Swann A851 Pro-Series Instruction Manual

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Limited Warranty - Terms & Conditions

Swann Communications warrants this product
against defects in workmanship and material for
a period of one (1) year from its original purchase
date. You must present your receipt as proof 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
end user is responsible for all freight charges in­curred to send the product to Swann’s repair cen­tres. The end user is responsible for all shipping
costs incurred when 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 product. 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 product only and
is not transferable to any third party. Unauthor­ized end user or third party modifications to any
component will render all warranties void. By law
some countries do not allow limitations on certain
exclusions in this warranty. Where applicable by
local laws, regulations and legal rights will take
precedence.

For Australia: Our goods come with guarantees

which cannot be excluded under Australian Con­sumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and for compensa­tion for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of ac­ceptable quality.

MA851CAM_160115E | © Swann 2015

FCC Verification

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursu­ant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con­nected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) These devices may not cause harmful interference.

(2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde­sired operation.

A851
Pro-Series Security Camera

For use with Swann 4400 Series HD DVRs

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Helpdesk/Technical Support

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Congratulatio ns on your purchase of this A851
Pro-Series S ecurity Camera. This ca mera can
operate in almost a ll lighting conditions, from
bright daylight ( provided it’s not poi nted straight
toward the sun) to pitc h darkness.
The camera is ver y sensitive to light an d there­fore can make use of eve n the smallest amount
of light to provide an im age of what it see s. In low
light, this comes thr ough as a black and white
image.
In complete or near-tot al darkness, the cam­era uses built-in inf rared LEDs to illum inate the
area in front of it. Th is light is invisibl e to the hu­man eye, although you m ight notice a faint red
glow coming from the f ront of the camera - this
is normal.
In day or well-lit env ironments, the IR Cut Fil­ter feature of the came ra activates to filter out

wavelengths of li ght the camera does not need
in order to provide a c lear color image.

Important note - All jurisdict ions have specific

laws and regula tions relating to the u se of cam­eras. Before usi ng any camera for any pur pose,
it is the buyer’s respo nsibility to be awar e of all
applicable law s and regulations that p rohibit or
limit the use of camer as and to comply with the
applicable laws and regulations.

Warning - Modifications not approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void user’s au­thority to operate the equipment.

Important safety instructions

1) Make sure product is fixed correctly and stable

if fastened in place.

2) Do not operate if wires and terminals are ex-

posed.

Introduction Choosing a location for your Camera

Some things to consider when choosing a location -

1) What you want to monitor and where you’ll get the

best view of it.

2) How you’re going to connect the camera to your

monitoring system; remember that cables and
connections should be kept out of the weather.

3) How to keep the camera out of harm’s way. It’s

recommended to mount your cameras at an elevated
position.

4) Place your camera as close to the area of interest

as practicable. The best position is from about 4m
(13ft) above looking slightly down, keeping in mind
the details you are looking for.

5) Although the sky looks nice when you look at the

live view from your camera, it is an unlikely direction
for an offender to approach, make sure your camera
has minimal sky in it as the light in daylight can make
the foreground of the image darker.

6) Think about the most likely way a potential offender

may approach your home, use your cameras to give
you the best coverage of these areas.

7) The camera’s casing is resistant to water, different

weather conditions and tampering. It would take
an overwhelming event of this kind to damage the
housing of the camera. However, the cable and
connector are vulnerable and require protection.

8) Even though the camera is weather and water-

resistant, prolonged exposure to adverse weather
conditions such as sunlight or excessive moisture,
may eventually damage the internal components of
the camera and adversely affect its performance.

9) When running your cable, try to avoid bending it at

sharp angles.

10) Don’t put your cable near live electrical wiring.

AC electricity generates radio “noise” which can
interfere with the signal from your camera.

Connecting your Camera Mounting your Camera

Connect the video
output and DC power
connection on the camera
to the corresponding
connections on the video
& power cable.

Connect the video
connection on the other
end of the cable to each
of the video inputs on the
DVR.

Connect the power
adapter to a spare wall
socket.

For multi-camera packs,
use a power splitter cable (if
included).

Twist the video connection
to lock it in place.

The camera can be mounted onto a flat, vertical or
horizontal surface using the supplied mounting
screws. The surface must have sufficient strength
to hold the camera. Materials such as hardwood,
brick or masonry are good options. You can mount
the camera onto a metal surface, but you’ll need to
supply your own mounting hardware.

To mount the camera:

• Position the camera in the location you want
to mount it, and mark the screw holes on
the surface to position the screws. Using the
appropriate screws for the surface you are
mounting to, screw the camera into place.

• If you’re mounting to a wooden surface, screw
the camera directly to the surface.

• When mounting to a masonry surface, you’ll
need to use the included wall plugs.

Aiming the camera:

• Loosen the three screws located at the base of
the camera.

• The dome cover can be rotated left or right.

• The camera can be aimed in almost any
direction from wherever you choose to mount
it. After you’ve finished adjusting the viewing
angle, tighten each screw to lock the camera’s
position in place.

Positioning the cables:

• When running the cable, try to avoid bending it
at sharp angles.

• Avoid positioning the cable live electrical wiring.
AC electricity generates radio noise which can
interfere with the signal from your camera.

DC Power

Video Output

AUDIO
OUT

VGA

eSATA

HDMI LAN USB B A

PTZ

DC 12V

IN

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

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2 4 6 8

Power Adapter

Video & Power
Cable