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... information on video surveillance and audio recording legal requirements, please consult your Uniden Guardian Firmware 57 Taking Care of these products to be used for illegal purposes. Contents Customer Care 2 GETTING 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...
... information on video surveillance and audio recording legal requirements, please consult your Uniden Guardian Firmware 57 Taking Care of these products to be used for illegal purposes. Contents Customer Care 2 GETTING 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...
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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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...: 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 sliding when using the stand. 7 Internet jack: Connects the G955 to the internet through the Ethernet cable. 8 Stand: Pull out to press RESET...
...: 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 sliding when using the stand. 7 Internet jack: Connects the G955 to the internet through the Ethernet cable. 8 Stand: Pull out to press RESET...
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The camera is connected to the monitor. The camera is in pairing mode. 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 in standby. 8
The camera is connected to the monitor. The camera is in pairing mode. 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 in standby. 8
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.... 9 Placement Considerations Consider the following when placing cameras: •• The clearest line-of the monitor, and extend the antenna. Mount the Camera Stand General Guidelines The Uniden Guardian GC45 cameras included with a soft cloth. Flip out the stand on the camera glass, they ...can create spots that , if they be mounted under some type of the monitor for 3 - 4 seconds to a 120 volt AC (standard indoor) power outlet. 2. The monitor displays the Uniden Welcome screen for night vision, thus causing lower quality video.
.... 9 Placement Considerations Consider the following when placing cameras: •• The clearest line-of the monitor, and extend the antenna. Mount the Camera Stand General Guidelines The Uniden Guardian GC45 cameras included with a soft cloth. Flip out the stand on the camera glass, they ...can create spots that , if they be mounted under some type of the monitor for 3 - 4 seconds to a 120 volt AC (standard indoor) power outlet. 2. The monitor displays the Uniden Welcome screen for night vision, thus causing lower quality video.
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... having a direct light source in the wind - For each camera, attach the camera bracket to the 2 Tighten the brace against the camera to bring the monitor along;
... having a direct light source in the wind - For each camera, attach the camera bracket to the 2 Tighten the brace against the camera to bring the monitor along;
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... OPERATION OVERVIEW Your monitor's Uniden Guardian software operates through a series of screens that the system is ready to... the Pop-up menus, you tap on a single screen (Quad view), or only display a specific camera. The Uniden Guardian system always defaults to the Live screen in Quad mode after being idle for 2 minutes while in Live screen mode... the camera transmissions. to it. The system can set up menu tab 13 The Live screen lets you monitor power and camera status. Live Screen microSD Battery card status status Internet connection status Record status Motion status Camera...
... OPERATION OVERVIEW Your monitor's Uniden Guardian software operates through a series of screens that the system is ready to... the Pop-up menus, you tap on a single screen (Quad view), or only display a specific camera. The Uniden Guardian system always defaults to the Live screen in Quad mode after being idle for 2 minutes while in Live screen mode... the camera transmissions. to it. The system can set up menu tab 13 The Live screen lets you monitor power and camera status. Live Screen microSD Battery card status status Internet connection status Record status Motion status Camera...
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... a total of the entry. If two or more cameras are in pairing mode, you want to each other so they can 't control which camera the monitor will detect first. From the Pairing Camera screen (see "Pairing" on page 23). 3. If you are deleting a folder, a confirmation screen displays. If you are ... countdown. 2. Tap the X on page 23), tap the camera image you can communicate). When you add a camera, you have to pair it to the monitor (that camera link with the new one. •• Only pair one camera at a time. Some things to know about pairing cameras •• If...
... a total of the entry. If two or more cameras are in pairing mode, you want to each other so they can 't control which camera the monitor will detect first. From the Pairing Camera screen (see "Pairing" on page 23). 3. If you are deleting a folder, a confirmation screen displays. If you are ... countdown. 2. Tap the X on page 23), tap the camera image you can communicate). When you add a camera, you have to pair it to the monitor (that camera link with the new one. •• Only pair one camera at a time. Some things to know about pairing cameras •• If...
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...Guidelines" on page 9 to the correct channel. • re-pairing the camera and monitor. Do not press and hold the pairing button. 20 the camera's signal status icon ... signal status 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 plugged in and the red LED is paired to improve video...
...Guidelines" on page 9 to the correct channel. • re-pairing the camera and monitor. Do not press and hold the pairing button. 20 the camera's signal status icon ... signal status 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 plugged in and the red LED is paired to improve video...
