Uniden UDW10055 User Manual

UDW10055 Video Surveillance System

What’s in the Box

User’s Manual

UWDC25 wireless

weatherproof camera (2)

Portable receiver with a

3-1/2-inch color LCD display

AC adapter -

Receiver (1)

If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately.

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If You... Contact Uniden’s... Phone Number

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AC Adapters -

Cameras (2)

Software CD

Never use damaged products!

Antenna (2)

AV cables

USB cable

Camera stand (2)

Extension cord (2)

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Important Safety Instructions!

This manual contains important information about this product’s operation. If you are installing this product for others, you must leave this manual or a copy with the end user.

When using your equipment, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

► This equipment is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose it directly to rain or moisture.

► DO NOT immerse any part of the product in water. Do not use this product near water, e.g., near a bath tub,

wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

► To avoid any risk of electric shock from lightning, avoid handling any electronic devices (except battery

powered ones) during an electrical storm.

► Use only the power cord provided with this equipment. Never dispose of this equipment in a re; it may

explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions for electronics and batteries.

► Never tug or pull on any power cord; be sure to leave some slack in the cord when placing your equipment,

and always use the plug to unplug cord from the wall outlet.

► Never leave power cords where they can become crushed, cut, or frayed; when running power cords, avoid

letting them rub against any sharp edges or lie across any high trac areas where people might trip over them.

► Do not use the device if the adapter cords or plugs have been damaged, the unit has been exposed to

liquids, or the unit has been dropped or is damaged.

Warnings to Parents and Other Users

Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly instructions could result in serious injury or death. This product is not designed or intended for use as a medical monitor, nor should this product be used as a substitution for medical or parental supervision. Always be sure that both the transmitter and receiver are working properly and are within range of each other.

► STRANGULATION HAZARD. Keep the adapter cords out of the reach of children.

► WARNING: KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. This product is not a toy and is not intended for use by

any children under the age of 13. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, review these terms, conditions and safety warnings with your parents or guardian to make sure that you and your parent or guardian understand these terms, conditions, and safety warnings.

► Allow for proper ventilation when units are in use. Do not cover the camera or receiver with any object such

as a blanket. Do not place it in a drawer or in any location which would mue the sound or interfere with the normal ow of air.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

For best results:

To avoid damage to your equipment, follow these simple precautions:

► Do not drop, puncture or disassemble any part of the equipment. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

► Do not expose the equipment to high temperatures, and avoid leaving the equipment in direct sunlight for

more than a few minutes. Heat can damage the case or electrical parts.

► Do not place heavy items on top of the equipment or expose the equipment to heavy pressure.

► Remove the power adapter during long periods between usages.

► Clean only with a dry cloth.

Failure to follow the instructions in this operating manual will void the warranty. Uniden assumes no liability for damages to property or injury to persons caused by improper handling or failure to comply with these safety instructions.

