Serene SEREONICALERT CA-360Q User manual

VISUAL ALERT SYSTEM
USER'S MANUAL
MODEL CA-360Q
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CA-360Q Features
Important Safety Instructions
General Description
Package Contents
Unit Overview
Display Details
Installation
Setup Instructions
Enabling alerts to unregistered CA-AX
Motion detection alert
Connecting an external lamp
Energy Saving Mode
CA-AX Special Warning Message
Adding Extra Wireless Sensor Accessories
View registered accessories
Clear All Accessories
System Menu
System Reset
Technical Specifications
FAQ
Warranty Service Information
FCC & IC Information
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WARNING: Do NOT install regular batteries in the unit,
use only NiMH rechargeable batteries.

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2.4GHz Wireless Smart-Code Technology
- 360 full coverage of your entire home
Alarm clock
Baby's crying
Doorbell
Motion Sensor
Features:
Advanced Visual alert system alerts you to daily sounds:
Phone / cell
Weather alerts (external alarm)
Audio alarms
SOS paging and more
Loudspeaker
Bright flasher
Bed shakers
Visual icons
Alerting accessory
Multiple alerting outputs
Dual alarm settings (12/24-hr format)
Auto clock-dimming for a softer display at night
Dual bed shaker output jacks
Wireless Smart-Code technology supports thousands of systems.
Internal antenna design for long range operations
Analog phone jacks for landline telephone ringing
Output jack to control a 100-watt max. lamp module (optional)
Use 520 Hz square-wave technology for maximum audio alert
output
Built-in bright flashlight (with brightness control)
2-way SOS (help) paging
Simple installation – just plug and use.
Battery back-up (4x AA NiMH)
AC adapter 110/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz operation
7 days full function battery back-up
Contemporary design with large 5” color display
User select color for icons and clocks.
Intuitive alerting icons
User select show/hide main clock.
Multiple language alert announces.
Ignore accessories (in master mode Only)
Main power lost warning
Option to detect unregistered CA-AX audio sensors.
Lost contact / Low battery warning on registered CA-AX sensors

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When using the SEREONIC Alert Model CA-360Q, to reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using.
Use NiMH rechargeable batteries only, use of
non-rechargeable batteries will damage the unit and void
warranty.
Do not mount or place Master-Unit on a small surface.
Metal surfaces can reduce wireless signal transmission.
Always disconnect phone cord from wall jack before
changing /installing batteries.
To reduce injury risk, close supervision is necessary when
appliance is used near children.
Do not contact moving parts or exposed metal surfaces.
Only use attachments recommended / sold by the
manufacturer.
Do not use outdoors. Do not use near water.
To disconnect device, remove attached plugs from the
device.
Do not unplug the unit by pulling the cord – grasp plug, not
cord.
Unplug unit from outlet when not in use / before servicing
or cleaning.
Do not operate an appliance with a damaged cord or plug;
do not operate any appliance after it malfunctions, is
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to
nearest authorized facility for examination; repair or
electrical / mechanical adjustment.
Avoid using telephone products during electrical storms.
There is an electrical shock risk from lightning.
Do not use telephone to report a gas leak while in the
vicinity of the leak.
Specifications of this product are subject to change
without notice.
Important Safety Instructions:
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Model CA-360Q is an advanced wireless visual alert system for the
public and specially geared for the hard-of-hearing (HOH). It has a
dual-alarm clock with a 5-inch (diagonal) color graphics display and
uses an exclusive Smart-Code technology and operates in the 2.4
GHz band. This technology offers a fast response and long-range
operation. It can support thousands of systems without the need for
channel-setting switches.
The system alerts users to multiple different household
functions/events using five (5) alerting outputs: speaker, flasher,
bed-shaker, large visual icons, and digital voice speech. The display
icon shows the name of the alert activation (optional accessories
purchased separately).
Different system configurations can be setup on the CA-360Q. The
basic system setup can have only one (1) CA-360Q unit as the
master, and multiple remote receivers.
Additional wireless sensors, bed-shakers, and remote receivers may
be purchased to cover a large home or office. New sensors must be
registered to the CA-360Q master-unit before they can be recog-
nized.
(See later “Adding Extra Wireless Sensor Accessories” section).
The CA-360Q, with its new system menu, provide the user options to
change some of the visual parameters, such as showing / hiding the
main clock, change clock colors, change icons color, change alerting
tones, and change voice speech language.
General Description:

