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SVAT ELECTRONICS
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4CH All-In-One 17" LCD-DVR
Ultra Slim System w/ 4 Indoor/Outdoor Hi-Res Night Vision Security Cameras
COMPLETE SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
V1.0
www.svat.com CLEARVU9
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see NEED HELP? PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Please contact a SVAT customer support representative first regarding any additional information on product features, specifications or assistance with set-up. You can contact us via one of the methods below: Email: Toll free telephone: support@svat.com 1.866.946.7828 Online live web chat: www.svat.com/support Toll free fax: 1.888.771.1701 Note: This is manual version 1.0 for this product. You may fi
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION Please visit our website at www.svat.com for information about your product’s warranty. We take quality very seriously. This is why all of our products come with a one year warranty from the original purchase date against defects in workmanship and materials. If you have warranty or support issues please contact us using any of the following methods: Phone: 1.866.946.7828 SVAT CANADA SVAT USA Fax: 1.888.771.1701 4080 Montrose
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 8 WHAT IS INCLUDED ..................................................................... 8 FEATURES .................................................................................. 8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY ................................................................. 9 BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS ........................................................ 10 16" LCD DVR .....................................................................
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see Accessing The Search Menu ........................................................................21 Searching By Time .....................................................................................21 Searching By Event ....................................................................................22 MAIN MENU ............................................................................. 23 General Menu ..................................................
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see Disk Manage Menu ....................................................................................52 Changing To The Disk Manage Menu ...........................................................52 Formatting The DVR’s Hard Drive ................................................................53 RECORD MENU ......................................................................... 55 Recording Operations Menu ......................................................
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see Sending A Test Email ..................................................................................84 Understanding The Notification E-Mails ......................................................84 Configuring Mail Settings .................................................................85 DVR Settings Through The Remote Viewer .........................................85 Entering Setup .........................................................................
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see WHAT IS INCLUDED FEATURES Record up to 240 Days This DVR utilizes the advanced Seagate SV35 hard drive. The 160GB hard drive was designed by Seagate for optimization with DVRs to ensure secure and consistent recording for years. Stylishly Integrated 17” LCD The LCD profile is amazingly slim. View crisp clean video on the 17” screen. The CLEARVU9 instantly transforms your viewing space into a vibrant, clutter-free, security base station. View Video Online w/
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see Advanced Motion Activated Recording You can set the DVR to record only when motion is detected and alert you with an audible alarm. You can even set individual cameras to detect motion, and only video from those cameras will be recorded. Motion Mask allows you to block areas with constant motion, ensuring that only suspicious activity is recorded. Covert Mode This system offers a covert way of recording so you have the option to keep your camera locations disc
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS 17" LCD DVR 1. Monitor Speaker 2. Channel Selection Buttons - Select to display individual cameras in live display and playback. Can also be used to enter numeric passwords (when prompted) 3. Pause Button 4. Navigation / Reviews / Control Buttons • Review / Pla yback B utt on • C hanges the Pla yback S peed • C hanges the Rev erse S peed • Up B utt on • D o wn B utt on • F or w ar d Pla yback B utt on 5. E
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION For best performance, follow these simple guidelines: • C amer a(s) should be installed bet w een 8 and 13 f eet abo v e the ar ea t o be monit or ed . • T o maximiz e viewing ar ea, ensur e ther e ar e no obstr uc tions in the c amer a ’ s view . • E nsur e tha t the sunshade is positioned t o a v oid glar e and position c amer as a w a y fr om dir ec t sunligh t . • E ach c amer a c omes with 60 f eet of e x t ension w
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see 5. Connect the 60ft. video/power wire’s male RCA plug to one of the VIDEO IN ports for channel 1-4. NOTE: For detailled instructions and information on the cameras incluced with this system, please refer to the Camera Manual on pg.103. CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR This DVR has other ports which allow you to connect additional SVAT or third party devices to the system. Please note that there are many makes and brands of compatible devices, and t
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CONNECTING A USB CD/DVD WRITER, EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE, OR USB FLASH DRIVE (NOT INCLUDED) FOR ARCHIVING RECORDED FOOTAGE You can connect a plug and play CD/DVD Writer to this CLEARVU9 to back up and archive recorded footage that is on the DVR. Simply plug your external device into the DVR and follow the instructions on pg. 62 to back up your footage to the drive. NOTE: Only Plug and Play USB devices are compatible with this DVR CONNECTING ADDITIONAL MONITORING
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CONNECTING A MICROPHONE (NOT INCLUDED) FOR 2 WAY COMMUNICATION If you connect a microphone to one of the AUDIO IN jacks, you can communicate with computers that are remotely connected to the DVR. After connecting the microphone, simply enable live audio and the channel which it is connected to (see pg.35 for more information on audio settings). Audio will be transmitted to the connected PC until the LIVE AUDIO setting is turned to OFF, or the microphone is
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see USING THE REMOTE CONTROL FOR ONSCREEN NAVIGATION 6 MENU BUTTONS 1 POWER BUTTON Display Button Turns the LCD screen or DVR system ON or OFF Search Button PTZ Button 2 SETUP BUTTON Key Lock Button Enters the setup screen Sequence Button Zoom Button 3 CHANNEL SELECTION BUTTONS Archive Button Select to display individual cameras in live display and playback. Can also be used to enter numeric passwords (when prompted) 7 RETURN BUTTON Returns to the
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CONNECTING AND POWERING ON 2. Plug the power cord from power supply into the power outlet. 1. Insert the power supply wire into the rear DC 12V port on the DVR We recommend using a surge protected power bar and/or Insert the power cord into the power supply. Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) backup to prevent damage to your DVR system. 3. The DVR will power on and you will see a startup screen that detects and checks the status of hard drives. 4. The DV
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see SHUTTING DOWN With this DVR you have the option to shut down the entire unit and stop the DVR from recording, or to turn off the LCD screen but continue recording. For security reasons, you must enter your password to power off the system and halt recording. In either of these situations, pressing the button again will turn the DVR or LCD screen back on. NOTE: Only users with ADMIN permission levels can turn the unit OFF. For more information on permissio
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see MULTI-SCREENS The CLEARVU9 gives you several different viewing options for your cameras. You can choose between Sequence Mode, Single camera, and Quad (4 camera). TO CHANGE YOUR CAMERA DISPLAY 1. To change your camera display, click the right mouse button on the Live Display screen. 2. Click the DISPLAY icon. 3. To choose a different Display mode, repeat steps 1 and 2. This time, Single Display mode will be activated. 4. If you do not wish to view in Si
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see LOCKING THE SCREEN 1. To lock the screen and disable settings, click the right mouse button on the Live Display screen. 2. Click the Key Lock icon. 3. Enter your password (the default password is ‘1234’) and select OK. 4. The status bar at the bottom of the screen will disappear, and the word LOCK will be in the middle of the screen. 5. Key Lock is now activated. All buttons on the DVR’s button panel will be disabled, and all buttons on the remote control (exce
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SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see Continuous Record Mode is the simplest of recording modes. When you power on the DVR, recording will start automatically and the DVR will continue recording until you choose to stop it. The beside each camera title indicates that the camera is in continuous recording mode. Schedule Mode allows you to create a daily or weekly schedule for the system to record. This schedule is customizable for each camera, each day of the week. The icon will display next
