Swann QH4 Assembly instructions

Congratulations on the purchase of your Swann DVR. This quick start guide will assist you on getting the DVR up and

running as soon as possible. We recommend that you connect everything and give it a try before you do a permanent

installation, to make sure nothing was damaged during shipping. On the other side is a detailed connection map which

illustrates the various connections on the DVR.

1) Audio In

2) Video In

3) Audio Out

4) VGA

5) HDMI

6) LAN

7) USB

8) PTZ

9) Power

Getting to know your DVR

AUDIO

OUT VGA HDMI LAN USB B A

PTZ

DC 12V

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

1 3

2 4

1 3 5 7

2 4 6 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

10 IR Receiver

11) HDD LED

12) Power LED

IR PWR

H.264 8CH Digital Video Recorder

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8 channel model shown

QH4_83250N090215E | © Swann 2015

Here are explanations for the various connections and

lights on the DVR -

1) Audio In - For connecting a microphone or some other

audio source.

2) Video In - This is where you connected the included

cameras.

3) Audio Out - For connecting speakers.

4) VGA (optional) - If you have a digital TV or a monitor

with a VGA input, connect this to an available input.

5) HDMI - Connect this to your digital TV with a HDMI input

(HDMI cable included).

6) LAN - Connect this to your home network so your DVR

can connect to the Internet.

7) USB - Connect the mouse here. Also able to connect a

flash drive to back up your video recordings.

8) PTZ - For connecting a RS-485 device such as a PTZ

camera.

9) Power - This is where you connect the power adapter.

10) IR Receiver - Receives a signal from a remote control

(not supplied).

11) HDD LED - This will flash when the hard drive is

working.

12) Power LED - This light will turn on when the DVR has

power.

What does this mean?

Installing a Hard Drive 1

1. The DVR requires either a 3.5” SATA hard drive or a

2.5” SATA hard drive to record video to. Most brands

such as Western Digital and Seagate are compatible. We

recommend an “AV (Audio/Video)” rated hard drive.

Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws

on the left and right-hand sides as well as the screw at

the rear of the DVR. When finished, gently remove the lid.

2. There are two cables to connect to your hard drive. One

cable is for data (SATA) and the other is for power. There

are mounting holes for a 3.5” hard drive and a 2.5” hard

drive. Try minimising any contact with the motherboard.

3. Place the hard drive as illustrated and connect the data

and power cable to the relevant connections on the drive.

Ensure they are firmly connected and that all cables are

resting on top of the hard drive and not underneath.

4. While holding the hard drive, gently turn over the DVR

and secure the drive in place using the supplied mounting

screws. You may have to move the hard drive to align the

screw holes on the drive with the mounts on the case. Use

a Phillips head screwdriver to fasten each screw.

When finished, place the lid back onto the DVR and fasten

the remaining screws.

SATA

Power

SATA

Power

3.5”

2.5”

3.5”

2.5”

Connect the video output and

DC power connection on the

camera to the corresponding

connections on the video &

power cable.

Connect the video

connection to each video

input on the DVR. Twist

the video connection to

lock it in place.

Connect the other end

of the power splitter

to the power adapter,

then connect the power

adapter to a spare wall

socket.

Connect your Cameras 2

Thenconnecttheprovided

power splitter to the other

end of the video & power

cable.

AUDIO

OUT VGA HDMI LAN USB B A

PTZ

DC 12V

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

1 3

2 4

1 3 5 7

2 4 6 8

DC Power

Video Output

Power Splitter

Power Adapter

Video & Power

Cable

Connect the Ethernet cable (supplied) to the LAN connection on the DVR, and then connect the other end to a spare

port on your router or wireless access point.

It’s important that you do this as this allows you to access the DVR from your smartphone or tablet and to send

you email notifications. It also allows the DVR to connect to the Internet to update its internal clock, so the time it

shows on the video is always accurate.

Connect the DVR to your Home Network 3

AUDIO

OUT VGA HDMI LAN USB B A

PTZ

DC 12V

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

1 3

2 4

1 3 5 7

2 4 6 8

USB Int er net 432

Connect the mouse (supplied) to one of the USB ports located at the back of the DVR. You can connect a flash drive (not

supplied) to the other USB port to back up your video recordings and to perform a firmware update when available.

Connect the Mouse 4

AUDIO

OUT VGA HDMI LAN USB B A

PTZ

DC 12V

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

1 3

2 4

1 3 5 7

2 4 6 8

Please note, Bluetooth and wireless mice and trackpad devices are not supported.

Connect the HDMI cable (supplied) to the HDMI input on the DVR, and connect the other end to a spare HDMI input on

your HDTV. Make sure your HDTV input matches the physical connection used to connect the DVR.

Connect the DVR to your HDTV 5

AUDIO

OUT VGA HDMI LAN USB B A

PTZ

DC 12V

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

1 3

2 4

1 3 5 7

2 4 6 8

HDMI IN 2

HDMI IN 1

If you have a Monitor with a VGA connection, connect a VGA cable (not supplied) to the VGA output on the DVR, and

connect the other end to the VGA input on your Monitor.

Connect the DVR to your Monitor (optional) 6

AUDIO

OUT VGA HDMI LAN USB B A

PTZ

DC 12V

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

1 3

2 4

1 3 5 7

2 4 6 8

Connect the power adapter (supplied) to the power input on the DVR. There will be a label on the power adapter

indicating that it is for the DVR and not the cameras. Connect the power adapter to a spare wall socket.

All the connections have now been completed. You’re now ready to run through “The Setup Wizard” quick start guide

to configure the DVR.

Connect the Power Adapter 7

AUDIO

OUT VGA HDMI LAN USB B A

PTZ

DC 12V

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

1 3

2 4

1 3 5 7

2 4 6 8

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