Jasco 45246 User Manual

Indoor | Outdoor

Home Monitoring

Wireless

Color Camera
and Receiver

User Manual

45246

www.jascoproducts.com

1-800-654-8483

Table of Contents

Product Features .................................................................... 3

Package Contents .................................................................. 4

Before you Install .................................................................... 4

Choosing A Camera Mounting Location ..................... 5

Receiver Channel Selection ............................................... 7

Manual Mode ........................................................................... 7

Auto Mode (two camera operation) ..............................8

Cycle Time Setting (Time Interval between

camera selections) .......................................................... 9

Camera Channel Selection ................................................ 9

Connecting to a TV or Monitor .......................................11

Using the Wireless Color Camera System

with a VCR or DVR ..........................................................13

Long Range Night Vision ..................................................13

Auto Detection and Notification Feature .................14

Camera Installation.............................................................14

Troubleshooting ....................................................................19

Specifications .........................................................................21

Warranty ..................................................................................22

FCC Statement .......................................................................23

Thank you for purchasing the GE 45246 Wireless
Color Camera System with Receiver. Please review
these instructions carefully before attempting to
operate the unit.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Weather resistant metal camera casing,
designed for outdoor use

• Black anodized finish prevents rust and
unwanted reflections

• Long Range Night Vision — high-powered LED’s
allow you to see up to 60ft. in the dark

• Vandal resistant bracket hides cable

• Adjustable sun shield to minimize glare

• “Wi-Fi” internet friendly wireless system—
won’t interfere with home wireless networks.

• Wirelessly transmits audio and video up to
200 ft. (unobstructed line of sight).

• View up to two cameras

• Audio Detection & Notification feature—alerts
when sound is detected in a monitored area

• Multi-axis camera mount allows for installation
at any angle

• Receiver connects to any TV or monitor with
AV inputs

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please check and identify all the parts before
proceeding with the installation.

1. Wireless camera and receiver

2. Mounting hardware for camera (3 screws,
3 plastic anchors)

3. 2 AC adapters

4. AV cable

5. Adjustment wrench

BEFORE YOU INSTALL

When choosing the best location for the placement
of the camera and receiver, it is best to avoid any
sources of possible RF interference such as
microwave ovens and cordless phones. Proximity
to these and other sources of RF interference can
inhibit the proper functioning of the receiver.

The 900MHz video signals pass easily through
your home’s interior walls, but the signal may be
reflected by power wires or plumbing inside those
walls. Usually a slight adjustment to the position
of the Receiver and/or Camera antenna will
improve reception. Position the antenna upwards
or downwards (depending on mounting location)
to improve sensitivity. Take care not to force the
antenna past its lock positions.

CHOOSING A CAMERA MOUNTING LOCATION

The Wireless Color Camera is suitable for indoor or
outdoor use. When choosing a mounting location,
please be advised:

• This camera is designed to be reliable for
outdoor use; and its flexible design allows it to be
used indoors as well.

• If using outdoors, take time to first consider
how you will route the cable back to the power
adapter. The AC adapter must be used in
a dry location. The cable is routed through
the mounting bracket so it can run hidden
through walls. This provides a vandal-resistant
design. There is also a slot located at the base
of the mounting plate so the cable can exit
the mounting bracket and run on the outdoor
surface, if desired.

• The universal multi-axis bracket allows you to
mount the camera at almost any angle.

• DO NOT position the camera so that it points
directly into the sun or any bright light, as this
may cause damage to the camera.

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• Avoid positioning the camera so that it is viewing
areas where half of the area is in bright sunlight
and the other half is dark, such as the shadow
of a building. All types of cameras have difficulty
“seeing” into areas of such divergent light levels.

• In low light conditions, the camera will
automatically activate its high-powered Infrared
(IR) LED’s and switch the camera to Long Range
Night Vision mode. Long Range Night Vision
viewing distance can be up to 60ft, and will be
viewed in B/W.

• The included AC adapters must be positioned
no farther than 8’ from an AC outlet. Do not use
either supplied adapter outside. If you need to
extend an AC adapter cable, 12 ft. extensions
are available by contacting Technical Support at
800-654-8483.

• The Camera has an unobstructed wireless
transmission range up to 200 ft. from the
receiver. Transmission distance indoors is
reduced due to interior walls, wiring, household
fixtures and metal plumbing.

RECEIVER CHANNEL SELECTION

The receiver system can monitor up to 2 wireless
cameras. You can operate the receiver in either
Manual or Auto mode. To view more than one
camera, locate the camera channel selection
switch (1 2 1/2) on the rear panel of the
receiver.

The receiver must be set to the ‘1/2’ position to
allow two cameras to be monitored. The next step
will be to set the channel selection switch on both
cameras. See Camera Channel Selection.

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MANUAL MODE

Operating the receiver in

Manual

Auto

manual mode allows you
to manually select a single
camera/channel to monitor
exclusively. The system will
remain on the selected

Channel
Selectio n
switch

channel indefinitely until the
other channel is selected. To select one of the two
channels (cameras) manually, locate the AUTO
and MANUAL buttons on the top of the receiver.
Press and release the MANUAL button. The red LED
labeled ‘A — M’ will turn on and the corresponding

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channel (1 or 2) LED will turn on. The receiver
will switch to a different channel each time the
MANUAL button is pressed. The video image for
the channel with an active camera selected will
appear on the monitor. Each camera must be
assigned to a specific channel; both cameras
cannot be on the same channel or the signals will
interfere with each other.

AUTO MODE (two camera operation)

To have the receiver automatically switch between
two active channels, first check the receiver is set to
1/2 position. Next, press the AUTO button on the top
panel of the receiver. The green LED will light and
the receiver will automatically select between the
two active cameras. The monitor will display images
from both cameras alternately.

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CAMERA 1

Channel Setting

1 2

2
1

CAMERA 2

Channel Setting

1 2

1 2 1/2

RECEIVER

Channel Setting