Honeywell RCWL8000A, RPWL800A User Manual
Installation
and Use
VISIOCAMTM RCWL8000A and RPWL800A
Wireless Video Chime System
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Contents
Features ...................................................1
The VisioCam system ................................ ii
Checking Pack Contents ........................... ii
Setting up ................................................2
Pre-installation Setup ................................2
Installing the Door Camera......................4
Door Camera TransformerOption .............. 7
Installing the receiver .............................. 8
Receiver Operation ....................................8
Door Camera ............................................10
Expanding Your System .........................11
Maintenance and Use ............................12
Care and Maintenance ............................12
Replacing the Receiver Batteries ...........12
Troubleshooting .......................................13
Specifications ........................................15
Declaration ...............................................16
Disposal and Recycling ...........................16
Guarantee .................................................16
Thank you for choosing this Honeywell product. Please carry out the following the
instructions to ensure correct installation and use, and keep these notes in a safe
place for future reference.
Before you mount the door camera or receiver in a permanent place, make
sure that you have tested the two units and that the system works in the location you have chosen! (See ‘Setting up’, beginning on the next page.)
THE VISIOCAM SYSTEM
Your Honeywell wireless video entry system uses radio signals to transmit a video
picture of the caller from the door camera to the receiver. The system is expandable, so you can install additional surveillance cameras, or a second door camera if
required.
CHECKING PACK CONTENTS
The following items are included in the
pack:
Chime Kit
• Door camera transmitter unit
• Receiver unit with LCD display
• Receiver charging base
• RCA connection lead
• Six No. 8 screws for wall mounting
• Six wall plugs
Camera Only
• Door camera transmitter unit
• Four No. 8 screws and plugs for wall
mounting
You will need:
• 6 x AA alkaline batteries for the door
camera
• A No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
• A 1/4-in. (6 mm) dia. masonry drill
• A large flat-bladed screwdriver
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Features
DOOR CAMERA FEATURES
CAMERA LENS
CONFIDENCE LIGHT
– VIEWS CALLERS
INFRARED LEDS
– ALLOWS THE CAMERA
TO ‘SEE IN THE DARK’ IN
MONOCHROME
CALL BUTTON
– ACTIVATES THE
CHIME TUNE
AND CAMERA
NAME PLATE
– FOR DISPLAYING YOUR
NAME OR OTHER INFORMATION
LIGHT SENSOR
– DETECTS AMBIENT LIGHTING AND
SWITCHES CAMERA FROM COLOR
TO MONOCHROME IN LOW LIGHT
– ILLUMINATES WHEN
CALL BUTTON IS
PRESSED TO
REASSURE THE
CALLER THAT THE
UNIT IS WORKING
CAMERA BASE
– REMOVES FOR
WALL MOUNTING
MOVEMENT SENSOR
(PIR)
RECEIVER FEATURES
SCAN BUTTON
– LOOKS FOR
CONNECTED
CCTV-TYPE CAMERAS
TUNE SELECTION
BUTTON
– SELECTS THE
CHIME TUNE FOR
THE DOOR CAMERA
CHIME
VOLUME
Scan
RCA SOCKET
– TO CONNECT TO
A TV SET (OPTIONAL)
ANTENNA
– RECEIVES THE
SIGNAL FROM
THE CAMERA
DISPLAY
– SCREENS THE CAMERA
IMAGE FOR APPROX. 30
SECONDS AFTER THE CALL
BUTTON IS PRESSED
DISPLAY
BRIGHTNESS
MIC VOLUME
VISIOCA
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– FOR FUTURE USE
TUNE SELECTION
BUTTON
– FOR SECOND
CAMERA/PUSH
BATTERY INDICATOR
CHIME FLASHER
Pre-installation setup
Before fixing the door camera in place, set up and test the system as follows:
Install the batteries in the door camera
Note: The door camera has a built
in tamper switch to help prevent
theft. Once the batteries have been
inserted, the confidence light flashes
and the tamper alert sounds on the
receiver.
1. Remove the two screws at the
base of the camera unit and
unhook and release the camera
base, pulling it away from the
lower end first.
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NAMEPLATE
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Pre-installation setup
Note: Removing the cover also provides access to the nameplate, so now is a good
time to write your name or other information. To use the nameplate, pull the end out
from the side of the battery compartment, add your text at the end of the strip and
carefully push it back into the slot.
2. Insert six AA-size alkaline batteries in the battery
compartment at the back of the door camera – as
in the following diagram. Follow the plus (+) and
minus (–) signs on the diagram inside the battery
compartment. Never mix old and new batteries.
