6;/4736OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
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Preparation ................................. 1
Connecting a Camera ............. 2
Using a Video Surveillance
Switchbox ................................ 2
Controls and Functions .............. 3
Connections ............................... 4
Operation ....... ......................... ... 6
Using the Alarm Mode ............ 6
Using a VCR ........................... 6
VCR Recording ................... .6
VCR Playback
to the Monitor ....................... 7
Troubleshooting ......................... 7
Care .......................... ................. 8
Service and Repair ..................... 8
Specifications ...................... ....... 8
To reduce the risk the of fire or
WARNING:
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC
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BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within this product’s enclosure that
might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric sh ock. Do not open the
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Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack B&W 10-Inch 1Channel Security Monitor. Your monitor is an important
addition to your existing security system. It features flexible
operation with many security oriented benefits.
10-Inch (Measured Diagonally) Monitor
— provides a
clear view for security detail.
800-Line Resolution
Standard TV Controls
— provides superior picture clarity.
— let you adjust sound and picture
settings.
Built-in Alarm Mode and Melody Sound
— lets you know
when the camera’s built-in passive infrared (PIR) sensor
has detected movement.
VCR Connections
— let you connect a VCR to record and
play back all activity within the camera’s view.
Two-Way Audio
— lets you talk with someone near the
camera.
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Before you install the monitor and any camera, carefully
plan the location where y ou will route the connection cable s.
Keep the following in mind when planning the installation.
• This system is designed for indoor use only.
• Do not install any camera or monitor where it will be
exposed to high humidity or rain.
• Select a location for the mo nitor t hat will no t be bl ocke d
by objects or traffic. Make sure the selected location is
not in direct sunli ght with a dire ct light s ource that mig ht
make observing the monitor difficult.
• Do not route any of the connecting cables close to the
power or telephone lines, transformers, or other
electrical equipment that could interfere with your
security system or with any nearby system or device.
Follow these steps to connect either the RadioShack Cat.
No. 49-2515 or 49-2516 camera. Use the cable that comes
with the camera to make the connections.
1. Connect the mini-DIN pl ug at one end of the 59-foot
cable supplied with the camera to the
CAMERA IN
DIN jack on the rear of the monitor.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the mini-DIN jack
at the end of the cable from the camera.
3. Plug the monitor’s AC power cord into a standard AC
outlet.
mini-
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• You cannot use the alarm
function or talk with the
person near the camera with
this connection.
• To view any signal connected
to the V-IN/A-IN jacks, you
must press VCR, so the
indicator lights. Press VCR,
so the indicator goes out to
switch back to the other
camera view.
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Since the switchbox is connected
to the V-IN/A-IN jacks, you must
press VCR, so the indicator lights
to view /listen to signals coming
through the switchbox.
You can also connect an additional camera to the
V-IN/A-IN
jacks, as long as you do not use these jacks to connect a
VCR.
1. Using the camera’s supplied 6-inch adapter cable,
connect the camera’s Audio Out plug to the monitor’s
A-IN
jack and the camera’s Video Out plug to the
monitor’s
V-IN
jack.
2. Connect the camera’s supplied AC adapter to the 6inch adapter cable’s
DC IN
barrel jack.
3. Connect the DIN plug on the other end of the cable to
the camera’s 59-foot cable and connect the long cable
to the cable on the camera.
You can also use these jacks to connect other cameras
which have video/audio output jacks.
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You can also connect the monitor to the RadioShack Video
Surveillance Switchbox (Cat. No. 49-2517). This switchbox
has two camera inputs to automatically switch the view
between two areas. You cannot use the talk and alarm
functions of the monitor if connected to the switchbox. The
switchbox has its own intercom and alarm controls, which
you must use in this configuration.
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(Microphone) — Talk
MIC
toward this to communicate with
someone near the camera.
— Press and hold to
TALK
talk. Release to listen.
(Horizontal Hold) — Stops
(Volume) — Adjusts the
VOL
volume of the sound picked up
— Press to enter or
ALARM
exit the alarm mode.
— Press to view the
VCR
signals from the A-IN and
by the camera.
V-IN jacks.
(Contrast) — Adjusts the
CONT
contrast between the dark and
light parts of the picture.
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(Brightness) — Adjusts the
BRIT
overall brightness of the screen.
Controls and Functions
H-HOLD
horizontal tearing.
V-HOLD (Vertical Hold)
Stops the picture from rolling.
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Connections
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Camera installations in excess of 59 feet from the
monitor can be accomplished with extension cables,
such as catalog numbers 980-0646 (131-foot cable)
or 980-0647 (196-foot cable). Both of these extension
cables require an extension adapter (catalog number
980-0671.)
Connections
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If you connected a second camera
to the V-IN/A-IN jacks, press VCR
so the indicator lights to view the
signal from the second camera.
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POWER
Press
VCR
press
camera.
