Swann PRO-736CAM-AU User Manual

Dome Security Camera
with IR night vision

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Before you begin

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 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 countr y 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 part y. Unauthorized end user or third party modifications to any compo nent or evidence of misus e
or abuse of the device will render all warranties void.
By la w some countries do not al low limitati ons on certain exclus ions in this war ranty. 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 and the failure does not amount to major failure.

FCC Verification

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device,
pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful inter ference 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 tr y to correct the inter ference 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:

• These devices may not cause harmful interference, and

• These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Important Note:

All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations relating to the use of cameras. Before using any
camer a for any purp ose, it is the bu yer’s respon sibility to b e aware of all ap plicable l aws and regu lations
that prohibit or limit the use of cameras 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

• Make sure product is fixed correctly and stable if fastened in place.

• Do not operate if wires and terminals are exposed.

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About the Camera

Congratulations on your purchase of this Swann PRO Camera! The PRO-CAM is
very sensitive to light and therefore can make use of even the smallest amount
of light to provide an image of what it sees. In low light, this comes through as
a black and white image.

In complete or near-total darkness, the camera uses built-in infrared LEDs to
illuminate the area in front of it. This light is invisible to the human eye, although
you might notice a faint red glow coming from the front of the camera - this is
normal.

In day or well lit environments, the IR Cut Filter feature of the camera activates
to filter out wavelengths of light the camera does not need in order to provide
a clear color image.

Choosing a Location for the Camera

To get optimal results from your camera, where you install is important. You
should consider the distance between the camera and its subject to ensure
you obtain a good view of the areas in focus. Also think about the appropriate
mounting places (e.g., under the eaves of a roof is a good choice) where it won’t
be either an easy target for vandals or affected by constant light reflections of
moving vehicles (which can result in falsely triggered motion detection). There
are a number of factors you will need to consider when choosing where to mount
your camera - not least of which is what you will want to see.

General Guidelines

• Try to place the camera in an position that a potential security threat will find it
difficult to avoid. A strategy which is often effective is to monitor entrances and
exits - after all, a security threat has to get in somewhere.

• Install the camera in shady spot. Even though the camera is weather and water­resistant, prolonged exposure to adverse weather conditions (direct sunlight
or excessive moisture) may eventually damage the internal components of the
camera and adversely affect its performance.

• Try to aim the camera at an area which is evenly lit, as objects or people in
shadows near brightly lit objects are very hard to see.

• Avoid having bright light sources in your image. This includes the obvious
(such as the sun or an artificial light source) but also things such as
reflections. Cars are notorious for reflected light sources, as are buildings
with a lot of windows, mirrors and so forth.

• The camera’s night vision will give well-exposed images if the area is dark.
However, if there’s a bright light source in the camera’s view (a streetlight,
car headlights or similar) then it might not engage night vision mode.

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Mounting the Camera

The camera can be mounted onto a flat, vertical surface using screws. The
surface must have sufficient strength to hold the camera. Materials such as
hardwood, brick or masonry are good options, and we’ve included all the gear
you’ll need to mount it there (except the tools - sorry, you’ll still need your own
drill). 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. Then, using appropriate screws
for the surface you’re fixing the camera to, screw the camera into place.

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

• If you’re mounting to a masonry surface (bricks, concrete or similar) then
you’ll need to use the included wall plugs.

Aiming the Camera

• Loosen the screws on the left and right hand
sides of the camera.

• The dome cover (3) 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 of the camera, remember to tighten the
screws back securely to lock the camera’s
position in place

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Positioning the Cables

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

• Don’t put your cable near live electrical wiring. AC electricity generates
radio “noise” which can interfere with the signal from your camera.

Weather & Tampering

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 (severe weather such as hurricanes or someone
intentionally damaging the lens would be enough). However, the cable and
connector are vulnerable and require protection.

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Connection Guide

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CONNECTING TO A DVR

Connect the camera’s DC and BNC
socket cables to the extension
cable’s DC and BNC plugs. Then
connect the BNC extension cable to
an open channel on the back of the
DVR.

For a single camera:

Connect the extension
cable’s DC socket to the
DC plug on the power
adapter.

For 2 & 4 camera packs:

Connect the extension cable’s DC
socket to the multiple sockets on
the power splitter. Then, plug the
single end of the power splitter
to the DC plug on the power
adapter.

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Troubleshooting

Q: On my Swann DVR, ‘Video Loss’ appears where the image from my camera

should be.
A: Check the extension cable (power and video) is securely connected to the camera.

Check the video output from the camera is securely connected to a video input
channel on the DVR. Check the power from the camera is securely connected to a
power supply.

Q: When I view an image from the camera at night I only see a bright spot and no
image.

A: A reflection can be caused in night vision mode if the camera is looking through a
window. At night, the infrared light the camera uses to see in the dark can ‘bounce
back’ off a reflective surface (such as glass, water, spider webs, some ceramics and
so on) and effectively blind the camera. If you want to see outside, mount the camera
outside - we made it weatherproof for a reason!

Q: The BNC extension cable will not connect to my TV.
A: Many TV’s and monitors do not have a BNC connector but do have an RCA

connector. Connect a BNC to RCA adapter to the end of the extension cable and then
plug into the RCA video input on your TV or monitor.

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Notes

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Helpdesk / Technical Support Details

Swann Technical Support

All Countries E-mail: [e-mail]

Telephone Helpdesk

USA Toll Free 1-800-627-2799

USA Exchange & Repairs 1-800-627-2799 (Option 1)

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

AUSTRALIA 1300 138 324

NEW ZEALAND Toll Free 0800 479 266

UK 0203 027 0979

© Swann Communications 2014

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