Westinghouse WHI-3S - One Piece Intercom Unit User manual

WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM
5-CHANNEL
RADIO INTERCOM
Models: WHDBI-5C (One Console & One Doorbell)
WHI-5S (One Console)
Installation & Operation Instructions
Doorbell
Console
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INSTRL,INSTL,WHDBI-5C - LINEAR P/N: 214601 C - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. BOND - SIZE: 5.500” X 8.500” - SCALE: 1-1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSOLE DESCRIPTION
The 5-channel Wireless Intercom Consoles provide a wireless audio
communication link between up to five Console stations and one
or two remote Wireless Doorbell Intercom units.
The intercom uses digital signals to control the stations called and
provide a unique “house code” that prevents other nearby intercoms
from accessing the system. Either of two radio frequencies can
be selected for the intercoms to further eliminate the chance of
interference from adjacent systems.
The Console features five station number pushbuttons for selecting
the party to call. The ALL CALL button can be used to call all
stations. Pressing the TALK button calls the selected station, then
controls the direction of the conversation. Each intercom user
presses their TALK button to activate the microphone during the
conversation.
The Doorbell works as Console station 4 or 5. Pressing the
Doorbell’s TALK button sounds a “ding-dong” (station 5), or “dong”
(station 4) at the Console, then the conversation begins by pressing
the units’ talk buttons.
For privacy, a MUTE switch on each Console can be set to prevent
Wireless Doorbell tones and ALL CALL messages from sounding
through that Console’s speaker.
The Console can be placed on a table or shelf, or mounted to a
wall with the screws provided. The antenna adjusts for table or
wall mounting. Power for the Console is provided by a plug-in
transformer.
The Doorbell attaches to a wall with the mounting plate provided.
Two 9-volt alkaline batteries power the Doorbell intercom.
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CONSOLE FEATURES...............................................................................................1
DOORBELL FEATURES .............................................................................................2
PREPARE CONSOLE & ANTENNA..............................................................................3
WALL MOUNTING THE DOORBELL...........................................................................4
WALL MOUNTING THE CONSOLE ............................................................................5
OPERATING THE DOORBELL & CONSOLE .................................................................6
OPERATING MULTIPLE CONSOLES ...........................................................................7
CALLING MULTIPLE CONSOLES ...............................................................................8
ADJUSTING THE DOORBELL’S VOLUME....................................................................9
CHANGING A CONSOLE’S SETTINGS......................................................................10
CHANGING A DOORBELL’S SETTINGS ....................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................12
IMPORTANT FCC NOTICE .....................................................................................13

