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The MicroCam III features an omni-directional antenna which is most effective when used
in the UPRIGHT position.
1) Connect both the MicroCam III and the Receiver to their respective power adaptors.
2) Connect the Receiver to the equipment you wish to view the camera on (monitor, TV, VCR
etc) using the supplied RCA cable.
3) After connecting both the MicroCam III and the Receiver make sure the receiver is
switched to channel 3. Press the SEL button on the receiver until the LED for CH3 is lit. If
the channel LEDs flash and the receiver scans through all 4 channels, switch the
Loop/Normal selector at the back of the receiver to Normal. Obtain the best picture by
adjusting the position of the MicroCam III and Receiver unit to suit. Try slightly different
locations of either unit for optimum results.
4) If required, place the MicroCam III into the Camera Stand by first placing the cable through
the bracket and then gently push the camera in until it is correctly seated. Tighten the screw
on the stand until firm.
5) Align the antenna of the receiver toward the antenna of the MicroCam III. The antenna can
be swivelled to face in the appropriate direction by loosening the nut connecting it to the
antenna socket. Once the antenna is correctly positioned, finger tighten the nut to lock the
antenna in place.
Please note: Channels 1, 2 and 4 are not used with this camera. Accessory cameras to take
advantage of the other channels are 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 IV (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 MicroCam III
receiver.
IMPORTANT: In accordance with privacy regulations in some countries this camera does
not have any audio transmission capability where this is prohibited by law. Please consult
your privacy regulations, or contact the relevant government department for more
information.
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 (CH3).
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 Channel 3.
Red haze over picture: In some cases where the sun shines into the front of the 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.
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