Swann pro 842 Instruction Manual

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Multi-Purpose Day / Night
Security Camera

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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Cámara de Seguridad Diurna
/ Nocturna Multipropósito

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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 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 cer tain exclusions in this warranty. 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 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

These devices comply wi th part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is su bject to the foll owing two condition s:

• 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
camera for any purpose, it is the buyer’s responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and regulations
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.

Before you begin

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Congratulations on your purchase of this Swann Multi-Purpose Day / Night Security Camera!
This instruction manual will walk you through the basics of installing and connecting your
camera.

This camera 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.

Installation and Connection

Choosing the Location for the Camera

The camera is very flexible, and can be installed practically anywhere. Some of the things
you’ll have to consider when choosing a location are:

• What you want to monitor, and where you’ll get the best view of it.

• How you’re going to connect the camera to your monitoring system. Remember that
cables and connections should be kept out of the weather.

• How to keep the camera out of harm’s way.

✐ General Guidelines

• 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 where it’s out of reach or not easily accessible by vandals. For
example, under the eaves of a roof or high up in protected corners of a wall. The higher
the camera is mounted, the harder it’ll be for vandals to interfere with it.

• Typically, the best view is obtained approximately 7ft (2m) to 10ft (3m) high, looking
slightly downwards. 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.

• The internal components of the camera can be damaged by prolonged exposure to
direct sunlight. Don’t let direct sunlight into the lens!

• 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 point source in the camera’s view (a streetlight, car headlights or
similar) then it might not engage night vision mode.

About the Camera

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Mounting the Camera

The camera can be mounted onto a flat 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.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO
OUT

VGA

eSATA

HDMI LAN USB B A

PTZ

DC 12V

IN

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

1 3

2 4

1 3 5 7

2 4 6 8

DVR

Power Adapter

Extension Cable

Video Out

Power

Twist to lock
connectors

For 2 & 4 camera packs,
use the power splitter (if
included).

Connecting the Camera