RDI Technology M370ML DIGITAL WIRELESS CAMERA AND LCD MONITOR User Manual LW2451 SERIES BODY
RDI Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. DIGITAL WIRELESS CAMERA AND LCD MONITOR LW2451 SERIES BODY
Users Manual
DIGITAL WIRELESS CAMERA AND LCD MONITOR SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL: CMD6537ML CAMERA MODEL: CA650ML MONITOR MODEL˖M370ML Overview Overview Video Monitor ON/OFF Switch Slide the power switch to the ON position to turn the video monitor on. Music Buttons Press the Next button to change lullaby. Lullaby Button microSD Card Slot Press the Lullaby button once to begin playing a lullaby song. Press the Lullaby button again to stop the song. Insert a microSD card to record video. Menu Button Press the menu button to access the monitor menu options. Video Button Press the Video button to turn off the monitor. The speakers will remain on. AUTO LED Glows blue when auto-record is enabled. Audio Level Indicator Displays the level of sound detected by the camera. Power LED Glows green to indicate unit is powered on. Joystick Use the joystick to navigate system menus. Press down on the joystick to confirm a selection. Volume Control Press + / - to control the volume. Talk Button Hold the talk button to enable two-way communication between the video monitor and camera. Overview Video Monitor (continued) Sequence/ Quad Button Cam Button Press the Sequence/Quad button to view video in quad mode (4 screen split view), or in sequence view. Press the Cam button to switch between channels 1-4. Scan Button Scans for cameras that detect sudden noises. Power Port Connect the power adapter labeled "For Monitor" into the power port. Micro USB Connect a micro USB cable (included) between the video monitor and a computer to view video from your PC or remotely (setup required) Charging LED Indicator Glows red to indicate video monitor is charging. Antenna Switch Slide the Antenna Switch towards the unlock position to reveal the antenna. Speaker Outputs sound received from the camera. Power Port (DC5V) Connect the power adapter labeled "For Monitor" to the charging cradle. How to use the joystick in menus The joystick allows you to navigate through the video monitor menus. OK Button Press down on the joystick to confirm a selection. Press up, down, left, or right to navigate through the menus. Overview Camera Overview LED Pair Button The camera has infrared (IR) LEDs that allow you to see in the dark. Press the Pair button during the pairing process with the video monitor. Speaker The speaker allows you to hear the person speaking into the video monitor. Microphone Power Port (DC5V) The microphone allows you Plug in the connector from the power adapter to speak to the person through the video monitor. labeled "To Camera" to power the camera. Sensitivity Dial Adjust the level of audio-detection sensitivity of the camera to trigger an alert. Volume Dial Temperature Sensor Detects the room’s ambient temperature. Adjusts the speaker volume. Power Switch Turns the camera on and off. Battery Charging Indicator Glows to indicate battery is charging. This requires rechargable batteries (not included, part # XXXXX) Overview OSD overview The video monitor displays the following icons during normal use. The table below summarizes the video monitor icons, and what they mean. Icon Meaning No signal between the camera and video monitor. Full signal between the camera and video monitor. The camera night light is currently on. The video monitor battery is low. Auto recording is enabled. Manual recording is enabled. Two-way talk is enabled. You can now speak into the video monitor. Have factory confirm which icons will be included, and what each icon means. Basic Setup Basic Setup Using the cable clips Included are a bag of cable clips that allow you to manage the wires from the power adapters. It is highly recommended that you use the cable clips keep the power cords out of reach from young children and infants. To use the cable clips, slide the wires in between the clips, then peel the protective film behind the clip. Stick the clip along the wall /table leg so that it is out of reach. line art of cable clip from vince - diagram with cable setup around baby crib Safety percautions? Basic Setup Optional: Charging the camera The camera base has a built-in battery compartment where you can install three AA batteries. This may be useful if you want to temporarily monitor an area with no power outlets. To install batteries in the camera: 1 Unplug the power cord from the base of the camera. Remove the battery cover. Insert three AA batteries into the battery compartment and replace the battery cover. Remove battery cover from camera base. NOTE: You can insert rechargable batteries into the camera base. Connect the power adapter into the camera base to charge the batteries. Charge the batteries for 4.5 hours for a full charge. NOTE: To order rechargable batteries, contact Lorex customer support at XXXXXXX and inquire