Actwell Technology ACT-202TX Wireless Security A/V Transmitter Camera User Manual

Actwell Technology Inc. Wireless Security A/V Transmitter Camera Users Manual

Users Manual

\~"', ..Fe CEO681<D1..EditionFirst edition, September 2004Copyright informationThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, isprotected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither thismanual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced withoutwritten consent of the author. .-\\,',~ @ September, 2004'-< .TrademarksAll product names used in this manual are the properties of their respectiveowners and are acknowledged.'"'. ;~
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.17200403:OOPMP.I2Safety and battery use.Readandfollow any warningsin this manual..Read the regulatory compliancenotice on page 22..When not in use, remeNe any batteries and store them in a cool dry place.Do not use the carnen in temperatUres below -10 or exceeding 55 degreesCelsjus..Don't dispose of used baueriC$ with household waste. Return the batteries toyour dealer or to a special disposal service.Any servicing must only be dooe by qualified personnel.Do not set up or us~ the receiver or camera in a w~t or damp environment.Save these instrUctions far future reference....About this manualThi~ manual is designed to assist users with setting up and operating #ACT-2O2TXI#ACT-204RX 2.4Gb2 wireless security cumcra system.Information in this document has been carefully checked'for accuracy; however,no guarantee is given as to the correcme~ of the contentS. The informationcontained in Ibis document is subject to change without notice.ii19
FROM .ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FAR NO. . 008862 22787363 SfP. 17200403:01PMP. 3Table of contents:I.-GETTINGSTARTED 1CHECICINGTHEPACKINGLIST 1lDENTIF'YINGPARfS 3Camero 3Rec2iver 1%--SETTING UP isPRE~SETUPTESTING 5MAIaNGCONNECTIONS 6Receiver setup"""""""'" 6Connecling the AC adopter to the camera 7Connecring the baLler}'to the camera 7MOUN!INGOPTToNS SCeilinginsJal/aiion " , 8Wallinstal/anon "9Hidden illstallauon 12ADJUSTINGTHE CA1vmRAANGLE 143--0 PERA TI ON """'" """ '" ,... ....,... "'" 15OPERA1'ING:RESTRICTION:s 15M6J'cHING CHA.NNE'1.S ""'" 16STANDARDALWAYS--ONOPERATION"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""'" 16---'-'-"'-'.'....-..---..-- "" '---.........-.-.-----APPENDIX.. ... 19CLEANING 19TROUBLESHOOTINO 19TECH:NICALSPECIFICATIONS ""'" 21Camera, , 11Receiver ,2]FmE1w.. COMMONlCIJIONSCOMMISSION(FCC) STATEMENT 22WARRANTY , , 23iii
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.17 200403:01PMP.14i-Getting startedCongratulationson your purchase of the remote camera. Use this camerato monitorlocation!>wirelessly, as a stand-alene solution or integrated into an existing alarmsystem.Checking the packing listCarefully unpack the projector and check th3Xthe following items are included:.'" ','"c!P",.., .."" ,:..,.. """","""'", ..",..,.."" " , .."", , :Reuiver Camerawith dome cover: ReceiverAC adaptertJ ~CameraAC adapter 9V-battery adapter A/V cable1Bre (if @(f),000c........Wall mounts Hidden mounts Ceilinz mOUll1:ol andfoam s'Pa.c:el"$
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.17200403:01PMP.15IbENrIFYING I'ARIS-IdentifyingpartsRefer to the following sections to identify components of the camera and receiver.C!merab'. fI>3-,2"4,'s2Item D6scrlQtlon See Daile1. Antenna -2. DCINjack 63. CH 1-4 channel switch IS'4. Dome cover 4-5. Camera (under domecover) I6. l\{jcrophone(forACT-101TVBA&ACT-20ZTVCA) -
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FAXNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.17200403:OIPMP.16I-GETTING STARTED.. ~ ~R~iver7~O' ,~~l; ~:. I ,~5,Dill4- - \-1,*~ ---r:- .'Ib~.:.:/:;X~X'0..' . - _. ... .._..3-Item Description See paQe1. Speaker -2. Socke!mouDt -3. Audjo out jack 54. Video out jack 55. DC INjack S.6. CB 1-4 chaaad switch IS'7. ON power LED 15
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.17200403:02PMp.17I\\II\IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII2-5etting upThis section explains the mounting options and setup of the wireless camera system.However. before installing the camera. check that all the parts are working asdescn"bed belowpre-setup testingPor the pre-setUp test do the following:.Connectthe A/V cablefrom the receiver to the monitor.Ensurethe monitoris set for video playback..Connectthe AC adapters..Match the channelson the receiverand camera..Check that video and sound are available on the monitor.1>~01,-00<Ii004
SEP.17 200403:02PMp.18IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'IIIIIIFROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 227873632-5ETIIN<t UP-.If somefunctions do Dotwork, check the correspondingsection in thismanual before installing the camera.Making connectionsThe receiver is designed to connect to different devices such as a TV,VCR. or digitalvideo r~rder (DVR).ReceiVJ'r setup.Connectthe AV cable to a TV monitor, VCR. DVR, or computer(needan AN graber:)..Conne<;tthe AC adapter to a power outlet.s------
