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Swann DVR-1600 Series User Manual

Swann DVR-1600 Series
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Swann DVR-1600 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSwann
ModelDVR-1600 Series
CategorySecurity System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Information

Important Safety Instructions

Essential safety precautions for device operation.

Important Password Information

DVR password creation and recovery procedures.

Password Recovery

Forgotten Your Password?

Step-by-step guide to recover a forgotten DVR password via email.

Live View Icons & Controls (4 & 8 Channel)

Live View Icons & Controls (16 Channel)

Main Menu Overview

Camera Configuration

Display: Live Settings

Display: Privacy Zone Setup

Creating a Privacy Mask

Record: Mainstream (720p) Configuration

Record: Mainstream (720p) Details

Record: Mainstream (1080p) Configuration

Record: Mainstream (1080p) Details

Record: Substream Settings

Alarm: Motion Detection Setup

Motion Detection Parameters (Sensitivity, Area)

Adjusts sensitivity level and selects specific areas for motion detection.

Alert Notification Options (Email, Buzzer)

Configures email alerts, on-screen messages, and buzzer notifications.

Alarm: Motion Detection Recording

Motion Detection Area Configuration

Motion Detection Tips

Avoiding False Triggers

Strategies to prevent unwanted motion detection alerts.

Device: PTZ Camera Setup

Controlling your PTZ Camera

Creating a PTZ Camera Preset

Recording Configuration Overview

Record: Record Settings

Record: Schedule Setup

Playback & Backup Operations

Search: General Video

The Playback Interface

Playback Navigation and Controls

Details playback controls like play, pause, reverse, and speed adjustment.

Playback Interface Controls

Setting Mark-In/Out Points for Backup

Setting points on video to copy to USB for backup.

Smart Mode for Targeted Search

Defining specific areas for easier searching within video playback.

Playback: Smart Mode Setup

Defining Search Areas

Steps to define specific areas for searching within video playback.

Smart Mode Interface Controls

Details controls for moving, defining, deleting, and searching areas.

Playback: Smart Mode Search Results

Search: Events and Motion

System Configuration Overview

Display: Output Settings

Network: Network Configuration

Network: Email Alert Setup

Testing and Troubleshooting Email Alerts

Verifying email setup and resolving common issues.

Network: Email Schedule

Network: DDNS Setup

Testing DDNS Connection

Confirming DDNS account details and connection status.

Network: RTSP Streaming

VLC Media Player Streaming Guide

Guide for using VLC to stream live camera views via RTSP.

Device: HDD Management

Formatting the Hard Drive

Selecting the hard drive for formatting, which erases all data.

Device: S.M.A.R.T. Drive Tests

Types of Self-Check Tests

Options for performing different types of hard drive self-checks (Conveyance, Short, Long).

System: General Settings

System: User Management

Changing DVR Password

Steps to change the DVR's administrator password.

Managing User Accounts and Permissions

Enabling new user accounts and modifying their access rights.

Advanced: System Maintenance

Auto Reboot and Firmware Updates

Enabling auto reboot and managing firmware updates.

Advanced: Event Alerts

Configuring Alerts for System Events

Setting up alerts for events like disk space or video loss.

Advanced: Auto Upgrade Management

Automatic and Manual Firmware Updates

Managing automatic firmware updates and manual upgrade via USB.

Search: System Logs

Glossary of Terms (Part 2)

Video Streams and Analysis

Definitions for video streams, analysis, and compression technologies.

Glossary of Terms (Part 3)

Motion Detection and Recording Terms

Definitions for motion detection, recording, and related concepts.

Glossary of Terms (Part 4)

Advanced Features and Diagnostics

Definitions for advanced features like VCA and diagnostic terms.

Helpdesk & Technical Support

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