JSW Pacific G4 Digital Wireless Surveillance System User Manual G4 FCC IC EnglishUsermanual

JSW Pacific Corporation Digital Wireless Surveillance System G4 FCC IC EnglishUsermanual

USERS MANUAL

1Digital Wireless Surveillance SystemUser’s Guide
ContentsWhat’s Included............................................................... 3 What Guardian Can Do For You..................................... 4Using This Manual..............................................................................4Getting Started ................................................................ 5Getting to Know the Receiver........................................................55Getting to Know the Camera .........................................................5What the lights mean.................................................................5Setting Up the Equipment..............................................................6Power Up the Receiver ..............................................................6Mount the Camera Stand .........................................................6Attach the camera.......................................................................7Setting Up Your System...................................................................8Verify Receiver and Cameras are Paired.....................................8Camera Setup ..............................................................................8System Setup ................................................................................8Recording setup...........................................................................8Guardian Software Operation Overview....................... 9What the icons mean .............................................................. 10Guardian System Screen Descriptions......................... 12Guardian Settings Screen............................................................. 12Camera Setup Screen.............................................................. 14Recorder Setup Screen........................................................... 17Network Setup Screen............................................................ 19Alarm Setup Screen ................................................................. 22System Setup Screen............................................................... 25Save to SD ................................................................................... 29System Upgrade ....................................................................... 30Default.......................................................................................... 30Quick Tips........................................................................................... 31Other Stu ......................................................................................... 31Using Your System ........................................................ 32Playing Back Recorded Video ..................................................... 32Adding New Cameras.................................................................... 32Some things to know about pairing cameras:............... 33Pair Camera................................................................................. 33Managing Your Files....................................................................... 34Setting your recordings to delete ...................................... 34Maintaining Your System ............................................. 35Solving Problems........................................................... 36LEGALITIES ..................................................................... 38ʇGenuine Uniden software will NEVER install Spyware, Adware, or other malicious les along with the program, nor does it ever attempt to contact any web sites. ʇThis software does not incorporate any Hardware Locking or other intrusive licensing schemes. ʇThis software is distributed AS-IS and oers no warranty whatsoever. You install this software at your own risk. Uniden assumes no responsibility or liability for any negative eects of the software’s use, mis-use, installation, uninstallation, etc.ʇCopyright 2011. All rights allowed by law are hereby reserved.
3What’s IncludedYou should have the following items:G4 Receiver and Base GC45 Camera (2)AC Adapter (3) Antenna (2) Stand (2) If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately.Never use damaged products!
4Using This ManualThis manual is set up in six main sections:ʇGetting Started. This section describes your hardware and how to physically set it up. You will findʇOperations Overview. This section lists basic operations in an abbreviated format. It references screen details in the third section. ʇScreen Descriptions. Here you will find detailed descriptions of each screen and how it is used.ʇPC Access. This section tells you how to hook up your surveillance system to your PC and access it from a separate locationʇMaintenanceʇTroubleshootingUse the ___ section for an overview of setup procedures. When you are familiar with the screen setup, you can refer to this section
5Getting StartedGetting to Know the Receiver and CamerasReceiver Power DockData Cable ConnectionAC PowerConnectionPower On/O SD slotAC PowerConnectionReceiver(back/side)StandPull-Out StandFront view Back viewPower statusLink statusLight sensorAntennaconnectorPowerpigtailLink buttonWhat the lights meanLight State What it meansPowerstatusOn The camera is on.Off The camera is off.
