Swann RemoteCam DVR-410 User manual

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RemoteCam™
DVR-410
RMC190210T
SR361-RMC
www.swannsecurity.com
RemoteCam™
DVR-410DVR-410
Operating Instructions
Instructions d’utilisation
Instrucciones de Uso
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Advanced security made easy

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FCC Verification:
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 de-
signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-
tial installation. 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 or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect 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 different 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 officers conducted under lawful
authority, no person shall use, either directly or indirectly, a device operated pursu-
ant 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: Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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RemoteCam Video Recorder
USB 2.0 Cable
Table of Contents
Package Contents
Before You Begin 2
Table of Contents 3
Package Contents 3
Overview 4
Operating Guidelines 5
Before Using the RemoteCam 5
Layout 6
Turning on the RemoteCam 8
Operating the RemoteCam 9
Setting the Date and Time 10
Shooting Guide 11
Connecting to your PC 12
Using the RemoteCam as a WebCam 13
Troubleshooting 14
Technical Specifications 15
Technical Support / Warranty Information Rear Cover
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USB 2.0 Cable

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Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the RemoteCam, a miniature self-contained
digital video recorder which, as the name suggests, looks like a remote control.
With an included rechargeable lithium-ion battery which will give up an hour of
recording time and recording video directly to microSD card, the RemoteCam is a
convenient and adaptable camera/recorder, with as many applications as you can
imagine for it.
The RemoteCam is an ideal solution for covert surveillance (see the Note Regarding
Law below before engaging in this) as well as a very convenient solution for people
who feel like they never have a camera on-hand when they need one. Feeling like
a spy is a bonus.
IMPORTANT - A Note Regarding Law
As noted on the inside cover in the ‘Prohibition Against Eavesdropping’ section,
the use of covert recording equipment is illegal in many countries and localities.
In some areas, the law only relates to public spaces, whilst in others it extends to
private spaces also. The laws regarding video recording and audio recording can
differ as well - sometimes dramatically.
The RemoteCam is used on the condition that you, the user, research the law as
it applies to you in your locality. Make sure you know the law and thoroughly
follow it whilst using the RemoteCam or any other recording device. If the legality
of recording is at all ambiguous, we strongly suggest obtaining the express
permission of your subjects to do so.

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Before Using the RemoteCam
The RemoteCam has a built-in lithium ion battery (the same sort of battery as most
mobile phones use, only smaller). We charge them up before we send them out –
however, due to time in transit, you’ll need to top it up before using it.
To charge the RemoteCam:
Locate the mini-USB port on the side of the1. RemoteCam.
Using the supplied USB-A to Mini-USB-A cable, attach the2. RemoteCam to a
spare USB port on your computer, or to a stand-alone USB charger.
Whilst charging the orange LED will ash.3.
The RemoteCam takes 3 ~ 4 hours to achieve a full charge. It is important to4.
leave it for the full duration, particularly during the first charge. You can just
leave it plugged into the USB power - it’ll stop charging once it’s full.
These are just a couple of points to keep in mind whilst using the RemoteCam:
Donotpointthe• RemoteCamtowardsexceedinglybrightlightsourcessuchasthe
sun,high-poweredheadlights orstadium lights.The brightlight maydamage the
imagesensor,eitherleavingapermanent‘shadow’onyourvideoswherethelight
source has damaged the sensor, or rendering the sensor completely inoperable.
Avoid adverse weather conditions. Excessive heat (direct or ambient) and•
moisture (such as rain or humidity) will cause the RemoteCam to behave
erratically or not work at all.
Do not dispose of in fire. When exposed to significant heat lithium-ion•
batteries can explode. That, and burning plastic isn’t particularly kind to the
environment.
The small lens on the• RemoteCam can be difficult to clean. Rather than having
to clean it, avoiding dusty or dirty environments is preferable. It also helps if
you clean the lint out of your pockets, as this tends to get lodged in the lens
cavity.
If the lens does become dirty, clean with cleaning alcohol and/or a specialized•
lens cleaning cloth (these are available from all good camera stores).
Follow proper disposal guidelines in your locality if you intend to dispose of•
the RemoteCam. Many localities have strict guidelines as to the disposal of
electronic items, particularly those with built-in rechargeable batteries.
Operating Guidelines

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Layout
Lens
Microphone
Record
Power
Keychain
MicroSD Card Slot
Reset
Mini USB Port
LED
Additional Buttons

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LED: A small orange light which will indicate the current state and function of the
RemoteCam. In bright light (such as sunlight) this might be difficult to see.
Mini USB Port: A Mini-USB-A port. Use the supplied USB cable to attach the
RemoteCam to a computer or USB charger.
Reset Button: Used to quickly return the RemoteCam to it’s initial booted state.
This is typically used only if the RemoteCam freezes and needs to be reset.
MicroSD Card Slot: The slot for inserting the microSD card which the RemoteCam
records to. To insert a card, simply push it into the slot. To remove it, push it in
again, and it will ‘pop’ right out. Pictured with microSD card inserted.
Keychain: Used to attach keys. Adds to the concealability of the camera, as remote
controls for cars or garage doors are commonplace on keychains.
Power: Press to turn the RemoteCam on and off. Do not turn off the RemoteCam
whilst recording, or immediately after recording.
Record: Starts and stops the RemoteCam recording. Press quickly to take a
photograph. Press and hold to start recording video, and press again to stop.
Microphone: The device which records sound. If this hole is blocked, then the
range and quality of the audio recording will be significantly reduced.
Lens: The business-end of the camera, used to focus light on to the image sensor.
For best results, ensure the lens is clean and free from debris.
Additional Buttons: The RemoteCam only needs two buttons to operate -
however, the majority of remote controls have more than two buttons! To keep up
the illusion, we included these two additional buttons. They’re just there for looks,
and won’t do anything at all.

