Swann - 8-Channel, 4-Camera Outdoor Wired 1TB DVR Surveillance System - Black/White

Name: Swann - 8-Channel, 4-Camera Outdoor Wired 1TB DVR Surveillance System - Black/White
Brand: Swann
SKU: 2140077
Rating: 4.2 (141 reviews)

Model: SWDVK-845004P-US

SKU: 2140077

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Key Specs
- Camera Resolution: 720 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Field Of View: 77 degrees (The area of a target, measured as an angle from the location of viewing, that can be observed.)
- Night Vision: true
- Number Of Cameras Included: 4
- Camera Power Source: AC/DC Power (plug-in)
- Number Of Channels: 8
- Recording Resolution: 720 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Storage Type: DVR
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor and outdoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Minimum Operating Temperature: -4 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 122 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
General
- Product Name: 8-Channel, 4-Camera Outdoor Wired 1TB DVR Surveillance System
- Brand: Swann
- Model Number: SWDVK-845004P-US
Camera
- Camera Resolution: 720 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Field Of View: 77 degrees (The area of a target, measured as an angle from the location of viewing, that can be observed.)
- Night Vision: true
- Night Vision Distance: 98 feet
- Number Of Cameras Included: 4
- Number Of Cameras Supported: 8
- Day/Night Mode: true (Captures images/video with optimal clarity by automatically adjusting settings to various light levels.)
- IP Camera: Wired (An Internet Protocol (IP) camera is able to record and display image/video data via the internet, without need for a local recording device.)
- Number of IR LEDs: 30 (Quantity of infrared (IR) LED lights for emitting IR light and allowing the camera to detect objects in low light.)
- Camera Infrared Distance: 98 feet (The distance over which the camera's infrared, or night vision, capabilities can detect objects.)
- Image Sensor Type: Specialty (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
- Infrared Cut Off Filter: true (Often referred to as an IR or heat-absorbing filter, this camera feature is designed to block infrared light during the day to produce optimally lit images, while still allowing for night vision capabilities in low light.)
- Camera Mount Type: Other
Power
- Camera Power Source: AC/DC Power (plug-in)
Compatibility
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Camera Compatibility: Not Available
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS, Mac, Windows
Connectivity
- Camera Connectivity: Wired (Security system cameras can be set up in several ways. Wired cameras require cables for power and footage transmission, while wire-free cameras don't need cables for either. Wireless cameras still require cables for receiving power but are able to transmit footage via a wireless network.)
Recording & Playback
- Streaming Video: true (The ability to transmit a live video feed from the product.)
- Records Audio: false
- Number Of Channels: 8
- Video Compression Type: H.264
- Recording Resolution: 720 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Video Recording Prompt: Motion detection
Storage
- Storage Type: DVR
- DVR Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Internal Storage Capacity Upgradeable Upto: 3000 gigabytes
Performance
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor and outdoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Minimum Operating Temperature: -4 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 122 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
Features
- Auto-On Detection: Motion
Dimension
- Camera Height: 2.36 inches
- Camera Width: 2.36 inches
- Camera Depth: 5.75 inches
- Camera Weight: 0.37 pounds
- DVR Height: 1.8 inches
- DVR Width: 11.2 inches
- DVR Depth: 9.4 inches
- DVR Weight: 3 pounds
Sensor
- Sensors: Motion sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
Output
- DVR Output(s): HDMI, RCA audio, USB 2.0, VGA
Display
- Camera Color Display: true
Included
- Camera(s) Included: true
- DVR Included: true
- Monitor Included: false
- Remote Control Included: false
- Included Software: SwannView Link
- Cable(s) Included: true
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 840236104451

Capture suspicious activities or monitor employees with this four-camera HD Swann DVR. Its eight-channel setup lets you observe multiple locations around your home or office, and its spacious 1TB hard drive stores recorded footage for at least 10 days. Access live feeds from this Swann DVR remotely with a compatible digital device, or play recorded streams at your convenience.

Monitor your property with 4 cameras: Also includes DVR, mouse, power adapter, power splitter and security stickers.
Set and forget with hard drive storage: Record continuously from 8 channels with a 1TB hard drive.
Infrared night vision lets you see in the dark: Keep an eye on things up to 98' away when there's little to no light.
HDMI and VGA outputs: Connect to a wide range of compatible displays for versatile viewing, including your HDTV, LCD or plasma TV. USB connectivity makes it easy to transfer stored footage.

Whats Included

4-Camera Outdoor Wired 1TB DVR Surveillance System
Swann 8-Channel

Q: Is this security system wireless?

A: No, this system has wired camera connectivity.

Q: Does this have the option of motion activated?

A: Yes, the DVR records when motion sets it off, and you can adjust the sensitivity. It will send an e-mail when the motion triggers it. The DVR unit can buzz when motion sets it off. You can set areas in the camera's view that will not set off motion activation as well. An awesome system.

Q: What if the burglar steals the hard drive?

A: You may have photos of the thief if you set up the e-mailing capability. You can also set it up so a PC records events as well as the DVR. Best bet, hide the DVR so it doesn't get stolen.

Q: I would like to mount this by a driveway gate is the water proof and cold and heat proof?

A: It is cold and hot proof to a certain extent just like it is also waterproof. But if you construct a light weight 3 sided box to go over it and help block out the sunlight and help keep the rain off of it you will get a lot more years of great service out of it. Just like you see on the commercial units out there a little hood on it will make a great difference and it makes it a lot clearer to see who ever come into to site of it as far as seeing the faces and the license plate numbers. A little prevention goes a very long way.

