Voxx Accessories HSDB1 Wi-Fi Video Doorbell User Manual

Voxx Accessories Corp. Wi-Fi Video Doorbell

User Manual

1NOW YOU NEVER HAVE TO ASK… WHO’S THERE? HSDB1 QSG 00
2WiFi doorbell camera with 1 faceplate installedWHAT YOU GETTOOLS YOU’LL NEED3 extra faceplate optionsInstallation kit:x2 Mounting anchorsx2 Mounting screwsDrill#1 Phillips-Head Screwdriver~ 4.5 in~ 1.5 inMounting TemplatePaste the template on the required place.Drill screw holes and cable holes according to the template.Hole A:Cable Hole.Hole 1:Wall Mounting Screw Hole...Mounting templatex2 Set screwsSecurity screwdriverx2 Wire nuts7/32” Masonry Drill Bit1/16” Wood Drill Bitx2 Wire leadsEASY SETUP1Mount the doorbell camera to an existing doorbell2Download the RCA Security App3Connect to Wi-Fi4Customize your device settings
3Find the breaker that controls the circuit for your doorbell. Turn it o before you continue installation.Apply the mounting template sticker to the wallAlign the space marked “Hole A” on the mounting template with the access point for the cables that will power the doorbell camera.Stick the mounting template sticker to the wall.3~ 4.5 in~ 1.5 inMounting TemplatePaste the template on the required place.Drill screw holes and cable holes according to the template.Hole A:Cable Hole.Hole 1:Wall Mounting Screw Hole...MOUNT THE DOORBELL CAMERATurn o power to your doorbell’s circuit1Remove your existing doorbell2Carefully remove your existing doorbell from the wall. Then unhook your home’s wiring from the doorbell’s terminals.Remove & unhookApply4Drill holes for the doorbell cameraDrill two holes where indicated by the mounting template. ~ 4.5 in~ 1.5 inMounting TemplatePaste the template on the required place.Drill screw holes and cable holes according to the template.Hole A:Cable Hole.Hole 1:Wall Mounting Screw Hole...Insert one of the drill bits in your drill—for masonry or brick, use the larger drill bit provided. For wood, the smaller. —OR—DrillInsert5Remove the faceplate from the doorbell cameraBefore you mount it, take the faceplate o the doorbell camera—you’ll need access to several items behind the faceplate during setup.To remove the faceplate: Push down on the top and bottom of the doorbell camera and push the button and just below the camera to remove the doorbell camera from the faceplate. Be careful not to touch the camera lens!continues on the next page...
4IMPORTANT! Handle the doorbell camera carefully! Make sure not to scratch its lens. Connect the doorbell camera to home power6Check if your home’s doorbell power wires are long enough to connect directly to the terminals on the back of the doorbell camera.LoosenDoorbell camera backTerminals If your home’s doorbell power wires are long enough: Use the screwdriver provided in this package to loosen the terminal screws on the back of the doorbell camera.TerminalsHome doorbell wiresTightenIf your home’s doorbell power wires are NOT long enough:Use the wire leads and wire nuts included in this package to connect them to the doorbell camera.First, put the ends of one wire lead and one home doorbell wire together and insert them into a wire nut. Then twist the wire nut until you feel tension. Repeat with the other wire lead, home doorbell wire, and wire nut.Home doorbell wiresWire nut TwistWire leadsUnscrew & removeDoorbell camera backTerminalsConnect the doorbell power wires directly to the terminals on the back of the doorbell camera. Loop each wire end around each terminal on the back of the doorbell camera. Note: It doesn’t matter which wire you put on which terminal.Tighten the screws to hold the wires rmly in place. Next, unscrew the terminal screws on the back of the doorbell camara and remove them. Place each screw through the ring on the other end of each wire lead, then screw the terminal screws back onto the doorbell camera.TightenMOUNT THE DOORBELL CAMERA (continued)
5Mount the doorbell camera to the wall7ScrewsRoute the power wires and/or wire leads into the wall.AnchorsIf you’re mounting to masonry or brick, insert the provided anchors in the holes you drilled before proceeding.Align the holes on the doorbell camera’s body with the holes you drilled.Mount the doorbell camera to the wall using the screws provided. Turn on power to your doorbell’s circuitTurn the circuit that powers your doorbell back on. The doorbell camera’s blue indicator light turns on. 8In the Google Play or Apple App Stores, search for “RCA DOORBELL CAMERA” and look for the icon shown here. Then download and install the App.DOWNLOAD THE RCA SECURITY APP
6Launch the AppOnce the RCA Doorbell Camera App has installed on your smarphone or tablet, press the icon to launch the App.IMPORTANT: The rst time you launch it, the App will ask if it can send you notications. Click “Allow” to let the App push notications to your phone or tablet. 1Create an App user name and passwordThe rst time you launch the RCA Doorbell Camera App, you’ll need to create a user name and password so that you can access your camera securely.2Press the Login button to start, then press Register on the screen that follows.You can register by mobile phone number or by email. The App will send you a verication code to link this number or e-mail address with your account. Follow the steps in the App to proceed.CONNECT TO WIFICreate a user name and password and press Finish Connect the camera with your WiFi network3In the RCA Doorbell Camera App, tap the + symbol in the upper-right corner of the screen.In the menu that pops up, choose “Scan QR Code.”
