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RedAlert™ / BlueAlert™

 

If this device does not work when you first plug it 
in, do not take it back to the store. 

Contact the Swann Helpdesk using our fast e-mail service 
tech@swann.com.au or call us on one of the Toll-Free 
numbers shown on the back cover of this booklet.

Most problems can be quickly and easily fixed with a simple 
e-mail or a quick chat with one of our friendly technical staff. 
(Toll-Free available in the US and Australia only)

Installation Guide

Movement Video Recorder

Single Channel Digital Security Recorder

Swann Technical Support

All Countries E-mail: tech@swann.com.au

Telephone Helpdesk

UNITED STATES toll free

1-800-627-2799
1-877-274-3695

(Su, 2pm-10pm US PT)

(M-Th, 6am-10pm US PT)

(F 6am-2pm US PT)

USA Exchange & Repairs

562-777-2551

(M-F, 9am-5pm US PT)

AUSTRALIA toll free

1300 138 324 

(M 9am-5pm AUS ET)

(Tu-F 1am-5pm AUS ET)

(Sa 1am-9am AUS ET)

New Zealand toll free

0800 479 266 

International 

 +61 3 8412 4610

See http://www.worldtimeserver.com for information on different time zones

and the time in Melbourne Australia compare to your local time.

Swann warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a 
period of one (1) year from it’s original purchase date. You must present your 
receipt as proof of date of purchase for warranty validation. Any unit which proves 
defective during the stated period will be repaired without charge for parts or 
labour or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann. The repair or replacement will 
be warranted for either ninety days or the remainder of the original one year 
warranty period, whichever is longer. The end user is responsible for all freight 
charges incurred to send the 

 to Swann’s repair centres. 

shipping from and to any country 

other than the country of origin. The warranty does not cover any incidental, 
accidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to use 
this 

. Any costs associated with the fitting or removal of this product by a 

tradesman or other person or any other costs associated with its use are the 
responsibility of the end user. This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the 

 only and is not transferrable to any third party.

Unauthorised end user or third party modifications to any component or evidence 
of misuse or abuse of the device will render all warranties void.

product

The end user is 

responsible for all shipping costs incurred when 

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Help Desk / Support Details

Warranty  Information

www.swannsecurity.com

English

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FCC WARNING 
STATEMENT

This device complies
with Part 15 of FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not
cause harmful interference
and (2) this device must
accept any interference
received, including
interference that may
cause undesired operation

    WARNING: IMPORTANT
 NOTICE ABOUT CORRECT
  USE OF POWER ADAPTER

The correct orientation
for the enclosed power

adapter is in a vertical

or floor mount position.

L’orientation correcte pour

L’adapteur secteur fourni

est dans une position

verticale ou plancher-

monte.

La orientacion correcta para

el adaptador electrico incluido

es en posicion vertical o instalado

en el suelo.

Summary of Contents for BlueAlert

Page 1: ...tech swann com au or call us on one of the Toll Free numbers shown on the back cover of this booklet Most problems can be quickly and easily fixed with a simple e mail or a quick chat with one of our friendly technical staff Toll Free available in the US and Australia only Installation Guide Movement Video Recorder Single Channel Digital Security Recorder English ...

Page 2: ... Recording TV Mode and Picture Quality Settings Advanced Motion Detection Setup Viewing and Deleting Saved Images Changing Folders Connecting additional wireless cameras Achieving the best wireless signal RedAlert BlueAlert Specifications Tips and Shortcuts Troubleshooting Wireless Camera Images 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 7 8 11 12 13 13 13 15 14 Package Contents RedAlert BlueAlert DVR Antenna DVR Power Supp...

Page 3: ...atically overwrite the oldest images or video first ensuring the DVR keeps recording RedAlert BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder r Using the SD Card Slot Insert an SD card with label facing up into the RedAlert BlueAlert DVR The DVR accepts SD cards up to 2GB Once the card is inserted the DVR will save recordings to the SD card You can playback images on a monitor directly from the RedAlert BlueAler...

