Swann OutbackCam User manual

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OutbackCam
Advanced-Series
MOBC031110T
English - Français - Español
Operating Instructions
Instructions d’utilisation
Instrucciones de Uso

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FCC Verication:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in-
terference 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 the receiver
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prohibition against eavesdropping
Except for the operations of law enforcement ocers conducted under lawful au-
thority, no person shall use, either directly or indirectly, a device operated pursuant
to the provisions of this Part for the purpose of overhearing or recording the private
conversations of others unless such use is authorized by all of the parties engaging
in the conversation.
WARNING: Modications not approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
· Make sure product is xed correctly and stable if fastened in place
· Do not operate if wires and terminals are exposed
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OutbackCam
Mounting Strap
Clasp for Mounting Strap
Operating Instructions
Table of Contents
Package Contents
Before You Begin 2
Table of Contents 3
Package Contents 3
Overview 4
Layout 5
Preparing the OutbackCam 6
Mounting the OutbackCam 7
Operating the OutbackCam 8
Viewing Recorded Images / Videos 10
False Triggers & How to Avoid Them 11
Tips & Tricks 12
Technical Specications 14
Warranty Information 15
Technical Support Contact Details 16
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Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the OutbackCam - Outdoor Motion Camera
from Swann! A terric short-to-medium-term surveillance solution, the OutbackCam
can be used for as many purposes as you can imagine, and then some more that you
probably can’t!
Waterproof
A high-quality hard plastic case with an inner seal provides the OutbackCam with
a high degree of waterproong. Thus, you can deploy it just about anywhere with
ample condence that it will survive almost any weather conditions it’s subjected to.
By the way, when we say“waterproof”we mean it’ll be ne if exposed to rain or mist
- we don’t mean that it’ll actually work underwater - the added pressure of being
submerged could damage the fragile lens or the PIR sensor.
Passive Infrared (PIR) Sensor
PIR sensors are popular in home security systems, and are the same technology used
in sensor lights (the type which automatically turn on when you come home in the
evenings). Basically, this lets the OutbackCam be practically autonomous - it’ll detect
anything moving about that is a dierent temperature to it’s environment. It makes
the OutbackCam a truly re-and-forget solution to monitoring!
Active Infrared Night Vision
Something happening in the dark that you need to know about? Well, worry not!
With 15 infrared LEDs mounted in the front of the OutbackCam, it can see up to
32ft/10m in the dark!
Exceptional Battery Life
By using an ultra energy ecient design, the OutbackCam can provide weeks or
months of autonomous operation at a time. Of course, the actual battery life depends
on what kind of batteries you use (specically their mAh or milliampere-hour rating,
which is a measurement of how much energy the batteries contain) and how often
the unit is capturing photographs/video. More about this later.
Multiple Recording Modes
Many units which claim to operate in a similar manner to the OutbackCam only oer
still image recording. The OutbackCam also features video recording, boasting an
impressive resolution of 640 x 480.
SD Card Recording
Forget annoying tapes or limited built-in memory. The OutbackCam uses SD card
recording technology - giving you the exibility of using any amount of storage you
want up to a massive 32GB!

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Layout
Passive Infrared (PIR) Motion Sensor
Locking Clasp
Camera Lens
Padlock Socket
Infrared LEDs
Light Sensor
Indicator LED
LCD Screen
Battery SlotsSD Card Slot
Up Button Down Button OK Button
Power Switch
Setup Button

