Swann SW-C User Manual 2

Help Desk / Support Details

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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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2414MHz), Channel

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

Troubleshooting, hints and tips Setting up your system

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

Receiver. Change the location of the Camera, or use a different Camera in the location experiencing interference that is on a
different channel. In some cases interference may be caused by another device on a similar frequency to the channel you are
using. Change to one of the other channels and check the signal quality again.

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 for the particular camera.

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 that the channel on the receiver
is the set to the same as the camera you wish to view. Check to ensure the camera is plugged in and has power (cup your
hands around the camera and you should see a faint red glow from the IR LEDs). You can use the infrared lighting facility to
pick up a picture inside a dark environment. If your monitor does not display a picture in a dark environment, check the
camera to be certain that infrared lighting is within range of the subject. Try to move the item within the 2-3m (6-9ft) range
of the Cameras IR LEDs or place the Camera nearer to the object until a clear picture is displayed on the Monitor.

FCC Notice

We, Swann Communications of 10612 Shoemaker Avenue, Bldg A, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA, declare
under our sole responsibility that the product:

SW-C-BLACKK

This product meets the requirements specified in Part 15 of FCC Regulation. Operation rests with the following
two conditions:
(1) The equipment should not cause any harmful interference;
(2) The equipment must receive and process any interference, including any possible interference caused by
operation mistakes. After testing the product, we confirm that it complies with the provision for class C digital
equipment in the 15th part in FCC regulation; and the receiver complies with the limitations for class B digital
equipment in Part 15 of FCC regulation. The product generates, applies and emits radio waves. It might cause
harmful interferences to wireless communication if not be installed and used following the description of the
manual. The product may cause interference in residential area, and the customer should take remedies to
eliminate the interference at their own costs. If the product causes any harmful interference to wireless
equipment or disturbs the receiving of TV signals (it can be identified by turning on and off the product), you
can solve the trouble by following methods:
(1) Re-adjust the product or put it in another place;
(2) Extend the distance between the equipment interfered and the product; and
(3) Refer to dealers or experienced radio electrician for help.

Camera with Stand and Hood

Monitor or TV

External antenna

Receiver

Active

CH1

Channel

CH2

Leds

CH3

CH4

Camera Power Adaptor

Channel
Selector
Button

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 (the Adaptors
have a label on the end of the cable to indicate which unit they must be used with).

2) Connect the Receiver to the equipment you wish to view the camera on (monitor, AV TV, VCR, DVR

etc) using the supplied A/V-RCA 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 Black Knight Camera and the Receiver make sure the receiver
is switched to the same channel as the camera. By default the camera is set to channel 1.

Press the SEL button on the receiver until the LED for CH1 is lit. If the channel LEDs flash and
the receiver scans through all 4 channels, switch the Loop/Normal selector at the back of the
receiver to Normal. Obtain the best picture by adjusting the position of the Black Knight camera
and Receiver unit to suit. Try slightly different locations of either unit for optimum results.

SEL

To Audio and
Video IN

Audio / Video O ut

DC Socket

Loop / Normal S witch

Receiver
Power Adaptor

CE Notice

This product complies with standards including Low Voltage Device Directive 73/23/EEC; EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. It passed the subject tests by the authority concerned and is authorized to bear CE mark.

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4) If you are mounting the camera to a ceiling or eave, unscrew the camera stand from the camera
body and carefully screw it into position on the back of the camera using the hole that is provided
or the picture will appear on your screen upside down.

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Camera features Changing the channel on the Black Knight Camera

1. Omni-directional Antenna

2. Infra-red LEDs
. Detachable Camera Stand

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4. Microphone (enclosed in power socket)

Power Cable & DC Power Socket

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Receiver Features

Receiver features

External antenna

Receiver

CH1

Active

CH2

Channel

CH3

Leds

CH4

SEL

Channel
Selector
Button

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Audio / Video Out

DC Socket

Loop / Normal Switch

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To Audio and
Video IN

Receiver
Power Adaptor

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Monitor or TV

The Black Knight Cameras can be switched to any of four frequencies to assist in avoiding interference.
Please see the illustration for frequency settings. Unscrew the front of the camera case to gain

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access to the channel switch. To change the frequency/channel on the receiver, press the SEL button on
top of the receiver to cycle through the channels. You can also switch the Loop/Normal switch to Loop,
which will allow the receiver to switch through all four channels automatically. The LEDs indicate which
channel is currently selected.

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Front view of camera with Switch Block (note the
numbers 1 & 2 indicate the left side of the switch).

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 others signal.

Channel & Frequency settings

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

Channel 1

Both switches Right
2414MHz

Channel 2

Top Left & Bottom Right
2432MHz

Channel 3 (default)

Top Right & Bottom Left
2450MHz

Channel 4

Both switches Left
2468MHz

Important Information about this product

• Please test all devices before final installation because transmission quality can often be improved
by moving the components slightly.

• Beware of humid locations. Water droplets or spray may damage the receiver unit. If condensation
does occur, do not use the equipment until it has dried out.

• Do not cut the DC power cable of the Black Knight Camera to fit with another power source. This
may result in damage to the Black Knight Camera & any unauthorised modifications will void your
warranty.

• The microphone for the Black Knight camera is in the power socket, and is not waterproof. The
power socket must be protected from water to ensure correct operation.

• Interference from certain electronic equipment or the moving human body can also affect the range
obtainable.

• Best Results are achieved where there is a clear “line of sight” or minimal number of solid objects
between the Camera/Transmitter and Receiver. See diagram below.

Signal passes

Signal passes

through 3 walls

through 3 walls

Signal only passes

Signal only passes

through 2 walls!

through 2 walls!

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Your home or officeYour home or office

CH1

CH2

CH3

Receiver

CH4

SEL

Monitor or TV

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