Swann SW344DWD 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 Digital Wireless
Camera and Receiver

ADW-400

DW-40

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

SW344-DWD

www.swannsecurity.com

SR344-DWD-60100-V011209E

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Before You Begin

Technical Specifications

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 NOTE: 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.

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

Video

Receiver / SD Card Recorder

Video Format NTSC or PAL
Video Inputs N/A (via ADW-400 Camera only)
Video Outputs 1 x RCA Composite Video
Display Resolution VGA: 640 x 480 QVGA: 320 x 240
Display Frame Rate VGA: 9 fps QVGA: 25 fps

Audio

Audio Input None (via Camera only)
Audio Output 1 x RCA Line Out

Recording

Compression Format Motion JPEG
Recording Resolution VGA: 640 x 480 QVGA: 320 x 240
Recording Frame Rate 16fps
Recording Modes Manual / Motion
Memory Type SD Card up to 32GB (SDHC compatible)

General

Operating Power DC 5V
Dimensions 5.3” x 3.9” x 1.0”
135mm x 100mm x 25mm
Weight 5.8oz / 165g
Backup Method SD Card

Advanced Digital Wireless (ADW) Camera

Video

Image Sensor 1/4” CMOS
Video Quality 300 TV Lines
Number of Effective Pixels VGA: 640 x 480
Minimum Illumination 0 Lux (IR On)
Day / Night Mode Color during day, switches to B&W at night
White Balance Automatic
Signal / Noise Ratio <45dB
Electronic Shutter NTSC: 1/60 ~ 1/15, 000 PAL: 1/50 to 1/15, 000 (Automatic)
Gain Control Automatic
Backlight Compensation No
Lens 3.6mm
Viewing Angle 53 degrees

Audio

Microphone Yes
Audio Range Approximately 9ft / 3m (under typical conditions)

Night Vision

Night Vision Range Up to 26ft / 8m
Infrared Cut Filter No
Number of IR LEDs 24
Infrared Wavelength 850nm
Infrared LED Life 10, 000 hours

General

Operating Power DC 5V
Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C / -14°F ~ 122°F
Body Construction ABS Plastic
Dimensions of Camera 5.1” x 2.6” x 2.6” / 130mm x 65mm x 65mm
Dimensions of Stand 4.7” x 2.4” x 2.4” / 120mm x 60mm x 60mm
Weight (Camera and Stand) 7.6 oz / 215g

Wireless

Digital or Analog Digital
Max. Transmission Range Up to 165 ft / 50m
Typical Range 65 ft / 20m
Frequency 2.4 GHz FHSS (Frequency hopping)
Transmission Channels 4

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Troubleshooting Guide

Table of Contents

Problem: I’m getting a “NO SIGNAL” message on my screen where I want to see
my images.

Solutions:

Make sure the camera is getting power from the supplied 5V power adaptor.1.
Ensure that the camera is properly paired with the receiver by following the 2.
instructions on page 7.
Check that the channel you are displaying is the one paired with the camera. 3.
If all else fails, try moving the camera closer to the receiver, and be sure there 4.
are no obstacles (such as thick walls or metal sheets) in between the camera
and the receiver blocking the signal.

Problem: When I view the footage from the camera at night, I see a bright white
spot and no image.
Solution: Having the camera looking out a window is problematic, as the glass
will refl ect the infrared beams from the LEDs, over-exposing your image. Move
the camera so that there are no barriers (even transparent barriers such as glass)
between the camera and what you want to see. Also, make sure there are no
objects within 3’/1m of the lens, as these can refl ect the infrared beams as well.

Problem: I can’t hear any sound on my TV.
Solution: Check the connections between the receiver and the TV, specifi cally

the red and/or white connector(s) are plugged in correctly. Check the volume
settings on the TV. Also, remember that the range of the microphone is not the
same as the range of the camera – the camera will record anything in front of it
that it suffi ciently lit, however a microphone will only record sound within a few
feet (unless the sound is very loud).

Problem: The image on my TV appears to be distorted.
Solution: Check the PAL/NTSC settings on your television are correct for your

region (NTSC for USA and Canada, PAL for Australia and Western Europe). If
this does not fi x the problem, check the connections between the receiver and
your screen. If you are using a long RCA cable (anything over 6’/2m) try using a
shorter one, particularly if there are other electrical devices located close to the
TV and receiver.

Before you Begin 2
Table of Contents 3
Package Contents 3
Overview 4
Layout of Camera 5
Layout of Receiver 6
Pairing 7
Using the Menus 8
Recording Modes 9
Connection Guide 10 - 11
Settings 12 - 13
Playback and Backup 14 - 15
Additional Features 16 - 17
Troubleshooting Guide 18
Technical Specifi cations 19
Technical Support Rear Cover
Warranty Information Rear Cover

Package Contents

ADW-400 Camera with Stand

Receiver

A/V Cable

2 X Antennas

Power Extension Cable for Camera

Power Adapters

Operating Instructions

Security Stickers

Mounting Hardware

SD Memory Card (Optional)

Problem: At night, the camera can only see 26’/8m.
Solution: This is not a malfunction – this is the range of the infrared beam that

the camera uses to see at night. Move the camera closer to what you wish to
view. Alternately, you could purchase and install a sensor fl oodlight, which are
available at most good hardware stores.

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