Tecom Co GCDBC1 User Manual

GUIDE, INSTALL, QUICK,GC-DBC-1- P/N 10010716 A - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 17.000” X 11.000” - TOLERANCE: ± .125” - SCALE: 1-1 -FOLDING, FOLD 3 X TO FINAL SIZE 4.250” X 5.625” FINISH WITH LOGO SHOWING - SIDE 1 OF 2

PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:

GC-DBC-1

Installation Instructions

1

• Go to existing doorbell location.

• Use a Smartphone connected to the installations WiFi

Prepare for Installation

router to confi rm adequate signal strength (2 - 3 bars).

EXISTING

DOORBELL

SMART

DOORBELL

CAMERA

WiFi COMMUNICATIONS

2

• Remove existing doorbell pushbutton from location.

• Disconnect wires from back of pushbutton.

System Description

CHIME BOX

CLOUD

DOORBELL

TRANSFORMER

WiFi ROUTER

Existing Doorbell Removal

SMARTPHONE

SMART

DOORBELL

CAMERA

TORX SCREW

3

• Measure voltage of doorbell wiring with AC Volt

• Doorbell camera works best with 15 to 20 VAC.

Doorbell Camera Components

SMART DOORBELL

CAMERA MOUNTING

TORX

WRENCH

ANCHORS
(3)

PHILLIPS SCREWS
(3)

WIRE

CONNECTORS (4)

PLATE

USE LEVELING TOOL

TO ALIGN CAMERA

WITH LINE ON

MOUNTING PLATE

DIODES FOR

CHIME BOX (2)

Measure Voltage

Meter.

✔ NOTE: It is recommended to TURN POWER OFF

after verifying voltage.

Tools For Installation

WIRE STRIPPERS / CUTTER

PLIERS

POWER DRILL WITH 1/4” BIT

4

System Overview

OPTIONAL

CHIME BOX

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

FLAT SCREWDRIVER

LEVEL

0-M

10

0.5

50

200

50

250

500

600

10

50

250

AC VOLT METER

+-

5

1 OPEN CHIME BOX

IMPORTANT STEP

✔ NOTE: Not compatible with electronic chimes

SMARTPHONE

Installing Diode in Chime Box

2 INSTALL DIODE AS SHOWN

DIODE
(CATHODE
ON FRONT
TERMINAL)

FRONT

TRANS

REAR

FRONT

TRANS

REAR

CHIME BOX FRONT VIEW WITHOUT COVER

0-M

10

0.5

50

200

50

250

500

+-

600

10

50

250

16 VAC TRANSFORMER

BLACK WIRE: TRANSFORMER WIRE

DISCONNECT WIRES
FROM PUSHBUTTON

DOORBELL

6

Mounting Doorbell Camera Plate

• Use mounting plate as guide to mark holes.

7

Wiring Doorbell Camera

• Connect doorbell wires using weather-

TEST VOLTAGE

OF WIRES

(REQUIRES

15 TO 20 VAC)

RED WIRE: CHIME BOX WIRE

Wiring Camera WITHOUT Chime

(OPTIONAL)

resistant wire connectors (included).

TWIST THEN

1.

FEED WIRES INTO

SCREWS ONLY SCREWS & ANCHORS

UP

UP

UP

SHORT END OF
CONNECTOR

2

.

CRIMP WIRES
WITH PLIERS ON
SHORT END OF
CONNECTOR

SMART

DOORBELL

CAMERA

OR

USE 1/4" (6.35mm) DRILL FOR

ANCHOR HOLES

CONNECTORS

IN PLACE

BLACK WIRE: TRANSFORMER WIRE

RED WIRE:

CATHODE OF DIODE

16 VAC TRANSFORMER

BLACK WIRE

DIODE

RED WIRE

GUIDE, INSTALL, QUICK,GC-DBC-1- P/N 10010716 A - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 17.000” X 11.000” - TOLERANCE: ± .125” - SCALE: 1-1 FOLDING, FOLD 3 X TO FINAL SIZE 4.250” X 5.625” FINISH WITH LOGO SHOWING- SIDE 2 OF 2

PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:

8

Camera Installation to Mounting Plate

PUSH EXTRA WIRE INTO
MOUNTING PLATE SLOT

11

1 Download Smartphone App

On the resident’s Smartphone, download and install the
“GoControl MyDoorbell” App from the Google Play Store (for Android
phones) or from Apple App Store (for iOS phones).

2 Create an Account

With the Smartphone connected to the local network router via WiFi,
select “Create an Account.” Enter a name, valid email address, and
passwork for the account, then select “Create an Account.”

