Swann PenCam SW234-PC2, PenCam SW234-PCG, PenCam SW361-PD2, PenCam SW361-PD4 Operating Instructions Manual

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Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) 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 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 or evidence of misuse or abuse of the device 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.

Swann Communications USA Inc.

12636 Clark Street

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA

Swann Communications PTY. LTD.

Building 4, 650 Church Street,

Richmond, Victoria 3121

Australia

Warranty Information

Helpdesk / Technical Support Details

Swann Technical Support

All Countries E-mail: tech@swannsecurity.com

Telephone Helpdesk

See http://www.worldtimeserver.com for information on time zones and the

current time in Melbourne, Australia compared to your local time.

USA toll free

1-800-627-2799

(Su, 2pm-10pm US PT)

(M-Th, 6am-10pm US PT)

(F 6am-2pm US PT)

USA Exchange & Repairs

1-800-627-2799 (option 1)

(M-F, 9am-5pm US PT)

AUSTRALIA toll free

1300 138 324

(M 9am-5pm AUS ET)

(Tu-F 1am-5pm AUS ET)

(Sa 1am-9am AUS ET)

NEW ZEALAND toll free

0800 479 266

INTERNATIONAL

+61 3 8412 4610

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SW234-PC2 / SW234-PCG / SW361-PD2 / SW361-PD4

www.swannsecurity.com

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FCC Veriﬁ cation: NOTE: 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

IMPORTANT: Prohibition against eavesdropping. Except for the operations of law enforcement ofﬁ cers conducted under lawful authority, no person shall use, either directly or indirectly, a device operated pursuant to the provisions of this Part for the purpose of overhearing or recording the private conversations of others unless such use is authorized by all of the parties engaging in the conversation.

WARNING: Modiﬁ cations not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

· Make sure product is ﬁ xed correctly and stable if fastened in place

· Do not operate if wires and terminals are exposed

Before You Begin

Package Contents

PenCam Recorder - Silver 4GB (SW234-PCG, SW361-PD4)

- Gold 2GB (SW234-PC2, SW361-PD2)

Operating Instructions

Ink Reﬁ ll*

*The PenCam is already pre-loaded with an ink cartridge. There is no need to change the cartridge unless the pen is out of ink

Bottom of PenCam

Top of PenCam

USB Connection

PenCam Layout

Technical Specifications

Video

Video Format: AVI Resolution: 640 x 480 Video File Size: Approx. 25MB per min

Image

Image Format: JPEG Resolution: 1280 x 1024 Image File Size: Approx. 150KB

Recording

Recording Mode: Manual Recording, Continuous Total Storage Time: up to 2.5hrs (4GB) and 1.25hrs (2GB)

General

Operating System: Windows XP, Vista Internal Memory: 2GB (Gold) or 4GB (Silver) Backup Type: USB Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion Charging: USB via computer Record Time per Charge: Approximately 90mins Battery Charging Time: Approximately 60 mins Dimensions: 140mm x 15mm x 12mm

5.5” x 0.59” x 0.47” Weight: 1.3oz, 37g

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem: The PenCam takes a long time to boot or save recordings Solution: Clear or back up some or all of the ﬁ les from the PenCam. The more storage used up in

the PenCam the longer it may take to boot or process saved ﬁ les.

Problem: Some of my videos won’t play on my computer. Solution: Videos can become corrupt and will not play if the PenCam is not used as described in this

manual. Pushing the button several times or holding the button can result in corrupt videos. Wait until the PenCam has ﬁ nished processing before pressing the button again.

Problem: Is it legal to record people in my country? Solution: It is your responsibility to research the local laws and conditions of use for recordings.

Problem: I can’t see any video on my computer. Solution: Install the codec pack stored on the PenCam or from our website www.swannsecurity.com

Problem: My PenCam will not record. Solution: Make sure the PenCam is not plugged into a USB port. Make sure the PenCam is charged.

Problem: I cannot turn my PenCam off or it is not responding. Solution: Make sure the PenCam is not recording. If the Blue light is on, push the button once, when

the light changes to orange, press and hold until the orange light turns off. If you are still unable to turn off the PenCam, push the reset button.

Problem: I cannot view images from the PenCam. Solution: Image ﬁ les can become corrupted if the button is constantly pressed before the images

have been processed. Make sure you wait until the Blue light changes to Orange before pressing the button again to take the next image.

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1. When the PenCam is connected to a PC, Windows XP and Vista will automatically recognize the device and install the correct drivers.

2. Navigate to the Removable Disk in My Computer to view, copy or delete ﬁ les just like a portable hard drive or ﬂ ash drive.

