Swann Professional Security Camera User's Manual
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1. Swann Bulldog Cam Professional Security Camera High Powered Quality Color Surveillance 7 Swann Helpdesk Has the answers pa If this device does not work when you first plug it in do not take it back to the store Contact the Swann Helpdesk using our fast e mail service tech swann com au or call us on one of the Toll Free numbers shown on the back cover of this booklet Most problems can be quickly and easily fixed with a simple e mail or a quick chat with one of our friendly technical staff Toll Free available in the US and Australia only FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation Is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Installation Guide Installation Instructions The Bulldog camera is designed for use with any DVR VCR Security Monitor TV or computer with a video capture card The camera can be used indoors or outdoors The Bulldog camera 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 children s play area Contents and Parts Identification Bulldog Camera with Stand and fixed cable 2 2Volt DC Power Adaptor adaptor design varies dependin2. g on country 3 10m Power and Video Extension cable 4 BNC female to RCA male adaptor How to connect the Bulldog Camera to your monitoring device Your Bulldog Camera is designed to transmit high quality colour images to your security device or Television and is operated by mains power To help guide you through the process of setting up the Bulldog Camera we have outlined the steps and numbered each of the components required in the diagram below 2 POWER DVR TV VCR or MONITOR FONR CAMERA DC POWER q CONNECTOR ig DC Jack BNC Female How to connect the Bulldog Camera to your monitoring device Step l At the end of your Bulldog Camera cable you will find two plugs e Silver Video BNC Female e Black DC Power Jack Step 2 Plug the BNC Female b into the BNC Male 3b of the Extension Cable 3 and turn the outer ring to lock the connectors Plug the other BNC Male 3d at the opposite end of the extension cable into a BNC connector on your security device usually located at the back of your DVR or Quad Switcher Step 3 Connect the Power Connector 2a at the end of the power adaptor 2 in to your Bulldog Camera s DC Jack la or the 10m extension cable s DC Jack 3c if you are using it Use whichever is located near the most convenient power outlet Step 4 Plug the power adaptor 2 into the mains power point on your wall and switch on if required Step 5 If you have an A V TV wi
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4. t you drill need to be at least 4mm in diameter to allow the connectors to pass through 5 Reconnect the power lead to the camera and switch the camera power back on Things to consider when operating the Bulldog Camera To extend the operating distance of the camera from your TV or VCR you will need to purchase a suitable A V extension Cable and gender changers where necessary It is better to use one cable of the correct length than 3 or 4 shorter cables with adapters Use of more adaptors can degrade the picture quality and reduce the effective cable length Many electronic and hardware stores can make suitable cables and terminate them for you Consult with your local dealer for more information 2 The camera must not be placed where it looks directly into the sun or any other bright light source as this will not only result in a poor image but will eventually damage the electronics of the camera 3 Areas with a high degree of contrast in the light levels may require re positioning of the camera in order to obtain the best image 4 The best viewing angle is achieved by placing the camera in a position where it is looking down on the subject 5 IMPORTANT For night time use or when situated in a dimly lit environment the camera will automatically activate the Infra Red LEDs and change to a Black amp White image You will then be able to view the area within range of the Infra Red LEDs Help Desk Support Details Swa
5. th RCA sockets you will need to use the BNC to RCA adaptor 4 in between the BNC Connector 3d on the Extension Cable 3 and the RCA Socket of your TV or VCR You will then need to switch the TV to the AV channel to view the camera To connect the Bulldog Camera to your WCR you will need to turn the WCR to the A V Input selection and turn your TV onto the channel you would normally use to view a tape or movie on your VCR Note The Bulldog Camera will automatically change to a black amp white image using the Infra Red LEDs when available light is too low to support a clear colour picture Note Please read the instructions for your WCR or TV for more information on using their A V inputs Mounting the camera on your wall or ceiling I 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 2 When mounting the Bulldog Camera to your ceiling or wall please ensure that you rotate the camera so that at the top of the camera lens is up otherwise you will find that your pictures are displayed upside down see diagram 3 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 4 Run the camera cable back to the TV VCR any holes tha
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