Swann RedAlert Single Channel Digital Security Recorder Installation Manual Download Page 4

RedAlert Digital Video Recorder Manual

RedAlert Digital Video Recorder Manual

Changing Cameras and Viewing 2 Cameras PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

The RedAlert DVR can display a wired and wireless camera in PIP mode.  Note when 
viewing PIP only the main full screen image will be recorded.

To switch cameras and view PIP

1. Press the 

Display

 button

 

once

 

to switch camera views between your wired and wireless 

cameras.

Tips and Shortcuts

The RedAlert unit has 16MB of memory installed for viewing saved images on your monitor 
only.  For additional storage an SD card is strongly recommended.  The unit will accept 
standard SD cards up to 2GB in size.

Transfer your images from the SD card to your computer via a card reader (not included).  
Video files are saved as AVI files and photos are saved as JPEG files which can be read by 
the most computers.

The DVR can record 1 camera at a time, i.e. 1 wired camera or 1 wireless camera.

If motion detection does not appear to detect your subject, lower the sensitivity or 

Target 

Value 

as described on page 8 and try expanding the region of motion or bounding box size 

as described on page 6.

Use the 

Up Arrow

 to quickly turn motion detection on or off when viewing a live image.  

Use the 

Down Arrow 

to switch between photo and video recording when viewing a live 

image.

Consult the Easy Setup Guide for information on camera connections.

For assistance with this product contact Swann Technical Support on 

1-800-627-2799

 in 

USA or 

1300 13 8324

 in Australia.  Alternatively, email us at 

[email protected]

2. Press the 

Display

 button again to view both cameras in PIP mode.

3. Press the 

Display

 button again to swap camera views.

Motion Detection Setup

1. Press the 

Menu

 button to enter menu interface.

2. Press 

Left/Right

 to highlight the 

Motion Detection 

On/Off option.

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Connecting additional wireless cameras

The RedAlert DVR is capable of receiving up to 4 wireless cameras.  Note only the 
displayed camera can be recorded. The DVR operates on the following frequencies: CH1 - 
2414MHz, CH2 - 2432MHz, CH3 - 2450MHz, CH4 - 2468MHz.

Push the Set button on the front of the RedAlert to change wireless camera channels.  The 
light indicators show the active wireless channel.  Push the display button (

DISP

) to switch 

between wired and wireless camera mode.

Achieving the best wireless signal

Depending on local conditions wireless signals may vary.  A clear line of sight from the DVR 
to the camera will achieve the best image.  Walls, metals and other wireless devices may 
impact the quality of an image.  If too much interference occurs on any channel, move the 
camera or DVR to another location or change camera channels.

Summary of Contents for RedAlert Single Channel Digital Security Recorder

Page 1: ...ted for either ninety days or the remainder of the original one year warranty period whichever is longer The end user is responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the to Swann s repair cent...

Page 2: ...he SD card You can playback images on a monitor directly from the RedAlert or insert the card into a card reader on your computer to view recordings Recordings are saved as AVI for videos and JPEG for...

Page 3: ...Move the camera to a shaded location or fit a hood to stop sunlight entering the camera lens directly Foreground is dark while background is too bright If the camera is looking from a dark area towar...

Page 4: ...witch between photo and video recording when viewing a live image Consult the Easy Setup Guide for information on camera connections For assistance with this product contact Swann Technical Support on...

Page 5: ...n press OK to exit the menu SHORTCUT When viewing your camera press the UP arrow to quickly toggle Motion Detection ON OFF Choosing Video or Photo Recording 1 Press the Menu button to enter menu inter...

Page 6: ...ng up the delete menu Viewing and Deleting Saved Images 1 When viewing a live image press Mode to enter playback mode and view saved images 3 Press OK to toggle Photo or AVI video recording 4 Press th...

Page 7: ...e highest level of motion Target Value is the level of motion required to set off motion detection For motion to be detected the Current Value must be higher than the Target Value 10 Press Left Right...

Page 8: ...to the Setup menu 5 Press OK to change the Motion Detect Count This value can be set to 1 3 or 5 photos taken per motion detection event 6 Next press Left Right to highlight Motion Detect Interval Th...

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