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About the PIR Sensor
Avoid facing the OutbackCam towards nearby objects, as these can cause numerous
false triggers (see page 11 for more information).
We strongly suggest that you ensure that there are no objects closer than 10ft/3m from
the PIR sensor.
The Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor detects moving heat sources. It does this by using
a series of lenses which redirect the infrared light radiation towards a sensor, which
detects the intensity of that infrared light. These special lenses break up the infrared
light, allowing the sensor to detect any appreciable shift in the origin of the heat
source. Objects too close to the PIR sensor will be out of “focus” and cause false
triggers.
The reason that the OutbackCam can operate so long on battery power is due to
the clever integration of the PIR. The PIR doesn’t need much power to run, unlike a
camera which requires quite a lot. If the camera was to remain on constantly, even
the best AA batteries wouldn’t last a full day.
Thus, most of the time, the PIR sensor is the only active component of the camera.
The camera and the infrared LEDs which support the night vision feature only kick in
when something moves in front of the PIR sensor. The area of detection and the view
of the camera are shown in the diagram below.
There is a small gap towards the center of the
PIR sensors viewing area. Bear this in mind whilst
placing the OutbackCam.
Note that the actual range of the camera is,
technically, limitless (for example, it can see the
sun, and that’s a really, really long way away). The
practical limit is the distance the subject can be
from the camera before being ‘too small’ to see
much detail. The distance at which this occurs
depends on how much detail you want in your
image.
Night Vision Range
The range of the night vision (10m/32ft) is shown in the diagram. This is an average
range - the actual range will be aected by environmental conditions (such as
humidity, fog or smoke) and the color and brightness of the objects being observed.
Note that infrared brightness isn’t the same as visual brightness - some white objects
can appear black under infrared light, and vice versa.
For the best night vision performance, use still image mode. Still images require less
illumination than video, as the electronic shutter can be“open” longer.
Preparing the OutbackCam
PIR Motion Detection Area
Camera Viewing Area
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Inserting Batteries and an SD Card
Undo the two clips on the side of the OutbackCam and open the case. Before inserting
batteries or an SD card, ensure that the OutbackCam is turned OFF.
To install/change batteries:
• Locate the battery slots, on the rear of the camera unit.
• Remove any old batteries.
• Insert new ones observing the polarity shown in the battery slots.
• Use only fresh batteries. Do NOT mix battery types.
• You may need to re-congure the OutbackCam when you swap batteries.
To insert an SD card:
• If there is an SD card in the slot already, remove it. To release the SD card, push it
into the slot for a moment then release, and it will‘pop’ out.
• Face the SD card so that the data connectors are face down, with the 45° cut
corner orientated to the top right hand side.
Attaching the Strap
The included strap can be used to attach the OutbackCam
to any structure which the strap can t around. Ensure
you have the required components. You’ll need the fabric
strap, and the two halves of the clasp (pictured clipped
together, facing “top-side” up).
1. Feed the fabric strap through the two spaces provided
on the rear of the OutbackCam. Un-clip and separate
the two halves of the clasp.
2. Feed one end of the strap though the bottom side of
the second hole of one clasp, as pictured to the left.
3. Loop the end of the strap back through the rst slot in
the clasp, as shown to the left.
4. Repeat for the other half of the clasp. To tighten
the strap, simply pull on the loose ends of the strap
protruding from the clasp. If you nd that the strap
slips out of one or both ends of the clasp, then this
indicates that the clasp is upside-down.
Mounting the OutbackCam

