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Introduction The following instructions cover the installation of a single wireless XCam without remote control ability (no remote control and/or transceiver available). Common questions are covered at the end of this document. Setup Configuring The Camera

Connect the Addressable Power Supply's power cord to the camera. Note: The Power Supply may also be labeled as a Remote Controlled Power Supply.
On the base of the camera, next to the camera's mounting arm, there is a small rubber plug. Carefully pull it out and look for a small slider switch inside the camera's housing. This switch controls the camera's transmission channels. With the camera upright, the switch position all the way to the bottom is "A." The upper most position is "D." Set the switch to transmission channel "A."

Replace the rubber plug.
Orient the camera's antenna (thin square shape connected to the base) in the general direction of where the Video Receiver will be located.
Plug the Addressable Power Supply into a nearby outlet.

If you already have other X10 modules (Lamp Modules, Appliance Modules, Wall Switches, etc.) installed, set the House (letter dial) and Unit (number dial) codes on the Addressable Power Supply to an available code in the House group of your existing system. Example: In your home, you are using House code A and Unit codes 1 through 3 are used by a Transceiver and two Lamp Modules. Set the camera to House code A and to a higher Unit number (see Behind The Scenes below for possible conflict).

If you do not have any other X10 modules in use, the House and Unit code dials on the Addressable Power Supply are irrelevant to this setup.

Configuring The Video Receiver

On the bottom of the Video Receiver locate the Channel switch. Move the switch to position "A."
Also located on the bottom of the Receiver, find the TV Channel switch and set it to the television channel you wish to display the output (either 3 or 4). If you are planning to use the RCA jacks instead, you can ignore this step.
Using the coaxial cable, connect one end to the Receiver's coax jack and the other end to the television's cable/antenna coax jack. If you are using the RCA jacks, connect the RCA cable to the video and audio output jacks on the TV. Connect the other end of the RCA cable to the video and audio input jacks on the back of the Receiver.
Lift the flat antenna on the Receiver and orient it in the general direction of the camera.
Plug the Receiver's Power Supply's power cord into the Receiver's power jack. Note: Make sure you use the correct power supply. The Receiver's power supply is the one with NO code wheels on it.
Plug the power supply into a nearby outlet.

Testing The System Video Test

Turn on your television and change the channel to match the channel you chose for the Receiver's TV Channel switch. If you are using the RCA connections, set your TV to the appropriate mode as described in your TV's instruction manual.
Locate the power switch on the side of the Video Receiver. Move it to the On position. A small red light should appear on the front of the Receiver. The Addressable Power Supply is designed to default to the ON position whenever it is initially connected to power, so at this point, you should see the camera's transmitted image on your television.
If the picture appears distorted or there is interference, reorient the Camera's and Receiver's antenna.
If the interference remains, try the other transmission channels.

Adjusting The Focus

Remove the clear plastic lens cap. Its function is to protect the camera when mounted outdoors.
Rotate the inner portion of the lens to adjust the focus. It might be a bit tight. Try turning it counterclockwise first. If you turn it clockwise do not force or over tighten it.

Behind The Scenes

Unit code groups for addressable XCams.

XCam2 cameras are designed to be used in groups of 4. The groups of 4 are 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, or 13-16. The Addressable Power Supplies are designed such that if their code is received they turn on, but if any other code (in their group of 4) is received, they turn off. This ensures that only one camera is ever on at the same time. Any code outside their group of 4 is ignored. So if you turn on camera 1, cameras 2, 3, and 4 turn off. If you turn on camera 2, cameras 1, 3 and 4 turn off, etc. Note: The Transceiver's Unit code is 1, so if you turn it on, it's just like turning camera 1 on; therefore, cameras 2, 3, and 4 will turn off. If you turned on camera 1, 2, 3, or 4 and also had a camera set to 5 it would not turn off, as it's not part of the group of 4. You would need to turn it off separately so that you didn't have two cameras on at the same time (which would scramble the signal sent to the Video Receiver).