3. Playback video recordings on your PC with media players such as VLC, winDVD, powerDVD etc., (not supplied) capable of decoding H263 format AVI ﬁ les.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are unable to view videos on your PC, install the codec pack software named pencam_codec.exe stored on the PenCam CD or download from www.swannsecurity.com

Downloading & Viewing Video

Setting the Date & Time

Resetting PenCam

To set or change the Date & Time:

1. Connect the PenCam to your PC.

2. Create a new .txt ﬁ le using Windows Wordpad.

3. Type the date & time in the following format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS (ex. 2009-03-13 21:53:58).

4. Save the ﬁ le as setdate.txt and place in the root directory of the PenCam. (eg. E:\ , F:\ , etc)

5. Remove the PenCam from the computer and turn on the PenCam. Videos will now be time stamped with the updated date & time.

Note: Photos taken will not include time stamps. The default ﬁ le name for photos will be in the same format as the time stamps.

Formatting the PenCam

The following instructions will help with formatting the PenCam.

1. Plug the PenCam into a USB port on your PC.

2. Open MY COMPUTER.

3. Find the PenCam drive and right click it.

4. Select FORMAT

5. Click start

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you format the PenCam all data will be permanently lost including the codec pack and setdate.txt ﬁ le with the current date & time settings. To reset the date & time follow the instructions above. If you require the codec pack again, it is available at www.swannsecurity.com

If the PenCam is not responding correctly you may need to reset the PenCam. To reset the PenCam use a toothpick or non-metal pointed object to push the reset button which is located about 1 inch below the Orange/Blue light. Metal objects may damage the PenCam and should be avoided. This will not reset the time or delete any ﬁ les. Use this only if the PenCam is not responding.

Turning the PenCam On

1. Press the button (on top off the pen) and hold until the both the orange and blue light turn on then release it.

2. When the camera is ready to use the orange standby light will stay on and the blue light will turn off (the orange light will blink when it is on standby in picture mode or stay lit when it is on standby in video mode)

Turning the PenCam Off

1. With the PenCam on standby press and hold the button until the orange light turns off.

2. The PenCam will not switch off if you do this while the PenCam is in Video mode and recording.

3. If the PenCam is recording you must press the button once to set it on standby (static orange light) then press and hold the button until the orange light turns off.

Press & hold the button to turn the PenCam on. Release when the blue / orange light appears

PenCam Layout (cont)

Blue / Orange Status LED

Reset Button

Hidden Camera

Hidden USB Port Twist to reveal

Working Pen Tip

ON/OFF/Record button

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Charging the PenCam

The PenCam has a built in lithium-ion battery that provides approximately 90 minutes of power when fully charged.

Charge the PenCam by connecting the hidden USB connector inside the PenCam to a USB port on your computer. The PenCam will ﬂ ash orange, indicating it is charging. Full charge time is approximately 1 hour. The PenCam will stop ﬂ ashing when it is fully charged.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before using the PenCam for the ﬁ rst time, connect it to a USB port and charge for the full hour. The PenCam will not function while it is plugged into the USB port.

Unscrew the PenCam to reveal the hidden USB port

Switching between Video and Picture mode

To switch between Video and Picture mode unscrew the PenCam to reveal the USB connector. Using a pen or ﬁ ngernail, move the switch to the left to set it to video mode and to the right to set it to picture mode.

Changing Ink Cartridges

To change cartridges unscrew the tip of the pen like you would to charge or change between Video and Camera mode. Using a Phillips head screwdriver unscrew the top of the ink cartridge. Replace with a new ink cartridge and screw into the pen tip.

PenCam Mode Switch

Move the switch to the left to set to video mode. Move the switch to the right to set picture mode

Note: Aim the USB connector and switch towards you as shown

Standby

1. After switching on the PenCam in CAMERA mode the orange light will turn on and begin to blink. The blinking orange light indicates the PenCam is in standby.

Taking Photos

1. Once the camera has booted up (orange light blinking) press the button once to take a photo.

2. The light will turn BLUE.

3. Hold the PenCam steady until the light changes back to orange and begins blinking.

Orange light (static for video mode and blinking for camera mode) indicates standby mode

Blue light indicates recording is in progress or photo is being taken and stored

IMPORTANT NOTE: When stopping a recording push the button only 1 time. The PenCam will write the video to memory. Depending on the length and complexity of the video there may be several seconds delay. Do not push the button again during this time or data loss may occur.

Video Mode

Standby

1. After switching on the PenCam in VIDEO mode the blue light will go out and the orange light will stay on and remain static. The static orange light indicates the PenCam is in standby.

Recording

1. Once the camera has booted up (orange light static) press the button to start recording.

2. The light will change to BLUE to indicate it is recording.

3. Press the button again to end recording; the blue light will go out.

Note: Plugging the PenCam into a USB port during recording will stop the recording.

Picture Mode

Note: The PenCam switches itself off after 30 seconds in standby mode to preserve battery life.

Press the button to turn it back on.