OWNER'S MANUAL XM14A POWER SUPPLY C1 CAM ERA C2 C3 C4 P1 POSITION P2 P3 Cente r P4 Sweep CAMERA (SOLD SEPARATELY) M .O . K .A .C . .E .I.G SCAN Normal Pro gra m CR14A REMOTE ZC15A PAN 'N TILT BASE MODEL VK74A PAN 'N TILT CAMERA SYSTEM INCLUDES ZC15A PAN 'N TILT BASE, XM14A ADDRESSABLE POWER SUPPLY, CR14A REMOTE (CAMERA SOLD SEPARATELY) INTRODUCTION The VK74A includes the ZC15A Pan `n Tilt Camera Base with XM14A remote controlled power supply, and the CR14A remote control. You attach any XCam2 wireless camera (XX11A or XX13A) or any XCam 2 Instant On Camera (XX16A or XX17A) to the Pan `n Tilt Camera Base and then you can remotely control the camera's position using a CR14A remote control. The camera sends the picture and sound to a Receiver that you connect to your TV, up to 100 ft. away. (Cameras and Receivers sold separately). CONTENTS CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 4 PAN 'N TILT BASE WITH CAMERA AND POWER SUPPLY ............................ 4 RECEIVER ......................................................................................... 5 QUICK SET UP ..................................................................................... 6 CONNECTING UP .................................................................................. 7 CONNECTING UP THE PAN 'N TILT BASE AND INSTANT-ON CAMERAS .........7 CONNECTING UP THE PAN 'N TILT BASE AND XCAM2 CAMERAS ............... 8 CONNECTING UP THE RECEIVER ......................................................... 11 REMOTE CONTROL .............................................................................. 12 SINGLE CAMERA OPERATION ................................................................ 13 STORING SWEEP POSITIONS .............................................................. 13 CLEARING ALL STORED POSITIONS .................................................... 13 CENTERING .................................................................................... 13 SWEEPING ...................................................................................... 13 STOPPING A SWEEP .......................................................................... 13 TURNING THE CAMERA OFF ............................................................. 13 MULTI-CAMERA SYSTEMS .................................................................... 14 INSTALLING A TRANSCEIVER ............................................................... 14 TURNING CAMERAS ON AND OFF ........................................................ 14 STORING SWEEP POSITIONS .............................................................. 15 CLEARING ALL STORED POSITIONS .................................................... 15 CENTERING .................................................................................... 15 SWEEPING ...................................................................................... 16 STOPPING A SWEEP .......................................................................... 16 TO CHANGE THE CODES THAT C1 THRU C4 CONTROL ........................... 16 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................. 16 FCC CAUTION 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. 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 and 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 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. · Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV experiencing the interference. · Relocate the equipment with respect to the radio/TV. · 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. NOTE: Modifications to this product will void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 2 3 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Set channel switch (under rubber plug) to match setting on VR31A or VR36A Receiver. (A is at bottom, D is at top). It is factory set to A. VR36A VIDEO RECEIVER (SOLD SEPARATELY) 2.4 GHz Video Antenna Point the raised dimple on the antenna towards the Receiver's location. Camera (sold separately). Power Supply Jack ZC15A Pan 'n Tilt Base. Remove clear cap and turn lens counterclockwise to focus (replace cap for outdoor use). Attach to a wall using mounting bracket (supplied). Video Out Jack 2.4 GHz Channel Switch Outdoors Indoors Plug power supply in here. ON-OFF Switch Set the code used to turn on and off from X10 remote controls. XM14A 4 5 QUICK SETUP Before you continue it is recommended that you follow the steps below to give the system a quick try. Later (pages 7 and 8) you can see how to connect the camera's cord inside the top of the Ninja so you only need one power supply. camera to ! Attachwith screws top of Ninja provided. XM10A or XM13A* power # Plug camera intoand plugsupply included with it, power supply into an AC outlet. XM14A* * IMPORTANT! Do not interchange power supplies. Model XM14A must be used only for the Ninja Pan `n Tilt base. CONNECTING UP For Instant-On cameras, models XX16A and XX17A (sold separately): 1. Remove the top from the Pan `n Tilt base, position the camera with its cable at the front of the top housing (where the notch for the cable is) and attach the camera to the housing using the screws provided. 2. Remove the spindle attached on the inside of the top housing, neatly coil the camera wire into the spindle. 3. Put the coiled spindle back into the top housing and use the supplied washer head screw to attach it in the housing. 4. Plug the power jack from camera into the jack on the Pan `n Tilt base, and put the jacks into the top housing. (Only Instant-On cameras fit, adapter required for non Instant-On cameras, see next page). 