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Summary of Contents for Swann REDALERT SW242-WDV
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Advanced security made easy RedAlert Single Channel Security Monitoring Kit Operating Instructions SW242-WDV / SW242-WRA SW244-WDS / SW244-WDW www.swannsecurity.com SR242-WDV-10006-060809... -
Page 2: Before You Begin
Before You Begin FCC Verifi cation: 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before you Begin Package Contents Overview Layout of the RedAlert Using and Installing the Wired PNP-50 Using and Installing the Wireless Camera Connecting Power and Cameras Attaching the RedAlert to a Television Motion Detection Viewing Live Images Capture Format and Quality Settings Wireless Cameras and Interference Advanced Motion Detection Settings... -
Page 4: Overview
Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the RedAlert! This single channel video recorder is a terrifi c value for money security solution, as well as being easy to install, use and transport from location to location. Practically fi tting into the palm of your hand is a neat feature as well! Before we get into the nitty-gritty of learning how to install, confi... -
Page 5: Layout Of The Redalert
Layout of the RedAlert Channel 1, 2, 3, 4 LEDs: Displays which wireless channel the RedAlert is confi gured to receive. This is in no way automated, and the RedAlert will only receive images from one wireless camera at a time. To change the channel that the RedAlert is monitoring, press the SET button. - Page 6 About the Wired PNP-50 Installing the Wired PNP-50 1. Select the position for your camera It’s a great idea to plug the YELLOW RCA connector into a TV and hook the BLACK connector up to the power supply whilst deciding your cameras position, as you can see exactly what the camera sees as you experiment.
- Page 7 About the Wireless Camera Your RedAlert may have come with the Wireless Camera. If so, you’ll want to read this section on how to install and use the Camera. Also, see the section on page 11 on how to get the best results from it.
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Page 8: Connecting Power And Cameras
Connecting Power and Cameras The RedAlert is capable of receiving images from one wired camera and one wireless camera at a time (though it can not record both simultaneously). To attach a camera: Plug the camera into power using the supplied power adaptor (12V). If your camera is the wired on the back of the RedAlert. -
Page 9: Motion Detection
Motion Detection If the RedAlert recorded everything it saw all the time, you’d wind up with hundreds of images (or hours of video) where nothing is happening! That’s not very useful for anyone, as it would fi ll up the SD card too fast, and leave you searching through hundreds (or more) fi... -
Page 10: Capture Format
Capture Format The RedAlert can record in one of two formats: it can either record still images (in JPEG format) or 10 second video recordings (as AVI fi les). To change the CAPTURE FORMAT: Press MENU, and using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons, navigate to CAPTURE FORMAT. -
Page 11: Wireless Cameras And Interference
Wireless Cameras and Interference If the image coming from your wireless Camera is distorted, you’ve probably discovered the bane of analog wireless technologies: interference. To help you get as much out of your RedAlert system as it’s capable of delivering, here’s a brief rundown of what interference is, and how you can try to minimise it. -
Page 12: Advanced Motion Detection Settings
Advanced Motion Detection Settings Say you’re monitoring your yard, and right next to the gate you want to watch there’s a tree blowing in the wind, which constantly triggers the motion detection. Perhaps your watching a hallway, and your pet cat continually sets off the motion detection, and you only want to record humans. -
Page 13: Advanced Motion Detection Settings
Advanced Motion Detection Settings Motion Detect Sensitivity The RedAlert’s MOTION DETECTION threshold can be confi gured. This means that you can choose exactly how much motion the RedAlert needs to detect before it will start capturing images. This is a setting that should be defi ned carefully, as if the setting is too low insignifi... -
Page 14: Playing Back Images And Videos
Playing Back Images and Videos There are two ways to view images and videos captured by the RedAlert. One way is to view them through the RedAlert (and the TV that the RedAlert is connected to) and the other is to simply take the SD card out of the RedAlert, and insert it into an SD card reader attached to your computer. -
Page 15: Accessing Images/Videos Via A Computer
Accessing Images/Videos via a Computer One of the most convenient aspects of recording to an SD card is that, if you have an SD card reader for your computer, you can simply pop the SD card into it and open the RedAlert’s images/videos directly. To playback, copy and delete images using a computer: Place the SD card into your computer via an internal or external card reader. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: I can only record images/video from one camera! Solution: The RedAlert can only record one camera at a time. While it is possible to monitor two cameras at once (one wired, one wireless) it is not possible to record both at once. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: The camera is looking out a window, and at night all I can see is white! Solution: The camera uses infrared LEDs to see at night. However, infrared light will refl ect off a glass surface, and bounce-back into the lens of the camera, washing out the image. -
Page 18: Tips And Tricks
To this end, we’ve included a few Swann Security Stickers in your box. They’ll let any potential problem know before it happens that you’re already on to them! To... -
Page 19: Technical Specifi Cations
Technical Specifi cations RedAlert Video Video Format NTSC or PAL Video Inputs 1 Composite Input Video Outputs 1 Composite Output Display Resolution 640 x 480 Display Frame Rate NTSC: 30fps PAL: 25fps Audio Audio Input Audio Output Recording Compression Format Video: MPEG Photo: JPEG Recording Resolution... -
Page 20: Helpdesk / Technical Support Details
Swann. The end user is responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair centres. The end user is responsible for all shipping costs incurred when shipping from and to any country other than the country of origin.
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