Swann Black Knight SW-C-BLACKK User's Manual
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1. Directive 89 336 EEC and R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC It passed the subject tests by the authority concerned and is authorized to bear CE mark Setting up your system Camera with Stand and Hood Monitor or TV External antenna To Audio and Video IN eee 2 Mdio Video yea mA Receiver rede Power Adaptor UU Receiver Active Channel Leds gt PHO H ZH LH eeee Camera Power Adaptor Channel Selector Button Loop Normal Switch The Camera features an omni directional antenna which is most effective when used in the UPRIGHT position 1 Connect both the Camera and the Receiver to their respective power adaptors the Adaptors have a label on the end of the cable to indicate which unit they must be used with 2 Connect the Receiver to the equipment you wish to view the camera on monitor AV TV VCR DVR etc using the supplied A V RCA cable If you have an A V TV with RCA sockets you will need to switch the TV to the AV channel to view the camera To connect the Receiver to your VCR you will need to turn the VCR to the AV Input selection and turn your TV onto the channel you would normally use to view a tape or movie on your WCR The AV channel may be activated by a button on your remote that is marked with this symbol or L1 or L2 or possibly AV AV1 or AV2 Check the manual of your TV or VCR for more information on using its AV inputs 3 After c2. use this product Any costs associated with the fitting or removal of this product by a tradesman or other person or any other costs associated with its use are the responsibility of the end user This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferrable to any third party Unauthorised end user or third party modifications to any component or evidence of misuse or abuse of the device will render all warranties void Swann www swannsecurity com Swann Black Knight Wireless Weatherproof Color Camera with Night Vision Swann Helpdesk Has the answers 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 Note Wireless Networks WiFi may interfere with and or experience interference caused by the transmitter in this unit Changing the receiver to another channel frequency or setting the Wireless Network i e Wireless Access Point to a frequency further away from the camera s set frequency can alleviate this problem Consult the documentation of your Wireless LAN device for information on how to change the tr
3. 4 Channels in 2 4 Ghz frequency band IVp p 75 ohm 0 8V 600 ohm 60 degree directional 50 17000 Hz 180mA 6 x312 xl hk 150 x 88 x 40mm The Black Knight Camera uses the following frequencies for the 4 channels Channel 1 241 4MHz Channel 2 2432MHz Channel 3 2450MHz and Channel 4 2468MHz Black Knight CCD Colour Camera Sensor Horizontal Resolution Pixel Resolution 1 4 6 35mm Colour CCD 420 TV lines 512 x 492 NISC 512 x 582 PAL Auto Electronic Exposure 1 60 1 15000 sec Minimum Illumination Signal to Noise Ratio View Angle Video System Lux f2 0 LEDs inactive 0 Lux fl 2 LEDs active gt 38dB 39 degrees PAL 50Hz Australia UK Europe NTSC 60Hz USA and Canada Automatic Exposure Gain White balance IR LED activation Troubleshooting hints and tips Poor Picture Realign antennas until image quality improves slightly adjust the position of the Night Hawk Camera or Receiver Change the location of the Camera or use a different Camera in the location experiencing interference that is on a different channel In some cases interference may be caused by another device on a similar frequency to the channel you are using Change to one of the other channels and check the signal quality again Lines only no clear picture Check to confirm there is no microwave oven or other 2 4GHz equipment operating close by ie Cordless Telephones Wireless Baby Monitors Wireless LAN equi
4. Help Desk Support Details Swann Technical Support All Countries E mail tech swann com au Telephone Helpdesk UNITED STATES toll free 877 274 3695 Sun Thurs 2pm 10 30pm PST 800 627 2799 Mon Fri 9am pm PST USA Exchange amp Repairs 562 777 255 Mon Fri 9am 5pm PST AUSTRALIA toll free 1300 13 8324 Mon Fri 9am 5 30pm Aus EST International 6 3 8412 4610 Mon Fri 9am 5 30pm Aus EST See http mww worldtimeserver com for information on different time zones and the time in Melbourne Australia compare to your local time Warranty Information Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one 1 year from it s original purchase date You must present your receipt as proof of date of purchase for warranty validation Any unit which proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without charge for parts or labour or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann The repair or replacement will be warranted for either ninety days or the remainder of the original one year warranty period whichever is longer The end user is responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann s repair centres The end user is responsible for all shipping costs incurred when shipping from and to any country other than the country of origin The warranty does not cover any incidental accidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to