3. Refit the camera base and insert the
screws to stop the tamper alert from
sounding.
Note: There is an option to power the door
camera using an 8–10V transformer. See ‘Door
Camera Transformer option’ at the end of this
section for details.
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Pre-installation setup
Charge the receiver batteries
1. Remove the battery isolating tab at the rear of the portable
receiver.
2. Place the receiver onto the charging base and plug the
charging base into a suitable mains socket.
The battery indicator flashes slowly if this is
the first time the unit has been powered up; the
chime tunes play once the batteries have enough
power.
Before the next step, leave the unit to charge
for at least three hours so that the batteries
have enough power for the LCD screen. The
receiver takes about 12 hours to be fully charged.
Note that the charging base and rear of the
receiver will get warm in use: this is normal.
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Program the door camera into the receiver
Ensure the door camera and receiver are separated by at least 6 ft. (2 m).
To program the door camera into the receiver,
press and hold the call button on the door camera until the receiver responds with a tune and
displays the image captured by the camera.
Once the door camera has been programmed
into the receiver, the receiver remains active in
program mode for approximately two minutes.
Note: You can select another tune by pressing
the ‘ ’ button.
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Installing the door camera
Position the door camera
Find a position for the door camera where the call button is easy
to press and the camera can ‘see’
visitors clearly.
The following points are important:
• The height needs to be
between 4.5 and 5 ft. (1.3 and
1.5 m) above the ground or
step where visitors normally
stand.
• The camera is adjustable through a 30° total angle left to right, and 60° top to
bottom. Position the unit to ensure the camera has sight of your visitor.
• Avoid a position where the camera faces into the sun, as this may overload the
camera and visitors will appear very dark. Facing large areas of bright sky should
also be avoided when possible by pointing the camera down, rather than up.
• Position the camera where the motion sensor is not blocked from approaching
visitors. Avoid locating the camera where passing people or traffic will cause
false triggering. Note that the motion sensor range is approximately 12 ft (4 m)
and that it can be switched off if necessary (see ‘Door camera’, page 10).
• The mounting surface should be of brick or wood construction, and not of
metal, reinforced concrete, or heavy stone (i.e. more than 16 in. [40 cm] thick)
construction – as this may block the transmitted signal.
• The mounting surface should be even and flat, to avoid distorting the door
camera case, level any uneven surface before mounting, as a distorted base can
let rainwater into the unit.
• Do not mount within 12 in. (30 cm) of large metal objects, or steel reinforced PVC
frames, as this reduces or blocks signals to the receiver.
• Keep the base of the door camera clear of shelves or other projections that
might block the light sensor under the unit. An obscured sensor causes the
camera to switch into black and white mode.
• If the door camera is to be powered separately, power cable must also be
considered.
HORIZONTAL
TOP VIEW
VERTICAL
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Installing the door camera
Position the receiver
The receiver must be positioned within range of the door camera (i.e. less than 60 ft.
(20 m) in a typical building).
Test the system
To ensure reliable operation, we recommend that both the door camera and receiver
are powered up in their planned position(s), to check that the receiver has a good signal from the door camera.
To test the system, have someone hold the door
camera against the wall in the selected mounting
position and press the call button, while you check
the reception on the receiver unit.
If the picture quality is poor, or there is no response
when the call button is pressed, then there are three
possible reasons:
1. The units may be too far apart (more than 60–90 ft. [20–30 m] in a typical house).
Try moving the receiver closer.
2. There is nearby interference on the video channel. Remove the door camera
back and change the video channel switch from CH 1 to, for example, CH 3. Test
the system again, selecting a different channel if channel 3 is no better.
Refer to the troubleshooting section for more information on interference reduction.
3. The door camera has not been programmed into the receiver (refer to page 3).
Adjust the camera angle
With the door camera at the intended position, you may need to
adjust the camera lens to cover the desired observation area.
Open the back of the door camera and adjust the camera eyeball
from the back of the product. Note that there is more camera movement available in the Up/Down than in the Left/Right direction.
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3. Fix the door camera base in place using the screws and
wall plugs provided.
4. Hook the door camera into the base at the top first, then
push and click it in at the bottom. Check that the unit is
evenly pressed in place to seal the unit from rain damage.
Make sure that the sealing strip on the camera front
remains in place. Insert the two screws underneath, and
tighten.
Check that the unit is working after installation by pressing the
call button, the confidence light should illuminate.
