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  • Page 1 Video Surveillance System G766 User’s Guide...

  • 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

    System Setup Screen ................29 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 Guardian™ Software Operations Overview. This section lists basic operations in an • abbreviated format. It references screen details in the third section. Uniden Guardian Screen Descriptions. Here you will find detailed descriptions of each screen • and how it is used.

  • Page 5: What's Included

    What’s InCLuDeD You should have the following items: G7 Receiver and Cradle GC45 Camera (2) Stand (2) AC Adapter (3) Antenna (2) Not Shown: Mounting screws, Ethernet cable, 2 extension cords, and SD Card. If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately. Never use damaged products!

  • Page 6: Getting To Know The Receiver And Cameras

    GettInG to KnoW the reCeIver anD Cameras Receiver Cradle Antenna (back/side) Reset Receiver Power Power Dock On/O Data Cable Connection SD slot AC Power Connection AC Power Pull-Out Connection Stand Front view Back view Antenna Power status connector Power Link status pigtail Power/Pair button...

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Equipment

    3 - 4 seconds to power it up. PoWer 4. The receiver displays the Uniden Welcome screen for a few seconds and then transitions to the LIVE view. The screen remains dark until the cameras are powered up.
  • Page 8 Also, as dust, grime, and cobwebs accumulate on the camera glass, they can reflect light from the infrared LED and might lower video quality. Periodically clean the lens glass with a soft cloth. Placement considerations Consider the following when placing cameras: The clearest line-of-sight between the camera and monitor is best.

  • Page 9: Attach The Camera

    attaCh the Camera Attach the camera Tighten the brace against to the mounting 1. For each camera, the camera to screw and turn it attach the camera secure it to the desired in place. direction. bracket to the mounting screw. You can attach the stand to the top or Loosen the...

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your System

    You can now set your cameras and system to your preferred settings. Camera settInGs Brightness (“Uniden Guardian Settings Screen” on page 18) • Motion Detection (“Uniden Guardian Settings Screen” on page 18) • Schedule Recordings (“Schedule Record” on page 23) •...

  • Page 11: Uniden Guardian Software Operation Overview

    GuarDIan soFtWare oPeratIon overvIeW Your receiver’s Uniden Guardian software operates through a series of screens that let you choose groups of operations. For example, when you tap on the camera icon in the Pop-up menus, you can set how you want the main viewing screen - called the live screen - to display images from the paired cameras.

  • Page 12: What The Icons Mean

    • Full view (1 camera displays on full screen) VoLume Adjust the volume level. unIden GuardIan SyStem SettInGS Access the Uniden Guardian Software Operation screens or view recorded events. Sd CapaCIty Indicates memory capacity remaining. Battery CapaCIty Displays battery capacity. This graphic shows battery at nearly full.

  • Page 13: Changing How The Live Screen Displays

    Icon What it does Internet Connects your system to the Internet. motIon System indicates motion detection recording in progress. SCheduLed System indicates scheduled recording in progress. pop up menu taB Opens and closes the pop up menu display. no Sd Card IndICator Displays red when the SD card is not present or is damaged.

  • Page 14: Using The Pentazoom™ Feature

    Full view displays a single camera’s video on the entire screen. If you are in Quad View, tap on the camera quadrant you want to expand to Full View. Tap on that image to return to Quad View. usInG the PentaZoom™ Feature While in any camera’s full screen view, selecting the + icon on the right side of the screen enables the PentaZoom feature.

  • Page 15: Using Your System

    usInG Your sYstem reCorDInG LIve vIDeo 1. On the live screen, tap for the camera to begin recording. 2. Tap it again to stop recording. You can record from all cameras at the same time. PLaYInG BaCK reCorDeD vIDeo From the pop-up menus, tap The Record List screen displays.

  • Page 16: Adding New Cameras

    aDDInG neW Cameras Your receiver supports a total of four active cameras at a time. When you add a camera, you have to pair it to the receiver (that is, you have “introduce” the camera and receiver so they can communicate).
  • Page 17 troubleshootinG camera PairinG Consult the following table for camera pairing troubleshooting suggestions: If... try... • making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on. • making sure that the camera’s antenna is attached and the receiver’s antenna is extended. the camera’s signal status icon shows no bars • making sure the camera is paired to the correct channel.

