Swann SW-C User Manual 2

Help Desk / Support Details

Swann Technical Support

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Telephone Helpdesk

UNITED STATES toll free

877-274-3695

(Sun-Thurs, 2pm-10.30pm PST)

800-627-2799

(Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm PST)

USA Exchange & Repairs

562-777-2551

(Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm PST)

AUSTRALIA toll free

1300 13 8324

(Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm Aus EST)

[phone]

(Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm Aus EST)

See http://www.worldtimeserver.com for information on different time zones

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

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Black Knight

Wireless Weatherproof
Color Camera

with Night Vision

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Warranty Information

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.
end user is responsible for all shipping costs incurred when
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.

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

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.

Most problems can be quickly and easily fixed with a simple
e-mail or a quick chat with one of our friendly technical staff.
(Toll-Free available in the US and Australia only)

Note: Wireless Networks (WiFi) may interfere with and/or experience interference caused by the
transmitter in this unit. Changing the receiver to another channel/frequency or setting the Wireless
Network (i.e. Wireless Access Point) to a frequency further away from the camera’s set frequency can
alleviate this problem. Consult the documentation of your Wireless LAN device for information on how
to change the transmission frequency. These cameras work with most wireless camera receivers that
support 2414MHz, 2432MHz, 2450MHz and 2468MHz.

Installation Guide

Contents Technical Specifications

Introduction
Your Black Knight package comes with
Setting up your system
Camera Features
Receiver Features
Changing the channel on the Black Knight Camera
Important Information about this product
Troubleshooting, Hints & Tips
Technical Specifications
Help Desk / Support Details
Warranty Information

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Introduction

The Swann allows you to 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
line of sight.
option of using different frequencies for different locations and conditions to ensure that you have the
best possible image quality for your situation. Night Hawk
WOCEX) which is a Wireless Weatherproof Outdoor Camera with Night Vision or the MicroCam IV (SW­P-MC4) Indoor Color Camera. Both of these camera models have DIP switches to allow them to use of
any of the other available channels on your receiver.

Please note: The Swann Black Knight Camera broadcasts video in the public domain.
The video signal is not encrypted and could potentially be viewed by anyone with a similar

Black Knight Camera

330ft/100 m in open

The Black Knight Camera Receiver works with other Swann cameras to allow you to have the

We suggest the Extra Camera (SW-P-

Black Knight

Black Knight 2.4GHz Transmitter

Available Channels:

RF Output Power: CE and C-tick compliant

Power Consumption: 120mA (270mA IR LEDs on)

Size: 2½

Antenna: Omni-directional

Transmitting Range: Up to 330ft ~ 100M line of sight

Weight: 12 / ~ 35

Operating Temperature: 0°C - 50°C (32° - 122°F)

4 Channels in 2.4 GHz frequency band*

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Black Knight 2.4GHz Receiver

Frequency: 4 Channels in 2.4 Ghz frequency band*

Video input/output: 1V p - p / 75 ohm

Audio input / output: 0.8V / 600 ohm

Antenna: 60 degree directional

Audio Bandwidth: 50 - 17000 Hz

Power Consumption: 180mA

Size:

*The Black Knight Camera uses the following frequencies for the 4 channels: Channel 1(
2 (2432MHz), Channel 3 (2450MHz) and Channel 4 (2468MHz)

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2.4GHz receiver unit. Please keep this in mind when positioning and using any wireless
camera equipment.

Black Knight CCD Colour Camera

Your Black Knight package comes with ...

• 1 x Black Knight Color Camera with built in 2.4GHz Transmitter and Stand

• 1 x Black Knight 4 channel 2.4GHz Receiver

• 2 x Antennas, one each to suit Camera and Receiver

• 2 x Mains Power Adaptors (1for use with Black Knight Camera and1for Receiver)

• RCA A/V Cable

• Pack of screws, wall plugs and tool for changing channel dip switches

• This Instruction Sheet

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

Sensor: 1/4”(6.35mm) Colour CCD

Horizontal

Pixel Resolution: 512 x 492 (NTSC) ~ 512 x 582 (PAL)

Auto Electronic Exposure:1/60 - 1/15000 sec.

Minimum Illumination: 1 Lux @ f2.0 LEDs inactive

Signal to Noise Ratio: >38dB

View Angle: 39 degrees

Video System: PAL 50Hz (Australia, UK/Europe),

Resolution: 420 TV lines

0 Lux @ f1.2 LEDs active

NTSC 60Hz (USA and Canada)

INSTALLATION

FCC NOTICE

This device co mp li es w ith Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is sub je ct t o the following conditi on s:
(1) This device ma y no t ca use harmful interfere nc e, a nd
(2) this device mu st a cc ept any interference re ce iv ed,
including in te rf er ence that may cause undes ir ed o peration

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Automatic Exposure / Gain / White balance/IR LED activation