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Operating the OutbackCam
Setting up the OutbackCam
When the OutbackCam is turned on, the SETUP button will access the menu
system. The UP and DOWN buttons are used for navigation, while the OK button
selects or confirms an option.
Date
For setting the OutbackCam’s date. Use the up and down buttons to adjust a
value, and the OK button to set a value and move on to the next.
When selected, the date will be shown in the numerical display four digits at a
time, first the YEAR and then the MONTH and DAY.
Time
For setting the OutbackCam’s time. It will display the time in 24-hour format,
allowing you to select first the HOUR and then the MINUTE.
Delay
The amount of time that must elapse between recordings before the OutbackCam
will record again. The time is selected first in MINUTES then in SECONDS.
Format
If you want to clear all the data from an SD card and prepare it for use in the
OutbackCam, this is the option you’ll want. Before selecting pressing OK, the screen
will show a total count of the number of recordings made by the OutbackCam.
When Format is selected, the numerical display will display “FONO”. These are two
options, where FO means “format” and NO means not to format.
Numerical
Display
Battery
Indicator
SD Card
Indicator
Menu
Duty Time
Selector
Mode
Indicator File Type
Indicator
DATE
TIME
DELAY
FORMAT
MODE
STATUS
DUTY
PIR TL PIR+TL
3P MOVIE1P
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Mode
Choose between file types, and select quality/duration.
1P: The OutbackCam will take one photograph each time it detects motion or the
time-lapse interval triggers image capture.
3P: The OutbackCam will take three photographs in quick succession each time it
detects motion or is triggered to record based on the time-lapse interval.
Movie: The OutbackCam will record short videos when motion is detected or
the time-lapse interval elapses. You can set the duration of the video between 5
seconds and 60 seconds.
HI/LO: Quality settings. HI quality images require about twice as much space as LO
quality images, and contain approximately twice as much detail.
Status
You can choose between motion detection and/or time-lapse operation.
TL (Time Lapse): The OutbackCam will capture images at pre-set intervals,
creating a time-lapse record of everything that happens.
Once you select TL as your unit status, then you’ll be able to select the time interval
in MINUTES and SECONDS.
PIR (Passive InfraRed): The trigger for the OutbackCam to capture images/video
will be the passive infrared motion sensor.
PIR+TL: Will trigger the OutbackCam to capture images/video at set intervals and
when it detects motion.
Duty
Choose the Active Duty period for the OutbackCam.
Duty Time: You can define two times, a start time and an end time. Only during
the selected period will the OutbackCam capture images/videos.
The two times are formatted in 24-hour time and corrospond to the OutbackCam’s
internal clock (set in the TIME menu).
SD Card Indicator
When present, shows that the OutbackCam has detected an SD card and that it is
able to save images or video to it.
As you fill the card with images and/or videos, the used space will increase
(indicated by horizontal lines filling the image of the SD card).

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Viewing Recorded Images/Videos
Transferring data via the SD Card
Alternately, you can just take the SD card out of the OutbackCam and pop it into
an SD card reader on your computer. Many computers these days (particularly
notebooks) come with SD card readers built in. If you don’t have a built in card reader,
you can purchase a stand alone card reader which connects via USB, or use a USB to
SD adaptor - both of these are quite inexpensive.
Once the SD card has been detected by the computer, it will appear as a Mass Storage
Device, and can be accessed in the same way as if you connected the Digtal Eye
directly to the PC, as detailed above.
Playing AVI Files
It may be the case that your computer has diculty playing back the AVI les created
by the OutbackCam. If this is the case, we suggest trying VLC Media Player, a great
little program which is available free from www.videolan.org/vlc. There are versions
available for almost every operating system available, and it’s a good choice for
playing back the AVI les that the OutbackCam creates.
There should be no such problem with the still images (JPG les). This le format has
been around a long time (actually about twenty years, which in the computing world
is practically forever) and the vast majority of devices have no problem displaying
them. If you’re having problems viewing the les on a PC, then this is more likely to
be the result of a faulty SD card than the le being incompatible with your system.
Note: The mini-USB port is for manufacturer’s use only.
The USB port is used for loading rmware onto the OutbackCam.

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False Triggers & How to Avoid Them
The PIR sensor is not infallible. It has been designed to use the absolute minimum
amount of power possible, which does lead to false triggers occurring in some
locations. False triggers occur whenever the PIR sensor “thinks” it detects motion
when, in fact, there is no motion to be detected (or, at least, no movement you want
to be detected).
Even the “occasional” false trigger can be extremely annoying. For example: say
you setup the OutbackCam to take three photos per motion event, and place it in a
position which, for only one hour a day, receives one false trigger per minute. At the
end of a month, this will add up to more than 5000 photos of nothing!
Suggested solutions:
• Avoid placing the OutbackCam facing areas with a large and/or dynamic
temperature range. For example, an area consisting of both sunny and shady
areas will, on a clear day, create some hot areas and some cool ones. As a result,
any routine movement (such as wind in trees or a passing shadow and so on) will
trigger the PIR sensor.
• Do not aim the OutbackCam directly at an object less than 16ft/5m away. In
fact, the farther anything is from the sensor, the better. If there’s nothing within
the sensor range except the people/animals you want to detect, then there’s
nothing that will cause a false trigger.
• Test your setup. Congure and place the camera and leave for at least an hour.
If the area you’re monitoring has a large temperature dierence between day
and night, then a full day test is recommended. Multiply the number of false
triggers you get by the amount of time you plan to leave the OutbackCam in that
location to get a feel for how many false triggers you’ll be dealing with over the
course of the camera’s deployment.
• Don’t use the OutbackCam with low batteries - under-powering the unit
will increase the frequency of false triggers, and may cause data corruption.
Remember to replace all batteries at once, and do not mix battery types.
• If all else fails, try altering the Record Delay timing. A longer Record Delay will
reduce the number of false triggers you experience, though it is unlikely to
prevent them completely.
Low Battery Warning
If the AA batteries in the OutbackCam are running low, the indicator light on the front
of the OutbackCam (the one buried in the infrared LED bank) will blink three times
when the unit powered on. This is an indication that you should change the batteries
immediately.

