RDI Technology CMS2727 User manual

2.4GHzWirelessColorBabyCameraSystem
Includes:ColorVideo/AudioCamera&LCDMonitor

Congratulationson yourpurchaseofthe2.4 GHzWireless BabyCareColorCameraSystem
(CMS2727).TheSystemconsistsofawireless LCDMonitorand awireless colorday&night
BabyCamera.Anidealproductforwatching thebaby, elderorpatientapplication.
Features///
*2.4 GHzwireless technology
*Plug &playinstallation
* Thesystemsupportsup to3 cameras
*2.4 inch TFT-LCDscreenforgood picturedisplay
* TheBrightness,Alarmvolume, and Audiovolumecanbeadjusted
*LCDMonitorcanworkwith3 modes:Scan,Autoand Manual
*MonitorwithA/Voutputportconnecting to TV
*Adjustabledwell/cycletimebetweencamerasinAutomode
*BabyCamerawithsound trigger&nightvision
*BabyCamerawithfriendlydesignation ofnightlight
*Camerawith Velcroforcradlemounting
*Bothcameraand monitorcanbeoperatedbyrechargeablebatterypack
*BothLCDMonitorand BabyCameracanbewall mountedortabletop
SystemContents///
Identifyall partsbeforeproceeding withinstallation
ThingstoConsiderbeforeInstallation///
Forbestperformance, followthesesimpleguidelines:
* Thecamerashouldbeaimedaccordinglytooptimizeviewing area
*Forbesttransmission,avoidinstallationwheretherearethickwallsormajorobstructions
betweenthecameraand LCDmonitor
InstallingtheCamera(Transmitter)///
1. UnpacktheCamera
2. Decideon wall ordeskmounting theCamera. If wall mounting, thereisausefulguideon the
backcoveroftheinstructions, and therechargeablebatterypackshouldnotbeusedthen.
If cradlemounted, usetheVelcrointhepackagetomountthecameraon thecradle.Anyway,
theCameraheadcanberotatableforidealorrequiredposition.
3. Tousethecamerapoweradapter, connectpowerjacktotheinputon thebackofthe
Camerabase. MakesuretheCameraispositionedno morethan5 feetfromanACpoweroutlet.

4. You canadjustthesensitivityforthesound alertfeaturebyadjusting theSOUND TRIGGER
knob found on thesideoftheCamera.
5. TheCamera(Transmitter) installation isnowcomplete.
NightVision///
TheCameraincludesIRLEDs, whichallowsviewing up to5 feetinthedarkautomativelywhen
usedwiththeadapter.Adjustthe brightness”knob maygetbetterdisplayfordarkness use.
NightLight///
Thefriendlydesignation isthebutton fornightlightwhichislocatedon thetop ofthecamera.
Whenpress thebutton, thetop ofthecamerawill belightened.Thesoftlightavoidsdazzling
baby'seyesinthedark.
InstallingtheLCDMonitor(Receiver)///
MainOperation
1. If usetherechargeablebatterybase(see therightpicture), Plug theLCDMonitorACpower
supplyintothepowerjackinthebatteryrecess ofthebatterybase. If not(see theleftpicture),
Plug theLCDMonitorACpowersupplyintothepowerjackinthebatteryrecess oftheLCD
2. Turnon theLCDMonitorbypressing thefrontpanelpowerbutton.
3. Choosethechanneltomatchthecameraand you cansee theimagefromcamera.
OptimizingtheWirelessCameraSystem///
* The2.4 GHzvideosignalpasseseasilythrough yourhome’sinteriorwalls, butthesignalmay
bereflectedbypowerwiresorplumbing insidethewall.
* SoundLevel canbeadjustedusing thevolumecontrolbutton on thepaneloftheMonitor.

*Adjust Brightness asrequiredusing +/-button on therightsideoftheLCDMonitor.
* TheSensitivity ofSoundTrigger canbeadjustedbyBabyCamera’sTRIGGERLEVELknob.
* Themostcommon source ofinterference aremicrowaveovens,WiFiproducts.Trytoavoid
mounting theLCDMonitornearamicrowaveovenorothersource ofRFinterference suchas
cordless phones,WiFiproducts.
* Toavoidtheinterference fromcamera, werecommend you setyourWiFiatchannel10.
Multi-cameraOperation///
TheWireless BabyCareColorCameraSystem(CMS2724L)isdesignedtoworkwithup to
3 Cameras.AdditionalCameraaresoldseparately.
IMPORTANT:
Whenusing morethanoneCamera, makesureeachCameraisassignedtoaspecificchannel
byadjusting thecorresponding DIPswitchdown.
AccordinglytheDIPswitchlocatedon thebottomoftheLCDMonitorshouldbe
adjustedtoreflectthechannelinuse.
Sound-TriggerCameras///
ThebabyCamerahasthe SoundTriggerFeature.WhenaCameradetectssound, anaudio
alertsoundson theLCDMonitor(Theaudioalertisadjustable).TheSensitivityoftheSound
TriggercanbeadjustedbytheBabyCamera’sTRIGGERLEVELknob on sideoftheCamera
head.
OperatingModes///
Thesystemcanbesettooperateinoneof3 modes: SCAN, AUTO or MANUAL.
Thedesiredoperating modecanbeselectedusing thebuttonson thefrontpaneloftheLCD
Monitor.
SCAN
Pressing the SCAN button placesthesysteminScanmode.TheLCDMonitorscreenblanks
intoastandbymodewhilethesystemcontinuouslyscansactiveCameras. If aCameradetects
sound abovethepresetsound triggerlevel, theLCDMonitordisplaystheCamerapictureand
thebeeperwill sound. Fourminutesafterthelastdetection, thescreenreturnstostandbymode
and theLCDMonitorresumesscanning. Pressing the MANUAL or AUTO button will cancel
thismode.