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.17200403:02PMP. 9MAKING CONNECTIONS.. -Connecting the AC adaDter to the cameraUse only the supplied AC adapter.(:.pnnectlnathe batteN to the cameraUse a 9V battery.~-~
FROM: ACTWELL1ECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP. 17 200403:03PMP.102-SETI1NG UPMounting optionsUsing the supplied accessories,the camera can be mOUDted011a oeiling or wall. It canalso be mounted in a hidden location such as in a container or behind a partition.Impor:tant: The dome cover holds the camera housing together. When yooremove the dome cOVet,take care that the camera Musing doegnot separate.CeiUnn installationBefore choosing a JocabOll for the ceiling installation. consider the following:.You may need to install the camera ftom above, in which case two adjacenttiles need to be removed for the installation..You mU&1hold the camera in position from above the ceilingtile whilescrewing the dome cover on,Yau may need to adjust the camera angle before replacing the adjacent tile...Yau need a power source for 'the camera.Refer to the following for the ceiling installation.1. Remove the dome cover from the camera.2. Cut a 27-mm diameter holein a ceilins tile with a circle cutter.(Use a spadebit to drill a holein a wood panel.)Put the camerain ttom thetop.3.~~<g?
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FAXNO. : 008862 22787363 SEP.17 200403:03PMP.llMOUNTING omONS4. Use foam spacers to ensure the dome cover screws on securely.Athinner ceiling tile may require more than one foam ring; a thickerceiJjng tile may require none at all.Adjust the camera angle. (See UAdjustingthe cameraangle" onpage 13 )Screw the dome cover onto the c.aroera.5.6.Wall instaUationBefore choosing a location for the wall installation, consider the following:.Yau need a power source for the camera. Check that the cable length on thesupplied AC adapter is long enough to reach your power source beforedriUing holes..Does the location you choose to install the camer&.allow easy access to thecamera? The camera dome must be removed and the camera taken out of thewall brackct to connect to DC IN.The wall bracket is designed so that cables cannot be unplugged from thecamera once installed. However, if you need to access the DC IN jacks often,ccmsider fixing a block of wood behind the bracket so there is.moce spacebetween the jacks and the wall..1.2.Remove the dome coverfrom the camera.Put the wall moWlt ring on the cameC3.The wall mount ring and camera are keyed to connect only oneway.8
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.17200403:03PMP.122-SETrING UP<:f!!t3.4.Replacethe dome cover.Plug the AC adapter into the camera. (See page b for using a batteryto power the caJ.D~.)Align the mounting bracket on dIe surface and mark the three holeswid! a sharpened pencil.s.q
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.17200403:03PMP.13MOUNrJNG OPTIONS$.,,'<0: ~0.. ~";~.. /,=...~.:,\ ~7. For soft materials such as wood skip to step 9.For concrete, brick. or stone surfaces, drill holes 23 mm deep with a6.mm bit.Put the wall plugs into the holes.8.9. Screwthe mountingbracket to the wall10. Slidethe mountingring into the mounting bracketuntil it clicksintoplaceToremovethe wall mount:1. Remove the dome cover and take the camera out of the mountingnng.To remove the mounting ring, press the catch on the wall bracket witha flat-npped screwdriver and push the mounting ring upwardRemove the three screws to remove the wall mount2.3.10
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.172004 03:04PMP.142-SRT!lNG UPH-ldden installationThe camera can be concealedin a variety of locations such as behind a thin partitionor inside a suitcase.Note: Drill a 6.3mm diameter hole in the sw:face you want to mount the camerabehind. To prevem the camera view from being obgcured, the surfacethat the camera is behind must not exceed 3 mm in thickness.The Cocus on the camera is factory adjusted to allow for viewing through the domecover. When used without the dome cover, you must readjust the focus accordingly.Refer to the following to mount the camera in a hidden location.1. Remove the dome cover. ~2. Adjust the focug by turning the lens.3. Scr~ the hidden mount onto the camera.11
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP. 17 2004 03:04PM P.15MOUNTING OPTIONS---t.,.4.Removethe backing paper from one side of the adhesive pad.--rIG... ~... Ds. Align the holes and press the adhesive pad onto the mounting ring.Remove the backing paper from the other side of the adhesive pad.6.7. Align the holes and press the camera to the surface.12..
