Birdhouse Spy Cam The Hawk Eye Wireless User manual

 Easy Setup
 Color Video Cam
 Built-in Microphone
 Infrared Night Vision
 Plugs into TV, VCR or Computer
Inside setup of the Hawk Eye Wireless
©
TV / Computer Hookup
1) Screw antenna into top of receiver.
2) Plug yellow and white (video & audio)
plugs into corresponding jacks on receiver
and television or AV compatible
computer.
3) Plug one power adapter into the receiver
4) Plug second power adapter into the
camera extension cable if it can not be
plugged into an outlet near the camera.
5) Turn on the television. Some televisions
have multiple inputs (aux. 1, 2, 3 or Line
1, 2, 3) so be sure to switch to the
auxiliary channel corresponding to the AV
input being used.
6) Adjust the frequency controller on the
receiver until the picture is sharp. This
generally requires very fine adjustments.
7) Adjust the lens of the camera to sharpen
the picture.
8) Using a Hawk Eye 100’ extension cable to
connect the receiver to the television vs.
the included 5’ cable, allows the receiver
to be placed closer to the camera, thus
increasing signal strength and reception.
Useful Hints and Tips
1) Position of the receiver and the antenna
greatly influence picture quality. Move
both around to find best reception.
2) Trees, buildings, and other structures
between the camera and receiver can
seriously degrade the AV signal. Buildings
with metal roofs or metal studs in the walls
can cause considerable interference. Aim
for a clear line of sight between camera and
receiver.
3) A tangle of electrical wires or nearby
fluorescent lights can degrade the AV
signal.
4) As with all low-voltage electronics, the
Hawk Eye Wireless is susceptible to
electrical storms. Unplug when there’s
lightening.
5) If left outside during the winter, leave the
camera plugged in at all times. The slight
warmth generated by the inside electronics
will prevent the buildup of condensation
inside and possible shorting of the camera.
6) Although the Hawk Eye Wireless is a color
video camera, color saturation depends on
the amount of natural light reaching the
camera. Generally not enough natural light
enters a birdhouse to produce color. The
camera’s infrared light, however,
automatically takes over allowing viewing
in the darkest of areas.

The Hawk Eye Wireless is the perfect
solution for our customers who simply
can’t get the audio-video (AV) cable on our
wired Hawk Eye Nature Cam into the
house. But, please note, there is no such
thing as a totally “wireless” camera. The
camera still needs electrical power and so
some type of power cable must be run to it.
Once plugged in and operating, it will
transmit the audio and video signals
“wirelessly” to a receiver, which, in turn,
passes the signals to the television, or AV
compatible computer.
Save time and frustration!
Please read before starting.
Ideally, there is an electrical outlet
within 5’ of the camera position so an
electrical extension cable is not needed.
A word about “wireless”
Camera Setup
1) Position camera and plug power
adapter into camera’s red power jack,
and then plug adapter into outlet or
extension cable.
2) Loosen set screw beneath lens so lens
can be focused after connected to
television. See back panel for TV setup.
The Hawk Eye Wireless is not
weather proof. Protect from rain,
snow and other moisture. Leave it
plugged in if left outside year round,
as this will prevent damaging
condensation from forming.
If there is no electrical outlet near the
camera position, use a 100’ Hawk Eye
Wireless Extension Cable . . . or two . . . or
three. The cable, which is originally
designed for the wired Hawk Eye, is used
with the wireless only for carrying safe,
low-voltage, electrical power to the
camera. Notice that only the red power
plugs are connected. The yellow and white
video and audio plugs are not connected as
the camera transmits the AV signals
wirelessly, not through the cable.
CAUTION !
We DO NOT recommend using a
household extension cord to deliver
electricity to the Hawk Eye Wireless. Such
a cord carries a full charge of 110-volt
electricity and posses an electrocution
hazard should it become wet or cut.