Installing the door camera
Mount the door camera
Do not mount the camera in wet conditions as moisture or condensation will affect
the internal parts.
Once you have tested the system in place, mount the camera onto a
wall or door as follows:
1. Remove the two screws underneath the door camera. Unhook
and release the front and pull it away from the base. Note the
TOP arrow on the base.
TOP
2. If mounting to a wall, mark the location of the four
mounting holes using the camera base as a template.
Drill using a 1/4-in. (6 mm) masonry bit. The distance
between mounting holes is 2.8 in. (72 mm) horizontally
and 3.6 in. (92 mm) vertically.
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Door camera transformer option
For installations where there is frequent use, typically
more than five uses per day, the door camera can be
powered using an 8–10 volt, 1 amp transformer.
Important: Higher voltage transformer might damage the
camera.
Connect the low voltage output of the transformer to the
door camera using suitable low voltage cable such as bell wire. Maximum recommended outer cable diameter is .2 in (5 mm). The cable run should not exceed 100 ft.
(30 m).
A cable inlet with a water seal is provided in the rear of the door camera. To connect
up the transformer:
1. Feed the power cable through the cable inlet and connect it to the power
terminals. Leave about 6 in. (15 cm) of cable free between the base and the door
camera body, for later service access. Do not fit batteries.
2. Secure the door camera in place. Check that the front is fully and evenly
pressed in to seal the unit against rain damage.
3. Secure the cable using clips or tacks as appropriate.
4. Connect the other end of the power cable to the secondary
(8V output) of an unpowered bell transformer. Follow
the transformer instructions carefully for correct
connections.
5. Connect the mains terminals of the transformer
to a suitable, always on, mains supply.
Test the door camera by pressing the call button: the confidence light should illuminate.
Note: If you have not used the door camera with batteries for a trial test, then you
must program the door camera with the receiver by following the ‘program the door
camera into the receiver’ instructions.
Installing the door camera
TRANSFORMER
8V / 1 A
TO THE
TRANSFORMER
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Receiver operation
When the call button is pressed on the door camera, the receiver chimes (provided
the volume switch is not set to 0) and the camera image is displayed for about thirty
seconds. If the caller presses the call button again, then the display time will extend
to another 30 seconds. Video transmission
is limited to 30 seconds to conserve camera battery life and is not adjustable.
When the batteries need recharging, a
camera image is no longer shown – the
chime alone sounds (unless the battery
level is too low for sound).
Charging base
Like a portable phone, keep the receiver topped up on the charging base for reliable
operation. Depending on use, the receiver should operate for several days off the charging base. The charging base can be used on a flat surface or mounted to a
wall using the supplied screws and wall plugs. Before
mounting in place, check that the receiver can pick up
a good signal at the intended position.
Installing the receiver
MIC VOLUME [FOR
FUTURE USE]
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
CHIME VOLUME
Battery indicator
The indicator behaves as follows:
Remains on when the receiver is on the charging base and is fully
charged.
Blinks once a second when the receiver is charging.
Remains off when the receiver is off the charger and the batteries are OK.
Blinks slowly once
every ten seconds
when the receiver is off the charging base and needs
recharging.
Chime flasher
Flashes to indicate a call when the chime volume control is in position 0 or 2*.
Display brightness
Activate the door camera by pressing its call button, then adjust the receiver display
for best viewing by using the four position slide switch. One step down from maximum brightness is the recommended setting.
Chime volume control
The chime volume level can be set to using the lowest slide switch of the three (see
diagram above). Adjust to high level (2), low level (1), or off (0).
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Installing the receiver
Chime tune selection
The receiver chime tune can be changed by pressing the ‘ ’ button.
Chime tune options are as follows:
• Two note bell (Default tune for door camera)
• Saxophone (Default tune for second door camera or bell push)
• Single note bell
• Knock
The ‘ ’ button changes the chime tune for a second door camera or a door push.
Night operation
In good daylight conditions, the receiver displays a color picture. In low lighting or at
night the display automatically switches to black and white. Infrared LEDs illuminate
the caller, so they can be viewed on the receiver even when surrounded by complete
darkness.
Low camera battery indication
When the batteries in the door camera are running low, the receiver indicates this with a
double beep warning tone that follows the chime when a visitor presses the call button.
Replace the batteries in the door camera within one week of a low battery alert.
Tamper alert tone
If someone attempts to remove the door camera by unscrewing the cover screws, the
tamper alert tone is triggered, beeping for 30 seconds. Check outside immediately.
