Indoor/Outdoor Analog Wireless Camera with Receiver
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1. Transmission Range Power Supply CAMERA Image Device Video System Resolution Min Illumination Lens LEDs Effective Pixels Signal Noise Ratio Transmission Range Video Output Operating Temperature Power Supply Indoor Outdoor Dimensions Camera and Stand Receiver Viewing Angle Audio Surveillance Audio Range Night Vision Distance Technical Information 4 330 ft DC 12V w CMOS NTSC 380 TV lines 0 LUX IR ON 6 mm 11 NTSC 512 H x 492 V gt 46 dB 330 ft 1 Vp p 75 Ohms 14 F 113 F DC 12V Both 5 1 x 2 0 x 2 0 4 1 x 3 0 x 1 0 35 degrees Yes 10 ft 16 ft Transmission Range may be shorter than 330 ft due to building structure or environment interference 10 First Alert Warranty PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase the Warranty Period this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship BRK at its sole option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the Warranty Period Replacement or repair will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purchase2. 2 1 2 Note Itis possible to link four wireless cameras to a receiver However you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna on the receiver for the channel being viewed First Alert Setting Up Your A 550 System Model A 550 User s Manual CONNECTING THE RECEIVER TO A DVR VCR AND TV Note The receiver also can be connected directly into the television inputs 1 Connect one end of the AV cable supplied to the Receiver 2 Connect other end of AV cable to INPUT on DVR VCR 3 Connect one end of another AV cable not supplied to the DVR VCR OUTPUT 4 Connect other end of the AV cable to INPUT on TV 5 Connect the power cable supplied to the Receiver VIEWING THE CAMERAS ON YOUR DVR VCR TV 1 Power on the Receiver DVR VCR and TV 2 Tune your TV to the correct INPUT e g INPUT1 3 Using your DVR VCR s remote control tune your DVR VCR to the INPUT 4 You should now see your camera on the TV screen Follow your manufacturer s instructions to record to your DVR VCR Note You can watch the video directly on your TV without using a DVR VCR First Alert Setting Up Your A 550 System Model A 550 User s Manual SETTING THE RECEIVER S CHANNEL The wireless receiver is capable of receiving up to four separate channels The front of the wireless receiver has four LEDs corresponding to the four channels When lit the LED indicates which channel is currently being displayed The wireless receiver all
3. 550 User s Manual INSTALLING THE CAMERA 1 Select the position for the camera and secure the camera bracket Screws and anchors are supplied Use an appropriate screw type for the mounting surface 2 Loosen the T bolt T bolt camera bracket power cable 3 Adjust camera to the proper view angle and tighten the T bolt Make sure the lens is upright relative to your subject antenna should be relatively upright 4 Connect the camera to power using the supplied power cable and adapter The power adapter is not weather resistant and needs to be sheltered from moisture rain and sunlight First Alert Setting Up Your A 550 System Model A 550 User s Manual SETTING THE CAMERA S CHANNEL The A 550 wireless camera has four selectable channels to avoid any interference from any other wireless devices Follow the steps below to set or change the frequency channel of the camera If you are adding another camera to an existing system make sure its channel is different from the channel of the existing camera 1 Pull open the rubber flap on the camera s power cable 2 Locate the two dip switches under the rubber flap 3 Use the dip switch tool to flip the switches to change the camera s transmitting channel 4 Set the camera channel using the switch configuration below Do not set more than one camera on the same channel or interference will appear on the screen Channel Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 1 2 1 2 1
4. and businesses stay safe for over 50 years By having a First Alert Security Camera you re taking the first step in protecting your home or business from damage or theft We re watching even when you re not CHECK PACKAGE CONTENTS After unpacking the carton check the contents for damage Contact your supplier or dealer immediately if any part is missing or damaged Analog Wireless Receiver 1 Analog Wireless Camera 1 Power Supply 2 Camera Stand 1 Mounting Kit 1 AV Cable 1 User s Manual 1 power supply pm ll analog wireless Santa amp i geri A receiver camera antenna camera lens IR LEDs camera stand 2 First Alert Getting to Know Your A 550 System Model A 550 User s Manual FEATURES 380 TV lines for clear image resolution Infrared night vision Wireless 2 4 GHz transmission between camera and receiver up to 330 ft in open field conditions Record video direct to your VCR or DVR Sturdy weather resistant casing on camera Ideal entry level solution for home or business Includes audio surveillance capability First Alert First Alert Setting Up Your A 550 System SAFETY AND INSTALLATION TIPS Do not attempt to open the camera There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel When installing the camera follow manufacturer s advice when using power tools steps ladders etc and wear suitabl
