INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.0
Model#: px301 www.defender-usa.com
7” Monitor with SD Card Recording and Long Range Night Vision Camera
Digital Wireless DVR
Security System
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NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN MONITOR
PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Warranty Terms
1. Defender products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and
materials. This warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price at Defender’s option.
2. This warranty becomes void if the product shows evidence of having been misused, mishandled or tampered with contrary to
the applicable instruction manual.
3. Routine cleaning, normal cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear are not covered under the terms of this warranty.
4. The warranty expressly provided for herein is the sole warranty provided in connection with the product itself and no other
warranty, expressed or implied is provided. Defender assumes no responsibilities for any other claims not specically
mentioned in this warranty.
5. This warranty does not cover shipping costs, insurance, or any other incidental charges.
6. You MUST call Defender before sending any product back for repair. You will be sent a Return Authorization form with return
instructions. When returning the product for warranty service, please pack it carefully in the original box with all supplied
accessories, and enclose your original receipt or copy, and a brief explanation of the problem (include RA #).
7. This warranty is valid only in Canada and the continental U.S.
8. This warranty cannot be re-issued.
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
FCC NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
IC NOTE: LOW POWER DECIVES RF
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.”
CLASS B OR A PRODUCTION: This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe
[B] est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Phoenix 301! This wireless, audio enabled video camera with SD card
recording capabilities is an excellent security product for any home or business. With motion detection, alarm
activation and scheduled recording, you can be sure that you will never miss an unsuspected guest or movement.
Feel secure in knowing that you will never miss a thing with your PX301 allowing you to see, hear and record
events which are happening at all times.
FEATURES ................................................................................................................................5
WHAT’S INCLUDED ....................................................................................................................7
ALTERNATE KITS .......................................................................................................................7
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES .........................................................................................................7
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS .....................................................................................................8
Monitor ........................................................................................................................................................8
Remote .......................................................................................................................................................10
Camera .......................................................................................................................................................10
INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................11
Things to Consider ......................................................................................................................................11
Avoiding Interference .................................................................................................................................11
Mounting the Camera ................................................................................................................................12
Plugging in Monitor ...................................................................................................................................13
Connecting 7" LCD Monitor into another Monitor .......................................................................................13
IR Extension................................................................................................................................................14
PAIRING ................................................................................................................................14
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................... 15
Inserting SD Card into monitor ...................................................................................................................15
Live View ....................................................................................................................................................15
CAMERA VIEWING ................................................................................................................... 16
RECORDING ............................................................................................................................16
MAIN MENU ...........................................................................................................................17
Camera ON/OFF Menu ................................................................................................................................17
Record Menu ..............................................................................................................................................18
Quality ...............................................................................................................................................18
Trigger Record ....................................................................................................................................19
Scheduled Record ...............................................................................................................................19
Overwrite ...........................................................................................................................................20
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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Settings...........................................................................................................................20
Date and Time ....................................................................................................................................21
Brightness ..........................................................................................................................................21
AV Out ................................................................................................................................................22
Format the SD Card ............................................................................................................................22
Digital Zoom ......................................................................................................................................23
Default ...............................................................................................................................................23
PLAYBACK .............................................................................................................................. 24
Watching Recorded Footage Through monitor ...........................................................................................24
Playback Buttons ........................................................................................................................................25
Delete .........................................................................................................................................................25
Computer Playback.....................................................................................................................................26
Backing Footage up on a Computer ............................................................................................................27
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................28
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 29
Camera .......................................................................................................................................................29
Monitor ......................................................................................................................................................30
REPLACEMENT PARTS/ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES .......................................................................31
DRILLING TEMPLATE ............................................................................................................... 32
FEATURES
Digital Wireless Technology
Superior digital frequency with a wireless range of 100ft ensures clear video and audio. The convenience of a
digital wireless signal also allows you to set your system up in just a matter of minutes.
SD Card Recording
Record up to 350 minutes of video and audio directly onto the included 2GB SD card. Choose to record constantly,
based on a set schedule or only when motion is detected.
Long Range Night Vision
Eighteen infrared (IR) LEDs let you see in the dark, up to 40ft away!1 The LEDs automatically activate when it gets
dark, giving you around the clock protection.
2 Way Intercom Feature
The 2 way intercom allows you to speak with whomever you are monitoring. Safely carry on conversations or
monitor your entrance without ever having to open the door to strangers.
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24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support
Assistance is available for you whenever you need it. Our customer support team can be reached by phone, email
or live web chat services 24/7 so that you will always have access to an expert.
Weather Resistant Camera
The camera is built with durable aluminum, weather resistant housing2 so you can use it outdoors in almost any
weather condition. Use it indoors for monitoring your business, inventory or home.
Expandable up to 4 Cameras
This system can support up to four cameras so you can monitor multiple oces, entrances and outdoor areas at
the same time.3 Additional Camera: PX301-C
Motion Detection Settings
Motion detection gives you the option to record only when movement is detected to conserve your SD card
memory. Your system will start recording and alert you when motion is detected.
