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APPCAM
24HD
Owner's Manual
Issue 1, June 2015

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  • Page 1 APPCAM 24HD Owner’s Manual Issue 1, June 2015...

  • Page 2: Customer Care

    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 3: Table Of Contents

    OVERVIEW ........... 6 iOS 25 FEATURES ...............6 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM ....26 System ..............6 AppCam 24HD Indoor Camera ....6 TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA ....26 Uniden’s AppCam App ........7 TROUBLESHOOTING ......... 27 WHAT’S INCLUDED ..........7 HOW TO IMPROVE THE WIRELESS PARTS OF THE CAMERA ........8...

  • Page 4: Please Read Before You Start

    IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Uniden will not assume any liability for damages caused by improper handling or non-compliance with the following safety notices or procedures in this Owner’s Manual! Any warranty claim will be null and void in such cases.
  • Page 5 Icons on the screens, however, can be very different. If the icons are different between Android and iOS, both icons are shown. If the icons are similar, then only one icon might be shown. For example, (Android) and (iOS) are both icons for adding a new camera.

  • Page 6: Overview

    OVERVIEW Uniden’s AppCam system works with your smartphone or wireless device to create a powerful home security network. No PC interface is needed to view video on your smartphone or wireless devices. Set up the camera network on your mobile device and install the cameras; your network is up and running.

  • Page 7: Uniden's Appcam App

    Night vision range – 25 feet • Built-in microphone and speaker • microSD card slot • Uniden’s AppCam App Multiple camera viewing and management from single app • Remote access to recorded video • Remote snapshot & recording control •...

  • Page 8: Parts Of The Camera

    Never use damaged products! PARTS OF THE CAMERA Front Back Power jack PIR Sensor Ethernet jack Lens microSD Speaker Card Slot Reset Link and Power LEDs Microphone...

  • Page 9: Network Setup And Camera Installation

    • You must have an available WiFi-enabled mobile device (Android or iOS • smartphone/tablet). The AppCam 24HD and your mobile device must connect to the same Wi-Fi • router for setup. STEP 1 - SET UP CAMERA AND SMARTPHONE/TABLET 1. Download the Uniden® AppCam app from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or the Amazon App store onto your device.

  • Page 10: Step 2 - Connect Camera And Mobile Device

    Mobile Device. STEP 2 - CONNECT CAMERA AND MOBILE DEVICE 1. From your device’s Settings, go to WiFi. Select the AppCam 24HD to connect your device to it. The camera listing will be HD-XXXXXX where XXXXXX are the last 6 digits on the camera label. Enter the default password, 12345678, and tap Connect for Android or Join for iOS..

  • Page 11: Step 3 - Connect Camera To Wifi Router

    5. The System Information screen displays again. This time, enter the default security code (123456); tap Save, then Yes (Android) or OK (iOS). For Android: The Connection screen displays. Tap it to display the Modify Security Code screen. For iOS: The connection screen displays, followed by the Snapshot screen.

  • Page 12: Step 4 - Set Time Zone/Daylight Savings Time

    3. Scroll to WiFi on the Advanced Settings list. For Android: Tap Manage WiFi network and then scroll to the router you want. Enter the password for that router. Unplug the Ethernet cable if it is connected. For iOS: Tap SSID. Select your router from the drop-down list and enter your router’s Android and iOS screens similar.

  • Page 13: Step 5 - Install Cameras

    GMT-06:00 - Central Standard ͳ GMT-07:00 - Mountain Standard ͳ GMT-08:00 - Pacific Standard ͳ GMT-09:00 - Yukon Standard ͳ GMT-10:00 - Alaska-Hawaii Standard ͳ 4. Set the Daylight Savings Time indicator. 5. Tap Back, and exit the Advanced Settings list. STEP 5 - INSTALL CAMERAS Consider the following when installing cameras: Clear line of sight video transmission distance is up to 500 ft.

  • Page 14: Operation Overview

    1. Use your mobile device to test the places where you are considering mounting the camera. Hold the device in that location; if you still have a WiFi signal on your device, the location should be okay. Attach the camera stand if you have not already done so. 2.
  • Page 15 To Do This ... Do This: Delete Recorded Files 1. From the Snapshot screen, tap 2. Tap from the three icons displayed on the snapshot image. A list of recorded videos displays. 3. Tap Delete All or Delete One from the icons along the bottom of the event list.