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Package Contents:
Base Unit User’s Guide
AC Adapter Phone Cord
Unpack and remove items from the box. Confirm all items are includ-
ed before disposing of the shipping box.
Note: Batteries are user provided, please make sure you use NiMH
Rechargeable Batteries.
Items included are:
1 – Sereonic Alert CA360Q
1 – User's Guide
1 – Telephone Cable
1 – AC adapter

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FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Unit Overview:
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SOS/PAIR RESET CLOCK
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Display Detail Description
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Alarm-1 icon display.
Detection of unregistered CA-AX audio transmitter icon.
Alarm-2 icon display.
System mode icon - (M) Master or (S) Sub.
Power and battery status icon.
Motion detection alerts enabled icon.
Bed shaker connection icon.
Voice enable icon.
Speaker volume level – Off – Low – High.
Main clock.

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INSTALLATION
Install four AA size rechargeable NiMH batteries in battery
compartment at bottom of unit. (Batteries not provided)
Warning: Do not use regular batteries, as charging of regular
batteries can cause batteries to leak and damage to the unit.
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Land Line Telephone Connection:
Connect an analog telephone to the PHONE OUT jack on the
back.
Connect a telephone cord to the LINE IN jack on the back of the
unit.
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Place a call to the telephone number corresponding to the
connected telephone line.
Verify that all alerting outputs are triggered - display icon, flasher,
ring tone, and bed shaker (if connected) – Answer call while the
telephone is ringing.
Verify that by answering the call (from any telephone), all alerting
outputs stop.
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Plug AC adapter into outlet and connect the plug to the unit.
Connect bed shaker to SHAKER-1 output jack. Bed shakers are
sold separately.
Press the button to set the volume (speaker icon).
Verify the “M” indicator is shown. Default is master mode.
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Note: The CA-360Q will operate without batteries, but installing
batteries is highly recommended to continue system operations in
case of a power outage.
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Note: CA-360Q unit will not be alarmed by the ignored accessory,
but other remote receivers will be alerted by the accessory.
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INSTALLATION Cont’d:
A new wireless sensor (example: a wireless doorbell) must be
learned (registered) into the CA-360Q unit before it can be recog-
nized.
Press and hold the SOS/PAIR button for 6 seconds until the unit
beeps, display, and announces “LEARN”. This screen will show
the current accessories paired to the system.
Press and hold the new accessory's test button for about 6
seconds until the CA-360Q beeps and display the accessory
name.
While still in the learn mode, repeat step 3 above to learn another
accessory. Press the RESET button to exit when finished.
Test the new wireless accessory by pressing its test button. If
the CA-360Q sounds the alarms, the learning was successful. If
not, repeat the steps above and learn the accessory again.
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Pairing Sensor Accessories to the system:
This function only applies to CA-360Q in master mode.
Press and hold the SOS/PAIR button for 6 seconds until the unit
beeps, display, and announces “LEARN”. This screen will show
the current accessories paired to the system.
Use or buttons to scroll and select the accessory you want
to ignore. Press and hold the + buttons for 2 seconds, and
the accessory name will be removed from the list.
Press the RESET button to exit when finished
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Un-Pairing or deleting Sensor Accessories from the system:

