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Digital Monitor & Recorder

Quick Start Guide

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Getting to know your device

Congratulations on the purchase of your Digital Monitor & Recorder device. This quick start guide will assist you with getting your device up and running as soon as possible. We recommend that you connect everything and give it a try before you do a permanent installation, to make sure nothing was damaged during shipping.

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A) Power Switch - Switch this to the ON position to turn the device on. Switch to the

OFF position to turn the device off.

B) Micro-SD Card Slot - Insert a Micro-SD card into this slot. A Micro-SD card is required to record video events. It is compatible with cards up to 32GB in size.

C) Power Socket - Connect the power adapter here. As the device has a built-in battery, disconnecting the power adapter will not turn the device off. Use the power switch to turn the device off.

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D) Antenna - Adjust the antenna so they are placed vertically.

E) Reset - If the device becomes unresponsive, use a paperclip to reset.

F) Speaker Audio transmitted from the camera and audio alerts from the device will be heard from here.

G) Stand - Pull out the stand so you can place the device on a flat surface for easy viewing.

H) LAN - Connect this to your home network so you can use the Swann DigiView app on your mobile device.

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I) Event LED - This LED will light up blue whenever an event has occurred. When that particular event has been viewed on the device, the LED will turn off.

J) Battery LED - This LED will light up green to indicate that the battery is fully charged.

When charging the battery, the LED will light up orange. When the battery is running very low, the LED will turn red and start flashing.

K) Home Button Press the home button to access the main menu. Press it again to view a live video image from your camera(s). For a full explaination of the various icons and options available, please have a look at the setup guide included.

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Step Two

Screw the included antenna clockwise to the gold coloured connection on the camera. Continue until it is securely fastened. Position the antenna upright for best reception quality.

L) IR (Infrared) LEDs - The camera will use these in low-light conditions to generate a black and white image, even in total darkness.

M) Power LED - The power LED will turn red to indicate that the camera is working.

When pressing the pair button on the camera, the LED will momentarily flash.

N) Light Sensor - Detects the amount of light available and turns on the IR LEDs when necessary.

O) PIR (Passive infrared) Sensor - This is an electronic sensor that measures infrared light radiating from objects in its field of view.

P) Pair Button - Press to pair the camera with the Digital Monitor & Recorder device.

Please have a look at the included setup guide for more information about pairing.

Q) Antenna - The included antenna connects here.

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Step Three

Connect the DC 9V power supply to the other end of the power cable.

Peel off the plastic cover that is protecting the LCD display.

Flick the power switch to the ON position. You will momentarily see a Swann logo and a “No

Signal” message will appear on-screen. Don’t worry, this is normal.

Connect the DC 5V power supply to the power input on the device.

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Connect to your Home Network

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Internet

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An Ethernet connection is required to use the Swann DigiView app on your mobile device. Connect the

Ethernet cable (supplied) to the

LAN connection on the device, and then connect the other end to a spare port on your router.

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You should now see a live video image appear on-screen. For a full explaination of the various icons and options available, please have a look at the setup guide included.

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Camera Location Tips

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Confused on which location to install your cameras?

The cameras included with your security system can be installed in a number of different locations. Camera location can depend on the following -

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Distance from the camera to the recording device.

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Environmental conditions such as rain or snow.

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Lighting conditions during the day and night.

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The area that you would like to monitor.

When you position cameras correctly, you can eliminate the need for additional cameras to cover your target area and maximise the efficiency of your security system. On the flip side, if you position cameras incorrectly, it can lead to blind spots or to have objects that are not visible or too far for the cameras to view in detail. Keep these points in mind to get the most out of your security system.

Mount cameras at an elevated position - Mounting your cameras at an elevated position, can keep your cameras out of range of vandals or would be burglars. It also allows your camera to have a high vantage point increasing its viewing area.

Cover your target area - When placing cameras, make sure you provide ample coverage, but not in excess. For example, if you are trying to cover a backyard gate, don’t zoom in to only have the gate in frame. Position the camera to cover part of your backyard so you capture as much area as possible without sacrificing video quality.

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Front Door

It has been found that most burglars will enter your home through the front door, so it is very important that you install a camera here. It is recommended to install the camera either above the door or to the side space permitting. Mount the camera in an elevated position so it is out of range of vandals or would be burglars. Placing the camera at a slight angle will allow you to see who is approaching your front door as well as giving you the ability to have facial recognition.

Place the camera at a slight angle.

Most burglars will knock on the front door first to see if anyone is at home.

