Radio Shack 49-2513 User Manual

No. 49-2513

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

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ndoor/Outdoor Black & White Security Camera

with Motion Sensor

INTRODUCTION

Your RadioShack Indoor/Outdoor
Black & White Security Camera adds
safety and security to your business or
home. Use it as a component of an
audio/video observation system in
your business to monitor low-light
store-rooms, warehouses, entry/exit­ways, or a reception area from one
central location. In your home, you
can observe your backyard or patio
area, even at night wi th minimal light­ing. The security camera can also
check activity i n yo ur d riv eway or i nte ­rior areas with equal cl arity. (This ob­servation system must be connected
to your existing TV or an optional
monitor.)

The system’s features include:

CAMERA

CCD (Charged Couple Device) and
PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor

—
provides superior-resolution images
even in low-light conditions.

Sensitive Motion Detection with
Wide 110° Coverage at 27 feet (8
meters)

— detects motion in a wide
protected area at a practical distance
and triggers the remote motion alarm
to alert you.

65-Feet (20-M eter) Pre-Wired Cable

— lets you instal l the cam era at a dis ­tance from the distribution box.

DISTRIBUTION BOX

Connection Center

— makes con­nection of all components easy and
quick.

Audio/Video In and Out Jacks

—
lets you see and hear activity in the
protected area through your TV or
monitor, and record the action on a
standard VCR.

Convenient Remote Motion Alarm

— makes connecting the sup-

Jack

plied remote motion alarm easy.

Built-In Speaker and Microphone

—
lets you speak with individuals near
the camera.

Waterproof Housing

— lets you in-

stall the camera indoors or outdoors.

Built-in 6 LED Lighting

— enhances
low light viewing at a l ight level of 0.5
Lux at 2 meters distance.

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Aux Jack

— lets you connect an op­tional VCR controller to aut omatically
record both the sound and pic ture us­ing a standard VCR.

NO/C/NC Terminal Block

— triggers
an optional external alarm or similar
device.

REMOTE MOTION ALARM

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Tone and Light Indicator Warning

— alerts you to check the TV or the
monitor for any disturbanc e or activity
detected by the camera’s motion sen­sor.

Tone On/Off Switch

vate or disable the tone alarm.

— lets you acti-

• Camera with permanently
attached 65-ft (20-m) cable

• Distribution box

• Remote motion alarm

• Distribution box connection cable,

3.3 ft (1 m)

• Regulated AC adapter, 120VAC
12VDC @ 400mA

• Camera mounting template

• Double-sided adhes ive material to
mount the remote motion alarm

• Screws and an chors for m ounting
the camera (2)

The provided screws and

Note:

anchors are usable for mounting
the camera to sheet rock, wall
board, and similar wooden sur­face materials. For other materials
(brick, or concrete, for example),
use appropriate mounting hard­ware availble fr om yo ur lo cal ha rd­ware store.

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CONTENTS

Preparation ........................................................................................................... 5

Camera Installation Guidelines ........................................................................ 5

Lighting and Your Camera’s Location .............................................................. 5

Planning Your Camera Location ...................................................................... 6

Testing the System .................................................................................... 6

Mounting the Camera ............................................................................... 7

Mounting the Distribution Box ................................................................... 8

Mounting the Remote Motion Alarm ......................................................... 8

Making the Connections ..................................................................................... 9

Operation ............................................................................................................ 11

Testing the Camera’s Sensor ........................................................................ 11

System Stand-by State .................................................................................. 11

Using the Microphone .................................................................................... 11

Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 12

Specifications ......................... .......................... .......................... ........................ 13

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PREPARATION

This camera system includes three
components: the c amera, the distri bu­tion box, and the remote motion
alarm. Each has sugg ested mounting
guidelines and a connection proce­dure. Plan the loca tion of each dev ice
carefully, taking into account cables,
cable lengths, are as to be monitored,
and the appropriate hardwar e needed
to mount each item.

CAMERA INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES

Before you install th e camera , careful ­ly plan where and how you will posi­tion the camera and where you will
route the cable that connects the cam­era to the distribution box. Keep in
mind the following whe n planning the
installation.

• Select a location for the camera
that provides a clear view of the
area you want to monitor, is free
from dust, and is not in line-of­sight with a strong light sour ce or
in direct sunlight.

• Select a location for the distribu­tion box which is convenient for
connecting all the other compo­nents and within the reach of all
connection cables.

• Select a location for the camera
so the ambient temperature is
between 14° and 113°F (–10° and
45°C).

• Before starting a permanent
installation, have another person
hold the camera while another
person verifies it s perfor mance as
you observe the monitor or TV.
This helps determine the best final
position for your camera.

LIGHTING AND YOUR
CAMERA’S LOCATION

The camera is s ensit ive t o infr ared r a­diation which is invisible to the human
eye. Body heat is one example of in­frared. Though highly sensitive, the
camera cannot “see ” in total darkne ss
over a wide area.

• Plan the cable's rou te so it is not
close to power or telephone li nes,
transformers, or other electrical
equipment that could interfere
with, or accept interference from,
the system.

To assist the camera’s night vision, in­stall a 100-watt incandescent lamp
(which is ric h in i nfr ared ra dia tion) to il ­luminate the camera’s viewing area.
You can also use a small incandes­cent flood lamp. Haloge n lamps , other
high-pressure outd oor lamps, and flu­orescent lighting are poor in infrared
and are not therefore recommended.

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