Video Surveillance System G455/G755 User’s Guide Iss.
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Contents Customer Care.........................................................................................2 System Upgrade................................................................................... 37 Language................................................................................................ 38 Quick Tips SCREEN.................................................................................. 39 GETTING STARTED......................................................................
GETTING STARTED Using This Manual This manual is set up in six main sections: •• Getting Started. This section describes your hardware and how to physically set it up. •• Uniden Guardian™ Software Operations Overview. This section lists basic operations in an abbreviated format. It references screen details in the third section. •• Uniden Guardian Screen Descriptions. Here you will find detailed descriptions of each screen and how it is used. •• Remote Access.
What’s Included You should have the following items: G4 or G7 Monitor and Cradle AC Adapter (3) GC45 Camera (2) Stand (2) Antenna (2) Not Shown: Mounting screws, Ethernet cable, 2 extension cords, and microSD Card. If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately.
Getting to Know the Monitor and Cameras Receiver (back/side) Antenna Cradle Reset Receiver Power Dock Power On/Off Data Cable Connection SD slot AC Power Connection AC Power Connection Pull-Out Stand Front view Back view Power pigtail Power status Link status Microphone Pair button Light sensor Power jack Ethernet Connector 6 Antenna connector
What the lights mean Light Power status Link status State What it means On (Red) The camera is on. Off The camera is off. Flashing The camera is in pairing mode. On (Green) The camera is connected to the monitor. Off The camera is in standby. Setting Up the Equipment Set Up the Monitor 1. If you are using the monitor as a stand-alone unit, flip out the stand on the back of the monitor, and extend the antenna. Connect an AC adapter to the power input on the side of the monitor.
Although the cameras can be exposed directly to the rain, it is recommended that, if they are used outdoors, they be mounted under some type of cover like a patio overhang or eave. As rainwater drops start to dry on the camera glass, it can create spots that will reflect the light from the infrared LEDs used for night vision, thus causing lower quality video. Also, as dust, grime, and cobwebs accumulate on the camera glass, they can reflect light from the infrared LED and might lower video quality.
Attach the camera Tighten the brace against the camera to secure it in place. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1 Attach the camera to the mounting screw and turn it to the desired direction. 1. For each camera, 2 attach the camera bracket to the mounting screw. You can attach the 3 stand to the top or the the bottom of the Loosen wingnut to camera as needed. unlock the Adjust the post to 4 the correct angle, mounting Tighten it a few then tighten the post.
8. You should now have video on your Live screen. Setting Up Your System You can now set your cameras and system to your preferred settings.
UNIDEN GUARDIAN SOFTWARE OPERATION OVERVIEW Your monitor’s Uniden Guardian software operates through a series of screens that let you choose groups of operations. For example, when you tap on the camera icon in the Pop-up menus, you can set how you want the main viewing screen - called the Live screen - to display images from the paired cameras. You can scan between cameras, show all cameras on a single screen (Quad view), or only display a specific camera.
What the icons Mean Icon What it does Camera Mode Select how you want the Live screen to display camera input: • Scan between cameras (5 seconds) • Quad view (all paired cameras display) • Full view (1 camera displays on full screen) Volume Adjust the volume level. Uniden Guardian System Settings Access the Uniden Guardian Software Operation screens or view recorded events. microSD Capacity Indicates memory capacity remaining. Battery Capacity Displays battery capacity.
Icon What it does Appears in LIVE view. Indicates system is not connected to the internet. Appears in LIVE view. Indicates the intranet connection is established. Camera Number Displays the camera number and signal strength through the status lines to the left of the number. Record Status Tap to start or stop recording for that camera • Steady on - Not recording • Flashing - Recording Motion System indicates motion detection recording in progress.
Changing How the Live Screen Displays The Live screen displays in 2 views - Quad View or Full View. Quad View divides the screen’s image area into 4 quadrants and displays camera video in each quadrant. If less than 4 cameras are on, only those cameras’ video will display on the Live screen. Full view displays a single camera’s video on the entire screen. If you are in Quad View, tap on the camera quadrant you want to expand to Full View. Tap on that image to return to Quad View.
