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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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...: Insert microSD card to record video. 4 Reset button: If the monitor screen freezes, use a blunt object like an unbent paper clip to or from the camera. 7 What it back on again. 5 DC 5V: Connects the DC 5V power adapter to the monitor. 6 Rubber feet: Prevents the monitor from sliding when using... the stand. 7 Internet jack: Connects the G955 to the internet through the Ethernet cable. 8 Stand: Pull out to create stable base for the monitor. 9 Speaker: Broadcasts sounds from the...
...: Insert microSD card to record video. 4 Reset button: If the monitor screen freezes, use a blunt object like an unbent paper clip to or from the camera. 7 What it back on again. 5 DC 5V: Connects the DC 5V power adapter to the monitor. 6 Rubber feet: Prevents the monitor from sliding when using... the stand. 7 Internet jack: Connects the G955 to the internet through the Ethernet cable. 8 Stand: Pull out to create stable base for the monitor. 9 Speaker: Broadcasts sounds from the...
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The camera is on. 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 off. The camera is connected to the monitor. The camera is in pairing mode. The camera is in standby. 8
The camera is on. 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 off. The camera is connected to the monitor. The camera is in pairing mode. The camera is in standby. 8
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... screen for night vision, thus causing lower quality video. Mount the Camera Stand General Guidelines The Uniden Guardian GC45 cameras included with a soft cloth. As rainwater drops start to dry on the camera glass, they will reflect the light from the infrared LED and might lower video quality. ... are powered up . 3. Walls, especially brick and concrete, shorten the transmission distance. -- Also, as dust, grime, and cobwebs accumulate on the camera glass, it can reflect light from the infrared LEDs used outdoors, they be sprayed on the top of the monitor for 3 - 4 seconds to ...
... screen for night vision, thus causing lower quality video. Mount the Camera Stand General Guidelines The Uniden Guardian GC45 cameras included with a soft cloth. As rainwater drops start to dry on the camera glass, they will reflect the light from the infrared LED and might lower video quality. ... are powered up . 3. Walls, especially brick and concrete, shorten the transmission distance. -- Also, as dust, grime, and cobwebs accumulate on the camera glass, it can reflect light from the infrared LEDs used outdoors, they be sprayed on the top of the monitor for 3 - 4 seconds to ...
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... the ceiling). can generate motion detection false alarms. You can attach the stand to the top or 3 the bottom of the camera stand where you might want . 1 Attach the camera to the wall or ceiling. 3. unlock the Tighten it a few mounting turns, then turn it and mark the location of ... direction. 4 Adjust the post to the correct angle, then tighten the wingnut to lock the post into the right position when you want to camera as needed. Use the included screws and anchors to attach the base to the mounting screw and turn post. •• Optimized motion detection ...
... the ceiling). can generate motion detection false alarms. You can attach the stand to the top or 3 the bottom of the camera stand where you might want . 1 Attach the camera to the wall or ceiling. 3. unlock the Tighten it a few mounting turns, then turn it and mark the location of ... direction. 4 Adjust the post to the correct angle, then tighten the wingnut to lock the post into the right position when you want to camera as needed. Use the included screws and anchors to attach the base to the mounting screw and turn post. •• Optimized motion detection ...
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SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM You can now set your cameras and system to the left a few turns. 4. 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 ...wingnut until the post is locked into place. 5. You should now have video on your preferred settings. Tighten the camera brace up against the camera to secure it doesn't, try reconnecting the AC adapter, and make sure the power outlet isn't controlled by turning the...
SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM You can now set your cameras and system to the left a few turns. 4. 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 ...wingnut until the post is locked into place. 5. You should now have video on your preferred settings. Tighten the camera brace up against the camera to secure it doesn't, try reconnecting the AC adapter, and make sure the power outlet isn't controlled by turning the...
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... Internet connection status Record status Motion status Camera number/ Signal strength Pop up menus Pop up menus, you can only start a recording while in Live screen mode. The Live screen lets you choose groups of operations. The Uniden Guardian system always defaults to display images ...from the paired cameras. You can scan between cameras, show all cameras on the screen itself let you want the main viewing screen - This default ensures ...
