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The Federal Communication Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COM- MISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation.
Using Batteries ............... 13 Using the Power Adapters ............. 14 Plugging In the Power Adapters ......... 14 Using the GA-253 Using the GA-253 as a Wireless Audio/Video Security System ................. 15 Setting Channels ..............15 Setting Channels for Single Camera Use ......15 Setting Channels for Multiple Camera Use......
The Guardian Angel supports up to four separate trans- mitters operating on separate channels that you can switch between using a single handheld receiver.
Unpacking Contact your dealer immediately if any of the following components are missing. Camera/Transmitter Video Monitor/Receiver Your Guardian Angel includes either a tripod or a fixed mounting bracket (must be assembled). Fixed Mounting Bracket (components) User Manual Tripod AC Power Adapters...
Components Transmitter Antenna Focus Ring Microphone Fixed Mounting Bracket Tripod Camera mount Angle Bracket Angle Bracket Angle screw Stem Base Mount Adjustable leg...
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Receiver Power Switch Antenna Channel Indicator LEDs Volume Control Speaker Channel Selector TFT LCD Screen Power Adapter...
Setting Up the Camera/Transmitter This chapter takes you through the steps required to set up the Guardian Angel. Depending on the model you purchased, your Guardian Angel will come equipped with either a fixed mounting bracket or a tripod. For instructions on setting up the tripod, see the next sec- tion, Attaching the Camera to the Tripod on page 6.
Setting Up the Tripod Attaching the Camera to the Tripod 1. Hold the camera firmly to avoid dropping it. 2. Screw the threaded top of the assembled angle bracket clockwise into the hole on the underside of the camera body. Positioning the Tripod The camera tripod is equipped with adjustable legs to allow positioning of the camera at a range of heights.
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Take the following points into consideration when plan- ning a location for your camera: • The camera should be positioned so that the view of the area to be monitored is unobstructed. • The line of sight between the camera and the video monitor should be as clear as possible.
Setting Up the Fixed Mounting Bracket Assembling the Fixed Mounting Bracket The fixed mounting bracket included consists of three parts: • Angle bracket • Stem • Base mount Follow these steps to assemble the fixed mounting bracket: 1. Screw the threaded end of the stem clockwise into the base mount.
2. Screw the threaded end of the angle bracket clockwise into the top of the stem. Attaching the Camera to the Angle Bracket 1. Hold the camera firmly to avoid dropping it. 2. Screw the threaded top of the assembled angle bracket clockwise into the hole on the underside of the camera body.
Attaching the Mounting Bracket to a Fixed Sur- face You may choose to attach the camera mount to a fixed surface such as a wall or ceiling; however, the following points should be taken into consideration when planning a location. •...
7. Use a Phillips screwdriver to screw the base mount to the fixed surface. 8. Attach the camera to the angle bracket and make final adjustments to the camera angle. Tighten the angle bracket thumb screw. Angle bracket thumb screw Setting Up the Video Monitor/Receiver The video monitor is designed for portability and con- venience.
Using the Batteries and Adapters Turning the Power On Both the camera/transmitter and the video monitor/ receiver are powered using the included power adapt- ers. The camera/transmitter can also be powered by three ordinary or rechargeable size AA batteries. To turn the transmitter power on, slide the power switch in the direction of the arrow illustrated below: Receiver Power Switch...
Using Batteries Using batteries provides convenient, cable-free power for the receiver. Normal operating times are as follows: Audio and Component Saving Video Video Monitor/Receiver 6 hours 3 hours Operating time can be extended when the receiver is in LCD saving mode. The receiver can also be plugged into an electrical outlet using the power adapter as explained in the following section.
Using the Power Adapters The GA-253 comes with two identical chargers that can be used interchangeably between the camera/ transmitter and the video monitor/receiver. Read the warning below before proceeding. Warning: • Do not use power adapters in outdoor locations.
Using the GA-253 This section explains how to set up and use the GA-253 as a wireless security system or as a wireless A/V enter- tainment hub. Using the GA-253 as a Wireless Audio/Video Security System Setting Channels The GA-253 can transmit and receive audio and video signals on four distinct frequencies or channels.
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3. Push the channel selector button on the video monitor. The green channel indicator LED switches to the next channel (1, 2, 3 or 4) with each button press. Select channel 1. Channel 1 Indicator LED Channel Selector Button The camera and video monitor are now set to the same channel.
Setting Channels for Multiple Camera Use The GA-253 video monitor/receiver can receive audio and video signals from up to four separate cameras/ transmitters. Additional GA-253 cameras/transmitters can be purchased from your dealer. Follow the instructions below to set up channels for multiple transmitters.
Adjusting the Focus The GA-253 camera lens focus can be adjusted by turn- ing it clockwise or anticlockwise as shown in the fol- lowing figure. Adjust the lens focus ring so that the image on the video monitor screen is clear.
The speaker volume can be adjusted by turning the vol- ume control located on the side of the body as shown. Decrease volume Speaker volume control Increase volume Adjusting Reception Quality If video or audio quality is noisy or distorted, try setting the transmitter and receiver to a different channel.
Specifications General Frequency Range 2.400-2.4835 GHz Transmission Range up to 300 ft (~100 m) Channel Selection 4 channels Channel Space 19 MHz Type FM/FM Power Supply Input: 110 V or 220 V adaptors Output: DC 6 V, 0.5 A Battery AA Battery or Rechargeable Ni-Mh x 3 Operating...
Troubleshooting 1. I can’t turn the power on. • Ensure that you have connected the power adapters correctly (see Using the Batteries and Adapters on page 12) or, if you are using batteries, that they still have some power left. 2.
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5. The audio/video reception is not clear. • The GA-253 uses the 2.4 GHz frequency range which is also used by microwave ovens, cordless phones and wireless LANs. If any two such devices are operating at the same time, interference occurs. While this situation is difficult to prevent, switching to different channels can help.
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