Using Your System Recording Live Video 1. On the Live screen, tap for the camera to begin recording. 2. Tap it again to stop recording. You can record from all cameras at the same time. Playing Back Recorded Video From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: The Record List screen displays. 1. Tap on the highlighted day containing the recording you want to view or on a specific camera to only view that camera’s recordings.
Deleting Recorded Files You can delete a single recorded file or a folder containing all recorded files for a specific day. 1. On the Record List screen (see previous Record List screen), tap the day with recorded files you want to delete. The list of recorded files displays. 2. Tap the X on the right-hand side of the entry. If you are deleting a folder, a confirmation screen displays. If you are deleting a single recorded file, that file deletes without a confirmation required.
Troubleshooting camera Pairing Consult the following table for camera pairing troubleshooting suggestions: If... Try... the camera’s signal status icon shows no bars • 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 the correct channel. • re-pairing the camera and monitor.
UNIDEN GUARDIAN SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS Overview This section describes the Uniden Guardian screens in detail. It provides a path to the screen being viewed. Uniden Guardian Settings Screen From the pop-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.
Main Screen Network Setup Sub Screens Internet Setup Security Code Network Information Alarm Setup System Setup Period Melody Power Saving Screen Auto Lock Time Storage Management System Upgrade Language Quick Tips NA What it Does Select the type of internet connection to be used. (DHCP is most common.) Set a security code for remote access. Displays information about your network and the monitor’s unique DID number. Set a length of time for the alarm to sound. Select a melody to play for the alarm.
Camera Setup Screen Pairing Your cameras are paired to the monitor at the factory to channels 1 and 2. When you add a new camera to your system, you have to “introduce” the camera and monitor to each other so they can communicate. Some things to know about pairing cameras: •• If a camera is already assigned to the selected channel, the monitor overwrites that camera link with the new one. •• Only pair one camera at a time! The monitor links to the first camera it detects.
Camera On When you add a camera to your system, pair up the camera with the monitor and the system will automatically turn it on. An X indicates a camera that is turned off; a check mark indicates the camera is turned on. From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: 1. Tap the camera you want to turn on. 2. A check mark replaces the X under the camera. 3. To turn a camera off, tap the camera icon.
Brightness 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. The default brightness is 0, and the range is from -2 through 2. Tap on the camera to cycle through a range of settings. Recorder Setup Screen Use the Recorder Setup screen to select between Motion Detection, Email Alert, or Schedule Record. Select Motion Detection.
1. Each camera’s motion detection sensitivity can be set independently. You can set the motion detection level to Off, Low, or High. Tap on the camera to cycle through these choices. 2. Tap to return to the main Motion Detection screen. The Motion Detection default setting for the cameras included in this system is to Low. The system records for 2 minutes when motion is detected. Email Alert The Uniden Guardian system can notify you when it detects motion from any camera by sending you an e-mail alert.
From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: 1. Tap Enable to activate Email Alert or Disable to deactivate it. 2. Tap on the SMTP Server field. A gmail notice displays with the port information; tap OK. A keyboard screen displays. 3. Enter your outgoing e-mail SMTP server. You can switch the keyboard from alphabetical characters to numbers/symbols and back again by tapping the field to the left of the space bar. Tap Return.
5. Repeat Step 3 for the Email To field. Only one incoming email account will be accepted by the Uniden Guardian system. The incoming email account can be different from the outgoing email account. 6. Tap OK to save the settings, then tap < to return to the previous screen. If you are using Gmail as the outgoing SMTP server, check SSL/TLS and use the data in the following table: SMTP Server SMTP Port Username For Gmail smtp.gmail.com 465 XXXX@gmail.com Password XXXXXXXXXX Email to XXXX@gmail.
1. Tap the camera number you want to record (1 - 4). You can select up to all 4 cameras to record. 2. Set the recording start time. Tap the hour and number boxes separately and use the UP and DOWN arrows to scroll through the times. 3. Tap the AM/PM block to toggle between them. 4. Tap on the blank Date box. The Recorder Setup calendar screen displays. 5. Tap on the date you want the recording. The previous screen displays. 6. Set up the recording and then tap SAVE.