Contents

Important Safety Instructions! ........2

Warnings to Parents and Other

Users .................................................... 2

For best results: .................................... 3

Getting Started .................................4

Connect the Power ....................................4

Check the Video Signal ............................5

Learning Your System ......................6

Get to Know the Camera .........................6

What the lights mean ......................... 6

Using the Camera Stand ..........................6

Switch the bracket ..............................7

Mount the stand .................................. 7

Attach the camera ............................... 8

Adjusting the Sun Shield .........................8

Get to Know the Receiver ........................ 9

What the buttons do ..........................9

What the lights mean .......................10

What the connections do ...............10

Using the Menu .........................................11

Using Zoom Mode ...................................12

Pan and tilt in zoom mode .............12

Understanding Night Vision .................12

Connecting to Your TV ...........................13

Reducing pixellation ........................13

Multiple Camera Features............. 14

Pairing Cameras ........................................14

Some things to know about

pairing cameras:.............................14

Changing to a Dierent Camera .........15

Setting Up a Scan .....................................16

Using Quad Display .................................17

To enter quad display ......................17

To exit quad display .........................17

Solving Problems........................... 18

Unstable or Weak Signal ........................19

Weak signal and video

performance ....................................19

Noise or Static ............................................20

Resetting Your System ...........................21

Additional Information ................. 22

Product Specications ............................22

Lithium-Polymer Battery

Warning ...................................... 23

Recycling and Disposal

Information ................................. 23

FCC Compliance Information ....... 23

Part 15 Compliance Statement ....23

RF Exposure Information ................24

IC Compliance Information ........... 24

Radio Equipment Notice .................24

CE Compliance Information .......... 24

One-year Limited Warranty .......... 24

Getting Started

Connect the Power

1. Connect the standard AC adapter to the receiver’s power input.

2. Attach an antenna to the rear of each camera and connect an AC adapter to the camera’s power input pigtail. (If necessary,

POWER

button

connect the extension cord to the camera’s pigtail and connect the AC adapter to the extension cord.)

Power status

lights

3. Connect the other end of

Antenna

each adapter to a 120 volt

AC Adapter

AC (standard indoor) power outlet, and press the

POWER

button on the

AC Adapter

side of the receiver.

4. Make sure

Power status

the

lights on the front of the receiver

and each camera all turn on.

If... Try...

Power status

light doesn’t come on

- reconnecting the AC adapter

- seeing if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch

Check the Video Signal

Signal

Channel

Charge

As soon as the receiver powers on, it detects the camera and shows the video on the display. The icons at the top of the screen tell you what’s going on with the camera and receiver.

The table below shows the different status icons and what they mean. Since the icons appear based on the state of the camera and receiver, you won’t see all of these icons at the same time.

Icon What it means

status

If... Try...

the signal status icon shows no bars or the display says

the signal status icon shows one or two bars or the video quality is poor

there is a lot of static on the receiver seeing page 20 for tips on avoiding interference.

The signal from the camera is 1-low, 2-fair, 3-good, or 4-strong.

There is no signal from the camera.

The video currently on the display comes from the camera connected to channel 1, 2, 3, or 4.

The video is currently zoomed in.

- making sure the camera is turned on.

No Signal

- re-pairing the camera and receiver (see page 14).

seeing page 19 for tips on improving video quality.

Learning Your System

Power status

Power connector

Mounting

Get to Know the Camera

Front view Back view

Sun shield

What the lights mean

Light State What it means

Power status

Link status

On The camera is on.

Off The camera is off.

Flashing The camera is in pairing mode.

Green The camera is connected to the receiver.

Off The camera is in standby.

Lens

Link status

Grooves for sun shield

Camera

brace

Mounting

post

Post

lock

pigtail

Antenna connector

Mounting bracket

Bracket screws

Pairing button

screw

Using the Camera Stand

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.

Screw holes

Switch the bracket

Adjust the camera to

If you want to mount the camera in a hanging position, you’ll need to flip the bracket to the top of the camera:

1. Remove the bolts on the side of the mounting bracket.

2. Carefully slide the bracket off of the camera and sun shield.

3. Rotate the bracket 180° and slide it back onto the camera.

4. If necessary, adjust the camera angle, then replace and tighten the bolts.

Remove the bolts

and slide the mounting bracket off of the camera.

Flip the bracket upside down and slide it back onto the camera.

the desired angle and replace and tighten the bolts.

Mount the stand

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.

Attach the camera

1. Attach the camera bracket to the mounting screw. Tighten it a few turns, then turn the camera to face the direction you want.

Tighten the brace against

the camera to secure it in place.

Loosen the wingnut to unlock the mounting post.

Adjusting the Sun Shield

to the mounting screw and turn it to the desired direction.

Adjust the post to

the correct angle, then tighten the wingnut to lock the post into place.

2. Tighten the camera brace up against the bracket 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.

If there is too much glare in the camera, you can move the sun shield forward to provide more shade for the lens. If the top of the picture is cut off, try moving the sun shield back.

To adjust the sun shield, loosen the bolts on the side of the mounting bracket (see page 7). Slide the sun shield forward or back, then check the picture in the receiver display. When the picture is satisfactory, tighten the bolts again.

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