Swann DVR16-NET-PLUS manual

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    D VR16-Net- PL US 16 Camera Digital Video R ecorder F or Network & W eb Monitoring with USB I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Contact the Swann Helpdesk using our fast e-mail service tech@swann.com.au or call us on one of the T oll-F ree numbers shown on the back cover of this booklet. Most problems can be quickly and easily fixed with a quick [...]

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    Introduction Y our package comes with Basic Operation Basic Operation (continued) Basic Operation (continued) Tips for using your Swann Security Camera Installing a Hard Disk Drive Tips for locating your cameras Help Desk / Support Details W arranty Information 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 Back Cover Back Cover 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 Back Cover Back Cover The Swann DV[...]

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    1.Start the DVR16Net - Plus After starting the DVR, please ensure the D VR's input video (NTSC/P AL) and your TV/Monitor (NTSC/P AL) are both set to the same standard. NTSC for USA & Canada, P AL for Australia, UK and most of Europe. F it the hard drive to the removable caddy and insert the removable caddy into the housing, then lock it up[...]

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    7.Search Play P ush the Search button to display the Search Play window on the screen. TIME SEARCH: search recording by the time you enter. EVENT SEARCH: search recording by event list. ST ART STOP SEARCH: search recording by start and stop segments. P ush the UP or DOWN button to move the cursor , then push the ENTER button to enter the sub menu y[...]