24 Hour Scheduled Recording
Personalize a 24 hour recording schedule. Record video footage using three dierent types of recording modes:
manual, scheduled, and motion activated.
7" LCD Monitor
View your live or recorded footage easily on the 7" LCD monitor. Its functional design allows it to be wall mounted
or placed on a table.
Remote Control Access
Control your system directly from the monitor or from a distance with the included remote control.
Easily Connects to a TV
Use the included 6ft AV wire to connect to any television so you can see and hear your footage on a larger screen.
1. IR illumination range up to 40ft under ideal conditions. Objects at or beyond this range may be partially or
completely obscured, depending on the camera application.
2. Not for use in direct exposure to water, rain or snow. Although the cameras are water resistant they are not
waterproof.
3. Recording in quad screen mode not supported. Single channel recording only.
For more information:
Please visit www.defender-usa.com
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Digital wireless Camera Digital wireless monitor 2GB SD Card
4 Window Warning Stickers Remote Control
• Mounting Hardware
• Power Adapter for Monitor
• Manual
• Power Adapter for Camera
• RCA to RCA (male) cable
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
PX 301-C Additional Camera
For more information please visit:
www.defender-usa.com
ALTERNATE KITS
PX301 - 011
Additional
Camera
The following kits have the following items included (as well as what is mentioned above):
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MONITOR
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BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
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1. Power: Pressing this button turns the monitor on and o
2. TV/AV: If your monitor is connected to another video source, pressing this button will
transfer the image from the 7" LCD monitor to the attached monitor.
3. Quad: Opens up a quad screen view. For more information on camera viewing, please
see “Camera Viewing” on Pg. 16
4. Volume: This adjusts the volume of the audio that plays through your monitor
5. IR Sensor: The IR sensor is how the remote and monitor communicate
6. Manual Record: Prompts the monitor to begin constant recording. To stop recording, press this
button again
7. Motion Record: Prompts the monitor to record only when motion is detected. To stop motion
recording, press this button again
8. Manual Channel: Manually changes which camera is being viewed on screen
9. Auto Channel: Turns auto channel on and o. When this function is on, the camera channels will
sequence through automatically
10. Delete/Scan: This button will turn on the screen saver. The screen saver will display until
motion is detected, once detected, the screen saver will close and the monitor
will display the camera that detected motion. During playback this button allows
you to delete single clips of recorded footage. For more information on deleting
recorded footage, please see “DELETE” on Pg. 27
11. Menu/Exit: Enters and exits the main menu
12. Joystick: This tab has many functions when accessing the menu as well as playing back
footage. For information about how to use this joystick, please see “Joystick” on
Pg. 14 of the manual
13. Antenna: This antenna allows for a stronger signal between the camera and monitor
14. A/V Out: Plug the single end of the included A/V cable into this area
15. Power Input: Plug the small end of the included power adapter marked “monitor” into this area
16. SD Card Insert: Your SD card can be inserted into this area to record and save footage
17. Talk: This button allows for two-way communication. The monitor and camera are
both equipped with a microphone and a speaker, pressing this button allows you
to speak through the camera from the monitor
MONITOR
Note: To jump to a particular paired camera while in quad mode, select the camera number on the
joystick. This function only works while in quad viewing mode.
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REMOTE
The included remote control has the same functions
as the monitor with the exception of two commands
that are NOT included on the remote control,
they are:
• Talk: Cannot access talk function with remote
• Power: Cannot power on or o the monitor from
the remote control
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CAMERA
1. Pair Button:
Located at the back of the
camera, you press this
button when pairing the
camera and monitor. For
more information, please
see “Pairing” on Pg 14
2. Antenna:
This removable antenna
allows for a better signal
between the camera and
monitor
3. Camera Housing:
Made of anodized aluminum
to prevent rust
4. Infrared (IR):
The 18 LEDs allow the
camera to see in the dark up
to 40ft away
5. Camera Lens:
The camera lens is located in
the center of the LEDs
6. CDS Sensor: Automatically turns on the infrared LEDs when it gets dark
7. Motion Detection: Detects any motion in front of the camera
8. Speaker/Microphone: Allows you to hear and record sounds, and talkback to whomever you are recording
9. Camera Mount: Allows the camera to be desk or wall mounted
10. Power connection: This 3 ft. cord connects to the power adapter (marked “Camera”)
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Back of Camera
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THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION
• The camera should be installed between 8 to 13ft above the area to be monitored
• Ensure that the camera is installed NO MORE than 100 ft away from the monitor’s position to maintain a
strong signal between the camera and monitor
• Before mounting the camera, ensure there are no obstructions in the camera’s view
• Place camera in the most strategic place where it can provide detailed video of your home or business. Having
the camera in the open for people to see can help deter criminals
• To cover large, dark areas such as backyards, garages, and driveways, place camera in a strategic location, such
as on the roof or deck. This way, more area is covered by the camera
• Ensure that the camera is positioned to avoid glare. Be sure to position camera away from direct sunlight or
indoor lighting
• For best results, light in front of the camera should be around the same brightness as the light around the area
or object being monitored
• Decide whether the camera will be wall-mounted, or mounted on a desk/table top. We recommend that the
mount is secured using the included screws and hardware for all installations
The PX301 utilizes Clear Signal Technology,
meaning that it is designed to avoid the
frequencies of common wireless devices.
