Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with your new Swann OutbackCam.
Front
Bottom
Back
Battery Pack
Mounting Strap
USB Cable
Let's learn how to install batteries and storage media in your OutbackCam.
First, release the bottom cover of the OutbackCam by twisting the locking screw anti-clockwise, and then follow the instructions below.
Always switch off the OutbackCam before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards.
For optimal battery life in cold weather climates, we recommend using lithium batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
The OutbackCam has no internal memory; instead photos and videos are stored on a SD memory card (up to 32GB supported).
To ensure smooth performance and plenty of space for recording important moments, we recommend using a fast memory card (class 4 or higher), with at least 8 GB of capacity, from a wellknown manufacturer.
The SD card only fits into the slot one way. Do not force it in.
Enclosed in an integrated cradle, the Battery Pack provides your OutbackCam the extra juice to help it stay powered for even longer - great for long-term observations in the field.
The included mounting strap allows you to the strap the OutbackCam to a tree or timber post.
Let's learn how to use your OutbackCam.
Let's explore the camera settings available in the menu so you can get the most out of your OutbackCam.
| Option | To do this... |
| Camera ID | Assign a 4-digit numerical ID for the OutbackCam, which will appear on your photos. This setting is useful if you own more than one OutbackCam and placed them in different locations |
| Camera + Video | Select whether also to capture photos or videos when the camera is in Video or Photo mode. (i.e., combination mode) |
| Multi-Shot | Select how many consecutive shots (commonly known as continuous or burst shooting) to take when an event occurs. |
| Image Size | Select the photo resolution in megapixels. If you print large photos and want to maintain fine detail, set this option to the highest megapixel. |
| Video Size | Select the video quality of your recordings. Higher resolution settings produce better quality videos but will consume more memory storage. |
| Video Frame | Adjust the video frame rate of recordings. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the motion in the video, but will consume more memory storage. |
| Digital Zoom | Get nearer to the action on the screen with up to 4 times digital zoom. You need to toggle the Photo/Video mode switch for this setting to take effect. |
| Video Length | Set the duration of each video recording from 5 to 60 seconds. Note that the longer the video, the more space will be used on the SD card as well as more battery consumption |
| PIR Sensitivity | Adjust the motion detection sensitivity level (Low/Middle/High). Try out different sensitivity levels to find one that’s optimal for your OutbackCam's particular location. |
| Timer | Create a schedule for the OutbackCam. This option is useful when you want the OutbackCam to operate only during particular times of the day |
| Time Lapse | Disable the infrared motion sensor and instead set the camera to take photos or videos at regular time intervals. For example if you want to capture the scene every half an hour, you should set the time interval (in HH:MM:SS) to 00:30:00. Time lapse mode can be used to observe wildlife behaviour and activity such as nesting over a period of time. |
| Delay | The minimum amount of time that must elapse after a motion event is captured before the OutbackCam can be triggered again. Longer delays (e.g., 15 - 30 seconds) improve battery life and prevent the OutbackCam from taking too many pictures of the same things. |
| Audio Recording | Select whether to turn on or off sound recording with the built-in microphone. |
| TV Out | Select the appropriate TV video standard (NTSC or PAL) if you are outputting the monitor screen to your television via the TV Out port. |
| Stamp | Imprint the time and date on the bottom of your photos so you can quickly tell when they were captured. |
| Frequency | Select the AC power frequency in your area. Some devices (such as TV screens) flicker if this is not set correctly. For the USA and Canada, set this to 60Hz. For Australia and the UK, set this to 50Hz. |
| Language | Select the menu language. |
| Time/Date | Set the time and date. Be sure the OutbackCam has the correct time and date, so captured events are accurately time stamped and the time lapse feature activates the OutbackCam at the right time. |
| Camera Sound | Turn on or off the OutbackCam button press sounds. |
| SD Cycle Recording | If there is not enough space on your SD memory card during an ongoing recording, the OutbackCam will record over the oldest files already stored on your SD card first. |
| Camera Password | Create a password for your OutbackCam to prevent any unauthorized operation. You will need to switch the OutbackCam off, then on again for this setting to take effect. |
| Trigger Logs | Turn this on if you want the OutbackCam to only log the times and dates it was triggered. The OutbackCam does not capture any photo or video during motion events, conserving battery life, which is useful if you just want to conduct an initial survey of a particular observation area for an extended time. You can view the log file by opening the text file named "Snap" on the SD memory card. |
| Reset | Restore OutbackCam settings back to their original default configuration. |
| About | View the OutbackCam's firmware version |