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To turn the RemoteCam ON:
Press and hold the Power Button for approximately one second.•
The LED will turn on, indicating that the• RemoteCam is now turned on.
To turn the RemoteCam OFF:
Press the Power button for approximately two seconds.•
Do NOT turn the• RemoteCam off whilst recording video, or immediately
after recording video.
The• RemoteCam needs several seconds after stopping a recording to write the
video the microSD card – turning the RemoteCam off during the writing to
card process will corrupt the data, and render the video file unusable.
Automatic Shutdown:
To conserve battery power, the RemoteCam will automatically shut itself down
after 35 seconds of inactivity. If you want to continue using the RemoteCam after
this time, simply turn it on again as detailed above.
Important Notes:
When you stop a recording, it takes several seconds for the• RemoteCam to
write video data to the microSD card. If the Record/Stop button is pressed
again or the power is turned off whilst the RemoteCam is writing data to the
microSD card then the video data may be corrupted, resulting in either an
corrupt file or corrupted file structure on the microSD card. If this happens, the
video quality will be greatly reduced, if the file works at all.
See the• Shooting Guide (page 11) for more information.
Resetting the RemoteCam:
Occasionally, particularly during long periods of constant use, the RemoteCam may
freeze and stop working correctly. If this happens, the RemoteCam needs to be
reset.
To reset the RemoteCam:
Locate the Reset button, located immediately below the microSD card slot.•
Using a thin (not sharp!) object such as an unfolded paper clip or hair pin,•
press and hold the Reset button for approximately one second.
Wait whilst the• RemoteCam resets. The procedure is the same as when it is
first turned on.
Once you’ve reset the• RemoteCam, you’ll need to set the Time & Date again.
Turning on the RemoteCam

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To Capture a Photograph:
When you use the RemoteCam to take a photograph, you’ll be capturing a single
image at the highest quality that the RemoteCam can deliver (1280 x 1024 pixels, the
resolution of a mid-level LCD computer monitor). Taking a photo takes approximately
two to three seconds as the RemoteCam processes the data.
Each photo is approximately 350KB in size (about 0.35MB). This means that, if you
have a 1GB microSD card in the RemoteCam, it would take slightly more than 2000
photographs to fill (less if there is also video or other data on the card).
Turn the• RemoteCam on.
Wait several seconds for the• RemoteCam to properly initialize.
Press the record button once.•
The• RemoteCam will take a single photograph.
While the image is being recorded, the light will go out for a moment, then•
come back on.
When the light comes back on, the process has been completed, and your•
photograph has been saved.
To Capture Video:
Once the RemoteCam start shooting video, it will continue to do so until you
press stop, the microSD card fills up or the battery runs out - whichever comes
first. Whilst recording video, the LED will no longer be lit - this is intended to
complement the stealth of the design.
Each minute of video captured requires up to 100MB of space. This means that a
1GB microSD card can store slightly more than 10 minutes of video.
Turn the• RemoteCam on.
Wait several seconds for the• RemoteCam to properly initialize.
When the yellow light comes on, the• RemoteCam is ready to record.
To start recording video, press and hold the Record/Stop button until the LED•
ashes quickly, then goes out.
Whilst video is being recorded, the yellow light will go out.•
To stop the recording, press the Record/Stop button. The yellow light will come•
back on when the saving process is complete.
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You can setup the RemoteCam to print the date and time that a recording was
taken directly onto the video, like a watermark. To enable this function, you’ll just
need to set the time and date - the RemoteCam will keep track of it from there.
To set the Date and Time:
Open• Notepad. It’s usually located in the Accessories folder in the Start Menu
(assuming you’re using Microsoft Windows®). If you don’t have Notepad, any
plain text editor will work fine (but not a word processor, and these do not
create plain .txt files).
Write out the date and time, in the following format:•
YYYY.MM.DD HH.MM.SS
So, if it was thirty-three minutes past nine in the morning on the fourth of
December 2009, then the file would read:
2009.12.04 09.33.20
Save this file, naming it “settime.txt”.•
Copy this file to the microSD card.•
With the microSD card already inserted into• RemoteCam, turn the
RemoteCam ON.
The• RemoteCam will read the text in the file, and update it’s internal clock to
match the date and time as set by you.
Notes:
The date and time will be updated to the• RemoteCam’s internal clock when
it is turned on. Before this, the time will not be updated to ‘keep up’ with
realtime. Thus, if you set the time accurately in the settime.txt file and copy
it to the microSD card, but then leave it an hour before turning on the
RemoteCam, the time stored in the RemoteCam will be one hour behind.
You may need to reset the time (i.e. go through this procedure again) if the•
internal battery in the RemoteCam is completely drained of charge, or you
reset the RemoteCam by pushing the Reset button.
Setting the Date and Time