By doing so, the system does not receive
interference from any standardized
2.4GHz or 5.8 GHz wireless devices
within your home or business.
The signal also passes easily through
interior walls. However, buildings with
metal frames or placing the camera near large
metal objects may cause signal interference.
If reception is poor, moving the camera and/
or monitor closer to one another may x
this problem. Interference is also possible if
another device within the building (such as
a cordless phone) is operating on the same
frequency.
AVOIDING INTERFERENCE
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MOUNTING THE CAMERA
1. Decide if the camera will be wall-mounted or sitting
on a desk/tabletop. The camera can be adjusted
for many mounting scenarios by rotating it to the
required position.
• Keep in mind that the camera is microphone
equipped. If you would like audio recorded,
make sure the camera is within a close enough
range of the area being monitored to record
any sounds (within 6 ft)
• Be sure to mount the camera no further than
100ft away from your monitor
• Be sure to mount the camera no further than 8ft
away from a power source
2. Screw the mounting bracket into the camera’s
mounting hole, turning it clockwise.
3. Ensure that the camera is strongly secured into
the wall.
4. Adjust camera to the desired viewing angle.
5. For additional help with mounting the camera,
please see the drilling template located at the back
of the manual.
6. Once you have mounted the camera and placed
it at the desired viewing angle, plug the camera’s
power adapter (marked for camera) into the cord on
the camera and then plug the adapter into a power
source. (A surge protected power source is
recommended)
7. If you purchased a kit with additional cameras,
repeat the above steps for all additional cameras.
Adjust camera to desired viewing angle
Ensure the camera is secure
Note: The above photos are examples of
mounting a camera, your camera will
look dierent from the above images.
Plug power adapter into Camera’s cord
Plug into Surge Protected power source
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To plug monitor in:
1. Make sure that the monitor is set up no more then
100ft from the camera. This is to ensure a strong
signal between the camera and monitor.
2. Plug the monitor’s power adapter (marked for
monitor) into the monitor’s power input area
(marked “9V DC”).
3. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power
source (surge protected power source recommended).
4. Press the power button to turn the monitor on to view
and hear the camera.
PLUGGING IN MONITOR
Once the monitor is connected to a power source , turn it on using the power button and it will automatically pair
with the camera. If the camera and monitor do not automatically pair please see “PAIRING” Pg 14.
Plug into Surge Protected power source
To plug the 7" LCD Monitor into another Monitor:
1. Plug single end of the A/V cable into A/V out area on back of monitor.
2. Plug the video jack (yellow) into the video input on your monitor and the audio jack (white) into the audio
input on your monitor, then press the A/V button on the 7" LCD monitor
3. You may have to adjust the channels or video source input on your monitor to view the footage.
4. Once the proper channel is set, the footage from the camera will display on the monitor.
CONNECTING TO ANOTHER MONITOR
The PX301 comes equipped with an audio/video cable that can be plugged into any monitor with an audio/video
input. Once plugged in, you will be able to watch and hear live video, access and view the menu as well as watch
playback footage from the monitor you have plugged into.
Plug adapter into 9VDC
Plug A/V cable into A/V out on monitor
Plug A/V cord into monitor
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To pair a camera and monitor:
1. On the monitor, press the menu button.
2. Using the joystick, scroll to “Pairing” and press OK.
3. A list of camera channels will appear numbered
Camera 1 – Camera 4. If you purchased additional
cameras or if your kit came with additional cameras,
you must use a dierent channel for each camera.
4. Select the camera channel you would like to pair
your camera to and press OK.
5. A screen will appear counting back from
30 seconds.
6. Within that 30 seconds, use a pin or small screw-
driver to press the pairing button on the back of
the camera that you are pairing to
the monitor.
7. The camera and monitor will then pair and you will
see the camera’s view appear on screen.
8. If you purchased additional cameras or your kit came
with additional cameras repeat the above pairing
steps using dierent camera channels for each additional camera.
Pairing the camera and monitor will be necessary if the camera and monitor do not automatically pair or if you
purchased a kit with additional cameras. A small pen or screwdriver is necessary to press the camera’s pair button.
