Swann SW234-PC2 User Manual

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Warranty Information

Swann Communications USA Inc.

12636 Clark Street

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA

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.

Swann Communications PTY. LTD.

Building 4, 650 Church Street,

Richmond, Victoria 3121

Australia

Advanced security made easy™

plug&play

security

PenCam Recorder

Mini Video Camera & Recorder

DVR-420™

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.

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Operating Instructions

SW234-PC2 / SW234-PCG

www.swannsecurity.com

SR234-PC2-10006-130309

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Before You Begin

Troubleshooting Guide

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.

Problem: The PenCam takes a long time to boot or save recordings
Solution: Delete video you do not need from the PenCam. As the memory fi lls

up the PenCam may take longer to process and save.

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

our website www.swannsecurity.com

klcodec417s.exe stored on the PenCam or from

Technical Specifications

Video

Video Format: AVI
Resolution: 352 x 288
Video File Size: >500KB per min

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

Package Contents

PenCam Recorder

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

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Recording

Recording Mode: Manual Recording, Continuous
Total Storage Time: up to 3 Hours (2GB)

General

Operating System: Windows XP, Vista
Internal Memory: 2GB or 4GB
Backup Type: USB
Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Charging: USB via computer
Record Time per Charge: Approximately 90mins
Battery Charging Time: Approximately 2 hours
Dimensions: 150mm x 15mm x 15mm

5.9” x 0.6” x 0.6”
Weight: 1oz, 30g

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