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The Camera features an omni-directional antenna which is most effective when used in the
UPRIGHT position.
1) Connect both the Camera and the Receiver to their respective power adaptors (the Adaptors
have a label on the end of the cable to indicate which unit they must be used with).
2) Connect the Receiver to the equipment you wish to view the camera on (monitor, AV TV, VCR, DVR
etc) using the supplied A/V-RCA cable. If you have an A/V TV with RCA sockets you will need to
switch the TV to the AV channel to view the camera. To connect the Receiver to your VCR, you
will need to turn the VCR to the AV Input selection and turn your TV onto the channel you
would normally use to view a tape or movie on your VCR. The AV channel may be activated by a
button on your remote that is marked with this symbol , or L1 or L2 or possibly AV, AV1 or
AV2. Check the manual of your TV or VCR for more information on using its AV inputs.
3) After connecting both the Black Knight Camera and the Receiver make sure the receiver
is switched to the same channel as the camera. By default the camera is set to channel 1.
Press the SEL button on the receiver until the LED for CH1 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 Black Knight camera
and Receiver unit to suit. Try slightly different locations of either unit for optimum results.
4) If you are mounting the camera to a ceiling or eave, unscrew the camera stand from the camera
body and carefully screw it into position on the back of the camera using the hole that is provided
or the picture will appear on your screen upside down.
Camera with Stand and Hood
Camera Power Adaptor
Poor Picture: Realign antennas until image quality improves, slightly adjust the position of the Night Hawk Camera or
Receiver. Change the location of the Camera, or use a different Camera in the location experiencing interference that is on a
different channel. In some cases interference may be caused by another device on a similar frequency to the channel you are
using. Change to one of the other channels and check the signal quality again.
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 for the particular camera.
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 that the channel on the receiver
is the set to the same as the camera you wish to view. Check to ensure the camera is plugged in and has power (cup your
hands around the camera and you should see a faint red glow from the IR LEDs). You can use the infrared lighting facility to
pick up a picture inside a dark environment. If your monitor does not display a picture in a dark environment, check the
camera to be certain that infrared lighting is within range of the subject. Try to move the item within the 2-3m (6-9ft) range
of the Cameras IR LEDs or place the Camera nearer to the object until a clear picture is displayed on the Monitor.
FCC Notice
We, Swann Communications of 10612 Shoemaker Avenue, Bldg A, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA, declare
under our sole responsibility that the product:
SW-C-BLACKK
This product meets the requirements specified in Part 15 of FCC Regulation. Operation rests with the following
two conditions:
(1) The equipment should not cause any harmful interference;
(2) The equipment must receive and process any interference, including any possible interference caused by
operation mistakes. After testing the product, we confirm that it complies with the provision for class C digital
equipment in the 15th part in FCC regulation; and the receiver complies with the limitations for class B digital
equipment in Part 15 of FCC regulation. The product generates, applies and emits radio waves. It might cause
harmful interferences to wireless communication if not be installed and used following the description of the
manual. The product may cause interference in residential area, and the customer should take remedies to
eliminate the interference at their own costs. If the product causes any harmful interference to wireless
equipment or disturbs the receiving of TV signals (it can be identified by turning on and off the product), you
can solve the trouble by following methods:
(1) Re-adjust the product or put it in another place;
(2) Extend the distance between the equipment interfered and the product; and
(3) Refer to dealers or experienced radio electrician for help.
CE Notice
This product complies with standards including Low Voltage Device Directive 73/23/EEC; EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. It passed the subject tests by the authority concerned and is authorized to bear CE mark.
Receiver
External antenna
Audio / Video Out
To Audio and
Video IN
Monitor or TV
DC Socket
Channel
Selector
Button
Loop / Normal Switch
Active
Channel
Leds
SEL
CH2
CH4
CH1
CH3
Receiver
Power Adaptor
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