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Vanguard Zoom Camera
Frequently Asked Questions

I can't get the camera to show up on my TV, what do I do?

If you are using your Vanguard camera with a wireless video receiver, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure your Wireless Video Receiver is connected to power and turned On.

  2. Select the appropriate video input on your TV. Usually you can select the input mode by pressing the VIDEO or INPUT button on the remote control. You might also have to change the TV to Channel 0 or 2, and then use Channel Down to change video inputs. See your TV's owner's manual if you still aren't sure how to change the video source.
  3. Make sure your camera is connected to power and turned on. Press C1 on the remote to turn it on.
  4. Check that the mode switch on the bottom of the camera is set to Transmit Enable.

  5. Follow the setup instructions again, and check all of the connections you make.
  6. Make sure that the ABCD switches on the bottom of the camera and the bottom of the wireless video receiver are set to the same letter.

If you are using your Vanguard camera directly connected to your TV with a video cable, follow these steps:

  1. Select the appropriate video input on your TV. Usually you can select the input mode by pressing the VIDEO or INPUT button on the remote control. You might also have to change the TV to Channel 0 or 2, and then use Channel Down to change video inputs. See your TV's owner's manual if you still aren't sure how to change the video source.
  2. Make sure your camera is connected to power and turned on. Press C1 on the remote to turn it on.
  3. Follow the setup instructions again, and check all of the connections you make.

The Vanguard picture isn't clear on my TV. How do I fix it?

First, adjust the antennas on the video receiver and Pro PTZ Camera so that they point towards each other. The side of the camera’s antenna with the dot on it should face the side of the receiver’s antenna marked with four squares. You can also try moving the video receiver itself to another location near the TV. Sometimes moving it just a foot can make a big difference.

If the camera picture still doesn’t improve after adjusting the antennas and receiver position, try changing the channels on the camera and video receiver. The channel switch is on the bottom of both parts. Change the setting on both the camera and video receiver, making sure they are set to the same letter (A, B, C, or D). Try different letter settings to see if the picture improves.

You may still have trouble getting a clear picture if there is something in the area using the same frequencies the Pro PTZ Camera. The following things can interfere with the camera’s transmission: 2.4 gigahertz cordless phones, wireless networks, baby monitors, and microwave ovens. If you have any of these, turn them off to see if the problem goes away.

If your camera’s picture has been fine and suddenly becomes distorted or fuzzy, look for new things in your house that might be causing interference.

Why won't the remote control my camera?

  1. Press the C1 button. This makes sure that your camera is selected for control. Try moving the camera or zooming to see if this fixed the problem.
  2. Check the batteries. If the C1 button doesn't light up when you press it, you may have put the batteries in incorrectly, or the batteries you used may be dead. Take the batteries out and make sure you put them in according to the diagram inside the remote. If it still doesn't work, try new batteries.

Why isn't the camera focusing?

The Pro PTZ Camera's auto focus can't work correctly if the protective lens cap is on. Remove the protective lens cap and make sure the lens is clean. Try zooming out all the way. The camera should automatically refocus correctly.

How do I make the words in the camera picture go away?

You can turn off the onscreen label easily. Press and hold Setup on the Pro PTZ remote control until the green light stays on. Then, press Sweep (0), and Setup again. This will turn off the label. Repeat these same steps to turn the label on again.


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