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Tips and Tricks
What can I use the OutbackCam for?
The short answer: How many things can you think of?
The longer answer: With the exceptions of illegal activity (such as recording people
in certain environments without their knowledge - check the law in your locality!)
or exposure to extreme environments (such as strapping it to a submarine or space
shuttle or lming a roast dinner from inside the oven) just about anything. Here are
just a couple of suggestions:
• Home security. A great option for securing a yard or garage. You can place it
in your yard/garage/wherever and not have to run cables for power for video
signals. Just remember to check the batteries regularly!
• Covert surveillance. It’s neat, discreet and (somewhat) petite. That, and you can
put it where you need it and come back to get it a few weeks later. If you set it up
right, it’ll operate autonomously for weeks on end.
• Animal monitoring. If you’ve ever wondered “Hey... where did my chickens go?”
then nd the fox responsible with the OutbackCam. Whether you’re looking for
wildlife or monitoring your herd, any warm-blooded animals can be detected
and recorded by the OutbackCam (though your local Sasquatch might slip past
- they’re just camera shy).
What can I mount the OutbackCam on?
The short answer: almost anything except air, other gasses, spider-web or a prayer.
The slightly longer answer is anything which will provide the OutbackCam with
sturdy enough support to ensure it stays there for the entire time. The OutbackCam is
built tough, and will probably survive being dropped or falling o its mount (though
no guarantees, folks - bad stu does happen, and we all get unlucky sooner or later).
However, you certainly don’t want a bunch of pictures of the ground, even if they’re
at extremely artistic angles - so whatever you mount it on, be sure it’s tough enough
to go the distance!
What’s an AVI le? Come to that, what’s a JPEG? What’s the dierence?
A JPEG le is a format for storing still images. It’s a ‘compression’ technique, allowing
you to store many more images on your SD card than would be the case if they were
not compressed, whilst still retaining the vast majority of the visual details. JPEG
is a widely supported format, and can be viewed on just about any computer or
computer-like device about today. Even most DVD players can display JEPG images
(though they often need to be burnt to a DVD rst).
An AVI le is a container for storing video data. They can use a variety of compression
formats, so not all AVI les will be compatible with all computer systems. If you run
into this problem, we suggest using VLC Media Player. It’s available free online for just
about any operating system. Grab it from www.videolan.org/vlc.

