This article is intended to answer some common (and uncommon) questions and help you get your new camera set up, no matter which model you have purchased from us or your specific requirements. If none of the cameras in this article look like the one you have, you might have a Wi-Fi or wired IP camera; check out this article instead.


This guide will answer the following questions:

Which camera do I have?

Wired analogue

CMOSNC7G

The CMOSNC7G is one of our most common wired analogue cameras. You can identify it from the small shape only shared with the NC701G, and the three cables coming from it to allow for power, video and audio connections.



NCF15EA

We no longer sell this model of camera, but it can be identified by the black colour, square shape, and the three cables coming out of it for power, video and audio. There is also a small screw above the lens which is used to fix the lens focus in one place.




NCTV205I  

This is the successor to the NCF15EA. You can identify it by the square shape and the cable trailing from it. These cameras have been sold in black and green. This camera does not have a microphone (though one can be attached) so by default it only has a cable for video and for power. There is also a toggle stick where the cable splits into two. 



Wireless analogue

NC701G

You can identify these cameras from the distinctive small size and the small antenna. There is only one jack on the camera to allow for power to be supplied, because it sends the wireless signal to the silver receiver box.









Battery powered trail camera

HCAM450

This is the only model of trail camera we currently sell.

            






How do I set it up?

CMOSNC7G and NCF15EA

These cameras are plug and play; they are designed to work as soon as they are plugged in. If you need some instructions on wiring or general setup tips, check out the quick start guide that came with your camera or click here to see it.

NC701G

This camera is also plug and play, but it works differently than most because the signal is sent wirelessly. If you need some instructions on wiring or general setup tips, check out the quick start guide that came with your camera or click here to see it.


Here are some additional articles to help you get set up:

Setting up and troubleshooting your wireless camera kit

Connecting your wireless bird box camera to your TV

How to change the channel on your wireless bird box camera


NCTV205I

Quick setup guide


HCAM450

Manual


How do improve the colour image from my bird box camera?

How to adjust the focus on your bird box camera


How to configure your camera settings

If you have a CMOSNC7G, NCF15EA or NC701G, these cameras are purely plug and play and have no additional settings to play with.


NCTV205I 

To change the camera's output mode, press and hold the switch found on the camera cable in the direction you desire for 5 seconds. 


The image settings and more for this camera can be accessed via the OSD menu (on screen display). Simply press the toggle stick in (not up, down, left or right) and you will see the menu appear on-screen.


HCAM450

Read the manual for information on the various settings on this camera, including an intervalometer for creating time-lapses.


How can I watch it?

Viewing on a computer

If you have a USB capture device you can connect any of our analogue cameras (except for the HCAM450) to a Windows or Mac computer for live viewing, live streaming and recording. Follow this guide to get it set up on Windows, or here to set it up on a Mac.


CMOSNC7G, NC701G, NCF15EA

You can plug this camera directly into any TV with RCA ports.


If your TV doesn't have RCA ports you have two options depending on the inputs available on your TV:

RCA to HDMI upscaler

RCA to SCART adapter


If you want to connect this device to a recorder which has BNC ports, you will need an RCA to BNC adaptor. If you want to connect the camera directly to a BNC cable which then connects to the recorder, you will need a BNC to RCA adaptor.


NCTV205I

This camera has a BNC connector, but is supplied with a BNC to RCA adaptor so you can plug this camera directly into any TV with RCA ports.


If your TV doesn't have RCA ports you have three options depending on the inputs available on your TV:

RCA to HDMI upscaler

BNC to HDMI converter (allows for full HD viewing on a TV)

RCA to SCART adapter


If you want to connect this device to a recorder which has BNC ports, you will just need a BNC cable.


HCAM450

To view the images and videos captured by this trail camera, you can either view the files directly on the camera, remove the SD card and export the files to a PC for viewing, connect the camera directly to a PC using a mini USB cable or connect the camera directly to an external monitor. See page 16 of the manual for more information.


How do other people watch it?

If you want to share the footage with a large audience, you can live stream the camera footage onto Youtube, follow this guide to set it up. To do this you will first need a USB capture device so that you can connect the camera to a Windows or Mac computer. This will not work for the HCAM450 camera. 


Some other questions

Can my camera run from battery power?

Yes, but depending on the type of camera you have you will need a different type of battery.


Check the power supply that comes with the camera and make a note of the voltage, it will be either 8 or 12V. When you are sure, you can purchase the correct battery from our Green Feathers web page.


These cameras can use other batteries, or even solar power, but this is not something that we can support.


Next Steps

We hope you have found this guide useful. If it has not answered your question you can see related articles on the right or raise a ticket.