45236 Home Monitoring Wireless Color Camera with Portable LCD Monitor User Manual www.jascoproducts.
Thank you for purchasing the GE 45236 Wireless Color Camera System with Portable LCD Monitor. Please review these instructions carefully before attempting to operate the unit. PRODUCT FEATURES • “Wi-Fi” internet friendly wireless system—won’t interfere with home wireless networks • Portable 2.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Please check and identify all the parts before proceeding with the installation. 1. 45233 Wireless Color Camera 2. 45236 Portable 2.5” Color Monitor/Receiver 3. Charging cradle 4. Wall mounting hardware 5. 2 AC adapters 6. AV cable BEFORE YOU INSTALL When choosing the best location for the placement of the camera and LCD monitor, it is best to avoid any sources of possible RF interference such as microwave ovens and cordless phones.
CHOOSING A CAMERA MOUNTING LOCATION The 45233 Wireless Color Camera can be positioned on a desktop, or mounted to a wall. It is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. When choosing a mounting location, please be advised: • Do not use in wet locations. If using outside, position camera in a sheltered location. • Do not position the camera so that it points directly into the sun or any bright light, as this may cause damage to the camera.
If using the optional rechargeable NiMH battery (sold separately), the operational time is up to 5 hours, depending on usage. • The Camera has an unobstructed wireless transmission range up to 200 ft. from the receiver. Transmission distance indoors is reduced due to interior walls, wiring, household fixtures and metal plumbing. 1 2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE PORTABLE LCD MONITOR Before beginning installation, we recommend that you temporarily “connect” the 45233 Color Wireless Camera to the 2.
2. Similarly, set the slide switch located inside the battery compartment area of the Portable LCD monitor to match the channel used by the camera. 3. Plug AC power adapter of the LCD monitor into the power jack at the rear of the charging base. This provides power to the Portable LDC monitor and also charges the LCD monitor’s battery. 4. Turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the POWER button on the front of the monitor. Adjust the volume to the midpoint position. 5.
CHANNEL SELECTION Manual, Auto or Stand-by The wireless system can be set to operate in one of three modes: Power Manual, Auto or Stand-by. The desired operating mode can be selected using the buttons on the front panel of the LCD monitor. LCD MONITOR Adjustable Antenna Manual M A S 1 2 Auto Stand by Manual Mode To select one of the two channels manually, press the ‘M’ (Manual) button on the front panel of the Monitor. The green LED will light for the corresponding channel.
Portable LCD Monitor Settings OFF ON 1 2 1 2 Camera 1 only 1 2 Camera 2 only 1 2 Camera 1 & 2 1 2 OFF ON OFF CAMERA 1 Channel Setting CAMERA 2 Channel Setting ON separately. IMPORTANT: When using more than one camera, each camera must be assigned to a specific channel using the channel selection switch located on the underside of the camera housing. Select either 1 or 2 for each camera.
Note: two cameras must be available in order for Auto mode to operate correctly. Both cameras cannot be on the same channel or the signals will cancel out. Stand-by Mode Pressing the ‘S’ button places the system in Standby mode and will utilize the Audio Notification/ Detection feature (see pg. 12). The LCD monitor screen will turn off while in standby mode. In this mode the system continuously scans the active cameras.
Night Vision Infra-Red (IR) LEDs The 45233 Wireless Color Camera features Night Vision technology. Objects and images can be seen in little or no light up to 10 ft. Sensor The camera uses a special image sensor that automatically detects available light levels. It turns on/off the Infra-Red (IR) LEDs on the front of the camera. These LEDs provide artificial light that allows the camera to ‘see’ in the dark. Night Vision will appear as a Black and White image.
corresponds to the camera channel setting. 5. Adjust antenna and camera angle as needed for the clearest picture. Positioning the antenna upwards to improve sensitivity, and downwards to reduce sensitivity. Take care not to force the antennas past their lock positions. Wall Mount: 1. To simplify the wall mount process, you will find a custom wall mounting plate included with the mounting hardware. 2. Select the ideal location.
3. Set Channel switch on camera to 1 or 2. Slide the camera onto the alignment and locking pins of the mounting plate. Plug in AC adapter into camera. 4. Adjust antenna and camera angle as needed for the clearest picture. AUDIO DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION FEATURE This feature allows the system to emit an audio alert whenever sound is detected within a monitored area.
2. Pressing the “menu” button twice… • the Middle LED will light-up in blue. You can then adjust the Color by pressing “+” or “-” on the Volume/Adjust Button. If no input is received within 30 seconds, it will revert back to Volume Adjust mode automatically. 3. Pressing the “menu” button three times… • the Third LED will light-up in blue. You can then adjust the Contrast by pressing “+” or “-” on the Volume/Adjust Button.
USING THE 45236 WIRELESS COLOR CAMERA SYSTEM WITH A VCR You can connect the 45236 LCD Monitor (using the supplied A/V cable) to a VCR, DVR or another monitor in order to record/view the images received from up to 2 cameras. If connected to VCR or DVR, the VCR/ DVR must also be connected a TV/Monitor in order to see live or recorded images.
approximately 5 hours* on a single charge. To order this battery, please visit www.jascoproducts.com/ batteryoffer or call our Customer Support department at 1-800-654-8483, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CST. Wall or desktop mount AC adapter charges the battery *If using the camera with battery in the night vision mode, usage is reduced to ~2 hrs. TROUBLE SHOOTING No camera picture 1. Check all connections. Make sure camera(s) & monitor are powered ON. 2.
Interference on camera picture 1. Make sure each camera (transmitter) is within range, and that no large obstructions are blocking the signal. 2. Try repositioning the camera, LCD monitor or both to improve the reception quality. 3. Reposition other nearby equipment transmitting on the 900MHz frequency. 4. Adjust the antenna for the camera, LCD monitor or both to obtain best image. Audio problems 1. Ensure the volume is turned up sufficiently on the monitor 2.
Mini. Illumination:.............................................. 0 lux at 3 ft, 0.5 lux at 10ft Voltage................................................................................................................. 9VDC Current Consumption: .....................................................150mA maximum Modulation: .............................................................................................................FM Channel Selection: .......................................................
WARNING Risk of fire and shock • Only use the supplied cUL listed AC to DC adapter. • The supplied adapter is for indoor use only. • Do not run the camera cable inside walls; when securing the cable, do not cut or puncture • Do not use in wet locations FCC STATEMENT NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
