Swann Safety Camera Kit Wireless Camera & Receiver Installation Manual

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

Safety Camera Kit

Wireless Camera & Receiver

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.

Installation Guide

FCC INFORMATION

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may cause harmful interference,
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The Swann Safety Camera Kit allows you to wirelessly 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 160 The Safety
Camera Kit Receiver works with other Swann wireless 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.

ft/50m in open line of sight.

Please note: The Swann Safety Camera Kit broadcasts video in the public
domain. The 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.

• Safety Camera with built in 2.4GHz Transmitter and Stand

• 4 channel 2.4GHz Receiver

• Antenna for Receiver

• 2 x Mains Power Adaptor (1 for use with Camera and 1 for Receiver)

• RCA A/V Cable

• Manual & Accessories

• Focus Tool

• Dip Switch Tool

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

Package Contents

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.

Receiver

Frequency: 4 Channels in 2.4 Ghz frequency band
Video input/output: 1V p - p / 75 ohm
Audio input / output: 1V / 10kW
Audio Bandwidth: 50 - 17000 Hz
Operating Power: 12V DC
Size: 4.7”x3.5”x1” (120 x 90 x 25mm)

*The Safety Camera Kit uses following frequencies for the 4 channels:
Channel 1( 2414MHz), Channel 2 (2432MHz), Channel 3 (2450MHz)
and Channel 4 (2468MHz).

Safety Camera

Sensor: 1/3” Colour CMOS
Horizontal Resolution: 380 TV lines
Auto Electronic Exposure: 1/60 - 1/15000 sec.
Minimum Illumination: 1 Lux @ f1.2
Signal to Noise Ratio: >48dB
Board Lens: / ” ; 5.6mm

View Angle: 60 degrees
Video System: PAL 50Hz (Australia, UK/Europe),

Automatic Exposure / Gain / White balance/IR LED activation

Available Channels: 4 Channels in 2.4Ghz frequency band*
RF Output Power: FCC, CE and C-tick compliant
Operating Power: 12V DC
Size: 1.1”x1.2”x1.1” (28x30x28mm)
Antenna: Omni-directional
Transmitting Range: Up to 160ft ~ 50M line of sight
Weight: ¾oz ~ 20 grams
Operating Temperature: -10° - 50°C (14° - 122°F)

WARNING - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit or adapters to rain or moisture
Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries
Do not use if any of the terminals or wires are exposed
Use only the power adapter that is included in this pack in an upright or vertical position
Any modifications not approved by Swann Communications PTY LTD. may void the user’s
ability to operate this product

The Camera features an omni-directional antenna which is most effective when used
in the UPRIGHT position.

1) Connect both the Camera and the Receiver to their respective power adaptors.

2) Connect the Receiver to the equipment you wish to view the camera on (monitor,
AV TV, VCR, DVR etc) using the supplied RCA A/V-cable. If you have an A/V TV
with RCA sockets you will need to switch the TV to the AV channel to view the
camera. To connect the Receiver to your VCR, you will need to turn the VCR to
the AV Input selection and turn your TV onto the channel you would normally use
to view a tape or movie on your VCR. The AV channel may be activated by a
button on your remote that is marked with this symbol , or L1 or L2 or
possibly AV, AV1 or AV2. Check the manual of your TV or VCR for more
information on using its AV inputs.

3) After connecting both the Camera and the Receiver make sure the receiver is
switched to the same channel as the camera. Press the Channel Select button
on the receiver until the LED is lit. Obtain the best picture by adjusting the
position of the Camera and Receiver unit to suit. Try slightly different locations of
either unit for optimum results.

Camera with Stand and Hood

Camera Power Adaptor

DVR or MONITOR

With RCA Sockets

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Receiver
Power Adaptor

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Receiver

RCA A/V Cable

The Safety Camera can be switched to any of four frequencies to assist in avoiding
interference. Please see the illustration for frequency settings. On the power
cable connected to the camera find the small flap covering the two dip switches. Move
the switches using the dip switch tool, or a pin according to the images below to set
the correct channel. The LEDs on the receiver indicate which channel is currently
selected.

By changing these switch settings, the frequency that the
Camera transmits on changes. Once you have set the channel
on the Camera, select the same channel on the receiver. If you
experience interference try a different channel.

Do not set two Cameras to the same channel or they
will interfere with each other.

Receiver Features

Camera features Changing the channel on the camera

Receiver & Remote Control features

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A/V Output

Channel LEDs

Channel selector
Button

External Antenna

DC Power Socket

DC Power Socket

Channel Switch

(see “Changing the

channel on the camera”)

Focus Tool

(Insert and turn

to focus camera)

Microphone

External Antenna

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Channel Lockout Switch

Channel lockout switch on the receiver

This receiver is equipped with Lockout and Loop features.

The switches are numbered 1,2,3,4 representing 4 camera
channels. When the switch is in the UP position the camera
channel is OFF. When the switching between channels the
receiver will automatically skip channel set to OFF.

