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SmartWitness SWC201S Manual

Wireless camera & receiver/dvr
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SWC201S
Wireless Camera & Receiver/DVR
B EF O RE Y O U B E G I N
Please unpack the box carefully and identify that all the parts are present.
The Camera is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The Receiver is for indoor use only.
Make sure you use the recommended power input. Damage caused to the Camera or
Receiver by incorrect voltage is not covered by the warranty.
Do not attempt to open the casing to access the Camera or Receiver. Damage caused
to the products by tampering with the casing is not covered by the warranty.
Ensure the camera and receiver are positioned in an area free from dust.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or similar intense light.
Avoid installing the camera where there are thick walls, or large obstructions between
the Camera(s) and the Receiver as this may reduce the wireless connection.
SWC201S v1.0

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  • Page 1 Ensure the camera and receiver are positioned in an area free from dust. Do not aim the camera at the sun or similar intense light. Avoid installing the camera where there are thick walls, or large obstructions between the Camera(s) and the Receiver as this may reduce the wireless connection. SWC201S v1.0...

  • Page 2: Product Description

    P R OD UC T D ES CR I PT I ON The SWC201S is a complete wireless system designed for home or business monitoring and recording. The system uses the latest Interference-free wireless signal for excellent image quality. It is easy to set up and use, and requires only very basic DIY skills to install. The Receiver features a built in Digital Video Recorder which can record onto an SD Memory card (not supplied) or directly onto a PC or Laptop’s hard drive.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    P A C K AG E C ONT ENT S Wireless Camera with Wireless Receiver Wireless Antennas Mounting Bracket & Recorder Unit Quad Enter Scan/ Menu Motion Volume 2x Power Adaptors for Remote Control AV Cable Camera and Receiver USB to USB Cable Screws and Wall Plugs DVR Software Installation CD...

  • Page 4: Power Input Socket

    C A ME RA P A R T S CAMERA SIDE Antenna Camera body Trailing Lead with Power Input Socket Wall Mount Microphone Bracket CAMERA FRONT CAMERA REAR IR LEDs Lens Antenna PIR Motion Sensor Pair Button Camera Antenna Lens Attach the antenna to the camera so it can Captures video images.

  • Page 5: Receiver Antenna

    R EC EI VE R PA R T S RECEIVER FRONT RECEIVER REAR Antenna Lock SD Memory Alarm Volume Switch Card Slot Control AV Out Socket IR Extender AV Out Alarm Volume IR Extension 9V DC USB Port Input Power Input RECEIVER FRONT/TOP Control Buttons...

  • Page 6: Led Indicator Lights

    RE C E I V E R P A RT S con tin ued LED Indicator Lights Activated Recording). In auto recording mode, the A light will be on and the Indicates the status of the system. There receiver will start recording when motion are 6 indication LEDs: is detected by a camera.

  • Page 7: Remote Control Functions

    R EM O T E C O N T RO L F UNCT I ONS The Remote Control is supplied to operate the Receiver. It includes all the operation buttons that can be found on top of the receiver. Navigation buttons Used to control the receiver functions in...
  • Page 8 C A M E R A I N S TA LL A T I ON Plan where the camera will be positioned. Ensure the power adaptor cable is able to connect back to the camera. It is recommended the performance of the wireless connection is verified at the selected location area before the camera is permanently installed.
  • Page 9 Receiver so the Remote Control can be used from up to 2 metres away from the Receiver location. Note: The IR Extensoin Unit is not supplied with the SWC201S System, it is an optional additional accessory that must be purchased separately.

  • Page 10: Recording Icon

    V I E W I N G MOD E 1. Signal Icon The signal icon shows the strength of the signal being received from the camera. Signal Strength Indicator Warning Perfect None Good None Fair Low Signal Low Signal No Signal No Signal 2.
  • Page 11 V I E WI N G MOD E co nti nued NO SIGNAL Warning When the camera is positioned too far from the receiver, the NO SIGNAL warning message will be displayed. It appears when the receiver can’t get access the camera. Reposition the camera closer to the receiver or check the camera’s power connection when this occurs.