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.17200403:04PMP.162-SETTING UP ..Adjusting the camera angleThe camera can on1y be tilted in one direction 90 degrees and rotated 360 degrees.Adjust the camera gently. If it does not move easily, move it in the other direction.Note: The focus on the camera is factDrYadjusted to allow for viewing throughthe dome coVet'.Only adjust the focus when using the camcn withoutthe dome COVcI".13
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FAR NO. : 008862 22787363 SEP. 17200403:05PMP.173-OperationThe chapter describes the operation of the remote camera.Operating restrictions. On1yuse 9V batterieswith the adapter..Avoid using the camera in humid locations. If conden5ation occurs, allow thecamerato dry before operating. .Do not USein tempera1ures below -10 degrees Celsius or above 55 degreesCelsius.Proximity to microwave ovens can cause interference and reduce the qualityof the audio and video signals...Using two cameras in the same vicinity may result in sound and pic.tureinterference.IIJ-
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FAR NO. : 008862 22787363 SEP.17200403:05PMP.IS3-<>PBR.AnONMatching channelsA camera and receiver together fonn a camera/receiverpair. Set a paired camera andrece.ver to the same channel. If you are using two or morc cameralreceivcrpairs besure that each pair is set to differentchannels or there will be interference.Up to four cameras can be used with one receiver. Each camera must be set to adifferentchannel.Video from each cameracan then be viewed in turn by changingthechannelon the receiver.,;: ~'o/.GoI-Standard always-on operationStandard operation aJlowscontinuous audio and video signals from the camera to thereceiver. The video is monitored on a .!cr~ but not recorded. Audio is monitoredthrough the AV device that is connected to the receiver. (Or through the receiverspeakerwhenthe audio terminatoris used.)16-- ---
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FAR NO. : 008862 22787363 SEP. 17200403:O5PMP.19AppendixThis appendix describes cleaning and troubleAhootiogproudures. Also covered aretechnicalspecifications.FCC compliance.andwamnty iDf'onnation.CleaningThe lens can be wiped with a soft opticaJ cleaning cloth. The dome cover can becleanedwi1hglass cleaner...... . -- -..TroubleshootingThere is no pictureon the 'creeD. 1. Make sure power cables are plugged in properlyandthat the outletshave power.2. Ensure thebattery on the camerais fresh3. Make sure thatthe receiver is pluggedin.4. Checkthat the AV cables are properly connected.S. Ifusing a television,make sure that the correctvideo channelis selected.6. Make sure that the camera.andthe receiverare onthe same frequency channel.7. Ensure that the receiver is within the U:msmittiJ:1grange of 30Ometers(iDL-O-S).\b
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.17200403:05PMP.20APPENDIXi'TThe picture 1. Ensure the batteJy on the camera is fresh.quality is poor. 2. Make sure'thennO1hingis obstroctingthe camera.... Don't use the cameranear a microwaveoven..4. Make sure there is sufficienttight.S. Don't u more than one camera in the samevicinity.Tben: is .. picture 1. Check thevolume OIlthe receiver and the &udi<)but no soliDd. device.2. Ensure the battefy on the camerais fresh.3. Check that the audio cable is properlyp1uggedin tothe rcceiverand the audiodevice.4. Check that the audio terminator(if used) is securelyplugged in.There is sound but 1. Ensure the battery 011the camera is fresh.DOpicture. 2. Check that the video cable is properly connectedtothe receiver and the monitor.3. Check the brightness on the display.The alarm does 1. Make cemin the sensor cable is pluggedin and thatnot turn ofTor on. the connectionto the scm.soris secure.(tor ACT-103TX) 2. Check to see me NC NO swi1Chis in the intendedposition.3. If using the reed switch,make surethe contactsareclose enoughfor the switch to operate properly4. Ifusing a differentsensor,follO\"1themanufaCtUrer'stroubleshootingsteps.Lines appear on Ma.b; sure there is no microwave operatingnearby.the screen.The picture is Relocatethe recciverto avoid obstaclessuch asghosting. trees or buildings.The R/C cable 1. Make certa1nthe RlC cable is plugged in and thatdoes not initiate the connection to tbescnsor is secure.recording. 2. Check to see the NC NO switchi in the intended(for .ACT-203TX) position.