7Find the QR code and serial number on the front of the doorbell camera. Scan the QR code with your phone when prompted by the App (or enter the serial number manually).Enter the name and password for the WiFi network your phone is connected to. The App will connect the camera with your WiFi network, then register it with the RCA Doorbell Camera server for extra security.Once the App recognizes your doorbell’s serial number, the App asks you to connect to your WiFi network. Tap the Connect to a Network button in the App.Once the doorbell camera has connected to your WiFi network, the Activation page appears in the App. Press Set Device Password and create a password for using the doorbell camera.Activate the camera4Then press Activate to nish activation. NOTE: If you manually input the serial number for your doorbell camera (instead of scanning the QR code), you’ll need to input a verication code as a last step to verication. Enter this code from the doorbell and press OK in the App to nish.+ Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to the WiFi network you want to use.+ Make sure the camera is getting a good signal from your WiFi router. + Test your WiFi network with other devices to make sure its working.+ Double check that you’ve entered the correct password for your WiFi network in the App.+ Make sure that Wi-Fi signal is 2.4GHz. The RCA Doorbell Camera does not support 5GHz WiFi.+ Make sure that your WiFi router uses either WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK or AES as its encryption method.+ Make sure that there is no MAC lter on router or add MAC address to router whitelist.+ Reset the camera to set up connection again. Press and hold RESET key for 15 seconds. The camera announces when it is fully reset (rebooting).Connection TroubleshootingFor additional assistance, please call 1-800-645-7750.
8Set ScrewInstall a faceplate1Choose the included faceplate that you want to use and place it over the doorbell camera’s body. Insert one of the security screws into the bottom of the doorbell camera and screw it into place with the security screwdriver.CUSTOMIZE AND USE!Choose the camera from the home screen2In the home screen for the RCA Doorbell Camera App, choose the camera you just activated, and press Start Live View at the bottom of the screen.The Live View screen is your gateway to total control of your Doorbell Camera from virtually anywhere. The next section gives you a tour of the features available from this screen.EVERYDAY USELive View Launch the RCA Doorbell Camera App and press Start Live View.Who’s There? (Video Intercom) When a visitor rings the doorbell, you get a push notication on your phone or tablet. Press the notication to go to the App, then press Start Live View get a live view from the doorbel camera. From the live view screen you can... Talk to the visitor (press ) Take a snapshot of the visitor (press ) Record video (press )Set Automatic Motion Alerts In the Live View screen, press (Settings) to access the Settings menu. Then choose Alarm Notication and set it to Enabled. The doorbell camera will automatically record video on its pre-installed micro-SD card and send you a notication when it detects motion. To see the video captured from any alarm messages, press the Messages icon at the bottom of the device list screen.Playback In the App, choose a connected device and press (Micro-SD Card) to play back any images or videos stored in that device’s memory card.
