greenfeathers CMOSNC7G User manual

Wired Bird Box Camera Kit
Quick Start Guide
Please read me before you start!

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Congratulations! You are now the proud
owner of a Green Feathers Bird Box Camera.
For years we have been a leading provider
of wildlife cameras and our bird box
cameras are a number one choice for those
wanting to watch wildlife in their very own
garden from the comfort of the sofa.
Please take a couple of minutes to have a
read through this booklet before you get
started. Not only are there some helpful
hints and tips, but we also have some
guidelines to help you plan the installation
of your camera.
With just a bit of time, a cup of tea and a
friend you’ll be up-and-running in no time.
We hope you enjoy your camera!
Contents
1. Camera setup
2. Connect to your TV
3. Physical installation
4. Accessories
5. Troubleshooting
 Watch our setup videos
Don't know where to start?
Watch our setup videos online.
green-feathers.co.uk/help

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1. Camera Setup
Before installing the camera in your nest
box, wire it up inside the house rst to
make sure everything is working as it
should.
First, remove the lens cap.
Take your 3-way video, audio, power cable
and plug it into the camera’s trailing cable.
To power up, plug in the mains power
supply at the other end of the cable.
10m/20m/30m/40m/50m cables available
Note that the camera does not emit a
visible glow, even when the night vision is
active.
Lens
IR LEDs
Bracket
Direct connection to TV (RCA/AV)
To TV/Recorder

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2. Connect to your TV
Make sure you can get an image on your TV before mounting the camera in your nest box.
Direct connection to TV (RCA/AV)
To TV/Recorder
A. Direct Connection
If your TV has RCA (phono) connections, you
can connect the AV cable directly to your TV.
Simply plug in the yellow and white plug
into corresponding ports on your TV.
Select the correct source on your TV. This is
often called ‘AV1’or similar. Consult your TV
user manual.

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B. Connection via HDMI
Most modern TVs do not have RCA inputs
and instead have HDMI as an industry
standard.
Use one of our converters to upscale the
video output from the receiver to your
HDTV. Plug in the AV cable plugs into the
input side of the converter, power it up via
the USB socket and use an HDMI cable to
connect to your TV/monitor.
Select the correct source on your TV that
corresponds to the HDMI input.
Need a converter?
Search on our website for RCATOHDMI
RCA to HDMI Converter
(Sold Separately)
HDMI Cable to TV
(Sold Separately)
USB Power In

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What you will need
MCamera with bracket (included)
M5M screw (included)
MNest box (optional)
MScrewdriver
MMains power outlet
You may also need
MDrill
MElectrical tape
MCable fasteners
MPower extension cable
3. Physical Installation
Now you are ready to mount the camera into your nest box.
Focussing your camera lens
Place a small bird-sized object in your bird
box. You can gently twist the camera’s lens
to adjust the focal distance of the camera:
clockwise to focus on objects that are
further away or anti-clockwise to focus on
closer objects. Monitor the results on your
TV/monitor until you are satised.

Rear of
Box
Inside Box
Anti-slip
pins
210mm min.
Larger boxes
Smaller boxes
Mount the Camera in Nest Box
A. Installing in one of our bird boxes:
Pass the 5M screw provided through the pre-
drilled hole in the back of the box, screwing
into the nut on the easy mount bracket.
Our innovative anti-slip bracket design will
hold the camera in place against the wood.
There is a gap in the eaves of the box through
which to pass your cables.
B. If you do not have one of our bird boxes:
Following the diagram (right), drill a 6mm hole
at or above 210mm from the base of your box.
Then follow the Ainstructions above.
M Make sure you are happy with the angle of
the camera by checking the image on the TV
and making any adjustments if need be.

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Wired Connection Tips
Plan beforehand where you plan to lay
your cable from your bird box to your
viewing device. Are you going to bury your
cable and where is the entry point to your
house going to be? Generally it is best to
drill a single hole through your outer wall
but if you have wooden window frames a
small hole through the corner of the frame
may be a better idea.
If you’re burying the cable running through
your garden then it is a good idea to protect
it from the weather and burrowing animals.
A simple way to do this is with some spare
hose pipe. Simply run your cable through
the hose, tape over the ends and bury.
Some extra electrical tape over cable joints
also helps keep water out.
If drilling a hole through the side of your
house isn’t an option then you can bury a
shorter cable in the garden up to a window
and keep a coiled cable inside that can
be connected up when you want to view
your nestbox. Taping a plastic bag over
the connector of the outdoor cable should
help to keep the rain o.