about part number XXXXXX. To charge the camera battery: 1 Insert 3 AA batteries into the battery compartment. Plug the power adapter labeled "For Camera" into a power outlet. Connect the end of the power adapter into the port labeled DC5V. Connect the power adapter into the DC5V port Basic Setup Charging the video monitor The video monitor can be charged using the cradle, or directly through the DC5V port on the side of the video monitor. The batteries stop charging once it is full. You will not"over-charge" the batteries. A full charge requires 4.5 hours. To charge the video monitor using the cradle: 1 Connect the power adapter labeled "To Monitor" to a power outlet. Connect the end of the power adapter into the charging cradle. Rest the video monitor on the charging cradle, ensuring the metal contacts touch. DC5V port To charge the video monitor without the cradle: 1 Connect the power adapter labeled "To Monitor" to a power outlet. Connect the end of the power adapter into the DC5V port on the video monitor. DC5V port Basic Setup Viewing your camera To view your camera: 1 Connect the camera and video monitor to a power source. NOTE: The power adapters are labeled "For Camera" and "For Monitor" Slide the power switch to the ON position on the camera and video monitor. The video monitor will automatically scan for cameras in range. Camera image appears on monitor Slide power switch to the ON position Testing your setup It is recommended that you test your camera setup so that you get the best picture and sound quality from your video monitor. Test the camera and video monitor reception: 1 Place the camera and video monitor in two different rooms. Have one person monitor the signal strength on the video monitor. Have a second person move the camera in different locations of the room. The person holding the video monitor can direct the person holding the camera, if the signal strength is low or high. Test the camera volume level: 1 Place the camera and video monitor in two different rooms. Have a person in each room. Have a person with the video monitor press and hold the TALK button to confirm the volume level from the camera. Adjust the volume dial on the camera as required. The person holding the video monitor can determine if the camera needs to move to a different location of the room for better sound quality. Basic Setup Camera Setup Night Light Button Press the Night Light button to turn on or off the camera night light. Adjust the camera volume Adjust the Volume dial to the desired level. Adjust the camera sensitivity Adjust the camera angle Adjust the sensitivity dial to the desired level. Tilt the camera to the desired camera position. Adjusting the camera sensitivity The camera’s Sensitivity dial allows you to adjust how sensitive the camera is in detecting ambient sounds. For example, if the camera detects the sound of a baby crying, the video monitor beeps. To adjust the camera’s sensitivity level: • Scroll the Sensitivity dial on the side of the camera towards the symbol for increased sensitivity. Scroll the dial towards the symbol for reduced sensitivity. Adjusting the camera volume The camera’s speaker volume can be adjusted to the desired level. Scroll the dial towards the symbol to increase the volume. Scroll the dial towards the symbol to reduce the volume. Turning on the camera night light • Press the night light button on the top of the camera to turn the night light on or off. The night light button glows when the night light is on. Basic Setup Monitor Setup Unlocking the monitor antenna The monitor has a built-in antenna that improves signal range. It is recommended that you extend antenna for optimal performance. To unlock the monitor antenna: • Slide the lock button to the right. Slide the Lock button to the right to release the antenna Reading the power indicator LED The power indicator LED glows green when the monitor is powered on. When the monitor is turned off, or is out of batteries, the power indicator LED turns off. Power LED 10 Basic Setup Pairing one camera The camera included with the monitor has already been paired up with the video monitor. If for any reason your monitor and camera are not paired up, follow the directions below. To pair a camera to the video monitor: 1 Place the camera and video monitor 12 inches apart. Turn on the camera and the video monitor. Press the Menu button on the monitor, then select Pairing and press the OK button. Select Camera 1, and press the OK button. Press the Pair button behind the camera within 30 seconds. Pair button Pairing multiple cameras You can add a maximum of four (4) wireless cameras to a video monitor (model # LW2401 AC1, LW2451 AC1). To pair multiple wireless cameras to the video monitor: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Select Pairing and then press the OK button. Select the desired channel number you wish to pair (i.e. Channel 2) and press the OK button. NOTE: Each camera must be assigned to a different channel. Turn