Swann SW242-D8U User manual

Category
Digital Video Recorders (DVR)
Type
User manual
User
User
s Manual
s Manual
MPEG4 DVR SERIES_Z_V1.1
Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.
150Z
16CH / 8CH / 4CH
16CH / 8CH / 4CH
4CH
4CH
16CH / 8CH / 4CH Built
16CH / 8CH / 4CH Built
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in DVD
in DVD
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RW Writer or CD
RW Writer or CD
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RW Writer
RW Writer
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
Note: Firmware Version: 1066-10-J4-04-AA-12; AP Version: 1046
Note: For any changes of AP, please refer to your distributor.
Note: Any changes of this manual made to the actual product are subjects to no further notification.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Only operate this apparatus from the type of power source indicated on the label.
The company shall not be liable for any damages arising out of any improper use, even if we have
been advised of the possibility of such damages.
CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING
MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY
MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR
ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL
INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC.
SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance-(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
All lead-free products offered by the company comply with the requirements of the European
law on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which means our
manufacture processes and products are strictly “lead-free” and without the hazardous
substances cited in the directive.
The crossed-out wheeled bin mark symbolizes that within the European Union the product
must be collected separately at the product end-of-life. This applies to your product and any
peripherals marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted
municipal waste.
CE Mark
This apparatus is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements.
We reserve the right to revise or remove any content in this manual at any time. We do not
warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or
usefulness of this manual. The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND FEATURES
1.1 FEATURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.3 SPECIFICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.4 FRONT PANEL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.5 REAR PANEL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
2.1 GETTING STARTED -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BASIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
3.1 RECORDING -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.2 PLAYBACK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DETAILED MENU CONFIGURATION
DETAILED MENU CONFIGURATION
4.1 MENU TREE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.2 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ RECORD -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.3 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ TIMER --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.4 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ DATE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.5 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ ADVANCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.6 ADVANCE MENU_ CAMERA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.7 ADVANCE MENU_ DETECTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.8 ADVANCE MENU_ DISPLAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.9 ADVANCE MENU_ ALERT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.10 ADVANCE MENU_ REMOTE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.11 ADVANCE MENU_ SYSTEM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.12 ADVANCE MENU_ NETWORK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.13 ADVANCE MENU_ BACKUP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.14 ADVANCE MENU_ HDD INFO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.15 ADVANCE MENU_ EVENT LOG --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ADDITIONAL OPERATION
ADDITIONAL OPERATION
5.1 SEARCH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.2 2X DIGITAL ZOOM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.3 KEY LOCK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.4 SWITCH THE N/P SYSTEM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.5 USB UPGRADE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.6 LICENSED SOFTWARE AP----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INSTALL THE SOFTWARE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP BASIC OPERATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ADVANCED SETTING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Network ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DDNS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAIL -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FTP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DVR-CAMERA SETTING --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEVICE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DETECTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NETWORK BACKUP & PLAYBACK ----------------------------------------------------------------------
SEARCH LIST ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TIMER RECORD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DATE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RECORD SETTING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ALARM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GENERAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACCOUNT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ONLINE USER INFO --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FILE PATH ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.7 OPERATION VIA IE BROWSER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.8 OPTIONAL PHERIPHERALS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
6.1 FAQ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPENDIX #1
APPENDIX #1
INSTALL THE HDD -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPENDIX #2
APPENDIX #2
PIN CONFIGURATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPENDIX #
APPENDIX #
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RS232 PROTOCOL -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPENDIX #
APPENDIX #
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RECORDING TIME TABLE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPENDIX #
APPENDIX #
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COMPATIBLE USB BRAND -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPENDIX #
APPENDIX #
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COMPATIBLE HDD BRAND -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND FEATURES
1.1 FEATURES
1.1 FEATURES
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
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NOTE: Please check the package contents to make sure that you receive all accessories shown above.
