Nestbox C2C13 User manual

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User Guide
Nature Watching
Camera
(C2C13)

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Contents
Section Topic Page
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Setting Up Your Equipment and System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3. Unpack and Familiarise Yourself With Your Equipment. . . . . 2
4. Set up Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.1 Camera and Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2 Set up Camera for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.3 Wireless Connection to TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.4 Wired Connection to the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.1 Use of the Mode Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.2 Camera Housing and Lighting System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.3 Wireless Transmission Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6. Specifications, Warranty etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7. Care for the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8. Accessories for Your Nature Watching Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing one of the Nestbox Company’s family of products.
We hope you will enjoy many years of viewing wildlife with this equipment.
2. Setting Up Your Equipment and System
The Nature Watching Camera consists of 2 main components:
1. Camera
2. Receiver
As well as this, it includes everything necessary to connect the parts of the
system together, to power sources, and to your computer or TV.
It is easy to put the system together by following these step by step instruc-
tions.
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3. Unpack and Familiarise Yourself With the Product
As well as this User Guide, you should have the following parts:
Camera with
built in microphone
(including adjustable
bracket and power/
video/audio cable)
Mains power supply unit for Camera
Receiver, with separate
Antenna, mains Power
Supply and
Video/Audio Lead to connect between the Camera or
Receiver and your TV. This has two colour coded
phono connectors at each end. Yellow is for the
Video, and the other colour (either red or white, de-
pending on supply) is for Audio.
Battery Snap for connecting between the
camera and the Camera Power Supply Unit
Weather resistant cover
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with Antenna and
Bracket

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4. Set up Your Equipment
4.1 Camera and Bracket
Fit the bracket (which is adjustable for pan and tilt)
to the Camera.
Screw or bolt the bracket onto a solid surface. Gen-
tly tighten the Bracket’s fixings when you have ad-
justed the camera angle to your requirement.
Screw the antenna onto the back of the camera., and
tilt it approximately vertical.
The outer metal cover slides round and up and down
the camera. Adjust it to provide shade against direct sunlight into the lens,
and some protection against rain.
4.2 Set up Camera for Operation
The camera can be wired straight into your TV, or alternatively with a wire-
less connection to the TV.
Connect the PP3 connector at the end of the camera power supply unit to the
mating PP3 connector on the Battery Snap. Fit the other end of the Battery
Snap into the power socket at the end of the Camera’s lead. Plug the Power
Supply Unit into a mains socket and switch on..
4.3 Wireless Connection to TV
Screw the Antenna onto one end of the Re-
ceiver. Adjust the angle of the Antenna so
that it is approximately vertical. The re-
ceiver can be mounted vertically using the
screw holes provided, or rested in a horizon-
tal position.
Fit the 9/12V Mains Power Supply (it has a
cylindrical plug) to the Receiver (DC 9-12V)
and plug it into the Mains. Switch the power
on. The red indicator light will show it is on.
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SCREW ANTENNA
ONTO RECEIVER