Press any button on the front of the receiver to stop the alert tone. The alert tone is
unaffected by the chime volume switch.
Note: The alert is also triggered when you undo the cover to replace batteries in the
door camera.
MIC volume
[For future use] The topmost control along the side (see diagram on page 8) will control the volume produced from a microphone. Adjust for optimum listening level.
Scan button
When used in a multi-camera system, this button scans through available pictures.
Privacy
Remember that this product uses the public airwaves, and that the 30-second duration video signal from the door camera(s) can be picked up by nearby 2.4GHz video
receiving devices.
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Motion sensor
The PIR (‘Passive InfraRed’) sensor activates the door camera automatically. The
receiver produces a ‘ping’ sound and displays the door camera image for approximately 30 seconds.
If the motion sensor is not required, then it can be disabled.
To switch the motion sensor off, press and hold the call button on the camera for
more than ten seconds. The confidence indicator blinks rapidly to confirm that the
motion sensor is disabled.
To switch the motion sensor back on, press and hold the call button for more than ten
seconds, the confidence indicator remains on for two seconds to confirm.
Note: Power loss to the camera or a change of batteries will reset the sensor back on.
Door camera
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Expanding your system
There are many ways to expand your entry system: you can connect your system to a
television set or add more cameras, for example.
TV connection
You can connect the receiver to a TV set via the accessory RCA lead provided.
Connect the stereo plug to the VisioCam receiver unit and plug the yellow RCA plug
to the TV AV input. Set the TV channel to the default AV channel for the said RCA
input (refer to TV set instructions).
When the door camera is activated, the VisioCam receiver will chime and the TV will
display the image of the visitor.
Note: The TV needs to be set at the default channel manually in order to display the
image. Auto switching function not available.
Adding a door push
The receiver will respond to a Visiocam door push. To program a door push into the
receiver:
1. Press and hold the ‘ ’ button for approximately five seconds until the receiver
beeps three times
2. Press the door push button until the receiver sounds.
Note: The video receiver does not respond to a door push while the video screen is
active.
Additional door cameras
The receiver will respond to up to four door cameras.
Each camera must be set on a different video channel (1–4), and be programmed
into the receiver. Refer to the instructions provided with the additional unit, or see ‘To
reprogram or reset the receiver’, in this section.
To reprogram or reset the receiver
A. To add another door camera or bell push:
Press and hold the ‘ ’ button for more than five seconds, the unit will beep three times
and enter programming mode for approximately two minutes. During the two minute
programming time, press the call button or button on the new unit to program it in. The
unit must be within 30–60 ft. (10–20 m) of the receiver to ensure reliable programming.
B. To clear all programmed data, e.g. when replacing a door camera:
Press and hold both the ‘ ’ and ‘ ’ buttons in for five seconds to clear the pro-
grammed data and enter programming mode. The available chime sounds play.
Follow the programming sequence under Receiver Setup.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Fingerprints or dirt on the door camera lens can cause a dull or blurred picture.
Occasionally use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the surface. Do not use cleaning
products. Over-zealous or too frequent cleaning will scratch the surface and blur
the picture.
• Keep the receiver and charger base away from rain, liquids or risk of liquid
spillage.
• Do not place rings or other metal objects over the peg in the charging unit – they
will become hot to the touch!
• Do not allow any rain or moisture to become trapped inside the door camera, as
it may damage the internal parts.
• Avoid replacing door camera batteries during wet weather.
• Do not take the products apart; there are precision components inside which are
easily damaged.
• Avoid dropping or strong shocks to either unit.
• Only use the included or recommended power supply.
• Do not use or store either unit in dusty, dirty areas.
REPLACING THE RECEIVER BATTERIES
Constant use will eventually reduce the capacity of the rechargeable batteries, and
reduce the receiver life off the charger base. Replace the batteries by unscrewing the
single battery cover screw at the bottom rear of the receiver.
Remove the old batteries and replace with three NiMH type
AA batteries with a minimum capacity of 1200mAH. Follow
the battery orientation symbols in the battery compartment.
Replace the battery cover and cover screw.
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Troubleshooting
The system does not work…
• Make sure the door camera is powered, refer to below.
• Make sure the receiver is powered, refer to below.
• Move the receiver closer to the door camera to receive a better signal.
• If new, make sure the door camera is programmed to the receiver – see ‘Preinstallation Setup’ on page 3.