MPEG4 DVR Technology:
MPEG4 DVR Technology:
Compression format providing crystal clear images with real time performance
Multiplex:
Multiplex:
Allow live display, record, playback, backup, and network all at the same time
Long
Long
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Recording Hours:
Recording Hours:
500GB can record more than 4 days. (16CH, Frame Best Quality, 120IPS)
Connect to Independent Disk Array (optional) to have more storage capacity
Backup Function:
Backup Function:
Support file backup with a USB flash drive, DVD WRITER or CD WRITER,
and network remote recording & backup
The backup file via DVD Writer or CD Writer can be played directly in your PC via the supplied
licensed AP, or via other media players (Ex: Windows Media Player or RealPlayer) after the file
is converted to “AVI” format.
Remote Surveillance:
Remote Surveillance:
Support remote surveillance with the licensed software AP and IE browser
Web surveillance supports 5 users simultaneously
Intelligent Motion Trigger Recording:
Intelligent Motion Trigger Recording:
With advanced motion detection function, scheduled motion detection recording
(4 different adjustable factors for motion detection sensitivity) and convenient search function,
customized security environments are achieved
Alarm trigger recording will send alerts with images to designated e-mails and the FTP address
Support pre-alarm recording (8MB)
Covert Recording:
Covert Recording:
A mask replaces the live image with a blank screen & the monitor shows nothing but recording is still on
A/V Support:
A/V Support:
Support 4 audio-in, 2 audio-out to record sounds
Support VGA output to monitor (optional)
General:
General:
Support multi-language OSD
System auto recovery after power reconnected
IR remote control of the system and PTZ through RS-485
Support daylight saving function
Support manual / timer / motion / alarm / network remote recording functions
Watermark function ensures the authentication of the recorded images
Support TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP and DDNS network connection
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Digital Video Recorder
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Screws
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DSUB PIN Connector
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Power and Data Bus
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Optional
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IR Transmitter and IR Receiver
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Licensed Software AP
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Adapter
16CH / 8CH / 4CH
DVD-RW / CD-RW
4CH8CH16CHMODEL
1.3 SPECIFICATION
1.3 SPECIFICATION
8 inputs, 1 output 4 inputs, 1 output
Programmable with adjustable dwell time (2, 4, 8, 16 sec.)
Dwell Time (Sequential Channel
Switch)
Support PELCO-D protocolPTZ control
Remotely control DVR and PTZ via IR transmitter (RS-485) (4CH: Optional)IR transmitter
TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP and DDNSNetwork Protocol
E-mail images, and upload images to FTP site’s specific accountRemote Alarm Notification
10/100 Base-T. Support remote control and live view via EthernetEthernet
Support licensed software AP, and IE browserWeb Interface
front panel * 1front panel * 1, back panel * 1USB Interface
Motion JPEG
Web Transmitting Compression
Format
16 inputs, 1 outputAlarm I/O
Support 2X digital zoom functionPicture Zoom
240 IPS for NTSC
200 IPS for PAL
120 IPS for NTSC
100 IPS for PAL
8CH: support HDD * 2
8CH (D): support HDD *1
4CH: support HDD * 1
4CH (D): support HDD *1
240, 120, 60, 30 IPS <NTSC>
200, 100, 50, 25 IPS <PAL>
120, 60, 30, 15 IPS <NTSC>
100, 50, 25, 12 IPS <PAL>
60, 30, 15, 7 IPS <NTSC>
50, 25, 12, 6 IPS <PAL>
30, 15, 7, 3 IPS <NTSC>
25, 12, 6, 3 IPS <PAL>
480, 240, 120, 60 IPS <NTSC>
400, 200, 100, 50 IPS <PAL>
Adjustable Recording Speed (CIF)
