Swann Security Camera DVR 420 User Manual

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Warranty Information  
Swann Communications USA Inc.  
12636 Clark Street  
Swann Communications PTY. LTD.  
Building 4, 650 Church Street,  
Richmond, Victoria 3121  
Australia  
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670  
USA  
Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material  
for a period of one (1) year from it’s original purchase date. You must present your receipt  
as proof of date 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 incurred to send the  
product to Swann’s repair centres. 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, accidental 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 responsibility of the end user. This warranty applies to the original purchaser  
of the product only and is not transferable to any third party. Unauthorized end user or  
third party modifications to any component or evidence of misuse or abuse of the device will  
render all warranties void.  
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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.  
SW234-PC2 / SW234-PCG  
SR234-PC2-10006-130309  
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PenCam Layout  
Downloading and Viewing Video  
When the PenCam is connected to a PC, Windows XP and Vista will  
automatically recognize the device and install the correct drivers.  
Power /  
Record LED  
Hidden  
Camera  
Navigate to the Removable Disk in My Computer to view, copy or delete files just  
like a portable hard drive or flash drive.  
Reset  
Switch  
Playback video recordings on your PC with media players such as VLC, winDVD,  
powerDVD etc., capable of decoding H263 format AVI files.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are unable to view videos on your PC, install the  
codec pack software named klcodec417s.exe stored on the PenCam or down-  
Setting the Date & Time  
Hidden USB Port  
Twist to reveal  
To set or change the Date & Time:  
1. Connect the PenCam to your PC.  
2. Create a new .txt file using Windows Notepad.  
3. Type the date & time in the following format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS  
(ex. 2009-03-13 11:53:58).  
4. Save the file as userconfig.txt and place in the root directory of the PenCam.  
5. Remove the PenCam from the computer and turn on the PenCam. Videos will  
now be time stamped with the updated date & time.  
Rubberized Grip  
Twist to expose  
pen tip  
Note: Current date and time settings may be lost if the PenCam is formatted or  
completely drained of battery power.  
Working Pen Tip  
Deleting & Formatting the PenCam  
Top of PenCam  
If the PenCam is full or operates slowly, delete unwanted files from the PenCam  
when connected to your computer.  
USB Connection  
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you format the PenCam all data will be permanently lost  
including the codec pack and userconfig.txt file with the current date & time  
settings. To reset the date & time follow the instructions above. If you require  
Bottom of PenCam  
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Powering the PenCam On/Off  
Recording and Standby Modes  
Powering On the PenCam  
Standby Mode  
1. Push and release the button on the PenCam 1 time.  
2. The orange light will turn on.  
3. Wait 5 to 10 seconds for the PenCam to load and “boot up”.  
4. After the PenCam has finished booting it will automatically begin recording  
indicated by the blue light.  
When the orange light is on the PenCam is in standby. Push the button 1 time to  
begin recording. If you are powering on the PenCam it will automatically begin  
recording, do not push the button while the PenCam is booting.  
Recording Mode  
The blue light indicates the PenCam is currently recording. Push the button 1  
time to stop recording. The PenCam may take several seconds to process and  
save the recording.  
Orange indicates standby mode  
Blue indicates currently recording  
IMPORTANT NOTE: When stopping a recording push the button only 1 time.  
The PenCam will write the video to memory. Depending on the length and com-  
plexity of the video there may be several seconds delay. Do not push the button  
again during this time or data loss may occur.  
Push the button 1 time to  
power on the PenCam  
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must wait until the PenCam has finished booting and  
the light has turned blue before pressing the button again, otherwise there may  
be data loss or undesired results.  
Charging the PenCam  
The PenCam has a built in lithium-ion battery that provides approximately 90  
minutes of power when fully charged.  
Powering Off the PenCam  
1. If the light is blue, push and release the button one time to stop recording  
and wait until the light turns orange.  
2. When the light is orange, push and hold the button to power off the  
PenCam.  
Unscrew the PenCam to  
reveal the hidden USB port  
Charge the PenCam by connecting the hidden USB connector inside the PenCam  
to a USB port on your computer. The PenCam will flash orange, indicating it is  
charging. Full charge time is approximately 2 hours.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before using the PenCam for the first time, connect it to a  
USB port and charge for the full 2 hours.  
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