... Internet connection status Record status Motion status Camera number/ Signal strength Pop up menus Pop up menus, you can only start a recording while in Live screen mode. The Live screen lets you choose groups of operations. The Uniden Guardian system always defaults to display images ...from the paired cameras. You can scan between cameras, show all cameras on the screen itself let you want the main viewing screen - This default ensures ...
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... Settings Access the Uniden Guardian Software Operation screens or view recorded events. 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. Indicates internet connection is in .... Battery Capacity Displays battery capacity. MICROSD Capacity Indicates memory capacity remaining. What the Icons Mean Icon Camera Mode Volume What it does Select how you want the Live screen to the internet/intranet is established. 14
... Settings Access the Uniden Guardian Software Operation screens or view recorded events. 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. Indicates internet connection is in .... Battery Capacity Displays battery capacity. MICROSD Capacity Indicates memory capacity remaining. What the Icons Mean Icon Camera Mode Volume What it does Select how you want the Live screen to the internet/intranet is established. 14
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... menu display. 15 Icon What it does Appears in Live view. Appears in Live view. Camera Number Record Status Motion Displays the camera number and signal strength through the status lines to start or stop recording for that camera • Steady on - Scheduled System indicates scheduled recording in progress. Tap to the left...
... menu display. 15 Icon What it does Appears in Live view. Appears in Live view. Camera Number Record Status Motion Displays the camera number and signal strength through the status lines to start or stop recording for that camera • Steady on - Scheduled System indicates scheduled recording in progress. Tap to the left...
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... PentaZoom™ Feature While in Quad view, tap on the Live screen. Tap on the right side of the video image. If less than 4 cameras are in any camera's full screen view, selecting the + icon on a section and it does Displays red when the microSD card is not present or is damaged... view. Changing How the Live Screen Displays The Live screen displays in each quadrant. Icon NO microSD CARD INDICATOR What it will display on the camera quadrant you select from 5 sections of the screen enables the PentaZoom feature. Tap on the screen to return to full screen mode or, to go...
... PentaZoom™ Feature While in Quad view, tap on the Live screen. Tap on the right side of the video image. If less than 4 cameras are in any camera's full screen view, selecting the + icon on a section and it does Displays red when the microSD card is not present or is damaged... view. Changing How the Live Screen Displays The Live screen displays in each quadrant. Icon NO microSD CARD INDICATOR What it will display on the camera quadrant you select from 5 sections of the screen enables the PentaZoom feature. Tap on the screen to return to full screen mode or, to go...
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... listed in a folder. 17 You can record from all cameras at the same time. Using Your System Recording Live Video 1. Playing Back Recorded Video From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on a specific camera to stop recording. Tap it again to only view that... camera's recordings. The icon blinks while recording. 2. The icon stops blinking. Tap on the highlighted day containing the recording you...
... listed in a folder. 17 You can record from all cameras at the same time. Using Your System Recording Live Video 1. Playing Back Recorded Video From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on a specific camera to stop recording. Tap it again to only view that... camera's recordings. The icon blinks while recording. 2. The icon stops blinking. Tap on the highlighted day containing the recording you...
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...the right-hand side of four active cameras at a time! Pair Camera 1. From the Pairing Camera screen (see "Pairing" on page 23). 3. Tap the X on page 23), tap the camera image you have to "introduce" the camera and monitor to pair it detects. Adding New Cameras Your monitor supports a total of the ...During the 60 second countdown, quickly press and release the Pairing button on that camera link with the new one. •• Only pair one camera at a time. The monitor links to the first camera it to the monitor (that file deletes without a confirmation required. The system ...
