HOME SHADOWS HS2Pro User manual

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www.homeshadows.com
is a safety device
that simulates presence by casting
shadows on walls, curtains or blinds.
When you see moving shadows you
usually assume that there is
always someone at home

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Contents
Intended use..................................................................... 4
Included in delivery........................................................... 4
Safety instructions ............................................................ 5
Disposal............................................................................ 8
Product Overview ............................................................. 9
Set-up............................................................................. 10
3 steps to your safety ..................................................... 11
Customizing the simulation behavior .............................. 12
Technical Data ............................................................... 16
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 17
FAQ General .................................................................. 20

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Explanation of symbols and signal words
Danger symbol: These symbols indicate
danger of physical injury.
Please read and
follow the safety instructions carefully.
Read operating instructions before using!
Keep battery away from children
Do not throw in the general waste
Protection class II
Protection class III
Plug polarity
Symbol for direct current
WARNING
warns of possible serious injuries and
danger to life
NOTICE
warns of material damage

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Intended use
•HOMESHADOWS is a home security system that
casts shadows on curtains, walls or blinds to simulate
the presence of a occupants.
•The device is intended for generating shadows on
curtains, blinds and walls, not as ambient lighting.
•The device is intended for private, non-commercial
use.
•Use the device only as described in the operating
instructions. Any other use is regarded as improper
use.
•The guarantee does not cover any defects caused by
improper use, damage, or attempted repairs. This also
applies to normal wear and tear.
Included in delivery
•
TM HS2Pro unit
•Wall Power Adapter 15V, 0.8A
•IR-remote control to change the simulation behavior
•This user guide

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Safety instructions
Please read all safety instructions, technical data and
other important information to avoid hazards
WARNING
– shock hazard
•Only use and store in closed areas.
•Do not use in areas with high humidity.
•Never immerse the device and the connecting cable in
water or other liquids, and ensure that they do not fall
into the water or become wet.
•Should the device fall into the water, immediately
disconnect the power supply. Do not try to pull the
device out of the water while it is connected to the
mains!
•Never touch the device or connection cable with wet
hands if these components are connected to the
mains.
•The device should always be unplugged before
cleaning.
W
ARNING – fire and explosion hazard
•Do not use the device in rooms containing easily
flammable or explosive substances. Never operate the
device near gas sources.
•Keep the device away from flammable materials.
•Do not cover the device during operation, and ensure
that there is sufficient air circulation.
•Only place the device on surfaces that do not cover the
lower air vents.

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WARNING
– risk of injury!
CAUTION!
LED light intensity is very high.
Do not look directly into the LED
light beam for a longer time nor
use optical devices to look at it.
Lamp classification according IEC 62471
Exempt group (Lowest Risk)
Yes
Risk Group 1 (Low Risk)
No
Risk Group 2 (Moderate Risk)
No
Risk Group 3 (High Risk)
No
•This device may be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of
experience and / or knowledge if they have been
supervised or instructed in the safe use of the device
and have understood the resulting hazards.
•Keep the device and connection cable away from
children and animals. It is not a toy and electricity can
be dangerous.
•The IR-remote control contains a battery that could
be swallowed by small children. Keep away from
children
•The adapter cable could be strapped together with
cable ties that could be swallowed by small children
and infants.
•Keep plastic bags and foils away from children, infants
and animals. There is a danger of suffocation.
•Consider that the device’s feet may be removed and
swallowed by small children and infants

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•Make sure that the connection cable is not a tripping
hazard.
•Turn off and unplug the device immediately in case of
damage or malfunction.
•Do not operate the device if there are visible damages
to the power adapter or the device itself, or if the
device has been exposed to liquid.
•To avoid hazards, the device may only be taken apart
and / or repaired by the manufacturer, customer
service or a person with similar qualifications.
•In case of mains cable damage detach it from the
mains plug immediately and replace it.
•Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. It can
cause an electrical shock.
•TÜV has verified the CA65 compliance. However,
the list of chemicals deemed hazardous is long and
updates are made often, so we cannot 100%
guarantee that the product does not contain or expose
some listed chemicals and substances that could
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information see www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
NOTICE – risk of material and property damage
•Only use and store the device in normal ambient
temperatures, between -20 °C and +40 °C.
•Do not put the device into the microwaves or stoves.
•Only use the power adapter included and make sure
the power outlet it is plugged into has been properly
installed and is compatible with the power adapter’s
technical data.
•Always place the device on a stable surface so that it
cannot fall down. Protect the device against shock.
•Do not place any heavy objects on the device or its
connection cable.

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•Transferring the device from colder to warmer areas
can lead to condensation. Wait until the device has
reached room temperature before turning it on.
•Place a pad beneath the device as the device’s feet
may cause blemishes on furniture or other objects due
to chemical reactions.
•Lay the connection cable in such a way that it is not
crushed or bent and does not come into contact with
hot surfaces.
•Unplug the power adapter from the outlet before a
storm.
•When pulling out of the socket, always pull on the
adapter and never on the power cord.
•Only use original accessories from the manufacturer
so as not to impair the functioning of the device and to
prevent possible damage.
•To protect the surface, do not use corrosive or
abrasive cleaners. Wipe the device with a dry of damp
cloth as required, then dry.
Disposal
Dispose of packaging materials in an
environmentally sound way and take
recyclables to collection facilities
Do not put button-cell, coin, or lithium single
use batteries in the trash or municipal
recycling bins.
Find a recycling location near you:
https://search.earth911.com

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Product Overview
1
Switch
0: OFF
I: Permanently ON
II: Auto ON at dusk
2
Light sensor
to detect dusk
3
Socket
for the power adapter
4
Blue status LED’s
They are on if device waits for
dusk to switch ON automatically
5
Infrared Sensor
for IR-remote control,
located under the top cover

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Set-up
For pictures and video samples
visit:
https://homeshadows.com/en/first
-steps
A
B
Ideally,
should be aimed at
translucent but opaque
curtains or frosted windows
If you do not have curtains,
aim at
walls that can be seen from
outside
Please note the following when setting up the device:
•Place the device on a chest of drawers, shelf, table or
similarly elevated surface so that the light and
shadows generated by the device are clearly visible
outside.
•The device itself should not be visible from outside.
•In AUTO mode make sure that you leave
>=4inch/10cm space between the device and any
other objects and walls since the light sensor (2) must
not be covered.