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... STARTED 5 USING THIS MANUAL 5 WHAT'S INCLUDED 6 GETTING TO KNOW THE G955 SYSTEM 7 G955 Monitor 7 G955 Camera (GC45 8 SETTING UP THE EQUIPMENT 9 Set Up the Monitor 9 Mount the Camera Stand 9 Attach the Camera 10 SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM 11 Camera Settings 11 System Settings 11 Recording Settings 12 UNIDEN GUARDIAN SOFTWARE OPERATION OVERVIEW..... 13 Live Screen 13 What the...
... STARTED 5 USING THIS MANUAL 5 WHAT'S INCLUDED 6 GETTING TO KNOW THE G955 SYSTEM 7 G955 Monitor 7 G955 Camera (GC45 8 SETTING UP THE EQUIPMENT 9 Set Up the Monitor 9 Mount the Camera Stand 9 Attach the Camera 10 SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM 11 Camera Settings 11 System Settings 11 Recording Settings 12 UNIDEN GUARDIAN SOFTWARE OPERATION OVERVIEW..... 13 Live Screen 13 What the...
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Cameras 57 MANAGING RECORDED FILES 57 Copying Files from the microSD Card to the Computer....... 58 SOLVING PROBLEMS 59 SPECIFICATIONS 61 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 63 Lithium-Polymer Battery Warning 63 Recycling and Disposal Information 63 Compliance Information 63 FCC Part 15 Compliance Statement 63 RF Exposure Information 64 IC Compliance Information 64 Radio Equipment Notice 64 CE Compliance Information 64 One-Year Limited Warranty 65
Cameras 57 MANAGING RECORDED FILES 57 Copying Files from the microSD Card to the Computer....... 58 SOLVING PROBLEMS 59 SPECIFICATIONS 61 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 63 Lithium-Polymer Battery Warning 63 Recycling and Disposal Information 63 Compliance Information 63 FCC Part 15 Compliance Statement 63 RF Exposure Information 64 IC Compliance Information 64 Radio Equipment Notice 64 CE Compliance Information 64 One-Year Limited Warranty 65
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If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately. Never use damaged products! 6 WHAT'S INCLUDED You should have the following items: G955 Monitor Camera (2) Stand (2) AC Adapter (3) Antenna (2) Not Shown: Mounting screws, Ethernet cable, 2 extension cords, and microSD™ card and adapter.
If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately. Never use damaged products! 6 WHAT'S INCLUDED You should have the following items: G955 Monitor Camera (2) Stand (2) AC Adapter (3) Antenna (2) Not Shown: Mounting screws, Ethernet cable, 2 extension cords, and microSD™ card and adapter.
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What it back on and off . GETTING TO KNOW THE G955 SYSTEM G955 Monitor 2 1 8 3 4 7 9 5 6 No. Press POWER to turn it is 1 Monitor Antenna: Sends & receives signals to or from the camera. 2 Power: Turns the monitor on again. 5 DC 5V: Connects the DC 5V power adapter to the monitor. 6 Rubber feet: Prevents the monitor from...
What it back on and off . GETTING TO KNOW THE G955 SYSTEM G955 Monitor 2 1 8 3 4 7 9 5 6 No. Press POWER to turn it is 1 Monitor Antenna: Sends & receives signals to or from the camera. 2 Power: Turns the monitor on again. 5 DC 5V: Connects the DC 5V power adapter to the monitor. 6 Rubber feet: Prevents the monitor from...
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The camera is in standby. 8 The camera is on. The camera is off. G955 Camera (GC45) Front view Power status Back view Antenna connector Power pigtail Link status Light sensor Microphone Pair button Power jack Ethernet Connector What the lights mean Light Power status Link status State On (Red) Off Flashing On (Green) Off What it means The camera is connected to the monitor. The camera is in pairing mode.
