Astak M-A815 User manual

User's Manual
2.4GHz Color Wireless Camera Kit
MODELCM-A815

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1-3
Notice 1
Approval Information (fcc/ce) 1-2
Restrictions '3
Maintenance "3
PRODUCT 4-6
Package Contents 4
Feature Locations
Adapter & Battery Clip 6
INSTALLATION & USAGE 7-12
Installation 7~9
Fix the Camera 10-11
Locate the Receiver "11
Camera Channel Setup 11
Receiver Mode Setup 12
SPECIFICATIONS 13
TROUBLESHOOTING 14
EU Environmental Protection
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
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Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling
advice.

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest and support in our product and purchasing
this wireless camera kit. This product works at ISM-2.4GHz frequency
band, which could be legally used worldwide without permission.
We feel confident that you will be pleased with the quality and features
of this product.
The camera features one CMOS image sensor and a transmitting
module to capture the image and transmit them wirelessly.
The receiver features a receiving module to receive and output AV
signals.
Notice
Notice: This product may cause interferences with other wireless
equipment that operates at 2.4GHz ISM band. Please turn off one of
the equipments to eliminate the interference.
Product Assurance: This camera will emit electromagnetic wave,
just like other wireless products. But its transmitting power is less
than other wireless products such as mobile phones. The 2.4GHz
wireless camera meets wireless frequency security standards and
recommended indexes while working. These standards and indexes
are certificated by academic organization and represent the cogitative
research of the scientific workers who continuously explore and
annotate the involved fields. So we believe that our products are safe
for customers.
Approval Information
All our products meet the requirements of approval FCC or CE, and
are granted the FCC or CE certification. They are authorized to bear
FCC or CE mark.
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FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
fora Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver,
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation Changes and
modification not expressly approved by the manufacturer or
registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this
equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules.
CE
This product complies with standards including Low Voltage Device
Directive 73/23/EEC; EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC. It passed the subject tests by the authority
concerned and is authorized to bear CE mark.

Restrictions
1. DO NOT use this product to violate one's privacy. Monitoring one's
activities without consent is illegal and this product is not designed
and manufactured for such purpose;
2. DO NOT put this product near any medical equipment. Radio
waves might potentially cause breakdown of electrical medical
equipment. So this product should be placed at least 1 feet away
from any heart pacemaker. Radio waves might potentially
influence heart pacemaker and lead to respiratory disturbance;
3. DO NOT use this product for any illegal activities. We shall not be
responsible for any consequences of illegal acts committed by the
user.
Maintenance
1. Ensure the sufficient ventilation space is available;
2. Do not shake or strike the product;
3. Keep it dry and dustless and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight;
4. Do not place product near any magnetic objects;
5. Avoid putting the product in places where the constantly changed
temperature or humidity occurs;
6. Keep product away from heat sources such as electric heater;
7. Do not use the camera near aggressive chemicals;
8. Do not use this camera near water, for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near
a swimming pool and the like;
9. Do not use the camera in the places which are enclosed by metal.
The surrounding metal like lifter, cabin, may shield the
electromagnetic wave, and result in failure of signal reception;
10. Please obey the local government's environment protection policy;
11. Please turn off the power when left unused;
12. Do not disassemble or repair the camera or receiver, doing so
might cause damages to the product.
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PRODUCT
Package Contents
This package comes with the following items. Please check whether
they are all included in the packaging box, if one or some is missing,
contact the retailer for replacement.
(D Wireless camera X 1
Wireless receiver X1
Antenna for receiver x 1
Holder for receiver x 1
Mounting plate for camera x 1
© DC 8.0V power adapter for
camera x 1
(7) DC 8.0V power adapter for
receiver x 1
®AV cable X1
(9) Lens adjuster X1
® Channel pick for camera x 1
© Mounting screw x 1
@ Foam base for camera X1
@ User's manual x 1
® Battery clip X1
Note:
1. This product can be either black or silver.
2. The pictures may vary from the actual
objects.
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Feature Locations
1- Camera
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Antenna
Channel Switch
Cover
Microphone
DC Power Jack
2. Receiver
Antenna
AV Output
DC Power Jack
Mode Control
Lens
Universal Bracket
Channel Indicator
Channel Select/Mode Switch Button
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Adapter
This product always conforms to the authenticated AC adapter. The
adapter should be marked one of the following:
UL Mark
American power
supply authentication
CE Mark
European Union power
supply authentication
SAA Mark
Australia power
supply authentication
PSE Mark
Japan power
supply authentication
GS Mark
German power
supply authentication
CCC Mark
China power
supply authentication
Note:
When using the power adapter, make sure the rating voltage on it is compatible
with that of the device to avoid potential damages resulting from incorrect usage
of power supply.
Battery Clip
With the supplied battery clip, the camera could be powered by
battery of the same voltage for temporary use.
Camera
Battery Clip
Battery