5. Attach the top housing to the Pan `n Tilt base, make sure the front of the housing goes to the front of the Pan `n Tilt base. XCam2 Instant On camera, (sold separately) " Plug Ninja into power supply included with it, and plug power supply into an AC outlet. FRONT Now connect the Receiver to your TV (see page 11). q Point the "pip" on the Camera's antenna and the "squares" on the Receiver's antenna towards each other for the best reception. q If you experience interference, try setting the Camera and Receiver to a different letter channel (A, B, C, or D) - use the same letter on each. Now try it out! q Insert 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included) in the Remote Control. q Press the blue buttons at the top of the remote to pan the camera left and right, and tilt it up and down. M ZC15A Pan 'n Tilt Base FRONT C1 C A MER A C2 C4 P2 PO SIT I O N C3 P1 P3 C e nt er P4 Sw e e p .O . K .A .C . I .G SC A N . .E Nom al r Pr o gr a m 6 7 For XCam 2 cameras, models XX11A and XX13A (sold separately): 1. Remove the top from the Pan `n Tilt base, position the camera with its cable at the front of the top housing (where the notch for the cable is) and attach the camera to the housing using the screws provided. 2. Remove the spindle attached on the inside of the top housing, neatly coil the camera wire into the spindle. 3. Put the coiled spindle back into the top housing and use the supplied washer head screw to attach it in the housing. 4. Plug the power jack from camera and jack on the pan `n tilt base into the supplied adapter, and put the jacks into the top housing. Use the adapter only for non Instant-On cameras (models XX11A and XX13A). 5. Attach the top housing to the Pan `n Tilt base, make sure the front of the housing goes to the front of the Pan `n Tilt base. XCam2 camera, (sold separately) 6. Attach the Pan 'n Tilt base to the mounting bracket. 7. Install the complete assembly in a suitable location. If you install it outdoors, run the jack through a hole in the wall, or through a window, so you can plug the power supply into an AC outlet indoors. Indoors Outdoors Pan 'n Tilt Base Mounting Bracket Adapter for non Instant-On cameras FRONT 8. Plug the power supply's jack into the cable on the Pan 'n Tilt Base. Adapter for non Instant-On cameras 9. Plug the power supply into any 120V AC outlet. 10. Set the Housecode dial to a letter between A and P that matches the Housecode dial on the X10 remote controls you want to use it with. Set the Unit Code dial to a number between 1 and 4. This lets you turn the camera connected to the XM14A on and off by remote control, using the CR14A remote. (Transceiver required). FRONT ZC15A Pan 'n Tilt Base XM14A 8 9 RECEIVER 11. Set the channel switch on the camera to the same setting as the one on the VR31A or VR36A Video Receiver (A, B, C, or D). 12.Adjust the antenna if necessary to aim it in the direction of the TV that you will view the camera on. Point antennas at each other. HOOKING UP THE VR36A VIDEO RECEIVER (SOLD SEPARATELY) 1. Connect a Video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the Video Receiver. Connect the other end to your TV's VIDEO IN jack. If your TV does not have a Video IN jack, you will need to purchase an RF modulator, or connect as shown in the diagram below. 2. Plug the Video Receiver's Power Supply jack (the power supply with NO code wheels) into the Video Receiver and plug the power supply into a 120 volt wall outlet. 3. Turn the 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. Outdoors Indoors Receiver (sold separately) connected to your TV. Set up additional cameras if you have them (up to 4). Set each camera to the same channel as the Receiver (A, B, C, or D). Set each power supply to a different number within one of the groups (1-4, 5-8, 9-12, or 13-16). 5. Position the 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 of the room where you set up the Camera. Point antenna towards the Receiver IF YOUR TV IS ALREADY HOOKED UP TO A DBS RECEIVER OR OTHER A/V DEVICE, OR IF YOUR TV DOES NOT HAVE A VIDEO IN JACK Outdoors Indoors If a DBS Receiver or other A/V component is connected to the TV using A/V cables, you can connect the Video Receiver to the free LINE IN jacks on the component. 10 11 REMOTE CONTROL The Remote lets you move the camera from left to right (Pan) and up and down (Tilt). You can store 4 positions for the camera and use the remote to "Sweep" between these positions. Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately) in the remote's battery compartment. "Tilts" up and down. Write locations of cameras here. "Pans" left and right. Pressing any of these turns on that camera, and turns the other 3 off (Transceiver required). Not used if you only have one camera. Stores 4 positions for each camera. Sweeps thru the 4 stored positions for the selected camera. Pro m gra SINGLE CAMERA OPERATION Press a left or right BLUE button at the top of the CR14A Remote to "Pan" the camera left or right. Press a BLUE up or down button to "Tilt" the camera up or down. Buttons P1 thru P4 are used to store 4 position settings for the camera. 1. To store the first position for the camera, press the BLUE buttons to scan to the position you want. Move the switch at the bottom from Normal to Program. Press P1. 2. To store the second position for the camera, press the BLUE buttons to scan to the position you want. Move the switch at the bottom from Normal to Program. Press P2. 3. To store the third position for the camera, press the BLUE buttons to scan to the position you want. Move the switch at the bottom from Normal to Program. Press P3. 4. To store the fourth position for the camera, press the BLUE buttons to scan to the position you want. Move the switch at the bottom from Normal to Program. Press P4. Move the switch back to Normal. To clear all stored positions: Move the switch at the bottom to Program. Press Center then move the switch back to Normal. C1 C AMERA C2 C4 P2 POS N ITIO C3 P1 Centers the camera. .A . P3 C ente r P4 Swe ep SC AN M . . O K . .E . I .G C Normal WITH THE SWITCH SET TO N ...