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... 15 Recording Live Video 15 Playing Back Recorded Video 15 Adding New Cameras 16 Uniden Guardian Screen Descriptions 18 Overview...18 Uniden Guardian Settings Screen 18 Camera Setup Screen 20 Pairing...20 Camera On 21 Recorder Setup Screen 22 Network Setup Screen 24 Alarm Setup Screen...174;...42 Maintaining Your System 45 Upgrading your local, state and federal law. © 2012. Uniden expects consumer's use of Your Hardware 45 Receiver 45 Cameras 45 Additional Information 48 Product Specifications 48 Lithium-Polymer Battery Warning 49 Recycling and Disposal Information 49...
... 15 Recording Live Video 15 Playing Back Recorded Video 15 Adding New Cameras 16 Uniden Guardian Screen Descriptions 18 Overview...18 Uniden Guardian Settings Screen 18 Camera Setup Screen 20 Pairing...20 Camera On 21 Recorder Setup Screen 22 Network Setup Screen 24 Alarm Setup Screen...174;...42 Maintaining Your System 45 Upgrading your local, state and federal law. © 2012. Uniden expects consumer's use of Your Hardware 45 Receiver 45 Cameras 45 Additional Information 48 Product Specifications 48 Lithium-Polymer Battery Warning 49 Recycling and Disposal Information 49...
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If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately. What's Included You should have the following items: G4 or G7 Receiver and Cradle GC45 Camera (2) Stand (2) AC Adapter (3) Antenna (2) Not Shown: Mounting screws, Ethernet cable, 2 extension cords, and SD Card. Never use damaged products! 5
If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately. What's Included You should have the following items: G4 or G7 Receiver and Cradle GC45 Camera (2) Stand (2) AC Adapter (3) Antenna (2) Not Shown: Mounting screws, Ethernet cable, 2 extension cords, and SD Card. Never use damaged products! 5
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Getting to Know the Receiver and Cameras Receiver (back/side) Antenna Cradle Reset Power On/O SD slot Receiver Power Dock Data Cable Connection AC Power Connection AC Power Connection Pull-Out Stand Front view Power status Back view Antenna connector Link status Light sensor Microphone Power pigtail Power/Pair button What the lights mean Light Power status State On (Red) Off What it means The camera is off. 6 The camera is on.
Getting to Know the Receiver and Cameras Receiver (back/side) Antenna Cradle Reset Power On/O SD slot Receiver Power Dock Data Cable Connection AC Power Connection AC Power Connection Pull-Out Stand Front view Power status Back view Antenna connector Link status Light sensor Microphone Power pigtail Power/Pair button What the lights mean Light Power status State On (Red) Off What it means The camera is off. 6 The camera is on.
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... are weatherproof and have an IP66 rating. The receiver displays the Uniden Welcome screen for night vision, thus causing lower quality video. 7 Mount the Camera Stand General Guidelines The Uniden Guardian GC45 cameras included with your receiver are used for a few seconds and then... transitions to the receiver. however, the cameras cannot be sprayed on the side of the receiver for ...
... are weatherproof and have an IP66 rating. The receiver displays the Uniden Welcome screen for night vision, thus causing lower quality video. 7 Mount the Camera Stand General Guidelines The Uniden Guardian GC45 cameras included with your receiver are used for a few seconds and then... transitions to the receiver. however, the cameras cannot be sprayed on the side of the receiver for ...
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...handy. 1. it's much easier to windows allows better transmission. •• Optimized motion detection range is 6 - 18 feet for the GC45 camera. Use the included screws and anchors to attach the base to mount it is best. -- Walls, especially brick and concrete, shorten the transmission distance... spotlights in the driveway, etc. •• Rainfall, pool water ripples/reflections, tree/shrub leaves blowing in place. 8 Before attaching the camera, tug gently on the ceiling). Periodically clean the lens glass with the stand on the bottom (on a wall or table-top) or on...