AUTO
Pressing the AUTO buttonplacesthesysteminAutomode.Inthismode,thesystem
automaticallyrotatesthrough all activeCameras.WhenaCameradetectssoundabovethepreset
level, theLCDMonitorwill displaythepicturefromtheCameraforafewseconds, andthebeeper
will sound.Toavoidsearchingthechannelsthatdonothavecameras/transmittersassignedto
them,setthedipswitches(locatedonthebottomoftheLCDMonitor) forthosecorresponding
channelstothe OFF position.
Thedwell/cycletime(timetakentoswitchbetweencameras)ispresettofoursecondsandcanbe
adjustedbetween2-30 seconds.Toadjustthedwell/cycletime,press boththeAUTOand
MANUALbuttonssimultaneously. EachflashoftheLEDincreasesthedwell timebyonesecond.
MANUAL
ToselectaspecificCameratoLCDMonitor,press the MANUAL button.TheLCDMonitorwill
switchtoadifferentCameraeachtimethe MANUAL buttonispressed.Toavoidsearching
channelsthatdonothaveCamerasassignedtothem,setthedipswitches(locatedontheback
paneloftheLCDMonitor) forthosecorresponding channelstothe OFF position.
MonitorFunctions///
POWER
Press toturntheMonitoron/off.
ALARMVOLUME
The ALARMVOLUME oftheLCDMonitorcanbeadjustedbytuning theAlarmVolumetuner
on thesideoftheLCDMonitor.
VOLUME
You mayadjusttheSound Levelbypressing +”or -”on theVolumebutton.
BRIGHTNESS
You canpress "+" or"-" on therightsideoftheLCDMonitortoadjustthebrightness ofthe
pictureifnecessary.
TroubleShooting///
If you arehaving troubleoperating thisproduct, pleaseconsult theguidebelow;

SYMPTOM REMEDIES
Nocamerapicture1. Checkall connectors. Makesurecamera(s)and monitor
areswitchedON.
2. Ensurecamera(s)and monitoraresettocorrectchannel(s)
3. Makesurecameraiswithinrangeofmonitor(receiver).
Blank monitor1. MakesuremonitorisswitchedON.
2. If using ACadapter, makesureit ispluggedin.
3. Makesurerechargeablebatteryischarged.
Interference on 1. Makesureeachcamera(transmitter) iswithinrange, and
camerapicturethatno largeobstructionsareblocking thesignal.
2. Tryrepositioning thecamera, monitororbothtoimprove
thereception quality.
3. Reposition othernearbyequipmenttransmitting on
2.4 GHzfrequency.
Audioproblems1. Ensurethevolumeisturnedup sufficientlyon themonitor.
2. Makesurethesound iswithinthemicrophonerange.
3. If theunitemitsaloudwailingsound(feedsback),try
movingthecameraawayfromthemonitororanglethe
monitordifferently.
Specifications///
Camera(Transmitter)TVSystemNTSCorPALstandard
IntegratedLens5.6mm, fixedfocus
Resolution 360 horizontalTVlines
Signal/NoiseRatio48dB
ImageSensor1/3”CMOS
Min. Illumination 0.1 lux
CurrentConsumption 150 mA
FrequencyRange2.41~2.47 GHz
Modulation FM
ChannelSelection Electronictuning withPLL
Overall Size2.0"W*3.2"H*3.1"D
Monitor(Receiver)FrequencyRange2.41~2.47 GHz
CurrentConsumption 350 mA
ChannelSelection Electronictuning withPLL
Signal/NoiseRatio38dB
Battery (forMonitor) Voltage7.4V

Li-polymerBatteryPackapprox. 2.5 hrs. Continuous
(Build-in)>5 hrs. standby
Battery (forCamera) RechargeableBatteryPackapprox. 4 hrs. Continuous
(Optional)
General Operating Temperature-10oCto40oC
14oCto104oF
HumidityLess than85%
Approvals///
Thisdevice complieswithpart15 oftheFCC rules. Operation issubjecttothefollowing two
conditions:
* Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference.
* Thisdevice mustacceptany interference received, including interference thatmaycause
undesiredoperation.
CEdirective95/5/EEC, EMCdirective89/336/EEC, LVdirective73/23/EEC.Thisclass B
digitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.
Warranty///
Thisproducthasooneyearmanufacturer’swarrantywhichcoverspartsand laboronly.
IntheUnlikelyeventthatyou encounteraproblem, theunit shouldbereturnedtotheplace
ofpurchase.
Drilling TemplateforWall Mounting Camera(s)///
Forwall-mounting Camera(s), drill twoholesusing a1/4”drill bit and thetemplatebelow.
Insertsuppliedwall anchorsintoholesand secureCameratowall withsuppliedscrews.
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