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What are the best kind of batteries to use?
The best choice of battery depends on your individual needs. Typically, we
recommend alkaline batteries with the highest milliampere hour (mAh) rating
possible. mAh is a measurement of how much power a battery contains, whereas the
volt (V) measurement is a measure of how much of that power it will release at a time.
All AA batteries are around 1.5V, regardless of their mAh rating. If you’re planning
to keep using the OutbackCam on a regular basis, then rechargeable batteries will
prove the most economical choice in the long term.
If the batteries in the OutbackCam are nearly exhausted, the IR LEDs won’t be as bright -
this can lead to capturing dark (or completely black) images at night.
Always replace the batteries regularly!
How do I know my OutbackCam won’t be stolen?
The short answer: That’s just the chance you take.
The longer answer: Sure, you (and we) can’t guarantee that someone with light
ngers won’t nd the camera and pilfer it - but there are some things you can do to
minimise the chances of this happening. Here are some suggestions.
• Mount the OutbackCam somewhere out of sight, or at least somewhere which
isn’t obvious. People can’t take what they don’t know is there.
• Make use of the padlock clasp, and use as sturdy a padlock as will t. Locks are
great deterrents.
• If you’re really need to secure the OutbackCam, then you can consider using a
security lock and chain, like those typically employed as bicycle locks. If the chain
is too thick to t through the padlock socket, try attaching it to the padlock itself.
How many images/videos can I t on my SD card?
Short answer: Depends how big your SD card is.
Long answer: Individual 15 second video recordings range from between 15 to
30MB a piece, depending on the complexity of the images and the speed of motion
within the scene. So, for arguments sake (and for ease of math) we’ll say that the
“average”size of a video is 25MB. Thus, 40 videos will make 1GB. So, if you exploit the
maximum capacity of the OutbackCam and use a 32GB card, you’ll be able to store
1200 or more video recordings. That’s one recording per hour for 53 days!
Still images at high quality are typically require about a megabyte (500KB) and at low
quality approximately half that amount (500KB). Which means you’ll get a little over
30, 000 images to our aforementioned 32GB SD card (assuming it’s not already full of
video, of course). Which is one picture every ten minutes for about 7 months. If that’s
not enough, then try low quality pictures - you’ll get somewhere in the vicinity of 60,
000 pictures on the card.

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Technical Specications
Video
Image Sensor Type 1/2.5“ CMOS
Day/Night Mode Color during day / B&W at night
Minimum Illumination 0 Lux (IR On)
White Balance Automatic
Infrared Cut Filter Yes
Lens 7.6mm
Viewing Angle 55 Degrees
Recording
Video Format AVI
Video Frame Rate 30 fps
Video Recording Duration15 seconds
Still Image Format JPEG
Multiple Still Image Capture Yes (3)
Image Overlays Date / Moon Phase
Record Delay Range Up to 60 minutes
Night Vision
Night Vision Range Up to 32ft / 10m
Number of IR LEDs 15
General
Operating Power DC 6V
Battery Type 4 x AA
Indoor/Outdoor Outdoor
Memory Type and Size SD Card up to 32GB
Display Monochrome LCD
Language English
Sensor Type PIR (Passive Infrared)
Sensor Range Up to 32ft/10m
Sensor Trigger Speed < 1 second
Dimensions 4.7”x 3.6”x1.8”/ 120mm x 90mm x 45mm
Weight 0.4lbs / 180g

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Warranty Information
Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in
workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from it’s original
purchase date. You must present your receipt as proof of date of purchase
for warranty validation. Any unit which proves defective during the stated
period will be repaired without charge for parts or labour or replaced at the
sole discretion of Swann. The end user is responsible for all freight charges
incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair centres. The end user is
responsible for all shipping costs incurred when shipping from and to any
country other than the country of origin.
The warranty does not cover any incidental, accidental or consequential
damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this product. Any costs
associated with the tting or removal of this product by a tradesman or other
person or any other costs associated with its use are the responsibility of the
end user. This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product only
and is not transferable to any third party. Unauthorized end user or third
party modications to any component or evidence of misuse or abuse of the
device will render all warranties void.
By law some countries do not allow limitations on certain exclusions in this
warranty. Where applicable by local laws, regulations and legal rights will
take precedence.
For Australia: Our goods come with guarantees which cannot be excluded
under Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund
for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced
if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount
to major failure.
Swann Communications USA
Inc.
12636 Clark Street
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670
USA
Swann Communications
Unit 13, 331 Ingles Street,
Port Melbourne Vic 3207
Swann Communications LTD.
Stag Gates House
63/64 The Avenue
SO171XS
United Kingdom

