Congratulations on your purchase of the Swann 5MP Professional HD Security Camera.
You’ve made a fine choice for keeping a watchful eye over your home or business. The
camera delivers brilliant and amazingly clear high definition images and videos in both day
and nighttime conditions even in complete darkness. The camera also features an OSD
(On-Screen Display) that you can access to change advanced image settings using the
PTZ control interface on your DVR.
DVR Compatibility
The camera is compatible with the following Swann 5MP DVR models:
• DVR-4900 Series DVRs
Other models may be added to this list - since the time of publication we will have
released newer DVRs with which the camera may be supported, check the compatibility
list on our website for more information.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Make sure the camera is fixed correctly and stable if fastened in place.
2. Do not operate if wires and terminals are exposed.
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VIDEO IN
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AUDIO
VGA
LAN
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RS-485
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POWER
Follow the example diagram below to connect the camera to your DVR.
Extension
cable
Digital Video Recorder
Power
Power adapter
Video
Tip: Twist to lock
video connectors
1. Connect the camera’s Power and Video cable
to the extension cable’s DC and BNC plugs.
2. Connect the other end of the BNC extension
cable to a video input channel on your DVR.
3. Connect the other end of the DC extension
cable to the power adapter and then plug the
power adapter into a wall outlet. (For multi-
pack cameras, use the power splitter cable
included with the power adapter.)
Note: Images contained in this diagram
are for illustrative purposes only.
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Connecting the camera
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Mounting the camera
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On-Screen Display (OSD)
Tip: Run cables inside a wall cavity or other protected
enclosure, avoid bending at sharp angles, and ensure that all
wiring and the connectors are suitably insulated and protected
from moisture and sunlight.
The camera can be mounted onto a flat, vertical or horizontal surface and must have
sufficient strength to hold the camera. Materials such as hardwood, brick or masonry are
good options.
1. Loosen the plate screw located at the dome base using a hand screwdriver (Phillips
head) then carefully remove the enclosure and dome.
2. Position the dome base in the location you want to mount it then mark the screw holes
on the surface to position the screws.
3. Using the appropriate screws for the surface you are mounting to, screw the dome
base into place. If you’re mounting to a wooden surface, screw the camera directly
to the surface. If mounting to a masonry surface, you’ll need to use the included wall
plugs.
4. Replace the enclosure and dome.
Aiming the camera
5. The dome can be rotated left or right and
aimed in almost any direction from wherever
you choose to mount it. It can help to move a monitor out to the camera’s location to
ensure you get it aimed and positioned properly.
6. After you’ve finished adjusting the viewing angle, make sure the plate is clipped onto
the underside of the enclosure, then carefully press down the encloseure and tighten
(don’t overtighten) the plate screw to secure the dome in its position.
plate screw
dome base
enclosure
The camera has an OSD (on-screen display) that is accessable using the DVR’s PTZ
control interface. For details on setting up your DVR to operate the camera’s OSD, see
the Pro-T890 & T891 OSD Guide which can be downloaded from the Swann Tech Support
website at:
http://support.swann.com
What is the OSD?
The OSD allows you to adjust the appearance and characteristics of the image shown on
the camera. It is an optional, advanced feature and recommended only for experienced
users. There’s no requirement to use the OSD - in the majority of situations, the automatic
settings work quite well.
The following is an some of the options available on the camera’s OSD menu. For a more
detailed guide to the OSD functionality, download the Pro-T890 & T891 OSD Guide.
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Exposure:
Adjust exposure settings according to the existing light conditions.
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WB (White Balance):
Choose from a selection of white balance options to adjust screen
color and obtain the most accurate reproduction of color tone in the scene.
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Day-Night:
Control the camera’s colour mode during different times of the day and night
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Video Setting:
General image settings common to most cameras.
