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SVAT ELECTRONICS
now you can see
Web Ready 16 Channel H.264 DVR Security System
w/ iPhone & BlackBerry Access and 8 Hi-Res Indoor/Outdoor Night Vision Surveillance Cameras
COMPLETE SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
V1.1
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CV501 - 16CH
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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 1.1 for this product. You may find updated versions by visiting o
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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. 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 Road 60 Industrial Parkway Websi
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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 ................................................................................................20 PTZ controls ............................................................................................................. 21 MOTION DETECTION ...................................................................................21 Setting Motion ......................................................................................................... 22 Motion D
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TABLE OF CONTENTS...continued Key Board Lock ......................................................................................................... 40 ID Number ............................................................................................................... 40 Display Setup ........................................................................................................... 40 Language .......................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS...continued NETWORK VIEWING AND PLAYBACK ....................................................... 56 SOFTWARE ...............................................................................................56 Online Software Icons ............................................................................................... 56 Time Point Backup ................................................................................................... 58 Record ..........................
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WHAT IS INCLUDED 16CH DVR with 8 Indoor/Outdoor Night 2 x Four to One Power USB Mouse IR Remote Control 500 GB HDD Vision CCD Cameras Supply for Cameras 10 RCA to BNC Software CD 10ft RJ45 8 x 60ft 4 PIN DIN to RCA Connectors Ethernet Cable (male)Video/Power Wires • 10 ft Power Adapter for DVR • 1 Power Adapter for DVR • 4 Window Warning Stickers • 24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support • 1 CR2025 Battery for Remote (installed) • Instruction Manual • 4 x 60 ft. Camera Extension Cables • Q
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FEATURES..Continued Stay Notified with Email Alerts This system keeps you notified of events occurring in your monitoring location. You can set the unit to automatically send alerts to your email inbox whenever motion is detected or when cameras lose power. Up to seven different email addresses can receive these alerts. 8 Professional Grade Weatherproof Cameras Eight high resolution color cameras provide you with a clear and consistent picture at 420 TV lines of resolution. They allow you to b
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ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES • CLEARVU7 (LCD Monitor) • CVW62 (60 ft. Camera Extension Cable) • VU301-C (Camera) For more information or accessories please visit: www.svat.com BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS Front Panel 1. Power LED – Indicates the DVR is properly powered on 14. 9-12 – Pressing this scrolls through cameras 9-12 one at a time 2. Rec LED – Indicates the DVR is in Recording mode 15. 13-16 – Pressing this scrolls through cameras 13 – 16 one at a time 3. Play LED – Indicates the D
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BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS...continued Back Panel 1. Power Input– 12V 4. 16A 7. Video Input – CH 1 to 16 – Camera connections 2. VGA OUT – Connection to a VGA monitor 8. Audio In – Connects to an audio supported camera/ microphone (not included) 3. Ethernet (LAN) connection – Connect to a router or modem 9. SPOT – Connects to a second monitor for camera viewing 4. Alarm Input/Relay - Connects Alarm adapter purposes only (no menu access) 5. Audio Out - Connect to a speaker or amplifier 10. S-Vid
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BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS...continued PTZ CONNECTION 9 PIN D-SUB adapter for PTZ cameras: 1. 9 PIN D-SUB MALE Connection - Connects into RS 232/485 Port on the back of DVR 2. Connection for a RS 232 PTZ Camera 3. Connection for a RS 485 PTZ Camera - Using the “T” and “R” connections 4. Connection for a RS485 PTZ Camera - Using the “D+” and “D-” connections For more information on how to setup and use the PTZ camera with the DVR please see PTZ Setup. Refer to the PTZ camera manufacturer in
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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 included 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 ports 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 shoul
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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 CV501 - 16CH simple and efficient. Make sure that the mouse is connected to the front right USB p
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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 wheel. If the Menu set
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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 control the contr
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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 when you’re in auto sequence mode. You can set the dwell time for each camera ind