Select Camera
30 Seconds to pair
Press pair button
PAIRING
The joystick on the monitor has many functions, the functions include:
Pressing down: Pressing this tab down when accessing the menu will select whatever option is highlighted
(if any). When in live view mode, pressing this tab down will open the footage list. For more
information on footage and playback, see “Playback” on Pg. 25
Moving up: When you move this tab upwards when accessing the menu it will scroll up, when viewing
recorded footage, moving the tab up will Pause/Play the footage
Moving down: Moving this tab down when accessing the menu will scroll down, when viewing recorded
footage, moving the tab down will stop the footage
Moving left: Moving the tab to the left when accessing the menu will scroll left, when viewing recorded
footage, moving the tab left will rewind the footage
Moving right: Moving this tab to the right when accessing the menu will scroll right, when viewing recorded
footage, moving this tab to the right will fast forward through the footage
JOYSTICK OPERATION
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To insert SD card:
1. Insert the SD card into the provided SD card slot on the
side of the monitor.
2. Ensure that the SD card is inserted properly with the metal
readers being inserted rst.
3. Once inserted the [SD] icon will appear on the screen.
4. If the icon does not appear, ensure that the SD card was
put in correctly and that the lock on the side of the SD card
is not in the locked position.
INSERTING SD CARD INTO MONITOR
The PX301 comes equipped with a 2GB SD card. The SD card will be what the recorded footage is saved to. You are
able to watch the recorded footage from the SD card through the monitor or through your computer using an SD
card reader.
Signal: Indicates the signal strength between the camera and monitor. The bars vary
based on connectivity, one bar represents a low connectivity and four bars
represents high connectivity
SD Card: Indicates that there is a SD card inserted into monitor and that it is functioning
properly
No Signal: Indicates that there is no signal between the camera and monitor. The words NO
SIGNAL will also appear on the screen
Unplugged: Indicates that the monitor was recently unplugged from a power source. If a le
name is displayed below this icon the monitor is indicating that there was lost
footage when the monitor was unplugged
Unwatched Footage: This icon indicates that you have unwatched footage on your monitor. If this
icon is red it indicates that you have new footage and that your SD card is full. To
get this icon to stop blinking you must access your recorded footage list. To access
footage see “Playback” on Pg 24-27
Camera: This indicates which camera you are viewing. For more information on camera
views please see “Camera Viewing” on Pg 16
Date/Time: Appears on “CAM1” only. This indicates the set date and time on your monitor. To
adjust the date and time settings, see “Settings” on Pg 20
Record: This icon indicates that you are recording footage. Recording will take place based
on what recording mode is set. For more information about recording modes,
please see “Recording” on Pg 16
LIVE VIEW
Once your monitor is plugged in, turned on and paired with a camera, you will see a live view of the screen. The
screen can display the following information:
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Insert SD card
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To manually switch through cameras:
• Press the “manual” channel button
To have the cameras sequence through automatically:
• Press the “auto” channel button
To view all paired cameras at once:
• Press the quad button: when the quad button is pressed scheduled recording will not take place; however,
motion record will. When the camera detects motion, the screen will appear in full screen mode and begin
recording. Once recording is complete the screen will switch back to quad screen mode. To jump to a particular
paired camera while in quad mode, select the camera number on the joystick
Note: Only one camera can record at a time. You cannot access the menu, adjust channels,
manually record or view your playback list when in quad screen mode.
You can set your monitor to record manually, record all motion detected or record during a set schedule.
To set your monitor to record manually:
Press the manual record button. Pressing this button will prompt your monitor to constantly record. Pressing it
again during recording will stop the recording. The “Manual Record” light will be lit up when manual record is on
and turned o when it is stopped.
To set your monitor to record all motion detected:
Press the motion record button to have the monitor prompt recording whenever motion is detected. To turn o
motion record, press the motion record button again. The “Motion Record” light will be lit when motion record is
on and unlit when it is stopped.
To set your monitor to record based on a schedule:
The other record functions overtake the schedule record. A long as manual and motion are turned o and schedule
record is turned on, your monitor will record during your set times. Therefore, to record based on your set schedule,
ensure that all other recording modes (motion and manual) are stopped and that the schedule recording is turned
on. Turning on manual or motion record will stop the schedule record.
RECORDING
Note: Make sure the correct date and time are set in the “setting” menu to ensure proper
recording times for the schedule record. (See Page 21)
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The main menu has the following options:
• Camera On/O menu
• Record menu
• Pairing menu
• Setting menu
Menu Basics
• To access the main menu, press the
menu button
• To navigate through the menu, use
the joystick
• To select anything within the main
menu, press OK by pressing the
joystick down
• To exit the main menu, press the menu
button again
• If the menu is opened and untouched
for 30 seconds, it will close
automatically
• You must be in single camera view to
be able to access the main menu
Main Menu
To turn a camera on/o:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “camera on/o” icon
and press OK.
3. Scroll to the camera you would like to turn on/o.
4. Use the joystick to change the settings from on or o
for each camera you would like to adjust.
• When the word “ON” appears next to a camera
that indicates that the camera is on, when
the word “OFF” appears next to a camera that
indicates that the camera is turned o
5. Once you have adjusted the cameras to your liking,
press OK. This will exit the camera on/o menu and
save your settings.