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Front of House and Driveway

To monitor the front of the house, whether it is the front garden, driveway or the entrance to your garage, it is recommended to install the camera where the roof meets the walls of the house, as illustrated below. This will shelter the camera from the elements, have a better field of view, and less likely to be vandalized.

Install the camera where the roof meets the walls of the house.

You may need to install multiple cameras if you want to focus on specific areas that you would like to monitor, for example, one for the driveway, the other on the garage entrance.

Have a look at the image(s) on the Digital Monitor

& Recorder device first before installing the cameras permanently.

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Backyard and Side Entrance

Your backyard is mostly filled with a shed with lawn and garden tools, recreational equipment and children’s toys. It’s a good idea to install a camera so that you have an entire overview of the backyard. Like the cameras installed at the front of the house, it is recommended to install the camera where the roof meets the wall of the house. If you have a side gate or more than one entrance to the backyard, you may want to have an additional camera that is focused to that area.

This will focus on the entire backyard.

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This camera will focus on the driveway entrance.

This camera will focus on the garage entrance.

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Indoors

It’s recommended that you place cameras inside the house that have high traffic areas such as entry and exit points (front door), hallways and staircases (if applicable). Other ideal locations are next to windows and rooms that have high priced valuables such as electronics, antiques and jewellery.

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Have a look at the image(s) on the Digital Monitor

& Recorder device first before installing the cameras permanently.

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Camera Field of View

The Field of View produced by a camera is the area that the camera can see. It is an important factor to consider as it determines not just what the camera can see, but also the level of detail that is visible at a given distance. Cameras with a smaller lens, also known as a wide-angle lens, produce a greater Field of View than cameras with a larger lens. This means that the camera can see a large area but the objects will appear smaller within the scene area. This is useful if you want to monitor an entire room or a yard. Cameras with a larger lens also known as narrow-angle have a smaller Field of View. They can see a limited area, but objects will appear larger within the scene area. This is useful if you want to monitor a specific target such as a doorway or entrance.

Fixed Lens vs. Varifocal Lens

A Fixed Lens is where the camera’s focal length (Field of View) is permanently set and cannot be adjusted by the user.

A Varifocal Lens is where the camera’s lens can be manually adjusted by the user. This allows for greater flexibility to optimize the camera picture for your specific needs.

Wide Angle

Fixed Lens

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Narrow Angle

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6.0mm

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Have a look at the image(s) on the Digital Monitor

& Recorder device first before installing the cameras permanently.

This will focus on the side entrance.

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Lighting & Environment Tips

Lighting

• For best results do not point the camera towards a light source.

• Pointing the camera towards a glass window intending to see outside may result in a poor image because of glare and lighting conditions inside and outside.

• Don’t place the camera in a shaded area that is looking into a well lit area as this will result in a poor display. The light to the sensor located at the front of the camera needs to be the same as the light at the focal target for best results.

• As the camera uses infrared LEDs to see at night, it’s recommended to clean the lens from time to time if the picture degrades.

Environment

• Make sure the power connections are not directly exposed to water or moisture and shielded from other outdoor elements.

• Weatherproof only means that the camera can be exposed to weather such as rain and snow.

Weatherproof cameras cannot be submerged under water.

• Do not expose the camera where rain and snow will hit the lens directly.

• Cameras geared for cold weather may work in extreme conditions as low as -25° as the camera produces heat when plugged in.

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Have a look at the image(s) on the Digital Monitor

& Recorder device first before installing the cameras permanently.

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Camera Cables

When installing cameras outside, it is recommended to install the provided data & power cable away from the elements so it prevents them from deteriorating over time. Whilst cabling, avoid areas that have a high amount of electrical equipment where electrical interference is expected.

This can create all types of interference to the video picture. Also avoid sharp bends, which can affect cable impedance and cause interference to the video picture. If you’re using cable ties, do not over tighten them and avoid using a staple gun to secure as this can potentially damage the cable. There may be circumstances where you have to join multpiple cables together. Go to your hardware store, purchase some electrical tape and use this to seal the connection(s) between each cable. This will prevent moisture and dust forming on the connection(s).

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Protect the cable from the elements to avoid deterioration.

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Avoid electrical equipment where electrical interefence is expected.

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Avoid sharp bends and do not bend the cable greater than 90 degrees.

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Do not overtighten when using cable ties.

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Avoid using a staple gun to secure the cable to a wall.

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Do not stretch or apply force greater than 25lbs/11kgs.

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Use electrical tape to seal the connection(s) when joining multiple cables together.

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