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Caller-ID on your TV!
User’s Manual and Installation Guide
©Copyright 1998 NetMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Rev. 061898
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Thank you for your purchase of Caller-TV!
You are now ready to enjoy the convenience of having your Caller-ID information displayed on your Television.
After you have completed the installation of your Caller-TV unit, this is what is going to happen. After the first or
second telephone ring, Caller-TV places the name and number of the incoming call at the bottom of your TV in
large easy to read letters. Depending on the installation you choose, Caller-TV displays the caller's information
on the top of a TV channel, Picture-In-Picture (PIP), or with its own "blue" screen.
Caller-TV is designed with your convenience in mind. Once Caller-TV is installed, there are no buttons to push
or remote controls to deal with. Caller-TV is designed to work with your existing Caller-ID box. Caller-TV allows
you to make an immediate decision on what to do with an incoming call. Caller-TV retains the information of the
last call until a new call comes in. A Hints section is associated with each Installation. The Hints section
explains how to display information on the last call.
Before you install your Caller-TV box, you will need to determine which installation is right for you. This will
depend on what kind of video equipment you have (cable box, VCR, Satellite Receiver, etc.) and how you want
your incoming calls displayed. Please read this manual completely to find out what options you have for
displaying your Caller-ID information and then decide which installation works best for you.
Caller-ID service or Call Display service must be activated by your telephone company for Caller-TV to work.
Call your local telephone company to make sure you have this service activated to your home.
Caller-TV is S-Video compatible. To install Caller-TV using S-Video, you need to purchase the Caller-TV SVideo Adapter Kit.
CALLER-TV PACKAGE CONTENTS:
(1) Caller-TV Call Display Unit
(1) Wall Transformer
(1) Caller-TV Users Manual and Installation Guide
(1) RCA Video Connection Cable
(1) RJ11 Telephone Connection Cable
*You may need additional cables
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ANTENNA
Connecting Caller-TV to Television
FIGURE 1
Television with ANT/CABLE connection only
Check these Installations:
Installation with VCR, Modulator and TV (page 8)
Installation with VCR and TV without video input (page 9)
Installation with Cable Box, VCR modulator and TV (page 10)
ANTENNA
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
AUDIO 2AUDIO 1
LL
RR
ANTENNA
S-VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
AUDIO 2AUDIO 1
LL
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FIGURE 2
Television with Video Inputs
Check these Installations:
Installation with TV only (page 4)
Installation with VCR and TV (page 5)
Installation with Cable Box, VCR and TV ( page 6)
Installation with Satellite Receiver and TV (page 7)
FIGURE 3
Television with S-Video input
Check these Installations:
Installation with VCR and TV (page 5)
Installation with Cable Box, VCR and TV (page 6)
Installation with Satellite Receiver and TV (page 7)
Note:
Caller-TV is S-Video compatible. To connect Caller-TV using S-Video, purchase
the Caller-TV S-Video Adapter Kit.
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Caller-TV Display Options
Caller-TV can create its own video source or “blue” screen (Figure 1). If no
video source (VCR, Satellite Receiver, etc.) is plugged into Caller-TV, Caller-TV
creates its own video source. This allows Caller-TV to be the video input on a
Television. If a video source is turned off, Caller-TV also makes a blue screen
with information about the last call. You may use this feature to retrieve the last
call at any time.
Caller-TV can display the Caller-ID information on top of TV picture (Figure 2).
Plug a video source (VCR, Satellite Receiver, etc.) into Caller-TV and the CallerID information will be displayed on top of the picture.
After a few seconds the caller’s information will disappear from the screen. To
review the last caller’s information, turn off the video source to Caller-TV (VCR,
etc.) and the Caller-ID information will reappear on the television.
Caller-TV can be used with Picture-In-Picture (PIP) televisions (Figure 3). Hook
up Caller-TV in blue screen mode to the video input on the television and your
PIP will always display the last caller’s information.
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INSTALLATION WITH TV ONLY
CALLER-TV UNIT
IN
VIDEO
OUT
TELEVISION
POWER
TELEPHONE LINE
CABLE TV
HINTS:
To view your Caller-ID information, tune your Television to the Video
Input. Caller-ID will not be displayed on the cable channels. Information
on the last call is always displayed when the TV is in Video Input mode.
This installation works well with Picture-In-Picture (PIP) televisions.