...handy. 1. it's much easier to windows allows better transmission. •• Optimized motion detection range is 6 - 18 feet for the GC45 camera. Use the included screws and anchors to attach the base to mount it is best. -- Walls, especially brick and concrete, shorten the transmission distance... spotlights in the driveway, etc. •• Rainfall, pool water ripples/reflections, tree/shrub leaves blowing in place. 8 Before attaching the camera, tug gently on the ceiling). Periodically clean the lens glass with the stand on the bottom (on a wall or table-top) or on...
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...left a few mounting turns, then turn it 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.) Be sure the power plug and the connector are tightly twisted together to avoid water... leaking in place. Attach the antenna to the rear of the Loosen the wingnut to the camera's power pigtail and plug the other end into place. 3. Power/ Pair button 7. If it in . mounting screw. Antenna 6. Connect one end of ...
...left a few mounting turns, then turn it 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.) Be sure the power plug and the connector are tightly twisted together to avoid water... leaking in place. Attach the antenna to the rear of the Loosen the wingnut to the camera's power pigtail and plug the other end into place. 3. Power/ Pair button 7. If it in . mounting screw. Antenna 6. Connect one end of ...
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...;• Motion Detection ("Motion Detection" on page 22) •• Schedule Recordings ("Schedule Record" on your preferred settings. Camera Settings •• Brightness ("Uniden Guardian Settings Screen" on page 18) •• Motion Detection ("Uniden Guardian Settings Screen" on page 18) •• Schedule Recordings ("Schedule Record" on page 23) System Settings •...
...;• Motion Detection ("Motion Detection" on page 22) •• Schedule Recordings ("Schedule Record" on your preferred settings. Camera Settings •• Brightness ("Uniden Guardian Settings Screen" on page 18) •• Motion Detection ("Uniden Guardian Settings Screen" on page 18) •• Schedule Recordings ("Schedule Record" on page 23) System Settings •...
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... while in any other system screen. Icons on the camera icon in the Pop-up menu tab 11 The Uniden Guardian system always defaults to it. Live Screen SD card status Battery status Record status Camera number/ Signal strength Pop up menus Pop up menus,... you monitor power and camera status. Uniden Guardian Software Operation Overview Your receiver's Uniden Guardian software operates through a series of screens that the system is...
... while in any other system screen. Icons on the camera icon in the Pop-up menu tab 11 The Uniden Guardian system always defaults to it. Live Screen SD card status Battery status Record status Camera number/ Signal strength Pop up menus Pop up menus,... you monitor power and camera status. Uniden Guardian Software Operation Overview Your receiver's Uniden Guardian software operates through a series of screens that the system is...
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... remaining. Tap to start or stop recording for that camera • Steady on full screen) Adjust the volume level. Uniden Guardian System Settings Access the Uniden Guardian Software Operation screens or view recorded events. Battery Capacity Displays battery capacity. Camera Number Record Status Displays the camera number and signal strength through the status lines to...
... remaining. Tap to start or stop recording for that camera • Steady on full screen) Adjust the volume level. Uniden Guardian System Settings Access the Uniden Guardian Software Operation screens or view recorded events. Battery Capacity Displays battery capacity. Camera Number Record Status Displays the camera number and signal strength through the status lines to...
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... Screen Displays The Live screen displays in each quadrant. Quad View divides the screen's image area into 4 quadrants and displays camera video in 2 views - If less than 4 cameras are on, only those cameras' video will display on the Live screen. 13 Motion System indicates motion detection recording in progress. Quad View or Full...
... Screen Displays The Live screen displays in each quadrant. Quad View divides the screen's image area into 4 quadrants and displays camera video in 2 views - If less than 4 cameras are on, only those cameras' video will display on the Live screen. 13 Motion System indicates motion detection recording in progress. Quad View or Full...