  • Page 18: Uniden Guardian Screen Descriptions

    GuarDIan sCreen DesCrIPtIons overvIeW This section describes the Uniden Guardian screens in detail. It provides a path to the screen being viewed. unIDen GuarDIan settInGs sCreen From the pop-up menu, tap the This screen should display: following icons as they appear on the screens: ...
  • Page 19 main Screen Sub Screens What it does Select the type of internet connection to be used. (DHCP Network Setup Internet Setup is most common.) Security Code Set a security code for remote access. Network Information Displays information about your network and the receiver’s unique UID number.

  • Page 20: Camera Setup Screen

    Camera setuP sCreen PaIrInG Your cameras are paired to the receiver at the factory to channels 1 and 2. When you add a new camera to your system, you have to pair it to the receiver (that is, you have “introduce” the camera and receiver so they can communicate).

  • Page 21: Camera On

    Camera on When you add a camera to your system, pair up the camera with the receiver and the system will automatically turn it on. An X indicates a camera that is turned off; a check mark indicates the camera is turned on. From the pop-up menu, tap the This screen should display: following icons as they appear...

  • Page 22: Recorder Setup Screen

    briGhtness From the pop-up menu, tap the This screen should display: following icons as they appear on the screens:     Tap the camera whose brightness level you want to change. The default brightness is 0, and the range is from -2 through 2.
  • Page 23 1. Each camera’s motion detection sensitivity can be set independently. You can set the motion detection level to Off, Low, or High. Tap on the camera to cycle through these choices. 2. Tap to return to the main motion detection screen. The Motion Detection default setting is to Low.

  • Page 24: Network Setup Screen

    6. Set up the recording and then tap . You can select another recording session to schedule, save return the previous screen, or return to the live screen. Scheduled recordings are broken up into 15 minute file sizes. For example, if you record a 50 minute event, you will have three 15-minute recordings plus one 5-minute recording.
  • Page 25 DCHP is the most common connection. Your router will automatically assign an IP address to your Uniden Guardian system. Static IP is for those that have the ability to specify an IP address for the Uniden Guardian system.
  • Page 26 You must enter a security code to monitor your video from a PC or other device. 5. Tap on the system reboot prompt. The network setup screen displays. 6. Turn your Uniden Guardian monitor off then back on for the security code change to take effect.

  • Page 27: Alarm Setup Screen

    netWork information screen 1. Tap the Network Information icon to display the network information screen. 2. Tap the arrow to return to the previous screen. The UID is a unique code specific to your monitor and is required (along with the security code) to gain remote access to your cameras over the internet.
  • Page 28 Period screen This selection allows you to select the length of time the alarm will sound for the alarm clock. 1. Tap Period. The change siren duration screen displays. 2. Tap the duration you want the siren to last (2, 10, or 30 seconds) or tap None to turn sirens off. 3.

  • Page 29: System Setup Screen

    2. A check mark appears on the melody you tap and the receiver briefly plays a sample of the selected melody. 3. Tap the BACK arrow to return to the previous screen. sYstem setuP sCreen PoWer savinG When you turn on Power Saving mode, the monitor goes into sleep mode (LCD turns off) after it is idle for 2 minutes.
  • Page 30 2. A check mark appears on your selection. 3. Tap to return to the previous screen. screen auto lock When you turn on Auto Lock mode, the monitor will automatically enter screen lock mode after it has been idle for 2 minutes. Auto Lock disables the touchscreen and removes the icons from the display.
  • Page 31 time The time screen lets you set up clock alarms, set the system time, and set a timer. From the pop-up menu, tap the The following screen displays: following icons as they appear on the screens:     clock alarm This feature operates as an independent alarm clock.
  • Page 32 4. Tap on the minute block. The arrows move to the minute block. Set the minute. uP/DoWn 5. Tap on to toggle between the two. am/Pm 6. Tap when you are finished. save time settinG This screen contains fields to set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute, and AM/PM. 1.
  • Page 33 Formatting any SD card deletes all files on that card. From the pop-up menu, tap the The Format Storage screen displays: following icons as they appear on the screens:     The Uniden Guardian System supports up to a 32 GB SD Card.

