Uniden UDS655 Owner's Manual

Uniden UDS655 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 UDS655 Wireless Video Surveillance System...
  • Page 2: Customer Care

    Quickly find answers to your questions by: 1. Reading your owner’s manual, included with this product. 2. Visiting our customer support website at www.uniden.com. 3. Calling our customer care specialists at 1-817-858-2900 or 1-800-658-8068.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Default ..................... 32 Uniden surveillance products are not manufactured and/or sold with the intent to be used for illegal purposes. Uniden expects consumer’s use of these products to be in compliance with all local, state and federal law. For further information on video surveillance and audio recording legal requirements, please consult your local, state and federal law.
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Uniden UDS655 Screen Descriptions. Here you will find detailed descriptions of each screen and • how it is used. Special Features. This section tells you about the UDS655 special features, such as how to • connect your surveillance system to the internet and access it from your PC or other wired/ wireless devices.
  • Page 5: What's Included

    7” LCD Digital Wireless Monitor Digital Wireless Camera (2) Camera Antenna (2) Camera Stand (2) 5V/1A Power Adaptor for Uniden Media Player and Monitor / Camera (1) Remote System software CD (1) A/V Cable Extension Cable for Camera Screw Bag (1) Adaptor (2) OWNER’S...
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Equipment

    Camera General Placement Guidelines The Uniden UDSC15 cameras included with your monitor are weatherproof and have an IP66 weather rating. Water can be sprayed on them and they will still work; however, the cameras cannot be submerged underwater.
  • Page 7 Avoid pointing the camera directly at any bushes, tree branches, or moving objects that might • naturally move due to winds. Otherwise, the motion detection feature may record unnecessarily. You can mount the camera with the stand on the bottom (on a flat surface such as a table-top), on the side (on a wall), or on the top (on the ceiling).
  • Page 8: Set Up The Monitor

    Attach the camera 1. For each camera, attach the camera Attach the camera bracket to the mounting screw. You can Tighten the brace against to the mounting the camera to screw and turn it attach the stand to the top or the secure it to the desired bottom of the camera as needed.Tighten...
  • Page 9: Pairing Accessory Cameras To The Monitor

    7. After the system powers on, adjust the camera viewing position if needed. PaIrInG aCCessorY Cameras to the monItor The two cameras that come with your UDS655 are paired to your monitor at the factory. If you add cameras, install them and then pair the camera to the monitor.
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    BasIC oPeratIon GettInG to KnoW Your monItor Your monitor operates in three modes: M, Playback, and Record. The monitor's keys may operate differently based on what mode it is in. M (MENU) Playback Other Mode Link LED (Green) Power/Charge LED (Red) Channel Switch Cursor Left...
  • Page 11: Screen Icons

    M (MENU) Playback Other Mode Cursor Down Skip Backward VoL- Volume - ( (◄◄) Cursor Up Skip Forward (►►) VoL+ Volume ( Channel Switch Cursor Right Change Camera + Select / Enter Pause/Play (►|| ) Esc/Exit/Back Esc/Exit/Back Record/Stop Previous File (|◄) Stop reC/DeL) Full Stop ()
  • Page 12 Icon Meaning Display Modes Quad Display Scan Display Camera Displayed There are seven audio levels. Monitor Power Indicator YYYY-MM-DD Date and Time AMhh:mm:ss In ZOOM mode - Zoom Level Indicator. X1 - Normal view. X2 - Second level of zoom in (X2 Zoom).
  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Camera

    • remain solid to indicate pairing success and data transmission is in progress. The UDS655 will return to QUAD mode from any screen after the monitor is idle for two minutes. • The UDS655 cannot begin recording if the memory card is not inserted.
  • Page 14: Using Your Uds655

