greenfeathers NC701G Manuel utilisateur
Wireless Bird Box Camera Kit
Quick Start Guide
Please read me before you start!
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Congratulations! You are now the proud
owner of a Green Feathers Bird Box Camera.
For years we have been a leading provider
of wildlife cameras and our bird box
cameras are a number one choice for those
wanting to watch wildlife in their very own
garden from the comfort of the sofa.
Please take a couple of minutes to have a
read through this booklet before you get
started. Not only are there some helpful
hints and tips, but we also have some
guidelines to help you plan the installation
of your camera.
With just a bit of time, a cup of tea and a
friend you’ll be up-and-running in no time.
We hope you enjoy your camera!
Contents
1. Camera setup
2. Connect to your TV
3. Physical installation
4. Accessories
5. Troubleshooting
Watch our setup videos
Don't know where to start?
Watch our setup videos online.
green-feathers.co.uk/help
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1. Camera Setup
Before installing the camera in your nest
box, wire it up inside the house rst to
make sure everything is working as it
should.
The rst thing to do is to remove the lens
cap and power up the camera using the
mains power supply.
Note that the camera does not emit a
visible glow, even when the night vision is
active.
Power up the receiver and check the
channel number indicated by the red
light matches the number on the Wireless
Channel Stick on the rear of the camera.
Antenna
Lens
Power in
IR LEDs
Bracket
Insert the yellow AV cable plug into
VIDEO1 and the white one into AUDIO1.
This will take the output of the camera feed
to your TV, monitor or recorder.
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Wireless Channel Sticker
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Television/Recor
der
1 2 3 4 Channel Selector Switch
To TV/Recorder
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2. Connect to your TV
Make sure you can get an image on your TV before mounting the camera outside.
Direct connection to TV (RCA/AV)
RCA to HDMI Converter
(Sold Separately)
From Receiver
From Receiver
HDMI Cable to TV
(Sold Separately)
USB Power In
A. Direct Connection
If your TV has RCA (phono) connections, you
can connect the AV cable directly to your TV.
Simply plug in the yellow and white plug
into corresponding ports on your TV.
Select the correct source on your TV. This is
often called ‘AV1’or similar. Consult your TV
user manual.
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B. Connection via HDMI
Most modern TVs do not have RCA inputs
and instead have HDMI as an industry
standard.
Use one of our converters to upscale the
video output from the receiver to your
HDTV. Plug in the AV cable plugs into the
input side of the converter, power it up via
the USB socket and use an HDMI cable to
connect to your TV/monitor.
Select the correct source on your TV that
corresponds to the HDMI input.
Direct connection to TV (RCA/AV)
RCA to HDMI Converter
(Sold Separately)
From Receiver
From Receiver
HDMI Cable to TV
(Sold Separately)
USB Power In
Need a converter?
Search on our website for RCATOHDMI
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What you will need
MCamera with bracket (included)
M5M screw (included)
MNest box (optional)
MScrewdriver
MMains power outlet
You may also need
MDrill
MPencil
MElectrical tape
MCable fasteners
MPower extension cable
3. Physical Installation
Now you are ready to mount the camera into your nest box.
Check Wireless Distances
Check the distance between the camera
and receiver before you install the camera
into the bird box.
Take the camera to the location where you
want to place it and power it up. Make sure
that you are receiving a good signal to the
receiver by monitoring the image on your
TV. See page 14 for troubleshooting.
Focussing your camera lens
Place a small bird-sized object in your bird
box. You can gently twist the camera’s lens
to adjust the focal distance of the camera:
clockwise to focus on objects that are
further away or anti-clockwise to focus on
closer objects. Monitor the results on your
TV/monitor until you are satised.
Rear of
Box
Inside Box
Anti-slip
pins
Mount the Camera in Nest Box
A. Installing in one of our bird boxes:
Pass the 5M screw provided through the pre-
drilled hole in the back of the box, screwing
into the nut on the easy mount bracket.
Our innovative anti-slip bracket design will
hold the camera in place against the wood.
There is a gap in the eaves of the box through
which to pass your cables.
B. If you do not have one of our bird boxes:
Following the diagram (right), drill a 6mm hole
at or above 210mm from the base of your box.
Then follow the Ainstructions above.
M Check the angle of the camera by looking
at the image on the TV and make any
adjustments if need be.
210mm min.
Larger boxes
Smaller boxes
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Where to place your bird box
Dierent birds have dierent needs when it
comes to choosing where to place your bird
box. Generally you should look to place your
box in a quiet spot in the garden amongst
other plants or trees, making sure to leave
a clear path in for your birds to make their
landing.
Unless there is a tree or building providing
shade, it is generally a good idea to face the
box between north and east to avoid direct
sunlight and strong winds. Tilting the box
slightly forward will also help to prevent rain
from coming straight into the nesting area.
For blackbirds, robins and wrens you should
place your bird box 1.5 to 2 metres high,
well surrounded by planting.
For sparrows, starlings, tits and spotted
ycatchers you should place your bird box 2
to 4 metres high and slightly covered with a
clear entrance.
For woodpeckers, owls and kestrels you
should place your bird box between 3 to 5
metres high in a nice open space.
If there are cats and other bird predators in
the area then you should look to place
your bird box a minimum of 2 metres above
ground level.
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