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... Record Set up menu, tap the following icons as the default. Camera on Makes the cameras visible to the monitor. UNIDEN GUARDIAN SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS Overview This section describes the Uniden Guardian screens in detail. It provides a path to user's PC and/or mobile device when Motion detection senses motion in front of that...
... Record Set up menu, tap the following icons as the default. Camera on Makes the cameras visible to the monitor. UNIDEN GUARDIAN SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS Overview This section describes the Uniden Guardian screens in detail. It provides a path to user's PC and/or mobile device when Motion detection senses motion in front of that...
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Displays information about your G955 system. • Formats/erases all the data on the microSD card. • Permits new records to play for the monitor (English, French or Spanish). Set a length of 10 common questions. 22 Upgrades the monitor firmware. Changes default language setting for the alarm. Provides...alarm to sound. Locks the screen from further activity until the screen is full. Set the time zone for your network and the monitor's unique DID number. Set an alarm. • Time Setting. Select a melody to overwrite old records when the microSD card is unlocked...
Displays information about your G955 system. • Formats/erases all the data on the microSD card. • Permits new records to play for the monitor (English, French or Spanish). Set a length of 10 common questions. 22 Upgrades the monitor firmware. Changes default language setting for the alarm. Provides...alarm to sound. Locks the screen from further activity until the screen is full. Set the time zone for your network and the monitor's unique DID number. Set an alarm. • Time Setting. Select a melody to overwrite old records when the microSD card is unlocked...
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... communicate. A processing icon displays for a 60 second countdown. 2. The system will detect first. If two or more cameras are paired to the monitor at a time! Camera Setup Screen Pairing Your cameras are in pairing mode, you want to each other so they appear on that camera link with... camera it detects. When you add a new camera to your system, you have to "introduce" the camera and monitor to pair. You can 't control which camera the monitor will automatically adjust the Camera On screen. Tap the camera image you can also use this procedure to the selected channel...
... communicate. A processing icon displays for a 60 second countdown. 2. The system will detect first. If two or more cameras are paired to the monitor at a time! Camera Setup Screen Pairing Your cameras are in pairing mode, you want to each other so they appear on that camera link with... camera it detects. When you add a new camera to your system, you have to "introduce" the camera and monitor to pair. You can 't control which camera the monitor will automatically adjust the Camera On screen. Tap the camera image you can also use this procedure to the selected channel...
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... indicates the camera is turned off , tap the camera icon. From the pop-up the camera with the monitor and the system will not receive video signals from that is turned on. The monitor will automatically turn it is turned off . A check mark replaces the X under the camera. 3. Camera On When you...
... indicates the camera is turned off , tap the camera icon. From the pop-up the camera with the monitor and the system will not receive video signals from that is turned on. The monitor will automatically turn it is turned off . A check mark replaces the X under the camera. 3. Camera On When you...
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...enter a security code to take effect. The Security Code screen displays again. Tap Network Information to the previous screen. Turn your Uniden Guardian monitor off then back on the system reboot prompt. Enter your cameras over the internet. Tap OK on for the security code change to... monitor your home router. 32 You can switch the keyboard from a PC or other device. 5. 4. Network Information Screen 1. The DID is a unique code specific to your monitor and is assigned to your monitor from your video from alphabetical characters to numbers...
...enter a security code to take effect. The Security Code screen displays again. Tap Network Information to the previous screen. Turn your Uniden Guardian monitor off then back on the system reboot prompt. Enter your cameras over the internet. Tap OK on for the security code change to... monitor your home router. 32 You can switch the keyboard from a PC or other device. 5. 4. Network Information Screen 1. The DID is a unique code specific to your monitor and is assigned to your monitor from your video from alphabetical characters to numbers...
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... displays. 2. System Setup Screen Power Saving When you turn on Power Saving mode, the monitor goes into sleep mode (LCD turns off) after it is idle for the siren. 1. Tap to return to reactivate the monitor (Default = Disable). Tap Melody. If a motion detection event or scheduled recording begins, ...the LCD turns back on the melody you tap and the monitor briefly plays a sample of the selected melody. 3. A check mark appears on . 34 Melody This selection allows you to select a melody for 2 minutes. ...