    The UDS655 can record in QUAD mode (all 4 channels recorded simultaneously), with each • channel in 320 x 240 resolution. If only one camera is turned on (Camera Setup), then the UDS655 records that camera in full screen (640 x 480).
  • Page 15 PC or television or transfer the recorded files from the memory card to the computer. Uniden Media Player must be installed; it is included on the CD. To view on TV: Use the AV cable to connect the monitor to the TV (refer to page 37).
  • Page 16: Uds655 Screen Descriptions

    DesCrIPtIons uDs655 maIn menu sCreen The UDS655 main menu lets you select from 8 screens to set your system preferences, from camera brightness to setting up and viewing recordings. This section describes the screens in detail. It provides a path to the screen being viewed and operation procedures for that screen.
  • Page 17 Screen Sub Screens What it Does cAmeRA pAiRinG Pairs new cameras to the monitor. Setup BRiGHtneSS Brightens or darkens the video of that camera. ActivAte oR Makes the cameras visible to the monitor. deActivAte RecoRd RecoRd Sets up a schedule for pre-determined recording times Setup ScHeduLe and lengths.
  • Page 18: Camera Setup Screen

    Screen Sub Screens What it Does ALARm BuZZeR nA You can set the alarm buzzer to sound when movement triggers a motion sensitive recording. Set it to ON or OFF. The SD card must be inserted and have sufficient space for the alarm buzzer to operate. pAn tiLt Zoom nA Zooms in and adjusts the viewing area ScAn ActivA-...
  • Page 19: Pair A New Device

    Your cameras are paired to the monitor at the factory to channels 1 and 2. You can add up to 2 more accessory cameras to your system; see our website at www.uniden.com for more information on how to buy accessory cameras for this system. When you add an accessory camera, you have to pair it to the monitor (that is, you have “introduce”...
  • Page 20: Image Brightness

    3. Quickly (within 30 seconds) press the PaIrInG key on the camera cable. The green Pair LED on the selected camera blinks once, pauses, and then stays on to indicate that data transmission is in progress. PAired displays on the screen if pairing is successful or PAirinG FAil if it isn’t. If Pairing fails, repeat these steps.
  • Page 21: Activate/Deactivate

    activate or Deactivate This feature "turns off" the camera so it won't be viewed on the monitor. The camera is still powered on, just not visible to the monitor. This feature is useful for viewing a single camera in full screen mode constantly and to record that camera in full screen (640 x 480) resolution.
  • Page 22: Record Schedule

    From this selection on the main menu - This screen should display: The reCorder SetuP screen has five options: Record Schedule • Motion Detection Sensitivity • Format Storage • Setup Masking Area • Motion Record Time • record schedule reCord SChedule lets you schedule recordings in 1 hour blocks. All active cameras will record; if you only want to record from specific cameras, turn off the other cameras.
  • Page 23 Manual (X). Select this option if you want to be able to press the reC/DeL to record. You can also • use this option when you want to combine recording options for a 24 hour period. Assign Motion or SChedule recording mode to all cameras 1.
  • Page 24: Motion Detection Sensitivity

    3. Press Ch+ , Ch- , VoL+ , and VoL- to select the hour block you want. Press m to change the recording option for that hour block. 4. When you have set the recording option you want, simply navigate to another block. 5.
  • Page 25: Format Storage

    4. When you have finished setting the camera's motion sensitivity levels, press esC to accept the settings and press esC again to back out. Format storage This feature will delete all data on the microSD card, including recorded files. 1. From the reCorder SetuP screen, use VoL+ and VoL- to select ForMAt StorAGe; press m to select it.
  • Page 26: Record Time

    1. From the reCorder SetuP screen, use VoL+ and VoL- to select SetuP MASKinG AreA; press m to enter. The SetuP MASKinG AreA screen displays: 2. Use Ch+ and Ch- to select a camera (1 - 4) for setting up the masking area. Press m to enter the camera masking preview page.
  • Page 27: Event List

