• The buttons on the back have different functions depending
    on what mode you are in.
  • When scrolling through the menu, use the up and down arrows.
  • The + button also doubles as the enter button
  • To access the menu and back out of the menu, use the menu button
  • When playing back recorded footage, you will use the menu button and the
    + sign to change modes between exit and play footage.
  • When playing back of recorded footage you can use the Fast Forward and
    Fast Reverse buttons to minimize time spent viewing.

The Guardian SSC-433CX Quickstart Guide

Package Includes

  • The Guardian Color Hidden camera
  • AC power supply
  • Mounting bracket

Important Notes

  • The Guardian requires power. Power can be in the form of 4 AA batteries internally or plugging into the wall with the included AC power supply for 24/7 operation.
  • Turn the unit on or off using the switch on the side
  • You must connect the Guardian to your TV’s input jack (typically a small round yellow jack) to access and control the menu and settings. You will have to set your TV to accept an auxiliary input. This is normally done with the TV remote by pressing Input/Video/Game or some button like it. You may have to refer to your owner’s manual for how to accept an auxiliary input.
  • Once you have the Guardian connected to your TV’s input, the TV on the right settings, and the Guardian powered, you will see the Guardian’s picture camera. If you do not have a picture, then recheck that power is supplied, it is connected to the right jack on your TV, your TV is on the right settings and the Guardian is also turned on.

Setting the Time and Date

  • Enter the main menu by pressing Menu/Exit
  • Select SET DATE TIME, and press the +
  • Adjust the values accordingly
  • Press Menu/Exitto return to the main menu

Recording on Motion Detection

  • There are 2 steps to recording on motion detection—setting the MD sensitivity and turning on the motion detection recording. You must do both steps for motion detection recording to work properly.
  • Setting the Motion Detection Sensitivity
  • From the main menu, select SET MOTION DETECT
  • Raise or lower the threshold.
  • Note: The lower (farther to the left) the threshold the MORE sensitive the motion detection recording. This means that the threshold is lower and it will take less motion to trigger it.
  • Turning on Motion Detection Recording
  • From the main menu, select SCHEDULE RECORD
  • Select Motion Record
  • Ensure it says Record: ON. If it says Record: OFF, then turn it on. It needs to say Record: ON for motion detection recording to work
  • Once the above 2 settings are correct, the unit will automatically record on motionwhenever power is supplied.

Playing Back Recorded Video on a TV

  • Enter the main menu
  • Select SEARCH AND PLAY
  • You will see a list of recordings broken down by day and how many recordings that day has
  • Select the day you want and press ENTER
  • You may use the right and left arrows to fast forward and rewind and desired
  • Press stop to return to the SEARCH and PLAY menu

Deleting Recorded Footage

  • Deleting recorded footage is referenced in the menu as formatting an SD card
  • When you format the card, it will delete all of the contents of the card. You are not able to selectively delete recordings. To delete, you must format the entire drive.
  • Please note: Formatting the unit will delete the recordings, but keep your settings in tact.
  • Enter the main menu
  • Select SD Card Options
  • Select Format
  • You will be notified telling you that formatting will delete all of the contents of the card. Continue formatting after being prompted.
  • After formatting is complete the free space will be the same number as total space.