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FAXNO. : 008862 22787363 SEP. 17200403:06PM P.21TEcHNICAL SPaCJFICATlONSTechnical SpecificationsCamera¥Ideo input fonnat:Frequency:Channa:Pixel a.xray:RF output power:Antenna:AN modldemod. method:Power supply:CUtreIJtconsumption;Le:ns:Microphone:Dimensions:WeightOperating temperature:Auto electronic exposure time:Minimum illumination:SIN ratio:FPN:White balance:Transmitter output power:ReceiverFrequency:Channel:Antennas:AfV mod/demod. method:Vldoo output:NTSC or PAL'-(;;Ari~ble2.4 - 2.4835 GH24 selectable channelsNTSC: 510Hx492v, PAL: 62SHx582VFCC. EC-R&TIE compliantOmni-directional antennaPMDC QV-9V 300mA<=IOOmA5.6mm fixe4 12.0board (view angel 60 degrees)Built-in highly sensitive miuophon~30 (diameter) x 70mm (J,25x 2.75 inches)45g- 10'C - SS'CPAL: 1/S0s- 6.3us< 2lux@f1.2> 43 db< 0,03% VppAuto tracing1mW. 10mW2.4 -2.483S GHz4 !electable channelsBuilt-in directional antennaPMIVp-pnS ohm18
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FAXNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.21 200402:07PMP. 1\.--...') ..APPENDDCAudio outpUt:Alldio bandw.idth:Power supply:Current consumption:Dimensions (LxWxH):Weight:,\ Operating temperatUre:iAIV output RCAjack:O.8V/600ohm50 -17000 HzDC 6V -7.5V 300mA<-:>200mA119x 4: x 74 mm (4.75 x 1.61x 3 inches)102g- IO'C- 5S'CVideo:yellowjackAudio:redjack'-<Federal Communications Commission (FCC)StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits foc a class Bdigif&1device, pursuant to Part IS of the FCC Rul~. These limits ate designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential UutaUatioa.This equipment generates, uses. and can radiate radio ftequency energy and. if notinstalled and \1S~din accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular instAllation.If this equipment does cause hannful interferencetoradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on. the user is encouragedto try to correct the intcrfcren~ by one ocmore off thefollowingmeasures:.Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna..Increasethe separationbetweenthe equipmentandreceiver..COJ'IDectthe equipment into an oUtlet on a circuit differem from that to whichthe receiver is connected..Consult the dealer Of"an experienced radiolTV teclmician for hdp..q"""-"'"'------
FROM: ACTWELLTECHNOLOGYINC. FARNO. : 00886 2 22787363 SEP.17200403:06PMP.22~.') ...... WARRANTY. Unauthorizedchanges or modifications of this device could void the user..authority to operate the equipmentOperation is subject to the following tWo conclitions:(1) This device may nOt cause ha.nnfu) interference:(2) This dO'Vicemust accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.'\",\ Warranty'.c; The warrant is for ant':year from the date ofpurchase. Please retain the salt':sreceipt as'-< proof of pun:hase, During the one-year warranty period. the product is eligible ferreplacement in case of defects in material and workmanship. In such cases. thedefective unit will be repaired or replaced by the manufactUreror an authorizeddistribUtor.However.this warranty does not cover d.amagescaused by improperuse orfrom WliuthorizedmodificatiOll£by third parties. In addition,this wammty does Dotcover expendablematerials and defects.which constitute as DOnna!wear and tear.)0.". L,';::

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