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Summary of Contents for Swann SwannEye HD
- Page 1 SwannEye HD Pan/Tilt IP Camera Setup Guide M445CAM270513E...
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Page 2: Warranty Information, Verifications & Warnings
Any unit which proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without charge for parts or labor 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 centers. The end user is responsible for all shipping costs incurred when shipping from and to any country other than the country of origin. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SwannEye Pan/Tilt IP Camera from Swann! You’ve chosen a great stand-alone monitoring option for almost any application you can think of. DEFAULT PASSWORD INFORMATION Username: admin Password: 123456 This is the camera’s password - not your account password! How to Proceed: First, connect the camera as detailed in the “Connection Guide”... - Page 4 Layout of the Camera IR (Infrared) LEDs: The camera will use these in low-light conditions to generate a black and white image, even in total darkness. Light Sensor: Detects the amount of light available and turns on the IR LEDs when IR LEDs necessary Light Sensor...
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Page 5: Connection Guide
Connection Guide For a wired connection: 1. Connect the RJ45 ethernet plug on the rear of the SwannEye to a spare ethernet port on your router using the included ethernet cable (or a longer one if you require). 2. Connect the output from the supplied power adapter into the DC5V input. -
Page 6: Connecting The Swanneye To A Wireless Network
Connecting the SwannEye to a Wireless Network What you’ll need: • A router, with WPS capabilities and WPS enabled • DHCP active on your network (typically with the router as the DHCP host) • UPnP active on your network (only required for relay server connections) If you don’t know what these things are, check your router’s documentation for an overview of how to find the options. -
Page 7: Registering An Account
Registering an Account There are several ways to register an account: • Using the SwannEye HD PC application - see page 17 • Using the SwannEye HD Mac application - see page 13 • From the SwannEye HD mobile app - see page 9 •... -
Page 8: Mobile App: Installing / Logging In
Mobile App: Installing / Logging In Note: The following pages use images captured from the iOS version of SwannEye HD. The Android interface will be slightly different aesthetically, but all the same options will be present. SwannEye HD is available for both iOS and Android systems. SwannEye HD is free for all Swann users, and can be downloaded from the standard app store/market. -
Page 9: Mobile App: Registering An Account
Mobile App: Registering an Account When you start the SwannEye HD app on your mobile device (it doesn’t matter if you’re using iOS or Android) you’ll be taken directly to the Login Screen (left). • You can register an account using the SwannEye HD app - it’s really quick and easy. -
Page 10: Mobile App: Main Interface
Mobile App: Main Interface The Device Menu is where you can control and alter the camera(s) associated with your account. There is only a limited amount of control available via the mobile app - for more options, use the PC/ Mac software, or logon to the website at www.swanneye.com Capture Image: Instantly snaps a screenshot and saves it to the... -
Page 11: Mobile App: Options And Settings
Mobile App: Options and Settings The Mobile App is great for on-the-fly monitoring, but doesn’t really contain all the options and settings that can be configured for the camera. The important options that can be configured are: Changing the Camera’s Wireless Network From the Login Screen, select Settings. -
Page 12: Mac: Installing The App
Open the CD’s contents by clicking on the CD-drive icon. • Open the folder called Mac (ignore the folder called PC - it’s far too mainstream) Here you’ll find the SwannEye HD app. Click and drag it onto your desktop (or • wherever you’d like to keep it). -
Page 13: Mac: Login & Registering An Account
Mac: Login & Registering an Account By default, the Login Screen will be shown as soon as you boot the SwannEye HD app. • If you’ve already registered an account, then you can login straight away. Enter your Username and Password and choose OK. -
Page 14: Www.swanneye.com
Website: Registering an Account & Logging In You can register an account via the SwannEye website at www.swanneye.com - you can do this before installing anything or even connecting the camera. All you have to know is the Device No. and the Verification No., both printed on the sticker on the base of the camera. -