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Français
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Vérication du FCC :
REMARQUE : Cet équipement a été testé et déterminé comme étant conforme avec
les limites pour les dispositifs numériques de Classe B, en vertu de la partie 15 des
Règles du FCC. Ces limites sont conçues pour fournir une protection raisonnable
contre les brouillages nuisibles dans une installation résidentielle. Cet équipe-
ment génère, utilise et peut rayonner de l’énergie de radiofréquence et, s’il n’est
pas installé ou utilisé en conformité avec les directives, peut causer du brouillage
nuisible à la réception radio ou télévision. Cela peut être déterminé en allumant et
éteignant l’équipement; l’utilisateur est encouragé à essayer de corriger le brouil-
lage par une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes :
- Réorienter ou déplacer l’antenne de réception
- Augmenter la séparation entre l’équipement et le récepteur
- Connecter l’équipement dans une prise de courant sur un circuit diérent que
celui sur lequel le récepteur est connecté
- Consulter le détaillant ou un technicien radio/télévision expérimenté pour de
l’assistance
IMPORTANT: Interdiction d’écoute clandestine. Mis à part pour les opérations des
agents de la loi eectuées sous une autorité légitime, aucune personne ne doit
utiliser, directement ou indirectement, un appareil utilisé conformément aux dispo-
sitions de cette Partie dans le but d’écouter de manière indiscrète ou d’enregistrer
des conversations privées à moins qu’une telle utilisation est
autorisée par toutes les parties engagées dans la conversation.
AVERTISSEMENT: Toutes modications qui n’ont pas été approuvées pourraient
annuler la permission de l’utilisateur d’utiliser ce produit.
DIRECTIVES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTE :
· S’assurer que le produit soit xé correctement et stable s’il est attaché en place
· Ne pas utiliser si des ls et des bornes sont exposés

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OutbackCam
Étrier de xation
Fermoir pour étrier de xation
Consignes d’installation et
d’utilisation
Table des matières
Contenu de l’emballage
Avant de commencer 16
Table des matières 17
Contenu de l’emballage 17
Description 18
Schéma 19
Préparation de l’OutbackCam 20
Montage de l’OutbackCam 21
Utilisation de l’OutbackCam 22
Visionnement des images/vidéos enregistrées 24
Déclenchement par erreur des capteurs & comment les éviter 25
Trucs & astuces 26
Spécications techniques 28
Informations de garantie 29
Coordonnes du service d’assistance technique 29
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Description
Félicitationspourvotreachatdel’OutbackCam–lacaméraàdétecteurdemouvements
pour extérieur de Swann! Une extraordinaire solution de surveillance à court-moyen
terme, l’OutbackCam peut être utilisée dans autant de situations de que vous pouvez
l’imaginer, et même dans d’autres que vous n’imaginez probablement pas!
Résistante à l’eau
Un boitier en plastique dur de haute qualité avec un isolant interne donne à
l’OutbackCam un haut niveau d’étanchéité. Ainsi, vous pourrez la sortir pratiquement
partout avec une grande assurance qu’elle survivra à presque toutes les conditions
météorologiques à laquelle elle sera exposée. À propos, lorsque nous disons
“résistante à l’eau”nous voulons dire qu’elle sera en parfait état de fonctionnement si
elle est exposée à la pluie ou à la brume – nous ne voulons pas dire qu’elle fonctionne
sous l’eau – la pression accrue par la submersion pourrait endommager la lentille
fragile ou le capteur PIR.
Capteur à infra rouge passif (PIR)
Les capteurs PIR sont populaires dans le domaine des systèmes de sécurité
domestiques, et ils utilisent la même technologie que les luminaires à capteurs (le
type de luminaires qui s’allume automatiquement lorsque vous rentrez à la maison le
soir). En résumé, ils permettent à l’OutbackCam d’être pratiquement autonome – elle
détecte tout ce qui bouge et qui a une température diérente de son environnement.
Cet atout fait de l’OutbackCam une solution de surveillance véritablement autonome.
Systeme de vision nocturne active infrarouge
Quelque chose s’est passé dans le noir et vous voulez savoir ce qui s’est passé? Eh
bien, pas d’inquiétude! Avec 15 DELs infrarouges montées à l’avant de l’OutbackCam,
elle voit à plus de 10 m/32ft dans le noir!
Durée de vie exceptionnelle de la pile
Grace à une conception à ultra haut rendement énergétique, l’OutbackCam peut
orir des semaines ou des mois d’alée de fonctionnement en autonomie. Bien-sur,
la durée de vie de la pile dépend du type de pile que vous utilisez (plus précisément
de leur charge électrique mesurée en mAh ou milliampère-heure, qui correspond à
la quantité de courant contenue dans la pile) et de la fréquence à laquelle l’appareil
capture des photos/des vidéos. Nous y reviendrons plus loin.
Plusieurs modes d’enregistrement
Plusieurs appareils qui prétendent fonctionner de la même manière que l’OutbackCam
n’orent que l’enregistrement d’images xes. L’OutbackCam ore également
l’enregistrement vidéo, forte de sa résolution impressionnante de 640 x 480.
Enregistrement sur carte SD
Oubliez les cassettes agaçantes et la mémoire intégrée limitée. L’OutbackCam utilise
une technologie d’enregistrement sur carte SD – vous orant ainsi la possibilité
d’utiliser l quantité de mémoire que vous souhaitez jusqu’à 32GB!