Door camera is not powered…
This is indicated when the red confidence light on the front does not light when the
call button is pressed. Check:
• The batteries are all inserted in the right direction.
• The batteries are new and Alkaline type.
• If transformer powered, the transformer is connected to the mains and powered on.
• There is no damage to the transformer connecting cable.
• The two wires in the transformer connecting cable are making contact to the
terminals in the unit and in the transformer.
Receiver is not powered…
• The batteries are discharged. Place the receiver on the charging unit for a minimum
of 12 hours to fully recharge the batteries. The receiver battery indicator will blink
once a second to indicate charging, and will stay on when the receiver is fully
charged.
The receiver only displays a black and white picture…
• The light level at the door camera is very low.
• The light sensor under the door camera is covered, is too close to an adjacent
object, or is facing a very black surface.
The signal is poor, or there is interference…
• The receiver is in a signal ‘dead spot.’ Rotate or move the receiver 20 in. (50 cm)
and try again. People walking near the receiver can also temporarily affect the
reception quality.
• Make sure that the receiver is in range of the door camera, approximately 100 ft.
(30 m) in a typical building. Move the receiver closer to see if the picture improves.
If this does not improve the picture then there is nearby interference on the video
channel. Open the door camera and change the video channel switch from 1 to 3,
for example.
• If there is more than one video transmitter (door camera or others), every unit must
have its video channel switch set to a different channel.
• A microwave oven may be in use in the path between the door camera and receiver.
Move the microwave oven or turn it off.
• Computers and other IT equipment can radiate signals and affect the video quality.
If this is a likely problem, move the receiver away (at least 3 ft. [1 m]) from the units.
The receiver chimes, followed by a beep-beep…
This indicates low battery power in the door camera. Replace the door camera
batteries.
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A beep-beep tone sounds for 30 seconds…
This is an alert triggered by the tamper switch indicating someone is trying to
unscrew and remove the door camera. Check outside immediately.
The tone may sound if the screws that mount the front of the door camera to the rear
are not fully screwed in place.
Press any button on the receiver to stop the alert tone.
The receiver switches on randomly…
This is probably due to the motion sensor on the camera picking up passers by, passing cars or moving heat sources.
Switch the PIR sensor off, (refer to the ‘DOOR CAMERA’ section), block off the
unwanted movement, or relocate the door camera.
Chime sounds but the picture is displayed for only a few seconds…
• The video signal has been interrupted. Press the Scan button to recapture the video
signal, move the receiver to another position nearby.
• If this occurs regularly, locate the receiver closer to the door unit, or place the
receiver higher up. Generally, the receiver will receive a stronger signal up on a
shelf, and a weak signal near the floor.
• The battery charge is low. Place the receiver on the charger for at least four hours
to recharge the batteries.
Troubleshooting
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About your new thermostat
Specifications
Door Camera Receiver
Power requirement 110V AC ±10% via charger
Battery type 6 x AA-size alkaline batteries 3 x AA-size NiMH batteries, mini-
mum 1200mAh
Battery operating life typically one year* typically 3 days from full charge*
Motion sensor range 12 ft. (4 m) typical (fixed sensitiv-
ity)
N/A
Optional power via 8V to 10V 1A bell transformer**
or 8–12V AC or DC supply
N/A
Maximum number of transmitters
(video or door push) programmable per receiver
N/A 4 (1, 2 with selectable chime tune;
3, 4 with fixed chime tune)
Sound output N/A 80dBA/3 ft (1 m) (position 2)
Operating frequency 433MHz and 2.4GHz 433MHz and 2.4GHz
RF output level <1mW N/A
Antenna type (built in) omnidirectional omnidirectional
Camera type CMOS sensor
Effective resolution 628 x 582 pixels TFT LCD true color display
Video standard NTSC NTSC
Settable Video channels 4 4, with auto detection
Video output N/A 1Vpp 75W
Color to B/W changeover Approx. 100 lux brightness
Operating temperature 14°F to 104°F
–10°C to 40°C
32°F to 104°F
0°C to 40°C
Weight 13 oz. (340 g) (without batteries) 13 oz. (340 g) (with batteries)
Size H x W x D 6.3 x 3.8 x 1.9 in.
(160 x 97 x 49 mm)
6.3 x 3.4 x 1.8 in.
(160 x 86 x 47 mm)
Rain proof Pass UL1598 rain test N/A
* Based on three calls per day in a temperate climate. More frequent use, or operation in a low temperature
environment 14°F to 41°F (–10°C to 5°C) will reduce battery life.
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