Page 15: Website: Interface Overview
Choose OK, Allow or Proceed as necessary. To complete the installation, simply follow the on-screen prompts. This download installs both the SwannEye HD software for PC and also the plugin for Internet Browsers. You will need to restart your browser once the installation has completed. -
Page 16: Pc: Installing The Software
• once you’re satisfied by your choices. • Select a name for the Start Menu program group and whether you’d like a desktop shortcut. Finally, choose Finish. • You now have the SwannEye HD Monitoring Software installed on your computer. -
Page 17: Pc: Registering An Account
PC/Mac version of the click on the Register button on the Login Screen. The Login Screen is the first thing you’ll see when you start the SwannEye HD software. Enter the Device No. & Verification • No. - both of these numbers are found on the sticker on the underside of the camera. -
Page 18: Pc: Logging In
(if this is the first SwannEye camera you’re connecting up, then you’ll need to register an account!). Settings: Click here to open the Camera Settings screen of your SwannEye HD camera while connected to the Local Network, follow the instructions on Page 23 to find and access your camera. -
Page 19: Pc: The Camera List
PC: The Camera List When you login to the SwannEye HD, you’ll be taken to the Camera List. If you’ve just registered your first camera, then the interface will look very much like the example interface shown below. If you’ve renamed the camera(s) and/or added more, then it will reflect this. -
Page 20: Pc: The Live View Interface
PC: The Live View Interface The Live Viewing Interface is the primary window for accessing and controlling the SwannEye HD. From here you’ll be able to preview live images in near-realtime, Signal Strength: Indicates the robustness of the connection to the camera, much the same way as a cell phone indicates it’s connection to the network. -
Page 21: Pc: The Live View Interface (Continued)
PC: The Live View Interface (continued) Standard View: Expands the interface to include the playback controls and enlarges the video space to a minimum of 480p (VGA). Simple View: Reduces the interface to the minimal components, leaving only the video feed and the title bar. Restore will the Full View button. Close: Shuts down the live viewing window, and returns to the camera list. -
Page 22: Pc: The Control Panel
PC: The Control Panel Digital Zoom : Increases or decreases the digital zoom applied to the image. The SwannEye has a fixed lens, Arrows: Controls the motion of the pan/tilt system. The arrows respond to momentary clicks - clicking and holding won’t keep the camera moving. -
Page 23: Additional Operations
Release the WPS/Reset Button. Connecting to a Wireless Network without using WPS The SwannEye HD doesn’t need WPS to connect to a wireless network, but it does make things much easier. If you’re determined to connect wirelessly to a non-WPS... -
Page 24: Advanced: Program Settings
This requires extra processing power and can reduce stability, but will enhance the appearance of motion. Version Info (not pictured) Here, you can check the version number and details of the SwannEye HD software. You might need to know this information if you’re contacting Swann Technical Support. -
Page 25: Advanced: Camera Settings
50 characters. Current Firmware: The numerical code which identifies the version of the firmware the camera is using. You may be asked for this number if you contact Swann technical support. Video... -
Page 26: Advanced: Camera Settings (Ctd)
Advanced: Camera Settings (ctd) Constant/Variable Stream Rate: Whether the data rate will adapt to the amount of information in the video. With Timestamp: When selected, the timestamp will be broadcast over the camera’s image. Enable AU Header: Toggles the Access Unit Header on and off. -
Page 27: Appendix: Local Recording To Sd Card
Appendix: Local Recording to SD Card You can use the camera’s SD card slot to set up an autonomous recording solution. This requires an SD card to be inserted into the camera. It supports SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB. By default, the camera will save images and short videos any time it detects an alarm event. -
Page 28: Helpdesk / Technical Support Details
Helpdesk / Technical Support Details Swann Technical Support All Countries E-mail: tech@swann.com Telephone Helpdesk USA toll free AUSTRALIA toll free 1-800-627-2799 1300 138 324 NEW ZEALAND toll free USA Exchange & Repairs 0800 479 266 1-800-627-2799 (Option 1) (M-F, 9am-5pm US PT) 0203 027 0979 ©...