Thank you for purchasing the Visuall CAM1V system. This high quality surveillance security system is purposely designed to be easy to
install us ing only convent ional tools. The system will provide long term reliability.
The system is supplied with one camera either B&W or Colour depending on which kit has been purchased.
Before proceeding with the installation, please note the following safety warnings; -
1. For safety, the Camera operates at 12 volts. The system contains a transformer which is connected to the 240 volts mains supply.
2. There is no user serviceable parts in the Camera. The unit should be disconnected from the mains before removing cover.
3. The use of safety goggles is advised when drilling holes and hammering home cable clips. Before drilling walls, check for hidden
electricity cables and water pipes.
Hammer, terminal Screwdriver, drill and No. 10 Drill bit
The CAM1V Automatic Camera System is a professional, cost-effective solution for a requirement of Camera
surveillanc e and automatic VCR record ing on most domestic VCR s. The system can be used with professional Time Lap sed VCRs and
Monitors. The system is ideal for Domestic and Light Commercial installation.
The system is i d ea l for u s e when t h e prop ert y is u n occup i ed. If the p rop er t y is u n oc cu pi ed over n i ght or even fo r a lon ger p eri od a n d th er e i s
a requirement to record visitors or intruders, simply have the VCR on standby ready to record and CAM1V system will start and stop the
VCR, only when the built in camera PIR detects movement, avoiding the need to review hours of uneventful video tape recording.
When movement is detected, the system will automatically start your VCR recording, and the VCR will continue to record whilst the PIR is
activated, the system will stop the VCR approximately 30 seconds after the last activation is detected and be ready for the next activation.
The CAM1V Camera contains a library of IR codes to control most popular brands of VCRs worldwide. The system is easily set to control
the VCR by selecting the correct code using the dip switches contained in the Camera.
(See the supplementary sheet of List of VCR Brands
and Codes later.)
Domestic use:
The system is triggered by movement within the range of the camera PIR. This is excellent for monitoring a child’s nursery, or an
unoccupied room from whi ch an intruder may gai n entry. The ca mera when sited outside t he property such as garden, garage, an d entrance
will also be triggered by anybody entering the range of the Camera. The PIR operates at 90 degree x 15M at 2.2m mounting height.
Light commercial use:
The system can provide constant view/recording of any area which may be vulnerable to theft, using a standard TV and VCR equipment.
Temporary use:
The quick installa tion makes the system useful for temporary u se in vulnera ble areas. Useful in the work place to protect secure and
restricted areas, i.e. computer r ooms and drug storage areas.
1. We recommend you to fully test the Automatic VCR recording before mounting the Camera outside or in it’s final position.
The system comes with a
Connection Lead Se t
. This lead set enable all cable to be connected at one site.
a) Connect the Scart lead of the
Connection Lead Se t
to the SCART input on the rear of the VCR. (See figure 4.)
b) Plug in the mains adaptor and connect the Jack plug to the mains socket on the
Camera Connection lead Set
.
DO NOT SWITCH THE MAINS ON AT THIS STAGE.
c) Connect the camera cable DIN Plug to the
Connection Lead Se t
camera DIN socket.
d) The final lead of the Connection Lead Set is a 3m Infrared Signal lead. This infra red LED emits the IR signals to your VCR to start or
stop the u nit recordi ng, so it must be aimed at the front of you r V CR where the VCR Infrared Sensor is located or in clear sight of the
VCR.
e) If the camera has already been mounted, place the front of the camera to face the wall so no movements can be detected. If not turn the
unit face down to prevent activation at this time.
f) Plug the transformer to mains to turn the Camera on.
g) Switch the VCR to the AV channel and the TV to the channel normally used to view video tapes. The Camera picture will now be seen on
screen.
Note: You do not (canno t) tune in the camera picture to the TV/VCR, the picture is automatically on the AV channel. Many
VCR/TV remote controls have a specific button marked ‘AV’, others use Channel ‘)’. If you have a Scart socket on your
VCR/TV you definitely have an ‘AV’ button, although it may have a diff erent description, see VCR/TV handbook.
2. Testing the Unit
a) Activate the system by moving in front of the PIR.
b) Wait for approx. 10 seconds for the unit to send the correct infrared codes to start VCR.
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