    1. From the reCorder SetuP screen, use VoL+ and VoL- to select reCord tiMe; press m to select. The SetuP detAil oPtionS screen displays. 2. Use Ch+ and Ch- to select either 2, 5, or 10 minutes as the recording time. Press m to confirm selection.
  • Page 28: Play Back Recorded File

    From this selection on the main menu - This screen should display: Play Back recorded File 1. Use Ch+ , Ch-, VoL+ , and VoL- to select the dAte and HouR folders containing recorded file(s). Press m to confirm and enter each file. 2.
  • Page 29: Delete Recorded Files

    • To play back a single camera on the screen, press m once after playback begins to pause playback. Use Ch+ and Ch- to select the channel for full screen playblack. A boxed number icon indicates which camera is in full screen playback mode. Delete recorded Files You can delete files from Date or Hour folders as well as individual recorded files.
  • Page 30: Date And Time

    Date and time 1. From the SySteM SetuP screen, use Ch+ and Ch- to select yeAR, montH, dAte, HouR, and minute. 2. Use VoL+ and VoL- to scroll through the options for that selection, then Ch+ and Ch- to make another selection. Press m to save the settings when you are finished. tV output 1.
  • Page 31: Multi Channel Idle Display

    or to not have a bright LCD when sleeping. If Power Saving mode is on, motion detection events will turn the LCD screen back on. 1. From the SySteM SetuP screen, use VoL+ and VoL- to select poWeR SAvinG; press m. The poWeR SAvinG screen displays.
  • Page 32: Default

    2. Use Ch+ and Ch- to choose between QuAd and 5, 10, and 15 second intervals. Press m to accept the change and return to the Multi ChAnnel diSPlAy screen. • The Activate or Deactivate setting (CAMerA SetuP screen) affects which cameras display in Scan mode.
  • Page 33: Alarm Buzzer

    2. Use Ch+ and Ch- to choose between English, French (Français), or Spanish (Espanol). Press m to confirm and back out. The deFAult screen will also alert you when it detects a new firmware upgrade on the SD card. Go to page 52 for details.
  • Page 34 1. From the main menu, use CH+ , CH- , VOL+ , and VOL- to select PAN TILT ZOOM and press M . The first camera displays in single camera mode. 2. Press Zoom . The camera zooms into Level 1. Press Zoom again to zoom into Level 2. (Sample actually goes into QUAD mode, then press Zoom and into camera 1.) 3.
  • Page 35: Scan Activated Cameras

    sCan aCtIVateD Cameras 1. From the the main menu, press Ch+ , Ch- , VoL+ , and VoL- to select ScAn ActivAted cAmeRAS and press m to enter Scanning mode. 2. The screen scans between the cameras according to the scan time set up in the Multi ChAnnelS idle diSPlAy screen (refer to page 31).
  • Page 36 SD card not present — SD card is locked. — SD card is unformatted — SD card is damaged. — Please use well-known brands of micro SD cards to avoid operation errors. The UDS655 supports up to 32GB microSD cards.
  • Page 37: Special Features

    The Uniden Remote System software CD in your kit provides the software you need to install. You will also need to set up a Uniden Portal account. Multiple user accounts on your PC can access live video on their accounts through the Portal account as long as they have the Device ID (DID) code and security code to log in and you have specified that the Portal can provide access to multiple users on that PC when you set up the account.
  • Page 38: Install Uniden Remote Service Software

    • Android smartphone or tablet • Install uniden remote service software 1. Insert the UDS655 Remote Software CD in your PC's CD ROM. 2. Select Uniden Remote Service and double-click to install. 3. The WelCoMe window appears. Click next to select an installation folder.
  • Page 39 If the computer has more than one user account that needs to access the video feed, select eVeryone; otherwise, select JuSt Me. 5. The ConFirM inStAllAtion screen displays. Click next to begin installing the software. A progress bar displays.
  • Page 40 6. The inStAllAtion CoMPlete screen displays when the software is installed. Click CloSe to leave the Installation wizard. 7. Turn on the UDS655 monitor and connect it to the PC using the USB cable. 8. A neW hArdWAre Found indiCAtor appears on the lower right-hand side of the PC screen.
  • Page 41: Setting Up A Portal Account