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Fit one end of the Receiver Video/Audio Lead to the Receiver, connecting
yellow to “VIDEO OUT” and white or red to “AUDIO OUT”.
Fit the other end of the Receiver Video/Audio Lead to the direct input video/
audio of your TV. Connect yellow to video in, and white or red to an audio in
socket.
As an alternative, you may prefer to fit this in to the Video/Audio connectors
on a video recorder or VCR.
If you only have a SCART input socket for your TV, you can fit the cable
through an appropriate adaptor (not supplied).
The cable (and the signal it carries) is not suitable for direct connection to
your TV aerial or antenna socket.
Turn the TV on, and switch it to the direct video/audio input.
Set the Channel Switch on the Receiver to the channel number indicated by
the label on the camera. You should see a picture from the camera on your
TV screen, and hear through the TV if you tap the camera gently.
The picture can also be viewed on a PC equipped for video input.
4.4 Wired Connection to the TV
Connect the two Phono connectors at one end of the video/audio cable to the
connectors at the end of the camera lead. Connect (video) yellow to yellow,
and (depending on which cable has been supplied) (audio) red or white to red
or white.
Plug the video (yellow) and audio (red or white) connectors at the other end
of the video/audio cable into the video and audio input sockets of your TV.
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5. Miscellaneous
5.1 Use of Batteries
The camera can be powered by batteries if you wish, and requires a 6V sup-
ply, which can be connected through the Battery Snap.
5.2 Camera Housing and Lighting System
The camera housing contains a light sensor and a powerful array of infra red
lights. If the light level available to the camera drops to a level at which it
requires extra illumination, the infra red lights will automatically switch on.
The infra red lights will enable the camera to give a good picture in dark con-
ditions (with most people’s eyesight, they will be able to see a dim reddish
glow), up to about 5 metres away from the camera. However, if the camera is
used to watch something close in the dark, the infra red may be so bright as to
dazzle part of the camera’s field of view, despite the exposure adjustments
which will be made automatically by the camera’s electronics. If this occurs,
cover part of the array of infra red lights with dark insulating tape (not sup-
plied).
The camera focus has been adjusted at the factory, and cannot be reset by the
user. It will give sharp focus between about 20 cm and infinity.
The camera housing is weatherproof, and designed to be used either in the
open air or inside. Whilst it will withstand rain, do not immerse it in water.
It is important to avoid scratching the glass front to the camera housing, as
this may reduce the quality of the picture. From time to time, we suggest you
clean the glass with a soft cloth.
The direction the camera is pointing is intended to be adjusted using the
bracket. Try to set up the angle of the camera and the position of the sliding
metal shade to avoid the sun shining directly into the lens and to give some
protection from rain falling on the front glass cover.
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5.3 Wireless Transmission Range
The Transmitter and Receiver have a nominal range of 100 metres.
The actual distance achieved will vary depending on atmospheric conditions, any
radio interference, the position and type of nearby obstacles (such as walls, trees,
or metal objects) and the state of the batteries.
Moving the Receiver just a few centimetres can sometimes make a big difference
to the strength of the signal, so to obtain the best reception, we suggest you move
the Receiver around to find the best location by trial and error.
If you cannot achieve the desired range, it may be possible, using one of the aeri-
als from our range of accessories, to increase the range significantly.
6. Specifications, Warranty etc
The specifications of the product described and the contents of this User Guide
are subject to change without notice, as part of our continuous improvement proc-
ess.
Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this document, we realise
that it will still be possible to improve it. If you find any errors, omissions or
points which are not clear, or have any suggestions for improving it, please let us
know by email at [e-mail]. We will endeavour to deal with any prob-
lem to your satisfaction, and learn from it for future versions.
The contents of this document may not be reproduced in whole or in part except
for your personal use.
The Nestbox Company Limited warrants all its products against defects in materi-
als and manufacture for 6 months from the date of purchase. If a defect is discov-
ered, The Nestbox Company will repair or replace the product (at its option) free
of charge, provided it is returned to the address in this User Guide at the cus-
tomer’s expense.
The Nestbox Company Limited is not able to accept any responsibility for any
loss, damage, or loss of data suffered by any customer or third party as a result of
use, misuse or malfunction of the product or this User Guide. In particular, whilst
the product has been extensively tested, we are unable to warrant that is error
free.
If you have a further technical or user question relating to the product, please
email it to us at mail.nestbox.co.uk.
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From time to time, we provide customers with product updates. Please check the
web site for details.
7. Care for the Environment
As you might expect, The Nestbox Company cares deeply about the Environ-
ment. We have adopted an Environmental Policy designed to demonstrate our
commitment to operating our business in harmony with the natural and man made
environments. If you wish to see the full policy, it is available to read on our web
site.
Our products are developed to be economical with natural resources, both in
manufacture and use. We comply with the relevant laws and regulations, includ-
ing those relating to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (known as RoHS)
and Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE).
The wood used in our products comes from responsibly managed forests, as part
of our commitment to the Forest Stewardship Council.
When you have finished using this product, please dispose of it
responsibly.
Please separate it from other household waste or recycling, and
use a local facility for waste electrical and electronic equipment.
This User Guide is printed on recycled paper.
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8. Accessories for Your Nature Watching Camera
Our comprehensive range of accessories is designed to enable customers to make
the best use of their purchase. Why not accessorise your equipment to extend its
capabilities and make it do exactly what you want? The following examples of
our accessories may be of interest:
Battery to Camera Extension Cable
Extend the Camera’s power cable
Mains to Battery Extension Cable
Want to use mains power, but need a longer cable from the mains power
unit ? This is what you need.
Video to USB Converter
This small converter allows you to feed pictures from your camera straight
into your computer. No need to install any hardware inside the computer.
You can find the full range of
accessories on our web site, www.nestbox.co.uk,
or just scan the QR code here:

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Or scan the QR code :

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