Swann SWNHD-815CAM-AU User Manual

3MP

Network Video Camera

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MBC3MPCAM241014ES

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Before you begin

Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions

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Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a
period of one (1) year from its 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 par ts 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.
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 part y. Unauthorize d end user or third part y modifications to any component or evidence of misuse
or abuse of the device will render all warranties void.
By la w some countries do not allow limit ations on cer tain exclusio ns in this warr anty. Wher e applicable
by local laws, regulations and legal rights will take precedence.
For Australia: Our goods come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if

the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to major failure.

FCC Verification

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device,

pursu ant to part 15 of the F CC Rules. T hese limit s are designe d to provide r easonable p rotection a gainst
harmf ul interference in a residential in stallation. This equipment generates, uses and can r adiate 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

Thes e devices co mply with p art 15 of the FC C Rules. Op eratio n is subjec t to the foll owing tw o conditio ns:

• These devices may not cause harmful inter ference, and

• These devices must accept any inter ference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Important Note:

All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations relating to the use of cameras. Before using any
camer a for any purp ose, it is the bu yer’s respon sibility to b e aware of all ap plicable l aws and regu lations
that prohibit or limit the use of cameras and to comply with the applicable laws and regulations.

WARNING

Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Make sure product is fixed correctly and stable if fastened in place.

• Do not operate if wires and terminals are exposed.

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About the Camera

Congratulations on your purchase of this Swann 3MP Network Video
Camera with Power Over Ethernet. You’ve made a fine choice for keeping a

watchful eye over your home or business. The camera delivers brilliant and
amazingly clear high definition images and videos in both day and nighttime
conditions even in complete darkness. Designed in an elegant, unobtrusive
weatherproof casing with an integrated 3-axis mounting bracket, the
camera is versatile enough to be installed on walls and ceilings - indoors
or outdoors and will be an excellent addition to your Swann POE NVR
monitoring solution.

This instruction manual will walk you through the basics of installing and
connecting your camera.

Installation and Connection

General Guidelines

• The internal components of the camera can be damaged by prolonged exposure to
direct sunlight. Don’t let direct sunlight into the lens!

• The camera gets great images when it’s in the shade, looking at subjects that are
well lit. Don’t place the camera in bright light and have it facing shade or darkness.

• Bright light sources to the sides of, or behind the subject will interfere with your
images.

• The camera’s night vision will give well-exposed images if the area is dark. However,
if there’s a bright point source in the camera’s view (a streetlight, car headlights or
similar) then it might not engage night vision mode.

• Typically, the best view is obtained approximately 7ft (2m) to 10ft (3m) high, looking
slightly downwards.

• The camera can be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

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Weather & Tampering

The camera’s casing is resistant to water, different weather conditions and tampering.
It would take an overwhelming event of this kind to damage the housing of the camera
(severe weather such as hurricanes or someone intentionally damaging the lens would
be enough). However, the cable and connector are vulnerable and require protection.

Cable Management

For best results, run the cable inside a wall cavity or other protected enclosure, and
ensure that the network cable connection is safely sealed away from rain, direct sunlight
and potential vandals.

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Connecting the Camera

NVR

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Camera

* Actual devices may not look exactly as
illustrated.

When connecting network cables:

• When plugging or unplugging the network cable, hold the plug portion of the cable.
When unplugging, do not pull on the network cable but unplug while pressing down on
the lock.

• Never place strain of any kind on the network cable connection. It’s designed to clip into
place to prevent slippage, but it won’t support any weight and can be easily broken by a
sharp tug. Exercise caution.

• Ensure that cables are sheltered from moisture, weather and sunlight. The network
cable connection was designed and intended for indoor use with computer networking

- while it’s ideal for handling the massive data loads that network cameras require, it’s
not weatherproof.

• If you are installing the camera outside of your home, we highly recommend using
waterproof tape to wrap the cable connection area between the camera’s Network
(LAN) port and the extension cable’s Ethernet plug. Use as much as is necessary for the
layer of tape to protect the connection. This will help prevent water or moistuire from
leaking into the cable which can cause the network cable connection to degrade over
time or stop working.

Power

(Optional)

DC 12V

IN

Reset
Button

Network
(LAN)

IMPORTANT!

eSATA

VGA

HDMI

USB

LAN

1 3 5 7

PoE

2 4 6 8

Ethernet Cable

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