6LinkstatusFlashing The camera is in pairing mode.Orange The camera is connected to the receiver.Off The camera is in standby.Setting Up the EquipmentSet Up the Receiver1. If you are using the receiver as a stand-alone unit, flip out the stand on the back of the receiver and connect an AC adapter to the power input on the side of the receiver. If you are using the receiver in the base, insert the receiver into the base and connect an AC adapter to the input on the back of the base.2. Connect the other end of the adapter to a 120 volt AC (standard indoor) power outlet.3. Press the POWER button on the top of the receiver for 2 seconds to power it up.4. The receiver displays the Uniden Welcome screen for a few seconds and then transitions to the LIVE view.The screen remains dark until the cameras are powered up.Mount the Camera StandYou can mount the camera with the stand on the bottom (on a wall or table-top) or on the top (on the ceiling). When you are positioning the camera, you might want to bring the receiver along; it’s much easier to get the camera into the right position when you have the display handy.1. Hold the base of the camera stand where you want to mount it and mark the location of the screw holes. 2. Use the included screws and anchors to attach the base to the wall or ceiling.3. Before attaching the camera, tug gently on the stand to make sure it is securely in place.
7Attach the camera1. For each camera, attach the camera bracket to the mounting screw. You can attach the stand to the top or the bottom of the camera as needed.Tighten it a few turns, then turn the camera to face the direction you want. 2. Tighten the camera brace up against the camera to secure it into place.3. Unlock the mounting post by turning the wingnut to the left a few turns.4. Set the mounting post to the correct angle, then tighten the wingnut until the post is locked into place.5. Attach the antenna to the rear of the camera. 6. Connect one end of an AC adapter to the camera’s power pigtail and plug the other end into a 120 volt AC (standard indoor) power outlet. (If necessary, connect the extension cord to the camera’s pigtail and connect the AC adapter to the extension cord.)7. Make sure the Power status light turns on. If it doesn’t, try reconnecting the AC adapter, and make sure the power outlet isn’t controlled by a wall switch.1243Loosen the wingnut to unlock the mountingpost.Attach the camera to the mounting screw and turn it to the desired direction.Adjust the post to the correct angle, then tighten the wingnut to lock the post into place.Tighten the brace against the camera tosecure itin place.AntennaPower(Link button not shown)
8Setting Up Your SystemYou can now set your cameras and system to your preferred settings. .Camera SettingsʇBrightness (page ___)ʇMotion Detection (page ___)ʇSchedule Recordings (page ___)ʇAlarms (page ___)System SettingsʇPower Saving (page ___)ʇScreen Auto Lock (page ___)ʇTime (page ___)ʇLanguage (default language is English; see page ___)Recording SettingsʇMotion Detection (page ___)ʇSchedule Recordings (page ___)
9Guardian Software Operation OverviewYour receiver’s Guardian software operates through a series of screens that let you choose groups of operations. For example, when you tap on the camera icon in the Pop-up menus, you can set how you want the main viewing screen - called the Live screen - to display images from the paired cameras. You can scan between cameras, show all cameras on a single screen, or only display a specific camera.The Live screen lets you view the camera transmissions. It also lets you set up your screen display and make adjustments to it. Icons on the screen itself let you monitor power and camera status. Live ScreenSD card statusBattery status Record statusCamera numberZoomPop up menusPop up menu tab
10What the icons meanIcon What it doesCAMERA MODESelect how you want the Main screen to display camera input:- Scan between cameras (in 5 second intervals up to 20 seconds?)- Quad view (all paired cameras display)- Single camera selection (1 camera displays)VOLUMEAdjust the volume level for notification tones and alerts.GUARDIAN SYSTEMSETTINGSAccess the Guardian Software Operation screens or view recorded events.SD CAPACITYIndicates memory capacity remaining.BATTERY CAPACITYDisplays battery capacity. This graphic shows battery at nearly full.CAMERA NUMBERDisplays the camera’s receive strength through the status lines to the left of the number.RECORD STATUSStarts or stops recording for that camera- Steady on - Not recording- Flashing - Recording
11Icon What it doesZOOM- Zooms into a specific area of the image. Tap a second time to return to normal screen.POP UP MENU TABOpens and closes the pop up menu display.
12Guardian Screen DescriptionsGuardian Settings ScreenFrom the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: ÎThe Guardian Settings screen highlights the Camera Setup option as the default.