  • Page 12: S D C A R D R E Cor D I Ng

    S D C A R D R E COR D I NG The system is designed for SD card recording. You can manually record the video or set the receiver to record when there is motion detected by the camera. Before recording, you need to insert a SD card to the SD card slot.
  • Page 13 SD C AR D R E C OR D I NG con ti nued Playback When there is new recorded file, the NEW indication LED on the receiver will be ON and the New Recording icon will flash on screen. To play recorded files In Viewing mode, press the Enter button on the remote control or the OK button on...

  • Page 14: The Main Menu

    US I N G T H E MA I N ME NU In Menu mode (when viewing on a TV or monitor via the AV cable), the functions of the Menu button and the Enter button (within the Navigation buttons) on the remote control are the SAME as the buttons on the upper side of Receiver.

  • Page 15: Record Submenu

    USI N G T H E M A IN M E NU con tin ue d Camera On/Off Submenu Select a camera by pressing the UP or DOWN button, then pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button to switch ON or switch OFF the camera. Press Enter button to confirm the change and exit the menu.

  • Page 16: Schedule Record

    USI N G T H E M A IN M E NU con tin ue d Schedule Record Set the schedule recording time for each day. The Time can be set from 00:00 to 23:59. Then select the ON button to activate Schedule Recording.

  • Page 17: Setting Submenu

    USI N G T H E M A IN M E NU con tin ue d Setting Submenu The Setting menu contains 6 submenus: Date & Time Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the item, then use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the digits for the Date and Time required.
  • Page 18 USI N G T H E M A IN M E NU con tin ue d Format Select Yes to format the SD card. After formatting, all the data stored in the SD card will be deleted. Note: Be careful when using this function. Zoom Set the image at original size or double size by selecting either ZOOM x1 or ZOOM x2.
  • Page 19 P AI RI N G Y O UR C A ME R A (S ) The system comes with a Camera that has already been paired to the Receiver. The Camera will communicate with the Receiver once it is powered. The pairing function assigns each camera to a different channel on the Wireless Receiver (up to 4 cameras), and is necessary for adding additional cameras to your system.
  • Page 20 C ON N E C T I ON T O A PC The Receiver can be connected to a PC for basic viewing and recording. It also features a Pairing function for adding additional cameras to the system. Note: Connecting your system to a PC will DISABLE some functions of the Receiver: •...

  • Page 21: Software Interface

    U S I N G T H E S OF TWA R E Software Interface Record ON/OFF Snapshot button Channel Select Save/Save All menu Signal Level File Display Area Viewing Screen 2010 06 02 Time & Date 16:56:34 (ensure this is set before PC connection as it cannot be changed within the software) Channel Select menu...

  • Page 22: Snapshot Button

    U SI N G T H E SOF T WA R E continued Snapshot button Use to take an image snapshot of the viewing screen. The images taken will appear in the File Display Area. Files will be in .bmp file format. To open any file, double click on the image and your default image application will be used to display the image.

  • Page 23: Pair Camera(S)

    U SI N G T H E SOF T WA R E continued Pair Camera(s) To pair a camera to the receiver, go to Setup > Device Setup. Select the desired Pairing Channel and press the OK button to begin the pairing process. You will be given 30 seconds to press the Pair button on the camera to successfully pair the camera.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    T R OU B LE SH OOT I NG Problem Solution 1. Check all connections to the camera. Make sure the Power Adaptor is plugged in. No picture from a 2. Make sure that the receiver is ON. camera 3. Make sure that the camera is in range of the Receiver. 4.
  • Page 25 NO T E S...
  • Page 26 SWC 201S SP EC IF I CA T I ONS Camera Image Sensor 1/4” Digital CMOS Lens 4.5mm Angle of View 56° Minimun Illumination 0.5 Lux Night Vision Up to 10 metres Audio Mounting Wall Mount, Internal or External use Operating Voltage 9V DC 350mA Max.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    W AR RAN T Y TECHNICAL SUPPORT For Technical Support please contact your local distributor. LIMITED WARRANTY This product is supplied with a 1 Year warranty. The Warranty excludes products that have been misused (including accidental damage) and damage caused by normal wear and tear.
  • Page 28 Manufactured exclusively for: www.smartwitness.com Smart Witness is a Division of...

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