  • Page 16: Using The App

    USING THE APP After you’ve set up your system, use the Uniden AppCam app (“Uniden AppCam”) to manage your AppCam operations and to take snapshots and remotely view live or recorded video on your smart phone or tablet device. You can have multiple independant AppCam cameras on the network. Please follow these steps to use the app.

  • Page 17: Snapshot Screen Overview

    Android Snapshot Live Snapshot Live SNAPSHOT SCREEN OVERVIEW The Snapshot screen displays a snapshot image from the camera and four function icons. Add Another Camera icon allows you to add another camera to your network. See page 10 for details. System Settings con allows you to configure the advanced settings, remove the camera connection, and play back the recorded video clips.

  • Page 18: Update

    Accesses System Information screen from which you can access the Advanced Settings screen. This screen lets you configure the camera and set notification alerts. See page 19 for details. Deletes the camera from the app. Event List lets you check, play back, and delete recorded events and files.

  • Page 19: System Information - Advanced Setting Screen Details

    The PIN lock is a unique security code you must enter when you start the • app. APP information displayed includes APP and API version information. • System Information - Advanced Setting Screen Details to display the System Information screen again with a tab for Advanced settings.
  • Page 20 Time Zone: Setup the time zone for your system. The most commonly used • time zones for this system are: GMT-05:00 - Eastern Standard — GMT-06:00 - Central Standard — GMT-07:00 - Mountain Standard — GMT-08:00 - Pacific Standard — GMT-09:00 - Yukon Standard —...

  • Page 21: Delete Camera Connection

    E-Mail: Allows you to configure the email environment, email account, and • password. You can also set up encryption for data transmission. SDCard Format/ Overwrite SDCard: Enable or disable the ability to overwrite • the microSD card as space is needed. Update device firmware: Update the device’s firmware.

  • Page 22: Live Video Screen Overview

    Android Delete Recorded Files For Android: Tap the Pencil icon and then select a file to delete. You can select more than one file. Tap the Delete icon ( For iOS: Tap Delete All to delete all of the recorded files or tap Delete One to delete a single file.
  • Page 23 Android Viewing Recording Viewing Recording Tap this icon to take a snapshot of the current image. Snapshots are saved in your mobile device. Turn the audio on and off when you’re viewing live video. Android...

  • Page 24: View Recorded Files

    Tap this icon to begin recording live video. A round, red recording button displays. Tap it again to stop recording. Once recording begins, the app records for 2 minutes and then stops. You cannot stop recording during this period. When the system starts recording, the video clips will be saved into your camera’s memory card.

  • Page 25: Ios

    1. Double tap the button. HOME 2. Quickly swipe the app window towards the top of the screen. The app closes.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING HOW TO IMPROVE THE WIRELESS SIGNAL QUALITY If possible, remove obstacles in between camera and receiver that might reflect the signal. These could include furniture, cabinets, and walls. If the wireless signal is not improved, relocate the camera closer to the receiver. If...
  • Page 28 If... Try this... Motion detection is • Make sure the sensitivity setting is not turned OFF. (Set sensitivity through the Advanced Settings screen.) not working • Adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensor. (Set sensitivity through the Advanced Settings screen.) • In motion detection mode, a moving object within the camera viewing angle is necessary to trigger the motion sensor for recording.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General Power 100~240V switching power supply DC 5V 1.5A Power Consumption 650mA max Camera Body Dimension 96mm x 48mm diam. Weight (Main Body) 7.3 oz (210g) Operating Temperature 14° ~ 122°F (-10° ~ 50°C) Network Wireless Technology IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Network Connection Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Base -TX);...

  • Page 30: Microsd Card Approximate Recording Time

    Audio/Video Image Compression H.264 Image Resolution HD 1280x720 VGA 640x480 Recording Frame Rate Max 720P 20fps Supported Mobile Internet Device iOS Requirement iOS5.0 and above Android Requirement Android 4.1x or above Hardware Requirement • Cortex A6 800MHz or above • 1GB internal memory or above MICROSD CARD APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME 1GB = 1.3 hours •...

  • Page 31: Ic Compliance Information

    designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

  • Page 32: One-Year Limited Warranty

    Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. 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 33 & 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., Suite 100 Roanoke, TX ...

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