Swann RedAlert Single Channel Digital Security Recorder User Manual

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following two co nd it io ns :
(1) This device ma y no t
cause harmful in te rf er en ce
and
(2) this device mu st
accept any inter fe re nc e
received, incl ud in g
interference t ha t ma y
cause undesire d op er at io n

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WARNING: IMPORTANT
NOTICE ABOUT CORRECT
USE OF POWER ADAPTER

The correct orientation
for the enclosed power

adapter is in a vertical

or floor mount position.

L’orientation correcte pour

L’adapteur secteur fourni

est dans une position
verticale ou plancher-

La orientacion correcta para

el adaptador electrico incluido

es en posicion vertical o instalado

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and the time in Melbourne Australia compare to your local time.

Warranty Information

English

RedAlert™

Wireless Security Kit

Single Channel Digital Security Recorder

monte.

en el suelo.

If this device does not work when you first plug it
in, do not take it back to the store.

Swann 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 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.
responsible for all shipping costs incurred when

product The end user is

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

product

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
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
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Most problems can be quickly and easily fixed with a simple
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Installation Guide

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Package Contents
Using the SD Card Slot
Connecting the Camera Power Supply
Changing the Camera Channels
Changing the Wireless Camera Channel on the DVR

Changing Cameras and Viewing 2 Cameras PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
Motion Detection Setup
Choosing Video or Photo Recording
TV Mode and Picture Quality Settings
Advanced Motion Detection Setup
Viewing and Deleting Saved Images
Changing Folders
Connecting additional wireless cameras
Achieving the best wireless signal

Tips and Troubleshooting

RedAlert Specifications
Wireless Outdoor Camera Specifications

Package Contents

- RedAlert DVR

- Antenna

- DVR Power Supply

- Instruction Manual

- Easy Setup Guide

Using the SD Card Slot

Insert an SD card with label facing up into the RedAlert DVR. The DVR can handle SD
cards up to 2GB. Once the card is inserted the DVR will save recordings to the SD card.
You can playback images on a monitor directly from the RedAlert or insert the card into a
card reader on your computer to view recordings. Recordings are saved as AVI for videos
and JPEG for still images.

SDSD

If onboard memory or SD memory is full, the DVR will automatically overwrite the oldest
images or video first ensuring the DVR keeps recording.

- Wireless Outdoor Camera (WOC)

- WOC Power Supply

- SD Card

- Video Out Cable

- Video In Cable

SDSD

Note: When an SD card is
inserted, an icon appears
showing it is detected by the
RedAlert. All images will now
be recorded to the SD card.

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RedAlert DVR Specifications

1 Video Output
1 Video Input

Wireless Channel Frequencies: 2414, 2432, 2450 & 2468MHz

Built in 4 CH Wireless Receiver (DVR records only 1 camera at a time)
Operating Power: 5V DC
Preset to NTSC or PAL Depending on Region (manually adjustable)
16MB internal memory
Output Format - AVI, JPEG
Maximum SD Capacity - 2GB
Recording Format: AVI Video 10s

JPEG images

Recording Resolution: JPEG 640 X 480

AVI 320 X 240

Wireless Outdoor Camera Specifications

Channels: 2414, 2432, 2450 & 2468MHz
Operating Power: 8/9V DC
Power Consumption: 65-110mA
Size: 54 x 43mm (2 / ” x 1 / ”)

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Antenna: Omni-directional
Transmitting Range: 20-30m (conditions may limit)
Weight: 7 / oz (220 grams)

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Operating Temperature: 32° - 122°F ~ (0° - 50°C)
Sensor: 1/3”(8.5mm) Color CMOS
Horizontal Resolution: 380 TV lines
Minimum Illumination: 1 Lux@ f1.2
Lens: (5.6mm) 60 degrees

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.
The legality of watching people other than yourself changes from country to
country and even state to state. Contact your local government's privacy
information body or your local Police for more information on what if any
restrictions you may face.

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Troubleshooting Your Wireless Outdoor Camera

Poor Picture:

Realign antennas until image quality improves, slightly adjust the position of the Camera or
Receiver. Change the location of the Camera, or use a different height or angle to see if the
image improves. In some cases interference may be caused by another device on a similar
frequency to the channel you are using.

Lines only - no clear picture:

Check to confirm there is no microwave oven or other 2.4GHz equipment operating close by
ie; Cordless Telephones, Wireless Baby Monitors, Wireless LAN equipment etc . Make sure
the Receiver is on the correct channel.

Picture ghosting or interference:

Some home appliances such as Wireless LANs, 2.4GHz portable telephones and
Microwave ovens operate on or near the 2.4GHz frequency. If you receive interference from
such an appliance, try moving the Camera or Receiver to location further away from the
appliance or in the event of interference from a Wireless LAN device, try changing the
Wireless LAN to a different channel to improve the signal quality.

No picture:

Check the receiver to confirm it is turned ON and make sure the A/V connection of the
Receiver is not plugged into the Audio Out socket. Make sure the Receiver is on the correct
channel. Check to ensure the camera is plugged in and has power. Check that the channel
on the receiver is the set to Channel x.

Red haze over picture:

In some cases where the sun shines into the front of the camera a faint red glow can be
seen. Move the camera to a shaded location, or fit a hood to stop sunlight entering the
camera lens directly.

Connecting the Camera Power Supply

Camera Power Adaptor (8V)

Changing the Camera Channels

Fig. (1)

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Unscrew front case at the seam
anti-clockwise to remove

Changing these switch settings changes the frequency that
the camera transmits on. Once you have set the channel on
the camera, select the same channel on your RedAlert. If you
experience interference try different channels. Make sure
multiple cameras are set to different frequencies so you can
use them in the same area with the DVR.

Front view of lens with switches
in top left, note the numbers 1 &
2 indicated at the bottom of the
switch

Fig. (2)

Night Hawk Camera with Stand

Frequency Channel Settings

Channel 1
Both switches up
2414MHz

1 2

Channel 2
Left up & Right down
2432MHz

1 2

Channel 3
Left down & Right up
2450MHz

1 2

1 2

Channel 4
Both switches down
2468MHz

Foreground is dark while background is too bright:

If the camera is looking from a dark area towards a light area in some cases the automatic
exposure can find it difficult to balance the image correctly. Change the location of the
camera so that the point of greatest interest has the largest area of the image.(if you want to
see the bright area, move the camera so that almost all of the screen shows this area. If you
want to see the darker area, move the camera so that most of the image shows this area.

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Changing the Wireless Camera Channel on Your DVR

To change wireless channels on your DVR, push the SET button on the front casing. The
light indicates the current wireless channel i.e. CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4. Push the display
button (DISP) to change views between your wired and wireless cameras.

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