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Swann DVR-4575 Series - User Manual

Swann DVR-4575 Series
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Table of Contents

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Summary

Important Information

FCC Verification

Details FCC compliance for digital devices, including interference guidelines and corrective measures.

Important Safety Instructions

Lists critical safety precautions for operating the DVR, such as ventilation and power adapter usage.

Important Password Information

Explains password creation and recovery procedures for the DVR.

Password Recovery

Forgotten your password? Please do the following:

Step-by-step guide for recovering a forgotten DVR password using the MAC address and email.

Live View Icons & Controls (16 channel model)

Menu Bar

Explains the function of each icon in the Menu Bar for controlling the DVR.

Status Icons

Details the meaning of various icons indicating recording status, motion detection, and HDD/video loss.

Main Menu

General

System settings including date, time, language, and video format.

Main Menu Layout

Record

Settings for configuring video recording schedules and modes.

Network

Configuration options for network connectivity, email, DDNS, and RTSP.

Camera Configuration

Display

Adjusts display settings for cameras, including resolution, OSD, and image properties.

Record

Configures recording parameters like resolution, frame rate, and bitrate for cameras.

Alarm

Sets up alarm triggers and detection areas for cameras.

Display: Live

Color

Accesses image adjustment tools for Hue, Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation.

Display: Privacy Zone

Mask Area

Enables the creation of privacy masks to obscure specific areas of the camera view.

Creating a Privacy Mask

Reposition the mask

Instructions on how to move the privacy mask to a desired location on the screen.

Record: Mainstream (1080 p model)

Bitrate Control

Manages constant or variable bitrate for recording, affecting quality and storage.

Record: Substream

Resolution

Sets the substream resolution to 352x288 (PAL) or 352x240 (NTSC) for mobile streaming.

Alarm: Motion

Sensitivity

Adjusts the motion detection sensitivity level for accurate triggering.

Area

Defines specific areas within the camera view for motion detection.

Send Email

Enables email alerts to be sent when motion is detected.

Motion Detection

Create a new motion detection area

Steps to define custom areas for motion detection using mouse interaction.

Motion Detection Tips

Camera Placement

Guidance on optimal camera positioning for effective motion detection.

Avoiding False Triggers

Strategies to prevent unwanted motion detection alerts from environmental factors.

Controlling your PTZ Camera

PTZ controls

How to use the on-screen controls to pan, tilt, zoom, and focus the PTZ camera.

Cruise mode

Enables automatic camera movement between pre-set positions.

Creating a Preset

Set preset

How to save the current camera position as a preset.

Recording Configuration

Record Schedule

Sets a daily or weekly schedule for recording based on event types.

Record: Record

Record Switch

Enables or disables motion detection recording and manual recording.

Record: Schedule

Motion

Configures recording only when motion is detected.

Recording Schedule Grid

Visual grid for setting recording modes (Normal/Motion) for 30-minute intervals.

Capture: Capture

Auto Capture

Enables automatic snapshot capture upon event occurrence.

Capture: Schedule

Motion Capture Schedule

Configures when motion-triggered snapshots are taken.

Capture Schedule Grid

Visual grid for setting capture modes (Motion/Normal) for 30-minute intervals.

Playback & Backup

Search Functionality

Allows searching and playing back recorded videos and snapshots.

Backup Functionality

Enables saving important events (video/snapshots) to a USB flash drive.

The Playback Interface

Timeline Controls

Controls for playback speed, pause, stop, and fast forward.

Smart Mode

Allows defining specific areas for focused playback searches.

Playback: Smart

Define Search Areas

Selects specific areas within video frames for targeted search.

Search and Play Video

Initiates playback based on the defined smart search areas.

Search: Events

Quick Backup

Copies all matching motion events to a USB drive.

Event List and Playback

Displays a list of motion events and allows individual playback.

Backup Selected Events

Copies specific motion events to a USB drive for storage.

Search: Picture

Quick Backup Snapshots

Copies all matching snapshots to a USB drive.

Snapshot List and Playback

Displays a list of snapshots and allows full-screen viewing or slideshow.

Backup Selected Snapshots

Copies specific snapshots to a USB drive for storage.

Playing a Slideshow

Slideshow Controls

Buttons for playing, pausing, reversing, and stopping the snapshot slideshow.