To talk to someone near the camera, hold down
the TALK indicator lights. Speak int o
screen. Release
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ALARM
Press
alarm mode. When the camera built-in PIR sensor detects
any motion around the camera, the monitor sounds a chime.
To exit the ala rm mode , pres s
turns off.
on the monitor. If the VCR indicator lights,
so the indicator turns o ff to v ie w t he sign al s from
TALK
so
MIC
beneath the
TALK
to listen.
so the ALARM indicator lights to enter the
ALARM
again so the indicator
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• The VCR records sound from
the camera, but does not
record your voice when you
talk to a person near the
camera or the alarm chime.
• With the 49-2516 camera, you
can record the picture in color
(although the monitor screen
shows only black and white).
To view the recording in color,
you must connect a color TV/
monitor to your VCR.
Operation
• If your VCR has no provision
• In addition to standard VCRs,
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for recording a separate
external source, special
accessories are available at
your local store.
we recommend the use of
time-lapse recorders, such as
catalog number 980-0834.
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You can connect a VCR equipped with separate audio and
video input jacks to the monitor, then play back the
recording on the monitor or a stand ard TV equipped with AV
input jacks.
To record the sound and pict ure from your ca me ra, conne ct
the monitor's
V-OUT
input jacks of your VCR using video-quality shielded cables
(not supplied).
If you plan to play the recorded tape through the monitor,
connect the monitor's
and video output jacks using video-quality shielded cable
(not supplied).
If you plan to use two cameras with the monitor and VCR,
we recommend adding an A/V switchbox to avoid the need
to unplug and reconnect cables during tape playback (see
“Connections” on Page 4).
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1. Turn on the system and the VCR.
2. Load a blank vid eo cas se tte, or one you want to record
over, into the VCR.
3. Most VCRs either have a switch or are programmed to
let you switch between a TV and another input source
connected to the audio/video jacks. Use the available
method to select the source connected to the audio/
video input jacks.
and
V-IN
A-OUT
jacks to the audio and vide o
A -N
and
jacks to the VCR's audio
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4. Select the desired recording speed and other settings
on your VCR.
5. Begin recording.
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To view a recorded tape through the monitor, follow these
steps.
1. Turn on the monitor and the VCR.
Troubleshooting
2. Press
3. Begin playback on the VCR.
VCR
on the monitor's front panel. The VCR
indicator lights.
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If your monitor is not working as it should, these
suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the
monitor still does not operate properly, take it to your local
store for assistance.
No picture appears
• Be sure the monitor's power is on.
• Check the connections between the camera and the
monitor . Be sure aud io and video cable co nnections a re
secure.
•Adjust
CONT
Image is not clear.
•Adjust
•Adjust
•Adjust
• Be sure the selected camera is not pointed directly at a
CONT
BRIT
V-HOLD
light source.
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H-HOLD
or
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Cannot record to a VCR.
• Check the cable connections. Be sure audio and video
cables are not reversed.
• Be sure the VCR is set to audio /video i nput and is set to
record.
• Check the connections between the camera and the
monitor.
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warr ant ed by Ra di oSha ck ag ai n st
manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from
the date of purchase from RadioShack companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS
WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED
WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT
AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL
HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO
CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR
ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY,
LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF
THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING,
Specifications
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF
TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR
PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do no t al lo w lim i ta tion s on ho w lon g
an implied war ra nty l asts or th e ex c l usi o n or li m itation of i ncidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date
to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its
option, unless otherwise provided by law:
(a) correct the defect by product repair without
charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c)
refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and
products, and products on which a refund is
made, become the property of RadioShack. New
or reconditioned parts and products may be used
in the perfor m ance of warranty service. Repaired
or replaced parts and products are warranted for
the remainder of the original warranty period.
You will be charged for repair or replacement of
the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God,
abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal
usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or m aintena nce, altera tion, light ning or
other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b)
any repairs other than tho se provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d)
cosmetic dam age; (e) tr ansp orta tion, s hip ping or
insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal,
installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor
Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Cannot play back using the monitor.
• Check the cable connections. Be sure the audio and
video cables are not reversed.
• Be sure the VCR is set to play.
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Keep the monitor dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Use and store the monitor only in normal temperature
environments. Handle the monitor carefully; do not drop it.
Keep the monitor away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a
damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
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If your monitor is not performing as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assistance. Modifying or
tampering with the monitor’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty.
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Picture Tube.......................... B&W 10-Inch tube with 90 deflection
Power Source ......................................................... AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption........ ............................ .................... Max. 30W
Resolution......................................... More than 800 lines at center
TV System ...................................................................EIA standard
Video-in...............1V p-p composite at 75 ohm 1 DIN from camera,
Audio-in............................. 1 DIN from camera, 1 phono from VCR
Video-out................................................................ 1 phono to VCR
Audio-out.....................................1 DIN to camera, 1 phono to VCR
Alarm-in..............................................................1 DIN from camera