13Main Screen Sub Screens What it DoesCamera Setup Pairing Enables the cameras and the monitor to com-municate with each otherCamera on Makes the cameras visible to the monitorBrightness Brightens or darkens the displayRecorder Setup Motion Detection Records when something moves in front of the camera. Continues recording for _________.Schedule Record Set up a schedule for pre-determined recording times and lengthsNetwork Setup Internet Setup Select the type of internet connection to be usedSecurity Code Set a security code for remote accessNetwork Information Displays information about your networkAlarm Setup Period Set a length of time for the alarm to soundVolume Set the alarm volumeMelody Select a melody to play for the alarmSystem Setup Power SavingScreen Auto Lock Locks the screen from further activity until the screen is unlocked.Time Set the time in 12-hour incrementsFormat Storage Erase SD card and copy current dataSystem Upgrade Download system upgrades from the network.Default Lists the original system defaultsQuick Tips NA Provides a list of 10 common questions.
14Camera Setup ScreenPairingYour cameras are paired to the receiver at the factory. When you add a camera, you have to pair it to the receiver (that is, you have “introduce” the camera and receiver so they can communicate). Some things to know about pairing cameras:ʇIf a camera is already assigned to the selected channel, the receiver overwrites that camera link with the new one.ʇOnly pair one camera at a time! The receiver links to the first camera it detects. If two or more cameras are in pairing mode, you can’t control which camera the receiver will detect first.ʇIf you have trouble pairing a new camera, refer to the manual that came with the camera or the receivers.
15From the pop-up menus, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: ÎÎÎ1. Tap the camera image you want to pair. A processing icon displays.2. Press and release the Pairing button on that camera’s power cord. A check mark appears on the receiver for that camera when pairing completes.Camera OnWhen you add cameras to your system, turn them on before you pair them.From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: ÎÎ Î1. Tap the camera you want to add.2. A check mark replaces the X under the camera. The camera can now be paired.
16BrightnessFrom the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: ÎÎ ÎTap the camera whose brightness level you want to change. The default brightness is 0, and the range is from -2 through 2.Recorder Setup Screen
17Motion DetectionFrom the pop-up menus, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: ÎÎ Î1. You can set the motion detection level to Off, Normal, of High. Tap on the camera to cycle through these choices. Default = Low.2. The screen returns to the Motion Detection screen after __________ seconds or when you press the Back icon.How many seconds before it times out and returns to the Motion Detection screen?Schedule RecordYou can schedule up to 5 recording sessions per camera in a single day. You are limited to the size of the SD card for how long a total recording time you have. From the pop-up menus, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This Schedule Record screen displays: ÎÎÎ
181. Tap the camera number you want to record (1 - 4).2. Set the recording start time. Tap the hour and number boxes separately and use the UP and DOWN arrows to scroll through the times.3. Tap the AM/PM block to toggle between them.4. Tap on the blank DATE box. The Schedule Record Calendar screen displays. 5. Tap on the date you want the recording. The previous screen displays.6. Set up the recording and then tap Save. You can select another recording session to schedule, return the previous screen, or return to the LIVE screen.To Clear a Scheduled Recording1. Access the Schedule Record screen.2. Tap on the scheduled recording you want to clear (1-5). The screen displays the settings for that schedule.3. Tap CLEAR. The screen resets to the default values for that recording slot.
19Network Setup ScreenThe Network Setup screen allows you to select your internet type and set a security code. You can also display system default configuration.From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: The Network Setup screen displays: ÎÎInternet Setup1. Tap Internet Setup icon to display the Internet Setup screen.
202. Tap on your selection and fill in the fields requested. Tap OK.Selection FieldsStatic IM - IP Address- Subnet Mask- Default Gateway- DNS ServerDHCP NonePPPOE - User Name- Password3. Tap OK on the system reboot screen. The Network Setup screen displays.Security Code1. Tap Security Code icon to display the Security Code screen.2. If you have not entered a security code, you can enter it here. If you have previously entered a security code, your current security code displays. Tap on the Change Code field. A keyboard screen displays.