5. ansmission frequency These cameras work with most wireless camera receivers that support 2414MHz 2432MHz 2450MHz and 2468MHz Installation Guide Contents Introduction Your Black Knight package comes with Setting up your system Camera Features Receiver Features Changing the channel on the Black Knight Camera Important Information about this product Troubleshooting Hints amp Tips Technical Specifications Help Desk Support Details Warranty Information Introduction The Swann Black Knight Camera allows you to transmit pictures and sound with ease As the radio waves it uses have a frequency of 2 4GHz they can be received within a radius of up to 330ft 100 m in open line of sight The Black Knight Camera Receiver works with other Swann cameras to allow you to have the option of using different frequencies for different locations and conditions to ensure that you have the best possible image quality for your situation We suggest the Night Hawk Extra Camera SW P WOCEX which is a Wireless Weatherproof Outdoor Camera with Night Vision or the MicroCam IV SW P MC4 Indoor Color Camera Both of these camera models have DIP switches to allow them to use of any of the other available channels on your Black Knight receiver NAULAA BR UNN Back Cover Back Cover Please note The Swann Black Knight Camera broadcasts video in the public domain The video signal is not encrypted and could potentially be viewed by anyone with a si
6. ce This may result in damage to the Black Knight Camera amp any unauthorised modifications will void your warranty e The microphone for the Black Knight camera is in the power socket and is not waterproof The power socket must be protected from water to ensure correct operation e Interference from certain electronic equipment or the moving human body can also affect the range obtainable e Best Results are achieved where there is a clear line of sight or minimal number of solid objects between the Camera Transmitter and Receiver See diagram below Signal passes through 3 walls X Your home or office Signal only passes through 2 walls Y
7. clare under our sole responsibility that the product SW C BLACKK This product meets the requirements specified in Part 15 of FCC Regulation Operation rests with the following two conditions 1 The equipment should not cause any harmful interference 2 The equipment must receive and process any interference including any possible interference caused by operation mistakes After testing the product we confirm that it complies with the provision for class C digital equipment in the 5th part in FCC regulation and the receiver complies with the limitations for class B digital equipment in Part 15 of FCC regulation The product generates applies and emits radio waves It might cause harmful interferences to wireless communication if not be installed and used following the description of the manual The product may cause interference in residential area and the customer should take remedies to eliminate the interference at their own costs If the product causes any harmful interference to wireless equipment or disturbs the receiving of TV signals it can be identified by turning on and off the product you can solve the trouble by following methods 1 Re adjust the product or put it in another place 2 Extend the distance between the equipment interfered and the product and 3 Refer to dealers or experienced radio electrician for help CE Notice This product complies with standards including Low Voltage Device Directive 73 23 EEC EMC
8. milar 2 4GHz receiver unit Please keep this in mind when positioning and using any wireless camera equipment Your Black Knight package comes with e x Black Knight Color Camera with built in 2 4GHz Transmitter and Stand e x Black Knight 4 channel 2 4GHz Receiver e 2x Antennas one each to suit Camera and Receiver e 2 x Mains Power Adaptors I for use with Black Knight Camera and for Receiver RCA AV Cable e Pack of screws wall plugs and tool for changing channel dip switches e This Instruction Sheet If any of these items are missing please contact your retailer FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 5 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Technical Specifications Black Knight 2 4GHz Transmitter Available Channels RF Output Power Power Consumption Size Antenna Transmitting Range Weight Operating Temperature Black Knight 2 4GHz Receiver Frequency Video input output Audio input output Antenna Audio Bandwidth Power Consumption Size 4 Channels in 2 4 GHz frequency band FCC CE and C tick compliant 120mA 270mA IR LEDs on 21 2 Dia x3 L 61x96mm Omni directional Up to 330ft 100M line of sight l 2 oz 350 grams O C 50 C 32 F 122 F