Display: Output

VGA;HDMI Resolution

Selects the display resolution for TVs and monitors.

Network: Network

Static IP Configuration

Manually enters IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS.

Network: Email

Email Setup

Enables and configures email alerts for events like motion detection.

SMTP Server Configuration

Inputs details for the email provider's SMTP server.

Test Email

Verifies email configuration by sending a test alert.

Network: Email Schedule

Motion Email Schedule

Sets specific times for sending motion detection email alerts.

Network: DDNS

DDNS Setup

Configures Dynamic DNS for remote access using a domain name.

Network: RTSP

RTSP Enable

Enables RTSP streaming for viewing live camera feeds on external software.

VLC Media Player Integration

Instructions for streaming camera feeds using VLC media player.

Device: HDD

Format HDD

Formats the DVR's hard drive, erasing all data.

USB Backup

Connects a USB drive to save events and recordings.

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

Perform Drive Tests

Runs diagnostic tests (Conveyance, Short, Long) to detect drive errors.

System: DST

Set DST Start and End Dates

Defines when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends based on week or date.

System: Users

Change DVR Password

Modifies the administrator password for the DVR.

Advanced: Maintain

Firmware Update

Instructions for upgrading the DVR's firmware from a USB drive.

Advanced: Events

Alert Notification Settings

Configures alerts via email, on-screen messages, or buzzer for events.

Advanced: Auto Upgrade

Auto Upgrade Enable

Controls automatic download and installation of new firmware.

Firmware Detect and Upgrade

Manually checks for and installs firmware updates from a USB drive.

System: Info

MAC Address for Recovery

Explains using the MAC address for password recovery.

System: Record Info

Camera Recording Settings

Details the recording state, stream type, FPS, and bitrate for each camera.

Search: Log

View and Backup Log Files

Allows searching, viewing, and copying log files to a USB drive.

Warranty Information

Warranty Terms & Conditions

Details the product warranty period, coverage, and exclusions.

Helpdesk & Technical Support

Technical Support Contact

Provides email, website, and telephone numbers for support.

Summary

Important Information

FCC Verification

Details FCC compliance for digital devices, including interference guidelines and corrective measures.

Important Safety Instructions

Lists critical safety precautions for operating the DVR, such as ventilation and power adapter usage.

Important Password Information

Explains password creation and recovery procedures for the DVR.

Password Recovery

Forgotten your password? Please do the following:

Step-by-step guide for recovering a forgotten DVR password using the MAC address and email.

Live View Icons & Controls (16 channel model)

Menu Bar

Explains the function of each icon in the Menu Bar for controlling the DVR.

Status Icons

Details the meaning of various icons indicating recording status, motion detection, and HDD/video loss.

Main Menu

General

System settings including date, time, language, and video format.

Main Menu Layout

Record

Settings for configuring video recording schedules and modes.

Network

Configuration options for network connectivity, email, DDNS, and RTSP.

Camera Configuration

Display

Adjusts display settings for cameras, including resolution, OSD, and image properties.

Record

Configures recording parameters like resolution, frame rate, and bitrate for cameras.

Alarm

Sets up alarm triggers and detection areas for cameras.

Display: Live

Color

Accesses image adjustment tools for Hue, Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation.

Display: Privacy Zone

Mask Area

Enables the creation of privacy masks to obscure specific areas of the camera view.

Creating a Privacy Mask

Reposition the mask

Instructions on how to move the privacy mask to a desired location on the screen.

Record: Mainstream (1080 p model)

Bitrate Control

Manages constant or variable bitrate for recording, affecting quality and storage.

Record: Substream

Resolution

Sets the substream resolution to 352x288 (PAL) or 352x240 (NTSC) for mobile streaming.

Alarm: Motion

Sensitivity

Adjusts the motion detection sensitivity level for accurate triggering.

Area

Defines specific areas within the camera view for motion detection.

Send Email

Enables email alerts to be sent when motion is detected.

Motion Detection

Create a new motion detection area

Steps to define custom areas for motion detection using mouse interaction.

Motion Detection Tips

Camera Placement

Guidance on optimal camera positioning for effective motion detection.

Avoiding False Triggers

Strategies to prevent unwanted motion detection alerts from environmental factors.

Controlling your PTZ Camera

PTZ controls

How to use the on-screen controls to pan, tilt, zoom, and focus the PTZ camera.