From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: Internet Setup 1. Tap Internet Setup icon to display the Internet Setup screen. 2. Tap on your selection and fill in the fields requested. Tap OK. Selection Static IP DHCP Fields • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Default Gateway • DNS Server None 3. Tap OK at the system reboot prompt. The Network Setup screen displays. DCHP is the most common connection.
2. If you have not entered a security code, you can enter it here. If you have previously entered a security code, your current security code displays. The default security code is set to 123456. We recommend that you change this code to something you will remember. You will need the code to access your video from a remote device such as a smart phone or PC. 3. Tap on the Change Code field. A keyboard screen displays. 4. Enter your security code.
You must enter a security code to monitor your video from a PC or other device. 5. Tap OK on the system reboot prompt. The Network Setup screen displays. 6. Turn your Uniden Guardian monitor off then back on for the security code change to take effect. Network Information Screen 1. Tap the Network Information icon to display the Network Information screen. 2. Tap the arrow to return 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. Period Screen This selection allows you to select the length of time the alarm will sound for the alarm clock. 1. Tap Period. The Change Siren Duration screen displays.
2. Tap the duration you want the siren to last (2, 10, or 30 seconds) or tap None to turn sirens off. 3. Tap to return to the previous screen. Melody This selection allows you to select a melody for the siren. 1. Tap Melody. The Change Siren Melody screen displays. 2. A check mark appears on the melody you tap and the monitor briefly plays a sample of the selected melody. 3. Tap the BACK arrow to return to the previous screen.
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 2 minutes. Press the Power button once to reactivate the monitor (Default = Disable). If a motion detection event or scheduled recording begins, the LCD turns back on. 1. Tap Power Saving icon, then Enable to activate Power Saving mode (Default = Disable). 2. A check mark appears on your selection. 3. Tap to return to the previous screen.
Screen Auto Lock When you turn on Auto Lock mode, the monitor will automatically enter screen lock mode after it has been idle for 2 minutes. Auto Lock disables the touchscreen and removes the icons from the display. When the auto-lock feature has been enabled and your Live screen is locked, just tap the power button once to unlock the screen and return to normal touch screen operation.
Time The Time screen lets you set up clock alarms, set the system time, and set your local time zone. From the pop-up menu, tap the The following screen displays: following icons as they appear on the screens: Clock Alarm This feature operates as an independent alarm clock. It does not affect the operation of live video or recording video. 1. Tap to display the Clock Alarm screen. 2. Tap on an alarm button (total of 5 to select from). 3. Tap on the hour block.
4. Tap on the minute block. The UP/DOWN arrows move to the minute block. Set the minute. 5. Tap on AM/PM to toggle between the two. 6. Tap SAVE when you are finished. Time Setting This screen contains fields to set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute, and AM/PM. 1. Tap 2. 3. 4. 5. to display the Time Setting screen. Tap on each field to set it. The UP/DOWN arrows shift to that field. Use UP/DOWN to set the field. Tap on the AM/PM block to switch between the two.
system will know that your request refers to the time zone the monitor is in. [Default = (GMT-6:00) Central Time (USA & Canada)] 1. Tap to display the Time Zone screen. 2. Scroll through the time zone lists to find your time zone. Tap on that time zone when you find it. 3. Tap SAVE when you are finished. The Time Zone screen displays.
1. Tap Storage Management on the System Setup screen. The Storage Management screen displays. 2. You can tap either Format or Overwite from this screen. Format Formatting the microSD card erases all data. If there are files you need to keep, transfer those files from the microSD card to your computer. 1. Tap the Format portion of the Storage Management screen. A confirmation screen displays, asking if you wish to continue. 2. Tap OK. Reformat your microSD card every 4 - 6 weeks for optimum performance.
From the pop-up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: 1. Remove the microSD card. 2. Insert it into your computer. Use the adapter if needed. 3. Go to www.unidenvideo.com or www.uniden.com. Locate the download information for your G955 firmware. 4. If you need to download an upgrade, navigate to your microSD card and copy the download file to it. 5. Remove the microSD card and insert it into your monitor. 6.
From the pop up menu, tap the following icons as they appear on the screens: This screen should display: 1. Select a language to change to that language. The Restore Default Settings screen displays. 2. Tap OK to continue with the language reset. The system will reboot in about 5 seconds. If you do not want to reset the language, tap CANCEL and return to the previous screen. Changing the language will reboot the system and ask you to recalibrate the touch screen.