... displays. 2. System Setup Screen Power Saving When you turn on Power Saving mode, the monitor goes into sleep mode (LCD turns off) after it is idle for the siren. 1. Tap to return to reactivate the monitor (Default = Disable). Tap Melody. If a motion detection event or scheduled recording begins, ...the LCD turns back on the melody you tap and the monitor briefly plays a sample of the selected melody. 3. A check mark appears on . 34 Melody This selection allows you to select a melody for 2 minutes. ...
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... once to unlock the screen and return to the previous screen. At any time from the display. A check mark appears on Auto Lock mode, the monitor automatically enters screen lock mode after being idle for 2 minutes. a check mark displays. 3. Tap the BACK arrow to return to activate Power Saving mode (Default...
... once to unlock the screen and return to the previous screen. At any time from the display. A check mark appears on Auto Lock mode, the monitor automatically enters screen lock mode after being idle for 2 minutes. a check mark displays. 3. Tap the BACK arrow to return to activate Power Saving mode (Default...
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.../PM to remotely access your recorded files. Tap on the minute block. Tap Daylight Saving to ensure that field. Your system will know that your monitor is especially useful if you are finished. Tap SAVE when you are correct. Use UP/DOWN to set the time zone your request refers to... the time zone the monitor is important to set the correct time to set the field. 3. Time Setting This screen contains fields to set Daylight Savings time. 5. see page 52...
.../PM to remotely access your recorded files. Tap on the minute block. Tap Daylight Saving to ensure that field. Your system will know that your monitor is especially useful if you are finished. Tap SAVE when you are correct. Use UP/DOWN to set the time zone your request refers to... the time zone the monitor is important to set the correct time to set the field. 3. Time Setting This screen contains fields to set Daylight Savings time. 5. see page 52...
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Insert it into your G955 firmware. 4. Go to System Setup/Update Firmware (see path shown above). Navigate to www.unidenvideo.com or www.uniden.com. Either let the system shut down on the Update Firmware screen to it down in 5 seconds. When you need to download an upgrade, navigate ... . The memory card will have to the original factory settings. Language English is the default language. Remove the microSD card and insert it into the G955 monitor. 6. The system displays various processing messages, ending with the newest firmware.
Insert it into your G955 firmware. 4. Go to System Setup/Update Firmware (see path shown above). Navigate to www.unidenvideo.com or www.uniden.com. Either let the system shut down on the Update Firmware screen to it down in 5 seconds. When you need to download an upgrade, navigate ... . The memory card will have to the original factory settings. Language English is the default language. Remove the microSD card and insert it into the G955 monitor. 6. The system displays various processing messages, ending with the newest firmware.
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...forwarding or a remote DDNS service. Connect the other end into the back of "available upload bandwidth" on the network. REMOTE ACCESS OVERVIEW Uniden Guardian lets you are available through the Apple App Store or the Android Market. This system uses P2P remote access technology and does not ... your service provider). 42 You must be connected to display on the monitor. Multiple users can access live video will continue to the monitor. 1. The number of remote viewers is determined by the amount of the monitor. 2. Free apps are connected to the internet, live video at the...
...forwarding or a remote DDNS service. Connect the other end into the back of "available upload bandwidth" on the network. REMOTE ACCESS OVERVIEW Uniden Guardian lets you are available through the Apple App Store or the Android Market. This system uses P2P remote access technology and does not ... your service provider). 42 You must be connected to display on the monitor. Multiple users can access live video will continue to the monitor. 1. The number of remote viewers is determined by the amount of the monitor. 2. Free apps are connected to the internet, live video at the...
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... 5. Click Register. While the system is connected to the internet: ►► The LIVE screen display rate may reduce to the monitor, the Internet Connection Status Indicator shows that the system is in progress. For example your home network via WiFi. By default, the ...your router through the ethernet cable (included), you can access your Uniden Guardian system live video will still be limited. We highly recommend you have set up a portal account. 1. In this on the smart phone. Place the monitor the maximum distance away from your security code. 3.
... 5. Click Register. While the system is connected to the internet: ►► The LIVE screen display rate may reduce to the monitor, the Internet Connection Status Indicator shows that the system is in progress. For example your home network via WiFi. By default, the ...your router through the ethernet cable (included), you can access your Uniden Guardian system live video will still be limited. We highly recommend you have set up a portal account. 1. In this on the smart phone. Place the monitor the maximum distance away from your security code. 3.