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.

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3 steps to your safety
For pictures and video samples visit:
https://homeshadows.com/en/first
-steps
1. Place it according the “Set-up” procedure.
2. Connect the original wall power adapter to the
TM power socket (3)
3. Use the switch (1) on the rear side to choose one of
the following settings:
AUTO - II:
TM turns on at dusk automatically
(at very low light levels) and operates for
1-10 hours depending on your settings that can
be changed with the IR-remote control.
Blue status LEDs indicate AUTO mode.
ON - I:
TM operates permanently.
Use this mode to control your device by your smart
home or an external timer.
OFF - 0:
TM is permanently turned off

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Customizing the simulation behavior
TM is ready to use out of the box and
comes with default settings. But if you want you can adapt
simulation behavior to your needs with the enclosed
IR-remote control.
Device indication during programming
If a button is pressed on remote control, the device
switches to programming mode and gives you feedback
about the current setting. Be sure that
TM
has been switched to ON or AUTO mode. Point the
remote control to the top of the device within a 1m radius

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Behavior
How to set
Minimum Simulation
Duration
RUNTIME
Default: 5 hours
Range: 1 – 10 hours
Algorithm adds randomly
up to 15 minutes to the
selected minimum
shadow cast duration for
more randomness.
•Press the – or + button once to view
the current RUNTIME settings,
indicated by the 10 columns of LEDs
to the right.
•Press – or + again to increase or
decrease RUNTIME
2 hours 10 hours
•Press EXIT & SAVE to exit, save
and continue to normal operation
Brightness of main
light
LIGHT
Default: brightest level
Range: bright <–> dim
•Press the – or + button once to view
the current LIGHT settings, indicated
by all LED columns except the left
one still indicating that you are in
settings mode.
•Press – or + again to increase or
decrease LIGHT brightness.
•Press EXIT & SAVE to exit, save
and continue to normal operation
Maximum1Shadow
Movement Speed
SPEED
Default: 4
Range: 1 – 10,
1 is the slowest
•Press the – or + button once to view
the current SPEED settings.
The SPEED level is shown for
1 second. Afterwards a demo
shadow scene shows the maximum1
speed for verification on blinds or
curtains.
•Press – or + again to increase or
decrease SPEED
•Press EXIT & SAVE to exit, save
and continue to normal operation

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Behavior
How to set
Max.
2
“Move” Pause
between Shadow
Moves.
REST
Default: 1 minute
Range: 1 – 10 minutes
•Press the – or + button once to view
the current REST settings, indicated
by the 10 columns of LEDs to the
right.
•Press – or + again to increase or
decrease the REST time
2 minutes 10 minutes
•Press EXIT & SAVE to exit, save
and continue to normal operation
EXIT & SAVE
Press EXIT & SAVE to exit, save and
continue to normal operation. If you do
not want to save changes then switch
device OFF without pressing EXIT &
SAVE.
RESET
Resets all settings to factory default
values
1. With the IR-remote control the maximum shadow movement speed can
be set. HOMESHADOWS still calculates random values for the shadow
cast movement speed but does not move faster than set.
2. With the IR-remote control you can set your desired maximum pause in
between shadows moves. HOMESHADOWS still calculates random
values for the pauses but does not pause longer than set.

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Programming Hints:
•You can press other buttons at any time to show other
settings. Settings are saved on change.
•When you have reached the end of the range, all
LEDs are flashing fast.
•If you have changed something you do not want to
save, then switch device OFF without pressing
EXIT & SAVE.
•Device exits the settings mode automatically after
approx. 5 minutes if no key is pressed and saves all
changes.

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Technical Data
Power adapter
Input voltage
100-240VAC/50-60Hz
Input current
0.3A
Output voltage
15V
Output current
0.8A
Polarity
TM HS2 Pro
Input voltage
15V
Input current
0.04A stby, 0.8Amax
Power consumption
0.6W stby, 12W max
Main LEDs
Status LEDs
60 high power white LEDs
10 low current blue LEDs
Angle of radiation
Luminous flux
Color Temperature
app. 110° hor. and vertically
app. 1000 lm
app. 2700 K (warm white)
Operating conditions
Operation mode:
Ambient Temperature:
Indoor use only.
Can be left on continuously
-20°C (-4F)to +40°C (104F)
Distance to curtains,
wall etc.
<=4m (150inch)
(for best operation)
Product Weight
app 176g w/o power adapter
Product Dimensions
(W) x (H) x (D)
6.1 x 2.4 x 3.1 inch
154 x 61.3 x 78.7 mm
Package Dimensions
(W) x (H) x (D)
9.84 x 6.3 x 3.15 inch
250 x 160 x 80 mm
Certificates: ISED, FCC, UL, RoHS Compliant

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Troubleshooting
If the device does not function properly, first check
whether the problem can be solved by yourself. If these
steps do not solve the problem, contact customer service
at [e-mail].
Do not try to repair an electrical device yourself!
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
The device
does not
work
The power adapter
is not plugged in.
Connect properly.
The socket is
defective.
Try another outlet.
There is no mains
voltage.
Check the fuses in
your fuse box.
The power adapter
is defect.
Contact customer
service
An external timer
has cut off the
power supply to
the device.
Disconnect the timer.
The device is
possibly
overheated.
(If that is the case,
the blue status
LEDs (4) must
flash)
Check whether the air
vents are dirty or
covered. The device will
be ready for use once it
has cooled down.
Make sure that there is
enough space around
the device.

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Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
The device
does not
turn ON
even
though the
blue status
LEDs (4)
are on.
The light sensor
(2) does not
recognize
day/night cycles
because it is
covered or does
not receive
enough light
Make sure that there is at
least 4inch/10cm between
the device and any
surrounding objects and
walls and light sensor (2)
receive enough
environmental light.
The light sensor
may be faulty.
Put the device into a very
dark room. Completely
cover light sensor (2) with
fingers and turn switch (1)
to AUTO mode while still
covering the light sensor.
If device turns on than light
sensor principally works.
Please read carefully
chapter “Set-up”
If it still does not turn on
after that procedure, the
light sensor may be defect.
Contact customer service
at
[e-mail]

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Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
The blue
status
LEDs (4)
are flashing
Flash interval of
10/90%:
The device is
overheated and
turned LEDs off
to cool down.
Check whether the air
vents are dirty or covered.
The device will be ready
for use once it has cooled
down.
Blink interval of
50/50%:
The device has
become too hot
since the
switch (1) was
last used
Check whether the air
vents are dirty or covered.
If the device is no longer
overheated, it will return to
this mode after the switch
(1) has been activated.
Make sure that there is
enough space around the
device.

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FAQ General
•
TM does not generate perfect sharp
human body shadows. Is that intended?
Yes it is! The idea was born in those cold winter nights
as we went through urban settlements and saw
undefined moving shadow artifacts trough some
windows. At those times we could not find out how
they were created but later we recognized that no
matter how they look like we always indirectly
assumed that there must have been someone at
home.
TM was born. The current device
simulates moving bodies in front of a table lamp or any
other lightning effects at a typical height of app. 4 feet
•Did you invent
TM?
Yes we did. We are the first that come up with the idea
because we saw the tremendous advantage of a
burglar prevention system compared to alarm systems
which warn other people when burglary had already
been happen. Of course, this type of system cannot
restrain professional burglars but it may prevent a
burglar from breaking into an occupied house that he
thinks is not occupied.
•Can I leave
TM ON all the time?
Yes of course! It is designed for continuous operation.
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latest FAQ’s visit:
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