352 × 240 pixels with 240 IPSNTSC
352 × 288 pixels with 200 IPS PAL
352 × 240 pixels with 120 IPSNTSC
352 × 288 pixels with 100 IPS PAL
720 × 480 pixels with 60 IPSNTSC
720 × 576 pixels with 50 IPS PAL
352 × 240 pixels with 480 IPSNTSC
352 × 288 pixels with 400 IPS PAL
Maximum Recording Rate (CIF)
720 × 480 pixels with 30 IPSNTSC
720 × 576 pixels with 25 IPS PAL
8 Channels 4 Channels
8 Channels 4 Channels
8CH / 8CH (D) 4CH / 4CH (D)
NTSC / PAL (switchable) Video System
Backup Device
Pre-alarm Recording
Motion Detection Sensitivity
Motion Detection Area
Audio I/O
Multiplex Operation
Refresh Rate
Watermark
Recording Mode
HDD Quick Cleaning
Hard Disk Storage
(IDE type, ATA66) (over 400GB)
Image Quality Setting
Adjustable Recording Speed (Frame)
Maximum Recording Rate (Frame)
Video Output
Video Loop Out
(Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC)
Video Input
(Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC)
Video Compression Format
MODEL
Support USB 1.1/ 2.0 flash drive backup and network remote backup
16CH (D) / 8CH (D) / 4CH (D) models also support DVD-WRITER or CD-WRITER backup
Yes (8 MB)
ManualTimerMotionAlarmRemote Network
4 adjustable variables with precise calculation for motion detection
16 × 12 grids per camera for all channels
4 audio inputs, 2 audio outputs (Mono)
480 IPS for NTSC
400 IPS for PAL
16CH: support HDD * 2
16CH (D): support HDD *1
Best, High, Normal, and Basic
120, 60, 30, 15 IPS <NTSC>
100, 50, 25, 12 IPS <PAL>
live display, record, playback, backup, and network
Yes
Quick clean up the “index system” of the recorded files. 250GB under 2 seconds
720 × 480 pixels with 120 IPSNTSC
720 × 576 pixels with 100 IPS PAL
Main Monitor Output:
Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC
Call Monitor Output:
Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC
16 Channels
16 Channels
MPEG 4
16CH / 16CH (D)
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Any modifications made to the actual product are subject to change without notice.
YesKey Lock
YesVideo Loss Detection
Independent Disk Array ; VGA
Converter ; IR Remote Control
4CH:
343mm (W) × 59mm (H) × 223mm (D)
4CH (D):
432mm (W) × 90mm (H) × 326mm (D)
4CH: 42 W ; 4CH (D): 64 W
432mm (W) × 90mm (H) × 326mm (D)
Dimensions (mm)
64 WPower Consumption
8CH / 8CH (D) 4CH / 4CH (D)
Specification Continued …
Optional Peripherals
System Recovery
Operating Temperature
Power Source
Daylight Saving
Date Display Format
Video Adjustable
Camera Title
MODEL
Independent Disk Array ; VGA Converter
System auto recovery after power reconnected
10 ~ 40 (50~104)
DC 19V
Yes
YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, and Off
HueColorContrast Brightness
Support up to 6 letters
16CH / 16CH (D)
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1.4 FRONT PANEL
1.4 FRONT PANEL
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1) POWER:
Press “POWER” button to turn on/ turn off the DVR.
(Under the recording mode, please stop recording before turning off the DVR)
2) MENU:
Press “MENU” button to enter the main menu.
3) ENTER / RECORD:
Press “ENTER” button to confirm.
Press “RECORD” to activate the manual recording
4) ““ ”:
Press ““or” button to change the setting in the menu / to select the channel.
Press ““and
” buttons simultaneously to open / close the DVD / CD WRITER.
5) USB:
Support firmware update and file backup.
6) LED LIGHT:
POWER: Power on
STANDBY: Standby
HDD: HDD is reading or recording
HDD Full: HDD is full.
ALARM: Once the alarm is triggered
TIMER: When timer recording is turned on.
REC: Under the recording status
PLAY: Under the playing status
7) MODE :
Press “MODE ” button to switch the channel display mode.
16CH / 8CH
16CH (D) / 8CH (D) / 4CH (D)
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8) ” :
Press “ ” button to pause playing files.
9) ” :
Press “ ” button to stop playing files.
10) “ :
Under the playback mode, press “ ” button to fast rewind.
