RDI Technology CA530, M420C User Manual

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• Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away from children when assembling.

• This product is not a toy. Do not allow children or infants to play with it.

• This video monitor is not a substitute for responsible adult supervision.

• Test the video monitor before use. Become familiar with its functions.

• Keep the cords out of reach from children and infants.

• Never use extension cords with power adapters.

• Only use the chargers and power adapters provided. Do not use other chargers or power adapters as this may damage the device and battery pack.

• Only insert batteries/battery pack of the same type.

• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.

• Do not mix new and used batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard, and rechargeable batteries.

• Remove exhausted batteries from the product.

• Keep all batteries away from children and infants.

• Dispose or recycle batteries in accordance with local laws, which may vary by location.

• Do not cover the video monitor with a towel or blanket.

• Do not use the video monitor near water.

• Do not install the video monitor near a heat source.

• Do not touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal objects.

• Keep this user’s guide for future reference.

To Avoid Injury to Children & Infants:

• MAKE SURE to keep the camera and all power

cords are least 3ft / 1m away from cribs and out of reach of your child.

• Use the included cable clips to help keep power cords away from your child.

3ft / 1m

Table of Contents:

Product Includes..............................3

Monitor Overview...........................3

Camera Overview...........................4

Getting Started ...............................6

Optional - Mounting the Camera............... 7

Using the Cable Clips.............................. 9

Using Your Baby Monitor ..............10

Adjusting Volume ..................................10

Changing Channels............................... 11

Talking to Your Baby.............................. 11

Using Digital Zoom................................ 11

Locking the Monitor............................... 12

Video Off Mode (Audio Only Mode)....12

Inserting a microSD Card .......................12

Video Recording ................................... 13

Taking Snapshots ..................................14

Using the Night-Light .............................14

Playing Sleep & Soothe Sounds............... 15

Using Quad and Scan View Mode.......... 16

Using the Main Menu ............................ 17

Setting the Date and Time.......................17

Adjusting Camera Brightness ..................18

Configuring Recording Options............... 19

Changing Languages............................. 20

Configuring Alarm Volume .....................21

Temperature Alerts................................. 22

Using the Timer..................................... 24

Using Motion Tracking

(P/T Camera Only)................................ 24

Using Playback Mode............................25

Formatting Memory Card .......................28

Using Power Saving Mode .....................29

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Restoring Default Settings ....................... 29

Remotely Connecting to Your

Cameras .......................................31

Using Audio / Video Out ...............32

Pairing Additional Cameras ..........34

Technical Specifications .................36

Fixed Camera ...................................... 36

P/T Camera .........................................36

3.5” Monitor ........................................ 36

4.3” Monitor ........................................ 36

Unit Dimensions ............................37

Troubleshooting ............................38

Need Help?...................................38

Product Includes

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x1*

Fixed Camera

Mounting Kit

Monitor

*See product packaging for exact contents

Pan/Tilt (P/T)

Camera

x1*

Cable Clips

x1*

Power Adapter

x3*

P/T Mounting

(for P/T camera only)

Power Adapter

x1*

Plate

Monitor Overview

Talk

Power / Sound LED’s*

Speaker

Stand

*Power / Sound LED’s on the left side of the 3.5” LCD monitor

Reset button

Zoom

Battery compartment

Switch channel

Enter / exit menu

Joystick

LEFT

Volume controls

Play / stop

sounds

microSD slot

Next sound

RIGHT

Quad view / Scan mode

TOP

Lock mode

AV out port

Antenna

Mini USB port

Power / video on /off

Start / stop recordingNight light

Charging indicator

Power port

Snapshot

BOTTOM

Wi-Fi Cradle connector*

*Wi-Fi Cradle not included. See “Remotely Connecting to Your Cameras” on page 31 for details.

Camera Overview

Fixed Camera (BB3500 / BB4300 Series)

Infrared LED’s

Microphone

Temperature Sensor

Pairing button

Night light button

Lens

Speaker

Light sensor

Antenna

Mounting thread

Power port

Stand

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Power switch

Power indicator

P/T Camera (BB3500 Series)

Light sensor

Microphone

Speaker

Antenna

Volume dial

Infrared LED’s

Lens

Temperature sensor

Ceiling mount switch

Pairing buttonPower button Volume dial

Power port

Getting Started

Connect the power adapter to the

camera.

Fixed camera

P/T camera

Make sure all power cables are at least 3ft / 1m away from the crib and out of reach of your child.

Use the included cable clips to help keep power cords away from your child.

