Our Promise
Swann stands by its Lifetime Support promise to make
advanced security easy to use, install and maintain.
Everything is in the pack but if you need it, Swann’s help
desk is available with extended hours for the life of the
product. Swann products are also backed by a 12 month
manufacturer’s warranty.
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Smartphone Security Monitoring System
DVR8-2550™ Networking Digital Video Recorder &
8 x ADS-180™ Cameras
For more information on this product visit
www.swann.com
What’s in the box
• DVR8-2550™
• 500GB Hard Drive (installed)
• Remote Control (with batteries)
• ADS-180™ Cameras x 8
• BNC Cables 60ft/18m x 8
• Mouse
• Ethernet Cable
• BNC to RCA Video Cable
• Software CD
• Power Adapter
• Operating Instructions
• Theft Deterrent Stickers x 4
Specifications
DVR8-2550
Video
Video Signal Type
NTSC or PAL
Video Inputs
8 Composite BNC Inputs
Video Outputs
2 Composite BNC Outputs, VGA Out
Display Resolution
VGA: 1440x900, 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600
AV OUT: NTSC: 704x480 / PAL: 704x576
Display Frame Rate
Real Time NTSC 30 fps/channel, PAL: 25 fps/channel
Audio
Audio Input
4 RCA Inputs
Audio Output
2 RCA Outputs
Recording
Compression Format
H.264
Recording Resolution
NTSC: D1 (704x480), HD1 (704x240), CIF (352x240)
PAL: D1 (704x576), HD1 (704x288), CIF (352x288)
Recording Frame Rate
NTSC: D1 (60 fps), HD1 (120 fps), CIF (240 fps)
PAL: D1 (50 fps), HD1 (100 fps), CIF (200 fps)
Recording Modes
Manual / Motion / Schedule
Multiplex Operation
Multiplex
HDD Interface / Type
1TB SATA HDD (installed)
Hard Drive Support
Up to 2TB
Network
LAN Connection
Yes
Network Interface
RJ45 Ethernet
Network Protocol
TCP/IP, DDNS, UPnP
Dynamic DNS
Yes (dyndns, 3322)
Remote Operation
Via http using IE (ActiveX) or NetViewer Software (included)
General
Operating Power
DC 12V
Dimensions
12.4” x 8.9” x 2.4” / 315mm x 225mm x 60mm
Weight
4.4lbs / 2kg
Backup Method
USB to Flash Drive / Network
Mouse
Yes (uses 2 x AAA batteries, included)
Remote Control
Yes (USB x 1)
ADS-180
Video
Image Sensor
1/4” Super CMOS
Video Quality
400 TV Lines
Number of Effective Pixels NTSC: 656 x 492
Minimum Illumination
0 Lux (IR on)
Day / Night Mode
Color during day / switches to B&W at night
White Balance
Automatic
Signal / Noise Ratio
> 50dB
Electronic Shutter
1/60 - 1/15,000 NTSC1/50 - 1/15,000 PAL
Gain Control
Automatic
Backlight Compensation Yes
Wide Dynamic Range
No
Lens
6mm
Viewing Angle
37 degrees
Night Vision
Night Vision Distance
Up to 32ft / 10m
IR Cut Filter
No
Number of Infra-Red LEDs 30
Infra-Red Wavelength
940nm
Infra-Red LED Life
10,000 hours
General
Indoor / Outdoor
Indoor / Outdoor
Operating Power
DC 12V
Operating Temperature
14°F ~ 122°F -10°C ~ 50°C1
Body Construction
Aluminum & ABS Plastic
Dimensions – Camera
2.5” x 2.8” x 2.5”/ 65mm x 70mm x 65mm
Dimensions – Stand
2.8” x 2.3” x 2.3”/ 72mm x 60mm x 60mm
Weight – Camera & Stand 0.4lbs / 165g & 0.6lbs / 260g
Cable Length
60ft / 18m
Codes
Swann Code
SWDVK-825508C
UPC
815849011724
Installation is easy
Do-it-Yourself
Installing this Swann product is simple. For instructions,
tips and videos see the operating instructions in this pack
or visit
www.swann.com
Professional Installation
Need extra help?
We have an installer in your region!
For more visit
www.swann.com
SwannView App
Free Download
Android Market
www.swann.com/swannview
Available on the
App Store
Stream live video footage
from anywhere in the world
One of the great features of this product is its remote viewing
capabilities. You can view your home or business from anywhere
in the world via broadband Internet connection on PC or on your
Smartphone* via the SwannView app.
BlackBerry
Nokia
HTC
Samsung
iPhone
iPad
iPhone
®
Android
®
BlackBerry
®
SwannView app
DOWNLOAD FROM
Symbian OS
®
Windows Mobile
®
Also compatible with
USE WITH
www.swann.com/swannview
or use the disk in the pack
Available on the
App Store
Please note that the information contained within this document is subject to change without notification.
All trademarks remain properties of their respective owners.
+ 60 days recording achieved using lower settings, default settings give 14 days recording
** Applies to modems that have UPnP function *Monitor and mobile phones not included