11) “ :
Under the playback mode, press “ ” to fast forward.
12) “ZOOM” :
Press “ZOOM” button to enlarge the picture of the selected channel (2X digital
zoom).
13) “PLAY” :
Press “PLAY” button to play the recorded files.
14) ▲▼
◄►“:
Press “▲▼
◄►” to move the cursor up / down / left / right.
15) “SHIFT” + “SEQ” :
Press “SHIFT” + “SEQ” to activate the call monitor function and press “SEQ” to
escape the call monitor mode.
16) “SHIFT” + “AUDIO“ :
Press “SHIFT” + “AUDIO“ to select live or playback sounds of the 4 audio
channels.
17) “SHIFT” + “SLOW“ :
Under the playback mode, press “SHIFT” + “SLOW“ to show slow playback.
18) “SHIFT” + “CH “orCH”:
Press “SHIFT” + “CH “ or “CH” to change the setting in the menu / to select
the channel.
19) “SHIFT” + “SET” :
Press “SHIFT” + “SET” to change the position of the channel display.
Press “▲▼
◄►” to select the channel you would like to change.
Press “”or” to select the channel you would like to show.
Press “ENTER” button to confirm.
20) “SHIFT” + “SEARCH” :
Press “SHIFT” + “SEARCH” buttons to enter the search mode.
21) ” + “ ” :
Press “ ” + “ ” buttons at the same time to enter / exit the PTZ control
mode.
22)
”or”+POWER
Press and hold “
”or”, and press “POWER” to switch to NTSC or PAL
system. Please see “5.4 SWITCHING THE N/P SYSTEM
” at P.30.
1.4 FRONT PANEL
1.4 FRONT PANEL
Continued
Continued
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1) HDD Cartridge Lock”:
Lock / Unlock the cartridge of the HDD.
2) USB”:
Support firmware update and file backup.
3) LED LIGHT”:
HDD: HDD is reading or recording
HDD Full: HDD is full.
ALARM: Once the alarm is triggered
TIMER: When timer recording is turned on
PLAY: Under the playing status
REC: Under the recording status
4) MENU”:
Press “MENU” button to enter the main menu.
5) ENTER”/SET”:
Press “ENTER” button to confirm.
Press “SET” to change the position of the channel display.
Press “▲▼
◄►“ to select the channel you would like to change.
Press “”or” to select the channel You would like to show.
6) SEARCH ”:
Press “SEARCH” button to enter the search mode.
7) SLOW ”:
Under the playback mode, press “SLOW“ button to show slow playback.
4CH
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8) ZOOM ”:
Press “ZOOM” button to enlarge the picture of the selected channel (2X digital
zoom).
9) ” / “ ”:
Press “ “ button to show the 4 channel display mode.
Press “ ” button to change the setting in the menu.
10) SEQ”/ ”:
Press “SEQ” button to activate the call monitor function and press “SEQ” button
again to escape the call monitor mode.
Press “ ” button to change the setting in the menu.
11) POWER”:
Press this button to turn on / turn off the DVR.
(Under the recording mode, please stop recording before turning off the DVR).
12) CH1 ”“CH2 ”“CH3 ”“CH4 ”:
Press the button “1”, “2”, “3”or4” to select the desired channel.
13) REC”:
Press “REC” button to activate the manual recording.
14) PLAY”:
Press “PLAY” button to playback the recorded files.
15)
UP / PAUSE , DOWN / STOP, LEFT / FAST REWIND, RIGHT / FAST FORWARD“:
Press “▲▼
◄►“ to move the cursor up / down / left / right.
Under the playback mode, press “ button to pause playback.
Under the playback mode, press “ button to stop playback.
Under the playback mode, press “ button to fast rewind.
Under the playback mode, press “ “ button to fast forward.
16) ” :
Press these two buttons to select live or playback sounds of the 4 audio channels.
17) ” :
Press these two buttons at the same time to enter / exit the PTZ control mode.
18)
”or”+POWER
Press and hold “
”or”, and press “POWER” to switch to NTSC or PAL system.
