Radio Shack Add-On 2.4 GHzWireless Color Camera User manual

Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
Add-On 2.4 GHz
Wireless Color Camera
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
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©2000 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Plug ’n Power is a registered trademark used by
RadioShack Corporation.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks
used by RadioShack Corporation.
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This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that
might be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of elec-
tric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to
inform you that important oper-
ating and maintenance instruc-
tions are included in the
literature accompanying this
product.
The graphical symbols with supplemental
markings are located on the back of the AC
adapter.
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Features
Your RadioShack Add-On 2.4 GHz Wire-
less Color Camera is a small, compact
CMOS color camera with a built-in 2.4
GHz video sender. It is designed for use
with the RadioShack 2.4 GHz Wireless
Color System (Cat. No. 49-2535). You
can also use your camera with the Ra-
dioShack Room to Room Audio/Video
Sender (Cat. No. 15-1972).
Note: See the Owner’s Manuals for the
Wireless Color System and Room to
Room Audio/Video Sender for more infor-
mation about using your camera with
those products.
Its features include:
Built-In Microphone — lets you hear
sound from the area around the camera.
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Color CMOS Sensor — provides superi-
or image resolution.
4-Channel Slide Switch — lets you se-
lect the same channel as the camera’s
receiver.
Adjustable Hinged Bracket — lets you
adjust the camera to the desired cover-
age area.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions, may
cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and
found to comply with the limits for remote
control security devices in accordance
with the specifications in sub-parts B and
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C of Part 15 of
FCC Rules
. These limits
provide reasonable protection against ra-
dio and TV interference in a residential
area. However, your equipment might
cause TV or radio interference even
when it is operating properly. To elimi-
nate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corrective mea-
sures:
• reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna
• increase the distance between the
equipment and the radio or TV
• use outlets on different electrical cir-
cuits for the equipment and the radio
or TV
Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.
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Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by RadioShack may cause in-
terference and void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
You must use shielded interface cables
with this equipment.
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 interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAMERA MOUNTING
GUIDELINES
Before you install the camera, carefully
plan where and how you will position it
and where you will route the cable that
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connects the camera to the power
source. Consider the following when
planning the installation.
• Select a location for the camera that
provides a clear view of the area you
want to monitor, is free from dust,
and is not in the line-of-sight of a
strong light source or in direct sun-
light.
• Plan the cable’s route so it is not
close to power or telephone lines,
transformers, or other electrical
equipment that could interfere with,
or accept interference from, the sys-
tem.
• Select a location for the camera that
has an ambient temperature
between –4°F (–20°C) and 122°F
(50°C).
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• If you plan to install the camera in a
location that has conditions not rec-
ommended in this manual, consult
with a professional installer and con-
sider use of a separate camera
cover or housing.
• Before starting a permanent installa-
tion, have another person hold the
camera while you verify its perfor-
mance by observing on the monitor.
This helps determine the best final
position for your camera.
LIGHTING AND YOUR
CAMERA’S LOCATION
Though the camera is highly sensitive, it
cannot “see” in total darkness over a
wide area. To assist the camera’s night
vision, install a 100-watt incandescent
lamp (which is rich in infrared radiation)
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to illuminate the camera’s viewing area.
You can also use a small incandescent
flood lamp. Halogen lamps, other high
pressure outdoor lamps, and fluorescent
lighting are poor in infrared and are there-
fore not recommended.
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Preparation
MOUNTING THE CAMERA
You can mount the camera in a perma-
nent location such as a wall or on a mov-
able platform (such as a tripod) for
mounting on a desk, shelf, or table.
Mounting on a Wall
1. Using the base of the camera as a
guide, mark the locations for the two
supplied mounting screws on the
mounting surface.
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