on the camera you wish to add, and then press the Pair button behind the camera within 30 seconds. Repeat for the remaining cameras, selecting a different channel number (i.e. Channel 3) in the Pairing menu. 11 Basic Setup Viewing Multiple Cameras You can view all of the connected cameras in quad view or sequence view. The video monitor supports a maximum of four cameras. To view multiple cameras in quad view: • Press the SEQ/Quad button on the video monitor. To exit quad view: • Press the SEQ/Quad button repeatedly to exit Quad mode. SEQ/Quad button Video monitor displays 4 video images (quad view) Sequence View In sequence view, the monitor switches between the four channels every six seconds. For example, the monitor displays channel 1 for six seconds, then channel 2 for six seconds etc. To enable Sequence view: 12 Basic Setup Using the talk function The talk function allows you to speak into the video monitor, while the camera outputs your voice. The camera also has a built-in mic, which allows the person to speak into the camera. Hello Talk and listen (Two-way communication) Hello To use the talk function: 1 Adjust the Volume dial on the camera and video monitor to the desired level. Press and hold the Talk button on the video monitor and begin speaking. Release the Talk button when you are finished. NOTE: You must release the Talk button on the video monitor in order to listen to the audio from the camera. Lullaby The Lullaby feature allows the camera to play musical tunes. Next button Lullaby button To configure the lullaby feature: • Press the Lullaby button to begin playing a lullaby on the camera. • Press the Next button to change the tune. • Press the Lullaby button to stop the lullaby. 13 Basic Setup Using the Scan feature The Scan feature temporarily turns off the video monitor, and waits for a camera to detect noise. Once a noise triggers the camera, the video monitor automatically turns on, and beeps to notify you. To enable the Scan feature: • Press the Scan button. Scan button 14 Recording Recording This system is capable of recording video on a microSD card. A microSD card is included so you can begin recording right away. Use the table below to help you estimate recording times on various sizes of SD cards. Times are shown in hours, minutes, and seconds. microSD Card Capacity Recording Time (Hour:Minute:Second) 512 MB 1:20:22 1 GB 2:32:05 2GB 5:02:47 4GB 10:15:24 8GB 17:58:28 16 GB 34:54:25 32 GB 60:10:13 NOTE: Estimated recording times based on tests using Kingston brand SD cards. There may be a slight variatino when using different brands of memory. Manual Recording & Auto Recording Prerequisite: • Insert a microSD card into the microSD slot in the video monitor. NOTE: The video monitor supports microSD cards up to 32 GB (gigabytes). microSD slot Orient the microSD card as shown, then insert it into the microSD slot. 15 Recording Manual Recording Manual recording allows you to record video by pressing the record button on the video monitor. Manual recording may be useful if you want to quickly record an event to your video monitor while you are watching it. To start manual recording: 1 Press the M button on top of the video monitor. The video monitor begins recording. Press the M button again to stop recording. • The file is saved and a icon appears to indicate the recording has been saved. Auto Recording Auto Recording allows the video monitor to record only when the camera detects a sound. For example, if you are monitoring a sleeping baby, the video monitor will not record until the baby’s cry triggers the camera. Prerequisites: • Adjust the sensitivity level on the Camera to the desired level. The greater the sensitivity, the more sensitive the camera is to noise. This means that the slightest sound will cause the video monitor to record. To enable Auto Recording: • Press the A button on top of the video monitor. The video monitor turns off, and the AUTO LED glows blue. When the camera detects a sound, the video monitor begins to record. NOTE: By default, the video monitor records for X seconds after it detects sounds. - how long does the video monitor record for after a noise? 5~30 seconds as set from the "Trigger Record" menu? -max recording durnig auto recording is 10 consecutive minutes (if there is constant sound). 16 Recording Viewing recorded files on the microSD memory card There are two ways that you can view the recorded video files on the microSD memory card: through the video monitor, or on your computer. To view video files through the video monitor: 1 Press the OK button on the video monitor (press down on the joystick). The File List menu opens. VIDEO Press OK to open the VIDEO folder. Select the desired folder and press the OK button. NOTE: The folders are named by the year, month, and date. For example, a folder named 110204 means that the folder was created in 2011, February (02), on the 4th. 110204 Select the desired video file you wish to view, and press the OK button to begin playback. Video Playback Controls .. 