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AUDIO2AUDIO1
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CALLER-TV UNIT
IN
INSTALLATION WITH VCR AND TV
VIDEO
OUT
TELEVISION
POWER
TELEPHONE LINE
VCR/DVD
VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA
INININ
OUT
OUT
OUT
CABLE TV
HINTS:
Set your TV to the Video Input mode. Caller-ID information will be
displayed on all Cable Channels. Use the VCR to change the channel.
To view information on the last call, turn the VCR off.
To connect Caller-TV using S-Video, purchase the Caller-TV S-Video
Adapter Kit.
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VIDEO2VIDEO1 ANTENNA
AUDIO2AUDIO1
SET TV TO VIDEO 1
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INSTALLATION WITH CABLE BOX, VCR AND TV
CALLER-TV UNIT
IN
VIDEO
OUT
TELEVISION
POWER
TELEPHONE LINE
CABLE BOX
CABLE
IN
OUT
VCR
CABLE TV
HINTS:
To view the Caller-ID information on the TV, select the Video Input mode.
Caller-ID information is displayed on top of TV program. Use the Cable
Box to change the channel. If you connect the Optional Connection,
you will not be able to view your Caller-ID information if the TV is in the
ANT/CABLE mode.
To view the last call, turn off the power to the VCR.
To connect Caller-TV using S-Video, purchase the Caller-TV S-Video
Adapter Kit.
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AUDIO2AUDIO1
VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA
INININ
OUT
OUT
OUT
SET TV TO VIDEO 1
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OPTIONAL
CONNECTION
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POWER
TELEPHONE LINE
SATELLITE RECEIVER
SATELLITE
INSTALLATION WITH SATELLITE RECEIVER AND TV
CALLER-TV UNIT
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO AUDIO SATELLITE
INININ
OUT OUT
VIDEO2VIDEO1 ANTENNA
AUDIO2AUDIO1
TELEVISION
HINTS:
Set the Television to Video Input mode. Use the Satellite Receiver to
change the channel.
To view the last call, turn the power to the Satellite Receiver off.
To connect Caller-TV using S-Video, purchase the Caller-TV S-Video
Adapter Kit.
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SET TV TO VIDEO 1
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INSTALLATION WITH SAT/VCR/DVD, MODULATOR AND TV
CALLER-TV UNIT
IN
VIDEO
NetMedia MODULATOR
OUT
(Tuned to channel 88)
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
RF OUT
IN
TELEVISION
POWER
TELEPHONE LINE
SAT/VCR/DVD
VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA
INININ
OUT
OUT
OUT
CABLE TV
HINTS:
This installation allows you to distribute your video source and Caller-ID
information to multiple Televisions. The television must be in
ANT/CABLE mode and tuned to the modulated channel to display the
Caller-ID information. Refer to the Modulator instructions on setting up
the modulator. Use the Satellite Receiver to change the channel.
To view the last call, turn off the power to the VCR/DVD/SAT RECEIVER.
VIDEO2VIDEO1 ANTENNA
AUDIO2AUDIO1
SET TV TO CHANNEL 88
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INSTALLATION WITH VCR AND TV WITHOUT VIDEO INPUT
CALLER-TV UNIT
IN
VIDEO
OUT
TELEVISION
POWER
TELEPHONE LINE
CABLE TV
VCR/DVD
VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA
INININ
OUT
OUT
OUT
HINTS:
To view the Caller-ID information, tune the VCR to its video input. You
will not be able to view the Caller-ID information on any of the cable
channels. Use the VCR to change the channel.
To view the last call, turn the power to the VCR off.
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SET TV TO CHANNEL 3 or 4
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INSTALLATION WITH CABLE BOX, VCR, MODULATOR AND TV
CALLER-TV UNIT
IN
VIDEO
NetMedia MODULATOR
OUT
(Tuned to channel 88)
VIDEO
RF OUT
AUDIO
IN
IN
TELEVISION
POWER
TELEPHONE LINE
CABLE BOX
CABLE
IN
OUT
VCR
CABLE TV
HINTS:
The TV channel must be tuned to the modulated channel. Make sure
the VCR is tuned to the Cable Box output (usually channel 3 or 4). Use
the Cable Box to change the channel.
To view the last call, turn off power to the VCR.