  • Page 34: System Upgrade

    3. The system indicates success or failure. sYstem uPGraDe To upgrade the Uniden Guardian firmware, you will need to download the file from the Uniden Video portal site (www.unidenvideo.com) or from the Uniden website (www.uniden.com) to your computer. This file must then be transferred to the root directory of the SD card used in your Uniden Guardian system.

  • Page 35: Quick Tips

    From the pop up menus, tap This screen should display: the following icons as they appear on the screens:     1. Select a language to change to that language. The restore default settings screen displays. 2. Tap to continue with the language reset.

  • Page 36: Remote Access

    Uniden Guardian lets you view live video from your Windows® PC, an iPhone®, iPad®, or Android smartphone or tablet. Free apps are available through the iTunes® App Store or the Android Market. This system uses P2P remote access technology and does not require configuring your router, port forwarding or a remote DDNS service.

  • Page 37: Connecting To The Intranet (Home Network)

    PortaL aCCount You need a Uniden portal account to gain remote access to your Uniden Guardian system live video. Be sure you have set up your security code. By default, the security code is 123456. We highly recommend you change this on the monitor.
  • Page 38 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 39: Enter The Uid Code

    CoDe After selecting your Uniden Guardian system, you must enter the User ID (UID) code. This UID code can be found on the back of your handheld monitor behind the kickstand. It is the characters underneath the barcode.

  • Page 40: Record Video

    DoWnLoaDInG aPPs anDroID You can use a Google® Android smart phone or tablet with your Uniden Guardian 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 41 5. Enter the same UID code from your Uniden Guardian monitor in the device uid field. 6. Enter the same security code that you set on your Uniden Guardian monitor in the security code field. 7. Select save. 8. Select the system you wish to view.

  • Page 42: Iphone

    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® App and set it up to work with your Uniden Guardian system.
  • Page 43 5. Enter the same UID code from your Uniden Guardian monitor in the device uid field. 6. Enter the same security code that you set on your Uniden Guardian monitor in the security code field. 7. Tap save. When you tap save, the video streams automatically with Camera 1 selected by default.
  • Page 44 You can tap to enlarge a video while viewing it and go to horizontal view. Select Snapshot to take a still camera picture of your video and store it on your iPhone or iPad ® ® You can select another camera to view from the menu.

  • Page 45: 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 Uniden Guardian firmware, download the most current firmware version to your system’s SD card and then upload that firmware to the receiver.
  • Page 46 soLvInG ProBLems If you have any trouble with your system, try these simple steps. If you are still having a problem with your camera, check the manual that came with your camera. If you still have a question, call our Customer Care Line; see “Customer Care” on page 2. If…...
  • Page 47 If… try.. • making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on. The camera won’t pair with • pressing and releasing the pairing button quickly. Do not press and the receiver hold the pairing button. When I power up my receiver and cameras for • If the Power Saving feature has been turned on, the monitor’s LCD the first time, they seem...

  • Page 48: Additional Information

    aDDItIonaL InFormatIon ProDuCt sPeCIFICatIons radio Frequency transceiver RF Frequency 2.4 GHz Modulation GFSK Spread spectrum Frequency Hopping Anti Interference Clean Channel Dynamic Select Selectable camera channel Data rate 2 Mbps Transmitting range 500 feet (152 meters) in an open area (line of sight) Image Specification Output Image resolution 480 X 272, 320 x 240 (QVGA)

  • Page 49: Lithium-Polymer Battery Warning

    System Specifications Camera receiver Operating voltage 5 V DC @ 1 Amp Power consumption 650 mA max 20 IR LEDs, 1 Low Low light solution light sensor Low light sensitivity 1-8 lux OV7725 1/4’ Color Picture sensor CMOS Lens F3.6mm H:55 V:44 Lithium-Polymer Battery Warning This equipment contains a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.

  • Page 50: Fcc Compliance Information

    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. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 51: Ic Compliance Information

    Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
  • Page 52 The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Service 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 808-8058 during regular business hours (CST) (See www.uniden.com for current hours of operation.) © 2012 Uniden America Corporation All rights reserved...

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