Receive the verifi cation e-mail from [e-mail] with
the activation code. NOTE: Check junk/spam email folder. This code
expires in one hour after the email is sent. Enter the activation code
in the app.

3 Connecting to Doorbell Camera

The doorbell camera should be in Discovery mode and the button
indicator should fl ash red and green. If the indicator does not fl ash, try
pressing the call button for ten to fi fteen seconds to enter Discovery
mode.

4 Follow Steps on App for Final Setup.

HANG DOORBELL CAMERA ON
MOUNTING PLATE TAB TOPS

Setup Operation

SLIDE DOORBELL
CAMERA “DOWN”

9

TEST Doorbell Camera

• TURN power ON.

• Press doorbell button.

• If chime rings normally, continue to
next step.

• If chime DOES NOT ring normally,
go to Step 7, reverse wiring.

✔ Note:

If the doorbell chime does not sound with the

doorbell button pressed, it means that the red and black

wires need to be reversed.

Indicators Status

STATUS

Powering Up

very Mode

Disco

Connecting to Network

Connected to Network
(Normal Status)

Session in Progress

Not Connected to Network

Firmware Update

COLOR

Solid Red

Flashing Green / Red

Flashing Green

Solid Green

Flashing Green

Flashing Red (Slow)

Flashing Red (Fast)

10

Camera Installation / Security Screw

SCREW IN BOTTOM

OF DOORBELL CAMERA

Doorbell Camera Troubleshooting

MY DOORBELL APP
Q: The APP doesn’t save photos or videos on my smartphone?
A: Please ensure you have suffi cient memory on your smart device. Also

ensure permissions are enabled on the APP to access the device
memory.

Q: I did not receive the Authentication Code when creating an account?
A: Please check your email ‘junk’ box folder for an email from:
[e-mail]
NETWORK

Q: The doorbell doesn’t register on the Wi-Fi network. Why?

A: The smart doorbell camera may be out of range of your Wi-Fi network.

Move the router or install a Wi-Fi extender. Note, the Doorbell Camera
supports 2.4Ghz networks only.

Q: The smart Doorbell Camera loses network connectivity?
A: The smart Doorbell Camera may be out of range of your WiFi network.

Move the router or install a Wi-Fi extender.

Camera Faceplate Change-Out

(OPTIONAL)

• Order Model GC-DBC-FP Faceplate Pak to
change out doorbell camera colors.

• Use a fl athead screwdriver to remove plate.

USE FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER

TO REMOVE FACEPLATE

FACEPLATE

Doorbell Camera Troubleshooting

POWER
Q: The doorbell cycles off and on?
A: Check that the doorbell camera power wires are securely connected.

The existing doorbell wiring may be bad. With a chime box installation,
you may need to reverse the doorbell wires to the wire connectors. Refer
to Step 7.

Q: Why doesn’t the doorbell camera power up?

A: Refer to installation instructions:

1. Confi rm transformer power is turned ON.

2. Confi rm diode is installed correctly.

3. Confi rm wiring / connections are correct and secure.

4. Confi rm transformer power is 15 to 20 VAC.

Regulatory Information

The GC-DBC-1 is certifi ed to comply with applicable FCC and IC rules and regulations
governing RF and EMI emissions.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Notice

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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this 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 or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician to help.

Regulatory Information

Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna(s) used
for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm
from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. No change to the antenna or the device is permitted. Any
change to the antenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF
exposure requirements and void user’s authority to operate the device.

IC Notice

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

This device complies with the Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Product Warranty

This Nortek Security & Control product is warranted against defects
in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months. This warranty
extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from Nortek Security
& Control or through Nortek Security & Control’s normal distribution
channels. Nortek Security & Control does not warrant this product to
consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer as to
the nature of the dealer’s warranty, if any. There are no obligations or

liabilities on the part of Nortek Security & Control for consequential damages
arising out of or in connection with use or performance of this product or
other indirect damages with respect to loss of property, revenue, or profi t,
or cost of removal, installation, or reinstallation. All implied warranties,

including implied warranties for merchantability and implied
warranties for fi tness, are valid only until Warranty Expiration Date
as labeled on the product. This Nortek Security & Control LLC Warranty is

in lieu of all other warranties express or implied.

All products returned for warranty service require a Return
Authorization Number (RA#). Contact Nortek Security & Control
Returns at 1-855-546-3351 for an RA# and other important details.

Accessories

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GC-DBC-C2

GC-DBC-FP

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