Swann Security Camera SW231 WCH User Manual

Advanced security made easy™  
Wireless OutdoorCam™  
Security Camera & Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
SW231-WCH / SW231-WDC  
SW231-WOY / SW233-W2Y  
SW233-W3Y / SW231-WCX  
SW233-W2B  
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 users 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  
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Table of Contents  
Before You Begin  
2
Table of Contents  
3
Package Contents  
3
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  
4
5
6
7
8
9
Camera Placement & Interference  
Troubleshooting Guide  
9
10  
11  
12  
12  
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  
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  
*Camera color may vary by region - 1, 2 or 3 Camera Packs  
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Direct to TV Connection Guide  
Connect the A/V Cable to the  
RCA plugs on the back of the  
1receiver  
Plug in the Receiver  
Power Adapter  
3
Connect the other end of the  
A/V cable to the INPUT on  
2the 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  
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VCR / DVD Recorder Connection Guide  
Connect the A/V Cable to the  
RCA plugs on the back of the  
1receiver  
Plug in the Receiver  
Power Adapter  
4
Connect the other end of the  
Input  
A/V cable to the INPUT on  
2the 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  
3it is connected properly  
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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 TVs instruction manual or contact your TVs 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 TVs instruction manual or contact your TVs 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.  
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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 cameras power cable  
1
Locate the 2 dip switches  
under the rubber flap  
2
Use the Dip Switch Tool to flip  
the switches to change the  
cameras transmitting channel  
3
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  
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Channel 1  
Channel 2  
Channel 3  
Channel 4  
1 2  
1 2  
1 2  
1 2  
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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  
1
2
3
4
L
ON  
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  
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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  
1
2
3
4
L
Channel 4 every few seconds.  
ON  
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  
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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 cameras 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 ‘Lswitch 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  
recommended for a long term solution.  
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Technical Specifications  
Video  
Image Sensor  
1/3” CMOS  
Video Quality  
380 TV Lines  
Number of Effective Pixels  
Electronic Shutter  
Signal / Noise Ratio  
White Balance  
NTSC: 510 x 492 / PAL: 628 x 582  
1/60 - 1/15,000 NTSC / 1/50 - 1/15,000 PAL  
> 48dB  
Automatic  
Gain Control  
Automatic  
Backlight Compensation  
Day/Night Mode  
Minimum Illumination  
Lens  
Yes  
Color during the day / Switches to B&W at night  
0 Lux (IR On)  
6mm  
Viewing Angle  
53 degrees  
Night Vision  
Night Vision Distance  
Number of infrared LEDs  
Up to 26ft / 8m  
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Wireless  
Digital or Analog  
Max Transmission Range  
Typical Range  
Frequency  
Transmission Channels  
Analog  
165ft / 50m  
65ft / 20m  
2.4GHz  
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General  
Indoor/Outdoor  
Indoor or Outdoor  
Operating Power  
DC 12V  
Operating Temperature  
Body Construction  
Dimensions Camera & Stand  
Weight – Camera & Stand  
Dimensions Receiver  
Weight – Receiver  
-10°C ~ 50°C / -14°F ~ 122°F  
Aluminum  
5.1” x 2.0” x 2.0” / 130mm x 50mm x 50mm  
8.6oz / 245g  
1.0” x 3.1” x 4.3” / 25mm x 80mm x 110mm  
6.5oz / 185g  
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