102904_1 Rewind Fast forward 1MB • Press right on the joystick repeatedly to increase playback speed. • Press left on the joystick to reduce playback speed. 17 Recording To view video files on your computer: 1 Press down on the microSD card with a small rigid object (i.e. finger nails) to remove the memory card. Push the microSD card to eject Insert the microSD card into a memory card reader (not included). NOTE: If required, use the included SD card adapters to convert the microSD card to SD/HCSD. When the AutoPlay menu appears, click on "Browse Folders.." Double-click the VIDEO folder, then select the desired sub-folder you want to open. NOTE: The folders are named by the year, month, and date. For example, a folder named 110204 means that the folder was created in 2011, February (02), on the 4th. 18 Double-click the desired video file to begin playback. Configuring your video monitor Configuring your video monitor Enabling the Auto Mute feature The Auto Mute feature eliminates white noise when monitoring a room. The Auto Mute feature works by muting the video monitor when the camera detects silence. Once the camera detects a sound, the video monitor begins to play sound again. To enable Auto Mute: Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Select Auto Mute ( Select ON to enable auto mute. Press the OK button to save your settings. ) and press OK. Enabling the Overwrite Feature The Overwrite feature allows the video monitor to continuously record on the microSD card. When the microSD card is full, the video recordings begin to overwrite the first video entry (first in first out). To enable the overwrite: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Select Record ( ) and press OK. Select File Overwrite and press OK. Select Yes and press the OK button to save your settings. 19 Configuring your video monitor Changing the date and time To adjust the video monitor’s date and time: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Select Settings ( button. ) and then press the OK Select Date & Time and then press the OK button. Use the joystick to configure the Year, Month, and Date. • Press up/down on the joystick to adjust the values. • Press left/right to move between the year, month, and date. Press the OK button to save your changes. Adjusting the alarm volume The video amonitor ’beeps’when the camera detects motion (?) . You can adjust the alarm volume. To change the video alarm volume: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Select Settings ( button. Select Alarm Volume and then press the OK button. Press left and right on the joystick to adjust the alarm volume. Press the OK button to save your settings. 20 ) and then press the OK 2011-02-14 09:54:30 Configuring your video monitor Adjusting the screen brightness To adjust screen brightness: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Select Settings ( button. ) and then press the OK Select Brightness and then press the OK button. Press left and right on the joystick to adjust the screen brightness. Press the OK button to save your settings. Adjusting the Timer settings The timer feature allows the video monitor to beep after a set duration as a reminder tool. To enable the Timer: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Select Settings ( button. Select Timer and then press the OK button. Select ON and then press the OK button. Select Repeat Interval and press the OK button. Enter the desired time that you want the set the timer at using the joystick. Press left / right to navigate the values. Press up/down to adjust the values. ) and then press the OK Screenshot of timer screen Press the OK button to save your settings. 21 Configuring your video monitor Configuring the temperature alert range The camera has a built-in temperature sensor. You can configure the video monitor to alert you through beeps, when the temperature falls above, or below a temperature range. To configure the temperature alert range: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Select Settings ( button. ) and then press the OK Select Temp. Alert Range and then press the OK button. Using the Joystick, press Up/Down to change selection, left/right to adjust the values: • Beside Low Temperature, enter the lowest room temperature the camera should detect. • Beside High Temperature, enter the highest room temperature the camera should detect. Select the ON button and then press the OK button on the joystick. Adjusting the temperature unit of measurement You can change the video monitor to display temperature in Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C). To change the unit of measurement: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Select Settings ( button. Select Temp. Display and press the OK button. Select either C for Celsius or F for Fahrenheit. Press the OK button to save your settings. 