Swann Security Camera SW231 WCH User Manual

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Wireless OutdoorCam™

Security Camera & Receiver

Operating Instructions

SW231-WCH / SW231-WDC

SW231-WOY / SW233-W2Y

SW233-W3Y / SW231-WCX

SW233-W2B

www.swannsecurity.com

SR231-W0Y-10006-110209

Before You Begin

FCC Veriﬁcation:

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de-

signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-

tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 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 deter-

mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-

rect 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

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prohibition against eavesdropping

Except for the operations of law enforcement ofﬁcers conducted under lawful

authority, no person shall use, either directly or indirectly, a device operated pursu-

ant to the provisions of this Part for the purpose of overhearing or recording the

private conversations of others unless such use is authorized by all of the parties

engaging in the conversation.

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

Table of Contents

Before You Begin

Table of Contents

Package Contents

Direct to TV Connection Guide

VCR / DVD Recorder Connection Guide

Viewing the Camera on a TV or VCR

Setting / Changing the Camera Channel

Selecting Channels on the Receiver

Setting the Loop Mode

Camera Placement & Interference

Troubleshooting Guide

Technical Speciﬁcations

Helpdesk / Technical Support Details

Warranty Information

Package Contents

Wireless OutdoorCam*

Receiver with Antenna

A/V Cable

Power Adapters

Operating Instructions

Security Stickers

Dip Switch Tool

Mounting Hardware

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Advanced security made easy^™

Wireless OutdoorCam™

Security Camera & Receiver

Operating Instructions

SW231-WCH

SW231-WOY

SW231-WDC

SW233-W2Y

SW233-W3Y

SW231-WCX

SR231-W0Y-10006-110209

www.swannsecurity.com

*Camera color may vary by region - 1, 2 or 3 Camera Packs

Direct to TV Connection Guide

Connect the A/V Cable to the

RCA plugs on the back of the

1_receiver

Plug in the Receiver

Power Adapter

Connect the other end of the

A/V cable to the INPUT on

2_{the back of your TV}

INPUT 1 INPUT 3 OUTPUT

Note: if your TV or VCR does

not have a red RCA connection

use the white RCA connection

VCR / DVD Recorder Connection Guide

Connect the A/V Cable to the

RCA plugs on the back of the

1_receiver

Plug in the Receiver

Power Adapter

Connect the other end of the

Input

A/V cable to the INPUT on

2_{the back of your VCR}

Output

Note: if your TV or VCR does

not have a red RCA connection

use the white RCA connection

INPUT 1 INPUT 3 OUTPUT

Connect your VCR to your TV if it is not

already connected. Play a tape to ensure

3_{it is connected properly}

Viewing the Camera on a TV or VCR

Viewing the Wireless OutdoorCam connected directly to a TV

1. Connect the Camera and Receiver as described in Connection Guide Direct

to TV on page 4

2. Plug in the Receiver and Cameras

3. Turn on your TV

4. Press the INPUT button on your TV’s Remote Control until your camera /

receiver appears on screen. The majority of TVs will label this button as INPUT,

A/V, SOURCE, AUX, TV/AV, Channel 0. If you are unable to change the input on

your TV, consult the TV’s instruction manual or contact your TV’s manufacturer.

Viewing and Recording the Wireless OutdoorCam on a VCR or DVD

Recorder

1. Connect the camera and receiver as described in the VCR/DVD Recorder

Connection Guide

2. Plug in the Receiver and Cameras

3. Turn on your TV and VCR

4. Play a tape to conﬁrm your TV is on the correct channel, then press stop

5. Press the INPUT button on your VCR’s Remote Control until your camera /

receiver appears on screen. The majority of TVs will label this button as INPUT,

A/V, SOURCE, AUX, TV/AV, Channel 0. If you are unable to change the input on

your TV, consult the TV’s instruction manual or contact your TV’s manufacturer.

*The INPUT button is sometimes labeled Input, Source, Line In, L1, L2, AUX,

A/V, channel 0 etc. Consult the TV or VCR instruction manual for details about

changing input channels on your device.

Setting / Changing the Camera Channel

The Wireless OutdoorCam operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range. It is capable

of transmitting on 4 channels. Follow the steps below to set or change the fre-

quency channel of the camera.