The camera is in standby. 8 The camera is on. The camera is off. G955 Camera (GC45) Front view Power status Back view Antenna connector Power pigtail Link status Light sensor Microphone Pair button Power jack Ethernet Connector What the lights mean Light Power status Link status State On (Red) Off Flashing On (Green) Off What it means The camera is connected to the monitor. The camera is in pairing mode.
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...the back of cover like a patio overhang or eave. Walls, especially brick and concrete, shorten the transmission distance. -- The monitor displays the Uniden Welcome screen for 3 - 4 seconds to the rain, it is best. -- Placement next to the LIVE view. SETTING UP THE EQUIPMENT Set... Flip out the stand on the side of -sight between the camera and monitor is recommended that will still work; The screen remains dark until the cameras are weatherproof and have an IP66 rating. Mount the Camera Stand General Guidelines The Uniden Guardian GC45 cameras included with a soft cloth.
...the back of cover like a patio overhang or eave. Walls, especially brick and concrete, shorten the transmission distance. -- The monitor displays the Uniden Welcome screen for 3 - 4 seconds to the rain, it is best. -- Placement next to the LIVE view. SETTING UP THE EQUIPMENT Set... Flip out the stand on the side of -sight between the camera and monitor is recommended that will still work; The screen remains dark until the cameras are weatherproof and have an IP66 rating. Mount the Camera Stand General Guidelines The Uniden Guardian GC45 cameras included with a soft cloth.
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... Optimized motion detection range is , the less accurate the motion detection. •• Avoid having a direct light source in the view of the camera, including street lights, ceiling or floor lamps, spotlights in the driveway, etc. •• Rainfall, pool water ripples/reflections, tree/shrub leaves blowing...it is securely in place. it a few mounting turns, then turn it in the wind - For each camera, attach the camera bracket to the 2 Tighten the brace against the camera to secure it to the desired direction. 4 Adjust the post to the correct angle, then tighten the ...
... Optimized motion detection range is , the less accurate the motion detection. •• Avoid having a direct light source in the view of the camera, including street lights, ceiling or floor lamps, spotlights in the driveway, etc. •• Rainfall, pool water ripples/reflections, tree/shrub leaves blowing...it is securely in place. it a few mounting turns, then turn it in the wind - For each camera, attach the camera bracket to the 2 Tighten the brace against the camera to secure it to the desired direction. 4 Adjust the post to the correct angle, then tighten the ...
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Unlock the mounting post by a wall switch. 8. If it into place. 3. Camera Settings •• Brightness ("Uniden Guardian Settings Screen" on page 21) •• Motion Detection ("Uniden Guardian Settings Screen" on page 21) •• Schedule Recordings ("Schedule Record" on page 28) System Settings •• Power Saving ("Power Saving" on . Connect ...
Unlock the mounting post by a wall switch. 8. If it into place. 3. Camera Settings •• Brightness ("Uniden Guardian Settings Screen" on page 21) •• Motion Detection ("Uniden Guardian Settings Screen" on page 21) •• Schedule Recordings ("Schedule Record" on page 28) System Settings •• Power Saving ("Power Saving" on . Connect ...
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... in Live screen mode. The Live screen lets you monitor power and camera status. Icons on the screen itself let you view the camera transmissions. called the Live screen - The Uniden Guardian system always defaults to display images from the paired cameras. Live Screen microSD Battery card status status Internet connection status Record status...
... in Live screen mode. The Live screen lets you monitor power and camera status. Icons on the screen itself let you view the camera transmissions. called the Live screen - The Uniden Guardian system always defaults to display images from the paired cameras. Live Screen microSD Battery card status status Internet connection status Record status...
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Indicates connection to display camera input: • Scan between cameras (5 seconds) • Quad view (all paired cameras display) • Full view (1 camera displays on full screen) Adjust the volume level. Appears in Live view. Uniden Guardian System Settings Access the Uniden Guardian Software Operation screens or view recorded events. Internet / INtranet Status Appears in Live view and...