9. onnecting both the Black Knight Camera and the Receiver make sure the receiver is switched to the same channel as the camera By default the camera is set to channel 1 Press the SEL button on the receiver until the LED for CH1 is lit If the channel LEDs flash and the receiver scans through all 4 channels switch the Loop Normal selector at the back of the receiver to Normal Obtain the best picture by adjusting the position of the Black Knight camera and Receiver unit to suit Try slightly different locations of either unit for optimum results 4 Ifyou are mounting the camera to a ceiling or eave unscrew the camera stand from the camera body and carefully screw it into position on the back of the camera using the hole that is provided or the picture will appear on your screen upside down Camera features Omni directional Antenna 2 Infra red LEDs 3 Detachable Camera Stand 4 Microphone enclosed in power socket 5 Power Cable amp DC Power Socket Receiver features External antenna Sa Receiver To Audio and Montor TH Active Channel ie Receiver Power Adaptor UU vHO HO ZH LHD hack OM ma Selector Button Loop Normal Switch Changing the channel on the Black Knight Camera The Black Knight Cameras can be switched to any of four frequencies to assist in avoiding interference Please see the illustration below for frequency settings Unscrew the front of
10. pment etc Make sure the Receiver is on the correct channel for the particular camera Picture ghosting or interference Some home appliances such as Wireless LANs 2 4GHz portable telephones and Microwave ovens operate on or near the 2 4GHz frequency If you receive interference from such an appliance try moving the Camera or Receiver to location further away from the appliance or in the event of interference from a Wireless LAN device try changing the Wireless LAN to a different channel to improve the signal quality No picture check the receiver to confirm it is turned ON and make sure the A V connection of the Receiver is not plugged into the Audio Out socket Make sure the Receiver is on the correct channel Check that the channel on the receiver is the set to the same as the camera you wish to view Check to ensure the camera is plugged in and has power cup your hands around the camera and you should see a faint red glow from the IR LEDs You can use the infrared lighting facility to pick up a picture inside a dark environment If your monitor does not display a picture in a dark environment check the camera to be certain that infrared lighting is within range of the subject Try to move the item within the 2 3m 6 9ft range of the Cameras IR LEDs or place the Camera nearer to the object until a clear picture is displayed on the Monitor FCC Notice We Swann Communications of 10612 Shoemaker Avenue Bldg A Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA de
11. the camera case to gain access to the channel switch To change the frequency channel on the receiver press the SEL button on top of the receiver to cycle through the channels You can also switch the Loop Normal switch to Loop which will allow the receiver to switch through all four channels automatically The LEDs indicate which channel is currently selected Channel amp Frequency settings Channel Both switches Right 2414MHz Channel 2 Top Left amp Bottom Right 2432MHz Channel 3 default numbers amp 2 indicate the left side of the switch Top Right amp Bottom Left E BA Front view of camera with Switch Block note the Ea Eg By changing these switch settings the frequency that the Camera 2450MHz transmits on changes Once you have set the channel on the Camera select the same channel on the receiver If you Channel 4 experience interference try a different channel Both switches Left Do not set two Cameras to the same channel or they 2468MHz will interfere with each others signal Important Information about this product e Please test all devices before final installation because transmission quality can often be improved by moving the components slightly e Beware of humid locations Water droplets or spray may damage the receiver unit If condensation does occur do not use the equipment until it has dried out e Do not cut the DC power cable of the Black Knight Camera to fit with another power sour
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