about your hard drive. This is where yo

44HDD ManagementThis is the HARD DRIVE (HDD) MANAGEMENT screen. All aspects of the hard drive can be managed from this screen.Additionally, this is th

45You can choose how much footage the DVR will overwrite by selecting it from this menu. You can set this as low as an hour (where the DVR will only k

46Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.This is where you congure the DVR to act as the controller for a PTZ ca

47Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.From this menu you can congure the DVR to emit an alarm tone from it’s

3Table of ContentsContentsBefore you begin 2Table of Contents 3Overview 4Important Information 6Layout of the Rear Panel 7Layout of the DVR4-2600

48Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Buzzer: Whether the internal alarm speaker inside the DVR is enabled o

49Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.You can congure the DVR to automatically send you email alerts when it

50Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Email: Choose whether you want the email function enabled or disabled he

51Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.The SYSTEM SETUP menu is where most of the advanced settings for the DVR

52Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Setting the Date and TimeIt is very important if you’re planning on usin

53Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Conguring DST (Daylight Savings Time) SettingsAs the standards for dayl

54Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.You can dene up to seven user accounts for the DVR. One of these will a

55Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.To edit the level of access a USER account has:• Tick the SEL box corro

56Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Video / Audio Setup MenuVideo System: Here you can choose between PAL

57Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.Language MenuLanguage Menu• Using the mouse or the arrow buttons, selec

4Congratulations on your purchase of this Swann DVR! You’ve chosen a versatile, powerful and great value security monitoring and recording solution fo

58Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.System Information MenuSystem Information MenuThe system information scr

59Remember: After making changes to the settings press/click the APPLY button.AUTO MAINTAIN: When set to DISABLE, there won’t be any other options ava

60You can bring up the PTZ Control window by pressing the PTZ button on the remote control, or by right-clicking the mouse in the live view mode, and

61Setting up Cruise ModeTo setup CRUISE MODE, you’ll need to dene “POINTS” for each channel with a PTZ camera you want to “cruise”. A POINT is one pl

62The primary requirements for accessing the DVR via the Internet are:A High-Speed Internet ConnectionVideo uses a lot of data, so you’ll need a fast

63Remote Access: Ports and UPnPUPnPBasically, UPnP is the ultimate shortcut when setting up your home network. The big benet of UPnP is that you don’

64Remote Access: IP addressesPublic and Private IP AddressesThe IP address used by the DVR, whether entered manually (STATIC) or assigned by the dynam

65Static and Dynamic IP AddressesIn much the same way as your home network can use static or dynamic IP addresses, many Internet providers don’t issue

66The easiest way to access your DVR remotely is via an Internet browser. These instructions will detail how to access the DVR via Microsoft Internet

671. Open Internet Explorer.2. Click Tools --> Internet Options. 3. In Internet Options click on the Security tab at the top.

5Installation Tips & TricksOne of the most important things to decide early on is where you’re going to install the DVR. There are several conside

68The DVR supports access from mobile devices such as iPhone, iPad and the increasingly popular Android operating system. To correctly congure your D

69Preparing your Mobile DeviceMobile technology is becoming increasingly advanced, and the rate of change is increasing. We’re constantly updating sof

70Changing or Installing the Hard DriveNote: the following instructions are for installing or changing the hard drive. If your DVR already has a hard

71Problem: I’m not seeing a mouse cursor, and I can’t open any menus!Solution: The OutputDevice probably needs to be changed. Press the “0” (zero) ke

72Technical SpecicationsVideo Compression H.264Video System NTSC / PALOperating System LinuxInput/OutputVideo BNC: 4-ch inputs / BNC: 1-ch output / V

73Limited Warranty Terms & ConditionsSwann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1

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6IMPORTANT GUIDELINES• Do not expose the DVR to moisture. Water is the arch-enemy of electrical components and also poses a high risk of electric sho

7Layout 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, pl