Defender GUARD PRO PTZ User manual
Quick Start Guide
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WHAT’S INCLUDED WHAT YOU’LL NEED
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Guard Pro PTZ Camera with pre-installed 32GB SD Card
Camera Power Supply (10 ft)
Camera Power Extension Cable (25 ft)
Ethernet Waterproof Cable Shield
Camera Mounting Hardware
Versatile Camera Mounting Bracket
Window Warning Sticker
Drilling Template
Quick Start Guide
Free Lifetime Customer Support
High speed internet connection and wireless router
Drill and or Phillips #2 screwdriver (Drilling template
included)
3/32” drill bit for pilot holes
7/32” drill bit for wall anchors
7/8” long drill bit (Choose the right drill bit based on
the surface material)
A compatible Android or iOS phone
Ethernet cable (If you’d like a wired camera setup)
IMPORTANT: The Camera Power Supply is NOT waterproof.
The regulatory information herein might vary according to the model you purchased. Some information is only applicable for the country or region where the product is sold.
FCC Information
CAUTION
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Conditions:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Compliance:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 communication.
• For class A device, these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
• For class B device, these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment o 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect personal data of others such as face, ngerprints, car plate number, Email address, phone number, GPS and so on. You
need to be in compliance with the local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by implementing measures include
but not limited to: providing clear and visible identication to inform data subject the existence of surveillance area and providing related contact.
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FIRST, SOME LEARNING
IMPORTANT: Guard Pro PTZ Wi-Fi Camera will only work on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and is not
compatible with 5 GHz networks.
Spot Light
Reset Button
QR Code
Wi-Fi
Antenna
Mic LED Speaker
Micro SD
Card
IR
Ethernet Cable Connector
(Optional hard wire connection)
Power Adapter
Connector
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LET’S GET STARTED
1. Download the App
Download the Defender Guard app and follow the steps to create an account. An email account is
required for verication.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD
2. Plug-In Your Camera to Power On
Your camera will perform a self-range check. Wait up to 60 seconds for the LED indicator light to ash
green before connecting your camera to the App.
LED Status Device Status
Green
Flashing Ready to set up the device
Solid Working properly
Red
Flashing
Network disconnected
Failed to set up the device
Solid
Booting
Device malfunction
Green & Red Alternating Updating rmware
O /
Power o
LED turned o
Note: If you do not connect your camera immediately, your LED indicator light will ash red and you can
still connect your camera to the App.
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SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
Step 1: Connect to Wi-Fi and Pair Your Camera
IMPORTANT: Before pairing, ensure your phone is connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network
Tap +to add your camera, then tap “Scan QR code”.
Note: If your mobile device cannot scan the QR code, tap “Add Manually”
Scan the QR Code on the camera and tap “Next” to Proceed.
Note: We recommend saving the QR code image in the event the QR code
label on the camera gets damaged.
Wait for the camera LED to ash green slowly. Tap “Next” to proceed.
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Join the camera’s local network to start the pairing. Tap “Join” to
enable the direct communication between your phone and camera.
Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect your camera with. Only
available 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks show here.
Note: If your Wi-Fi network is not listed here, please refresh the page.
Enter your Wi-Fi Network password then tap “Next”.
Note: Make sure your phone is connected to the same network.
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Please wait while the device is connecting to the cloud.
Note: All footage is saved to a Micro SD card only.
Name your device. We recommend naming your camera if you are
connecting more than one camera. Tap “Done”. Your device has now
been added successfully!
Note: Repeat these steps for each additional camera you want
to connect.
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SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
Step 2: Position and Install Your Camera
IMPORTANT: Before mounting your camera, use the App to test
your Wi-Fi strength and video feed. Plug the camera in the area you’ll
be monitoring and view your footage to ensure you have a clear,
uninterrupted view.
To check your network signal strength,
tap > Tool > Wi-Fi Detection Tool > Wi-Fi Detection
Note: Cement walls, exterior nishes, and thick insulation can
signicantly aect Wi-Fi signal strength.
Using the recommended tools, install your camera in a preferred
place, at a height where you can clearly see faces. Make sure there is
a nearby power outlet.
Tip: Your camera comes with a 25ft. extension cable, giving you 35ft.
to mount your camera from the power outlet.
Your camera can be installed in three ways. Select your desired method to mount your camera(s)
and follow the instructions provided on page 10.
IMPORTANT: The Camera Power Supply is NOT waterproof.
8 ft
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RECORDING SETUP
Your camera(s) default setting is to record when motion is detected. If this is your preferred setting,
skip this step.
To access Continuous Recording settings, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details >
Local Storage Rule > General Record Storage
*Repeat for each camera.
Camera will record continuously once enabled.
Note: Once the SD card is full, the camera will continue to record by overwriting older footage.
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To record continuously only during specic times, select Recording Schedule > Select the day > Tap
Add Period > Schedule the time. Tap ‘OK’.
Note: If motion detection is selected, the camera will continue to record on motion during all other periods.
PERIOD SETTING
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IMPORTANT: Alarm and Message Push with Images notications are default on. If this is your
preferred setting, skip this step.
To access Notications, navigate to the home screen, tap (• •), and select Device Details. Toggle on
your preferred notication.
*Repeat for each camera.
SETTING UP NOTIFICATIONS
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SETTING UP MOTION DETECTION
To access Detection Settings, navigate to the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details and
then Detection. *Repeat for each camera.
Backyard
Front Door
If both Motion Detection/Smart Motion Tracking and Human
Detection are enabled, you will only receive the push notications
about Human activity while the motion clips will still be recorded.
Turn o Human Detection to receive notications of both Human
and Motion detections.
With Motion Detection Selected, enable Smart Tracking to track and
record a moving object. Once the moving object is no longer detected,
your camera will adjust back to your default point of direction.
Human detection may not be 100% accurate. To minimize false notications, we recommend
using the Detection Region Setting and avoid any trees or larger moving objects.
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Select Detection Sensitivity to set your motion sensitivity level.
1 is the lowest sensitivity level, with 5 being the highest. Tap the
check mark to conrm.
Tip: We recommend starting with level 2 or 3, as level 5 will
result in signicant alerts.
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DETECTION REGION SETTING
To access Detection Region Settings, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details > Detec-
tion > Detection Region Settings
*Repeat for each camera.
Tap (or drag) the grid to set your motion detection
area. By default, regions highlighted in orange will
detect motion. The grey and orange colors can be
inverted by tapping the invert button.
Note: No alarm will be triggered when motion is
detected in the non-motion detection areas.
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SIREN DETERRENCE (DEFAULT OFF)
To access Siren Deterrence, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details > Alert Tone >
Alarm Linkage to turn on/o the Siren
*Repeat for each camera.
Note: The Siren is very loud (110db) ensure no one is near the camera when enabling it.
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SPOTLIGHT DETERRENCE
When human or motion detection is enabled, you have the option of using a ashing or solid
spotlight deterrence. The spotlight will turn on for 30 seconds.
To access Spotlight Deterrence, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details > Spotlight >
Alarm Linkage White Light
Select your Spotlight Mode Preference, Flashing or Solid.
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SETTING UP NIGHT VISION
To access Night Vision, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details > Night Vision >
Night Vision Mode
*Repeat for each camera.
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