5. any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 residential installations 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 with a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the received is connected Consult the dealer or an experience radio TV technician for help Notice Changes or modifications to the product could void the user s authority to operate the product Getting to Know Your A 550 System Model A 550 User s Manual Getting to Know Your A 550 System Congratulations on purchasing your First Alert Security Camera product First Alert has been helping families
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7. vii accident fire flood or other Acts of God This warranty does not cover the performance or functionality of any computer software included in the package with the product BRK makes no warranty that the software provided with the product will function without interruption or otherwise be free of anomalies errors or Bugs This warranty does not cover any costs relating to removal or replacement of any product or software installed on your computer BRK reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements in its products without incurring any obligations to modify any product which has already been manufactured BRK will make every effort to provide updates and fixes to its software via its website This warranty does not cover any alteration or damage to any 11 Technical Information Model A 550 User s Manual other software that may be or may become resident on the users system as a result of installing the software provided This warranty 1s in lieu of other warranties expressed or implied and BRK neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service of the product In no event shall BRK be liable for any special or consequential damages arising from the use of the product or arising from the malfunctioning or non functioning of the product or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to any cause beyond its
8. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above Warranty Period Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province or jurisdiction to jurisdiction OBTAINING SERVICE If service is required do not return the product to your retailer In order to obtain warranty service contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 a m 5 00 p m Central Standard Time Monday through Friday To assist us in serving you please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling After contacting the Consumer Affairs Division and it 1s determined that the product should be returned for Warranty Service please mail the product to Lehigh 2834 Schoeneck Rd Macungie PA 18062 9679 12 First Alert
9. First Alert Indoor Outdoor Analog Wireless Camera with Receiver Model A 550 USER S MANUAL nN ie G D m O bi lt m Ps 2010 Lehigh Consumer Products LLC All rights reserved Distributed by Lehigh Consumer Products LLC Macungie PA 18062 Due to continuing product development the product inside the packaging may look slightly different than the one on the package Lehigh Consumer Products LLC is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation NYSE JAH To obtain warranty service contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 Monday through Friday 7 30 a m 5 00 p m Central Standard Time Made in China M08 0256 002 First Alert First Alert Table of Contents scape cect e ce eet A E ee E E a seeeueneaeaare 1 Daly CC AUIII MS serap orree oa E O EEE l PECCO E e e E E E A A E A l Getting to Know Your A 550 System sssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn nnn 2 CEP E E O a E S A E 2 RE E A E E T TE A N E A A E ATE AN 3 Setting Up Your A 550 System 1 0 0 ccccccceseeeeeneeecenseeeeaneeseeseeeceaseeseaaseseeuseeseenseseansessonsees 4 Saey and TiS Cal AU TIPS eese a e E E R E veeeencaeiaueetenceeanars 4 Dovre Opora na RIE seee ets neces stent as epee andes cat wie otenadnnareiapesssossdecee sensi canadeee 4 sr ino CES IN Behe ares eee oe ce erst A ioe goes ees st deta da eter aete 5 Seting the Cameras Channie loses secossseseuseccncecousiosesataceaucounsosnee