Loop mode allows you to see all active camera channels
set to ON by cycling through channels every few seconds.
This feature is useful for monitoring cameras or VCR
recording. Move the L switch to ON to cycle active
channels.

(See next page for details)

(See next page for details)

The Safety Camera can be switched to any of four frequencies to assist in avoiding
interference. Please see the illustration for frequency settings. On the power
cable connected to the camera find the small flap covering the two dip switches. Move
the switches using the dip switch tool, or a pin according to the images below to set
the correct channel. The LEDs on the receiver indicate which channel is currently
selected.

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Channel & Frequency

By changing these switch settings, the frequency that the
Camera transmits on changes. Once you have set the channel
on the Camera, select the same channel on the receiver. If you
experience interference try a different channel.

Do not set two Cameras to the same channel or they
will interfere with each other.

ONON

ONON

ONON

ONON

1 21 2

1 21 2

1 21 2

1 21 2

Ch1 - 2414MHz
1 = OFF
2 = OFF

Ch3 - 2450MHz
1 = OFF
2 = ON

Ch2 - 2432MHz
1 = ON
2 = OFF

Ch4 - 2468MHz
1 = ON
2 = ON

DC Power Socket

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Channel lockout switch on the receiver

This receiver is equipped with Lockout and Loop features.

The switches are numbered 1,2,3,4 representing 4 camera
channels. When the switch is in the UP position the camera
channel is OFF. When the switching between channels the
receiver will automatically skip channel set to OFF.

Loop mode allows you to see all active camera channels
set to ON by cycling through channels every few seconds.
This feature is useful for monitoring cameras or VCR
recording. Move the L switch to ON to cycle active
channels.

Use the included
Dip Switch tool to
change the
camera channel

Use the included
Dip Switch tool to
change the
camera channel

The Camera features an omni-directional antenna which is most effective when used
in the UPRIGHT position.

1) Connect both the Camera and the Receiver to their respective power adaptors.

2) Connect the Receiver to the equipment you wish to view the camera on (monitor,

3) After connecting both the Camera and the Receiver make sure the receiver is

Poor Picture: Realign antennas until image quality improves, slightly adjust the
position of the Camera or Receiver.

Lines only: no clear picture: Check to confirm there is no microwave oven or other

2.4GHz equipment ie; Cordless Telephones, Wireless Baby
Monitors, Wireless LAN equipment etc . Make sure the Receiver is on the correct
channel for the particular camera.

Picture ghosting or interference:

No picture: check the receiver to confirm it is powered 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 the same as the camera
you wish to view.

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.

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)

Change the location of the Camera to allow the
minimum of solid objects such as walls between it and the receiver as illustrated at the
bottom of the page. Try changing to one of the other channels using the instructions on
the previous page and check the signal quality again.

operating close by

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.

Monitor or TV

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Signal passes
through 3 walls

Signal passes
through 3 walls

Signal only passes
through 2 walls!

Signal only passes
through 2 walls!

Your home or officeYour home or office

Troubleshooting, hints and tips Setting up your system

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Receiver

Technical SpecificationsIntroduction

Receiver

Frequency: 4 Channels in 2.4 Ghz frequency band
Video input/output: 1V p - p / 75 ohm
Audio input / output: 1V / 10kW
Audio Bandwidth: 50 - 17000 Hz
Operating Power: 12V DC
Size: 4.7”x3.5”x1” (120 x 90 x 25mm)

*The Safety Camera Kit uses following frequencies for the 4 channels:
Channel 1( 2414MHz), Channel 2 (2432MHz), Channel 3 (2450MHz)
and Channel 4 (2468MHz).

Safety Camera

Sensor: 1/3” Colour CMOS
Horizontal Resolution: 380 TV lines
Auto Electronic Exposure: 1/60 - 1/15000 sec.
Minimum Illumination: 1 Lux @ f1.2
Signal to Noise Ratio: >48dB

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Board Lens: / ” ; 5.6mm

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View Angle: 60 degrees
Video System: PAL 50Hz (Australia, UK/Europe),

NTSC 60Hz (USA and Canada)

Automatic Exposure / Gain / White balance/IR LED activation

Available Channels: 4 Channels in 2.4Ghz frequency band*
RF Output Power: FCC, CE and C-tick compliant
Operating Power: 12V DC
Size: 1.1”x1.2”x1.1” (28x30x28mm)
Antenna: Omni-directional
Transmitting Range: Up to 160ft ~ 50M line of sight
Weight: ¾oz ~ 20 grams
Operating Temperature: -10° - 50°C (14° - 122°F)

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

Safety Camera Kit

Wireless Camera & Receiver

Installation Guide

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 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.

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 . 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 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.

product The

end user is responsible for all shipping costs incurred when

product

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Help Desk / Support Details

Warranty Information

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Swann Technical Support

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International

[phone]

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Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA

1-800-627-2799

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-

monte.

La orientacion correcta para

el adaptador electrico incluido

es en posicion vertical o instalado

en el suelo.

FCC INFORMATION

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may cause harmful interference,
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.