Home Sentinel VI 400 Owner's Manual

Video intercom system

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VIDEO INTERCOM
SYSTEM
OWNER'S
MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE SYSTEM,
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
VI 400
MODEL:

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  • Page 1 VIDEO INTERCOM SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE SYSTEM, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL VI 400 MODEL:...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section Page Important Safety Instructions ……………..…....Precaution……………………………………………………. Introduction.....…………….....….... System Contents....……………........ Features..........…………....Identifying the Parts Monitor Unit.......……..…..……………..…. Camera Unit…………………………….………….…..… Installation............……………..Monitor Unit..…....…..…………….... 10 Camera unit....…..………....…..… 11 Expansion Options Connecting Additional Monitors...…..……………….…... Connecting an Additional Camera…….………..……..Operation Single Camera Operation…………………………….….. Two Camera Operation…………………………………..
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE OR POWER ADAPTER TO WATER OR MOISTURE • Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating this equipment. These instructions should be retained for future reference •...
  • Page 4: Precaution

    Precautions • Use only the power adapter supplied with the system. The use of any other power adapter may cause damage to the system which is not covered under warranty • Keep it dry. If water should get on it, wipe it off immediately.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Home Sentinel Video Intercom system. This model allows you to identify and communicate with callers at the door, from the security and convenience of any room in your home. Visitors activate the system by pressing a call button on the outdoor camera, which sounds a doorbell chime as well as turning on the inside video monitor.
  • Page 6: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the Parts...
  • Page 7 Identifying the Parts A. MO 401 Monitor 1. Access Door Conceals all operating controls 2. Brightness Control Rotate to adjust the picture brightness of the image 3. Contrast Control Rotate to adjust the picture brightness of the image 4. Volume Control Rotate to adjust the chime volume level and voice level 5.
  • Page 8: Camera Unit

    Identifying the Parts CA 405 Camera 1. Microphone Sensitive, hands-free 2 way audio communication 2. Infrared Illumination Powerful IR illumination provides clear pictures at night for close range 3. Wide Angle CCD Camera Lens Delivers clear wide images to CCD sensor 4.
  • Page 9 Identifying the Parts 5. Tilt Lever Flip lever up/down to adjust the viewing angle 6. Wire Terminals For connection to the monitor 7. Door Release Terminals For connection to optional electric door release SB 401 Auto Camera Selector 1. Camera 1 / Camera 2 LED Identifies which camera has been connected 2.
  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation...
  • Page 11: Camera Unit

    Installation...
  • Page 12 Installation...
  • Page 13: Expansion Options

    Expansion Options A parallel connection must be made from the master monitor to the slave monitors using 2 conductor 18 gauge wire or coaxial cable Configuration 18 gauge, 2 conductor Coaxial Cable ( 75 ohm, RG 59 ) 1 camera to 1 monitor 130 meters ( 390 ft ) 200 meters ( 600 ft ) 1 camera to 2 monitors...
  • Page 14: Connecting An Additional Camera

    Expansion Options Configuration 18 gauge, 2 Coaxial Cable conductor ( 75 ohm, RG 59 ) 2 cameras to 1 monitor 50 meters ( 150 ft ) 80 meters ( 240 ft ) 2 cameras to 2 monitors 42 meters ( 126 ft ) 70 meters ( 210 ft ) 2 cameras to 3 monitors 37 meters ( 111 ft )
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation...
  • Page 16: Two Camera Operation

    Operation...
  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Before requesting service, please check this troubleshooting chart to solve the problem Problem Solution No Power Make sure that the AC plug is firmly inserted - no picture on the monitor into the AC outlet Make sure that the DC plug is firmly inserted into the DC input jack System is ON Make sure that the cable is firmly connected...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications MONITOR UNIT Power Source: DC 22V 800mA ( supplied with unit ) Power Consumption: Maximum 16W, Standby 2.4W Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C Transmit System: Non-Polar 2 Line System Picture Tube: B/W 4” Flat CRT Calling Sound: 2 Stroke Electronic Chime Conversation Time: 3 minutes ( Auto Shut-off ) Max.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    Home Sentinel® will at its option, replace or repair the product free of charge and return the product to you postage prepaid. This warranty does not apply to the product which has been damaged, misused, altered or repaired by anyone than a Home Sentinel®...
  • Page 20 Home Sentinel 310 Alden Road, Markham Ontario, Canada L3R 4C1 Tel: (905) 475-8444 Fax: (905) 475-3576 www.homesentinel.com...

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