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Schéma
Détecteur de mouvement passif à
infrarouge (PIR)
Fermoir avec dispositif de
verrouillage
Lentille de la caméra
Support de cadenas
DELs à infrarouges
Capteur de lumière
DEL Indicateur
Écran LCD
Logement des
piles
Fente pour carte
SD
Bouton haut Bouton bas Bouton OK
Bouton
marche
Bouton de
conguration

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À propos du capteur PIR
Évitez de diriger l’OutbackCam vers des objets proches, car ceux-ci peuvent causer de
nombreux déclenchements par erreur (voir page 11 pour plus d’informations).
Nous vous conseillons fortement de vous assurer qu’il n’y a pas d’objets à moins de 3m
/10 ft du capteur PIR.
Le capteur à infrarouge passif (PIR) détecte les sources de chaleur en mouvement. Il fait
cela en utilisant une série de lentilles qui redirigent la radiation de la lumière infrarouge
vers un capteur qui détecte l’intensité de cette lumière infrarouge. Ces lentilles spéciales
fractionnent la lumière infrarouge, permettant au capteur de détecter tout changement
détectable de l’origine de la source de chaleur. Les objets trop proches du capteur PIR
seront defocalisés et causeront des déclenchements par erreur.
La raison pour laquelle l’OutbackCam peut fonctionner aussi longtemps en utilisant
sa pile l’intégration astucieuse du PIR. Le PIR ne nécessite pas beaucoup de puissance
pour fonctionner, à la diérence d’une caméra qui en nécessite énormément. Si la
caméra restait constamment allumée, même les meilleures piles AA ne dureraient
pas une journée entière.
Ainsi, la plupart du temps, le capteur PIR est le seul élément actif de la caméra. La
caméra et les DELS à infrarouges qui permettent la vision nocturne ne se déclenchent
que lorsque quelque chose bouge devant le capteur PIR. La zone de détection et la
vision de la caméra sont illustrées dans le schéma ci-dessous.
Il y a un petit espace vers le centre du champ de
vision des capteurs PIR. Souvenez-vous de cela en
positionnant l’OutbackCam.
Notez que la portée réelle de la caméra est, en
principe, illimitée (par exemple, elle capture
le soleil est il est vraiment très loin). La limite
pratique est la distance à laquelle le sujet peut
être sans paraitre ‘trop petit’ pour être vu en
détail. La distance à laquelle cela se produit
dépend du niveau de détail que vous voulez pour
votre image.
Portée en vison nocturne
La portée en vision nocturne (10m/32ft) est indiquée dans le schéma. C’est la
valeur moyenne de la portée – la portée réelle sera aectée par les conditions de
l’environnement (telles que l’humidité, le brouillard ou la fumée) ainsi que la couleur
et l’éclairage des objets observés. Notez que la luminosité infrarouge n’est pas la
même que la luminosité visuelle - certains objets blancs peuvent paraitre noirs sous
la lumière infrarouge, et vice versa.
Pour la meilleure performance en vision de nuit, utilisez le mode image xe. Les images
xes nécessitent moins d’éclairage que la vidéo, parce que l’obturateur électrique peut
rester“ouvert”longtemps.
Préparation de l’OutbackCam
Zone de détection de mouvement PIR
Appareil photo zone de visualisation
55° 32ft/10m