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CONSOLE FEATURES
1. STATION INDICATORS
Indicators light when a station number button is pressed to show the station that will be called. Indicators light
to show who called or a call in progress. Indicators flash during conversation to show the busy stations.
2. STATION BUTTONS
Press a button to select the intercom station to be called.
3. STATION LABEL AREAS
For applying labels that identify the intercom station locations.
4. ANTENNA
Receives and sends the wireless intercom signals. Antenna pivots for Console horizontal and vertical
mounting.
5. SPEAKER
Sounds audio from the calling station. Volume is adjustable with the volume control.
6. POWER INDICATOR
Lights to show that Console power is switched on.
7. VOLUME CONTROL - POWER SWITCH
Switches Console power ON & OFF. Adjusts the volume of the Console’s speaker.
8. MICROPHONE
High-gain microphone monitors audio from the calling station while the Console’s TALK button is
pressed.
9. TALK BUTTON
Press and hold to talk to the selected station.
10. ALL CALL BUTTON
Press and hold to talk to all stations.
11. MUTE SWITCH
When ON, the Console will not sound Doorbell Intercom chime tones or respond to All Call signals.
12. FREQUENCY SWITCH
Selects frequency A or B. All intercoms used in the same system must be set to the same frequency.
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DOORBELL FEATURES
1. MICROPHONE
High-gain microphone monitors audio while the Doorbell’s TALK button is pressed.
2. SPEAKER
Sounds audio from the intercom Console. Volume is adjustable with the volume control (see Item #6).
3. POWER INDICATOR
Lights to show that Doorbell power is on. Doorbell power automatically switches ON when TALK button is
pressed. The power automatically switches OFF 25 seconds after the last intercom communication.
4. DOORBELL-TALK BUTTON
Press to turn ON the Doorbell power and sound the chime at all of the intercom Consoles (Consoles with
their MUTE switch ON will not sound the Doorbell chime). During intercom conversation, press and hold
the DOORBELL-TALK button while speaking.
5. BATTERY CLIPS
For connection to two 9-volt alkaline batteries.
6. VOLUME CONTROL
Sets the volume level of the Doorbell’s speaker.
7. BATTERY DOOR
Slides off rear case to expose the battery compartment, FREQUENCY switch, and STATION switch.
8. MOUNTING PLATE
Mounts the Doorbell to a wall or single-gang outlet box.
9. PROGRAM BUTTON
Press to cause the Doorbell to enter program mode.
10. FREQUENCY SWITCH
Sets the Doorbell to frequency “A” or “B”. All intercoms used in the same system must be set to the same
frequency.
11. STATION SWITCH
Sets the Doorbell to station 4 or 5. When set for station 5, the Doorbell will sound a “ding-dong” chime at
the Console. When set for station 4, the Doorbell will sound a “dong” chime at the Console.
12. CASE LOCKING SCREW
Secures the Doorbell to the mounting plate.
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FOR TABLE OR SHELF MOUNTING...
FOR WALL MOUNTING...
SWING ANTENNA
ALL THE WAY UP
POINT ANTENNA
STRAIGHT UP
FROM CASE
SWING ANTENNA
OUT FROM BOTTOM
OF CASE
PLUG IN
CONSOLE(S)
TRANSFORMER
CONNECT
DOORBELL(S)
BATTERIES
CONSOLE
DOORBELL
LABELS ARE SUPPLIED
TO IDENTIFY STATION
LOCATIONS
FACTORY SETTING:
CONSOLE STATION #1
DOORBELL STATION #5
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PREPARE THE ANTENNA
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PREPARE CONSOLE AND DOORBELL
PREPARE CONSOLE & ANTENNA
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WALL MOUNTING THE DOORBELL
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1
2
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USE MOUNTING
PLATE AND PENCIL
TO MARK SCREW
LOCATIONS
ATTACH MOUNTING
PLATE USING THE
SCREWS PROVIDED
TILT DOORBELL
INTO MOUNTING
PLATE
SECURE DOORBELL TO
MOUNTING PLATE WITH
THE CASE LOCKING SCREW
NOTE: WAIT UNTIL AFTER
ADJUSTING THE DOORBELL
AUDIO VOLUME BEFORE
FULLY TIGHTENING THE
LOCKING SCREW
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE DOORBELL
UNIT WHERE IT WILL BE EXPOSED
TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE, DUST,
OR IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT

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ROUTE TRANSFORMER
WIRE INTO WIRING SLOT
MOUNT CONSOLE
ON WALL SCREWS
MARK SCREW
LOCATIONS AND
DRIVE IN SCREWS
LEAVING HEADS
ABOUT 1/4" OUT
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE CONSOLE
OUTDOORS, OR WHERE IT WILL BE
EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE,
DUST, OR IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT
LEFT SCREW
RIGHT SCREW
WALL MOUNTING THE CONSOLE

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OPERATING THE DOORBELL & CONSOLE
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THE VISITOR PRESSES THE
DOORBELL-TALK BUTTON
NOTE: THE CONSOLE
POWER MUST BE ON, AND
THE VOLUME MUST BE
SET ABOVE MINIMUM
THE VISITOR MAKES THE CALL
CONSOLE ANNOUNCES THE VISITOR
SEE THE VISITOR'S LOCATION
HAVE THE CONVERSATION
RESPOND TO THE VISITOR
BY PRESSING & HOLDING
THE TALK BUTTON WHILE
SPEAKING, RELEASE THE
TALK BUTTON AFTER SPEAKING
(WAIT FOR THE BEEP BEFORE SPEAKING)
THE CONVERSATION GOES BACK AND
FORTH, WITH EACH PERSON PRESSING
THEIR OWN TALK BUTTON
NOTE: DOORBELLS WILL GO ON STANDBY
AFTER 60 SECONDS OF SILENCE
STATION INDICATOR LIGHTS
WHILE TALKING & LISTENING
THE CONSOLE WILL INDICATE
THE DOORBELL STATION THAT
CALLED
NOTE: A CONSOLE MUST
RESPOND WITHIN 60 SECONDS,
OR THE DOORBELL UNIT WILL
AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF
EACH CONSOLE WILL CHIME
A "DING-DONG" (FOR STATION 5, FRONT DOOR)
OR A "DONG" (FOR STATION 4, BACK DOOR)
NOTE: IF A CONSOLE'S MUTE
SWITCH IS "ON", THE DOORBELL
CHIME WILL NOT SOUND
GREEN POWER
INDICATOR LIGHTS
WHILE DOORBELL
POWER IS ON
FRONT DOOR
DOORBELL
CALLING A CONSOLE FROM A DOORBELL
EXAMPLE: FRONT DOOR IS CALLING KITCHEN
STATION INDICATOR LIGHTS
TO SHOW WHICH STATION
CALLED
KITCHEN
CONSOLE
KITCHEN
CONSOLE
KITCHEN
CONSOLE
DOORBELL
CALLS
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
HEARS
DOORBELL
CALL
KITCHEN CONSOLE
SHOWS DOORBELL CALL
KITCHEN
TALKS TO
DOORBELL

