Swann QH16 Quick start guide

Swann
Brand
Swann
Model
QH16
Category
Network splitters
Type
Quick start guide

Swann QH16, our advanced 16-channel digital video recorder, allows you to monitor and record footage from up to 16 security cameras. With its H.264 video compression technology, Swann QH16 ensures high-quality video while efficiently utilizing storage space. Swann QH16 supports remote access via the internet and mobile devices, enabling you to stay connected and monitor your property from anywhere. Additionally, motion detection and email alerts keep you informed of any suspicious activity, allowing for prompt response.

Swann QH16, our advanced 16-channel digital video recorder, allows you to monitor and record footage from up to 16 security cameras. With its H.264 video compression technology, Swann QH16 ensures high-quality video while efficiently utilizing storage space. Swann QH16 supports remote access via the internet and mobile devices, enabling you to stay connected and monitor your property from anywhere. Additionally, motion detection and email alerts keep you informed of any suspicious activity, allowing for prompt response.

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ENDVR Quick Start Guide
• Getting to know your DVR
• What does this mean?
• Connect your Cameras
• Connect the DVR to your Home Network
• Connect the Mouse
• Connect the DVR to your HDTV
• Connect the DVR to your Monitor (optional)
• Connect the Power Adapter
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Welcome! Lets get started.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your Swann DVR. This quick start guide will assist you on getting your DVR up and
running as soon as possible. We recommend that you connect everything and give it a try before you do a permanent
installation, to make sure nothing was damaged during shipping. On the other side is a detailed connection map which
illustrates the various connections on the DVR.
1) Power
2) PTZ
3) Audio Out
4) USB
5) HDMI
6) Audio In
7) VGA
8) LAN
9) Video In
10) IR Receiver
11) HDD LED
12) Power LED
Getting to know your DVR
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USB
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Here are explanations for the various connections and
lights on the DVR -
1) Power - This is where you connect the power adapter.
2) PTZ - For connecting a RS-485 device such as a PTZ
camera.
3) Audio Out - For connecting speakers.
4) USB - Connect the mouse here. Also able to connect a
flash drive to backup recorded events.
5) HDMI - Connect this to your digital TV with a HDMI input
(HDMI cable included).
6) Audio In – For connecting a microphone or some other
audio source.
7) VGA (optional) - If you have a digital TV or a monitor
with a VGA input, connect this to an available input.
8) LAN - Connect this to your home network so your DVR
can connect to the Internet.
9) Video In – This is where you connected the included
cameras.
10) IR Receiver - Receives a signal from a remote control
(not supplied).
11) HDD LED - This will flash when the hard drive is
working.
12) Power LED - This light will turn on when the DVR has
power.
What does this mean?
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Connect the video output and
DC power connection on the
camera to the corresponding
connections on the video &
power cable.
Connect the video
connection to each video
input on the DVR. Twist
the video connection to
lock it in place.
Connect the other end
of the power splitter
to the power adapter,
then connect the power
adapter to a spare wall
socket.
Connect your Cameras 1
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Then connect the provided
power splitter to the other
end of the video & power
cable.
DC Power
Video Output
Power Splitter
Power Adapter
Video & Power
Cable
PTZ
DC 12V
IN
USB
VIDEO INVGAHDMI
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LANB A
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
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Connect the Ethernet cable (supplied) to the LAN connection on the DVR, and then connect the other end to a spare
port on your router or wireless access point.
It’s important that you do this as this allows you to access the DVR from your smartphone or tablet and to send
you email notifications. It also allows the DVR to connect to the Internet to update its internal clock, so the time it
shows on the video is always accurate.
Connect the DVR to your Home Network 2
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Inter net
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3
2
PTZ
DC 12V
IN
USB
VIDEO INVGAHDMI
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LANB A
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
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Connect the mouse (supplied) to one of the USB ports located at the back of the DVR. You can connect a flash drive (not
supplied) to the other USB port to back up your video recordings and to perform a firmware update when available.
Connect the Mouse 3
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Please note, Bluetooth and wireless mice and trackpad devices are not supported.
PTZ
DC 12V
IN
USB
VIDEO INVGAHDMI
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LANB A
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
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Connect the HDMI cable (supplied) to the HDMI input on the DVR, and connect the other end to a spare HDMI input on
your HDTV. Make sure your HDTV input matches the physical connection used to connect the DVR.
Connect the DVR to your HDTV 4
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HDMI IN 2
HDMI IN 1
PTZ
DC 12V
IN
USB
VIDEO INVGAHDMI
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AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
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If you have a Monitor with a VGA connection, connect a VGA cable (not supplied) to the VGA output on the DVR, and
connect the other end to the VGA input on your Monitor.
Connect the DVR to your Monitor (optional) 5
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PTZ
DC 12V
IN
USB
VIDEO INVGAHDMI
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LANB A
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
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Connect the power adapter (supplied) to the power input on the DVR. There will be a label on the power adapter
indicating that it is for the DVR and not the cameras. Connect the power adapter to a spare wall socket.
All the connections have now been completed. You’re now ready to run through “The Setup Wizard” quick start guide
to configure the DVR.
Connect the Power Adapter 6
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PTZ
DC 12V
IN
USB
VIDEO INVGAHDMI
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LANB A
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
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Swann QH16 Quick start guide

Swann
Brand
Swann
Model
QH16
Category
Network splitters
Type
Quick start guide

Swann QH16, our advanced 16-channel digital video recorder, allows you to monitor and record footage from up to 16 security cameras. With its H.264 video compression technology, Swann QH16 ensures high-quality video while efficiently utilizing storage space. Swann QH16 supports remote access via the internet and mobile devices, enabling you to stay connected and monitor your property from anywhere. Additionally, motion detection and email alerts keep you informed of any suspicious activity, allowing for prompt response.

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