Cruise mode

Enables automatic camera movement between pre-set positions.

Creating a Preset

Set preset

How to save the current camera position as a preset.

Recording Configuration

Record Schedule

Sets a daily or weekly schedule for recording based on event types.

Record: Record

Record Switch

Enables or disables motion detection recording and manual recording.

Record: Schedule

Motion

Configures recording only when motion is detected.

Recording Schedule Grid

Visual grid for setting recording modes (Normal/Motion) for 30-minute intervals.

Capture: Capture

Auto Capture

Enables automatic snapshot capture upon event occurrence.

Capture: Schedule

Motion Capture Schedule

Configures when motion-triggered snapshots are taken.

Capture Schedule Grid

Visual grid for setting capture modes (Motion/Normal) for 30-minute intervals.

Playback & Backup

Search Functionality

Allows searching and playing back recorded videos and snapshots.

Backup Functionality

Enables saving important events (video/snapshots) to a USB flash drive.

The Playback Interface

Timeline Controls

Controls for playback speed, pause, stop, and fast forward.

Smart Mode

Allows defining specific areas for focused playback searches.

Playback: Smart

Define Search Areas

Selects specific areas within video frames for targeted search.

Search and Play Video

Initiates playback based on the defined smart search areas.

Search: Events

Quick Backup

Copies all matching motion events to a USB drive.

Event List and Playback

Displays a list of motion events and allows individual playback.

Backup Selected Events

Copies specific motion events to a USB drive for storage.

Search: Picture

Quick Backup Snapshots

Copies all matching snapshots to a USB drive.

Snapshot List and Playback

Displays a list of snapshots and allows full-screen viewing or slideshow.

Backup Selected Snapshots

Copies specific snapshots to a USB drive for storage.

Playing a Slideshow

Slideshow Controls

Buttons for playing, pausing, reversing, and stopping the snapshot slideshow.

Display: Output

VGA;HDMI Resolution

Selects the display resolution for TVs and monitors.

Network: Network

Static IP Configuration

Manually enters IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS.

Network: Email

Email Setup

Enables and configures email alerts for events like motion detection.

SMTP Server Configuration

Inputs details for the email provider's SMTP server.

Test Email

Verifies email configuration by sending a test alert.

Network: Email Schedule

Motion Email Schedule

Sets specific times for sending motion detection email alerts.

Network: DDNS

DDNS Setup

Configures Dynamic DNS for remote access using a domain name.

Network: RTSP

RTSP Enable

Enables RTSP streaming for viewing live camera feeds on external software.

VLC Media Player Integration

Instructions for streaming camera feeds using VLC media player.

Device: HDD

Format HDD

Formats the DVR's hard drive, erasing all data.

USB Backup

Connects a USB drive to save events and recordings.

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

Perform Drive Tests

Runs diagnostic tests (Conveyance, Short, Long) to detect drive errors.

System: DST

Set DST Start and End Dates

Defines when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends based on week or date.

System: Users

Change DVR Password

Modifies the administrator password for the DVR.

Advanced: Maintain

Firmware Update

Instructions for upgrading the DVR's firmware from a USB drive.

Advanced: Events

Alert Notification Settings

Configures alerts via email, on-screen messages, or buzzer for events.

Advanced: Auto Upgrade

Auto Upgrade Enable

Controls automatic download and installation of new firmware.

Firmware Detect and Upgrade

Manually checks for and installs firmware updates from a USB drive.

System: Info

MAC Address for Recovery

Explains using the MAC address for password recovery.

System: Record Info

Camera Recording Settings

Details the recording state, stream type, FPS, and bitrate for each camera.

Search: Log

View and Backup Log Files

Allows searching, viewing, and copying log files to a USB drive.

Warranty Information

Warranty Terms & Conditions

Details the product warranty period, coverage, and exclusions.

Helpdesk & Technical Support

Technical Support Contact

Provides email, website, and telephone numbers for support.

Swann DVR-4575 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
CompressionH.264
Motion DetectionYes
Storage Capacity2TB
Hard Drive SupportSATA HDD
ConnectivityEthernet, USB
Remote AccessYes
Recording ModesContinuous, Scheduled, Motion
Mobile App SupportYes
Operating Power12V DC
Operating Temperature-10°C to 55°C

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