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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Press the MODE button for about 3 seconds. The display will
show the available language list with the current language selec-
tion highlighted.
Use the or buttons to scroll and press MODE again to select.
If no voice speech is preferred, select Off from the list. The
speech icon with an “X” will be shown for no voice announce-
ments.
If there are remote receivers in the system, the remote receiver.
language will be updated as well.
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Voice Announcement Language Selection
Press SOS button once on top of the unit. Verify that alert
outputs (speaker, voice, flasher, shaker and alert icon display)
lasts for about 45 seconds, then stops.
Pressing the RESET button will stop the alert.
Verify that the flasher can be toggled ON and OFF using the
RESET button.
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Quick Self-Test
Use the or buttons to select 12/24 format, then press MODE.
Use the button to change the hour, and the button to change
the minutes. The hours and minutes will continue to scroll when
you press the buttons.
Press MODE or RESET button when finished. Clock is set.
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Set the Clock
You can turn OFF the clock display by pressing the button
for 2 seconds or until you hear a beep.
When the clock display is off you can Press the button once
to display the date and press it again to display the time
momentarily.
To enable the clock display again, press the for 2 seconds or
until you hear a beep.
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Press or button until the alarm icon and alarm time start
blinking. when the alarm icon and alarm time are blinking, press
the to set hour and to set minute. The new alarm time will
be set when it stops blinking.
When the alarm is on, the unit will sound and the connected
shaker will shake for 45-seconds, then stops for a 5-minute
snooze period. This snooze pattern will repeat for up to one (1)
hour. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds to stop the
snooze function.
Note: SHAKER-1 and SHAKER-2 output jack corresponds to
Alarm-1 and Alarm-2 individually, but BOTH jacks will be active
during alerts.
Use the or buttons to change Year, then press MODE.
Use the or buttons to change Month, then press MODE.
Use the or buttons to select Day, then press MODE.
Press the button once will momentarily display the date.
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Set the Date:
Press the (Down) button for 2 seconds to start.
Set Alarm Time:
Press the button to change the spealer volume level off – Low –
High. The speaker icon on the bottom left corner indicates the
volume level.
Speaker Volume
Locate the button on the back labeled “Light Control”. Pressing this
button will change the light intensity of the flasher. Press repeatedly
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Note: All icons will be changed to the new color, except the alert
icons, low battery icon and the master mode.
Use or button to scroll to this icon. Press MODE once.
Use or button to scroll and highlight the desired tone. A short
sample of the tone will be played.
Press the MODE button to confirm.
Press RESET/SNOOZE to exit system menu.
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Change Alert Tone
Press + + buttons for 2 seconds to access system menu.
Use or button to scroll to this icon. Press MODE once.
Use or button to scroll and highlight the desired color.
Press the MODE button to confirm.
Press RESET/SNOOZE to exit system menu.
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Change Clock Color
Press + + buttons for 2 seconds to access system menu.
Use or button to scroll to this icon. Press MODE once.
Use or button to scroll and highlight the color choice.
Press the MODE button once to confirm.
Press RESET/SNOOZE to exit system menu.
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Change Icons Color
Press + + buttons for 2 seconds to access system menu.

