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Indoor/outdoor wireless camera system
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Multi-Camera Systems, cont.
5. Press 1 Off on the remote
control to turn the first
camera off.
6. Set the dials on the second
camera's power supply to A
and 2.
7. Connect the second camera to
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power. A picture will appear on
your TV.
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8. Press 1 On to switch to
camera 1 and then 2 On to
switch back to camera 2.
Repeat steps 6 through 8 for each additional camera,
changing the Unit Code as appropriate. For each extra
camera, set the Unit Code (number) dial to the next
number. For example, your third camera will be set to
'3,' your fourth camera set to '4' and so on. Set all
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cameras to A.
Troubleshooting
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If there's no camera picture on your TV:
1. Make sure your Wireless Video Receiver is
connected to power and turned on.
2. Select the appropriate video input on your TV.
Usually you can select the input mode by pressing
the VIDEO or INPUT button on the remote control.
Or, you might have to change the TV to Channel 0 or
2, and then use Channel Down to change video
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inputs. See your TV's owner's manual if you still
aren't sure how to change the video source.
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3. Make sure your camera is connected to power and
turned on.
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5. Follow the setup steps again (steps 1 thru 7 ),
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and check that you have done each step correctly.
6. Make sure that the ABCD switches on the top of the
camera and the bottom of the wireless video receiver
are set to the same letter. On the camera, the bottom
switch position is A and the top position is D.
Set the
ABCD
channel
switch
Top of camera
Bottom of receiver
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Multi-Camera Systems, cont.
Switching Cameras with the Remote
To switch from one camera to another with the remote
control, simply press the On button for that camera. For
example, press 2 On to switch from the current camera
to camera 2. When you do that, the current camera
switches off and camera 2 switches on, displaying its
picture. Note: If you have 8 cameras set up, before
turning on a camera in group 1-4, turn off any cameras
in group 5-8, and vice versa.
Scanning Between Cameras with the Remote
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If you select a camera with the remote, you can then
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use the scan buttons to cycle through cameras 1
through 4. First select a camera using its On button.
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Then use the blue arrow buttons at the bottom of the
remote to go to the next or previous cameras. Each
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press of the button switches to the next or previous
camera in order.
Write camera
Cameras 1-4 on
names here.
and off.
Cameras 5-8 on
and off.
Next/Previous
camera.
Set House
Unit Switch
Code the same
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as cameras.
Troubleshooting, cont.
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If the picture on your TV isn't clear:
First, adjust the antennas on the video receiver and
camera so they point towards each other. The side of
the camera's antenna with the dot on it should face the
side of the receiver's antenna marked with four squares.
You can also try moving the video receiver itself to
another location near the TV. Sometimes moving it just
a foot can make a big difference.
If the camera picture still doesn't improve after
adjusting the antennas and receiver position, try
changing the channels on the camera and video
receiver. The channel switch is on the top of the camera
(under the rubber plug) and the bottom of the wireless
video receiver. Change the setting on both the camera
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and video receiver, making sure they are set to the same
letter (A, B, C, or D). Try different letter settings to see
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If the picture is out of focus:
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The camera is shipped with the focus preset for optimal
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use. You can adjust the focus by turning the lens. Try
turning it counterclockwise first. If you turn it
clockwise do not force or overtighten it.
If you can't switch cameras:
If you have a multi-camera setup and are having trouble
switching, start by unplugging all the cameras but one.
Use your remote control to turn the remaining camera
on and off. If you find that you can't control it, plug it
into a different power outlet and try again. You may
have to try several outlets. If you still can't control
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a camera, try the following (page 15):
Multi-Camera Systems, cont.
Using Different Unit Codes
If you need to set your cameras to unit codes other
than 1 through 4, make sure that you use Unit Codes
within one of the three other camera groups: 5-8, 9-12,
and 13-16. The camera switching system is designed to
work within these groups.
When you change the Unit Codes on your cameras,
you will also need to change the Unit Code grouping
VCR Commander
on your remote control.
Record only when there's
movement in your camera's
To set
Put the
Then press
And then:
field of view. The VCR
to group: switch to:
and hold:
Commander issues "STOP"
and "START" commands to
1-4
1-8
1 On
Flip the switch
your VCR anytime there's
back and forth
movement within 30 feet of
5-8
1-8
5 On
once, and release
your camera.
the button.
9-12
9-16
9 On
13-16
9-16
13 On
Flip the label on the remote over if you are using
cameras 9 thru 12 or 13 thru 16.
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Troubleshooting, cont.
1. Check that you have a transceiver module (model
X10 remote controls are your gateway to a
TM751) plugged in.
world of useful control and automation
2. Make sure that all camera power supplies are set to
solutions built by X10. Why enter a dark room
the same House (letter) Code as the transceiver and
when there is a simple and affordable solution
remote control you are using.
that can keep you safe and secure? From a
3. Check that the cameras are set to different,
simple remote control that can turn on a lamp,
sequential Unit (number) Codes. E.G. 1, 2, 3, and 4.
to a full-blown automation system, X10
4. Once it works, unplug it and try another camera in
provides you with all the products you need.
the same outlet. Test each camera in this way. Then
With the right components in your X10
try each camera in its desired outlet.
system, you can have all of these powerful
options at your control:
For more help with setup please visit
• Enhance the color, brightness and detail
http://www.x10.com/support
• Give your home a secure appearance by
FCC Caution
• Distribute audio and video to stereos
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
• Turn on house lights while sitting in your car.
(1)THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
• Schedule sprinkler systems.
INTERFERENCE, AND
• Control your lights and electronic devices using
(2)THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
X10's control and automation products are easy to
OPERATION.
install and extremely affordable. Visit X10.com today for
more information on the latest products to build and
NOTE: Modifications to this product will void the
enhance and your X10 system.
user's authority to operate this equipment.
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Accessories
Ninja Pan 'n Tilt
Increase the viewable area
of your camera by 400%.
The standard XCam2
records everything within a
60° x 60° field of view. But
with the Ninja Robotic
Mount, you get sweeping
240° x 130° views.
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XRay Vision
Monitor your home from any
city in the world! With XRay
Vision Software you can
monitor your home from any
computer with an Internet
connection. E-mail video
snapshots to your personal
account or view them on your
own secure Web Site.
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Visit x10.com for more details.
Home Control
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of your camera's subject by adding more
light automatically.
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scheduling when lights and other
to
electronics turn on and off.
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and televisions using wireless
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technology.
your personal computer.
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