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OPERATING MULTIPLE CONSOLES
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CALLING ONE CONSOLE FROM ANOTHER CONSOLE
WITH CONSOLE POWER ON,
PRESS THE BUTTON FOR THE
CONSOLE THAT YOU WANT TO CALL
(DOORBELLS CAN NOT BE CALLED)
CHOOSE WHOM TO CALL
MAKE THE CALL
PRESS AND HOLD THE TALK BUTTON,
WAIT FOR THE BEEP, THEN
SPEAK TOWARDS THE CONSOLE
RELEASE THE TALK BUTTON
WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED TALKING
WAIT FOR RESPONSE
EXAMPLE: GARAGE IS CALLING KITCHEN
KITCHEN
CONSOLE
STATION INDICATOR
LIGHTS TO SHOW WHICH
STATION CALLED
HAVE THE CONVERSATION
RESPOND TO THE CALLER
BY PRESSING & HOLDING
THE TALK BUTTON WHILE
SPEAKING, RELEASE THE
TALK BUTTON AFTER SPEAKING
(WAIT FOR THE BEEP BEFORE SPEAKING)
THE CONVERSATION GOES BACK AND
FORTH, WITH EACH PERSON PRESSING
THEIR OWN TALK BUTTON
STATION INDICATOR LIGHTS
WHILE TALKING & LISTENING
STATION
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
STATION
INDICATOR
STAYS LIT
THE CONSOLE CALLED
WILL SOUND THE MESSAGE
THE CALLER THEN WAITS
FOR THE PERSON TO RESPOND
GARAGE
CONSOLE
KITCHEN
CONSOLE
NOTE: CONSOLES WILL GO ON STANDBY
AFTER 60 SECONDS OF SILENCE
GARAGE
CONSOLE
GARAGE
SELECTS
KITCHEN
GARAGE
CALLS
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
HEARS
GARAGE
KITCHEN
TALKS TO
GARAGE

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CALLING MULTIPLE CONSOLES
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CALLING ALL CONSOLES
CHOOSE STATION ALL-CALL
HOLD THE ALL CALL BUTTON,
WAIT FOR THE BEEP. SPEAK
TOWARDS THE CONSOLE
RELEASE THE ALL CALL BUTTON
WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED TALKING
NOTE: ANY CONSOLE WITH ITS MUTE
SWITCH ON AND ANY DOORBELL UNITS
THAT HAVE NOT BEEN USED IN THE PRIOR
60 SECONDS WILL NOT RECEIVE THE
ALL-CALL MESSAGE
WAIT FOR RESPONSE
EXAMPLE: KITCHEN IS CALLING EVERYONE
ALL CONSOLES THAT RECEIVED THE
ALL-CALL MESSAGE WILL SOUND THE
MESSAGE
THE CALLER THEN WAITS
FOR A PERSON TO RESPOND
NOTE: THE CONSOLES CALLED HAVE
60 SECONDS TO RESPOND, OR THE
CALL WILL BE CANCELED
STATION INDICATOR
LIGHTS TO SHOW WHICH
STATION CALLED
HAVE THE CONVERSATION
ALL STATION
INDICATORS
LIGHT
RESPOND TO THE CALLER
BY PRESSING & HOLDING
THE ALL CALL BUTTON WHILE
SPEAKING, RELEASE THE ALL
CALL BUTTON AFTER SPEAKING
(WAIT FOR BEEP BEFORE TALKING)
THE CONVERSATION GOES BACK AND
FORTH, WITH EACH PERSON PRESSING
THEIR OWN ALL CALL BUTTON
CONSOLES WILL GO ON STANDBY
AFTER 60 SECONDS OF NO TALKING
STATION INDICATOR LIGHTS
WHILE TALKING AND LISTENING
KITCHEN
CONSOLE
GARAGE
CONSOLE
GARAGE
CONSOLE
KITCHEN
CALLS ALL
STATIONS
GARAGE HEARS
KITCHEN CALL
GARAGE TALKS
TO KITCHEN