Pull open the rubber ﬂap on

the camera’s power cable

Locate the 2 dip switches

under the rubber ﬂap

Use the Dip Switch Tool to ﬂip

the switches to change the

camera’s transmitting channel

Set the camera channel as per the switch conﬁguration below. Do

not set multiple cameras on the same channel or interference will

appear on screen

Channel 1

Channel 2

Channel 3

Channel 4

1 2

Selecting Channels on the Receiver

Turning Channels ON or OFF

The Wireless Receiver is capable of receiving up to 4 separate channels. To turn on

channels move the dip switches on the receiver down to the ON position.

In the example below the receiver shows channel 1 is ON. No other channel will

appear other than Channel 1. Cameras will only appear on channels in the ON

position.

To activate channels move the channel

switch down to the ON position

If switches are up, they are set to OFF

and cameras will not appear on screen

Switching Between Active Channels

The front of the Wireless Receiver has 4 LEDs representing the 4 channels of the

receiver. When lit, the LED will indicate which channel is currently being displayed.

In the diagram below CH1 is lit up indicating Channel 1 will display on screen.

The Wireless Receiver allows you to manually switch between active channels by

pushing the SET button.

Note: The Wireless Receiver will only switch between active channels that have

been be set to the ON position as described above.

The SET button will manually switch

between active channels

The Receiver has 4 lights indicating

the 4 channels of the Receiver

Setting the Loop Mode

The Wireless Receiver has a built in Loop Mode that will display cycle between all

active channels every few seconds.

To turn Loop Mode on, move the ’L’ or Loop switch down to the ON position. The

Receiver will automatically switch between active channels every few seconds.

When the Loop switch is ON the LED indicator on the front of the Receiver will

ﬂash RED on the current active channel.

In this diagram Loop has been turned

on as well as Channels 1 and 4. The

Receiver will cycle from Channel 1 to

Channel 4 every few seconds.

Camera Placement & Interference

The Wireless OutdoorCam operates on 2.4GHz frequency. Some devices such as

wireless routers, microwaves, cordless phones can cause interference and affect

picture quality as they use the same frequency. If you are experiencing interference

or poor image quality try the following steps:

- move or orient the camera in a different location

- adjust or aim the receiver antenna

- limit the number of walls, ﬂoors between the camera and receiver as this can

dramatically alter picture quality

- dense materials such as concrete or metal will impede the wireless signal; move

the camera and/or receiver away from dense materials

- if possible keep the camera and receiver away from or move conﬂicting devices

such as wireless routers, microwaves, cordless phones

- make sure all cameras are set to different camera channels

- disconnect all other wireless devices to ﬁnd out which is causing the problem and

adjust your setup accordingly

- analog wireless cameras are not recommended for use with DVR systems; if you

are looking for a wireless camera solution for recording purposes see the digital

wireless ADW-300 (SW233-ADW) which will not suffer from interference

- some wireless signals may originate from nearby homes or businesses; in this case

a wired camera may be necessary

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem: I can’t see the camera or receiver on my TV.

Solution: Ensure the camera and receiver are plugged in and the TV or VCR is

tuned to the correct input channel as described on Page 6.

Problem: All I can see at night is a white image.

Solution: The camera’s infrared LEDs shine invisible light that reﬂects off surfaces

such as glass causing white light. Place the camera on the other side of windows

or place lens of camera ﬂush against the window to try to improve the night

vision or place the camera in a well lit area.

Problem: I keep getting interference in my home or business.

Solution: The Wireless OutdoorCam operates on the 2.4GHz frequency like

many devices such as wireless routers, cordless phones, microwaves. If possible

keep the cameras and receivers away from these devices.

Problem: Motion detection on my DVR keeps recording interference from my

cameras.

Solution: Analog cameras such as the Wireless OutdoorCam are not

recommended for use with DVRs due to potential interference from other

devices. We recommend using wired cameras or the ADW-300 Digital Wireless

(SW233-ADW) camera that does not suffer from interference.

Problem: The picture keeps changing from one camera to the next.

Solution: The receiver is in Loop Mode. On the receiver move the ‘L’ switch up

to the Off position.

Problem: I only see 1 or 2 of my cameras when I press the Set button.

Solution: Channels on the receiver are turned off. Move the switches down to

the ON position to activate all cameras.

Problem: When I try to power the camera with a battery the image stops

transmitting after only a couple of hours.

Solution: This camera requires a constant supply of power to operate. Batter-

ies can be used for temporary testing, placement purposes but mains power is