Please see “5.4 SWITCHING THE N/P SYSTEM
” at P.30.
1.5 REAR PANEL
1.5 REAR PANEL
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DC 19V
INPUT
DISK ARRAY
LOOP
RS 485
INPUT
IR
INPUT INPUT
EXTERNAL I/O
USB
INPUT
LOOP
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LOOP LOOP LOOP
INPUT
D/V
LAN
INPUT
ACT.
LINK
INPUT
CALL
LOOP LOOP LOOP
MONITOR
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INPUT
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LOOP
DC 19V
LOOP LOOP
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INPUT
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INPUT
ACT.
LAN
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LINK
CALLMONITOR
IN
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INPUT
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HI-IMPEDANCE
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75?
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LOOP
EXTERNAL I/O
DISK ARRAY
IR
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DISK ARRAY
INPUT
LOOP
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LA N
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AC T.
LINK
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EXTERNAL I/O
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HI-IMPEDA NCE
75 ?
USB
D / V
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HI-IMPEDA NCE
RS 485
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CALL
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MONITOR
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1) DISK ARRAY PORT:
Connect to one disk array for extending HDD capacity.
2) IR PORT:
Connect to the IR receiver.
3) RS485 PORT:
Connect to external devices (such as PTZ camera) with RS485-A and RS485-B.
4) EXTERNAL I/O PORT:
Insert the supplied 15PIN DSUB to this port for connecting external devices (alarm
input, external alarm, PTZ camera).
For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to Appendix #2.
5) USB PORT:
Support firmware update and file backup.
6) D/V PORT (Digital Video Port):
Connect to a VGA converter card.
7) LAN:
Connect to Internet by a LAN cable.
8) LINK / ACT LED light:
When the Internet is activated, the LED light will be on.
9) CALL MONITOR:
Connect to CALL monitor. Show the channel switch display. When the alarm is
triggered, the call monitor will show the image of the triggered channel for a period of
time.
10) POWER:
Connect to the provided adapter.
11) FAN:
For ventilation.
12) VIDEO INPUT (CHANNEL 1 – 16 / CHANNEL 1 – 8 / CHANNEL 1 – 4):
Connect to video sources, such as cameras.
13) LOOP (CHANNEL 1 – 16 / CHANNEL 1 – 8 / CHANNEL 1 – 4):
Video output.
14) 75Ω / HI-IMPEDANCE:
When using Loop function, please switch to HI-IMPEDANCE. When you don’t use
Loop function, please switch to 75Ω.
15) MONITOR:
Connect to the Main monitor.
16) AUDIO IN (1-4):
Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function.
When users start the recording function, the audio input will be recorded.
17) AUDIO OUT:
Connect to a monitor or speaker with 2 mono audio outputs from the same source.
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2: RS485A
3: RS485B
2.1 GETTING STARTED
2.1 GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
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Connect all the devices to construct a surveillance.
1) Install HDD:
The HDD must be installed before the DVR is turned on. Please refer to Appendix #1 for
HDD installation instructions.
2) Connect cameras, monitors and external devices. Please refer to “Section 1.5 Rear Panel
for connection, and Appendix#2 for pin configurations of the external I/O port.
NOTE:
Be sure the cameras are connected and power-supplied before the DVR is
powered on. Otherwise the DVR will not be able to detect N/P system automatically.
3) Connect the AC power cord to power adapter and plug into an electrical outlet.
The standby LED would be on as red. Press the “POWER” button.
The power LED will be on as red.
It takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds to boot the system.
Channel Title
Available Capacity of
Internal HDDs
System Time
Under HDD Overwrite
Mode
Take 16CH as an example
Take 16CH as an example
BASIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
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3.1 RECORDING
3.1 RECORDING
The DVR offers three recording modes: manual record, event record and timer
record. If the power is off accidentally, recorded video files will still be stored in the
HDDs. The DVR will return to its original recording status after the power is on again.
1) MANUAL RECORDING (continuous recording):
Recording is initiated by manually pressing the “REC” button,
indicated by the sign “”.