REMOTE ACCESS Overview Uniden Guardian lets you view live video from your Windows® PC, an iPhone®, iPad®, or AndroidTM smartphone or tablet. Free apps are available through the Apple App Store or the Android Market. This system uses P2P remote access technology and does not require configuring your router, port forwarding or a remote DDNS service. You must set up a free portal account to remotely view your system.
2. Connect the other end into your primary router (typically, the router from your service provider). 3. Place cradle maximum distance away from your router. 4. Insert the monitor into the cradle. A screen asks if you want to connect to the internet or to only charge the monitor. 5. Tap Connect. The Internet Connection Status Indicator appears on the upper left of the LIVE screen indicating that the system is connected to the internet.
1. Go to http://www.unidenvideo.com. Click Register. The Select Region and Language screen displays. Fill out this page and click Submit. The Legal Agreement displays. Read and agree to the Legal Agreement. The Account Setup screen displays Enter Account Name (1). Enter a Password (2). Enter it again to Verify Password (3). Complete all required fields (4). Click in the check box (5) to receive information on special offers from Uniden. 9. Click Submit (6). The New Account Created screen displays. 10.
11. Provide a Device Nickname (1). 12. Select your retailer from thelist (2). Enter The DID Code After selecting your Uniden Guardian system, you must enter the DID code. This DID code can be found on the back of your monitor. It is the characters underneath the barcode. You also can find the DID code on the Network Information screen. 1. Click the radio button by your system (3). 2. Enter the DID code in all capital letters (4). 3. Click Continue (5).
1. Enter your own unique security code. 2. Click START. The security code you enter on the Uniden Video Portal and the Apps must match the security code you entered on the device. Anytime you change the security code on the device, you must make the corresponding change on the Portal or Apps. Record Video The Portal lets you record live video and save it to your PC. 1. Click Record to start recording. 2. Click Stop Record to stop recording.
USING THE Uniden GUARDIAN 2 APP AndroidTM Establishing your System on the App You can use a Google® AndroidTM smart phone or tablet with your Uniden Guardian System to remotely connect to and view live camera video. Follow these steps to download, add, and use the app. 1. From your AndroidTM smart phone or tablet device, search the Android Market for Uniden Guardian 2. Download and install this app to your device. 2. Launch the app; tap PRESS TO ADD CAMERAS to add your system information to the app.
5. Tap on the globe to view live video from that system. G755 Home G755 Home APP Operation When you open the APP on your Android phone, the image displayed on the main screen is the last camera image, captured automatically, from your previously established session. Tap to add an additional Uniden Guardian system. Tap to enter System Setup page. Tap to refresh the system. Main screen Tap to view the APP Information options. There is also an option to enable/disable the PIN lock.
•• : Edit System. Tap this icon to change settings and enable email alerts and event notifications. •• : Delete System. Tap this icon to delete the Uniden Guardian system. •• : View Recorded Files. Tap this icon to display a list of recorded file (see page 47). Information Options These options display when you tap the icon. •• : Set up PIN Lock. Activating this function prevents others from activating the app and viewing your camera images.
3. Tap View Recorded Files. A list of recorded files (Event List) displays.You also have the following options available: ●● Across the bottom of screen is a camera selection field with a drop-down menu; you can select which camera’s Event List you want to view. ●● Tap the pencil icon to select recorded files to delete. Tap the box on the right side of the entry to select it for deletion. ●● You can set a filter to display all files recorded within the past hour, past 6 hours, etc.
Snapshot icon. Tap to take a picture. Pictures are saved to your phone. Record icon. Tap to begin recording. A red circle displays in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. The app records for 2 minutes, and stores the recorded file on the monitor’s microSD card. Return icon. Tap to return to the Main screen. iOS® Establishing Your System on the App.
Download 1. From your iPhone® or iPad®, go to the Apple App Store and search for Uniden Guardian 2. Download and install this App to your device. 2. Launch the app; tap Press to add cameras to add your system information to the app. Enter a name for your system in the System Name field. Enter the same DID code from your Uniden Guardian monitor in the DID field. If your phone is connected via WiFi to the same network as the Uniden Guardian system, tap Search.
