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.
Table of Contents Before You Begin Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Layout Preparing the OutbackCam Mounting the OutbackCam Operating the OutbackCam Viewing Recorded Images / Videos False Triggers & How to Avoid Them Tips & Tricks Technical Specifications Warranty Information Technical Support Contact Details Package Contents OutbackCam...
Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the OutbackCam - Outdoor Motion Camera from Swann! A terrific short-to-medium-term surveillance solution, the OutbackCam can be used for as many purposes as you can imagine, and then some more that you probably can’t!
Layout Passive Infrared (PIR) Motion Sensor Locking Clasp Camera Lens Padlock Socket Infrared LEDs Light Sensor Down Button Indicator LED Up Button OK Button Setup Button USB Port LCD Screen Power Switch SD Card Slot Battery Slots...
Preparing the OutbackCam About the PIR Sensor Avoid facing the OutbackCam towards nearby objects, as these can cause numerous false triggers (see page 11 for more information). We strongly suggest that you ensure that there are no objects closer than 10ft/3m from the PIR sensor.
Mounting the OutbackCam Inserting Batteries and an SD Card Undo the two clips on the side of the OutbackCam and open the case. Before inserting batteries or an SD card, ensure that the OutbackCam is turned OFF. To install/change batteries: •...
Operating the OutbackCam The different modes, settings and features of the OutbackCam can be accessed via the built-in LCD screen. The menu looks something like this: Numerical Display Date Time Still Image Movie Record SD Card Recording Delay Setting up the OutbackCam OutbackCam, you’ll be taken directly to Setup •...
Time Setup Whilst in Time Setup, the Time symbol will flash rapidly. • The time is displayed in 24-hour format. Thus, half-past nine in the morning will be written as 0930, whereas half-past nine in the evening will be represented as 2130.
Viewing Recorded Images/Videos Connecting to a PC Directly • Set the power switch to ON. • Press the SETUP button. • Connect the OutbackCam via the USB cable to a free USB 2.0 (or higher) port on your computer. • The computer will detect the OutbackCam as a USB Mass Storage Device, and give it a drive letter (such E:\, F:\ and so on).
False Triggers & How to Avoid Them The PIR sensor is not infallible. It has been designed to use the absolute minimum amount of power possible, which does lead to false triggers occurring in some locations. False triggers occur whenever the PIR sensor “thinks” it detects motion when, in fact, there is no motion to be detected (or, at least, no movement you want to be detected).
Tips and Tricks What can I use the OutbackCam for? The short answer: How many things can you think of? The longer answer: With the exceptions of illegal activity (such as recording people in certain environments without their knowledge - check the law in your locality!) or exposure to extreme environments (such as strapping it to a submarine or space shuttle or filming a roast dinner from inside the oven) just about anything.
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What are the best kind of batteries to use? The best choice of battery depends on your individual needs. Typically, we recommend alkaline batteries with the highest milliampere hour (mAh) rating possible. mAh is a measurement of how much power a battery contains, whereas the volt (V) measurement is a measure of how much of that power it will release at a time.
Technical Specifications Video Image Sensor Type 1/2 Inch CMOS Effective Pixels 1600 x 1200 (2.0 Megapixels) Day/Night Mode Color during day / B&W at night Exposure Automatic White Balance Automatic Infrared Cut Filter Lens 7.6mm Viewing Angle 55 Degrees Recording Video Format Video Resolution 640 x 480...
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 end user is responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair centres.