10. control BRK does not make any claims or warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding the product s potential ability or effectiveness to prevent minimize or in any way affect personal or property damage or injury BRK is not responsible for any personal damage loss or theft related to the product or to its use for any harm whether physical or mental related thereto Any and all claims or statements whether written or verbal by salespeople retailers dealers or distributors to the contrary are not authorized by BRK and do not affect this provision of this warranty BRK s responsibility under this or any other warranty implied or expressed is limited to repair replacement or refund as set forth above These remedies are the sole and exclusive remedies for any breach of warranty BRK is not responsible for direct special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or under any other legal theory including but not limited to loss profits downtime goodwill damage to or replacement of equipment and property and any costs of recovering reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in or used with a system containing the product accompanying software BRK does not warrant the software will operate with any other software except that which is indicated BRK cannot be responsible for characteristics of their party hardware or software which may effect the operation of the software included
11. e protective equipment e g safety goggles when drilling holes Before drilling holes through a ceiling check for hidden electricity cables and water pipes The use of a cable pipe detector is advisable When installing the camera on an external wall pass the power cable through the wall as close as possible to the camera to reduce the chance of tampering with the cables After drilling any hole though an external wall for cable make sure the hole is sealed up around the cable using a sealant DEVICE OPERATING RANGE The wireless camera is capable of transmitting up to 330 ft in open field conditions However when installed around your property any solid objects e g walls ceiling reinforced PVC doors etc placed between the camera and receiver will reduce the range For best transmission avoid installations where there are very thick walls or major obstructions between the wireless camera and receiver Avoid installing the camera or receiver next to a metal radiator wireless router or microwave oven If the camera is used with a digital video recorder DVR to record or view video ona TV ensure the signal reception is the best possible reception 1 e no interference lines on the TV If necessary reduce the distance between the camera and receiver You may find that if the wireless camera is installed outside the maximum operating range without interference may be no less than 50 ft Setting Up Your A 550 System Model A
12. ows you to switch manually between active channels by pushing the SET button when all channel switches are on Each time the SET button is pushed the receiver changes to the next channel CH1 to CH2 to CH3 to CH4 and back to CH1 channel indicator channel set switch audio and video channel switches input jacks use L switch to scan between channels e power adaptor jack NIGHT VISION The camera has built in infrared LEDs to allow you to view up to a distance of 16 ft at night for 24 hour surveillance The LEDs automatically activate at night and the picture viewed turns to a black and white image 8 First Aler TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No picture A white image appears at night keep getting interference First Alert Setting Up Your A 550 System Model A 550 User s Manual Solution Make sure the cameras and receiver are plugged in Make sure the TV VCR DVR is tuned to the correct input channel The camera s infrared LEDs shine invisible light that reflects off surfaces such as glass causing white light Place the camera on the other side of windows or place the lens flush against the surface to improve night vision Relocate the camera to a well lit area Wireless cameras operate on the 2 4 GHz frequency like many devices such as wireless routers cordless phones and microwaves If possible keep the cameras away from these devices First Alert RECEIVER Transmission Channels
13. r only from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable In order to obtain warranty service you must keep the original sales receipt and proof of purchase in the form of the UPC code from the package BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS Parts and Labor year limited warranted parts do not include bulbs LEDs and batteries This warranty does not apply to bulbs LEDs and batteries supplied with or forming part of the product This warranty is invalidated if non BRK accessories are or have been used in or in connection with the product or in any modification or repair is made to the product This warranty does not apply to defects or damages arising by use of the product in other than normal including normal atmospheric moisture and humidity conditions or by installation or use of the product other than in strict accordance with the instructions contained in the product owner s manual This warranty does not apply to defects in or damages to the product caused by 1 negligent use of the product 11 misuse abuse neglect alteration repair or improper installation of the product 111 electrical short circuits or transients iv usage not in accordance with product installation v use of replacement parts not supplied by BRK vi improper product maintenance or
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