Swann Color dome camera Installation Manual

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Warranty Information

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Color Dome Cam

Easy Mount

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If this device does not work when you first plug it in,
do not take it back to the store.

Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for
a period of one ( ) year from it’s original purchase date. You must present your receipt as
proof of date 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 repair or replacement will be warranted for either ninety days or the
remainder of the original one year warranty period, whichever is longer. The end user is
responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the to Swann’s repair centres.
end user is responsible for all shipping costs incurred when
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 . 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 only and is not transferrable to any third party.

Unauthorised end user or third party modifications to any component or evidence of misuse or
abuse of the device will render all warranties void.

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Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

The Color Dome Cam is designed for use with any TV, VCR, Security Monitor or computer with a
video capture card. The camera has a built-in microphone to offer sound as well as a visual image
and can be used indoors or in a sheltered position outside. The Color Dome Cam can be used for
a variety of purposes including monitoring callers at the door, keeping your car, yard, shop or
warehouse under observation or used as a camera to monitor your baby.

How to connect Color Dome Cam to your TV or VCR

Step 1:

At the end of your Color Dome Cam cable you will find three colored plugs:

(Video RCA) ~ (Audio RCA) ~ (DC Power)

Yellow White Black

Step 2: yellow "Video In"

Plug the RCA plug into the input (3) (usually located at the back of your TV or

VCR).

Step 3: white "Audio In"

Plug the RCA plug into the input (4) (usually located at the back of your TV or

VCR).

Contents and Parts Identification

Step 4: black black

Connect the plug (5) at the end of your Color Dome Cam into the plug at the end of the

1. Color Dome Security Camera with fixed cable*

2. DC Power Adaptor (adaptor design varies depending on country)

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power adaptor

Step 5: power adaptor

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Step 6: A/V TV TV AV

the camera. To connect the camera to your , you will need to turn the to the selection
and turn your onto the channel you would normally use to view a tape or movie on your . This
channel may be activated by a button on your remote that is marked with this symbol , or or or

AV AV AV2

possibly , or .Please read the for your or for more information on using

A/V inputs.

their

Step 7:

the lens, and turning the lens in a or direction until the image is clear. Once the lens

(6).

Plug the (7) into the mains power point in your wall.

If you have an with RCA sockets you will need to switch the to the channel to view

VCR VCR A/V Input

TV VCR

LL2

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instructions VCR TV

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If the picture is not clear, you will need to focus the camera by loosening the small locking screw below

clockwise anti-clockwise

is focussed correctly, tighten the locking screw to hold it in place.

Mounting the camera on your wall or ceiling

How to connect Color Dome Cam to your TV or VCR

Color Dome Cam

Your is designed to transmit quality color images and sound to your

television and is operated by mains power.

To help guide you through the process of setting up the , we have outlined

Color Dome Cam

the steps and numbered each of the components required in the diagram below.

POWER

7

ADAPTOR

COLOR DOME CAM

VCR, TV or MONITOR

POWER

6

PLUG

WHITE

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

IN

VID

EO

A

U

D

IO

VIDEO IN

* To extend the operating distance from your TV or VCR you will need to purchase an A/V extension cable
(sold separately) which are available at most electronics stores.

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AUDIO IN

2

1

YELLOW

5

BLACK

2 3

1. Once you have chosen the best position for the camera, switch the power to the camera off, and unplug
the power lead from the camera.

2. Turn the clear top of the dome anti-clockwise to release it from the base.

3. Hold the base in the position you wish to mount it and mark the holes for drilling. Using a suitable drill bit
for the material you are mounting the camera to, drill holes to suit your fastening method. Make a hole
under where the base will be located in the mounting surface for the cables to run through. (For mounting
to drywall or plaster ceilings consult your local hardware store for information on the best method of
securing the camera base)

4. When mounting the Color Dome Cam to your ceiling or wall, please ensure that you swing the camera
mounting so that the small hole (microphone) at the top of the camera lens is ‘up’, otherwise you will find
that your pictures are displayed upside down.

5. Pass the cables through the hole you created under the base and mount the camera base in the chosen
location using suitable fasteners then place the dome back on and turn clockwise to lock it into the base.

6. Run the camera cable back to the TV/VCR noting that any holes that you drill need to be at least / ”

it

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(14mm) in diameter to allow the connectors to pass through. Reconnect the power lead to the camera and
switch the camera power back on.

Please Note: must not

The camera be placed where it looks directly into the sun or any other bright light
source, as this will not only result in a poor image, but will eventually damage the electronics of the camera.
Areas with a high degree of contrast in the light levels may require re-positioning of the camera in order to
obtain the best image.
For night-time use or when situated in a dimly-lit environment the camera requires the aid of suitable exterior
lighting to ensure a good picture is achieved.