Swann Security Camera - Manual (Page 2)

The TV Camera Observation System is designed for use with any AV TV, VCR, Security Monitor
or computer with a video capture card. The camera has a built-in microphone to offer sound as
well as a visual image and can be used indoors or in a sheltered position outside. The
can be used for a variety of purposes including monitoring callers at the
door, keeping your car, yard, shop or warehouse under observation or used as a camera to
monitor your baby.
TV Camera
Observation System
1.
2. Camera with Stand and 18m/60ft cable
9Volt DC 300mA Power Adaptor (adaptor design varies depending on country)
* To extend the operating distance from your TV or VCR you will need to purchase an A/V extension cable
(sold separately) which are available at most electronics stores. See the back page for accessary product codes.
YELLOW
VCR, TV or MONITOR
OUT
IN VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
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Your is designed to transmit high quality Color images and sound
to your television and is operated by mains power. To help guide you through the process of
setting up the
, we have outlined the steps and numbered each of
the components required in the diagram below.
TV Camera Observation System
TV Camera Observation System
Red
BLACK
POWER
ADAPTOR
CAMERA
2 5
6
1
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Installation Instructions
Contents and Parts Identification
How to connect TV Camera Observation System to your TV or VCR
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Once you have chosen the best position for the camera, switch the
power to the camera off, and unplug the power lead from the
camera.
When mounting the to your ceiling
or wall, please ensure that you rotate the camera so that the small
hole (microphone) at the top of the camera lens is ‘up’, otherwise
you will find that your pictures are displayed upside down. (see
diagram)
Hold the camera base in the position you wish to fix it, and mark the
holes with an appropriate pen or pencil. Once this is done, remove
the stand and drill a hole with the appropriate drill bit for the material
you are mounting your camera to and the screws you are using.
Run the camera cable back to the TV/VCR, any holes that you drill
need to be at least 14mm in diameter to allow the connectors to
pass through.
Reconnect the power lead to the camera and switch the camera
power back on.
TV Camera Observation System
Step 1:
Step 2: yellow "Video In"
Step 3: Red "Audio In"
Step 4: black black
power adaptor
Step 5: power adaptor
Step 6: A/V TV TV AV
TV VCR
VCR A/V Input TV
VCR
Note: instructions VCR TV
A/V inputs.
At the end of your TV Camera Observation System cable you will find three colored plugs:
•Yellow (Video RCA)
•Red (Audio RCA)
•Black
Plug the RCA plug (1) into the input (3) (usually located at the back of your
TV or VCR).
Plug the RCA plug (2) into the input (4) (usually located at the back of your
TV or VCR).
Connect the plug (5) at the end of your TV Camera Observation System into the
plug at the end of the (6).
Plug the (6) into the mains power point in your wall.
If you have an with RCA sockets you will need to switch the to the channel
on your to view the camera. To connect the camera to your , you will need to turn
the to the selection and turn your onto the channel you would normally
use to view a tape or movie on your . This channel may be activated by a button on your
remote that is marked with this symbol , or or or possibly or .
Please read the for your or for more information on using their
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Step 7:
clockwise anti-clockwise
If the picture is not clear, you will need to undo the small grub screw that locks the lens in
place, which is located underneath the barrel that the lens screws in to. Focus the camera by
turning the lens in a
or direction until the image is clear, then re-
tighten the small grub screw.
microphone
Mounting the camera on your wall or ceiling
How to connect TV Camera Observation System to your TV or VCR
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