Uniden AppCam 21 User Manual

Uniden AppCam 21 User Manual

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AppCam 21
User's Manual
Iss. 1, June 2014

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  • Page 1 AppCam 21 User’s Manual Iss. 1, June 2014...
  • Page 2: Customer Care

    Please keep your sales receipt as it is your proof of warranty. Quickly find answers to your questions by: 1. Reading this owner’s manual. 2. Visiting our customer support website at www.uniden.com. 3. Calling our customer care specialists at 1-800-658-8068. Images in this manual may differ slightly from your actual product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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: Please Read Before You Start

    PLease reaD BeFore You start WIreLess DeVICes oPeratInG ranGe ensure the signal reception viewed between the camera(s) and the Wi-Fi router. If necessary, reduce the distance between the camera(s) and the Wi-Fi router to improve overall system performance. ImPortant saFetY PreCautIons Damages caused by non-compliance with this operating manual will void the warranty! We will not assume any liability for damages to items or persons caused by improper handling or non-compliance with the safety notices! Any...
  • Page 5: Overview

    Wi-Fi router, set up the network on your mobile device, and install the cameras; your network is up and running. Connect your wireless device to your router and use Uniden’s AppCam Lite app to access your cameras from where you have a WiFi connection. The wireless AppCam offers superior quality video with true color.
  • Page 6: Appcam 21 Indoor Camera

    21 Indoor Camera Compact design • Night vision range – 25 feet • Built-in microphone • microSD card slot (microSD card not included) • uniden’s appCam app multiple camera viewing and management from single app • Remote access to recorded video •...
  • Page 7: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts oF tHe Camera Reset Antenna (Top of Camera) Light Sensor Lens microSD IR LEDs Card Slot AC Jack Power LED Link LED Microphone (Red) (Green)
  • Page 8: Set Up Camera/App

    InItIaL Camera setuP The Uniden AppCam Lite app can monitor up to four AppCam 21 cameras on its network. You can purchase additional cameras locally or through our website at www.uniden.com. Use these procedures to connect the first camera to your network.
  • Page 9: Step 2 - Connect To Camera'swifi App

    4. After a few seconds, the green Link LeD blinks once every 2 seconds. 5. Download the Uniden AppCam Lite app from the Apple iTunes store (iOS) or from Google Play (Android) to your mobile device. steP 2 – ConneCt to Camera’s WIFI aPP...
  • Page 10 1. Open the app. The Tap here to add camera prompt displays. Android 2. Select Tap here to add camera. The Add Camera screen displays. Android 3. Follow the Wizard prompts to: Indicate your camera’s green LeD indicator flashes once every two •...
  • Page 11: Step 3 - Connect Device To Router

    Android steP 3 – ConneCt DeVICe to router 6. Select the router you want the camera to use to connect to the internet and then enter the router’s password. Tap Done and then Next. Capitalization counts! Be sure that all capital letters in the password are capitalized in your entry.
  • Page 12: Step 4 - Save Camera Onto Network

    steP 4 - saVe Camera onto netWork 1. On the Save Camera screen, name the camera. Tap Save to finish setup. The camera now displays on the app’s home screen with the camera added to the list. Android 2. Tap that camera listing to view live video or to manage other camera operations.
  • Page 13: Using The App

    usInG tHe aPP After you’ve set up your network, use the AppCam Lite app to manage your AppCam operations, take snapshots, start and stop live video recording, and view live or recorded video on your smart phone or tablet device. You can have up to 4 independant AppCam cameras on the network.
  • Page 14: Camera List Main Icons

    System WiFi Signal System Connection Strength SD Card Motion Settings Status Detection Manage Edit Camera Properties Settings Note: The iOS screen is similar to Events Enable Motion Delete Camera this Android screen. Detection from Network Camera List main Icons Icon Name Description System Connection...
  • Page 15: System Settings Icons

    Icon Name Description events Displays a list of recorded files. manage Displays a list of AppCam 21 settings you can edit Settings to customize your camera. (These settings are described after this table.) Guard Turns motion Detection on and off.
  • Page 16 Manage Settings Icon Setting Description Device Status Displays device properties such as Firmware version, Web UI Version, Device ID., etc. Device Basic Time Zone Settings - Sync with NTP server or phone Settings time, Time Zone, and Daylight Saving Time. The most commonly used time zones for this system are: • GMT-05:00 - Eastern Standard • GMT-06:00 - Central Standard...
  • Page 17: Camera File Screen