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Where to place your bird box
Dierent birds have dierent needs when it
comes to choosing where to place your bird
box. Generally you should look to place your
box in a quiet spot in the garden amongst
other plants or trees, making sure to leave
a clear path in for your birds to make their
landing.
Unless there is a tree or building providing
shade, it is generally a good idea to face the
box between north and east to avoid direct
sunlight and strong winds. Tilting the box
slightly forward will also help to prevent rain
from coming straight into the nesting area.
For blackbirds, robins and wrens you should
place your bird box 1.5 to 2 metres high,
well surrounded by planting.
For sparrows, starlings, tits and spotted
ycatchers you should place your bird box 2
to 4 metres high and slightly covered with a
clear entrance.
For woodpeckers, owls and kestrels you
should place your bird box between 3 to 5
metres high in a nice open space.
If there are cats and other bird predators in
the area then you should look to place
your bird box a minimum of 2 metres above
ground level.

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WHERETO PLACEYOUR BIRDBOX
Dierent birds have dierent needs when it comes to choosing where to place your
birdbox. Generally you should look to place your box in a quiet spot in the garden
amongst other plants or trees, making sure to leave a clear path in for your birds to
make their landing.
Unless there is a tree or building providing shade, it is generally a good idea to face
the box between north and east to avoid direct sunlight and strong winds. Tilting
the box slightly forward will also help to prevent rain from coming straight into the
nesting area.
For bluebirds, robins and wrens you should place your birdbox 1.5 to 2 metres high,
well surrounded by planting.
For sparrows, starlings, tits and spotted ycatchers you should place your birdbox
2m - 4m high and slightly covered with a clear entrance.
For woodpeckers, owls and kestrels you should place your birdbox between 3m -
5m high, in a nice open space.
If there are cats and other bird predators in the area then you should look to place
your bird box a minimum of 2m above ground level.
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2 metres
Robins, Wrens
3 metres
Sparrows, Tits, Starlings
5 metres
Woodpeckers, Owls

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To learn more about using your USB Capture
Device, please visit our Help website.
Need a USB Capture Device?
Search on our website for USBCAP.
Connect to your PC or Mac
If you’re using one of our USB Capture
Devices to view and record your camera on
your computer, you can connect the RCA
plugs into the yellow and white connectors
on the device itself.
Then you need to install the Driver and
Software on your   computer. The
installation will prompt you to connect your
USB device when it is ready.
4. Accessories
Now it’s time to install your accessories (sold separately).

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Boost the Light in your Nest Box
Your camera’s night vision helps to improve
the picture at night but you can also
benet from adding an extra light source
to improve daytime images. Use one of our
energy-ecient LED lamps to help with this.
Our daylight lamps automatically switch
o at night to ensure the birds are not
disturbed and get a good night’s sleep. They
provide extra light during the day to boost
your camera image’s vibrancy and exposure.
When using this camera kit you need to
run a separate power supply for the lamp.
Need a Daylight LED Lamp?
Search on our website for BBLED3GB.
Lamp
Light sensor
(outside box)
Not used

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5. Troubleshooting
Having trouble? Here are some answers.
I’m not seeing an image on my TV
1. Is the power supply on?
Make sure the camera’s power supply is
properly connected to a mains outlet.
2. Is the camera receiving power?
During operation the camera should feel
warm to the touch.
Another way to check the camera is
receiving power is to take the camera into
a very dark space so that the night vision
activates. Point a smartphone or digital
camera at the front of the camera. If it is
operating correctly, the camera should see a
red glow from the IR LEDs.
3. Check wired connections
Make sure there are no loose connections at
all points of connection.
4. Check TV source
Choose the correct source on your
television. For direct connections it will be
something like ‘AV1’ or ‘EXT1’ or if you are
using our HDMI converter then it will be
on the corresponding HDMI channel (e.g.
‘HDMI1’).
5. Is the HDMI converter powered up?
If you are using our RCA to HDMI converter,
make sure it is powered up by using the USB
cable. The USB cable can be powered by a
spare port on your TV if it has one or via a
mains power block.

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 Need more help?
If you require more assistance setting up
your bird box camera or you need further
support then please head to our Help
website where you’ll be able to nd all our
support guides and videos.
Find more help online.
 green-feathers.co.uk/help

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Ver: 2008CMOS