Video Surveillance System
G455/G755 User’s Guide
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Customer Care
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GETTING STARTED...................................................................... |
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Using This Manual....................................................................................... |
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What’s Included........................................................................................... |
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Getting to Know the Receiver and Cameras...................................... |
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What the lights mean............................................................................ |
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Setting Up the Equipment....................................................................... |
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Set Up the Receiver................................................................................ |
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Mount the Camera Stand..................................................................... |
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Attach the camera.................................................................................. |
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Setting Up Your System......................................................................... |
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Camera Settings................................................................................... |
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System Settings.................................................................................... |
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Recording Settings.............................................................................. |
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Uniden Guardian Software Operation Overview.................. |
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Live Screen.................................................................................................. |
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What the icons Mean.......................................................................... |
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Changing How the Live Screen Displays..................................... |
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Using the PentaZoom™ Feature..................................................... |
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Using Your System................................................................................... |
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Recording Live Video.......................................................................... |
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Playing Back Recorded Video.......................................................... |
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Adding New Cameras........................................................................ |
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Uniden Guardian Screen Descriptions................................... |
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Overview...................................................................................................... |
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Uniden Guardian Settings Screen...................................................... |
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Camera Setup Screen.............................................................................. |
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Pairing...................................................................................................... |
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Camera On............................................................................................. |
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Recorder Setup Screen...................................................................... |
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Network Setup Screen....................................................................... |
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Alarm Setup Screen............................................................................ |
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System Setup Screen.............................................................................. |
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System Upgrade................................................................................... |
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Language................................................................................................ |
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Quick Tips.................................................................................................... |
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Remote Access.......................................................................... |
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Overview...................................................................................................... |
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System Requirements........................................................................ |
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Connecting to the Internet.............................................................. |
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Connecting to the Intranet (Home network)............................. |
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Setting up a Portal Account................................................................. |
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Enter the UID Code............................................................................. |
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Enter Security Code............................................................................. |
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Record Video......................................................................................... |
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Take A Snapshot................................................................................... |
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Downloading Apps.................................................................................. |
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AndroidTM................................................................................................ |
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iPhone®.................................................................................................... |
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Maintaining Your System........................................................ |
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Upgrading your Uniden Guardian Firmware................................. |
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Taking Care of Your Hardware............................................................. |
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Receiver................................................................................................... |
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Cameras................................................................................................... |
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Additional Information............................................................ |
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Product Specifications............................................................................ |
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Lithium-Polymer Battery Warning......................................... |
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Recycling and Disposal Information....................................... |
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FCC Compliance Information.................................................. |
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Part 15 Compliance Statement....................................................... |
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RF Exposure Information................................................................... |
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IC Compliance Information..................................................... |
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Radio Equipment Notice................................................................... |
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CE Compliance Information.................................................... |
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One-year Limited Warranty..................................................... |
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Uniden surveillance products are not manufactured and/or sold with the intent to be used for illegal purposes. Uniden expects consumer’s use of these products to be in compliance with all local, state and federal law. For further information
on video surveillance and audio recording legal requirements, please consult your local, state and federal law. © 2012. All rights allowed by law are hereby reserved.
GETTING STARTED
Using This Manual
This manual is set up in six main sections:
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Getting Started. This section describes your hardware and how to physically set it up.
Uniden Guardian™ Software Operations Overview. This section lists basic operations in an abbreviated format. It references screen details in the third section.
•• Uniden Guardian Screen Descriptions. Here you will find detailed descriptions of each screen and how it is used.
•• Remote Access. This section tells you how to connect your surveillance system to the internet and access it from your PC or other devices.
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Maintaining Your System
Solving Problems
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What’s Included
You should have the following items:
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AC Adapter (3) Antenna (2)
Not Shown: Mounting screws, Ethernet cable, 2 extension cords, and SD Card.
If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately. Never use damaged products!