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ADJUSTING THE DOORBELL’S VOLUME
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LOW
DOORBELL
VOLUME
HAVE SOMEONE TALK TO
THE DOORBELL FROM THE
CONSOLE WHILE ADJUSTING
THE DOORBELL'S VOLUME
HIGH
THE DOORBELL'S VOLUME
CAN BE ADJUSTED TO
SUIT THE INSTALLATION
USE A SMALL SCREWDRIVER
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
CONTROL

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CHANGING A CONSOLE’S SETTINGS
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THE FACTORY SETTING FOR THE FREQUENCY
SWITCH IS "A", SET THE FREQUENCY SWITCHES
TO MATCH ON ALL CONSOLES (ALL EITHER "A" OR "B")
1. START WITH THE POWER OFF (VOLUME KNOB OFF)
2. PRESS & HOLD DOWN "ALL CALL" & "TALK" BUTTONS
3. TURN POWER ON (TURN VOLUME KNOB ON HALFWAY)
4. WHEN ALL STATION LIGHTS FLASH, RELEASE THE BUTTONS
TO CHANGE A CONSOLE OR
ADD A NEW CONSOLE,
PREPARE THE CONSOLE
FOR PROGRAMMING
1. PRESS A NUMBER BUTTON TO SET THE CONSOLE'S
STATION NUMBER (SELECT A DIFFERENT STATION
NUMBER FOR EACH CONSOLE)
2. THE SELECTED STATION NUMBER INDICATOR
WILL FLASH
1. PRESS AND RELEASE THE TALK BUTTON
2. THE CONSOLE WILL BEEP, COUNTING THE
EXISTING HOUSE CODE NUMBER
1. PRESS THE ALL CALL BUTTON 1 TO 15 TIMES
TO SET THE NEW HOUSE CODE NUMBER
2. THE CONSOLE WILL BEEP, COUNTING THE NEW
HOUSE CODE NUMBER
3. PRESS THE TALK BUTTON TO EXIT PROGRAM MODE
SET THE CONSOLE'S STATION NUMBER
SET THE CONSOLE'S NEW HOUSE CODE NUMBER
NOTE: UNITS ARE PRE-SET AT THE FACTORY
WITH THE SAME HOUSE CODE, CHANGING
THE HOUSE CODE IS ONLY NECESSARY
WHEN ADDING ADDITIONAL UNITS OR TO
AVOID OVERLAP WITH OTHER SYSTEMS
SET THE MUTE SWITCH TO
OFF WHILE PROGRAMMING
NOTE: ALL UNITS MUST BE SET TO
THE SAME HOUSE CODE NUMBER
TALK BUTTON MAKES
THE CONSOLE SOUND
THE EXISTING HOUSE
CODE NUMBER ALL CALL BUTTON
ENTERS THE NEW
HOUSE CODE
NUMBER
SETTING THE
CONSOLE'S
STATION
NUMBER
FACTORY SETTING:
HOUSE CODE = 10
NOTE: TO EXIT PROGRAMMING WITHOUT
CHANGING THE HOUSE CODE NUMBER,
PRESS THE TALK BUTTON TWICE