Page 4: ...ng PIP only the main full screen image will be recorded To switch cameras and view PIP 1 Press the Display button once to switch camera views between your wired and wireless cameras 2 Press the Display button again to view both cameras in PIP mode 3 Press the Display button again to swap camera views Motion Detection Setup 1 Press the Menu button to enter menu interface 2 Press Left Right to highl...

Page 5: ...ons to highlight Exit and then press OK to exit the menu SHORTCUT When viewing your camera press the UP arrow to quickly toggle Motion Detection ON OFF Choosing Video or Photo Recording 1 Press the Menu button to enter menu interface RedAlert BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder 5 ...

Page 6: ...o 3 Press OK to toggle Photo or AVI video recording 4 Press the Left Right buttons to highlight Exit and then press OK to exit the menu SHORTCUT When viewing your camera press the DOWN arrow to quickly toggle between Photo or Video RedAlert BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder 6 ...

Page 7: ...ess the Menu button to enter menu interface 2 Press Left Right to highlight Setup and then press OK 3 Press OK to toggle TV mode from PAL NTSC NOTE The default setting is NTSC in North America and PAL for Europe Australasia 4 Press Left Right to highlight the picture Quality option 7 ...

Page 8: ... of the area of detection Large Medium or Small Box and then press OK Motion will be detected only within the box selected 3 Press Up Down Left Right to move detection box to a region you would like to detect motion and then press OK to confirm and return to the Setup menu 8 5 Press OK to toggle High Low image quality If you are trying to conserve memory space use Low otherwise the High setting is...

Page 9: ...ghlight Motion Detect Interval This setting indicates the pause in seconds between two separate motion events 7 Press OK to change the pause or delay to 1 3 or 5 seconds between motion events 4 Press Left Right to highlight Motion Detect Count in the Setup menu Motion Detect Count indicates how many photos will be taken per motion detection Note This feature applies to photo recording only 9 ...

Page 10: ...is the highest level of motion Target Value is the level of motion required to set off motion detection For motion to be detected the Current Value must be higher than the Target Value 10 Press Left Right to set the Target Value or sensitivity between 0 99 Adjust the sensitivity to the level needed for your conditions Press OK to return to the Setup menu Note In our example above Target Value is s...

Page 11: ...us menus press the Menu button on the DVR 3 To delete an image in playback mode press Menu to bring up the delete menu Viewing and Deleting Saved Images 1 When viewing a live image press Mode to enter playback mode and view saved images RedAlert BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder 11 2 Press Left Right to switch between images ...

Page 12: ...to select Confirm check or Cancel X option and then press OK to select RedAlert BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder 12 Changing Folders 1 While in playback mode press the Display button to bring up the folder listing 2 Press Up Down to choose the folder you want to see and then press OK to confirm 5 Press Mode to exit playback and return to live view ...

Page 13: ...Setup Guide for information on camera connections For assistance with this product contact Swann Technical Support on 1 800 627 2799 in USA or 1300 13 8324 in Australia Alternatively email us at tech swann com au RedAlert BlueAlert Digital Video Recorder 13 Connecting additional wireless cameras not included The RedAlert BlueAlert DVR is capable of receiving up to 4 wireless cameras Note only the ...

Page 14: ...ry moving the Camera or Receiver to location further away from the appliance or in the event of interference from a Wireless LAN device try changing the Wireless LAN to a different channel to improve the signal quality No picture Check the receiver to confirm it is turned ON and make sure the A V connection of the Receiver is not plugged into the Audio Out socket Make sure the Receiver is on the c...

Page 15: ...al Recording Recording Format AVI Video 10s JPEG images Recording Resolution JPEG 640 X 480 AVI 320 X 240 NOTE All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations relating to the use of cameras Before using any camera for any purpose it is the buyer s responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and regulations that prohibit or limit the use of cameras and to comply with the applicable laws ...

Page 16: ...country of origin The warranty does not cover any incidental accidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this Any costs associated with the fitting or removal of this product by a tradesman or other person or any other costs associated with its use are the responsibility of the end user This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the only and is not t...

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