Indicates connection to display camera input: • Scan between cameras (5 seconds) • Quad view (all paired cameras display) • Full view (1 camera displays on full screen) Adjust the volume level. Appears in Live view. Uniden Guardian System Settings Access the Uniden Guardian Software Operation screens or view recorded events. Internet / INtranet Status Appears in Live view and...
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... and signal strength through the status lines to start or stop recording for that camera • Steady on - Pop up Menu Tab Opens and closes the pop up menu display. 15 Scheduled System indicates scheduled recording in progress. Tap to ...
... and signal strength through the status lines to start or stop recording for that camera • Steady on - Pop up Menu Tab Opens and closes the pop up menu display. 15 Scheduled System indicates scheduled recording in progress. Tap to ...
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... to full screen. Tap on a section and it does Displays red when the microSD card is not present or is damaged. If less than 4 cameras are in any camera's full screen view, selecting the + icon on the entire screen. If you select from 5 sections of the screen enables the PentaZoom feature. Using... the PentaZoom™ Feature While in Quad view, tap on the camera quadrant you want to expand to the PentaZoom screen, tap . 16 Tap on the screen to return to full screen mode or, to go back...
... to full screen. Tap on a section and it does Displays red when the microSD card is not present or is damaged. If less than 4 cameras are in any camera's full screen view, selecting the + icon on the entire screen. If you select from 5 sections of the screen enables the PentaZoom feature. Using... the PentaZoom™ Feature While in Quad view, tap on the camera quadrant you want to expand to the PentaZoom screen, tap . 16 Tap on the screen to return to full screen mode or, to go back...
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On the Live screen, tap for the camera to stop recording. Tap it again to begin recording. The icon stops blinking. Tap on the highlighted day containing the recording you want to view ... on the screens: This screen should display. 1. The Record List screen displays those recordings listed in a folder. 17 You can record from all cameras at the same time. The icon blinks while recording. 2. Using Your System Recording Live Video 1. Playing Back Recorded Video From the pop-up menu, tap...
On the Live screen, tap for the camera to stop recording. Tap it again to begin recording. The icon stops blinking. Tap on the highlighted day containing the recording you want to view ... on the screens: This screen should display. 1. The Record List screen displays those recordings listed in a folder. 17 You can record from all cameras at the same time. The icon blinks while recording. 2. Using Your System Recording Live Video 1. Playing Back Recorded Video From the pop-up menu, tap...
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... to each other so they can 't control which camera the monitor will detect first. Some things to know about pairing cameras •• If a camera is , you are deleting a folder, a confirmation screen displays. Pair Camera 1. 2. When you add a camera, you have to pair it to the monitor (that camera's power cord (see "Pairing" on page 23...
... to each other so they can 't control which camera the monitor will detect first. Some things to know about pairing cameras •• If a camera is , you are deleting a folder, a confirmation screen displays. Pair Camera 1. 2. When you add a camera, you have to pair it to the monitor (that camera's power cord (see "Pairing" on page 23...
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... or the video quality is poor the camera won't pair with the monitor Try... • making sure the camera is on . • making sure that the camera's antenna is attached and the monitor's antenna is extended. • making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED... is paired to the correct channel. • re-pairing the camera and monitor. Do not press and hold the pairing button. 20 Troubleshooting Camera Pairing Consult the following table for camera pairing troubleshooting suggestions: If... See "General Guidelines" on page 9 to improve video quality...
... or the video quality is poor the camera won't pair with the monitor Try... • making sure the camera is on . • making sure that the camera's antenna is attached and the monitor's antenna is extended. • making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED... is paired to the correct channel. • re-pairing the camera and monitor. Do not press and hold the pairing button. 20 Troubleshooting Camera Pairing Consult the following table for camera pairing troubleshooting suggestions: If... See "General Guidelines" on page 9 to improve video quality...
