WIRED

Can I connect a Swann wired camera to a TV? 

Yes, Swann wired cameras use an RCA video plug to connect into your TV’s video ‘in’ socket, similar to many game consoles and DVD players. Cameras with audio also use the audio or ‘A’ in ‘AV’ plug connection.


                   

WIRELESS

What is wireless surveillance?

Wireless Surveillance offers users the easy convenience of video security monitoring without having to worry about camera cables. Wireless Surveillance means there is no video cable running from the wireless camera to your TV or VCR. All wireless cameras require power. A wireless camera must have access to a mains outlet to receive power (Some cameras can run on a 9 Volt battery for a limited time). The receiver receives the video and audio signal from the camera wirelessly and connects to your TV, monitor or VCR with an RCA AV (audio and video) cable and also requires access to a mains outlet to receive power.

How do wireless 2.4 GHz cameras work?

Wireless video transmission is made possible with the use of video transmitters and receivers. Swann wireless cameras come with a built-in video transmitter and a separate video receiver. The video signal is sent wirelessly through a specific radio frequency (2.4GHz)to the receiver which is connected directly to a TV, monitor or VCR using an RCA video cable.

Are the Swann wireless cameras totally wireless?

The Swann wireless cameras are wireless for video transmission. Both wireless cameras and their receivers must be powered by electricity to function. They must be located within 6ft (2m) of a power source and plugged in. A Swann wireless receiver uses an RCA video cable to transfer the video signal received from a Swann wireless camera to your TV, monitor or VCR with AV connections, so must be located near your TV, monitor or VCR.

Can I connect a Swann wireless camera to a TV? 

Yes, the receiver that comes with Swann’s wireless cameras uses an RCA video plug to connect into your TV’s video ‘in’ socket, similar to many game consoles and DVD players. Cameras with audio also use the audio or ‘A’ in ‘AV’ plug connection.  If you plug your Swann wireless camera’s receiver into your VCR so that you can record the footage, you will need to select the channel on your TV that you normally use to view video movies from your VCR. If you plug your Swann wireless receiver directly into your TV, you can view the images on the appropriate AV channel, but you will not be able to record.

What is the maximum wireless transmission distance of the Swann wireless cameras? 

Outdoors; For open line of sight without obstruction approximately 330ft (100m). 

Indoors; Due to the many variables in building construction and other causes of interference, the useful range can vary but is usually between 66ft (20m) and 100ft (30m).

Can I add extra cameras to the pack? 

Yes, many of the Swann Wireless Cameras can be set to any of 4 channels the receiver is capable of using. The receiver can be set to switch through all 4 channels in sequence. Swann recommend a maximum of 3 cameras for optimum reception quality but 4 cameras can be set up successfully with careful camera placement. Please read the specifications on the packaging or visit the Swann website for information on what models are multi-channel capable.

Can other devices interfere with the Swann wireless camera’s wireless transmission? 

Yes, some common causes of interference are Wireless LAN equipment, cordless 2.4GHz telephones and microwave ovens (while they are actually cooking). Using a camera that has 4 switchable channels will allow you to change to a channel that is further away from the interference source to minimize the potential for interference.