Defender PHOENIXM2 User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
PHOENIXM2, PHOENIXM22C
PHOENIXM23C, PHOENIXM24C
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
PHOENIXM2
• 7” LCD Monitor
• Wireless Camera with
Antenna
• 8’ Camera Power Supply
• 6’ Monitor Power Supply
• SD Card
• Mounting Hardware
• Window Warning Sticker
PHOENIXM22C
• 7” LCD Monitor
• 2x Wireless Cameras with
Antenna
• 2x 8’ Camera Power
Supply
• 6’ Monitor Power Supply
• SD Card
• Mounting Hardware
• Window Warning Sticker
PHOENIXM23C
• 7” LCD Monitor
• 3x Wireless Cameras with
Antenna
• 3x 8’ Camera Power
Supply
• 6’ Monitor Power Supply
• SD Card
• Mounting Hardware
• Window Warning Sticker
PHOENIXM24C
• 7” LCD Monitor
• 4x Wireless Cameras with
Antenna
• 4x 8’ Camera Power
Supply
• 6’ Monitor Power Supply
• SD Card
• Mounting Hardware
• Window Warning Sticker

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LET’S GET STARTED
We’ve designed Defender Phoenix to be simple to setup and use. You
should not have to pair your cameras out of the box, but if you need to,
follow the instructions in this Quick Start Guide.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid installing the camera in a location where the wireless signal must
pass through multiple cement, concrete, or metal structures if possible.
This will reduce thetransmission range. Optimum range is 150 feet when
signal is passing through walls or oors. Microwave ovens (when in use)
may cause signal disruption at close range. Buildings with metal frames
may also cause signal disruption. Maximum range is 450 feet clear line
of sight.
Cam View Scan Zoom Delete Menu
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PAIRING YOUR CAMERA(S)
Note: Defender Phoenix cameras can only be paired to one monitor at
a time, for a total of 4 paired cameras per monitor. To add a camera to
your system, follow these steps.
Note: Hold pairing for 20 seconds
or until image appears on screen.
CamV iewS canZ oom Delete Menu
OK
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CamV iewS canZ oom Delete Menu
OK
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Pairing
Camera 1
Camera 2
Camera 3
Camera 4
PAIR
CamV iewS canZ oom Delete Menu
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CamV iewS canZ oom Delete Menu
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Camera Setup
Pairing
Brightness
Resolution
Menu
CameraRecord Settings Detect Alert

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SETTING UP MOTION RECORDING
Your Defender Phoenix system records footage directly
to a SD card inserted into the monitor. You can either
set motion-based or schedule-based recording.
Step 1: Press the Menu Button
to open the Menu, then navigate
to “Detect.”
Step 3: Select Day time or
Night time to adjust motion
notications for that period of
the day.
Step 2: Select the camera you
would like to activate motion
notications for.
Step 4: Select sensitivity.
Repeat Step 3 and 4 if you would
like to activate motion noti-
cations or the other remaining
period of the day.
Menu
CameraRecord Settings Detect Alert
Video Motion Detect
Camera 1
Camera 2
Camera 3
Camera 4
Video Motion Detect
Day time
Night time
Video Motion Detect
High
Medium
Low
Note: Adjust the duration of each motion-based recording by going to
Record > Duration in the Phoenix menu.

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Setting up a Recording Schedule
Step 1: Press the Menu Button,
then select “Record.” Navigate
to “Schedule Recording” to
begin schedule setup.
Step 3: To modify schedule for
a particular day, navigate to
“Modify”
Step 5: Then, use the keypad to
set the recording window for
scheduled recordings.
Step 2: Use the Left and Right
Buttons on the keypad to shue
through days of the week to view
a camera-based daily schedule.
Step 4: Use the Left and Right
Buttons to cycle through cameras.
Select the camera(s) you would like
to apply a recording period to.
Step 6: Finally, use the Left and
Right Buttons to cycle and select
days of the week you would like
to apply the recording window to.
Recording
Duration
Schedule Recording
File Overwrite
Camera 1
Camera 2
Camera 3
Camera 4
Modify
Monday
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Camera 1
Camera 2
Camera 3
Camera 4
Modify
Monday
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 2 4
Cam 1C am 2C am 3C am 4
Schedule Recording
Delete
SATFRITHUWEDTUE
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MONSUN
Save
Cam 1C am 2C am 3C am 4
Schedule Recording
Delete
SATFRITHUWEDTUE
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MONSUN
Save
Cam 1C am 2C am 3C am 4
Schedule Recording
Delete
SATFRITHUWEDTUE
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MONSUN
Save

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED INTERNET TO VIEW MY CAMERAS?
No! To give our customers a without access to Wi-Fi a completely closed circuit
option to protect their property, the Phoenix Security System does not use an
Internet connection.
CAN I VIEW MY FOOTAGE FROM THE PHOENIX SECURITY SYSTEM ON MY
PHONE?
No! As this is a stand-alone Security System with no Internet connection, the
Phoenix cannot transmit footage to an app or mobile device.
IS THE PHOENIX SECURITY SYSTEM CORDLESS?
Cordless Security Cameras typically leave you climbing up to your camera every
few days or weeks to change the battery and risk a dead battery if you were to
forget. Phoenix requires access to a power source at all times.
WHERE DOES MY FOOTAGE RECORD TO?
Included with all of our Phoenix Security Systems is a 16GB SD Card. Expandable
up to 256GB SD Card.
HOW MANY HOURS OF RECORDING TIME CAN I GET?
VGA Resolution Recording (30 FPS)
16 GB SD = 176 Hours (Average Recording Time)
32 GB SD = 352 Hours (Average Recording Time)
64 GB SD Card = 704 Hours (Average Recording Time)
128 GB SD Card = 1,408 Hours (Average Recording Time)
256 GB SD Card = 2,816 Hours (Average Recording Time)

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