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CHANGING A DOORBELL’S SETTINGS
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1. BE SURE THE GREEN POWER LIGHT
IS OFF (IF THE LIGHT IS ON, WAIT ABOUT
2 MINUTES)
2. USE AN OBJECT TO PRESS AND HOLD
THE PROGRAM BUTTON UNTIL A BEEP
SOUNDS
3. RELEASE THE PROGRAM BUTTON
(BE READY TO COUNT BEEPS)
4. THE DOORBELL WILL BEEP, COUNTING
THE EXISTING HOUSE CODE NUMBER
PROGRAM
BUTTON
INSIDE HOLE
B
A
1. PRESS THE TALK BUTTON
1 TO 15 TIMES TO SET THE
NEW HOUSE CODE NUMBER
2. THE DOORBELL WILL BEEP,
COUNTING THE NEW HOUSE
CODE NUMBER
PLACE THE DOORBELL INTO PROGRAM MODE
AND COUNT THE EXISTING HOUSE CODE NUMBER BEEPS
SET THE DOORBELL'S NEW HOUSE CODE NUMBER
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1
TO CHANGE A DOORBELL
OR ADD A NEW DOORBELL
3. PRESS THE PROGRAM
BUTTON TO EXIT
PROGRAM MODE
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4
2
NOTE: UNITS ARE PRE-SET AT THE FACTORY
WITH THE SAME HOUSE CODE, CHANGING
THE HOUSE CODE IS ONLY NECESSARY
WHEN ADDING ADDITIONAL UNITS OR TO
AVOID OVERLAP WITH OTHER SYSTEMS
THE FACTORY SETTING FOR THE FREQUENCY
SWITCH IS "A", SET THE FREQUENCY SWITCH
TO MATCH THE CONSOLE (EITHER "A" OR "B") THE FACTORY SETTING FOR THE STATION SWITCH
IS "5", SET THE STATION SWITCH TO EITHER "4" OR "5"
CHIME SOUND:
5 = "DING-DONG"
4 = "DONG"
DOORBELL BEEPS THE
EXISTING HOUSE CODE
NUMBER
DOORBELL BEEPS THE
NEW HOUSE CODE
NUMBER
NOTE: ALL UNITS MUST BE SET TO
THE SAME HOUSE CODE NUMBER
FACTORY SETTING:
HOUSE CODE = 10

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM REMEDY
POWER INDICATOR WILL NOT LIGHT
BE SURE THE CONSOLE
TRANSFORMER IS PLUGGED INTO AN
UN-SWITCHED OUTLET
BE SURE THE DOORBELL UNIT HAS
FRESH 9-VOLT ALKALINE BATTERIES
EXCESSIVE HUM FROM THE SPEAKER
KEEP CONSOLE AWAY FROM
FLUORESCENT LIGHTS
MOVE DOORBELL UNIT IF IT IS NEAR
AN AC LINE
SYSTEM FAILS TO WORK AT DISTANCE
BE SURE THE CONSOLE ANTENNA IS
POINTED UP
MOVE UNITS AROUND TO DETERMINE
BETTER RECEPTION LOCATIONS
SYSTEM RECEIVES VOICE SIGNALS
FROM NON-RELATED EQUIPMENT
CHANGE THE FREQUENCY SWITCHES
ON EACH UNIT (ALL UNITS MUST BE
ON THE SAME FREQUENCY)
CHANGE THE HOUSE CODE
SYSTEM RECEIVES ELECTRICAL
NOISE
MOVE UNITS AWAY FROM
COMPUTERS, ELECTRIC MOTORS,
LIGHT DIMMER SWITCHES, ETC.
SYSTEM FAILS TO FUNCTION
PERFORM THE SYSTEM
PROGRAMMING AGAIN
MOVE UNITS AWAY FROM METAL
OBJECTS
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ERRATICALLY BE SURE THAT THERE IS AT LEAST 6
FEET SPACING BETWEEN UNITS
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IMPORTANT FCC NOTICE
Radio controls provide a reliable communications link and fill an important need
in portable wireless signaling. However, there are some limitations which must be
observed.
• For U.S. installations only: The radios are required to comply with FCC Rules
and Regulations as Part 15 and FRS Part 95 devices. As such, they have limited
transmitter power and therefore limited range.
• A receiver cannot respond to more than one transmitted signal at a time
and may be blocked by radio signals that occur on or near their operating
frequencies, regardless of code settings.
• Changes or modifications to the device may void FCC compliance.
• Infrequently used radio links should be tested regularly to protect against
undetected interference or fault.
• A general knowledge of radio and its vagaries should be gained prior to acting
as a wholesale distributor or dealer, and these facts should be communicated
to the ultimate users.
• This device complies with FCC Part 15 and FRS Part 95 Rules and Regulations.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter
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