6. To exit the main menu, press the menu button.
CAMERA ON/OFF MENU
This menu option allows you to turn paired cameras on and o. When a camera is turned o, motion will not be
detected, footage will not be recorded and the cameras live view will not appear on the monitor.
Camera Menu
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RECORD MENU
The record menu allows you to adjust the quality of your recorded footage, adjust the recording time when motion
is detected, set and adjust a daily schedule, and turn on/o the overwrite functions.
Record Menu
To adjust quality:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Record” icon and
press OK.
3. Use the joystick to scroll to “Quality” and press OK.
4. Use the joystick to highlight the quality you
would like.
5. Once the quality you would like is highlighted, press
OK. This will exit the quality adjustment menu and
save your settings.
6. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
QUALITY
You can adjust the quality of your recorded footage to be low quality (320x240) or high quality (640 x 480).
Recording when set to low quality uses less space on your SD card, where recording with high quality uses
more space.
Quality Adjust
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TRIGGER RECORD
Trigger record allows you to adjust how long your camera records after motion is detected. You have the option of
5 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds.
To adjust trigger record:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Record” icon and
press OK.
3. Use the joystick to scroll to “Trigger Record” and
press OK.
4. Use the joystick to scroll to and highlight the time
you would like to set your trigger record settings to,
press OK. This will exit the trigger record menu and
save your settings.
5. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
Trigger Record
To set the schedule record:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Record” icon and
press OK.
3. Use the joystick to scroll to “Schedule Record” and
press OK.
4. Adjust the start time and stop time to your liking.
• Use the joystick to scroll to the time you would
like to adjust and to adjust the hour and/or
minutes within that time
5. Once your times are set to your liking, use the
joystick to scroll to the ON icon and press OK.
6. Your schedule will now be turned on to record during your set times.
7. To turn the schedule o scroll to the OFF icon and
select OK.
8. Once OK is selected (from turning schedule on or
o), you will exit the schedule record menu and
save your settings.
9. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
SCHEDULE RECORD
You can set your monitor to record during a scheduled time. You are able to adjust the schedule to record daily
based on a 24hr. schedule. This is good if you are away from home during a portion of the day and you do not want
to miss anything that may happen while you are away.
Schedule Record
Note: In order for schedule recording
to take place, all other recording
modes must be turned o.
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OVERWRITE
You have the option to record over old footage once your SD card is full, so your device will always record when
prompted. The device will record new footage over the oldest footage. If you choose not to have your device
overwrite saved footage, the device will stop recording once the SD card is full.
To turn on/o Overwrite:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Record” icon and
press OK.
3. Use the joystick to scroll to “Overwrite” and press OK.
4. Use the joystick to scroll to “Yes” or “No”. Yes will
turn the overwrite function on and no will turn the
overwrite function o.
5. Once you have highlighted which overwrite function
you would like, press OK. This will exit the overwrite
menu and save your settings.
6. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
Overwrite Option
PAIRING
Pairing the camera and monitor will be necessary if the camera and monitor do not automatically pair or if you
purchased a kit with additional cameras. For information on how to pair a camera to the monitor please see
“PAIRING” on Pg. 14.
SETTINGS
The settings menu allows you to do the following:
• Adjust the date and time
• Adjust brightness
• Change the video standard (AV type)
• Set a screen saver
• Adjust the alarm volume
• Adjust the camera zoom
• Format your SD card
• Restore factory default settings
Settings Menu
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To adjust the date and time:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Settings” icon and
press OK.
3. Use the joystick to scroll to “Date and Time” and
press OK.
4. The date is in the format of YYYY/MM/DD.
5. Use the joystick to scroll to the date/time you would
like to adjust and to adjust the numbers within
that time.
6. Once you have set the proper date and time press OK,
this will exit the date and time menu and save
your settings.
7. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
Set Date and Time
To adjust brightness:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Settings” icon and
press OK.
3. Use the joystick to scroll to “Brightness” and press OK.
4. There are six brightness levels, use the joystick to
turn the brightness up or down.
5. Its best to turn the brightness up if the camera is
positioned in a dark area and turn the brightness
down if the camera is positioned in an area with a lot
of light.
6. Once you have adjusted the brightness to your liking
press OK, this will exit the brightness menu and save
your settings.
7. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
DATE AND TIME
You are able to adjust the date and time on your monitor. The years range from 2000-2099 and the clock is based
on a 24hr clock.
BRIGHTNESS
You are able to adjust the brightness of the video you are viewing. Brightness should be adjusted based on the
type of lighting around the camera.
Brightness Adjustment
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To adjust the AV out:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Settings” icon and
press OK.
3. Use the up or down joystick to scroll to “AV Out” and
press OK.
4. Use the joystick scroll to which video standard you
would like to use and press OK. (Default is NTSC)
5. Pressing OK will exit the “AV Out” menu and save
your settings.
6. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
AV OUT
The AV out menu represents the video standard NTSC and PAL are the two most common types of video standards
in the world, adjusting this will eect video output. North America uses the NTSC video standard. Therefore, if you
are living in North America, leave this setting set to NTSC.
AV Out
SCREEN SAVER
The PX301 allows you to set a screen saver to display on the monitor when footage is not recording or motion is
not being detected. You have the option between a blank screen and ve pre-installed pictures.
The pre-installed pictures are on the top of Pg. 23:
• To view your screen saver, make sure you are in live view and press the “Scan/Del” This will turn on the
screen saver. The screen saver will shut o if you have a scheduled recording set, if motion is detected, if
you select any of the channel switching buttons or if you select the Scan/Del button again
To set the screen saver:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Settings” icon and
press OK.
3. Use the joystick to scroll to “Screen saver” and
press OK.
4. Use the joystick to scroll to and highlight the picture
you would like to set your screen saver to and press
OK. This will exit the screen saver menu and save
your settings.
5. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
Screen Saver Screen
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FORMAT THE SD CARD
Formatting your SD card will erase all recorded footage and data from the SD card inserted into the monitor. Be
sure to back up any important footage you would like to keep before formatting the SD card.
To format the SD card:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Settings” icon and press OK.
3. Use the joystick to scroll to “Format” and press OK.
4. A prompt screen will appear informing you that all the data will be deleted.
5. To format the SD card, use the joystick to scroll to “Yes” and press OK.
6. To cancel and return to the settings menu, use the joystick to scroll to “No” and press OK.
7. Pressing OK for either option will exit the format menu and save your settings.
8. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
You have the option to choose between the following screen savers:
ALARM VOLUME
Your monitor will sound an alarm every time motion is detected by one of the cameras. You can adjust the volume
of the alarm through the settings menu. Adjusting the alarm volume also adjusts the volume of the tone that you
hear whenever you press a button.
To adjust alarm volume:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Settings” icon and press OK.
3. Use the joystick to scroll to “Alarm Volume” and press OK.
4. Use the joystick to turn the volume up and/or down, 1 bar mutes the alarm and 6 bars is the loudest the alarm
can go.
5. Once you have set the alarm to your liking, press the OK. This will exit the screensaver menu and save
your settings.
6. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
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DIGITAL ZOOM
You have the option to zoom the picture in x2. This is good if you are trying to monitor something that is situated
far away or if you would like to get a better look at something you are monitoring.
To adjust the image zoom:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Settings” icon and
press OK.
3. Use the joystick to scroll to “Zoom” and press OK.
4. Use the joystick to scroll to the zoom setting you
prefer. (x1 is normal picture and x2 is zoomed in).
5. Once you have selected the zoom setting you would
like press OK. This will exit the zoom menu and save
your settings.
6. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
Zoom In/Out
DEFAULT
This option allows you to restore all of the monitor’s default settings. Footage will not be deleted but all settings
except date and time, will be restored to default levels.
To adjust to default settings:
1. Press the menu button to open the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to scroll to the “Settings” icon and
press OK.
3. Use the joystick to scroll to “Default” and press OK.
4. A screen will appear asking if you would like to
restore the default settings. Use the joystick to scroll
to “Yes” to restore the default settings or “No” to keep
your current settings.
5. Once you have selected whether you would like to
restore the default settings or not, press OK. This will
exit the default menu and save your settings.
6. To exit the menu, press the menu button.
Restore Default
Note: Adjusting zoom to x2 changes the video quality to 320x240.
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You can playback recorded footage that is saved on your SD card through the monitor as well as backup and play
recorded footage through a computer equipped with a SD card reader.
1. To open up your recorded footage list, ensure that
you are in live view mode and select the OK button.
2. You will see the main les that are saved on your
SD card, use the joystick and scroll to the le named
“VIDEO” and press OK.
3. The event list will then appear with the footage
organized into dates (YYMMDD). The oldest footage
will be at the top of the list and the most recent footage will be last.
4. Use the joystick to scroll to the date you would like to
watch the footage from and press OK.
5. The footage recorded on the selected dates will
appear organized by time. The oldest footage will be
at the top of the list and the most recent footage will
be last. The times are based on a 24hr clock
setting. (Format: HHMMSS)
6. To view footage from a particular time, use the
joystick and scroll to the time you would like to view
and press OK.
7. The footage will then begin to play with the date
and time the footage was recorded displaying in the
bottom right corner of the screen.
WATCHING RECORDED FOOTAGE ON MONITOR
Video File
Video Dates
Video Times
Playback Screen
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COMPUTER PLAYBACK
The removable SD card allows you to open, save and play recorded les from your PX301 on your computer. All you
need is a SD compatible card reader and a media player that supports .avi les.
To watch recorded footage on your computer:
1. Lightly push the SD card on the side of the monitor to unlock it from its position and then remove it from the
SD slot.
2. Insert the SD card into your card reader on your computer.
3. Select the option to open the folder to view the les.
4. Open the folder called “VIDEO.”
5. The footage is organized by the date it was recorded, double click the day you would like to view
footage from.