2) EVENT RECORDING (triggered by motion and external alarm):
When this function is activated,
the recording is triggered by a motion or external alarm,
indicated by the sign “ ” (motion) and “ ” (external alarm).
3) TIMER RECORDING (scheduled time):
Recording is scheduled by Timer, indicated by the words “TIMER RECORD”.
Under Recording
NOTE :
When the HDD is full under O/W
recording mode, previous recorded
files may be overwritten without
further warning notices. Under
"Overwrite" mode, DVR will clear
8GB data from the oldest for
overwriting once the HDD is full.
Take 16CH as an example
Take 16CH as an example
There must be at least 8192 images of recorded data for playback to work properly.
If not, your DVR will stop the playback. For example, if the IPS is set to 30, the
recording time should be at least 273 seconds (8192 images / 30 IPS) for the
playback to work properly.
Press “ PLAY ” button, and the DVR will display the last recorded video.
1) FAST FORWARD (F.F. ) & FAST REWIND (REW):
You can increase the speed for fast forward and rewind on the DVR.
In the playback mode,
Press ” ” once to get 4X speed forward and press twice to get 8X speed,
etc., and the maximum speed is 32X.
Press ” ” once to get 4X speed rewind and press twice to get 8X speed,
etc., and the maximum speed is 32X.
The type of recorded image size (Frame or CIF) will also be shown on the
screen.
2) PAUSE / IMAGE JOG:
Press “ button to pause the current image displayed on the screen.
In the Pause mode,
Press ” ” once to get one frame forward.
Press ” ” once to get one frame rewind.
3) STOP:
Pressing “ ” button under all circumstances will return DVR to live monitoring
mode.
4) CHANNEL SHIFT:
Display mode:
Press MODE “ ” button to select the display mode.
Full Screen Switch:
Press “”or” button to show the channel in the full screen.
Channel display switch:
Press “ ” + “ ” buttons.
Press “”“”“
”“” to select the channel you would like to change.
Press “”or select the channel you would like to show.
Press “ENTER” button to confirm the setting.
5) SLOW PLAYBACK:
Press “ ” + “ ” button to get 1/4X speed playback and press twice
to get 1/8X speed.
6) AUDIO:
Press “ ” + “ “ to select live or playback sounds of the 4 audio
channels.
3.2 PLAYBACK
3.2 PLAYBACK
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Note:
Note:
For the playback of the DVD or CD backup file, please refer to “Section 4.13 ADVANCE MENU_BACKUP” for details.
16CH / 8CH
16CH (D) / 8CH (D) / 4CH (D)
AUDIO 1 (L) -- audio channel 1, live audio / AUDIO 1 (P) -- audio channel 1, playback audio
AUDIO 2 (L) -- audio channel 2, live audio / AUDIO 2 (P) -- audio channel 2, playback audio
AUDIO 3 (L) -- audio channel 3, live audio / AUDIO 3 (P) -- audio channel 3, playback audio
AUDIO 4 (L) -- audio channel 4, live audio / AUDIO 4 (P) -- audio channel 4, playback audio
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Press “ PLAY ” button, and the DVR will display the last recorded video.
1) FAST FORWARD (F.F. ) & FAST REWIND (REW):
You can increase speed for fast forward and rewind on the DVR.
In the playback mode,
Press “ “ once to get 4X speed forward and press twice to get 8X speed,
etc., and the maximum speed is 32X.
Press “ “ once to get 4X speed rewind and press twice to get 8X speed,
etc., and the maximum speed is 32X.
The type of recorded image size (Frame or CIF) will also be shown on the screen.
2) PAUSE / IMAGE JOG:
Press “ “ button to pause the current image displayed on the screen.
In the Pause mode,
Press “ “ once to get one frame forward.
Press “ “ once to get one frame rewind.
3) STOP:
Pressing “ “ button under all circumstances will return DVR to live monitoring
mode.
4) CHANNEL SHIFT:
Display mode:
Press MODE “ ” button to 4-channel display.