213. Enter your security code. You can switch the keyboard from alphabetical characters to numbers/symbols and back by tapping the field to the left of the space bar. Tap Return. The Security Code screen displays again.4. Repeat your security code to confirm it. Tap Return again.5. Tap OK on the system reboot screen. The Network Setup screen displays. Network Information Screen1. Tap the Network Information icon to display the Network Information screen.2. Tap the BACK arrow to return to the previous screen.Alarm Setup ScreenFrom the Alarm Setup screen, you can:ʇSet the length of time the siren soundsʇChange the alarm volumeʇSelect a melody for the sirenWhat’s the difference between an alarm and a siren?
22Period ScreenThis selection allows you to select the length of time the siren will sound. 1. Tap Period. The Set Siren Duration screen displays.2. Tap the duration you want the siren to last (2, 10, or 30 seconds) or tap None to turn sirens off.3. Tap the BACK arrow to return to the previous screen.
23Volume1. Tap Volume. The Set Siren Volume screen displays.2. Tap + or - to increase or decrease the siren volume.3. Tap the BACK arrow to return to the previous screen.MelodyThis selection allows you to select a melody for the siren. How do you hear samples of the melody?1. Tap Melody. The Change Siren Melody screen displays.
242. A check mark appears on the melody you tap.3. Tap the BACK arrow to return to the previous screen.System Setup ScreenPower SavingWhen you turn on Power Saving mode, the monitor goes into sleep mode after it is idle for 30 seconds. Press Power once to reactive the monitor. The default is OFF.1. Tap Power Saving. The Activate Power Saving mode screen displays.
252. A check mark appears on your selection.3. Tap the BACK arrow to return to the previous screen.Screen Auto LockWhen you turn on Auto Lock mode, the monitor ???????. .What is auto lock again? And why doesn’t the following screen say Screen Auto Lock? It’s too wordy.1. Tap Screen Auto Lock. The Activate Touch Screen Operation screen displays.
262. Tap your selection; a check mark displays.3. Tap the BACK arrow to return to the previous screen.TimeThe Time screen lets you set up clock alarms, set the time, and set a timer. From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: The following screen displays: ÎÎ ÎClock Alarm1. Tap to display the Clock Alarm screen. 2. Tap on an alarm button.
273. Tap on the hour block. The UP/DOWN arrows move to the hour block. Set the hour.If there is a clock alarm already set for that alarm button, it will reset to 08:00 AM.4. Tap on the minute block. The UP/DOWN arrows move to the minute block. Set the minute.5. Tap on AM/PM to toggle between the two.6. Tap SAVE when you are finished. Time SettingThis screen contains fields to set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute, and AM/PM. 1. Tap to display the Time Setting screen. 2. Tap on each field to set it. The UP/DOWN arrows shift to that field. Use UP/DOWN to set the field.3. Tap on the AM/PM block to switch between the two.4. Tap SAVE when you are finished.
28Timer1. Tap to display the Time Setting screen. 2. Tap on each field to set it. The UP/DOWN arrows shift to that field. Use UP/DOWN to set the field.3. Tap START to begin the timer. When the timer reaches 00:00, an alarm beeps until you tap OK.Format StorageSave to SDTo be doneFrom the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: The Reformat Storage screen displays: ÎÎ Î
29System UpgradeFrom the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: ÎÎ ÎDefaultChanging the LanguageEnglish is the default language. When you change languages, all system settings default to the original factory settings. You will have to reenter any specialized setting you have made. From the pop up menus, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: ÎÎ Î1. Tap a language to reboot to that language. The Restore Default Settings screen displays:2. Tap OK to continue with the language reset. If you do not want to continue, tap CANCEL and return to theprecious page. The system will reboot in about 5 seconds.
30Quick TipsOther StuRecording Live VideoTap once on the LIVE screen. The icon flashes while the camera records. Tap it again to stop recording.Changing How the Screen DisplaysIf you are in Quad view, tap on one camera image. The screen displays that camera in Full Screen view.If you are in Full Screen view, tap on the screen to change back to Quad view.
