Commax DPV-4AE User Manual

Video

DoorPhone

Model No. DPV-4AE

󳢯 Thank you for purchasing our COMMAX product.
󳢯 Please carefully read this User’s Guide (in particular, precautions for safety)

before using the product and follow the instructions to use your productexactly.

󳢯 The company is not responsible for any safety accidents caused in abnormal

operation of the product.

1. Introduction

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the unit.

INFORMATION

This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly; that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with the
limitations for a Class B computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of
Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off 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 to an outlet of a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

- Consult the dealer or on experienced radio/TV
technicion for help.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET, UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.

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2. Important Safety Instructions

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.

9. A product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the

and uneven surfaces
may cause the product
and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the
product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer,

11. Power Sources - This product should be

as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this
product near water - for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming
pool, and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place this product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod bracket, or

12. Grounding or Polarization - This product
table. The product may fail, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage
to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product.
They protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided, or the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.

operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply in your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For
products intended for operation from
battery power or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.

may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug
will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug still cannot be
inserted, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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Important Safety Instructions

13. Power-Card Protection - Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them paying
particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.

14. Protective Attachment Plug - The product
is equipped with on attachment plug having
overload protection. This is a safety feature.
See instruction Manual for replacement of,
or resetting the protective device. If
replacement of the plug is required, be sure
the service technician has uses a
replacement plug specified by the
manufacturer that has the same overload
protection as the original plug.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an
outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead­in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna­discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode (Refer to the figure on
page 5 ).

17. Power Lines - An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits.

When installing on outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.

18. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles, as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.

19. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.

20. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers my expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

21. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions.

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

16. Lightning - For added protection of this
product during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line
surges.

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

fallen into the product.

C. If the product has been exposed to rain

or water.

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Important Safety Instructions

D. If the product does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions, as
an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.

E. If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way.

F. When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance - this indicates a
need or service.

22. Replacement Parts - When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.

23. Safety Check - Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat - The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
resistors, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

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2. Important Safety Instructions

3. Feature

Monitor (DPV-4AE)

Camera(DRC-403DF)

4. Installation instructions

Monitor Installation

Camera Installation

5. Wiring

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6. Operation

Visitor Call

Visitor call when two cameras are present

Communication with the optional interphone

7. Parts list

Monitor (DPV-4AE)

Camera(DRC-403DF)

8. Specifications

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3. Features

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Monitor (DPV-4AE)

No. Description No. Description

1 Hook switch 8 Power cord

2 Monitor Screen 9 Handset connector socket

3 Power LED 10 Speaker

4 Monitor button 11 Handset

5 Intercom paging 12 Brightness control switch

6 Door release 13 Volume control switch

7 Camera1, Camera2 connector socket 14 Power On/Off switch

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Camera(DRC-403DF)

No. Name Description

1 Front panel Protects the camera from outside force
2 Infrared lamp Provide lighting during night time for better

visibility
3 CCD camera lens Captures the image to send to the monitor
4 Lens protection cover Protects the camera lens from scratching
5 Speakers Sound from the monitor is delivered
6 Page button Pages the household to communication
7 Microphone Delivers sound and voices when

communication with household
8 Screw cover Cover the screw hole
9 Camera Pivoting Leve Allows the camera lens to pivot about for the

optimum angle

10 Monitor connection socket Connects with the monitor

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4. Installation instructions

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Monitor Installation

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Camera Installation

screw rubber cap

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Installation Location

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Avoid installing the camera where it is

exposed to direct sunlight.

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The visitor’s image may not be clearly

visible if there are surrounding lighting
sources behind the visitor in which
case, separate lighting may be
necessary.

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5. Wiring

※ Camera connections

1. Red : voice 2. Blue : ground 3. Yellow : power(B+) 4. White : video

MONITOR (DPV-4AE)

RE BL YE WH

12 34

12 34

CAMERA-1

DOOR

RELEASE

RE BL YE WH

12 34

12 34

CAMERA-2

DOOR

RELEASE

POWER POWER

RE BL YE WH

12 34

12 34

INTERPHONE

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Wiring precautions

1. If high voltage cables are present in the vicinity, use a coaxial cable with metal outer
casing.

2. If any external wiring is exposed, it may cause a shot and become a cause of malfunction
or fire.

3. When connecting the monitor and camera, make sure that the monitor power is off.(turn
on the power after plugging the AC power cord into the outlet)

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6. Operation

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Visitor Call

The visitor
presses the
call button on
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Visitor call when two cameras are present

The visitor
presses the

call button on

the camera1

The visitor
presses the

call button on

the camera2

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a chime

sounds

hang-up the

handset

the visitor’s
image appears
on the monitor

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a chime

sounds

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a chime

sounds

ends the call

the visitor’s
image appears
on the monitor

the visitor’s
image appears
on the monitor

dialog begins

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dialog duration is

up to 90 seconds at

※ A view of the front door can be seen anytime the

entrance button is pressed and a dialog can be
made with anyone at the front door.

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a time

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to check

Press once

Press twice

open the door

the door release function
operates only when the visitor’s
image is displayed on the screen

camera 1 view

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The lamp is

blinking on green

camera 2 view

The lamp is
blinking on

orange color.

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color.

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Communication with the optional interphone

A visitor
calls from
the entrance

hang-up the

handset

Call from
the monitor

※ Dialog between the interphone and camera is possible only when the visitor’s image is visible

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a ‘beep’ will be

a chime rings
simultaneously from
both the monitor and

interphone

end the dialog

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heard

dialog begins

dialog begins

Call to the

monitor

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a three-way conversation can take

place if the monitor or interphone is

picked up simultaneously

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open the door

dialog begins

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on the monitor screen.

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7. Parts list

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Monitor (DPV-4AE)

Monitor(main unit) Mounting bracket User’s guide

Handset Mounting

screw

screw

(for monitor)

4 pin

connector

Monitor(main unit) 1 pc

Handset 1 pc

Mounting bracket 1 pc

screw(for monitor) 2 pcs

Mounting screw 4 pcs

4 pin connector 3 pc

User’s guide 1 pc

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Camera (DRC-403DF)

Camera(main unit) 1 pc

Mounting bracket 1 pc

Mounting screw 4 pcs

Screw(for camera) 1 pc

Switch fixing screw(for box) 1 pc

Screw rubber cover 1 pc

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