6. The footage is then organized by the times it was recorded, if your default player is Windows Media Player,
double click the footage and it will open and play through Windows Media Player.
7. If your default player is NOT Windows Media Player, you can also use any other default media player that can
view .avi les. As .avi les are very common, most video players will be able to play the recorded footage.
8. The footage will play with the date and time that the footage was recorded displayed in the bottom right
corner or the screen.
9. For information on the playback controls for your selected media player, see the player’s user manual.
Insert SD card into your card reader
Open folder to view les
Videos organized by date
Windows Media Player
↑
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Up /Pause/Play: Moving the joystick up will pause the footage and pressing it while
the footage is paused, rewinding, fast forwarding or stopped will
play the recorded footage again
Left/Rewind: Moving the joystick left will rewind the recorded footage. The more
times you press the button the faster the footage will rewind. (x2,
x4, and x8). To stop rewinding, press the pause/play button
Right/Fast forward: Moving the joystick right will fast forward the recorded footage.
The more times you press the button the faster the footage will fast
forward. (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64) To stop fast forwarding, press the
pause/play button
Down/Stop: Moving the joystick down in will stop the recorded footage. Pressing
the pause/play button will resume playback from the beginning
of the clip
PLAYBACK WITH THE JOYSTICK
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DELETE
Your monitor gives you the option to delete individual clips of recorded footage from your SD card.
1. To open up your recorded footage list, ensure that you are in live view and select the OK button.
2. You will see the main les that are saved on your SD card, use the joystick and scroll to the le named “VIDEO”
and press OK.
3. The event list will then appear with the footage organized into dates (year/month/day). The oldest footage
will be at the top of the list and the most recent footage will be last.
4. Use the joystick to scroll to the date you would like to delete the footage from, once the desired date is high-
lighted, press OK.
5. The footage recorded on the selected dates will appear organized by time. The oldest footage will be at
the top of the list and the most recent footage will be last. The times are based on a 24hr clock setting.
(Format: HHMMSS)
6. Highlight the footage that you would like to delete and select the “Delete” button.
7. A prompt screen will appear asking if you would like to delete the recorded footage. Use the joystick to
highlight yes and press the OK button. The footage will then delete and you will return back to the le list.
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Open folder to view les
Videos organized by date
Open video folder
Footage organized by time
To save recorded footage on your computer:
1. Lightly push the SD card on the side of the monitor to unlock it from its position and then remove it from the
SD slot.
2. Insert the SD card into your card reader.
3. Open folder to view the les.
4. Open the folder called “VIDEO.”
5. The footage is organized by date it was recorded, double click the day you would like to save footage from.
6. The footage is organized by the times it was recorded, right click the footage you would like to save and
select “Copy”.
7. On your computer, locate the area or folder that you would like to save the footage to, then right click and
select “Paste”.
8. The footage will then be saved to that particular location on your computer.
BACKING FOOTAGE UP ON A COMPUTER
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No Picture/Signal • Make sure all the connections are secure and properly connected
• Make sure your monitor is plugged into a power source from the 9VDC input on
the back
• Make sure there is nothing obstructing the view of the camera
• Try re-pairing the camera and monitor
Picture too Bright
Dark
• The night vision comes on automatically when the light levels drop; try the
camera in a pitch black setting. The area that the camera is in may get too much
light to activate the sensor
• Try adjusting the brightness settings on your monitor
No Audio • Make sure nothing is interfering with the microphone on the camera
• Make sure whatever you are trying to hear is close enough to the microphone on
the camera (within 6ft)
• Disconnect and reconnect the wires from the camera and the monitor to make
sure they are secure
• Try re-pairing the camera and monitor
• Try adjusting the volume on the monitor that the monitor is plugged into
• Ensure that the camera volume is turned up using the remote
• Ensure that the AV cord is connected to the proper connections on the monitor
and on the monitor that the monitor is connected to
Buttons are not
working
• The buttons do not work in quad screen mode, ensure you are viewing full
screen
• Make sure the button lock function (on the front of the monitor) is not switched
on
Devices are not
pairing
• Ensure that the camera and monitor are within 100ft of each other.