31Using Your SystemPlaying Back Recorded VideoFrom the pop-up menus, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: The Record List screen displays. ÎÎ1. Tap on the highlighted day containing the recording you want to view. The Record List screen displays that day’s recordings listed in a folder.If you tap on a day that is not highlighted, a folder displays with no recordings listed.2. Tap on the recording you want to view. It displays on the screen.3. Tap on any area of the screen that does not have control icons to bring up the playback progress bar. Tap that area again to close it.What happens when the recording ends? Does it go back to the listing of recordings? The Record List screen?Adding New CamerasYour receiver supports a total of four active cameras at a time. When you add a camera, you have to pair it to the receiver (that is, you have “introduce” the camera and receiver so they can communicate).
32Some things to know about pairing cameras:ʇIf a camera is already assigned to the selected channel, the receiver overwrites that camera link with the new one.ʇOnly pair one camera at a time! The receiver links to the first camera it detects. If two or more cameras are in pairing mode, you can't control which camera the receiver will detect first.ʇIf you have trouble pairing a new camera, refer to the manual that came with the camera or the receivers.Pair Camera1. Tap the camera image you want to pair. A processing icon displays.2. Press and release the Pairing button on that camera’s power cord. A check mark appears on the receiver for that camera when pairing completes.3. If you have any trouble, consult the following table:If... Try...the camera’s signal status icon shows no bars- making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on. - making sure the camera is paired to the correct channel- re-pairing the camera and receiverthe camera’s signal status icon shows one or two bars or the video quality is poorSee page ____ for tips on improving video quality.the camera won’t pair with the receiver- making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on.- pressing and releasing the pairing button quickly. Do not press and hold the pairing button.
33Managing Your FilesHow do you connect the monitor to the computer? What are the things you can do with it? I have NOTHING AT ALL on this.Setting your recordings to deleteDoes the system automatically delete recordings after a set time period? Can you set the time frame for deletion? How DO you delete Recordings?
34Maintaining Your SystemHow to clean the receiverHow to clean the cameras
35Solving ProblemsIf you have any trouble with your system, try these simple steps. If you are still having a problem with your camera, check the manual that came with your camera. If you still have a question, call our Customer Care Line listed on the front cover.If… Try..The motion sensor won’t respond to movement.- Increasing the sensitivity of the motion sensor (see page 20).- Checking the settings on the Record screen (see page 18).The motion sensor goes off when there’s nothing there. - Decreasing the sensitivity of the motion sensor (see page 20).I can’t play my video clips in another program- You may not have the necessary video codec (XVID) installed. The codec is available on the installation CD as video decoder.exe, or you can visit the official Xvid website at http://www.xvid.org.The image on my monitor is frozen.- Seeing if your computer went into power saving or standby mode.- Seeing if some other program is using all of your system resources.The software keeps shutting down.- The software isn’t registered or the registration key may have been corrupted. Re-register the software (see page 5).I schedule a recording, save the schedule, and the recording does not happen at the scheduled time.The camera’s signal status icon shows no bars- making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on. - making sure the camera is paired to the correct channel- re-pairing the camera and receiverThe camera’s signal status icon shows one or two bars or the video quality is poorSee page ____ for tips on improving video quality.
36If… Try..The camera won’t pair with the receiver- making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on.- pressing and releasing the pairing button quickly. Do not press and hold the pairing button.When I power up my receiver and cameras for the first time, they seem to be on but there is no picture on the screen- tapping the Power button on top of the receiver. Screen lock may be on and tapping the Power button will unlock the screen.I have my regular LIVE screen but there are no icons.- tapping the Power button on top of the receiver. Screen lock may be on and tapping the Power button will unlock the screen.
37LEGALITIES
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39FCC NOTE：This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o 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 receiver.-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modications to this equipment. Such modications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. IC NOTE：This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

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