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...and lengths. 21 Motion detection is on the screens: This screen should display: The Uniden Guardian Settings screen highlights the Camera Setup option as they appear on by default. Schedule Record Set up menu, tap the following icons as the... default. Email Alert Sends email notification to the monitor. UNIDEN GUARDIAN SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS Overview This section describes the Uniden Guardian screens in detail. Brightness Brightens or darkens the video of the camera. Uniden Guardian Settings Screen From the pop-up a schedule for 2 minutes...
...and lengths. 21 Motion detection is on the screens: This screen should display: The Uniden Guardian Settings screen highlights the Camera Setup option as they appear on by default. Schedule Record Set up menu, tap the following icons as the... default. Email Alert Sends email notification to the monitor. UNIDEN GUARDIAN SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS Overview This section describes the Uniden Guardian screens in detail. Brightness Brightens or darkens the video of the camera. Uniden Guardian Settings Screen From the pop-up a schedule for 2 minutes...
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... countdown will automatically adjust the Camera On screen. Some things to know about pairing cameras: •• If a camera is complete. 3. A processing icon displays for a 60 second countdown. 2. When you add a new camera to your system, you have to "introduce" the camera and monitor to pair. From...icons as they can communicate. Camera Setup Screen Pairing Your cameras are in pairing mode, you can't control which camera the monitor will detect first. If two or more cameras are paired to the selected channel, the monitor overwrites that camera's power cord. The system...
... countdown will automatically adjust the Camera On screen. Some things to know about pairing cameras: •• If a camera is complete. 3. A processing icon displays for a 60 second countdown. 2. When you add a new camera to your system, you have to "introduce" the camera and monitor to pair. From...icons as they can communicate. Camera Setup Screen Pairing Your cameras are in pairing mode, you can't control which camera the monitor will detect first. If two or more cameras are paired to the selected channel, the monitor overwrites that camera's power cord. The system...
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...turned off; Although the camera is turned off, it on. An X indicates a camera that camera. 24 From the pop-up the camera with the monitor and the system will not receive video signals from that is still powered. An X replaces the checkmark and indicates the camera is turned on. ...a check mark indicates the camera is turned off , tap the camera icon. A check mark replaces the X under the camera. 3. Camera On When you want to your system, pair up menu, tap the ...
...turned off; Although the camera is turned off, it on. An X indicates a camera that camera. 24 From the pop-up the camera with the monitor and the system will not receive video signals from that is still powered. An X replaces the checkmark and indicates the camera is turned on. ...a check mark indicates the camera is turned off , tap the camera icon. A check mark replaces the X under the camera. 3. Camera On When you want to your system, pair up menu, tap the ...
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Select Motion Detection. The default brightness is 0, and the range is from -2 through a range of settings. Tap on the camera to cycle through 2. Brightness From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen ... Schedule Record. 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 change.
Select Motion Detection. The default brightness is 0, and the range is from -2 through a range of settings. Tap on the camera to cycle through 2. Brightness From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen ... Schedule Record. 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 change.
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...enter both incoming and outgoing email addresses. 1. Tap on mobile devices (such as the outgoing email server. Uniden recommends you use Gmail to receive email on a Windows PC or on the camera to Off, Low, or High. Tap to return to Low. The e-mail alert contains information such ... Windows PC, an iPhone, iPad, Android smartphone or Android tablet through these choices. 2. In order to enable the Uniden Guardian system, you when it detects motion from any camera (Motion Detection must be set up as an iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet) to tell users when ...
...enter both incoming and outgoing email addresses. 1. Tap on mobile devices (such as the outgoing email server. Uniden recommends you use Gmail to receive email on a Windows PC or on the camera to Off, Low, or High. Tap to return to Low. The e-mail alert contains information such ... Windows PC, an iPhone, iPad, Android smartphone or Android tablet through these choices. 2. In order to enable the Uniden Guardian system, you when it detects motion from any camera (Motion Detection must be set up as an iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet) to tell users when ...