JSW Pacific APC23A User Manual

APPCAM23A

User’s Manual

Rev. 1, October 2013

CUSTOMER CARE

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If you need assistance, please do NOT return this product to your place of purchase. Our customer care specialists are available to serve you.

Quickly find answers to your questions by:

1. Reading your owner’s manual, included with this product.

2. Visiting our customer support website at www.uniden.com.

3. Calling our customer care specialists at 1-800-658-8068.

Images in this manual may differ slightly from your actual product.

CONTENTS

CUSTOMER CARE ................................................2

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START ............ 4

WIRELESS DEVICES OPERATING RANGE....4

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........4

OVERVIEW ................................................... 5

FEATURES ...............................................................5

System .................................................................5

AppCam 23 Indoor/Outdoor Camera .....6

Uniden’s AppCam App ..................................6

WHAT’S INCLUDED ............................................7

PARTS OF THE CAMERA ...................................8

QUICK START............................................... 9

PREREQUISITES ....................................................9

STEP 1  CONNECT APPCAM TO THE

NETWORK ............................................................9

STEP 2  SET UP CAMERA ................................9

STEP 3  INSTALL CAMERA .......................... 10

OPERATION OVERVIEW ................................. 10

SETUP AND INSTALLATION...................... 12

DETAILED SETUP PROCEDURES................. 12

Step 1 – Connect AppCam to the

Network................................................... 12

Step 2 – Set Up Camera ............................. 13

Step 3 - Install Cameras .............................. 18

DETAILED APPCAM 23 INSTALLATION

PROCEDURES .................................................. 19

Mount the AppCam 23 Base .................... 19

Attach the Camera - AppCam 23 ............ 20

USING THE APP ......................................... 21

ACCESSING YOUR CAMERAS ...................... 21

SNAPSHOT VS LIVE VIDEO SCREEN .......... 21

SNAPSHOT SCREEN OVERVIEW ................. 22

Add Another Camera .................................. 22

System Settings ............................................ 22

Update ............................................................. 23

Information..................................................... 23

System Information - Advanced

Screen Details ........................................ 24

Delete Camera Connection ..................... 26

Event List Details .......................................... 26

LIVE VIDEO SCREEN OVERVIEW ................. 27

View Recorded Files .................................... 28

TURN OFF THE APP ......................................... 29

MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM .................. 30

TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA .............. 30

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 31

HOW TO IMPROVE THE WIRELESS

SIGNAL QUALITY ........................................... 31

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 34

MICROSD CARD APPROXIMATE

RECORDING TIME ......................................... 35

FCC COMPLIANCE .................................... 35

IC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION .............. 36

CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ............. 37

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .............. 37

Uniden surveillance products are not manufactured and/or sold with the intent to be used for illegal purposes. Uniden expects consumer’s use of these products to be in compliance with all local, state and federal law. For further information on video surveillance and audio recording legal requirements, please consult your local, state and federal law.

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

WIRELESS DEVICES OPERATING RANGE

Ensure the signal reception viewed between the camera(s) and the WiFi router. If necessary, reduce the distance between the camera(s) and the WiFi router to improve overall system performance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Damages caused by non-compliance with this operating manual will void the warranty! We will not assume any liability for damages to items or persons caused by improper handling or non-compliance with the safety notices! Any warranty claim will be null and void in such cases.

• Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty

will be voided.

• Never tug on the power cords. Use the plug to unplug it from the outlet.

• Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight.

Doing so may damage the camera or cause temporary camera malfunction.

• Use the devices with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camera body.

• For your own safety, avoid using the camera or power off the camera when

there is a storm or lightning.

• Disconnect the power adapter during long periods between usage.

• Use only the accessories and power adapters supplied by the manufacturer.

OVERVIEW

Uniden’s AppCam system works with your smartphone or wireless device to create a powerful home security network. No PC interface is needed to view video on your smartphone or wireless devices. Connect the camera through your WiFi router, setup the network on your mobile device, and install the cameras; your network is up and running. The wireless AppCam offers superior quality video with true color. It is suitable for day or nighttime use.

The AppCam 23 camera is an indoor/outdoor camera that is weatherproof and has an IP66 weather rating. Water can be sprayed on it and it will still work; however, the camera cannot be submerged underwater.