Q: cameras

A: For a lower price. The 720P cameras are not as well made, they are plastic. They work well. The resolution is not as good as the cast aluminum 1080P cameras. Plan where you place the better 1080P cameras for best visibility, you will be happy with the system.

Q: I know you get 4 cameras with this package. Can you add additional cameras to the system because of the additional channels?

A: Yes you can add 4 more cameras to the system

Q: Camera compatibility?

A: Any camera will work but you need to have the same input to hook it up on the DVR

Q: will it notify you through your smartphone if motion detector trips

A: It will e-mail you, but the app will not notify you.

Customers are saying

Customers admire the sharp picture quality and crisp images provided by the 8-Channel, 4-Camera Outdoor Wired 1TB DVR Surveillance System, along with its effective night vision capabilities. The system's ease of installation and setup is also frequently praised. However, some users found the length of the provided cables to be insufficient for their needs.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome system and i did a lot of research!!!
After some hoodlums broke into our cars parked right in our well lit driveway, I had had enough. I spent weeks researching our options and where to get it for the best price. If you are looking at wireless- beware- ire less just means how the camera image is sent to the dvr. All cameras are wired for power. And wireless used your wifi internet connection. This could slow your other connections down or if you have trouble like we do, it could have intermittent gaps in recording do to poor connection. All that being said, the Swann product was the best one for us. The online monitoring has lead my husband to stalking me while he is at work (ie. Honey what was in the package on the front porch and what time did you get home, I didn't see your car in the driveway till after 10, where were you) But the images are clear, the coverage is fantastic in daylight and good at night. We are actually able with angling our 4 cameras to cover our property and the elder neighbors too. The set up was a breeze. Had a second of trouble with the resolution setting on the TV so we couldn't see on the big screen until an awesome customer service rep walked me thru how to resolve quickly and easily. Each camera has one "wire" that is 60 foot that has 2 connectors on either end (power and image). Super easy to tuck into siding and/or run next to existing cable TV lines. I set up 2 of the 4 cameras in minutes! Highly recommend, can't think of one negative!!!
Posted 10 years ago by Cmlands
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pretty Picture
Cameras look real good day or night. Goodnuf to ID a thief. The cameras will switch to black and white for night vision . Easy to link with iPhone app for remote viewing. Be prepared to drill some holes in walls and string cables; that's the hardest part. I output the VGA signal to an extra computer monitor and the HD signal to my 70 inch TV. My favorite camera is the one that shows me who's at the front door.
Posted 10 years ago by Bongo
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Simply useless- Please read this review.
1.) Does not support saving to a cloud storage. (If your DVR gets stolen... then it is useless to you... but the crooks will have all your video files stored on the DVR) this is because this is an analogue system, not an IP system. *Tech support says their developers are trying to figure out a solution, but even if they do, current customers won't get an update to resolve it or anything of that sort.* 2.) Playback of recorded footage is only possible on a windows system with Internet explorer installed... Or Linux with windows running in a "Virtual Box" (This is because it requires Active-X). Same answer from tech support...*They say their developers are trying to figure out a solution, but even if they do, current customers won't get an update to resolve it or anything of that sort* 3.) Even with the mobile app, you can't use playback feature, so if you don't have Internet Explorer you won't be able to review the footage. Same answer from tech support...*They say their developers are trying to figure out a solution, but even if they do, current customers won't get an update to resolve it or anything of that sort* I am an experienced Linux user with employment background in IT, Devolepment and Low volt Alarm system instillation and service. All of these system limitations, can be confirmed by Swann's customer support at 1-800-627-2799. I strongly encourage anybody thinking about buying this system to call Swann directly and verify this for yourself, or just google these problems. The system itself is nice in looks, build quality, and resolution/Night vision... But even after settling on having no mobile app "playback" (Live view works great) and having to run windows inside a virtual box with Internet Explorer, to get full online access on Linux, the inability to save data to a cloud service makes this system utterly useless. Sure you can put the DVR inside a safe that is bolted to the floor to ensure thiefs don't take your data, but a much better idea is to get a hybrid DVR surveillance system that can be set to save data off-site or go with an IP surveillance system setup such as Foscam or D-Link. After spending $500 at best buy because they told me it was "There best system" and seeing nothing to the contrary on the box, and 15 hrs of install and configuration, I will cut my losses and just either run a usb cord from the DVR to a external hard drive that is somewhere super hard for crooks to get too (not really practical for the DVR itself as you need to have access to it to hook up a monitor for setup exe.) or add a dedicated computer somewhere off-site that then, screen captures the Live view from Internet Explorer on a rolling basis. Both solutions are somewhat "iffy" TRUST ME, DONT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I MADE.. There are better systems for the same price. If I could redo it, I would have bought 4 Foscam IP systems and used the extra money for power adapter extensions off Amazon, as even those have to be plugged into power and their cords looked pretty short. Removing my system now would take a long time and leave ugly holes from running cables and mounting the cameras with the supplied wall anchors. UUUhhh. DO YOUR REASEARCH. Even all 3rd party software only works on IP or hybrid systems (Including on Linux)(NOT analogue ones like this) Port forwarding is also useless as it wont achieve anything different using this type of system.
Posted 10 years ago by LinuxGuru