INSTALLATION & USAGE
Installation
1. Connect the power jack of adapter (DC 8.0V 300mA) or battery
with battery clip to camera.
a. Connect with adapter
b. Connect with battery clip
2. Connect the antenna to the receiver.
3. Connect the receiver to the monitor/TV with AV cable. (Red socket
for audio; yellow socket for video). Turn on the monitor/TV and
select AV mode.
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4. Connect the power jack of adapter (DC 8.0V 300mA) to receiver.
Slide Mode Control switch to M position and the channel indicator
lights up green.
Note: The receiver provides Power Off (OFF) mode, Manual mode (M) and
Channel Scan mode (L). Please refer to Receiver Mode Setup section
on page 12 for more details.
5. Open the channel switch cover and set the camera to one desired
channel.
Default Setting
Notes:
Please refer to Camera Channel Setup section on page 11 for more details.
Please recover the channel switch after finished setting.
6. Press the channel select "SELECT" button on the receiver until the
channel indicator matches to the channel on the corresponding
camera, and the monitor/TV will display pictures.
Channel Select Button
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7. If the picture is blur, you could adjust the lens focus with lens
adjuster to make the picture clear.
Lens Adjuster
8. Mount the camera to a desired location.
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Paste the foam base
on the bottom
Paste the camera
on the desktop
Paste the camera
on the wall
Notes:
You can paste the foam base on the bottom of the Universal Bracket to fix the
camera.
When you fix the camera with the mounting plate, the foam base can not be
pasted on the bottom of the Universal Bracket
Please refer to Fix the Camera section on page 10 for more details to fix the
camera with the mounting plate.
9. Adjust the brightness, contrast and color setting of the monitor/TV
to get the best display effect.
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Fix the Camera
Please follow the steps below if you want to fix the camera to wall or
ceiling.
1. Fix to Wall
1.1 Drill one hole on the mounting surface, insert the anchor into the
hole, then align the mounting plate with the hole you just drilled
and drive the screw through the plate into the anchor;
1.2 Hang the camera on the hooks of mounting plate;
1.3 Push downwards the camera firmly.
2. Fix to Ceiling
2.1 Detach the universal bracket from the camera and then install it to
the camera top for avoiding reverse picture;
2.2 Secure the mounting plate to ceiling with screw;
2.3 Hang the camera on the hooks of mounting plate;
2.4 Push the camera firmly as the shown direction.
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2.1
Rotate Bracket 90° to
separate it from bottom
Rotate Bracket 90°
to firm it on the top
of camera
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Mounting Plate
2.2
Hook
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Locate the Receiver
The receiver can be placed horizontally or vertically. When it is placed
vertically, the supplied holder is required.
Holder
Horizontal
Vertical
Camera Channel Setup
This camera has 4 selectable channels to avoid possible interference
from other nearby wireless devices. Please open the channel switch
cover and set the Channel Switch as the following diagram.
Default Setting
Channel Frequency
f
1
2
Channel Switch
CH1
s
CH2
Setup Diagram
CH3 CH4
_ ~ 5
CH1=2,414MHz;
CH2=2p432MHz;
CH3=2,450MHz;
CH4=2,468MHz
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Receiver Mode Setup
The receiver can support up to 4 cameras working at the same time.
It provides Power Off mode (OFF), Manual mode (M) and Channel
Scan mode (L).
1. Power Off mode: Slide Mode Control switch to OFF to power the
receiver off;
OFF-M-L
2. Manual mode: Slide Mode Control switch to M to enter Manual
mode. In manual mode, the receiver channel won't change until you
press the Channel Select button;
OFF-M-L
3. Channel Scan mode: Slide Mode Control switch to L to enter
channel scan mode. In channel scan mode, all the channels will
display one by one looping in turn per 5s. Slide the Mode Control
switch to M or OFF to exit.
Tip: At the manual mode, you could press and hold the Channel Select
"SELECT" button more than 5s to enter the channel scan mode. Press the
button again to exit.
CH2
CH1
CH3
Channel Scan Mode
CH3
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CH4
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SPECIFICATIONS
Items
Transmission Frequency
Antenna Type
Transmission Distance
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Storage Humidity
Imaging Sensor
CMOS Total Pixels
S/N Ratio
Horizontal
Resolution
Minimum Illumination
Transmission Power
Power
Supply
Consumption Current
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Weight
Receiving Sensitivity
Power Supply
Consumption Current
Video Output Level
Audio Output Level
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Weight
Value
ISM2,400MHz~2,483MHz
Omni
100m (Without Block)
-10°C~+50DC/+14oF~+122°F
-20cC~+60°C/-4DF~+140°F
^85% RH
CMOS
628 x 582(PAL)/ 510 x 492(NTSC)
40dB (AGC OFF)
380 TV Lines
5 Lux/Ft .2
10mW(CE)/2mW(FCC)
DC 8.0V 300mA
90 mA (Max.)
23mmx31mmx23mm (Main Body)
Approx.20g (Main Body)
-85dBm
DC 8.0V 300mA
240mA (Max.)
1VP.P@75Q
1Vp.p@10kQ
100mmx70mmx18mm (Main Body)
Approx. 99g (Main Body)
Specifications are subject to minor change without prior notice.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
When you experience the operation problems, please check and try
the following yourself before claiming that it is the defective product
or consulting the experienced technician.
Abnormal Phenomena
Possible Reasons/Solutions
No image
No sound
Check whether the camera/receiver
is connected to power supply and
powered on.
Snowflakes
on image
Noisy
1. Check if the channel of receiver is
the same as that of camera;
2. Check the distance & blocks.
Blur image
Adjust the lens of camera.
Normal sound
Ghost image
1, Interfered with other devices;
2. Check the distance & blocks.
Normal sound
No color
Mismatching the TV system of PAL
or NTSC.
Normal sound
Interfered with other devices nearby;
Remove or turn off such devices.
Normal image
Noisy
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