Swann Mega Flood Cam Installation Manual

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Mega Flood Cam

Security Camera

Weatherproof Day & Night Camera

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

Contents Technical Specifications

Introduction
Your package comes with
Connect the Mega Flood Camera to your monitoring device
Connect the Mega Flood Camera to your monitoring device (continued)
Important Information about this product
Tips for using your Swann Security Camera
Tips for locating your camera
Technical Specifications
Help Desk / Support Details
Warranty Information

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Introduction

The Mega Flood Camera is a versatile Weatherproof CCD Security camera that includes 44 Infra­Red LEDs and a high quality 16mm lens that give you the capability of viewing the images
produced under most lighting conditions, even at night. It can be used to provide your home or
office with a clear picture that can be easily displayed on a DVR, TV, VCR or Security Monitor.

The Mega Flood camera is designed for best performance when used with Swann DVRs and
Security Monitors, but will just as easily work with your existing CCTV Equipment, TV, VCR or a
Computer with a video capture card. The camera can be used indoors or outdoors. The Mega
Flood camera can be used for a variety of purposes including monitoring callers at the door or
keeping your car, yard, shop or children’s play area under observation.

Your package comes with…

• Mega Flood Camera

• BNC male to RCA female Gender Changer

• RCA male to RCA male Gender Changer

• Power Adaptor

• Security Stickers

• This Instruction Sheet

If any of these items are missing, please contact your retailer.

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Image Sensor:

Picture Element:

” SuperHAD CCD

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PAL - 512 (H) x 582 (V)

NTSC - 512 (H) x 492 (V)

Video System*:

NTSC - USA & CANADA

PAL-AU,UK&EU

Horizontal Resolution:

S/N Ratio:

Minimum Illumination:

Lens:

Video Output:

Power Supply:

Operating Current:

Video Cable Connector:

Infra-Red LEDs:

Infra-Red LED Wavelength:

Maximum IR Illumination Range:

IR Activation:

420 TV Lines

> 48db

0 Lux (IR LEDs on) @ F1.2

16mm / F1.2

1.0v (P-P) @ 75ohm

12volts DC

150mA - 500mA (IR On)

BNC female

44 LEDS

850nm

115 - 160ft (35 - 50m)

Automatic from PE Cel

Auto On at Night

Auto Off during Day

Housing Material:

Dimensions: ¾ ¾

Operating Environment:

Weight:

*Please note

that this camera ships in the appropriate TV/Video system for the country of sale. In

Aluminium Alloy

3 ” (D) x 6 ” (L) / 90mm x 165mm

-4°F ~ 122°F (-20°C ~ 50°C)

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countries using the NTSC TV standard for the camera will be built to the NTSC standard, and in
countries using PAL TV standard, the camera will be built to the PAL standard. The camera cannot
switched from one standard to the other.

INSTALLATION

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Tips for locating your camera Connect the Mega Flood Camera to your monitoring device

You should position your cameras to cover the areas most exposed to risk. See
our suggestions below for some ideas:

1. Doorways

5. Reception
areas

2. Windows 3. Car Parks

6. Cash
register

7. Mix
dummies

4. Verandahs

8. Under eaves

& real
cameras

Where to Place The Security Stickers:

1. On your front window

2. On side windows

3. Near entrance points - doors, gates

4. Next to a dummy camera mounted outside

5. On the front counter

6. On the cash register

7. Next to an obvious camera

These step by step instructions are provided for you to enable a quick and simple installation of
your camera. Please refer to the diagram over the page for component identification details.

Step 1:

Step 2a: BNC Female BNC Male Adaptor

Step 2b:

Step 3: Power Connector power adaptor

Step 4: power adaptor

Step 5: A/V TV TV AV

Note:

At the end of your Mega Flood Camera cable you will find two plugs:

Video BNC Female

•

DC Power Jack

•

Plug the ( ) into the ( ) and turn the outer ring

to lock the connectors. Plug the ( ) into the opposite end

BNC Male Adaptor

of the ( ) and then into the socket on your TV or
VCR (usually located at the back). This is the best method of connecting the camera initially
to test it for correct operation.