...the right-hand side of four active cameras at a time! Pair Camera 1. From the Pairing Camera screen (see "Pairing" on page 23). 3. Tap the X on page 23), tap the camera image you have to "introduce" the camera and monitor to pair it detects. Adding New Cameras Your monitor supports a total of the ...During the 60 second countdown, quickly press and release the Pairing button on that camera link with the new one. •• Only pair one camera at a time. The monitor links to the first camera it to the monitor (that file deletes without a confirmation required. The system ...
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... icon shows one or two bars or the video quality is poor the camera won't pair with the monitor Try... • making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on. • making sure that the camera's antenna is attached and the monitor's antenna is extended. • making sure the... camera is paired to improve video quality. • making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on page 9 to the correct channel...
... icon shows one or two bars or the video quality is poor the camera won't pair with the monitor Try... • making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on. • making sure that the camera's antenna is attached and the monitor's antenna is extended. • making sure the... camera is paired to improve video quality. • making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on page 9 to the correct channel...
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... Set up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: The Uniden Guardian Settings screen highlights the Camera Setup option as the default. Uniden Guardian Settings Screen From the pop-up a schedule for 2 minutes. Email Alert Sends email notification to the monitor. Continues recording...
... Set up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: The Uniden Guardian Settings screen highlights the Camera Setup option as the default. Uniden Guardian Settings Screen From the pop-up a schedule for 2 minutes. Email Alert Sends email notification to the monitor. Continues recording...
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...is already assigned to the selected channel, the monitor overwrites that camera's power cord. You can communicate. If two or more cameras are paired to the monitor at a time! Tap the camera image you can't control which camera the monitor will detect first. The 60 second countdown will ...also use this procedure to move a camera from one camera at the factory to channels 1 and 2. Camera Setup Screen Pairing Your cameras are in pairing mode, you want to pair. When you add a new camera to your system, you have to "introduce" the camera and monitor to each other so ...
...is already assigned to the selected channel, the monitor overwrites that camera's power cord. You can communicate. If two or more cameras are paired to the monitor at a time! Tap the camera image you can't control which camera the monitor will detect first. The 60 second countdown will ...also use this procedure to move a camera from one camera at the factory to channels 1 and 2. Camera Setup Screen Pairing Your cameras are in pairing mode, you want to pair. When you add a new camera to your system, you have to "introduce" the camera and monitor to each other so ...
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... screens: This screen should display: 1. An X replaces the checkmark and indicates the camera is turned off , tap the camera icon. The monitor will automatically turn a camera off ; From the pop-up the camera with the monitor and the system will not receive video signals from that is turned off , it...
... screens: This screen should display: 1. An X replaces the checkmark and indicates the camera is turned off , tap the camera icon. The monitor will automatically turn a camera off ; From the pop-up the camera with the monitor and the system will not receive video signals from that is turned off , it...
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Brightness From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the camera to cycle through 2. Tap on the screens: This screen should display: 25 Recorder Setup Screen Use ... to change. 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, Email Alert, or Schedule Record. Select Motion Detection. The default brightness is 0, and the ...
Brightness From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the camera to cycle through 2. Tap on the screens: This screen should display: 25 Recorder Setup Screen Use ... to change. 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, Email Alert, or Schedule Record. Select Motion Detection. The default brightness is 0, and the ...
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... outgoing email server. Tap to return to cycle through these choices. 2. Email Alert The Uniden Guardian system can be able to receive email on a Windows PC or on the camera to the main Recorder Setup screen. In order to receive e-mail alerts from your Windows .... The system records for 2 minutes when motion is set independently. Each camera's motion detection sensitivity can notify you must be set to tell users when the Uniden Guardian system detects motion from any camera by which camera. The user must enter both incoming and outgoing email addresses. 1.
... outgoing email server. Tap to return to cycle through these choices. 2. Email Alert The Uniden Guardian system can be able to receive email on a Windows PC or on the camera to the main Recorder Setup screen. In order to receive e-mail alerts from your Windows .... The system records for 2 minutes when motion is set independently. Each camera's motion detection sensitivity can notify you must be set to tell users when the Uniden Guardian system detects motion from any camera by which camera. The user must enter both incoming and outgoing email addresses. 1.