Swann A855 User manual

A855

Pro-Series Security Camera

For use with Swann 4400 & 4600 Series HD DVRs

EN INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Congratulations on your purchase of this A855

Day & Night Security Camera. This camera can

operate in almost all lighting conditions, from

bright daylight (provided it’s not pointed straight

toward the sun) to pitch darkness.

The camera is very sensitive to light and there-

fore can make use of even the smallest amount

of light to provide an image of what it sees. In low

light, this comes through as a black and white

image.

In complete or near-total darkness, the cam-

era uses built-in infrared LEDs to illuminate the

area in front of it. This light is invisible to the hu-

man eye, although you might notice a faint red

glow coming from the front of the camera - this

is normal.

In day or well-lit environments, the IR Cut Fil-

ter feature of the camera activates to filter out

wavelengths of light the camera does not need

in order to provide a clear color image.

Important note - All jurisdictions have specific

laws and regulations relating to the use of cam-

eras. Before using any camera for any purpose,

it is the buyer’s responsibility to be aware of all

applicable laws and regulations that prohibit or

limit the use of cameras and to comply with the

applicable laws and regulations.

Warning - Modifications not approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void user’s au-

thority to operate the equipment.

Important safety instructions

1) Make sure product is fixed correctly and stable

if fastened in place.

2) Do not operate if wires and terminals are ex-

posed.

Introduction

Choosing a location for your Camera

Some things to consider when choosing a location -

1) What you want to monitor and where you’ll get the

best view of it.

2) How you’re going to connect the camera to your

monitoring system; remember that cables and

connections should be kept out of the weather.

3) How to keep the camera out of harm’s way. It’s

recommended to mount your cameras at an elevated

position.

4) Place your camera as close to the area of interest

as practicable. The best position is from about 4m

(13ft) above looking slightly down, keeping in mind

the details you are looking for.

5) Although the sky looks nice when you look at the

live view from your camera, it is an unlikely direction

for an offender to approach, make sure your camera

has minimal sky in it as the light in daylight can make

the foreground of the image darker.

6) Think about the most likely way a potential offender

may approach your home, use your cameras to give

you the best coverage of these areas.

7) The camera’s casing is resistant to water, different

weather conditions and tampering. It would take

an overwhelming event of this kind to damage the

housing of the camera. However, the cable and

connector are vulnerable and require protection.

8) Even though the camera is weather and water-

resistant, prolonged exposure to adverse weather

conditions such as sunlight or excessive moisture,

may eventually damage the internal components of

the camera and adversely affect its performance.

9) When running your cable, try to avoid bending it at

sharp angles.

10) Don’t put your cable near live electrical wiring.

AC electricity generates radio “noise” which can

interfere with the signal from your camera.

Connecting your Camera

DC Power

Video Output

Power Adapter

Video & Power

Cable

PTZ

75 3 1

86 4 2

eSATA

HDMI LAN & USB B A DC 12V

VGAVIDEO IN AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Connect the video output

and DC power connection

on the camera to the

corresponding connections

on the video & power cable.

Connect the video

connection on the other end

of the cable to each of the

video inputs on the DVR.

Connect the power adapter

to a spare wall socket.

For multi-camera packs, use a

power splitter cable (if included).

Twist the video connection to

lock it in place.

Mounting your Camera

The camera has three points of articulation. The most obvious is the hex

screw secured elbow joint in the centre of the stand (2). This one is pretty

obvious and straight forward – using an Allen key, loosen the hex screw

and adjust to the position you want (up or down). Tighten the hex screw

again to secure in place.

The second point of articulation (1) is the radial joint where the neck of

the stand is attached directly to the camera. To adjust this joint, loosen

the hex screw on each side. This enables you to spin the camera left or

right so no matter what direction the camera is facing, your images will

be oriented correctly. Tighten the hex screw again to secure in place.

To rotate the camera left or right (3), loosen the hex screw on each side

then tighten again to secure in place.

Of course, there will always be some outlying cases where the camera

and stand simply won’t fit where you want to mount them. Maybe you

have a hanging awning, or a drain pipe in an inconvenient spot. In these

cases, we suggest obtaining a mounting bracket, which should be

available from any good hardware store.