If you are mounting the camera permanently it is recommended that you use coaxial
cable with BNC male connectors to ensure the best possible fit and electrical connection.
You can also use the Swann Security Camera Extension cables with BNC adaptors such as

120ft AV Cable (Product code SW-P-36M) 60ft AV Cable (Product Code

the or the

SW-AVCABLE)

accessory products or see your local electrical store for more information on what cables
and accessories are available in their range to suit Security Cameras with BNC video
connectors.

Connect the ( ) at the end of the ( ) in to your
Mega Flood Camera’s DC Jack ( ).

Plug the ( ) into the mains power point on your wall and switch on.

If you have an with RCA sockets you will need to switch the to the
channel to view the camera. To connect the camera to your , you will need to turn

VCR A/V Input TV

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 possibly

AV2

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

A/V inputs.

their

The Mega Flood Color Camera will automatically change to a black & white image using
the Infra-Red LEDs when available light is too low to support a clear color picture.

Check the Swann website for information on other Swann cable and

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RCA Male Gender Changer

3 RCA Video In

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VCR

instructions VCR TV

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VCR

LL2 AV

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Connect the Mega Flood Camera to your monitoring device (continued) Important Information about this product

SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM

Your Mega Flood Camera is designed to transmit high quality colour images to your Security
Monitoring Device, Television or VCR and is operated by mains power. To help guide you through
the process of setting up the Mega Flood Camera, we have outlined the steps and numbered each
of the components required in the diagram below.

Basic Connection to VCR, TV or MONITOR

CAMERA

POWER

2

ADAPTOR

1

VCR, TV or MONITOR

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Best Results are achieved when the camera is looking down on the subject area.

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The hood can be used to stop sunlight entering the lens and causing the picture to wash out
during bright daylight.

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Please test all devices before final installation as it is far easier to rectify problems at this stage.

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To avoid the risk of damage to your product, use only the supplied power adaptors.

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Areas with a bright background may cause degradation of the image. If possible position

your camera so that it doesn’t point towards a very bright light source.

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Do not cut the DC power cable of the Camera to fit with another power source. This
may result in damage to the Camera & any unauthorised modifications will void your
warranty.

2a

3

DC Jack

1a

1b

BNC Female

RCA VIDEO IN

VIDEO

DIO

AU

OUT

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

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Connection to VCR, TV or MONITOR using an extension cable

POWER

ADAPTOR

DVR or MONITOR
With BNC Sockets

OUT

IN

BNC VIDEO IN

V

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O

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Extension
Cable with
BNC Male
Connectors

(not included)

DC POWER

CONNECTOR

DC Jack

BNC Female

CAMERA

Tips for using your Swann Security camera

1. Deterrence is the best and most cost effective security method for:

- preventing criminal activity before it occurs is preferable to, and cheaper than, cleaning
up after it occurs

- the Swann Mega Flood Camera is an example of cost effective security utilising
the 'art of deterrence' to outsmart thieves and criminals

2. Always place cameras high enough that they can't be closely inspected or easily accessed

3. Position cameras and dummies where they can be easily seen for maximum deterrence

4. Position a monitor where it can be seen but not touched

5. If you have more than one camera use a monitor with channel switching function, a
Quad Processor or DVR with multiple views to show potential offenders the level of
coverage you have protecting your site.

6. Add extra Swann dummy cameras to give the impression of heightened security

7. Purchase a Swann DVR (product code SW-R-DVR4NET) to monitor and record activity
on your cameras. Depending on the settings used, DVRs can record for months.

8. Position a VCR with tapes or boxes close to your monitor for added effect,

implying there is a security video recorder even if there isn't one

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