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Getting to Know the Receiver and Cameras
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The camera is in pairing mode. |
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The camera is connected to the receiver. |
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Setting Up the Equipment
Set Up the Receiver
1.If you are using the receiver as a stand-alone unit, flip out the stand on the back of the receiver, and extend the antenna. Connect an AC adapter to the power input on the side of the receiver. If you are using the receiver in the cradle, insert the receiver into the cradle and connect an AC adapter to the input on the back of the cradle.
2.Connect the other end of the adapter to a 120 volt AC (standard indoor) power outlet.
3.Press and hold the Power button on the top of the receiver for 3 - 4 seconds to power it up.
4.The receiver displays the Uniden Welcome screen for a few seconds and then transitions to the LIVE view.
The screen remains dark until the cameras are powered up.
Mount the Camera Stand
General Guidelines
The Uniden Guardian GC45 cameras included with your receiver are weatherproof and have an IP66 rating. Water can be sprayed on them and they will still work; however, the cameras cannot be submerged underwater.
Although the cameras can be exposed directly to the rain, it is recommended that, if they are used outdoors, they be mounted under some type of cover like a patio overhang or eave. As rainwater drops start to dry on the camera glass, it can create spots that will reflect the light from the infrared LEDs used for night vision, thus causing lower quality video.
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Also, as dust, grime, and cobwebs accumulate on the camera glass, they can reflect light from the infrared LED and might lower video quality. Periodically clean the lens glass with a soft cloth.
Placement Considerations
Consider the following when placing cameras:
•• The clearest line-of-sight between the camera and monitor is best.
——Walls, especially brick and concrete, shorten the transmission distance.
——Placement next to windows allows better transmission.
•• Optimized motion detection range is 6 - 18 feet for the GC45 camera. The farther away an object is, the less accurate the motion detection.
•• Avoid having a direct light source in the view of the camera, including street lights, ceiling or floor lamps, spotlights in the driveway, etc.
•• Rainfall, pool water ripples/reflections, tree/shrub leaves blowing in the wind - and the shadows they create - can generate motion detection false alarms.
You can mount the camera with the stand on the bottom (on a wall or table-top) or on the top (on the ceiling). When you are positioning the camera, you might want to bring the receiver along; it’s much easier to get the camera into the right position when you have the display handy.
1.Hold the base of the camera stand where you want to mount it and mark the location of the screw holes.
2.Use the included screws and anchors to attach the base to the wall or ceiling.
3.Before attaching the camera, tug gently on the stand to make sure it is securely in place.
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Attach the camera
1.For each camera, attach the camera bracket to the mounting screw. You can attach the stand to the top or the bottom of the camera as needed. Tighten it a few turns, then turn the camera to face the direction you want.
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2.Tighten the camera brace up against the camera to secure it into place.
3.Unlock the mounting post by turning the wingnut to the left a few turns.
4.Set the mounting post to the correct angle, then tighten the wingnut until the post is locked
into place.
5.Attach the antenna to the rear of the camera.
6.Connect one end of an AC adapter to the camera’s power pigtail and plug the other end into a 120 volt AC (standard indoor) power outlet. (If necessary, connect the extension cord to the camera’s pigtail and connect the AC adapter to the extension cord.)
Be sure the power plug and the connector are tightly twisted together to avoid water leaking in.
Antenna
Power/
Pair button
7.Make sure the Power status light turns on. If it doesn’t, try reconnecting the AC adapter, and make sure the power outlet isn’t controlled by a wall switch.
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8. You should now have video on your Live screen.
Setting Up Your System
You can now set your cameras and system to your preferred settings.
Camera Settings
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Brightness (“Uniden Guardian Settings Screen” on page 18) Motion Detection (“Uniden Guardian Settings Screen” on page 18) Schedule Recordings (“Schedule Record” on page 23)
System Settings
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Power Saving (“Power Saving” on page 29) Screen Auto Lock (“Screen Auto Lock” on page 30) Time (“Time” on page 31)
Security code (“Security Code” on page 25)
Language (default language is English; “Changing the Language” on page 34)
Recording Settings
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Motion Detection (“Motion Detection” on page 22) Schedule Recordings (“Schedule Record” on page 23)
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Uniden Guardian Software Operation Overview
Your receiver’s Uniden Guardian software operates through a series of screens that let you choose groups of operations. For example, when you tap on the camera icon in the Pop-up menus, you can set how you want the main viewing screen - called the Live screen - to display images from the paired cameras. You can scan between cameras, show all cameras on a single screen (Quad view), or only display a specific camera.