Note: The external lamp must be left in the ON position, and the
lamp must be incandescent type using less than 100 watts.
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Enabling alerts to unregistered CA-AX audio transmitter
Press + buttons for 2 seconds or until the unit beeps.
The CA-AX icon will display on the unitl
Repeat setp 1 above to turn off.
CA-360Q will trigger an alert for all paired/registered accessories but
you can enable the unit to trigger an alert for an un-paired CA-AX
(audio/fire alarm) transmitter. To turn this function On/Off:
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Motion detection alerts On/Off
Press + MODE buttons for 2 seconds or until the unit beeps.
The Motion detector icon will display on the unitl.
Repeat setp 1 above to diable.
If you have a motion detector accessory (CA-MX) paired to the unit
you need to enable this feature on the CA-360Q to alert you of any
motion triggered by the CA-MX. To enable/disable motion detection:
Energy Saving Mode
Press the Light Control button (rear) for about 6 seconds.
The display will be turned off and the unit will operate in battery
mode. (with ac power attached). Press any button will cancel the
mode.
All alerting functions are active during the energy saving mode.
Connect to an External Lamp (Model CA-LX)
SEREONIC Alert CA-360Q can control an external lamp via an option-
al external lamp module (Model CA-LX, purchased separately).
User can control the lamp ON/OFF using the RESET button on top of
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RESET (Multi-Function Button):
During alarm clock, press once will stops alarm sounds and
starts a 5-minute snooze or press for 2 seconds will stop further
snoozes.
In normal operations, press once will turn the flasher On / Off.
In battery mode, press once will turn display on for 3 seconds.
In menu setting, press once will exit the menu.
During alert alarms, press once will stop it, and reset all receivers.
Accessory low battery icon and warning message: press once
will clear the message for 12 hours, and if press for more than 6
seconds, the CA-360Q will temporarily ignore the condition until
the next accessory check-in signal is received.
The RESET button behavior under different conditions:
Special Warning Message from CA-AX
Since the CA-AX (audio sensor) is primarily associate with detecting
emergency sounds (example: fire alarms), it is important that the
CA-360Q keeps constant monitoring with the registered CA-AX.
When the predetermined period has lapsed without receiving a signal
from the CA-AX, a low-battery icon with the AX number will appear,
and a warning message will be displayed. The message can only be
cleared by the Reset button and will re-appear in 12-hours if the
alerting status has not been cleared.
Special Note when CA-360Q running as a Remote Receiver:
When CA-360Q operates as a remote receiver, it can ONLY pair to a
CA-360Q master unit and cannot pair any accessories to itself.
While the CA-360Q is in remote receiver mode, some critical system
settings will be passed down from the master unit and will not be
available to change. For normal operations, the user must perform a
system reset to convert the CA-360Q back to a master mode.
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Adding Extra Wireless Sensor Accessories to the system:
You can add additional accessories and the quantity of accessories
as listed in the table below by following the “Pairing Sensor Accesso-
ries to the system:” instruction on page 11.
To view registered accessories
Press the MODE button once will display all the accessories learned
(registered) with the CA360Q for about 5 seconds.
Clear All Paired Accessories
Option 1: (will not reset alarm time)
Option 2: (will reset alarm time to 12:00)
Press the MODE button once will display all the accessories learned
(registered) with the CA360Q for about 5 seconds.
Perform a system reset function, see in the later section.
Press SOS/PAIR button for 6 seconds to enter the LEARN
mode. The display will show all the accessories registered.
Press the SOS/PAIR button 16 times in quick successions to
clear.
When successful, the display will show no accessories.
Press the RESET button to exit.
Wireless Accessory
CA-AX (Fire Alarm)
CA-BX (Baby Monitor)
CA-CX (Cell Phone sensor)
CA-DB or CA-DX
or CA-DXH (doorbell or knocker)
CA-MX (Motion Sensor)
CA-NOAA (Weather alert)
CA-PX (Deaf/blind receiver)
CA-RX (Remote receiver)
CA-SOS (SOS transmitter)
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SYSTEM MENU
1. General CA-AX Alerts Enable / Disable
Press or button to scroll and highlight this icon.
Press the MODE button to enable / disable the function. An
icon will show on the display when enabled.
When function is enabled, the unit will sound the alerts when ANY
audio transmitter (CA-AX) that is in range and has been activated.
NOTE: The periodic check-in and low battery signals from these
non-registered CA-AX units will not be acknowledged by the
CA-360Q, so no warning messages will be generated.
Press + + buttons for 2 seconds to access system menu.
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SOS/PAIR RESET CLOCK
AX
System
Menu
AX
AX
General
AX Alerts
Icons
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Clock Color Voice
Language
Tone Exit
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Note: Press RESET at any time will exit the menu
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NOTE: All icons will be changed to the new color, except the alert
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2. Icons Color
Use or button to scroll to this icon. Press MODE once.
Use or button to scroll and highlight the desired color.
Press the MODE button to confirm. The display will return to
the menu.
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3. Clock Color
Use or button to scroll to this icon. Press MODE once.
Use or button to scroll and highlight the desired color.
Press the MODE button to confirm. The display will return to
the menu.
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4. Voice Announce Language Select
Use or button to scroll to this icon. Press MODE once.
Use or button to scroll and highlight the choice.
Press the MODE button to confirm. The display will return to
the menu.
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5. Alert Tone Select
Use or button to scroll to this icon. Press MODE once.
Use or button to scroll and highlight the tone. A short
sample of the tone will be played.
Press the MODE button to confirm. The display will return to
the menu.
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6. Exit Menu
Use or button to scroll to this icon. Press MODE once.
Exits menu and returns to clock display.
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NOTE: As a confirmation, the main clock separator will be differed:
“MASTER” mode – square shaped “SUB” (remote) mode – triangle
shaped.
System Reset
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System Default on CA-360Q is Master Mode (M).
To change the system mode, it must go through a system reset.
All CA-360Q settings and paired accessories will be cleared.
A two level confirmation is needed:
The 1st level screen checks if still want to proceed,
Use or buttons to highlight the choice, press MODE to select:
Press + buttons for 2 seconds to initiate.
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A 2nd screen will appear, select the MAIN or SUB system mode.
Use or button to highlight, and press MODE to confirm.
Press RESET will select the default selection “MAIN”. (Master)
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System reset is complete. All previous accessories are cleared.
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Note: Pressing RESET at this time can cancel operation.