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If you are in any camera's full screen view, selecting the + icon on a section and it will digitally zoom to Full View. PentaZoom lets you want to expand to full screen. Tap on the right side of the video image. Tap on the camera quadrant you select from 5 sections of the screen enables the PentaZoom feature. Using the PentaZoom™ Feature While in Quad View, tap on the video to return to full screen mode or to go back to Quad View. Tap on the entire screen. Full view displays a single camera's video on that image to return to the PentaZoom screen, tap . 14
If you are in any camera's full screen view, selecting the + icon on a section and it will digitally zoom to Full View. PentaZoom lets you want to expand to full screen. Tap on the right side of the video image. Tap on the camera quadrant you select from 5 sections of the screen enables the PentaZoom feature. Using the PentaZoom™ Feature While in Quad View, tap on the video to return to full screen mode or to go back to Quad View. Tap on the entire screen. Full view displays a single camera's video on that image to return to the PentaZoom screen, tap . 14
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...When playback ends, tap to return to begin recording. 2. Tap on any area of the screen that is visible, you tap on a specific camera to only view that area again to close it again to the next or previous video. 15 While playback progress is not highlighted, a folder displays... with no recordings listed. 2. If you can record from all cameras at the same time. Tap that camera's recordings. Playing Back Recorded Video From the pop-up the playback progress bar. You can press the double arrow to move...
...When playback ends, tap to return to begin recording. 2. Tap on any area of the screen that is visible, you tap on a specific camera to only view that area again to close it again to the next or previous video. 15 While playback progress is not highlighted, a folder displays... with no recordings listed. 2. If you can record from all cameras at the same time. Tap that camera's recordings. Playing Back Recorded Video From the pop-up the playback progress bar. You can press the double arrow to move...
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... 60 second countdown. 2. The system automatically adjusts the Camera On screen accordingly. 4. If you can communicate). From the Pairing Camera screen (see "Pairing" on page 17. 16 Pair Camera 1. Some things to know about pairing cameras •• If a camera is , you have to pair it detects. During...and release the Pairing button on page 20), tap the camera image you have "introduce" the camera and receiver so they can 't control which camera the receiver will detect first. The receiver links to the first camera it to the receiver (that is already assigned to pair...
... 60 second countdown. 2. The system automatically adjusts the Camera On screen accordingly. 4. If you can communicate). From the Pairing Camera screen (see "Pairing" on page 17. 16 Pair Camera 1. Some things to know about pairing cameras •• If a camera is , you have to pair it detects. During...and release the Pairing button on page 20), tap the camera image you have "introduce" the camera and receiver so they can 't control which camera the receiver will detect first. The receiver links to the first camera it to the receiver (that is already assigned to pair...
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...is attached and the receiver's antenna is extended. • making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on. • pressing and releasing the pairing button quickly. Troubleshooting camera Pairing Consult the following table for tips on two bars or the video quality... is poor improving video quality. the camera's signal status icon shows one or See "General Guidelines" on page 7 for camera pairing troubleshooting suggestions: If... the camera's signal status icon shows no bars • making sure the camera is paired to the correct channel. • ...
...is attached and the receiver's antenna is extended. • making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on. • pressing and releasing the pairing button quickly. Troubleshooting camera Pairing Consult the following table for tips on two bars or the video quality... is poor improving video quality. the camera's signal status icon shows one or See "General Guidelines" on page 7 for camera pairing troubleshooting suggestions: If... the camera's signal status icon shows no bars • making sure the camera is paired to the correct channel. • ...
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... the video of the camera. Records when something moves in detail. Main Screen Camera Setup Recorder Setup Sub Screens Pairing Camera on the screens: This screen should display: The Uniden Guardian Settings screen highlights the Camera Setup option as they ...menu, tap the following icons as the default. Uniden Guardian Screen Descriptions Overview This section describes the Uniden Guardian screens in front of that camera. Continues recording for pre-determined recording times and lengths. 18 Uniden Guardian Settings Screen From the pop-up a schedule...
... the video of the camera. Records when something moves in detail. Main Screen Camera Setup Recorder Setup Sub Screens Pairing Camera on the screens: This screen should display: The Uniden Guardian Settings screen highlights the Camera Setup option as they ...menu, tap the following icons as the default. Uniden Guardian Screen Descriptions Overview This section describes the Uniden Guardian screens in front of that camera. Continues recording for pre-determined recording times and lengths. 18 Uniden Guardian Settings Screen From the pop-up a schedule...