Full Screen Switch:
Press “”or” button to show the channel in the full screen.
Channel display switch:
Press “SET” to change the display position of the channel.
Press “
▲▼◄►“ to select the channel you would like to change.
Press “”or to select the channel you would like show.
Press “ENTER” button to confirm the setting.
5) SLOW PLAYBACK:
Press “SLOW” button to get 1/4X speed playback and press twice to get 1/8X.
6) AUDIO:
Press “ ” to select live or playback sounds of the 4 audio channels.
AUDIO 1 (L) -- audio channel 1, live audio / AUDIO 1 (P) -- audio channel 1, playback audio
AUDIO 2 (L) -- audio channel 2, live audio / AUDIO 2 (P) -- audio channel 2, playback audio
AUDIO 3 (L) -- audio channel 3, live audio / AUDIO 3 (P) -- audio channel 3, playback audio
AUDIO 4 (L) -- audio channel 4, live audio / AUDIO 4 (P) -- audio channel 4, playback audio
4CH
DETAILED MENU CONFIGURATION
DETAILED MENU CONFIGURATION
4.1 MENU TREE
4.1 MENU TREE
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4.2 MAIN MENU OPTIONS___RECORD
4.2 MAIN MENU OPTIONS___RECORD
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Move the cursor to “RECORD”, press ”ENTER”, and the screen will show the following options.
1) MANUAL RECORD ENABLE:
Start / stop the manual recording function.
2) EVENT RECORD ENABLE:
Start / stop the event recording function. When this function is activated, the recording
will be triggered by the motion or external alarm.
3) TIMER RECORD ENABLE
:
Start / stop the timer recording function.
4) OVERWRITE:
Select to overwrite the previous recorded video in HDD. When the HDD is full under
O/W recording mode, previous recorded files will be overwritten without further
warning notices.
5) RECORD IMG SIZE:
There are two recording options: FRAME & CIF. If they want to change the record
image size, users need to stop recording first.
6) RECORD QUALITY:
There are four quality settings: BEST, HIGH, NORMAL & BASIC.
The following (7) ~ (9) sections are for 16-channel DVRs.
For 8-channel DVRs, divide the IPS by 2. For 4-channel DVRs, divide the IPS by 4.
7) MANUAL RECORD IPS:
Recording is activated by pressing the “REC” button. Select the images per second for
manual recording. The options are as the followings:
NTSC
NTSC: FRAME: 120, 60, 30, 15
PAL
PAL: FRAME: 100, 50, 25, 12
CIF: 480, 240, 120, 60 CIF: 400, 200, 100, 50
(MENU)
RECORD
RECORD
TIMER
DATE
ADVANCE
Press “MENU” button to enter the main menu list. The default admin password is 0000.
Enter the default password and press “ENTER”. (Users could alter the password later. Please
refer to “Section 4.11 ADVANCE MENU_SYSTEM”
)
Use the following buttons for menu setting:
▲▼◄► to move the cursor
, to choose the numbers / selections
“ ENTER “ to go to the submenu / to confirm the selection
“ MENU “ to go to the menu OSD
/ to confirm the change / to exit the menu OSD
RECORD
RECORD
MANUAL RECORD ENABLE
EVENT RECORD ENABLE
TIMER RECORD ENABLE
OVERWRITE
RECORD IMG SIZE
RECORD QUALITY
MANUAL RECORD IPS
EVENT RECORD IPS
TIMER RECORD IPS
TOTAL IPS SHARE
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8) EVENT RECORD IPS:
Recording is activated by events (alarm and motion trigger). Select the images
per second for event recording. The options are as the followings:
NTSC
NTSC: FRAME: 120, 60, 30, 15
PAL
PAL: FRAME: 100, 50, 25, 12
CIF: 480, 240, 120, 60 CIF: 400, 200, 100, 50
9) TIMER RECORD IPS:
Recording is activated by the timer schedule. Select the images per second for
timer recording. The options are as the followings:
NTSC
NTSC: FRAME: 120, 60, 30, 15
PAL
PAL: FRAME: 100, 50, 25, 12
CIF: 480, 240, 120, 60 CIF: 400, 200, 100, 50
10) TOTAL IPS SHARE:
There are two IPS settings: (Take 16ch as an example)
FIX
FIX: IPS per channel = RECORD IPS ÷ 16 channels
GROUP
GROUP: Every 4 channels will form a group.
