Uniden APPCAM 24HD, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...APPCAM 24HD Owner s Manual Issue 1 June 2015 ...

Page 2: ...m 3 Calling our customer care specialists at 1 800 658 8068 Images in this manual may differ slightly from your actual product Uniden surveillance products are not manufactured and or sold with the intent to be used for illegal purposes Uniden expects consumer s use of these products to be in compliance with all local state and federal law For further information on video surveillance and audio re...

Page 3: ... SAVINGS TIME 12 STEP 5 INSTALL CAMERAS 13 OPERATION OVERVIEW 14 USING THE APP 16 ACCESSING YOUR CAMERAS 16 SNAPSHOT VS LIVE VIDEO SCREEN 16 SNAPSHOT SCREEN OVERVIEW 17 Add Another Camera 17 System Settings 17 Update 18 Information 18 System Information Advanced Setting Screen Details 19 Delete Camera Connection 21 Event List Details 21 LIVE VIDEO SCREEN OVERVIEW 22 View Recorded Files 24 TURN OFF...

Page 4: ... the warranty will be voided Never tug on the power cords Use the plug to unplug it from the outlet Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight Doing so may damage the camera or cause temporary camera malfunction Avoid pressing hard on the camera body For your own safety avoid using the camera or power off the camera when there is a storm or lightning Disconnect the...

Page 5: ...the icons are similar then only one icon might be shown For example Android and iOS are both icons for adding a new camera These icons are significantly different from one another so both icons are displayed However the icons for the camera function for Android and for iOS are so similar that only one icon needs to be displayed ...

Page 6: ...ior quality video with true color It is suitable for day or nighttime use Also as dust grime and cobwebs accumulate on the camera glass they can reflect light from the infrared LED and might lower video quality Periodically clean the lens glass with a soft cloth FEATURES System No PC required Direct connection to router WiFi connection to router P2P connection Records HD 720P up to 20fps Manual mo...

Page 7: ...management from single app Remote access to recorded video Remote snapshot recording control Event notification email alert WHAT S INCLUDED Camera and Stand 5V 1 5 A Power Adapter Ethernet cable Screws and Anchors Quick Start Guide If any items are missing or damaged contact our Customer Care Line immediately at 1 800 658 8068 ...

Page 8: ...8 Never use damaged products PARTS OF THE CAMERA Front Back PIR Sensor Lens Microphone microSD Card Slot Link and Power LEDs Ethernet jack Power jack Reset Speaker ...

Page 9: ...w the wired connection instructions are noted where applicable Use these same procedures to add additional cameras to your network PREREQUISITES Your router must support WEP WPA WPA2 security and it must be turned on You must have an available WiFi enabled mobile device Android or iOS smartphone tablet The AppCam 24HD and your mobile device must connect to the same Wi Fi router for setup STEP 1 SE...

Page 10: ...xt section Connect Camera and Mobile Device STEP 2 CONNECT CAMERA AND MOBILE DEVICE 1 From your device s Settings go to WiFi Select the AppCam 24HD to connect your device to it The camera listing will be HD XXXXXX where XXXXXX are the last 6 digits on the camera label Enter the default password 12345678 and tap Connect for Android or Join for iOS 2 When the device is connected to the camera launch...

Page 11: ... The connection screen displays followed by the Snapshot screen 6 Tap the screen the Modify Security Code screen displays Tap OK change the security code and tap OK Android iOS 7 Tap the screen again to display the live video screen STEP 3 CONNECT CAMERA TO WIFI ROUTER 1 Tap the Back icon the System icon and then the System Settings icon The System Information screen displays Android iOS 2 Tap Adv...

Page 12: ...steady on state to continue 4 If the screen indicates that the camera is disconnected tap the System icon and then the Refresh icon The camera refreshes and reconnects to the router you chose Android iOS 5 Tap the screen to display video STEP 4 SET TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME It is important to set the correct time zone and daylight savings time indication on your camera to ensure correct date...

Page 13: ... lamps or outside spotlights visible through the window The camera is equipped with built in infrared LEDs so you can use night vision for 24 hour surveillance The LEDs will automatically activate at night and the picture viewed will turn to black and white The night viewing range is up to 25 ft Avoid pointing the camera lens directly at clear glass the night vision LEDs will cause a blurred image...

Page 14: ...connect power OPERATION OVERVIEW To Do This Do This Record Video Tap View Recorded Files 1 From the Snapshot screen tap 2 Tap from the three icons displayed on the snapshot image 3 Tap your selection from the list of recorded files that now displays The recorded video begins playing View Live Video Tap the image on the Snapshot screen View Snapshots Your snapshots are named with a time stamp and s...

Page 15: ...tap 2 Tap from the three icons displayed on the snapshot image A list of recorded videos displays 3 Tap Delete All or Delete One from the icons along the bottom of the event list Take a Snapshot 1 From the Live Video screen tap 2 The snapshot is saved on your mobile device ...

