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Swann PLATINUM HD User Manual

Swann PLATINUM HD
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PLATINUM HD
Network Video Recorder
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Swann PLATINUM HD Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels8
CompressionH.264
Network ConnectivityEthernet
Video OutputHDMI, VGA
Motion DetectionYes
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Mac
Video Resolution1080p
Storage Capacity1TB
Power Supply12V DC
Hard Drive1TB HDD
Audio Input/OutputRCA
USB Ports2

Summary

Important Information

FCC Verification

Equipment tested and found to comply with FCC limits for Class B digital devices.

Important Notice

Jurisdictions have specific laws regarding camera use; buyer must be aware of and comply.

FCC Regulation (for USA): Prohibition against eavesdropping

Prohibits using devices to overhear or record private conversations without consent.

Important Safety Instructions

Guidelines for safe product installation, operation, and ventilation.

Default Password Information

Default login credentials and recommendation to change for privacy.

Main Menu

Menu Layout

Camera Configuration

Camera OSD

On-Screen Display configuration for camera name, date, and time.

Camera Image Settings

Adjust image settings like brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue.

Camera Motion

Configure motion detection sensitivity and areas for cameras.

Camera Privacy Mask

Define areas to obscure in the camera's field of view.

Camera Video Tampering

Settings to detect and alert when a camera's view is tampered with.

Camera Video Loss

Configure alerts for when a camera loses its video signal.

Camera VCA

Video Content Analysis function, not compatible with provided cameras.

Camera IP Camera Management

Manage directly connected IP cameras and perform firmware updates.

Camera PoE Information

Provides real-time power status for cameras connected via PoE.

Record: Parameters (Record)

Record: Parameters (Substream)

Camera: Image (Image Settings)

Camera: OSD

Camera: Video Tampering

Camera: Video Loss

Camera: Privacy Mask

Camera: Motion

Motion Detection Tips

Placement of the cameras

Advice on positioning cameras for optimal motion detection.

Camera: IP Camera Management

Camera: PoE Information

Camera: VCA

Recording Configuration

Record Schedule

Setting up recording schedules for cameras.

Record Advanced Settings

Advanced recording options, including overwrite function.

Record Holiday Settings

Defining periods for alternative recording modes based on holidays.

Record Manual Settings

Manually overriding default recording schedules.

Record: Schedule

Record: Advanced

Record: Holiday

Record: Manual

Playback

Playback Normal

Playing back recorded videos chronologically.

Playback Event

Searching and playing back videos based on specific events.

Playback Tag

Isolating and searching video events based on applied tags.

Playback: Normal

Playback: Event

Playback: Tag

Export

Export Normal

Saving video footage in normal export mode.

Export Event

Saving video footage specific to motion events.

Export: Normal

Export: Event

Configuration

Configuration General

General system settings including language, resolution, and time zone.

Configuration Network

Network settings for remote access, IP configuration, and protocols.

Configuration RS-232

Settings for the RS-232 port, which is not supported.

Configuration Live View

Settings for live video display modes and output.

Configuration Exceptions

Handling and alerting for system exceptions like HDD full or network disconnects.

Configuration User

Managing user accounts, including password changes and additions.

Configuration: General: General

Configuration: General: DST Settings

Configuration: General: More Settings

Configuration: Network: Extranet Access

Configuration: Network: General

Configuration: Network: PPPOE

Configuration: Network: NTP

Configuration: Network: Email

Configuration: Network: SNMP

Configuration: Network: NAT

Configuration: Network: More Settings

Configuration: RS-232

Configuration: Live View: General

Configuration: Live View: View

Configuration: Exceptions

HDD Full Exception

Notification triggered when the NVR's hard drive runs out of space.

Network Disconnected Exception

Alert for when the NVR has difficulty connecting to the Internet.

IP Conflicted Exception

Notification when another device has a conflicting IP address.

Illegal Login Exception

Alert for incorrect login attempts detected by the NVR.

Record Exception

Notification for unexpected errors during recording capture.

PoE Power Overload Exception

Alert if connected cameras exceed the maximum PoE power capacity.

HDD Error Exception

Notification for difficulties the NVR has accessing the hard drive.

Audible Warning

Enables the NVR's internal buzzer to emit an alarm tone.

Configuration: Exceptions (continued)

Alert CMS Software

Alerts the SwannView Plus Windows software installed on the computer.

Send Email Alert

Sends an email alert when a specific event type occurs.

Configuration: User

System Maintenance

System Information

Overview of NVR settings, options, and device information.

Log Information

Accessing, searching, viewing, and exporting system logs.

Import/Export Configuration

Import or export current NVR configuration settings.

Firmware Upgrade

Installing new firmware releases for the NVR.

Factory Default Reset

Resetting the NVR to factory default settings.

Network Detection

Checking network traffic, detection, and status.

HDD Detection

Displaying technical specifications and S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive.

HDD: General

HDD: Advanced

System Maintenance: System Info

System Maintenance: Log Information

System Maintenance: Import/Export

System Maintenance: Upgrade

Local Firmware Upgrade

Updating firmware using a USB flash drive or hard drive.

FTP Firmware Upgrade

Updating firmware via FTP, not recommended due to network stability.

System Maintenance: Default

System Maintenance: Net Detect

System Maintenance: HDD Detect

SMART Settings

Displaying hard drive S.M.A.R.T. information and status.

Bad Sector Detection

Settings related to detecting bad sectors on the hard drive.

Warranty Information

Warranty Terms & Conditions

Details of product warranty coverage, limitations, and responsibilities.

Helpdesk/Technical Support

Technical Support E-mail

Email address for technical support inquiries.

Telephone Helpdesk

Toll-free telephone numbers for technical support assistance.

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