IPS per channel = RECORD IPS ÷ 4 ÷ number
of channels under recording within the group.
Ex.: If you set the record IPS as 120 IPS, then:
Channel 01 will get 30 IPS (120 / 4 / 1 = 30)
Channel 05 and 06 each will get 15 IPS (120 / 4 / 2 = 15)
“ means under recording
4.3 MAIN MENU OPTIONS___TIMER
4.3 MAIN MENU OPTIONS___TIMER
Move the cursor to “TIMER”, press ”ENTER”, and the screen will show the following
options.
RECORD
RECORD
DATE START END
OFF 00 : 00 - 00 : 00
DAILY 08 : 00 - 18 : 00
SUN 06 : 00 - 23 : 00
MON-FRI 00 : 00 - 00 : 00
OFF 00 : 00 - 00 : 00
OFF 00 : 00 - 00 : 00
OFF 00 : 00 - 00 : 00
06
05
01
Group 1 :
CH 01 ~ 04
Group 2 :
CH 05 ~ 08
Group 3 :
CH 09 ~ 12
Group 4 :
CH 13 ~ 16
NOTE:
NOTE: When users choose the image size as “CIF”, the total
IPS share will be fixed. That means IPS per channel will be
equal to record IPS divided by 16 channels.
(MENU)
RECORD
TIMER
TIMER
DATE
ADVANCE
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4.4 MAIN MENU OPTIONS___DATE
4.4 MAIN MENU OPTIONS___DATE
(MENU)
RECORD
TIMER
DATE
DATE
ADVANCE
Move the cursor to “DATE”, press ”ENTER”, and the screen will show the following
options.
NOTE: The illustrated setting means: During the daylight saving time period (start from the 4
th
Sunday of March,
end on the 4
th
Sunday of October), the DVR system time will plus one hour.
1) DATE:
A scheduled record date (SUN/MON/TUE/ WED/ THU/ FRI/ SAT/ MON–FRI / SAT-SUN
/ DAILY/OFF) could be set to activate the timer recording.
NOTE 1 : Specific date could be changed by “”or” button.
NOTE 2 : If you plan to set the timer recording across the midnight, there are two ways
for setting the timer recording schedule. Please follow the instructions below.
Example 1 :
If you only want to set the recording timer schedule from every Sunday
23:30 to Monday 23:30, then you could set it as Sunday from 23:30 to 23:30.
Example 2 :
If you plan to set the timer recording from Sunday 08:00 to Monday 15:00,
then you could set it as Sunday from 08:00 to 00:00, and Monday 00:00 to 15:00.
Note: Please turn on “TIMER RECORD ENABLE” in RECORD menu (refer to P.15).
2) START:
Select the start time for recording.
3) END:
Select the end time for recording.
DATE
DATE
DATE 2006-MAR-28 14:30:00
FORMAT Y-M-D
DAYLIGHT SAVING ON
1) DATE:
Set the correct time of the DVR ( YEAR / MONTH / DAY / HOUR / MIN / SEC).
2) FORMAT:
There are three date formats: Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y.
3) DAYLIGHT SAVING:
Specify whether to use daylight saving time and time period. ( START / END)
Daylight saving time can be adjusted manually.
Enter the daylight saving menu to set the start/end time, and adjust the hour of
the daylight saving.
DAYLIGHT SAVING
DAYLIGHT SAVING
START 4TH-SUN-MAR 01: 00: 00
END 4TH-SUN-OCT 01: 00: 00
ADJUST 01 : 00
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Swann SW242-D8U User manual

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Digital Video Recorders (DVR)
Type
User manual

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