Page 16: ...parate block Tap the block with the AppCam you want to see 3 The Snapshot screen displays for that camera See page 17 for actions available from the Snapshot screen Tap the screen image 4 Live video displays See page 22 for actions available from the Live Video screen Tap to return to the Snapshot screen SNAPSHOT VS LIVE VIDEO SCREEN The Snapshot and Live Video screens control operations The Snaps...

Page 17: ...a and four function icons Add Another Camera The icon allows you to add another camera to your network See page 10 for details System Settings The icon allows you to configure the advanced settings remove the camera connection and play back the recorded video clips Tap and the following three icons display in the snapshot image ...

Page 18: ... and set notification alerts See page 19 for details Deletes the camera from the app Android iOS Event List lets you check play back and delete recorded events and files See page 21 for details Update Tap to update the camera s connection status Information Tap to set up and enable PIN lock or to check the app information Android iOS ...

Page 19: ...ent notify The system generates event notifications when something triggers the motion sensors on your cameras Tap the box to turn this feature on Advanced Settings Tap Advanced tab to access the Advanced Settings screen This screen lets you configure various settings in your device such as the time zone device password and video setting These settings are displayed in a list of fields each field ...

Page 20: ...ty code for your camera Video Settings Configure the following ͳ ͳ Video Quality Better Streaming VGA and lower bitrate Better Image VGA and higher bitrate HD Video Normal 720P and lower bitrate or HD Video Better 720P and higher bitrate ͳ ͳ Environment Mode Indoor 50Hz Indoor 60Hz North America standard or Outdoor ͳ ͳ Low Light Level 1 5 ͳ ͳ Screen Orientation Normal Flip Mirror Flip Mirror WiFi ...

Page 21: ...ce after update Device Information Check the model camera s firmware version and storage status Unless stated otherwise the screen displays the main list of Advanced Settings fields after you enter the requested information in a specific field Delete Camera Connection Tap the Delete icon to remove a camera from your system Tap No to keep the camera connection or Yes to delete it A confirmation scr...

Page 22: ...can also set a filter to display all files recorded within the past hour past 6 hours etc Tap Search to display the filter selections When you set a filter be sure the Time Zone feature is set accurately in the Advanced Settings fields to reflect the current time zone for the camera not the time zone where you are See page 20 for details LIVE VIDEO SCREEN OVERVIEW The Live Video screen lets you ta...

Page 23: ...oid iOS Viewing Recording Viewing Recording Tap this icon to take a snapshot of the current image Snapshots are saved in your mobile device Android iOS Turn the audio on and off when you re viewing live video ...

Page 24: ...be saved into your camera s memory card Please make sure the microSD card has been correctly inserted Android iOS Press and hold to speak through the camera during Live view and recording The icon displays while the camera speaker button is pressed Release to listen for response Android iOS Return to the Snapshot screen View Recorded Files Return to the Snapshot view and tap the icon See page 21 f...

Page 25: ...25 iOS 1 Double tap the HOME button 2 Quickly swipe the app window towards the top of the screen The app closes ...

Page 26: ...nd grime builds up on the camera lens and glass it affects night vision capability The infrared light reflects off of the dust and grime limiting the camera s vision Use a microfiber cloth to regularly clean the cameras or when night vision video is cloudy or unclear ...

Page 27: ... turned on Make sure the camera and your mobile device connect to the same WiFi router Make sure the WiFi router is activated Make sure the camera is properly powered on Use the ADD CAMERA function to manually add the camera No image appears Make sure the power adaptor is not damaged or defective and is plugged into an electrical outlet with power Relocate the camera to obtain the best reception o...

Page 28: ...s such as glass Install the camera on the other side of windows or place the lens flush against the surface to improve the night vision Memory card error Make sure the memory card is correctly inserted and formatted Please backup the data before formatting This Format function will erase all data on the memory card Wrong date and time are shown Make sure you ve selected the correct time zone Unexp...

Page 29: ...on Ethernet 10 100 Base T Base TX WiFi Network Protocols TCP IP UDP SMTP NTP DHCP ARP Simultaneous Views 3 Concurrent sessions Security WPA WPA2 TKIP 128 bit AES Cameras Image Sensor 1 4 CMOS Antenna 3dBi Dipole Housing Plastic Camera Environment Indoor 50Hz Indoor 60Hz Storage memory microSD Viewing Angle H 60 V 40 Min Illumination 1 8 lux Low light resolution 5 IR LEDs with IR switcher Low light...

Page 30: ...teries and LCD displays in your municipal trash collection Consult your local waste management authority or a recycling organization like Earth911 com to find an electronics recycling facility in your area FCC COMPLIANCE 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 interfer...

Page 31: ...hich the monitor is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment RF Exposure Information The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation dista...

Page 32: ... or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden or F installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner s manual for this product STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect warrantor will either at its option repair or replace the defective unit return it to you without charge for parts se...

Page 33: ...instructions in the owner s manual you are certain that the Product is defective pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging The Product should include all parts accessories originally packaged with the Product Include evidence of original purchase a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it The Product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable means to w...

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