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SVAT ELECTRONICS
now you can see
Web Ready 4 Channel H.264 DVR Security System
w/ Smart Phone Access and 4 Hi-Res Indoor/Outdoor Night Vision Surveillance Cameras
COMPLETE SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
V1.0
www.svat.com
CV500 - 4CH
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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 find updated versions by visiting
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PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION Please visit our website at www.SVAT.com for information about your product’s warranty. We take quality very seriously. That 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 USA SVAT CANADA Fax: 1.888.771.1701 60 Industrial Parkway #Z64 4080 Montrose Road Emai
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 7 WHAT IS INCLUDED ............................................................................... 8 FEATURES ............................................................................................. 8 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................... 10 BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS ..........................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS...continued PTZ SETUP ................................................................................................19 PTZ control ........................................................................................... 20 MOTION DETECTION ...................................................................................20 Setting Motion ...................................................................................... 21 Motion Detect ................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS...continued Key Board Lock ...................................................................................... 35 ID Number ............................................................................................ 35 Display Setup ........................................................................................ 35 Language ............................................................................................. 36 Password ......................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS...continued DDNS CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................49 DDNS.org .............................................................................................. 49 DDNS Account Setup .............................................................................. 50 NETWORK VIEWING AND PLAYBACK ....................................................... 51 SOFTWARE ................................................................
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WHAT IS INCLUDED CV500 DVR 4 Indoor/Outdoor Night 10ft RJ45 USB Mouse Remote Control (500 GB HDD) Vision CCD Cameras Ethernet Cable RCA to BNC Software CD 4 x 60ft 4 PIN DIN to RCA Connectors (male)Video/Power Wires • 1-4 to one power supply cable • 1 power adapter for DVR • 10 ft power adapter for DVR • 24hr Lifetime Live Customer Support • 2 window warning stickers • Instruction manual • 1 CR2025 battery for remote • Quick Start Guide • 4 Camera Mounts • 1 year warranty FEATUR
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FEATURES..Continued 24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support Assistance is available whenever you need it. Simply visit www.SVAT.com for video networking guides, simple tips on how to protect your property, and instructional videos on topics such as camera placement. Our customer support team can be reached by phone 24/7, or by email and live web chat services so that you will always have access to an expert. 4 Professional Grade Weatherproof Cameras Four high resolution color cameras provide y
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ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES For more information or accessories please visit: www.svat.com • CLEARVU7 (LCD Monitor) • CVW62 (60 ft. Camera Extension Cable) Front Panel 3 1 2 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 10 11 1. Channel Display buttons – Displays each corresponding 8. Pause/Step – Pauses playback, and forward a frame (second press) camera channel in full screen when selected 9. Fast Forward - Increases playback speed (2x, 4x, 8x) 2. Quad - Displays all 4 cameras at once 10. Play – Calls up play sear
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BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS...continued Back Panel 1 2 7 12 6 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 1. CH1 – Video input 1 9. Ethernet (RJ-45) – Connect to your router or modem 2. CH2 – Video input 2 10. Alarm Inputs (1-4) and PTZ connections 3. CH3 – Video input 3 11. Power – 12V 4.16A 4. CH4 – Video input 4 12. VGA Out - Connects to a VGA cable for more viewing options 5. Monitor Out – Connect to the RCA composite video input of your TV or monitor 6. USB port for mouse only 7. Audio Out 8. Audio In Remote Contr
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THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION CAMERA INSTALLATION • The camera should be installed between 8 and 13ft above the area to be monitored • Ensure there are no obstructions in the camera’s view, to maximize viewing area • Ensure that the sunshade is positioned to avoid glare and position camera away from direct sunlight or indoor lighting • Decide whether the camera will be wall-mounted, ceiling mounted or sit on a desk/table top. If you are mounting the camera on a wall or ceiling, use the
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CAMERA INSTALLATION...continued 5. Connect the male RCA plug from the 60 ft cable to the BNC to RCA connector. 6. Repeat the above steps for all of the included cameras. Note: For detailed instructions and information on the cameras incluced with this system, please refer to the Camera specifications on pg. 63. CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR This DVR has multiple connections which allow you to integrate additional SVAT or third party devices to the system. Please note that ther
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CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR...continued CONNECTING A MONITOR TO THE DVR (RCA COMPOSITE) 1. Connect a BNC to RCA connector to 2. Plug the RCA cable into the BNC 3. Attach the other end of the RCA cable to a the MONITOR OUT connection on the connector. yellow RCA video input on your monitor. back of the DVR. 4. Switch the TV/Monitor source to view the DVR. Note: If the monitor has multiple video inputs then the video source will need to be switched to watch the DVR. Example
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CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR...continued CONNECTING YOUR DVR TO THE ROUTER 1. Power off the DVR by removing the power cable from the back of the DVR. 2. Connect the included network cable to the back of the DVR in the “Ethernet” port (LAN). 3. Connect the other end of the network cable to an available port on the router. The port should be labeled 1-4, or 1-8. 4. Power on the DVR by reconnecting the power cable on the back of the DVR. Note: If you look at the router there should
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GETTING STARTED Now that you have powered up the DVR and properly connected to a TV or monitor you are ready to begin using and customizing the DVR for your specific needs. The DVR will automatically begin recording once it has been powered on and initialized. Initializing the DVR is the normal start up process and can take a few moments. Using the Mouse • The included USB mouse makes using the CV500-4CH simple and efficient. Make sure that the mouse is connected to the rear USB port before
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MAIN MENU The main menu consists of nine options: 1. Camera Setup 2. Motion Setup 3. Record Setup 4. Alarm Setup 5. HDD Management 6. Network Setup 7. Backup Setup 8. System Setup 9. Exit MAIN MENU As you navigate through the Menu of the DVR, you will notice that most fields are adjustable. If the Menu setting has to the right of it, you can adjust the value by either using the left and right directional buttons, or scrolling up or down with the mouse whee
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MAIN MENU...continued Camera setup allows you to make adjustments to your cameras individually. A description of the adjustable fields will be found below. CAMERA 1. To choose which camera you want to work with highlight CAMERA so that the background is yellow and use the mouse wheel or directional keys to scroll to the camera you wish to adjust. • As you change cameras, the settings for each camera will be displayed along with it VIDEO ADJUST Video adjust allows you to
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MAIN MENU...continued DISPLAY You can choose whether or not to display any individual camera. By setting the display to OFF the camera will not be displayed in live viewing, however the camera channel will continue to record as per the defined recording settings. The video will be displayed during playback. DWELL TIME Dwell time refers to the amount of time the footage from a particular camera will be displayed for when you’re in auto sequence mode. You can set the dwell time for each camera
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MAIN MENU...continued PTZ Control To access the PTZ controls of the DVR you will need to use the mouse. 1. Move the mouse cursor to the bottom the screen for Pop Up Menu Bar to display. 2. Select the icon. The PTZ controls look like this: Note: To exit the PTZ control center, right click the mouse. Please review the following controls: - Direction Keys – move the camera up, down, left, or right - Zoom In/Zoom Out Keys PRE: If the PTZ camera supports preset positions this option w