ANTENNA
VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA
INININ
OUT
OUT
OUT
SET TV TO CHANNEL 88
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WHOLE-HOUSE DISTRIBUTION OF CALLER-TV
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COMBINER
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adapter
adapter kit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The Cable/Antenna/Satellite system must be grounded. Contact your local electrician, satellite
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installer or electronics store for details.
Make sure the Television is set to the proper Video Input to display the Caller-TV information.
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This depends on the installation you choose.
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Carefully check your wiring connections and make sure that they match the Installation.
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Make sure the power supply included with the Caller-TV unit is plugged into an active power
receptacle and connected to the unit.
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Make sure the Caller-TV unit is connected to an active wall phone jack that has the Caller-ID
service activated. Check with your phone company to ensure that your Call Display service is
activated.
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If you have the Call Forwarding feature from your telephone company, the unit will not display
the Caller-ID information while Call Forwarding is turned on.
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If you have Caller-TV connected to a second phone line, make sure that you have the Call
Display service activated on that line as well.
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If you get scrambled or erratic characters on the Television, this usually indicates excessive
static or noise on the phone line. It is not a problem with the Caller-TV unit unless every call is
affected.
Caller-TV may not display all calls depending on the data sent by the Telephone company. The
Telephone company may not always include the name and number of the caller due to the origination
point of the call or the caller may block the Call Display.
For Technical assistance, contact:
NetMedia, Inc.
1-520-544-4567
or visit our web site: www.caller-tv.com
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Electromagnetic Interference Statement
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.
User Instructions: If the equipment does cause harmful 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 of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the circuit used by the receiver.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NetMedia, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Telephone, FCC Part 68.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the side of this equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
Youmust, upon request, provide thisinformation to your telephonecompany.
This equipment uses: RJ11 Jacks. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this
equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a
compatible modular jackwhich is part 68compliant. See installationinstructions for details.
The REN is useful to determinethe quantity ofdevices you mayconnect to yourtelephone line and stillhave all those
devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN's of all devices
connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your
line, as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company to determinethe maximum REN
for your callingarea.
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If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may discontinue your
service temporarily. If possible, they willnotify you in advance. But ifadvance notice isnot practical, youwill be notifiedas
soon as possible. You will beinformed of your rightto file a complaint withthe FCC.
Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the
proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted telephone service.
If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact NetMedia, Inc., 10940 N. Stallard Place, Tucson,
Arizona 85737, (520) 544-4567 Fax: (520) 544-0800.
For information onobtaining service or repairs. The telephone companymay ask that youdisconnect this equipment from
the network untilthe problem has beencorrected or until you aresure that the equipment isnot malfunctioning.
"No user serviceableparts are contained inthis equipment."
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is
subject to state tariffs.
Always follow basic precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or injury.
Read and follow all instructions.
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Unplug the unit from the telephone jack and wall outlet before cleaning. Only use a damp cloth. Do not use
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any liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Do not use this unit near water.
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Do not drop unit. Serious damage may result if the unit falls.
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Do not place anything on any of the cords. Do not install the unit in a location where someone may step or
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trip on one of the cords.
Do not overload wall outlets, power strips or extension cords as it can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
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Do not disassemble the unit. Opening the product may expose you to dangerous voltages. Incorrect re-
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assembly of the unit may cause shock or short circuit damage when the power is applied.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Limited Warranty
Netmedia, Inc. warrants the parts in this products against defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of one year after the date of original retail purchase. During this period, Netmedia, Inc. will
replace a defective part without charge to you. You must deliver the entire product to NetMedia, Inc.
You are responsible for all transportation for the product to and from NetMedia, Inc.
The above warranty is subject to the following conditions:
You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase. Completing and mailing the
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enclosed registration card within ten days of retail purchase is one way of providing proof of
purchase.
All warranty servicing of the product must be made by NetMedia, Inc.
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This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA.
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Labor service charges for installation or repair of any other systems are not covered by this
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warranty.
Warranty extends only to defects in materials and workmanship as limited above and do not
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extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded by you or to damage to
products or parts caused by misuse, accident, damage caused by Acts of God, such as
lightning or fluctuations in electric power, improper installation, improper maintenance or use in
violation of instructions furnished by NetMedia, Inc.; or to units which have been altered or
modified without authorization of NetMedia, Inc.
All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration's of the limited warranties set forth above. With
the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is
exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of
manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any product or parts. In no event will
NetMedia, Inc. be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
We do not warrant this product to be compatible with all types of telephone equipment, or telephone
services.
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