The Live screen lets you view the camera transmissions. It also lets you set up your screen display and make adjustments to it. Icons on the screen itself let you monitor power and camera status.
The Uniden Guardian system always defaults to the Live screen in Quad mode after being idle for 2 minutes while in any other system screen. This default ensures that the system is ready to record video even if you forget to return to the Live screen. The system can only start a recording while in Live screen mode.
The operation of the G4 or G7 monitor is identical. The only difference between the two systems is the physical size of the monitor/receiver and how you extend the antenna.
Live Screen
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Pop up menus
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What the icons Mean
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Camera Mode |
Select how you want the Live screen to display camera input: |
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Volume |
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Adjust the volume level. |
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Uniden Guardian |
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System Settings |
Access the Uniden Guardian Software Operation screens or view recorded |
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SD Capacity |
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Indicates memory capacity remaining. |
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Battery Capacity |
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Record Status Tap to start or stop recording for that camera
•Steady on - Not recording
•Flashing - Recording
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INTERNET
Connects your system to the Internet.
Motion
System indicates motion detection recording in progress.
Scheduled
System indicates scheduled recording in progress.
Pop up Menu Tab
Opens and closes the pop up menu display.
NO SD CARD
INDICATOR
Displays red when the SD card is not present or is damaged.
Changing How the Live Screen Displays
The Live screen displays in 2 views - Quad View or Full View. Quad View divides the screen’s image area into 4 quadrants and displays camera video in each quadrant. If less than 4 cameras are on, only those cameras’ video will display on the Live screen.
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Full view displays a single camera’s video on the entire screen. If you are in Quad View, tap on the camera quadrant you want to expand to Full View. Tap on that image to return to Quad View.
Using the PentaZoom™ Feature
While in any camera’s full screen view, selecting the + icon on the right side of the screen enables the PentaZoom feature. PentaZoom lets you select from 5 sections of the video image. Tap on a section and it will digitally zoom to full screen. Tap on the video to return to full screen mode or to go back to the PentaZoom screen, tap 
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Using Your System
Recording Live Video
1.On the Live screen, tap 
for the camera to begin recording.
2.Tap it again to stop recording.
You can record from all cameras at the same time.
Playing Back Recorded Video
From the pop-up menus, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens:
The Record List screen displays.
1.Tap on the highlighted day containing the recording you want to view or on a specific camera to only view that camera’s recordings. The Record List screen displays those recordings listed in a folder.
If you tap on a day that is not highlighted, a folder displays with no recordings listed.
2.Tap on the recording you want to view. It displays on the screen.
3.Tap on any area of the screen that does not have control icons to bring up the playback progress bar. Tap that area again to close it.
4.While playback progress is visible, you can fast forward/rewind by dragging the playback bar forwards or backwards.
5.When playback ends, tap 
to return to the Record List.
You can press the double arrow to move to the next or previous video.
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Adding New Cameras
Your receiver supports a total of four active cameras at a time. When you add a camera, you have to pair it to the receiver (that is, you have “introduce” the camera and receiver so they can communicate).
Some things to know about pairing cameras
•• If a camera is already assigned to the selected channel, the receiver overwrites that camera link with the new one.
•• Only pair one camera at a time! The receiver links to the first camera it detects. If two or more cameras are in pairing mode, you can’t control which camera the receiver will detect first.
Pair Camera
1.From the Pairing Camera screen (see “Pairing” on page 20), tap the camera image you want to pair. A processing icon displays for a 60 second countdown.
2.During the 60 second countdown, quickly press and release the Pairing button on that camera’s power cord (see ”Pairing” on page 20).
3.The system automatically adjusts the Camera On screen accordingly.
4.If you have any trouble, consult the the table on page 17.
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