Westinghouse WHI-4CUPG User Manual

VOICE-ACTIVATED

INTERCOM SYSTEM

Owner’s Manual

For Wireless Intercom

Model WHI-4CUPG

EXPL ANATION OF GRAPHIC WARNING SYMBOLS

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the device.

✶ WARNING! To prevent fi re or shock hazard,

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

do not expose this device to rain, water, or
wet locations.

✶ WARNING! Do not insert any metallic object

through ventilation grilles.

✶ CAUTION! Prevent electric shock, match

wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

☞ POWER SOURCE This unit should only be connected to a 110-120 VAC power

source as marked on the unit.

☞ GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This unit is equipped with a polarized AC

power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fi t
into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to
fi t, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.

☞ NON USE PERIODS Always turn the unit off and unplug when it is not being

used or left unattended for long periods of time.

☞ OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into the unit

through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in a fi re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the unit.

☞ CLEANING Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it.

Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosol cleaners, gasoline or other fl ammable fl uid.
Clean the exterior of the unit with a slightly damp cloth.

☞ WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use power line operated units near water

- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.

☞ VENTILATION The appliance should be situated so that its location or position

does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug or placed in a built-in installation that may block the
fl ow of air through the ventilation openings.

☞ POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that

they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.

☞ READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated.

☞ RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

☞ HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

☞ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be

followed.

☞ ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product

manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

☞ ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting
of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

☞ OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fi re or electric shock.

☞ REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts specifi ed by the manufacturer
or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fi re, electric shock, or other hazards.

☞ SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask

the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is
in proper operating condition.

☞ WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or

ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

☞ HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifi ers) that produce
heat.

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IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTES

☞ DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualifi ed service personnel under the following conditions.

➙ If liquid has been spilled into the unit.

➙ If the unit has been exposed to water.

➙ If the unit has been dropped or enclosure

damaged.

➙ If the unit does not operate normally when

following the operating instructions.

➙ When the unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

➙ When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

THE USER SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE
UNIT. ALL SERVICING SHOULD BE REFERRED TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Changes or modifi cations to the unit may void the
users authority to operate the equipment.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INTERCOM SYSTEM FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INTERCOM COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Voice-activated Intercom
System!

Please read these instructions carefully before using your system and follow
all of the directions to ensure proper operation.

This instruction manual explains in simple steps how to use and care for your
new Voice-activated Intercom System in homes, offi ces or businesses.

INTERCOM SYSTEM FEATURES

❐ Allows a choice of four channels to talk to or monitor an unlimited

number of rooms or offi ces.

❐ Excellent clarity of sound. No background hum or static.

❐ No installation or batteries required. Plug into any AC outlet and

talk.

❐ For hands-free operation or for continuous audio monitoring of a

room, press the AUTO TALK button.

❐ For larger homes or offi ces additional units may be added.

❐ Compatible with all Westinghouse Intercoms (except Models

WHIDBI-5C & WHI-3C900).

❐ Full one year limited warranty.

For technical assistance

Call: 1-800-842-5378

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INTERCOM COMPONENTS

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10

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1. CHANNEL BUTTONS 1-4

Allows you to select between channels. Click one button down to
select a channel. Click the button up to deselect the channel.

2. CHANNEL INDICATORS 1-4

Indicates the selected channel.

3. TALK INDICATOR

Lights when the intercom is activated.

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7

5

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4. SPEAKER

Clearly transmits pure, static-free, two-way voice communication.

5. POWER INDICATOR

Lights when power is on.

6. POWER/VOLUME KNOB

Turns the unit on and off, also controls the volume.

7. MICROPHONE

High-gain microphone monitors your voice.

8. TALK BUTTON

Press to talk. Release to listen.

9. CALL BUTTON

Pages other units on the selected channel.

10. AUTO TALK BUTTON

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Locks down for automatic voice-activated monitoring.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug each unit into an AC outlet.

2. Set each intercom unit to the desired channel using one of the

four CHANNEL buttons.

3. Turn the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise until the intercom’s
POWER indicator lights. Set the VOLUME knob to mid-level.

4. To call a unit, momentarily press the CALL button, this will
produce a call tone on other intercoms set to the same channel.

5. When the receiving unit sounds, press the TALK button to talk,
release to listen. Adjust the VOLUM E knob as required. For best
results, speak in a normal voice, arms length from the intercom.

6. For hands-free operation or for continuous audio monitoring of a
room, simply press the AUTO TALK button on the intercom. When
the AUTO TALK button is locked down, the intercom will monitor
the sound in the area. When the sound level is loud enough
to trigger the voice-activation, the intercom will automatically
transmit the sound on the selected channel.

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SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION

POWER SOURCE 110V-120V AC

CARRIER FREQUENCY

Channel A 230 KHz

Channel B 260 KHz

Channel C 290 KHz

Channel D 200 KHz

RF OUTPUT POWER 35 mW Average into a 5-ohm load

AUDIO OUTPUT POWER 500 mW

MODULATION METHOD Frequency Modulation (FM)

TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION Phase Locked Loop (P.L.L.)

DIMENSIONS 6.9” x 5.7” x 1.7”

WEIGHT 1 Lb.

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