    Camera FILe sCreen on the Camera List screen to display this screen. The Camera File screen displays a list of files saved files. , then tap the Camera/Video file counter. A list snapshots and video files displays. To view the snapshot or video file, tap on it. You can also tap and then tap Open to view the file.
  • Page 18 ROW 1 Camera This function lets you adjust the following settings for your camera: • Brightness • Contrast • Saturation • Hue • Sharpness • Flip Image • Mirror Image Video • Set video recording quality to either 320 x 240 or 640 x 480. • Set the auto cache time in milliseconds (ms). ROW 2 Mute Turn the microphone on or off. Live Video Turn Live Video on and off. On/Off Start/Stop Tap this icon to start recording video. Recording Tap it again to stop recording. Video Snapshot Tap the icon to take a picture of live video.
  • Page 19: Operations

    oPeratIons To Do This ... Do This: View Live Video Tap the camera on the Camera List screen. The Video Surveillance screen displays with live video. Start Recording From the Video Surveillance screen, tap . The camera will record for 2 minutes unless you tap the icon again to stop recording. Mute the Recording From the Video Surveillance screen, tap Microphone Take a Snapshot 1. From the Video Surveillance screen, tap 2. The snapshot is saved on your mobile device. View Snapshots and 1. From the Camera List screen, tap Recorded Files on 2. Tap the Snapshot/Video File counter. Smartphone or Device 3. Tap your selection from the list of snapshots and recorded files that now display. View Snapshots and 1. Remove the microSD card from the camera and insert it (use an adapter if necessary)
  • Page 20 To Do This ... Do This: Adjust Snapshot Settings From the Video Surveillance screen, tap Adjust Recorded Video From the Video Surveillance screen, tap Settings Adjust Motion Sensitivity 1. From the Camera List screen, tap and then 2. Motion Sensitivity is under the Record and Alarm Settings listing. Change Password 1. From the Camera List screen, tap and then 2. PasswordSave is under the Record and Device Basic Settings listing. Adjust the time zone and 1. From the Camera List screen, tap and Daylight Savings Time then 2. These settings are under the Device Basic Settings listing.
  • Page 21: Maintaining Your System

    maIntaInInG Your sYstem takInG Care oF Your Camera When dust and grime builds up on the camera lens and glass, it affects night vision capability. The infrared light reflects off of the dust and grime, limiting the camera’s “vision.” Use a microfiber cloth to regularly clean the cameras or when night vision video is cloudy or unclear.
  • Page 22: Adding Additional Cameras

    Cameras You may wish to add additional cameras to your system. Purchase these cameras through your local retailer or through our website, www.uniden.com. Add these cameras to your existing network through any of the following three procedures. QR Code Scan, LAN Search, and Manual Add will not work for the first camera.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Before going through these troubleshooting procedures, verify that you have the most current version of this manual. Go to www.uniden.com and select Owner’s manuals from the Support tab’s drag-down list. Navigate to your model’s manual and open it. Check the issue and date on the front cover.
  • Page 24 If... Try this... Motion detection is • Make sure the sensitivity setting is not turned OFF. (Set sensitivity through Settings/Manage Settings.) not working • Adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensor. (Set sensitivity through Settings/Manage Settings.) • In motion detection mode, a moving object within the camera viewing angle is necessary to trigger the motion sensor for recording. Bright white spots The camera’s infrared LEDs produce invisible light that appear at nighttime reflects off surfaces such as glass. Install the camera on the other side of windows or place the lens flush against the surface to improve the night vision. Memory card error Make sure the memory card is correctly inserted and formatted. Please backup the data before formatting. This Format function will erase all data on the memory card. Wrong date and • Make sure you’ve selected the correct time zone. Unexpected date and time can result in an incorrect time are shown recording schedule. (See page 22) (Set Time Zone...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    sPeCIFICatIons General Power 100~240V switching power supply DC 5V 1A Power Consumption 650mA max Camera Body Dimension 3.2 x 2.9 x 0.8” (90 x 49 x 20 mm) Weight (Main Body) 4.1 oz (118 g) Operating Temperature 14° ~ 122°F (-10° ~ 50°C) Battery Charging Temp 36° - 113° F (0° - 45° C) Operating Voltage 5V DC @ 1 Amp Input Voltage 100-240 V AC @ 60 or 50 Hz Network Wireless Technology Ieee 802.11 b/g/n Network Connection ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Base -TX); Wi-Fi Network Protocols TCP/IP, UDP, SmTP, NTP, DHCP, ARP Simultaneous Views 3 Concurrent sessions Security WAP, WPA /WPA2 (TkIP, 128 bit AeS) Cameras Image Sensor 1/5” CMOS...
  • Page 26: Fcc Compliance

    Min. Upload Bandwidth 768 kbps per VGA resolution (per camera) Requirements Audio/Video Image Compression M-JPEG Image Resolution VGA 640 x 480 QVGA 320x240 Recording Frame Rate max 30 FPS Supported Mobile Internet Device Android Requirement Android 2.2 or above iOS Requirement iOS5.0 and above Hardware Requirement • Cortex A6 800MHz or above • 1GB internal memory or above microsD CarD aPProXImate reCorDInG tIme 1GB = 1 hour (640 x 480) or 2 hours (320 x 240) •...
  • Page 27: Ic Compliance Information

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and eTSI (eN) 300328. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations.
  • Page 28: One-Year Limited Warranty

    WARRANTOR: Uniden America Corporation (“Uniden”) eLemeNTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials & craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 29 & accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase & a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Service C/O Saddle Creek 743 Henrietta Creek Rd.

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