1. A high-definition TV capable of displaying 720p or 1080p video. Look at the ports on the back of your TV to make sure it has an HDMI input.
2. A router with a broadband Internet connec-tion.
3. A mobile device (Android or iOS) to download the free SwannView Link app.
Carefully unpack each item and discard any packaging not required.
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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.
Getting to know your DVR
1) Camera Inputs2) HDMI Port3) VGA Port4) Audio In Port5) Audio Out Port6) Ethernet Port
7) USB Ports8) Power Port9) Power LED10) Hard Drive LED11) Network LEDVIDEO IN VGA AUDIO LAN & USB 12V
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Look out for the light bulb icon, as this provides tips on the operation of your DVR.
Your DVR is designed to ventilate air to keep it at an optimal temperature. Keep your DVR free from obstructions to allow it to ventilate properly.
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What does this mean?
1) Camera Inputs - Connect your cameras here. Twist the video connection to lock it in place.3) HDMI Port - Connect this to your TV with a HDMI input (HDMI cable supplied).2) VGA Port - Connect this to your monitor with a VGA input (VGA cable not supplied). This is not required when using the HDMI port.4) Audio In Port - For connecting a microphone (the microphone must have its own power source).5) Audio Out Port - For connecting to a stereo or amplifier. This is not required when using the HDMI port. 6) Ethernet Port - Connect this to your router so your DVR can connect to the Internet.7) USB Ports - Connect the mouse here. You can also connect a storage device such as a USB flash drive to copy recorded events or to perform a firmware upgrade.8) Power Port - Connect the DC 12V power adapter here.9) Power LED - Indicates your DVR has power.10) Hard Drive LED - Flashes when the hard drive is active.
11) Network LED - Flashes when there is network activity.
As your DVR is designed to be always on, there is no power button. To turn off your DVR, use the Shutdown function then disconnect the power adapter.
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Step One - Connect your Cameras
1. Connect the video output and power input connection on the camera to the corresponding connections on the supplied video & power cable.2. Connect the supplied power splitter to the other end of the video & power cable. This provides power to multiple cameras using a single power adapter.3. Connect the other end of the power splitter to the supplied power adapter then connect the power adapter to a power outlet.4. Connect the video output on the video & power cable to each camera input on the DVR. Twist the connection to lock it in place.
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Connect the supplied Ethernet cable (1) to the Ethernet port on your DVR then connect the other end to a spare port on your router (2). Don’t proceed to the next step until this is done.
Step Two - Connect to your Home Network
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Please note - It’s important that you do this as this allows your DVR to send email alerts, synchronise its internal clock and for remote access using the SwannView Link app.
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Connect the supplied mouse (1) to the bottom USB port. To copy your video recordings and to perform a firmware upgrade, connect a USB storage device (2) such as a flash drive (not included) to the top port.
Step Three - Connect your Mouse
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Please note - Bluetooth and wireless mice and trackpad devices are not supported. Not all USB storage devices are supported.
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Connect the supplied HDMI cable to the HDMI output on your DVR then connect the other end to a spare HDMI input (1) on your TV. Press the A/V button on your TV’s remote to select the HDMI input (in this case it would be HDMI 1).
Step Four - Connect to your TV
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Press the A/V button on your TV’s remote to select the HDMI input.
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If you have a monitor with a VGA connection, connect a VGA cable (not supplied) to the VGA port on the DVR then connect the other end to the VGA input (1) on your monitor.
Step Five - Connect to your Monitor
A VGA cable and monitor are not required when using the HDMI cable.
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Connect the supplied power adapter’s power connection (1) to the power input on your DVR first (this will minimise sparking) then connect the power adapter to a power outlet (2). Press the outlet’s switch to supply power.
Step Six - Connect your Power Adapter
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All connections have now been completed. You should see the DVR on your TV with the Setup Wizard displayed on-screen. Follow “The Setup Wizard” Quick Start Guide (the red coloured guide) to configure your DVR.