APP Operation When you open the APP on your iPhone or iPad, several icons display on the bottom task bar. Tap to add an additional Uniden Guardian system. Tap to enter System Setup page. Tap to refresh the system. Main screen Tap to enter the APP Information page. There is also an option to enable/disable the PIN lock. System Setup Icons These icons display when you tap the •• icon from the Main screen. : Edit System. Tap this icon to change settings and enable email alerts and event notifications.
To Enable Event Notification You can set your smartphone or device to notify you when there is a new recorded file. 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap Settings on your device. Tap Notifications. A list of apps displays. Tap Uniden Guardian 2. The Uniden Guardian 2 setting screen displays. Turn the notification ON or OFF as desired. To View Recorded Files from Your Mobile Device Before you can view recorded files from your mobile device, you must connect your system to the internet (see page 40).
Pause icon. Tap to pause playback. Tap again to resume playback. Return icon. Tap to return to the previous screen. TO DELETE FILES 1. Tap the Delete All or Delete One button on the bottom of the list of files. 2. If you tap DELETE ALL, a confirmation message display. Tap Yes or No. If you tap DELETE ONE, the Event List displays again with red and white circles. Tap the circle on the file you want to delete and then tap DELETE.
Snapshot icon. Tap to take a picture. Pictures are saved to your phone. Record icon. Tap to begin recording. A red circle displays in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. The app records for 2 minutes, and stores the recorded file on the monitor’s microSD card. Return icon. Tap to return to the Main screen.
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Upgrading your Uniden Guardian Firmware Check your system firmware version on the Network Information screen. Go to www.unidenvideo.com to check the current firmware level. Compare it to your system firmware level. If you need to update your Uniden Guardian firmware, download the most current firmware version to your system’s microSD card and then upload that firmware to the monitor. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Eject the microSD card from the monitor.
Copying Files from the microSD Card to the Computer 1. 2. 3. 4. 56 Remove the microSD card from the monitor. Insert it into your computer’s microSD card slot. Use an adapter if necessary. Navigate to the microSD card and locate your files. Copy them to the computer. These files can now be deleted from the microSD card or the microSD card can be formatted.
SOLVING PROBLEMS If you have any trouble with your system, try these simple steps. If you are still having a problem with your camera, check the manual that came with your camera. If you still have a question, call our Customer Care Line; see “Customer Care” on page 2. If… Try.. The motion sensor won’t respond to movement. • Increasing the sensitivity of the motion sensor (see page 20). • Checking the settings on the Record screen (see page 18). The motion sensor goes off when there’s nothing there.
If… Try.. The camera won’t pair with the monitor. • making sure the camera is plugged in and the red LED is on. • pressing and releasing the pairing button quickly. Do not press and hold the pairing button. When I power up my monitor and cameras for the first time, they seem to be on but there is no picture on the screen. • If the Power Saving feature has been turned on, the monitor’s LCD screen will power off. Tap the power button to turn the LCD back on.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Product Specifications Radio Frequency Transceiver RF Frequency 2.4 GHz Modulation GFSK Spread spectrum Frequency Hopping Anti Interference Clean Channel Dynamic Select Selectable camera channel 4 Data rate 2 Mbps Transmitting range 500 feet (152 meters) in an open area (line of sight) Image Specification Output Image resolution 480 X 272, 320 x 240 (QVGA) Image processing H.
System Specifications Camera Operating voltage 5 V DC @ 1 Amp Power consumption 650 mA max Low light solution 20 IR LEDs, 1 Low light sensor Low light sensitivity 1-8 lux Picture sensor OV7725 1/4”Color CMOS Lens F3.6mm H:55 V:44 Monitor Lithium-Polymer Battery Warning •• This equipment contains a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. •• Do not charge the battery in temperatures below 32° F (0° C) or higher than 113° F (45° C). •• Do not open or mutilate the battery.
FCC Compliance Information Part 15 Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and ETSI (EN) 300328.
CE Compliance Information Products with CE Marking comply with EMC Directive (2004/108/EC); Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC); R&TTE(1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: •• EMC: EN 301 489 •• LVD: EN 60950 •• Radio: EN 300 328 One-Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, & you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America & Canada.
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