    Portal account. You can enter up to 8 numeric digits. 11. Click ConneCt to internet. setting up a Portal account Be sure you have the security code set up through Uniden Remote System software installation. This is required for remote access to your UDS655 system. 1. Go to http://www.unidenvideo.com.
  • Page 42 We recommend you check this box to receive updates. 9. Click in the check box (6) to receive information on special offers from Uniden. 10. Click SuBMit (7). The neW ACCount CreAted screen displays. 11. Click Continue. The Video SySteM reGiStrAtion screen appears.
  • Page 43 Uniden Remote Service software installation (see page 41). 11. Click StArt. The security code you enter on the Uniden Video Portal and the apps must match the security code you entered during Uniden Remote Service software installation. Anytime you change the security code in that software, you must make the corresponding change on the Portal or the apps.
  • Page 44: Using Remote Access

    If you want to view your video remotely, you must do the following: 1. Verify that your PC is connected to the internet and that Uniden Remote Service software is installed. 2. Use the USB cable to connect the monitor and the PC.
  • Page 45: Take A Snapshot Through The Portal

    PLaY BaCK reCorDeD FILes on Your PC The files that record on the UDS655 record onto the microSD card. You can take that card and play it on your PC. You will need: UDS655 microSD card •...
  • Page 46 2. Use the AV cable (provided) to connect the television to your monitor. 3. The monitor screen goes blank and video displays on your television.
  • Page 47: Downloading And Using The Apps

    Download You can use a Google® Android smart phone or tablet with your Uniden Guardian 2 System to remotely connect to and view live camera video. Follow these steps to download, add, and use the app. 1. From your Android...
  • Page 48: App Operation

    The Uniden Guardian 2 app has a Search feature which will automatically find your UDS655 system on your "intranet." If the phone is connected via WiFi to the same router/ network that the PC is on, selecting the Search button in the app will automatically find your system and enter the DID code in the DID Code field.
  • Page 49: Iphone

    In a similar fashion to the Android smart phone, you can use the Apple® iPhone® smart phone or iPad® tablet with your Uniden Guardian System to remotely connect to and view camera videos. Follow these steps to download the Uniden Guardian iPhone®appand set it up to work with your Uniden Guardian system.
  • Page 50: App Operation

    The Uniden Guardian 2 app has a Search feature which will automatically find your UDS655 system on your "intranet." If the phone is connected via WiFi to the same router/network that the PC is on, selecting the Search button in the app will automatically find your system and enter the DID code in the DID Code field.
  • Page 51 Snapshot icon. Tap to take a picture. Return icon. Tap to return to the Main screen.
  • Page 52: Maintaining Your System

    Go to www.unidenvideo.com to check the current firmware level. Compare it to your system firmware level. If you need to update your UDS655 firmware, download the most current firmware version to your system’s microSD card and then upload that firmware to the monitor.
  • Page 53: Solving Problems

    • Refer to General Placement Considerations on page 6. I can’t play my video clips • You must install Uniden Media Player to play back recorded files. in another program This player is found on the CD included in the box.
  • Page 54 I try to watch television. live video on the television. • Making sure they are fully seated. • Making sure the UDS655 is turned on and connected properly to There is no video on my your PC. wireless device •...
  • Page 55: Specifications

    Consult your local waste management authority or a recycling organization like to find an electronics recycling facility in your area. If you are unable to locate proper recycling facilities in your area, please return this product to Uniden for recycling. FCC Compliance Information Part 15 Compliance statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 56: Specifications

    radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 57 Important: evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials & craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 58 Product. Include evidence of original purchase & a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Service 4700 Amon Carter Blvd.

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