Although this camera can be exposed directly to the rain, it is recommended that, if it is used outdoors, it be mounted under some type of cover like a patio overhang or eave. As rainwater drops start to dry on the camera glass, it can create spots that will reflect the light from the infrared LEDs used for night vision, thus causing lower quality video.

Also, as dust, grime, and cobwebs accumulate on the camera glass, they can reflect light from the infrared LED and might lower video quality. Periodically clean the lens glass with a soft cloth.

FEATURES

System

• No PC required

• Direct connection to router

• WiFi connection to router

• P2P connection

• Records VGA up to 30fps

• Manual/motion recording to microSD (not included)

• Supports up to 32GB microSD (not included)

• High quality H.264 video

• Audio reception

AppCam 23 Indoor/Outdoor Camera

• IP66 weather-rated

• IR cut filter switch

• Compact design

• Night vision range – 25 feet

• Built-in microphone

• microSD card slot (microSD card not included)

Uniden’s AppCam App

• Multiple camera viewing and management from single app

• Remote access to recorded video

• Remote snapshot & recording control

• Event notification/email alert

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Camera Camera Stand Antenna

5V/1A Power Adapter Owner’s Manual Screws and Anchors

Not Shown - Ethernet jack cap

If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately at 1-800-658-8068.

Never use damaged products!

PARTS OF THE CAMERA

Front Back

Power LED (red)

Infrared LEDs

Signal LED (green)

Camera reset

Antenna

Pair button

Antenna

microSD card slot

Power/Ethernet cable

Power pigtail

Power jack

QUICK START

This section provides a basic overview on setting up your system. If you need more specific details, refer to Setup and Installation on page 13.

PREREQUISITES

• Your router security level must support DHCP protocol and the DHCP option

must be turned on.

• The AppCam and your mobile device must connect to the same WiFi router

for setup.

• Available WiFi-enabled mobile device such as Android or iPhone

smartphone or tablet.

STEP 1  CONNECT APPCAM TO THE NETWORK

Power up your camera and connect it to the router. Attach the antenna to the AppCam 23.

STEP 2  SET UP CAMERA

Download Uniden’s AppCam app (“Uniden AppCam”) onto your mobile device. Follow the instructions to set up a new system on your mobile device. When the camera and mobile devices are connected and you can see video on the mobile device, set up WiFi network management.

1. Tap to return to the

2. Three icons display on the screen. Tap the icon. The screen displays with the e-mail option as well as the

Snapshot

screen then tap the icon.

Advanced

System Information

tab.

Android

iOS

3. Tap

4. Enter

5. Scroll to

6. Tap

Advanced.

123456

The screen prompts you to enter the system password.

(default) or the password you have selected and tap OK. The

Advanced Settings

WiFi Setting

Android

MANAGE WIFI NETWORK

screen displays with a series of fields in individual blocks.

iOS

(Android) or

WIFI

(iOS). A dropdown list displays available networks. Select the network you want to connect to and enter the password for your router. Tap OK, then tap

BACK

(at the bottom of the

screen for Android or the top of the screen for iOS).

Android iOS

7. The camera resets and turns on WiFi.

8. Verify that your wireless device can still view live video from the wireless camera.

9. You can now unplug the Ethernet cable connecting the camera to the router.

STEP 3  INSTALL CAMERA

Take your camera to the location where you are considering installing it. Verify that reception from that spot is acceptable. Attach the camera stand (if needed) and install the camera. Attach the Ethernet jack cap.

Refer to page 19 for detailed camera installation procedures if needed.

OPERATION OVERVIEW

To Do This ... Do This:

View Recorded Files

View Live Video Tap the image on the View Snapshots

Start Recording

Delete Recorded Files

Take a Snapshot

1. From the

2. Tap from the three icons displayed on the snapshot image.

3. Tap your selection from the list of recorded files that now displays. The recorded video begins playing.

Snapshot

Your snapshots are named with a time stamp and saved into the Photo gallery/Snapshot folder on your mobile device.

From the camera will record for 2 minutes.

1. From the

2. Tap from the three icons displayed

3. Android - Tap the pencil icon at the bottom

1. From the

2. The snapshot is saved on your mobile

Live Video

Snapshot

on the snapshot image. A list of recorded videos displays.

of your list of recorded files. You can now tap the X to select a file to delete. iOS - Tap the icons along the bottom of the event list.

device.

DELETE ALL

Live Video

screen, tap .

Snapshot

screen, tap . The

screen, tap .

screen.

DELETE ONE

from

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