The Swann 16 Channel DVR with Smartphone Viewing is used to record high quality video on up to 16 channels simultaneously in real time. With various recording modes such as constant, schedule, motion, alarm, and NetViewer, the DVR uses H.264 compression format and stores videos on a 500GB hard disk storage capacity (which can be expanded up to 4TB), allowing you to store more than 7 days of continuous recorded feed from all 16 channels. You will be notified of critical events via email.
Using an RJ45 cable and an Ethernet port, the DVR can be connected to a LAN network. It supports network protocols such as TCP/IP (DHCP, UDP, DDNS), PPPoE, UPnP, and dynamic DNS. Offering easy control using Internet Explorer or the NetViewer software, the DVR can be used to take a back up of the data over the network, and has a USB port that enables transfer of data on a USB device.
Featuring a HDMI port, the DVR allows viewing of live images or recorded videos on a local monitor with 1920 x 1080 for HDMI, up to 1440 x 900 for VGA, and AV Out (NTSC 720x480, PAL 720x576) resolutions, and also supports live viewing on any 3G enabled iPhone, Blackberry, Android, or other smartphones. The DVR uses 16 inputs for composite video inputs and 16 inputs for audio, and has 2 composite video output ports and an audio out port for monitoring purposes.
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Signal | NTSC or PAL |
| Video Inputs | 16 composite BNC inputs |
| Video Outputs | 2 composite BNC outputs, 1 VGA out |
| Display Resolution | HDMI (1920x1080), VGA (800x600, 1024x728, 1280x1024, 1440x900), AV out (NTSC 720x480, PAL 720x576) |
| Display Frame Rate | Real time NTSC: 30 fps, PAL: 25 fps |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Audio Input | 16 inputs (4 x BNC, 12 x BNC via serial adaptor cable) |
| Audio Output | 1 BNC main output, 1 BNC spot output |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Compression Format | H.264 |
| Recording Resolution | NTSC: D1 (704x480), HD1 (704x240), CIF (352x240) PAL: D1 (704x576), HD1 (704x288), CIF (352x288) |
| Recording Frame Rate |
NTSC: D1 (120 fps), HD1 (240 fps), CIF (480 fps) PAL: D1 (100 fps), HD1 (200 fps), CIF (400 fps) |
| Recording Modes | Constant, schedule, motion, alarm, 'NetViewer' |
| Multiplex Operation | Multiplex |
| HDD Interface | 500GB SATA HDD (installed) |
| Hard Drive | Support up to 4TB (2 x 2TB) |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| LAN | Yes (RJ45) |
| Network Interface | Ethernet |
| Network Protocol | TCP/IP (DHCP, UDP, DDNS), PPPoE, UPnP |
| Dynamic DNS | Yes |
| Remote Operation | Via http using IE (ActiveX) or NetViewer software |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating Power | 12V DC |
| Dimensions | 16.9 x 15 x 2.7" (430 x 380 x 70 mm) |
| Weight | 8.8lb (4kg) |
| Backup Method | USB to flash drive / network |
| Mouse | Yes (USB x 1) |
| Remote Control | Yes (2 AAA) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% - 90% RH |
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My order was shipped on time, as promised and arrived in excellent condition. The product replaced a more expensive unit, which had considerably less functionality. It was up and running in 15 mins, including streaming video to my iphone.
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I bought this DVR to replace an older one that had worn out. Hooking it up to our existing camera network was really quite easy. There were few programming issues which was a relief.The only issues I had were:1) The hard drive was not plugged in, so I had to take the DVR cover off and connect it. Knowing this in advance would've saved me some time and effort. My advice would be to remove the cover and check this BEFORE you hook all your cameras up!2) If you have to rely on the on-screen menu via a TV monitor, it is a bit of a pain. The menu is kind of small and it does not stay up very long if you are not actively using it. I'm sure this is probably not an issue if you are using it with a computer. Alas, my system is not quite that modern.Calling Swann for tech support was a bit of a mixed bag. While I was able to speak with a live person, he seemed to have a hard time understanding my issue (hard drive not being seen)and a little confused as to which model of machine I had. But in the end, he was able to help me figure out the hard drive was just not connected. So far, the DVR has performed well and has had no issues. Dealing with B&H was a pleasure, as always.
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