Using your DVR
Using your DVR
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FAQs
Basic Operation
To help guide you through the process of setting up the DVR4 Advantage, we have outlined
the steps and numbered each of the components required in the diagram below.
CAMERA
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DVR4 ADVANTAGE
Q.
What kind of camera should I buy for this DVR?
A.
This unit is designed to work with any of Swann’s extensive Security Camera range, but any
existing composite video camera using BNC or RCA interface for indoor/outdoor/infrared will work
with the DVR. It doesn't matter whether it is color, black/white or a mix of both camera types. USB
cameras are not suitable for use with the DVR4 Advantage.
Q.
What kind of alarm device should I buy for DVR?
A.
Most sound alarms are compatible with our DVR, consult your alarm manufacturer for
information on compatibility.
Q. I can't turn on the DVR.
A.
Make sure that the power cord is plugged in correctly and the red power light on DVR front panel
is on. Make sure your power point is turned on.
Q.
I see nothing but a blue screen after I turn on the DVR.
A.
Check the camera input and video output connection on DVR back panel. If you can't find a
problem with these connections, check whether the camera power cable is firmly connected. Also
make sure the monitor is on the correct AV channel.
Q.
My color cameras are showing as black & white on the DVR.
A.
Make sure the system format of the DVR is set to either NTSC or PAL to match your cameras
and the TV standard.
Q.
Can I prevent other people from stopping the recording while I am gone?
A.
Set the password feature to ON in the menu. Now if the DVR is in schedule or recording mode,
no one can change the setting unless they use the correct password. You should change the
password during the initial setup of the unit.
Q.
What kind of hard disk drive should I purchase to make the DVR run?
A.
Any PC compatible IDE, ATA hard disk drive will work.
Q. I forgot my password. What should I do?
A.
Press the “pause” button 10 times to reset the DVR's password to the factory default password of
“ Ch1” button 6 times.
Q. What kind of Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras can I use with the DVR?
A.
You can use any PTZ cameras which support PELCO-D protocols. Please visit
www.swannsecurity.com for information on our Swann Speeddome PTZ camera.
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Please note: Only one RCA to RCA cable for connecting
the DVR to your TV or AV Monitor is supplied.
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