Swann A855 User manual

A855
Pro-Series Security Camera
For use with Swann 4400 & 4600 Series HD DVRs
EN INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Congratulations on your purchase of this A855
Day & Night Security Camera. This camera can
operate in almost all lighting conditions, from
bright daylight (provided it’s not pointed straight
toward the sun) to pitch darkness.
The camera is very sensitive to light and there-
fore can make use of even the smallest amount
of light to provide an image of what it sees. In low
light, this comes through as a black and white
image.
In complete or near-total darkness, the cam-
era uses built-in infrared LEDs to illuminate the
area in front of it. This light is invisible to the hu-
man eye, although you might notice a faint red
glow coming from the front of the camera - this
is normal.
In day or well-lit environments, the IR Cut Fil-
ter feature of the camera activates to filter out
wavelengths of light the camera does not need
in order to provide a clear color image.
Important note - All jurisdictions have specific
laws and regulations relating to the use of cam-
eras. Before using any camera for any purpose,
it is the buyer’s responsibility to be aware of all
applicable laws and regulations that prohibit or
limit the use of cameras and to comply with the
applicable laws and regulations.
Warning - Modifications not approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void user’s au-
thority to operate the equipment.
Important safety instructions
1) Make sure product is fixed correctly and stable
if fastened in place.
2) Do not operate if wires and terminals are ex-
posed.
Introduction

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Choosing a location for your Camera
Some things to consider when choosing a location -
1) What you want to monitor and where you’ll get the
best view of it.
2) How you’re going to connect the camera to your
monitoring system; remember that cables and
connections should be kept out of the weather.
3) How to keep the camera out of harm’s way. It’s
recommended to mount your cameras at an elevated
position.
4) Place your camera as close to the area of interest
as practicable. The best position is from about 4m
(13ft) above looking slightly down, keeping in mind
the details you are looking for.
5) Although the sky looks nice when you look at the
live view from your camera, it is an unlikely direction
for an offender to approach, make sure your camera
has minimal sky in it as the light in daylight can make
the foreground of the image darker.
6) Think about the most likely way a potential offender
may approach your home, use your cameras to give
you the best coverage of these areas.
7) The camera’s casing is resistant to water, different
weather conditions and tampering. It would take
an overwhelming event of this kind to damage the
housing of the camera. However, the cable and
connector are vulnerable and require protection.
8) Even though the camera is weather and water-
resistant, prolonged exposure to adverse weather
conditions such as sunlight or excessive moisture,
may eventually damage the internal components of
the camera and adversely affect its performance.
9) When running your cable, try to avoid bending it at
sharp angles.
10) Don’t put your cable near live electrical wiring.
AC electricity generates radio “noise” which can
interfere with the signal from your camera.

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Connecting your Camera
DC Power
Video Output
Power Adapter
Video & Power
Cable
PTZ
75 3 1
86 4 2
eSATA
HDMI LAN & USB B A DC 12V
IN
VGAVIDEO IN AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
Connect the video output
and DC power connection
on the camera to the
corresponding connections
on the video & power cable.
Connect the video
connection on the other end
of the cable to each of the
video inputs on the DVR.
Connect the power adapter
to a spare wall socket.
For multi-camera packs, use a
power splitter cable (if included).
Twist the video connection to
lock it in place.

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Mounting your Camera
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2
3
The camera has three points of articulation. The most obvious is the hex
screw secured elbow joint in the centre of the stand (2). This one is pretty
obvious and straight forward – using an Allen key, loosen the hex screw
and adjust to the position you want (up or down). Tighten the hex screw
again to secure in place.
The second point of articulation (1) is the radial joint where the neck of
the stand is attached directly to the camera. To adjust this joint, loosen
the hex screw on each side. This enables you to spin the camera left or
right so no matter what direction the camera is facing, your images will
be oriented correctly. Tighten the hex screw again to secure in place.
To rotate the camera left or right (3), loosen the hex screw on each side
then tighten again to secure in place.
Of course, there will always be some outlying cases where the camera
and stand simply won’t fit where you want to mount them. Maybe you
have a hanging awning, or a drain pipe in an inconvenient spot. In these
cases, we suggest obtaining a mounting bracket, which should be
available from any good hardware store.

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Limited Warranty - Terms & Conditions
Swann Communications warrants this product
against defects in workmanship and material for
a period of one (1) year from its original purchase
date. You must present your receipt as proof 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 in-
curred to send the product to Swann’s repair cen-
tres. 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, ac-
cidental or consequential damages arising from
the use of or the inability to use this product. Any
costs associated with the fitting or removal of this
product by a tradesman or other person or any
other costs associated with its use are the re-
sponsibility of the end user. This warranty applies
to the original purchaser of the product only and
is not transferable to any third party. Unauthor-
ized end user or third party modifications to any
component 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 Con-
sumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and for compensa-
tion 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 ac-
ceptable quality.

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FCC Verification
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursu-
ant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential 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 determined by turning the equipment off 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 different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) These devices may not cause harmful interference.
(2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

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