9 (Back) goes back to the device list screen. (Micro-SD Card) accesses any content stored on the camera’s Micro-SD Card (pre-installed). Press this icon to start viewing or downloading motion/sound-activated videos or images from the camera’s Micro-SD Card. (This is where you’ll see auto recordings.) (Settings) accesses the Settings menu for this camera. Press this icon to adjust the time and date settings, turn motion alarms on or o, adjust camera speaker and microphone volume, check storage status and the version of the device’s software, and see a settings overview for the device. Camera view shows you the image from your Doorbell Camera. Turn your phone/tablet sideways to take over the entire screen. (Stop) and (Pause) stops/starts or pauses the live video. (Sound On/O) turns the sound from the camera on and o. (Zoom) zooms in on the live view. (Talk) lets you speak through this camera’s built-in speaker. Press and hold this icon to start speaking. (Snapshot) takes a still photo of the camera video. The snapshot le is saved to your smartphone or tablet. (Record) starts/stops recording video. The video le is saved to your smartphone or tablet. (HD-SD Select) lets you switch between high- and standard-denition video on the view screen. 1 / 4 / 9 / 12 / 16 (Multi-Camera View) lets you see multiple cameras at once on a single screen (if you’ve set up multiple cameras). Press the number you want to access a multi-camera view screen.TOUR OF THE SYSTEM: LIVE VIEW SCREEN
10TOUR OF THE DOORBELL CAMERAFRONT AND BOTTOM BACKRESET button (left side) restores the doorbell camera to factory settings (hold for 15 seconds). Micro SD card slot (right side, not shown) holds the micro SD card that comes with your doorbell camera.Mic captures audio around the doorbell.Lens captures video in front of the doorbell.IR light (behind panel) activates automatically for night vision.Call button sounds the doorbell.Indicator light shows the camera status: Solid blue when starting up and working normally Flashing blue and red when WiFi is not connected Flashing red when the doorbell camera is updating its rmware Flashing blue when the doorbell camera is calling the App Off when the doorbell camera is communicating with the AppSpeaker (bottom, not shown) broadcasts your voice when talkback is activated.Screw terminals 1 and 2 connect to the power source from your home.Your doorbell camera comes with an SD card pre-installed, for recording alerts. To remove or replace this card, you’ll rst need to remove the doorbell camera’s faceplate by unlocking its set screw and pressing on its bottom and top and pulling it o. Then use the included set screw tool to gently pry the bottom of the SD card slot (on the right side) open. Press the installed SD card to unlock it and pull it out. Place the new SD card in and lock it into place. Then place the SD card cover back on and put the doorbell camera’s faceplate over the doorbell camera. Finally, insert the set screw and screw it back in place.Removing/Replacing the SD Card
FCC InformationPlease take attention that changes or modication not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.FCC compliance: 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.FCC ConditionsThis 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.2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Industry Canada ICES-003 ComplianceThis device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.Symbol ConventionsThe symbols that may be found in this document are dened as follows.Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING● The working temperature of the device is from -30° C to 50° C .● All the electronic operation should be strictly compliance with the electrical safety regulations, re prevention regulations and other related regulations in your local region.● Please use the power adapter, which is provided by normal company. The NOTEWARNINGDANGERpower consumption cannot be less than the required value.● Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heat or re hazard.● Please make sure that the power has been disconnected before you wire, install or dismantle the device.● When the product is installed on wall, the device shall be rmly xed.● If smoke, odors or noise rise from the device, turn o the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then please contact the service center.● If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Never attempt to disassemble the device yourself. (We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)● Do not drop the device or subject it to physical shock, and do not expose it to high electromagnetism radiation. Avoid the equipment installation on vibrations surface or places subject to shock (ignorance can cause equipment damage).● Do not place the device in extremely hot (refer to the specication of the device for the detailed operating temperature), cold, dusty or damp locations, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.● The device cover hall be kept from rain and moisture.● Exposing the equipment to direct sun light, low ventilation or heat source such as heater or radiator is forbidden (ignorance can cause re danger).● Do not aim the device at the sun or extra bright places. A blooming or smear may occur otherwise (which is not a malfunction however), and aecting the endurance of sensor at the same time.● Please use the provided glove when open up the device cover, avoid direct contact with the device cover, because the acidic sweat of the ngers may erode the surface coating of the device cover.● Please use a soft and dry cloth when clean inside and outside surfaces of the device cover, do not use alkaline detergents.● Please keep all wrappers after unpack them for future use. In case of any failure occurred, you need to return the device to the factory with the original wrapper. Transportation without the original wrapper may result in damage on the device and lead to additional costs.● Please connect a resistor (included in the box content) to the doorbell if no electrical chime or mechanical chime is connected. NOTEMake sure the power voltage across the doorbell should be between 16 VAC and 24 VAC.• The power supply must conform to LPS. The recommended adaptor models and manufacturers are shown as below. Use the attached adapter, and do not change the adaptor randomly.Model ManufacturerMKAC-57-242500M MACABLEMKAC-57-242200M MACABLEMKAC-57-241500M MACABLELegal DisclaimerTO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, WITH ITS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS, AND VOXX MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY. IN NO EVENT WILL VOXX, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA OR DOCUMENTATION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF VOXX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 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For the location of the nearest warranty station to you, call toll-free to our control oce: 1-844-393-7338.This Warranty is not transferable and does not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside the United States or Canada. The warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static, noise, or loss of range or audio/video quality due to external factors, to costs incurred for the installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to digital media devices or memory. The warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the company, has suered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident or exposure to moisture. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by an AC adapter not provided with the product or by removal or defacement of factory serial number/barcode labels. 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