Swann 8 Channel DVR H.264 - Manual (Page 21)

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“Network Menu” on page 30: Where you can configure the DVR to operate on
your home network and over the Internet. If you want to connect to your DVR re-
motely using a computer or a mobile device, these settings will need to be config-
ured correctly.
This is the most complex aspect of setting up the DVR, and requires a working
knowledge of networking methods and protocols.
“Record (Video) Search” on page 33: Where you look for footage of a specific
event. You only need to know the date and time that the incident that you are look-
ing for occurred. You need not know exactly - you can specify a range of times and/
or dates. The DVR will list all recordings made in between the start and end points
you specify.
“Device Management” on page 43: Here you can find the setup and configurable
options for the devices which can be connected to the DVR. These devices are in
order:
“HDD Management” on page 44: The hard drive, where you store your
footage.
“Alarm Configuration Menu” on page 47: The circumstances which will
trigger the DVR to record or issue an alert of some kind (such as an email).
“PTZ Menu” on page 46: For setting up the DVR to work with Pan, Tilt,
Zoom camera systems.
“System Setup Menu” on page 51: All the remaining options and sub-menus.
Here is where you set the Date and Time and your Password, change the video out-
put settings, change languages, or the automatic maintenance schedule of the DVR.