Swann Wireless Outdoor Cameras Receiver User Manual

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Night Hawk Camera Pack

2 Wireless Outdoor Cameras
& Receiver

Quality Surveillance with Night Vision & Audio for your
home or business

Warranty Information

Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for
a period of one ( ) 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 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 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]

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.

or call us on one of the Toll-Free

Installation Guide

Contents

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

Back Cover

Back Cover

Technical Specifications

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Night Hawk 2.4GHz Transmitter

Available Channels:
RF Output Power: CE and C-tick compliant
Operating Power: 8V DC
Power Consumption: 100mA
Size:
Antenna: Omni-directional
Transmitting Range: Up to 328ft ~ 100M line of sight
Weight: ~
Operating Temperature: ( )

4 Channels in 2.4 Ghz frequency band*
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32° - 122°F 0° - 50°C

Contents

The Swann Night Hawk Camera Pack incorporates the latest in advanced technology. We feel
confident that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.

The Swann allows you to transmit pictures and sound with ease. As the

Night Hawk Camera Pack
radio waves it uses have a frequency of 2.4GHz, they can be received within a radius of up to
328ft/100 m in open line of sight.

The Night Hawk Camera Pack comes with 2 cameras so that you
have the option of using different frequencies for different locations and conditions to ensure that
you have the best possible image quality for your situation.

Please note: The Swann Night Hawk broadcasts video in the public domain. The video signal
is not encrypted and could potentially be viewed by anyone with a similar 2.4GHz receiver
unit. Please keep this in mind when positioning and using any wireless camera equipment.

This Package Comes With ...

• 2 x Night Hawk Color Cameras with built in 2.4GHz Transmitter with Stand

• 1 x Night Hawk 4 channel 2.4GHz Receiver

• 2 x Mains Power Adaptor (8V for use with Night Hawk Camera)

• 1 x Mains Power Adaptor (12V for use with Night Hawk Receiver)

• 2 x Battery Snap Adaptor (For use with Night Hawk Camera, 9V batteries not included)

• Remote Control for receiver

• RCA A/V Cable

• This Instruction Sheet

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

INSTALLATION

FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
Including interference that may cause undesired operation

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Night Hawk 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
Operating Power: 12V DC
Power Consumption: 180mA
Size:

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150 x 88 x 40mm

*The Night Hawk Camera Pack uses the following frequencies for the 4 channels:
Channel 1 ( .

2414MHz), Channel 2 (2432MHz), Channel 3 (2450MHz) and Channel 4 (2468MHz)

Night Hawk CMOS Colour Camera

Sensor: 1/3”(8.5mm) Colour CMOS
Horizontal
Auto Electronic Exposure: 1/60 - 1/15000 sec.
Minimum Illumination: 1.5 Lux @ f1.2 LEDs inactive

Signal to Noise Ratio: >48dB
Board Lens: / ” ~ 5.6mm
View Angle: 60 degrees
Size: / x / ” ~16mm x 18mm, board lens
Video System: PAL 50Hz (Australia, UK/Europe),

Automatic Exposure / Gain / White balance/IR LED activation

Resolution: 380 TV lines

0 Lux @ f1.2 LEDs active

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