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...menus, tap This screen should display: the following icons as they can 't control which camera the receiver will detect first. The receiver links to the first camera it to channels 1 and 2. Tap the camera image you want to a different channel. 20 The system will end when the pairing... process is complete. 3. If two or more cameras are paired to the receiver at a time! Some things to know about pairing cameras: •• If a camera is , you have "introduce" the camera and receiver so they appear on that is already assigned to the selected...
...menus, tap This screen should display: the following icons as they can 't control which camera the receiver will detect first. The receiver links to the first camera it to channels 1 and 2. Tap the camera image you want to a different channel. 20 The system will end when the pairing... process is complete. 3. If two or more cameras are paired to the receiver at a time! Some things to know about pairing cameras: •• If a camera is , you have "introduce" the camera and receiver so they appear on that is already assigned to the selected...
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An X replaces the checkmark and indicates the camera is turned on. The receiver will automatically turn a camera off ; a check mark indicates the camera is turned off. Tap the camera you add a camera to turn on. 2. Camera On When you want to your system, pair up menu, tap the... 1. To turn it is turned off , tap the camera icon. Although the camera is turned off, it on. An X indicates a camera that camera. 21 A check mark replaces the X under the camera. 3. From the pop-up the camera with the receiver and the system will not receive video signals from ...
An X replaces the checkmark and indicates the camera is turned on. The receiver will automatically turn a camera off ; a check mark indicates the camera is turned off. Tap the camera you add a camera to turn on. 2. Camera On When you want to your system, pair up menu, tap the... 1. To turn it is turned off , tap the camera icon. Although the camera is turned off, it on. An X indicates a camera that camera. 21 A check mark replaces the X under the camera. 3. From the pop-up the camera with the receiver and the system will not receive video signals from ...
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... from -2 through 2. Motion Detection From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: Tap the camera whose brightness level you want to select between Motion Detection and Schedule Record. Select Motion Detection.
... from -2 through 2. Motion Detection From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: Tap the camera whose brightness level you want to select between Motion Detection and Schedule Record. Select Motion Detection.
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...previous screen displays. 23 Tap on the screens: This screen should display: 1. Schedule Record You can select up to all 4 cameras to scroll through these choices. 2. From the pop-up to 5 recording sessions. Tap on the blank Date box. These recording sessions must begin and end.... 4. You are limited to the size of the SD card for 2 minutes when motion is to cycle through the times. 3. Tap the camera number you want the recording. Tap the hour and number boxes separately and use the UP and DOWN arrows to record. 2. You can schedule ...
...previous screen displays. 23 Tap on the screens: This screen should display: 1. Schedule Record You can select up to all 4 cameras to scroll through these choices. 2. From the pop-up to 5 recording sessions. Tap on the blank Date box. These recording sessions must begin and end.... 4. You are limited to the size of the SD card for 2 minutes when motion is to cycle through the times. 3. Tap the camera number you want the recording. Tap the hour and number boxes separately and use the UP and DOWN arrows to record. 2. You can schedule ...
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Tap the arrow to return to display the Network Information screen. 2. Tap the Network Information icon to the previous screen. Alarm Setup Screen From the Alarm Setup screen, you can: •• Set the length of time the alarm sounds. •• Select a melody for the alarm. 27 The information in the DHCP setting is required (along with the security code) to gain remote access to your monitor from your cameras over the internet. Network Information Screen 1. The UID is a unique code specific to your monitor and is assigned to your home router.
Tap the arrow to return to display the Network Information screen. 2. Tap the Network Information icon to the previous screen. Alarm Setup Screen From the Alarm Setup screen, you can: •• Set the length of time the alarm sounds. •• Select a melody for the alarm. 27 The information in the DHCP setting is required (along with the security code) to gain remote access to your monitor from your cameras over the internet. Network Information Screen 1. The UID is a unique code specific to your monitor and is assigned to your home router.