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Poor Picture:
Realign antennas until image quality improves, slightly adjust the position of the Camera
or Receiver. Change the location of the Camera, or use a different height or angle to see if the image
improves. In some cases interference may be caused by another device on a similar frequency to the
channel you are using.
Lines only - no clear picture:
Check to confirm there is no microwave oven or other 2.4GHz
equipment operating close by ie; Cordless Telephones, Wireless Baby Monitors, Wireless LAN equipment
etc . Make sure the Receiver is on the correct channel.
Picture ghosting or interference:
Some home appliances such as Wireless LANs, 2.4GHz portable
telephones and Microwave ovens operate on or near the 2.4GHz frequency. If you receive interference
from such an appliance, try moving the Camera or Receiver to location further away from the appliance
or in the event of interference from a Wireless LAN device, try changing the Wireless LAN to a different
channel to improve the signal quality.
No picture
: check the receiver to confirm it is turned ON and make sure the A/V connection of the
Receiver is not plugged into the Audio Out socket. Make sure the Receiver is on the correct channel.
Check to ensure the camera is plugged in and has power. Check that the channel on the receiver is the
set to the correct Channel.
Red haze over picture:
In some cases where the sun shines into the front of a camera a faint red glow
can be seen. Move the camera to a shaded location, or fit a hood to stop sunlight entering the camera
lens directly.
Foreground is dark while background is too bright:
If the camera is looking from a dark area
towards a light area in some cases the automatic exposure can find it difficult to balance the image
correctly. Change the location of the camera so that the point of greatest interest has the largest area of
the image.(if you want to see the bright area, move the camera so that almost all of the screen shows
this area. If you want to see the darker area, move the camera so that most of the image shows this
area.
The receiver was on a different channel, but has now gone to channel
1
:
After the power to the
receiver is interrupted the unit resets to channel
1
after power is restored.
The Mobile Viewer features an internal omni-directional antenna and is most effective when
used in the UPRIGHT position.
Use the illustrations on page 4 for information on the location of the various controls
mentioned in these instructions.
1)
Open the battery cover on the back of the Mobile Viewer and insert the Li-Ion battery. Refit the
battery cover and turn the unit on.
2)
Connect your Wireless Camera to its power adaptor.
3)
Use the LCD screen to view the camera, or connect the Receiver to the equipment you wish to
view the camera on (monitor, TV, VCR etc) using the supplied A/V to RCA cable.
4)
Move the volume control to the desired setting. Turning up the volume when the camera is close
to the Mobile Viewer will cause feedback noise, move the camera away from the Mobile Viewer to
stop this.
5)
After connecting both the Mobile Viewer and the camera make sure the receiver is
switched to the correct channel.
Press the
Channel Select
button on the receiver until you
see a clear picture. Take note of which
LED
is lit, as this shows what channel your camera is
transmitting on for future reference. Obtain the best picture by adjusting the position of the
Mobile Viewer and Receiver unit to suit. Try slightly different locations of either unit for optimum
results.
6)
Align the antenna of the receiver toward the antenna of camera. The antenna can be swivelled to
face in the appropriate direction by turning the whole receiver. Use the stand on the back of the receiver
to hold the unit upright to ensure you receive the best signal quality.
Please note:
To take advantage of the other channels not used by your existing camera, Swann has
additional accessory cameras available for separate purchase. We suggest the Night Hawk Extra
Camera (SW-P-WOCEX) which is a Wireless Weatherproof Outdoor Camera with Night Vision or the
MicroCam 4 (SW-P-MC4) Indoor Color Camera. Both of these camera models have DIP switches to
allow them to use of any of the other available channels on your Mobile Viewer.
Troubleshooting your Mobile Viewer
Installing Mobile Viewer