Limited Warranty - Terms & Conditions

Swann Communications warrants this product

against defects in workmanship and material for

a period of one (1) year from its original purchase

date. You must present your receipt as proof of

purchase for warranty validation. Any unit which

proves defective during the stated period will

be repaired without charge for parts or labour

or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann. The

end user is responsible for all freight charges in-

curred to send the product to Swann’s repair cen-

tres. The end user is responsible for all shipping

costs incurred when shipping from and to any

country other than the country of origin.

The warranty does not cover any incidental, ac-

cidental or consequential damages arising from

the use of or the inability to use this product. Any

costs associated with the fitting or removal of this

product by a tradesman or other person or any

other costs associated with its use are the re-

sponsibility of the end user. This warranty applies

to the original purchaser of the product only and

is not transferable to any third party. Unauthor-

ized end user or third party modifications to any

component will render all warranties void. By law

some countries do not allow limitations on certain

exclusions in this warranty. Where applicable by

local laws, regulations and legal rights will take

precedence.

For Australia: Our goods come with guarantees

which cannot be excluded under Australian Con-

sumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement

or refund for a major failure and for compensa-

tion for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or

damage. You are also entitled to have the goods

repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of ac-

ceptable quality.

FCC Verification

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursu-

ant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-

nected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) These devices may not cause harmful interference.

(2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-

sired operation.

MA855_210415E | © Swann 2015

Helpdesk/Technical Support

Technical Support E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone Helpdesk

USA Toll Free 1-800-627-2799

USA Parts & Warranty 1-800-627-2799

(M-F, 9am-5pm US PT)

AUSTRALIA 1800 788 210

NEW ZEALAND Toll Free 0800 479 266

UK 0808 168 9031

Table of contents

Other Swann Security Camera manuals

Swann

Swann Bulldog Cam SW244-X6C User manual

Swann

Swann Dummy PIR Camera User manual

Swann

Swann SW-P-MC4 User manual

Swann

Swann PRO-530 User manual

Swann

Swann AllSecure600 SWNVK-600SD2-EU User manual

Swann

Swann SUPER NIGHT OWL 105 User manual

Swann

Swann SW322-YDX User manual

Swann

Swann HD420 User manual

Swann

Swann SW-C-BDOGC User manual

Swann

Swann SW111-WIP User manual

Swann

Swann SWIFI-4KFLOCAM-US User manual

Swann

Swann MEGA FLOOD SW-C-MFC User manual

Swann

Swann Imitation Dome Camera User manual

Swann

Swann A856 User manual

Swann

Swann SWN-SWWHD-PTCAM-AU User manual

Swann

Swann SWNHD-811CAM User manual

Swann

Swann PRO-720 User manual

Swann

Swann Maxi-Brite PNP-150 User manual

Swann

Swann DIY Security Cam SW211-DSC User manual

Swann

Swann Maxi Day/Night Cam Day & Night CCD Camera User manual

Swann

Swann Hidden Still Camera & Recorder User manual

Swann

Swann DIY Security Cam SW211-DSX User manual

Swann

Swann Security Camera User manual

Swann

Swann MBC4MPCAM280116E User manual

Popular Security Camera manuals by other brands

Okina USA

Okina USA SIR36-870VF650LP user manual

Divio

Divio NDR155PA user manual

Canon

Canon VB-C500D Specifications

Easy Access

Easy Access EasyGuard user manual

Vivotek

Vivotek FD9389-EHV-v2 Quick installation guide

TUYA

TUYA COSMO W2 manual

Eusso

Eusso UNC7500-IR Advanced installation guide

urmet domus

urmet domus 1096/204 user manual

VC VC20 series operating manual

Axis

Axis Q1614 installation guide

ieGeek

ieGeek DD201 manual

VADDIO

VADDIO ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ 999-6990-000 Installation and user guide

Vicon

Vicon V662-D-1 Installation and operation guide

Grundig

Grundig GCH-K0274P owner's manual

Lorex

Lorex VANTAGE LBC7032 quick start guide

4xem

4xem WPT Specifications

Samsung

Samsung SCV-3082 Specifications

Vitek

Vitek VTC-C544 Specifications