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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this
Swann High Resolution Dome
Camera!
This instruction manual will walk you through the following:
• Choosing a location for the camera
• Mounting the camera
• Connecting the camera
• Troubleshooting
This camera is very sensitive to light and therefore 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 camera uses built-in infrared LEDs
to illuminate the area in front of it. This light is invisible to the human eye,
although you might notice a faint red glow coming from the front of the
camera - this is normal.
Installation and Connection
Choosing a Location for the Camera
The camera is very flexible, and can be installed practically anywhere. Here
are some of the things you’ll have to consider when choosing a location:
• What you want to monitor, and where you’ll get the best view of it.
• How you’re going to connect the camera to your monitoring system.
Cables and connections should be kept out of the weather.
• How to keep the camera out of harm’s way.
General Guidelines
• Place the camera in a position that a potential security threat will find it
difficult to avoid detection. A strategy which is often effective is to monitor
entrances and exits - after all, a security threat has to get in somewhere.
• The camera can be mounted to a wall or ceiling. The mounting surface
must have sufficient strength to hold the camera. Materials such as
hardwood, brick or masonry are good options.
• Install the camera in shady spot. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
can damage the internal components of the camera and adversely affect
the camera’s performance.
