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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Swann MicroCam HD Security Camera
– a tiny yet powerful camera perfect for discreet and covert indoor surveillance.
DVR Compatibility
The camera is compatible with the following Swann 720p DVR models:
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1575, 1580, 1590, 1600 & 4350 Series DVRs
This is not an exhaustive list - since the time of publication we will have
released newer DVRs with which the camera may be supported. For the latest
list of compatible DVR models, please check:
Connecting the camera
Connect the MicroCam to your DVR as shown in the connection diagram below.
MicroCam
Power
Video
Push-button switch
Button
Video Mode
Position
IN
960H
OUT
720p HD
Note: Images contained in this diagram
are for illustrative purposes only.
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The cable connector only fits into the
port on the back of the MicroCam
one way. Do not force it in. Be careful
also not to bend the pins inside the
connector.
Video &
Power cable
DVR
1
3
5
OR
2
4
6
VIDEO
VIDEO
INPUT
INPUT
TV (960H mode only)
VIDEO IN
BNC to RCA TV Adapter
Choosing a location
The MicroCam is very flexible, and can be installed almost anywhere indoors,
provided there is some protection against direct sunlight. The MicroCam is
great for monitoring long, narrow spaces such as hallways or corridors. It's
also great for monitoring a specific space, such as a doorway, smaller room or
staircase.
Some of the things you'll have to consider when choosing a location are:
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What you want to monitor, and where you'll get the best view of it. A
strategy which is often effective is to monitor entrances and exits - after
all, a security threat has to get in somewhere.
•
How you're going to connect the camera to your monitoring system. When
running the cable, avoid bending it at sharp angles and avoid positioning
the cable near live electrical wiring as electrical current generates a
magnetic field which can interfere with the signal from your camera.
•
How to keep the camera out of harm's way. The higher the camera is
mounted, the harder it'll be for an intruder to access the camera or
interfere with it.
Mounting the camera
The MicroCam can be mounted on a flat surface, such as a wall or ceiling,
using the supplied screw. The surface must have sufficient strength to hold the
Power
Adapter
camera. To mount the MicroCam, follow the steps below:
1. Remove the screws on the sides of the camera securing the mounting
bracket.
2. Place the mounting bracket where you want the camera to be installed
and mark the location of the screw hole on the surface.
3. If you are mounting to a wooden surface, then screw the mounting bracket
directly to the surface. If you are mounting to a masonry surface (bricks,
concrete or similar), then you will need to insert a wall plug before
screwing the mounting bracket to the surface.
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CAUTION: Do not overtighten the screw as this can cause the screw hole
on the mounting bracket to deform.
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4. Attach the camera to the mounting bracket with the two screws removed
in step 1. The camera can be aimed in almost any direction. After you have
finished adjusting the viewing angle of the camera, tighten the screws to
lock the position in place.
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