X10 Wireless Technology VR31A Stereo Receiver User Manual
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1. vvv S VTVVVVVVvVVVY ma e eb ka VVVVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVY ka The VR31A Audio Video Receiver works with X10 s Wireless Cameras The Camera converts video and sound into wireless radio frequency RF 2 4 GHz Video signals and transmits them even through walls to the Audio Video Antenna Receiver which you connect to a TV anywhere in your home up to 100 ft away from the Camera The Audio Video Receiver converts the signals back to video and audio signals which are fed through a cable to your TV s TV Output COAX or Audio Video input jacks If you purchase additional VR31As you Connector can view and listen to your camera s on more than one TV ON OFF Switch on side 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 Power Supply Jack A V Jacks This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions it may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for remote control devices in accordance with the specifications in Sub Parts B and2. verify that the Receiver and the TV are on the same channel 3 or 4 If you connected the Receiver to a VCR and then connected the VCR to your TV you might need to turn the VCR OFF to see the Camera s picture on your TV Or you might need to turn the VCR on AND set it to record the picture from the Camera in order to see the picture on your TV Or you might need to press the A B button on your VCR s remote control Consult your VCR s owner s manual from more information If you get a picture but the quality is poor Try different positions for the antennas on the Camera and Receiver Normally they should point at each other Sometimes due to reflections you might get a better picture with the Receiver s antenna pointing to the ceiling Take a look at what the video signal is passing through or near to get to the Receiver Metal objects and electromagnetic fields can distort the signal Try to keep the Receiver as far away from other devices as the cables allow tI In most cases relocating the Camera or Receiver a few feet is enough to avoid the source of interference Try unplugging turning off any electromagnetic interference producing devices such as a microwave oven baby monitor computer wireless LAN wireless speakers cordless phone cell phone etc Other 2 4 GHz devices can distort the Camera s picture and or cause buzzing in the audio If you are experiencing interference between X10 Cameras and some other equipment
3. 20 volt wall outlet 3 Turn the Audio Video Receiver s power switch on side of unit on 4 Set the channel switch to the same letter as you set on the camera A B C or D 5 Position the Audio Video Receiver in a convenient location such as on top of the TV and orient the antenna so that the flat side points in the direction where you set up the Camera You can use the supplied coaxial cable to connect the TV OUT socket on the Audio Video Receiver to the Antenna input on your TV If you already have an antenna connected to your TV you will need to mat use a TV antenna splitter Set your TV and the TV Channel switch on the Audio Video Receiver on bottom to the same channel 3 or 4 OD ran TV tI If a DBS Receiver or other A V component is connected to the TV using AIV cables you can connect the Audio Video Receiver to the free LINE IN jacks mn T on the component If there are no LINE IN jacks you will need to use a TV antenna splitter as described earlier DBS The system usually works best with the pip on the Camera s antenna facing the flat side of the Receiver s antenna see diagram below Sometimes however reflections and other effects in the home may affect the signal so that some adjustment of either the Camera or Receiver antenna may be necessary to get the best signal If you have more than one Camera sometimes pointing the Receiv
4. C of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that TV interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause Channel interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by unplugging the equipment try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Switch O e Reorient the antenna of the radio TV experiencing the interference e Relocate the equipment with respect to the radio TV e Move the equipment away from the radio TV Plug the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the radio TV experiencing the interference If necessary consult your local Dealer for additional suggestions 2 4 GHz NOTE Modifications to this product will void the user s authority to operate this Channel equipment Switch tI dede sd fy d d d d M M M M M M ka gt gt gt gt gt i gt gt s gt gt 4 1 Connect a set of Audio Video cables to the A V OUT jacks on the Audio Video Receiver Connect the other end to your TV use Yellow for video and either L or R channel for audio TW 2 Plug the Audio Video Receiver s Power Supply jack the power supply with NO code wheels into the Audio Video Receiver and plug the power supply into a 1
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6. er s antenna up towards the ceiling MI pip m fy 4 sd d d d d d M M d M M M ka VVvVVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVY ka If you do not see a picture on your TV Check that the Receiver and the Camera are on the same letter channel A B C or D On the Receiver the switch is on the bottom On the Camera the switch is located under the rubber plug on the base of the unit Make sure you replace the plug afterwards if you intend to use the camera outdoors There is a power light on the front of the Receiver Check that the power switch on the side of the Receiver is ON Check that the Camera is turned on For single camera systems the power supply for the Camera will normally be on it powers up on For Multi Camera systems you need to purchase a TM751 Transceiver for the remote control to be able to turn Cameras on When you turn any one on in a group of 4 on the others in the group turn off Groups must be 1 4 5 8 9 12 or 13 16 Check that all camera power supplies are set to the same Housecode as the Transceiver and remote control Verify that your connections to the T V are correct If you are using the RCA jacks make sure you are using the appropriate input mode for your TV try pressing the A B button or Video button on your TV s remote control to change the input mode consult your TV s owner s manual if necessary If you are using the Coax cable
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8. that uses 2 4 GHz check the other device s owner s manual for the frequencies of each channel that it uses X10 cameras use the following frequencies Channel A 2 411 GHz Chan B 2 434 GHz Chan C 2 453 GHz Chan D 2 473 GHz We recommend using a frequency on the other device that is farthest from channel A or D depending on which side of the band the other device is transmitting Otherwise you will need to discontinue use of the device while using the Cameras If the camera is out of focus The camera is shipped preset to be in focus for normal use but if you want to change the focus you can remove the clear plastic cover and rotate the inner portion of the lens It might be a bit tight Try turning it counterclockwise first If you turn it clockwise do not force or over tighten it For outdoor use replace the clear plastic cover to keep the rain out If you are having difficulty turning the Camera on off remotely Plug the Transceiver the white module with an antenna into a different outlet Note a Transceiver sold separately is REQUIRED for Multi Camera systems It is not required if you only have one camera as the camera s power supply powers up on when you plug it in If the Remote Control sold separately doesn t do anything Check that the red light on the remote comes on when you press any button Check that you have the batteries installed correctly replace if necessary with 4 AAA alkaline batteries Try the Transceiver
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