• Try moving the devices closer together, sometimes walls/other obstructions can
get in the way of the camera and monitor’s signal
• Ensure that both devices are connected to a proper power source
Night Vision not
Working
• The night vision comes on automatically when the light levels drop; try the
camera in a pitch black setting. The area that the camera is in may get too much
light to activate the sensor
Monitor is reading
“No Signal”
• Try re-pairing the camera and monitor
• Make sure there is nothing obstructing the view of the camera
• Make sure the camera and monitor are within 100 ft from one another
Footage not
recording
• Adjust what recording setting you are set to
• Make sure SD card is completely in the monitor
• Make sure SD card is not full and that overwrite function is turned on
• Make sure SD card is not locked by adjusting the tab on the side of the card
Remote not working • Ensure that the remote control has batteries inserted into it and that those
batteries are not dead
• Try plugging the IR sensor in
• Try using the remote control closer to the monitor
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CAMERA
Image sensor.............................................................................................................1/4" CMOS Color
Outdoor use ..............................................................................................................Yes
IP Rating ...................................................................................................................IP56
Maximum Wireless Range (Line of Sight) .................................................................. 300ft
Optimum Wireless Range (Line of Sight) ...................................................................100ft
Wireless Frequency ...................................................................................................2400~2483.5Mhz
Wireless Channel Frequencies ...................................................................................Hopping frequency
Resolution .................................................................................................................360 TV Lines
Night Vision ...............................................................................................................Yes
Number of IR LEDs and Range ................................................................................... 18,up to 40ft
IR LED control ............................................................................................................Automatic (CDS Sensor)
IR Cut Filter................................................................................................................Yes
Min. Illumination ......................................................................................................0 lux
Viewing Angle ...........................................................................................................62 degree
TV System .................................................................................................................NTSC
Focal Length..............................................................................................................4.5mm
Focus Type .................................................................................................................Fixed Focus
Optimal Focal Distance .............................................................................................. 20ft
Microphone ............................................................................................................... Yes
Motion Detection ......................................................................................................Yes, triggers audio alarm
Sun Shield ................................................................................................................. Yes, not adjustable
Housing Material .......................................................................................................Aluminum & ABS
Housing Color ............................................................................................................ Black
Electronic shutter speed ............................................................................................1/60 ~ 1/15,000 sec
Signal/Noise Ratio ..................................................................................................... >48dB
Camera Bracket .........................................................................................................Yes
Operating Temperature ............................................................................................. 14°F ~ 104°F
Operating Humidity ..................................................................................................85%
Mounting Hardware .................................................................................................. Included
Camera Power Input ..................................................................................................9V DC 600mA
Power Adapter Input .................................................................................................AC 100~240 50/60 Hz
Dimensions ...............................................................................................................5.25" x 4.75" x 2'' (With Stand)
Weight ......................................................................................................................0.75 lbs
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MONITOR
Wireless Frequency ...................................................................................................2400~2483.5Mhz
Channel Frequencies ................................................................................................. Hopping Frequency
Number of Cameras Supported .................................................................................4
Output Terminal ........................................................................................................1/8th inch to RCA A/V output
Resolution .................................................................................................................640x480 or 320x240
Speaker .....................................................................................................................Internal Buzzer
Maximum SD Card Size ..............................................................................................32 GB
Compression .............................................................................................................MPEG-4
File Type ....................................................................................................................AVI
Operation Mode ........................................................................................................ Simplex
Scheduled Recording ................................................................................................24 Hour clock
Automatic Overwrite when Full ................................................................................Optional
Motion Activated Alert ..............................................................................................Compatible
Post Motion Recording ..............................................................................................5, 15, 30 seconds
Digital Zoom .............................................................................................................1x , 2x
Auto-Scanning .......................................................................................................... Yes
Button Lock ...............................................................................................................Yes
Remote Control .........................................................................................................IR
IR Remote Extension .................................................................................................6 ft
New Video Footage Notier .......................................................................................Yes, LED
Viewing Modes Single, Quad, Manual,
Automatic
Recording Mode ........................................................................................................Manual, Schedule
Adjustable Brightness ............................................................................................... Yes
Video Output ............................................................................................................. PAL/NTSC
Operating Temperature ............................................................................................. 14°F ~ 120°F
Operating Humidity ..................................................................................................85%
Housing Material .......................................................................................................Aluminum and ABS Plastic
Housing Color ............................................................................................................ Silver and Black
Monitor Power Input .................................................................................................5V DC 2A
Power Adapter Input .................................................................................................AC 100~240 V 50/60Hz
Dimensions ...............................................................................................................4.25" x 3" x 0.75''
Weight .......................................................................................................................4 lbs
SPECIFICATIONS
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For more information on additional accessories, parts and much more, please visit:
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If you accidentally damage or lose any parts they can be replaced with ease. The following are parts that
came with your system and their reference model numbers so you can continue to eectively monitor
your premises.
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
PRODUCT MODEL# DESCRIPTION
SP301-C
Expand your system to a maximum of four cameras to monitor
more locations
SP100-ST
Alert all potential criminals of your security system and help
deter crime with a window sticker
SGN100
Alert all potential criminals of your security system and help
deter crime with this durable aluminum sign
You may wish to add to your system and upgrade some components of it. Here are some
items that can boost the eectiveness of your video security system.
PRODUCT MODEL# DESCRIPTION
Power Adapters
Audio/Video Cable
SOFTWARE/
MANUALS
Your product software and manual are available for download
at:
http://www.defender-usa.com/downloads.php
REPLACEMENT PARTS
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activities. Defender is not responsible or liable in any way shape or form
for any damage, vandalism, theft or any other action that may occur
while a Defender product is in use by the consumer.
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