Slide the power switch to ON or press

and hold the power button.

Power switch

Connect the power adapter to the monitor.

Press and hold the power button on top

of the monitor for 3 seconds. The display turns on.

Power button

Optional - Mounting the Camera

Before permanently mounting the camera:

• Determine where you will get the best view of your baby.

• Ensure the power cable is long enough to power the camera.

• Test your camera(s) before mounting permanently.

Make sure all power cables are at least 3ft / 1m away from the crib and out of reach of your child.

Use the included cable clips to help keep power cords away from your child. See “Using the Cable Clips” on page 9 for installation details.

To mount your camera:

Fixed Camera

Drill 2 holes in the wall with centers exactly

38mm apart.

Tap anchors into holes with a hammer. Insert

screws 2/3 of the way.

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While holding the camera base firmly in

place, twist the camera counterclockwise to remove it from the base.

Reattach the base to the mounting thread on

the back of the camera.

Reattach the camera base here

Align the mounting points with the screws

and push the camera down.

38mm

P/T Camera

If wall mounting:

Drill 2 holes in the wall with centers exactly 26mm apart.

If ceiling mounting:

Hold the included P/T mounting plate against the ceiling. Use a pencil to mark the centres of the 3 mounting slots. Drill holes where you have marked

NOTE: Make sure that the lone mounting slot points toward the viewing area.

Viewing area

Tap anchors into holes with a hammer. Insert

screws 2/3 of the way.

Align the slots on the mounting plate with the

screws and push down to lock in place.

Tighten the screws to secure the mounting

plate in place.

Place the camera on the mounting plate and

twist clockwise to lock in place.

26mm

94mm

NOTE: For ceiling mounting, use the ceiling mounting switch on the bottom of the P/T camera to invert the video image.

Ceiling mounting switch

34mm

Using the Cable Clips

Option 1

Thread the extra cable through the cable clip notches.

Option 2

Thread the extra cable through the cable clip notches. Wrap the excess cable around the clip.

Option 3

Wrap the excess cable around the clip.

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Tips

t It is recommended to charge the battery for 5 hours

before use.

t The charge LED glows red while the monitor is

charging and glows green when charging is complete.

t For overnight monitoring, it is recommended to connect

the power adapter. When fully charged, the monitor will stay on up to 4 hours in normal mode or 8 hours in Video OFF mode.

t Use Power Save mode to conserve battery power. t The power LED glows constantly when battery is full

and blinks twice per second when running low.

t For better reception, pull up the antenna on the

monitor.

Pull up to extend antenna

Using Your Baby Monitor

The monitor shows the following icons during use:

Icon Meaning

Signal strength

Selected channel

Recording

REC

Volume muted

Digital zoom

activated Song currently

playing Talk feature

activated Touch buttons

locked

Timer set

Night light on

Adjusting Volume

Icon Meaning

microSD card inserted

File overwrite enabled

New pictures or videos

Battery full

Battery low

Battery charging

68°F

Out of range

Current room temperature

Camera out of range or off.

Monitor

Press + and - to adjust monitor volume

Fixed Camera P/T Camera

Use the volume

dial to adjust

camera volume

Changing Channels

Press to cycle through connected cameras.

The currently selected camera is shown on screen.

The monitor only plays sound from the camera that is currently being viewed.

To connect additional cameras to the monitor, see “Pairing Additional Cameras” on page 34.

Talking to Your Baby

Press and hold

to the selected camera

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to talk

Using Digital Zoom

Press on the monitor to zoom in. A X2

icon appears on the screen.

Move the joystick to adjust the zoom area.

Press again to return to normal

viewing mode.

Press

Locking the Monitor

Press the Lock button ( ) on the side of the monitor to disable the touch buttons on the front

of the monitor. A lock icon ( ) appears on the monitor. Use this function to keep from pressing touch buttons by accident.

Press

Press the Lock button ( ) again to re-enable touch buttons.

Video Off Mode (Audio Only Mode)

Video Off mode is a power-saving function which turns the monitor’s display off while continuing to play audio from the camera(s).

Press to turn the screen off and

monitor sound only.

The monitor will play sound from the selected channel only.

NOTE: If Scan mode is enabled, the monitor will play sound from the channel that is currently selected.

Press any button to turn the screen back on.

NOTE: See “Using Power Saving Mode” on page

29 for more power-saving options.

Inserting a microSD Card

You must use a microSD card (not included) with your video monitor to store picture and video files from your camera(s). The video monitor supports microSD cards up to 32 GB (gigabytes).

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