Swann Night Hawk User Manual

Help Desk / Support Details

Swann Technical Support

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Telephone Helpdesk

UNITED STATES toll free

877-274-3695

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USA Exchange & Repairs

562-777-2551

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AUSTRALIA toll free

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(Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm Aus EST)

International

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zones and the time in Melbourne Australia compared to your local time.

Warranty Information

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Night Hawk

Wireless Outdoor Camera

With Night Vision

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 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 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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Contact the Swann Helpdesk using our fast e-mail service

[e-mail]

or call us on one of the Toll-Free

numbers shown on the back cover of this booklet.

Most problems can be quickly and easily fixed with a simple
e-mail or a quick chat with one of our friendly technical staff.
(Toll-Free available in the US and Australia only)

Note: Wireless Networks (WiFi) may interfere with and/or experience interference caused by
the transmitterin this unit. Changing the receiver to another channel/frequency or setting the Wireless
Network (i.e. Wireless Access Point) to a frequency further away from the camera’s set frequency can
alleviate this problem. Consult the documentation of your Wireless LAN device for information on how
to change the transmission frequency. These cameras work with most wireless camera receivers that
support 2414MHz, 2432MHz,

Installation Guide

Index

Technical Specifications

Introduction
Your Night Hawk package comes with
Setting up your system
Camera Features
Receiver Features
Changing the channel on the Night Hawk Camera
Important Information about this product
Troubleshooting, Hints & Tips
Warranty Information
Technical Specifications
Help Desk / Support Details

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Back Cover

Introduction

The Swann Night Hawk Camera Package incorporates the latest in advanced technology. We feel
confident that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.

The Swann Night Hawk Camera allows you to transmit pictures and sound with ease. As the radio
waves it uses have a frequency of 2.4GHz, they can be received within a radius of up to 328ft/100
m in open line of sight. The Night Hawk Camera Receiver works with other Swann cameras to
allow you to have the option of using different frequencies for different locations and conditions to
ensure that you have the best possible image quality for your situation.

Please note: The Swann Night Hawk Camera broadcasts video in the public domain. The

Night Hawk 2.4GHz Transmitter

Available Channels: 4 Channels in 2.4Ghz frequency band*

RF Output Power: FCC, CE and C-tick compliant

Operating Power: 8V DC

Power Consumption: 100mA

Size: / ”x / ”x1” (22x22x25mm)

Antenna: Omni-directional

Transmitting Range: Up to 328ft ~ 100M line of sight

Weight: ¾oz ~ 20 grams

Operating Temperature: 0° - 50°C (32° - 122°F)

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Night Hawk 2.4GHz Receiver

Frequency: 4 Channels in 2.4 Ghz frequency band*

Video input/output: 1Vp-p/75ohm

Audio input / output: 0.8V / 600 ohm

Antenna: 60 degree directional

Audio Bandwidth: 50 - 17000 Hz

Operating Power: 8V-12V DC

Power Consumption: 180mA

Size: 6”x3½”x1 / ” 150 x 88 x 40mm

*The Night Hawk Camera uses the following frequencies for the 4 channels:
Channel ( 2414MHz), Channel (2432MHz), Channel (2450MHz) and Channel (2468MHz).

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video signal is not encrypted and could potentially be viewed by anyone with a similar 2.4GHz
receiver unit. Please keep this in mind when positioning and using any wireless camera
equipment.

This Package Comes With ...

• 1 x Night Hawk Color Camera with built in 2.4GHz Transmitter with Stand

• 1 x Night Hawk 4 channel 2.4GHz Receiver

• 2 x Mains Power Adaptor (8V for use with Night Hawk Camera and Receiver)

• 1 x Battery Snap Adaptor (For use with Night Hawk Camera, 9V batteries not included)

• RCA A/V Cable

• This Instruction Sheet

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

FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following 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.

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Night Hawk CMOS Colour Camera

Sensor: 1/3”(8.5mm) Colour CMOS

Horizontal Resolution: 380 TV lines

Auto Electronic Exposure: 1/60 - 1/15000 sec.

Minimum Illumination: 1.5 Lux @ f1.2 LEDs inactive

0 Lux @ f1.2 LEDs active

Signal to Noise Ratio: >48dB

Board Lens: / ” ~ 5.6mm

View Angle: 60 degrees

Size: / x / ” ~16mm x 18mm, board lens

Video System: PAL 50Hz (Australia, UK/Europe),

Automatic Exposure / Gain / White balance/IR LED activation

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