SINGLE WIRELESS CAMERA WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL

CONTENTS

Introduction Setup Testing The System Behind The Scenes

Introduction The following instructions cover the installation of a single wireless XCam without remote control ability (no remote control and/or transceiver available). Common questions are covered at the end of this document. Setup Configuring The Camera Connect the Addressable Power Supply's power cord to the camera. Note: The Power Supply may also be labeled as a Remote Controlled Power Supply. On the base of the camera, next to the camera's mounting arm, there is a small rubber plug. Carefully pull it out and look for a small slider switch inside the camera's housing. This switch controls the camera's transmission channels. With the camera upright, the switch position all the way to the bottom is "A." The upper most position is "D." Set the switch to transmission channel "A." Replace the rubber plug. Orient the camera's antenna (thin square shape connected to the base) in the general direction of where the Video Receiver will be located. Plug the Addressable Power Supply into a nearby outlet. If you already have other X10 modules (Lamp Modules, Appliance Modules, Wall Switches, etc.) installed, set the House (letter dial) and Unit (number dial) codes on the Addressable Power Supply to an available code in the House group of your existing system. Example: In your home, you are using House code A and Unit codes 1 through 3 are used by a Transceiver and two Lamp Modules. Set the camera to House code A and to a higher Unit number (see Behind The Scenes below for possible conflict). If you do not have any other X10 modules in use, the House and Unit code dials on the Addressable Power Supply are irrelevant to this setup. Configuring The Video Receiver On the bottom of the Video Receiver locate the Channel switch. Move the switch to position "A." Also located on the bottom of the Receiver, find the TV Channel switch and set it to the television channel you wish to display the output (either 3 or 4). If you are planning to use the RCA jacks instead, you can ignore this step. Using the coaxial cable, connect one end to the Receiver's coax jack and the other end to the television's cable/antenna coax jack. If you are using the RCA jacks, connect the RCA cable to the video and audio output jacks on the TV. Connect the other end of the RCA cable to the video and audio input jacks on the back of the Receiver. Lift the flat antenna on the Receiver and orient it in the general direction of the camera. Plug the Receiver's Power Supply's power cord into the Receiver's power jack. Note: Make sure you use the correct power supply. The Receiver's power supply is the one with NO code wheels on it. Plug the power supply into a nearby outlet. Testing The System Video Test Turn on your television and change the channel to match the channel you chose for the Receiver's TV Channel switch. If you are using the RCA connections, set your TV to the appropriate mode as described in your TV's instruction manual. Locate the power switch on the side of the Video Receiver. Move it to the On position. A small red light should appear on the front of the Receiver. The Addressable Power Supply is designed to default to the ON position whenever it is initially connected to power, so at this point, you should see the camera's transmitted image on your television. If the picture appears distorted or there is interference, reorient the Camera's and Receiver's antenna. If the interference remains, try the other transmission channels. Adjusting The Focus Remove the clear plastic lens cap. Its function is to protect the camera when mounted outdoors. Rotate the inner portion of the lens to adjust the focus. It might be a bit tight. Try turning it counterclockwise first. If you turn it clockwise do not force or over tighten it. Behind The Scenes Unit code groups for addressable XCams. XCam2 cameras are designed to be used in groups of 4. The groups of 4 are 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, or 13-16. The Addressable Power Supplies are designed such that if their code is received they turn on, but if any other code (in their group of 4) is received, they turn off. This ensures that only one camera is ever on at the same time. Any code outside their group of 4 is ignored. So if you turn on camera 1, cameras 2, 3, and 4 turn off. If you turn on camera 2, cameras 1, 3 and 4 turn off, etc. Note: The Transceiver's Unit code is 1, so if you turn it on, it's just like turning camera 1 on; therefore, cameras 2, 3, and 4 will turn off. If you turned on camera 1, 2, 3, or 4 and also had a camera set to 5 it would not turn off, as it's not part of the group of 4. You would need to turn it off separately so that you didn't have two cameras on at the same time (which would scramble the signal sent to the Video Receiver). .