22 ) and press the OK Configuring your video monitor Erasing the memory card Once you erase the memory card, the video will be deleted permanently. To erase the memory card: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Select Settings ( OK button. ) and then press the Select Format memory and then press the OK button. Select Yes and then press the OK button to erase the memory card. • The message "Format OK" appears to confirm that the card has been erased. Restoring default settings Restoring your video monitor settings reverts the settings you made to the factory settings. To restore the video monitor factory defaults: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Select Settings ( OK button. ) and then press the Select Factory Reset and then press the OK button. Select Yes, and then press the OK button. 23 Viewing your cameras using Skype Viewing your cameras using Skype Connecting to your video monitor through Skype is a convenient method to view your cameras from anywhere with an internet connection. How it works The laptop connects to the Skype server. The Skype server is connected to your computer. Your computer connects to the video monitor, which captures video from the camera. Skype server Prerequisites • A PC (Macs currently not supported) • High speed internet connection Step 1 of 3: Installing the camera drivers You will need to install the camera drivers located on the software CD (included). To install the camera drivers: 1 Insert the software CD into the computer, and browse the contents on the CD. Double-click the USB Driver folder, then double-click the USB Driver icon ( Follow the on-screen instructions to install the camera drivers. 26 ). Viewing your cameras using Skype Step 2 of 3: Creating a Skype account A Skype account allows you to connect to your camera through using the Skype service. Skype is a service that allows users to make voice calls and video calls to anywhere in the world. To create a Skype account: 1 Go to www.skype.com, and click on Join Skype. Join Skype Click Create Account. Fill in the appropriate fields. Create Account Click the I Agree - Continue button. I Agree - Continue IA ti 27 Viewing your cameras using Skype Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install Skype on your computer. Repeat the process to make a second account. You will need two accounts --- one for the camera, and one for yourself. Step 3 of 3: Connecting to your camera Once you have created two Skype accounts, you are ready to connect to your camera. Step 1: Connecting the video monitor to your computer Connect the mini USB cable (included) to your video monitor and into the computer’s USB port. Mini USB cable 28 Turn on the video monitor and camera. The video monitor displays the following: "USB PC CAMERA MODE" Viewing your cameras using Skype Step 2: Log in and configure your Skype account Log in to your Skype account (for your camera) from the computer that is connected to your video monitor, Click on Tools>Options. Click the Calls button ( Select the "Answer incoming calls automatically" checkbox and the "Start my video automatically when I am in a call" check box. Click Save. ). 29 Viewing your cameras using Skype Step 3: Add your camera as a friend This step requires you to log in to your personal Skype account from a different computer. 1 Log in to Skype using your personal account (this is differenet from your camera’s account). Click on Contacts>Add a Contact. Beside the Skype Name field, enter the account name for your camera. Enter the camera account name here Click the Add button. Step 4: Connect to your camera After you have added your camera as a contact, you can connect to your camera. To connect to your camera: • From the contact list, right-click on your camera’s account name, and click Call. • The video call begins automatically. 30 Viewing your cameras using Skype Changing the camera view If you have more than one camera connected to your video monitor, you can specify which camera you want to connect to using Skype. You can only view one camera at a time. Viewing through Skype does not allow you to change cameras. To change the camera view: 1 From your video monitor, press right on the joystick to change the camera number. • The camera number changes from "CAM 1" to "CAM 2". Cam 2 USB PC CAMERA MODE Press right on the joystick to change cameras. 31 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Improving reception No picture or sound on Monitor Sound but no picture on monitor picture but no sound picture not clear squealing - get questions from summer infant handout Tips on improving connection 32 FCCNotice FCC NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. FCC NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. IC NOTE ˖ LOW POWER DECIVES___RF Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device." CLASS B OR A PRODUCTION This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CLASS B OR A PRODUCTION This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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